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BEC Bandar Seri Botani (St Bonaventure) IPOH, PERAK. 1.Formation of BEC. 2.Joys & Sorrows of BEC. 3.Reaching out to Non Catholics/Non Christians. 4.Role of Core Team. 18 th December 2012. 1 Slide 2 BEC Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh, Perak BEC Bdr Seri BotaniSaint Bonaventure BEC Leader Asst BEC Leader James Lau Anthony Paul Raj Core Team5 Members Messengers, Treasurer No of families25 No of Gatherings (Jan Nov 2012) 11 Gatherings 2 Slide 3 1. Formation of BEC Bdr Seri Botani - Newest Housing Estate in Ipoh. (5 years old). Identification of Catholic Families by previous PAT member. Called for 1 st Gathering in May 2010. Formally formed on 15 th July, 2010. BEC BSB (St Bonaventure) Initiated with 15 Families. 3 Slide 4 2. BEC THE JOYS & SORROWS Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh 18 th December, 2012. 4 Slide 5 A. JOYS Sharing of reflection papers. Praying together. Breaking of bread. Fellowship. Meeting members in monthly gathering. 5 Slide 6 A. JOYS Positive response from members attending monthly gatherings. Cooperation to undertake BEC projects advent/lenten outreach. 6 Slide 7 A. JOYS Community building Catholics & non Catholics. Emotional & compassionate support for the sick & bereaved members. Caring for each other sick, church, holidays. 7 Slide 8 A. JOYS Share current issues in country. Invite new parishioners to join in monthly gathering. Render assistance to BEC members in need. 8 Slide 9 B. SORROWS Not all members willing to open home. Shy to share reflection papers. Only want to recite the rosary. Absence of youth. 9 Slide 10 B. SORROWS Not willing to say opening or closing prayers. Misunderstanding amongst members. Poor attendance. 10 Slide 11 B. SORROWS Members not willing to take over leadership/core-team. Different level of understanding. Lapsed Catholics. Gossips. 11 Slide 12 C. WAY FORWARD Serve with patience & love. Involvement of members. Listen attentively. Grow in faith together. Unity BEC members. 12 Slide 13 C. WAY FORWARD Collaborate with Parish Priest/PAT/Other BECs. Learn/share experiences from other Parishes. Never GIVE UP attitude. Prayers. 13 Slide 14 3. Reaching out to Non Catholics/Non Christians. Advent Outreach to share the joy of being Catholic through Christmas fellowship. Lenten Outreach to the sick, poor, lonely. Invite Non Christians to share during BEC Gatherings. Model Family. Involvement in community activities. 14 Slide 15 4. Role of Core Team A BEC Core Team is made up of Leader, Asst Leader, Messengers, Youth, Treasurer. Leader to organize monthly gatherings, aware of happenings in BEC/Church, attend monthly BEC Leaders meeting, etc Asst Leader To collaborate with the BEC Leader. Youth To participate & take up leadership role in future. Messenger- Disseminate information to all members. Treasurer To keep proper accounts which are transparent. 15 Slide 16 16 Slide 17 17