Vol.1 No.1 January, 1997

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Established April 12,1995 to promote the educational, social and spiritual welfare of all people, of every race, color, and creed, in the Philippines and the third World.

The Society facilitates the transfer of supplies, tools and technology from Canada to needy people in the Third World to build a sustainable infrastructure to help people move from poverty to self-sufficiency.

The Society initially began its work in Bicol Province, Camarines Sur, Philippines. This is one of the poorest areas in the Philippines and is constantly plagued with typhoons, volcanic eruptions and floods. Industry is almost non-existent, but 85% of its children achieve college level education. By providing surplus recycled materials, we can assist the young people to create jobs and services.

95% of the costs of shipping for the past four containers have been, and are now being raised and paid for, by the donations of the people of four provinces in the Philippines, through their sister Foundation, chaired by Sister Virgie, RVM. This gives them a sense of contributing as friends of the Society. They assist in the planning, and of selecting recipients of Canadian aid, which so far includes over 150 schools, colleges, universities, hospital, churches, seminaries and novice houses (orphanages).

Make me a channel of your peace.

Where there is hatred let me bring your love.

Where there is injury your pardon Lord,

And where there's doubt,

True Faith in You.

0! Master grant that I may never seek,

So much to be consoled as to console,

To be understood as to understand,

To be loved and to love

With all my soul,

Make me a channel of your peace,

I is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

In giving to all men that we receive,

And in dying that we're born to eternal life.

5,000 residents of Pamplona Bicol Region, were helped at a Free Medical Clinic November 23, 1996. This was the largest free clinic ever held in the region. 25 volunteer staff and doctors, organized by Dr Aan Eva Chief of the Bicol Regional Training and Medical Center provided free dental, medical and ocular examinations and distributed free eyeglasses, prescriptions and medicines donated by MAP International (Canadian Medicine Aid Program).

Dr. Michael Priest of New Westminster, BC was instrumental in bringing together MAP and SFA-MDS

Dr. Priest a retired doctor, regularly visits eye camps in India, taking glasses, eye drugs and instruments discarded by North American hospitals. He has also volunteered with medical emergency teams in such situations as the Bhopal gas disaster in India and the Mexico City Earthquake.

Ms. Mary Martin of Lenscrafters Optical Ltd. has announced the company will provide free ocular visits and eyeglasses to those in need, through a program coordinated by SFA-MDS. Community organizations are invited to inquire by writing to:

The following individuals and organizations made possible the shipping of 119,895 lbs (6-40 ft. containers) of goods to the Philippines in 1995 - 1996. We say thank you

Colin McIntosh, Prince George, BC

Anne Sproule, Vancouver, BC

Max & Netty Dewit, Burnaby, BC

Constance Ie Bet, Vancouver, BC

Mrs. A. Beasley, New Westminster, BC

Zeta Chevalier, Maple Ridge, BC

R..J. Raverty, Vancouver, BC

Mrs. Grace Kosicki, Port Coquitlom, BC

Susan Tater, Delta, BC

Catherine Begin, West Vancouver, BC

Dona & Lana Griffin, Vancouver, BC

Pat Allen, Vancouver, BC

Dr. David Neima, New Westminster, BC

J.P. Neil Inc. Surrey, BC

Collia A Johnsen, North Vancouver, BC

Eugenia Banania, Surrey, BC

L.A. Zimmerman, Burnaby, BC

Peter A. Horn, West Vancouver, BC

Frank E. Powell .Burnaby, BC

Neat uniforms, Vancouver, SC

Knights of Columbus, Mission Council, BC

Jack Ethier, Mission, BC

Lou Soet, Burnaby, BC

Francis Javier, Burnaby, BC

Edwaed & Corazon Factor, Burnaby, BC

Ron & Marguerite Rocheleau,

St. Andrews Book & Gift Supply, Vancouver, BC

William Girard, Mission, BC

Norma A. Reeves, Port Moody, BC

Dr Angosisnr Cunningham Powell River, BC

Brent Redl, Edmonton, AB

Marina Distribution Centre, Vancouver, BC

Jill H. Green Vancouver

Shirly Gremyachev, Universal Aide Society

Judge John Varco, Mission BC

Mary Miller, Amerhurst Private Hospital

Mary Martin Lenscrafters Optical Ltd

Mr. Vincent Grant, University of British Columbia

Bayani S Mercado, Philippine Consul

Salvador "Bong" Nasol, Philippine Facilitator, SFA-MDF

Cathedral school of Technology, Cagayan de Oro

Ann Knowlon, University of Fraser Valley

Emily Job, IKON Office Services

George Vytasek. VP, IRON Office Services

Gerrv Ducholke, Royal Columbian Hospital

Linda Spinks, Vancouver School Board

Eva M. Solina, St. Benilde School

C.John Rumbell, Canadian Medical Aid Programme

Pierre Granville, QC, Revense Canada

Jack Eisnec, Mail & Type Brisiness Communicolions -

Peter Dawes, Archbishop Carney Secondary School

Hugh Hamilton, Dear Friend & Companion

Emma Issac, Neat Uniforms

Jomel Pajaron, Volunteer & Helper

Danny Pajaron, Friend & Companion

Boie Maranon & Family, Bocolod City, Philippines

Religious Communities and Parishes who have contributed to the Society. By giving us religions materials, prayers and support, me say from our hearts to your heart thank you very much for helping us help the needy.

Mont Rev. Adam Exner, O.M.I., Archbishop of Vancouver

Mr. Al Blesch, Catholic Public Schools of Vancouver

Sr.. Noella. Duke Residence

Mr. Lawrence Roberts, Youville Rmidesre

Rev. Fr. G. Varghese, Our Lady of Mercy

Rev. Mulle. Alberto N. Nero, Basilica Minore Complex

Fr. Allen, Augustinians

RI. Rev, Maurus Macrae, Benedictines

All Prients. Oblates

Sr. Virginia Omadlao, RVM,

Sr. Rita & Sr. Eileen, Grey Sisters

Sr. Roaney, Immaculate Conception Sisters

Tam O'Flynn, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Fr. Lovatin, C.S., Our Lady of Sorrows

Fr. Stewart, St. Francis of Assisi

Very Rev. Msgr. Monroe. St. John the Apostle

Fr. Varghese, Our Lady of Mercy

Fe. McGoldrick, C.S. Sp, All Saints

Fr. Fryteck, Our Lady of Lourdes

Fr. Luterbach, Immaculate Conception (Delta)

Pr. Tepoorten. Holy Spirit

Fr. Galanti, St. Edmund's

Fr. Holland, St. Stephon

Fr. Galvon, St. Joseph's

Fe. Malloy, S.D.B., Our Lady of Good Counsel

Coreina Meinel. Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Msgr. Brown, Precious Blood

Fr. Hawkswell. St. Anthony's

Fr. Pagan. Star of the Sea

Brother Ulysses Hamel, CSC, The Oratory of St. Joseph

Special thanks to all the Lower Mainland Catholic schools, principals. teachers and students for their most generous participation, is particular to Archbishop Carney for allowing as to Store materials in the annex while we gathered donations.

The Following Equipment has been Urgently Requested:

Medical: Portable autoclave machine, baby mannequin for cord dressing. Full body male and female mannequins (latex) model for reproductive anatomy (male/female). model for intravenous infusion (arm), books on medicine, nursing, physical therapy and Social work.

For Fire Departments: Asbestos fire suit, portable Zeigler pumps, breathing apparatus, bunker coats, steel toe boots (sizes 8 & 10), helmets & visors, engine overhead CAB blinker, siren, fire hoses. Suction hose. Gloves, nozzles (1.5 & 2.5), cutting tool with hydraulic pump, portable generator, grinding tool, rescue kits..

Thank You for the Following Pledged Donations

Vancouver Children's Hospital 88 cribs and beds

This equipment will require 3 containers at US$ 8,500 each. We ask you to hear the Society's prayers for help.

Vancouver School Board Donates 1 Million Books

Books donated by the Vancouver School Board were shared among 100 schools in Mindanou and Bacolod City in November, 1996. Among the recipients were Jack and Jill Schools caring for mentally retarded, down syndrome and autistic children, St. Mary Mazzarello School, St. John's Institute, St. Benilde School, all in Bacolod City, Occidental. The schools, as a group, paid the costs to deliver books to the barrio schools in the province of Negros Occidental.

Sponsor Needed for J.M.J. Bocolod Boys Home Borolod City, Negros Occidental

A home for 530 abandoned and orphaned boys was established by Fr.Gracian Murray, an American La Sallette Brothcr, in 1955 (He was ordained a priest later in life, at the age of 50). The Home has produced 11 ordained priests, with another 18 currently in the seminary. Father is now 77 years of age, and personally solicits all donations to keep the Home going. This would make a very worthy project for an organization interested in adopting his Home. For more information, contact Ted Malone or Choy Nasol, SFA-MDS at (604)420-3865.

We're calling all hearts,

To all those folks who can hear,

Calling all hearts to share.

We're calling all hearts,

To all those folks who can care,

Calling all hearts to share.

That we can help the needy,

Feed the poor and care for the sick,

To help bring love and hope

To all those folks

Who need our help and care.

We're calling all hearts,

To all those folks who do care,

We're calling all hearts

To share.

Please remit your donation to:

For more information, please contact: