Blessed Christmas!

It's the Christmas season, and what a wonderful time it's been indeed! Of the many highlights: Party@Marilyn's and STAC Retreat 2011 - The I in Christ. It's been an enjoyable and blessed Christmas, and we thank God for all He has done for us the past year.

Merry Christmas, dear STAC, and may God bless you abundantly this holiday season!

The I in ChrIst

The STAC bi-annual retreat is coming up in only a couple of weeks' time! Are you guys ready for The I in ChrIst? It's gonna be three days of self-reflection and self-discovery. And of course, fellowship and fun!

Venue: Choice Retreat House
Date: 19 to 21 December

Hope to see you all there! :)

Confirmation

Today is a very special day for six of our young members. To our dear confirmants--Vanessa, Priscillia, Belicia, Matthias, Yendall and Sean--God bless and have a wonderful Confirmation experience!

We'll be praying for you guys as you take this last step out of your catechesis phase and into the life of an adult Catholic. But remember, while Confirmation brings catechism to a close, it doesn't mark the end of your faith journey; it is only the beginning of God's great plan. Keep praying, keep serving and keep growing in Christ. Most importantly, may you discover your vocation in this great big world.

All the best, and enjoy this very special day! :)

God Bless!

To all students taking their GCE 'O' and 'A' Level papers, God bless and stay strong! Remember to always keep God first in your mind, and He will lead you wherever you need to go. Trust in Him and He will not leave you to fend for yourself! :)

And just a little piece of advice: now is definitely not the time to be mugging. Nothing's gonna get in that way. The day before your paper, just take two hours or so to do revision at a leisurely pace, then take a short break and do the same thing again. Make a list of all the things you might be unsure of, and just before the exam, go through that list again. Stay relaxed and you'll retain information better! :D

P.S. This was my personal revision technique for my Os. I didn't get a fantabulous single-digit score, but I still did pretty good :3 So hopefully this will work for you guys as well!

Bon Voyage!

Beatrice and Priscillia are headed overseas and won't be with us till November. We wish them both safe and fun-filled journeys, and will keep them in our prayers. Have great fun, you two, and do share your experiences with us when you get back! Bon voyage and God bless! :)

Nativity Feast Day 2011

A very belated and happy birthday to our Blessed Mother, and to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Nativity has always been more than a church to its parishoners; it has been a home, a shelter, and a haven wherein memories are created and sealed. We continue to pray for the parish's growth in the years to come, and for the wellbeing of the parishoners who have given their hearts to this place of love and community.

STAC Farewell BBQ

A fun-filled BBQ at the Bongs' place marked the farewell of two beloved STAC members last Sunday evening. Though it was with heavy hearts that STAC said goodbye to Michael and Beatrice, the choir proved once again that even when faced with the toughest of situations, it is never a chore to spend quality time with one another.

Despite a few hiccups and hijinks, it was a night of good company and (surprisingly) good food. Heartfelt thanks to all those who came, and an even bigger thank you to those who brought food and drinks, and helped out with the fire and cooking. We hope you had loads of fun, because we sure did ;)

Michael & Beatrice: though your journey with us has come to a temporary pause, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Study hard, but don't forget to enjoy all that UK has to offer. Most importantly, always remember to stay close to God and He will bless and ensure your wellbeing. You will be missed! Bon voyage! :)