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PAPAL INTENTION – JUNE 2026
Pope’s Intention for June 2026: For the World of Sports. Let us pray that the world of sport may be a means of fostering peace, mutual encounter, and dialogue among peoples and nations, and that it may uphold the values of respect, solidarity, and integral human development.
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be observed on Friday, 12 June 2026. The Rosary and the Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will begin at 7.00 pm, followed by Mass.
FINAL PROFESSION OF SR. LAURIN KOWAL, FSP
The Final Profession of Sr. Laurin Kowal, FSP, will be held on Saturday, 13 June 2026, at 11.30 am at St. Louis Church, Taiping. Let us keep her in our prayers on this joyous occasion.
NOVENA AND FEAST DAY OF SAINT THOMAS, THE APOSTLE
In conjunction with the 120th Church anniversary, a nine-day Novena Masses in honour of our Patron Saint Thomas the Apostle will commence on Friday, 26 June 2026 and conclude with a Thanksgiving and Confirmation Mass on Sunday, 5 July 2026 in our Parish. All parishioners are warmly invited to come for the novena and feast day Masses. Our main theme is: "ST. THOMAS, THE GREATEST GIFT OF OUR TIME”
The schedule is as follows:
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THE DOMINIC VENDARGON AWARD 2026
The Yayasan Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon (YTDV) offers awards for students in our Parish who have accomplished with 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.
Closing date: Sunday, 14 June 2026.
PARISH’S MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION
Many of you regularly contribute to the Parish’s Monthly Subscription. Due to their health concerns, Mr Peter Tan and Mr Tham have decided to take a break. Please visit the office to make your monthly pledge and collect your official receipt. Thank you for your kind contribution, and God bless you.
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 Vanessa Alberto at 019-980 3998.
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)
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
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Are you searching for God?
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Are you interested to know more about Catholicism?
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Are you a baptized Catholic but have not yet received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation?
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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)
