CHOICE Mandarin Weekend

Date:  3^rd – 5^th August 2012 (Fri - Sun) 

Time:  7.00pm (FRI) - 7.00pm (SUN)

Venue:  Domus St Anne, Bukit Mertajam

Contact persons:  Juliana (016-4304929) or James（016-4356946）

PDYD2 Icon and Logo explained

With the event approaching us, here are some information about the symbols that represent the event. 

First up is the Icon of PDYD2, an image of Mary,Mother of God.  

The stars on her forehead and right shoulder symbolize Her Virginity before, during and after the birth of Jesus. 

The Greek initials mean Mary Mother of God. Her costume shows her as royalty.  

Baby Jesus is gently touching the face of His Mother. This portrays Mary as the bridge between heaven and earth(Jesus from Heaven, and Mary from earth.)

The scroll that Jesus is holding represents the word becoming flesh, again in the form of Jesus.  

Mary is looking forward, telling us that this is my son.

Our lady was chosen as PDYD2 icon as she is a perfect example of the theme ‘Come and See, Go and Tell and Celebrate’. Mary saw the plan that God had for her, she shared with Elizabeth her joy and then celebrated the greatest gift of God to the world, Jesus. These symbolizations are personal reflections shared by the team after reflecting on the picture for some time.

Next is the PDYD2 logo itself.

The Cross symbolizes Christ as the center of the celebration while its red color depicts Martyrdom, Call for Witness and Evangelization.

Next, the letter M stands for Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God.

Blue color is the Penang state color while yellow shoes Wisdom, Joy, Happiness and Creativity.

PDYD 2 aspires to bring the World Youth Day experience to the youth in the diocese. It aims to transform youths to be agents of change in this society. 

The cross and icon will be travelling throughout the 28 parishes for parish level celebration from March to August 2012, followed by district level events.  And the highlight will be the 4 days PDYD2 event on 16^th to 19^th November 2012 in Penang Island.

Come join us for an enriching experience!!

PDYD2 HEATING UP!!

Youths from St. Francis de Sales, Sitiwan

With just four months more to go Penang Diocese Youth Day 2 is beginning to get heated up. 

With the cross and the icon having completed 54% of its journey through out the diocese and the road show crews going around parishes promoting and exhibiting the event, many youths are being well informed and are excited about participating in this auspicious occasion.

PDYD1 Logo

Penang Diocese Youth Day came into existence firstly in 2008 in The Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes Silibin Ipoh. It was sparked off with a group of parish youths with Fr Dominic Santhiyagu the Diocese Youth Coordinator who envisioned to re-create the World Youth Day experience here in the Diocese of Penang, and thus in 2008 Penang Diocese celebrated the first Diocese Youth Day .

PDYD2 Logo

After 3 years, once again the youth office of the Diocese of Penang has decided to organize the Penang Diocese Youth Day 2 with the theme Rejoice In The Lord Always (Phil 4:4) from the 16^th to the 19^th of November 2012. This year the event will be celebrated in Land of the Pearl of Orient (Penang Island) with an estimation of 1000 youth coming from all over the Diocese for 4 days and 3 nights. 

Cathedral of Holy Spirit

They will all gather together in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on the 16^th of November 2012 for the opening ceremony and mass after which the youths will be sent to their lodging places in the 4 different parishes according allocated according to their language groups around the island and they will be transported around in charted buses. Some youth will also have the opportunity to stay with foster families around the island who will look after them and transport them around during the course of the event. 

Martyrs of College General, Penang

Once in the respective parishes the youths will attend catechesis presented to them by well known priest’s and eloquent speakers who are experts in the respective topics. The youths will also go through interesting workshops and many activities lined up for them. They will also have time to go around the island as tourist to visit many historical sites and religious places of worship which will educate them on the richness of this small island spiritually and economically.

Church of St. Anne, Bukit Mertajam

The climax of this whole event will take place on Sunday in whereby the participants will go on pilgrimage trip to St.Anne’s Church in Bukit Mertajam after spending two nights in their respective parishes and foster families. All these youths will travel together to B.M for the closing ceremony which will begin with the way of the cross around the church grounds and a night concert performed by the Prodigal Disciples from Klang and the youths will have a great time singing and praising God in an open door field. 

Pope Benedict XIV  taken using
personal camera in WYD,Madrid

During this the same time youths will be exposed to the various religious orders that will have their exhibition booths around the parish ground for two days to help these youth in their vocation and discernment.   With a grand final mass the youth would have had excellent weekend of fun with God and HIS Spirit through HIS ministers.

PDYD2 Merchadise

 Micro-Fibre Round-Neck T-Shirt (RM25.00)

Material: Micro-Fibre a.k.a. Dri-fit

Sizes Available: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Available at: 

OUTFLOW, Silibin 

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows,Penang

St. Anne's Church,BM

Catholic Information Service,Penang 

Church of Holy Name of Jesus, B. Pulau

PDYD2 Road-Runners (Roadshow Team).

PDYD2 Rosary Packs (RM5.00)

Available at: 

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Penang

St. Anne's Church,BM

Catholic Information Service, Penang 

Church of Holy Name of Jesus, B. Pulau

PDYD2 Road-Runners (Roadshow Team).

Cotton Round-Neck T-Shirt (RM20.00)

 Material : TC (Cotton)

Sizes Available: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL

Available at: 

OUTFLOW, Silibin

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Penang

PDYD2 Road-Runners (Roadshow Team)

PDYD2 Official Collar-Pin (RM3.00)

Available at: 

OUTFLOW, Silibin  

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows,Penang

St. Anne's Church,BM 

Catholic Information Service, Penang

Church of Holy Name ofJesus, B.Pulau

PDYD2 Road-Runners (Roadshow Team)

PDYD2 Icon Image - Mary, Mother of God (RM5.00)

Available at: 

OUTFLOW, Silibin  

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows,Penang

Church of St. Michael, Alor Setar

St. Anne's Church,BM 

Catholic Information Service, Penang

Church of Holy Name ofJesus, B.Pulau

PDYD2 Road-Runners (Roadshow Team)

              

Last update on: 26 July 2012

PDYD2 Cross & Icon Route Part 2

ISLAND DISTRICT CROSS & ICON ROUTE - PARISH LEVEL CELEBRATION

A:  Church of Holy Name of Jesus, Balik Pulau                 14  July    2012
B:  Church of Immaculate Conception, P. Tikus                  4  Aug    2012
C:  Church of  Risen Christ , Air Itam                                11  Aug    2012
D:  Church of Holy Spirit, Greenlane                                  18  Aug    2012
E:  Church of Divine Mercy, Sungai Ara                            19  Aug    2012
F:  City Parish, Georgetown                                                 1  Sept    2012


Legend:
BLACK    Island District

Highlight  Previous arrival of cross
Highlight  Next Destination of cross

Ash Wednesday

Happy Chinese New Year

Taize Prayer and Youth Mass in conjunction with 1st MCYMC meeting

 

All the youth ministers from all 9 dioceses in Malaysia will come to Penang for the 1st Malaysia Catholic Youth  Ministers Committee (MCYMC) meeting from 24 to 28 October 2011. 

We would like to meet with all the youths in Penang in the two events above. 

Hope to see you all there!

Prayer Vigil @ College General

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Greetings and may the peace of Christ be with you all!

College General will be organizing a prayer vigil to pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 

The details of the event are as follows;

PRAYER VIGIL @ COLLEGE GENERAL TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

Place:  College General, Block A
Date:   22 October 2011
Time:   8.30pm – 12 midnight
ALL ARE WELCOME !

PROGRAMME:
8.30 pm - 9.30pm :     Focus on Youth responding to God's call
9.30 pm - 10.30pm:    Focus on the Parish and BECs
10.30 pm - 11.30pm:  Focus on the families
11.30 pm:                    Benediction

Tamil Youth Camp

Amazing Grace

Islander Tamil Youth Network is organising "Race to Rise III" this year.

Themed the “Amazing Grace”.

Date:   21 May 2011 (Saturday)
Time:  7.00am-7.00pm
Fee:   RM15/pax (inclusive of Bus Fare(for game) and meals)
Venue: School Field of Convent Pulau Tikus Primary School.

For Registration and Enquiries, please contact Simon (017-4078514) or John (017-4786609).

CHOICE Tamil Weekend 20

Please REGISTER as soon as possible. God bless!

World Youth Day 2011 - Madrid,Spain

The long awaited world youth day 2011 (WYD'11) is finally coming soon. 

This year, it will be in Madrid, Spain. Are you ready to fight the bulls or hold it by its horns? 

World Youth Day is a triennial event where the Catholic Youth around the globe come together for pilgrimage,  and cultural exchange amonf the catholic youth aside to meet the Pope at close distance. 

Youth Office of Malacca-Johore Diocese is forming the Malaysia Congregation to WYD'11 and extending their invitation to all of you. 

If you are interested to join other fellow Malaysians on this pilgrimage with youths from other parts of the world. Please browse through  BROCHURE & REGISTRATION FORM to put your thoughts into action. 

For more information please feel free to browse through the official website for WYD'11.

(Click on the logo below)

Penang International Youth Day

Dear girls and boys,

      Campus Ministry Office of Penang Diocese have something to offer to you all. They will co-organise with Persatuan Belia Graduan P.Pinang on this funfill event. - Penang International Youth Day.

     As youths, this is the day where the world set for you all. Come and have the best out of it. It worth to come, everything to gain and nothing to loose - Its all free and chances to win prizes.

     Please refer to the poster and registration below for more information.

What you waiting for ? Register now before its too late!!!