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Content Published October 3, 2016

Garage Sale for Typhoon Haiyan Survivors in the Philippines

Members of the Holy Family Crusaders had a 2 day Garage Sale to raise funds to help the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Typhoon Haiyan , known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, was one of the strongest and deadliest Philippine typhoon on record.

All families generously gave their time to gather items to sell. It was a huge success! We were able to raised enough money to donate one house and a “banca” (small boat) to a family in Bantayan, Cebu.

Location: Denham Spring, La.

Submitted by Karen Banga for Holy Family Crusaders of USA in Baton Rouge.

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Content Published September 28, 2016

Belly Dancer

Dancer at FAAI fiesta, Duson, LA., Sept. 2016

Submitted by Gregory Leblanc

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Content Published September 28, 2016

The Dancers

Traditional Dance at FAAI fiesta, Duson, LA., Sept. 2016

Submitted by Gregory Leblanc

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Content Published September 25, 2016

HFC Supports Habitat for Humanity

Another way to give back to the our community. The members of HFC volunteered to help in building a home for one of the recipients of Habitat for Humanity. It was a rewarding and fulfilling experience!

Location: Baton Rouge, La.

Submitted by Karen Banga for Holy Family Crusaders of USA in Baton Rouge.

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Content Published September 25, 2016

Thanksgiving Outreach at Shelter for Homeless Men

It has been our prayer group’s tradition to give back to the community of Baton Rouge during Thanksgiving Day. For 2 years , we have served homeless men at Bishop Ott. Last year, we served the homeless children of Youth Oasis.

Submitted by Karen Banga for Holy Family Crusaders of USA in Baton Rouge.

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Content Published September 24, 2016

Mahjong

Playing Mahjong is part of Chinese influence to Filipinos. It is a tile game that some Filipinos like to play. In the Philippines, playing cards and tile games are played when Filipinos attended wake or to have fun with friends. In the US, Filipinos play mahjong during parties.

Photographer: Athena Brassette

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Content Published September 24, 2016

Padasal

Padasal (Prayer/Novena for eternal repose). Padasal is a tagalog word for prayer or novena for the soul to go to heaven. Bereaved family, friends, relatives, co-workers and fellow Filipinos come together, bring foods and say prayer for the soul.

Photographer: Athena Brassette

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