By: Julita Kantod
Holy Trinity Parish Tawau
celebrated the 38th Sacerdotal anniversary of Rev. Fr. Msgr. Nicholas
Ong on the 9th October 2016 at 6.30pm to 10 in the evening at the
Parish canteen. The actual date actually
falls on the 3rd of October but due to some reasons it was held a few days later.
Nonetheless, the celebration though simple yet became a very meaningful event
to the celebrant and the parishioners who were gathered together.
In his short sharing, Msgr Nicholas
continued to ask for prayer upon his
health and perseverance in serving God’s
people. “I must thank you for your continuous prayer for me and to all priests
for sure. Priests are also human beings and we need your support and prayers throughout
our vocation “he said. I have been a priest for 38 years and I thanked God for
His wisdom and granted me the strength that I may be able to share with you the Good
News. God is my everything that is why I
dedicate my energy and time through the
Word of God and I will serve Him to my last moment“ he said.
Msgr. Nicholas Ong had been in
Holy Trinity Parish Tawau since 2008 till today. Parishioners indeed, benefited
from his wonderful homilies and his enthusiasm on a BEC visit to families and
also in caring for the environment.
Rev. Fr. Philip Muji, the
assistant Rector, expressed his amazement to Msgr. Nicholas Ong for his
prudence and dedication in his calling as a priest.
The simple and memorable
celebration was attended by the PPC, Youth, lay leaders, elders and other
parishioners show their support and to appreciate the gift of priesthood in
leading the people to God’s kingdom.
The gathering flowed smoothly
with a cake cutting ceremony followed by dinner and ended at 10 in the evening.
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