南崁英語國際天主教牧靈團體自將臨期至聖誕期的歷程
就在將臨期伊始之際，南崁英語國際天主教牧靈團體在將臨期花環儀式中進行了信仰見證，以強調為「基督降生」及「再臨」做準備的真正意義。
第2主日時為堂區信友及同工舉行了退省，好讓他們體驗到祈禱及反思天主聖言時的熱切時刻。
第4主日時英語國際天主教牧靈團體全體並舉辦了一個包含禮物分享等驚喜活動的歡快聖誕節聚會。
聖誕節前九日敬禮（Simbang Gabi）是菲國人民慶祝將臨期邁向聖誕節的傳統。
在聖誕節的最後一個主日的主顯節時，教區移民移工牧靈工作召集人阮文雄神父親臨團體給予祝福，並更新了全體英語國際天主教牧靈團體的志工的派遣任務。
南崁英語國際天主教牧靈團體的幹部及成員們由衷感謝我們的救主天主的，藉著祂對堂區教友支持的大愛，才使本次聖誕節慶祝活動得以圓滿實現。
(English version)
Nankan English ICPC Journey from Advent to Christmas
On the onset of advent season a brief catechesis on the advent wreathe was given to the parishioners of the ICPC in Nankan to emphasize the real meaning of the season of preparation for the “Birth of Christ” and for his “Second Coming” as well.
A recollection was held for parishioners and staff on the second Sunday for them to experience an intense moment of prayer and reflection on the Word of God.
There was also a joyful Christmas program and get-together for the whole community of the English ICPC on the 4th Sunday coupled with giving of gifts and other surprises.
The traditional “Simbang Gabi” were celebrated by the Filipinos on the transition of the season of Advent to Christmas.
On the last Sunday of the Christmas season, on the Feast
of the Epiphany of the Lord, the community was blessed with the presence of our Diocesan
Migrants Chaplain, Fr. Peter Van Hung for the re-commissioning of all English ICPC volunteer staff.
The officers and members of Nankan Church English ICPC Committee were indeed very grateful to God, our Savior, who manifested his loving presence through the generous support of our parishioners that led to the realization of the said Christmas celebration.
