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Soon-to-Open: Jollibee Jersey City (Restaurant and Fast Food)

jose — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:30:54 +0000

[UPDATE: July 5, 2011] The opening date of Jollibee Jersey City will be on the first week of September this year, according to their facebook page. Thanks to those who emailed me.

[Original Post: May 31, 2011] The most popular fast-food chain in the Philippines is finally coming to Jersey City. Jollibee Fast-food/Restaurant will be opening its door to Filipinos in Jersey City soon! ~~It is set to open July 1st if the rumors are correct~~.

Jollibee Jersey City
Description: Fast food, restaurant, breakfast, lunch, dinner, sandwich, chicken, Filipino Food
Where: Danforth Plaza, Jersey City
Address: 393 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City 07305

This is like a dream-come-true to me. I know Pinoys here in JC have been wanting a Jollibee that is not as far as the one in New York, and we finally got one! Jollibee Jersey City is the second one in the East Coast.

Jollibee has been hiring crew starting last April, and they will have one more on June 4, 2011, Saturday, according to its Facebook Page.

What’s your favorite Jollibee food? I’ve been craving for a 2-piece Burger Steak with extra steak sauce. Yummy!

Our Lady of Victories – Closing?

jose — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:39:36 +0000

Our Lady of Victories

It was reported last week that Our Lady of Victories Catholic School on Ege Avenue, Jersey City will close on June 2009, making this school year its last.

Currently, the school has 176 students enrolled. Way below the required 225 by the Archdiocese of Newark to be considered “healthy”.

Many parents have expressed disappointment because of the short notice. The Archdiocese of Newark seems to be notorious for this, as they also did the same thing to the defunct St. Aedan School in McGinley Square area a few years ago. Expect fundraisers in the next couple of weeks to keep the school open.

Why am I posting this? Because a big number of students at OLV are Filipinos.

Full news inside this post…

OLV School to close in June
Friday, February 13, 2009
By AMY SARA CLARK
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Due to dropping enrollment, Our Lady of Victories Catholic school in Jersey City will close on June 30, Newark Archbishop John J. Myers announced last night.

“It is an untenable situation,” Myers told more than 150 parents at the school. “Our Lady of Victories Parish does not have the financial resources to subsidize the school.”

Enrollment at the school has dropped from 365 students in 1999 to 176 today, Myers said. As a result, the school is losing $783 per student every year, he said. To stay open, the school would need a total of 225 students, he said.

“If we would continue with this number it would bankrupt the parish,” said the Rev. Victor E. Paloma, the church’s priest.

Plans call for the students of the K-8 school, located at 240 Ege Ave., to enroll at two schools, St. Aloysius, at 721 West Side Ave., and Our Lady of Mercy, at 254 Bartholdi Ave.

The decision to close the school was made by a committee of clergy, staff and parishioners from the three affected parishes – but no parents, Myers said.

Parents last night said they were upset they hadn’t been informed of the problem until the decision to close was already made.

“If you had brought it to the parents in time to get their opinion, maybe we could have done something,” said Bertha Ridley, to great applause. Her granddaughter is a fifth-grader at the school.

One parent suggested forming a fundraising committee to try to keep the school open. Myers said they could appeal the committee’s decision.

Jacueline Brevil, who has sent her three daughters to the school – one is in sixth grade and two have graduated – said she was “devastated” by the news.

“My daughter is still crying,” she said. “It’s a good school. All of us are like family here.”

News of the closing comes on the heels of other Catholic school closings in Hudson County in recent years.

Holy Cross School in Harrison and St. Stephen School in Kearny will merge into one school and take a new name at the end of this year.

PAFCOM’s 2nd Community Heroes Award

jose — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:24:38 +0000

All Filipinos in and around Jersey City are invited to attend PAFCOM’s 2nd Community Heroes Award on January 24, 2009 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. You’ll have the chance to meet and greet the awardees, and watch a fashion show featuring the collections of Fashion Designer Emmanuel Guinto.

The Community Heroes Award recognizes various individuals who have made an enormous impact in our community and have demonstrated leadership in their areas of endeavor through their extraordinary talents and contributions.

PAFCOM’s 2nd Community Heroes Award
Where: Margaret Williams Theater, New Jersey City University
Address: 2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Date: January 24, 2009 6:00PM-10:00PM

Contact Persons:
Hector Magno – (908)229-0155
Ludy Corrales – (908)693-4277
Helen Castillo – (201)920-9441
Linda Rupel - (201)892-8681

The following are the recipients of PAFCOM’s 2009 Community Heroes Award:

1. Senator Sandra B. Cunningham for Education
2. Sheriff Juan M. Perez for Public Safety
3. Darice Toon for Community Development
4. Mary Ann Kelleher Arango for Cultural Enrichment
5. Roger Gupta for Corporate Stewardship
6. Patricia A. Berberabe for Community Service
7. Dr. Jorshinelle Taleon-Sonza for Arts
8. Oscar Fernando for Business

Donations for this event are accepted and proceeds will support the year-round community development projects of PAFCOM.

$25 per person (General Admission Seat)
$35 per person (Regular Seat)
$50 per person (Preferred Seat with Cocktail)
(make check payable to PAFCOM-CDC)

Christmas Party: Couples For Christ – FFL

jose — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:32:54 +0000

A Filipino religious organization here in Jersey City – Couples For Christ-Foundation for Family and Life (CFC-FFL) – held their Christmas Party last night (Saturday. December 20, 2008) at Maria Room of Our Lady of Mercy Hall in Greenville section of JC.

The event was attended by approximately 150 people, which also included Kids For Christ, Youth For Christ, and other guests.

CFC-FFL (Chapter 1 – Jersey City) is divided into different units, and each performed a couple of numbers. One unit danced their own version of Pandanggo Sa Ilaw – a native Filipino dance in which dancers balance a lit candle lamp on their palms. Some groups sang Christmas Carols and religious songs.

Pandanggo Sa Ilaw

Members of Kids For Christ re-enacted the nativity scene with full props and costumes; while the members of Youth For Christ sang songs. When everyone’s done, the dance floor opened.

DJ Elmer

Kids For Christ

Couples For Christ-FFL

Youth For Christ

The event was EMCEE’d by CFC couple Alton and Abby De Castro and DJ’ed by Elmer Karaan (phone: 201-4339380).

If you have other pictures, feel free to send them to me at info@filipinosinjc.com. Make sure to choose the best photos and add some description. Let me know how you’d like to credited as well.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Dec. 19, 2008 Winter Storm in JC

jose — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:25:07 +0000

Houses in the Heights, JC

So, how did you deal with the snow storm yesterday? The accumulations were approximately 4 inches deep, but luckily, the snow fall turned into rain melting some ice.

Here are some photos of various areas of Jersey City …

Truck plowing snow in Journal Square

The truck plowing snow at 430 PM yesterday. This is on Academy Street in Journal Square.

Old Bergen Church

Old Bergen Church at snowy winter night. This is right across another beautiful church – St. Aedan Church on Bergen Avenue.

Path Mark

PATH Mark in Route 440. Despite the bad weather, there were still people shopping. On a nearby store, I saw Filipinos buying snow boots.

A leafless tree

A leafless tree at the parking lot of BigK (K-Mart).

Weather forecast says that there will be another snow storm coming this weekend, but it is weaker than we had yesterday. So be careful out there if you are heading out to your events.

2009 Community Heroes Award Gala

jose — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:30:17 +0000

Recipients during the Press Con

Philippine American Friendship Committee (PAFCOM) will hold the 2009 Community Heroes Award Gala on January 10, 2009 at New Jersey City University (NJCU).

According to JCRegister, Community Heroes Award is designed to recognize exceptional individuals who live and/or work in the United States and have made outstanding contributions to our community in promoting the goals, vision and mission of PAFCOM in community development and social justice.

Three (3) awardees are Filipinos, and they were presented during the Press Conference Last November 20, 2008. They are Patricia Bernabe (Owner, Phil-Am Trading, Inc), Dr. Jorshinelle Taleon-Sonza (Playwright), and Oscar Fernando (Owner, Oscar Printing Services, Inc).

The upcoming Gala is free for public, everyone is invited and admission is free. So in case you want to see A-Pinoys here in Jersey City, just go there and see them in person.

Simbang Gabi/Misa de Gallo Schedules

jose — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:21:02 +0000

Simbang Gabi in the Philippines

Filipinos here in Jersey City may not be able to participate Simbang Gabi and/or Misa de Gallo in the Philippines, but the religious groups are in full force to serve the faithfuls. There are three churches here in JC that offer Simbang Gabi (Evening Masses) and Misa de Gallo (Dawn masses).

The following churches are available for us Pinoys where we can practice our culture and religion:

St. Aedan Church – 800 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City 07306
Our Lady of Victory (OLV) – 2217 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City 07304
Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) – 40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City 07305

To learn more about the schedules, please contact the coordinating groups/sponsors for each day of each church. (Read inside and below the post)

St. Aedan Church Simbang Gabi Full Schedule

Dec. 15 Monday
Couples for Christ, FFL – Delfin Pensoy – 201 239-1505

Dec. 16 Tuesday
K of C & Columbiettes – Susan Liguori – 201 451 0061

Dec. 17 Wednesday
Rosary Society & Golden Club – Marge Magaldi – 201 432 6499

Dec. 18 Thursday
St. Aedan Prayer Group – Naty Caballero – 201 725 9724

Dec. 19 Friday
Santo Niño Prayer Group – Rebecca Ramos – 201 333-5456

Dec. 20 Saturday
Lumen Jesu Christi – Lou Panem

Dec. 21 Sunday
El Shaddai Prayer Partners – Noemi Rue – 201 451 8050

Dec. 22 Monday
Barangay of the Virgin – Myrna Agustin – 201 222 6365

Dec. 23 Tuesday
All Groups – Potluck

Our Lady of Victory (OLV) Simbang Gabi Full Schedule

General Schedule:

December 16 – 24 at 5:00 AM

Contact the Rectory or Parish for more info at (201) 433 4152, (201) 433 4153.

Details:

Dec. 16 Tuesday
San Martin de Porres – Esmer/Edna Payuyo – (201)705-2758
Ocean of Mercy – Weng Yaptangco – (201)993-2843

Dec. 17 Wednesday
Legion of Mary (saturday) – Teodora Reyes – (201)435-6337
Legion of Mary (Sunday) – Aida Tolentino (201) 993-5279
Virgin of the Barangay – Maria Sulat (201-386-1132), Myrna Agustin (201-222-6365, Demi Cornelio (201-993-4167)

Dec. 18 Thursday
Divine Mercy Prayer Group/OLV Bible Study Group – Zeny Navarro (201-434-5987), Tess Alvarez (201-333-6988)
San Lorenzo Ruiz Prayer Group – Gene Manlongat – (201)433-2208
Our Lady of Fatima – Greg/Cita Racelis – (201)433-2654

Dec. 19 Friday
PTO/OLV School – pat Byrnes (201-433-9226), Wennie Tan (201-936-0212)
OLV Parish Youth – Josh Villahermosa – (201)204-8742
OLV Young Adults – Phoebe del Castillo (201)-332-0755
Light of Jesus – Willy/Cathy Mariano – (201)889-9247

Dec. 20 Saturday
St. John Prayer Community – Nancy Cuevas – (201)988-1622
Our Lady of Manaoag Prayer Group – Tessie Santos – (201)451-4545

Dec. 21 Sunday
Lord’s Flock Prayer Community – Nenette Catbagan – (551)998-5546
Our Lady of Penafrancia – Lily Lacap – (201)985-2350

Dec. 22 Monday
Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Louie/Auring Garcia – (201)432-8863
Sto. Nino Prayer Group – Precy Lorenzo – (201)332-2237

Dec. 23 – Tuesday
El Shaddai Outreach – Linda Fallarme – (201)333-6728
CFC-FFL Jun and Marilyn de Guzman – (201)936-6125

Dec. 24 – Wednesday
Couples for Christ – Cris/Baby Jorda – (201)413-0744
EMs & lectors Group – Nueva Elma – (201)434-8418

Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) Simbang Gabi (Christmas Novena) Full Schedule

General Schedule:

Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19 @ 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 20 @ 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 21 to Tuesday, December 23 @ 7:00 p.m

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 following the 7:00 p.m. mass. Venue is Maria Room. (Luthgard Sapal will coordinate.)

For more info, contact the parish at 201-434-7500

Details:

Dec. 15 Monday 7PM
Lectors: OLM School
Choir: Filharmonics
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators: Ofie, Sev, Ronald

Dec. 16 Tuesday 7PM
Lectors: OLM School
Choir: Youth Band
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators: Roda, Rainier, Diego

Dec. 17 Wednesday 7PM
Lectors: OLM School
Choir: CFC Choir
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators: Rose, Alex Duque

Dec. 18 Thursday 7PM
Lectors: OLM School
Choir: TBD
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators: Susan, Connie, Presy, Vickie

Dec. 19 Friday 7PM
Lectors: OLM School
Choir: FFL Choir
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators: Lulu, Oscar, Armie

Dec. 20 Saturday 530PM
Lectors: Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
Choir:
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators:

Dec. 21 Sunday 7PM
Lectors: Liturgical Ministers
Choir:
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators:

Dec. 22 Monday 7PM
Lectors: OLM School
Choir: Ocean of Mercy
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators: Arnel/Rose Pring, Mariechelle

Dec. 23 Tueday 7PM
Lectors: OLM School
Choir: TBD
Filipino Apostolate Coordinators: Gigi, Mely, Celso

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If you know other churches that will celebrate Simbang Gabi/ Misa de Gallo/ Christmas Novena, feel free to email me at info@filipinosinjc.com, or simply post in the comment box below.