Blessed Easter 2014

Our families wishing you all

a very Happy & Blessed

E A S T E R

Palm Sunday 2012

A Blessed Palm Sunday to everyone!

Sacred Heart Church, Inobong

1st April 2012

7.30am

Mass presided by Rev. Isidore Gilbert

A Blessed Easter

Christ is Risen!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Holy Week

at Sacred Heart Church Inobong, Penampang.

Holy Thursday
6.00pm - Rev Fr. Alex Sipanul

Good Friday
3.00pm - Rev. Fr. Alex Sipanul

Easter Vigil
5.00pm - Rev. Fr. Alex Sipanul

Easter Sunday
7.30am - Rev. Fr. Peter Abas

Wishing everybody a Blessed Holy Week!

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all
family, relatives & friends
a very
Blessed Christmas

May Christmas bring blessings
to all of us

Christmas' Mass Here & There

To those of you who forgot the time of our Christmas Eve's and Christmas Day's Masses around Inobong, I list them down here:

24th December 2009

Inobong - 5.00pm - Rev. Fr. Alex Sipanul
Kolopis - 10.00pm - Rev. Fr. Jalius Sading
Pogunon - 10.00pm - Rev. Fr. Michael Modoit

25th December 2009

Inobong - 7.30am - Rev. Fr. Jalius Sading
Kolopis - 7.30am - Catechist

26th December 2009

Inobong - 6.00pm - Rev. Fr. Jalius Sading
Kolopis - 6.00pm - Rev. Fr. Rayner Bisius

27th December 2009

Inobong - 7.30am - Catechist
Pogunon - 7.30am - Catechist

My Son's First Holy Communion

Group photo of the communicants from Inobong
with Rev. Fr. Alex Sipanul
at Sacred Heart Church, Inobong

his cousin Xander presenting a bouquet

with his cousin Nia
at Inobong Hall
during the presentation of their certificate

Congratulations to you Ovin!
May Jesus be with you always

Happy Wedding

Congratulations to

Ms Florita
[daughter of Mr Innocent Makajil & Mrs Irine Bulun]
of Kg. Inobong Proper, Penampang

&

Mr Eusebius Evans
[son of Mr Robinson Sitabal & the late Mrs Annie Siboit]
of Kg. Penampang Baru, Tuaran

on your Wedding
2nd May 2009
at Sacred Heart Church Inobong

Station of the Cross 2009

We began our Station of the Cross around 7.30am

and it was already hot

' He ain't heavy, He is my Brother'

There are 14 stations
and each station's prayer was led by
a chosen family

the background scenery is the
Inobong Old Graveyard

'No problem for you, Mr George Pipin!'

Half of the crowds

Heading for the last station

Singing at the last station

It was hot, I tell you :)

We finished at around 8.30am

Getting ready for the group picture

Happy Easter

the Catechist sprinkled holy water to the congregations

'The Lord is Risen'

Happy Easter
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Remembering GOOD FRIDAY

Wishing everyone
a Blessed & Happy
Good Friday

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday
(Fast & Abstinence)

"Make certain you do not perform your religious duties in public so that people will see what you do. If you do these things publicly, you will not have any reward from your Father in heaven. So, when you give something to a needy person, do not make a big show of it, as the hypocrites do in the houses of worship and on the streets. They do it so that people will praise them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. But when you help a needy person, do it in such a way that even your closest friend will not know about it. Then it will be a private matter. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you"

"When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites! They love to stand up and pray in the houses of worship and on the street corners, so that everyone will see them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. But when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you"

"When you pray, do not use a lot of meaningless words, as the pagans do, who think that God will hear them because their prayers are long. Do not be like them. Your Father already knows what you need before you ask Him. This, then, is how you should pray:

Our Father in heaven
may Your holy name be honored
may Your Kingdom come
may Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Give us today the food we need
Forgive us the wrongs we have done
as we forgive the wrongs
that others have done to us
Do not bring us to hard testing
but keep us safe from the evil one

"If you forgive others the wrongs they have done to you, your Father in heaven will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive the wrongs you have done"

"And when you fast, do not put on a sad face as the hypocrites do. They neglect their appearance so that everyone will see that they are fasting. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. When you go without food, wash your face and comb your hair, so that others cannot know that you are fasting - only your Father, who is unseen, will know. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you" (Matthew 6:1-18)

I attended morning Mass today at Sacred Heart Church Inobong. Rev. Fr. Julius Sading celebrated the Mass.

To those of you who have missed the Mass this morning, you can go to St. Michael's Church Penampang or Holy Nativity Terawi at 7.30pm.

ps. Happy Birthday to darling hubby ~~~

Carols by Candlelight at Tenom

Part of the children getting ready to sing carols. It's not easy to take their picture as they moved around. Actually, they were so excited. This was the first house we visited, that's why the children can't wait to sing!

Here they are! The picture is not so clear as they turned off the light and they only had their candles light. We had fun and we were happy that we were able to spread the Good News through Carols!

Jesus is the Reason for the Season

With 2 weeks before Christmas, REMEMBER:
Jesus is Better than Santa

Santa lives at the North Pole

JESUS is everywhere

Santa rides in a sleigh

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water

Santa comes but once a year

JESUS is an ever present help

Santa fills your stockings with goodies

JESUS supplies all your needs

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited

JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. And then enters your heart

You have to stand in line to see Santa

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name

Santa lets you sit on his lap

JESUS lets you rest in His arms

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly

JESUS has a heart full of love

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
JESUS offers Health, Help and Hope

Santa says "You better not cry"
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you"

Santa's little helpers make toys
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions

Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength

While Santa puts gifts under your tree
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree

It's obvious there is really no comparison
We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about
We need to put Christ back in Christmas

Jesus is still the reason for the season

Caroling Mood

It's caroling again! We've been practicing since early this month. This is a family choir and we will visit houses among family members only. We are so excited especially the children and we will leave for Tenom next Friday as my sister in law lives there.

The First Voice

The Second Voice (I'll be in this group)

The Third Voice

The Fourth Voice

The Choir Master

Happy Caroling everyone and Happy Advent!

Happy Anniversary to Rev. Fr. Thomas Makajil

Today is the 30th Anniversary of Rev. Fr. Thomas Makajil. But he celebrated the big occasion with us last week. He celebrated a Mass at Sacred Heart Church Inobong, together with Sandakan Diocese Bishop Julius Dusin, Mgr. Primus Jouil, Fr. Marcellinus Pongking and Fr. Michael Modoit.

Rev. Fr. Thomas is now serving at St. Mary's Church, Sandakan.

The banner telling us all...

Rev. Fr. Thomas giving his speech after the Mass. Something about "ogumu oh tomoton, tapi okuudi oh mongomot"

We had fellowship after that at Inobong Hall. Rev. Fr. Alex Sipanul joined us here

A candid picture of Fr. Thomas on his way to the hall from the church

Happy Anniversary to you Father & may you continue to serve God and to the believers

All Souls' Day

We celebrated All Souls' Day yesterday, Nov 2nd. For the first time, the priest visited the new graveyard at Lampaki. The blessing started at 1pm then we proceeded to the old graveyard near Sacred Heart Church Inobong.

Visiting the graveyards means bringing some flowers and candles. So I made a trip to florists in Donggongon last Saturday. And as expected, flowers were sold out! Fortunately, one florist ordered more flowers but it can only be delivered in the evening. So I waited! I had to, if not then I won't get any flowers.

The delivery came at 4pm. Luckily, I booked earlier because, when I came back to the florist, there were many people queuing up. I got myself three bundles but the sad news was, I have to arrange the flowers by myself as the florist was so busy - they can't help! Oh my!

With the help of my hubby, here are the outcome:

This one is for Tony, my hubby's older brother who died at a very young age

For my hubby's grandma (his mom's side)

For my grandma (mom's side)

For my mother in law

For my father in law

and for my brother in law, Vivian

May Their Souls Rest in Peace, Amen.

All Saints' Day

Today is the Solemnity of All Saints. We attended Mass as early as 7.00am today at Sacred Heart Church, Inobong. Rev. Fr. Alex Sipanul celebrated the Mass.

Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Nativity Church Terawi

The candidates from Inobong

Conferment by His Grace Archbishop Metropolitan
Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu, Datuk John Lee
and assisted by Rev. Fr. Alex Sipanul (Rector of
Penampang Mission)

Candidates from Inobong taking group photo with His Grace Archbishop

My niece

A lovely choir by Terawi Catholic Youths
too bad I didn't manage to record them
coz I was ran out of battery :(

Sr. Maggie, FSP smiled for my camera on our way out after the Mass

Station of the Cross at Sacred Heart Church Inobong

I've never been to a real 'Station of the Cross'. Because it was formally situated at Kg. Pukakan which is quite far from Kg. Inobong.

Beginning from this year, they had moved the station near the church which is just a walking distance. The response from the kampung folks were overwhelming. Many believers attended. The prayers led by Catechist Stephen Mingkong.

Here are some of the pictures. Hopefully I can get more clear pictures from Mr. John K. He is an expert photographer compared to mine, very the amateur one hehehe

the 14th station

Sr. Sylvia of DSP also in attendance

the crowds

alasu tadau..awasi potu kiwa sunduk

14th station at Fr. Prenger's graveyard

I like the view

Gundohing David Awang (with blue cap) at 11th station

young & old attended

Catechist Stephen Mingkong (with cap)

the 13th station

Gundohing Fidelis Sipangkui putting on the cross at the 14th station