Our 2022 Annual Fiesta celebration will be held in Chandler, Arizona and will be hosted by this year’s sponsors, Pacita and Estela Cornillez. As in the past, our celebration will start with our 9-day novena from August 11-19 and will be capped the next day, August 20, with a mass and sinulog honoring our Patron Señor Santo Niño de Bobon and dinner reception and dance in the evening. The 2022 Fiesta 9-Day Novena schedule by date: (To view and/or download a copy of the novena, pls. click here.)•Day 1: August 11 - Alice Chan & Family/Edna and Eddie Unay/Myrna Escareal/Bernard & Neneng Purisima/Zenaida Jao/Nonoy Balite/Derwin Lomo/Cece & Family/Lita Fox & Family/Neneng Solano & Family•Day 2: August 12 - Jovita Gorgonia and John & Elizabeth Percy & Family/Bobbie & Noel Cornillez & Family/Ganie Garcia & Family/Marita Castillo & Family/Bernadith & Steve Guertin/Asuncion Egang Gorgonia•Day 3: August 13 - Steve & Filipina Tobes/Fred & Terry Knoth/Gerry & Chit Yturriaga/Renato Eneria & Family/Lita Paredes & family (Ruby/Rey)/Georgio Cerenado/Baby Tobes •Day 4: August 14 - Lilly & Bartolome Cornillez & Family/Tony & Nelly Hill & Family/Totoy & Tita Cornillez/Nenette Cornillez/Fatima Carpina & Family/Jojo Paredes/Thelma Batiles/Paz Encinares/Nuncia & Francis Tiberio/Joven & Robert Gladstein/Agripino Abellar•Day 5: August 15 - Rosario Paredes & Family/Puey Quinones/Florisa & Christopher Balite & family/Larrie & Elizabeth Telegrafo/Roland & Mary Rose Ganacias/Corazon Steven •Day 6: August 16 - Jeanne Jao-Marquez & Family/Estring Tiberio/Maricel Apelo/Vivian Tobes/Elay & Bong Pacle/Eileen Jao/Marichu Stevenson/Marlo & Elena Evangelista/Maricar Borja/Morna Cruz & Family/Luz Bajenting & Family/Irene (Kaye) & Oscar Bajenting •Day 7: August 17 - Glo Emde/Allan Lee/Myrna Lapuz, Nora & Dettie Balido •Day 8: August 18 - Eli and Melba Ganaban and Family/The Alvarez Family•Day 9: August 19 - Pacita & Estela Cornillez
Program of Activities:Friday, August 19, 2022, 6:00PM•Vespera and last day of Novena•Venue: The Islands Community Center (Residents' Clubhouse) - 825 S. Islands Drive West, Gilbert, AZ 85233•Dinner and Meet and Greet Saturday, August 20, 2022 •5:30PM – Mass oSaint Juan Diego Catholic Churcho3200 S Cooper Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286oListen and/or download Mass Songs HERE•6:30PM – Dinner Reception oHilton Phoenix Chandler Grand Ballroomo2929 W Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224Fiesta Details:Fees for the Dinner BuffetAdults: $50/person ($60/person if paying after June 19)Children (4 to 10 years old): $20 ($30/child if paying after June 19)In addition to the above dinner fees, please don't forget to send $10 per family for your membership and annual dues. We encourage you to please pay by June 19 so we may be able to provide the hotel with the number of attendees at the contracted date.If paying in advance, please mail your check made out to Bobon-USA Association to Bobbie Cornillez, 5343 Essex Drive, Palmdale, CA 93552. Attire: Women - Semi Formal (Dress to Impress)Men - Barong Tagalog or Suit & TieRecommended Hotel Accommodation: A special rate of $89 ++ has been arranged at the Hilton Phoenix Chandler by this year's sponsors, Pacita and Estela Cornillez. Number of rooms at this rate is limited so please reserve as soon as possible. To reserve rooms within the room block, please CLICK THIS LINK or call the hotel at 480-899-7400 to book a room under the Bobon-USA Fiesta block and mention Group Code: IBOBNote: All the above venues take measures to ensure your safety by following the recommended county, state and federal guidelines on Covid-19.Preferred Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Approximately 18 miles to/from the Hilton Phoenix-Chandler, this airport serves flights to/from many destinations.Please visit www.skyharbor.com for a list of car rental companies that operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Information on the Shuttle service to the Rental Car Center may also be found on this website.Approximate Distance of Hotel from other AZ cities/towns:Distance of Hotel to St Juan Diego Catholic Church: approx 7 milesGilbert: 7-10 mi (21 min via W Elliot Road) Goodyear: 39 mi (51 min via AZ-202 Loop)Maricopa: 22 mi (44 min)Mesa: 11 mi (21 min via AZ-101 Loop)Phoenix: 20 mi (34 min via I-10 W)Scottsdale: 16 mi (27 min via AZ-101 Loop)Tempe: 12 mi (24 min via AZ-101 Loop)Tucson: 103 mi (1 hr 33 min via I-10)Note: The above travel times provided do not take into account heavy traffic at certain times; so please plan accordingly.ShoppingChandler Fashion Center - a block or two awayScottsdale Fashion Center - approx 16.5 mi from HotelGlendale Galleria - approx 35.1 mi from HotelTanger Outlets Phoenix - approx 37.7 mi from HotelAttractions 40 miles or less from HotelDesert Botanical Garden - 16 miOdySea Aquarium - 18 miOld Town Scottsdale - 16 miPhoenix Art Museum - 21 miPhoenix Zoo - 15 miTaliesin West - 25 miWestgate Entertainment DIstrict - 38 miDay TripsIf you have extra time before August 19, here are some attractions to visit:Flagstaff - 168 mi (2 hrs 34 min) Grand Canyon South Rim - 252 mi (4 hrs) *Montezuma Castle National Monument - 114 mi (2 hrs) Sedona - 139 mi (2 hrs 16 min)The above travel times are approximate driving times. It does not account for traffic, road conditions or weather. * An overnight stay is recommended for a more relaxing visit. For example: leave early Wednesday & drive back Thursday.There are tour companies offering day trips (6 -14 hours) at various prices. Advance reservations are required on these guided tours.
Our 2022 Annual Fiesta celebration will be held in Chandler, Arizona and will be hosted by this year’s sponsors, Pacita and Estela Cornillez. As in the past, our celebration will start with our 9-day novena from August 11-19 and will be capped the next day, August 20, with a mass and sinulog honoring our Patron Señor Santo Niño de Bobon and dinner reception and dance in the evening. The 2022 Fiesta 9-Day Novena schedule by date: (To view and/or download a copy of the novena, pls. click here.)•Day 1: August 11 - Alice Chan & Family/Edna and Eddie Unay/Myrna Escareal/Bernard & Neneng Purisima/Zenaida Jao/Nonoy Balite/Derwin Lomo/Cece & Family/Lita Fox & Family/Neneng Solano & Family•Day 2: August 12 - Jovita Gorgonia and John & Elizabeth Percy & Family/Bobbie & Noel Cornillez & Family/Ganie Garcia & Family/Marita Castillo & Family/Bernadith & Steve Guertin/Asuncion Egang Gorgonia•Day 3: August 13 - Steve & Filipina Tobes/Fred & Terry Knoth/Gerry & Chit Yturriaga/Renato Eneria & Family/Lita Paredes & family (Ruby/Rey)/Georgio Cerenado/Baby Tobes •Day 4: August 14 - Lilly & Bartolome Cornillez & Family/Tony & Nelly Hill & Family/Totoy & Tita Cornillez/Nenette Cornillez/Fatima Carpina & Family/Jojo Paredes/Thelma Batiles/Paz Encinares/Nuncia & Francis Tiberio/Joven & Robert Gladstein/Agripino Abellar•Day 5: August 15 - Rosario Paredes & Family/Puey Quinones/Florisa & Christopher Balite & family/Larrie & Elizabeth Telegrafo/Roland & Mary Rose Ganacias/Corazon Steven •Day 6: August 16 - Jeanne Jao-Marquez & Family/Estring Tiberio/Maricel Apelo/Vivian Tobes/Elay & Bong Pacle/Eileen Jao/Marichu Stevenson/Marlo & Elena Evangelista/Maricar Borja/Morna Cruz & Family/Luz Bajenting & Family/Irene (Kaye) & Oscar Bajenting •Day 7: August 17 - Glo Emde/Allan Lee/Myrna Lapuz, Nora & Dettie Balido •Day 8: August 18 - Eli and Melba Ganaban and Family/The Alvarez Family•Day 9: August 19 - Pacita & Estela Cornillez
Program of Activities:Friday, August 19, 2022, 6:00PM•Vespera and last day of Novena•Venue: The Islands Community Center (Residents' Clubhouse) - 825 S. Islands Drive West, Gilbert, AZ 85233•Dinner and Meet and Greet Saturday, August 20, 2022 •5:30PM – Mass oSaint Juan Diego Catholic Churcho3200 S Cooper Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286oListen and/or download Mass Songs HERE•6:30PM – Dinner Reception oHilton Phoenix Chandler Grand Ballroomo2929 W Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224Fiesta Details:Fees for the Dinner BuffetAdults: $50/person ($60/person if paying after June 19)Children (4 to 10 years old): $20 ($30/child if paying after June 19)In addition to the above dinner fees, please don't forget to send $10 per family for your membership and annual dues. We encourage you to please pay by June 19 so we may be able to provide the hotel with the number of attendees at the contracted date.If paying in advance, please mail your check made out to Bobon-USA Association to Bobbie Cornillez, 5343 Essex Drive, Palmdale, CA 93552. Attire: Women - Semi Formal (Dress to Impress)Men - Barong Tagalog or Suit & TieRecommended Hotel Accommodation: A special rate of $89 ++ has been arranged at the Hilton Phoenix Chandler by this year's sponsors, Pacita and Estela Cornillez. Number of rooms at this rate is limited so please reserve as soon as possible. To reserve rooms within the room block, please CLICK THIS LINK or call the hotel at 480-899-7400 to book a room under the Bobon-USA Fiesta block and mention Group Code: IBOBNote: All the above venues take measures to ensure your safety by following the recommended county, state and federal guidelines on Covid-19.Preferred Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Approximately 18 miles to/from the Hilton Phoenix-Chandler, this airport serves flights to/from many destinations.Please visit www.skyharbor.com for a list of car rental companies that operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Information on the Shuttle service to the Rental Car Center may also be found on this website.Approximate Distance of Hotel from other AZ cities/towns:Distance of Hotel to St Juan Diego Catholic Church: approx 7 milesGilbert: 7-10 mi (21 min via W Elliot Road) Goodyear: 39 mi (51 min via AZ-202 Loop)Maricopa: 22 mi (44 min)Mesa: 11 mi (21 min via AZ-101 Loop)Phoenix: 20 mi (34 min via I-10 W)Scottsdale: 16 mi (27 min via AZ-101 Loop)Tempe: 12 mi (24 min via AZ-101 Loop)Tucson: 103 mi (1 hr 33 min via I-10)Note: The above travel times provided do not take into account heavy traffic at certain times; so please plan accordingly.ShoppingChandler Fashion Center - a block or two awayScottsdale Fashion Center - approx 16.5 mi from HotelGlendale Galleria - approx 35.1 mi from HotelTanger Outlets Phoenix - approx 37.7 mi from HotelAttractions 40 miles or less from HotelDesert Botanical Garden - 16 miOdySea Aquarium - 18 miOld Town Scottsdale - 16 miPhoenix Art Museum - 21 miPhoenix Zoo - 15 miTaliesin West - 25 miWestgate Entertainment DIstrict - 38 miDay TripsIf you have extra time before August 19, here are some attractions to visit:Flagstaff - 168 mi (2 hrs 34 min) Grand Canyon South Rim - 252 mi (4 hrs) *Montezuma Castle National Monument - 114 mi (2 hrs) Sedona - 139 mi (2 hrs 16 min)The above travel times are approximate driving times. It does not account for traffic, road conditions or weather. * An overnight stay is recommended for a more relaxing visit. For example: leave early Wednesday & drive back Thursday.There are tour companies offering day trips (6 -14 hours) at various prices. Advance reservations are required on these guided tours.