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About
Us
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"We are a dynamic group who aim to collectively utilise our talents for the greater glory of God. We strive to inspire and strengthen people with God's message of Love, Peace and Faith. By working closely with the Church, we hope to reach out to people who do not know God, and bring more people closer to God through our song and music." Established in 1995(November), the Via Christus Choir was first formed in the Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary. It started out as a group of Roman Catholic singers who possess a great passion for singing. Initially singing for church masses, the group have progressed to performing at both public and private functions. Over the years of arduous training and experience under the direction and guidance of Paul Grosse, the choir has come a long way to become what it is today, a renowned group of laudable and fine singers. Today, Via Christus Choir has about 24 members aged 13 and above, and have been bringing choral music of all genres and eras to the enjoyment of many. The choir has had 7 years of experience performing for various functions and at various places. |
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Mission
Statment
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"Lifting
Spirits, Raising Hearts"
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Lifting Spirits We aspire to lift the spirits of the congregation when we sing so that we join ourown personal spirit with the spirits of the rest of the congregation together as a prayer to God. It also has a secular meaning which is the bringing of joy. Raising Hearts We hope to inspire others to lift their hearts towards God during mass so that mass will truly mean something to them and attending mass not just with their intellect but with their hearts. By our singing, may their hearts be also touched so that they can feel the presence of God during mass. |
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Objectives
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Church (Mass)
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To
improve the competency of the choir as an instrument for leading people
into worship
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Choir
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To
learn and to grow spiritually and musically with a sense of community
and belonging
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To
foster understanding and open communication among members so as to be
a source of
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strength
for each other against diversity
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Sopranos |
Altos |
Bass/Tenors | |
| Junie Yeo * |
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Julian Kwok * | |
| Angeline Mah | Gabrielle Chung | Ajie Permana | |
| Diane Braberry | Letitia Menon | Kenneth Ho | |
| Geraldine Lim | Mavis Ang | Kyle Braberry | |
| Maria Braberry | Pamela Yeo | Kevin Cho | |
| Sister Balbina Lee | Nicholas Lye | ||
| Sonia Jap | Raymond Rodrigues (Musician) | ||
| Wesley Lye | |||
| * Section Leader | |||
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Our Committees
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| Executive Committee Members | |||
| President: | Nicholas Lye | ||
| Secretary: | Junie Yeo | ||
| Treasurer: | Kyle Braberry | ||
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Via
Christus Organisation Structure
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| Click here to view our sub-committee list | |||
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What have we done?
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| Current Year - 2004 | |||
| Wedding Masses/Services | |||
| Jacob & Kobini | 31st January | ||
| Victor & Shermaine | 7th February | ||
| Jovita and Robert Voysey | 3rd July | ||
| Choon Huat and Julia | 18th September | ||
| Crystal and Lis Ter | 30th October | ||
| Cyril and Charis | 20th November | ||
| Jay Prakash and Audrey | 4 December | ||
| Jeremy and Kael | 18th December | ||
| Activities | |||
| Retreat with Young Adults of IHM | 21st - 22nd February | ||
| Venue: IHM Church | |||
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Holy Thursday Night Prayer |
8th April | ||
| - Stations with Taiza | |||
| Choir outing | 19 July | ||
| Venue: Pasir Ris Park | |||
| Annual Choir Retreat "Together We Serve" | 30st July- 1st August | ||
| Venue: St Francis Xavier Major Seminary | |||
| IJ Home Coming | 19 December | ||
| Venue: St Joseph Church (Bukit Timah) | |||
| Christmas | |||
| Christmas Midnight Mass and Pageant | 24/25 December | ||
| Venue: IHM Church | |||
| Theme: What Christmas means to me | |||
| Click here to view our past years activities. (1995-2004) | |||