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 (9/3/2024 & 10/3 /2024) Black : RM8,166.00 Red: RM7,400.15 CANTEEN SERVICE MINISTRY This Sunday, 17 th Mar 2024, Team C will be operating the canteen. Please come and give them your support. 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. SPECIAL LITURGY MINISTRY: LINE DANCE Every Thursday 8am to 9am. Join our Line Dance for fun, exercise and charity. For only RM10 per session. NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMNS ENTRANCE: 126 - Glory And Praise To Our God COLLECTION : 184 - Led By The Spirit OFFERTORY: 008 - Accept, O Father, In Thy Love HOLY COMMUNION : 059 - Believe And Repent 031 - As Grains Of Wheat THANKSGIVING : 118 - For The Beauty Of The Earth RECESSIONAL : 315 - Take Up Thy Cross 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: Ezekiel 37:12-14 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. 2 ND READING: Romans 8:8-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; who ever believes in me will never die. GOSPEL: John 11:1-45 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 – 24TH MARCH 2024 PASSION SUNDAY (PALM SUNDAY) YEAR B 1 ST READING 2 ND READING GOSPEL Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1 - 15:47 NEXT BAPTISM Date: Sun 21 st Apr 2024/ Time: 3:00 pm/ Venue: Main Church BRIEFING ON BAPTISM Date: Wed 17 th Apr 2024 Time: 7.30 pm Venue: Room G1 Attendance is compulsory. Non attendance may cause your registration to be canceled. CMI DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH A devotion to St. Joseph will be held for 7 consecutive Sundays from 17 th Mar until 28 th Apr 2024 at 9.30 am in the main church. This devotion will culminate on 1 st May 2024, on the Feast of St. Joseph, the Worker to be celebrated at the 6.30 am daily mass. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. LENTEN SEASON STATIONS OF THE CROSS The next Stations of the Cross will be on Friday, 22 nd Mar 2024 at 7:00 pm in the main church. This will be in English and Chinese. On Good Friday, 29 th Mar 2024 Stations of the Cross will be held at 7:15 am in the main church. All are encouraged to attend. CHRISM MASS Date: Thursday, 21 st Mar 2024 Time: 7.30 pm Venue: Sacred Heart Cathedral 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. 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 ACTIVITIES In conjunction with this event, the CMI Youth Ministry is organising 2 fund raising activities to finance the transportation costs and registration fees for youths who may not be able to afford them. (i) There will be a love offering booth at the church entrance after Mass for parishioners to drop their donation; and (ii) the CMI Youth team will be selling drinks at the canteen. Please give them your support. FOOD DRIVE (Until 20 Mar 2024) (FORGOTTEN FAMILIES) CMI Youth is organizing a Lenten visit to 15 families, aiming to provide RM150 worth of groceries for each. Your support ensures these families in need receive essential provisions during this sacred season, fostering a community of compassion and solidarity. Join us in making a meaningful difference this Lent. Items needed: Rice (10kg), canned food, noodles/instant noodles, sugar & salt, coffee and biscuits. Drop off location is at CMI lobby between 8am to 10pm. For more information, contact Jody: 0168139355 PFPN - CHURCH GOTONG ROYONG 2 Date: Sun 17 th Mar 2024 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. Kindly bring along: brooms with/hard brush, dust pans, mops, rags/old cloths, cleaning detergents, old newspapers, ladder(opt) & power hose(opt). SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION: MEET THE PARENTS/STUDENTS SESSION WITH PARISH PRIEST Date: Sunday, 17 th Mar 2024 after Mass in the Church. Attendance is compulsory. MOVIE NIGHT BY SOCCOM MLE Title: Jesus (1979) based on the Gospel of Luke Date: Sun 17 th Mar 2024 Time: 6:30 pm (2 hrs) Venue: Room G1/G2.