May 28, 2011 Feast of St. Vincent Ferrer, Patron Saint of Dipolog City, Philippines.
Celebration of the Feast Day at Bunker Hill Forest Preserved in Chicago, Illinois was significantly attended by a record crowd. Con-celebrants of the Catholic Mass were Fr Peter Raposo and Fr Alan Lastimosa on a picnic shed surrounded by 5 tents. There was a flowering offering to the Blessed Mother Mary and dance homage to the beloved Saint Vincent Ferrer.

When Filipinos gathered in the name of God, hearts are filled with gladness, sharing, and love. It is the Filipino tradition that keeps them going in the world amidst the brewing catastrophe and pervading turbulence.

And what they have saved are offered freely as a thanksgiving for the blessings that the Great Provider has showered on them.