Daily Meditation . . . praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. (Acts 2:47) What a beautiful vision! The first believers’ experience of the Spirit was so life-changing that they felt compelled to come together to worship the Lord and love one another as family. But this ideal situation didn’t last long. Only a short time later, prejudice and tribalism crept in, leading some to neglect the needs of the poorer widows among them (Acts 6:1). Later, some members of this mostly Jewish Christian community began telling Gentiles—falsely—that they had to be circumcised if they wanted to “be saved” (15:1). This attempt to treat Gentiles as second- class citizens caused “no little dissension” among the believers (15:2). Stories like these might make us wonder, If the first Christians couldn’t live together, what hope does our Church have? But today is Divine Mercy Sunday. Today we celebrate the good news that God is always ready to forgive and to heal divisions. Take the early Church, for example. By all counts, it should not have lasted more than a decade or two. But in fact, it not only survived but continued to grow and spread. That’s because God’s mercy, poured out at every Eucharist and every time his people gathered together, softened believers’ hearts and moved them to resolve their conflicts peacefully and lovingly. What a powerful testament to a God whose merciful love triumphs over every imaginable obstacle! Even today, God’s mercy continues to flow. Every division and conflict can be overcome as we come together to worship him, confess our need for him, and strive to make love our aim. Every sin can be washed away and every relationship restored! Jesus, our merciful Savior, is always ready to help us love one another. “Lord Jesus Christ, merciful Son of God, draw your people together in love!” 2 nd Sunday of Easter ( Divine Mercy Sunday ) Easter Octave - Year A 16 th April 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: ACTS 2:42-47 Responsorial Psalm: GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD, FOR HIS LOVE HAS NO END. 2 nd Reading: 1 PETER 1:3-9 Gospel: JOHN 20:19-31 ___ Next week’s reading 3 RD SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalter III - Year A 1 st Reading: ACTS 2:14, 22-33 Respons. Psalm: PSALM 15: 1-2, 5, 7-11 2 nd Reading: 1 PETER 1:17-21 Gospel: LUKE 24:13-35 ___ DAILY MASS & ADORATION SCHEDULE Daily Mass 6.00 AM (Monday - Saturday) Individual Confession 10 AM - 11 AM (Monday - Friday) Holy Hour 8.00 PM (Thursday) Divine Mercy 3.00 PM (Friday) ___ WEEKEND MASSES & ADORATION SCHEDULE SATURDAYS Novena Devotion 5.00 PM Mass 6.00 PM (EN) SUNDAYS Mass 7:00 AM ( CHI) 9.00 AM (EN) 11.00 AM (BM) For more NOTICES & EVENTS , kindly refer to our E-Bulletin at www.shckk.org or www.facebook.com/shckk RESUME INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Individual Confession will resume on 17 th April 2023 (Monday) at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 20 th & 21 st April 2023 (On Saturday, Individual Confession will proceed as usual.) Individual Confession will resume on 24 th April 2023 (Monday) at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. CHILDREN LITURGY OF THE WORD (ENGLISH) Kindly take note that the Children's Liturgy of the Word (English) will commence on the 16 th April 2023 . All children between the ages of 7-10 years old are encouraged to join the session. All sessions will be conducted during the Sunday morning mass only. DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & VENUE 3 May 23 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30PM, SHC 5 May 23 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30PM, SHC 6 May 23 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11.00AM, Chapel KAAMATAN MASS (B. MALAYSIA) Date: 1 st May 2023 (Monday) Time: 10.00 AM Place: Sacred Heart Cathedral All parishioners are welcome to participate. PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE (ENGLISH) DATE TIME PLACE 3 May 2023 (Wednesday) 8.00PM-9.30PM SHPC, Room F2 4 May 2023 (Thursday) 8.00AM-5.00PM SHPC, Room F2 Fee: RM30.00 (per couple) Please register at the Parish Office during office hours. LiFE UNLIMITED Inviting single men and women aged 30-45 years old to join us for LiFE Unlimited from 29 th April to 1 st May 2023 . The programme will help singles in making their choices of their state of life. For more inquiries, please contact Esterynna 016-8060831. 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. USED CLOTHING Please take note that we no longer accept used clothes in our parish and are advising parishioners to donate their used clothes elsewhere. RAY HOLY SPIRIT CAMP 2023 (for teens aged 13-19) Dates: 29 th & 30 th April 2023 Place: Catholic Archdiocesan Centre, KK Fee (meals & camp materials): RM60 Closing Date: 12 April 2023 (or when spaces are full) Contact Lenice (010-9444143) or Esther (016-8052146) for enquiries. GOD REDEEMING OUR WORLD (GROW): SEMINAR 2 – THE DIVINE RESCUE BY DEACON DR. SHERMAN KUEK Details are as follows: Date: 12 th – 14 th May 2023 (English session) Venue: Room F6 & F8, SHPC Contribution: RM45/person (Registration is confirmed once full payment has been done) Last Day of Registration: 7 th May 2023 (for Eng session) You may register via: 1. Online: https://bit.ly/s2grow2023 2. Booth: We will have a booth opened at the entrance of the Cathedral before and after Sunset and Sunday English masses. For more info, please contact: Joanna (016-5095583) / Denis (016-8435133) HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS Please contact Fr. Russell Lawrine 0149512131, Fr. Terans Thadeus 0138842493, SHC Parish Office 223618, 224741, 262068, Fr. Gilbert Marcus 0168023946, Fr. Wilson Francis 0147018652. SHC PARISH DONATIONS (8 TH & 9 TH APRIL 2023) Black RM 28,946.74 Red RM 22,298.10