Ballon Youth Carol Service
Was held in St.
Peter & Paul’s Church, Ballon on
Monday 15th Dec at 8.30 pm.
In aid of Kenya Helpers Association & St. Vincent de Paul.
Also at 8pm for
the switching on of the new Christmas Lights
at the Millennium Clock arranged by BIG.
The singers at the
switching on of the lights at the Millennium Clock
No shortage of Christmas Cheer this evening.
The
performance was introduced by Bernie Mullins who instigated the idea
explaining that it was also a fundraising activity for St. Vincent de
Paul and KHA.
The choir delivered a repertoire of 18 seasonal songs with some soothing harmonies.
With only 8 practice sessions they have created a nucleus with great potential.
John Whelan (guitar),
Jimmy Cummins (tin whistle)
Fidelma Morris (keyboard), Rose Whelan (musical director)
also supported by Sean Whelan and John Mullins on guitars.
Fr. Howard thanked the choir and the musicians for all their work and expressed the hope that this evening would be the start of a new tradition.