Christ is alive in all His disciples

Herald
27 Sept. 2019

By Aaron Lim
Twelve confirmands of City Parish received the Sacrament of Confirmation on September 14 at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows.

The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Bishop Sebastian Francis, with Msgr Aloysius Tan (parish priest) and Msgr Daniel Lim as concelebrants.

The Bishop of Penang began his homily by wishing all parishioners a joyous feastday and Malaysia Day as the Confirmation Mass coincided with both occasions.

Having an Armour of God to strengthen their faith

Having an Armour of God to strengthen their faith
HHerald, 23 August 2019

By Aaron Lim
It was an experience of a lifetime for 13 confirmands of City Parish, who attended their Confirmation Camp August 9-11 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

The confirmands attended a specially designed programme entitled Armour of God to strengthen their faith and transform them into brave and missionary disciples of Christ.

This was facilitated by Helena Michael, Andrina Clare, Joachim Xavier and Alicia who journeyed with them, together with several parish catechists.

Youths called to be vibrant and creative in spirituality

Herald
18 September 2016
Youths called to be vibrant and creative in spirituality

PENANG: “When the Holy Spirit comes, there is no turning back as the Spirit will seal you and empower you with zeal.”

This was the message from the Bishop of Penang, Rt. Rev Sebastian Francis to the nine confirmands of City Parish, Penang.

The Confirmation Mass on September 4 was celebrated by Bishop Sebastian at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. Concelebrating with him was assistant parish priest Fr Joachim Robert.

Make sure you are on the right side of Christ, confirmands urged

Herald
4 September 2015

By Lucia Lai

Twenty-three candidates from City Parish received the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Feast of the Assumption Eucharistic Celebration on Aug 16 at Church of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Concelebrating with Bishop Sebastian were parish priest, Fr Nelson Chitty and assistant parish priest, Fr Joachim Robert. In his homily, Bishop Sebastian pointed out that, to appreciate the first reading, we must engage all our senses, particularly our imagination.

St Anne’s shrine to be made national shrine

The Herald
17 August 2014

by Lucia Lai

During the Sacrament of Confirmation Mass of City Parish, Penang, on 27 July 2014, Bishop Sebastian disclosed to the parishioners that he planned to turn the Shrine of St Anne at Bukit Mertajam, Penang into a national shrine. This will be brought up to the Bishops’ Conference for deliberation and decision.

Bishop Sebastian felt that St Anne’s shrine deserved to be a national shrine since it is so popular and thousands of people from all over the country and out of the country visit it every year during the feast-day. These people also came from different backgrounds, including many non Catholics. The theme of Mary and her mother had brought the people together.

The Holy Spirit empowers us in our lives

The Herald
10 August 2014

By Aaron Lim

Confirmation Day, the City Parish Catechetical Committee organized a camp for 11 confirmands of the English speaking group. It was held from July 18 to July 20 at the Assumption Formation Centre.

There were many who came to facilitate this camp, including Nancy Victor, Francis Xavier and Rosalind Victor from the Catechetical Committee, together with Reikce Kathrin, Benedict Anand and Arokiadass. The topics focused on the basics of our Catholic faith, gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Parish confirmation

On 12 Aug., City Parish, Penang, not only celebrated the joy of  the Sacrament of Confirmation of 10 people, but also a farewell for Bishop Emeritus Antony Selvanayagam.

There were 9 children and 1 adult receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at the 8.30am Mass at the Church of  Our Lady of Sorrows. They are Joyce Joseph, Sharon Xavier, Sereetasarah a/p Santhanasamy, Adeline Anthony, Anula a/p Gonapal, Kevin s/o Soosay Raj, Anthony s/o Balasubramaniam, Andrew s/o Anthony, Charles Thambiraj, Denis Albert and George Sebastian.

 

Confirmation Mass cum Farewell for Bishop Emeritus Antony S.

Ten boys and girls were confirmed in a Mass held on 12 Aug. 2012 at Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. It was also a farewell Mass/Fellowship for Bishop Emeritus Antony Selvanayagam. To view all the photos, please go to our Facebook page. Article will be up later.