The youth with Sr Tauria fsic (left) & Sr Hilda fsic (right)

Tawau : Around 80 parishioners joined Msgr. Nicholas Ong, his assistant rector Fr. Phillip Muji and the religious of St. Clare Convent in a farewell party for Sr. Hilda fsic on the evening of Sunday, January 17th, 2010.


After a rather short time of just near to 3 years, Sr. Hilda fsic has to bid farewell to Holy Trinity Parish to take up her next assignment at La Foresta Retreat Center, Kiulu.
Sr. Hilda Gundotot fsic came from a family of 5 boys and 5 girls of Kampong Lokos, Tuaran. Before coming to Tawau, she was assigned to many rural parishes including Labuan, Ranau, Tambunan, Telipok, Kuala Penyu, Bundu Tuhan and Telupid.

On behalf of the parish, PPC chairman Mario Domingo thanked the religious for her time and spiritual support given to the various parish groups at Holy Trinity Church.



The rector Msgr. Ong said of Sr. Hilda fsic,” She is a quiet person who does a lot of work, whether in arranging masses in the sacristy or giving spiritual guidance to the various parish groups.” “Just like me.” he joked,” Says little but does a lot of work.”


Sr. Hilda fsic in her turn thanked the parishioners for being so helpful and supportive in her ministry while at Holy Trinity. She felt that the environment and atmosphere at the parish was indeed most friendly, and asked them to continue praying for her in her next assignment at La Foresta.

Happy Feast day to you, Sr Tauria fsic

The dinner fellowship

Parishioners also took the opportunity to give their best wishes to Sr. Tauria fsic who celebrated her feast day the previous day with a cake.

Marcus Chin