Daily Meditation They are the ones who will rise. (Luke 20:36) Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were able to get a glimpse of heaven before we died? To experience, if only for a few moments, the grace of being fully united to our heavenly Father would radically change us. Our worldly attachments would fade, and our determination to live a life pleasing to God would grow. Since we can’t take a “round trip” to heaven, we’ll never know what it’s actually like until we get there. But we can put our faith in what Jesus tells the Sadducees in today’s Gospel reading. While he provides only a small glimpse of the resurrected life, he leaves no doubt that “the dead will rise” (Luke 20:35, 37). So even without knowing more, we can place our hope in the reality of the resurrection and develop a true longing for the life that Jesus has promised us. How would such a yearning for heaven change us? Just look at today’s first reading of the woman and her seven sons who were tortured and killed for refusing to violate God’s laws (2 Maccabees 7). Each of them was able to face their executioners bravely because they knew, without a doubt, that God would restore them to life again. Death wasn’t the end for them. You can have courage too, as long as you keep your eyes fixed on your eternal destiny. As you place your hope in the life to come, your problems will shrink in size and your hardships will become easier to bear. Not only that, but all your actions and decisions will be directed toward that one goal of union with God forever. Today at Mass, try to surrender your earthly concerns to the Lord and focus instead on the life that God has promised you. Then ask him to give you a deep longing for heaven, one that casts away fear and brings you lasting hope and peace. “Jesus, help me keep my eyes fixed on you and your promises.” For more NOTICES & EVENTS , kindly refer to our E-Bulletin at www.shckk.org or www.facebook.com/shckk SACERDOTAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY Fr. Russell Lawrine will celebrate his 4 th Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary on Thursday, 10 th November 2022. Let us pray for God’s choicest blessings on him in his priestly ministry. NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 8 th & 9 th November 2022 (Tue & Wed) Resume on: 10 th November 2022 (Thu) That day, our priests will attend their Clergy Meeting. WORLD YOUTH DAY - HOLY HOUR All youths are welcomed to join the Holy Hour on the 17 th November 2022 , 8.00 PM at the Sacred Heart Cathedral to be united together in prayer for the World Youth Day celebration which falls on the Feast of Christ The King, 20 th November 2022. PARISH CONFIRMATION 2022 DATE LANGUAGE TIME 20 Nov 2022 Sunday Mandarin 7.00 AM B. Malaysia 11.00 AM 23 Nov 2022 Wednesday English 7.30 PM DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & VENUE 2 Dec 22 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30PM, SHC 3 Dec 22 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11AM, Chapel 7 Dec 22 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30PM, SHC PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Parish office will be closed on Saturday, 19th November 2022, during the GE15 polling day. Office will resume on Monday, 21 st November 2022. SHC / CMI BAZAAR 2022 Kindly take note that in view that Saturday 19th Nov is GE15 polling day and to enable parishioners to participate and participants prepare fully for this bazaar event, it is decided to postpone the bazaar from 19 th & 20 th November to Sunday 27 th November 2022 from 7.00AM to 2.00PM (one day only). Any inconvenience caused is very much regretted! Note: The bazaar coupons purchased in 2020 will be valid for the November 2022 bazaar. ADVENT-CHRISTMAS FAMILY VISIT (CAROLLING) 2022 Advent Family Visits will resume beginning the 2 nd Week of Advent this year. We are inviting all carolling groups to organise themselves and start practising. Please confirm your group’s participation to the SHC Parish Office (Johny). CERTIFICATE OF BAPTISM, HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION FOR COLLECTION Parishioners are again reminded to check whether they have their Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation certificates. You may come to the SHC Parish Office to collect your certificates soonest. Please note that certificates that have been long issued and still not collected by 1 st January 2023 will be disposed of accordingly. Thereafter, you need to request for extract and will be charged RM 10.00 (ten only) per certificate. Your urgent cooperation is greatly appreciated. NEW REGISTRATION FOR THE YEAR 2023 SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY (ENGLISH) For children ages from 7 years old to 14 years old. All NEW students to register via this link - https://bit.ly/SFFM_New_Registration_2023 For any inquiries, please contact Suzy (0168315833) or Flossie (0146567201) TENDER FOR PAINTING OF CHURCH (INTERIOR) The Parish Finance & Property Council Committee is calling for interested contractors to participate in the tender for “The Painting of the Church (Interior)” The tender documents available from 8 th November 2022 onwards from the Parish Office during office hours. The closing date is on the 17 th November 2022 INFANT BAPTISM AT SHC Please contact the SHC Parish Office to make an appointment with our Parish Priest. Application Form for Baptism (Child): https://bit.ly/31R9mbg SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE AT SHC Arrangement for a Church Wedding should be made at least 4 months before the proposed day of marriage, with the priest of this Parish. For enquiries, please email at shparishoffice@gmail.com or visit www.shckk.org FUNERAL MASS ARRANGEMENT AT SHC Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements with our priest. Documents: ● Copy of Baptism Certificate. ● Copy of Death Certificate & Police Report. ● Copy of IC. ● Copy of Church Marriage Certificate. NOTE For Baptism, Wedding or Funeral at CMI, kindly refer to their Church Bulletin or contact CMI office, (088)-222 345. PARISH DONATIONS (29 TH & 30 TH OCTOBER 2022) SHC ( Black ) RM 16,295.55 ( Red ) RM 13,513.90 CMI ( Black ) RM 9,907.90 ( Red ) RM 8,089.75