An Open Invitation

Bicol Canada Community Association to Celebrate Annual Penafrancia Feast Day

By Tony A. San Juan, OCT
Ontario-Canada
September 2, 2015



Rafael " Paeng" Nebres is also the General Manager of Action Honda, a Toronto car dealership . It is generally accepted and appreciated that BCCA , led by "Paeng" has been reaching out and always generous to all Bikolanos  and other Filipino kababayans in their social and other community activities, especially the summer picnic & games and past Penafrancia feast day events, as well.

The Feast event is in celebration of the Patroness Saint, adoringly called "Mahal na Ina ", of Filipino devotees  who are former residents of the 6 provinces: Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate & Sorsogon of Bikolandia in Southern Luzon, Philippines and now all living and working in Ontario, Canada. 

There are 2 major celebrations during the festive day on September 19th, 2015:

1) Scarborough Bluffers Park and Marina : Brimley Road South, Toronto.
   a. Fluvial Parade and Procession on Lake Ontario from 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. 
   b. Potluck Picnic at the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

2) Our Lady of Assumption Church: #2565 Bathurst Street, North York, Toronto.
   a. Procession at the Church Yard at 6:30 p.m.
   b. Con-celebrated Mass at 7:00 p.m.
   c. Fiesta Potluck Dinner at 8:00 p.m., OLA social Hall

Paeng Nebres and all BCCA members, families and friends are hoping to meet and welcome everyone  either in the morning & evening celebrations or both (# 1 & 2 above ). For further info, please contact: Lorna Achacon:  ; Paeng Nebres: ; Toti Gutierrez: ; or  Felix Reyes: .

Viva La Virgen  Viva la Senora de Penafrancia !  Viva !