Dec
Newly opened Church of St Francis of Assisi (SFA) celebrated Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) Sunday on the last Sunday of ordinary time which was also the Feast of Christ the King.
The celebration was held during the 9.30am English Mass which was animated by the BEC Coordinators.
The Entrance Procession was led by representatives from each BEC walking in with a bunting of their BEC.
After communion, all BEC coodinators and their core team were commissioned by parish priest, Fr Andrew Manickam OFM Cap. Thereafter, the parish community was also asked to renew their commitment towards the BEC.
This was followed by the blessing of the buntings and the final procession by the BEC representatives to carry out the buntings as the final hymn is sung.
The buntings were displayed after Mass as light refreshment was served. Registration was also open for parishioners to give their contact information if they were not part of the BEC yet.
This will continue to be a regular exercise for the parish as a step to encourage the community to be part of the BEC. Currently SFA has 34 BECs, named after saints as a way of enouraging the community to follow the way of life of the saint.
Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online
