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United in Prayer: St Jude and St Andrew BECs

by olfkl_web_admin October 8, 2026

On 6 October 2026, St Jude BEC, OUG, welcomed members of St Andrew BEC, Bangsar Baru 1, for an inter-BEC Rosary gathering in conjunction with the Marian month.

Members of both communities took turns leading the Rosary, reflecting on the Sorrowful Mysteries and praying the Litany of the Saints. The evening also included the singing of hymns and prayers for various intentions, including those facing health challenges, the elderly, young people, pilgrims travelling to Assisi, and Archbishop Julian Leow and Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam on their episcopal ordination anniversaries.

Fr. Andrew Manickam joined the gathering and administered the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

As a gesture of friendship, each visiting member of St Andrew BEC received a handmade car Rosary, crafted by a member of St Jude BEC together with her spouse.

The gathering provided an opportunity for members of both BECs to pray together, build friendships and strengthen their sense of belonging to the wider OLF parish community.

Such inter-BEC initiatives continue to encourage greater participation in parish life while nurturing the bonds of faith and fellowship among parishioners.

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🤝 An Inter-BEC gathering of sharing, fellowship and warmth

by olfkl_web_admin October 6, 2026

BEC St. Faustina hosted the St. Rebecca BEC members on September 30 and reflected on the theme ‘Family – Reaching Out’.

Praise and Worship hymns were sung in Tamil and English. The members reflected on the Gospel Reading from Acts 2:44 – 47 and had a ‘Conversation in the Spirit’ session. Views were shared freely during the bilingual gathering and members assisted in translation. Thoughts around building bridges in the family and neighbourhood and stepping beyond boundaries were highlighted.

The evening was anchored in love, fellowship and friendship.

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Season of Creation 2026: The Call to Care Continues

by olfkl_web_admin October 4, 2026

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima marked the closing of the Season of Creation 2026 with a morning of prayer, Eucharistic celebration and reflection on our responsibility as stewards of God’s creation.

The celebration began with Holy Hour and the recitation of the Rosary, followed by Benediction and Holy Mass. The hymns chosen for the Mass reflected the theme of creation and thanksgiving for the beauty and abundance of God’s handiwork.

During his sharing, Fr. Andrew Manickam reflected on the seven capital sins and reminded the congregation that our actions and choices can also have consequences for creation. Our responsibility extends beyond avoiding deliberate harm; negligence and indifference towards the environment can also reflect a failure to care for what God has entrusted to us.

Fr. Andrew encouraged parishioners to become more conscious of how we live, what we consume and what we leave behind for others. The Season of Creation, he reminded those gathered, calls us beyond simply appreciating the natural world towards developing a deeper sense of stewardship.

The morning concluded at 10.00 a.m. with a special Blessing of Pets, recalling the closeness of St. Francis of Assisi to animals. The gathering was a joyful reminder that animals too form part of God’s creation and that our responsibility extends to the creatures entrusted to our care.

From prayer and Benediction to the Eucharistic celebration and the Blessing of Pets, the morning brought together worship, thanksgiving and stewardship.

As the Season of Creation draws to a close, may its message continue to shape the way we live throughout the year.

The Season of Creation closes, but our call to care for God’s creation continues.

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An Unexpected Visit to OLF

by olfkl_web_admin September 30, 2026

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima received an unexpected visit on the evening of 30 September from approximately 40 pilgrims from Trichy, India, accompanied by a Capuchin friar and a diocesan priest.

The group was spending four days in Malaysia and had expressed a desire to visit a Catholic church where they could pray and recite the Rosary. After initially being taken to an Anglican church by their tour leader, they eventually found their way to OLF, arriving at around 5.00 p.m.

Fr. Andrew Manickam welcomed the group and learnt about their brief visit to Malaysia and their desire to spend some time in prayer.

Reflecting on their unexpected arrival, Fr. Andrew remarked, “Somehow, the Blessed Mother had led them to us.”

The pilgrims prayed together and were also able to venerate the sacred relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Carlo Acutis.

Following their prayers, the parish prepared some simple refreshments for the visitors. Fr. Andrew also spent time in fellowship with the two accompanying priests at the parochial house.

Before departing, members of the group asked for blessings, while Fr. Andrew in turn invited the visiting priests to bless him and those gathered.

What began as an unexpected arrival became a simple but meaningful encounter between fellow Catholics from two countries, united through prayer, hospitality and faith.

May our visitors return home with beautiful memories of their time in Malaysia and their unexpected visit to OLF.

May God be praised.

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Priority Parking for Wedding Families and Guests

by olfkl_web_admin September 26, 2026

Please be advised that when weddings are celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, priority parking within the church premises will be given to the wedding families and their guests.

Parishioners attending formation programmes, ministry activities or other meetings on the same day may therefore need to park outside the church premises.

Ministry and group coordinators are kindly requested to inform their members of this arrangement whenever their activities coincide with a wedding.

We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation in helping us welcome the wedding couple, their families and guests.

God bless ~ Fr. Andrew Manickam

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Carrying Your Cross with St. Padre Pio: Faith, Suffering and Silent Trust

by olfkl_web_admin September 24, 2026

About 200 faithful gathered at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima for Holy Hour, the recitation of the Rosary, Mass and Veneration of the Holy Relic of St. Padre Pio as the parish celebrated the Feast of St. Padre Pio.

The Eucharist was celebrated by Parish Administrator Fr. Andrew Manickam, with visiting priest Fr. Simon Agbo concelebrating.

In his homily, Fr. Andrew reflected on the crosses that form part of human life — illness, loss, family struggles, uncertainty and moments when we may wonder where God is in the midst of our difficulties.

He recalled that St. Padre Pio himself knew what it meant to bear heavy crosses. As his reputation for holiness and reports of miracles drew increasing numbers of people to him, Padre Pio also endured personal struggles, spiritual dryness, investigations and periods when restrictions were placed upon his ministry. He nevertheless remained faithful and obedient.

Padre Pio also lived with the continuing physical suffering of the stigmata, bearing the wounds of Christ upon his body.

Fr. Andrew reflected on Padre Pio’s understanding of spiritual struggle and highlighted three practices that anchored his spiritual life: frequent Confession, the daily Rosary and complete trust in God’s will, even when God’s purposes may be difficult to understand.

Among Padre Pio’s best-known words are the simple encouragement:

“Pray, hope, and don’t worry.”

His life reminds us that suffering and struggle need not separate us from God. They can instead become occasions to deepen our faith, place greater trust in Him and remember that He remains with us through our difficulties.

At the conclusion of the celebration, Fr. Andrew thanked Devid Rejah and his wife Vanitha for the many ways they have served OLF behind the scenes during their two years with the parish, as they now embark on their Flame of Love vocation in Kulim.

Fr. Andrew also expressed the parish’s appreciation to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi for lending OLF the statue and relic of St. Padre Pio for the celebration.

The Veneration of the Holy Relic of St. Padre Pio has been extended until Friday, 25 September 2026.

Plans are also underway to purchase a statue of St. Padre Pio from Vietnam for OLF. Parishioners and friends who wish to contribute towards the purchase of the statue are welcome to do so.

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Events

Discovering the Amazonian Church: The Four Dreams of Querida Amazonia

by olfkl_web_admin September 24, 2026

On 22 September 2026, Rev. Fr. Andrew Manickam, Ecclesiastical Assistant for the Creation Justice Ministry of the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur, delivered a two-hour presentation on Pope Francis’ post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Querida Amazonia (Beloved Amazonia).

Held at Loyola Hall, Church of St Francis Xavier, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, the talk was organised by the parish’s Firm Foundation Ministry.

Published in 2020 following the 2019 Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazonian Region, Querida Amazonia reflects upon a region spanning Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.

Fr. Andrew explained that the concerns raised in the document also have relevance beyond the Amazon, including the need to care for the earth, safeguard traditional family values and defend indigenous peoples and the poor.

He explored Pope Francis’ vision through the Four Dreams:

The Social Dream
A call for a just society that protects the poor, excluded and indigenous peoples whose rights and livelihoods may be threatened by powerful economic interests.

The Cultural Dream
The importance of preserving and valuing the artistic, historical and cultural heritage of indigenous communities and protecting their distinctive identities.

The Ecological Dream
A call for integral ecology and greater care for our common home. Fr. Andrew spoke about the importance of water, the effects of deforestation and exploitation of natural resources, respect for indigenous peoples who have cared for their lands for generations, and the relationship between the wellbeing of creation, families and communities.

The Ecclesial Dream
A vision of a missionary Church attentive to the particular circumstances of the Amazon. Fr. Andrew spoke about inculturation, incorporating appropriate elements of local culture while preserving the Catholic sacraments and liturgy.

He also touched on discussions surrounding the proposed ordination of married men (viri probati) and female deacons in response to the severe shortage of priests in remote communities, some of which may see a priest only once a year.

Referring to CCC 1577, Fr. Andrew spoke about the reservation of ordination to baptised men while also highlighting the important leadership roles exercised by women within the Church. In the local parish context, he noted the active leadership of women within bodies such as Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC), Parish Coordinating Councils (PCC) and Parish Finance Committees.

The evening invited participants to consider how the Four Dreams of Querida Amazonia speak not only to the realities of the Amazon but also to our own responsibility towards faith, people, culture and creation.

🙏 Let us keep the Amazonian Church and the work of creation justice in our prayers as we seek to care for our common home and its people.

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Inter-BEC Gathering: Growing Together as One Family in Christ

by olfkl_web_admin September 24, 2026

On 22 September 2026, St Gabriel BEC, Bangsar Park, welcomed members of St Jacinta BEC for an Inter-BEC Gathering centred on prayer, reflection and fellowship.

Members of both communities reflected on the month’s theme, “Family: Reaching Out,” sharing their thoughts, experiences and perspectives with one another.

The gathering also provided an opportunity for members of the two BECs to become better acquainted and strengthen the relationships between their communities.

Inter-BEC gatherings are an opportunity to build connections beyond individual neighbourhood communities and foster a deeper sense of belonging to the wider parish family.

May our BECs continue to grow as communities of faith, friendship and service, supporting one another as one family in Christ.

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OLF Children and Teens Choir at the 5th Vox Choir Festival

by olfkl_web_admin September 22, 2026

On 20 September 2026, 11 members of the Children and Teens Choir of the Church of Our Lady of Fatima represented the parish at the 5th Vox Choir Festival, organised by Broadway Academy and held at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC).

Making their first appearance at the festival, the young singers performed two contrasting pieces: the Filipino Catholic hymn “I Will Sing Forever of Your Love” and Michael Jackson’s “Will You Be There.”

The performance marked a special milestone for the young choir members and provided them with an opportunity to share their musical gifts beyond the parish community.

Congratulations to Brigitte Januarius, her team and all the members of the Children and Teens Choir who participated.

May our young singers continue to develop the gifts God has given them and find joy in sharing those gifts through music.

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OLF Sunday School Celebrates Mass Amidst God’s Creation

by olfkl_web_admin September 21, 2026

On Sunday, 20 September 2026, 88 Sunday School learners from preschool to Level 10, accompanied by their catechists, travelled to Camp Red in Bukit Tinggi for an Outdoor Mass and activities organised as part of the Season of Creation.

Fr. Andrew Manickam celebrated the Eucharist in the outdoor setting and prayed for creation, the Sunday School learners, their catechists and the volunteers who accompanied them.

During an interactive homily, Fr. Andrew invited the children to share one action they could take to care for creation. Their responses included reducing the use of plastic bags, recycling and planting vegetable gardens. Fr. Andrew also encouraged them to use water and electricity responsibly at home. The children participated actively in the celebration by undertaking the various liturgical roles.

Following Mass and breakfast, the children took part in activities prepared by their catechists. The older learners followed a nature trail to a nearby waterfall, observing fungi, insects, different leaf shapes, tree trunks and other features of the natural environment along the way.

The outing provided the children with an opportunity to bring together faith, learning and care for creation, while experiencing the natural environment beyond the classroom.

The programme was coordinated by the OLF Catechetical Ministry in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Creation Justice Ministry.

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