St Simon Likas SOCCOM

SYD4 Cross: Rain does not dampen youths’ spirit

KOTA KINABALU, (Likas): Despite the rain, youths from two different parishes came together for the handing over of the Sabah Youth Day 4 (SYD4) Cross on Aug 15. Some 40 young people, led by St Simon Church Likas Youth Ministry leader Mirina Lim, were on hand to welcome the Cross to the parish. Jessica Goh,ContinueContinue reading “SYD4 Cross: Rain does not dampen youths’ spirit”

Welcoming the SYD 4 Cross

Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all youths! The SYD (Sabah Youth Day) cross will be arriving at St Simon Church on August 15! Do come and join us! Following is the line-up of activities thereafter: Aug 15 (Sat) – Preparation for the coming of the cross (2pm-6.15pm) Aug 16 (Sun) – Welcoming of the crossContinueContinue reading “Welcoming the SYD 4 Cross”

Francis’ Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ now available online

Excerpt from Vatican’s official website. (Read the full Encyclical HERE – pdf format available for download) 1. “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our lifeContinueContinue reading “Francis’ Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ now available online”

Redemptorist priests in Sabah after 34-year hiatus

KOTA KINABALU: After almost 35 years since the last missionaries from the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer organised a parish mission to Sabah, three priests from the Congregation were here from April 29 to May 24. Also known as Redemptorist priests, the trio comprised Fr Joseph Stephen, Fr Suresh Pushparaj and Fr Paul KeeContinueContinue reading “Redemptorist priests in Sabah after 34-year hiatus”

Pentecost Sunday closes Parish Mission; Fr Cosmas’ birthday; LOM anniversary and Neophytes getting certs

Pentecost Sunday marked the conclusion of the Parish Mission which ran from April 29 to May 24. A fellowship was held after the Mass in appreciation of the Redemptorist priests Fr Joseph Stephen (Ipoh), Fr Suresh Pushparaj (India) and Fr Paul Kee (Ipoh) for their effort in carrying out the Parish Mission. The event alsoContinueContinue reading “Pentecost Sunday closes Parish Mission; Fr Cosmas’ birthday; LOM anniversary and Neophytes getting certs”

Holy Week schedule (2015)

Please note that the Church will only be opened at 12.30pm for GOOD FRIDAY service. Thank you and God bless.

Fourth annual Red Mass in Sabah (2015)

Catholic legal fraternity told: Practise law with mercy and love KOTA KINABALU: The Catholic legal fraternity of Sabah had been reminded to practise their profession with mercy and love during the fourth annual Red Mass celebration held at the chapel of St Simon Catholic Church Likas on Feb 14. In his address, Archbishop John Wong beckonedContinueContinue reading “Fourth annual Red Mass in Sabah (2015)”

4-in-1 end of year celebration

Four-in-one celebration on Feast of the Holy Family at St Simon Church LIKAS: The Rector of St Simon Catholic Church Likas, Rev Fr Cosmas Lee, blessed all families during the parish’s end of year celebration to mark four important events in conjunction with the Feast of the Holy Family on Dec 28, last year.ContinueContinue reading “4-in-1 end of year celebration”

Advent and Christmas Schedule (2014)

Feast Day 2014

Archbishop urges Christians to share talents as St Simon Church turns 30 KOTA KINABALU: The leader of the Catholic Church in the archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu, Archbishop John Wong, reminded the parishioners of St Simon Catholic Church Likas to contribute their God-given talents to the Church on its 30th anniversary celebration on Oct 26. TheContinueContinue reading “Feast Day 2014”