August 25th, 2010
by Fr. Marshall
Yes! I am in China…don’t ask in which part of China.
What am I doing here??…holidaying? Getting distressed? Work Related?… I just don’t know and I am thoroughly confused!!
Some parishioners (about 25) took up a collection to give me a short holiday because of the Year of Priests.
THANK YOU TO ALL CONCERNED FOR YOUR GENEROUSITY & THOUGHTFULNESS!
Personally I am too lazy to travel unnecessarily, so please pray that we all have a safe and pleasant time and that we learn something too, especially that I learn something… Thanks & GodBless!… †
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August 25th, 2010
Bishop announced the transfer of priests on 18 Aug 2010 at the end of the priests’ monthly recollection in Stella Maris.
The transfer of priests in Penang come after consulting the priests concerned to see the pros and cons. Bishop brought his list of the transfer to the Council of Priests meeting on 16 Aug 2010. After long discussion and seeing to some details some proposals/changes were tabled and accepted by both the Council of Priests and the Bishop.
The amended transfer list was tabled at the meeting of the College of Consultors on 17 Aug 2010. Some fine turning was done to the list and the list of transfers was unanimously accepted by the College of Consultors. Bishop is the president of the consultors.
The transfer is NOT just the wish and plan of the Bishop alone. We the Council of Priests gave him the onus to do the ground work of meeting the priests involved. He did his homework from March till the first few days of August. He had all the time to give serious thought to his transfer plan. The Councilors studied his proposals and make some changes. The Councilors gave their views and accepted the list. The whole process was a team (Bishop and priests) effort. The whole procedure followed the requirement of Canon Law.
The transfer would be effective in October. We have to be in our “new” parished by 1st Nov 2010.
The transfer of priests from the north southward are.. :-
- Fr. Vincent Paul (Parish Priest) – St. mary’s Tapah to Alor Setar. Fr. Marshall (Asst. Parish Priest) – Pulau Tikus to Alor Setar
- Fr. Nelson Joseph (Parish Priest) – No change : Sg. Petani
- Fr. Victor Louis (Parish Priest) – No change : Butterworth
- Fr. Robert Daniel (Parish Priest) – No change : Kota Bahru
- Fr. Miccal Sinnappan (Parish Priest) – Kulim to Ayer Itam
- Msgr. Stephen Liew (Parish Priest) – B. M to St. Michael’s Ipoh Fr. Anthony Chong (Asst. Parish Priest)
- Fr. Henry Rajoo (Parish Priest) – Cathedral to B. M & Kulim Fr. Simon Ee, CDD (Asst. Parish Priest)
- Fr. Francis Anthony (Parish priest) – Cathedral to Our Lady of Lourdes, Ipoh
- Fr. Augustine Wong (Parish Priest) – Ayer Itam to Permatang Tinggi
- Fr. Dominic Santhiyagu (Parish Priest) – City Parish Fr. Michael Thoo (Asst. Parish Priest & Financial Administrator)
- Fr. Bernard Paul (Parish Priest) – Our Lady of Lourdes, Ipoh to Cathedral of Holy Spirit Deacon Stephen Andrew (Asst. Parish Priest after ordination in mid-Nov)
- Fr. Michael Cheah (Parish Priest) – St. Michael;s, Ipoh to Pulau Tikus
- Fr. Francis Xavier – No change : Nibong Tebal, Bgn Serai, Parit Buntar
- Fr. David Lourdes (Parish Priest) – Taiping to Tapah, Kampar, Bidor
- Fr. Jude Miranda (Parish Priest) – Alor Setar to Taiping
- Fr. Michael Dass (Parish Priest) – Alor Setar to Sg. Siput, Kuala Kangsar
- Fr. Robin Andrews (Parish Priest) – No change : Batu Gajah
- Fr. Anthony Pillai (Parish Priest) – Sg. Siput to Tg. Malim
- Fr. Francis Andrew (Parish Priest) – No change : Teluk Intan
- Fr. Joseph Arulnathan (Parish Priest) – No change : Sitiawan
- Fr. Martin Then, CDD (Parish Priest) – Balik Pulau
- CSsR Fathers – No change : OMPH, Ipoh
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August 25th, 2010
During the month of September the priests in Penisular Malaysia will be away for their annual retreat.
Fr. Marshall and Fr. Edmund will be away for the first session which is from 5 – 11 Sept. Pray for all priests who are attending the coming retreats especially our Parish Priests, Fr. Marshall, that they will be renewed in body, mind and spirit. †
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August 25th, 2010
Mr. John Choong, the new advisor and leader of the Altar Servers had the 1st meeting with the boys last Saturday.
Siddarth Kristian has been appointed as the Head Server, and Moses is the Chief Trainer. All those 10 years and above who are interested to serve in this ministry, please do come for the meeting on Sat, 28 Aug, 3-5pm, AVA Room. †
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August 25th, 2010
The Church of Divine Mercy, Sg. Ara opening is scheduled on Wed, 29 Sept at 5:30pm.
The church will be selling commemorative items such as umbrellas, T-shirts, especially imported religious items and paintings from Vietnam. If you are interested, please contact Cathedral of the Holy Spirit 04 658 4909. Your support in these sales to raise funds for the church is very much appreciated. God bless your generosity! †
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August 25th, 2010
A “Wishing Well” will be placed at the entrance of the church from 26 Aug – 26 Nov. Proceeds will go to the Heart Patients’ Fund in Penang Adventist Hospital. Kindly support towards this project. God bless your generosity! †
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August 25th, 2010
President Ms. Frances Mary
Vice President Ms. Mary Tan
Treasurer Ms. Bernadette Lau
Secretary Ms. Christine Ng †
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August 19th, 2010
by Fr. Marshall
Congratulations for the way you responded to our appeal for ‘Bibles for the Poor’!
Congratulations for the way you responded to “Comments about the Building Project”. We received more than 30 comments!
Congratulations for the way you responded to Mr. Michael Voo’s sessions!
Congratulations for the way you responded to Drs. Francis & Irene’s session!
I see these as signs – small signs, perhaps – that you are taking responsibility for your bodies & taking responsibility of your PARISH……Thanks & GodBless! †
THANKS to Drs. Francis and Irene for their session on ‘Healthy Aging’!…. †
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