APRIL 3—The Filipino-American Catholic Action (FACA) will host a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. $22 per person. Bus pick up at Journal Square in Jersey City. For reservations and other info, call Gaye (201) 217-9243 or Sonia (201) 420-9128.

PIDCI gen. community meeting at Kalayaan Hall

APRIL 7—The Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) will hold a general community meeting for those who wish to participate in the celebratory activities of the this year’s Philippine Independence celebration. The meeting will be held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue (45th and 46th Sts.) in Manhattan. For details, call any of the following: Nimia Lacebal (973) 338-4668, Gani Puertollano (908) 964-9901 or 964-5473, Tambi Wycoco (212) 420-0145, Dr. Baby Bleza (516) 791-5462, Dr. Rommel Rivera (610) 892-2712, Arnie Rosario (203) 877-7260, Sofie Abad (718) 849-4581, Lolita Compas (212) 777-6423 or 995-6134, Raul Estrellado (201) 262-3644. Dr. Boy Pangan (631) 242-1837, Wilson Verzosa (201) 387-6046, Philip Carreon (212) 677-6520, Dr. Angie Cruz (212) 807-0484, Dr. Ben Ileto (516) 433-2338, Mila Mendez (212) 682-6610, Monina Tan Latuja (732) 583-8293 or 687-8346, Nelia Ferrette (212) 683-2990 or Nanette Sering Wright (212) 787-8795.

National Black Theatre presents Leslie Sword

APRIL 14—The National Black Theatre will present Leslie Lewis Sword, daughter of Loida Nicolas Lewis and the late Reginald Lewis, in a one-woman show entitled “Yesterday Came Too Soon...The Dorothy Dandridge Story” at the National Black Theatre, 2031 Fifth Ave., bet. 125th and 126th Streets, in Manhattan. The four-week run will start on April 14 and end on May 8. Showtime are 2 p.m. (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), and 3 p.m. (Sunday). Previews on April 8-10. Tickets are $35. For tickets, call (212) 722-3800

Gamboa-Carreon art show at PhilCenter

APRIL 11—A two-man art show, featuring Filipino painters Manuel Gamboa and Ega Carreon, will open at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue (46th St.) in Manhattan at 6:30 p.m. The show will run until April 22. For more information, call Zeny Avila or Mel Capinpin at (212) 575-4774.

Fr. Manoling at Day of Recollection in Jersey

APRIL 9—The Filipino-American community of Jersey City will present Fr. Manoling Francisco, S.J., a well-known speaker and musical genius who composed the classic songs “Hindi Kita Malilimutan” and “Tanging Yaman,’ at a day of recollection from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at St. Anthony Church, 461 Monmouth Street (and 6th Street). Theme is “How does Jesus’ Death & Resurrection Save Us Here and Now.” For more call any of the following: (all 201) Lydia Aro 792-9583, Chuchi Calingasan 792-5371, Carol Dorico 798-7893, Blanca 521-0658, Malou Sangco 533-1320, Gudie Aclo 333-5724 or Fr. Clod Bagabaldo (604) 510-0684

FAHSI hosts free immigration forum

MAY 22—The Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) will host Immigration Law Information Forum, co-sponsored by the NY State Citizenship Unit, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Philippine-American Center at 185-14 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, N.Y. The forum aims to provide information regarding obtaining legal residency and applying for citizenship. Guest speakers will answer questions about changes in immigration law after 9/11. Everyone is welcome. Food will be provided. For details, call Vilma Braga, FAHSI program director, at (718) 883-1295 or visit www.fahsi.org

Hangad in concert at St. Malachy’s Church

MAY 27—“Biyaheng Hangad” (An Easter Journey), a concert featuring popular inspirational music and original liturgical songs featuring Hangad, a musical group from the Philippine Jesuit Music Ministry, will be held at St. Malachy’s Church—The Actor’s Chapel—at 239 West 49th Street (bet. 8th Ave. and Broadway) in Manhattan, for the benefit of the newly-formed Cathedral of Saint Patrick Young Singers (www.cspys.org). Hangad is composed of students and young professionals in the U.S. and the Philippines who spread God’s Word through music. For tickets ($15) and other info, visit www.actorschapel.org  or www.hangad.org