A Note on the Hawaiian night


Make a joyful noise...! By: Fr. Peter Fernandes, sfx

Indeed, it was a joyful noise! No... no, it was melodious voices, accompanied with perfect orchestra gave a rousing performance past Saturday, the 7th of August. St. Timothy hosted its annual "Summer Dinner Dance." It was incredible to behold the parish hall with striking distinction. The whole ambiance carried us to a distant land of sunshine and exotic beauty, "Hawaii." The decorations truly resonated the theme of the event, Hawaiian Dance."

All those who came, left the place with a smile and jubilation, only with an intent to return next year to recreate the fun and fellowship, which they have truly cherished. There were close to two hundred people, and the hall was almost packed to its capacity. Thanks to the "Novena Group", who donated two "air conditioner" units, which kept the place from burning into flames, as the people danced to the rhythm of the night. Mike Gallen, our ace carpenter, in a timely manner fixed these two units permanently on the windows in the main hall.

The organizing committee left no stone unturned to make this event a success. It was purely and sincerely their handwork, not for any selfish motive, but to make St. Timothy parish a vibrant community. They put in time and resources to make this event a success, in order to allow the guests to enjoy the evening to the fullest.

Many of our parishioners participated in the event, but most of the participants were guests from outside our parish. It was little disheartening, but not to be discouraged. We have hope, and we are people of hope.We have to keep moving forward to bring people together to celebrate our faith and to strengthen the bonds that bind us together, as one body of Christ.

I express my sincere thanks to the organizing committee for "your dedication, devotion, and determination" to build this community. We have to acknowledge, that we are a diverse community, and we have to learn to participate in all the events, "as parish events." and not of any particular group. In a very special way, I would like to thank, Mr. and Mrs. Nestor and Helen Bongabong, although they live in Joliet, they love our community and selflessly share their time and talent.