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The Nine Month-Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe 12 March to 12 December 2024
Prayer of the Nine Month-Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe 12 March to 12 December 2024
16/17-3-2024
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1. Stations of the Cross
During Lent, we will pray the Stations of the Cross on every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and on every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome.

2. Schedule for the liturgy of Holy Week
Timetables for the liturgy in English and Cantonese are posted on the noticeboards and Telegram.

3. Palm Sunday procession
On Next Sunday, March 24, Palm Sunday, before the 12:30p.m. Mass, there will be a procession from the Holy Family Statue to the Church. Parishioners attending this Mass, please take a palm and join in the procession.

4. Catholic Church Lenten Campaign
Please return the donation box/envelope containing your Lenten sacrifice on Palm Sunday, next Sunday.
23/24-3-2024
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1. Holy Week schedule
- Holy Thursday, March 28
Adoration of the Holy Eucharist: 9:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

- Good Friday, March 29
i) Way of the Cross: 10:30 a.m.
ii) Liturgy of the Lord’s passion: 3:00 p.m.
(Fast and abstinence are to be observed.)

The offerings on Good Friday will be destined for the support of our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land and the numerous services and projects sponsored by the Church there.

- Holy Saturday, March 30
Easter Vigil Mass: 6:30 p.m. in the school hall followed by light refreshments.

-Easter Sunday, March 31
Mass schedule as on Sundays.
Easter celebration: 2:00 p.m. in the school basketball court. All are welcome.
Please note that, Carpark will be closed after 1:30 p.m.

2. Catholic Church Lenten Campaign
Please return the donation box/envelope containing your Lenten sacrifice to the Parish Office until Easter Sunday.

3. Sunday School Picnic
Parents of Sunday School
students are encouraged to participate in the Sunday School family picnic, to give children a healthy and joyful gathering in the Lord. Please bring your own lunch.
Date: April 4, 2024 (Monday - public holiday)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Kam Tin Country Club, No. 230 Shui Mei Tsuen, Kam Tin. (gathering at Ss. Peter & Paul Church)
Registration: Sunday School class group or contact Sr. Jero.

4. Divine Mercy Sunday
April 7 is Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be celebration at 3:00 p.m. in the Church.
📣📣Special arrangement during Holy week and Public holiday:

March 28, Holy Thursday.
The Chapel will be closed at 5:00pm.

March 29, Good Friday and March 30, Holy Saturday.
The Chapel will be closed.
Eucharistic Adoration will be canceled.

1st April, Easter Monday and 4th April, Ching Ming Festival.
- The Chapel will be closed at 12.00 noon
- The Church will be closed at 1:00 p.m.
31-3-2024
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1. Easter celebration
Easter celebration will take place today in the school basketball court at 2:00 p.m.
Carpark will be closed after 1:30 p.m.

2. Catholic Church Lenten Campaign
Parishioners who have not yet returned to the Parish Office the donation box/envelope containing your Lenten sacrifice, please do so at your earliest convenience.

3. Sunday School Picnic
Parents of Sunday School students are encouraged to participate in the Sunday School family picnic, to give children a healthy and joyful gathering in the Lord. Please bring your own lunch.
Date: April 4, 2024 (Monday - public holiday)
Time: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Kam Tin Country Club. No. 230 Shui Mei Tsuen, Kam Tin. (gathering at Ss. Peter & Paul Church)
Registration: Sunday School class group or contact Sr. Jero.

4. Special arrangement during Public holiday
1st April, Easter Monday and 4th April, Ching Ming Festival.
- The Chapel will be closed at 12.00 noon
- The Church will be closed at 1:00 p.m.

5. Divine Mercy Sunday
April 7, next Sunday, is Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be celebration at 3:00 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome.
6/7-4-2024
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1. Fund-raising for Hospital Pastoral Care Service
Today, a second collection in support of the hospital pastoral care services of the Diocese is to be taken up at all public Masses. Please give your generous support.

2. Divine Mercy Sunday
(Tomorrow/today is Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be celebration at 3:00 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome.

3. Parish Pilgrimage
The English community will hold the pilgrimage on May 1. The 2 Churches to be visited are Saint Theresa in Prince Edward and Saint Lawrence in Kowloon. Those who are interested to join in, please register at the patio or at the AP corner. Thank you!

4. Prison Evangelism and The Donation of Biblical Readings “Year of Matthew" - Let the prisoners not be forgotten!”
This Sunday, “Walk In Love”, a small group of lay Catholics, will be promoting the “Year of Matthew - Sunday Reflection” outside the Mass Centre to collect donations for prison evangelisation and the support of the prison ministry. Thank you for your generous support.

(The mission of this small group is to evangelise prisoners by making regular visits to prisons and bring the Word of God to our brothers and sisters in prison. With the Gospel and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, lead them and guide them to change their perspective on life, help them to understand their responsibility and mission.)
13/14-4-2024
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1. Second collection on next Sunday, April 21
The 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated on next Sunday, April 21. The theme for this year is: “Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace”.
On that day, a second collection in support of the diocesan Holy Spirit Seminary is to be taken up at all public Masses.

2. Hospital pastoral care service of the Diocese
The amount collected last Sunday is HK$29,983. Thank you for your generous support.

3. The Chapel
The Chapel will be closed on April 25, Thursday, for inspection and maintenance of the air-conditioning system.

4. Parish Pilgrimage
The English community will hold the pilgrimage on May 1. The 2 Churches to be visited are Saint Theresa in Prince Edward and Saint Lawrence in Kowloon. Those who are interested to join in, please register at the patio or at the AP corner. Thank you!

5. Eucharistic Adoration Ministry – invitation to join as Adorer
The principle of the ministry is to perpetually adore Christ and to ensure that Christ is never left alone in our Eucharistic Adoration chapel. If you are interested to commit one hour per day or per week to accompany Christ in the chapel, please visit the parish website for details.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYbvHZLMFhtEgExdq6rZijgjvf8lE8uI4dJZ6gE6TXvZFx1A/viewform
20/21-4-2024
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1. Second collection
Today we celebrate the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The theme for this year is: “Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace”. A second collection in support of the diocesan Holy Spirit Seminary is to be taken up at all public Masses. Please give your generous support.

2. The Chapel
The Chapel will be closed on April 25, Thursday, for inspection and maintenance of the air-conditioning system.

3. Parish Pilgrimage
The English community will hold the pilgrimage on May 1. The 2 Churches to be visited are Saint Theresa in Prince Edward and Saint Lawrence in Kowloon. Those who are interested to join in, please register at the patio or at the AP corner. Thank you!

4. Sunday School Water War Day
Please note that on May 5, Sunday, the basketball court of Yuen Long Catholic Secondary School will be closed for the preparation of Sunday School Water War Day. Parking space will not be available.
Children and youths aged 4 or above are welcome to join the game. Please register through the google form. https://forms.gle/XzfrEsEcd6Sm2xYG6

5. Donations
- The amount collected on Good Friday for the Holy Land is HK$36,226.

- The offerings for the Catholic Church Lenten Campaign amounted to HK$77,145.00.

Thank you very much for your generosity.
27/28-4-2024
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1. Parish Pilgrimage
The English Community Pilgrimage will be on May 1. Those who have registered please gather at the School basketball court at 8:30 am. Please be punctual. Thank you.

2. Special arrangement during Public holiday
May 1, Labour Day and May 15, The Birthday of the Buddha.
- The Chapel will be closed at 12.00 noon.
- The Church will be closed at 1:00 p.m.

3. Sunday School Water War Day
Please note that on May 5, next Sunday, the basketball court of Yuen Long Catholic Secondary School will be closed for the preparation of Sunday School Water War Day. Parking space will not be available.
Children and youths aged 4 or above are welcome to join the game. Please register through the google form.
https://forms.gle/XzfrEsEcd6Sm2xYG6
4. Donation
The amount collected on last Sunay for the Holy Spirit Seminary amounted to HK$33,797.- Thank you very much for your generosity.
4/5-5-2024
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1. Attention please
Please note that on May 11 and 12 (next Saturday and Sunday), due to the replacement of the School’s front gate (near the security post), all pedestrians and vehicles can only use the School’s back gate.

2. World day of Social Communications
The 58th World Day of Social Communications will be celebrated on the Solemnity of the Ascension, May 12 (next Sunday). The main theme is “Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication”.
In accordance with the usual practice, a second collection for the promotion of the media apostolate in our diocese is to be taken up at all public Masses. Please give your generous support.

3. Infant Baptism
Infant baptism will be held on June 9 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. Parents who wish to have their infants baptized on that day should obtain an application form from the Parish Office, complete and return it with all necessary documents before May 26.

4. 2024-2025 Car park labels
Parishioners who need to park their cars on Sundays to attend Mass, can now apply for new car park labels in the Parish Office at **HK$500.00 each. The new labels will be effective on June 1, 2024. Payment is to be made upon application. Please return the old labels with your payment.
** (The amount collected from the parking labels will be forwarded to the School for the repair and maintenance of the parking area.)

5. Mother's Day Gift Sale
There will be a Mother's Day Gift Bazaar at the Religious article corner tomorrow/today, selling strings and rosaries handmade by the SSVM sisters, the proceeds of which will be used to support the missionary work of the Sisters.
11/12-5-2024
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1. Second collection
Today we celebrate the 58th World Day of Social Communications.
A second collection is now taken up for the promotion of the media apostolate in our diocese. Please give your generous support.

2. Special arrangement during public holidays
On May 15, the Birthday of Buddha, the Chapel will be closed on 12:00 noon and the Church at 1:00 p.m.

3. Infant Baptism
Infant baptism will be held on June 9 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. Parents who wish to have their infants baptized on that day should obtain an application form from the Parish Office, complete and return it with all necessary documents before May 26.

4. Procession of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The procession will take place on May 26, Sunday, at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome.

5. 2024-2025 Car park labels
Parishioners who need to park their cars on Sundays to attend Mass, can now apply for new car park labels in the Parish Office at HK$500.00 each. The new labels will be effective on June 1, 2024. Payment is to be made upon application. Please return the old labels with your payment.
** (The amount collected from the parking labels will be forwarded to the School for the repair and maintenance of the parking area.)
18/19-5-2024
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1. Second collections for the promotion of the media apostolate in our diocese
The amount collected on last Sunday amounted to $25,058.-. Thank you for your generous support.

2. Procession of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The procession will take place on May 26, Next Sunday, at 5:00 p.m. Please gather at the basketball court at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome.

3. June 2, Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Around 12 noon, the priest will make a procession of the Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.

4. Infant Baptism
Infant baptism will be held on June 9 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. Parents who wish to have their infants baptized on that day should obtain an application form from the Parish Office, complete and return it with all necessary documents before May 26.

5. 2024-2025 Car park labels
Parishioners who need to park their cars on Sundays to attend Mass, can now apply for new car park labels in the Parish Office at HK$500.00 each. The new labels will be effective on June 1, 2024. Payment is to be made upon application. Please return the old labels with your payment.
** (The amount collected from the parking labels will be forwarded to the School for the repair and maintenance of the parking area.)

6. Reminder
The Church is the house of God. May we all be reminded to wear decent clothes. Please do not wear shorts or sleeveless blouses attending the Mass. Kindly refer to the parish bulletin board for the proper clothing. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
25/26-5-2024
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1. Procession of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The procession will take place (tomorrow/today) at 5:00 p.m. Please gather at the basketball court at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome.

2. 2024-2025 Car park labels
Parishioners who need to park their cars on Sundays to attend Mass, can now apply for new car park labels in the Parish Office at HK$500.00 each. The new labels will be effective on June 1, 2024. Payment is to be made upon application. Please return the old labels with your payment.

3. Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
The procession will take place at around 12 noon. Parishioners please gather on the patio after the 11:00a.m. Mass.
During the 12:30 Mass, eleven Sunday School children will receive their first Holy Communion. All are invited to attend and pray for them.

4. Reminder
The Church is the house of God. May we all be reminded to wear decent clothes. Please do not wear shorts or sleeveless blouses to attend Mass. Kindly refer to the parish bulletin board for the proper clothing.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
1/2-6-2024
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1. Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
The procession will take place (tomorrow/today) at around 12 noon. Parishioners please gather on the patio after the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
During the 12:30 p.m. Mass, twelve Sunday School children will receive their first Holy Communion. All are invited to attend and pray for them.

2. Electrical Periodic Inspection Testing and Certificate (PITC)
Inspection and testing of the electricity system of our Parish will take place from June 4 to June 7 (Tuesday to Friday) and will cause temporary suspension of electricity supply in the Parish.

Please note that the Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel will be suspended during this period.

3. Special arrangement during Public holiday
June 10, Tuen Ng Festival.
- The Chapel will be closed at 12.00 noon.
- The Church will be closed at 1:00 p.m.

4. Car park labels
This year’s parking permit has a
lready started in June 1 until May 31, 2025. Parishioners who have not yet applied for the new permit, please do so as soon as possible. Please collect applied labels at the Parish Office at your earliest convenience.

Permit holders must take note of the following:
1. Put the parking permit on the windscreen for checking by security/school personnel.
2. Drive away immediately after Mass or after special activities.
3. A new permit has to be applied and paid for in case of loss or change of vehicle license plate.

The parking place is the playground of Yuen Long Catholic Secondary School. Therefore, within the perimeter of the school, please park your vehicle according to the instruction of the security/school personnel. Please keep the place safe and clean.
8/9-6-2024
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1. Special arrangement during public holiday
June 10, Tuen Ng Festival
- The Chapel will be closed at 12:00 noon.
- The Church will be closed at 1:00 p.m.

2. Parish Feast Day
On June 30, Sunday, we will celebrate the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul. After the 12:30 p.m. Mass, there will programs in the basketball court. All are welcome. Please note that parking space will not be available on that day.

3. Car park labels
This year’s parking permit has already started in June 1 until May 31, 2025. Parishioners who have not yet applied for the new permit, please do so as soon as possible. Please collect applied labels at the Parish Office at your earliest convenience.

Permit holders must take note of the following:
1. Put the parking permit on the windscreen for checking by security/school personnel.
2. Drive away immediately after Mass or after special activities.
3. A new permit has to be applied and paid for in case of loss or change of vehicle license plate.

The parking place is the playground of Yuen Long Catholic Secondary School. Therefore, within the perimeter of the school, please park your vehicle according to the instruction of the security/school personnel. Please keep the place safe and clean.
Our Church Financial Report:
December 2023
Income: $255,042.91-
Expense: $147,212.64-
Monthly Profit: $107,830.27-
Our Church Financial Report:
January 2024
Income: $191,047.00-
Expense: $189,571.00-
Monthly Profit: $1,476.00-