Daily Meditation The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1) Shepherds know that their sheep need to feed on good lush pasture to grow and flourish. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, knows what we need to flourish as well, so he promises that we will “find pasture” in him (John 10:9). On this Good Shepherd Sunday, let’s take some time to follow Jesus into the “verdant pastures” promised in the responsorial psalm (Psalm 23:2). Start by closing your eyes and taking some deep, calming breaths. Then picture Jesus in front of you, staff in hand. Let him look on you with loving eyes and a gentle smile. Stay with this image for a few minutes, and then watch as he turns and beckons you to follow him. Where is he leading you? Into the fertile pastures that lie deep in your soul, that place where he abides. In this place of beauty and stillness, you quiet your mind and let the tension drain out of you. You lie down in the soft grass and let it cushion your head (Psalm 23:2). My dear child, Jesus tells you, let nothing disturb you. I have everything in hand. After a time, Jesus leads you by the hand to a small lake nearby. You recognize the “restful waters” that the psalmist speaks of (Psalm 23:2). Jesus urges you to cup your hands and take a long drink. The water is cool, refreshing, and sweet to the taste, and you keep drinking. Finally, you feel completely rested and satisfied. The Lord has restored your soul (23:3). The Good Shepherd came so that you “might have life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). This life grows and deepens in prayer. It’s Jesus’ own life in you. So let him lead you each day to the rich pastures where he is waiting for you. There you will find refreshment, restoration, and peace. “Jesus, you are my Good Shepherd who leads and guides me. There is nothing and no one else I want but you.” 4 th Sunday of Easter ( Vocation Sunday ) Psalter Week IV- Year A 30 th April 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: ACTS 2:36-41 Responsorial Psalm: THE LORD, IS MY SHEPHERD; THERE IS NOTHING I SHALL WANT. 2 nd Reading: 1 PETER 2:20-25 Gospel: JOHN 10:1-10 ___ Next week’s reading 5 th Sunday of Easter Psalter I - Year A 1 st Reading: ACTS 6:1-7 Respons. Psalm: PSALM 32:1-2,4-5,18-19 2 nd Reading: 1 PETER 2:4-9 Gospel: JOHN 14:1-12 ___ 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 Individual Confession 4.30 PM – 5.30 PM 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 NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 1 st May 2023 (Monday) & 4 th May 2023 (Thursday) Individual Confession will resume on 2 nd May 2023 (Tuesday) & 5 th May 2023 (Friday) 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 30 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. KAAMATAN MASS (B. MALAYSIA) Date: 1 st May 2023 (Monday) Time: 10.00 AM Place: Sacred Heart Cathedral All parishioners are welcome to participate. DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & PLACE 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 NO DAILY MASS Date: 9 th & 10 th May 2023 (Tue & Wed) The Daily Mass will resume on 11 th May 2023 (Thu) SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD DATE TIME PLACE 17 May 23 (Wednesday) 7.30 PM (EN) SHC 18 May 23 (Thursday) 6.00 AM (EN) SHC It is a day of obligation. PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE LANGUAGE: 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: RM 30.00 (PER COUPLE) LANGUAGE: MANDARIN DATE TIME PLACE 13 May 2023 (Saturday) 9.30 AM – 4.30AM Catholic Diocesan Centre, Penampang 14 May 2023 (Sunday) Please register at the Parish Office during office hours. 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/ 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. Documents requirement can be found at https://bit.ly/3GMXbgV 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) PASTORAL CARE OF FAMILIES - MALAYSIAN PASTORAL CONVENTION 2026 (MPC) Parishioners are encouraged to be part of this historic event. There will be SEMINARS and ONLINE ACTIVITIES for all young and old to express your views. To participate via online, please visit www.shckk.org The study session on the pastoral care of Families ‘Amoris Laetitia’ – The Joy of Love by Pope Francis on 24 th May 2023 (Wednesday, starting at 7.30 pm in 3 languages). VOCATION SUNDAY COLLECTION All donations during the masses on 29 th & 30 th April (Sat & Sun) will be sent to the Archdiocesan Office for the Seminarians’ formation. Please donate generously. 3RD COLLECTION IN AID OF CHURCH OF ST. PAUL BUILDING FUND This will be held on 6 th & 7 th May (Sat & Sun). Your generous donation will be very much appreciated. SHC PARISH DONATIONS (22 ND & 23 RD APRIL 2023) Black RM 14,249.05 Red RM 11,802.60