An Invitation to May 1 Online Forum

Dear Friends,

Solidarity Greetings!

On May 1, the Church People-Workers Solidarity (CWS) and other church people will join millions of working class in commemorating the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement. As church people, we bear witness to the political, economic, and social significance of workers and we affirm our solidarity with them in their struggle for dignified labor.

As our contribution for the May 1 commemoration of the International Workers’ Day, CWS together with Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) are inviting you and your community to attend an ON-LINE FORUM on April 28, 2021 (Wednesday) from 9am-11:30am with the Theme:

“GIFTED in order to GIVE”
St. Joseph as our Inspiration in Mission in Times of Threat and Peril

Part of the program is the discussion of the Catholic Social Teachings on Labor and testimonies from peasants and workers who are experiencing severe economic hardships amidst the pandemic and policies of the government.

Enclosed herewith is the program. Please register online through this link https://forms.gle/EYAkfeZBcqYKsh6RA

For more information, please contact the CWS Secretariat thru email: churchfortheworkers@gmail.com or mobile number 0942.1986.383 (Tony), or 0925. 4889.770 (Noel).

Thank you so much for your continued support.

Sincerely,

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In commemoration of May 1, 2021
International Workers’ Day
An Invitation to an ONLINE FORUM

Theme: “GIFTED in order to Give”  
St. Joseph as our Inspiration in Mission in Times of Threat and Peril
Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM

PROGRAM

9:00 am Opening Prayer                                             Fr. Noel Gatchalian, SVD

9:05am   Welcome Remarks/ Introduction  

9:15am   Introduction of the Speakers                               Moderator

9:20am Speaker 1: The Significant Contribution of the Iglesia Filipina                                                                 Independiente (IFI) to the Labor Movement
 Prof. Francis A. Gealogo, PhD.
 Department of History
 Ateneo de Manila University

9:50 am Speaker 2: “GIFTED in order to give”. St. Joseph as our inspiration in mission in times of threat and peril”
Rev. Fr. Benjamin Alforque, MSC

10:20am        Testimonies                From Workers and Peasant Sector

10:50 am       Open Forum                Moderator

11:15 am       Call to Action             

11:25am       Closing reflection

Moderator:  Prof. Jerry D. Imbong  of Visayas State University

Please register online through this link https://forms.gle/EYAkfeZBcqYKsh6RA