The Musical Stars 2011 The Tamil Speaking Communion Ministers had organised a Tamil concert themed "Night of Musical Stars 2011" in aid of the Visitation Church Restoration Works. This event was planned since November 2010 and it was a last event for the Church fund raising project. This concert was staged show at the Chuang Hua High School Hall, Jalan Templer, Seremban It was held on 5th March, 2011 (Saturday) at 8.00 pm. About 1500 people attended the concert. The Local Tamil Artists and Dance groups were invited to perform the concert.
The Tamil Youth of Visitation Church, Seremban presented a Christmas concert titled 'December Snow 2010' in aid of the Church Restoration Fund Raising on Saturday, 11 Dec 2010 at the Catholic Center, Seremban at 7:30 pm. The event was organised and coordinated by the Tamil Speaking Youth. Tickets were sold for RM50 per family and about 250 families attended. Among the distinguished guests were YB John Fernandez & YB Gunasegaran, both from DAP Party. There were songs, dances and sketches related to Christmas. There was also a special draw where prizes were awarded:
1st Prize: Gold Chain 2nd Prize: Gold Ring 3rd Prize: LCD Television
There were also about 20 other attractive prizes and hampers.
The event ended around 10:30 pm.
This was the last event for the fund raising project for the year 2010.
The Visitation Church Tamil Apostolate organised a banana leaf lunch on Sunday 31 Oct 2010 from 12 pm - about 2 pm to raise funds for the Church Restoration. A sizable number of parishioners and visitors came to support this endeavour and enjoy a delicious banana leaf meal.
On 31 August 2010, the Tamil Apostolate organised a pilgrimage to Klang at 8:30 am - 6:30 pm. This is the 3rd pilgrimage. The 1st pilgrimage was a trip to St. Paul's church, Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor, in conjunction with the Year of St. Paul in 2008. The 2nd pilgrimage was to Malacca and Tampin for the opening of the Year of the Priest in 2009.
On this 3rd pilgrimage, which was a fruitful and spiritual experience for many pilgrims, the Tamil Apostolate visited St. Anne, Port Klang, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church. 225 pilgrims including children were accompanied by Fr. George. At St.Anne, pilgrims attended Mass followed by holy hour. Then there was fellowship organised by parishioners of St. Anne. At Our Lady of Lourdes Church, pilgrims experienced the "Lourdes Bath."
April 18 (Sunday) -- The Tamil Youth organised a special gathering-fellowship for its members and the Tamil speaking youth of Visitation, Seremban. 32 participants celebrated the Easter season with prayer, fun-filled games, group dynamics, food, and testimonies. A special segment of this gathering was the appreciation ceremony for senior members of the Youth group who are now on the threshold of married life. Thus, this Easter gathering served as a farewell to these senior members. Each of these senior members were presented with a special gift from the committee. During this last session, the senior youth members shared their own personal testimonies and gave words of encouragement to the new members.
The next project/activity of the Tamil Youth would be a visit to a welfare home. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements.
March 21 (Seremban) - As part of the Lenten preparation for the Tamil speaking community of the Church of Visitation, Seremban, the Tamil Charismatic Service Team of Visitation had invited the Kuala Lumpur Archdiocesan Tamil Charismatic Service Team to conduct this rally. Three talks were given on the themes of leadership, proclamation of the Word, and the mission of messengers.
Last Friday, March 19, the Tamil speaking community also listened to a talk on the significance of Lent given by Fr. Octavius, a priest from India.
In line with the Parish theme, "The Bible, A Guide for our Steps, A Light for the World", the Parish Pastoral Council and the priests have decided to provide a basic formation that introduces lay persons to the art of studying and praying the bible. The formation will be conducted in 3 languages, with the first formation in Tamil conducted this afternoon by Fr. George Packiasamy. Over 70 participants attended this afternoon's Tamil formation.
At last year's Parish Pastoral Assembly, the following focus for the year 2010 was affirmed:
Focus: To make the Bible, the Word of God the centre of our lives, and the basis of: 1. Community and Unity 2. Discipleship 3. Prayer 4. Service 5. Witnessing
Method: a) ACTM focus on training and introducing leaders to Lectio Divina (Spiritual Reading). b) To provide modules for Lectio Divina based on Lectionary Readings c) Formations on Bible (including 100 Weeks Bible, 44 week Bible Course etc.) d) Formations on Evangelisation/ Witnessing/ Discipleship/ Spirituality e) Retreat on Lectio Divina f) Catechetical Emphasis on Bible g) Ensure that every family or member should have a bible (cheap Bibles or sponsored bibles to be made available to poorer families; audio CDs for those who are illiterate)
The Tamil Youth Ministry of the Church of Visitation is a vibrant ministry of working and college youth. Some of the activities planned for this year includes a 5 weeks Bible course, fund raising project, outreach project, fellowship programme etc.
The Family Life Ministry of the Visitation Tamil Apostolate organises frequent formations for parents as their children attend Sunday School. Topics cover various aspects of family life, e.g. parenting, psychology, marriage, faith formation etc. Family Life has been identified as one of the main pastoral priorities of the Church in Peninsular Malaysia and our parish of Visitation.
Pongal is one of the most popular harvest festival of South India, mainly Tamil Nadu, where it is also considered the Tamil New Year. Pongal falls in the mid-January every year and marks the auspicious beginning of Uttarayan - sun's journey northwards. Pongal festival lasts for four days. Celebrations include drawing of Kolam, swinging & cooking of delicious Pongal, where newly harvested rice is ceremonially cooked in milk.
This harvest festival is also a time for communal thanksgiving, being grateful to God for all the material possessions, especially the fruits of the earth and of our labour.
As the date of cultural festival usually coincides with the Feast of Epiphany, Christians in Tamil Nadu have often made a link between both festivals. Pongal among Christians is also popularly known as the Feast of the 3 Kings (Wisemen) or Pongal Raja. The first fruits of the harvest represent the gifts that were brought by the Wisemen of the East to honour the Christ Child.
The Tamil Apostolate and Tamil speaking community of Visitation celebrates Pongal tomorrow morning at the 7.15 am Tamil mass. All are welcome to participate in this celebration as we wish our Tamil community: Pongal Vaathuggal!
The Tamil Apostolate of the Church of Visitation organised for the first time the Tamil Christian Song Competition at Visitation Hall, on November 8th. In line with this year's parish theme, "It is Good to be in Small Groups," the competition was organised on the basis of the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC). 23 BECS, including 21 Tamil speaking BECs and 2 bi-lingual BECs, participated in this competition.
The Chapel Feast Triduum Celebration began on September 11, Friday, with rosary devotion, confessions and Mass. Fr. Jonathan OFM Cap, who had served in the Church of Visitation as assistant priest for a period of 4 years (about 20 years ago), is preacher for the Triduum Celebration. Both Frs. Michael Chua and George Packiasamy were present to hear confessions before the Mass and concelebrated the with Fr. Jonathan thereafter.
At this evening's Mass, the second day of Triduum, the statue of Our Lady of Vellangkanni, will be taken in procession around the village of Gadong.
(To make the teaching of Christ as the basis of our lives)
JANUARY: “I am the Way, I am the Truth and Life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.” JN 14: 6
FEBRUARY:“Treat others the way you would like them to treat you.” LK 6: 31
MARCH:“When you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing.” MT 6: 3
APRIL:“... Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” JN 20: 29
MAY: PARISH FEAST DAY – “The Visitation”
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.” LK 1: 46
JUNE:“As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.” JN 20: 21
JULY:“I am the bread of life; No one who comes to Me will ever hunger, no one who believes in Me will ever thirst.” JN 6: 35
AUGUST:“For wherever your treasure is, there is where your heart will be too.” LK 12: 34
SEPTEMBER:“Many who are first will be last, and the last, first.” MT 19:30
OCTOBER:“I am the light of the world; anyone who follows Me will not be walking in the dark, but will have the light of life.” JN 8:12
NOVEMBER:“I am the resurrection. Anyone who believes in Me, even though that person dies, will live.” JN 11:25
DECEMBER:“The Word became flesh, He lived among us...” JN 1: 14
Church of the Visitation, Seremban
Church of Visitation, Seremban
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur
We, the members of the Visitation Parish Family, aspire to become a Communion of Communities where ALL, whether poor or rich, young or old, migrant or citizen, irrespective of language, race or culture, are welcomed, valued and cared for. We strive to achieve this as disciples of Jesus Christ through a renewal of our faith, dialogue and cooperation with peoples of other faiths and genuine collaborative ministry among laity, religious and clergy
Mass Times
Saturday Sunset: 6.00 pm (English)
Sunday: 7.30 am (Tamil)
9.00 am (English/ B.M.)
10.30 am (Mandarin)
5th Sunday: 12.00 pm (B.M.)
Chapels:
Belihoi: Second Sunday, 10.30 am (BM)
Tekir: Fourth Sunday, 4.00 pm (BM)
St. Augustine, Titi, Jelebu
Our Lady of Lourdes, Sagga Estate
Our Lady of Vellangkanni, Gadong Jaya
Sacred Heart, Marjorie Estate
Carmelite Monastery, Jalan Rasah
Other Chapels, please enquire with Parish Office, Tel : 06-762 4468
Visitation Emmaus Centre for Counselling
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