OMPH Church’s Fabulous 50th Golden Jubilee Finale At Christmas Mass

50th anniversary of OMPH Church with a Gold topped crib at the bottom of altar

I witnessed a fabulous Christmas mass this year. It was the finale to OMPH Church’s 50^th anniversary. Parish priest Fr Patrick Massang said it ‘had to reflect the anniversary  and was decorated with that touch of Gold for the Jubilee effect'. 

The crib at the outdoor Jubilee stage had ‘gold bamboo’ while inside the church in front of the altar the crib was decorated with gold painted holly and berries.

As for the Christmas tree it was decked out with gold balls and yellow light to give it that Golden theme. For the first time we had a Christmas wreath of gold, green holly and poinsettia red.

At the outdoor Jubilee stage ....

..indoor .. the gold topped crib and Christmas wreath 

...golden Christmas tree ....

The Christmas sketch of Joseph and Mary bringing in the Child Jesus to be placed at the crib at the altar. This was followed by the Three Kings with gold crowns lighting the Christmas wreath just added to the nostalgic twist this Christmas mass.

The atmosphere was nice ....

..receiving the Child Jesus ....

...and placed in the crib ...

..the three wise men who wore Gold crowns

..all take turns to light the Christmas wreath. Video below by A.Law

Fr Massang explained the significance of gold 'represents resilience and excellent achievements over the past 50 years acknowledging the foundation built by the elders of of OMPH.

The 3 Kings with their crown of gold signifying their wisdom represent the long journey taken by every parishioner for 50 years. They light the candles to signify a brighter year ahead for all coming out of the darkness of the pandemic.

Joseph and Mary light the gold candle to signify that Christ our king will journey with us for the next 50 years'.

Nice mass all throughout ....and nostalgic

It was the tail end of the pandemic which would explain for the large turnout on Christmas night mass.

Seeing the church overflow was a sight to behold as it was three years since being a witness such a beautiful sight. It looked so nostalgic that I had to document it.

...and it was packed ...

..choir loft 

..outside 

packed ..downstairs and upstairs ..

In all it was a wonderful Christmas gathering 2022.

At the outdoor Jubilee stage ...its lit up at night 

Christmas mass 2022 was a great event.

JAG