The event began with a Parade of the Ave Maria Angels and Queens in Filipiniana, which was a visual spectacular itself, and Mass celebrated Father Chris Higgins and Father Anthony Bernard, with Father Nards Mercene the Filipino Priest assisting, then culminating with a Procession around the grounds ending in the Parish Hall for the events programme. Dr Cen Amores, the President of APCO was a special guest along with the Mayor of Liverpool, Ms Wendy Waller, the Federal MP for Werriwa, Mr Chris Hayes and his wife Bernadette, Mr Paul Lynch, Local MP for Liverpool and also the parish Priest Father Bill Wright. APCO and its affiliates also attended to provide moral support to Fil-Oz.
The afternoon’s musical entertainment was supplied by the group, Cumbancheros, with many performers providing a pleasant afternoon of music and song. The event was attended by over 500 people a record number for this year’s 15th Santacruzan.
By Richard Ford APCO
Press Relations Officer