Date
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Events
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1995
17 Feb
19 Mar
20-23 Sept
6th Oct
24th Oct |
First Parish Event: Annual Parish Outing in Jeram Linang. A good turnout from Kota Bharu, Kem Desa and Kuala Krai and fine weather helped to make the day enjoyable
RPP Booklet on Functional Analysis and Diagnosis of the parish prepared and presented
Liturgical Seminar: Liturgy of the Word for Children by Sr. Genevieve
Parish Feast Day. Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Parish
Fr. Louis Guittat, who built the 1st Church in Kelantan in 1950 was the main celebrant
Visit by CCAT Team – Fr. David Lourdesamy & Mr. Lazarus
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1996
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1st Year RPP
Theme: “Fellowship”
Slogan: “Let’s get to Know One Another Better”
Values: Commitment, Participation, Caring and Sharing
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12 Jan
16 Jan
3 – 5 June
6-8 June
2- 4 Oct
4 Oct
11 Nov |
Launching of the 1st Year Renewed Parish Project (RPP), with focus on Family Prayer (A Family Prayer Card was distributed to be prayed simultaneously every Friday at 8.00 pm)1st RPP Event – Parish Outing at Jeram Linang Waterfalls
Ordination to the Diaconate of Br. Fabian Dicom
Youth Day/ Youth Fellowship Day
Liturgy of the Word For Youth by Sr. Genevieve
Youth Camp conducted by Sr. Genevieve Ng. MSS
Parish Feast Day Triduum conducted by Fr. Surmon
Parish Feast Day : Theme: ‘One in mind and Heart’, Lunch followed by Parish Family Day
2nd Peninsular Malaysia Pastoral Convention held in Majodi Centre, Johor.
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1997
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2nd Year
RPP
Theme: A people ….
Walking with Jesus
Slogan: “Growing together as brothers and sisters in
Jesus”
Value: Commitment, Caring and sharing
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16-18 Jan
24 Jan
4 – 18 July
11 July
30 Aug
14 Sep
10 Oct
11 Nov
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2 Parish Representatives, Alex Poh & Joseph Wang attended the RPP Review and Overview Session at Stella Maris.
Short Term Diocesan Plan 1997 – 2000 adopted
Parish Picnic in Jeram Linang. Theme:”Come and Rest in Jesus”
Parish Mission conducted by Fr. Joseph Stephens and his team of 4 seminarians from Singapore
Bible Sunday Theme : “In Christ, we are chosen and sent” Bible enthroned.
Family Day for Jln Kuala Krai BEC at Semerak
Gotong Royong by BEC’s
Parish Feast Day. Confirmation of 21 candidates by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam
Catechetical Exhibition of Children’s works
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1998
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3rd Year
RPP
Theme: A People
…Experiencing the Spirit
Slogan: “Living together as One Family in the Spirit”
Values: Commitment, Caring and Sharing
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12 April
17 April
8 May
9 -11 May
9 October |
Parish Events:
Lent & Holy Week
Youth Day
Family Day/Parish Camp Fire – celebrated in the Parish grounds.
4 Catechism Teachers attended the 1st National Conference for Catechists at Majodi Centre.
Parish Feast Day: Triduum Theme: “New Life in the Spirit” preached by Fr. James Tan from Kulai ,Johor.
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1999
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Diocesan Plan :
Theme:Responding to the Father
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30 June
15 July
23 July
27 August
12-14 Oct
15 Oct
22 Oct
1 Nov
15 Nov
31 Dec
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Fr. Anthony Chong went on transfer to Taiping
Fr. Francis Xavier Selvarajoo came as Assistant Parish Priest.
Starting of the publication of new Fatima Parish Bulletin
Arrival of new Parish Priest, Fr. Augustine Wong
Feast Day Triduum preached by Fr. Francis Xavier Selvarajoo
Parish Feast Day+Conrfirmation + Installation of Parish Priest, Fr. Augustine Wong
New Church Organ bought with donations from parishioners
Official Opening of Fatima Religious Articles Centre
Patrick Nice, former Parish Council Chairman in the 80’s and one of the early members of the Parish who served as altar boy for Fr. Guittat passed away
New Year’s Eve mass. Passage into the new Millenium |
2000
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Great Jubilee of
the Year 2000
Theme: A People
Glorifying the Trinity
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10 Jan
15 Jan
11 Feb
3 Mar
4 – 5 May
9 June
23 June
25 June
18 Aug
10 -12 Oct
13 Oct
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Sr. Lina Hagle passed away peacefully in Petaling Jaya.
Parish bid farewell to Fr. Francis Xavier Selvarajoo
Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers
Construction of 4 new toilets and a storeroom began
Seminar on the Eucharist by Mr. & Mrs. Lazarus Anthony
Restructuring of the Kota Bharu Area Groups according to home location.
Corpus Christi & Parish Eucharistic Congress
Penang Diocesan Eucharistic Congress at Penang International Sports Arena (PISA)
KB World Youth Day Celebrations
Triduum: Theme: “ Mary, Mother of Jesus”
Parish Feast Day celebration- Consecration and procession of the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima.
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2001
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The Church in The
Third Millenium
Theme: Renewing
Family Life 2001 – 2006
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2 Feb
9 Feb
16 Mar
15 Jun
29 June
17 Aug
24 Aug
31 Aug
5 Oct
12 Oct
14 Dec
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Farewell to Fr. Augustine Wong who went on transfer to Church of the Risen Christ, Ayer Itam, Penang
Fr. Nelson Joseph Jacob takes over as Parish Priest.
Fr. Nelson Joseph installed as Parish Priest
Corpus Christi. Fr. Michel de Gigord made a 3-day visit to KB before returning to France.
New name for Religious articles shop –Fatima Gift Shop
Confirmation Retreat for 11 confirmants at Golden Sands Villa, Pasir Mas
Confirmation by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam
Peninsular Malaysia Pastoral Assembly III in KL (Silver Jubilee of Aggiornomento 1976)
Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Sr. Lucia Tchou FMM .
Concelebrants: Archbishop Soter Fernandez, Bishop A. Selvanayagam ,Fr. Nelson
51st Anniversary of KB Church. Parish Feast Day celebrations. Photos of families were mounted on a huge heart-shaped frame.
Christmas Party for the Family, infants, children, youth, adults, senior citizens
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2002
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Theme: Renewing
Family Life: A Call To Holiness
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18 Jan
30 Jan
2 Mar
17 May
July-Aug
30 Aug
6 Sep
11 Oct
21 Dec
27 Dec
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Parish Assembly
Dr. Roland Paul, a prominent member and benefactor of the parish passed away peacefully.
Sunset Mass began on a trial basis on 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Pentecost. Mini Life in the Spirit Seminar conducted by Fr. Bernard Paul and his team from Kulim
Church building and Parish House underwent a repainting by Fr. Nelson with blue and white colour theme, representing Our Lady’s colours.
Parish Pilgrimage to Kuala Krai. 2 busloads visited St. Joseph’s Chapel
Celebration of Birthday of Our Lady with procession
52nd Anniversary. Parish Feast Day celebrated with a Blood Donation Campaign
Parish Christmas Gathering – with carol singing and presentations by various groups in the parish.
Last issue of Fatima Parish Bulletin (discontinued in 2003)
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2003
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Year of the Rosary
Theme: Renewing
Family Life:
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24 Jan
12 -13 Feb
29 Mar
20 April
20 May
23 May
22 June
7 July
15 Aug
12 Oct
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Parish Assembly
Growth in the Spirit Seminar conducted by Fr. Bernard Paul & his team from Kulim
Farewell to Fr. Nelson who went on transfer to Batu Gajah.
New Parish Pastoral Council under the chairmanship of Joseph Wang
Parish recycling project initiated by Josephine Foong, took off with collection of old newspapers
Fr. Michael Dass took over as Parish Administrator
Corpus Christi. Procession with a ‘Golden umbrella’
Cornelius Chia, prominent local parishioner passed away
Family Day celebrated with a parish picnic at Melawi Beach
Parish Feast Day with the Theme: on Rosary for Life.
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2004
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Year of the
Eucharist
Theme: “Eucharist, A Taste of God”
Celebrating the Eucharist by
living the Community
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1 Jan
30 Jan
13 Feb
10 April
28 May
2 – 9 Jul
31 Aug
22 – 23 Sep
1 Oct
8 Oct
12 Nov
17 Dec
26 Dec
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Fr. Michael Dass confirmed as Parish Priest.
Parish Assembly
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1st Diocesan Event
Holy Saturday. Launching of Fatima Activities, Bible Club, Holy Hour, Indoor and outdoor activities, games..
Pentecost. Parish BEC Day celebrated with planting of Christmas Trees and family games
Fr. Joseph Stephens, CSSR gave a series of talks during the Mini-Parish Mission
Launching of Diocesan Golden Jubilee Year for Penang Diocese. with Pilgrim statue of Our lady of the Jubilee
Talks on Prayer and Faith, Mary in the Christian Tradition by Fr. Andrew Manikam, ofm
Parish Feastday Celebrations- First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Parish bid farewell to Sr.Noel who has been transferred to Kuala Terengganu.
FMM sisters’ Founder’s 100th Year Death Anniversary.
Family Christmas Play by the parish children and Family Christmas Party – new band of musicians was formed to provide entertainment. FMM sisters emerged winners of the fancy dress competition – dressed in old newspapers!
Tsunami from Sumatra struck and devastated low lying areas in Sri Lanka, Phuket Island, Penang Island, 200,000 lives lost.
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2005
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Golden Jubilee of
the Penang Diocese
Theme: Harmony
Through Reconciliation
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1 Jan
10 Jan
1 Feb
24 – 25 Feb
18-27 Mar
1 Apr
9 April
15 April
22 April
1 July
6 Aug
1 Sep
29-30 Sep
7 Oct
2-4 Dec
2 -9 Dec
16 Dec
16 Dec
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Farewell dinner for Fr. Michael Dass organized by parishioners
Farewell to Fr. Michael Dass who left on a 3-months’ course in India on transfer to Church of Christ The King, Sungai Petani
Fr. Anthony Chong took over as Parish Priest for a 2nd Term.
New Sound System with LCD projector installed through the generous donation of a parishioner, with a set of drums and guitars.
Franciscan Weekend conducted by Fr. Valentine ofm and his team
Easter and Holy Week celebrations.
Pope John Paul II passed away
Talk on various aspects of air quality and its effects on health by Karen organized by Richard Seow.
Vocation Sunday. LCD Presentation of 50 years of FMM sisters’ journey of life and service in Malaysia
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger announced as 265th Pope –as Pope Benedict XV!
Pastoral Visit by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam in conjuction with the Penang Diocese Golden Jubilee Celebrations.
1st Charismatic Meeting with the theme ‘Patience’ conducted by Colin and Madelyn Rosario who started the Parish Charismatic Prayer Group with around 15-20 members.
Episcopal Silver Jubilee of Bishop Antony Selvanayagam., Holy Spirit Cathedral Penang.
Healing in the Spirit Seminar by Fr. Jim McManus in Majodi Center, PlentongJohor Bahru attended by 6 members of the Parish Charismatic Group.
Parish Feast Day, preceeded by a Triduum animated by Fr. Marshall Fernandez. Theme: Celebrate Eucharist, Build Family & Live Community”. 55th Anniversary of The Parish – highlighted by a Slide Presentation on the History of the Parish.
PAG (Persons are Gifts) Camp for 21 participants, 8 animators, organized by Youth coordinator, Colin Rozario and parents.
Parish Elections were held to form new Parish Pastoral Council
New Parish Pastoral Council under Mr. Francis Lai formed
Rainy Family Christmas Party with Fancy Dress Competition. FMM sisters fancy dress with theme:’Peace’
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2006
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Year of PMPC III Anniversary
Theme: Sentire cum Ecclesia
To Think and Feel with the
Church
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6 Jan
14 Jan
6-24 Feb
25 Feb
7-16 Apr
9 Apr –
1 May
9 June
30 June
25 July
9- 11 Aug
18 Aug
30 Aug-
2 Sep
7 Sep
22 Sep
4-6 Oct
6th Oct
13 Nov
23 Nov
16 Dec
22 Dec
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Catechism Formation for teachers conducted by Fr. Mark Michael & team from Penang
1st PPC meeting under new Chairman, Francis Lai who brought a new approach. Committees became Ministries. Mission Statement: “To sere Christ with Love for the Glory of God’s Kingdom” 3 new Ministries were created:- Hospitality(Wardens), Human Development and Bereavement.
Fr. Chong attended PMPC III Clergy Preconvention in Majodi, Plentong, JB.
No mass for 3 consecutive Sundays. Communion Service by lay ministers.
Profession of Final Vows of Sr. Jacqueline Pan in Holy Family Church Kajang
Holy Week Celebrations coordinated by the Liturgical and supported by the Hospitality, Youth and BEC, Women’s Ministries.
PMPC III PreConvention at St. Anne’s Bukit Mertajam was attended by 4 delegates from Parish: Anu Sirisinghe, Gina Lai, Kesh Paul and Joseph Wang.
Youth Car Wash –youth activity
Visit by Group from Legion of Mary, Chinese Apostolate from Church of Francis De Sales Setiawan Donation Lucky Draw Raffle-held as a fun way of financing Church projects.
Farewell to Colin Rozario and family who is moving to Langkawi.
BM Life in the Spirit Seminar “Seminar Hidup dalam Roh conducted by Fr. Valentine and Joseph Masri and his team for 50 BM speaking members of the Parish.
A Busload of 33 parishioners attended Parish Feastday celebration of Kuala Terengganu Catholic Mission
PMPC III in KL attended by 2 delegates from parish, Anu Sirisinghe and Joseph Wang. Vision-Mission of Peninsular Chruch remains the same
Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination of Mgsr Stephen Liew in St. Anne’s Bukit Mertajam.
Annual Gotong Royong on BEC Day by the 4 BEC’s
Parish Feast Day Triduum with the Theme: Service to Community, Church and Family. Slogan:”To Serve with Love”
Parish Feast Day (56th Anniversary) with Theme: Service to the Family
The guest Preacher was Fr. Marshall Fernandez who gave a wonderful homily on the 5 Expressions of Love. Family Day activities included Tug-of-war, presentations and lucky draws.
60th Sacerdotal Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Fr. Maurice Surmon.
Distribution of foodstuffs to 150 inmates of Detention Camp in Tanah Merah by Parish Human Development Ministry
Christmas Carolling by youth and CUS students
Christmas celebration – An evening of Christmas Carols and presentations by various pastoral groups of the parish organized by Dr. Roland Sirisinghe.
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2007
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Theme: Deepening
Our Discipleship
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1-4 Mar
3 Mar
22 July
31 Aug
14 Sep
21 Sep
10-12 Oct
12 Oct
19 Oct
16 Nov
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Lenten Campaign Sessions by POHD Team /PDYN – Penang Diocesan Youth Network and Campus Ministry Office (CMO) for youth and Campus students
Camp for Catechism Children entitled ‘God’s Little Helper’ organized by POHD
Passing away of Fr. Jean Tavennac, builder of the present Church in 1964
Parish Bereavement Committee has been set up to help parishioners who need advice/help when loved ones has just passed away.
Annual Gotong Royong by 3 BEC’s to clean up the Church compound in preparation for Parish Feast Day
Golden Jubilee of Religious Life of Sr. Assunta
Parish Feast Day Triduum with the Theme:”Deepening our Discipleship” Slogan: “To share Jesus with Others” Guest Preacher: Fr. Anthony Pillai
Parish Feast Day (57th Anniversary) with theme: “Mary. Our Model Disciple” 1st Holy Communion, Confirmation and Feastday Mass concelebrated by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam, Fr. Anthony Pillai and Fr. Anthony Chong
Parish Asembly.
Catechism Children’s Year-end Party
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2008
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Year of St Paul the
Apostle
Theme: Deepening
Our Discipleship Through God’s Word
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18-19 Jan
18/20 Jan
24 Jan
22 Feb
23 Feb
14 -23 Mar
4 April
18 Apr
23 May
30 May –
1 Jun
25 Jul
15 Sep
19 Sep
9-10 Oct
31 Oct
7 Nov
8 Nov
14 Nov
22 Dec
24-26 Dec
26 Dec
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Catechism Formation session by Ms Lucille Dass, for 37 catechism teachers and parents. ‘Crafting Hearts to Jesus –Teaching with motivation and passion’
Parish Pastoral Council Election 2008/2010
1st PPC meeting under new chairman: Alex Poh. Fr. Chong will be going on leave after Easter. Priests from Northern Region of Diocese will come on rotation for Friday Masses.
Lenten Campaign Sessions conducted by POHD/PDYN for Kem Desa, Youth and USM students
Good Graces Camp for catechism children 5 – 12 years old.
Holy Week Celebration
Farewell Mass and Pot-Luck Party for Fr. Anthony Chong
Official Handing over of Parish Accounts and Administration to new Parish Administrator, Fr. Robert Daniel
Health camp for 50 parishioners conducted by Youth and Human Development Ministries Talk on Breast Cancer by Dr. Minsyeh.
Youth Vocation Camp in Penang attended by 9 parish youths accompanied by Mary Martin and Maria Kang.
District level PDYN Celebrations for 35 parish youths, organized by the Campus & Youth Ministries.
New ‘Agape’ room and Fatima Green Corner (for recycling) ready thanks to generous donations from donors.
Annual Gotong Royong
Parish Feast Day (58th Anniversary)Theme: To deepen our discipleship through the Word of God. Preached by Fr. Robert Daniel. 1st Holy Communion for 11 children. A busload of pilgrims from Kulim attended. A 15-min. slide show ‘Down Memory Lane by Dr. Jacob was presented.
Parish Assembly 2008
PHDC Formation Talks on Social Teachings of the Church.
Good Graces Children’s Camp (Module 2)
Farewell dinner for Mr& Mrs. Tan, Anne Mary Tan and children, Steven and Celine Cheah,(to KL) Elizabeth and children (going home to Korea)
Christmas Carolling: 35-40 carollers brought Christmas cheer to 8 homes with happy voices and musical accompaniment of guitars, drums and even a harmonica.
16 Timur Leste’s migrant workers from Aring 5 Gua Musang celebrated Christmas , participated in the Christmas Singalong- 3 hymns in harmonious choral voices
Family Christmas Party 2008 – A fun time for children, youth and adults
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2009
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Year for Priests
Theme: Deepening
Our Discipleship
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9 Jan
5 Mar
6 Mar
27 Mar
5-12 Apr
12 Apr
24 Apr
27 May
28 May
29 May
12 June
19 June
10 July
17 July
7 August
11 Sep
2 Oct
6-8 Oct
9 Oct
16 Oct
6 Nov
18 Dec
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Farewell to Sr. Mary (left for Phillipines for 3-month renewal), Sr. Danielle (for Singapore and India for theological studies) and Sr Anna(who left for theological studies in Taiwan). Welcome to Sr. Jackie.
Si Sayang programme for children at Kem Desa
Installation of Fr. Robert Daniel as Parish Priest by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam.
Awareness Talk by Bro. John D’ Cruz, on ‘Integral human development’
Good graces Module 3 Program for children
Lenten Campaign Formation for Youth and PHDC members.
Blood Donation drive, Health screening by USM Doctors, Talk on Diabetes and Hypertension
Holy Week Celebrations
Easter Sunday- Fr.Robert, Dr. Jacob , John & Nicholas Martin visited the East Timorese migrant workers in Aring 5, Gua Musang.
Awareness Talk on Migrant Workers in Malaysia by POHD
Parish Migrant Ministry was set up
Memorial Mass in honor of the late Fr. Benedict Nieukey who passed away peacefully on 24 May.
Novena to the Holy Spirit conducted by Charismatic Prayer Group
Pentecost celebrations – 15 min Praise and Worship before mass..
Corpus Christi Celebration / Gawai/ Pesta Keamatan. The Mass in B.M was held for the first time and animated by the Kem Desa BEC (Artillery Division)
Sacred Heart of Jesus/Launching of Year of Priests& Fathers’ Day Celebration
PDYN Parish Visitation Gathering for youths of the parish
RCIA 2009 (English) sessions began
Parish Food and Funfair – 1st Parish Event was successfully celebrated on a grand scale with a variety of food and games and Jumble Sales. Theme: Towards a United Parish; Slogan: “Come and have Fun”
Three new Communion Ministers were installed by Fr. Robert. They are Noel Clement, John Martin and Pauline Ooi.
2nd Parish Event – Parish Outing to the Waterfalls (Jeram Linang) memorable and fun for all our families interacting with one another.
Annual Parish Gotong-Royong & Moon Cake Festival – Mid-Autumn Night celebrations with Lantern Procession, Line-dancing, Fellowship
Understanding, Building, Living Christian Communities – 3 night sessions given by Br. John D’ Cruz in preparation for Parish Feast Day
Parish Feast Day Celebration with the theme: “Together, building a Christ- Centred Community” – Celebrant: Fr. Robert Daniel, Slide precentation of parish activities during the year, 1st Holy Communion. Finale: Lively Cultural dance by Sarawakian/Sabahans from Kem Desa Youth.
Confirmation Mass for 17 confirmands/ Mission Sunday
Parish Assembly –– plans for 2010- Diocesan Pastoral Thrust - Discipleship Towards Mission
Family Christmas Party – Fun time for all members of the families in the parish
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2010
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Year for Priests
Theme: Discipleship
Towards Mission
60th
Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima KB Parish
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29 Jan
26 Feb
March-April
23-30 Apr
30 Apr
20 August
8 Oct
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1st Monthly Parish Get-together celebrating ‘Epiphany’
2nd Monthly Parish Get-together celebrating Chinese New Year
Church Renovations began with a new concrete fence, plaster ceiling for the altar , a new altar and lectern (constructed from original tree-trunks), an automatic stainless-steel gate, close-circuit survilance system, a new roof and new plaster ceiling with lighting for the church.
Fatima Parish Mission conducted by Fr. Eugene Fernandez, CssR
3rd Parish Gathering - Easter Fellowship and Get-Together after mass at 5.00 pm organized by Kem Desa & Kem Sebelas (Tanah Merah).
Confirmation by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam.
60th Anniversary Dinner at Grand Riverview Hotel.
60th Anniversary Parish Feast Day Celebrations and Official Opening of Fatima
Hall by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam. Guests from all over Malaysia were
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