Daily Meditation Jesus wept. (John 11:35) Kara’s close friend had just passed away from cancer, leaving behind a husband and four young children. So many people had prayed for her to be healed, but it didn’t happen. Kara was baffled. How could a good and loving God allow this? Kara searched the Scriptures for answers. Nothing satisfied her until she read these words in today’s Gospel: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). It didn’t solve the mystery of why God allows suffering, but it did comfort her. She knew that the Lord was with her and with all the people who were grieving the death of this young woman. In fact, she sensed that he was weeping along with them. Jesus’ weeping at the tomb of Lazarus demonstrates how, as a human being, he experienced every emotion we experience, including grief. John writes that when Jesus arrived in Bethany and saw Lazarus’ sister Mary weeping, he was “deeply troubled” (John 11:33). This shows us that Jesus understands exactly what we are going through when we lose a dear friend or loved one. Not only that, but he feels the pain and sorrow that we are feeling. That’s why we can find so much solace in drawing near to him in those difficult times. The reality of death was painful for Jesus even though he was planning to raise Lazarus. We might believe that a loved one is with God, and perhaps feel guilty about grieving because of the joy that they are now experiencing in heaven. But Jesus’ example shows us that it’s human to be sad, and that our faith isn’t somehow deficient if we grieve. If you are experiencing grief, know that Jesus is with you in your sorrow, not as a dispassionate bystander, but as a fellow mourner. He understands your pain, and in your darkest hour, he is with you to comfort and console you. “Jesus, thank you for never abandoning me, in good times and in bad.” Fifth Sunday of Lent Psalter I - Year A 26 th March 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: EZEKIEL 37:12-14 Responsorial Psalm : WITH THE LORD THERE IS MERCY AND FULLNESS OF REDEMPTION. 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 8:8-11 Gospel: JOHN 11:1-45 ___ Next week’s reading PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Psalter II - Year A 1 st Reading: ISAIAH 50:4-7 Respons. Psalm: PSALM 21:8-9.17-20. 23-24 2 nd Reading: PHILIPPIANS 2:6-11 Gospel: MATTHEW 26:14-27:66 ___ 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 PASCHAL TRIDUUM SCHEDULE FOR SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL DATE MASS / SERVICE TIME / LANGUAGE 6 APR 23 (Thursday) HOLY THURSDAY 7.30 PM (EN/BM) 7 APR 23 ( Friday ) STATION OF THE CROSS 7.00 AM (EN/BM/MAN) GOOD FRIDAY 3.00 PM (EN) 6.00 PM (BM) 8 APR 23 (Saturday) EASTER VIGIL 7.00 PM (EN) 9 APR 23 (Sunday) EASTER SUNDAY 7.00 AM (MAN) 9.00 AM (EN) 11.00 AM (BM) STATIONS OF THE CROSS LANGUAGE TIME ENGLISH 6.00 PM B. MALAYSIA 7.00 PM MANDARIN 8.00 PM CHRISM MASS Date: 30 th March 2023 (Thursday) Time: 7.30 PM Venue: Sacred Heart Cathedral All parishioners are welcome. NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 30 th March – 14 th April 2023 (Including Saturday, 4.30PM – 5.30PM) Individual Confession will resume on 17 th April 2023 (Monday) at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. NO HOLY HOUR Date: 30 th March & 6 th April 2023 The Holy Hour will resume on 13 th April 2023 PALM (PASSION) SUNDAY PROCESSION The procession will begin from the foyer of the Sacred Heart Parish Centre just before the English, Sunset Mass on Saturday, 1 st April 2023. Palm leaves will NOT be provided Please bring your own. Both Rosary Prayers and Novena will start earlier. DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & VENUE 12 Apr 23 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30PM, SHC 14 Apr 23 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30PM, SHC 15 Apr 23 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11.00AM, Chapel INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION DATE CHURCH TIME 28/3/23 (TUE) SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL 8.30AM – 10.00AM 29/3/23 (WED) Note: On the above date, there will be no daily confession at Sacred Heart Cathedral. 2023 PENITENTIAL SERVICE WITH SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION FOR ARCHDIOCESE OF KOTA KINABALU DATE CHURCH TIME 28/3/23 (TUE) SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL 6.30PM 29/3/23 (WED) BLOOD DONATION DRIVE Date: 26 th March 2023 (Sunday) Time: 8.00 AM – 1.00 PM Venue: SHPC, Room G1 All parishioners are invited to participate. INFANT BAPTISM AT SHC (B. MALAYSIA) DATE TIME VENUE 16 APR 2023 (Sunday) 3.00 PM SHC (Limited to 50 PAX only) Registration will open on 27 th March - 11 th April 2023 (Registration closed at 3.00 PM on 11 th April 2023) during office hours. Parents and Godparents to attend the briefing on Thursday, 13 th April 2023 at 8.00 PM in Room F7 Attendance of parents & godparent are COMPULSORY (Registration will be cancelled if either one of the parents or the Godparent fails to attend the briefing.). GROW BY LiFE-ICPE MISSION SABAH Join GROW, a 10-day program by LiFE-ICPE Mission Sabah for working adults from 31 st March to 9 th April 2023 Experience community living, attend weekday sessions, and spend weekends discovering more about God and yourself. Contact Esterynna at 016-8060831 for inquiries. 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. 3RD COLLECTION IN AID OF CHURCH OF ST. PAUL BUILDING FUND This will be held on 1 st & 2 nd April 2023 (Sat & Sun). Your generous donation will be very much appreciated. SOCCOM MOVIE NIGHT DATE TITLE TIME & VENUE 26 Mar 2023 (Sunday) Joseph of Nazareth 7.30PM SHPC, Room F7 SHC PARISH DONATIONS (18 TH & 19 TH MARCH 2023) Black RM 16,744.68 Red RM 14,684.05