St Anne's Church in Port Klang at
10.00a.m, morning of Sat. 26th July 2008
St Anne's Church at 6.30p.m. , bursting at the seams, spilling out to the roads outside. Even the drizzle half way through the mass, did not bother the crowd, infact to the faithful, they were showers of blessings from God above. The standing room infront of the statue of St Anne and where candles were light, were so tight that it was difficult to even lift one's hands and crossed them in prayer. Judging from the huge crowd, and the tight squeeze inside the church compounds, and the spillover, out to the public road outside, this year's pilgrims converging at the Church of St Anne appears to surpass previous years. There were literally, thousands and thousands of devotees, believers and the faithful, with many from other faith and religion, making their yearly pilgrimage, drawn to St Anne either through favours granted or believing in St Anne ,had come to pray for special intentions. Many had come from as far as Singapore. A good career, a happy marriage, family harmony, and for God's grace in granting them children. St Anne is known to be especially gracious towards such intentions and prays earnestly to God for us; and indeed many have had their prayers answered.
The packed Church
Despite the inflation, and price increases in just about everything; this year sees more donations of food to the public, free lunch, ready packed food,sweet breads and buns aplenty to just about everyone and free flowing of water and drinks, right into the night. When this writer left well after nine pm, buns were still being distributed to the crowd and soft drinks still flowing strong. Astonishing! The grace and power of God eh, people?
Despite the inflation, and price increases in just about everything; this year sees more donations of food to the public, free lunch, ready packed food,sweet breads and buns aplenty to just about everyone and free flowing of water and drinks, right into the night. When this writer left well after nine pm, buns were still being distributed to the crowd and soft drinks still flowing strong. Astonishing! The grace and power of God eh, people? Faithful pilgrims too has occasion t
o thank the parish of St. Anne, Father Lawrence Andrew, Father Joe Stephen and the organising committee for organising very easy to follow mass celebrations , guided by translations in the four main languages. They came in faith, they understood all that goes on and they went away enlightened, thanking God and St Anne and knowing more about celebrating mass the Catholic Way. So much work and effort had been put in so that all who came could be fed, feel welcomed and loved.
o thank the parish of St. Anne, Father Lawrence Andrew, Father Joe Stephen and the organising committee for organising very easy to follow mass celebrations , guided by translations in the four main languages. They came in faith, they understood all that goes on and they went away enlightened, thanking God and St Anne and knowing more about celebrating mass the Catholic Way. So much work and effort had been put in so that all who came could be fed, feel welcomed and loved.Thank you St. Anne; thank you Loving Father who has heard our prayers through St Anne.
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