Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1935)
3972 Jalan New Ferry, 12100 Butterworth, Penang
T: 012-5227233, 04-3249635
F: 04-3243067
Email: nbvmpg@yahoo.com
Parish Priest : Rev Nelson Chitty
Assistant Parish Priests: Rev Francis Andrew and Rev Robert Daniel
Sunday Masses :
8.30 am (English)
5.00 pm (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays in Tamil)
5.00 pm (2nd & 4th Sundays in Mandarin)
(Cp) Chapel of Sts Jacques Chastan & Laurent Imbert (1995)
106A Jalan Kurau, Taman Chai Leng,
13700 Perai
T: 04-3249635
Sat. Sunset Mass : 6.30 pm
Monday: 6.30 pm
Wednesdays :6.30 pm
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| Bible Sunday cum Family Day at Butterworth parish | 5:44 PM, Sep 12 2008 |
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10 August 2008 BUTTERWORTH: There was an air of excitement and joy as the Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated Bible Sunday together with Family Day in a beautiful and meaningful way. “When you read the Bible, don’t behave as if you are in a restaurant. You pick and choose what you want. What is difficult, you throw away. We cannot do that when it comes to reading the Word of God,” said Fr Nelson Chitty after explaining the Parable of the Sower. He then continued to say, “The essence of the whole Christian living is centred on the Word of God. Read More |
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| LSS at Butterworth parish | 5:42 PM, Sep 12 2008 |
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27 July 2008 BUTTERWORTH: “The Lord rides high on the praises of His people. God is present where people are united in one mind and heart to praise and worship Him. Let us all be silent and be filled with God’s peace and mercy,” said Fr Nelson Chitty, the parish priest as he presided at the Eucharistic celebration that marked the last session of the 9 week LSS (Life in the Spirit Seminar) in the Church of the Nativity (NBVM). Read More |
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| Butterworth church organises nine-week LSS | 2:54 PM, May 07 2008 |
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27 April 2008 BUTTERWORTH: Friday, April 4, saw the kicking-off of the nine week ‘Life in the Spirit Seminar’ (LSS) in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, (NBVM). It was organised by the Parish English-speaking Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Core team, with the full support of Fr Nelson Chitty (Parish Priest) and Fr Robert Daniel (Asst Parish Priest). Read More |
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| Fr Francis Andrew leaves NVBM for St Anthony | 2:44 PM, May 07 2008 |
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27 April 2008 BUTTERWORTH: “Saying farewell is not easy as I have learnt to love the people whom God has given to me these last four years,” so said Fr Francis Andrew as the parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary bid farewell to him on March 30. “I leave with no regrets but with peace and joy,” he continued, “because I have been able to serve you. I thank all those who have come forward to help me when called upon. You have helped me to grow in my vocation. As I leave you, the best gift that you can give your priest is to pray for him to serve you better. I wish that all of you will continue to be lights in your families and your BECs. Read More |
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| Twenty-nine for the Rite of Acceptance in NBVM Church | 10:46 AM, Jan 31 2008 |
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6 January 2008 BUTTERWORTH: Twenty-nine RCIA candidates began their faith journey by accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour in a simple yet meaningful ceremony in the Rite of Acceptance at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To the strains of O Come Divine Messiah, the 29 candidates (10 Mandarin-speaking, 9 Tamil-speaking and 6 English-speaking) entered the church together with their sponsors. After the Collect, the Rite of Acceptance which consists of four parts followed. The candidates were called to the altar and were: Read More |
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| Children receive Jesus for the first time | 4:43 PM, Dec 10 2007 |
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2 December 2007 BUTTERWORTH: The Mission Sunday Eucharistic celebration took on a special meaning for 45 children in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as they received the Lord Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time. At the start of the three-language Eucharistic celebration, Fr Francis Andrew, reminded a packed congregation of their obligation to be missionary and to spread the Good News of God’s love and mercy. Read More |
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| Feast of Sts Imbert and Chasten | 3:29 PM, Oct 30 2007 |
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14 October 2007 PENANG: The Feastday of Sts Laurent Marie Joseph Imbert and Jacques Honore Chastan was celebrated at College General on Sept 20 with the theme Deepening Our Discipleship Through Endurance and Joy. Both Sts Imbert and Chastan had served College General as formators in the 19th century and more interestingly, St Chastan served as parish priest at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Pulau Tikus from January 1828 to April 1833. Read More |
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| Fr Nelson Chitty installed as parish priest of NBVM Church | 4:58 PM, Aug 06 2007 |
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29 July 2007 issue of The Herald BUTTERWORTH: Fr Nelson Chitty was installed parish priest by the Rt Rev Antony Selvanayagam in a simple yet meaningful and joyful ceremony at the Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (NBVM) on July 7. Read More |
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| Alpha weekend for Penang participants | 4:12 PM, Jun 05 2007 |
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13 May 2007 issue of The Herald BUTTERWORTH: Fifty guests from the Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (NBVM) and St Anne, Bukit Mertajam with 20 facilitators and helpers, gathered at Domus St Anne, BM, for their Alpha Weekend. According to the Alpha administrator, Francis Kow, “This Alpha Weekend Away is the highlight of the programme where all present were gently drawn to affirm that Jesus is their Lord and Saviour by the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Kow also said that Fr Francis Andrew’s homily was in line with what they have heard on Alpha. He thanked all the facilitators, helpers and music ministry who have cooperated with him to make this weekend a time of affirmation, commitment and renewal in the Lord Jesus. Read More |
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| Catechism teachers learn joyful and creative pedagogy | 10:46 AM, May 14 2007 |
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15 April 2007 issue of The Herald BUTTERWORTH: The Catechism teachers at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary recently attended a formation on creative methodology entitled : Crafting Hearts to Jesus: Through Joyful and Creative Catechetical Pedagogy. Facilitated by Lucille Dass, a professional teacher trainer and charismatic diocesan catechetical formator, the participants enjoyed a day of being active and robust students. Read More |
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| Participants feel empowered and enriched to evangelise | 3:16 PM, Mar 27 2007 |
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18 March 2007 of The Herald BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Alpha course participants were whizzed to the Church of St Anne, from Feb 24 to 25 for a Weekend Away. It was an awesome experience for members of the Taiping Catholic Church and the Church of the Risen Christ, Penang. The Enthronement was a big hit as the participants sang Jesus We Enthrone You. This marked the beginning of a Holy Spirit-filled weekend. To sum it all up, there were five sessions from Nicky Gumble of the Church of England. His talks were all about the Holy Spirit. The first day ended with the climax of the whole weekend, that is the Renunciation, Reconciliation and Ministering. Read More |
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| Family Day at NBVM | 10:52 AM, May 14 2007 |
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30 July 2006 issue of the Herald Family Day at NBVM The day began with a joyful 3-language Eucharistic celebration followed by an ‘agape’ brunch and several activities after the Eucharist. In his sermon to a packed congregation, parish priest Fr Edmund Woon stressed that belief in Jesus Christ does not "guarantee us freedom from the 'storms of life' as can be seen in the life of Job and the apostles in the Gospel of the day. Read More |
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| Charismatic rally at Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary parish | 10:59 AM, May 14 2007 |
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9 July 2006 issue of the Herald Charismatic rally at Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary parish PENANG: The church of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (NBVM) was alive with the Holy Spirit for the 21st Charismatic rally held on June 3. Parish priest, Fr Edmund Woon launched the rally with a symbolic hanging of the key on the theme board. This symbolised the 21st anniversary of the Charismatic Renewal and the maturity of the movement in Penang Diocese as well as the Holy Spirit as communicator between the people and God. Read More |
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| Christmas celebrations at Tmn Sri Senangan | 2:17 PM, Feb 16 2006 |
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15 January issue of The Herald BUTTERWORTH: The Taman Senangan BEC of Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (NBVM), started its Christmas celebrations with the house to house caroling on Dec 15 and 16. This time the youths were in-charge of caroling. A total of about 50 carolers participated in the house to house event. Read More |
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| Frank and open dialogue during parish assembly | 11:07 AM, Dec 19 2005 |
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20 November issue of The Herald BUTTERWORTH: About 55 leaders and representatives of church organisations from the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary came together for the Parish Assembly to review and evaluate the year’s events. The session was chaired by Mr Sandhanasamy the chairman of the Parish Pastoral Council. Fr Edmund Woon and Deacon Francis Andrew were also present. The evening started with a prayer by Deacon Francis and a reading from the Gospel Lk 13: 10 - 17. In his sharing Fr Woon pointed out that Jesus noticed the woman who was suffering and reached out to her in the crowd. He healed her but some of his adversaries were angry that Jesus did not observe the Sabbath. As we come together, we must have the gift to recognise the people who are burdened in our community and to appreciate the good that is being done in the church. It is always a choice to be appreciative or be critical of the good that others have done. Fr Edmund said that “the presence of so many parishioners at the Parish Assembly was encouraging and that it was indicative of your interest in the growth of the church — the people of God”. Read More |
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| Butterworth parish celebrates Migrant Sunday | 9:35 AM, Nov 09 2005 |
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23 October 2005 issue of The Herald BUTTERWORTH: The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated Migrant Sunday recently with a Communion Service. The service themed Sharing our Gifts as Persons . . . Living our Lives in Harmony was led by Deacon Francis Andrew. Read More |
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| A session for Buddhist workers | 10:07 AM, Nov 09 2005 |
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23 October 2005 issue of The Herald BUTTERWORTH: The Migrant Workers Support Centre organised a special session for the Buddhist faith foreign workers recently in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. The two hour session was facilitated by Sayadaw U-Sumana, a monk from Myanmar. It was a two way interaction between Sayadaw and the workers. They discussed problems they faced and how to overcome them spiritually despite their difficulties. The workers were later given gifts (provisions) by Sayadaw and the Buddhist faith volunteers. It was the second visit of the Sayadaw U-Sumana to the parish. He was impressed by the gesture of the church reaching out to other faiths. He thanked the Migrant Workers Support Centre and volunteers for helping the Myanmar brothers. Read More |
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| Butterworth Church Organises Medical Camp. | 1:35 PM, Aug 08 2005 |
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12 June issue of The Herald. A Medical Camp was organised by the Parish Golden Jubilee Committee of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (NBVM) to celebrate Pentecost Sunday. The idea of a medical camp or Medicamp was first suggested by Sr Colette who felt that 50 years of journeying with the Lord in the diocese, should mean \'reaching out\' and serving the people in Butterworth regardless of race and creed. This idea began to take shape two months ago under the support and guidance of parish priest, Fr Edmund Woon. Read More |
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