Saturday, August 14, 2010

St. Ann's parish celebrates youth day












I was at kampung Tematu joining the youth of St. Ann's parish celebrating SAYD'10 for an evening of vibrant concert on July 17 and the following day for their AGM.








The Chairman of the village chapel, Mr. Michael Rawis, and his committee together with the village head and his development committee must have been working hard to provide for the necessary logistics to take care of more than 300 young people converging at the village for the weekend. I understand more than 40 families offered their assistance in housing the visiting youths. Such hospitality is most commendable and we are truely indepted to the people of Tematu.

Friar Moses Yap was present at the concert to provide spiritual guidance.

Miss Maslinda, the incumbent Chairman of PYM summed up her address beautifully when she said, "all that is good comes from God and whatever short coming, if any, is ours."

Friar Gerard Victor came the next morning to celebrate Mass and attend the AGM. In his address, Friar Gerard called on the youth to come to the fore to serve with responsibility and dedication.

He informed the youth (CYM) from all the villages to response to his letter on how to strengthen CYM. He also appealled for married young people in the villages to continue as members of CYM.

The AGM elected a new team to lead PYM for period 2010 -2013.

Chairman - Christopher Pani
Deputy Chairman - Alexander Andrew Magi
Secretary - Adeline
Assistant Secretary - Linda
Treasurer - Cyril
Assistant Treasurer - Joanna