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 4 th /5 th May 2024 Your kind generosity is very much appreciated! 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 COLLECTIONS (20 TH & 21 TH APRIL 2024) Black : RM8,439.45 Red: RM7,284.85 CANTEEN SERVICE MINISTRY The canteen Service Ministry will cease on usage of plastic containers, plastic bags, etc for take- away food and drinks only. Parishioners are advised to bring own containers, etc for take- aways. Thank you for your kind cooperation and support. GO GREEN! PRE-LOVED CLOTHING Pre-loved clothing are for 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. SPECIAL LITURGY MINISTRY: LINE DANCE Every Thur 8am to 9am. Join for fun, exercise and charity for only RM10 per session. SACRED HEART CATHERAL FUND RAISING BAZAAR Sunday, 9 th June 2024 / 7:00 am to 1:00 pm / Parish Hall Dear Parishioners, in support of our Mother Church, we have committed to 3000 booklets at RM10 per booklet for sale in the church lobby or by our groups and ministries. As a parish family, we appeal to your kind support and generosity and that we may achieve our target. Thank you. NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMNS ENTRANCE: 296 - Sing A New Song COLLECTION : 202 - Love Divine, All Loves Ending OFFERTORY: 311 - Take My Hands HOLY COMMUNION : 290 - Seed, Scattered And Sown 031 - As Grains Of Wheat THANKSGIVING : 250 - On Eagle ’ s Wings RECESSIONAL : 168 - I ’ ve Received The Living 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: Acts 9:26-31 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: You, Lord, are my praise in the great assembly 2 ND READING: 1 John 3:18-24. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Make your home in me, as I make mine in you. Whoever remains in me bears fruit in plenty GOSPEL: John 15:1-8 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 5 TH MAY 2024 6 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B 1 ST READING: Acts 10:25-26.34-35.44-48 2 ND READING : 1 John 4:7-10 GOSPEL : John 15:9-17 7 TH SUNDAY DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH To be held this Sunday, 28 th April in the main church after Mass. This is the last devotion. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER This Feast Day falls on 1 st May 2024 (Labour Day) and will be celebrated at the 6.30 am Mass. After Mass there will a complimentary breakfast fellowship at the Church canteen. CMI PARISH KAAMATAN CELEBRATION 2024 organised by PPC SOCIAL & WELFARE COMMITTEE GENTLE REMINDER TO ALL PARTICIPANTS The following events will take place this afternoon 28 April 2024 at 1:00 pm. Please come early for registration and briefing: 1. SINGING COMPETITION OR SUGANDOI will be held in the Parish Hall. 2. TRADITIONAL SPORTS COMPETITION will be held in the open field behind the church. KAAMATAN CELEBRATION DINNER This will be held on Sunday, 5 th May 2024 at the Parish Hall from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Dinner tickets are still on sale for RM25 per pax for 7 years and above. Traditiional food will be served. No charge for 6 years and below. CMI SOCCOM In conjunction with the 58 th World Communications Day on 12 th May 2024, a Photography Workshop is being organised for beginners and enthusiasts alike as follows: Date: 11 th May 2025 Time: 9 am to 12 pm Venue: Room G1 Age: Above 12 years old. Registration fee: RM10. Closing date: 4 th May 2024 Registration before and after Saturday/Sunday Mass. Certificate of Attendance will be given to participants. Refreshments will be served. For further inquiries please contact: Jonathan @ 010-932 2806 NEXT BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN Date: Sun 21 st July 2024 /Time: 3:00 pm Venue: Main Church REGISTRATION closes on Tue, 16 th July 2024 FIRST WORLD CHILDREN ’ S DAY Pope Francis has announced that the first World Children ’ s Day will be celebrated on 25 th /26tth May 2024. In response to this event, CMI Catechetical Ministry will be having activites for children aged 5 to 13 years after Mass on Sunday, 26 th May 2024 from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm. Activities for children are colouring competition (5-7 yrs old); Treasure Hunt (8-10 yrs old); and Bible Quiz (11-13 yrs old). Appealing to parents to support this celebration by registering your children according to age categories. No fee will be charged. Complimentary lunch will be served for participating children. Parents who wish to join for lunch will be charged RM20 per pax. Registration is open before and after Mass starting this Sunday, 28 th April 2024 in the church lobby.