ASH WEDNESDAY 

Ash Wednesday falls on 5 March this year. It marks the start of the Lenten season leading up to Easter. As Catholics, we are encouraged to attend Mass to begin the Lenten season with reflection and the right mind-set. It is a day of fasting and abstinence, which is obligatory.

Mass schedule:

1. 12.00 noon – Rosary, followed by Mass in English 

ii)    7.30 pm   –  Rosary, followed by Mass in Multilingual 

 

RETURN OF THE OLD BLESSED PALMS 

Parishioners are requested to return the old blessed palm leaves from the previous year in order to make ashes for the Ash Wednesday services. Palms can be placed in the basket at the entrance of the Church.

 

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS 

Throughout the season of Lent, we will hold the Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7.30 PM in four different languages, followed by the Eucharistic celebration. We invite every Parishioner to pray this meaningful, popular devotion every Friday during Lent.  Join us as we reflect on Jesus’ journey to Mount Calvary, His death, and His sacrifice for us. Your presence is essential.

NOTE: We have purchased a new set of the 14 Stations of the Cross to replace the old ones. We expect all languages to come together on 7 March 2025 (Friday, After Ash Wednesday) for the multilingual Way of the Cross to be blessed by the new arrival of the Stations.

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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY

Attention all Catechists, RCIA facilitators, catechism students and parents. We cordially invite everyone       involved in the Catechetical program and RCIA to attend the Registration, Commissioning, and Spiritual Orientation on Sunday, 16 February 2025, from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. Let us pray for a fruitful catechetical year. Your presence is highly appreciated!

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FOOD WASTE AWARENESS

The Women’s Ministry will organise a talk on Food Waste awareness on Thursday, 27 February 2025, at 10.00 am in St. Giles’ Room. The presenter is Ms Mala Sundaresan, an accredited consultant on food waste in the USA. We invite everyone to attend.

 

LENTEN RETREAT 2025

A three-day formation in English is scheduled from 14 to 16 March 2025, as part of our celebration for the Jubilee Year 2025. The theme for the event is “GRATEFUL FOR GRACE, LIVING GOD’S PROMISE.” The formation will be conducted by Mr. Alvin Teoh from Kuala Lumpur. All parishioners are invited to participate in this transformative experience during the Season of Lent.

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BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN

The Society of St Vincent de Paul St. Thomas Conference, in collaboration with HTAA, will be organising a blood donation campaign on Sunday, 6 April 2025, from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm at the St. Giles’ Room. We encourage everyone to come forward and show our support for the blood campaign. Thank you!

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​​JUBILEE 2025 CALENDARS

Jubilee 2025 Catholic calendars are for sale at our religious shop for RM 10/- each, featuring daily reading.

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PARISH QR CODE 

From this weekend onwards, you can submit your contributions through the QR code displayed on your seating pew during the Mass collections.  The warden will also facilitate the Mass collection. Kindly review the provided details carefully before carrying out any transactions. Thank you for your cooperation! 

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​ST THOMAS GIFT SHOP

St Thomas gift shop is back in business.  There are some Holy pictures newly framed on sale.

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​​​​​​​​​VOLUNTEERS  ARE REQUIRED

The Liturgical Team seeks volunteers such as Lectors, musicians, choir members and other roles to enhance the ministry. Appropriate training will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Ms Christina Alex at 017- 920 5820 and Ms Venessa Alberto at 019-980 3998.

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​ITEMS ON SALE AT ST THOMAS CHURCH GIFT SHOP 

Temporarily while the church is undergoing refurbishing, the gift shop is closed until work is done.

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE ATTENDANCE AT MASS IN CHURCH 
Face Mask: We encourage Parishioners to wear face masks. However, using a face mask is strongly encouraged for persons who may be vulnerable to the Coronavirus and those with flu-like symptoms.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion:

• Holy Communion will continue to be given on the hand.

• Holy Communion ministers are strongly encouraged to wear face masks while distributing the Holy Eucharist to the recipients, just to safe guard the elderly, vulnerable and congregation. 

​Thank you for your consideration and co-operation.

​PRAYER MEETING
English Group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
Time & Venue: 8.00pm – 9.15pm at St. Giles’ Room.

TAMIL CHARISMATIC
Date & Time: Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7.00 pm
Venue: St. Giles’ Room.
Contact person: Mdm. Rosemary (018−970 4467)

​FORMED (THE CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND)
FORMED is a digital platform, powered by the Augustine Institute featuring 100% Catholic Resources catering to individuals, families, and parish communities. To get a free subscription, follow the steps below:

 

• Go to www.formed.org

• Click on ‘Sign Up’ 

• Click on ‘Sign Up as A Parishioner’ 

• Type ‘Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre’

• Type in your ‘Name’ and ‘Email’ 

• Check for a verification email from Augustine Institute if you need it.

In FORMED, you are accessible to thousands of Catholic video-based study programs, movies, documentaries, audio talks and audiobooks.
Happy learning!

​ST. THOMAS ADORATION ROOM
The Adoration Room (next to the Parish Office) is open from Monday to Saturday (7.00 am to 9.00 pm) and Sunday (7.00 am to 1.00 pm).

​KINDLY ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES WHILST IN THE ADORATION ROOM:

• Remove your shoes before entering the room.

• Maintain silence and reverence at all times.

• Genuflect at the Blessed Sacrament when entering the room.

• Do not touch the Tabernacle or Blessed Sacrament.

• Do not move fixtures in the room or take home any prayer books or prayer cards.

• Pray in silence and respect others.

• No phone, food or drinks are allowed.

​Thank you for your cooperation. Happy Praying!
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

• Are you searching for God?

• Are you interested to know more about Catholicism?

• Are you a baptized Catholic but have not yet received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation?

• Are you a baptized Christian but wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church?

If you, or anyone you know, would like to know about the Catholic faith, please introduce yourself/them to the respective contact persons as listed below, or get in touch with the parish office.

Catherine Lee @ 019-950 3087 (English)
Agatha Chew @ 012-302 8588 (Mandarin)
Christina Alex @ 017-920 5820 (Tamil)
Jeffrine @ 0111-958 7223 (BM)