Save Lysander's Heart Benefit Concert





On December 7, 2010, the eve of the feast of the Immaculate Conception, family members, friends, colleagues, supporters and even complete strangers (to Lysander) came together at Access Point Restaurant Bar and Grill to raise funds for Lysander's upcoming open heart surgery (scheduled January or February 2011, if there is enough money).
The concert was organized by Lysander's mom Liway, along with the help of her beloved Nanay Pat, their friends and other relatives. The owners of Access Point were kind enough to lend their place for free, and all the talented performers contributed their time and talents free of charge too! It was a night to remember, and despite the technical glitches, delayed schedule (the performers all came not at their scheduled times - but hey, no worries guys!), and brownout for more than 30 minutes (can you believe it?!), the evening was a success!
However, this is not the end of our fund-raising efforts for Lysander's heart operation. As of December 7, 2010, not counting the ticket sales of the concert, and the funds raised during the "pass the bucket" segments, the total amount raised so far is around P70,000.WE'RE STILL FAR FROM REACHING OUR P1 MILLION PESO GOAL.

We hope and pray though that through the benefit concert, more and more people will get to know about our cause. With Christmas fast approaching, people must be making up their gift lists, and so we challenge you to give a special kind of gift this year - for what better gift is there to give than the GIFT OF LIFE for a child like Lysander? :) If you feel that you are being called to do so, please do show some love. Click here to find out more about how you can help.

In the meantime, we'd like to thank all those who came to the concert and supported/helped out. Special thanks once again goes out to our sponsors:

Hon. Mariano Piamonte and Hon. Julieta Cortuna and the A-TEACHER Party List
Philnet, plus the management and staff of Access Point Restaurant Bar and Grill 
Sarilaya 

Also, a BIG THANK YOU to our performers:


Mr. Victor delos Reyes of the University of Asia and the Pacific Chorale
Mr. Gary Granada (thanks for the free CDs too!)
Mr. Mark Canios of the Ateneo Chamber Singers
Study of Some 
Mr. Noel Cabangon
Indios
WrongMoveRuby


And everyone who helped in the preparations, program proper, post-concert clearing up, and of course all those who supported the event by buying tickets, donating cash, buying the items for sale, donating items to be sold, spreading the news and praying for Lysander and his family. We hope you had a wonderful time while supporting Lysander's cause! :) 


MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! :)


And remember, let's keep spreading the word! TOGETHER, LET'S SAVE LYSANDER'S HEART! 


To view pictures of the benefit concert, please click here. :)






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Novena Prayer for Healing
(pray for 9 consecutive days; different intention every day; but especially effective August 15-23)

Prayer for Healing:

God, like a watchful Shepherd, You care for us. You make the earth yield healing herbs and medicines and give us the knowledge to learn their power. Your creative love continues through the healing hands of doctors, pharmacists, and nurses, and the healing counsel of priests, ministers, and friends.

Bless me, and all who suffer. Our afflictions become a cross that burdens us with fear and uncertainty. Cast out our fear and revive our faith. Give us strength that we may be filled with hope. Let the Holy Spirit come to our aid that we might live each day in the joy for which You fashioned us.

I pray for healing in body, soul, and spirit that I may be Your servant in this world and enjoy the fullness of Your Presence in the life to come. I make this prayer humbly, knowing I cannot restrict or direct Your saving grace. I give joyful thanks for Your compassion wherever I may find it.

I ask all this in the Name of the Lord Jesus Who intercedes before You on my behalf. Amen.

Novena Intentions:

Day 1 (Aug 15): That all who are sick may experience the healing touch of the Lord Jesus.

Day 2 (Aug 16): That all who are ill among my family and friends may be restored to health in mind, body, and spirit.

Day 3 (Aug 17): That all who suffer from mental disease may receive compassionate treatment.

Day 4 (Aug 18): That all the homebound and bedridden may have Christ as their consolation.

Day 5 (Aug 19): That all who suffer from diseases that devastate the body may be granted strength and hope.

Day 6 (Aug 20): That all with disabling handicaps may be blessed with forbearance.

Day 7 (Aug 21): That all doctors, nurses, and other caregivers may be well in body and spirit.

Day 8 (Aug 22): That our lawmakers will pass laws to ensure that proper, dignified medical care is available for all who are in need, especially the poor and the elderly.

Day 9 (Aug 23): That God might look with favor on my special intentions.

~~taken from a prayer card from the Sacred Heart League

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Loving and tender God, touch my heart with hope. Touch my mind with clarity; touch my soul with peace. And, touch my body with the warmth of Your healing Presence. Grant me courage to face the future, insight to understand life's trials, wisdom to discern how I can touch the lives of others, and the comfort of persons who care about me as I reach for Your loving Hands. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Taken from: http://www.2heartsnetwork.org/healing.htm

You can find other prayers for healing here:http://www.2heartsnetwork.org/illness.htm