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Events

Jubilee Year Donation Drive – Donate a Bag of Rice

by olfkl_web_admin August 6, 2026

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.

Events

Feast of St. John Marie Vianney Celebrated at Tampin

by olfkl_web_admin August 5, 2026

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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.

Events, Prayer, Reflection

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

by olfkl_web_admin August 4, 2026

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.

BEC, Events

St Valentine BEC and Tzu Chi Foundation Join Hands to Care for Our Common Home

by olfkl_web_admin August 3, 2026

Members of St Valentine Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC), Happy Garden, joined volunteers from the Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia for a community plogging activity on 19 July 2026, turning a simple morning of collecting litter into a meaningful expression of faith, service and care for creation.

The initiative grew out of the BEC’s reflection on “Ecology: Care of Our Common Home,” providing members with an opportunity to put their reflections into practice by caring for the neighbourhood they share with others.

The morning began with the national anthem, Negaraku, followed by light exercises and a briefing on waste separation and recyclable materials. Participants then walked through the Happy Garden neighbourhood, collecting litter and recyclable items while learning more about responsible waste management and environmental stewardship.

The activity reminded participants that caring for creation does not always require large-scale projects. Small, consistent acts carried out together can make a meaningful difference in protecting the environment entrusted to us by God.

The experience also reflected the words of Genesis 2:15:

“The Lord God then took the man and settled him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and care for it.”

Working alongside volunteers from the Tzu Chi Foundation also demonstrated how people of different faith traditions can cooperate for the common good through shared concern for the environment and the wider community.

The morning concluded with fellowship over breakfast prepared by Tzu Chi volunteers, while St Valentine BEC was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of its participation.

As Pope Francis reminds us, care for creation begins with everyday choices. For the members of St Valentine BEC, this simple morning of service became a powerful reminder that caring for our common home often starts right outside our own doorstep.

Events

Catechetical Sunday Celebrated at the 10.30am English Mass | 02 August 2026

by olfkl_web_admin August 2, 2026

The English Sunday School of the Church of Our Lady of Fatima celebrated Catechetical Sunday 2026 during the 10.30am Mass on Sunday, 2 August, joining the universal Church in giving thanks for the ministry of catechists and all who faithfully pass on the gift of faith.

This year’s global theme, “Be Christ to One Another,” reminded the faithful that while Catechetical Sunday honours those entrusted with teaching the faith, every baptised Christian is also called to witness to the Gospel through the way we live, love and serve others.

During the celebration, Fr. Andrew Manickam commissioned and blessed the English Sunday School catechists as they renewed their commitment to the important ministry of forming children and young people in the Catholic faith.

Across the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur, similar rites of commissioning and blessing were held for catechism teachers, RCIA catechists and baptism instructors as they recommitted themselves to sharing the Gospel and accompanying others in their journey of faith.

The parish community gives thanks for the dedication, generosity and faithful witness of our English Sunday School catechists, whose ministry continues to nurture the faith of the next generation.

May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen them as they joyfully proclaim Christ through both word and example.

Events, Tamil Apostolate

தூய பாத்திமா அன்னை பங்கு – மறைக்கல்வி ஞாயிறு

by olfkl_web_admin August 2, 2026

2 ஆகஸ்ட் 2026 அன்று காலை 8.30 மணிக்கு நடைபெற்ற தமிழ்த் திருப்பலியில், மறைக்கல்வி ஆசிரியர்களுக்கான திருநிலைப்படுத்தும் நிகழ்வு சிறப்பாக நடைபெற்றது. தந்தை மறைத்திரு. வி. ஏ. மைக்கேல் அவர்கள் மறைக்கல்வி ஆசிரியர்களைத் திருநிலைப்படுத்தி, அவர்களின் மறைப்பணியை ஆசீர்வதித்தார்.

மறைக்கல்வி ஆசிரியர்கள் அனைவரும் இறைநம்பிக்கையுடனும் அர்ப்பணிப்பு உணர்வுடனும் தங்கள் பணியைச் சிறப்பாக ஆற்றிட இறைவன் அருள்புரிவாராக!

Events, Reflection

OLF Celebrates 63 Years of Grace with Thanksgiving Mass and Parish Fellowship

by olfkl_web_admin August 2, 2026

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its canonical erection with a Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday, 1 August 2026, coinciding with the Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor of the Church and founder of the Redemptorists.

The Eucharistic celebration brought together parishioners in thanksgiving for God’s abundant blessings upon the parish since its establishment on 31 July 1963, while remembering with gratitude the generations of priests, religious and faithful whose service and dedication have shaped the life of OLF over the past six decades.

During the parish announcements, Fr. Andrew Manickam shared that the parish’s anniversary celebrations will continue throughout 1–15 August, encouraging parishioners to see the occasion not simply as a series of events, but as an opportunity to deepen their spiritual lives and strengthen the bonds of the parish family.

He also invited the faithful to remember all priests in prayer, especially on 4 August, the Feast of St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests. Parishioners were encouraged to pray for all clergy who have served and continue to serve OLF, and to spend a few moments reflecting on the list of former parish priests displayed outside the church.

At the conclusion of Mass, the parish community gathered for the traditional cake-cutting ceremony, joyfully singing “Happy Birthday” in celebration of OLF’s 63rd anniversary.

The celebration continued at Dewan Fatima, where parishioners shared a fellowship meal as one family in Christ. Continuing his practice of servant leadership, Fr. Andrew personally served packed chicken nasi briyani to parishioners after blessing the meal, creating another memorable moment of fellowship within the parish community.

As OLF celebrates 63 years of grace, may the parish continue to grow as a community of faith, hope and love, remaining faithful to its mission of proclaiming Christ and serving His people for generations to come.

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Events, Reflection

Church of Our Lady of Fatima Celebrates 63 Years of Grace

by olfkl_web_admin August 1, 2026

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima marks the 63rd anniversary of its canonical erection on 31 July 2026, remembering with gratitude the journey of our parish since 31 July 1963.

For more than six decades, OLF has been a spiritual home to generations of Catholics — a place where the faithful have gathered to celebrate the Eucharist, receive the Sacraments, hear the Word of God and journey together through the many seasons of life.

On this anniversary, we give thanks for the generations of priests, religious and parishioners whose faith, service and generosity have helped build and sustain the parish community we know today.

The anniversary is also an opportunity to look ahead. As OLF continues its mission, may we remain a community rooted in Christ, attentive to the needs of one another and faithful in bearing witness to the Gospel.

To mark this occasion, parishioners and friends are invited to a Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 6.00pm at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima.

As we celebrate 63 years of grace, we remember our past with gratitude, renew our commitment to serve today and entrust the future of our parish to God.

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.
Saints Francisco and Jacinta, pray for us.

Events, Reflection

Catechetical Sunday 2026 – Be Christ to One Another

by olfkl_web_admin July 31, 2026

As the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday on 2 August 2026, this year’s theme, “Be Christ to One Another,” invites us to reflect not only on the ministry of our catechists, but also on the responsibility each of us shares in witnessing to Christ.

In his Catechetical Sunday message, Rt. Rev. Joseph Hii Teck Kwong, Episcopal President of the Malaysian Catechetical Commission, reminds the faithful of Pope Francis’ words that catechists are people who keep the memory of God alive in themselves and are able to revive it in others.

While Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity to recognise and thank those who serve formally as catechists, the call to share the Gospel belongs to every baptised Catholic. Through our words, actions and the way we accompany one another, each of us can help make Christ present in our families, parish and wider community.

On this special day, we remember our catechists in prayer and thank God for their dedication, sacrifices and commitment to sharing the faith with young and old alike.

May Catechetical Sunday also invite each of us to consider a simple but important question:

How can I be Christ to another person today?

Fr. Andrew Manickam, together with all parishioners of OLF, wishes every catechist a blessed and inspiring Catechetical Sunday.

Deo Gratias.

Events

Catechetical Sunday 2026 – Celebrating the Gift of Faith and Those Who Share It

by olfkl_web_admin July 31, 2026

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on Sunday, 2 August 2026, giving thanks for the catechists who faithfully share the Gospel and help nurture the faith of children, young people and adults.

Catechists are witnesses of faith who, through their teaching, example and accompaniment, help others to know Christ and grow in their relationship with Him.

At OLF, Catechetical Sunday will be celebrated during:

Tamil Mass – 8.30am
English Mass – 10.30am

Parishioners are warmly invited to join us as we pray for our catechists and give thanks for their dedication and service in helping to nurture the faith of our parish community.

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