St. Ann's Parish gearing up for 42nd Feastday

The parish of St. Ann will celebrate its 42nd anniversary on 25th July, 2010, the feastday of Saint Ann . The organising committee which had met twice will meet again on 23rd May to prepare for the biggest annual event in the parish.

This year the celebration will also commemorate the 10th anniversary of the parish under the stewardship of Franciscan Friars (OFM).

The celebration will attract the parishioners from more than 50 mission stations coming down to worship at the Baruk, the praying hall at St. Ann. The huge crowd will fill up the Baruk and the compound well before the Mass begins at 9.00 AM. Because of limited space only about 2,500 chairs could be accommodated. Many of the worshippers will have to stand throughout the duration of the Mass. Based on past record we anticipate between 4,000 to 5,000 people.


At St. Lukas' Apostolic Centre, the parish sale will be held for two days, from 24th July starting at 2.00PM till 11.00 PM and on 25th July from 8.00 AM to 2.00PM. Here more than 80 stalls will become the attraction for the parishioners and visitors.


The variety of items available for sale is enormous and there will be something for everyone. Have your choice from an array of fruits and vegetables, local rice, handicrafts, processed and cooked food and drinks.


St. Lukas is such a perfect venue because of its proximity to St. Ann and vast compound and excellent facilities.

The celebration will culminate on 28th August with fellowship dinner at Siburan Multi-purpose Hall. The dinner will bring 1500 parishioners to have a fun filled evening.

We invite you to make a date with us at the three functions while supporting our fund-raising effort. You can support us directly by operating a stall, buying sale coupons and dinner tickets. But most important, be part of the congregation celebrating the thanksgiving Mass at St Ann' Baruk.




Some of the committee members enjoying dinner before the meeting.