PARISH FEASTDAY
2018 CELEBRATION –
68TH Anniversary of the Church of Our Lady of
Fatima
This evening, for
the second time a procession was held in honour of
Our Lady of Fatima in Kota Bharu. To commemorate the 101st Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady at
Fatima, Portugal, the parish of Our Lady
of Fatima of the Holy Rosary celebrated its 68th Parish Feastday with rosary, mass and a procession – for the
second time. Led by Fr. Jude
Miranda, and Fr. Francis Andrew,
the beautifully decorated float of our Lady set out on a 4 kim walk from the
Church towards the city centre, along Jalan Kuala Krai, past KB Mall, and along
Jalan Sultan Ibrahim until we reached the Clock Tower before turning back at
the roundabout. In their steps, followed about 250 parishioners, and visitors.
The celebrations started at 5.00 pm with recitation of the rosary, and litany
to our Lady, followed by mass which was concelebrated by Fr. Jude Miranda and
Fr. Francis Andrew.
Immediately after mass, the pilgrims and parishioners joined in the candlelight
procession, praying the rosary simultaneously in BM and English. Voices singing "Ave Maria" were
heard after each decade of the rosary. The procession finally arrived back at the
church after almost one hour and 15 minutes. Benection and exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament by Fr. Francis followed.
In his speech to the congregation, Mr. Gerard Yeo, the Parish Pastoral Council
Chairman, thanked Fr. Jude Miranda and all who had come to join us in our celebrations. He also thanked
all the parishioners who had worked tirelessly to prepare for the Feast Day, in
particular, he singled out Philip Tiau who helped to build the float, Primus
and Laura and the flower ladies, Mrs. Shirley Bates Gina Sanchez Lai and
Marianne Lim, who decorated it and coordinators of the various committees, A
big thank you to the KCCS and Youth Choir under Dr. David and Max and also all
the altar servers under Nicholas Martin. We are grateful to our parish priest,
Fr. Francis Andrew who inspired parishioners to “Let Mary be Known” which was the overall theme for this year.
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| Feastday Mass concelebrated by Fr. Jude Miranda and Fr. Francis Andrew |
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2nd Day of Feastday Celebration - Anointing of the Sick |
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| Blessing of our Lady of Fatima float before mass |
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| The Concelebrants, Fr. Jude Miranda and Fr. Francis Andrew |
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| The KCCS and Youth Choir |
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| Group photo of the Fatima Choir |
THE PROCESSION OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
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PPC Chairman, Mr. Gerard Yeo giving his Thanksgiving speech
FELLOWSHIP BUFFET DINNER
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The KCCS members enjoying dinner
AFTER DINNER.....
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The 'Hero' of the day
FAMILY PHOTOS FOR THE ALBUM
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| 'The Fatima Family' |
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