Announcements and News

CLOSING MONTH OF ROSARY &

FEAST OF THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

There will be Rosary on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 at 7.30 pm, followed by Mass at 8.00 pm at the Grotto. Refreshment will be provided after the Mass.

Note: No morning Mass on this day.

 

HOLY HOUR, VESPERS, ADORATION AND BENEDICTION

On Friday, 2 June 2023, Mass will be celebrated at 7.30 pm, followed by Holy Hour, Vespers and Adoration. It is an opportunity for us to come together to pray and adore the Lord in the presence of the Eucharist.

 

BECCOT MEETING

The BECCOT would like to invite all BEC leaders for a meeting on Wednesday, 7 June 2023 at 8.00 pm at St. Giles’ room. All BEC leaders are encouraged to attend the meeting.

 

A SPECIAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

We invite you to join us for Eucharistic Adoration at the Church on Saturday, 10 June 2023, from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm.  All BECs and ministries are welcome to participate in prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at 8:00 am, followed by morning prayer (Lauds). The schedule will be shared in your BECs and Ministries WhatsApp groups.

 

RETROUVAILLE  LIVE-IN WEEKEND – A MARRIAGE LIFELINE  BY THE ARCHDIOCESE  FAMILY  LIFE COMMISSION

If your marriage is undergoing crisis and you need assistance to rebuild the loving relationship you once had, do sign up for the Retrouvaille weekend programme. Whether you have drifted apart or are considering separation or even divorce, there is hope. RETROUVAILLE can help to repair your marriage.

 

Weekend Date:  Friday, 4 August - Sunday, 6 August 2023.

 

For more information/registration, please call Francis & Angeline at

012-2072150 or Deva & Jackie at 012-3393690 or email: retrouvaille@archkl.org All enquiries are fully confidential.

 

SUNDAY CHOIR PRACTICE

All musicians and parishioners are welcome to join the Sunday choir, regardless of age. Choir practice will be held every Sunday at 8.00 pm.

For more information, kindly contact: Vanessa at 019 -9803998.

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PENINSULAR MALAYSIA CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL

Date/Time  :  31/8/2023 - 2/9/2023 (10.00 am – 6.00 pm)

Venue          :  Church of the Holy Family, Kajang, Selangor.

Fee              :  RM 120 / per person

Speakers     :  Archbishop Julian Leow, Bishop Sebastian and

                        Rev Fr Michael Payyapilly

For all those who are interested, kindly register with:

Elaine Lau at 012-3992228, Sheila Fernandez at 013-9351918 or Anna Thong at 017-9898188

 

THE DOMINIC VENDARGON AWARD 2022

The Yayasan Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon (YTDV) would like to provide awards for students in our Parish who have accomplished outstanding results in:

i. SPM/Cambridge IGCSE/O-Level.

ii. SPM/Cambridge IGSCE/O-Level with Bible Knowledge.

Those who are eligible, please obtain the application form from the Parish Office. Submission Closing Date: Friday, 30 June 2023

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE ATTENDANCE AT MASS IN THE CHURCH 

1. Face Mask: It is no longer compulsory to wear a face mask. However, using a face mask is strongly encouraged for persons who may be vulnerable to the Coronavirus as well as those with flu-like symptoms. 

  2.  Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: 

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

• Holy Communion ministers are strongly encouraged to wear face mask while distributing the Holy Eucharist to the recipients, just to safeguard the elderly, vulnerable and congregation as well. 

 

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

TAMIL PRAYER MEETING
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)
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1. Go to www.formed.org

2. Click on ‘Sign Up’ 

3. Click on ‘Sign Up as A Parishioner’ 

4. Type ‘Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre’

5. Type in your ‘Name’ and ‘Email’ 

6. Check for a verification email from Augustine Institute, if requested.

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!

​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)