TRANSFORMATION IN OUR FAITH LIFE

Over the past four weekends, we have been coming back to Church for Masses in-person, after following live-streamed Masses from our homes for a period of time. Although we still face the on-going pandemic for an indefinite period, we are thankful and privileged to be able to return to Church for worship. 

I would like to thank my Parish Response Team (PRT) and all volunteers for their efforts in preparing and making it possible for everyone to return and worship God in Church. Many Parishioners have taken the initiative to be physically present for Mass while others have chosen to stay home and participate virtually in spiritual communion. Whichever way you choose to worship, we want everyone to stay safe, stay healthy, stay fit and stay connected with God wherever you are during this current pandemic.

 

During the suspension of Masses, we were longing and yearning for our Sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Over the past few weeks, we have been able to celebrate and participate in the Sacraments of the Church and we welcome the community to return once again to Eucharistic Celebrations, and to stay in touch and support one another spiritually and physically.

 

Our Parish has successfully proceeded with the Sacraments of First Holy Communion in February and Confirmation in March, for candidates who missed out on receiving these last year, due to the lockdown. We also conducted Infant Baptisms when needed. The homebound have been able to receive the Sacrament of Confession, the Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion in these past couple of weeks too.

 

We have come to the Easter season - “Jesus is Risen, He is truly Risen INDEED! Alleluia” and “This is the day which the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice (Ps 118: 24). It is a season for all of us to live as an Easter People, and our song is “Alleluia!” The Lent season and Sacred Easter Triduum celebrations have brought transformation in our spiritual and faith life.

 

Recently, we virtually witnessed the Priestly Ordinations from Klang and Bukit Mertajam. The Church has become alive once again, as the movement restriction orders have been relaxed. The Sacrament of Marriage has been slowly taking place in our Church, as many of these scheduled weddings have been put on hold since last year. God has answered our anguished calls and our yearning for the presence of Jesus in the Sacraments.

 

Gradually people are registering for their Covid-19 vaccination and there is hope that the pandemic will end with life getting back to normal. Till then, everyone has to adhere to the SOPs and guidelines set by the authorities. Jesus stays by our side during this time of uncertainty as a sign of hope and joy. This Easter, we choose to be in solidarity with our Parish community and respect the dignity of each member of our community. 

Be assured that St Joseph, our Patron of the Catholic Church, will take away all our fear and anxiety, and protect us from the deadly virus. 

 

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ABUNDANT BLESSINGS OF PEACE, LOVE AND JOY THIS LOVELY EASTER!