The memories lives in our hearts ....
Monday, May 30, 2011
PRE-GAWAI MASS AND CELEBRATIONS - part 1
The parishioners of St Ann, from the different communities, turned on in style as they came together to celebrate the Pre-Gawai Mass on 17th May 2011, in their multi-coloured and traditional costumes. Let the photographs speak of their joy in coming together to celebrate as God's people:
Monday, May 23, 2011
NEW LOOK FOR ST ANN PONDOK DOA
The Pondok Doa has undergone a major face lift recently so that the parishioners praying at the pondok can experience a good ambiance while praying at the Pondok.
MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL AT ST ANN
The children together with their families celebrated Mother's day special at St Ann's Baruk. Here are the memories
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
10-YEAR FRANCISCAN PRESENCE IN KUCHING - 7TH JANUARY 2011
7th January was a significant date for the Franciscan friars based in Kuching.This date marked the 10th anniversary where the Franciscan friars from the Custody of Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei was given the responsibility to look after St Ann parish in Kota Padawan.
During the 10-year period, there were changes brought about to cater to the needs of the people in the parish such as:
(1) The frequency of Mass on weekends was increased,
(2) New infrastructures were built for example:
(a) Classrooms for Sunday religion classes;
(b) St Ann Gift Shop;
(c) A Canteen area for fellowship and bonding
among the parishioners after Mass;
(3) Plans are underway to build a new Church on the vacant plot adjacent to the present Baruk;
(4) 3 new Catholic villages have been established so far and more new housing estates are beginning to mushroom around the parish.
There is a good indication that the community in St Ann is growing over the years and these are the on-going challenges to be faced by the current friars. However, the friars live in hope as God's instrument to sow the seeds of God's presence and love amongst the people in their ministries.
The building of the new St Ann's Church remains a real challenge in the coming years as Archbishop John Ha had mentioned that the people in the housing estates around St Ann need a proper place of worship and therefore the friars have embarked on this initiative since 2006 to design and build a new Church in 10th Mile.
One notable friar who served in St Ann was the late friar Alban Mitchell from Australia. He was ever ready to go out and serve the people despite his lack of proficiency in the local languages. A trademark of Alban that is still visible at the St Francis of Assisi friary is the bottle brush tree, that was planted by him in 2001.
Other friars who served close to 10-years in Kuching are friar Michael Goh and Joseph Lee. Friar Michael was involved with the formation of the Sisters of St Francis Sarawak sisters (SSFS) while friar Joseph Lee was involved at the parish. Both of these friars have taken up new appointments in Singapore for the coming term.
We pray that the good Lord will continue to bless our presence here in Kuching and more importantly to share our lives and spirituality as Franciscans in the Kuching Archdiocese
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2010 ST ANN CHILDREN CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Children Christmas party was held in St Lucas Center on 18th December 2010. The Confirmation candidates and others were involved in the Children Christmas Party so as to understand the reason behind Christ coming amongst us as his People and showed us the way and love of the Father.
The Christmas of Bethlemen celebrated 2000 years ago has to to be retold again in a way that our modern generation can understanding the meaning of Christ birth for our modern times.
The Christmas of Bethlemen celebrated 2000 years ago has to to be retold again in a way that our modern generation can understanding the meaning of Christ birth for our modern times.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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