67 Years Of Merdeka 2024@OMPH Church

Malaysians... celebrate Merdeka together at OMPH Church

OMPH Church celebrated 67 years of independence with a Merdeka mass. Its celebrant Fr Partick Massang was led in by an altar boy carrying the Malaysian flag and parishoners dressed in cultural dresses. It was a simple ceremony setting the theme for the mass though it had an underlying tone.

.flag bearing altar boy ...

... followed my parishoners in cultural dress 

Malaysia though attaining independence 67 years ago has some years to go yet especially for being the 2^nd most racial country in the world after South Africa and for marginalizing its citizens. It would be beneficial for all  citizens to be granted equal status and enjoy the benefits of being Malaysian. 

Congregation sang the NegaraKu with a cry of MERDEKA 3 times by Fr Massang

.. at attention for the Negara Ku 

...young to old ...waving the Jalur Gemilang

It still was a beautiful Merdeka celebration. 

KC

Brothers Nicholas and Handrie - 1st Profession of Vows At OMPH Church

Brothers Handrie and Nicholas make their 1st Profession of Vows at OMPH Church 

Rejoice and be glad. Do Not Let Your Hearts be Troubled..John 14:1

On this cool July Sunday morning on 14 July 2024 Nicholas and Handrie were about to take their 1st Profession of Vows their big step towards becoming Redemptorist Brothers and ultimately Priests.

Nicholas Narin Martin hails from Kota Bahru and Hilary Handrie Lim from Dalat, Sarawak. They both became aspirants in 2021 and have lived with the community for their time of formation and probation and studying their rules. Nicholas and Handrie were ready to dedicate themselves to their calling and make their first profession becoming Brothers of this community.

Both the candidates parents were on hand to present them to the Church. The Redemptorist confrere were also present in force from their Singapore to welcome their new Brothers.

During the event they would be robed and adorned with the articles of of devotion ..the habit, cincture, crucifix and rosary and we would have to address them as Brother Nicholas and Handrie. 

..On a cool July morning Handrie and Nicholas with the Redemptorists ..ready for their 1st Profession 

Handrie and Nicholas with their parents ....

the parents dedicate their sons to the Holy Church ... 

the candidates are ready for the First Profession 

Vice Provincial Rev Fr Ino blesses the Habit, Cincture, Crucifix and Rosary.. articles of devotion 

.. and gives the signs of religious profession to the candidates ..

..proceeds to wear the signs of Profession assisted by their parents.....

..and assisting Redemptorist 

Fr Massang adjust Nicholas habit a final time and Nicholas is ready...

Fr Gerard assists Handrie with his rosary 

..the candidates with the Constitution enter the church ...

the candidates recite their vows ....

and the Vice Provincial accepts them into the Congregation  

..the newly professed brothers sign the documents of the religious profession witnessed by others 

the Redemtorists welcome their newly professed brothers 

..the community of OMPH accepts the newly professed brothers and gives them a round of applause

the celebration continues..the parents participate with the Offertory 

..the newly professed offer flowers to Mary, Our Mother of Perpetual Help ...

witnessed by the Redemptorists and the congregation .....

after the mass .... Redemptorists We Are  ..

one family ....

Brother Nicholas and Brother Handrie

KC / JAG

 

Open Air Barber Under the '5-foot-way' - Once-upon-a-time

'barber shop'.... under the five-foot-way  ...in the late 80's..different chairs and mirrors ,,,,

This was an open-air-barber ‘stand’ in the1980’s. It was situated at the five-foot-way along Chamberlain Road after the post office and at the entrance to Kampung Kuchai.

It had two barber chairs , of differedt models….but had the paraphernalia for a real barber setup..mirrors(of differebt sizes), spray bottle, a small fan above for customer comfort, .. it was a barber setup but was 'slapstick'. I’m sure it worked…but wouldn’t know what was its outcome. 

situated at the entrance to Kg Kuchai after the Chamberlain road post office ...miniture fan above for customer comfort 

This was a time when the tin price was at its lowest because of the tin price manipulation fiasco Maminco. Mines had closed and the alternative businesses were closing. The whole of Kinta Valley was suffering with hordes of young men and women hopping to economically better destinations around the globe. I guess anything that brought in an income and this barber shop was worth a try. 

 

...barber stand under the '5-foot-way, behind the boy...(r) was the wire for the fan ???

it had all the paraphernalia of the trade ....

My memory of the late 1980’s and the way it was.

JAG

Perak Cricket Association the Winner - Perak 50 Overs Series 2024/July 1-5

Winner Perak Cricket Association with Coach Andy Thayaalen (top estermely left) in blue.

Perak Cricket Association won over their Indian counterpart Marudhar Cricket Club, Jaipur by 1 Wicket.  This was in the Perak Over 50 Series 2024. The series was played at the Ipoh Padang from 1^st to 5^th July.

the official results ..congratulations

the runners up Marudhar Cricket Club, Jaipur, India. 

Mr Kesavan, Royal Ipoh Club Sports Chairman issued the awards to the winners and the best Player of the Series, Batsman and Bowler.

Mr Kesavan presenting a prize to 'Player of the Series Mohammad Afiq'

 

..the 'Best Batsman Aslam Khan'

'Best Bowler Panlash Chartuvedi-Marudhar CC'

Jolly glad that the sport of Cricket is alive and bowling. Hooray2.

JAG

Cricket- Ipoh Padang - 5th July 2024

The game on Friday 5th July@330pm

I managed to catch the Cricket game this afternoon. It was played between the Perak Cricket Club and the Maduhar Cricket Club of India and today was the final. I am not a fan but from what i witnessed it was a fast game. 

Later I learned from the Perak coach Andy Thayaalen that the Perak boys won,,,,yaay2

..fast bowling

...fast and low ....

...too low ...good strategy !!!

JAG