LENTEN CAMPAIGN 2011 REPORT

Theme: Light a life as a family

Wk1- March 12 & 13 Distribution of Lent Flyers

Wk2- March 19 & 20 Distribution of envelopes

Wk3- March 27 Multi-lingual Mass

Wk4- April 2 & 3 Family Prayer

Wk5- April 10 Gotong-Royong at Esplanade Wk6- April 17 Blood Donation

ACTIVITIES:

ACTIVITIES: Wk1- March 12 & 13 Distribution of Lent Flyers Wk2- March 19 & 20 Distribution of envelopes

THANK YOU FOR YOUR

Lenten Contributions : RM36,802.20

( there’s an increase compared to 2010). .

Picture shows Love Squad members

Form 4 Catechism students, Filipinos & Leaders about

to distribute envelopes & flyers

OLS SJB SFX AC TOTAL

CASH RM1350.00 RM50.00 RM410.00 RM610.00 RM2370.00

IN KIND Cash for Dialysis,Rental subsidies, Eye surgeryFoodstuffWhistling kettleTable FanHealth supplementsUsed computerPrinterSpectaclesWalking frame

Rental subsidy

RefridgeratorFansToasterElectric kettleTelevisionRice Cooker

Cash for school reference books.

LENTEN CAMPAIGN- WEEK 1 – LENTEN TREE

“He took the five loaves and the two fishes, raised his eyes to Heaven, pronounced the blessing, broke the loaves , and handed them to the disciples to distribute to the people. And they all ate , and everyone had enough; “ Matthew 14:19-20

Thank you DEAR PARISHIONERS for your overwhelming support. Items in cash & kind were handed to the recipients by Fr. Dominic & the SSVP representatives on Thursday, 12th May 2011 at 6.30 pm followed by fellowship.

THE LENT CROSS

YOUR PETITIONS

were lifted up in prayer and burnt prior to Holy

Thursday by Fr. Dominic, Teresa Lai, Edwin,

Cecil Law & Margaret Chelliah.

CITY PARISH THANKS

the Team & All Parishioners

for their prayers & concerns .

At St. Francis Xavier

LET US REMEMBER JESUS WORDS:

“If you remain in me and my words in you, you may ask whatever you want, and it will be given to you.”

John 15:7

LENTEN CAMPAIGN- WEEK 3 - Lenten Multi-Lingual Migrant Mass on 27 th March 2011 Sunday

DATE : 27th March 2011(Sunday)

Main celebrant: Fr. Dominic

Special thanks to: (i) The Choir comprising of our fellow Sabahans, Sarawakians , Filipinos, other

migrants and City Parish parishioners.

(ii) To all who contributed and attended the fellowship.

Evaluation: (i) Would welcome greater participation by local parishioners.

(ii) Greater awareness of the needs of

migrants . (iii) Migrants themselves more aware of church services and activities.

We pray that the parishioners benefited from the

guidance given by way of Family prayer cards and

the encouragement to observe prayer and fast

during the Lenten Season.

FAMILY PRAYER O God of goodness and mercy, to your fatherly guidance we commend our family, our home and all our belongings.

You are where our heart is, our treasure beyond compare holding our family together and answering our earnest prayer.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

LENTEN CAMPAIGN- WEEK 4 - Lenten Family Fast & Prayer on 2nd & 3rd April 2011

LENTEN CAMPAIGN- WEEK 5 - GOTONG - ROYONG 2011 @ ESPLANADE, PENANG on 10th April,2011

Attended by: 70 Parishioners including children, adults, the elderly ,Migrant workers, Members of Penang Diocese Families, parents & children worked alongside to create an awareness on keeping the environment clean.

We record our thanks to each and every one who responded to the call.

Outcome:1.City Parish is now officially registered with State Govt. and will be included in any State level cleaning projects organized by the Heritage Group of Penang.

2.MPPP (Mr. Arul) commented that this was one group that earnestly cleaned the area.

3.Many realized and appreciated the hard work put in by the MPPP workers in maintaining a clean environment and pledged not to litter.4. Fr. Dominic said that it could have been better organized with better manpower management.

“Lord God almighty, bless this land. May health, chastity, conquest of sin, virtue,

humility, goodness, and meekness flourish here. May the law be observed in its

fullness, and thanks be given to God the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And may this blessing always remain on this land

and on those who live in it, now and for ever and ever. Amen. ”

VENUE: Church of St. John Britto DATE: April 17,2011 (Palm Sunday) TIME: 9.00AM To 1.00PM

BLOOD DONORS – 32 ORGAN DONORS - 7

We thank the Medical Team of General Hospital Penang for their assistance.

TO ALL DONORS - Thank You & God Bless !

Evaluation: 1. Lack of volunteers.

2. Date unsuitable.

CONCLUSIONWe thank each and everyone for their support, participation and prayers during this season of Lent.

We also are grateful to our Priests who were with us in this time to guide and direct us , making this Lenten season a meaningful and prayerful experience.

We pray that what has been set in motion through these Lenten Activities will continue to grow in our hearts, families and communities in the various ways:-

Lenten Tree – Giving to the NeedyLenten Cross – Nailing of our sinsFamily Prayer – Continue in our HomesMigrant Mass – Care of Foreigners in our landGotong-Royong- Remembering to care for our environmentBlood & Organ Donation- Saving of lives

FROM: Fr. Dominic, Fr. Thoo & Lenten Campaign Organizing Team