December 10, 2011 Saturday
5:30 pm Novena to Our Lady
6:00 pm Mass in English
ISAIAH 61:1-2, 10-11
The Good News Of Salvation
"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted. To proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn.
Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the peoples! Indeed the LORD has proclaimed to the end of thw eorld: "Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Surely your salvation is coming; Behold, His reward is with Him, and His work before Him.' "
"The Word of the Lord"
PSALMS
LUKE 1:46-50, 53-54
The Song of Mary
And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy in His name.
And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.
He has filled the hungry with good things and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy.
1 THESSALONIANS 5, 16-24
The Day of the Lord
But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Do not quench the Spirit.
Do not despise prophecies.
Test all things; hold fast what is good.
Abstain from every form of evil.
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
"The Word of the Lord"
JOHN 1:6-8, 19-28
John's Witness: The True Light
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"
He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, "I am not he Christ."
And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." And he answered, "No."
Then they said to him, "Who are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?"
He said, "I am 'The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Make straight the way of the LORD," as the prophet Isaiah said."
Now those who were sent were from the Pharisees.
And they asked him, saying, "Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?"
John answered them, saying, "I baptize with water, but there stands One smong you whom you do not know.
It is He who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose."
These things were done in Bethabara beyong the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
"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 and e-mail address.
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 |
December 2011 Liturgical Events
Events | Date | Time |
St Joseph Christmas Musical | 24th(Sat) | 9.30pm |
Christmas Eve Mass | 24th(Sat) | 10.00 pm |
Christmas Day Mass | 25th (Sun) | 10.00 am |
BEC Reflection @ 8.30pm
Venue: John & Anna Chong. 3, Jln Permas 3/9. Date: 16th Dec. Friday Tel: 07-3874916
The Melaka-Johor Counselling Ministry has organized a series of one-day session, entitled Dance of Intimacy, for 2012. The program is an awarenesss, enrichment and relationship skills program on various themes of interest such as managing disharmony in the family, addictions, improving and strengthening marriages, etc. For details of the program please refer to the poster. For further inquiries please call Mr. Francis Soh (07-3861625) or Ms. Angeline Gomez (0127881515). The registration forms are available in the church office.
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.
RESTORING THE VISION OF OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of Vatican II Council with an 11-day FORMATION Pilgrimage to Italy. Daily Mass and Formation provided.
Extension available to Portugal, Spain & France.
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of Vatican II Council with an 11-day FORMATION Pilgrimage to Italy. Daily Mass and Formation provided.
Extension available to Portugal, Spain & France.
Travel date: 23 April to 3 May 2012
Deadline of Registration: 15 Dec. 2011 with deposits. Itinerary and Booking Form can be obtained at the Church main entrance or call John @ 012-7040948
A Pilgrimage cum Formation
Portugal, Spain & France
Date: 2nd May to 13 May 2012
Please call John @ 012 7040948 for further information.
There is a promise of Marriage between:
Michael Ng Tee Kiang & Veronica Quek Siew Hoon
on 31st Dec. @ 11:00 am.
If there is any impediment to these marriages, all Catholics
are bound in duty to inform the Parish Priest (Canon 1069).
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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