MIRACLES DO HAPPEN - 8 LIVES TO GO

There were 2 friars who went to SMK Padawan (secondary school) to hear confessions of the students preparing themselves for Confirmation in November 2011.

After passing 4 km off Kg Simpok, something unexpected happened. The car went out off control, skidded for a short distance and then turned on its side - barely 1 metre away from the edge of the road that led into a ravine.

It happened so so fast that there was no time to respond. The good thing was that both the friars wore seatbelts that saved their lives. But in that precarious situation, anything could have happened for example being hit by oncoming traffic on either sides or slide down a 20-foot ravine.

Thank God, we were protected by our guardian angels and escaped unhurt. Being a modern day missionary means one has to be open to surprises and challenges that can crop up in any unexpected manner. The good thing was that there were many kind souls who came quickly to the help of the friars and stayed around until everything was settled.

ST ANN GALA DINNER AT PULLMAN HOTEL

The St Ann Complex Committee will be organising a Gala dinner on 6th November 2011 at Pullman Hotel, with a seating capacity of 100 tables.

The tables are priced as follows:
50 tables at RM 5,000 each and
the other 50 tables at RM 2,500 each

The aim of the dinner is to raise funds for the new St Ann new Church Building and the committee hopes to reach out to as many people as possible so that we can achieve our projected target of RM 1.5 million.

The patron for the dinner is Datuk Aidan Wing who has agreed to grace this important event in the hope that we can raise funds to achieve this beautiful dream of building the new St Ann Church in time to come.

There are still tickets available for the Gala Dinner and those who like to contribute and support our dream, please get in touch with the parish at 082-611757 (Mdm Cecilia Mawi) or stann10@streamyx.com

LATEST NEWS - RM1K PROJECT

The parish councilors on 2nd July 2011 took a major step to go ahead with the construction of the new St Ann Church costing at RM 7.5 million.

One of the major issue facing the parishioners is the lack of funds available to begin with the construction of the new Church. The present funds collected since 2006 stands at RM 3.03 million and this means that we have to find another RM 4.5 million to achieve the dream of a new St Ann Church.

The RM3M committee (RM 3 million) was formed to find ways as to how we can achieve this target of 4.5 million. And with this the idea of the RM1K was mooted.

What is the thrust and aim of the RM1K project?

Firstly, all villages and housing estates are strongly encouraged to contribute RM 1,000 in support of the RM1K project. The contribution can be collected over a period of 4-months that is from September to December 2011.

At the same time, the respective Pengerusi has to identify potential willing donors within and outside of the villages/housing estates who can contribute RM 1,000 and more.

The names are collated and then send to the RM3M Coordinator, Puan Cecilia Mawi in St Ann, who will then issue a courtesy letter as a follow up.

The RM1K project will begin with a soft launch on 27 August at the St Ann feast day Dinner. All potential contributors are invited to come on stage and presents their contribution of RM 1,000 and above to any of the three priests standing on the stage.

The RM3M committee has targeted RM 50,000 for the nite and we hope that many more generous benefactors will come forward in support of the RM1K project. For those who are unable to contribute the RM 1,000 for the nite, can make a pledge and your names will be taken down so that the RM3M coordinator can follow up with the person concerned on the matter.

Before the end of December 2011, the parish will report periodically on the outcome of the RM1K project.

The overall target for the RM1K project is RM 1.2 million and so we need to find as many as 1,200 generous contributors. The RM3M committee hopes that the parishioners will contribute generously for the success of the RM1K project.

The Lord always loves and bless a cheerful giver.

Donation via cheque can be sent to
"St Ann's Church Building Fund."
P.O. Box 1452, 93730 Kuching, Sarawak

Telegraphic Transfer:
St Ann's Church Building Fund
Gereja Katolik St Ann, Pasar Batu 10,
93250 Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia.

Swift Code: SCB LMY KXXXX
Account no.: 420-1-5662713-0
Standard Chartered Bank

St Ann's Church Building Fund
Swift Code: MBBEMYKL
511038619816
Maybank

CHANGING FACE OF THE BARUK

The change from old to new ...

NEW LOOK BARUK - II

The story goes on ....

NEW LOOK BARUK - 2011

After the feast day of St Ann 2011, the contractors started work on the roof of the Baruk. The traditional attap leaves are replaced by a more durable Spandex material.

Every photograph therefore tells us a story:

WINNER OF ST ANN FEAST DAY LUCKY DRAW

The winner of the St Ann feast day Lucky Draw is Mdm Wong Bak Hoon from Sibu, who came to claim the 1st Prize on 16 August 2011.

The SAFD committee extend our congratulations to her and her family members.

2011- ST ANN FEAST DAY III

The stories and miracles .....

2011- ST ANN FEAST DAY II

The laughter and joy ......

2011- ST ANN FEAST DAY

The feast day of St Ann on 24th July 2011 was a joyous and happy occasion for the parishioners, friends and others who came to join us for the feast day. Two miracles happened on the feast-day:

1. During the week leading up to the feast day there was constant heavy downpour especially towards the evening. But there was not even a drop of rain for both Saturday and Sunday.

2. The attap was already in a bad state due to the constant wear and tear and became even worse especially with the downpour. With this situation some of our electrical fittings could not be switched on because it caused the main electrical board to trip. Miraculously, the whole electrical fittings in the Baruk were in good working order on the most important day for the people of St Ann.

ST ANN FATHER'S DAY 2011

We continue to bless and celebrate with our fathers who are God's gift to the family and community:

Visit of Thai delegation to St Ann

Here are some photos of the wonderful encounter with the Thai delegation visit to St Ann. We had food, songs and dance:

ST ANN FEAST DAY 2011

The parish of St Ann will hold her annual feast day on 24th July 2011. The Archbishop of Kuching will preside at the mass beginning at 9 am.

This is a wonderful opportunity for us to gather as the body of Christ at St Ann and to thank God for the many graces that He has showered upon the parish.

The St Ann Parish Sales on 23rd and 24th July will have the usual food fair where the parishioners from the different villages and housing estates will sell all kinds of jungle produce, cooked food and other items.

On the 23rd July, there will be a mini Concert organised by the Parish Youth Ministry and also auction of holy objects whereas on the 24th July, there will be the Lucky Draw segment and auction of holy objects.

You are most welcome to join us for our feast day and to celebrate together.

May the good Lord bless us all of us.

HISTORICAL MOMENT - 2.7.11

The numbers 2.7.11 became historical for the parish of St Ann when the parish councilors at the monthly meeting voted to go ahead with the building of the new St Ann Church design.

Mr Francis Jiee took sometime to explain to the parish councilors regarding the development and process involved.

The new design design will cost RM 7.5 million and so far we have only reached the RM 3.054 million mark. This means we need to think of ways/strategies as to how we can come up with the money and make our dream come true.

Some of the proposed/ongoing activities are as follows:

(1) the 5-year "My GIFT" project - monthly donations collected from families/individuals at the Kampung and Housing estates.

(2) Proposed Golf Tournament

(3) Proposed Dinner Concert

The parish of St Ann is thankful for the many donations received from the parishioners and benefactors so far and we hope that more people will come forward to support the project and help realise our dream of the new St Ann Church .

CORPUS CHRISTI - III