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  • 4Cs PHILIPPINE PROJECT  - 1000 Bottles of   Vitamin  C  & 179 Bottles of Children’s Multivitamins |DIOCESE OF IMUS - PHILIPPINES | December, 2014 -   

    The 1000 bottles of Vitamin C were donated for the poorest children in the Diocese of Imus, Philippines and 170 children's Multivitamins to the malnourished children in Davao Tribes, Los BaƱos, and Marikina Heights, Philippines.










  • THE AD TIMES  |DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN  | August 20, 2015 - Tickets available for Allentown event with Cardinal Tagle in September 19, 2015.  OFFICIAL THE AD TIMES  |DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
















    •   FB |OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL | JAN.  2015 -  We've got heart . OLPH School donates 160 Bottles of multivitamins to the Filipino Children  OLPH School Facebook

    •   THE AD TIMES  |DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN  | DEC.  2014 -  Philippine cardinal to visit Heart to Heart ministry in September 2015 Official Diocesan Blog 





    • THE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK  OF DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN  | Nov.  2014 Features Barnabite Heart to Heart Ministry on Diocesan Diocesan Facebook
      •   THE AD TIMES  |DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN  | Nov.  2014 -  Features Barnabite Heart to Heart Ministry on the Official Diocesan Blog 














        •   THE AD TIMES   | Nov. 13, 2014 -  Barnabite Heart To Heart Ministry Ceaselessly aids Yolanda victims





        •   CHANNEL NEWS 69 WFMZ -TV | Nov. 9, 2014  Lehigh Valley group helps typhoon victims






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        Lehigh Valley group helps typhoon victims Author: Hilary Lane, Reporter, HLane@wfmz.com Published: Nov 09 2014 06:05:45 PM EST  Updated On: Nov 10 2014 07:33:04 AM EST


        BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A local group is helping people who live in the Philippines, one year after a massive typhoon tore through the country. The storm killed 6,00 people and another 4 million residents were left without homes. "I felt a great need to respond to this tragedy," said Father Robert Kosek.

        When the storm hit, Father Robert Kosek organized locals from the Filipino community, among others, to collect clothes and ship them overseas to those who lost everything. One year later, The Barnabite Heart to Heart Ministry is still at it. Folding, packing, and wrapping items collected all around the Lehigh Valley. Volunteer Maria Louisa Kottke, whose family currently lives in the Philippines, says this help is so needed. "We are blessed here, we have the opportunity, there are people there and they really don't," she said. The group has already sent 10 tons of clothes to the Philippines, and is now working on sending over another 10 tons. The money raised goes to pay for shipping costs. Copyright 2014 WFMZ. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

        Read more from WFMZ.com at: http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/lehigh-valley-group-helps-typhoon-victims/29635176
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        •   THE FILIPINO EXPRESS | Oct. 31- Nov. 6, 2014 
        The Barnabite Heart to Heart Ministry was featured in the Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2014 Issue of The Filipino Express 






        •   The AD TIMES | July 31, 2014 
        The Barnabite Heart to Heart Ministry was featured in the July 31, 2014 issue of The AD TIMES



        •   The AD TIMES | Feb. 6, 2014 
        Barnabite Heart to Heart Ministry was featured in the Feb. 6, 2014 issue of The AD TIMES







        •   The AD TIMES | Nov. 28, 2013 
        Barnabite Heart to Heart Ministry was featured in the Nov. 28, 2013 issue of The AD TIMES





         Barnabite Heart to Heart Ministry was featured in the Nov. 28, 2013 issue of The AD TIMES



        • Channel 69 | Nov. 12, 2013 
        Prayer vigil held for millions affected by Typhoon Haiyan 

        • MORNING CALL ARTICLE | Nov. 14, 2013
        Barnabite Spiritual Center offers prayers, supplies for typhoon victims


        Barnabite Spiritual Center offers prayers, 

        supplies for typhoon victims


        Bethlehem Township church doesn't want local Filipinos to grieve alone.

        November 14, 2013|By Jacqueline Palochko, Of The Morning Call
        In Bethlehem Township's Barnabite Spiritual Center, a group of faithful sat near stained glass windows, bowed their heads and prayed.
        Some thought of their family and friends in the Philippines, near cities ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan.
        Others felt compelled to do something to show compassion for the more than 2,300 people who lost their lives and 600,000 displaced by the monster storm.
        "There's very little we can do except pray," said parishioner Gene Schroth, who doesn't have family in immediate danger but still wanted to show his support.
        From 7 p.m. Tuesday to 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Catholic spiritual center opened its doors to anyone wanting to come in and pray for the typhoon victims.
        The priests at the center say they serve about 40 Filipinos regularly and wanted to make sure members knew they weren't alone as they grieved. In Lehigh County, there are more than 400 Filipinos, and in Northampton County about 700, Census figures show.
        In addition to prayers, the church has sent more than 15 boxes of clothing and hopes to send more soon.
        Assistance is greatly needed in the Philippines, where on Tuesday, days after the typhoon struck, eight people were killed in the town of Alangalang when a wall at a government rice warehouse collapsed after thousands of people stormed the warehouse for food.
        The Revs. Frank Papa and Robert Kosek said they have been hearing from many in the Filipino community trying to reach family members.
        Some have relatives who are safe, having only experienced rain. But others have yet to hear from their loved ones in towns that have lost electricity.
        "It's heartbreaking," Kosek said.
        Papa spent 20 years at a Philippines parish near where the typhoon hit. He's been checking his email to see if everyone's safe. He's also hoping to hear what parishes there need, so he can start sending more supplies.
        "We're just waiting," he said.
        Others in the Lehigh Valley are also planning to help victims.
        Kevin Burke, 26, volunteered in the Philippines for two years while serving in the Peace Corps. Next week he plans to go back there through a Japanese aid program.
        Burke, who returned from the Philippines last year, hopes to act as a translator and help bring supplies to rural areas that most need them.
        Since the storm hit, Burke has been checking Facebook to get in touch with friends. On Tuesday, he learned that his host parents and their 7-year-old grandson, B.J., died in the storm.
        "It's devastating," Burke said. "I used to watch cartoons and practice English with [B.J.]."
        Burke said he has heard from people who want to help out, and he said sending donations to groups such as UNICEF is good. But most importantly, he said, it's best to just understand the pain people are going through.
        "This storm carried away everything," Burke said. "I want people to understand the scale of destruction."
        jpalochko@mcall.com  610-820-6613

        TO HELP

        Barnabite Spiritual Center is collecting clothes and shoes to send to Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines. Donations can be dropped off at 4301 Hecktown Road, Bethlehem Township.

        ( MICHAEL KUBEL / THE MORNING CALL / November 13, 2013 )
        The Barnabite Spiritual Center in Bethlehem holds a 24-hour prayer vigil for Typhoon Haiyan 
        victims in the Philippines. Here, Cherry Estrada, of Bethlehem Township, prays during the vigil.

        ( MICHAEL KUBEL / THE MORNING CALL / November 13, 2013 )
        The Barnabite Spiritual Center in Bethlehem holds a 24-hour prayer vigil for Typhoon Haiyan 
        victims in the Philippines. Here, Loretta Granger, of Allentown, holds her Rosary.

        ( MICHAEL KUBEL / THE MORNING CALL / November 13, 2013 )
        The Barnabite Spiritual Center in Bethlehem holds a 24-hour prayer vigil for Typhoon Haiyan 
        victims in the Philippines. Here, Suzette Barreto (left), prays during the service.

        ( MICHAEL KUBEL / THE MORNING CALL / November 13, 2013 )
        The Barnabite Spiritual Center in Bethlehem holds a 24-hour prayer vigil for 
        Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines.



        ( MICHAEL KUBEL / THE MORNING CALL / November 13, 2013 )
        The Barnabite Spiritual Center in Bethlehem holds a 24-hour prayer vigil
        for Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines.

        ( MICHAEL KUBEL / THE MORNING CALL / November 13, 2013 )
        The Barnabite Spiritual Center in Bethlehem holds a 24-hour prayer 
        vigil for Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines.







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