Sunday, March 05, 2006
Khian Hao and Stella's Rite of Election

04 March 2006 St Joseph's Church 2pm

Khian Hao (soon to be Matthew) and Stella celebrated their rite of election, along with 50+ others from Christ the King parish. They were among the 450 elect from the North and West District churches.

The mass was celebrated by Archie, Fr Johnson and another priest unknown to me. There was a lot of anticipation and joy in the atmosphere; and the congregation was very responsive - notably when individual parishes were named and catechumens asked to stand - spontaneous applause and cheering filled the church like the well-timed ringing of the church bell. There was a great sense of pride, especially for those who had journeyed so long (St Anthony's RCIA journey is 24 months!). (Father) Valerian was there to present those from Holy Cross, and so was Father Chris (master of ceremony).
I was reminded again of the great enthusiasm and enterprise of converts to our faith, and reflected on how much we cradle cats take our faith for granted.

Earlier this year, Khian Hao surprised me by asking me to be his godfather for his baptism into the Catholic faith. We have known each other since Sec 1 - thats way back in 1992 (!). Sec 1D RI - and kept in contact through the years via mahjong games, hanging out at Mingling's ice cream parlour and other gatherings. Typically, most of our classmates would have taken the protestant christian route to conversion, especially during JC, Army and Uni days. So it came as a edifying sign from God when Khian Hao shared about his experience of Catholic mass in the States while he was studying in Stanford. It was in Stanford where he met Stella, and God worked through her to bring him to our faith. To top it off, we also have another classmate, Chai Nam, who has been attending mass at St Francis Xavier.

In the early morning light, through the quiet of the night
I will lift my voice and praise your name
O God of all

God's hand is moving in the world, everyday lives are being changed
New doors are opened
New opportunities to reach to the Divine appear
I just pray that I can recognise them when they come =)
wildcardChucky's brain blurted out on 5:23 PM



the brain.....
Chucky Leong
lowkun with a hx/o
- NVD 230979
- Good Shepherd Kindergarten
- Maris Stella Pri Kindergarten
- Maris Stella Pri '86-91 1B-6B
- Raffles Institution '92-95 1D,2D,3C,4C
- RI Tennis '92-95 - Silver,Silver,Silver,Bronze
- Raffles Voices '92-93
- Raffles Junior College '96-97 1S03C,2S03C - Ms Ho Poh Fun's class
- RJC Tennis '96-97 - Gold,Gold
- SAF 3SIR/ SAFSA Tennis '98-00
- NUS Medicine '00-05
- NUS Tennis '00-05
- Genesis II Choir '94-present
who now presents with multiple addictions to:
- blog
- Genesis IIChoir / Holy Fam!
- mugging
- slacking
- tennis


past thoughts.....
July 04 blurts
August 04 blurts
September 04 blurts
October 04 blurts
November 04 blurts
December 04 blurts
January 05 blurts
February 05 blurts
March 05 blurts
April 05 blurts
September 05 blurts
October 05 blurts
December 05 blurts
January 06 blurts
February 06 blurts

other brain .....

Alex / YC / Camper
Alex Tan / Camp Banyan
Andrew / YC / St David's
Andrew Fang / Medicine
Ann-Nee / YC
Anthony / GII / Nurse!
Are we there yet?
Brenda / GII / Landmine
Boon / Oxford Uni
Candice / YC
Cherie / GII / Netball
Chris Raj / GII / Soccer
Claire
Clara / GII / Softballer
Daniel / St David's
Daniel John / GII / Tenor
Darren Spruyt / GII / Sprutyson
Darryl / GII / daleong
Duane / GII / Elmo
Edwina / GII
Felicity
Fr Aloy
Geri
Glenn / GII / Swimmer
Greg / GII / Holy Drummer
Isabelle / GII / Violinist
Jason / YC / YF
Jazryl / GII / Punk
Jeremy Chai / GII / Rafflesian!
Joanna Cabodoc / GII / Tennis kaki
John Goh / SFX / SFXYC Lyanna / YC / Post-Con
Marcus / GII / Godson
Marissa / GII / Maestro
Michael / Servers / Kristokos / P&W
Natasha / GII / Dancer
Nicholas Tan / Servers / P&W
Nicolai / Leipzig Uni
Nicole / GII / mamabear
Noel Tan / YC / GII / the wet one
Peter / YC / Lector
Rhonda / GII / Netball
Samantha / GII / NPCC
Sarah Tan / YC
Sarah Yang / GII / Artist
Sharon / YC
Shannon / GII / Puss in boots
Stacy / GII / Rocker
Suelyn
Zachary / GII / Saxophonist
Holy Fam YC
Sub Rosa / Boon's Band


knock my brain.....


brain thanks.....
Jazryl Sim - chief architect


fellow thinktanks
Pooh Bear Medical School Notes
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