CHINESE NEW YEAR - Just by looking at the red and gold decorations in our house in the evening of January 25, one could tell that it was Chinese New Year. But this event was not the only reason why the Provincial and some religious came here. Fr. Ivo came to formally welcome the two new Adult formandees and the five postulants as they formally began their formation here.

The event started with a Mass presided by Fr. Ivo. A special Chinese dinner was served prepared by our very own Fr. Paul, who makes his own noodle. Chinese songs were played, chopsticks were used, and our Chinese confreres sang.  We played BINGO as we awaited the turn of the year. There were lots of exciting prizes but the two most coveted prizes (W. Brown shoes) went to our surprised guests- Schs. Andi and Chris. At 12:00 midnight, fireworks (courtesy of Marikina community) were lit as we all shouted Kong Shi Fat Chai (not Kong Hei Fat Choi according to our Chinese members).  Aside from Fr. Ivo, the other Camillian Fathers who graced the event were Frs. Rolly, Rey, Rodel, Nato, and Wilson. Frs. Evan and Boy also dropped by.