OLOL Church’s Christmas Tree

Our Lady of Lourdes Church on the evening of 1^st Advent unveiled a Christmas Tree measuring 55 feet in height which might just make into the Malaysia Book of Records.   

Fr Simon Anand said a prayer, blessed the tree before counting down to the launch amidst much fanfare and fireworks before a large gathering of Parishioners.

Fr Simon Anand addressing the Parishioners

The tree was constructed by a group of parishioners led by Alexander Joseph who said the group wanted to do something for the Christmas season.  

“I got a team of ten volunteers and we found sponsors for the project.  Work started almost six weeks ago and the cost was in the region of RM25,000

Fr Simon with Alexander Joseph (6th from left) and his team. 

 Alex regularly does Church events for the under-privileged and charitable homes and bodies.

“This time around I decided to do something fun to liven up the Christmas season and where all the parishioners could enjoy”.

Alex let on the he had applied to the have the Christmas Tree enter the Malaysia Book of Records and had already submitted the application last month.

The tree will be on display till the New Year before being dismantled and kept by. It will be used again the following year but maybe decorated on grander scale said Alex.

The tree immediately became an attraction as Parishioners were seen taking photographs and selfies against the lighted tree.

Instant attraction, Parishioners posing with the tree.

Undoubtedly Our Lady of Lourdes Church will have a brighter Christmas this year.

 JAG