Sharing God’s mercy so that there will be hope in the world again KOTA KINABALU: Despite still in the mood for Chinese New Year celebration, the faithful flocked to St Simon Church Likas to begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb 10. At the service, concelebrated with visiting priest Fr Jojo Fung,ContinueContinue reading “Ash Wednesday 2016”
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Sabah’s first Franciscan priest celebrates Mass
‘Life is a challenge’: Fr Francisco shares his journey towards priesthood KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s first Franciscan priest Fr Francisco Jude Basnayake celebrated Mass at St Simon Church Likas parish on Jan 24 and impressed the churchgoers with his impromptu sermon after accidentally leaving his homily script at Stella Maris Church Tanjung Aru where he wasContinueContinue reading “Sabah’s first Franciscan priest celebrates Mass”
4-in-1 celebration ’15
‘The family is God’s last bastion of anything that is Godly’ KOTA KINABALU: For those arriving at the Church from the parish hall, the smell of enticing barbecue filled the compound on Sunday morning for the Feast of the Holy Family (Dec 27). Rightfully so, the St Simon Church Likas rector Fr Cosmas Lee addressed the roastingContinueContinue reading “4-in-1 celebration ’15”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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