CLERGY * Parish Prie s t : Rev Paul Lo * Assistant Priests : Rev. Saimon William Rev. Terans Thadeus (Hospital Chaplain -013-8842493 ) GROUPS & MINISTRIES PPC 1. PFPN / Leo Komuji 2. Catechetical / Lilian May Chia 3. Family Life / Charlie Oliver 4. Social & Welfare / Caroline Tai & Jody Rae Majanil 5. Youth / Savio Masudal 6. Biblical / Dr. Lawrence Mah 7. Social Communications / Henry Chua 8. Chinese Communities / Paul Wong LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 9. EMC / Victoria Voon 10. Readers & Commentators / Henry Chua 11. Choir / Janelle Lansing 12. Altar servers / Savio Masudal 13. Wardens / Jeffrey Michael 14. Special Liturgy / Catherine Engsun 15. Floral & Decor / Phil Engsun OTHER GROUPS 16. Canteen Service / Catherine Engsun 17. Intercessory / Alex Yan 18. Legion of Mary / Flora John 19. Catholic Women ’ s League / Jennifer Jinu 20. Blessed Trinity / Victoria Duena For parishioners who wish to serve in any of the above groups & ministries may refer to the church office for the coordinators ’ contact number or meet them during Sunday Mass. 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 [ Suspended until further notice ] CHURCH OF MARY IMMACULATE PARISH [ Pledged as an Ecological Parish on 1 st September 2024 ] 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. 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 202 3 CANTEEN SERVICE MINISTRY In line with the Ecological Parish Protocols, the Canteen Service Ministry will cease on usage of paper packaging, single use plastic bags and containers for take-away food and drinks. Parishioners are advised to bring own food and drink containers. Thank you for your kind cooperation and support. GO GREEN! ADORATION, DEVOTION AND PRAYER MONTHLY * Recitation of Rosary (LOM) 1 st Saturday of the month after morning Mass at the Shrine of our Lady, Church lobby * Divine Mercy Devotion (2:15 pm to 3:45 pm) 1 st Sunday of the month in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel * Holy Hour (8:00 pm to 9:00 pm) 3 rd Thursday of the month (subject to change) Refer to News & Announcements for any changes. DAILY * Divine Mercy Chaplet After daily morning Mass at the Divine Mercy icon in Church * The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. COLLECTIONS DATES BLACK RED Sunday 16 th & 17th November 2024 RM7,690.55 RM6,825.65 3 rd collection for Caritas Sacred Heart on World Day of the Poor. RM12,091.60 Since 2023 CMI PARISH ECOLOGY PROTOCOLS SCAN ME LEARN more about CMI ’ s 10 ECOLOGY PROTOCOLS RECYCLE & WASTE BINS [ Ecology Parish Protocols No. E12 ] 2 sets of recycle bins (Paper,Glass & Plastic) and 1 set of waste bins have been strategically placed in the church compound for better management of our trash and waste. Parishioners ’ compliance is important to ensure that our Ecological Protocols have effective outcome. SPECIAL LITURGY MINISTRY: LINE DANCE Every Thursday 8am to 9am. Join for fun and exercise and any love offierings collected will go to charity. 3 RD SUNDAY BAG COLLECTION IN AID OF ST PAUL NAGASIBA BUILDING FUND Next 3 rd Collection : 1 st December 2024 Thank you for your generosity. A GUIDE TO THE 9 ICONS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ON THE SIDE AND ENTRANCE WALL OF THE CHAPEL (side wall from left to right) ICON 1 The Immaculate Conception in the design of the Most Holy Trinity ICON 2 The Presentation of Mary to the temple by her parents, St. Joachim and St. Anne ICON 3 The education of Mary by her mother, St. Anne ICON 4 The Annunciation and Mary ’ s giving of her fiat ICON 5 The simple life of the Holy Family ICON 6 Stabat Mater Dolorosa (The sorrowful mother was standing ) ICON 7 Our Lady receiving the Holy Eucharist from St. John (entrance wall left & right) ICON 8 The glorious Assumption of Our Lady to heaven ICON 9 The Coronation of Our Lady in heaven by the Most Holy Trinity NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMNS ENTRANCE : 104 - Crown Him With Many Crowns COLLECTION: 339 - To God Be The Glory OFFERTORY: 313 - Take Our Bread HOLY COMMUNION: 154 - How Great Thou Art 328 - The Lord Is My Shepherd THANKSGIVING: 325 - The King Shall Come When the Morning Dawn RECESSIONAL : 258 - Our God Reigns 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 Daniel 7:13-14 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed 2 ND READING : Apocalypse 1:5-8 GOSPEL AC C LAMATION: Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David! GOSPEL: John 18:33-37 SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY Couples (registered CMI Parishioners) who wish to get married at 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 1 ST DECEMBER 2024 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT YR C 1 ST READING : Jeremiah 33:14-16 2 ND READING : 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 4:2 GOSPEL : Luke 21:25-28,34-36 THE JUBILEE PRAYER Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother and in the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen ADVENT FAMILY VISIT (CAROLING) 2024 [ By Parish Family Pastoral Network (PFPN) ] This year ’ s Parish Advent Family Visit (AFV) will take place from 10 th to 22 nd December. REGISTRATION FOR FAMILIES Registration is now open for the whole of November 2024 for families who wish to invite carollers to their homes during Advent. Please visit PFPN ’ s registration counter in the church lobby before or after Mass. REGISTRATION FOR CAROLING GROUPS Groups and Ministries are encouraged to form their own carolling group and to start preparing for the Advent Visit. Please obtain the registration form from PFPN at their counter in the church lobby. PARISH FEAST DAY The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary This year CMI celebrates her Feast Day on Monday, 9 th December 2024 with a Eucharistic Celebration cum Sacrament of Confirmation. It will be a combined Mass in English and Chinese. The programme is as follows: 6.15 pm Rosary recitation in the parish hall 7.00 pm Eucharistic Mass with procession from the parish hall 8.30 pm Fellowship dinner at the parish hall For the fellowship dinner, parishioners who are interested to attend, kindly register at the counter in the church lobby before and after Sunday Mass or register at the parish office during weekdays until 1 st December 2024. A fee of RM5.00 is required upon registration for head count purposes. ADVENT CHARITY VISIT [ By PPC Social & Welfare Committee in collaboration with CMI Catholic Women ’ s League ] A charity visit will be made to the Bondulu Children ’ s Home, Toboh Tambunan on Sunday, 15 th December 2024. There are 67 boarders between the ages of 4 and 17. They have requested for daily essentials/necessities, household supplies, medication/first aid kits etc. We appeal to parishioners for their generous donation in cash and to be dropped into the love offering box provided at the counter in the church lobby. The organiser also accepts toys, board games, electronic toys and stationeries as Christmas gifts for the children. However these items must be new. Your generosity is much appreciated which will bring cheers to the children in this season of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. For more info, please visit their counter in the church lobby. CMI ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE WITH SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Date: Tuesday, 3 rd December 2024 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm For full schedule, please refer to the parish Facebook, Website and Notice Board Are you the King of the Jew? So you are a King then? Yes, I am a king. COMMISSIONING OF CMI CAROLERS Date: Sunday, 8 th December 2024 During 8:00 am Sunday Mass All caroling groups please take note. SENIOR PARISHIONERS CHRISTMAS GATHERING [ By PPC Family Life Ministry ] Date: Sunday, 22 nd December 2024 Time: 9:30 am Venue: Room G1/G2 Open to all senior parishioners aged 60 and above. Registration begins on 1 st December 2024. CHILDREN ’ S CHRISTMAS PARTY [ By PPC Social & Welfare Committee ] Date: Sunday, 22 nd December 2024 Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Venue: Parish Hall Registration begins on 1 st December 2024 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT [ By Parish Pastoral Family Network ] Date: Sunday, 22 nd December 2024 Time: 6:30 pm to 9.30 pm Venue: Parish Hall Registration begins 1 st December 2024