1 January 2015
Dear Fathers, Religious Brothers, Sisters and People of God.
Re: Mass Collection for the flood victims in Kelantan
Greetings of Peace and Compassion on this Feast of Epiphany!
It is only appropriate that on this Feast of the Epiphany and as we continue to celebrate Christmas, we remember our brothers and sisters who are affected by the recent floods in Kelantan. As one family, I appeal to you for your support and contributions towards helping the victims of the recent floods in Kelantan and in particular for our Catholics and others who are affected badly at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima of the Holy Rosary, Kota Bharu and the area whre our Chapel of St. Joseph in Kuala Krai is situated.
Thus, in solidarity with those affected, I request that on the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus which is on 10th and 11th January 2015, the first collection for all the Masses celebrated in the Parish, Chapels and Mission stations, be sent to the Diocese of Penang for this outreach the following week.
Please be informed that Sr. Susan Thomas, FMM will coordinate this mission outreach with the help of the Parish Pastoral Council and will disburse this relief fund to them after the floods have subsided. As the Administrator of the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima of the Holy Rosary, with effect from 1 January to 31 December 2015, I will work closely with the team and give the necessary help to those affected with your contributions rather than channel the funds through some organizations. In this way, I hope that we can help as many people as possible directly according to their needs.
Jesus' Baptism marks the beginning of His public ministry and mission. In line with this, the Peninsular Malaysian Church theme for 2015 is also 'Discipleship: Mission towards Transforming Humanity" and this sets the direction for us to participate in this mission at the beginning of the year. And so, I thank you in advance for your generous contributions.
Please continue to pray for all those affected by this floods and also for those who are going out of themselves to reach out to them. We do not forget also to pray for those who are affected by the missing Air Asia jet. May God continue to protect all from any harm and danger, and comfort all those who are afflicted!
May you have a peaceful and grace-filled New Year with a renewed spirit for mission!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rt. Rev. Sebastian Francis
Bishop of Penang.
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| Bishop Sebastian Francis and Fr. Robert Daniel at the New Year's Eve Mass. |
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