‘We can only appreciate light in darkness’ KOTA KINABALU: On Christmas Day Mass, the St Simon Church Likas rector reminisced the years when he was posted in Tawau, on living in the outskirts which are lacking in artificial lighting and brought newfound appreciation for the natural light. Fr Cosmas Lee recalled how there were 23ContinueContinue reading “Jesus – true Light of the world”
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Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild
‘I will remain a Christian because of Christmas’ KOTA KINABALU: “I’m a Christian because of Christmas.” The simple but profound words of the parish rector of St Simon Church Likas left the Christmas Eve crowd in deep reflection on the significance of Christ’s birth. In the sermon to the crowd that filled up the mainContinueContinue reading “Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild”
Commissioning of carolers ’15
‘Be merciful lovingly, not patronisingly’ LIKAS: St Simon Church carolers were commissioned by parish priest Rev Fr Cosmas Lee on the Third Sunday of Advent. The carolers, comprising eight groups, would be singing carols and proclaiming the Good News to homes of parishioners on Dec 14-18. The commissioning was held following the opening of the Door ofContinueContinue reading “Commissioning of carolers ’15”
Visitation of the Archbishop
Archbishop exhorts the faithful to know Advent and God’s love Event also saw celebration of Year 2015 Confirmants and First Holy Communion candidates as well as the blessing of the newly renovated Church LIKAS: Scores of parishioners and guests were on hand to welcome the head of the Kota Kinabalu Archdiocese, Archbishop John Wong toContinueContinue reading “Visitation of the Archbishop”
Recollection 2015
Become a ‘pray-er’, servers told LIKAS: Hundreds of servers of St Simon Church Likas ministries and groups attended a recollection led by Fr Simon Yong, a Jesuit priest from Kuala Lumpur, on Nov 20-21. On the first night of the recollection, Fr Simon emphasised on the importance of prayer, especially for servers. He talkedContinueContinue reading “Recollection 2015”
Commissioning of EMCs
Photos show the St Simon Church Likas Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion (EMCs) being commissioned on the Solemnity of Christ the King (Nov 22, 2015) by its Parish Priest Rev Fr Cosmas Lee. – pix by Tracy Lim
All Saints Day 2015
‘We’re not alone in the communion of saints’ LIKAS: “I believe in the communion of saints.” The St Simon Church Likas parish rector Fr Cosmas Lee began his sermon by reciting part of the Apostle’s Creed on All Saints Day to emphasize on the significance of the saints. “To be baptized, to be a memberContinueContinue reading “All Saints Day 2015”
Church reopens
‘It is good to be home’ LIKAS: After several months’ renovation, the main Church of St Simon Church Likas reopened on Oct 11, 2015. Its rector Fr Cosmas Lee presided at the Mass and said all glory should be to God for the Church’s completion. While it is good to have a clean and neatContinueContinue reading “Church reopens”
Opening Mass for Month of Rosary
‘It is ultimately about God – and His love for us’ LIKAS: The St Simon Church Likas parishioners led by Fr Rhobby Aaron Mojolou ushered in the Month of Rosary in an opening Mass held on Oct 1. In his sermon, Fr Rhobby reflected on the history of the “feast day of Our Lady ofContinueContinue reading “Opening Mass for Month of Rosary”
52nd Malaysia Day Mass
LIKAS: The St Simon Catholic Church Likas community celebrated the Malaysia Day Mass on Sept 13 to commemorate the formation of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963. Led by Fr Matheus Luta, the Mass was celebrated in the country’s official language – Malay. In his sermon, Fr Matheus said church and politics should not mix, asContinueContinue reading “52nd Malaysia Day Mass”
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