Announcements - May 29-30

Sunday School
Meeting of Catechists - English speaking
6th June 2010 (Sunday)
Time: 12.00 noon
Place: 1st Classroom of Visitation Hall upstairs
(Attendance is Compulsory)

Colouring Competition (Nursery to Std 3)
Results of Colouring Competition are now available at the Notice Board of the Catechetical Office. Prizes will be given later.

Clergy News
Fr George appointed as Parish Priest
We congratulate Fr George Packiasamy on his appointment as our new Parish Priest with effect from 1st June 2010. Let us continue to give him our support and prayers.

Farewell to Fr Michael
Fr Michael Chua will be on study leave to pursue Islamic studies at IIUM, Gombak. We thank him for his pastoral care during this tenure of office as Parish Priest and we wish him all the best in his new undertakings.

Ordination of Dr. Sherman Kuek, SFO to Permanent Diaconate, Diocese of Melaka Johor on 16 June, 2010 (Wednesday) 8 pm at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, JB
For those who require transport to Johor Bahru, please contact Doreen @017-3326007 as soon as possible with your Name, I/C No. & Cash RM35/- per person
Dr Sherman Kuek was received into the Catholic Church in Visitation, Seremban and has served our parish as Pastoral Associate for Formations and Youth Ministry for two years prior to moving to Johor. He is also a member of the Secular Fransiscan (SFO) community in Visitation, Seremban.

Sacraments
RCIA Journey 2010/2011
If you know of anyone who would like to know about our Catholic faith, do invite them to join us in the forthcoming RCIA Journey which will begin in June 2010.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or contact:
a) Arthur Pinto @ 012-6104927 - English Session on Tuesday @ 7.30 pm (w.e.f. 22-6-10)

b) Valerie Siow @ 012-6733227 - Mandarin Session on Mondays @ 8 pm (w.e.f. 21-6-10)

c) Theresa Soosay @ 016-3912484 - Tamil Sessions on Sundays @ 9 am (w.e.f. 13-6-10)

d) Eric Lim @ 06-6321824 - BM sessions on Sunday @ 10.30 am (w.e.f. 20-6-10)

Liturgy
Visitation Feast Day
29-5-2010 (Sunday) - "Living the Word of God"
5.15 pm Rosary
5.45 pm Feast Day Mass
After the Feast Day Mass this evening, there will be fellowship dinner for all parishioners at various stations in the Church compound. Come and participate as one big family.
All are Welcome.
No Parking of Cars in the Church compound on 29th May 2010 - Feast Day Celebration.

Misa dalam Bahasa Malaysia
akan dirayakan pada 30hb Mei, 12 tengahari

Feast of Corpus Christi - 5 June 2010 Saturday
(3 Language Groups)
Mass at 5.45 pm followed by Candlelight Procession within the Church compound.
Altar Servers will be selling candles.
Novena will be at 5.15 pm.

Holy Hour - 3rd June 2010
(1st Thursday of the month)
No Morning Mass. Mass will be celebrated 7.00 pm followed by Holy Hour at 7.30 pm

Announcements May 15 & 16

Sunday School
Sunday School Holiday 9-5-2010 (Mother's Day)

Catechism Classes resume this Sunday 16 May

Colouring Competition (Nursery to Std 3)
Date: 16-5-2010 (Sunday)
Time: 9.15 am - 10.15 am (Tamil and Mandarin)
10.45 am - 11.45 am (English)
Venue: Visitation Hall - downstairs
(Children are to bring their own colouring materials)

Bible Quiz - English Speaking (Stds 4-6 & Forms 1-4)
Date: 16-5-2010 (Sunday)
Time: 10.45 am -12.00 noon
Venue: Respective Classrooms

Food Sale on 15-5-2010 & Breakfast Sale on 16-5-2010
By 1st Holy Communion Students/ Parents (3 language groups)
Please support this project to raise funds for the Joy Camp and other related expenses.

Congratulations to the Recipients of the Dominic Vendargon Award 2010
SPM Category - Rachel DeCruz (10A+ 3As) with distinction in Bible Knowledge - Cash Award: RM 300.00
PMR Category - Jesica d/o Josof (8As) - Cash Award: RM 200.00

Clergy News
Fr George On Leave
Fr George Packiasamy will be on pilgrimage to Rome from 10-5-2010 till 22-5-2010.

Clergy Monthly Recollection - 18th & 19th May, 2010
Mass on 19/5/10 will be at 7.00 pm

Ordination of Dr. Sherman Kuek, SFO to Permanent Diaconate, Diocese of Melaka Johor on 16 June, 2010 (Wednesday) 8 pm at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, JB
For those who require transport to Johor Bahru, please contact Doreen @017-3326007 as soon as possible with your Name, I/C No. & Cash RM35/- per person
Dr Sherman Kuek was received into the Catholic Church in Visitation, Seremban and has served our parish as Pastoral Associate for Formations and Youth Ministry for two years prior to moving to Johor. He is also a member of the Secular Fransiscan (SFO) community in Visitation, Seremban.

Formation

ACTM Formation on 19/5/2010 (Wed)
Time: 8 pm - 9.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
All 3 language groups BEC Coordinators, Ass Coordinators, Youth Reps, Messengers & Liturgy are required to attend.
Please take note that this month's formation has brought forward earlier by a week due to the Parish Feast Day Triduum in the last week of this month.

Sacraments
RCIA Journey 2010/2011
If you know of anyone who would like to know about our Catholic faith, do invite them to join us in the forthcoming RCIA Journey which will begin in June 2010.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or contact:
a) Arthur Pinto @ 012-6104927 - English Session on Tuesday @ 7.30 pm (w.e.f. 22-6-10)

b) Valerie Siow @ 012-6733227 - Mandarin Session on Mondays @ 8 pm (w.e.f. 21-6-10)

c) Theresa Soosay @ 016-3912484 - Tamil Sessions on Sundays @ 9 am (w.e.f. 13-6-10)

d) Eric Lim @ 06-6321824 - BM sessions on Sunday @ 10.30 am (w.e.f. 20-6-10)

Liturgy
Visitation Feast Day Triduum
27th - 29th May 2010 (3 language groups)
27-5-2010 (Thursday) - "Reading the Word of God" 7.00 pm Rosary 7.30 pm Mass.
28-5-2010 (Friday) - "Praying the Word of God" 7.00 pm Rosary 7.30 pm Mass
29-5-2010 (Sunday) - "Living the Word of God" 5.15 pm Rosary 5.45 pm Feast Day Mass

Pentecost Vigil - 22/5/2010 (Animated by Charismatic Prayer groups)
7.30 pm - 9.00 pm - Tamil
9.00 pm - 10.30 pm - Mandarin
10.30 pm - 12.00 pm - English

Paulian Mass 15/5/2010
The SPI Students will be animating the Sunset mass in conjunction with Founder's Day. All past and present Paulians are invited to attend.
SPI Secondary students will also be collecting donations for a jogathon to raise funds for their school building project.

Misa dalam Bahasa Malaysia
akan dirayakan pada 30hb Mei, 12 tengahari

Feast of Corpus Christi - 5 June 2010 Saturday
(3 Language Groups)
Mass at 5.45 pm followed by Candlelight Procession within the Church compound.
Altar Servers will be selling candles.
Novena will be at 5.15 pm.


Y2Y Meeting
Date: 16/5/2010
Time: 12.30 - 2 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)

Drama Club is now open to all children and youth
Date: Every Sunday w.e.f 16/5/2010
Time: 12.30 - 1.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Fee: RM 5/- per month
Y2Y members who interested please contact:
Marcia @ 016-972298
Jennifer @ 012-6657300

SSVP Nation Youth Convention 2010
Theme: "Come and See:
Open to SSVP Members and Non-Members
Organised by SSVP for all Working Adults/ Youth (ages 23-39)
Dates: 25th - 27th June 2010
Time: 3.00 pm
Place: College General, Penang
Cost: RM 100.00 per pax
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.blogger.com/www.ssvp.org.my
Email: mailto:svpmsia@streamyx.com?subject=Email%20for%20further%20details%20here

Meetings
Christmas Campaign 2010
All Committee members, BEC Reps and interested parishioners are invited to attend this meeting to evaluate 2009 Campaign and to plan for 2010 Campaign.
Date: 28/5/2010 (Friday) - Public Holiday
Venue: Visitation Hall - downstairs
Time: 9.00 am

Parish Feast Day Triduum - Mass Schedule

"The Bible, A Guide for our Steps and a Light for the World"


Day 1 - Parish Feast Triduum
Thursday, May 27, 2010 - "Reading the Word of God"
7.00 pm Rosary
7.30 pm Mass (3 languages)

Day 2 - Parish Feast Triduum
Friday, May 28, 2010 - "Praying the Word of God"
7.00 pm Rosary
7.30 pm Mass (3 languages)

Parish Feast Day - Feast of the Visitation
Saturday, May 29, 2010 - "Living the Word of God"
(No Novena)
5.15 pm Rosary
5.45 pm Feast Day Mass (4 languages)

(followed by dinner fellowship)

ALL ARE WELCOME
Come and savour the Word of God! The Word of God will come alive in these 3 days of our preached Triduum. Learn to read it, pray with it and finally live it to the fullest!

Announcements - 1st & 2nd May

Sunday School
Mother's Day Sale on 1st -2nd May & 9th -10th May
The Confirmation Students and Parents of the 3 language groups will be selling special gifts at RM5/- each after all the masses on the above dates.
Kindly give them your support as funds will help subsidise the costs of confirmation camp and activities.


Secretariat News
We thank Nancy a/p Sylvester for her services rendered during her tenure of work at the Secretariat. We wish her all the best with a happy marriage. We welcome Theresa a/p Anthony, our new office clerk and Rita Wong, our new accounts clerk, who both joined the Parish Office this year.


Formation
Marian Congress on 15th and 16th May at Wisma MCA Convention Hall
Closing date for registration - 30th April 2010
All interested participants, please register with the Legion of Mary. Legionaries are to register with your respective praesidiums. Legionaries will be at the entrances of the church after all masses this weekend to do the registration.
Transportation: RM10/- for two days.

Introduction to Inter-Religious Ministry
Date: 8-5-2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Formation Team: Fr. Michael Chua and the AMEIA (Archdiocesan Ministry of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs) team members.
Reg Fee: RM5.00 per person.
Please register with Alfred @ 016-2129404
Closing Date: 2-5-2010
For whom: BEC leaders, catechists, RCIA facilitators, IHD members, all parishioners etc.

Sacraments
RCIA Journey 2010/2011
If you know of anyone who would like to know about our Catholic faith, do invite them to join us in the forthcoming RCIA Journey which will begin in June 2010.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or contact:
a) Arthur Pinto @ 012-6104927 - English Session on Tuesday @ 7.30 pm (w.e.f. 22-6-10)

b) Valerie Siow @ 012-6733227 - Mandarin Session on Mondays @ 8 pm (w.e.f. 21-6-10)

c) Theresa Soosay @ 016-3912484 - Tamil Sessions on Sundays @ 9 am (w.e.f. 13-6-10)

d) Eric Lim @ 06-6321824 - BM sessions on Sunday @ 10.30 am (w.e.f. 20-6-10)

Infant Baptism on 2nd May (Sunday)
11.45 am.
Instruction for parents and godparents will be held in this evening 1/5/10 at 7.30 pm in the class room.

Liturgy
Visitation Feast Day Triduum
27th - 29th May 2010 (3 language groups)
27-5-2010 (Thursday) - "Reading the Word of God" 7.00 pm Rosary 7.30 pm Mass.
28-5-2010 (Friday) - "Praying the Word of God" 7.00 pm Rosary 7.30 pm Mass
29-5-2010 (Sunday) - "Living the Word of God" 5.15 pm Rosary 5.45 pm Feast Day Mass

Ascension of the Lord (Day of Obligation) 13th May 2010
12.00 pm - English Mass(especially for Senior citizens)
7.00 pm - Rosary
7.30 pm - Mass (3 languages)

Music Ministry invites Organists/ Pianists to join the Visitation Choir.
Practices every Friday @ 8.30 pm
Contact: Adrian @ 013-6208404 & Edward @ 016-6689117.


Catholic Students Society (CSS) BBQ Fellowship
Date: 1st May 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Venue: Recreation Corner (Canteen)

SSVP Nation Youth Convention 2010
Theme: "Come and See:
Open to SSVP Members and Non-Members
Organised by SSVP for all Working Adults/ Youth (ages 23-39)
Dates: 25th - 27th June 2010
Time: 3.00 pm
Place: College General, Penang
Cost: RM 100.00 per pax
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.blogger.com/www.ssvp.org.my
Email: mailto:svpmsia@streamyx.com?subject=Email%20for%20further%20details%20here

Announcements - April 24 & 25

Sunday School
Formation for Parents of 1st Holy Communion & Confirmation Students
Date: 25-4-2010 (Sunday)
Time: 10.45 am to 12 noon @ Visitation Hall - downstairs.
Attendance is compulsory.

Breakfast Sale by Confirmation Students
18th April 2010 After all masses
Kindly give them your support as funds will help subsidise the costs of confirmation camp and activities.


Fr. George's pilgrmage to Rome has been postponed due to flight disruptions in Europe.

Formation
Marian Congress on 15th and 16th May at Wisma MCA Convention Hall
Closing date for registration - 30th April 2010
All interested participants, please register with the Legion of Mary. Legionaries are to register with your respective praesidiums.

Bible in 100 Weeks - Training Session for Facilitators
Date: 2nd May 2010 (Sunday) Time: 7.30 pm @ Visitation Hall - downstairs.
Persons interested to be facilitators for the coming 100 weeks Bible study course and those who have attended previous Bible formations are encouraged to attend this training. Contact: Doreen 017-3326007 & Jessie 019-2524290.

Introduction to Inter-Religious Ministry
Date: 8-5-2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Formation Team: Fr. Michael Chua and the AMEIA (Archdiocesan Ministry of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs) team members.
Reg Fee: RM5.00 per person.
Please register with Alfred @ 016-2129404
Closing Date: 2-5-2010
For whom: BEC leaders, catechists, RCIA facilitators, IHD members, all parishioners etc.

ACTM Formation on 28-4-10 (Wednesday)
Time: 8.00 - 9.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall
All 3 language groups - BEC Coordinators, Ass Coordinators, Youth Reps, Messengers & Liturgy are required to attend.

Sacraments
RCIA Journey 2010/2011
If you know of anyone who would like to know about our Catholic faith, do invite them to join us in the forthcoming RCIA Journey which will begin in June 2010.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or contact:
a) Arthur Pinto @ 012-6104927 - English Session on Tuesday @ 7.30 pm (w.e.f. 22-6-10)

b) Valerie Siow @ 012-6733227 - Mandarin Session on Mondays @ 8 pm (w.e.f. 21-6-10)

c) Theresa Soosay @ 016-3912484 - Tamil Sessions on Sundays @ 9 am (w.e.f. 13-6-10)

d) Eric Lim @ 06-6321824 - BM sessions on Sunday @ 10.30 am (w.e.f. 20-6-10)

Liturgy
Liturgy of the Word for Children on 25-4-2010 (Sunday)
4th Sunday of Easter
Children from Stds 2-6 are expected to participate.
Time: 8.45 am
Place: Visitation Hall Downstairs

Music Ministry invites Organists/ Pianists to join the Visitation Choir.
Practices every Friday @ 8.30 pm
Contact: Adrian @ 013-6208404 & Edward @ 016-6689117.

Catholic Students Society (CSS) BBQ Fellowship
The CSS cordially invites all youth after SPM or those in College/university to join them in a BBQ fellowship.
Good entertainment awaits!
Date: 1st May 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Venue: Recreation Corner (Canteen)
Tickets at RM5 per person are on sale after this weekend's masses.
For further details please contact us at cssvisitation@gmail.com

SSVP Nation Youth Convention 2010
Theme: "Come and See:
Open to SSVP Members and Non-Members
Organised by SSVP for all Working Adults/ Youth (ages 23-39)
Dates: 25th - 27th June 2010
Time: 3.00 pm
Place: College General, Penang
Cost: RM 100.00 per pax
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.blogger.com/www.ssvp.org.my
Email: mailto:svpmsia@streamyx.com?subject=Email%20for%20further%20details%20here

Announcements - April 17 & 18

Sunday School
Formation for Parents of 1st Holy Communion & Confirmation Students
Date: 25-4-2010 (Sunday)
Time: 10.45 am to 12 noon @ Visitation Hall - downstairs.
Attendance is compulsory.

Breakfast Sale by Confirmation Students
18th April 2010 After all masses
Kindly give them your support as funds will help subsidise the costs of confirmation camp and activities.

Our Clergy
Clergy Monthly Recollection on 20th and 21st April 2010
Mass on 21-4-10 will be at 7.00 pm.

Fr. George on Leave
Fr. George Packiasamy will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome as a Spiritual Director from 19/4/10 to 1/5/10.
Please pray for him and the pilgrimage group.



Formation
Marian Congress on 15th and 16th May at Wisma MCA Convention Hall
Closing date for registration - 30th April 2010
All interested participants, please register with the Legion of Mary. Legionaries are to register with your respective praesidiums.

Introduction to Inter-Religious Ministry

Date: 8-5-2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Formation Team: Fr. Michael Chua and the AMEIA (Archdiocesan Ministry of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs) team members.
Reg Fee: RM5.00 per person.
Please register with Alfred @ 016-2129404
Closing Date: 2-5-2010
For whom: BEC leaders, catechists, RCIA facilitators, IHD members, all parishioners etc.

ACTM Formation on 28-4-10 (Wednesday)
Time: 8.00 - 9.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall
All 3 language groups - BEC Coordinators, Ass Coordinators, Youth Reps, Messengers & Liturgy are required to attend.


Emmaus Counselling Training Programme 2010
Commencement Date: 2-5-2010
Duration: 15 months programme - 3 semesters
Course fee: RM500/ per semester. (if wishing to return to serve in our parish, please see the Parish Priest for subsidy)
Classes on Saturdays: 10 am - 1 pm @ Emmaus Centre, Church of St. Francis Xavier, PJ.
Evaluation Test on 25/4/2010 (Sunday) at 10 am at SFX Emmaus Centre. All registered candidates are required to come for this test.
Interviews will be held on 27th April & 29th April to select eligible candidates who qualify for the course.
Application forms available at Parish Secretariat and submission of these forms to reach our office by 21-4-2010.
For further enquiries, please contact: Mr. Delfinus @ 019-3885910

Sacraments
RCIA Journey 2010/2011
If you know of anyone who would like to know about our Catholic faith, do invite them to join us in the forthcoming RCIA Journey which will begin in June 2010.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or contact:
a) Arthur Pinto @ 012-6104927 - English Session on Tuesday @ 7.30 pm (w.e.f. 22-6-10)

b) Valerie Siow @ 012-6733227 - Mandarin Session on Mondays @ 8 pm (w.e.f. 21-6-10)

c) Theresa Soosay @ 016-3912484 - Tamil Sessions on Sundays @ 9 am (w.e.f. 13-6-10)

d) Eric Lim @ 06-6321824 - BM sessions on Sunday @ 10.30 am (w.e.f. 20-6-10)


Liturgy
Liturgy of the Word for Children on 25-4-2010 (Sunday)
4th Sunday of Easter
Children from Stds 2-6 are expected to participate.
Time: 8.45 am
Place: Visitation Hall Downstairs

Music Ministry invites Organists/ Pianists to join the Visitation Choir.
Practices every Friday @ 8.30 pm
Contact: Adrian @ 013-6208404 & Edward @ 016-6689117.

"Witness Awakens Vocations"

Vocation Vigil on 23rd April Friday - Church of Visitation

Old and young, youth and parents and all parishioners are invited to join us to pray for vocations. There will be short video clip and power presentations during the prayer vigil.

The Daily Mass will be celebrated at 7.00 pm followed by the Vocation Vigil (7.30 - 10.00 pm

SSVP Nation Youth Convention 2010
Theme: "Come and See:
Open to SSVP Members and Non-Members
Organised by SSVP for all Working Adults/ Youth (ages 23-39)
Dates: 25th - 27th June 2010
Time: 3.00 pm
Place: College General, Penang
Cost: RM 100.00 per pax
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.blogger.com/www.ssvp.org.my
Email: mailto:svpmsia@streamyx.com?subject=Email%20for%20further%20details%20here

Announcements - April 10 & 11

Sunday School
Catechism classes resume this Sunday 11-4-2010

Breakfast Sale by Pre-Confirmation Parents Committee
18th April 2010 After all masses
Kindly give them your support



Formation
Marian Congress on 15th and 16th May at Wisma MCA Convention Hall
Closing date for registration - 30th April 2010
All interested participants, please register with the Legion of Mary. Legionaries are to register with your respective praesidiums.

ALPHA Course
(Planning Meeting)
Date: 16-4-10 (Friday)
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Calling all Alpha Facilitators and past participants who are interested in joining the new team for a meeting with Fr. Michael


Sacraments
RCIA Journey 2010/2011
If you know of anyone who would like to know about our Catholic faith, do invite them to join us in the forthcoming RCIA Journey which will begin in June 2010.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or contact:
a) Arthur Pinto @ 012-6104927 (English sessions every Tuesday)
b) Valerie Siow @ 012-6733227 (Mandarin sessions every Monday)
c) Theresa Soosay @ 016-3912484) (Tamil sessions on Sunday)





Infant Baptism on 11 April 2010
Instruction for Godparents and parents on 10 April at 7.30 pm in one of the classrooms in the Formation Centre










SSVP Nation Youth Convention 2010
Theme: "Come and See:
Open to SSVP Members and Non-Members
Organised by SSVP for all Working Adults/ Youth (ages 23-39)
Dates: 25th - 27th June 2010
Time: 3.00 pm
Place: College General, Penang
Cost: RM 100.00 per pax
For more information, please visit their website: www.ssvp.org.my
Email: svpmsia@streamyx.com



Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
Date: 15-4-2010
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Parish Parochial House

Parish Integral Human Development (PIHD) Meeting
Date: 16-4-2010
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Recreation Corner

Liturgy Meeting
Date: 17-4-2010
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Parochial House - Conference Room

Announcements - April 3 & 4

Easter Greetings
Fr. Michael, Fr. George, Sr. Theresa and the PPC members wish all parishioners, the joys of the Risen Christ and a Blessed Easter.

Parish Office Closed for Holidays
The Parish Office would be closed on Easter Sunday, 4 April.

Misa Paska dalam Bahasa Malaysia
akan dirayakan pada 4hb April (Ahad)
Jam 11:30 pagi
Perhimpunan/ Jamuan Paska untuk Migran
Tarikh: 4hb April 2010 (Ahad)
Masa 12:30 tengahari

Lenten Campaign 2010
All families are invited to collect the Lenten Campaign envelopes from your respective BECs or take from the Bulletin boxes.
Kindly return all Lenten envelopes by 28 March 2010 (Palm Sunday).


Sunday School
No Sunday school classes this weekend, 4.4.2010 being Easter Sunday.
Catechism classes will resume on 28-3-2010







Formation
Parish Formation - "Year of the Priests"
Theme: "The Hour of the Laity: Understanding our common Priesthood in Christ"
Date: 10-4-2010 (Saturday)
Speaker: Dr. Sherman Kuek
Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall
Registration Fee: RM5/1 per pax. Please register with Doreen @ 017-3326007

ALPHA Course
(Planning Meeting)
Date: 16-4-10 (Friday)
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Calling all Alpha Facilitators and past participants who are interested in joining the new team for a meeting with Fr. Michael

Sacraments
RCIA Journey 2010/2011
If you know of anyone who would like to know about our Catholic faith, do invite them to join us in the forthcoming RCIA Journey which will begin in June 2010.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or contact:
a) Arthur Pinto @ 012-6104927 (English sessions every Tuesday)
b) Valerie Siow @ 012-6733227 (Mandarin sessions every Monday)
c) Theresa Soosay @ 016-3912484) (Tamil sessions on Sunday)





Next Infant Baptism on 11 April 2010
Instruction for Godparents and parents on 10 April at 7.30 pm
Baptism forms are to be submitted by 7th April 2010.

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday
Saturday 27/3/2010
Novena 5.15 pm
Sunset Mass 5.45 pm

Sunday 28/3/2010
Tamil Mass 7.15 pm
English Mass 9.00 am
Mandarin Mass 10.45 am

Holy Thursday (1/4/2010)
Tamil Mass 5.45 pm
Mandarin Mass 7.15 pm
English Mass 9.00 pm
Silent Adoration 10 pm - 12 midnight

Good Friday (2/4/2010)
Way of the Cross 9.00 am
(3 languages)
Mandarin Service 2.30 pm
Tamil Service 4.30 pm
English Service 7.00 pm

Easter Vigil (3/4/2010)
Tamil Mass 6.00 pm
Mandarin Mass 8.30 pm
English Mass 10.30 pm

Easter Sunday (4/4/2010)
Tamil Mass 7.30 am
English/Mand 9.30 am
BM Mass 11.30 am

HE IS RISEN!!!

Announcements: March 27-28

Sunday School
Meetings for Parents of Pre-Confirmation Class (Form 4)
Date: 28-3-2010 (Sunday)
Time: 11.00 am
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Compulsory Attendance for all parents concerned.

Catechism classes will resume on 28-3-2010

2009/2010 Pre-Confirmation Class (3 language groups) Fun Raising Bun Sale
1st April 2010 (Holy Thursday)
before and after all 3 masses.
Please give generously.



Formation
Parish Formation - "Year of the Priests"
Theme: "The Hour of the Laity: Understanding our common Priesthood in Christ"
Date: 10-4-2010 (Saturday)
Speaker: Dr. Sherman Kuek
Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall
Registration Fee: RM5/1 per pax. Please register with Doreen @ 017-3326007

ALPHA Course
(Planning Meeting)
Date: 16-4-10 (Friday)
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Calling all Alpha Facilitators and past participants who are interested in joining the new team for a meeting with Fr. Michael




Vocation Awareness Week
"Hearing the Call"
by Franciscan Capuchins
For all single adults (Male and Female) 18-35
Date: 11th - 17th April 2010
Venue: Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Cheras
Time: 6.30 pm - 10.00 pm (Non- stay in camp)
Contact: Vocation Office - 03-90745258 or Friar Andrew Manickam (012-4311020)
email: Andrew@sfa.org.my
for detailed programme, please refer to the Notice Board

SSVP Nation Youth Convention 2010
Theme: "Come and See:
Open to SSVP Members and Non-Members
Organised by SSVP for all Working Adults/ Youth (ages 23-39)
Dates: 25th - 27th June 2010
Time: 3.00 pm
Place: College General, Penang
Cost: RM 100.00 per pax
For more information, please visit their website: www.ssvp.org.my
Email: svpmsia@streamyx.com


Gotong Royong - Cleaning Church for Holy Week
Date: 28 March 2010 (Palm Sunday)
All BECs are invited to come forward to help out in the Gotong Royong project in preparation for Easter. Please bring along your own tools to work - brooms, dustpans, pails, rags etc.
Many hands make light work!

Lenten Campaign 2010
All families are invited to collect the Lenten Campaign envelopes from your respective BECs or take from the Bulletin boxes.
Kindly return all Lenten envelopes by 28 March 2010 (Palm Sunday).

Holy Land Collection
A special collection for Holy Land will be taken n Holy Thursday, 1-4-2010 at all the Masses.

Misa Paska dalam Bahasa Malaysia
akan dirayakan pada 4hb April (Ahad)
Jam 11:30 pagi
Perhimpunan/ Jamuan Paska untuk Migran
Tarikh: 4hb April 2010 (Ahad)
Masa 12:30 tengahari



Next Infant Baptism on 11 April 2010
Instruction for Godparents and parents on 10 April at 7.30 pm
Baptism forms are to be submitted by 7th April 2010.


SSVP (Conference of Visitation) - AGM
28th March 2010 (Sunday)
Time: 3 pm
Visitation Hall upstairs
All Are Welcome.

Announcements - March 20 & 21

Sunday School
Meetings for Parents of Pre-Confirmation Class (Form 4)
Date: 28-3-2010 (Sunday)
Time: 11.00 am
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Compulsory Attendance for all parents concerned.

No Sunday classes on 21-3-2010 due to School holidays
Catechism classes will resume on 28-3-2010

2009/2010 Pre-Confirmation Class (3 language groups) Fun Raising Bun Sale
1st April 2010 (Holy Thursday)
before and after all 3 masses.
Please give generously.



Formation
ACTM Formation on 25-3-10 (Thursday)
Time: 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall
All 3 language groups - BEC Coordinators, Ass Coordinators, Youth Reps, Messengers and Liturgy are required to attend.
ALPHA Course
Date: 16-4-10 (Friday)
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Visitation Hall (downstairs)
Calling all Alpha Facilitators and past participants who are interested in joining the new team for a meeting with Fr. Michael




Vocation Awareness Week
"Hearing the Call"
by Franciscan Capuchins
For all single adults (Male and Female) 18-35
Date: 11th - 17th April 2010
Venue: Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Cheras
Time: 6.30 pm - 10.00 pm (Non- stay in camp)
Contact: Vocation Office - 03-90745258 or Friar Andrew Manickam (012-4311020)
email: Andrew@sfa.org.my
for detailed programme, please refer to the Notice Board

SSVP Nation Youth Convention 2010
Theme: "Come and See:
Open to SSVP Members and Non-Members
Organised by SSVP for all Working Adults/ Youth (ages 23-39)
Dates: 25th - 27th June 2010
Time: 3.00 pm
Place: College General, Penang
Cost: RM 100.00 per pax
For more information, please visit their website: www.ssvp.org.my
Email: svpmsia@streamyx.com


Palm Sunday
Please bring along your own palms for blessing. Kindly gather at the grotto for the Blessing of the Palms followed by procession:
27.3.10 - Sunset Mass @ 5.45 pm
28.3.10 - Tamil Mass @ 7.15 am
English Mass @ 9.00 am
Mandarin Mass @10.45 am

Gotong Royong - Cleaning Church for Holy Week
Date: 28 March 2010 (Palm Sunday)
All BECs are invited to come forward to help out in the Gotong Royong project in preparation for Easter. Please bring along your own tools to work - brooms, dustpans, pails, rags etc.
Many hands make light work!

Lenten Campaign 2010
All families are invited to collect the Lenten Campaign envelopes from your respective BECs or take from the Bulletin boxes.
Kindly return all Lenten envelopes by 28 March 2010 (Palm Sunday).

Chrism Mass 24-3-10 (Church of St. John Marie Vianney, Tampin)
Time: 6.30 pm
For those who have registered for the bus, please be punctual in the Church of Vistiation at 3.45 pm for departure to Tampin.


Clergy Monthly Recollection
23rd and 24th March
The priest of the KL Archdiocese will be away for their Monthly Recollection on the above dates. There will be NO MASS on 24-3-10, Wednesday evening, as the priests will be attending the Chrism MAss at the Church of St. John Vianney, Tampin. All Mass intentions on that day will be offered up at the Chrism Mass.