Ushering in 2008 with a bang!

Last year, OLPS Youths got tasked -- for the first time, to organise the New Year Eve Countdown Party, that was to happen after the New Year Eve Mass! So,... we got around to work. ON the day of 31st December, we came early to the Canteen, all empty then... and started on our decorations! We cut crepe paper, used coloured wrapper to change the "lighting" colours, and added a nice disco ball to the centre of the Canteen. Then, it was also down to blowing balloons, and blowing balloons...

It was really time consuming - but worth it when you see a PACKED Canteen to the brim, all waiting to celebrate midnight and the turn of 2008 together.

Blowing balloons in the CAGE (we were flooded by the balloons!) ;)


Ho Rey & Marcus setting up the balloons stash up on the ceiling. They first tried a few times with various formations of an elaborate pulley system that requires just ONE cut of the scissors. But after a few unsuccessful attempts, decided that it was better to just attach the strings somewhere and cut it from both sides! That's our boy scouts for ya!


Food and music went on during the wait for midnight... with David & Remus as the 2 Emcees "from the line-dancing association" -- (we think it was just the hat!). Below is a solo performance by a member of the Filipino Choir. The Youth Music Ministry also performed this night, with a popular old tune --"Don't look back in anger".. quite apt - it's telling us to look forward at the new year and to forget unhappy past! ;) And, they were good!


Finally.... The long awaited COUNTDOWN TO 2008!!!!!


The day ended with dancing, music, and Fr. Greg leading us in prayer together. Very sweet.

It was a great start to the new year!