A Healthy Valentine’s Party Dinner Dance

Tomorrow, February 20, 2010 (Saturday), Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League (PACCAL) will hold a post Valentine’s Day dinner dance party at Our Lady of Victory Auditorium to promote “healthy marriage and family strengthening” in the Filipino community during this Valentine’s celebration.

PACCAL’s community partner in the project AsPIREKalusuguan Coalition – will offer FREE health screenings between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month
What: Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance Party and Health Screenings
When: February 20, 2010 (Saturday) 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Our Lady of Victory Auditorium – 240 Ege Avenue, Jersey City (off of West Side Av)
Contact: Linda Mayo (201) 388-1260
Organizers: PACCAL and Kalusugan Coalition

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Simbang Gabi/Misa de Gallo Schedules

Simbang Gabi in the Philippines

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)

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