The Visayan Association Inc. along with Fil-Oz Liverpool and Praise Family Apostolate held their annual “Christmas Gala and Disco Night” last 19 December at the All Saints Liverpool Catholic Church Parish Hall, and what a night it was. For me personally it has to be one of the most successful nights we have had for a long time, which shows the Christmas spirit is still well and truly alive.

Our special guests the three Parish priests, Father Bill , Father Anthony and Father Chris Higgins thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Our members were asked to bring food and drinks to share and well, they did, it was a banquet for a king. Our special guest  Sister Ma. Theresa Olid of the Mother Mary Thrice Adorable at Mt. Schoenstatt gave a very informative slide presentation on the Medical Mission in Cebu that is going to Leyte in 2010. A  hat was passed around for voluntary contributions towards the Mission and the proceeds were presented to Sister Ma. Theresa Olid.  Also Father Anthony talked about his mission to Cebu in 2010. The proceeds from the Raffle Draws went towards his Mission, which was also presented to Father Anthony.

The entertainers for the night were stunning and also a delight for this Christmas event. The performers included the Praise Family Choir and Dance Troupe, they not only can sing but they can dance too. Miss Chelsea Okan was a delight on her violin. We were entertained once again by the Little Pearly Shells Girls during their dance, along with Miss Donna Jones and the Schiavo Sisters doing a dance number.

The indomitable Ms Cleo Baltazar enthralled us with her singing as did the Valdez Sisters, Mikayla and Karen.

The highlight of the night was the arrival of Santa Claus with the presents for the children, a role that Frank Bojarski has played for us for many years, thanks once again. We ended a night of celebrations with Disco dancing into the night. Many comments afterwards commented that it was a successful night with everyone enjoying themselves immensely.

Richard Ford JP, Press Relations Officer – Visayan Association of Australia Inc. and EVESTCCO-Eastern Visayan Community and The Calapenos and Friends Association, also the Vice-President (External) Fil-Oz Liverpool & Districts and a Director.

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