PADAWAN — On 30 August, more than 160 Catholic communities from Simpok Zone under the jurisdiction of St Ann’s Parish participated in the 5th Simpok Zone Family Day. It was held at Kpg Bengoh, Padawan. This year Kpg Bengoh was the host for the event.
Villages that participated in the activities were Kpg Mundai, Simpok, Jambu, Kuang Menjau, Bengoh, Timurang and Danu. Among the highlights of the various activities were tele match, lucky draw, football match and live band in the evening. Stalls selling food and drinks were also set up.
A Mass was celebrated by Friar William Lee OFM the next morning at Kpg Jambu. Friar William also blessed the Primary Six students who would be sitting for the UPSR examinations.
The yearly activity was aimed at strengthening the bond of the Catholic communities of St Ann Simpok Zone. Each village will host the event on a rotation basis.
Charles Justin Kirim
