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By popular request for the Knights & Squires Christmas song last night, please use the music of this Christmas Carol with the lyrics below. >>Click here to enlarge.
Amazing Night at Carmel Heights December 10, 2007 >>click here for enlarged slide show
On December 10th 2007, the Knights of Columbus went Carol singing at Carmel Heights. This event was a beautiful experience with the presence of the Squires and the youth choir conducted by Bro.William. The youth brought their vibrance, the choir with their enchanting voice and above all the residents at Carmel Heights with the season’s spirit and love.
The solo singing performances by Simon Jude, Rochelle Pires , Alvin and JR were one of the outstanding features of the evening. The Knights conducted the game ‘Name that tune’. In moments after the tune was played by Simeon Remedios, the residents of Carmel Heights identified the song and enjoyed singing it. This game took them back to memory lane and their enthusiasm sparkled each eye gathered there.
Sincere thanks to the Grand Knight for bringing the beautifully decorated cake. It was an evening that marked the true meaning of Christmas of sharing love, joy, peace and happiness. The residents of Carmel Heights were thrilled and overwhelmed. They expressed their happiness to the youth and the Knights by talking to them, singing and some of the residents gave a mini tour of their seniors’ home to the youth. The sisters of Carmel heights expressed their gratitude and happiness in conducting such an event.
Indeed it was a memorable experience!!!!
Jestin Nazren
Community Director
LIGHT UP FOR CHRIST
Brother Knights and their families of the St. Francis Xavier Council # 12067, braved the freezing temperatures (- 6 'C and wind) to get into the spirit of Christmas at our very first LIGHT UP FOR CHRIST event on the 4th of December, 2007 at 7.45 pm. It was really very overwhelming to see such a good turnout. Due to the renovations of the church we were a little bit inconvenienced, but at the end of it all, it was a fantastic evening.Yes we did have a makeshift crib and temporarily lighting, but the show went on.
The evening started with a prayer, which reminded us that the most important notion for this season is to keep Christ in Christmas as Jesus is the reason for this season. We then went on to sing Christmas carols that were apt for the time of the night and the season. There was hot chocolate, tea and timbits to warm up the revelers in the freezing cold.
Kudos to our musicians – Victor, Luis and William, with frozen fingers the music was still the best. Thanks to Mrs. Mascarenhas for offering to print the carols.
Thanks to all of you who helped make this event a very successful one.
Please look out for the sign that will be posted on the church lawns, sponsored by our council – reminding passers by to, KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS.
A nice reflection for the season
Lord,
What shall I offer you on your birthday in return for your infinite love? I have neither gold nor silver, neither myrrh nor frankincense. My house is without a roof. I have no room for you; not even a manger. My soul is even darker than the clouds of my passion. My eyes are too dim to look beyond the horizon of myself. Help me behold your bright star; "For in thy light we shall see light." Lord, You have been knocking on my door for all these years, but I never dared let you in because my garment is not white as snow. Forgive me if I do not invite you to my table, for my table is full of everything you despise. I have denied you more than Peter. I have doubted you more than Thomas. I have betrayed you more than Judas. My hands are empty. My lips are not clean to sing your praise. And my heart is wrinkled with sorrow like a withered leaf under autumn's wind. Lord, the only thing I can offer you on your birthday is myself. Drown me in the ocean of your love. Feed me with your heavenly bread, for the bread of this world will never satisfy my hunger. Quench my thirst with your divine fountain, for the water of this earth will never satisfy my thirst. Give me your eyes to see what you see, your ears to hear what you hear and your heart to love what you love. Take me with you to Mount Tabor and let me bathe in your eternal light. Lord, "Create a clean heart in me. Cast me not away from Thy face. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and strengthen me with a perfect spirit." Teach me how to pray in simple words, for only through prayers I may overcome my loneliness.
Help me to care for the needy, the oppressed, the orphans, the sinners and the despised whom you love.
As I kneel before your manger with love and humility I beseech you to listen to my prayers. Amen.
May you all have a Holy and Blessed Christmas.
Bro. Hilary Dsouza
Church Director.
CARMEL HEIGHTS BINGO
Once again, The Carmel Heights Bingo was conducted last month on, Wednesday, the 29th of 
November, 2007. Some of the residents there, made their way to the hall, carefully maneuvering their walkers and wheelchairs through the passage ways and doors of the home. They really seemed to have a lot of fun playing the game in all their modesty. There were a couple of blind ladies who enjoyed the game too, specially when their HELPER shouted “Bingo”. And Yes - these Helpers were none other than a few Knights from our Council and a few Squires. Thank you to all these SPECIAL HELPERS. After the game Bro. Savio Pereira (Squires Chief Counsellor) assisted the Chief Squire in introducing the Squires and their activities. As the seniors sipped their tea, Brother Luis Gomes (Squires Counsellor) played the guitar while all the rest joined in singing a few songs and carols. This was really appreciated by the seniors. Sister Veronica, then invited the Knights and Squires to a tour of the chapel, which is a very beautiful place of worship, kept clean and tidy and has a very peacefull setting. All in all it was a wonderful experience. All Bro. Knights are encouraged to try and make it to one of these bingo’s that is held on the last Wednesday of every month. You will definitely come back with a feeling of great satisfaction that your evening was well spent.
COMMUNITY DIRECTOR,
JESTIN NAZREN
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