Special Devotional Prayer in Honour of Our Lady of Fatima | 19 August 2026

As we continue our monthly devotion commemorating the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, parishioners are invited to gather at OLF on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 for an evening of prayer in honour of Our Blessed Mother.

This month’s devotion recalls the fourth apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, which took place on 19 August 1917.

The evening will include:

6.00pm – Holy Hour
6.30pm – Holy Rosary
7.00pm – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
7.10pm – Holy Benediction
7.30pm – Holy Mass, followed by a mini procession within the church

The message of Fatima continues to call us to prayer, conversion and a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Let us come together as a parish community, through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, to pray for the needs of the Church and the world.

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.

🏸 Five Churches, One Day of Fellowship

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Brickfields, in collaboration with the YMCA, organised the 2nd Interchurch Badminton Fellowship 2026 on Saturday, 8 August, bringing together more than 50 participants and volunteers for a day of friendly competition and fellowship.

Held with the blessing of Parish Administrator Fr. Andrew Manickam, the event brought together five churches:

Church of the Holy Rosary, Brickfields
Jesus Caritas Church, Kepong
Tamil Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur
Church of St. Francis Xavier, Petaling Jaya
Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Brickfields

Participants from different age groups took to the courts, demonstrating how sport can provide an enjoyable way of building friendships and strengthening fellowship across church communities.

This year’s competition adopted a team format comprising Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

At the end of the competition, Jesus Caritas Church, Kepong emerged as the overall champions. Church of St. Francis Xavier, Petaling Jaya finished second, while Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Brickfields secured third place.

Beyond the final results, the fellowship provided an opportunity for Christians from different church communities to meet, compete and enjoy one another’s company in a spirit of friendship and mutual respect.

OLF extends its appreciation to the YMCA, all participating churches, organisers, volunteers and players who contributed towards making the second Interchurch Badminton Fellowship an enjoyable and memorable occasion.

Congratulations to all who took part!

Report by Gabriel Johnny, OLF Team Captain

Strong Community Response to OLF Cancer Screening Day

Dewan Fatima was transformed into a busy medical screening centre on Sunday, 9 August 2026, as almost 200 people turned up for OLF’s Community Cancer Screening Day.

Organised by the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in collaboration with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), the programme offered a range of cancer and health screenings, with a 10-tonne mobile screening unit stationed in the church car park to provide a private space for breast examinations.

The response began even before the doors opened, with a queue forming about an hour ahead of the scheduled 8.00am start. Numbers continued to grow after each Sunday Mass as parishioners made their way to Dewan Fatima. Although the screening was scheduled to conclude at 3.00pm, the strong turnout saw the programme continue until 3.30pm.

Parishioners and members of the wider community from different age groups and backgrounds participated, with particular emphasis on reaching senior citizens, members of the B40 community and foreign workers.

NCSM supported the programme with a 24-member team comprising doctors, staff and volunteers, together with a volunteer doctor from OLF.

The parish and Parish Administrator Fr. Andrew Manickam extend their heartfelt appreciation to Petronilla Joseph and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, as well as the doctors, staff, volunteers and OLF volunteers whose generosity and service helped make the screening possible.

The Community Cancer Screening Day formed part of OLF’s series of initiatives marking the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated this year with the theme “I will never forget you.”

The parish had earlier celebrated a special Eucharistic Celebration for grandparents and seniors on 27 July, followed by fellowship over lunch organised by the Amazing Greys Ministry.

The next initiative will be an outing for seniors, with details to be announced in due course.

Through these initiatives, OLF continues to affirm our elderly and vulnerable members of the community not only in words, but through concrete acts of welcome, care and accompaniment.

🧳 What Are You Still Carrying?

We all carry baggage through life — and much of it cannot be seen.

Past hurts, disappointments, regrets, fears, grief and unresolved experiences can remain with us, sometimes affecting our relationships, our choices and the way we move forward.

The OLF Formation Ministry invites parishioners and friends to “Carrying Baggage: A Reflection on Less Baggage, More Freedom”, a psycho-spiritual reflection exploring the emotional and spiritual burdens we may be carrying and how we can begin to recognise and address them.

📅 Saturday, 19 September 2026
🕙 10.00am – 12.00 noon
💝 Love Offering: RM10

For registration and enquiries:

Vanitha: 016-241 2252
Victor: 012-392 0001

Sometimes, moving forward begins with recognising what we have been carrying — and what we may finally be ready to put down.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, normally celebrated on 15 August, has been transferred to Sunday, 16 August 2026 by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei for pastoral reasons.

Parishioners are kindly informed that all Masses at OLF that weekend will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption and fulfil the Holy Day of Obligation.

Saturday, 15 August
6.00pm – Sunset Mass (English)

Sunday, 16 August
6.30am – English Mass
8.30am – Tamil Mass
10.30am – English Mass

The Rosary will be prayed at the usual times before Mass.

As we celebrate Mary’s Assumption into Heaven, may her life of faith and complete trust in God inspire us to remain faithful to Christ and to look with hope towards the promise of eternal life.

Our Lady assumed into Heaven, pray for us.

Feast of St Tarcisius – Celebrating Our Altar Servers and EMHC

The Feast of St Tarcisius will be celebrated at OLF on Saturday, 15 August 2026, with a special gathering honouring our Altar Servers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC).

St Tarcisius, who gave his life rather than allow the Blessed Sacrament entrusted to him to be desecrated, remains a powerful witness to love and reverence for the Holy Eucharist.

9.00am – Holy Hour
10.00am – Holy Mass
Followed by brunch

As we give thanks for those who serve at the altar and in the ministry of Holy Communion, the witness of St Tarcisius invites each of us to reflect:

How deeply do we value the Eucharist in our own lives?

St Tarcisius, pray for us.

Strengthening the Tamil-Speaking BEC Community at St Anthony, Pantai Dalam

About 15 members of St Anthony Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC), Pantai Dalam, gathered at the home of Mrs Juliana on the evening of 7 August 2026, as Parish Administrator Fr. Andrew Manickam continued his pastoral visits to the Tamil-speaking communities of the parish.

The gathering began with the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, led by Arul Raj, the longest-serving BECCOT Coordinator. Prayed in both Tamil and English, the Rosary brought different generations together in prayer, from a young primary school pupil to teenagers and working adults.

The evening also provided an opportunity for an open and meaningful conversation between Fr. Andrew and the community. Members spoke candidly about their experiences, concerns and hopes for the future of St Anthony BEC, while Fr. Andrew listened and engaged with the issues raised.

He assured those gathered that the Tamil-speaking faithful are an integral part of the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, and reaffirmed the parish’s commitment to supporting their spiritual and pastoral needs and encouraging their participation in the wider life of the parish.

Fr. Andrew concluded the gathering with prayer and a blessing before everyone shared a home-cooked meal contributed by BEC members.

The fellowship that followed brought together young and old in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. More than a pastoral visit, the evening reflected what lies at the heart of BEC life: families gathering in prayer, listening to one another, sharing fellowship and growing together in faith.

Jubilee Year Donation Drive – Donate a Bag of Rice

As part of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, the Our Lady of Fatima Parish Integral Human Development Ministry (PIHD) invites parishioners and friends to participate in a Rice Bag Donation Drive in support of families in need.

Inspired by the Church’s call to almsgiving as “a witness to fraternal charity” and “a work of justice pleasing to God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2462), this initiative offers a simple yet meaningful way for each of us to share God’s blessings with those facing hardship.

The donated rice will be distributed during the PIHD outreach programme to communities in the Batang Padang District, Perak, on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

Every contribution, no matter the size, becomes a tangible expression of Christian love, compassion and solidarity with our brothers and sisters in need.

Those who wish to contribute may contact:

Devid – 012-395 6152
Fr. Andrew Manickam – 016-521 6510

📍 Drop-off: OLF Parish Office
📅 Please send your donations before 11 August 2026

Together, let us become instruments of God’s love through acts of generosity and mercy.

Feast of St. John Marie Vianney Celebrated at Tampin

The Feast of St. John Marie Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests, was joyfully celebrated at the Church of St. John Marie Vianney, Tampin, with Archbishop Julian Leow and more than 30 priests gathering in thanksgiving for the life and witness of the humble Curé of Ars.

The celebration began with a Holy Hour, followed by the Holy Eucharist, during which the faithful joined in prayer for priests and for new vocations to the priesthood.

A particularly meaningful moment was the veneration of the first-class relic of St. John Marie Vianney, offering the faithful an opportunity to honour the saint whose life of humility, prayer and pastoral devotion continues to inspire priests and laity alike.

As the Church celebrates the patron saint of parish priests, the occasion also served as a reminder to keep all priests in our prayers, asking the Lord to strengthen them in their vocation and bless them with wisdom, perseverance and joy in their ministry.

We also give thanks to all who gathered in prayer on this special feast day. May the witness of St. John Marie Vianney continue to inspire holy shepherds after the heart of Christ and encourage many more vocations to the priesthood.

St. John Marie Vianney, pray for our priests and pray for us.

Feast of St. John Mary Vianney – Holy Hour for Priests

The Archdiocesan Prayer Ministry invites the faithful to a Holy Hour for Priests on the Feast of St. John Mary Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests.

As the Church honours the saintly Curé of Ars, we are invited to pray in a special way for all priests, asking the Lord to strengthen them in their vocation, sustain them in their ministry, and grant them the grace to shepherd God’s people with faithfulness, humility and love.

The programme is as follows:

🕕 6.00pm – Holy Hour for Priests
🕗 8.00pm – Holy Eucharist
📍 Church of St. John Marie Vianney, Tampin

May St. John Mary Vianney continue to intercede for all priests, especially those serving our parish and the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur.