70th ANNIVERSARY and PARISH FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS

 

Thursday, 8^th October 2020 7.00 pm

            The Church of Our Lady of Fatima of the Holy Rosary Kota Bharu celebrated her 70^th Anniversary this evening beginning with Rosary and Novena at 7.00 pm. The Eucharist was celebrated by  Fr. Francis Andrew as our invited Main celebrant, Rt. Rev. Julian Leow, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur had to cancel his plans due to the CMCO (Conditional Movement Control Orders).The theme for tonight’s celebration was “Prayerful like Mary."

            Fr. Francis reminded us that Mary, who said Yes’ to her call by God to be the mother of Jesus, our Saviour was prayerful always. She asked the 3 children at Fatima to pray the rosary constantly.

            After the mass, all parishioners prayed the rosary led by Billy Teoh. Fr. Francis blessed the statue of Our Lady of Fatima and  concluded with Benediction.  Speeches by the PPC Vice-chairman, Mr. Joseph Wang who spoke on behalf of PPC Chairman, Mr. Gerard Yeo and the parish priest, Fr. Francis Andrew.

            Our thanks to Fr. Francis for his faithfulness and conviction to hold this year’s 70^th Anniversary Celebrations despite the Pandemic.  And thank you to every member of the Parish Feast day committee who gave their best to make this year’s celebration a joyful and successful one.

            In conjunction with the celebrations, a special edition of the 70th Anniversary Souvenir Magazine entitled " Our 70 Years of Gratitude" has been published. The brainchild of Fr. Francis Andrew, it was the culmination of many months of hard work by the Editorial team headed by Joseph Wang. Containing a bit of everything on the parish, from its history to the present, it presents an almost complete record of the parish structures, organizations, events and activities carried out through the last 70 years, not forgetting the FMM sisters. Messages from Cardinal Soter Fernandez, Apostoplic Nuncio, Bishop Sebastian Francis, former parish priests, sharings by former FMM sisters, and former parishioners give readers a vivid impression of their personal experience of the parish.

            Former parishioners  may order a copy of the above magazine from the editor. (please pm/ whatsapp +60126567175)

The 70th Anniversary Souvenir Magazine

The main banner showing the past and present history of the parish 

The altar was set up on special stage in Fatima Hall

Beautifully decorated Altar by the Flower Ladies 

Beautifully decorated statue of Our Lady of Fatima

Main poster of the celebration

Participants of the First Day Triduum mass at Fatima Hall.

Fr. Francis Andrew reading the Gospel

Beautiful willow tree with decorative lights

Trees in the Fatima field lighted up beautifully.