Daily Meditation The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. (John 1:14) When John speaks of Jesus as “the Word,” he isn’t referring to the close to thirty thousand words that the average person hears each day. Most of these words go in one ear and out the other. But some stick with us and shape the way we think and the choices we make. These are the words that matter. On this Christmas Day, St. John tells us of one Word that matters more than any other word we’ll ever hear. It’s Jesus, the living Word of God, who gives life to everything in the universe (John 1:3). He is the divine Word who imparts God’s “grace and truth” to us (1:14). He is the holy Word who “shines in the darkness” to deliver us from sin and death (1:5). He is the eternal Word who “became flesh” and who has “made his dwelling among us” (1:14). Today can be a noisy day. We’ll be making a joyful noise as we sing “Glory to God in the Highest” and “Joy to the World” at Mass. Many of us will be part of the controlled chaos involved in unwrapping gifts and coming together for family celebrations. Who knows? We may hear as many as forty or fifty thousand words today! Of course, this is right and good. But at the centre of it all is Jesus, the Word of God who came to speak life, healing, joy, and peace into our world. As noisy as today may be, make sure you set aside time to sit quietly and listen for Jesus’ voice. Welcome him into your heart. Let him share the good news of salvation with you. Let him tell you again that he loves you. “Jesus, Word of the Father, come and speak your words of grace and peace to my heart.” Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Psalter Week I - Year A 25 th December 2022 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: ISAIAH 52:7-10 Responsorial Psalm : ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH HAVE SEEN THE SALVATION OF OUR LORD. 2 nd Reading: HEBREWS 1:1-6 Gospel: JOHN 1:1-18 ___ Next week’s reading Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God Psalter Week II – Year A 1 st Reading: NUMBERS 6:22-27 Respons. Psalm: PSALM 66:2-3.5-6.8 2 nd Reading: GALATIANS 4:4-7 Gospel: LUKE 2:16-21 ___ DAILY MASS & ADORATION SCHEDULE Daily Mass 6.00 AM (Monday - Saturday) Devotion to the Divine Mercy 3.00 PM (Friday) ___ WEEKEND MASSES & ADORATION SCHEDULE SATURDAYS 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 ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS JOHN LEE Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary Most Reverend John Lee will celebrate his 58 th Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary on Tuesday, 27 th December 2022 Let us pray for God’s choicest blessings on him. CHRISTMAS MASS 2022 SCHEDULE FOR SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL 24 Dec 2022 (Saturday) 6.00 PM B. Malaysia 9.00 PM (Cantata - 8.15 pm) English 25 Dec 2022 (Sunday) 7.00 AM Mandarin 9.00 AM English 11.00 AM B. Malaysia For CMI, kindly refer to their church bulletin. ARCHBISHOP CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Our Archbishop will be having an open house at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre on Christmas Day, 25 th December 2022 (Sunday) from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Let us celebrate Christmas with our Archbishops and other well-wishers and visitors. NO HOLY HOUR Kindly be informed that there will be NO Holy Hour during Advent and Christmas Time. The Holy Hour will resume on 5 th January 2023. DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & VENUE 4 Jan 23 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30PM, SHC 6 Jan 23 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30PM, SHC 7 Jan 23 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11.00AM, Chapel 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) INFANT BAPTISM AT SHC (ENGLISH) Date: 15 th January 2023 (Sunday) Time: 3.00 pm Venue: Sacred Heart Cathedral Registration will open on 12 th December - 11 th January 2023 during office hours. Parents and Godparents to attend the briefing on Thursday, 12 th January 2023 at 8.00 pm in Room F7 Attendance of parents & godparent are COMPULSORY 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 SHC Parish Office during office hours to make funeral arrangements with our priests. Documents Requirements: ● Copy of IC or Passport. ● Copy of Death Certificate or Police Report. ● Copy of Baptism Certificate. ● Copy of Church Marriage Certificate. Kindly refer to our website at www.shckk.org for the procedure. TENDER NOTICE FOR ST. FRANCIS CONVENT SECONDARY SCHOOL CANTEEN The School Board of Governors is calling for interested canteen operators to participate in the tender. The tender documents are available from 12 th December 2022 onwards from the School Office at No. 2A, Jalan Kinabalu International School, Bukit Padang during office hours. Closing date: 6 th January 2023. SHC/CMI 2022 BAZAAR THANK YOU The Organizing Committee of the SHC/CMI 2022 Bazaar in aid of CMI Building Fund would like to thank all groups and ministries of SHC and CMI for their support, cooperation and efforts to sell the coupons and also participating as vendors in the bazaar. The committee also thank all donors and sponsors for their contribution in cash and kind. Most importantly, a very big thank you to all parishioners of SHC and CMI for the love, care and generosity and coming out to support the bazaar on 27 November 2022. With the combined support and efforts of all, the bazaar's objective was achieved. Thank you. Lastly, the Organizing committee would like to extend its sincere apologies for any shortcomings during the bazaar. 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. PARISH DONATIONS (17 TH & 18 TH DECEMBER 2022) SHC ( Black ) RM 18,519.90 ( Red ) RM 13,971.65 CMI ( Black ) RM 8,431.35 ( Red ) RM 7,792.75