Excerpt from Chancery Notice - 13th December 2017 (chan/MC/06/2017)
4.0 CHRISTMAS MASSES AND FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
4.1 At the meeting of the Regional Catholic Bishops Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei in Majodi, Plentong from the 11th to the 15th of July 2016, it was confirmed that:
a) The Fourth Sunday of Advent is observed on 24th of December 2017 at the morning masses and the sunset masses (anticipated) on the 23rd of December;
b) The Sunday evening Masses on the 24th December, is to be treated as the Vigil or night masses for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord.
4.2 It is strongly encouraged that the faithful attend masses on both days (Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas) unless there is a just reason that impedes them from doing so.
4.3 In the case of the faithful being unable to attend both days due to a just reason, they are to observe some special way to pray or perform works of piety and charity.
4.4 Pastors, as far as their circumstances permit, are to provide masses for both the Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. However, they may make judgements in individual cases and grant dispensations to individuals or families for a just cause based on their local circumstances.
Father Michael Chua
Chancellor
Archdiocesan Chancery
528, Jalan Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur
13th December 2017