5:30 pm Novena to Our Lady
6:00 pm Mass in English
ISAIAH 40:1-5, 9-11
God's People Are Comforted
"Comfort, yes, comfort My People!" Says your God.
"Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD's hand Double for all her sins." The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth; the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
O Zion, you who bring good tidings, get up into the high mountain;
O Jerusalem, you who bring good tidings, lift up your voice with strength, lift it up, be not afraid; say to the cities of Judah, "Behold your God!"
Behold, the lord GOD shall come with a strong hand, and His arm shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, and His work before Him.
He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.
"The Word of the Lord"
PSALM 85:9-14
Prayer that the Lord will restore favour to the Land
I will hear what God the LORD will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints;
but let them not turn back to folly.
Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
Truth shall spring out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Yes, the LORD will give what is good;
And our land will yield its increase.
Righteousness will go before Him,
And shall make His footsteps our pathway.
Second Reading
God's Promise Is Not Slack
But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, "not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new erth in which righteousness dwells.
"The Word of the Lord"
MARK 1:1-8
John the Baptist Prepares The Way
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
And it is written in the Prophets: "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way before You."
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the LORD; make His paths straight.'
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, "There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. "I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
"The Gospel of the Lord"
St. Joseph Church News:
Catechism class holidays started on 19th Nov 2011 and resume on 7th Jan 2012.
If you would like to received the parish bulletin by e-mail.
Please write to stjoseph@ymail.com your: Name, contact number, resident address
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X 2011 Dec. Penitential Services
7.30 pm: Examination Of Conscience/Spiritual Preparation
8.00 pm: Sacrament Of Reconciliation
Date | Venue |
13th Tue | Immaculate Conception, JB |
14th Wed | Sacred Heart Cathedral, JB |
15th Thurs | St. Joseph, Plentong St. Theresa, Masai |
16th Fri | Christ the King, Kulai |
19th Mon | Holy Family, Ulu Tiram St. Elizabeth, Kota Tinggi |
About Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd
It is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation founded by the Good shepherd Sisters in 1960. Its primary focus is to work with women and girls experiencing crisis situations such as pregnancy, domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Its welfare services are located in KL, Ipoh and Sabah. Website: http://www.pkgs.org.my
Helplines: KL: 0163112667/Ipoh: 0124621341 / KK: 0195349044 /
Sandakan:0135544775/ Tawau: 0138544644.
Others, please refer to notice board.
2011 December Penitential Services
7.30 pm: Examination of Conscience/Spiritual Preparation
8.00 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation
13th Dec, Tuesday - Immaculate Conception, JB and Skudai Catholic Centre
14th Dec, Wednesday - Sacred Heart Cathedral, JB
15th Dec, Thursday - St. Joseph, Plentong and St. Theresa, Masai
16th Dec, Friday - Christ the King, Kulai
19th Dec, Monday - Holy Family, Ulu Tiram and St. Elizabeth, Kota Tinggi
Introduction to Spiritual Course by:
Rev. Fr. Dr. Norris Seenivasan, S.J.
Date: January and February, 2012
The course involves weekly lectures on Thursdays.
Time: 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm
Venue: Majodi Centre
For further inquiries, please call Mr. Francis Soh at 07-3861625
The registration forms are available at the church office.
Please register as soon as possible as the course is limited to 30 participants.
Marriage Banns
Introduction to Spiritual Course by:
Rev. Fr. Dr. Norris Seenivasan, S.J.
Date: January and February, 2012
The course involves weekly lectures on Thursdays.
Time: 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm
Venue: Majodi Centre
For further inquiries, please call Mr. Francis Soh at 07-3861625
The registration forms are available at the church office.
Please register as soon as possible as the course is limited to 30 participants.
There is a promise of Marriage between:
Michael Ng Tee Kiang & Veronica Quek Siew Hoon
on 31st December, 2011 @ 11 am
Restoring the Vision of Our Spiritual Heritage
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of Vatican II with an
11 day FORMATION pilgrimage to Italy. Daily Mass and Pilgrimage provided.
Extension available to Portugal, Spain and France.
Travel date: 23rd April to 03 May, 2012
Deadline of Registration: 15th December, 2011 with deposit. Itinerary and booking
forms can be obtained at the Church main entrance or call JOHN 012-7040948
A Pilgrimage cum Formation to Portugal, Spain and France
Travel Date: 02nd May to 13th May, 2012
Please call JOHN 012-7040948 for further information.
Restoring the Vision of Our Spiritual Heritage
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of Vatican II with an
11 day FORMATION pilgrimage to Italy. Daily Mass and Pilgrimage provided.
Extension available to Portugal, Spain and France.
Travel date: 23rd April to 03 May, 2012
Deadline of Registration: 15th December, 2011 with deposit. Itinerary and booking
forms can be obtained at the Church main entrance or call JOHN 012-7040948
A Pilgrimage cum Formation to Portugal, Spain and France
Travel Date: 02nd May to 13th May, 2012
Please call JOHN 012-7040948 for further information.
The Melaka-Johor Counselling Ministry now has two (2) hotlines. To arrange for initial appointment with a counsellor or request for further information, please call 016-7099465 (Melaka) or 010-7135894 (Johor). If calls are unanswered, please SMS message to these hotlines.
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