Daily Meditation You will be my witnesses. (Acts 1:8) Today’s first reading describes the last time the apostles saw the risen Christ. Luke describes the scene in the very first chapter of his Book of Acts, but words alone can’t capture the amazement and wonder the apostles must have felt when they saw Jesus “lifted up” into heaven (Acts 1:9). They were blessed indeed to have seen all that Jesus said and did, from the beginning of his ministry up to this dramatic moment. But along with this privilege came a great responsibility. In his final instructions to his apostles, Jesus said, “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). This was their new purpose in life, the very reason why Jesus had chosen them in the first place. Upon their eyewitness accounts would rest the faith of millions of believers—and the entire Church—through the centuries. Of course, many other people have followed in the apostles’ footsteps by witnessing to Christ. They may not have seen Jesus firsthand, but they have experienced his presence and the power of his Holy Spirit in their lives. In fact, every person who calls himself a believer is also, by default, a witness to Christ. Do you think of yourself as a witness? If you follow Jesus, you can’t help being one. You witness by the values that guide you, by the love you show others, and by your life of prayer. You witness when you share how God is working in your life or how he has forgiven you or answered a prayer. Jesus’ final words at his Ascension weren’t just for his apostles; they are for you, too. So how might you witness to Jesus today? Every day presents a new opportunity—one that might just lead another person to a new or deeper love of the Lord. “Holy Spirit, open my eyes to the ways I can witness to you today.” 7 th Sunday of Easter (World Social Communications Sunday) Psalter III - Year A 21 st May 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: ACTS 1:12-14 Respons. Psalm I AM SURE I SHALL SEE THE LORD’S GOODNESS IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING 2 nd Reading: 1 PETER 4:13-16 Gospel: JOHN 17:1-11 ___ Next week’s reading Pentecost Sunday Psalter IV - Year A 1 st Reading: ACTS 2:1-11 Respons. Psalm PSALM 103:1,24,29-31,34 2 nd Reading: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:3-7, 12-13 Gospel: JOHN 20:19-23 ___ 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: 30 th – 31 st May 2023 (Tuesday – Wednesday) Individual confession will resume on 1 st June 2023 (Thursday) DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & PLACE 2 Jun 23 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30PM, SHC 3 Jun 23 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11.00AM, Chapel 7 Jun 23 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30PM, SHC NURSES DAY MASS AND DINNER Theme: OUR NURSES OUR FUTURE WALK WITH GOD AS HIS WAY IS ALWAYS PERFECT (PSALM 18:30) Date: 28 th May 2023 Time: 5.30pm Place: Church of Mary Immaculate, Bukit Padang All nurses and medical staff are welcome. Thereafter dinner at New Wong Kok restaurant Luyang. Contact Agnes M 0168363158 /Airlines 0109569256 MPC SUBCOMMITEE ON FAMILY 1. Please scan the QR code on the pews to take part in an online survey on families [ if you haven’t done so ] . We want to get the views of as many parishioners as possible 2. Please come for an EXCITING SESSION on Family [ Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love by Pope Francis ] to be conducted on 24 th May 2023 Wednesday [ 7.30 to 10.00 pm ] in 3 languages in the SHPC F7 in English [ Fr Michael Modoit ] , F2 in Chinese [ Fr Paul Lo ] and F6 &8 in BM [ Sr Suzan Guntabid ] PENTECOST HEALING RALLY Date: 2 nd - 4 th June 2023 TITLE: RESTORATION IN JESUS Speaker: Mr. Jude Antoine (International speaker) Venue: Sacred Heart Parish Hall Registration: FREE – using QR code OR click: https://forms.gle/RzgYqXaEQ2jxYZJf6 TREASURE HUNT: SHC PYPT EASTER ROAD HUNT Open to all youths of Sacred Heart Cathedral, KK. Parents with youths are also encouraged to join. Date: 3 rd June 2023 (Saturday) Time: 7.30AM - 11.30AM Venue: Youth Room, SHPC Contribution: RM40 Per Team (Inclusive of Tea Break) Last day of registration: 29 th May 2023 (Monday) Scan QR Code for registration. 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. PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE LANGUAGE: B. MALAYSIA DATE TIME PLACE 22 Jun 2023 (Thursday) 5.45 PM SHPC Room F7 23 Jun 2023 (Friday) 7.00 PM SHPC Room F7 24 Jun 2023 (Saturday) 8.00 PM-4.30PM SHPC Room F7 Fee: RM 50.00 (Per Couple) 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 www.shckk.org WORLD SOCIAL COMMUNICATION SUNDAY All donations on 20 th & 21 st May 2023 (Sat & Sun) will be sent to the Archdiocesan Office for Catholic Sabah. Please donate generously. SHC PARISH DONATIONS (13 TH & 14 TH MAY 2023) Black RM 16,428.65 Red RM 13,202.55