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 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 30 th November and 1 st December 2024 RM7,566.80 RM6,861.85 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 1 st December 2024 - RM8,286.70. Thank you. NEW BAPTISM ( FOR 6 YEARS OLD & BELOW) REGISTRATION 1 December 2024 to 13 January 2025 (12:00 Noon) Register at CMI Parish Office during office hours. BAPTISM BRIEFING 15 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 NEW REGISTRATION Date: 1st to 31 st December 2024 Registration is open for NEW students only for age 7 to 15 years old Please scan QR code to register OR for e-bulletin, click the link: https://office.cmikk.org/student-registration OPEN DAY Date: 11 th January 2025 Time: 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. 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 Savio at 013-792 7805. 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: Savio Masudal 013-792 7805 and Melissa 019-862 5804 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMNS ENTRANCE : 272 - Prepare Ye The Way COLLECTION: 112 - Every Valley OFFERTORY: 022 - All Who Hunger HOLY COMMUNION: 185 - Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence 101 - Comfort My People THANKSGIVING: 187- Let The Valleys Be Raised RECESSIONAL : 128 - Go Up To The Mountain 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 Baruch 5:1-9 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: What marvels the Lord worked for us! Indeed we were glad. 2 ND READING : Philippians 1:4-6,8-11 GOSPEL AC C LAMATION: Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight, and all mankind shall see the salvation of God. GOSPEL: Luke 3:1-6 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 15 TH DECEMBER 2024 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT YR C 1 ST READING : Zephaniah 3:14-18 2 ND READING : Philippians 4:4-7 GOSPEL : Luke 3:10-18 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 PARISH FEAST DAY The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Date: 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 Parish Hall. 8.30 pm Fellowship dinner at the parish hall for those who have registered. There will be NO morning Mass. Parishioners are encouraged to attend the evening Mass. ADVENT CHARITY VISIT TO BONDULU CHILDREN ’ S HOME [ By PPC Social & Welfare Committee in collaboration with CMI Catholic Women ’ s League ] Date: 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 NEW toys, board games, electronic toys and stationeries as Christmas gifts for the children. Your generosity is much appreciated which will bring cheers to these children. For more info, please visit their counter in the church lobby. CMI CHRISTMAS MASSES SCHEDULE 24/12/2024 Chinese Cantata 06:00 pm Tuesday Mass 07:00 pm English Cantata 09:30 pm Mass 10:00 pm 25/12/2024 English Mass 09.00 am Wednesday 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. Please register at the counter in the church lobby for headcount purposes. Registration ends on 15 December 2024. No fee to be paid. 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 Fee: RM25 per pax (Children or Adult ) for meals. Bring own gift for Santa to present. To Register: At church counter or Whatsapp Caroline @ 014-955 5116. Registration ends on 15 December 2024 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT [ By Parish Pastoral Family Network (PFPF) ] Date: Sunday, 22 nd December 2024 Time: 6:30 pm to 9.30 pm Venue: Parish Hall For dinner, there will be a fee of RM5.00 for headcount purposes. Please register at the counter in the church lobby symbolizes PEACE with the “ BETHLEHEM ’ S CANDLE ” t hat reflects the peace that Christ brings to the world and inner peace that comes from faith. SPECIAL LITURGY MINISTRY: LINE DANCE Every Thursday 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Join for fun and exercise and any love offerings collected will go to charity. CMI CANTEEN MINISTRY The parish canteen will be closed on Sunday, 22 nd December 2024 due to several parish events that will be happening after Mass. We regret for any inconveniences caused. COMMISSIONING OF CMI CAROLERS Date: Sunday, 8 th December 2024 during 8:00 am Mass. All caroling groups please take note.