Thursday, December 5, 2019

OLOL Church Lights Their Christmas Tree On 1st Advent

The Christmas tree at Our Lady of Lourdes  Church
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ipoh launched their Christmas tree on the 1st day of advent last Sunday 1st December. 



Lights aglow and an enthralled congregation
This is the third year that the tree has been used to light up the church’s compound and bring joy to the congregation of this Parish.
 
Deacon Santanasamy says a prayer for Lourdes Elf Team. (4th from left) Alexander Joseph who created the 55ft tree
Fr Mark Michael saying a prayer before lighting the tree
The tree was created by parishoner Alexander Joseph and his 'elves', 21 of them in all,
in 2017. This year they have named themselves the Lourdes Elf Team.

The tree, measuring 55 feet in n height has 1500 lights to give it that wonderful glow in different shades when switched on at night.

Father Mark Michael, the parish priest from Sungai Siput and Deacon Santanasamy Peter were on hand to launch and bless the Christmas tree.
 
A sizable crowd turned up for the launch
Three Santa's appeared bringing joy
..especially to the children
A sizable crowd had gathered for the launching. After the lights for the tree was switched on there appeared three Santa’s which added glee especially to the children and joy to the awaiting congregation.

JAG



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