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 FINANCE AND PROPERTY COUNCIL (PFPC) Datuk Patrick Tan * Liang Lih Lih * Phelomina Engsun * Henry Chin * Judy Mak 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 ON 7 th APRIL 2024 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 Apr 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 (16/3/2024 & 17/3 /2024) Black : RM9,442.70 Red: RM7,758.25 CANTEEN SERVICE MINISTRY This Sunday, 24 th Mar 2024, Team A will be operating the canteen. Please come and give them your support. The canteen will be closed next Sunday, 31 st March for Easter Celebration. Any inconvenience caused is very much regretted. PRE-LOVED CLOTHING Pre-loved clothing are on sale in the church lobby. All proceeds will go to the church account. The stall is manned by volunteers who wish to serve for the church and not representing any group or ministry. The stall will be closed next Sunday, 31 st March for Easter Celebration. SPECIAL LITURGY MINISTRY: LINE DANCE Every Thur 8am to 9am. Join for fun, exercise and charity for only RM10 per session. No class on 28 th March; Resumes on 4 th April. NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMNS PROCESSION: Hosanna ENTRANCE: 013 - All Glory, Laud, And Honour COLLECTION : 191 - Lift Up Your Hearts OFFERTORY: 238 - O Living Bread From Heaven HOLY COMMUNION : 104 - Crown Him With Many Crowns 153 - Hosanna, Son Of God THANKSGIVING : 245 - O Sacred Head, Surrounded RECESSIONAL : 039 - At The Name Of Jesus 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: Isaiah 50:4-7 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? 2 ND READING: Philippians 2:6-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on the cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all names. GOSPEL: Mark 14:1 - 15:47 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 31ST MARCH 2024 EASTER SUNDAY YEAR B 1 ST READING: Acts 10:34,37-43 2 ND READING : Colossians 3:1-4 GOSPEL : John 20:1-9 NEXT BAPTISM Date: Sun 21 st Apr /Time: 3:00 pm/ Venue: Main Church BRIEFING ON BAPTISM Date: Wed 17 th Apr Time: 7.30 pm Venue: Room G1 Attendance is compulsory. Non attendance may cause your registration to be canceled. 2 ND DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH This Sunday, 24 th March in the main church after Mass. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. LENTEN SEASON STATIONS OF THE CROSS The final Stations of the Cross will be on Good Friday, 29th March at 7:15 am in the main church in English. All are encouraged to attend. 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. HOLY WEEK MASS & SERVICE SCHEDULE HOLY THURSDAY (M) 28 th March / 7.30 pm / Chinese GOOD FRIDAY (S) 29 th March 3.00 pm / Chinese 6.00 pm / English HOLY SATURDAY (M) 30 th March / 7.00 pm / Chinese EASTER SUNDAY (M) 31 st March / 8.00 am / English 6 TH SABAH YOUTH DAY (SYD6) Date: 16 th to 20 th Sept, 2024 Venue: St. Francis Xavier, Keningau Age: 16 to 45 years old Fee: RM200.00 Register by 31 st Mar 2024 / Limited to 20 participants only Contact: Savio @ 013 792 7805 / Asher @ 010-943 2092 YOUTH ’ S FUND RAISING ACTIVITY In conjunction with this event, the CMI Youth Ministry will continue to sell drinks at the canteen to raise funds. Please give them your support. NOTE OF THANKS PFPN - CHURCH GOTONG ROYONG 2 PFPN would like to thank all CMI volunteers for their participation in the recent gotong-royong and the Canteen Service Ministry for the refreshments. Appreciation also to RELA for its collaboration in this event. A big thank you to Archbishop John Wong and Fr. Russell Lawrine for their presence, continuous support and encouragement. HOLY WEEK ’ S READING 29 TH MARCH 2024 GOOD FRIDAY YEAR B 1 ST READING: Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 2 ND READING : Hebrews 4:14-16;5:7-9 GOSPEL : John 18:1 - 19:42 CMI CATECHETICAL MINISTRY RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) CMI will be conducting RCIA classes in English from 14 th April. Registration is open to candidates 17 years old and above who have not received the 3 Sacraments, non- Christians or non Catholics and those interested in knowing the Catholic Faith. Forms can be obtained from the counter outside the church on Sunday or the church office during office hours. NO DAILY MORNING MASS There will be no daily morning mass from Thur 28 th March to Sat 30 th March during the Holy Week Triduum. Daily Mass will resume on Mon 1 st April. EASTER HI-TEA FOR SENIOR PARISHIONERS PPC Family Life Ministry together with the Senior Parishioners Ministry are inviting senior parishioners aged 65 years and above to a complimentary Easter Hi-Tea on Sunday, 14 th April 2024 from 3pm to 5pm at CMI Hall. Registration, for headcount purpose, will open next Sunday, 31 st March.