The parishioners of the Church of St Elizabeth gathered on November 16 to celebrate their parish’s 70th anniversary. The event included the recitation of the Rosary, a Thanksgiving Mass, and a fellowship dinner, coinciding with the feast day of St Elizabeth of Hungary. Bishop Bernard Paul led the Thanksgiving Mass, joined by Fr Martinian Lee and Deacon Steven Wong.
It was a memorable and significant occasion for the parishioners of the Church of St Elizabeth as they celebrated their parish’s 70th anniversary on November 16.It was a memorable and significant occasion for the parishioners of the Church of St Elizabeth as they celebrated their parish’s 70th anniversary on November 16. The festivities included the recitation of the Rosary, a Thanksgiving Mass , and a fellowship dinner.
He emphasised the parish’s welcoming spirit noting, “In this place, all are welcome — whether from near or far — as the parishioners of this church embrace everyone for the feast and 70th-anniversary celebrations.” He noted that the Liturgical Year B is drawing to a close, with Year C beginning on the First Sunday of Advent. Reflecting on the Gospel reading about the end times, he remarked, “We see innocent lives lost to war and disease, resources wasted, and people struggling under the burden of long hours and relentless stress. Hearts are becoming indifferent, cold, and hard in these difficult times.”
“Let this parish in Kota Tinggi, and everyone gathered here, pray for hearts filled with love and charity — to care for others in need, for it is only love that can save us. Be angels. Touch lives and make the world a better place, whether at work, in your community, or at home. Be honest, be kind, and do good. This is my prayer for you: be God’s angel, caring for and loving the poor and those in need.
After Mass, Fr Martinian, who is also the parish priest of the Church of the Holy Family in Ulu Tiram, expressed his gratitude to all who attended. In his speech, he shared his mixed feelings, saying he wished the weekly congregation could be as large as it was that day. He encouraged everyone to pray for the parish’s growth, to reach out to others, and to invite them to attend weekly Mass.
The highlight of the evening was the cutting of the anniversary cake by Bishop Bernard, Fr Martinian, Deacon Steven, and the parish lay leaders, assembled near the sanctuary area. The congregation joyfully sang “Happy Anniversary” before the cake was distributed to all during the dinner fellowship.
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