PARISH FAMILY DAY FELLOWSHIP

We have successfully sold 50 tables for the Parish Family Day Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at St Thomas Hall in Kuantan, starting at 7.00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there with your friends and family! Please remember to bring along your tickets and arrive on time to be seated at your designated tables. Please come dressed in appropriate attire. Thank you so much for your wonderful support! 

 

9th WORLD DAY OF THE POOR

In conjunction with the 9th World Day of the Poor on Sunday, 16 November 2025, we will organise once again a get together celebration with the Migrants, Orang Asli, and the poor families from our neighborhood. Please assemble at the breakfast corner after Mass.

Note: There will be only one combined Mass on this day at 9.00 am.

 

THE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

The First Holy Communion Mass will be held on Sunday, 23 November 2025. The theme is : “JESUS MY FRIEND FOREVER”. Let’s remember to keep our children in your prayers as they deepen their understanding and love for the Eucharist.

 

PROGRAM ALPHA (BAHASA MALAYSIA)

Satu program Kursus ALPHA akan dianjurkan untuk Kumpulan Umat Bahasa Malaysia (KUBM), Kuantan, di St.Theresa Chapel, Gambang pada Sabtu, 6 Disember dan Ahad, 7 Disember 2025. Diminta setiap umat dan keluarga dari Sabah dan Sarawak berumur 17 tahun ke atas untuk menyertai kursus ini. Untuk maklumat lanjut atau pendaftaran, sila hubungi En. Frederick David (018-6141281).

 

PARISH RECOLLECTION DAY CUM JUBILEE YEAR

As we journey through the Jubilee Year of Hope, all Parishioners are warmly invited to join our Parish Recollection Day - A special time for prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal.

 

Date                    :  Saturday, 13 December 2025

Venue                 :  St. Giles’ Room

Time                   :  8.30 am - 3.30 pm

 

Let us come together as one Parish community to reflect on the meaning and purpose of Jubilee Year 2025.

 

DISPOSAL OF HOLY OBJECTS AND RELIGIOUS ARTICLES

What do we do with torn or broken holy objects, statues, rosaries, images, medals, cards, and others? These items hold great significance and sentimental values. Therefore, it is important to dispose them appropriately. Kindly bring and place them in the designated basket at the church entrance. We will ensure that they are respectfully buried on our church grounds.

 

SECOND COLLECTION FOR DISASTER RELIEF FUND

There will be second collection for disaster relief fund during the weekend Masses, on 8 and 9 November 2025. We appreciate your generosity!

 

​​​​​PRAYER FOR THE SEASON OF CREATION 2025

O God of the poor, 

help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, who are so precious in your eyes.

God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love and hope for all creatures of this earth.

God of mercy, may we receive your forgiveness and share your mercy throughout our common home.

May we come together as one family to labour for your peace - a peace where all your people may dwell in safety.

Praise be to you! Amen.

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​​INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?

JOIN THE RCIA.

Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process designed for adults who are not baptised, baptised in another Christian tradition, or baptised Catholics who have not received the Sacrament of Eucharist or Confirmation.

 

The next RCIA program will begin in July 2025. It is a time of prayer, reflection, and education on the teachings of the Church, leading to full initiation into Catholic Church.

 

If you feel God is calling you, or someone you know, to this journey of faith, we warmly invite you to enrol for the RCIA classes. For more information, please contact the respective person listed below or call our Parish Office at 09-5177106. Alternatively, you could email us at stthomas@archkl.org.

 

Language                               Contact person                         Contact Number

English                                    Catherine Lee                             019 - 950 3087

Mandarin                               Joseph Lee                                  019 - 9510532

Tamil                                       Maria Roach                               016 - 950 3076

BM                                           Sr Tauria                                      013 - 908 4578

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PARISH QR CODE 

From this weekend onwards, you can submit your contributions through the QR code displayed on your seating pew during the Mass collections.  The warden will also facilitate the Mass collection. Kindly review the provided details carefully before carrying out any transactions. Thank you for your cooperation! 

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​​​​​​​​​​​VOLUNTEERS  ARE REQUIRED

The Liturgical Team seeks volunteers such as Lectors, musicians, choir members and other roles to enhance the ministry. Appropriate training will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Ms Christina Alex at 017- 920 5820 and Ms Venessa Alberto at 019-980 3998.

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​ITEMS ON SALE AT ST THOMAS CHURCH GIFT SHOP 

Temporarily while the church is undergoing refurbishing, the gift shop is closed until work is done.

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE ATTENDANCE AT MASS IN CHURCH 
Face Mask: We encourage Parishioners to wear face masks. However, using a face mask is strongly encouraged for persons who may be vulnerable to the Coronavirus and those with flu-like symptoms.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion:

• Holy Communion will continue to be given on the hand.

• Holy Communion ministers are strongly encouraged to wear face masks while distributing the Holy Eucharist to the recipients, just to safe guard the elderly, vulnerable and congregation. 

​Thank you for your consideration and co-operation.

​PRAYER MEETING
English Group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
Time & Venue: 8.00pm – 9.15pm at St. Giles’ Room.

TAMIL CHARISMATIC
Date & Time: Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7.00 pm
Venue: St. Giles’ Room.
Contact person: Mdm. Rosemary (018−970 4467)

​FORMED (THE CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND)
FORMED is a digital platform, powered by the Augustine Institute featuring 100% Catholic Resources catering to individuals, families, and parish communities. To get a free subscription, follow the steps below:

 

• Go to www.formed.org

• Click on ‘Sign Up’ 

• Click on ‘Sign Up as A Parishioner’ 

• Type ‘Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre’

• Type in your ‘Name’ and ‘Email’ 

• Check for a verification email from Augustine Institute if you need it.

In FORMED, you are accessible to thousands of Catholic video-based study programs, movies, documentaries, audio talks and audiobooks.
Happy learning!

​ST. THOMAS ADORATION ROOM
The Adoration Room (next to the Parish Office) is open from Monday to Saturday (7.00 am to 9.00 pm) and Sunday (7.00 am to 1.00 pm).

​KINDLY ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES WHILST IN THE ADORATION ROOM:

• Remove your shoes before entering the room.

• Maintain silence and reverence at all times.

• Genuflect at the Blessed Sacrament when entering the room.

• Do not touch the Tabernacle or Blessed Sacrament.

• Do not move fixtures in the room or take home any prayer books or prayer cards.

• Pray in silence and respect others.

• No phone, food or drinks are allowed.

​Thank you for your cooperation. Happy Praying!
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

• Are you searching for God?

• Are you interested to know more about Catholicism?

• Are you a baptized Catholic but have not yet received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation?

• Are you a baptized Christian but wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church?

If you, or anyone you know, would like to know about the Catholic faith, please introduce yourself/them to the respective contact persons as listed below, or get in touch with the parish office.

Catherine Lee @ 019-950 3087 (English)
Agatha Chew @ 012-302 8588 (Mandarin)
Christina Alex @ 017-920 5820 (Tamil)
Jeffrine @ 0111-958 7223 (BM)