CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER SUSPENSION OF MASSES AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS

135 Jalan Gasing (Section 10) SFX GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP IN VIEW OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Date: Every Sunday starting 15th Mar to 28th Jun 2020 Due to the declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that
Time: 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm Venue: Bilik Ignatius, SFX Church, PJ Covid-19 is now a pandemic and our Malaysian Ministry of Health’s
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Norris Seenivasan, SJ Open to all who need help to rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. issuance of additional medical advisories which include postponing all
Asst. Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Alvin Ho, SJ “mass gatherings”, the Catholic Bishops of Peninsula Malaysia wish to
Call / WhatsApp: Peter: 012-337 2079, Brendan: 012-329 0452, implement the following additional pre-emptive and necessary
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Calvin: 016-229 4850, Karen: 012-371 7060 measures to prevent a further spread of this viral infection.
(Closed on Mondays and public holidays) Closing Date: 11th Mar 2020
 All weekend and weekday public Masses will be suspended from
14th March (or 13th March, if the state’s weekend begins on
Tuesday – Friday: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Friday) to 29th March, 2020. All Catholics are, therefore, exempt,
Saturday: 9.00 am – 6.30 pm VACANCY—FRONT DESK PERSONNEL
on a temporary measure, from fulfilling their Sunday obligation of
Sunday: 8.00 am – 1.00 pm There is a vacancy for a Front Desk Personnel assisting/attending Mass during this period. The Archdiocesan
Lunch break: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm at the parish office. Social Communications Ministry of the Archdiocese of Kuala
Those interested, kindly submit your resume to the Lumpur is making arrangements to broadcast Masses over the
weekends in the various major languages and weekday Masses in
CONTACT: Executive Secretary at pauline@sfx.com.my English. Live broadcast at www.Tv.ArchKL.org
Tel: 03-7956 5977 Fax: 03-7957 2435  Our priests will continue to offer Masses in private for the spiritual
Email: office@sfx.com.my PERSONALITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS (PRH) good of the Church, the intentions of the faithful, and the alleviation
Website: www.sfx.com.my or SFX PJ App Formation theme: Less Stress In Your Life of the present crisis.
POSTPONEMENT  All meetings, gatherings, formations, RCIA sessions, fellowships
SUSPENSION OF ALL WEEKEND AND WEEKDAY In line with the Chancery Notice of Suspension of church activities, this and events in church or in the BEC are to be cancelled and put on
hold during this period.
MASSES FROM 14TH TO 29TH MARCH, 2020 workshop will now be held on Friday, 15th May, 2020 at 7.30 pm.
AS PER PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE Venue: St. Stanislaus Kostka Room  Any weddings or funerals are to be conducted privately with guests
For further details, contact Annie Ling 012-207 9331 limited to immediate family members and close friends.
CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF PENINSULAR
MALAYSIA DATED 12TH MARCH, 2020 Donation of RM80 per person for registration  Please contact the parish office for an appointment pertaining to
the necessary needs for the Sacraments of Penance, Anointing of
Mar 15 Sun 3rd Sunday of Lent the Sick and Holy Communion for the homebound in BECs.
Mar 16 Mon 3 week of Lent In conjunction with SFX Church’s 60th Anniversary on 2nd Feb, 2021,  Our church shall remain open for private and personal prayer from
rd

Mar 17 Tues 3rd Week of Lent 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on Tuesdays until Saturdays.
our parish is planning to publish its inaugural “SFX Recipe Book”,
Mar 18 Wed 3 Week of Lent
rd featuring much loved recipes from members of our Parishioners are advised to continue the practice of good hygiene by
SFX family. The proceeds from the sale of this washing hands with soap regularly and/or thoroughly clean with
Mar 19 Thurs 3rd Week of Lent santizer. You are encouraged to wear protective masks should you
book will be channelled to the 60 th Anniversary
Mar 20 Fri 3rd Week of Lent venture out of the confines of your homes.
celebrations.
Mar 21 Sat 3rd Week of Lent Please submit your recipes via email to
Mar 22 Sun 4th Sunday of Lent sfxpjrecipebook@gmail.com by 31st Mar 2020. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Audited Accounts:
“EMERGENCY CASES” on Mondays and public holidays DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING The 2019 audited accounts of National Society of St. Vincent de Paul
19TH MARCH, 2020 (SSVP) and Rumah Pengajian Xavier (RPX) are displayed for viewing
The parish church office will be closed on Mondays and public holidays. at the basement notice board located adjacent to Bilik Ozanam.
For “emergency cases” that need immediate attention, kindly call or SOLEMNITY OF ST JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Tax Exempt Receipt:
WhatsApp 017-644 5686 between 9.00 am & 6.00 pm.
Please take note “emergency cases” refer to: Donors who have not received their tax-exempt receipts can contact
The Catholic Bishops of Peninsular Malaysia Cherie Wu at 017-296 1213
1) Anointing of the Sick. has declared that this day of Solemnity of Saint
2) Booking of Paul Miki funeral parlour. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, HOSPITAL VISITS
3) Booking of funeral Masses.
protector of the Church, be designated as a Our priests regularly visit the sick at hospitals, i.e.
COFFEE MORNINGS/”MAMAK NIGHTS” day of prayer and fasting to invoke Saint UH and Columbia Asia. If anyone needs anointing,
All Coffee Mornings on Sundays and “Mamak Nights” on Saturdays Joseph’s intercession and God’s intervention please contact the parish office or register using the
have been suspended with immediate effect. for an end to the Covid-19 crisis. SFX PJ App.