Christmas Eve and Farewell to Sr. Jackie

First Christmas Eve mass by Fr. Francis Andrew. 
Beautiful flower arrangements by Shirley Bates and her flower Ladies, Welcome Sr. Enid, fmm, and Farewell to Sr. Jackie Pan, who have been with us the last 7 years. 
Beautiful singing of Christmas Carols by the KCCS/Youth Choir, 4-months old Fatima Altar servers, Sumptious Christmas Eve supper and beautiful fellowship after mass: -- These are the memories of Christmas Eve 2016 - Praise God - No Christmas Eve floods this year.
"Merry Christmas and May God bless all of us, Fatima Family from Kota Bharu and you dear readers!"

(Photos by Joseph Wang)

Beautifully arranged Christmas Decorations and flowers.

Beginning Christmas Eve Mass by Fr. Francis Andrew

The newly formed Altar Servers under Billy Teoh and Nicholas Martin

Farewell gifts for Sr. Jackie from PPC Chairman, Gerard Yeo and the Parish

Sr. Jackie bidding a tearful farewell to parishioners

 Gifts from  students from KCYS Kelantan Catholic Youth Society  (now KCCS) Kelantan Catholic Campus Solidarity) which were coordinated by Sr, Jackie until 2015.

Farewell Sr,. Jackie,!                            Welcome Sr. Enid!

Sr. Jackie cutting her cake

Visitors enjoying their supper, on the right is Yuri (Russian Visitor)

Christmas Carolling in Kelantan 2016

For the past 3 days, from Dec 19 - 21, our group of 50-60 carollers from Our Lady of Fatima visited around 20 homes in Kota Bharu, Kem Desa Pahlawan (Bukit Cina) and as far as Pasir Mas to bring cheer to parishioners and their families. Even though for two nights in pouring rain, the young carollers led by Sundrella Chua and students from KCCS (Kelantan Catholic Campus Solidarity) sung and danced their way into the hearts of their hosts.  Thank you for your beautiful singing and joyful enthusiasm to bring Christ's message of Christmas joy and peace!

Listen to the beautiful 'Silent Night 'sung by the Fatima Carollers:

(Select the link below and right click and selct  Go to https://www. youtube...as below)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dU2Ok2lWLE&feature=share

 The beautiful Christmas Tree and the 'Christmas begins with Christ' Banner in Fatima Hall

Carollers gathered together in prayer before going out for the carolling

Carollers serenading Fr. Francis outside the Parish House

At the FMM Convent 

2 days carolling in homes at Kem Desa Pahlawan

Carolling in the home of  Joseph and Celestine in Pasir Mas

At the home of Mr and Mrs Francis Lai with his nvited guests

In the new home of Philip Tiau and family

Carollers being welcomed into the home of Gerard Yeo and family

Posing for a group photo of the carollers on the last day

Christmas carollers enjoying themselves in a circular dance at Gerard's house

Parish Assembly 2016

4th Sunday of Advent 
The Parish Assembly brought together around 40-50 parishioners, youth and adults to listen, discuss and plan for the coming year 2017. Mr. Gerard Yeo, as PPC  Chairman, welcomed the participants and thanked them for the support given to the parish throughout this year.  Our planning will be in line with the recently concluded PMPC IV, that is to become an Evangelizing, Bridge-building and welcoming church. Fr. Francis then continued with his message, thanking all for their support and to continue to 'grow in Jesus'. He then gave a review of the past year's events and celebrations, highlighting what we have experienced as a parish. Coordinators of each ministry then presented their SWOT analysis, stressing on their strengths, and opportunities, and looking at their weaknesses and threats and how to improve on their ministries. The Assembly concluded with insights by Fr. Francis and suggestions from the participants. 
A big thank you to all who attended the Parish Assembly.

4th Sunday of Advent  Mass

Lighting the Advent candles

Participants at the Parish Assembly

Fr. Francis Andrews -  Opening Message and remarks

SWOT ANALYSIS & SUGGESTIONS BY COORDINATORS OF VARIOUS MINISTRIES

                                  Gina, Cathechetical Ministry       Dr. David, Campus Ministry

Nicholas Martin and Billy Teoh, Youth and Altar Servers

                                     Charlie Choo, Wardens            Noel - Columbarium/Cemetary                    

Fr. Francis commenting on the SWOT analysis and reports

The Parish Assembly concluded with a final blessing from Fr. Francis Andrew