CAPA MEETING 2025

The 2025 CAPA will take place at the Archdiocese Pastoral Centre in Kuala Lumpur for three days, from Monday, 13 January to Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

 

​​PILGRIMS OF HOPE

The 2025 Jubilee Year has begun on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2024, with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This special year, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” will conclude on 6 January, 2026.

 

We are honoured that our Parish has been designated as one of the Pilgrim Centres in the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur. This Jubilee Year invites all Parishioners to experience a profound spiritual renewal and grace, participating in the various celebrations and events at our Church and within the Archdiocese. Let us warmly welcome pilgrims to our Parish and make their journey meaningful throughout this Holy Year.

 

​JUBILEE OF PONGGAL

This year, we celebrate Ponggal once again, centred around the Thanksgiving Mass, expressing our gratitude to God for the harvest festival. It serves as a cultural integration that highlights the shared joy of harvests across cultural and religious  boundaries, allowing us to reflect on God’s blessings and  convey our appreciation for His provision. The Tamil-speaking community invites everyone to the Thanksgiving Mass on  Saturday, 18 January 2025, at 5.00 pm.

 

PARISH PASTROL ASSEMBLY (PPA)

Please note that the PPA will take place on Sunday, 19  January 2025, at St Giles’ Room starting at 10.00 am. All    leaders from PPC, PCC, BEC leaders, and other core teams, such as language apostolate leaders, catechism teachers, and FMM Sisters, must attend the meeting. There will be NO MANDARIN MASS.

 

JUBILEE OF PRAYER – FOSTERING CHRISTIAN UNITY

We will host a Jubilee of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025, themed by the Holy Father as “Do You Believe This?” (John 11:26), on Saturday, 25 January 2025, at 10:00 am in the Church of St. Thomas, Kuantan. We invite Christian churches in and around Kuantan to join us in this meaningful event.

 

JUBILEE OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

The Chinese-speaking Apostolate warmly invites everyone to join us for the Jubilee Mass to celebrate Chinese New Year, a time to thank God for His abundant blessings and to pray for unity, peace, and prosperity in the year ahead. A special Thanksgiving Mass will be held on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, at 9.00 am.

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MARRIAGE AND ANNULMENT

The Peninsular Malaysia Ecclesiastical Tribunal (PMET), in  collaboration with the Catholic Lawyers’ Society, Archdiocesan  Mental Health Ministry, and Emmaus Counselling Centre will  be organising a talk on marriage and annulment in our church on 8 February 2025 (time 9.30 am to 1 pm). This event will provide clarity, support, and guidance on marriage, separation, and annulment complexities. Topics include the meaning and purpose of the Sacrament of Marriage, the annulment process, legal advice, and emotional and spiritual healing. All are welcome!

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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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​ST THOMAS GIFT SHOP

St Thomas gift shop is back in business.  There are some Holy pictures newly framed on sale.

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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)