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St Anthony’s parish organises Marian pilgrimage

Two hundred and twentyone pilgrims from the Parish of St Anthony (including parish priest Fr Francis Xavier Selvarajoo, 15 pilgrims from Silibin, Ipoh, 1 pilgrim from Penang and 5 bus drivers) made a pilgrimage to the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Kangar in conjunction with the Fatima Centennial.

The pilgrims began their Journey of Faith at 6.00am on August 26. Then they had an hour of Power at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Silibin, Ipoh. They stayed one night in Sungai Petani.

There were five churches and chapels where the pilgrims focused on the milestones in Mary’s Life:

1. Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Silibin, Ipoh – Focus : Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary

2. Church of the Holy Name of Mary,Permatang Tinggi, Seberang Perai – Focus : Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

3. Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Sungai Batu, Kedah – Focus : Wedding Feast at Cana

4. Church of Christ the King, Sungai Petani, Kedah – Focus : Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

5. Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima – Focus : Our Lady of Fatima.

According to parishioners of the Immaculate Conception Chapel, four miracles had taken place: three were cured from leukemia and one from cancer. If anyone wants to know more about the miracles, go to the chapel’s homepage.

The climax of the pilgrimage was the Mass at Kangar at 12.00noon on Sunday August 27. During the testimony after the Mass, many pilgrims shared on the miracles they experienced.

After Mass, they went to Padang Besar, the border of Thailand, for sightseeing and shopping.

The parish will be organising a pilgrimage to the Church of Our Lady of Fatima of the Holy Rosary in Kota Baru, Kelantan from Monday October 23 to Wednesday October 25.

 

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online

Fr Nelson Chitty celebrates his Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee

The community of City Parish celebrated the 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary of parish priest, Fr Nelson Chitty in a simple yet meaningful manner.

Fr Nelson was ordained to the priesthood at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Penang in 1992, and has been the parish priest of City Parish, Penang since June 2014.

More than 300 parishioners attended the Silver Jubilee thanksgiving Mass held at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows on August 31.

Fr Nelson celebrated the Mass, and concelebrating with him were assistant parish priest, Fr Maiccal Sinnappan, Fr Joachim Robert and Fr Francis Anthony.

In his homily, Fr Nelson reflected on the 25 years of his journey in the priesthood. He remembers fondly his first posting to the Church of St. Michael in Alor Setar, Kedah..

“Sometimes, we may feel that God is not there for us but, so long as we continue searching for Him and follow Jesus, we will surely enjoy the company of God,” he said, while highlighting the comfort he finds in God through his struggles.

Fr Nelson said what touched him as a young priest back then was the brotherhood of priests, as he always looked forward to the monthly recollections when senior priests would welcome and encourage the younger priests.

He also read out a list of the names of deceased priests who have helped him greatly in his vocation, and offered the Mass for them.

“I am privileged to be able to serve Christ, for the priesthood is not about me. It is the priesthood of Jesus Christ that we celebrate today,” Fr Nelson said. Parish pastoral council chairman, John Dass congratulated Fr Nelson on behalf of the parish, and thanked him for his humble and faithful service to the people of God.

He also called on parishioners to continue to pray and support all the priests, and to also pray for the country in conjunction with National Day. After Mass, Fr Nelson cut his Silver Jubilee cake. Then the crowd adjourned for breakfast fellowship at the hall.

 

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online

“ 看, 你的母亲, 以玛利亚为典范与基督完美的结合!”

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese Coordinating Committee (“Association of China”), the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of the Sacred Heart of the Sacred Heart of the Church of St. Mary’s Cathedral was held from September 1 to 30, 2017. 3 days a night of lecture. This lecture was specially invited to the Luo Nanyi brothers from the Kota Kinabalu for our speaker, the theme of “look, your mother, with Mary as a model and the perfect combination of Christ!” In addition to most of the members of the Virgin Army and auxiliary members, the other members of the Association under the Association are enthusiastically enrolled, attended the church about sixty people.

为配合山打根圣玛莉主教座堂华文协调委员会(简称“华协”)成立的30周年庆祝,山打根福传之星华文圣母区团於2017年9月1 日至3 日主辨了3天1夜的讲座会。此讲座特地邀请到来自亚庇教区的罗楠毅兄弟为我们主讲,主题为“ 看, 你的母亲, 以玛利亚为典范与基督完美的结合!” 。除了大部分的圣母军工作团员及辅助团员外,其它华协属下的各小组成员都踊跃的报名参加,出席的教友大约有六十多人。

在讲座中, 罗兄弟以轻松的方式讲解,通过圣经章节及他所收集的详细资料,让大家更了解圣母在教会和耶稣救世工程的重要角色, 借着圣母在教会所担任的重要角色,以及她的信德与行为都可以成为我们现在的模范。

罗兄弟也分享了圣母在教会的四端信理 :

1) 天主之母 – 真福玛利亚是天主和耶稣基督的母亲。

2) 终身童贞 – 根据教会和传统的神学解释玛利亚终身童贞的道理包含三个层面就在产前、产时及产后的童贞。

3) 无染原罪 – 我们相信她未曾染上原罪的任何污点,并因圣宠的特恩, 她远远高出所有的创造物。

4) 圣母升天 – 她在结朿了世上的生命后灵魂和肉身被提升天,获享永远的光荣。

圣经里记载, 圣母是天主在旧约早已经特别检选的, 她把圣子带到世上为我们世人赎罪,让我们与天主和好,圣母是耶稣在世上最亲近的亲人,她把一切天主的安排都默默存放在心中,完全地谦卑接受与服从。

 

在第二天与最后一天的讲座后,出席的教友们花了大约半个小时的时间做专题分享,大家都积极的参与和发问,也勇敢地分享一些个人与圣母亲切的关系。经过3天的讲座,大家都深切地明了,圣母是我们的母亲,她从不曾拒绝领我们这些在世的软弱子民走向耶稣。通过圣母,让我们一起迈向天主的国,也让我们效法圣母在主前全然的谦卑与服从。

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Article reproduced from Diiocese of Sandakan

 

 

“爱的喜乐”–王春新神父主讲

The long-awaited “The joy of love” – ​​The family love session was finally held from August 18 to 20, 2017 Successful fake St. Mary’s Basilica activities center and pilgrimage center, attended Chinese people about 100 people. The association of the Holy Spirit with the prayer is honored to invite from the A soft area of ​​Wang Chunxin priest for our speaker.

 

(山打根訊期待已久的爱的喜乐”- 论家庭之爱讲习会终于2017818日至20日成功假圣玛莉主教座堂堂区活动中心及朝拜中心举行,参加的华人教友约100人。华协属下圣神同祷会很荣幸邀请到来自甲柔区的王春新神父为我们主讲。
王春新神父幽默风趣的演讲使这三天的活动充满乐趣。虽然活动的时间很紧凑,讲题一个接一个,但是出席的教友们都不喊累,反而精神奕奕,因为王神父的讲题内容实在是太吸引了,许多有关天主教的历史与教理是很难在其他讲习会中获得的。
在讲习会的第一天,王神父先简介自己的出身及当神父的点点滴滴。他强调身为父母的教友,态度非常重要。尤其是身为一家之主的父亲,对孩子的灵命成长影响重大。父母如持续20天每天早上用圣油在孩子额头上抹圣号,并藉天主之名祝福他们,而晚上与孩子一起祈祷,为自己对孩子做出不舒服的行为道歉,并祈求天主与孩子的原谅,孩子与父母的关系一定会更亲密。神父说父母的教友生活深深地影响着孩子的灵命成长。现代的教友,整天为了寻求地上的财富,去满足孩子们肉体上欲望,却忽略孩子们的灵命需求。

第二天,王神父以《爱的喜乐》从家庭开始…… 掀开序幕。他举例许多圣言,让教友从圣言看家庭。子女不是家庭的产业,他们有自己的人生孩子不是夫妇之爱的外在附加品,而是从夫妇彼此交付的核心而来的结晶与实现这两句话深深地烙印在教友们的心中。在小组讨论的环节,教友们都踊跃的参与,并积极提出意见。电影观赏环节则获得教友们的喜爱,因为电影的内容让在场的教友感触万分 ,并自我反省。晚上的朝拜圣体仪式,让教友们获得天主满满的祝福与喜乐。
第三天的讲习会,王神父的主题是《天主计划中的婚姻》。告诉教友们藉耶稣认识家庭圣召、讲解婚姻圣事的意义、婚姻是圣召、天主是婚姻的创立者、让夫妻们知道天主的伟大蓝图。夫妻的使命是传递生命、教育子女。王神父也说出现今的家庭所面对的挑战和危机。强调男人在家庭生活中扮演重要的角色,父亲的疏离将严重影响家庭生活。王神父清楚地为我们讲解家庭生活的灵性基础,也让我们明了家庭是人生的冒险,但在天主的陪伴下我们可以共享其中的美好生活,也共度当中的危难时期。

在最后的提问环节,教友们都踊跃的提出问题,王神父都一一耐心地解答。讲习会在大合照后结束。


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Article reproduced from Diiocese of Sandakan

 

MERIAH KESYUKURAN PERAYAAN 5 DALAM 1

MELALAP,TENOM – Pada 20hb Ogos 2017 yang lalu, Komuniti Umat Katolik (KUK) Santa Maria Di Angkat Ke Syurga Melalap telah meraihkan Kesyukuran 5 perayaan sekaligus iaitu Perayaan Ulangtahun Keuskupan ke 24, Pesta Kaamatan, Pesta Penaung Gereja, Ulangtahun Penubuhan Komuniti Kristian Dasar (KKD) ke 19 Dan Hari Bapa peringkat KUK Santa Maria Di Angkat Ke Syurga. Dimeriahkan lagi umat dari KUK St. Paul Pagansangon Melalap. Seramai hampir 400 orang umat yang hadir memeriahkan perayaan ini.

Objektif perayaan ini adalah untuk membawa umat agar semakin mahu bersyukur atas penyertaan Tuhan di dalam kehidupan mengereja serta membawa kesedaran betapa pentingnya untuk berjalan bersama di dalam mencapai misi dan visi keuskupan juga untuk menyahut seruan keuskupan pada tahun  ini dengan Tema Keluarga “Ibu Bapa dan Warga Emas.”perasmian

Pelbagai aktiviti telah diadakan sebagai pengisian program sebelum perayaan. Antara aktiviti yang dilaksanakan adalah Pertandingan Menjawab Soalan Kuiz Dari Injil Matius, Pertandingan Membaca Petikan Alkitab  dan Pertandingan Mendaraskan Mazmur. Pertandingan ini merupakan anjuran Komiti Alkitab dan Komiti Katekatikal. Pertandingan Sukan Rakyat juga dilaksanakan yang dikendalikan oleh Kerasulan Belia Katolik (KBK). Objektif pelaksanaan pertandingan-pertandingan ini adalah untuk menyemarakkan lagi semangat solidariti di antara sesama umat.

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Perayaan 5 dalam 1 ini dimulakan dengan Misa Kudus yang disempurnakan oleh Rev Fr. David Mamat. “Di mana ada kesatuan di situlah Tuhan hadir, namun sebaliknya, sekiranya ada perpecahan di situlah iblis hadir” demikianlah homili yang disampaikan beliau. Penekanan kesatuan di dalam homilinya bersesuaian dengan tema perayaan iaitu “Umat Allah Berjalan Bersama Dengan Kristus”.

PembaharuaN komitmen para lektor juga diadakan pada hari tersebut, seramai 51 orang yang mewakili setiap KKD dan KUK St. Paul Pagansangon telah memperbaharui komitmen mereka.

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Selepas Misa Kudus acara diteruskan di Dewan Terbuka dimulai dengan ‘Tarian Sambut Tamu’ oleh Kumpulan Penari Kebudayaan KBK dan pelbagai aktiviti lain daripada setiap KKD.

 

Article reproduced from Diiocese of Keningau

SEMINAR KESEDARAN MENJADI EJEN KOMUNIKASI SOSIAL MASA KINI

MEMBAKUT :  Komisi Komunikasi Sosial (KOMSOS) dengan kerjasama Pelayanan Liturgi Sabda Kanak-kanak (LSKK) Paroki St. Patrick Membakut telah menganjurkan Seminar Kesedaran Menjadi Ejen Komunikasi Sosial. Seminar yang diadakan pada 26 Ogos 2017 ini bertempat di dewan gereja St. Patrick Membakut.

Disertai oleh seramai 92 orang umat yang terdiri daripada orang dewasa dan kanak-kanak.  Seminar ini mempunyai tiga sesi utama. Ketiga-tiga sesi ini terbahagi kepada dua iaitu bahagian dewasa dan kanak-kanak 12 tahun kebawah.

Seminar dimulakan dengan doa pembukaan pada  jam 8 pagi. Sesi pertama bertajuk “Gereja Katolik dan Komunikasi Sosial” disampaikan oleh Sr. Laura Angie DSP, dari Keuskupan Agung Kota Kinabalu. Didalam sesi ini, peserta diperkenalkan secara terperinci tentang sejarah dan usaha-usaha gereja Katolik yang menjadi peneraju utama didalam menjadikan bidang komunikasi sosial sebagai satu cara penginjilan dan pewartaan kabar gembira pada zaman moden ini.

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Dalam sesi kedua, peserta diajak untuk mendalami pesanan Paus Fransiskus di dalam tema “Jangan takut. Aku bersertamu. (Yesaya 43:5) Mengkomunikasikan Harapan Dan Kepercayaan Pada Masa Kini.” Tema bersempena dengan Hari Komunikasi Sosial Sedunia ke 51 pada tahun ini. Sesi kedua ini disampaikan oleh saudara John Liansin, pengerusi KOMSOS Keuskupan Keningau. “Melalui tema ini, Paus Fransiskus menyampaikan hasratnya untuk memanggil semua umat katolik pada zaman ini untuk menjadi ejen-ejen komunikasi sosial yang dapat menyebarkan harapan dan kepercayaan terhadap gereja kepada orang lain melalui media-media komunikasi.” Jelas beliau. Menurutnya lagi, sebagai seorang umat Katolik, haruslah berani bertanggungjjawab dalam membawa kebenaran kepada masyrakat yang semakin lama semakin kehilangan identiti kerana ditenggelami dengan kemajuan dunia.

Dalam sesi ketiga, peserta dewasa berpeluang mengasah bakat dan menambah pengetahuan melalui kumpulan bengkel yang dibahagikan mengikut pelayanan pastoral KOMSOS. Bengkel yang dikendalikan oleh ahli KOMSOS ini terdiri daripada bengkel fotografi, bengkel media grafik dan media sosial, bengkel kejuruacaraan, bengkel penulisan berita dan bengkel khas ibu bapa.

Setelah itu, peserta kemudiannya diberi peluang mengongsikan pengalaman serta pengetahuan baru yang mereka terima disepanjang seminar tersebut.

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“Sebagai seorang Katolik, kita tidak seharusnya takut kepada masalah dan cabaran, terutama sekali kepada kaum belia yang masih bertenaga dan aktif. Masalah pada zaman sekarang memang banyak berbanding pada masa lalu tetapi sebagai seorang Katolik, sepatutnya setiap usaha menempuhi cabaran harus diikuti dengan doa dan kepercayaan kepada Tuhan kerana menurut beliau, Tuhan itu sama seperti seorang bapa yang sentiasa mahu memenuhi kehendak anaknya jika anak tersebut menunjukkan keberanian dan kesungguhan.” Puan Agnes Taluha 

“Walaupun sudah mempunyai serba sedikit pengalaman didalam bidang kejuruacaraan tetapi bengkel yang diikuti ini telah memberi satu pandangan baru dan positif terhadap pelayanan sebagai seorang juruacara majlis mahupun sebagai seorang komentator didalam misa kudus. Setiap pengetahuan baru yang diperolehi di dalam seminar ini dan khususnya didalam bengkel-bengkel, akan saya digunakan sebaiknya untuk memperbaiki kualiti pelayan pada masa akan datang.” Elvis Lawrence

Bagi peserta kanak-kanak pula, sesi yang diadakan adalah sama seperti kategori dewasa tetapi disampaikan dengan cara dan penjelasan mudah dan ringkas iaitu melalui tayangan video. Kemudian permainan dinamik diadakan untuk membantu kanak-kanak lebih mengerti tentang menjadi ejen komunikasi yang baik. Setiap sesi dijalankan oleh ahli LSKK dengan bimbingan Sr. Laura.

Didalam sesi bengkel pula, peserta kanak-kanak ini dibahagikan kepada beberapa kumpulan dan diminta untuk mengekspresikan sendiri nilai-nilai baik dan buruk yang terkandung didalam media sosial mengikut kreativiti mereka sendiri. Menariknya, kanak-kanak ini menunjukkan kebijaksanaan mereka melalui lukisan dan kerja tangan menggunakan kertas-kertas berwarna. Malahan, salah satu daripada kumpulan bengkel ini yang diketuai oleh adik Xaviery  Faye berjaya membuat satu lakonan ringkas tentang gejala positif dan negatif penggunaan media sosial masa kini.

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Didalam penggulungan sesi yang telah disampaikan oleh pengerusi KOMSOS St.Patrick Membakut, saudari Patricia Bai menyatakan bahawa masyarakat kita pada zaman sekarang sangat kekurangan ejen komunikasi yang menyedari tanggungjawab mereka sebagai pembawa harapan dan kebenaran kepada orang lain. Menurutnya lagi, tugas sebagai ejen komunikasi yang baik adalah menjadi tanggungjawab automatik seorang Katolik dan bukan tanggungjawab KOMSOS sahaja. Setiap peserta yang hadir adalah merupakan seorang ahli KOMSOS, selagi mereka mengerti dan menyedari tanggungjawab mereka sebagai seorang pembawa harapan dan kebenaran. Beliau berkata, gereja, khususnya paroki St.Patrick Membakut akan bergantung sepenuhnya kepada mereka yang hadir didalam seminar ini untuk membantu orang lain sama ada didalam keluarga mahupun masyarakat untuk menyedari tanggungjawab sosial mereka juga.

Seminar tersebut telah diakhiri dengan doa penutup oleh Sr. Laura kira-kira jam 4.30 petang. –KOMSOS St.Patrick Membakut 

 

Article reproduced from Diiocese of Keningau

PESTA PENGANGKATAN BONDA MARIA DIRAYAKAN DI GEREJA ST.YOHANES PENGINJIL PANUI

KENINGAU : Perayaan Ekaristi bersempena dengan Pesta Pengangkatan Bonda Maria telah diadakan di sebuah gereja outstasi. Perayaan ini disempurnakan oleh Rev. Fr. Rudolf  bertempat di Gereja St. Yohanes Penginjil Panui. Perayaan yang diadakan pada 15 Ogos 2017 ini dimeriahkan dengan kehadiran anggota Legion of Mary (LOM) dan umat sekitar KUK Panui di Zon Magatang.perarakandlmgreja

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Perayaan dimulakan dengan Doa Rosari yang dipimpin oleh anggota LOM pada jam 6.00 di hadapan grotto. Selepas Doa Rosari, perarakan mengangkat patung Bonda Maria masuk ke dalam gereja. Perarakan diiringi oleh para Flower Girls dan Flower Boys diikuti dengan ahli-ahli LOM yang membawa lilin.

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Fr. Rudolf memberi pesan kepada umat di KUK Panui agar perayaan yang melibatkan tradisi gereja terus diamalkan. Pengangkatan Bonda Maria naik ke syurga merupakan salah satu tradisi gereja yang seharusnya dirayakan menandakan penghormatan dan kesyukuran terhadap Bonda Maria.

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Peninsular Malaysia Church celebrates 50 years of Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Malaysia marked the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) with a 2-day renewal programme themed Spreading The Fire.

The event began on August 31, 2017 at 1pm and ended the next day, September 1, 2017 at the Church of the Holy Family, Kajang.

The renewal programme attracted more than 2500 Malaysians from various language groups in line with the Peninsular Malaysia Service Team’s objective to promote unity among the churches in Malaysia. In the opening address, Episcopal Advisor, R. Rev Dato’ Sebastian Francis said a strong sign of the Spirit in Charismatic Renewal is the search for unity in the Body of Christ.

“You charismatics have a special grace to pray and work for Christian Unity, so that the current grace may pass through all Christian Churches. Christian unity is the work of the Holy Spirit and we must pray together to achieve it,” he said.

He also added that the Holy Spirit is a bridge builder. “The Holy Spirit moves where He wills. He is not confined by doctrine, church or denomination. He is a source of unity, not division. He builds bridges, not walls,” he said.

Organising Chairman Michael Anthony, in his opening address hoped, that the fire we received during Baptism and Confirmation be rekindled to set the whole earth on fire to fulfil the desire of our Lord who started the fire on Pentecost 2000 years ago.

“As we celebrate this jubilee, may many more youth, adults, seniors and elderly be filled with the Holy Spirit, focus their eyes on Jesus and turn away from the evil of this world,” he said.

Anthony also shared about his discovery of the Holy Spirit back in 1996 when a preacher from India gave a session organised by the Malacca Charismatic prayer group.

“He was going on and on about this Spirit of God. Today, after 20 years, I feel so blessed and amazed to see the work of the Holy Spirit and that He has chosen me to be an instrument to lead this Golden Jubilee celebration in Peninsular Malaysia,” he said.

Three sessions were organised during the two day programme — Bear Witness to the Christian Faith through CCR, Fellowship with each other through the Holy Spirit in Communion and Service to One Another through CCR.

In conclusion, Bishop Sebastian Francis urged all charismatics to continue to spread the fire after being renewed by the Spirit over the past two days.

“I hope the churches in Malaysia will continue to burn brighter and stronger with the fire of the Holy Spirit from here on,” he said.

 

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online

UTM Skudai students make mission trip to Pensiangan

PENSIANGAN – Nineteen students from Catholic Students Society (CSS) of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai, Johor Bahru made a mission trip to Pensiangan Sabah on 30 June – 14 July 2017.

The group is also known as GIFT (Growing in Faith Together).

The main aim was to support the construction of kindergarten at Tanjung Harapan, Pensiangan and building of water closet for kindergarten at Kampung Tinanduk, Pensiangan.

The group arrived at Katedral St Francis Xavier June 30 and stayed at the pastoral guesthouse.  Upon arrival, team leader Rayvinshie briefed them and they met the project superviser Adrian B Lasimbang.

The group split into two teams with one in Tanjung Harapan and another one in Kg Tinanduk. After morning Mass July 1, they started their journey from Keningau. Arriving in Pensiangan in the evening they settled down at St Michael Chapel.

They received a warm welcome from the villages and feasted on a variety of ‘lauk kampung’ made by the villagers.

On July 2 morning,  a team left for Kg Tinanduk from Tanjung Harapan while the other team stayed behind.  After 30 minutes of boat ride, they arrived safely at Kg Tinanduk led by Lasimbang.  The team spent the week doing construction and working with kids. They spent most of their time outside completing the toilet construction, digging a manhole,  painting and drawing of the kindergarten side walls. A visit by Franciscan Sister Dorothy also helped and inspired them to keep working.

In Tanjung Harapan, the team did the renovation of the kindergarten by replacing the wooden floor with new planks and cleaning the kindergarten.

They also replaced the ceiling of the pastor’s house. Tuition was given to Form 3 students every evening and a motivational talk was given to the students of SMK Pensiangan.

Throughout the week, the team developed a strong, working relationship with the villagers – not just with the younger generation but also with the elders. Besides work, the team had time to visit a waterfall and enjoy it.

The members hoped to visit the place again in the future.

 

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Keningau Diocese to begin last lap of preparation for diocesan silver jubilee with a day of reparation

File picture: Bishop Cornelius Piong receives the pastoral staff from Archbishop Peter Chung of Kuching at his episcopal ordination on 6 May 1993, Katedral St Francis Xavier Keningau.  Co-consecrators were Archbishop Soter Fernandez of Kuala Lumpur and Bishop John Lee of Kota Kinabalu.

PENAMPANG – Keningau Diocese will begin the last lap of preparation for its diocesan silver jubilee with a day of reparation on 15 Sept 2017.

In his pastoral letter issued for the forthcoming celebration, Bishop Cornelius Piong writes: I would like to invite all the faithful …the entire diocesan community to have a day of reparation or sogit as our expression of peace with our Lord Jesus whom we have hurt and our fellow believers.

The day scheduled, the bishop adds,  is Sept 15 in conjunction with the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, at 6 pm, and “we can fill it with fasting, praying the Rosary, Mass and moments of silence.”

This is because, he continues, “For over 24 years walking together as the People of God in Keningau Diocese, we realise and admit that we, as individuals and as a community, have done wrong to God and our neighbours.”

The prelate explains further: We, as priests, religious, wives and husbands, are aware of our sins against God, to whom we have made our promises of loyalty.  These sins have also affected adversely our community.

The letter, posted Sept 6 on the diocesan website, reminds the faithful of the silver jubilee theme: The Family centred on Christ with a culture of worshipping God, strong faith and social responsibility.

It points out the need to be alert and aware of the tricks of the devil in that “societal values that emphasise success, efficiency, status and power” can be used by the devil to influence “our leadership and service styles without our awareness.”

The bishop says that the spirit of humility can only be inculcated through time spent with Jesus in the Eucharist, adoration and prayer, in listening and reflecting on His Word and in sensitivity to His Presence in the family and community.  “Only our union with Jesus will enable us to carry out our commitment – whether as married couples, religious, clergy – with joy (cf Jn 15:11),” he exhorts.

The Keninagu Diocese was erected on 6 May 1993 with Msgr Cornelius Piong as bishop.  The silver jubilee celebration of the diocese, as well as the bishop’s 25 years of episcopal ministry, is scheduled for 5 May 2018.  The year-long preparation for the double celebration was launched by Bishop Piong on May 6 this year in Toboh Tambunan.

 

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