Daily Meditation Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. (Matthew 5:16) How are our good deeds like a shining light? And why do they bring glory to God? A key to understanding Jesus’ words lies in today’s first reading from Isaiah. The reading describes what have come to be called the corporal works of mercy: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, giving to the poor (Isaiah 58:7, 10). By performing these works, we imitate our heavenly Father, whose mercy knows no bounds. So when people see these “good deeds” (Matthew 5:16), they see how God loves them: with generosity, mercy, and faithfulness. We believe that God himself reaches out to people through our actions. He is helping us display a “family likeness” to him, and it points anyone who sees us back to him. In a broader way, our works of mercy can also contribute toward the kind of society that reflects God’s priorities. How? The mercy we show people changes our own hearts. We see other people as beloved children of God, and that affects the way we act. And people notice. When, for instance, we sacrifice a night out so that we can give time or money to the needy, our corner of the world begins to look a little more like God’s kingdom. When his generosity starts to overcome our selfishness or materialism, we help the people around us see that something different, something better, is possible. And, as Isaiah says, our “light shall break forth like the dawn” (58:8). What concrete ways can God show his mercy through you? Start at your parish. It likely has programs to serve the poor or reach out to those in need. Maybe you could work at a homeless shelter or even start an outreach like serving lunches at a soup kitchen. Get involved, and let the light of God’s likeness shine forth. “Father, I want my actions to glorify you” For more NOTICES & EVENTS , kindly refer to our E-Bulletin at www.shckk.org or www.facebook.com/shckk ASH WEDNESDAY This year Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, 22 nd February 2023 . It is a day of penance, to be marked by fasting and abstinence from meat. Mass Schedules detailed as follows: VENUE TIME LANGUAGE SHC 6.00 AM ENGLISH 12.00 PM ENGLISH 7.30 PM B. MALAYSIA For CMI, kindly refer to their church bulletin. SEVEN SUNDAYS DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH The devotion will be held every Sunday, starting 5 th February 2023 (Sunday) at 2.00 PM at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, in preparation for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 20 th March 2023 , 7.30 PM at Sacred Heart Cathedral. All parishioners are welcome to participate. CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE THE HOLY ANOINTING In conjunction with the World Day of the Sick, this Celebration of Sacrament of the Holy Anointing will be held on Saturday, 11 th February 2023 at Church of Mary Immaculate at 9.00 AM. Parishioners who have family members who are sick, aged (above 70 years), terminally ill and preparing for any major operation are invited to participate. Please register with CMI Parish Office, tel. No. 088- 222345. RESUMPTION INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION The Individual Confession before the English Sunset Mass has resumed since Saturday, 28 th January 2023 from 4.30 PM - 5.30 PM . PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE IN BM DATE TIME VENUE (Thu) 16 Feb 2023 5.45PM SHPC Room F7 (Fri) 17 Feb 2023 7.00PM SHPC Room F7 (Sat) 18 Feb 2023 8.00AM-4.00PM SHPC Room F7 Deadline: 11 th February 2023 (Sat) Fee: RM50.00 Please register at the Parish Office during office hours. INFANT BAPTISM AT SHC (B. MALAYSIA) DATE TIME VENUE 19 Feb 2023 (Sunday) 3.00 PM SHC (Limited to 50 PAX only) Registration will open on 30 th January- 14 th February 2023 (Registration closed at 3.00 PM on 14 th February 2023) during office hours. Parents and Godparents to attend the briefing on Thursday, 16 th February 2023 at 8.00 PM in Room F6 Attendance of parents & godparent are COMPULSORY Application Form for Baptism (Child): https://bit.ly/31R9mbg STATION OF THE CROSS The First Station of the Cross will begin on 24 th February 2023 at 6.00 PM in trilingual at the Sacred Heart Centenary Monument. After the First Station of the Cross, the service will be scheduled as follows: TIME LANGUAGE 6.00 PM ENGLISH 7.00 PM B. MALAYSIA 8.00 PM MANDARIN SOCCOM MOVIE NIGHT DATE TITLE TIME & VENUE 5 Feb 2023 (Sunday) The Two Popes 7.30PM SHPC, Room F6 RCIA REGISTRATION RCIA REGISTRATION open for candidates 2023/2024. Please register with this link: https://forms.gle/6SL6YYiKb8xqEH839 RESUMPTION OF WEEKLY ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING The weekly English Prayer Meeting resumed on 3 rd February 2023 (Friday), 8.00 PM, at Room F7. This weekly program includes praise and worship, healing ministry, and spiritual talks. Invitation is open to all. For further information please refer to Carlos Cordova / Joseph Leong (016-224 0029/011-2131 4861) or on Bethel Prayer Community FB. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangement for a Church Wedding at Sacred Heart Cathedral should be made at least 4 MONTHS with the priest of this Parish. Documents requirement can be found at www.shckk.org/sacraments/marriage/ For Church Wedding at Church of Mary Immaculate, please contact the CMI Parish Office at 088-222345. FUNERAL MASS/SERVICE Parishioners please take note of the following when making arrangements for a Funeral Mass or Funeral Service: 1. Refer to SJBF Office - for purchasing a tomb or burial ground. 2. Refer to SHC Parish Office - for Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral or Funeral Service at Parlour. 3. Refer to CMI Parish Office - for Funeral Mass at Church of Mary Immaculate 3RD COLLECTION IN AID OF CHURCH OF ST. PAUL BUILDING FUND This will be held on 4 th & 5 th February 2023 (Sat & Sun) Your generous donation will be very much appreciated. SHC PARISH DONATIONS (28 TH & 29 TH JANUARY 2023) Black RM 19,888.20 Red RM 16,515.65