Daily Meditation By your perseverance you will secure your lives. (Luke 21:19) Apocalyptic readings in Scripture can be frightening, but passages like today’s Gospel can also fill us with hope. Today, we read about Jesus teaching in the Temple, surrounded by all its grandeur. For the Jewish people, the Temple was a sacred place. It stood as a reminder that God had chosen Israel as his own. So when Jesus warned, “There will not be left a stone upon another stone,” his message troubled his listeners (Luke 21:6). But Jesus wasn’t just predicting the destruction of Jerusalem (which actually took place in AD 70). He was also unveiling a spiritual reality. Like the prophet Jeremiah centuries before him, Jesus was warning the people not to place all their confidence on the Temple alone (see Jeremiah 7:1-7). Rather than placing their hope in bricks and mortar, they needed to look to the God who inhabits the Temple. It wasn’t just the Temple, either. Jesus also foretold earthquakes, famines, wars, and persecutions. Nations would fall; good health, peace, and stability would collapse. Everything the people relied on—everything we rely on—would one day pass away. Only God lasts forever. So where’s the hope? By exposing the lie that says security comes from money, status, or well-being, Jesus is pointing us to what does last: heaven. Because he loves us, he is warning us not to rely on fleeting things that will only disappoint us. As much as we enjoy the consolations and blessings of life on earth, they can’t possibly compare to heaven! That’s the hope: Jesus is showing us the greatness of our God and the glory of the life to come. He’s opening our eyes to the only One who lasts: our faithful God. With him, we find everlasting life. That’s why, as we persevere and cling to him, we will “secure [our] lives” (Luke 21:19). “Lord, my hope is in you!” For more NOTICES & EVENTS , kindly refer to our E-Bulletin at www.shckk.org or www.facebook.com/shckk 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, 19 th November 2022 , during the GE15 polling day. Office will resume on Monday, 21 st November 2022 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). SHC / CMI BAZAAR 2022 Kindly take note that in view that Saturday 19 th November 2022 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. 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. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY The SHC Social Ministry Sub-committee is organising the annual Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, 17 th December 2022 from 10:30AM – 2:00PM, at SH Parish Hall. All children age 4 -12 years are invited to attend. Registration forms are available from the Sunday School classes, parish office and at the special booth set up during Sunset Mass and Sunday Masses. ENROLLMENT FOR 2023 – TADIKA ST. FRANCIS Intake open for the academic year 2023 (children aged 4-6 in year 2023). Catholic catechism forms a part of the academic curriculum of the school, thus giving children an opportunity to learn their Catholic faith. For details, please call 088-534499/ 011-60999899. Registration forms are available at the Kindergarten from Mon to Fri (8.00AM to 10.30AM). 3 RD COLLECTION FOR 6 TH WORLD DAY FOR THE POOR In 2017, Pope Francis has established that the Sunday before the Solemnity of Christ the King as the world Day for the Poor. In response to the call of our Pope to show our concern for the poor, we shall have a 3 rd Collection on 12 th & 13 th November 2022 . This collection will be used for the poor. PARISH DONATIONS (5 TH & 6 TH NOVEMBER 2022) SHC ( Black ) RM 16,539.25 ( Red ) RM 13,575.30 CMI ( Black ) RM 7,400.70 ( Red ) RM 6,537.50