8:12 AM
Eight days to check in. Nine days to boarding that Manila-bound plane so that our Mission team can get to the Mission area. Logistically we're still in shambles but the teenagers have done what they can and the Lord will take care of the rest.
So it's going to be a week of prayer sessions for our injured L9 members, success of the Youth Conference (most of us are going for this), safety and deliverance for the Mission Trip, packing, packing, rehearsals, rehearsals, and what not. Then there's the confirmation rites on Dec 7, just hours before our Advance party leaves our Holy Spirit Church base for the Airport, then check in by 10.40pm, and depart after midnight on Dec 8 aboard Cebu Pacific.
One of our mission members is still in Bangkok, unable to return today because of the situation at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport. Pray for her and her family's safety, and that she can make it back to Singapore to take her place in the Main party that departs on Dec 9.
But take comfort, everybody. The Lord promises thus:
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Mt. 28:18-20.
“… be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Josh. 1:8
So don't forget to come for our final pre-departure briefing; come in your mission Red. And don't forget to bring your parents. Venue: AV Room (above the catechists' office), just beside the entrance to the church premises along Upper Thomson Road. Time: 2 pm. Pls be punctual.
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11:22 AM
Three weeks to go. THREE WEEKS!!! And in between is our Confirmation Retreat (21-23 November), Praise and Worship and Rehearsal (29 November), Mission Meeting With Parents (30 November), Youth Conference (4-5 December), Praise and Worship (Dec 6), and finally, Confirmation (Dec 7) with no less than Archbishop Nicholas Chia and the entire parish community sending us off on our Mission!!!
Not forgetting our rehearsals to prepare for this mission trip, with school camps, meetings etc etc on the side -- no wonder life is just worth living and serving is just wonderful.
But before we go to the Confirmation Retreat, let us not forget that we have this one-day
Mission Camp this Thursday, 20 November, in our Auditorium. It's from 9am to 5 pm. Be prepared, mates!!!
OK Here’s the revised buddy system for the various departure dates:
Advance Party, 8 December:
- Al, Sarah Mao, Daniel, Kelly
- Anthony, Glen, Sam Chia, Rae
- Juliana, Kevin, Melissa, Geraldine
- Richard, Sam Pang, Nicholas, Mark
Main Party 9 December:
- Amy, Brian, Ivan, Pamela
- Sr Angeline, Frederick, Kenneth, Michelle, Clarice
- Jamie, Jonathan, Scott, Jacintha
- David, Gerald, Andrea, Cecilia, Sarah Tan
- Anne, Yee Kei, Justin, Timothy, Elizabeth
Phase 1 Departures, 14 December
- Juliana, Sarah Mao, Elizabeth
- Richard, Frederick, Scott
- Anne, Yee Kei, Nicholas, Sam Pang
Phase II Departures, 19 December
Al, Daniel, Kelly, Melissa, Timothy
Anthony, Glen, Sam Chia, Rae Chia
Amy, Brian, Ivan, Pamela, Geraldine
Sr Angeline, Kenneth, Michelle, Clarice, Justin
Jamie, Jonathan, Jacintha, Mark, Kevin
David, Gerald, Andrea, Cecilia, Sarah Tan
Facts and Figures
Here are some facts and figures about the composition about the Mission Trip to Bicol:
a) There are a total of 31 travelling teenagers: 14 boys and 17 girls.
b) Of this number, 29 are 15 yrs old (all in Third Yr High School). while two are 19 (or close to 19), both in college or university.
c) There are 14 boys and 17 girls. Both of the older teens are girls.
d) Here is the distribution of the type of schools the younger teenagers are in:
- Boys: Catholic Schools – 9; State Schools: 3; Independent: 2
- Girls: Catholic Schools – 10; State Schools: 3; Independent: 2
e) The 31-strong group is part of a 108-strong cohort of students who will undergo the Rites of the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Singapore, on Dec 7.
f) They will fly to Bicol the day immediately following their confirmation. They will be accompanied by 9 adults.
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12:45 PM
These are the revised groupings for the mission trip.
PHASE O: (Dec 8-9)
Airport Welcome, Dec 8: Prof Lani Pavilando (FITS Manager), May Ann Caro (FITS), Bing Herrera (Republic)
Airport Welcome, Dec 9: Samantha Chia (AMO), Al Dizon (AMO)
Various Recces, Dec 8-9: Team/Asst Leaders and LOs.
PHASE 1 (Dec 10-14)
GUINOBATAN WEST SCHOOL (Dec 10)
Team Leader: Rae Chia
Asst: Sarah Mao
LO: Riza Mijares (Republic), Rubi Orbeta (FITS)
Members: Kenneth Toi, Clarice Chau, Jonathan Chng, Kelly Tseng, Nicholas Neo, Ivan Lam, Gerald Joseph, Pamela Tay, Kevin Ke, Geraldine Mark, Andrea Tan, Sarah Louise Tan, Jacintha Tan.
Republic: Joel Palmes, Windel Prena, Elvie Morta
NSTP: Mark Montanez
Adult: Sr Angeline Lim, Anthony Tann
GUINOBATAN EAST SCHOOL (Dec 10)
Team Leader: Mark Lee
Asst: Timothy Low
LO: Myla Niro (FITS)
Members: Justin Chan, Cecilia Mahimy, Frederick Tan, Samantha Chia, Samantha Pang, Daniel Seow, Michelle Looi, Brian Chin, Elizabeth Kow, Glen Koh, Melissa Chan, Scott Lim.
Republic: Aleli Ondevilla, Ricel Palmes, June Amber Ramonel
NSTP: Vic Oriza
Adult: Jamie Bong, Richard Seow
MASARAWAG SCHOOL (Dec 11)
Team Leader: Mark Lee
Asst: Brian Chin
LO: Lizel Manes (Republic), Mrs Teresita Penilla (FITS)
Members: Timothy Low, Justin Chan, Cecilia Mahimy, Frederick Tan, Samantha Pang, Daniel Seow, Michelle Looi, Brian Chin, Elizabeth Kow, Glen Koh, Scott Lim, Anne Tan, Cheng YK
Republic: Aleli Ondevilla, Ricel Palmes
NSTP: Hayacent Laspona, Marvin Borras
Adult: Sr Angeline Lim, Richard Seow
REPUBLIC ACADEMY (Dec 11)
Team Leader: Nicholas Neo
Asst: Kevin Ke
LO: Lizel Manes, Mary Ann Caro (FITS)
Members: Sarah Mao, Clarice Chau, Kelly Tseng, Ivan Lam, Gerald Joseph, Pamela Tay, Kenneth Toi, Rae Chia, Sarah Louise Tan
Republic: Jonel Odono, Debralyn Bien
Adult: Jamie Bong
PAMASAN OUTREACH (Dec 11)
Team Leader: Samantha Chia
Asst: Geraldine Mark
LO: Bing Herrera
Members: Andrea Tan, Ivan Lam, Jonathan Chng
Republic: Joel Palmes, Ricel Palmes, Windel Prena
NSTP: Jeana Lyn Conda
Adult: Anthony Tann
TAGAYTAY (Dec 12)
Team Leader: Daniel Seow
Asst: Rae Chia, Samantha Chia, Scott Lim
LO: Bing Herrera (Republic), Rubi Orbeta/Mrs Teresita Penilla (FITS)
Members: All
NSTP: Mark Montanez, Marvin Borras
Republic: All
Adults: Sr Angeline Lim, Jamie Bong, Richard Seow, Anthony Tann
Advance Recce Party (Dec 11): Daniel Seow, Rae Chia, Justin Chan, Timothy Low, Scott Lim, Marvin Borras (LO), Richard Seow
PHASE 1 ROVERS:
AMO: Anne Tan, Melissa Chan, Scott Lim, Frederick Tan, Cheng Yee Kei
NSTP: Abon Suataron
Adult: Al Dizon
PHASE 1 LOGISTICS:
AMO Adults: Amy Lim, David Koh, Juliana Tan
Seconded: Jordan Oliquino
NSTP: Dec 10–Jeana Lyn Conda; Dec 11 - Mark Montanez; Dec 12–Abon Suataron
REPUBLIC: Dec 10 – Windel Palmes; Dec 11 – Risa Mijares; Dec 12 – Jorge Rabe
AMO: Dec 10 – Anne Tan;, Frederick Tan Dec 11 – Pamela Tay, Frederick Tan; Dec 12 – Mark Lee, Frederick Tan
PHASE 2 (Dec 14-19)
AIRPORT SEND OFF (Dec 14):
Leader: Pamela Tay
Asst Leader: Clarice Chau
LO: Prof Lani Pavilando
MASS (Dec 14):
Lectors: 1st reading Samantha Chia, 2nd Reading Jonathan Chng
Altar Boys: Daniel Seow, Glen Koh;
Psalmist: Brian Chin
Commentator: Sarah Louise Tan; Warden: Andrea Tan and Jacintha Tan, Clarice Chau and Cecilia Mahimy
Projectionist: Mark Lee; Offertory Procession: Gerald Joseph, Ivan Lam, Michelle Looi, Geraldine Mark; Choir: Kelly Teng (keyboard), everyone else (singers).
CHURCH SERVICE (Dec 14):
Leader: Glen Koh
Asst: Geraldine Mark, Brian Chin
DONA MERCEDES (Dec 15-17)
Team Leader: Kelly Tseng
Asst: Glen Koh, Samantha Chia, Kevin Ke
LO: Bing Herrera, Prof Lani Pavilando
NSTP: All
FITS: All
REPUBLIC: All
Advance Recce Party (Dec 14): Kelly Tseng, Sarah Louise Tan, Mark Lee, Brian Chin, Kevin Ke
CAROLLING (Dec 16 – 18)
Leader: Pamela Tay
Asst Leader: Kenneth Toi, Glen Koh
Members: All
PHASE 2 LOGISTICS:
AMO Adults: Amy Lim, David Koh, Anthony Tann
NSTP: Jeana Lyn Conda, Hayacent Laspona
REPUBLIC: Risa Mijares, Bing Herrera
AMO: Michelle Looi, Jonathan Chng
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