Tag Archives: St Simon Church Likas

18 extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion commissioned

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 18 extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion (EMCs) were commissioned, including four new candidates, during the Morning Mass of the Second Sunday in Advent, here, on Dec 9. They were led by ministry head, Francis Liew, as they were recommissioned for a period of three years by St Simon Catholic ChurchContinue reading “18 extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion commissioned”

‘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 ofContinue reading “‘Give charity to all’: Pastoral team’s journey into rural Kg Gosusu”

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 theContinue reading “Another visit to Papar home for the elderly”

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 publicizeContinue reading “Thank you! A marvelous bazaar”

Children’s Adoration on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi

|By Teresa Ham| “Let the Children Come to Me (Matthew 19:14).” This personal invitation from our Lord stirred the hearts of the catechists in the Ministry of Faith Formation for Children (Sunday School) of St Simon Catholic Church, Likas,  at the recent Solemnity of the Most Precious Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). TheContinue reading “Children’s Adoration on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi”

SM Shan Tao celebrates a bountiful Harvest

KOTA KINABALU: The SM Shan Tao Likas community celebrated its monthly Student Mass at the chapel of St Simon Catholic Church Likas, here, with a Kaamatan-themed celebration on May 5. The congregation, comprising students, teachers, parents and church ministers, led by parish rector Fr Cosmas Lee, reflected on the Gospel reading for that day (JohnContinue reading “SM Shan Tao celebrates a bountiful Harvest”

Divine Mercy Sunday: ‘Grace enters through our wounds’

KOTA KINABALU: At the recent Divine Mercy Sunday celebration, the rector of St Simon Catholic Church Likas, Fr Cosmas Lee, read a “beautiful reflection” on the mystery of the Risen Lord. “It is the mystery of God’s power to convince us that He loves us because He suffered and died for us,” he said onContinue reading “Divine Mercy Sunday: ‘Grace enters through our wounds’”

The Risen Christ reigns over satan

KOTA KINABALU: The parish rector of St Simon Catholic Church Likas, Fr Cosmas Lee, told the faithful at the recent Easter Vigil celebration that Christ’s death and resurrection would always reign over satan’s lies and empty promises. “Brothers and sisters, Jesus was sent – filled with the power of the Holy Spirit – to overcomeContinue reading “The Risen Christ reigns over satan”

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 SaviourContinue reading “The Passion: ‘Like Jesus, we must be true’”