January – February – March 2015 I Volume 04 No. 15

A Word From the President of the Betania Foundation, Mr. Geo Bianchini GianiIt is our duty as members of the Betania Foundation to participate in the 39th anniversary of our Mother, Mary Reconciler of All Peoples and Nations, to offer her our gratitude. Remember that Maria Esperanza left us the duty to always evangelize about the Virgin. Thank you, Jesus, because Betania is a divine source of grace that God the Father has established on earth in these times. So, I recommend everyone to do everything you can to be there. I also invite you to Betania at Easter to pray, to prepare ourselves, in order to become human beings who are worthy of the love of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Take advantage of this, Betania awaits us all. May God bless you. Thank you for your love and that which you convey to all your brothers. May God bless you once again. Amen.

Parishioners of Santa Ana attendedthe Nuncio’s Mass

The Virgin who appeared in Betania was honored on her

39th anniversary

Excerpt of a Message of Our Lady Given to Mrs. Maria

Esperanza Bianchini

My little daughter, my little children, here I am..! Living among you! My little children, my Heart beats with heavenly delights as I gaze at each one of your faces, which come to

find the hope of better days, to consolidate your steps on the road

that leads to Mount Zion. My fountain of the waters of Betania shall restore your souls to new life that will bring

you to lead the life of an apostle, that is, of service, devoted to a mission of love, which shall reaffirm your trust in the light of the New Dawn of my

Divine Jesus!

February 16, 1989 4:00 p.m.

15 APPARITION

The Apostolic Nuncio, representative of His Holiness in Venezuela, Bishop Aldo Giordano visited the community of El Hatillo on January 18th, in the Church of St. Anne, at 1:00 p.m. Bishop Giordano presided at the Mass. The pastor of St. Rosalia of Palermo in El Hatillo, Monsignor Carlos

March 25th marked the 39 anniversary of the apparitions of Mary, Virgin and Mother, Reconciler of All Peoples and Nations. The celebration began the night before with a vigil, led by the Vice-Rector of the Sanctuary of Betania, Father Jhonfer Camacho. A Solemn Mass began at 10:30 a.m. on March 25th presided by Bishop Georges Kahhale and concelebrated by the Vice-Rector and twelve other priests.

The Mass was accompanied by the songs of the Betania Choir. It closed with the Ave Maria of Finca Betania, composed by the late Bishop Pio Bello Ricardo. He had investigated the apparitions and approved them. Many pilgrims from Venezuela, Poland, and USA came to honor, thank, and pray to the Blessed Virgin on her day.

Pilgrims at the Mass of the 39th anniversary ofthe Virgin

Mr. Geo Bianchini speaking to the pilgrims in the Sanctuary of Betania

The Nuncio and other priests celebrating Mass at the Church of Saint Anne

The Betania Foundation accompanied theVirgin and the Church in Carnival

For the Betania Foundation any day off is a good reason to visit the Blessed Virgin – who appeared in the Sanctuary of Betania – and be filled by her love, as was Carnival. The President of the foundation, Mr. Geo Bianchini, and members participated during this week in the religious activities the Vice-Rector

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of the sanctuary, Father Jhonfer Camacho, had planned. They also prepared themselves for the beginning of Lent that started on Wednesday February 18, the day after Carnival ended. Pilgrims and members of the foundation returned to their homes enkindled by God’s love, through the words of Father Camacho and Mr. Geo Bianchini.

Rodriguez, and Father Numan Rivero, were some of the other concelebrants. For this celebration the Betania Choir was invited to accompany the liturgy with religious songs which lifted the hearts of the parishioners during Mass.

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The first apparition was on March 25th, 1976. (…).

These apparitions are a call from our Mother to mankind so that it may truly become aware of its actions and responsibilities, so that it may become a bit more sensitized, more sensitive. It is because it has grown to be a bit materialistic. In these times, we truly need a change in the way we live and behave, and we especially need for all humanity to meet, for brothers to meet in a dialogue in which they can understand each other mutually and they can arrive at an agreement of peace and of love, among all men of good will. This is what I think.

She is crying out to us. She is the Mother of God who comes to evangelize, and this evangelization brings the reconciliation of

peoples and nations. Because it is the time for man to truly realize what we are living. This living nowadays has become an anguish, a continual worry, because we are on the brink of war and we have to avoid this at all cost. Behold the call of our Mother to reflect on this and to realize that in order to live in harmony, we need to help each other in a fraternal and friendly embrace, to be able to live in complete peace.

Reflections of the Servant of GodMaria Esperanza de Bianchini

Words of the Vice-Postulator

Dear Friends of Betania,

I am happy to report that the book, “Maria Esperanza and the Grace of Betania” is being well received. I have had several book signings since it was released in January, one in Los Angeles and two in New Jersey. Interest is growing in the Servant of God and readers say that they have been touched spiritually as they come to know her. I pray that knowledge of Maria Esperanza’s mission of family reconciliation and fraternal unity will help

to bring peace and healing to our shattered world today.

Easter blessings to all,Fr. Tim Byerley

CAUSE – SRA. MARIA ESPERANZA

Merciful Father, You blessed Maria Esperanza with an abundance of spiritual gifts for the consolation of your people. She served You as wife, mother, and missionary to promote the unity of the family and the reconciliation of all peoples. You enabled her to be the central figure in the manifestations of the Virgin Mary, under the title of Reconciler of all Peoples and Nations, in Betania. Grant us the grace to follow her example of humility, hope, and unconditional love.Through the intercession of your servant, Maria Esperanza, we pray for the healing and reconciliation of our families, and for the fraternal unity of the entire human family.Especially, we beseech You to grant us the favors we now request (mention your intentions here) through the merits and prayers of your servant. Likewise, we humbly implore that she be inscribed in the Church’s catalogue of saints, as a universal model of the beatitudes.We pray all this according to your holy will, cherished by your servant until the end, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

With the ecclesiastical approval of Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski of Metuchen, New Jersey, December 4, 2009

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All of us, absolutely all of us have been called to gather at the site of the apparition, and there is nothing left to do but faithfully answer the call of a Mother who wishes to renew us, prepare us, and reinforce the Holy Church that is the rock and foundation springing from the origin of a perfect God when He created the world of God and man.

Mary is calling us, she is ringing the bells of her Church, so we all may go forth united and holding hands to secure our faith and conquer the hearts of the lukewarm, of the cold, of those who do not know the Lord.

Each one must embrace his cross; meditate on the Cross that opened its arms to my Jesus. The Cross is beautiful and lovable. The Cross is a motivation to spiritual renewal. The Cross is strong, firm, powerful, great, and soft when we carry it with sweetness.

Spiritual Maxims of Maria Esperanza BianchiniPRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MARIA ESPERANZA

Caracas, Venezuela. July, 1989

Mrs. Maria Esperanza Bianchini interviewed byMr. Drew Mariani

Finca Vista Linda in Alto Hatillo

• On March 27, 1957, the Bianchinis moved to Caracas, Venezuela• In late June of 1957, the Bianchinis traveled to Israel following an inspiration Mrs. Maria Esperanza had. The reason was to be at the site, pray, and do penance for peace in the Holy Land• On October 5, 1957, their first daughter was born, Maria Inmaculada

Chronological Data on Maria Esperanza

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Community of Miami and Peru, Betania Vand VII in Venezuela

Lent 2015Prayer and charity

A group of 28 from Betania V in Miami and Betania VII in Peru traveled to Venezuela. I believe my words will not be able to express what you experience there. It is such a special place, so sacred, where you can feel God’s love, peace, and happiness, so closely. Joyful service that comes from Heaven was transmitted to us by the Bianchini family and all those who are part of the Betania Foundation. I go back and think that this is how the first Christian communities with the apostles must have been, where no one was forsaken because everyone helped each other, they assisted each other with solidarity. It is a piece of Heaven here on Earth. Brotherly unity is lived in Betania, as the song says, in which we all feel united in one heart.

We thank God, the Blessed Virgin, the Bianchinis, and all the members of the foundation for their reception, hospitality, for being true instruments of the Lord, and for permeating our hearts with deep love and joy.

On behalf of Betania V and VII I want to say: Thank you!

COMMUNITIES OF BETANIA AND THE CHURCH

*Francis. (2014). Message for Lent 2015. Taken from https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/lent/documents/papa-francesco_20141004_messaggio-quaresima2015.html

Pope Francis calls to prayer and charity

The Betania Foundation welcoming pilgrims from Peru and USA

Pope Francis in his message for Lent 2015 pondered the “globalization of indifference”. It is a selfish attitude that makes us forget God and our neighbor. How can we fight against this?His Holiness invites us to renewal. He calls us to prayer and charity. The Pope prays with us the pleas of the litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “Make our hearts like yours.” (...) “In this way we will receive a heart which is firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which is not closed,”* affirms the Pope.May this message be a daily practice for all Christians!

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PETITIONS OF THE COMMUNITIES

Petitions of the CommunitiesLet us pray for the necessities of our Holy Church and of the world, and especially for our brothers and sisters who have the following requests:

In Thanksgiving:Bianchini family, Soares family, Martin family, Chebly-Succar family, Urrutia family, Arrieta family, Gianmarco, Ildemaro, Marianella Ruiz, Beatriz Borjas, Father Gil, Santiago, Hernan Avendano, Marvin Schultz, Gladys Davila, Mary Souto, and Yuri Garcia.

Health Petitions:For the health of: Betania I: Samuel Jimenez, Pietro Catanese, Joao Soares, Maria Fernandez, Hernan Avendano, Marvin Schultz, Maria Luisa, Sra. Bonelli, Carlos Fernandez, Argelia Leon, Elsy Chiquinquira, Diego Tadeo, Michael Chebly, Alex Chebly, Maria Vilchez, Maria Carolina Leon, Gregorio Andrade, Juan Zerpa, Ismenia Perez, Jesus Salazar, Angel Torres, Mrs. Succar, Santiago Pena, Alexandrina, Marilola, Elsy Eata, Trina Bernee, Regulo Velasco, Maria Gonzalez, Julio Hidalgo, Rafael Ferrera, Armado Concepcion, Lupe de Quaranta, Edelmira Figueroa, Tomas Rojas, Marbella, Carmen Isbelia, Gladys DeArmas, Josefina de Martin, Tomas Carpio, Mary Souto, Gonzalo Pena, Abilio Abreu, Reina de Jimenez, Victoria Torres, Pamela Tyrrel, Jose Diaz, Kathy Chebly, and Gianluigi Romano. Betania III: Pamela y David Tyrrell. Betania VII: Marilola and Jhonatan. Betania X: Frank Carnuccio, Sandy Carnuccio y Nora Terryl. Betania XVI: Randy. Betania XVII: Padre Gil.

For the cancer patients: Betania I: Gianmarco, Gustavo Martin, Xavier, Victor Garcia, Miriam Duarte, Freddy Tapia, Roro, Mariella Silva, Jose Ojeda, Yurailet Salazar, Pablo Borjas, Carmelina Olivieri, Ines Lora, John Fung, Gladys Davila, Carmen Daboin, Maruca, Nancy Alfonzo, and Yadira Ayala. Betania VII: Luben Roussenoff.

Petitions for the deceased: Betania I: Jenner Mendez, Leslie Chebly, Juan Succar, Zulmira Viera, Said Smaili, Karelys Pina, John Fung, Daniel Soares, Maria Vergel, Aranza, Omar Parra, Hugo Santos, Clemente Granados, Ligia Puigbo, Elba Gutierrez, Mario Callejas, Rafael Almenjeira, Alejandro Fuenmayor, Marife Silva, Angelo Sereni, Haide del Valle Marchan, Gregor De Ratmiroff, Nino Galue, Diana Munoz, Morella Lozada, Pepe Cacciabaudo, Josefina de Antoni, Sra. Franco, Concepcion Arismedi, Andres Perazo, Margaria Canaobo, Hector Mibeli, Antonio Arrieta, Jaime Baiccio, and Marcos La Rosa.

Special Intentions: For the entire Church, Pope Francis, all the bishops, priests and religious that form part of our Betania family, especially those who work for the cause of Maria Esperanza.For the religious who are persecuted, for those who have doubts.For the Christians and the non-Islamic of Iraq so the Lord may change the extremist fanaticism with which some are coming against the people.For the cause of beatification of Maria Esperanza and for Father Timothy Byerley who gives it impulse.For all the Communities of Betania around the world.For priestly and religious vocations.For the rulers of all the countries of the world, and for those who have political and economic power, so they may all have the well-being of the nations at heart.For peace, love, and reconciliation in Venezuela and Ukraine.For peace in the Middle East and the whole world.For families, for couples that are going through a crisis, so the Blessed Virgin and Saint Joseph may lead them through the path of the Holy Family of Nazareth.For the Bianchini family and for Mr. Bianchini, so the Holy Spirit may always guide his steps, and God may grant him grace, health and strength to continue working for God and the Blessed Virgin.

Father of Goodness, listen to our prayer and grant unto your servants, who trust in You, the gift of your grace to embrace your love in unity, and reach with your mercy, after this life, the eternal kingdom, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

Urgent intentions: Betania I: The Machado family, the Morales, Gina R., Yuri Garcia, Arturo, and Alejandro Diaz. Betania III: The Tyrrell family. Betania VII: Antonella. Betania XVI: Olivia.

AGENDA

ConcertsHospital San Juan de DiosMarch 10, 2015; 10:00 a.m.Holy Mass commemorating the feast of Saint John of God

Church Santa AnaMarch 19, 2015; 6:30 p.m.Holy Mass commemorating the feast of Saint Joseph

The Sanctuary of Betania March 25, 2015; 10:00 a.m. Holy Mass commemorating the 39th anniversary of the Virgin

The Sanctuary of Betania March 29, 2015; 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass of Palm Sunday

EventsThe Sanctuary of BetaniaFebruary 5, 2015Donation of books to the School of Marin

The Sanctuary of BetaniaFrom February 24 to March 24, 2015

The construction of the headquarters and the ambo of the presbytery of the sanctuary

PilgrimagesJanuary 27, 2015; School San Luis, El Cafetal, group of 6th gradersFebruary 4, 2015; School San Luis, El Cafetal, group of 5th gradersFebruary 10, 2015; School San Luis, El Cafetal, group of 4th gradersFebruary 21, 2015; Parish San Jose Obrero, Los TequesFebruary 28, 2015; Parishes from Guarico State (N.S. del Carmen, San Juan de los Morros) and Miranda State (San Ramon Nonato, Catia and Chapel San Miguel Arcangel)March 4, 2015; School San Luis, El Cafetal, group of 3rd gradersMarch 6, 2015; School San Luis, El Cafetal, group of teachers, staff, and priests Fray Miguel and Fray JoselitoFrom January 24 to 31, 2015; Betania V, in Miami, USA and Betania VII, in Lima, PeruFrom March 22 to 28; 2015; Betania XVI, Vandalia, Illinois, USA and Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, from Poland

Informative TableEdition: The Bianchini Family and the BetaniaFoundationDesign: Kyra Camero and Pedro Jaime BianchiniPhotography: The Bianchini Family and the Betania

FoundationResearch: The Bianchini Family and the Betania FoundationAcknowledgments to: Fr. Timothy ByerleyAdditional information: www.betania.org.ve and/orwww.mariaesperanza.orgSuggestions and/or comments: corom3@gmail.com