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18th Jan 2009 - Super Cool Blogs
Here are some super cool blogs: Vodka Chocolates True.Illusion KuruFurudo! Dawnoholic! Remember, if you're still blogging and want to haolian, just tag and I'll do the rest. Cheers, Cliff |
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14th Jan 2009 - A Blog Revival?
Calling all Jubilate people! Remember the days when everyone blogged? I absolutely loved reading the debriefs after big events. And that's what it's all about, isn't it? Having your words heard by everyone else! So I'll go first. Check me out at: kurufurudo.blogspot.com And, if you want your blog publicised, drop a tag and let me know so I can include it in our list. Cheers, Cliff |
| O Holy Night |
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Christmas Midnight: This was an impromptu arrangement of this beautiful carol, done but a day before Christmas Eve. Kudos to Aloy and Josh for being super brave to take this on, last minute. =)
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| Ding Dong Merrily On High |
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Christmas Midnight: Medley of the Year, 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' and 'Good King Wenceslas', graciously brought to you by Irene! =)
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| What Child Is This |
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Christmas Midnight: Joshua on the solo part, a haunting counter melody called...
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| O Come All Ye Faithful |
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Christmas Midnight: Very grand rendition of O Come All Ye Faithful.
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| All Man's Labour Can Produce |
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Christmas Midnight: Old skool offertory hymn, Clifford's favorite. This was supposed to be combined with another song, but there wasn't a need - wasn't as packed as it usually is during Christmas Midnight. =(
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| When A Child Is Born |
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Christmas Midnight: Yet another impromptu solo, this time, from Steffi. Irene on the emotional soliloquy, and Steffi again on the ending.
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| Hark The Herald Angels Sing |
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Christmas Midnight: Another grand rendition of this timeless classic. So nice to hear the whole congregation behind us!
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| Joy To The World |
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Christmas Midnight: Bringing Christmas Midnight 2009 to a joyous end!
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| Carolling 2009 |
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Carolling 2009: Caroling with Jubilate on 12, 13, 19 & 20 Dec 2009. Madness, but in a nice way.
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We've finally come to the end of all our activities for Christmas 2008 and of cos, the end of the year. It has been a long journey before we could reach to this point, but as with all journeys, we always have something new to learn as a choir, with each other and that's how we learn to grow as one. Here's my thanks to each of you for making Jubilate! the way it is today: Andrea: For her unending support to the entire choir - She's the one who ensures we have a nice air-con room for us to practice in comfort, the one who ensures everyone not forget to come when they should be coming and many more... You guys have seen her at work, and you know what she has been up to all this year for you, for us. Without her, I'll probably jump on everyone 1,000,000 times more than usual. Irene: Our superbly efficient midi-file generator :) Before we even started our practice for Christmas, she was already at work in end-August sieving out do-able music scores and printing them in time for our own practice for everyone. Not forgetting all the AV slides she and her admin team prepares every week. Those slides not just appear by magic, there has been a relentless team behind all this hardwork through the week working for the Choir, week after week. Joshua: I've not made much mention for him but I think he deserves some recognition. Apart from giving support to Irene and the admin team, he has stepped up so much more as our cantor this year, singing so beautifully (and almost effortlessly) mass after mass. And of cos, being one of the brainchild of the hopelessly-forgetful Tenors section, and trying his utter best to perform in his section to prevent more scolding from the grumpy mistress. Steffi: For being a real miracle to our Choir. From that girl whom I used to ask to sing solo and cried during practice, to that confident girl that blossomed so quickly and stunned the congregation with her angelic voice during the Christmas pageant solo act. Indeed, she brought the Sopranos section to yet another level and she sure deserves some applause for her growing courage and being our new found talent. Aloy: For his assistance to our Caroling and chartering a bus for the choir and most importantly, for his time and effort made to plan activities for the Choir this year to ensure we continually grow together. Auggy: For being the LIKE-THE-SUN in this Choir. You are always here, no matter how late, I can always count on your presence. Sometimes you even come AFTER practice ends. You are still appreciated! And for being so dependable and dedicated in your role as Choir Event Liaison Officer Cum Events CEO Director Person. AND of course, for bringing that awesome lovebite to church. Made it JUST in time for the new year! God bless Indonesia! Aaron: I've never said this before, but your punctuality despite being a Seng Kang-er week in and out deserves some mention too. We've people living just 5-10 minutes away from Church, but you still arrive way earlier than them. Keep it up! :) Zac: Just if you didn't know, Zac has sacrificed his measly 14-day annual leave in his Army for Christmas, for us... He took pains to plan (and fight) with his army mates months before to ensure he doesn't miss any Nov/Dec practice and I swear I wasn't the one that got him to do it. He did it on his own will and for that, as a Choir mistress, I'm gratefully thankful for witnessing such commitment. Yvette: While you're not a full-fledged Jubilate-ian as yet, thank you for going against all odds to come give support to our midnight mass and our Caroling gang. Your presence during Christmas was indeed very encouraging and we certainly hope to see you more often for our Sunday mass. Randall: Despite being asleep while we're awake, and awake while we're asleep, like Auggy, we know you're damn dedicated to us, whenever you're conscious. All this is evident during the first caroling day, when everything was over, you came over to the Lees' Residence. Dedication at it's best. And remember, we still love you a lot more for your smooth tenor voice. Not grinding capabilities. Daryl: We know you're in Uni now, and that time is of the essence, but we still appreciate whatever you can give to us despite living on the other end of Singapore. Thank you and hope to see and hear you around more. Tessa: Despite your hectic Uni schedule, you're still a regular face in the Altos Section, and that, I appreciate from the bottom of my heart. And thanks to your sister, we've a newfound Happy Birthday arrangement... Aaaaaaaaaaaa.......... Colleen: You've improved a lot as an Alto and you did well for Christmas with your section. I could hear you! Well done. Andrew: For being a very dedicated bassist in the Choir and a lighthouse to the rest of us - without you, there's no one else to keep a lookout. :) Chelsea: Fret not, it took years for some of our members to be heard, and I'm sure you'll get there soon. :) Thanks for being there with the Choir ever since you joined us for the Camp, it is always nice having a newbie to join our pretty stagnant Jubilate's population, and being more dedicated and participative than a lot of Sunday Catholics out there. RCIY soon...? Genestine: Being the youngest member (still!), it is always a joy to have you around, we can't have you every Sunday as much as we would love to, but you're always welcome to join us at every single occasion we have. Ruth: Thanks for coming forward once again to be a part of our group. You're by far the most conscientious member I have and I appreciate you for that. Like Genestine, we unfortunately can't have you with us as much as wish once school re-opens, but you'll be welcome whenever your time permits you too. Fonz: Sorry that no one gave you your girlfriend for your Secret Santa's... Always nice seeing you fill up the upper right side of the pew every Sunday without fail. Nick & Na: For your continual support to this Choir till this day. Everyone, this choir would be nothing if not for each of you. You complete Jubilate! and made us who and where we are now. All of you have worked really hard this year, and especially for Christmas and I sincerely thank YOU for making that extra effort to do your homework (well, some of you all did!) and making Christmas and our year-end so beautiful. Today, for those who weren't present, Father Khoo approached the choir after our morning mass and personally thanked our choir for our hardwork this year. He rewarded us $150 (from his own money) for us to have a little treat and celebrate as a group. In thanksgiving, we'd have McDonald's breakfast served this Sunday, in conjunction with our annual general meeting after our morning mass. Please start making your orders on the tagboard by this Thursday (Things to be known: What meal and what drink; if not meal, what item. State clearly and NO changes after you've tagged.) Go to www.mcdonalds.com.sg if you don't happen to know what breakfast Macs serves. Date: 4 January (Sunday) Time: 10am - 12.30pm Venue: Church's canteen Till then, enjoy the pictures of Christmas here: http://jubilatechoir.multiply.com |
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24 December: Xmas Midnight Be in church by 8pm sharp. Do not be late! Attire: Formal Guys - Black pants, white shirt, dark-coloured tie Girls - White dress preferably; If not, white shirt and black pants/skirt. Things to bring: Your Secret Santa's gift, caroling file, water We're having a post-Christmas celebration after mass. Would be great if everyone not rush off, but stay on for about half an hour. We will have our Secret Santa's gift exchange and a mini-potluck after mass. PLEASE HAVE YOUR DINNER BEFORE ARRIVING. 27 December: Feast Day Before we do our caroling rounds, please attend Feast Day mass, 6pm. Attire: Red top (as per normal caroling attired) Things to bring: Caroling file, head-gears Caroling will begin at Boon Keng house. |
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Christmas has always been a time to celebrate a new beginning. But a new beginning cannot happen without reconciling with God. There are penitential services going on in every church - do make time to go. I found this version of an examination of conscience - do read it before you make your way down to church. http://frpat.com/examen.htm If you can't make it to St Stephen's this Wed, 17 Dec at 8pm, you can download the schedule from http://veritas.org.sg/ |
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We have 10 invitations from our Parishioners this year! Buses have been chartered this weekend. These are the final details. Be punctual. 20 Dec 2008 Time: 4pm (Estimated to end at 10.30pm; Last stop: Lor Ah Soo) Venue: Church of Saint Stephen (Choir Room) Dress code: Red top; smart casual (Girls to wear Antlers; Guys to wear Santa Hats) - Aloy please rmbr to bring the extras. Have a good meal before arriving. We'll only have time to eat anything from 8pm onwards. 21 Dec 2008 Time: 6pm (Estimated to end at 9.30pm; Last stop: Tampines St 21) *There will be a bus to bring us back to Church by 10pm Venue: Blk 121 Paya Lebar Way (Opp MacPherson Market); Wait at the Lift Lobby. Dress code: Same same. Empty your stomach. Prepare to have a feast at Blk 121. :) 27 Dec 2008 Time: 6.30pm (Estimated to end at 9pm; Last stop: Balam Road) Venue: Church of Saint Stephen (Choir Room) Dress code: Same same. |
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This Christmas, we'll have a simple gift exchange where everyone would be someone's Secret Santa, and everyone will have the chance to pen down what they would like to have this Christmas on our Jubilate's Wishlist. As a Santa, you can choose to use this list to fulfill the wishes of your Sant-ee, OR simply buy whatever you really feel like giving to your Sant-ee... something better than what he/she wants. Please update your wishes on the tagboard NOW and ensure someone changes it on this list or inform Andrea by this weekend so that she'll update it for you. IF NOT, this would be the default list for your Secret Santa. Happy shopping and making Your chosen One happy this Christmas. Budget: $15 (or more if you feel generous enough) JUBILATE WISHLIST (to be updated by everyone via the tagboard): Andrea wishes for hi shine lip treatment-shade 6 from The Body Shop. Yvette wishes for Isetan shopping vouchers. Jean wishes for a lava lamp. Ruth wishes for a Les Miserables book - English or Chinese. Steffi wishes for a Aqua Lily Scent from The Body Shop or Ben & Jerry's Voucher. Genestine wishes for a milkshake recipe book. Dawn wishes for a classy looking A6 Prints 2009 Planner (From Raffles City Basement) www.prints.com.sg Irene wishes for a computer mouse. not the travel kind. regular sized one. Tessa wishes for a purse, preferably from Roxy. Colleen wishes for anything with stars. Chelsea wishes for a Borders Gift Card. Verena wishes for either a dry-hand towel that can be hung or a container to hold a toilet roll (for non-toilet use). Colour must go well with dark brown. Nick wishes for D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings, gauge 0.11s-0.52s (from Yamaha or Swee Lee). Aloy wishes for a nice fitting, nice designed, nice coloured shirt. Randall wishes for chocolates. Aaron wishes for a small swiss knife (pasar malam also can.) - Dawn's hint: Army Mkt at Beach Road sells a lot of good and cheap ones. Clifford wishes for D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings, gauge 0.11s-0.52s (from Yamaha or Swee Lee) Auggy wishes for a classy looking namecard holder. Joshua wishes for anything made of paper. Zac wishes for a fluffy sleepin pillow and/or gd quality hamster beddin or food and/or river island shoulder bag greyish silver and/or zara slippers. Daryl wishes for Archie Comics OR Haagen Dazs vouchers Andrew wishes for a book titled 'Endwar' by Tom Clancy - a novel based on the video game Fonz wishes for anything nice, but chocolates. |
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Hello. There will be NO Saturday practice this coming weekend. We'll have one final combined practice on 14 Dec (Sun) instead, right after our Caroling practice. It will not last past 2pm. Updates of dates: 19 Dec (Fri) - 7 - 9pm Pageant Rehearsal *Take note of this new date We'll see you all next Sunday! Rest well. You all did well this week. - Dawn |
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I'm guilty of being absorbed in the mad rush of work, household chores and fitting in my gym classes, facials and choir practices. Advent has started and yet, it hasn't hit me till tonight. We don't have time to have Advent prayer meets, so do have your little one at home... You can start off by reading the Sunday readings, and good homilies like Fr John Speekman's . Spend a little quiet time and pray... It makes a difference. Don't trust me on this - trust God. |
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