The ROSARY BRACELETS AND THE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM

One of the criticisms of the bishop who banned Fr. Suarez in his parish is that he is selling something to the people who come for healing. The bishop did not say that this is the porduct of the livelihood program that Fr. Suarez put up to raise money for the feeding and education assistance projects of the Mary Mother of
Poor Mission

I have thatRosary bracelet.



In Matthew 13:45-46 Jesus said, "The Father's kingdom is like a merchant who had a supply of merchandise and found a pearl. That merchant was prudent; he sold the merchandise and bought the single pearl for himself. So also with you, seek his
treasure that is unfailing, that is enduring, where no moth comes to eat and no worm destroys."

When was the Rosary Bracelets Livelihood Program conceived? Fr. Fernando Suarez came to the Philippines June of 2006 with a group of missionaries from Canada to start up a livelihood program in Barangay Butong, Taal Batangas, his hometown. The group stayed in Villa Clavel,Nonong Casto, Lemery, Batangas through the hospitality of the owner Clavel Bendaňa.

Josephine Marie “Baby” Lizares who happened to be staying with Clavel at the time was asked to look after the missionaries during their stay. It became evident that it was all a part of God’s plan as Fr. Fernando ended up asking Baby, who has five years experience in making costume jewelry, to head up the livelihood program. Let us just say, the rest is history. To date, we have distributed 250,000 rosary bracelets in the Philippines and all over the world.

What was the inspiration for the rosary bracelets? Fr. Fernando and Baby went to Quiapo to buy materials to be used for the livelihood program. There was a Muslim who kept on following Fr. Fernando trying to sell him a strand of pearls. Fr. Fernando got scared as he would not leave him alone. To get rid of the guy, Fr.Fernando ended up buying the strand of pearls.

Then he thought to himself, “What are we going to do with these pearls?” He was then inspired with the idea of using the pearls to make rosary bracelets. That same day, when they got home,Baby ended-up making the first ever MMP rosary bracelet.


The Phenomenon of the Rosary Bracelets! It
did not take long until the rosary bracelets became a hot commodity. Wherever Fr. Fernando and Fr.Jeff went, they were in demand. The most wonderful thing that happened is the testimonies of people being healed when they rub the bracelets in
the parts of their body that are in pain or inflicted.

The Miracle Rosary Credited for Lump Disappearance. In Valencia, California, Cielly
Pagador testified that on October 23, 2006, she was booked at the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for surgery to remove the mass in her breast. However, on October 21, 2006, the Saturday before her scheduled surgery, she attended a General Assembly of their community and Frances Atienza was distributing some of Fr.Fernando’s rosary bracelets for donation. She took one immediately and started to rub the beads on the
affected area of her breast. She did it again and prayerfully retired to prepare for her surgery the following day. The next day she was immediately wheeled into the
operating room. The anesthesiologist was getting ready to mark the place where the incision was going to be made when suddenly, he asked “Where’s the mass?” He searched for a while but could not find where the lump was. Finally, he decided to abort and cancelled the surgery. She went home praising God and thanking Fr.Fernando and could hardly wait to call everyone to share the good news. The following week, she saw
one of her friends who had enlarged thyroids and was also scheduled for surgery. Having just experienced the miraculous power of the rosary bracelet, she wasted no time to deliver one of them to her. Our Lord through the intercession of His
Blessed Mother did not disappoint again as her friend’s thyroid shrunk so small that her surgery was also cancelled.

As in the parable, the merchant who gave up his merchandise for the pearl he had found, people around the world, through the Most Holy Rosary with the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, give up all their concerns to “The Pearl of Great Price”,
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for truly, He is the only answer to our concerns.

Father Fernando Suarez Feeding Program and Education Assistance Program

FEEDING PROGRAM – Batangas City, Phil. On Feb.6, 2008, Fr. Jeff Shannon with
Canadian volunteers participated in the 5th school to launch the MMP Feeding Program in Pagkilatan Elementary School, Batangas City.

Currently, Mary Mother of the Poor’s Feeding program provides for 3,000 malnourished students in 5 schools: Pulot Aplaya (seashore), Pulot Itaas (mountain top), De La Paz Itaas (mountain top as well), Ilihan and recently launched in Pagkilatan.
The cooking is done by volunteers consisting of parents and teachers. Principals of the schools determine which students from very poor families are in dire need of food. The respective schools provide for the utensils and the budget provided by
the Foundation is used solely for food. he schools provide lunch 5 days a week which
includes fish, vegetables and other nutritious food.

All schools fall under Fr. Eugene Peñaloza
IV’s, Parish of St. Michael the Archangel.


EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Phil.Mary Mother of the Poor is currently assisting
116 students in different levels: 40 in high school 60 in elementary school, 16 in college, 4 of which are seminarians: 4 from St. Frances de Sales in Lipa, 1 from St. Paul in Tagaytay, and 1 from SVD
(Society of Divine Word) in Tagaytay as well.
The criteria are that the students are poor and deserving, with good academic standing. The term of the assistance is full term up to graduation.
Ongoing monitoring of academic standing is done through report cards and regular interviews.

To help, please mail your donations
payable to Mary Mother of the Poor to:
Canada: Tel: 613 225-6212
1568 Merivale Rd., Suite 103
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2G 5Y7
USA: Tel: 815 262-1691
5411 East State St. #356
Rockford, IL USA 61108
Philippines: Tel: 632 772-2190
22 Don Ramon Santos St, Phase 6 A, BF Homes
Parañaque City, Philippines

SCHEDULE OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR AUGUST 2008

SCHEDULE OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR AUGUST 2008

Aug 1, Friday, 8 pm – 12 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
84 Ridge St., Newark 07104
http://www.cathedralbasilica.org/

Contacts:
Caezar and Vicky Rasalan
(732) 742-3037 or (732) 742-5208
crasalan@optonline.net

Aug 2, Saturday, 11 am Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph Parish
409 Paisley Road
Guelph, ON N1H 2R4
http://www.stjosephguelph.ca

Contact:
Kim Jones, Parish Secretary,
(519) 822-4614
E-mail: stjosephguelph@rogers.com

Aug. 10 (Sun) 2:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Mary Mother of the Church
58 Edgar St. Macquarie Fields,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2564

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 12 (Tue) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Mary Mother of the Church
58 Edgar St. Macquarie Fields
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2564

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Eireen Solano +61 403 162 064

Aug. 13 (Wed) 11:00 am – Eucharistic Celebration ONLY (No Healing Service)
Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park
9 Hanging Rock Rd. Near Berrima
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2577

Contacts:
Fr. Zarek Zan (02) 4878 9192
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral Parish
23 Yardley Ave. Waitara
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2077

Contacts:
Roslyn +61 449 160 710
Cynthia Alipalo +61 416 188 835

Aug. 14 (Thur) 7:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
1 Marist Place, Parramatta
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2150

Contacts:
Nelia Custodia +61 433 801 681
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 15 (Fri) 2:00 pm - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph Catholic Church
21c Frederick St. Oatley
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2223

Contact:
Dr. Gabriel Carreon (02) 9570 1754
Tina Pineda +61 408785626

7:00 pm – Teaching Seminar
All Saints’ Parish HALL
48 George St. Liverpool
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2170

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 16 (Sat) 2:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph’s Parish HALL
13 Parker St. Rockdale
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2216

Contacts:
Helen & Nestor Aldana (02)9588 9659 or +61 433 455 114

Aug. 18 (Mon) 7:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Benedicts Church (Canberra)
Jerrabomberra Ave., Narrabundah.
ACT
Sydney, Australia .

Contacts:
Mattia Wellspring (02) 6295 8532
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

Aug. 19 (Tue) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
All Saints’ Parish Church
48 George St. Liverpool,
NSW
Sydney, Australia

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 20 (Wed) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph’s Parish Church
Corner Victoria Rd. and Gordon St. Rozelle,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2039

Contact:
Sally Worner (02)9810 2499 or +61 411 756 232

Aug. 21 (Thur) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Brigid's Parish Church
92 Marrickville Rd (Corner Livingstone Rd) Marrickville,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2204

Contacts:
Sr. Elena +61 447 637 064
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

Aug. 22 (Fri) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI Church
1 Bruce Road
Warrawong, NSW
Sydney, Australia

Contact:
Marlene Harkness +61401 545 422
Vergie Alamil +61413 249 147

Aug. 23, 2008 @ 5pm : Thanksgiving and Appreciation Dinner for Fr. Fernando and Fr. Jeff
Launching of MMP Australia venue: The Grand Ballroom
Bayview Boulevard Hotel
90 William St. Sydney

Enquiries:
Tina Pineda +61408 785 626