The Block Rosary Teams from 24 Zones have reported that 380 families have been visited.

Total amount collected for the Year 2010 Lenten Appeal is RM41,168.10. Thank you for your generosity.

Teachers’ Recognition Awards 2010

AEC is organizing “Teachers’ Recognition Awards 2010”. The objective is to give tribute to our Dedicated Serving or Retired teachers who have served more than 20 years in education. All parishes are invited to nominate candidate / candidates, especially those who have contributed in various ministries in your parishes, to receive Certificates of Appreciation / Recognition Awards. Nomination forms could be obtained from the Parish Office. All nomination forms should reach AEC office by Saturday, 31^st July 2010.

Tadika St. Francis (medium of teaching is English) a Catholic Mission establishment under the SHC Parish, is now open for registration for the academic year 2011, for children age 4-6 in year 2011. Catholic catechism forms part of the academic curriculum of the school, thus giving children an opportunity to learn their Catholic faith at a very young age. Enquiries and registration forms may be obtained from the Kindergarten from Monday to Friday (8.00am-11.00am). For further information, please contact 254323.

In English, BM & Chinese

The Archdiocesan Service Team is organizing a special praise Festival in conjunction with Pentecost in SHC on Sunday, 23^rd May 2010 for all language streams:

3.00pm - Praise & Worship
4.00pm - Mass by Archbishop John Lee
Followed by Refreshment & Fellowship.

Let’s come and celebrate Pentecost! All are welcome.

The Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu has set up FREE guidance and pastoral counselling services at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre at Room G4, next to the Parish Office. Call 088-220741 for an appointment.

The Senior Parishioners gathering will be held this Sunday, 16^th May 2010 after the 9.00am English Mass at the Right Wing of the Parish Centre. This is for senior parishioners aged 55 and above.

This camp for teens 13-18 years old is in collaboration with Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd (Sabah), with the theme “Made for Mission”, will be held on the 12^th to 15^th June 2010 (Sat-Tues), during the school holidays. Registration starts on 15^th May 2010, before and after every English Mass at SHC, CMI &St. Simon (Sunset). In aid of this camp, there will be fund raising activities organized, including Movie Night on 15^th May 2010 at 8.00pm and Mini Bazaar on 22^nd May 2010 at 7.00pm. For information, please call Dominic Fong 0198523342.

Couples who wish to get married either at the Sacred Heart Cathedral or Church of Mary Immaculate, Bukit Padang are required to meet with the Parish Priest at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Office at least 4 months prior to the proposed date of marriage. Couple please take note the date of marriage will only be decided at the Pre-nuptial Interview with the Parish Priest and NOT before.

Our Rector wishes to invite adults and youth in the Parish to attend the coming series of twice-weekly (every Tuesday & Thursday) 8.00pm talks that are scheduled to start on Tuesday, 20^th April 2010. These talks would lead listeners to find answers to the true meaning and purpose in life as a Christian and on how Jesus has the power to save us.

These talks will be conducted in Room G1 at the Parish Centre. Bring along your friends, relatives & colleagues to the talks. All are welcome.

A caroling receipt book no: 2231 with receipts serial nos. 111501 to 111550 was lost during the 2009 Advent Family Visit (Caroling). Anyone finding the book kindly return it to SHC Parish Office.

Registration for Primary 1

Registration is open for Year 2011 (children born from 2^nd January 2004 to 1^st January 2005) and Year  2012 (children born from 2^nd Janiary 2005 to 1^st January 2006), from 1^st April 2010 to 27^th May 2010.

Call SK St. Francis Convent at 224859 (O) for more details.

Volunteers are needed to assist in this ministry to prepare children for the Sacrament of Baptism every Sunday from 9.30am - 10.30am. Contact Regina Sulit at 012-8289791.