Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kota Kinabalu

Thursday, 11 March 2010
Formation for Catechists
Saturday, 06 March 2010

Formation for catechists begins this coming Wednesday, 10th March 2010 on the subject The Call and Mission of the Catechist at Room F6, SHPC at 7.30pm. This is compulsory for all catechists and is also open to parishioners who are interested in serving in the catechetical ministry. The next session will be on Wednesday, 31st March 2010 - Classroom management and teaching strategies and thereafter every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays unless otherwise notified. Talks will be in English and BM.

 
Blood Donation
Saturday, 06 March 2010

The Sacred Heart Charity Group will co-organize Lenten Blood Donation drive on Sunday, 21st March 2010 from 8.00am to 1.00pm at the front of the SHPC. Anyone 18 years and above are welcome to donate.

 
‘Gotong-Royong’
Saturday, 06 March 2010

The Sacred Heart Parish Environmental Action Committee is organizing the above event on Saturday, 27th March 2010. Parishioners are urged to come and support the event. Please be at the SHPC Foyer before 7.45am for registration, announcement & instructions.

 
Lenten Penitential Services
Friday, 22 January 2010

Lenten Penitential Services

with Sacrament of Confession – 2010

 Date

 Time

 Church

 23rd February
 Tuesday
7.30pm
7.00pm
 Holy Family Telipok
St. Paul Dontozidon
 24th February
Wednesday
7.30pm
7.00pm
 Good Shepherd Menggatal
Holy Rosary Limbahau
 25th February
Thursday
 7.00pm
 Holy Nativity Terawi
 2nd March
Tuesday
 7.00 pm
 St. Thomas Kepayan
 3rd March
Wednesday
 7.00 pm
 St. Aloysius Limbanak
 4th March
Thursday
 7.30 pm
7.00 pm
 St. Simon, Likas
St. Augustine Kinarut
 9th March
Tuesday
 7.00 pm
 St. John, Tuaran
 10th March
Wednesday
 7.00 pm
 St. Catherine Inanam
 11th March
Thursday
 7.00 pm
 St. Joseph Papar
 15th March
Monday
 7.00 pm
 St. Micheal Penampang
 16th March
Tuesday
 7.00 pm
 Stella Maris Tanjung Aru
 17th March
Wednesday
 7.00 pm
 Sacred Heart Cathedral
 18th March
Thursday
 7.00 pm
 Sacred Heart Cathedral

 

Individual Confession

 11th March
 Thursday
8.00 am – 9.30 am
 St. Paul Dontozidon
 12th March
Friday
8.00 am – 9.30 am
 Our Lady Queen of Peace
 16th March
Tuesday
8.00 am – 9.30 am
 Sacred Heart Cathedral
(Handicapped & Senior Parishioners)
 17th March
Wednesday
8.00 am – 9.30 am
  Sacred Heart Cathedral
 18th March
Thursday

 

 
Inviting Volunteers to Serve as Church Wardens
Friday, 26 February 2010

The Sacred Heart Cathedral  Hospitality Ministry is very much in need of dedicated and caring volunteers to serve as Wardens for the English masses. Interested parishioners please submit your names to Mr. Ignatius Sikan @ 019-5307470 or Mr. Paul Isidore @ 013-8630793.

 
On Sale - Fr. Cantalamessa’s Talks on DVD
Friday, 26 February 2010

It has been a great blessing and grace of God to have Fr. Cantalamessa, the Preacher to the Pope and his household, in our midst recently. The 3 sessions given by Fr. Cantalamessa at the Hongkod Koisan on 31st January 2010 are now available in 1 DVD for sale at RM30.00 at the Church entrance. It is highly recommended that parishioners buy a set of these excellent teachings for further listening and for our own on-going spiritual growth.

 
Infant Baptism
Friday, 26 February 2010

(English/ BM/ Mandarin in April & May 2010) Parents are requested to register their children at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish office during office hours. For information please call 223618, 224741 and 262068.

 
RA Youth (LJCCC) Holy Spirit Camp 2010: FEARLESS
Friday, 26 February 2010

This will be held from 13th-15th March 2010 (Sat-Mon) at the Bundu Tuhan Retreat Centre. Please be reminded that registration ends this weekend, counters will be opened on 27th Feb (Sat), after
Sunset Mass (at Church entrance) and 28th Feb (Sun), from 3-4pm at the SHPC entrance. For information, please call Bernard (019-8608018), Sharlene (016-8216028) or Aline (019-5341705).

 
Youth Camp at Pertapaan Karmel
Friday, 26 February 2010

All youths aged 13 to19 years are invited to join the Youth Camp Retreat at the Pertapaan Karmel, Tambunan. The Retreat will be held on 16th to 19th March 2010 (Tue-Fri).

Forms can be obtained from the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Office. For further information please call 012-8234886.

 
Lenten Retreat 2010
Saturday, 13 February 2010

Theme: “The Word of God As a Way of Personal sanctification”.

Archbishop John Lee will be conducting the Retreat and will lead a biblical reflection on God’s call to fellowship with Christ during this Season of Lent. Venue will be at Pace Bene, Purak Papar on 19th & 20th March 2010 (Fri-Sat).

Registration fee is RM50.00 per person (inclusive of food & accommodation). Please register with Monica 12-843 2547, Arthur 013-851 3238, Alan 109-880 3000, Mary 12-827 8488 or come to the Parish Office.

 
Lenten Appeal
Saturday, 13 February 2010

The Lenten Appeal Envelopes are available at the Churches entrances this weekend onwards. Kindly contribute towards this Lenten Appeal for the poor and the needy of our Parish.

 
Way of the Cross at SHC
Saturday, 13 February 2010

The First Way (or Station) of the Cross service will be held this Friday, 19th February 2010 at 6.00pm (in 3 languages, BM, English & Mandarin) at the Centenary Way of the Cross Monument. Subsequently, the Way of the Cross will be held regularly every Friday in the Cathedral during Lent as follows:
  English      -    6.00pm
  B.M.         -    7.00pm
  Mandarin  -    8.00pm
Please note that there will be NO 1st Friday Mass during the Lenten Season (March & April 2010).

 
Way of the Cross at CMI
Saturday, 13 February 2010

Way of the Cross at CMI will be held every Friday during the month of Lent starting on Friday, 26th February 2010 at 7.00pm. It will be in English. However, for Way of the Cross on 19th February 2010 at 6.00pm and 2nd April 2010 at 7.00am, CMI parishioners are encouraged to join in the Station of the Cross at the Sacred Heart Cathedral.

 
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Parish News and Announcements In Brief
Recruitment for Altar Servers
2009-09-25 19:27:06
The SHC Altar Servers are inviting boys aged 11 years and above to serve the Lord on His altar in the Sunset Mass. Please join our weekly Saturday meeting at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Conference Room from 2.35pm to 4.30pm. Contact person is Ian Jordan @ 016-8068679.
Holy Hour
2009-08-29 09:44:13
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: The Holy Hour at the SHC Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be from 7.30pm to 8.30pm every Tuesday of the week. Please note the changes.
Registration - Kids (Aged 4-7 Years)
2009-08-07 21:47:45
Parents can register their children aged 4 to 7 years old with Kids of the Kingdom classes at St. Francis Kindergarten during Saturday Sunset Mass (6.00pm - 7.00pm) and Sunday English Mass (9.00am – 10.00am). For information, contact Ms. Jane Chia at 016-832 3710.
Church Wardens
2009-08-07 21:39:58
The SHC Hospitality Ministry is very much in need of dedicated and caring volunteers to serve as Wardens for the English masses. Interested parishioners please submit your names to Mr. Ignatius Sikan @ 019-5307470 or Mr. Paul Isidore @ 013-8630793.





Announcements

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2nd Sunday of Lent

March 7, 2010

Introduction:In this week’s Gospel Reading through the parable Jesus tells he puts a premium on fruitfulness. He does this first by stressing the vineyard owner’s severe judgment of the fig tree that has continued to bear no figs. The vineyard owner is ready to remove the fig tree because it is totally unproductive. Secondly, he focuses on the importance of being fruitful by underscoring the vinedresser’s unusual concern and attention to try and insure the fig tree’s future productivity. Both in the vineyard owner’s judgment and the vinedresser’s care, one message comes through loud and clear; fruitfulness is essential.

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