Author Archives: St Simon Likas SOCCOM

The Passion: ‘Like Jesus, we must be true’

KOTA KINABALU: Crowds thronged the Good Friday service at the St Simon Catholic Church Likas, here, recently to commemorate the Passion of the Lord. In his address to the congregation, parish rector Fr Cosmas Lee said, “On Good Friday, when we remember and take part in the suffering and death of our Lord and SaviourContinueContinue reading “The Passion: ‘Like Jesus, we must be true’”

The Eucharist: Receiving God’s love in humility

KOTA KINABALU: In his address to the faithful who attended the recent Holy Thursday Mass at St Simon Catholic Church Likas, here, parish rector Fr Cosmas Lee reflected on the institution of the Eucharist, humility in serving others and on being served. “In the earliest accounts of the Eucharist, Jesus took bread and wine, saidContinueContinue reading “The Eucharist: Receiving God’s love in humility”

‘Face the reality of Christ’s Passion’

KOTA KINABALU: The St Simon Catholic Church Likas parish priest Fr Cosmas Lee reminded the community to face the reality of Christ’s Passion during Palm Sunday, April 9. “We imitated the Jews, the followers of Jesus, who greeted and saluted the Messiah with exultation, boisterously, in joy,” he said, referring to the procession from theContinueContinue reading “‘Face the reality of Christ’s Passion’”

Project Runway (Flashback)

Contributed by Mirina Lim KOTA KINABALU: Some 30 people attended the “Project Runway” event organised by the St Simon Catholic Church’s Youth Ministry, here, on  April 1. According to the ministry head, Mirina Lim, the project was a one-of-a-kind event for parishes. “This is one event that focused on looking and feeling good for God,”ContinueContinue reading “Project Runway (Flashback)”

Start of catechism classes 2017

Contributed by Kingsley Bakmiwewa KOTA KINABALU: The catechism classes at the St Simon Catholic Church Likas parish for 2017 kicked off with a blessing from rector Fr Cosmas Lee during a Bible enthronement activity on January 8. Led by coordinator Theresa Ham, the students ranging from seven to 16 years old sang “Jesus, We EnthroneContinueContinue reading “Start of catechism classes 2017”

Fr Cosmas celebrates 40th Sacerdotal Anniversary

KOTA KINABALU: About 700 parishioners, prelates, clergy, religious brothers and sisters as well as invited guests joined St Simon Catholic Church Likas rector Fr Cosmas Lee to celebrate his 40th Sacerdotal Anniversary celebration at the parish-level event on Dec 26. Concelebrating alongside Archbishop John Wong were Archbishop Emeritus John Lee, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop Julian Leow,ContinueContinue reading “Fr Cosmas celebrates 40th Sacerdotal Anniversary”

Final Phase of the Love-in-a-Shoebox Project

Contributed by Vera Chin TAMBUNAN: After the earlier outreach to two hostels in Kota Marudu in August and three hostels in Kiulu in September, the outreach team of St Simon Catholic Church’s (SSC) Ministry of Pastoral Care for the Needy visited Toboh Hostel, here, on October 22 to deliver the last of the gift shoeboxes.ContinueContinue reading “Final Phase of the Love-in-a-Shoebox Project”