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 & Laurence Dumling 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 at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 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 e nvelopes 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 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 Saturday & Sunday 28th & 29th December 2024 RM8,753.55 RM7,855.60 Since 2023 CMI PARISH ECOLOGY PROTOCOLS SCAN ME LEARN more about CMI ’ s 10 ECOLOGY PROTOCOLS 3 RD SUNDAY BAG COLLECTION IN AID OF ST PAUL NAGASIBA BUILDING FUND Next Collection: 5 th January 2025. 2025 M ALAYSIA CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY (MCYD) YOUTH REGISTRATIONS We are excited to announce that the 2025 Malaysia Catholic Youth Day (MCYD) w i ll take place from 31 st March to 6 th April ! Registration information: Pre-Registration Deadline: Extended to 31 December 2024. Official Registration closes: 12 January 2025. For registration of participation, please contact Jody at 016-813 9355 BE A FOSTER FAMILY In preparation for this wonderful event, our parish is seeking loving families to open their homes and host participants during this week-long celebration. You hospi tality will make a significant difference in the lives of these young individuals. Thank you for your support! To REGISTER as a Foster Family (open to CMI families), please click on the link for the online form which can be found on our Website and Facebook: https://forms.gle/oFYu3hGJhWS97gNS8 Application deadline: 22 February 2025. Contact persons: Jody 016-813 9355 and Melissa 019-862 5804 Note: Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS DATES BLACK RED 24 th RM14,946.35 RM12,526.20 25 th RM10,671.90 RM 9,738.50 LOVE OFFERING TO DEFRAY CHRISTMAS EXPENSES RM3,749.00 ADVENT FAMILY VISIT 2024 COLLECTION FROM CAROLLING RM24,541.60 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMNS ENTRANCE : 023 - All You Nations COLLECTION: 050 - Awake! Awake, And Greet The New Morn OFFERTORY: 132 - God, Our Father Everlasting HOLY COMMUNION: 035 - As With Gladness Men Of Old 081 - Christ, Be Our Light THANKSGIVING: 306 - Songs Of Thankfulness And Praise RECESSIONAL : We Three Kings 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 60: 1-6 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord 2 ND READING : Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 GOSPEL AC C LAMATION: We saw his star as it rose and have come to do the Lord homage. GOSPEL: Matthew 2:1-12 NEXT WEEK ’ S READINGS 5 TH JANUARY 2025 FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 1 ST READING : Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11 2 ND READING : Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 GOSPEL : Luke 3:15-16,21-22 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 NEW BAPTISM ( FOR 6 YEARS OLD & BELOW) REGISTRATION Now open until 13th January 2025 (12:00 Noon) Register at CMI Parish Office during office hours. BAPTISM BRIEFING 15th January 2025 (Wednesday) at 8:00 pm at Room G1 Participation in briefing is COMPULSORY for both parents and godparents. Registration will be cancelled if either parties failed to attend the briefing. BAPTISM (ENGLISH) 19 th January 2025 (Sunday) at 3:00 pm at Main Church CATECHETICAL MINISTRY SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION 2025 OPEN DAY Saturday, 11 th January 2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am All EXISTING and NEW students need to be present to (I) confirm attendance with respective classes (II) settle fee - RM10.00 (iii) purchase text book - all are required to purchase new text book from 2025 onwards. 2025 SESSIONS Faith Formation classes will begin on 15 th and 16 th February 2025. Please refer to each class teacher for class schedule. JUBILEE YEAR 2025 CATECHESIS ON JUBILEE YEAR IN ENGLISH Sunday, 12 th January 2025 7.30 pm Sacred Heart Parish Centre Rooms F6 & F8 All are welcome CMI LUNAR NEW YEAR DINNER GATHERING 2025 Sunday, 9 th February 2025 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm CMI Parish Hall Dinner tickets: RM30 (Adults); RM18 (Child - 6 years to 12 years) Free (Child - 5 years and below) For tickets or inquiries, please contact: Catherine Engsun @ 017-823 1011 Parish Office @ 012-870 8009 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 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. VOCATION SEMINAR - PRIESTHOOD 17 th - 19 th January 2025 Bundu Tuhan Retreat Centre If you have the calling and interested, please contact our Parish Priest. SPECIAL LITURGY MINISTRY WEEKLY LINE DANCE Every Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am All Love offerings received will go to charity. HOLY HOUR Thursday, 23 rd January 2024 8:00 pm Main Church All are encouraged to attend