21.12.14 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Evangelization ‐ Year of Consecrated Life Theme: “The Consecrated Life as models of our families called to be missionary disciples” st
Fourth Sunday Of Advent – 21
December, 2014 24‐7 Prayer Scheme – In view of so many disturbing events plaguing our nation, our Sibu Diocese has joined with other Christian Denominations in the 24‐7 round‐the‐clock prayers. You are encouraged to join, as group or family or personally by praying one hour a day for special intentions such as Family, Education, Religion, Politics, Economic development, art & Entertainment & Mass Media. If you wish to join, please give your name to the person‐in‐
charge at the entrance of the Cathedral after Mass to show your full commitment to transform our nation through prayers. ACTIVITY
DATE/TIME/VENUE
Adoration of the  Every Friday Body of Christ  7:30pm NOTES All parishioners are encouraged to attend.  Advent and Christmas Celebration Program, please refer to Church Notice Board.  CHURCH CALENDAR:  26 Dec.Fri: Feast of St. Stephen, Protomartyr.  27 Dec. Sat: Feast of St. John, Apostle & Evangelist.  Individual Confession at St. Mary’s Church: 22. 12. 2014 (Mon) from 9:00 to 11:00am.  Individual Confession at Cathedral: 23. 12. 2014 (Tue) from 9:00 to 11:30am & 3:00 to 5:00pm.  24. 12, 2014 (Wed) Christmas Eve: » Cathedral: English & Iban Mass ‐ 6:30pm, Mandarin Caroling ‐ 8:30pm, Mass ‐ 9:00pm and BM Mass ‐ 11:00pm. » St. Mary: English Mass ‐ 8:00pm. » Sibu Jaya: Iban Mass ‐ 8:00pm. ● 25. 12. 2014 (Thu) Solemnity of Christmas (Holy Day of Obligation): » Cathedral: Mandarin Mass – 7:00am, Iban Mass – 9:00am, BM/English Mass – 11:00am and English Mass – 5:30pm. » St. Mary: English Mass ‐ 8:30am. » Sibu Jaya: Iban Mass ‐ 8:00am. ● 31. 12. 2014 (Wed) Thanksgiving Mass for 2014: Usual Morning Mass at 6:15am, English, Mandarin & Iban Mass at 7:30pm. Specially offered for all volunteer helpers in the Church in appreciation of their selfless services . There is Musical Night after the Mass to welcome the New Year 2015. No Mass at 5:30pm. ● 1. 1. 2015 (Thu) SOLEMNITY OF MOTHER OF GOD & NEW YEAR’S DAY: Solemnity of Mother of God & New Year’s Day - English, Mandarin & Iban at
8:00am (English) and at 5:30pm (English). No Mass at 6:15am.
Rector:
Assistant Priests: Rt. Rev. Joseph Hii (DD)
Fr. Ferdinand Vergeer, Fr. Thomas Connors Msgr. Michael Lee, Fr. Richard Lau Address:
No. 1, Jalan Lanang, P. O. Box 495, 96007 Sibu, Sarawak Telephone: Parish Office: 6084‐321495, 315572 (Fax) Catechetical Office : 6084‐313898 Email: [email protected] St. Francis Capuchin Friary: Fr. John Anandan, Fr. Rawi Alexander No. 55, Lorong Rejang Park 1, 96000 Sibu, 6084‐ 320952 The Neo‐Catechumenal Way: Fr. Francis S Sg. Merah Catholic Centre, No. 265, Jalan Tun Haji Openg, 96000 Sibu. 6084 – 334495 St. Joseph’s Mission Animation Centre: Fr. Ivan Fang MHM Lot 1389, Lorong Sentosa Utara 4A, 96000 Sibu. 6084 ‐ 220236 Website: www.catholic.my/shc * Daily Masses 平日弥撒: Mon to Fri. 星期一至五: 6:15am Mandarin 华文, 5:30pm English 英文
* Sat 星期六: 6:15 am Mandarin 华文, 6 pm Novena 永援之母敬礼, 7pm Sunset Mass 黄昏弥撒 * Sun. 星期日: 7 am Mandarin 华文, 9 am Iban 伊班文, 11 am English 英文, 5:30 pm Eng. 英文 * Confession 告解 : Half an hour before Sunday Masses 主日弥撒前半个小时, 5pm‐6pm Sat 星期六 This Week’s Sunday Liturgy: First Reading: 2 Samuel 7: 1 ‐ 5, 8 – 11, 16 The kingdom of David will always stand secure before the Lord. Responsorial Psalm 88 I will sing forever of your love, O Lord. Second Reading: Romans 16: 25 ‐ 27 The mystery, which was kept secret for endless ages, is now made clear. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia! “I am the handmaid of the Lord: let what you have said be done to me.” Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 26 – 38 Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son.
__________________________________________________________________________ __ _  Cathedral Renovation & concrete ground slab car park construction. Up to date amount collected is RM1,471,284.56, We thank you for your generous
donation. We continue to appeal to you all for more fund. NOTE: All cheques should be made payable to “SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL”.  Marriage for December 2014 26 Dec. 10am Francis Xavier Wilson & Catherine ak Toal (Iban) 26 Dec. 10am Freddy Lihan Henry Udip & Stephanie ak Martin (Iban) 27 Dec. 9am Felix ak Entri & Philylia ak Zebulon (Iban) 27 Dec. 10 am Arthur Ling & Adeline Kho Lee Sze (Mand) 27 Dec. 10am Peter Ngu Kek Eik & Ann Su Ai Eng (Mand) 27 Dec. 11am Victor ak Suring & Bernadine Ida ak Minggu (Iban) 27 Dec. 11am William Rambong & Adeline Stephanie Edan (Iban) 27 Dec. 11am Daniel Eugene Jangang & Diana ak Boniface (Iban) 27 Dec. 11am Standly ak Lasah & Alena Aliza ak Ngelingkong (Iban)

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