 
Archive : August 2003
ARCHBISHOP'S NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE
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We celebrate our 46th National Day with the theme Keranamu Malaysia evoking the importance of loyalty, hard work and racial unity for the well-being and stability of the nation. Looking back, since achieving independence in 1957 we have many things for which we have to be grateful to God. We are indeed happy that the people of different...more
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ARCHBISHOP INSTALLS ASSUMPTION PARISH PRIEST
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Petaling Jaya :The parishioners of the Church of the Assumption in Petaling Jaya were blessed with a new parish priest on their parish feast day - the feast of the Assumption on Aug 15. Archbishop Murphy Pakiam officially installed Rev. Dr. Phillips Muthu as the new parish priest during the 7.30 pm Eucharistic celebration. Fr. Muthu will be assisted by Fr. Simon Labrooy. Fr. A. Volle, who has since retired, will remain at the parish as resident priest. (Herald)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARCHBISHOP VENDARGON
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Penang : On Aug 29, Archbishop Emeritus Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon celebrates his 94th birthday. He urges Catholics to, “ pray for their Bishops and I will pray for them”.
A week prior to his birthday, several family members decided to surprise him at his current residence at the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged in Penang. JESSIE MICHAEL, a niece describes the visit...more
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THREE COMMIT FULLY TO THE LORD
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KUALA LUMPUR: "Develop a deep and personal relationship with Christ and He will show you what to do in your life." said newly ordained Fr. Bernard Hyacinth Arputhasamy SJ. Fr. Bernard, from Setapak, was ordained on Aug 2 at Good Shepherd Church, Setapak by Bishop Paul Tan of the Melaka-Johor Diocese. Among those present for the ordination was Archbishop Murphy Pakiam of Kuala Lumpur, parents, family members, priests, religious and a large crowd of parishioners as well as friends from other parishes. Fr. Bernard will return to Toronto, Canada on Sept 1 to complete his Masters Degree in Theology. On the same day, another simple celebration was held at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Cheras. Two Capuchin friars expressed publicly their desire and commitment to follow Jesus’ and the Capuchin way of life. Thirty-seven–year–old Bro. David Yeo made his perpetual profession, while 47- year-old Bro. Pius Joseph renewed his vows in conjunction with the silver jubilee of his profession. The duo professed their vows before their Provincial Definitor, Fr. Cesar Aquin, OFM, Cap from Philippines Province.
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BECs EFFECTIVE AGENTS OF RENEWAL
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KUALA LUMPUR : Making BECs a celebrating community means celebrating life, love, hope, confidence and our reunion with God. It also means being a praying community, a community that meditates and reflects on the word of God; and a missionary community sent to bring the Good News. This was the emphasis made by Fr. Moses Lui who was facilitating a three-evening programme titled Living Communion in Today's Church, at the Chapel of Kristus Aman from July 21 to 23.The programme was designed to promote BECs and strengthen bonds. "In building a 'community of lively faith', we need to be creative, big-hearted and become 'that sacrament, that convinced believer who goes forth to create the human ties that create human community” said Fr. Lui. He added, "Our commission is to build community; without community there is no salvation, no self, no real freedom”. (HERALD)
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CHALLENGES OF A CATHOLIC LAWYER
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GENTING HIGHLANDS : Can a Catholic be a lawyer? This was the question members of the Catholic Lawyers Society asked at their annual retreat held from July 8 to 12. Lawyers have been caught in situations where they were asked to file cases of applications just to collect more fees; they have also been asked to commit acts against their conscience with offers of attractive fees. This has led to a crisis of conscience. Practising law has becomes a burden for the conscientious Catholic lawyer. Fr. Peter Kim, the Retreat master, spoke about St. Thomas Moore the patron saint for lawyers. He urged the participants to use St. Thomas as their model. St. Thomas was a shining example of a Catholic lawyer in action, leading a life of harmony in faith and action. Though St. Thomas was a faithful and loyal servant of the king, God was always first for him. (HERALD)
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ARCHBISHOP URGES CTAM TO REACH OUT TO RURAL CATHOLIC TEACHERS
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Kuala Lumpur : The Catholic Teachers’ Association of Malaysia (CTAM) was urged to reach out to Catholic teachers and educators particularly those in the rural areas. Archbishop Murphy Pakiam made this call during a meeting with members of the CTAM. According to Archbishop Pakiam, during his pastoral visit to Pahang, teachers in Pahang expressed their desire to establish close links with CTAM. Hence, he urged CTAM to increase its membership through effective networking and activities in all states including Sabah and Sarawak. In response to Archbishop’s call, CTAM president, A. R. Peter disclosed that a seminar themed Christian Commitment as a Teacher would be held at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mentakab and Church of St. Paul the Hermit, Batang Berjuntai. The seminar will examine the role of the Catholic teacher as an individual educator and as a member of an educative body. (Herald)
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WORLD RELIGIONS PROGRAMME LAUNCHED
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Kuala Lumpur : “The Catholic faith accepts the good deeds and teachings of most of the established religions such as Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism,” said Fr. Anthony Thomas in his opening address at the launching of the Understanding the World Religions Programme at the Church of the Sacred Heart on Aug 5. “Catholics believe that the Almighty God is a living God of love who does not discriminate against anyone who seeks Him for divine help because all humans are His creatures made in His own image,” said Fr. Thomas. The programme is jointly organized by the Archdiocesan and the Sacred Heart Ministry of Interreligious and Ecumenical Affairs (AMIEA and SHMIEA). The programme covers the seven major religions, namely Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Bahai faith, Sikhism and Christianity. The Archbishop Murphy Pakiam, Fr. Christopher Wilvaraj (AMIEA Chairman) and Gary Yong (Executive Director) were also present at the launch. (Herald)
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SHAH ALAM CHURCH BUILDING PLANS APPROVED
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KLANG :“There has been some positive developments in respect of the Shah Alam Catholic Church Building project,” said Fr. Raymond Pereira, who heads the Shah Alam Church Building Committee. “On June 25 2003, the Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam approved the building plans for the site in the Glenmarie Industrial Estate in Shah Alam. In view of these developments, the Shah Alam Church Building Committee invited prospective contractors to submit their profile for a pre-qualification tender exercise, “ he said. The proposed construction will consist of a two-storey church hall building, a 2½-storey community hall building and a floor basement car park. Submission for tenders was closed on Aug 14 and the committee is expected to review all applications within the next two months. (Herald)
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