I told you about our Kris Kringle a few days ago at our Sambuhay Interaktib Online, a program that we watch twice a week anchored by two Pauline priest friends and a seminarian. We have become one big family, those who are active at the site but we are scattered. Some live in Australia, Canada, USA, Hongkong, Italy and even in the Middle East.
Well, the app was downloaded by one of our members and friend Min helped him with e-mailing those who participated. Yes, there is an app called Secret Santa. Fr. Pao suggested that everyone could join although it is not compulsory. We’ll finally have the “reveal” tomorrow via Zoom. My goodness, I am only just learning how it works because I didn’t see the need of downloading the app before. I wonder how the more than fifty of us would go about it.
A few hours ago, I received the gift from my Secret Mommy sent through MrSpeedy, another online delivery option for us here. We were allowed to have a wish list that our Secret Santa could see in the e-mail.
Despite this pandemic, we could still laugh. I am glad I found this group. Last night, the topic was about previous and memorable times spent during Christmas. Everyone has their own story. I am really looking forward to tomorrow’s 115th episode. Come to think of it, this program was conceptualized by the SSP ( Society of Saint Paul) brothers and priests to make lighter moments and share laughter despite the grave threat of this pandemic. And we have music in between. Fr. Albert and Bro. AJ have lovely voices. We gained friends in the process. Wonderful 🙂
We are on the seventh day of Simbang Gabi, two more days to go and we’ll complete the novena masses.
Laughter is so good for the soul. Hope your Christmas is a happy and peaceful one Arlene. 💙
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I hope so too Miriam. Have a blessed Christmas.
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Thank you 🙏
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It’s interesting how you can have a secret santa exchange gift with people that you are not with physically. Thanks for sharing this!
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There is an app, never been aware of it until now. It’s a lively group even if we just see each other online.
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What marvelous fun!!
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Thanks Anne 🌱🌲🌿
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That’s wonderful!
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Thanks 🌲🌲🌲
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You’re welcome
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You have Marks and Spencer? That shop is an institution in Britain. They sell wonderful food too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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We have it for so long here now Pete. I used to buy there too. I love their toiletries and biscuits.
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wishing you and your family all the best, Arlene! Merry Christmas! 💓
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Merry Christmas too Wilma and to the whole family 🙂
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Is there any way we can join in that group
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Hehe, it’s done and only members can join!
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Merry Christmas Arlene! What a wonderful way to celebrate together without being physically together. 🎄🎅☃️
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We enjoyed the celebration of fun and laughter. We got to see each other online through Zoom. All our priests and seminarian friends had some sort of concert serenading us with Christmas songs. Thanks Sabine!
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