Seratau celebrates St. Francis Xavier's feast day

Kampung Seratau situated at Mile 15 of Kuching/Serian Road celebrated the feast day of its patron saint, St. Francis Xavier on December 3, 2009 with Eucharistic mass and fellowship. Friar Moses Yap OFM celebrated the mass.

Well over 500 Catholics from the village and several guests were present.
Mr. Joseph Ilbaes, the Chairman of the Church Committee thanked everyone for their presence and support. He was proud to announce the progress of the development of the church since commencement about 10 years ago. To date the committee had spent more than RM309,000 for the development of the Church.

The committee presented certificate of appreciation to 16 individuals for their past contribution in pastoral and development works.

The community concluded the event with fellowship meal.

Mr John Naming,
the first
elected Chairman
of St. Francis
Xavier's Church
received a
certificate of
appreciation from
Friar Moses Yap.









Mr. Joseph
Jantan,
the second
Chairman.










Mr. Joseph
Ilbaes,
the current
Chairman.










Mr. Marcus Mijar,
the longest serving
prayer leader,
53 years in total.









Mr. Martyn Patit,
former Church
Building Committee
Chairman.













Cutting the
anniversary
cake.
















General view
showing a full
capacity
congregation.