By Cynthia Lim, OCDS
KUCHING — OCDS Malaysia comprising of Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Miri and Kuching had recently concluded its 8th National Congress from 29 April to 1 May 2022. It was held virtually via Zoom, with the theme Learning-Living-Loving Carmelite Family in the Church’s Mission—”Forging ahead in this challenging time.”
Christ The King OCDS Kuching Community presented reports on CTK’s community life from 2019–2022.
In conjunction with Christ The King’s 22nd Anniversary on 10 May 2022, the council proudly launched the CTK Jingle composed by Ms Julianna Lim, OCDS and music produced by Mr Anthonius Timo’od of KAYC to celebrate the community’s unity in Prayer, Love and Community Life!
Christ The King OCDS Community’s 22nd Anniversary Celebration
Christ The King OCDS community celebrated its 22nd Anniversary with a Thanksgiving Mass held at the Carmelite Chapel on 21 May 2022 at 6.00 pm, celebrated by Archbishop Simon Poh and con-celebrated by Fr Ramon Borja, SDB, together with the OCDS members and the Carmelite nuns.
The professed OCDS members also renewed their evangelical promises during the Mass as they do so yearly at Easter.
In conjunction with the milestone occasion before the Mass, Archbishop Simon Poh officiated the launch of CTK’s social media websites (YouTube channel and Facebook page), and also the launch and blessing of the Carmelite Ceremonial Scapular which is the Habit and the sign of membership of the Carmelite Order which OCDS members wear on special occasions aside from the small individual ones which Carmelites wear daily.
The community concluded the celebration with a dinner at a local restaurant with the cutting of the anniversary cake and testimonies by OCDS members.
For more information about the Carmelite Secular Order, please contact the President Catherine Sim at 012-8866514.
