International Fashion & Jewelry Show - Charity Gala

On Sunday, 26th November 2006, between 11am to 3pm, St Ann and Elizabeth Kiing Beads and Accessories and Friends will be jointly organising and hosting a Charity Gala at Crown Imperial Hall, Crown Square, off Jalan Pending (Thian Court, 3rd Floor), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. There will be a fashion show, jewelry sales and a LOADS of FUN!!!!, all for a good cause--for the new St Ann's Complex.

Tickets, enquiries:
St Ann 082-611757
Ms Dyah/Ms Kiing (Fran) 082-450040, 012 8550703

Come and support this worthy cause!

Liturgical Committee's Pilgrimage

On Wednesday, 25 October, the Liturgical Committee of St Ann, comprising mainly lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and office-bearers, made a half-day pilgrimage to the Catholic Chapel of St Gerald Majella, Kampung Sentah, 17th Mile, Off Kuching-Serian Road. The pilgrimage was carried out on a very simple manner, with the members making their up to the chapel which is situated in a village atop Mount Sentah. After half an hour of rest, they participated in a Celebration of the Eucharist presided by Friar Joseph Goh OFM. Also present were Fr Paul Mark OCSO and Mr Gabriel Chong who were visiting, as well as Mr Robert Josem, the Parish Council chairman and his wife, Sylvia. The Chairman of the Catholic community at Sentah, Mr Patrick Nomina, delivered a short speech to introduce the community to the pilgrims. After the Mass, a fellowship meal was shared by all present.

Helping the Faithful Departed this November

Eager to help the souls of the faithful departed? The month of November is traditionally a month dedicated to the souls of those who have died, chiefly our departed families, friends, benefactors and relatives. St Ann provides a service for those who wish to commemorate their deceased loved ones, through the offerings of holy masses.

Confirmation Seminar at Teng Bekap

On Saturday, 21 October 2006, from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, more than 150 Confirmation candidates attended a Seminar as part of their spiritual preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in November. The seminar was held at the sub-parish hall of St Michael at Teng Bekap, Padawan Road, just before the border to Kalimantan, Indonesia. Persons leading the seminar and giving input sessions were Srs Anna and Hilda SSFS, catechists Stephen Jawum and Emily Ayu, as well as Friar Joseph Goh OFM. Friars Gerard and Joseph Goh heard Confessions from the candidates for approximately 3 hours later that afternoon.

International Jewelry And Fashion Show CHARITY GALA

On Sunday, 26th November 2006, between 11am to 3pm, St Ann and Elizabeth Kiing Beads and Accessories and Friends will be jointly organising and hosting a Charity Gala at Crown Imperial Hall, Crown Square, off Jalan Pending (Thian Court, 3rd Floor), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. There will be a fashion show, jewelry sales and a LOADS of FUN!!!!, all for a good cause--for the new St Ann's Complex.
Tickets, enquiries: Fran 082-450040

Confirmation Seminar at Chapel of St Francis Xavier, Kampung Seratau

From 7 am to 6.45 pm, on Sunday, 8 October 2006, the 4 catechists of St Ann gathered approximately 300 Confirmation candidates in the chapel of St Francis Xavier, Kampung Seratau for an obligatory seminar prior to Confirmation due on Sunday, 15th October, 2006, at St Ann's Baruk. Srs Hilda and Anna, and catechists Stephen and Emily, as well as Fr Joseph Goh delivered 5 talks during the seminar, touching on the Holy Spirit. Then from 2.45 - 6.45 pm, Frs Gerard Victor and Joseph Goh heard confessions for the 300+ candidates!

Feast of St Francis in Kampung Bidak

The kampung chapel of St Francis of Assisi, Kampung Bidak, Borneo Heights Road, was blessed by Friar Joseph goh OFM, at 7.00 pm on 7 October, 2006.

Happy Feast of St Francis of Assisi!

Today, St Ann's Parish celebrates the solemn feast of St Francis of Assisi. St Ann, the Grandmother of Our Lord is the principal patron, but St Francis is equally lauded as a patron, as the parish is cared for and ministered by Franciscan Friars (OFM). Our prayer for all who visit this Blog is: "May the Lord bless you and keep you" (Blessing of St Francis).