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Dear all,

FYI... if you are interested, why not try n audition for this!

We are looking for:

2 keyboardists,
1 bass player,
2 guitar players (electric, acoustic),
1 drummer,
and 1 percussionist.

The key quality in the musician that we seek is flexibility – the music in this show spans several different musical genres. Experience in musical production is not a prerequisite.

We are also looking for:

violinists,
woodwind players (flute, clarinet),
and brass players (saxophone, trumpet, trombone).

Check for more details at: http://www.stmary.sg/paulthemusical/home.php

God Bless!
Sam
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#158

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:09 am
Subject: NTU Journey 2008 Concert - 26 Sept

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Hi all,

If you are interested, come for this concert. I'll be playing the viola this round!

Finally, I've travelled from 1st, to 2nd to viola. What's next? Cello? Wahahaha..

Cheers,

Sam

Following NTU String Orchestra’s tradition to delight audiences with our ensemble of string instruments, this year’s Journey ‘08 will be no exception. Be enthralled by the playing of renowned pieces like Handel’s Water Music and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, featuring our very own student soloists. Coupled with the ambient rich presence of the performance location, the concert will leave everyone with a memorable experience—an experience through the musical journey all of us at the String Orchestra have chosen to embark on together…

For the latest updates, please visit http://www.ntustringorchestra.com

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#157

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:29 pm
Subject: No practice this Friday resume 12th

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Hi Everyone,

Thanks to one and all for playing for the Changing of Host Mass! A few people came up to say thank you to us... and I believe it is everyone's effort!

Despite our lack of practice (sorry I couldn't be there at 8pm!) and feelings of un-preparedness... let us just remember, like what Felix always will tell us also, that it's ok really, we play for God, out of our desire to serve Him, to share our talents with others.... So if we play well, great, if we didn't, practice more next time... but continue playing nevertheless, to give greater Glory to God!

With this, we have a break this Friday! SO GO OUT AND PARTY!

Upcoming SEPT EVENTS:

- 7th-9th September, you are welcome to attend the NOVENA Annual Procession at Novena Church. Theme is "Come Dance With me" -- I'm playing with the group on 9 September, 7:30pm - 9:45pm, for the Taize bit (8pm-ish).

- Then next Friday 12th September, we practice again. 19 September also got practice. Lhea we welcome you back!

- On 26 September I am playing viola with NTU String Orchestra - so you all wanna watch? We are doing pieces by BACH, VIVALDI Spring / Summer, Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat and Haydn... classical stuff.

And anyway, this Friday is also a break coz it's the last Friday of the Month and we ought to be at the Parish Prayer Meet at VERBIST HALL, 9:00pm - 9:45pm (which is for all parishioners every last friday of the month except many people don't know heh)!!

So either get tix for me, or make time to pray with OLPS people lah!

That's all! Seeya soon!

Cheers,
Sam

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#156

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:11 am
Subject: Chris De Silva Concert Update

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Hi all! Just some recent news... this is on our website at www.olps-ensemble.org

Go Out To The World Tour
22 & 23 August 2008, with Chris De Silva at Simei ITE Auditorium

Samantha and Richard had the privilege of playing at the Chris de Silva concert - Go Out to the World Tour, which was held over two evenings at the ITE East (Simei) to raise funds for Boys Town.

The repertoire for the concert consisted mostly of songs written and arranged by Chris; and the songs were well received by the audience.

The second evening was attended by His Grace, Archbishop Nicholas Chia, who went backstage during the intermission to mingle with Chris and the members from his St. Brendan Music Ministry in Los Angeles.

By the end of the evening, the audience was wanting more and Chris sportingly obliged by giving an encore - a preview to his new song, "We Belong", which will be released in his upcoming CD later this year.

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#155

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:02 am
Subject: Practice This Friday 8:00pm as normal

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Dear all,

This Friday there will be masses for the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary (Day of Obligation).

Mass times are:

14 August 2008 (Sunset Mass) -- 6:15pm

15 August 2008 --- 6:30am, 12:30pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm.

Therefore, I suggest if possible, go for Mass on 14 August, or 15 August 6:00pm.

Our practice will still go on normally at 8:00pm. If some of you can't make it and need to go for 8:00pm Mass, then you could leave your instrument in the room. Abi and I should be there as we'll attend the 6:00pm Mass...

If possible, bring some bread or packed dinner that night.. if not, I may also be able to drive out at 7pm-ish to get dinner.. (i will worry about parking later)...

Cheers,
Sam

PS: Is there Any Pianist who'd wanna join us for our 9 NOVEMBER project to play at the World Aids Day Mass?

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#154

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:01 pm
Subject: Cellist of SSO performs on 25 August, Jubilee Hall Raffles Hotel

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Hi all,

Hope you all are doing fine!

Helping to publicise this event... It's pricey, but it should be good...!

Please note, there will be a $10 discount per ticket for group orders of ten for $85 seats.

Cheers,
Sam
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#153

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:53 am
Subject: Taize at Marymount Convent Chapel this Friday, 27th June 2008 (8pm - 9pm)

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To my dear friends - Anthony & Audrey,

Thanks for visiting the Taize session last Friday! If you'd like, there's more provided by the Novena Church group... --- just subscribe to a.quiet.time@... and ask to be added to their mailing list.

This note goes out to everyone else on our list too -- if you wanna experience more taize around, you can subscribe too!

God bless,
Sam

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:1-3

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: A Quiet Time with the Songs of Taize <a.quiet.time@...>
To: A Quiet Time <a.quiet.time@...>
Sent: Monday, 23 June 2008 10:40:32
Subject: Taize at Marymount Convent Chapel this Friday, 27th June 2008 (8pm - 9pm)

Shalom Everyone,

Come and join us for a meditative prayer with songs of Taize at Marymount Convent Chapel this Friday, 27th June 2008 (8pm - 9pm).

God Bless,

Jennifer on behalf of the team.

God, our Father, we want to love you with all our strength, with all our soul. (13) But you know that there can be resistances within us. Give us the boldness to leap over these walls, to dare to renew again and again the yes of the gift of our life.

13. Luke 10:27

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Prayer with Songs of Taize Schedule 2008:
Time: 8-9pm
(Third Friday of each month at NOVENA CHURCH)
(Last Friday of each month at MARYMOUNT CONVENT CHAPEL)
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#151

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:24 am
Subject: To Play at the World AIDS Day Mass

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Dear all,

Thanks to one and all who supported our ensemble. We had a great time last Friday at the Taize session, using our stand lights -- playing more confidently, with more coordination. Thanks to Felix for organising this event... and thanks to you all for your efforts to come and practice every Friday.

So now, what's next? Practices continue every Friday, even though I won't be around during July --- Richard and Abi will hold the fort right? haha..

And as i was talking about... -- our next ensemble engagement (after the next Taize around september i think) --- is on 9 November Sunday Afternoon for the World Aids Day Mass. It will give us sufficient time to practice a 10min worth of performance pieces... which we can play before the Mass starts... The theme is "Returning to Hope" --

Our new songs... Amazing grace, In Moments like these... Christ be our light... Be Not Afraid -- might just be suitable! ;)

More details of the event background below. Being slow and instrumental, our music is suitable. Let's do this!!!

We also played one song "AS JESUS SAID" yesterday at the HOLY FAM "ANGELS IN DISGUISE" - Genesis II choir 25th Anniversary music concert --- it is also suitable.

Cheers,
Sam

Btw.. if you wanna come listen next week... The concert's 2nd round goes on again this Sunday 29 June, 8:00pm, Holy Family Church. See you there? http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=14052269489

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Jacob Anthony Chew <jacob.chew@...>
To: Samantha Chan <samantha.chan@...>; Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Sent: Sunday, 15 June 2008 12:33:11
Subject: (for Sam): Summary Notes of Discussion of World AIDS Day Mass

Hi,

Pls see the email below. We will prefer a quartet to play for 10 mins before mass music which will be solemn, yet hopeful. Need not be complex pieces. Do let me know if your ensemble can help. Thanks

Jacob

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From: Jacob Anthony Chew <jacob.chew@...>
Date: Jun 15, 2008 12:28 AM
Subject: Summary Notes of Discussion of World AIDS Day Mass
To: Flaminia Lilli <flamililli@...>, sera _ <sqianru@...>, Holly Siow <hollysiow@...>, Holly Siow <sun_slush@...>, sunshyme@..., Sharon Wok <mindstorm8304@...>, nocoffeepls@..., Dominic Leong <domleong@...>, Ivan Thomasz <ivanix@...>, luxuria68 <luxuria68@...>, Chew Lin Kay <chewlin.kay@...>

Hi guys,

Many thanks to those of you who came down to Raffles City for our first meeting. For the benefit of those who were unable to attend, this is a summary of what was discussed. The immediate thing for June is to confirm the choir and the venue:

Theme:

This year's theme is Returning to Hope. Its purpose is two-fold, first, to encourage Catholics to understand that they have a responsibility to bring God's hope and comfort to the vulnerable, including those suffering from HIV/AIDS. Second, it serves to encourage victims of HIV/AIDS to look beyond their current predicament and understand God's saving grace and hope.

Commemoration Activities:

As always, we will have the World AIDS Day Mass on 29 Nov 08 (Sat). At the moment, we are looking at two venues, Cathedral and St Joseph's Church (Victoria Street). St Mary's of the Angels was also suggested. Flaminia will check on the Cathedral's availability and I will check on St Mary's of the Angels.

The point was raised that CARE had to move into the heartlands eventually if we were to raise awareness of the AIDS issue. It was however noted that a city chuch would be a neutral and convenient space for people to come for the Mass.

For the Mass, the choir will come from Risen Christ Church. The Church where the Mass is held will provide lectors/altar boys. The celebrant will be the spiritual director (Fr Adrian Anthony) and any other priests who wish to concelebrate (offhand I can think of Fr Bill Heng and other Redemptorist priests).

Prior to the Mass, we are thinking of having a men's choir perform for 20 minutes. This will be followed by a string quartet (from OLPS orchestral ensemble) which will perform for 10 minutes before the Mass. The music will set the mood for the Mass. One of evoking remembrance but at the same time, hope.

A booth will be set up outside Mass to sell products and distribute information. Message boards will also be placed at prominent locations for people to pen their thoughts.

In addition, we are currently in talks with TTRP on them possibly putting up a performance for WAD.

World Vision is also interested in integrating their exhibition on AIDS in our programme.

Outreach activities:

A plan is currently being drawn up to engage the parishes in outreach activities. Some of the parishes which have been identified are as follows:

Holy Family

OLPS

St Peter's and Paul's

St Mary's

Risen Christ

Christ the King

During the outreach, one of the CARE Committee members should speak to the congregation on what we have been doing and inform them of the Mass.

A booth will be set up at the parishes during outreach to distribute information and sell products.

Publicity:

We have to write to the Churches to ask them to include the event in their bulletin, through the posters/flyers. Publicity should be made in the Catholic News as well.

PS: Flaminia, you might want to fwd this to Cesar as well.

Jacob

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#150

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Sun Jun 8, 2008 6:42 pm
Subject: You are invited to join us for Taize Songs on 20th

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Dear all,

2 weeks from now, on Friday 20th June, we'll be playing for a little Taize prayer session again! And YOU ARE INVITED! ;)

TAIZE Songs

20 June 2008, Friday

8:00pm

St. Peter & Paul Room, OLPS

Come and spend some time in the presence of God! Especially take this time to pray for the recent Myanmar & SzeChuan events, and to also pray for anything you like to pray for.

God Bless,
Sam

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#149

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Fri May 30, 2008 3:25 am
Subject: Join for Youth Mass @ OLPS tomorrow 31 May, 7:30pm!

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Come tomorrow to OLPS, 7:30pm for Youth Mass!
Theme: "FAITH LIKE A ROCK"
Celebrant: Fr. Bruno

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Did you know? YOUTH is defined by 13 - 35. Wide range isn't it?

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#148

From: "Samantha Chan" <samantha.chan@...>
Date: Wed May 28, 2008 4:03 am
Subject: Holy Family Church - June Music Concert

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Dear all,

You are invited to attend or be a musician at this event. This is something that Richard and I will be playing at. Note that it is a music concert!! ;) So there will be audiences, and we will accompany the Genesis II choir at the Church of Holy Family! ;)

“Angels in Disguise”

Music concert @ Holy Family Church

22 & 29 June 2008 (Sunday Nights)

Songs are a mix of Chris De Silva’s songs, Corrine May, Worship songs.

Objective:
To raise awareness about the Good that we all can do and give to one another (hence the title) and if God willing, also to raise $$$ for those less fortunate in our community.

If you are interested to play at this event, please notify me!

God Bless,
Sam
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#147

From: "Samantha Chan" <samantha.chan@...>
Date: Tue May 27, 2008 3:48 am
Subject: The Choice Music Ministry

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Hi all,

Note from the Choice Ministry. I’ve been to the Choice weekend last November. It’s a great weekend for all people, from young to old. It helps you re-evaluate where your life priorities should be.. and what you really want to choose in life. CHOICE – as it is. Cool.

Anyway, they are in need of some musicians. If you like, I can help you find out more… Choice weekends take place on the last weekend each month.

Cheers,
Sam

Hear ye, Hear ye,

The Choice Music Ministry is calling for Choicers who would like to contribute back to the community with the talent that God has given to us - either playing an instrument / singing.

So, if you would like to join the Choice Music Ministry, do drop me a message on Facebook with the following details (deadline - 14th June 2008):

Name
Email
Area which you would like to contribute to:
either playing of instrument(s) or singing or both

Once I have the information, I will inform those who have responded, of the details of our first Choice Music Ministry gathering.

Thank you.

Shaun Poh
http://www.choice.org.sg/

#146

From: "rleow" <richardleow@...>
Date: Thu May 22, 2008 11:27 am
Subject: Practice schedule for May 2008

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23 May (Fri) - Practice @ Sts. Peter & Paul Room (8-10PM)
30 May (Fri) - Practice @ Sts. Peter & Paul Room (8-10PM)

Dormant members & all who are interested to play are welcome!

#145

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Mon May 12, 2008 1:53 am
Subject: God's Motivational Words For The Day - *The Toe-Tapper*

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A story that will make sense to us...

See you this FRIDAY!

Practice Resumes...
8:00pm at St. Peter & Paul Room

Cheers,
Sam

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Adele Josephine Tan <adele_n_u@...>
Subject: God's Motivational Words For The Day - *The Toe-Tapper*

Dearest Friends,

The Toe-Tapper

One day a wise man came to a small town. He needed a place to stay so he went to the first church he found. Inside, a small group of people argued about how they could best please God.

'I'll help you,' the man said, 'but you must promise to use what I give you to glorify God.'

'Oh, we will,' the people assured him. 'We will.'

He gave each of them gifts--one was to be a pianist, another a flutist. To one he gave a cello, to another a violin, and to yet another he gave the role of toe-tapper.

The people worked long and hard to prepare a song of praise for the church. The music became more and more beautiful.

One afternoon during practice the violinist said to the pianist, 'I'm so glad I have the important job of playing the violin. I'd sure hate to be only a toe-topper.' The toe-tapper was so hurt that he went home.

The next day, when the group met to practice, nothing came together right. Finally, the flutist said, 'Without that toe-tapper here I don't know when to come in for my part.' They started over time and time again, but the music sounded terrible.

It was then that the violinist spoke up in a very sad voice. 'I'm sorry. This is all my fault. I thought I was so important that I didn't need the help of the toe-tapper. I was wrong!'

So he led the way to the toe-tapper's house and asked him to come back with them. The toe-tapper agreed and once again the music was beautiful.

Then, one Sunday, they play their music in church. God looked down and smiled. I think He even winked at the toe-tapper.

By Joan Sparks

God has a special position for each of His children. There is no one part that is more important than the other. Whether our job is to drive the church bus, to orchestrate the choir in the church service, or to preach the Gospel to the lost; our position must be looked at as a service unto the Lord and not something where we seek glorification.

Never give up in the area where God has called you, but rather to continue on and stay faithful in that task no matter how hard the enemy may try to discourage you. You are loved by the Lord greatly and only in heaven will you know the reward for being God’s faithful servant. (Jeremiah 31:3) (Matthew 25:21)

Loving U Always,

God

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

1 Corinthians 12:26-28 “And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.”

2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”

Hebrews 12:1-3 “let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.”

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#144

From: richard ang <Leorich2@...>
Date: Sat May 10, 2008 3:17 am
Subject: Fw: An Invitation - Sharing session on Myanmar Mission

Leorich2@...

--- On Sat, 10/5/08, pris@... <pris@...> wrote:

From: pris@... <pris@...>
Subject: An Invitation - Sharing session on Myanmar Mission
To: Undisclosed-Recipient@...
Date: Saturday, 10 May, 2008, 12:35 AM

Sharing....

----- Original Message -----
From: helen cheng

Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 5:04 PM

Subject: Fw: An Invitation - Sharing session on Myanmar Mission

Sr Angela Ng <srangela@...> wrote:

Dear Sisters and Friends,

Please help our team send this email to those of your friends and contacts who are interested in this Myanmar mission.

Even if they have to receive this email twice it’s Ok but we would appreciate if those attending can let me (Sr. Angela) know.

We need to have the place prepared for the sharing. If the group is big we will move to the CCPS theatrette on the ground floor.

You may reply through this email or send an sms to my handphone 97851546.

Thanks and God Bless.

Sr. Angela.

From: Sr Angela Ng [mailto:srangela@...]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 2:22 PM
To: 'Janet Wang'; ' jacq@... '
Subject: FW: An Invitation - Sharing session on Myanmar Missionj

Dear Volunteers, Friends and Supporters of the Canossian Myanmar mission,

You have heard and read about the cyclone and the disaster it has wrecked in Yangon and the Irrawaddy delta area. At the moment we have our team there (Sr. Marion and lay volunteer Selvathi) with 3 local students. Surely they must be doing what they can now to help the cyclone victims and the poor.

Our Singapore government and Catholic Church are already responding with disaster relief.

Meanwhile life has to go on for the people to bring them hope. So we are sharing about our projects with you. Please do come and give us your ideas and suggestions.

You are warmly invited to an evening of sharing on the Canossian Myanmar Mission.

Do let us know if you can come.

Sr. Angela, Sr. Janet, Sr. Jacqueline

on behalf of our VOICA-Myanmar team

VOICA SHARING SESSION on THE CANOSSIAN MYANMAR MISSION

Date:    Tuesday 20^th May 2008

Time:     7.30pm - 9.30pm

Place:   Canossian School Staffroom (3^rd level)

              1 Sallim Road

            (Enter by Gate 1 as you turn in from Aljunied Rd. )

Programme:

7.30pm          Gathering Prayer

7.40pm          Introduction by Sr. Jacqueline (VOICA Co-ordinator)

·        Role of VOICA

·       Supporting the Canossian Myanmar Mission

8.00pm          History of our Canossian Myanmar Mission (Sr. Janet)

·       Started at Taunggyi with training of youth

·       Outreach programmes for youth at camps, retreats and leadership training sessions

8.20pm          Getting started and how you can help (Sr. Angela)

·       A stable Mission Station in Yangon (2008)

·       Teaching English and training of educators

to reach out to poor children and youth

·        A syllabus for the Holy Childhood Programme

8.40pm          Questions and answers

9.10pm      Forward Planning

·        Ways you can help

·        Collating a data-base of volunteers

·        Circulation of information and training of volunteers

9.30pm      Good-bye and God Bless.



NB   We will prepare some finger food as refreshment for all

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#143

From: richard ang <Leorich2@...>
Date: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:07 am
Subject: FW: HOMOSEXUALITY FORUM

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--- On Wed, 23/4/08, David Lim <davidlimhh@...> wrote:

From: David Lim <davidlimhh@...>
Subject: FW: HOMOSEXUALITY FORUM
To:
Date: Wednesday, 23 April, 2008, 7:22 PM

..

From: vonchen@...

Subject: HOMOSEXUALITY FORUM
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:11:46 +0800

Dear All

Below is a synopsis of a four-session forum CANA is organising on Homosexuality. Please do help to disseminate. Thank you.

janet

o        Ten percent of the population in Singapore is homosexual.

o        Homosexuals are born that way, not made. They cannot change.

o        A homosexual marriage is just like a regular marriage, so homosexual couples deserve equal rights.

o        There is nothing wrong with two homosexual parents raising a child.

How true are these statements? Would you know how to respond to them if a Christian said these to you? Probably. But how would you respond to such statements in a secular setting? Are you able to distinguish between truth and propaganda? How would you apply the Church’s teachings on same-sex attraction in the secular world, or in your own personal conversations with friends?

To help you learn the truth and use it in the world, CANA is organizing a four-part forum in May titled “A Christian Response to Same-Sex Attraction”.

The four sessions are:

1. Homosexuality: A Christian Response

Date: Thursday, May 8

Time: 7.15pm

Leslie, a former transsexual will share the story of how he came to realize that homosexual acts are a dead end and how he found real happiness. Brother Michael Broughton, a religious educator, will share the “Do’s and Dont’s When Speaking To Persons With Homosexual Inclinations”..

2. What’s Wrong With Homosexual Acts? Part I: Viewpoints from Psychology and Societal Implications

Date: Thursday, May 15

Time: 7.15pm

Centre of Ignatian Spirituality and Counselling Director, Father Paul Lian-Kok Goh, SJ will share his viewpoint on what’s wrong with homosexual acts from his background in psychology respectively, while Mr Thomas Aqbal, an Advocate and Solicitor will explore the societal implications. Also invited is Mr Alex Au a.k.a. Yawning Bread, as he is known on the Internet. Mr Au is a founding member of Singapore’s main gay equality lobby group “People Like Us 3”..

3. What’s Wrong With Homosexual Acts? Part II: Viewpoints from Medicine and Moral Implications

Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 7.15pm

Moral theologian Father David Garcia, OP will share his viewpoint on what’s wrong with homosexual acts morally while Dr John Hui, Immediate Past Master of the Catholic Medical Guild of Singapore shares his viewpoints from his background in medicine.

4. SSA and Hope: Resources, Support Groups, and Counselling
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 7.15pm

Family Life Society Therapist Catherine Tyrer will explain “What Is Counselling All About?” where she will walk participants through what takes place during a counselling session with a person with same-sex attraction. Avenues for support and resources available will also be shared.

All sessions will be held at CANA – The Catholic Centre (55 Waterloo Street, 2^nd level). Please register by email at cana@.... The forum is free of charge.

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#142

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:40 am
Subject: RENEW! in MAY!

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Dear Friends,

My youth ministry is having a few May sessions to celebrate Pentecost. Would you be interested to join us in MAY?

It takes place on Saturday Nites.. .

We are called "Youth Arise Ministry" and we are a charismatic ministry. The sessions we're going to have in MAY is themed Re:NEW... through which we hope to enrich your faith life, empower your service, inspire you to know God more, and instill in you a renewed deeper passion for God. Then, you can live life with new zeal, new fire.

And you'll be proud to be a Catholic.. to know God... it's the most wonderful thing that could ever happen to a person. It's like giving a little child a new toyhouse. Yet, for us, this is something that we will never grow out of, AND it is nothing the world can buy... the knowledge of the saving grace of God.

So, during the session, we will basically, share our lives..., won't be too preachy, or anything. We will just be very normal... and will share why we meet every Saturday in and out... to do this... What made the change in us? and how it can happen for you too...

Next Saturday 3 MAY, 7:30pm is our first session, we've specially invited GERARD FRANCISCO, head of SACCRE to speak to us about having more LOVE & JOY in our lives.. i mean, how many of us fill our lives with outings, entertainment,.. movies, shows, food, drinks.. partying... everything that is very self-focused... only to find that at the end of the day, it's like a never ending quest to quench that undying thirst within?

All of us have experienced some sort of emptiness. So come and be renewed.

Anyone interested? U can drop me a msg at 96427868 so i can expect you! ;)

God Bless,

Sam

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#141

From: "rleow" <richardleow@...>
Date: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:09 pm
Subject: <update> Events and practice schedule for April 2008

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18 Apr (Fri) - Cancelled
25 Apr (Fri) - Cancelled

Practices will resume in May 2008.

#140

From: olps-ensemble@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:55 am
Subject: Practice, 4/18/2008, 8:00 pm

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Reminder from:		olps-ensemble Yahoo! Group

Title:		Practice

Date:		Friday April 18, 2008
Time:		8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:		Practice @ Sts. Peter & Paul Room
Notes:		Dormant members & all who are interested to play are welcome!

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#139

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Tue Apr 8, 2008 5:08 pm
Subject: March Audio Recordings - Download within 7 days!

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Hi all,

These are our recordings of our playing so far at our recent events. Courtesy of Richard! Thank you!

7 March - Prayer for Vocation

14 March - Taize @ OLPS

20 March - Holy Thursday @ Holy Family

Make sure you can Download within 7 Days!
http://download.yousendit.com/AC50F38C3BD547F7

It sounds pitchy at some parts... and our recordings ain't perfect... but don't you agree that we sound much better now (for those of you who played/know us from earlier before)? And we felt more confident too.

Well, as for now, the members are all busy with each of us taking breaks here and there... but we're still going on... more Taize happens in June again... and we also hope to play at other occasions and opportunities, which are still yet to be discovered.

God Bless,

Sam

I often ask myself, why are we still here - hanging on in this small ensemble? Reason? We love music. As simple as that.

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#138

From: olps-ensemble@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Apr 2, 2008 11:55 am
Subject: Practice, 4/4/2008, 8:00 pm

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Reminder from:		olps-ensemble Yahoo! Group

Title:		Practice

Date:		Friday April 4, 2008
Time:		8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:		Sts. Peter & Paul Room
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#137

From: "rleow" <richardleow@...>
Date: Tue Apr 1, 2008 1:23 pm
Subject: Events and practice schedule for April 2008

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4 Apr (Fri) - Practice @ Sts. Peter & Paul Room (8-10PM)
18 Apr (Fri) - Practice @ Sts. Peter & Paul Room (8-10PM)
25 Apr (Fri) - Practice @ Sts. Mary & Joseph Room (8-10PM)

Dormant members & all who are interested to play are welcome!

#136

From: olps-ensemble@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:55 am
Subject: Practice, 3/28/2008, 8:00 pm

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Date:		Friday March 28, 2008
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#135

From: olps-ensemble@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:55 am
Subject: Practice, 3/28/2008, 8:00 pm

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Date:		Friday March 28, 2008
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Location:		Sts. Peter & Paul Room

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#134

From: "Samantha Chan" <samantha.chan@...>
Date: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:22 am
Subject: OLPS March Youth Mass This Saturday! PASS THIS ON!

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You’re invited!

OLPS Youth Mass :: “Renew Your Faith!”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This Saturday, 29 March 2008

7:30pm
Verbist Hall @ OLPS

Celebrant: Fr. Gerard Weerakoon
(now at Parish of St. Francis Xavier, our previous OLPS priest!)

Latest Youth Mass 23 Feb 2008, 7:30pm, Verbist Hall

Open to ALL! Youth & Young Adults encouraged to come!
FOOD available after MASS @ Canteen!

SEE YOU THERE!

#133

From: Samantha Marie Chan <samanthamariechan@...>
Date: Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:26 pm
Subject: Latest News

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Dear all,

Happy Easter, from all of us at the OLPS Ensemble!!!!

I hope you've had a good Holy Week! Here's some updates at the ensemble -- our last recent TAIZE event was on 14 March, at the St Peter & Paul Room. In a small setting once again, we played for around 6 participants for this March Taize event. The difference was obvious though - on our part at least... How so? After dedicating our February practices to our Taize pieces and sorting out our individual parts, we were more coordinated. With LIZ and William giving the cue to each song, on their guitars, we proceeded methodically and the result? More confidence, better playing... and a nicer sound for our audience.

So I want to thank all of you for your support so far. The ensemble is still an enjoyable place for me till now... Especially recently, where we were invited by the GII (Genesis II) Choir to Holy Family's events for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, where we played for some Taize/Hymns providing instrumental accompaniment. It was a splendid experience and I must say, Abi, Richard & William have all improved drastically! They dare to play out loud without too much fear ehehehe! So way to go! Of course, a good sound system is always key to being heard and appreciated by the audience.

We may have more possible 'gigs' like these in the future. Now we'll focus back on our learning repertoire...

View our updated website - www.olps-ensemble.org (Still awaiting our photos & MP3 recordings so far!)

Let me know if you have any interest to come back and play with us.... and keep spreading the word for us.. that we are still playing, still inviting and looking for musicians to share and jam and have fun together, as well as play for church (make your music talent useful for others!)

God Bless all!

Samantha

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#132

From: richard ang <Leorich2@...>
Date: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:35 pm
Subject: FW: Fwd: Fw: Fwd: FW: Our Lady of Guadalupe (To know about the gifts from Our Blessed Mother Mary is to really believe

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--- On Mon, 17/3/08, Arnold Low <arnold@...> wrote:

From: Arnold Low <arnold@...>
Subject: FW: Fwd: Fw: Fwd: FW: Our Lady of Guadalupe (To know about the gifts from Our Blessed Mother Mary is to really believe
To: "Allen van der Beek" <allenvanderbeek@...>, "'albertkoh'" <albertkoh1919@...>, "'David Lim'" <davidlimhh@...>, "'richard ang'" <leorich2@...>, "Edwin Pereira" <toonie88@...>, "Percival Shepherdson" <percival@...>, "'Paul Foo'" <paulfoo@...>, "'Peter Titus Tay'" <titustay2001@...>, "'ralphpattinson'" <ralphpattinson@...>, "Ronald Ho" <goron@...>, "Roderick Santa Maria" <roddysm@...>, "Steven Cordeiro" <Trulynatural@...>, "Dennis Ong Hock Kee" <ong_h_k@...>, "David Da Silva" <dmjds@...>, "'Giles Miranda'" <gcmiranda88@...>, "'Glen Nicolay'" <glennicolay@...>, "Greg Shimmen" <greg_shimmen@...>, "Jimmy Lauw" <jimlauw@...>, "'Jerry De Rozario'" <jjderozario@...>, "John De Souza" <johnds@...>, "winston walters" <betwin@...>, "'Vincent Rodrigues'" <vinrod@...>, "Vincent Yong" <vnyong@...>
Date: Monday, 17 March, 2008, 11:49 AM

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#131

From: olps-ensemble@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:55 am
Subject: Chants of Taize, 3/14/2008, 8:00 pm

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Title:		Chants of Taize

Date:		Friday March 14, 2008
Time:		8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:		Sts. Peter & Paul Room
Notes:		Dormant members & all who are interested to play are welcome!

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#130

From: olps-ensemble@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:55 am
Subject: Chants of Taize, 3/14/2008, 8:00 pm

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Title:		Chants of Taize

Date:		Friday March 14, 2008
Time:		8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Location:		Sts. Peter & Paul Room
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#129

From: olps-ensemble@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Mar 6, 2008 11:56 am
Subject: Evening of Prayer for Vocations, 3/7/2008, 8:00 pm

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Title:		Evening of Prayer for Vocations

Date:		Friday March 7, 2008
Time:		8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location:		OLPS Church
Notes:		Dormant members & all who are interested to play are welcome!

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