Parish Priest : Fr. Paul Lo Assistant Priests : Fr. Russell Lawrine (Hospital Chaplain) Fr. Saimon William Fr. Terans Thadeus (Hospital Chaplain) Jln Kolam, Bukit Padang P. O. Box 21283, 88770 Luyang Post Office Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Tel: 088-417134, 222345 & 012-870 8009 / Fax: 088-244345 Email: cmikk@ymail.com FB: www.facebook.com/cmibp Website: https://cmikk.org/ Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm; 1:30 pm-4:30 pm; Sat 8:00am-12:00pm; Closed on first Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays Contact persons: Supervisor – Garry; General Clerk – Rita; Accounts Clerk – Eva DAILY AND WEEKEND MASSES SCHEDULE * Daily Mass (English) Monday — Saturday Rosary at 5.50 am; Mass at 6:30 am * Saturday (Mandarin) Rosary at 4:50 pm; Novena at 5:30 pm; Mass at 6:00 pm * Sunday (English) Rosary at 7:15 am; Mass at 8:00 am; * Sunday (Korean) Mass at 10:00 am in the Chapel CHURCH OF MARY IMMACULATE PARISH PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FOR THE TERM 2023 – 2026 1. Chairman Catherine Chai Engsun 2. Vice Chairman / PFPN Leo Komuji 3. Secretary / SOCCOM Henry Chua 4. Asst. Secretary Laurence L. Dumling 5. Biblical Dr. Lawrence Mah 6. Catechetical Lilian May Chia 7. Chinese Community Paul Wong & Lily Pan 8. Family Life Charlie Oliver 9. Liturgical Victoria Voon 10. Social & Welfare Caroline Tai & Jody Majanil 11. Youth Savio Masudal 12. CWL Jennifer Jinu 13. Ex-Officio Sr. Bibi Densia fsp IMPORTANT Have you been the victim of an online financial scam that happened within 24 hours? Step 1: Immediately contact your bank ’ s Hotline or SRC* on the 997 line. Step 2: Make a police report immediately at the nearest police station. *NSRC – National Scam Response Centre MASS INTENTIONS 1. All Mass intentions via online to be Credited directly to the Mission Account as follows: RTDKK – Catholic Mission Bukit Padang Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad Account No: 1019-6001-019-6922 2. All Mass intentions through the prepared Intention envelopes have to be separated into the following categories and inserted into different envelopes:- a. Prayers for the souls/deceased, etc; b. Special intention prayers e.g. wedding anniversary, Birthday, Health, etc. A BRIEF ABOUT THE NEW ST PAUL NAGASIBA CHURCH The New St. Paul Nagasiba Church is located in Kampung Nagasiba, hence the name of the church. The 5 acres land acquired on 14 Dec 2012 is located behind Selesa Court and SMK Bahang at Jalan Nosoob, Hungab-Kobusak, Penampang. The Development Plan was approved on 25 May 2021. Land fully reclaimed in Aug 2022. The reasons for a new settlement for the church: 1. The present church could not accommodate the growing number of parishioners; 2. Parking is a major problem; and 3. The church is not in a good condition. The Estimated Cost: RM10.927 Million 3 RD COLLECTION ON 1 ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH There will be a 3 rd collection on every 1 st Sunday of the month in aid of St. Paul Nagasiba Building Fund. Your generous donation is very much appreciated. NEXT 3 RD COLLECTI ON IS ON 3RD MARCH 2024 Your generous contribution is very much appreciated. ST. PAUL DONTOZIDON TAMU SANGADAU BAZAAR (In aid of St. Paul Nagasiba Building Fund) Bazaar coupons of RM20 per booklet are on sale in the church lobby. The bazaar will take place as follows: Date: Saturday, 6 th April 2024 Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Venue: Our lady Queen of Peace Church, Kobusak. We appeal for your generosity and support. Thank you. CMI TIMELINE Blessing of Church 31 October 1993 Completion of New Hall 18 June 2020 Official Opening & Blessing of Hall 10 December 2022 Establishment as Parish February 2 nd 2023 SUNDAY COLLECTION (17/2/2024 & 18/2 /2024) Black : RM8,187.65 Red: RM7,268.70 ASH WEDNESDAY (14/2/2024) RM19,389.15 WEEKLY LINE DANCE CLASS This is being held every Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Fee per session is RM10.00 only. This project is under the Special Liturgy Ministry to foster good health, fun, fellowship and charity through dancing. To join, just drop in on Thursday morning at CMI Parish Hall. All net proceeds will be donated to St. Maria Goretti Hostel, Keningau. DONATION TO ST. MARIA GORETTI HOSTEL A donation of RM5K to the hostel was handed over by Fr. Paul Lo to Mother Francisca Wong on 22/2/2024 and witnessed by members of the line dance class during a Chinese New Year breakfast fellowship. NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMNS ENTRANCE: 287 - Save Us, O Lord COLLECTION : 127 - Glory In The Cross OFFERTORY: 030 - Almighty God, We Offer Thee HOLY COMMUNION : 108 - Draw Near And Take The Body Of The Lord 292 - Shepherd Kind And Holy THANKSGIVING : 011 - Again We Keep This Solemn Fast RECESSIONAL : 123 - From The Depths We Cry To Thee Praise the Lord for he is good; sing to our God for he is loving; to him our praise is due. - Psalm 146 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1 ST READING: Genesis 22:1-2,9-13,15-18 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. 2 ND READING: Romans 8:31-34 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: From the bright cloud the Father ’ s voice was heard: ‘ This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him. ’ GOSPEL: Mark 9:2-10 SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY Couples (registered CMI Parishioners) who wish to get married at the Church of Mary Immaculate (CMI) are required to make an appointment to meet the Parish Priest at the CMI Parish Office at least 4 MONTHS before the proposed date of marriage. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN For Application of Baptism, please register at CMI Parish Office with the following documents (a copy each): a) Child ’ s Birth Certificate; b) Parents ’ Church Marriage Certificate; God Parent ’ s documents:- i) For Single : Copy of Baptism & Confirmation Certificates; ii) For Couple : Copy of Baptism, Confirmation & Church Marriage Certificates FUNERAL MASS Parishioners please take note of the following when making arrangements for Funeral Mass: Step 1: Visit to SJBF Office (088-216321) to purchase a tomb or burial ground; Step 2: Go to CMI Parish Office for arrangement of Funeral Mass at CMI. Please bring along the following: 1. I/C or Passport. 2. Baptism Certificate 3. Church Marriage Certificate. (If any) 4. Police Report or Death Certificate NEXT WEEK ’ S READINGS – 3RD MARCH 2024 3 RD SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A 1 ST READING 2 ND READING GOSPEL Exodus 20:1-17 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 NEXT BAPTISM Date: Sunday, 21 st April 2024 Time: 3:00 pm Venue: Main Church BRIEFING ON BAPTISM Date: Wednesday, 17 th April 2024 Time: 7.30 pm Venue: Room G1 Attendance is compulsory. Non attendance may cause your registration to be canceled. SHC TRIDUUM TALK ON ST. JOSEPH Date/Time: 14 th -16th March 2024 (English) / 8:00 pm & 17 th March 2024 (Mandarin) / 2:30 pm Venue: Sacred Heart Cathedral English - Main Church Chinese - Room F7, SHPC Speaker: Rev. Fr. George Ho. All parishioners are welcome CMI DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH For seven consecutive Sundays, a devotion to St. Joseph will be held from 17 th March until 28 th April 2024 at 9.30 am in the main church. LENTEN SEASON STATIONS OF THE CROSS The next Stations of the Cross will be on Friday, 1 st March 2024 and subsequent Fridays until 22 nd March 2024 at 7:00 pm in the main church. This will be in English and Chinese On Good Friday, 29 th March 2024 Stations of the Cross will be held at 7:15 am in the main church. All are encouraged to attend. CMI PENITENTIAL SERVICE WITH CONFESSION Date: 12 th March 2024 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm LENTEN APPEAL ENVELOPES Lenten Appeal envelopes are now available for parishioners who wish to make donations to help the poor and the needy. Filled envelopes may be dropped in the collection boxes placed at the church entrances or to send to the parish office during office hours. Y O U T H SABAH YOUTH DAY (SYD) CROSS CELEBRATION This is coming to Sacred Heart Cathedral which is a truly special event that aims to bring together young individuals in a spirit of unity and empowerment. Mark your calendar for the next important date: 26 th February 2024 (Mon): SHC, CMI and SPD Youth Gathering for Reflection and Sharing Session from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. During this celebration you have the opportunity to connect with fellow youth from our church and beyond, engage in meaningful discussions, and embark on a journey of personal growth and inspiration. To be part of this transformative experience, kindly register at: https://forms.gle/ZRArjvsrDkz2gMP79 SABAH YOUTH DAY (SYD) 6 Date: 16 th to 20 th September, 2024 Venue: St. Francis Xavier, Keningau Age: 16 to 45 years old Fee: RM200.00 REGISTRATION Register by 31 st March 2024 Limited to 20 participants only Contact: Savio @ 013 792 7805 / Asher @ 010-943 2092 PFPN - CHURCH GOTONG ROYONG 2 Date: Sunday, 17 th March 2024 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. To participate, please register at the counter in the church lobby.