Prayer for Victims of Natural Disasters | 28 August 2026

The faithful are invited to join in prayer and Eucharistic Adoration on Friday, 28 August, remembering all those affected by natural disasters.

We pray especially for those who have lost their lives, for families grieving the loss of loved ones, for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods, and for survivors facing the difficult task of rebuilding their lives.

We also remember relief workers, emergency personnel and all those providing assistance to communities affected by disaster.

Friday, 28 August 2026

Dewan Fatima
7.00am – 12 noon: Holy Adoration

Church
6.00pm – 7.15pm: Holy Adoration
7.30pm – Holy Mass

Let us entrust all victims and their families to the Lord, praying that those who mourn may find consolation, those who suffer may find strength, and those rebuilding their lives may be sustained by hope.

Day of Fast and Prayer for the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026

In preparation for the Malaysia Pastoral Convention (MPC) 2026, the Church of Our Lady of Fatima will observe the Day of Fast and Prayer on Friday, 4 September 2026, in response to Archbishop Julian Leow’s call for the faithful to unite in prayer and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Parishioners are invited to gather at OLF for an evening of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament:

6.00pm – Adoration and Holy Hour
Rosary and Benediction
7.30pm – Eucharistic Celebration

The faithful are also encouraged to offer personal acts of fasting and prayer throughout the day for the intentions of the MPC and the Church in Malaysia.

Later that evening, Archbishop Julian Leow will pray before the Blessed Sacrament from 9.00pm to 10.00pm, and the faithful are invited to join him online.

May our shared prayer and fasting open our hearts to the Holy Spirit and strengthen the Church as we prepare for this important ecclesial gathering.

Fourth Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima Commemorated at OLF

On 19 August 2026, the Church of Our Lady of Fatima commemorated the Fourth Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima with Holy Hour, Eucharistic Celebration and a procession in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Fourth Apparition recalls Our Lady’s appearance to Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta at Valinhos on 19 August 1917. The apparition took place six days later than the customary 13th of the month because the three shepherd children had been detained by the local authorities on 13 August and were unable to go to the Cova da Iria.

During the Holy Hour, prayers were offered for the conversion of those present, their families, society and the world. The faithful also prayed the two prayers taught to the shepherd children by the Angel of Peace.

During the Eucharistic Celebration, Fr. Albert Arokiasamy reflected on the Gospel and the abundance of God’s love and grace. Echoing Our Lady’s message at Fatima, he encouraged the faithful to focus on conversion of the heart.

Following Mass, the congregation joined in procession in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Fifth Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima will be commemorated on 13 September 2026, and all are invited to join the parish community for an evening of prayer and devotion.

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.

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.

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.

Holy Hour for Those Who Have Lost Their Lives

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima will hold a special Holy Hour on Friday, 31 July 2026, offering prayers for all those who have lost their lives through tragedies, accidents, natural disasters and other calamities, as well as those whose lives have ended through suicide.

During this time before the Blessed Sacrament, those gathered will entrust the departed to the infinite love and mercy of God, praying that He may receive them into His eternal peace.

The Holy Hour will also remember their families, friends and loved ones, particularly those who continue to carry the sorrow of sudden or unexpected loss. May they find consolation, strength and hope in the presence of Christ.

Parishioners and friends are warmly invited to join this special time of prayer and remembrance.

The Cross That Heals: OLF Concludes Its Week with the Perjalanan Salib

More than a hundred parishioners gathered at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima on the evening of 28 July 2026 for the final day of the Perjalanan Salib – Journey of the Cross during its stay at the parish.

In his homily, Fr. Andrew Manickam reflected on the Cross as a sign not only of Christ’s suffering, but also of the wounds experienced by every person. He spoke of how pain, brokenness and hurts can sometimes be carried across generations, affecting families and communities. Yet through Christ’s Passion, the Cross becomes a place of hope, healing and restoration.

Fr. Andrew invited the congregation to see themselves not merely as recipients of God’s healing, but as “wounded healers”—people whose own experiences of suffering can become a source of compassion, encouragement and support for others.

The day’s Scripture readings reinforced this message. In the First Reading, the prophet Jeremiah gave voice to a people wounded by suffering yet steadfast in hope, praying, “O our God, you are our hope.” The Gospel reminded the faithful that amid the struggles of the present, those who remain faithful to Christ “will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.”

Special prayers were offered for the sick, those facing medical challenges and all who carry physical, emotional or spiritual wounds, affirming that no one is forgotten in Christ’s love.

At the conclusion of Mass, Fr. Andrew blessed the congregation with a crucifix as the recessional hymn was sung. The simple yet moving gesture served as a reminder that the healing power of the Cross extends to every generation and calls each believer to become an instrument of Christ’s compassion in the lives of others.

With the conclusion of its week at OLF, the Perjalanan Salib now continues its journey through the churches of the Kuala Lumpur Central District, beginning with Holy Rosary Church, Brickfields, before proceeding to St. Anthony’s Church, Pudu, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, and Cardijn House. The Cross will eventually join the eight other diocesan crosses at the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026 in Sibu, where they will come together as a visible sign of the unity of the Church in Malaysia.

Final Day of the Perjalanan Salib’s Stay at OLF

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima warmly invites all parishioners to the final day of the Perjalanan Salib – the Journey of the Cross during its seven-day stay at OLF on Tuesday, 28 July.

Throughout the past week, parishioners, Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs), ministries and visitors have come together before the Cross in prayer, offering their intentions for the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026 (MPC) and seeking God’s guidance for the Church in Malaysia.

Although the Perjalanan Salib will continue its journey to the next parish, its time at OLF concludes with an evening of prayer centred on Christ’s saving Cross and the hope it brings to all who place their trust in Him.

The evening’s programme is as follows:

6.30pm – Holy Hour
7.00pm – Holy Rosary
7.30pm – Holy Eucharist

Following Mass, all are invited to come forward to receive a special blessing with the Cross.

As the Cross continues its journey, may the faith, hope and renewal experienced during its stay at OLF remain with us, strengthening us in our Christian lives and in our preparations for the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026.