The Parish of Our Lady of Fatima Kota Bharu made a special Year of Mercy pilgrimage to St. Anne's Church Bukit Mertajam from 19 - 20 August 2016. 44 parishioners led by our Parish Priest, Fr. Francis Andrew Friday morning in high spirits, reaching our destination in the afternoon. After checking in at the Dormitory, where they were putting up for the night, the pilgrims prayed the Stations of the Cross around St. Anne's Church compound, before entering the Door of Mercy. It was a time of grace, when God's mercy was felt by the pilgrims.
After a delicious high tea on Penang Island, the pilgrims dropped in for a visit to College General, Batu Ferringhi beach, and late dinner at Gurney Northam Cafe before returning to St. Anne's. The youths prayed the rosary at the shrine, before turning in for the night.
Next morning, after attending morning mass by Monsignor Henry Rajoo, they had breakfast at Bukit Mertajam Market, taking time to shop. They then took a ferry to Penang Island, dropping in at the Catholic Information Service. After a sumptious lunch, the group made the long journey back to Kota Bharu. On the return journey, each pilgrim shared what they felt and experienced. It was a rewarding and memorable trip and the first time, such a pilgrimage was organized. Thank you to the organizers and to Fr. Francis Andrew and we hope more pilgrimages will be organized in the future.
Report adapted from article by Anne Yeo.
Photos courtesy of Anne Yeo, Lay See Goh and Mary Teoh.
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