Pastor's Corner November 9, 2003 |
Dedication |
Let's Give Thanks to the Lord
This year's "Singathon" event was a big success. It not only raised almost $50,000
for the parish, more importantly, it showed the great spirit of cooperation and unity
of our parish! I am especially impressed by the organizing committee's serious
attitude towards their work and their ability to think on their feet when the
unexpected came up! The recently established 333rd Scout Group and the Children's
choir also performed remarkably well!
As in previous years, the offering collected during the Mass for the Souls in Purgatory
will be passed on to the Archdiocese, which will use the funds to support dioceses in
different mission countries, particularly those in Africa. This is our way of supporting
the local churches in those countries.
Also, a Liturgy of Communal Absolution will be held in December. However, please
note that the Archdiocese has already given clear notice: any parishioner with sins
that can be considered serious must seek out a priest for an individual confession.
On this New Year's Eve, an early Mass dedicated to the Mother of God will be
celebrated at 8:00pm. Thereafter, Holy Hour will be held from 11:00pm to midnight,
after which a Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated to start the New Year.
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