Welcome and Farewell

This morning, the parish welcomes new Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Francis Andrews and bids farewell to Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam who has been with us since March 2015 as resident priest. 

The mass was concelebrated by Bishop Sebastian Francis, Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, Bishop Emeritus Antony Selvanayagam, Rev. Fr. Francis Andrews and Rev. Fr. Stanislaus.
In installing the new parish priest, Bishop Sebastian reminded him to be ever on mission, to visit the outlying communities of Kuala Krai, Kem Desa Pahlawan, Kem Batu Sebelas, Kem Pengkalan Chepa and as far as the TUDM Kem at Gong Kedak, near Jertih. He gave 3 words to the parish to observe and reflect and carry out, 1. Discipleship 2. Mission  3. Mercy. "We are all called to be Missionary Disciples of Mercy!" he exhorted the congregation.
Later, in his speech, PPC Chairman, Gerard Yeo spoke in BM, thanking the  Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam for his tremendous service to the parish as resident priest, looking after our spiritual welfare during the time he was here.
He presented  tokens of appreciation to the Bishop Sebastian for being our parish administrator in the absence of the parish priest, and also to Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam.
A welcoming gift was also presented to Fr. Francis Andrews.

The Archbishop assured the parish that he had a wonderful time here, and happy that he had been able to serve the people. He urged the parish to continue their mission to reach out the marginalized and the poor.
In his short introduction as parish priest, Fr. Francis Andrews said he was very happy to be sent here by Bishop Sebastian, and looked forward to working with the PPC and parishioners.
After mass, there was fellowship and breakfast, as parishioners pose for photos with Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam. 
"Au Revoir Archbishop! May God continue to bless you in your new missionYou will always be in our hearts!":

(Photos and excerpt by Joseph Wang)

Bishop Sebastian with Fr. Francis, Archibishop Emeritus Murphy Pkain, Bishop Emeritus Antony and Fr. Stanislaus 

Fr. Francis proclaiming the Gospel

Bishop Sebastian giving his homily

Offertory gifts being presented to Fr. Francis

Concelebration of the Eucharist 

Parish Pastoral Council Chairman, Gerard Yeo

A Token of appreciation from the parish to Parish Administrator, Bishop Sebastian

A Token of appreciation from the parish to Archbishop

Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, giving his farewell speech

Fr. Francis Andrews giving his  introduction speech

Sr. Veronica, Archbishop Murphy Pakiam and Michael Tang

Archbishop pose with the student pilots from Timur Leste

The young ladies with the Archbishop, Lay See, Jenny Teo, Rebecca Yeo, Mary Fernandez, Josephine Teo

A blessing 

Mary Martin, Shirley Bates, Archbishop, Isabella Lai, Gina Lai, Marianne Lim, Mary Fernandez

Mary Martin , Rosanna, Archbishop Murphy , Mary Clement, Nicholas Martin 

special foto for remembrance

Archbishop with Jane Able, Dr. David Pereira 

Bishop Emeritus Antony, Bishop Sebastian and Fr. Stanislaus

Fr. Francis Andrews and Bishop Emeritus Antony Selvanayagam

Fellowship among the golden girls of the parish

Fellowship breakfast 

Bidding farewell to more students

With the Kelantan Catholic Campus Solidarity members- (College/University students in Kelantan)

Archbishop with Unjie and family from TUDM Gong Kedak, Jertih

                             with favourite grand-daughter of Mr                         with Joseph and Celestine Wang
                                 Anthony Lee

Last minute farewells

Archbishop gets into his car to drive off

Gerard bidding farewell

2016 FIRST EVENT- PARISH CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PARTY

This is the first event of the New Year, held on New Year's Day! Our Parish Christmas/New Year Party with the theme "We are Family" got off with bang right after today's mass. 
This year, the party was open to the public, with friends and members from MCCBCHST(Kelantan) joining in the fun and activities. The programme included singing of carols by Kem and Campus Ministry, which also put up a 'Christmas Play', games for children and youths, adults and even the senior citizens were not left out in 'passing the parcel'. and musical chairs. 
There were also dances by the Kem and Folk dancing led by Gina Sanchez Lai which was really fun. At 12.00 noon Christmas lunch was served to the hungry guests. All in all, it was a day filled with fun, songs and laughter - a truly Merry event! 
Thanks are due to the organizing committee under the leadership of Francis Lai for a well orgnaized event and to the many helpers, especially the young members of the Campus Ministry and the Youth, "Terima Kasih" Wishing all a very Happy New Year!

(Photos courtesy of Joseph Wang, Jenny Teo & Sr. Jackie)

Opening Prayer by Achbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam

1st item in the program - Christmas Carols by Kem

Mr. Chua, Hon Secretary of  MCCBCHST (Kel) joined us for the event.

Kem Carollers, well dressed for the Christmas Party

The Golden girls of the parish participating in 'passing the parcel' game

KCYS youth members at the party

The Christmas Star - a play by Campus Ministry bringing out the meaning of Christmas

The Christmas Angel and the Star

Lively Dance by young Kem members

Korean style K-Pop in action!

Aaron Zacherius leading the youthful Choir in Christmas Carols

"Jingle-bells, Jingle- bells....

The participative audience

Mr. Gormok Singh, Dr. Kamalanathan and Mr. Segere exco members of MCCBCHST

Our guests from the Sikh Community

Santa and Santarina pose for photos with some participants.

Our guests joining in the Folk dance 

Joining in the fun by Kem friends

Walking or dancing?

Youth members leaning folk dancing

Dancing in step led by Gina Lai

Last item for the day - Musical Chairs

Christmas Lunch is served!

Well done, members of the cast for the Christmas Play!