Friday 22 April 2016

Fr. Michael Teng, ofm talks on Islamization, Extremism and Fanatism

This morning, we had Fr. Michael Teng, ofm, a Capuchin priest from Johor-Melaka Diocese concelebrating the weekend mass together with Fr. Francis Andrew. After mass, at 10.30 am, Fr. Michael gave us a session entitled Islamization - Extremism and Fanatism. to about 70 participants, mostly from the KCCS (Kelantan Catholic Campus Solidarity) together with parents and youths.
 He began with some historical facts on Islam and its prophet Mohammad, and how to counter questions about our Catholic faith. He further advised his listeners not to be taken in or be trapped by sweet talk or threats from those who are trying to convert us. If we are strong in our faith, we should not be afraid. Hence, we need to deepen our knowledge and understanding of our personal beliefs, by prayer and studying God's Word. 
At the end of the session, brochures and leaflets in BM and English were shared out among the participants. We are reminded that in Malaysia, once you are converted, you cannot expect to revert to your original religion.

The Parish wishes to thank Fr. Michael Teng for visiting us and for his sharing and encouragement. 

Fr. Michel Teng, ofm celebrating the week-end mass with Fr. Francis Andrew





Fr. Michael Teng celebrating the Eucharist.


Some of the participations getting ready for the talk


Opening Psalm at the beginning of the session

Fr. Francis Andrew,  emphasizing a point 


Fr. Michael delivering his talk on Islamization

Refuting frequent misconceptions about our faith


Saturday 2 April 2016

POHD visits Peria

Yesterday afternoon, a team of POHD (Parish Office of Human Development) under Joshua Ong, together with Fr. Francis Andrew and Gerard Yeo (PPC Chairman) made a trip to Kampung Sungai Peria, in Kuala Krai District, on the road to Gua Musang, to visit our Indonesia migrant workers at their home.

(Photos courtesy of Jenny Teo)











Joshua Ong listens as Philip Tiau speaks to the 







Catechism children's Easter Egg Hunt


Yesterday morning, after Catechism classes at 11.00am, the children were set on an Easter egg hunt, organized by the Catechetical team under Gina Sanchez Lai and helped by Nicholas Martin.
The children were happy and cheerfully hunted for the eggs around the kindergarten and church compound. At the end of the hunt, the children were rewarded with their finds, some more than one!

(Photos courtesy of Jenny Teo)