The parish chapel of Yamagata has been under renovation for past few months and the construction work has been completed by the end of October. So the re-dedication Mass of the Parish Chapel was celebrated on 28 November, the first Sunday of Advent, which was attended by more than 100 parishioners including those members from Shinjo. Entire flooring, ceiling and wall have been refurbished and a new stained glass window has been added behind the alter, above the crucifix. Also in order to make the building earthquake resistant, several windows have been removed so that walls would be able to withstand powerful quakes. A slope way has been added at the entrance of the chapel so that wheel chairs could easily enter the place of worship and prayer. Parish priest, Fr. Honma and the parish council members went through hard time to negotiate with parishioners on several issues on the renovation planning. I do appreciate their tireless effort to involve everyone in the parish community. Ayekoo (GOKURO-SAMA, or good job in Ghana local language).
After the Mass on Sunday, a celebration get-together was held in the parish hall. Almost half of the participants were our Filipino members who brought their famous Filipino foods for sharing. I really enjoyed its international atmosphere of the Yamagata Parish community. I hope that the renovated chapel would be the foundation of the active community life so that the Church community of Yamagata would be the symbol of unity and communion among the society which is in need of clear direction for the better life. Many people are at a loss of clear direction of their own life and present society which does not give due respect to human lives can not provide bright and clear vision for the future.
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