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, 012-870 8009 / Fax: Temporarily Out of Order 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. 3 RD COLLECTION ON 7 TH JANUARY 2024 RM10,086.30 Thank you for your generous contribution. 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 (13 /1/2024 & 14 /1/2024) Black: RM 7,995.40 Red: RM 6,949.00 PRE-LOVED ITEMS There are pre-loved clothing and accessories for sale before and after mass in the church lobby. This is a project under the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). The counter is manned by volunteers who wish to serve the church and do not necessarily represent any group or ministry. All proceeds are credited to the church account. We thank you for our support. NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMNS ENTRANCE: 296 - Sing A New Song COLLECTION : 138 - Great Is Thy Faithfulness OFFERTORY: 236 - O King Of Might And Splendour HOLY COMMUNION : 171 - Jesus, Hope Of The World 192 - Light Of Christ THANKSGIVING : 224 - O Bless The Lord, My Soul RECESSIONAL : 159 - I Will Sing To My God 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: Jonah 3:1-5,10 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Lord, make me know your ways. 2 ND READING: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: The kingdom of God is at hand; believe the Good News. GOSPEL: Mark 1:14-20 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 – 28 TH JANUARY 2024 4 TH SUNDAY IN O.T. YEAR B 1 ST READING 2 ND READING GOSPEL Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 YOUTH GATHERING: THEME ‘WHO AM I’ A TALK BY DEREK CHONG Date: Friday, 26 th January 2024 Time: 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm Venue: CMI Room B. For registration, scan the QR code which can be found on the notice board. For inquiries: Ivy 019-88690078 or Jody @ 016-8139355 MOVIE NIGHT: WAR ROOM Date: Sunday, 28 th January 2024 Time: 6.30 pm Venue: Room G1/G2. Duration: 2 hours. All are welcome. STONYHURST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PENANG NOW HIRING! Trainee Teachers & Teachers Assistants Interested applicants to submit resume and cover letter to: HR.KK@STONYHURSTPENANG.EDU.MY More info at – www.stonyhurstpenang.edu.my ARCHBISHOP JOHN WONG’S 25 TH SACERDOTAL ANNIVERSARY A Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration will be held this Sunday, 21 st January 2024 at the Cathedral at 5:00 pm to commemorate this auspicious occasion. Among those attending are Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, priests and clergy. Parishioners are cordially invited to join in this joyous thanksgiving celebration to show our love and support for our Archbishop. Let us continue to pray for His Grace in his priestly ministry. NB: A gentle reminder to those who have bought tickets to the Thanksgiving dinner, which will be held on the same day at Hakka Hall, Tg. Lipat at 6.30 pm after the Eucharistic celebration. CMI CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION ORGANISED BY CMI CHINESE PASTORAL COMMITTEE Date: Sunday, 18 th February 2024 Time: 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm Venue: CMI Parish Hall Buffet dinner tickets will be on sale in the church lobby as follows: Adult (13 yrs old & above) RM35 per pax Kid (6 to 12 yrs old) RM18 per pax Kid (1 to 5 yrs old) Free Among the highlights of the night: Lion dance, lucky draws, treasure hunt, 24 festive drums and singing performances. For enquiries please contact: Susan @ 016-847 8323; Venice @ 016-825 4889, Caroline @ 014-955 5116 CMI PARISH BIBLICAL COMMITTEE: BIBLES FOR SALE As one of their activities to promote ownership of bibles by parishioners, the committee will be have bibles for sale this Sunday, 21 st January 2024, before and after mass, in the church lobby. Please give them your support. NEXT BAPTISM Sunday, 21 st April 2024, 3 pm FORMATION OF CANTEEN MINISTRY The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) has decided not to lead in the operation of the church canteen w.e.f. March 2024. In view of this, the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is given the task of forming a Canteen Ministry and would like to invite interested parishioners to be part of this ministry to continue with the operation of the canteen. For those who are interested, kindly write down your name at the counter in the church lobby. Any enquiry, please contact : Isabel Liaw at 016 811 7033