By St Mary’s Cathedral, Sandakan (Pontifical Mission Societies)
SANDAKAN – For the first time, St Mary’s Cathedral held Children Holy Hour on Oct 11 with theme “Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet” (Mt 22:9)
The Holy Hour was led by Bishop Julius Gitom, President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. The prelate was assisted by Fr Arthur John, Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies of the Diocese of Sandakan. Sandakan Diocese was called to host this event which was live-streamed throughout, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
The preparation for the Children Holy Hour was highly anticipated and brought great excitement. Children, Sunday School children with parents and parishioners came as a synodal family to show their unity, solidarity and support of Pope Francis’ Pontifical Mission Society programme. It was very inspiring and heartwarming to see children bringing their parents to the Holy Hour.
A potluck fellowship followed at the Cathedral’s frontage after the Holy Hour. In his speech, Bishop Julius shared that our children have been helping children from other parts of the world that are less developed such as the African countries. He thanked all the children for their contribution through the Mission Sunday collections carried out annually. He also thanked all the committees which have helped in organizing this successful event.
