Dear Loved Ones,

Pleasant Greetings from SAC, USA! The weather for this month had been swinging from cold to warm, then colder as warmer days for summer is expected, seems like we are skipping the hot days this year. To date, our home heating system is still on, instead of the usual aircon at this time of the year.

On our SacCatholicForum held at the Radisson Hotel on May 20, we had as speaker Mr. John LaBriola – Author, Publisher, Founder: Catholic Family Foundation. He talked on the topic ‘Business and Ethics: an Oxymoron’; answering questions on: Can you do what you do with integrity and give glory and honor to God? Can business and integrity be used in the same sentence? He asserted that we are called to live in this world without being seduced by it. Sometimes it isn’t easy. You justify, you excuse, you rationalize, you overlook and eventually, you give in. Christ didn’t give in, neither should us. He discussed steps on how to be an effective catholic soldier, especially on ways to counter attacks by the devil. People are seduced by money, sex, and power – which are all false gods of the earth. To counter these, we must live committed to our faith with the positive virtues of chastity, obedience and poverty. All evils are due to lukewarm Catholics. Live always in Love and Truth – don’t accept one without the other. Establish trust, create values, and serve customers sincerely. As usual, I got a signed copy of his book ‘Onward Catholic Soldier’, Spiritual Warfare according to Scripture, the Church, and the Saints.

Our Opus Dei group was active on the drive to ensure that the movie “There be Dragons’ would be showing in our local theaters. On May 6, we sponsored the premiere showing to full capacity crowd at the Olympic 12 Theatre in Roseville. Due to positive audience response, it went on to play in the Sac area for two weeks. Based on the life of St. JoseMaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei, the movie is a beautiful compelling story on human love, forgiveness, redemption, and many uplifting life lessons! I am so happy that the ten persons (5 pairs) I invited to the event came and they expressed their thanks and appreciation with ‘Thank You’ card / notes.

On our Memorial week-end, we followed our annual SAC traditional activities: attended the jazz Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday (what a welcome change from the silent anticipated mass we had at St. Mel’s as the choir was on vacation); lunch at Ma Jhong’s, then shopping at the Folsom outlets. It was so nice for Sean to treat and pay for stuff we bought! (as Gerry says, I am now enjoying my ROI).

Sean has revised our Pinas business website. We had to migrate from yahoo to mobileme in order to be compatible with his new Apple iMAC. Thus, we have adopted the access www.fairviewshippingcorp.com until clearance will be given for the original website. The new website will welcome you with music and flashing photos, quite amusing!

Other highlights for the month:

· Movies watched for the month included: Fast Five, Something Borrowed, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, in addition to There be Dragons. Likewise, enjoyed the season finale of TV reality shows American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, and many others;

· For a change, we watched the Pacquiao-Mosley boxing match at the new home of nurses Eric and Joy, located at the upscale gated community of El Dorado Hills, who also served dinner for six visitors – much thanks for their hospitality!

· For my medical update, Dr. Yang asked me for another blood test since the test done after my Pinas trip yielded higher than the normal limits. I am glad the new test yielded positive results – meaning back to my lower-level, all within normal limits. My MED (medication, exercise, diet) routine is truly effective!

Attached are 4 group photos of recent activities. Let us continue to pray for our country and people. Peace and Joy to You and God Bless Us All!

Much love and Best Regards!!!

SUSAN BG