January 07, 2012 Saturday
5:30 pm Novena to Our Lady
6:00 pm Mass in English
ISAIAH 60:1-6
The Gentiles Bless Zion
Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Lift up your eyes all around, and see: They all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be nursed at your side. Then you shall see and cecome radiant, and your heart shall swell with joy; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you. The multitude of camels shall cover your land, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense, and they shall proclaim the praises of the LORD.
"The Word of the Lord"
God the Rock of Salvation
Deliver me in your righteouness, and cause me to escape; incline your ear to me, and save me. I have become as a wonder to mny, but You are my strong refuge. Let my mouth be filled with Your praise and with Your glory all the day. For my enemies speak against me; and those who lie in wait for my life take counsel together, Saying, "God has forsaken him; pursue and take him, for there is none to deliver him."
O God, do not be far from me; O my God, make haste to help me!
Let them be confounded and consumed who are dversaries of my life; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour who seek my hurt.
EPHESIANS 3:2-3, 5-6
The Mystery Revealed
If indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel.
"The Word of the Lord"
Gospel Reading
MATTHEW 2:1-12
Wise Men from the East
Now after Jesus was bron in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." When Herod the king heard this , he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophets: "But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you shall come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel." Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also." When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankinscense, and myrrh. Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.
"The Gospel of the Lord"
St. Joseph Church News:
Catechism class registration for K2 and Primary 1 are still open. Please register with your children's birth cert. and baptism cert in photocopy. Thank you.
15th January, 2012 Sunday. Gotong-Royong.
4th - 19th February, 2012 Palm Reclaim. Thanks for your co-operation.
22nd February, 2012 (Wednesday) - Ash Wednesday is a day of penance of the whole Church of Roman Rite, to be marked by fasting and abstinence from the eating of meat (cf. P. 27)
Training Programme in Counseling Skills 2012
The MJCM is having a Training Programme in Counseling Skills 2012, it is a 2 years programme commencing April 2012 to March 2014. For details of this program please refer to the poster at the parish bulletin board. For further inquiries please call Martine Lai (016-2197040) or Fr. Norris (010-8984353)
Petrina Lazaroo (MA in Counselling) is giving a one-day session entitled “RELATIONSHIP SKILLS”
Date: Jan 15, 2012 (one-day session )
Venue: Good Shepherd Seminary, Melaka.
For details please refer to the poster. The registration forms are available in the church office. For further inquiries please call, Mr. Francis Soh (07-3861625), Ms. Angeline carol (012-7881515) or Fr. Norris Seenivasan (010-8984353).
11th Jan. BEC Reflection @ 8pm as below:
1) Matthew Chang, 30 Jalan Rosmerah 4/3. (Tel: 07-3544714)
2) David & Lourdes Jockins, 41 Jln Permas 5/20. (Tel: 07-3886581 / 016-7818226)
“Individually Directed 3-Days Silent Retreat” by Fr. Norris Seenivasan, S.J.
a) Date: Jan 27_29
b) Date: Feb 10-12.
Venue: Majodi Centre。 St. John Vianney retreat house.
$$$: RM160.00
For details please refer to the poster on the parish notice board. The registration forms are available in the church office or at the main entrance. For further information please call, Mr. Francis Soh (07-3861625) or Fr.Norris Seenivasan (010-8984353).
Introduction to Spirituality Course by:
Rev. Fr. Dr. Norris Seenivasan, S.J.
Date: January and February of 2012. (The course involves weekly lectures on Thursdays)
Time: 8pm- 9.30pm Venue: Majodi Centre.
For further inquiries please call Mr. Francis Soh at 07-3861625.
The registration forms are available in the church office or at the main entrance. . Please register as soon as possible as the course is limited to 30 participants.
About Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd
It is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization 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.
2012 Catholic Marriage Preparation Weekend
There will be a Marriage Preparation Weekend for all those who intend to get married.
Date: Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th March 2012
Venue: Good Shepherd Seminary, No. 44, Jln Laksamana Cheng Ho, Melaka
Registration fee:RM 250.00 per couple inclusive of lodging and food.
Closing Date: 19th February, 2012
Please take note that stay~in is compulsory
Forms are available at the Parish Office.
Contact person: Feona Petrus (016-7222642)
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