Cardinal participates in Christmas celebrations-by Nisal Baduge Source:Dailymirror Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, participated in a dana ceremony held at the Holy Spirit Church in Kochchikade in observance of Christmas Day. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith also shared a meal with the attendees, sitting among them. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Christmas day in mass at Resurrection Church in Keysborough Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full set of photos – Click here   Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full set of photos – Click here Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Good News From Jayam – December 15, 2024 Jayam Rutnam, Founder President of SLAASC Interviewed by Madhava Wijesinghe of Derana Television – Colombo Jayam speaks in Sinhala and English (Please click on arrow) Another Unique Event by the Holy Family Convent Alumni Association – Keep the date free! “Spring into Giving” – Sunday, April 6th, 2025 SLAASC Christmas Wonderland in North Hollywood, Ca. Included Disney characters Attended by over 500 people SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte and family. SLAASC President Niro and his Committee did a fantastic job in planning this event. The SLAASC Committee who made this fabulous event a success. The Guests of honor were Lal and Praxid Perera Christmas carols The kids had a ball! Minnie, Mickey and Donald Duck were there! It even snowed! Caroling, caroling! Sisters Aruni and Ruwani of Santa Barbara, Ca. were invited to the Paramount Pictures’ lot for the ‘Lighting of the Tree’ ...

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SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE WITH GENUINE SOCIAL WORK SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY Celebrated as in previous years the valued Christmas Party get together as usual was well patronized held on the 16th December at the Beecroft Community centre The occasion was highlighted by many events deviating from previous Christmas celebrations. The highlight was the participation of renowned vocalist Sohan Weerasinghe who duetted with our own Bony Fernando to mesmerize the audience ably assisted by the Redemtion band . The Children of ‘Muthuhara’ Children’s Society Sydney portrayed an absorbing play coordinated by Niluki Gunaratne which was splendidly choreographed by Peoly Gunaratne. To startle and amaze the children, Santa Claus was in attendance with all his glory. The Baptist church choir delighted those present with soothing singing. Father Treesen and pastor Denver delivered precious Xmas messages which ...

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A Heartwarming response – to the article “YULETIDE – BY CHARMAINE CANDAPPA” Dear Charmaine, Thank you for sharing your childhood memories with us and for your best wishes. You definitely had an amazing time while you were growing up. I also recall fondly the Christmas days I spent in Sri Lanka. I lived in a town that was equally populated with Christians. My wonderful neighbors with nine children were Christians. Their Christmas celebrations were elaborate. Being as curious as I am, I would always actively participate in their celebrations, including joining them and going around my town visiting various households singing the Carol. This was one of the few times my parents would allow me to go around the city in the middle of the night with others. As liberal-minded as they were, we also celebrated Christmas in our own way. My father would bring a Christmas tree home and ...

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