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ity. Kuya Eton Apao,kuya Gil Sanchez, kuyaMar Tamidles, and atePrecy Macasero werethe speakers while kuya

Jojo Matheu was theCourse Leader

Five couples and onesingle of BCLP19 at-tended the Free to Fol-low the Lord weekendretreat at Don BoscoRetreat House. The beau-tiful venue, nestled on ahilltop of Lawaan, TalisayCity, gave the participantsand servants a breathtak-ing view of Cebu City byday.

The one day activity isfirst of the four retreatsthe new associate mem-bers are to undertake tocomplete their formation

process before becomingfull members of the com-munity.

The governance teamled by kuya Martin and ate

Agnes Pusta came in fullforce to support the activ-

Associate Members Attend FFL Weekend

BCBP Mactan Invigorates Bogo Breakfast

February 19, 2011 isspecial day for BCBPBogo Outreach. BCBPMactan forgoes it break-fast to support Bogo in itsbid to become a chapter.Thirty strong membersfrom Mactan took thebeautiful sunrise trip toBogo while six membersfrom BCBP Talisay chap-ter came in full support tothe sharer, Greg andBeng Bersabal.

With the overwhelm-ing support from Mactanand Talisay chapters, andthe 38 regular membersand breakfasters of Bogo,the breakfast venueoverflowed to over ca-pacity.

One lady first timer, awidow and former policewoman was blessed tohear God‘s message fromthe couple sharer thatmorning.

Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and ProfessionalsMactan Chapter

March2011

Special points of interest:

Mar 5 RegionalBreakfastMar 5 – Leader-

ship TrainingMar 6 Feeding

Program

Inside this issue:

Pope calls ... 3

Updated Organi-zation

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Teaching 6

“Bringing Christ into the Marketplace and Winning the Marketplace for Christ”

Those who joyfully leave everything in God’s hand will eventually see God’s hand in everything.Worry ends where faith begins. Stay happy with God.

The Participants and Servants

The fully packed venue

The sharers: Greg & Beng Bersabal

Message for theMonth:"Know that IAm God; bestill, I will bewith you al-ways "



munity life and mission.In response, Bogo will

push for the start of aBCLP this month. A re-newed effort to reachout the inactive mem-bers, as advised by Mac-

tan governance, will bepursued.The Bogo governance

was in high spirit whenthe meeting ended, confi-dent that they will meetthe challenges to attainthe chapterhood… of course, with God‘s grace.

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Erastus Wiman writes, "Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of the pleasures, costs nothing and conveys much. It pleases him who receives, and thus, like mercy, is twice blessed."

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the opportunity to jointhe retreat while she ishere.

Some of the regularmembers like Ate BabyDauz, Ate Del Comar,Kuya Art and Ate CydPaalisbo, many couplesfrom BCLP18 and mem-bers of the music ministrywere also in attendance.

The retreat ended witha Holy Mass celebrated byFr. Fidel Orendain, SDB.

Action Group LeadersFelix and Roi Amores,Ram and Mina Loterte andAssistant Action GroupLeader Romy and MindaCelerian were also pre-sent to inspire their mem-bers.

The following associatemembers attended theretreat:

Fritz /Emile EredianoMon/Helen FigueroaElmer/Ging Maloloy-onMark/Rica OpoRoger/Cleo TejonesJuveniel CorpusA member from BCBP

Pampanga, in the person of Sheila Marie Alatraca, took

The BCBP governanceteam led CH Martin Pusta,exhorts the Bogo govern-ance to exert their besteffort to attain their chap-terhood this year. The150-committed-member

requirement can bepleaded considering thepopulation and social con-dition of Bogo. But theregular chapter activities,should be in place. Itshould be capable of run-ning its own formationprogram, and be financiallyable to support its com-

BCBP Mactan Governance Inspires Bogo to Chapterhood

BCLP19 Attends … (continued from page 1)

Mactan and Bogo governance teams

Participants attentively listening to the talk

The venue: Don Bosco Retreat House



truths, their presence onthe internet will greatly

help prevent these sitesfrom depersonalizing peo-ple, manipulating peopleemotionally, or allowingthose who are powerfulto monopolize the opin-ions of others. Christ‘struth is not a question of online popularity, thePope added, rather, it is―the full and authentic

response to that humandesire for relationship,communion and meaningwhich is reflected in theimmense popularity of social networks.‖ (Adapted from CBCP Monitor, Vol 15No. 3, 2011; CNA/EWTNNews)

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God will never leave you empty; He will replace everything you lost. If He asks you to put something down, it’s because He wants you to pick up something greater.

Wounded Healer Consolacion and Talisay.As we were doing God‘swill, it dawned on me, inparticular, that as a ser-vant I need not be perfectbefore I can help anotherperson. Ministry doesnot only flow fromstrength, it also comesfrom weaknesses, fromour own wounds. Theperson doing God‘s willwould frequently look athis own weaknesses, butat the same time, pre-pares to heal the woundsof others. Yet at times,

this servant healer canbring blessings and heal-ing to others for whichhe himself is seeking.Hence, our own difficul-ties should not prevent usfrom doing good, doingGod‘s will. Despite ourpain, we can still bringencouragement to others.We can do this in spiteof our own struggles.And strengthening our-selves, God promises:―Know that I am God, bestill and I will be with youalways!‖

―BE STRONG ANDCOURAGEOUS. DO

NOT BE AFRAID NORTERRIFIED BECAUSE OFTHEM, FOR THE LORDYOUR GOD GOESWITH YOU; HE WILLNEVER LEAVE YOUNOR FORSAKE YOU‖Deuteronomy 31:6

The past weekends,Ate Agnes and I, werevery much privileged toproclaim the gospel of God through our LifeSharing in the Chapters of

CH Martin andAgnes Pusta

Chapter Head’s Message :

Pope Calls for Christian Presence on Social Networking Sites

ing uplifting relationshipsand building fellowship, he

said.Pope Benedict also

warned about the dangersof falsifying one‘s profileand information on socialwebsites like Facebook,MySpace and Twitter. Heurged people to be au-thentic and faithful whenthey share information tomake ―friends‖ online. The

―Christian way‖ of beingpresent in the digitalworld means being―honest and open, respon-sible and respectful of others,‖ he explained.

He believes that asChristians are being calledto share their faith online,witnessing to Christ‘s

―Truth, proclamationand authenticity of life‖

should be the guidelinesfor Christian use of socialnetworking sites, the Popesaid in his message for the45th World Day of SocialCommunications. In hismessage released on Jan24, 2011, the Pope recog-nized that the digital age of new technologies are inthe process of transform-

ing cultures around theworld.If these technologies are

used with wisdom andChristian intent, they cangive birth to not only anew way of learning andthinking, but at the sametime present wonderfulopportunities for establish-

“ Yet at times, thisservant healer can bring bless-ings and healing to others for which he himself is seeking”

www.bcbp-phil.com

“ as Christians arebeing called toshare their faithonline, witnessing to Christ’s truths ,”



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To have God in your life does not mean sailing on a boat with no storms rather it means having a boat that no storm could sink.



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God’s promises are like the stars. The darker the night the brighter they shine. Happiness is not what you get from life; it is what you give to others.



Why do Catholics make the Sign of the Cross? This action of blessing oneself

with the Sign of the Cross dates back to the early Church with the new Christiansusing this sign traced on their forehead to identify others of the faith. Today cele-bration of the Sacraments begins and ends with the Sign of the Cross. As membersof the Body of Christ, we should begin and end our days and our prayers with areverent Sign of the Cross.

Using the Sign of the Cross not only witnesses to others our Catholic belief butit also serves as a reminder to us of our faith in Christ as our Savior. The cross isthe sign of His death and of our redemption from sin. We are reminded, too, thatwe should share in His sufferings by taking up our cross daily and following Him.Every time we pray the Sign of the Cross we reiterate our faith in the fundamentaltruths of Christianity: we believe that there is a God, He is only one God, for Hehas only one name – ―in the name of God.‖ Yet there are three distinct personsWho possess the divine nature – ―Father, Son (Whom we know also as JesusChrist) and Holy Spirit.‖ We signify our acceptance of the Trinity of three DivinePersons as we say ―Amen.‖

By making this sign we call God‘s attention to our needs as followers of Christand particularly ask for help against our constant enemy who prowls about us likea roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8). St. Cyril of Jerusalem as early as the 3rd century said,―Let us make the Sign of the Cross boldly and courageously. When the demonssee it, they are reminded of the Crucified; they take to flight, they hide themselvesand leave us.‖

Saint Ephrem the Syrian (306 – 373 A.D.) wrote: ―My son, mark all you do withthe sign of the life-giving cross. Do not go out from the door of your house untilyou have signed yourself with the sign of the cross. Do not neglect to make thatsign whether you are eating or drinking, or going to sleep, whether you are athome, or going on a journey. There is no habit to be compared with it. Let it belike a wall that protects you and your conduct; teach it to your children so thatthey may faithfully learn the custom.‖

The way that we make the Sign of the Cross reflects on how seriously andmeaningfully we regard our Christian faith. A swift pass over one‘s head and chesthardly demonstrates strong belief in God. Rapid multiple signs of the cross seemto say that one‘s faith in God‘s protecting power is weak and needing manybooster shots. Automatically and quickly making the sign of the cross withoutreverently saying the words when passing a church, or facing danger, or ‗just be-cause‘ denigrates this sacred and powerful sign into a superstitious action, havingno connection to the power of God.

With a reverent Sign of the Cross, we not only reinforce our belief in God andthe Holy Trinity, we express publicly His Lordship over us and witness to othersthat we do believe and that this faith is important to us. It has been said that―actions speak louder than words‖. When we make the Sign of the Cross, whatwords do others hear? Reprinted from the Dec’90 -Jan’91 KAPATIRAN.

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Today, be sure to Smile – it makes you look better, Pray - it keeps you stronger, Give – it makes you richer, and Love – it makes you enjoy life.

Why do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross?

“With a reverent Sign of the Cross, weexpress publicly HisLordship over us and witness to othersthat we do believeand that this faith isimportant to us.”

Teaching www.bcbp-phil.com



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Excellence is not being the best, it’s doing your best. Time is your most valuable personal resource.Use it wisely because it can’t be replaced.



Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals

Mactan Chapter

BREAKFASTVenue: Crown Regency SuitesWeekly Schedule: Saturday 7:30 - 10:00 AM

1st Wk: Men’s 2nd Wk: Joint (Men’s & Ladies)

3rd Wk: Men’s 4th Wk: Simultaneous (Men’s & Ladies) Contact Person: Jun Pardico CP# 0917 3213486

Chapter Head:

Martin B. Pusta

visit:

www.bcbp-phil.com

Judge not the day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you sow. For in the end, the Love you take, is equal to the Love you make.

Our Vision: “Bringing Christ into the Marketplace andWinning the Marketplace for Christ”

The BCBP is a community of like-minded Christian Businessmen

and Professionals who have consciously decided to band together to bring about the transformation of the marketplace.

Bobby & Tess SuarezBCBP Cebu Central“ God planned everything in the right precision”

Butch GomezBCBP Consolacion“He works in way we cannot see, He will make a way”

February Breakfast Sharers

Boni & Minette RamoBCBP Cebu South“ You will never regret forgiving someone who does not deserve it ”

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