​​​​Address: Church: 1 Jalan Serindik; Redemptorists Community: 19-21 Jalan la Salle; 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia; Tel: (60) 05 5458220; Email: omphip@gmail.com; FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/OMPHipoh/

  • SPECIFIC EVENTS

FEBRUARY

REMARKS
LENT SEASONLent begins 46 days before the Saturday of Easter weekend (Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 9, 2023), but is only observed Monday-Saturday each week because every Sunday is viewed as a celebration. Therefore, Lent is observed a total of 40 days. Lent starts on “Ash Wednesday,” which, in 2023, falls on February 22, and traditionally, ends during “Holy Week,” on “Holy Saturday," which is Saturday, April 8, 2023.
MARCHREMARKS
  • 25 Mar (Sat)
  • RITE OF 3RD SCRUTINY
  • Rite of 3rd Scrutiny (5th Week of Lent) on Saturday, 25 March, during the 7.00pm Mass;
  • Our Elect who are preparing their full initiation at Easter, will celebrate the “Rite of 3rd Scrutiny,” which highlights the saving power of Christ in setting them free;
  • We are invited to come together with them, to pray with them and for them reminding ourselves of our need to rid ourselves of our negative values and to try to live in His love.
  • NOVENA DEVOTION ONLINE
  • 26 Mar (Sun)
  • COFFEE MORNINGS
  • Caritas OMPH.
APRILREMARKS
  • 1 Apr (Sat)
  • PALM SUNDAY (SUNSET MASS)
  • 6.45pm: Blessing of palm leaves outside main church, followed by procession to main church for Eucharistic celebration.
  • 2 Apr (Sun)
  • PALM SUNDAY
  • 7.45am: Blessing of palm leaves outside main church, followed by procession to main church for Eucharistic celebration in English.
  • 9.45am: Mass in Tamil; Procession followed by Mass in main church.
  • Please bring your own palms.
  • 3 Apr (Mon)
  • HOLY WEEK MONDAY
  • 8.00pm: Mass in English; in main church.
  • 4 Apr (Tue)
  • HOLY WEEK TUESDAY
  • 8.00pm: Mass in English; in main church.
  • 5 Apr (Wed)
  • HOLY WEEK WEDNESDAY
  • 8.00pm: Mass in English; in main church.
  • 6 Apr (Thu)
  • HOLY THURSDAY
  • 8.00pm: Mass in English; in main church.
  • 8.00pm: Mass in Tamil; in Parish Hall.
  • REPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
  • 9.30pm - 10.00pm: Faith Educators - Altar Servers, C.G.S., and Youth, Sunset Choir;
  • 10.00pm - 10.30pm: Tamil Apostolate & BECs;
  • 10.00pm - 11.00pm: Hospitality Ministers, Lectors & Commentators, IT, RCIA failitators, OMPH Caritas;
  • 11.00pm - 11.30pm: Chinese Apostolate & BECs;
  • 11.30pm - 12 midnight: Charismatic Renewal Group - Eucharistic ministers, (BECs & BM group may join any group).
  • 7 Apr (Fri)
  • GOOD FRIDAY
  • 10.30am: Stations of the Cross in English; in main church;
  • 2.30pm: Stations of the Cross in English, followed by Service; and Veneration of the Cross in English in main church and Parish Hall;
  • 6.15pm: Stations of the Cross in Tamil followed by Service in Tamil in main church.
  • 8 Apr (Sat)
  • HOLY SATURDAY
  • 7.00pm: Vigil Mass in English; in main church and Parish Hall;
  • 10.00pm: Vigil Mass in Tamil; in main church.
  • NOTE: No Novena Devotion today, 8 April.
EASTER SEASONThe fifty days from the Sunday of the Resurrection (9 April) to Pentecost Sunday (28 May) are celebrated in joy and exultation as one feast - as one "great Sunday".
  • 9 Apr (Sun)
  • EASTER SUNDAY
  • 8.00am: Mass in Tamil; in St. Mary's chapel, Tersusun;
  • 8.00am: Mass in English; in main church;
  • 10.00am: Mass in Chinese; in main church.



NOTATION: "CCR" = "Catholic Charismatic Renewal"; "P&W" = "Praise & Worship"; (BM) = in Bahasa Malaysia; (C) = in Chinese (Mandarin); (E) = in English; (T) = in Tamil.


​​Church of Our Mother of Perpetual Help,

Ipoh, Malaysia


GENERAL EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Arranged Alphabetically)

REMARKS
BOOKSHOP:
LIGUORI BOOKSHOP 

  • The Bookshop opens on Saturdays from 9.30am – 10.30am, and 5.30pm - 8.30pm; and Sundays from 9.00am - 12 noon. 

CATECHESIS:

OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS)

  • Interested in being a CGS Catechist? 
  • You will be journeying in faith formation with children between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. 
  • Training will be provided for interested Catechists and all age groups are encouraged to apply – no one is too young or too old to be a Catechist. 
  • If you are unable to commit fully, you can join us as Catechists Assistant.
  • Contact Rosalind (016 5587 655) for more information.

DONATIONS:

MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Parishioners & friends who wish to continue their donations/monthly contributions please do online transfer at Public Bank - Parish of Our Mother of Perpetual Help – A/c 3096864807 or give us a call [Tel: (60) 05 5458220] at the parish office to make an appointment. For International donations: Swift code is required "PBBEMYKL".
  • Thank you for your support. 
  • No one is authorized to collect any money on behalf of the church. 

LENTEN SACRIFICE:

​2023

  • To help the poor, as part of our Lenten penance and spiritual growth, we are called to share.​
  • Baskets are placed on either side of the sanctuary throughout the season of Lent to appeal for non-perishable food like rice, sugar, cooking oil, sardines, milk powder, noodles, tin biscuits, etc.,
NOVENA:
NOVENA PETITIONS & THANKSGIVING

  • For sending your Novena Petitions (and Thanksgiving Letters) to OMPH church, you can fill in the e-form by clicking here to fill and submit the form electronically to the church office.

RCIA:

NEW-INTAKE  for “ADULT ENQUIRY TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH” 

  • The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a program of induction into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.  But, more than that, it is a faith journey designed to meet our fundamental spiritual needs as God’s children and help us identify with and become a part of a faith community.   
  • If you know of friends who are interested in making enquiry into the Catholic Faith and deepening your personal relationship with Jesus Christ, if you are seeking to learn about Catholicism as the result of an interfaith marriage or other relationship, have not fully completed the sacraments of initiation, or simply wonder what the journey entails  please register by calling at the Parish office (05 5458220), or via e-registration by clicking here.
  • The sessions will be held in English, Mandarin & Tamil.
  • Be a disciple to bring others to know the love of Jesus and His teachings.
  • Do visit our RCIA Ministry page.

ST. JOSEPH:

YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH, 2020-2021

  • The Year of St. Joseph: December 8, 2020, to December 8, 2021. This celebration is dedicated to St. Joseph, husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus Christ.
  • ​Do visit the Year of St. Joseph webpage to continue your reflections on St. Joseph - patron and protector of the Catholic Church, in addition to his patronages of the sick and of a happy death.

UNIVERSITI MALAYA CATHOLICS:

Invitation to join our exciting activities

  • Welcoming all Catholic Newcomers to Universiti Malaya!
  • The Catholics from Universiti Malaya are happy to invite all the Catholic ​newcomers to Universiti Malaya to join our exciting activities e.g fortnightly family gatherings, annual camp, family day, etc. 
  • For more info.: please contact – 1) Shanice Dagul (011 31565139); 2) Aileen Diasip (011 10132335); 3) Surin a/l Pubalan (012 6694402); 4) Calvin Ak Nyibos (011 25250086); 5) Chrystalbel Kho YuenYuen (012 8402516). 
NOTATION: "CCR" = "Catholic Charismatic Renewal"; "P&W" = "Praise & Worship"; (BM) = in Bahasa Malaysia; (C) = in Chinese (Mandarin); (E) = in English; (T) = in Tamil.


 "With Him there is Plentiful Redemption."
Psalm 130:7

Events 2023