Parish office under renovation

Renovation was meant to provide a more friendlier environment for visitors to the office

Sunday with the kids

Mission accomplished

It was raining on that day. So the deal could not be done. It was meant to avoid any last minute rush. Anyway, the it was the weather......so an agreement was sought and the model agreed upon. I went back on the 08-07-09 and got the thing done.

The feed back was good.........

Indah Traffic Light

For those new in town, just take note that JPJ has installed a camera at the Indah traffic light junction. Anybody caught on camera hitting the red light.... well you know the fine........ its RM300 only. JPJ will be hoping to key in all the offenses before the next round of road tax renewal.

Kathleen & Esther

I also took some photos of Kathleen and Esther who were kind enough to pose for us. Photos were taken on the 05-07-2009 after an evening drive.

Launching The Social Communication Commission

The 4th July 2009 marked an important date for the Diocese of Sandakan. It is this day that not only America celebrates its Independence Day but also the launching of the Social Communication Commission for the Diocese of Sandakan. Here I have taken a few shots as the Bishop Julius gave his opening address. Full report will be released on the Diocese's blog. Representative from all the parishes were present for the meeting.

Knights Of The Altar Meeting (KOTA)

Everyone giving a good pose and wanting their pictures posted on the blog.
Something happening at the back.
At the expense of others.

The KOTA had their usual meeting today (05-04-2009) at the St. Mary's Cathedral Sandakan. Almost everyone attended the meeting. The meeting fixed 15-08-2009, 8.00am for preparation for Assumption day. There was also discussion about team building games held during the recent BBQ. Members were also briefed about the New Year for the Priesthood as recently declared by the Pope.

There was also a briefing on the dangers of smoking and the harm caused to one's health. Members were also very keen to find out whether they can add their names to the t shirts given to them.

St. Mary's English Sunday School Pot Luck Family Day

Some more pictures with the hoopla hoop.
Everyone paying real close attention this.....

St. Mary's English Sunday School Pot Luck Family Day

Members passing the hoopla hoop around.
Everyone making an effort to complete the movement.

A section of the crowd in the hall. This was after some of the younger members had gone home.
The Cathedral Parish of St. Mary's Sandakan Sunday School English section held their family day today from 8.30am to 10.30am. It was a "pot luck" time with family and friends bringing various dishes. Everyone had a good time and family members joined the kids in their games. The backdrop was nicely decorated late last night for the event.

Andrew with all his sisters. His elder sister Sarah is in this picture.
Andrew solo with his cake.

Andrew celebrates his birthday 01-07-2009

Andrew celebrate his 14th birthday last night. It was a small celebration but the cake is specially ordered. Fortunately his mother knows how to bake a cake. Here is Andrew with his 2 younger sisters, Kathleen and Esther.

Photo with Fr. Tham at the St. Teresa Church. Fr. Tham hailed from China and has been serving the Lord in Sibu. He will be celebrating his golden jubilee on the 02-07-2009. Fr. Tham is the 2nd from the right front row.


The Sibu water front.

Regional Social Communication Meeting

The Regional Social Communication Meeting was held from the 22-06-2009 to the 24-06-2009 at the Sibu Pastoral Centre, Sarawak. Representatives form the various Dioceses of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei attended the meeting. Bishop Cornelius Sim from the Diocese of Brunei was the incoming President of the Committee. After the meeting the Sibu Diocese arranged for the delegates to be taken for a short "city tour". They visited the Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Mary of Divine Mercy and St. Teresa Church.

Arriving at the Fr. Mulder's Centre after the pilgrimage to St. Paul Ulu Dusun.

Group photo at the entrance of St. Paul's Church 20-06-2009.

Serving Mass at St. Paul's. The Knights of the Altar from the Cathedral Parish of St. Mary's served at the Mass during the pilgrimage on the 20-06-2009.

Outside the Church after the fellowship........

PILGRIMAGE TO ST. PAUL

On the 20-06-2009, the Knights participated in the pilgrimage to St. Paul Church Ulu Dusun. After getting up very early and breakfast in the Sibuga Market, we arrived at St. Paul's at around 10am. It was a trip planned more than a month ago. The Parish Pastoral Council of St. Mary's was the other group that also went for the pilgrimage. After Mass, there was a fellowship held at the Parish Hall. Here we have a group photo taken at the Sanctuary of the Church.

All who participated were issued with a Certificate. The Knights were dressed in their new green t-shirts and served Mass during the Eucharistic Celebration.

Group report. Very amusing

Very happy group. In all sizes