Probably due to
her thirst for joining our Christmas Carolling and masses, Ada
joined the choir on Dec 8, 1996. Though she has a lot of good
memories from the GNS, she has an experience as scary as the
sinking Titanic: "Most people, except her and Cee, did not
show up for the New Year Mass 1998 until 9:00am when the mass was
about to start. Even worse, no guitar was there until the very
last minutes when Ben showed up. At last, the mass was sung by
only 6 GNS members." Well...Ada, with such an
experience, you should have learned that contingency plan should
always be handy plus quality is always more important than
quantity! 6 may not be a bad number if everyone sings with
his/her heart. I think the GNS has shown you these.
Ada likes the songs Doxology with the great Amen, Be not Afraid, How can I keep from singing and All I ask of you the most. (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Amanda is a Form
six student at Maryknoll Convent School. She likes the songs And
I will follow, For we are free and Song of
the wounded. The enthusiasm we show at rehearsals, all
the happy faces our fellow members wear and well....the delicious
food and the funful games played during boat trips are all the
good memories Amanda has with the GNS.
The message Amanda wants to bring us via the internet: "I'm happy to be part of the GNS. All the members are nice and friendly. I really enjoy myself singing with the choir all Sundays. I strongly believe that we can fulfil our goal to spread the Goodnews to everyone." (info current as of 12/12/1998)
Introduced by: Veronica Au
Amy left the GoodNewSingers in the summer of 1997. Her most memorable experience was her first time to sing at a Holy Thursday mass. Since then, Easter hymns would always make her want to weep. Her favorite songs are: Wood Hath Hope, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Claiming that he
never left the choir and is just being "semi-retired",
Andrew would like to see the annual retreat held in 1993 at
Cheung Chau coming alive again. Out of all the hymns, Andrew
likes Walk with faith, Song of the
wounded, and City of God the
most. (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Introduced by: Henry Leung
Anita left the
GoodNewSingers in 1989 for studies in the U.K. Now that she is
back in Hong Kong, working becomes a very important part of her
life. When asked about her memorable experiences, she thinks it
is the trip to the U.S. and Canada in 1990 with a group of choir
members. Her favorite song is Mary's Song. (info current
as of 4/15/1998)
Anthony Yin Leung Chan (1998):
Anthony is very
proud to be one of the GNS members. He is the viola player in
choir. In order to play the instrument well, Anthony thinks we
shall play without limiting ourselves and play whatever we like.
Anthony's favourite song is Walk with faith.
(info
current as of 12/12/1998)
Introduced by: Marky
Impressed most of
us with her all-leather outfit, Athena is used to be the
conductor and organist of St. Teresa's Parish Choir. After
meeting up with Marky and Elinda, Athena was attracted by our
music and style. During a period of time, she practised with both
of our choir and the Parish Choir and we really appreciate the
time she spends with us. To take a choice, Athena finally quitted
the Parish choir and now sings with us on Sundays. Her favourite
song is Wherever you go. (info current
as of 12/11/1998)
Becky is a
graduate from St. Mary's College in HK and University of Calgary
in Canada. She joined the choir in September 1992 when she heard
the recessional hymn Blest Be the Lord. She
felt so "at-home" that she decided to ask if we were
recruiting. We always give everyone a chance to try out, and this
try-out lasted for years, and hopefully for more years to come.
Her most memorable experiences would be her first time carolling in 1992, her first retreat in 1994 at Cheung Chau and the candle light prayer, and her favorite songs are: Magi, Mary's song, Walk with faith, Be not afraid, Listen.... (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Belinda left HK
in 1991 for studies and is now studying at the Carleton
University in Canada. Her most memorable experience is losing
voice after Christmas carollings. Her favorite songs are Be
United and Mary's Song. (info current
as of 4/15/1998)
Ben recalled that
he joined the GNS in the summer of 1987. Ben, this is a
good timing for you can show off the "GNS uniform" i.e.
short-sleeved polo shirt and boat shoes - top-sider or
Timberland, with or without socks and don't forget the checked
shorts.
Still having strong emotional attachment with the GNS, Ben quoted his most memorable experience as "thinking about choir members alone in a church in the UK". His favourite songs include In love for me and Wherever you go. Currently, Ben is an investigating officer in the Hong Kong ICAC. Oh Ben, is your identity supposed to be classified?
Here is a little piece of advice from Ben: "Life" is....so grab it while you can. (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Bibiana
immigrated to the States with family, and thus left the GNS
reluctantly, in July 1986. When asked who invited her to join the
choir, Bibi could only remember that person as somebody from MCS
who has short hair, wore braces and glasses. If you're
the one who invited Bibi to join the choir, please identify
yourself even though you may wear waterfall-like long hair, show
your white teeth confidently and wear contact lenses now.
What the choir attracted Bibi the most were the Christmas carolling and the infinite happy faces it radiated. Certainly, the carolling experience in 84 and the two years of services with all GNS, most notably her best friend Vivian Chao (Fung), lived way beyond Bibi's expectation.
Bibi is now happily married and residing in Tempe, Arizona with lovely hubby Al and a very cute doggie named Chewie. Her favourite songs include For I shall see you again and Be not afraid. She named Christmas carolling as her most memorable experience. It was special because Bibi had a chance to perform on the streets and on ferries. (info current as of 4/15/1998)
A keen learner,
Brian always likes to diversified his knowledge in musical
instruments. Currently, he is learning guitar with Henry Leung
and he also shows interest in flute and viola. Seen as a shy La
Salle boy in most people's eyes, Brian is always proud to be a
GNS member. He picked Christmas carolling 97 as his most
memorable experience with the GNS. "The most
exciting day was 22nd Dec. which was the first time I stood on
the street and sang. All passerbys had their eyes fixed on us and
I felt like a singer on stage."
Brian likes the songs Lord of glory, Listen and Song of the wounded. (info current as of 12/12/1998)
Introduced by: Henry Leung
Cat (or commonly
known as Cat-Tse) left the choir when she left HK in August 1990.
She is now living happily in California, US, with her husband and
three children. She is responsible for putting this webpage
together. I guess we should all give Cat-Tse a pat on the back
(through cyberspace). There are lots of things she remembers
about the choir -- all the fun rehearsals, X'mas & Easter
masses (and losing her voice after these masses every single year
she was in the choir), and a miniature GoodNewSingers group
(which consists of Jo, Joseph, Fat-B and Judith) singing
beautifully at her wedding in California. Her favorite songs are Song
of the Wounded, Be Not Afraid, Wood Hath Hope... (info current
as of 4/15/1998)
Introduced by: Irene Lau and Carol Worsfold
Standing ovation to our webmaster or better known as webhoney for her excellent job here!
She said she was
never a member though she once joined our GoodNewSinging in one
of the easter masses and some of the rehearsals - that's
it girl, you're in. She started hanging out with the
GoodNewSingers in summer of 1987 and the last time was June 4,
1989 - the day Jo left HK. She is in Toronto, Canada now working
as an analyst with a reverse mortgage company.
Her most memorable experiences are:
"1. Taking pictures on the MCS front lawn with Jo, Vivian, Fat-B and Tucker etc. You just feel as if you're a super model!
2. Seeing Fat-B putting on Vivian's headband and his making of grimaces - Fat B really has very elastic facial muscles. Unbelievable!
3. Doing crazy things (original wording 'c-m-g' edited due to content) at Jo's home and Caritas' canteen. Can you imagine how much energy we spent on just laughing? It's some good workout for your abdomen.
4. Reading the papers on June 4th massacre on the floor of the HK Airport when we saw Jo off to San Francisco. Well, GNS also care about the world.
5. X'mas Carolling near Ocean Terminal. Guarantee! You would feel like a superstar having a world-tour concert enjoyed by millions of audiences.
6. At our launching activity, Anita sat on a water-melon as if she was hatching a big dino-egg - what a mom!
7. In the same event, our generous Tucker gave his eye-glasses to Miss mermaid - stupid him didn't take off his glasses before jumping into the sea!"
8. This is the most updated one: I am impressed by the effort given by some old members to pull together this website. Look! 70plus members have been hunted down here and our guestbook must be the busiest one at geocities. As for my involvement, it's THE phone call jo gave me last year - "WHAT? a GNS website?!! Can I see all of the old faces again? Woo ha ha ha... Will I be part of it? Really?? Oh yea, cheung-fun lady will be there too?! All of our songs?? ......" That was my reaction..... I merely couldn't keep my mouth shut!
Favorite Songs: "Everything in the hymnal....Wherever you go, Walk with Faith.......Woa, all those Christmas carols. So long as it's a GoodNewSingers' product, it means QUALITY!" (info current as of 12/15/1999)
Introduced by: Tucker
Hats off to Cecilia for suggesting a guestbook and for her diligence and involvement in editing our member profiles!
Another guitarist
in GNS, Cheryl likes the songs Turn to me, On Eagle's
Wings and All the ends of the earth.
She is now a Form five student at Maryknoll Convent School and
she joined us in March 1998. (info current as of
12/12/1998)
Introduced by: Henry Leung
Christine left
Hong Kong for the States in 1983. Now she is in her second year
of surgery residency in Philadelphia. To describe life as a
doctor, she said, "I'm chronically sleep deprived
being tortured in a malignant surgical residency program in
philly. Nothing flashy about my life!" Yet, for
those who know Christine, we all know she is always a
kind-hearted and gentle lady who would serve her patients with
her best ability. Christine, carry on with the GNS
spirit - hang in there, be cool and be happy.
One of her memorable times is rehearsal at covered playground of MCS with pre-hearsal tummy warming up at St Teresa's Church cafeteria. Her most liked songs are Be not afraid and the new version of Our Father
While Christine is practising in Philadelphia now, she plans to move back to San Francisco with her family one day. (info current as of 4/15/1998)
With her younger
sister Christine, Clare also left Hong Kong for the States in
1983. She is now living marrily with her beautiful X'mas baby boy
and her hubby in Hong Kong. (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Cynthia (1985/1986 - she's hit by premature Parkinson's Disease - does anyone remember?)
Cynthia left HK
for studies and came back and went to mass on and off. She
considers it a little 'vacation' or maybe a 'pilgrimage'. Her
most memorable experience is the Farewell Concert.
"Everybody cried their heads off. It was a really touching
experience." Her favorite songs are Be Not Afraid,
Wherever You Go, Our Father (the blues version and the
slow version).
Her message to everyone: "Subscribe to Hutchison Telecom mobile service and enjoy great savings on special tariff plans! We have the most wonderful network and value-added services there are (under my very own supervision, ahem) and you will never want to do business with another company again! I will guarantee you a lucky number, cutie. Just buzz me at my email address and let's talk! (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Although Delphine
left the GoodNewSingers in 1989, she still remembers the
practices on the 3rd Floor stairways after mass, and the joyful
meals she once enjoyed at the South Sky Restaurant. Her favorite
songs are: Our Father, Wood Hath Hope, Happiness,
Something which is known.............
Delphine's message to everyone visiting this website is: "Happiness is where you are and what you want to be......." (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Daniel knew of
the GoodNewSingers in 1989 when he was an altar boy at the St.
Teresa's Church. After 7 years, (are you sure,
Daniel?), he couldn't stand it anymore, and decided to
join us during Easter of 1996. Although he left the choir in
September 1997, he still thinks we are the best choir in the
church. His favorite songs are In Love For Me
and Dwelling Place. (info current
as of 4/15/1998)
David joined the
choir in summer of 1986. Learned guitar and became chairperson
and guitarist after a short while. Then he left HK and went to
study in Wisconsin, US. He is now back in the choir. His most
memorable experience is the singing at the stairwells on early
Sunday mornings.
Guitar Used: Fender
Favorite songs: Sing of Him, You are Near, Song of Good News, Be United. (info current as of 4/15/1998)
Derek
likes to hang out with Marky, Henry Leung, Anthony, JB and many
of us in the choir. Currently, he is doing a Master Degree in
Mechanical Engineering in US and missing cruising with us in
Summer 1998. The following is some sharing from Derek:
"Singing with the choir has opened a new page in my life. Through our voices, I feel that we do not only bring glory to the Lord our God but also joy and peace to all the brothers and sisters who sing with us in the mass."
Derek's favourite songs include Mighty Lord, Walk with Faith and He.
Introduced by: Marky (info current as of 12/11/1998)
Since
Dominic, another La Sallian, joined the GNS in June this year, he
still needs time to explore the goodies of us. What he wants to
tell us at the moment is that his most favourite songs are A
song of blessing and On Eagle's Wings
Introduced by: Henry Leung (info current as of 12/11/1998)
Cat (1981): 