We have a lot to be thankful for ( New years Thanksgiving Mass)

Saying Thank You has always been meaningful but when all our families come together to thank the lord for all the blessings that have been showered on us for the year 2006,it is special and uplifting. One of the special aspects that mark every mass is the "family" approach to it, right from the organisation- every family plays a part! someone swings in to write the introduction and someone else writes down the prayers, while still others handle the music - its almost like an orchestra of effort blends in to make it a joint effort of everyone! Fr Edison is always happy to say mass and organise the beautiful venue for it.

All the young and the "young at heart" pitched in. Robert , our favourite valedictarian, was followed by Ajoy, Venetia , Kim.

One of the "Bright" and "enlightening" ideas for offertory that was really unique was the presentation of candles- Each family offered one ( with their name on it) - almost like a light of celebration for a year that went well- a customised Thank you if you prefer.

A joint prayer by all the ladies was a nice touch to mark this part of the mass

Father Edison's sermon is as usual warm , personalised and insightful. He reminded us on the day of the feast of Infant Jesus- how children are a reflection of Gods daily miracles in our lives and how even some athiests were converted after experiencing the miracle of a childs birth!

The new year gives us a chance to feel reborn and renewed.

So yet another mass came to an end, and the celebration was taken forward to Amici- our Italian restaurant par compare. A mouthful of pasta and hands full of Pizza marked our dinner and as usual Amici did not dissapoint us!

A special thanks to everyone who contributed and participated- the readers, the choir, the participants and of course our very own Fr Edison.