The Parish Friars and the new Parish Coucillors (2006-2008) would like to wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Joyful New Year.
The staff, catechists and their families had a grand time at a simple restaurant at 17th Mile on 19th December 2006 to celebrate Christmas. It was the parish's way of saying THANK YOU for all the hard work they had done. Friars Gerard Victor, Michael Goh, Moses Yap and Joseph Goh OFM were also present.
The parish of St Ann was very priviledged to host the visit of more than 60 youths and adults from the parish of St Mary of the Angels (SMOTA), Bukit Batok, Singapore. Both parishes are Franciscan. The SMOTA group managed to visit the Catholic Memorial and Pilgrimage Memorial Centre at Mt Singai, as well as stay for a brief period over at Kampung Gayu, Padawan, before helping out with the Children's Christmas Party on Sunday, 17th December.
The 26th of November, a Sunday, was truly a memorable day! The much-publicised Charity Gala in the form of an International Fashion and Jewellery Show saw the turnout of approximately 600 people, including YB Aidan Wing and Ms Kiing, the event organiser. Many mothers, housewives and non-professional male and female models took to the catwalk, parading clothes, jewellery, cookware and other items which were put up for sale and auction. After the show, all the participants mentioned how happy they were, and how satisfying and gratifying the whole event was for them. The Gala helped raised RM25000 for the new St Ann's Complex. Thanks EK Team!
For the last 3 months, members of the St Ann's Complex Committee have been trudging up to the villages and visiting housing estates, armed with a laptop and an LCD projector to explain the new St Ann's Complex project. The members had been travelling up to 2 or 3 times a week with the priests. Seeing as some of these villages are quite a distance from the parish, their efforts have not been small feats! The photo shows Ms Ani Solep addressing the Catholic community of St James at kampung Tatuk, situated near the Indonesian border, about an hour's journey by car from St Ann's. By the end of November, the parish would have covered almost 50 villages and housing estates. It is our earnest hope that all our parishioners are well informed of this project and consequently, give their unwavering support.
On Sunday, 26th November 2006, between 11am to 3pm, St Ann and Elizabeth Kiing Beads and Accessories and Friends will be jointly organising and hosting a Charity Gala at Crown Imperial Hall, Crown Square, off Jalan Pending (Thian Court, 3rd Floor), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. There will be a fashion show, jewelry sales and a LOADS of FUN!!!!, all for a good cause--for the new St Ann's Complex.
Eager to help the souls of the faithful departed? The month of November is traditionally a month dedicated to the souls of those who have died, chiefly our departed families, friends, benefactors and relatives. St Ann provides a service for those who wish to commemorate their deceased loved ones, through the offerings of holy masses.
