Thought for February

World Day of Prayer for the Sick - The World Day of the Sick was instituted on 13 May 1992 by Pope John Paul II. Beginning on 11 February 1993, it is celebrated every year on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, to be "a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one's suffering". Pope John Paul II had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease as early as 1991, an illness which was only disclosed later, and it is significant that he decided to create a World Day of the Sick only one year after his diagnosis. The Pope had written a great deal on the topic of suffering and believed that it was very much a salvific and redeeming process through Christ, as he indicated in his apostolic letter Salvifici Doloris dated 13 May 1992. Thus Pope John Paul II in his letter instituted `the World Day of the Sick' on 11 February, The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes was chosen because many pilgrims and visitors to Lourdes have reportedly been healed through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin. The pontiff was also fond of the sanctuary of Harissa in Lebanon. In 2005, the World Day of the Sick had a special significance since it was the year John Paul died from a sepsis. Many people had gathered around him as he lay dying. Since 1992, February 11, under the sponsorship of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care, the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, has been observed as the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. This is a good opportunity to give special attention to the needs and witness of the sick in our communities. The purpose of this day is to reminded ourselves to pray for the sick, reflect on the meaning of human suffering and honour those who serve as caregivers. On this day various programmes including reflections, prayer services, workshops for discussions to formulate action plans, visits to sick individuals, homes etc. are organised. -

February 2012

KK Archdiocese

Seminar Mendidik Anak-Anak Katolik
Date: March 3
Venue: Dewan Holy Family Telipok
Time: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fee: RM15.00/pax, Organiser: St John Tuaran.
Contact: Details: 019-8419552 or 016-8378674

SYD-3 Youth Cross Journey
Date: Feb 18
Venue: Holy Nativity Terawi
Contact:
Youth Office @ 088-712297

LifeTeen Activities
Feb 18 - Teaching: Fire! The Holy Spirit, Feb 25 - Mass Factor: Mass Parts
Venue: F6, SHPC
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Contact:
Nelly @ 012-8388148

Pre-Marriage Courses (BM)
Date: June 07-08, Oct 11-12
Venue: F7 SHPC
Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Date: June 09, Oct 13
Venue: F6 SHPC
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Participation Fee: RM35
Contact:
Parish Office @ 088- 224741

Church & Community: a 10-part study on 1 Cor
Date: Feb 21, 28
Venue: F6 SHPC
Time: 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Participation Fee: RM30
Contact:
Arthur @ 013-8513238

Free Guidance & Pastoral Counselling Services
Venue: G4, Catholic Family Life Service Centre, SHPC
Contact:
088-220741 to make prior appointment
Parish Office: 088-224741
Services: individual, group, marriage & family counselling, career guidance, psycho-education (training or talks).

Alamesra Youth-PREP Centre
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Mon- Fri), 9 am - 4 pm (Sat)
Venue: Ground floor, Lot 25, Block E, Lorong Plaza Utama 1, Alamesra, Jalan Sulaman.
Contact:
088-485371 or fax 088-485373; email: youthprepcentre@gmail.com
Parish office: 088-254321
Services: Provides a space for youths to seek professional assistance and support on issues such as education, relationships, work, family, financial stability. Also provides a point of reference for those intending to leave home for the first time and for those intending to work in West Malaysia and Singapore.

Keningau Diocese

Monthly Adoration (12-hr)
Date: Feb 24
Time: 6 am - 7 pm
Venue: KSFX
Contact:
Parish Office @ 087-331154

Monthly Adoration (15-hr)
Date: Mondays - Saturdays
Time: 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
Venue: RRKK Tatal
Contact:
RRKK @ 087-332935

Sandakan Diocese

Bible Sharing (3 languages) (Mondays)
Date: Feb 20, 27
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Holy Trinity Tawau
Contact:
Parish Office @ 089-752281

Prayer Meeting (3 languages) (Fridays)
Date: Feb 17, 24
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Holy Trinity Tawau
Contact:
Parish Office @ 089-752281

Monthly Adoration
Date: Feb 24
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: St Mary's Cathedral
Contact:
Parish Office @ 089-271331