Author Archives: St Simon Likas SOCCOM

Parishes hope to pioneer use of organ in Catholic liturgical worship

KOTA KINABALU: A group of Sabahan musicians from three churches under the Catholic Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu hope to be pioneers in incorporating organ music in their liturgical worship. Under the guidance of liturgical expert Fr Cosmas Lee, choir directors and musicians from Sacred Heart Cathedral, Church of Mary Immaculate and St Simon Church wereContinueContinue reading “Parishes hope to pioneer use of organ in Catholic liturgical worship”

‘Give charity to all’: Pastoral team’s journey into rural Kg Gosusu

KOTA MARUDU: The outreach team of St Simon Catholic Church Likas Pastoral Care Ministry visited Kg Gosusu, here, on Sept 10. “Go out as a community to help the communities in need. Remember to give charity to all – be non-selective,” advised parish rector Fr Cosmas Lee as he gave them the blessing ahead ofContinueContinue reading “‘Give charity to all’: Pastoral team’s journey into rural Kg Gosusu”

New PPC line-up for 2018-2021 term

KOTA KINABALU: The re-elected Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Chairperson Anne Wong led the swearing-in ceremony of the new line-up for the 2018-2021 term at the St Simon Catholic Church Likas, Aug 26. Parish rector Fr Cosmas Lee urged the parishioners to pray for the new PPC so they would be able to carry out theirContinueContinue reading “New PPC line-up for 2018-2021 term”

Another visit to Papar home for the elderly

PAPAR: A group of 14 Pastoral Care Ministry members and five confirmation students led by ministry head Vera Chin and coordinator Jennifer Soon embarked on an outreach visit to the Holy Family Residence for Senior Citizens, here, on July 28. Most of us were in anticipation, wondering whether we would be meeting some of theContinueContinue reading “Another visit to Papar home for the elderly”

Pastoral Letter: ‘Make Your Vote Count’

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia has written a Pastoral Letter to the People of God on 24 April, 2018. MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF OUR NATION “All citizens should be mindful of the right and also the duty to use their vote freely to further the common good.”  (Gaudium et spes – ChurchContinueContinue reading “Pastoral Letter: ‘Make Your Vote Count’”

Thank you! A marvelous bazaar

KOTA KINABALU: Some 4,000 people thronged the St Simon Catholic Church Likas “Bazaar and Food Fair”, the first activity organized to raise funds for the building of the new Catholic Centre. The main purpose of the bazaar, which was held on Feb 4, was not so much to raise funds as such, but to publicizeContinueContinue reading “Thank you! A marvelous bazaar”

Come visit our Bazaar & Food Fair on Feb 4!

Come and support our cause this coming Sunday (Feb 4) to raise funds for the Catholic Centre Building. Fresh food and homemade drinks including games and karaoke stalls are available. See you soon! 🙂

Boys’ Brigade: Engaging a lost generation

KOTA KINABALU:  A briefing on the Boys’ Brigade Ministry and its impact on young people in the parish was given by St Simon Catholic Church Likas rector Fr Cosmas Lee, here, on Dec 9, 2017. Organised by ministry leader Godfrey Moay, among the topics covered were the declining number of young people attending Church activitiesContinueContinue reading “Boys’ Brigade: Engaging a lost generation”

Parish hosts LoM’s 13th Annual General Reunion

KOTA KINABALU: The Legion of Mary (LoM), the Praesdium of Our Lady of Annunciation, of St Simon Catholic Church Likas hosted the 13th Annual General Reunion (AGR) at its parish hall here on Dec 9, 2017. The AGR, attended by some 110 participants at the event recently, is a reunion of all the legionaries underContinueContinue reading “Parish hosts LoM’s 13th Annual General Reunion”