Notices English

2012-02-26T10:23:00.002+08:00

26^TH FEBRUARY, 2012

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

1. CHANGE OF SUNDAY MASS TIME AT ST. JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL

Due to the frequent traffic jams on Sundays at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Mass times will be changed with effect from 4^th March onwards. The changes are as follows:

Bahasa Malaysia Mass will start at 9.15 a.m. ; Youth Mass at 11.30 a.m. and

Evening Mass at 5.00 p.m.

Where Daily Morning Mass is concerned, the Mass at Carmelite Chapel has been changed to 6.15 a.m. This is to enable students to attend Daily Mass before they rush off to school.

2. STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross has begun on Friday, 24^th February and every Friday until Holy Week. The schedule for the services are as follows:

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 12.15 p.m. in Mandarin and 5.45 p.m. in English

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 5.30 p.m.. in English and 7.30 p.m. in Iban

St. Anthony of Padua’s Chapel, Tudan : 5.30 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku : 6.00 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

3. LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE

Venue : St. Francis of Assisi’s Chapel, Brighton Road

Date : 27^th February – 3^rd March ( Monday – Saturday )

Theme : “LITURGY AND OUR LIFE”

This course is for Priests, Religious, Seminarians, Committed Group, Catechists, Lay Leaders and also for all those who are interested.

4. KENYAH-KAYAN CHARISMATIC MASS

     Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong
     Date : Sunday, 4^th March

     Time : 11.00 a.m.

All are welcomed.

5. LENTEN RECOLLECTION FOR WORKING YOUTH

Venue : Merdeka Mall (Maranatha Hall) 4th Floor

Date : 10th March 2012 (Saturday) Time : 1.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Theme : "The peace of Christ"

Come and experience the peace of Christ through prayer, confession and mass this Lent.

For more information, please refer to the church notice board.

up soon as our closing date is on the 11th of March.

6. MARRIAGE CONFERENCE

Our Parish is organizing a Marriage Conference for all couples (young and old) who would like to have a better and more fruitful married life in the Lord. The details are as follows:

Venue : Imperial Hotel Ballroom, Miri Date : 16^th – 18^th March ( Friday – Sunday )

Speaker : Rev. Fr. Gino Henriques from Singapore

Registration fee : RM120.00 per couple or RM80.00 per person

There will be a special healing service for all couples during this conference. So my married brothers and sisters, whether you have just been married or whether you have been married for many years, let us join this conference and learn from the Lord how to make our marriages better and in line with God's will. Registration will be conducted after Mass today. Please sign up soon as our closing date is on the 11th of March.

2012-02-18T15:14:00.000+08:00

19^TH FEBRUARY, 2012

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. CHANGE OF SUNDAY MASS TIME
AT ST. JOSEPH
’S CATHEDRAL

Due to the frequent traffic jams on Sundays at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Mass times will be changed with effect from 4^th March onwards. The changes are as follows:

Bahasa Malaysia Mass will start at 9.15 a.m. ; Youth Mass at 11.30 a.m. and

Evening Mass at 5.00 p.m.

Where Daily Morning Mass is concerned, the Mass at Carmelite Chapel has been changed to 6.15 a.m. This is to enable students to attend Daily Mass before they rush off to school.

2. ASH WEDNESDAY

The season of Lent begin with Ash Wednesday, 22^nd February, where ashes will be distributed during Mass. Ash Wednesday, a day of penance for the whole Church at Roman Rite, is to be marked by fast and abstinence. Ash Wednesday is a day of obligation. The Mass schedules are as follows:

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 7.00 a.m. in Mandarin and 5.45 p.m. in English

Carmelite’s Chapel : 6.15 a.m. in English

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 6.30 a.m. in English and 8.00 p.m. in Iban

St. Anthony of Padua’s Chapel, Tudan : 6.00 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku : 7.30 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

Ave Maria’s Chapel, Lambir : 5.30 p.m. in Iban

There will be NO HOLY HOUR on that day.

3. STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will begin on Friday, 24^th February and every Friday until Holy Week. The schedule for the services are as follows:

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 12.15 p.m. in Mandarin and 5.45 p.m. in English

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 5.30 p.m.. in English and 7.30 p.m. in Iban

St. Anthony of Padua’s Chapel, Tudan : 5.30 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku : 6.00 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

4. YCS PRAYER MEETING

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral Date : 24^th February (Friday) Time : 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.

All Catholic Students of Secondary Schools are strongly encouraged to attend this first Prayer Meeting for teenagers.

5. LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE

Venue : St. Francis of Assisi’s Chapel,

Brighton Road

Date : 27^th February – 3^rd March ( Monday – Saturday )

Theme : “LITURGY AND OUR LIFE”

This course is for Priests, Religious, Seminarians, Committed Group, Catechists, Lay Leaders and also for all those who are interested.

6. MARRIAGE CONFERENCE

Our Parish is organizing a Marriage Conference for all couples (young and old) who would like to have a better and more fruitful married life in the Lord. The details are as follows: Venue : Imperial Hotel Ballroom, Miri

Date : 16^th – 18^th March ( Friday – Sunday )

Registration fee : RM120.00 per couple or RM80.00 per person

All married couples whether you are newly married of whether you have been married for many years are strongly encouraged to attend.

2012-02-11T21:04:00.000+08:00

12^TH FEBRUARY, 2012

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. PRAYER MEETING IN ENGLISH AT PIASAU GARDEN

The next Prayer Meeting will be on Friday, 17^th February at 7.30 p.m. All English-speaking parishioners are invited.

2. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) COURSES

These courses are for those who will be getting married or married couples. Please register with the Parish Office (421455) before the courses starts.

The schedules are as follows:

i) In English on Saturday, 18^th February from 9.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

at Parish Conference Room

ii) In Mandarin on Sunday, 19^th February from 9.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

at Old Father’s House

For further details, please contact Dr. Leong (016-8725880) for the English course and Catechist Josephine Sia (019-8158460) for the Mandarin course.

3. LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE

Venue : St. Francis of Assisi’s Chapel,

Brighton Road

Date : 27^th February – 3^rd March ( Monday – Saturday )

Theme : “LITURGY AND OUR LIFE”

This course is for Priests, Religious, Seminarians, Committed Group, Catechists, Lay Leaders and also for all those who are interested.

4. MARRIAGE CONFERENCE

Our Parish is organizing a Marriage Conference for all couples (young and old) who would like to have a better and more fruitful married life in the Lord. The details are as follows:

Venue : Imperial Hotel Ballroom, Miri

Date : 16^th – 18^th March ( Friday – Sunday )

Registration fee : RM120.00 per couple or RM80.00 per person

All married couples whether you are newly married of whether you have been married for many years are strongly encouraged to attend.

5. THANK YOU

The Couples’ Apostolate and the Womens’ Core team would like to thank all parishioners for your generous support during our food sales on 15^th January. The funds collected will go towards funding the Marriage Conference in March.

2012-02-05T12:04:00.000+08:00

5^TH FEBRUARY, 2012

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. INFANT BAPTISM COURSE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral

Date : 5th-7th February Time : 7.30 p.m.

It will be held nightly until Tuesday, and infants will be baptized on Wednesday, 8th February at 5.30 p.m. Parents and God parents who wish to have their children baptized are to attend all 3 sessions of the course.

2. ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING AT MERDEKA MALL

The English Prayer Meeting at Merdeka Mall will resume on 10^th February at 7.00 p.m. at the 4^th Level of the Merdeka Mall. All parishioners who speak English and are living in the Luak Bay and

Airport Road

area are invited to attend.

3. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) COURSES

These courses are for those who will be getting married or married couples. Please register with the Parish Office (421455) before the courses starts.

The schedules are as follows:

i) In English on Saturday, 18^th February from 9.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

at Parish Conference Room

ii) In Mandarin on Sunday, 19^th February from 9.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

at Old Father’s House

For further details, please contact Dr. Leong (016-8725880) for the English course and Catechist Josephine Sia (019-8158460) for the Mandarin course.

4. PRAYER MEETING IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

All parishioners who speak Bahasa

Malaysia

are invited to attend the Prayer Meeting at Tadika Sri Cahaya, Senadin every Thursday at 7.30 p.m.

5. BISHOP’S 75^TH BIRTHDAY

In conjunction with Bishop Anthony Lee’s 75^th Birthday,

our Parish is organizing a dinner to celebrate this joyous occasion.

Venue : Imperial Hotel Ballroom, Miri

Date : 18^th March 2012 Time : 6.30 p.m.

Tickets priced at RM45.00 each are for sale after Mass today.

2012-01-28T12:20:00.002+08:00

29^TH JANUARY, 2012

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. MIRI CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR CHINESE NEW YEAR 2012 OPEN HOUSE

Venue : Ground Floor, Dewan Suarah, Miri

Date : Sunday, 29^th January, 2012 Time : 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

All are welcomed.

2. “THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD” CUM CANDLE BLESSING – THURSDAY, 2^ND FEBRUARY

Please take note of Mass schedule.

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 7.00 a.m. in English

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 6.30 a.m. in English and 7.30 p.m. in Iban

Carmelite’s Chapel : 6.30 a.m. in English

St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku : 7.30 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

Ave Maria’s Chapel : 5.00 p.m. in Iban

Please bring along candles for blessing on that day.

3. MUSIC SEMINAR

The FIAT Youth will be organzing a Music Seminar. Details are as follows:

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong

Date : 3^rd – 6^th February

Registration : Friday, 3rd February Time : 6.00 p.m.

Theme : Louder Than Life

“Make a joyful noise to the LORD all the earth: break forth into joyous song and sing praises.”

Registration Fee for the seminar is RM 20 per person. It is not a stay-in seminar. This Seminar is open to those who are already participating actively in their own respective music ministry (i.e. choir groups, praise & worship groups). For further information, please contact Genevieve 016-8699426.

4. MIRI DIOCESAN SEMINARY OPENING ACADEMIC YEAR MASS AND THE BLESSING OF THE MIRI DIOCESAN LIBRARY

Venue : Miri Diocesan Library, Tanjong Lobang

Date : Saturday, 4^th February Time : 7.00 a.m.

Please come and support our future priests.

5. ENGLISH PRAYER MEETINGS

All English speaking parishioners are invited to attend the Prayer Meetings at the following venues: Piasau Garden on Friday, 3^rd February at 7.30 p.m.

Merdeka Mall – 4^th Level on Friday, 10^th February at 7.30 p.m.

6. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) AND PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

This course is for those who will be getting married or married couples. Please register with the Parish Office (421455) before the course starts. It will be held at the Parish Conference Room as follows : NFP Course : Saturday, 4th February from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Pre-Marriage Course: Saturday, 11th February from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

7. INFANT BAPTISM COURSE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral Date : 5th-7th February Time : 7.30 p.m.

2012-01-21T21:29:00.000+08:00

22ND JANUARY, 2012

THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

1. CHINESE NEW YEAR MASS - MONDAY, 23^RD JANUARY

The Chinese New Year Masses are as follows:

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 7.00 a.m. in Mandarin

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong and Carmelite’s Chapel : 6.30 a.m. in English

2. CHINESE NEW YEAR GATHERING

Venue : Bishop’s House

Date : Saturday, 28^th January Time : 4.00 p.m.

All other groups are welcomed. Please bring along your God’s choice dishes.

3. BIBLE KNOWLEDGE IN ENGLISH FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS are being taught at the following venues:

St. Joseph’s Secondary School (Fridays) from 11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Primary School (Sundays) from 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Piasau Kindergarten (Sundays) from 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

All parents are to encourage their children to study the subject. Please refer to Churches’ Notice Board for further information and timing.

4. YOUTH, MUSIC, SONG AND WORSHIP CELEBRATION BY FIAT YOUTH MIRI

Theme : “We love because God first loved us” – 1 John 4:19

Venue : St. Joseph Cathedral

Date : Saturday, 28th January Time : 7.00 p. m. – 9.00 p. m.

All are welcome to receive and share the love of Christ through praise and worship through the breaking of the word.

5. MEGA FOOD SALE

The FIAT Youth Miri will be having a full day Mega Food Sale on the 29th January 2012 at St. Joseph Cathedral from 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. This is mainly to raise fund for FIAT's upcoming events. Coupons are priced at RM10 and will be on sale after Mass. Thank you for your generous support.

6. MUSIC SEMINAR

The FIAT Youth will be organzing a Music Seminar. Details are as follows:

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong

Date : 3^rd – 6^th February Registration : Friday, 3rd February Time : 6.00 p.m.

Theme : Louder Than Life

“Make a joyful noise to the LORD all the earth: break forth into joyous song and sing praises.”

7. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) AND PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

This course is for those who will be getting married or married couples. Please register with the Parish Office (421455) before the course starts. It will be held at Parish Conference Room as follows:

NFP Course : Saturday, 4th February from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Pre-Marriage Course: Saturday, 11th February from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

8. INFANT BAPTISM COURSE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral Date : 5th -7th February Time : 7.30 p.m.

2012-01-14T21:38:00.003+08:00

15TH JANUARY, 2012

SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

1. PRIESTS’ ANNUAL MEETING

The Priests’ of the Diocese of Miri will have their annual meeting from Monday, 16th January to Saturday, 21st January.

MORNING MASS IS CANCELLED at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Church of Mater Dei, Lutong from Tuesday, 17th January to Saturday, 21st January. The HOLY HOUR on Wednesday, 18th and Novena on Saturday, 21st January are also CANCELLED.

However, the Daily Mass at Carmelite’s Chapel is as usual at 6.30 a.m.

2. PRE-CONFIRMATION COURSE 2012

The Pre-confirmation course for teenagers born in 1997 or earlier will be conducted on Sunday, 15th January, 2012 from 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. And from then on will be every Sunday at the same place and time. This course is COMPUSORY for teenagers who wish to be confirmed in May 2012. Those who have not registered please do so as soon as possible. Please bring along your Bible and notebook. Please note that we will not accept any new registration after the Chinese New Year.

3. BIBLE KNOWLEDGE IN ENGLISH FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS are being taught at the following venues:

St. Joseph’s Secondary School (Fridays) from 11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Primary School (Sundays) from 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Piasau Kindergarten (Sundays) from 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

All parents are to encourage their children to study the subject. Please refer to Churches’ Notice Board for further information and timing.

4. YOUTH, MUSIC, SONG AND WORSHIP CELEBRATION BY FIAT YOUTH MIRI

Theme : “We love because God first loved us” – 1 John 4:19

Venue : St. Joseph Cathedral

Date : Saturday, 28th January Time : 7.00 p. m. – 9.00 p. m.

All are welcome to receive and share the love of Christ through praise and worship through the breaking of the word.

5. MEGA FOOD SALE

6. FOOD SALES

The Food Sales at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral compound, Carmelite’s Chapel and Church of Mater Dei, Lutong today is organized by the Couples’ Apostolate and Women’s core team to raise funds for the Marriage Conference in March. Please support generously.

2012-01-08T14:33:00.000+08:00

8TH JANUARY, 2012

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

1. SUNDAY SCHOOL IN ENGLISH

The Miri Sunday School classes will start as follows:

Venue : St. Joseph’s Kindergarten

Date of Registration : Today, Sunday, 8th January Time : 10.30 a.m.

2. PRE-CONFIRMATION COURSE 2012

The Pre-confirmation course for teenagers born in 1997 or earlier will resume Today, Sunday, 8th January, 2012 from 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Miri. And from then on will be every Sunday at the same place and time. This course is compulsory for teenagers who wish to be confirmed in May 2012. Please bring along your Bible and notebook.

3. INFANT BAPTISM COURSE IN MANDARIN

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral

Date : 8th - 9th January Time : 7.30 p.m.

It will be held nightly until Tuesday, and infants will be baptized on Tuesday, 10th January at 5.30 p.m. Parents and God parents who wish to have their children baptized are to attend all 3 sessions of the course.

4. THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD - MONDAY, 9TH JANUARY

Holy Masses are as follows:

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 7.00 a.m. in English

Carmelite’s Chapel : 6.30 a.m. in English

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 6.30 a.m. in English and 7.30 p.m. in Iban

St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku : 7.30 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

Ave Maria’s Chapel, Lambir : 5.00 p.m. in Iban

5. PRAYER MEETING IN ENGLISH

The First Prayer Meeting for 2012 will be on Friday, 13th January at 7.30 p.m. at the Piasau Kindergarten Hall. Come and join us in praising God for the New Year and to listen to His Word.

6. HUMAN LIFE SERVICE (HLS) NEWSLETTER

The Anti-Cervical Cancer jab was implemented in Malaysia in early 2010 and 13 year old girls are given the jab upon consent given by their parents. There are many implications linked to the jab. Many may have known but perhaps many more need to be informed before making the conscious decision to have the jab or consent to their daughters having the jab. A comprehensive report written by Terri Kelleher on GARDASIL, is highlighted in the Human Life Service News For LIFE newsletter. If you have not got a copy, do get one soon while stock lasts. It’s RM3.00 a copy.

2011-12-31T20:59:00.004+08:00

1ST JANUARY, 2012

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

1. THANKSGIVING MASS TO CELEBRATE BISHOP’S 46TH SACERDOTAL

ANNIVERSARY

In conjunction with this joyous occasion, we are all invited to come together to join our priests in thanking God for the gift of our Bishop on Monday, 2nd January, 2012 @ 8.30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Please bring along a God’s Choice dish to share.

2. GROUPS REPRESENTATIVES MEETING WITH THE BISHOP

Venue : Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri

Date : Sunday, 8th January, 2012 Time : 10.00 a.m.

All Prayer Groups, Human Life Services (HLS), Youth Groups, Life Ascending Group, Men and Women Groups and Lay Ministers in the Miri Parish are to send representatives to this meeting.

3. KENYAH-KAYAN CHARISMATIC MASS

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong

Date : Sunday, 8th January, 2012 Time : 11.00 a.m.

All are welcomed.

4. PRE-CONFIRMATION COURSE 2012

The Pre-confirmation course for teenagers born in 1997 or earlier will resume on Sunday, 8th January, 2012 from 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Miri. And from then on will be every Sunday at the same place and time. This course is compulsory for teenagers who wish to be confirmed in May 2012. Please bring along your Bible and notebook.

5. HUMAN LIFE SERVICE (HLS) NEWSLETTER

The HLS News for Life Newsletter is on sale at RM3.00 a copy. Do get one after Mass today.

2011-12-17T21:19:00.000+08:00

18TH DECEMBER, 2011

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - YEAR B

1. ADVENT CONFESSIONS - 2011

All Confessions will end on Thursday, 22nd December. Please refer to the Church Notice Board.

2. CHRISTMAS CAROLING
AT ST. JOSEPH
’S CATHEDRAL

There will be Christmas caroling with the priests and the lighting of the Christmas manger at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Friday, 23^rd December at 6.00 pm.

All caroling groups are invited to come and join in songs as we welcome Jesus this Christmas. There will be light refreshment following. All are invited.

3. CHRISTMAS MASSES

CHRISTMAS V IGIL MASSES - SATURDAY, 24HB DECEMBER

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 8.00 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia and 12.00 midnight in Mandarin

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 7.30 p.m. in Iban and 12.00 midnight in English

Carmelite’s Chapel,

Brighton Road

: 12.00 midnight in English

St. Anthony’s Chapel, Tudan : 8.00 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku : 8.00 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

The Holy Spirit Chapel, Permyjaya : 8.00 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

Ave Maria’s Chapel, Lambir : 12.00 midnight in Iban

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES - SUNDAY, 25^TH DECEMBER

The Holy Masses are as usual – follow Sunday Masses schedule.

4. ST. STEPHEN’S DAY

All Altar Servers will be celebrating the Feast Day of their Patron Saint St. Stephen on Monday, 26th December at St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 5.00 p.m., where they will renew their vows to serve at the Altar. Each Altar Server’s family are to offer a “God’s Choice” food or drink and are welcomed to celebrate together after the Mass at Multi-purpose hall behind Father’s House. All are invited to come and support our Altar Servers.

· REHEARSAL for the Renewal of Vows will be held on Thursday, 22nd December at St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 11.00 a.m. Attendance is compulsory.

5. THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH - FRIDAY, 30TH DECEMBER

It is a Feast day and the Holy Masses are as follow:

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 7.00 a.m. in English

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 6.30 a.m. in English

Carmelite’s Chapel : 6.30 a.m. in English

6. 2011 YEAR END GATHERING

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong

Date : Saturday, 31st December at 6.30 p.m.

All groups are to be present or send a delegation to this Year End Gathering. Please bring a dish of cooked food for the God’s Choice Dinner for this is a “fellowship” from all communities.

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11TH DECEMBER, 2011

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - YEAR B

1. ADVENT CONFESSIONS

All Confessions will start tomorrow, Monday, 12th December and end on Thursday, 22nd December. Please refer to the Church Notice Board for the confession’s schedules.

VENUES	DATES & TIMES
Church of Mater Dei, Lutong [ Every Morning after Holy Mass ]	12^th -13^thDecember ( Monday – Tuesday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral [ Every Morning after Holy Mass ]	14^th – 15^th December ( Wednesday – Thursday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku	16^th -17^th December ( Friday-Saturday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
St. Anthony of Padua’s Chapel, Tudan	19^th December ( Monday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Permyjaya	20^th – 21^st December ( Tuesday – Wednesday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Bakam’s Chapel	22^nd December ( Thursday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Note : Confessions in the morning are available after Morning Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Church of Mater Dei, Lutong.

2. CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT SEMINAR 2011

Venue : St. Francis of Assisi Seminary,

Brighton Road

Date : Thursday, 15th to Wednesday, 21st December

Registration : Thursday, 15th December Time 4.00 - 6.00 p.m.

Fees : RM 20.00 for those from outstations RM 30.00 for those residing in Miri

Theme : Christ - The Hope of the World

Language : Bahasa Malaysia

Participants : SPM, STPM 2011, present and past school – leavers, Working youth,

Teachers, College & University students.

Those who felt called by the Lord to serve Him.

3. FIAT RECOLLECTION DAY

Fiat Youth Miri will be organizing a Recollection Day for working youth. Details are as follows:

Venue : Parkcity Everly Hotel

Date : Saturday, 17^th December

Time : 1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Please bring along your Bible, pen, notebook and drinking water.

4. CHRISTMAS APPEAL ENVELOPES

The Christmas Appeal Envelopes are being distributed for your generous contribution and your support is very much appreciated. You may drop the envelopes into the Sunday Collection baskets. Thank you.

5. MARRIAGE CONFERENCE 2012

Our Parish will be organizing a Marriage Conference for married and engaged couples. The details are as follows:

Venue : Imperial Hotel Ballroom, Miri Date : 16th -18th March 2012

Speaker : Rev. Fr. Gino Henriques

Fees : RM120.00 per couple or RM80.00 per person.

We encourage couples to register together. Registration will be conducted after Mass today.

CHRISTMAS V IGIL MASSES

SATURDAY, 24HB DISEMBER 2011

Venue	Time	Language
St. Joseph’s Cathedral	8.00 p.m.	B. M’sia
St. Joseph’s Cathedral	12.00 midnight	Mandarin
Church of Mater Dei, Lutong	7.30 p.m.	Iban
Church of Mater Dei, Lutong	12.00 midnight	English
Carmelite’s Chapel, Brighton Road	12.00 midnight	English
St. Anthony’s Chapel, Tudan	8.00 p.m.	B. M’sia
St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku	8.00 p.m.	B. M’sia
The Holy Spirit Chapel, Permyjaya	8.00 p.m.	B. M’sia
Ave Maria’s Chapel, Lambir	12.00 midnight	Iban

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

SUNDAY, 25^TH DECEMBER 2011

Venue	Time	Language
St. Joseph’s Cathedral	7.00 a.m.	Mandarin
	9.00 a.m.	B. M’sia
	11.00 a.m.	English
	3.00 p.m.	Iban
	5.30 p.m.	English
Church of Mater Dei, Lutong	8.00 a.m.	English
Carmelite’s Chapel, Brighton Road	7.00 a.m.	English
St. Anthony’s Chapel, Tudan	5.00 p.m.	B. M’sia
St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku	8.30 a.m.	B. M’sia
The Holy Spirit Chapel, Permyjaya	11.00 a.m.	B. M’sia
Kuala Baram	10.30 a.m.	B. M’sia

2011-12-05T20:20:00.003+08:00

4TH DECEMBER, 2011

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - YEAR B

1. ADVENT CONFESSIONS

All Confessions will start on Monday, 12th December and end on Thursday, 22nd December. Please refer to the Church Notice Board for the confession’s schedules.

2. THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Of THE

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - THURSDAY, 8TH DECEMBER

The Holy Mass is as follows:

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 7.00 a.m. in English

Carmelite;s Chapel : 6.30 a.m. in English

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 6.30 a.m. in English and 7.30 p.m. in Iban

Ave Maria’s Chapel, Lambir : 5.00 p.m. in Iban

3. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2011

Venue : Miri Civic Centre

Date : 8th -10th December

Time : 4.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.

Items on sale : Food, Drinks and Desserts, Handicrafts and Bags, Books, T-shirts and accessories, Christmas decorations, T-shirts and DVDs, etc. There will be nightly choir performances from the various churches. The opening ceremony will be held on 8th December 2011 at 7.00 p.m. All are welcomed to support the Christmas Bazaar

4. CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT SEMINAR 2011

Venue : St. Francis of Assisi Seminary,

Brighton Road

Date : Thursday, 15th to Wednesday, 21st December

Registration : Thursday, 15th December Time 4.00 - 6.00 p.m.

Fees : RM 20.00 for those from outstations RM 30.00 for those residing in Miri

Theme : Christ - The Hope of the World

Language : Bahasa Malaysia

Participants : SPM, STPM 2011, present and past school – leavers, Working youth,

Teachers, College & University students.

Those who felt called by the Lord to serve Him.

5. ADVENT CONFESSIONS - 2011

All Confessions will start on

Monday, 12th December and end on Thursday, 22nd December

as follows:

VENUES	DATES & TIMES
Church of Mater Dei, Lutong [ Every Morning after Holy Mass ]	12^th -13^thDecember ( Monday – Tuesday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral [ Every Morning after Holy Mass ]	14^th – 15^th December ( Wednesday – Thursday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
St. Dominic’s Chapel, Taman Tunku	16^th -17^th December ( Friday-Saturday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
St. Anthony of Padua’s Chapel, Tudan	19^th December ( Monday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Permyjaya	20^th – 21^st December ( Tuesday – Wednesday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Bakam’s Chapel	22^nd December ( Thursday ) 5:00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Note : Confessions in the morning are available after Morning Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Church of Mater Dei, Lutong.

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27^TH NOVEMBER, 2011

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT - YEAR B

1. THE NEW ORDER OF MASS

In union with the Universal Church, the New Order of Mass is being used as of today onwards. Please note that the New Order Mass book with the yellow cover is provided for use during Mass. Please return after use. The New Order Mass book with the blue cover is on sale at RM4.00 per copy.

2. CHRISTMAS PARADE

The Christian Community of Miri will organize Miri City Christmas Parade as follows:

Venue : Starts and Ends at Miri City Fan

Date : Saturday, 3rd December Time : 5.00 p.m. -10.30 p.m.

All parishioners are invited to join their respective groups and take part in the Christmas Parade, for Christian unity, solidarity and joy in welcoming “Jesus Christ… the Hope of the World”. The Christmas Parade leaflet will be distributed to all parishioners after Mass today.

3. CHARISMATIC MASS IN KENYAH-KAYAN

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : Sunday, 4th December Time : 11.00 a.m.

All are welcome.

4. MIRI YOUNG CATHOLIC STUDENTS (MYCS) FOOD SALES

The Miri Young Catholic Students is orgazing a Food sale at St. Joseph’s Cathedral compound today to raise fun for their activities next year. Please support generously.

5. THANK YOU AND APPRECIATIONS

The Organizing Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Conference would like to thank all parishioners and benefactors for your kind donation especially through the envelopes and joggerthon as well as your support and active participation in making the Conference a success.

The Working Committee of the Mammoth Mass, would also like to extend their thanks to all clergy, brothers and sisters in Christ for their support and cooperation which enabled the event to be successfully organized. God bless you all.

6. CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT SEMINAR 2011 CHRIST - THE HOPE OF THE WORLD

Venue : St. Francis of Assisi Seminary, Brighton Road

Date : Thursday, 15th to Wednesday, 21st December

Registration : Thursday, 15th December Time 4.00 - 6.00 p.m.

Participants : SPM, STPM 2011, present and past school– leavers, Working youth,

teachers, College & University students. Those who felt called by the Lord to serve Him.

Fees : RM 20.00 for those from outstations RM 30.00 for those residing in Miri

Theme : Christ - The Hope of the World

Language : Bahasa Malaysia

2011-10-24T19:11:00.002+08:00

23^RD OCTOBER, 2011

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. BAHASA MALAYSIA SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE GENERAL CLEANING

There will be a general cleaning at the Church of Mater Dei, Lutong on Thursday, 27^th October at 2.00 p.m. Those who are involved in the Conference please do come and bring your own brooms, mops etc.

2. SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

All parishioners who speak or understand Bahasa

Malaysia

are invited to participate in the Conference.

Retreat Master from Indonesia: Fr. Yohanes Indrakusuma O. Cam

and supported by his team

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : 28^th – 30^th October

Registration for the Conference is still on - please register early. Registration can be done at the Churches after Mass on Sunday 23rd October (Today) or at the Parish office before 26th October.

Participants from Miri and Lutong who want to go for Confession can do so before the 28th Oktober or after the Conference. At the Conference, priority for confession will be given to participants from the remote or ulu parishes.

3. SWAPPING OF SUNDAY MASSES

Due to the upcoming Bahasa Malaysia Spiritual Conference at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong, Sunday Masses on 30th October will be as follows:

(i) The English Mass at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong will be held at

St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 9.00 a.m.

(ii) The Bahasa Malaysia Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral will be held

at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong at 3.00 p.m.

4. SESSION WITH THE YOUTH

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral Date : Monday, 31st October Time : 6.30 p.m.

Fr. Yohannes Indrakusuma and his team will have a special session with all the youth (Secondary School, University Students & Working Youth). This will be followed with a God’s Choice dinner outside the Cathedral. All are welcomed, please bring along a dish (cooked food) and your own plates and spoon.

5. PRAYER MEETING IN ENGLISH

The Next Prayer Meeting in English will be at Piasau Garden on Friday, 28th October on Friday at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.

6. ALL SAINTS’ DAY - TUESDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER

Holy Masses schedules are as follows:

St. Joseph’s Cathedral : 7.00 a.m. in Mandarin & 5.45 p.m. in English

Carmelite’s Chapel : 6.30 a.m. in English

Church of Mater Dei, Lutong : 6.30 a.m. in English & 7.30 p.m. in Iban

Lambir’s Chapel : 5.00 p.m. in Iban

St. Dominic’s Church, Taman Tunku : 7.30 p.m. in Bahasa Malaysia

7. ALL SOULS’ DAY - WEDNESDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER

Daily Morning Mass is as usual. Holy Masses at Cemeteries are as follows: Old and New Riam Cemeteries and Lambir Cemetery, Holy Mass at 5.00 p.m. There will be NO bus services to Lambir.

8. INFANT BAPTISM COURSE IN ENGLISH

Venue : St. Joseph’s Multi-Purpose Hall

Date : 6th - 8th November Time : 7.30 p.m.

It will be held nightly until Tuesday, and infants will be baptized on Wednesday, 9th November at 5.30 p.m. Parents and God parents who wish to have their children baptized are to attend all 3 sessions of the course.

9. PRO-LIFE SEMINAR IN MANDARIN

Human Life Service is organizing a day Pro-Life Seminar in Mandarin and details are as follows:

Venue : Kampung Sukan, Miri Date : Monday, 7th November

Registration Fee : RM10.00 (tea breaks & lunch)

Closing Date for Registration : 30th October

Registration can be made at the desk outside the Church after Mass. All parishioners are welcome.

10. PRE-CONFIRMATION INTRODUCTION DAY FOR

TEENAGERS IN BAHASA MALAYSIA AND ENGLISH

Venue : St.Francis of Assisi’s Chapel,

Brighton Road

Date : Sunday, 13th November Time : 1.30 to 5.00 p.m.

This session is COMPULSORY for all teenagers born in the year 1997 or earlier, and wish to be confirmed in 2012. Please bring you Bible, pen and B

11. ONE-NIGHT YOUTH RALLY FOR TEENAGERS

Venue : Imperial Hotel Ballroom

Date : 17^th November Time : 6.00 – 9.00 p.m.

This Rally is conducted by Rev. Fr. John Amsberry from USA. Tickets priced at RM10.00 are on sale after Mass today.

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16^TH OCTOBER, 2011

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. PRAYER MEETING AT MERDEKA MALL

Venue : 4^th Floor Carpark Level, Merdeka Mall

Date : Friday, 21^st October Time : 7.30 p.m.

We will begin our Journey to the Acts of the Apostle. All are welcome to come and learn more about the Act of Apostle.

2. YOUTH, MUSIC, SONG AND WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral

Date : Saturday, 22nd October Time : 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.

Theme : Magnificat

FIAT Youth Miri would like to welcome everyone especially the working youth in singing praises to the Lord! This will be our final song and worship celebration gathering for the year 2011.

3. BAHASA MALAYSIA SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE GENERAL CLEANING

4. SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

All parishioners who speak or understand Bahasa

Malaysia

are invited to participate in the Conference.

Retreat Master from Indonesia: Fr. Yohanes Indrakusuma O. Cam

and supported by his team

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : 28^th – 30^th October

Closing Date for Registration : Today, 16th October

For those from the Miri and Lutong, registration can be made at the desk outside the Church after Mass. This is to avoid congestion by registering early. Registration can also be made at the Parish Office (421455). For more information please contact Catechist Philip Layok (016-8737134) or Peter Kallang (013-8331104).

5. SWAPPING OF SUNDAY MASSES

Due to the upcoming Bahasa Malaysia Spiritual Conference at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong, Sunday Masses on 30th October will be as follows:

(i) The English Mass at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong will he held

at St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 9.00 a.m.

(ii) The Bahasa Malaysia Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral will be held

at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong at 3.00 p.m.

6. CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE

We will be holding a Catholic Charismatic conference with 5 international speakers namely : Fr. Rufus Pereira, Fr. John Amsberry, Deacon Alex Jones, Lloyd and Nancy Greenhaw. The details are as follows:

Venue : Imperial Hotel Miri Date : 17th -19th November

Registration Fee : RM80.00 Closing Date for Registration : 1st November

Registration is conducted after Mass today.

For further enquiries, please contact: Michael Soon (013-8378989), Margaret Cor (016-8505559), Angelina (013-8371190) or Lorna (019-8554924).

7. ONE-NIGHT YOUTH RALLY FOR TEENAGERS

Venue : Imperial Hotel Ballroom

Date : 17^th November Time : 6.00 – 9.00 p.m.

This Rally is conducted by Rev. Fr. John Amsberry from USA. Tickets priced at RM10.00 are on sale after Mass today.

8. LEADERSHIP TRAINING SESSIONS

There will be a Leadership Training session for core-group leaders, cell-group leaders and all who are interested from the 21^st to 23^rd November. It will be conducted by Fr. Rufus Pereira, Lloyd and Nancy Greenhaw. The topics include inner healing, deliverance, unbound, and keeping the flame of leadership alive. Registration forms are available after Mass today. We have limited places, so please register early. Forms are to be returned to the counter at the various Churches or to Sylvianna Ting at the Parish office.

9. FLOWERS ON SALE FOR ALL SAINTS’ AND ALL SOULS’ DAY

Flowers will be on sale at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day on 30^th October and 2^nd November. For special booking, please contact Sharon at 016-8521511.

10. THE NEW ORDER OF MASS ( BLUE COPY )

The New Order of Mass booklet is now on sale outside the Church today at RM4.00 per copy.

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9^TH OCTOBER, 2011

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. BISAYA MASS

Venue : St. Joseph’s Multi – Purpose Hall, behind the Father’s House

Date : Friday, 14th October Time : 7.00 p.m.

All Bisaya Catholic in Miri are encouraged to come to praise and thank God for the abundant blessings we have received. There will be a fellowship after Mass. Please bring some dishes for sharing.

2. PRAYER MEETING IN ENGLISH

Venue : Piasau Kindergarten Hall Date : Friday, 14th October Time : 7.30 p.m.

All are welcome.

3. SEMINAR FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FINISHED PMR

Venue : St. Francis of Assisi’s Chapel, Brighton Road Date : 14th - 16th October

Registration Fee : RM20.00 Registration Time : 4.00 - 6.00 p.m. (Friday, 14th October)

This Seminar is for all students who have completed their PMR this year. It is based on the “Theology of the Body”. It is a stay-in seminar. Parents can pick their children up at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday, 16th October and please encourage your children to join.

4. FUND RAISING DINNER

SK St. Joseph

, Miri, Parents Teachers Associations is organizing a Fund Raising Dinner. Details are as follows :-

Venue : Eastwood Valley, Golf & Country Club

Date : Saturday, 15^th October Time : 6.30 p.m. onwards

Tickets price at RM 50 per pax. Parents are encouraged to support the Fund Raising Dinner. For further information please contact Mdm Mariam Menadu Grasi (Head Mistress – 013-8435739), Mr. Albert Nasat Luang (PTAs Chairman – 013-8863026) or Mr Uko Daniel (013-8131835).

5. BAHASA MALAYSIA SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE GENERAL CLEANING

There will be a general cleaning at the Church of Mater Dei, Lutong on Saturday, 15^th and Thursday, 27^th October at 2.00 p.m. Those who are involved in the Conference please do come and bring your own brooms, mops etc.

6. SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

All parishioners who speak or understand Bahasa

Malaysia

are invited to participate in the Conference.

Retreat Master from Indonesia: Fr. Yohanes Indrakusuma O. Cam and supported by his team

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : 28^th – 30^th October

Closing Date for Registration : 16th October

7. SWAPPING OF SUNDAY MASSES

Due to the upcoming Bahasa Malaysia Spiritual Conference at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong, Sunday Masses on 30th October will be as follows:

(i) The English Mass at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong will he held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 9.00 a.m.

(ii) The Bahasa Malaysia Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral will be held at Church of Mater Dei, Lutong

at 3.00 p.m.

8. CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE

Venue : Imperial Hotel Miri Date : 17th -19th November

Registration Fee : RM80.00 Closing Date for Registration : 1st November

Registration is conducted after Mass today.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Michael Soon (013-8378989), Margaret Cor (016-8505559),

Angelina (013-8371190) or Lorna (019-8554924).

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2^ND OCTOBER, 2011

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. INFANT BAPTISM COURSE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral Date : 2nd - 4th October Time : 7.30 p.m.

It will be held nightly until Tuesday, and infants will be baptized on Wednesday, 5th October at 5.30 p.m. Parents and God parents who wish to have their children baptized are to attend all the sessions of the course.

2. LITURGICAL TRAINING SESSION ON THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL FOR ENGLISH MASS

This Liturgical training session is done in view of the implementation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal which will take place in the Dioceses of Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei on the First Sunday of Advent (27th November 2011). This session is for all English Mass Liturgical ministers in our Parish and also open to anyone who is interested. The program is as follows:

Venue : Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri

Date : Saturday, 8th October Time : 7.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. ( Lunch included )

For further information, please refer to the Church Notice Board.

3. FUND RAISING DINNER

SK St. Joseph

, Miri, Parents Teachers Associations is organizing a Fund Raising Dinner. Details are as follows :-

Venue : Eastwood Valley, Golf & Country ClubDate : Saturday, 15^th October Time : 6.30 p.m. onwards

4. SEMINAR FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FINISHED PMR

Venue : St. Francis of Assisi’s Chapel,

Brighton Road

Date : 14th - 16th October

Registration Fee : RM20.00 Registration Time : 4.00 - 6.00 p.m. (Friday, 14th October)

This Seminar is for all students who have completed their PMR this year. It is based on the “Theology of the Body”. Parents can pick their children up at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday, 16th October and please encourage your children to join

5. SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

All parishioners who speak or understand Bahasa

Malaysia

are invited to participate in the Conference. Retreat Master : Fr. Yohanes Indrakusuma O. Cam and supported by his team

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong

Date : 28^th – 30^th October

Closing Date for Registration : 16th October

For those from the Miri & Lutong, registration can be made at the desk outside the Church after Mass. This is to avoid congestion by registering early. Registration can also be made at the Parish Office (421455). For more information please contact Catechist Philip Layok (016-8737134) or Peter Kallang (013-8331104).

6. CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE

Venue : Imperial Hotel Miri

Date : 17th -19th November

Registration Fee : RM80.00

Closing Date for Registration : 1st November

For further enquiries, please contact: Michael Soon (013-8378989), Margaret Cor (016-8505559), Angelina (013-8371190) or Lorna (019-8554924).

2011-09-17T20:34:00.000+08:00

18^TH SEPTEMBER, 2011

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. JOGGERTHON 2011

Date : Saturday, 24th September Time : 7.00 a.m. sharp (flagging off)

Start / End point : Pusat Belia Miri

Participants are to report to the organizing committee at 6.30 a.m., Saturday, 24th September at Pusat Belia. The flagging off time is at 7.00 a.m. sharp rain or shine.

2. “A QUICK JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE”

The next “Quick Journey Through the Bible” seminar will be the weekend of 23rd - 25th September. It gives the participants the “big picture” of the entire Salvation History essential to better understand the Bible. For further details, please refer to the notice board or contact Monica on 019-8150164.

3. EXAMINATION MASS FOR PMR, SPM, STPM STUDENTS

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral Date : Saturday, 1st October Time : 5.30 p.m.

This Mass is to pray for all students sitting for the PMR, SPM, and STPM examinations. As such, students and their parents in these examination classes are strongly urged to attend this Mass.

4. PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE IN ENGLISH

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : 1st - 2nd October

This course is for those who will be getting married or married couples. Please register with the Parish Office before the course starts.

5. KENYAH-KAYAN CHARISMATIC MASS

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : Sunday, 2nd October Time : 11.00 a.m.

All are welcome.

6. INFANT BAPTISM COURSE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

Venue : St. Joseph’s Cathedral Date : 2nd - 4th October Time : 7.30 p.m.

7. SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

All parishioners who speak or understand Bahasa

Malaysia

are invited to participate in the Conference. Retreat Master : Fr. Yohanes Indrakusuma O. Cam and supported by his team

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : 28^th – 30^th October

Closing Date for Registration : 16th October

Registration can be made at the Parish Office (421455). For more information please contact Catechist Philip Layok (016-8737134) or Peter Kallang (013-8331104).

8. CURTIN OPEN DAY 2011

The Catholic Students Society (CSS) from Curtin University would like to thank the Parishioners for their general support in one way or another in the recent sales at Curtin Open Day. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you

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11^TH SEPTEMBER, 2011

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1. PRAYER MEETING IN ENGLISH

Venue : Piasau Kindergarten Hall Date : Friday, 16th September Time : 7.30 p.m.

All are most welcome.

MALAYSIA

DAY COMBINED CHRISTIAN PRAYER SERVICE

Venue : Good Shepherd, Anglican Church, Lutong

Date : Sunday, 18th September Time : 7.30 p.m.-9.30 p.m.

Organized by : The Association of Churches of Sarawak (ACS), Miri Branch.

All are encouraged to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ to pray for God’s blessing on our nation - Malaysia.

3. JOGGERTHON 2011

Our Parish will hold a joggerthon on 24th September to raise funds for the needs of the Youth and the Catholic Charismatic Congress in November. Card holder, please note that the cards with the money collected are to be returned to the respective card distributor by 15th September. Thank you.

4. “A QUICK JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE”

The next “Quick Journey through the Bible” seminar will be the weekend of 23^rd - 25th September. It gives the participants the “big picture” of the entire Salvation history essential to better understand the Bible. For further details, please refer to the notice board or contact Monica on 019-8150164.

5. PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE IN ENGLISH

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : 1st - 2nd October

This course is for those who will be getting married or married couples. Please register with the Parish Office before the course starts.

6. SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE IN BAHASA MALAYSIA

All parishioners who speak or understand Bahasa Malaysia are invited to participate in the Conference.

Retreat Master : Fr. Yohanes Indrakusuma O. Cam and supported by his team

Venue : Church of Mater Dei, Lutong Date : 28^th – 30^th October

Closing Date for Registration : 16th October

Early registration can be made at the Parish Office (421455). For more information please contact Catechist Philip Layok (016-8737134) or Peter Kallang (013-8331104).

7. THANK YOU

Christ Teens and the Miri Young Catholic Students (MYCS) would like to thank all parishioners for your generous donations and prayers for our just concluded Hope Youth Rally. God bless you all for your kindness and generosity.