Blessed Sacrament Church

19th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
9th August 2026

ENGLISH HOLY HOUR is on Tuesday, 11th August at 8:00 pm.

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – The Malaysian- Singapore-Brunei Catholic Bishop’s Conference have decided to transfer the celebration of Assumption from Saturday, 15th August, to Sunday, 16th August. The liturgy for that weekend, the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, will be replaced by the liturgy for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (inclusive of Sunset Mass).

AN INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP FORMATION: “FOLLOWING JESUS IN MARK’S GOSPEL” (CHINESE STREAM) is a 9 week interactive formation program led by Archbishop Emeritus John Ha and his team on every Saturday, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm starting from 15th August until 21st November at St Mary Function Hall, Level 2, A.C.C.P.C.

In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Kuching Archdiocese, the above will be the first of its 5-year scriptural program focusing on Grace (Year 2026) | Gratitude (Year 2027) | Growth (Year 2028) | Gather (Year 2029) | Glory (Year 2030). Those interested can register online via the QR code provided or visit the following link for registration and further information: https://forms.gle/xez4WLDhh8hgDY4z9.The registration fee is RM50 per head and closing date to register is Friday, 7th August. For more information, please contact Agnes Chai @ Hp: 016 8920887 or Catherine Ngui @ Hp: 016 8003114. All are welcome!

“CHIAROSCURO: THE BATTLE OF THE VIRTUES AND VICES IN THE PRECAUTIONS OF ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS” is a talk organised by Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) Christ The King Community on Friday, 28th August from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Augustine AVA room, Parish Centre. In this talk, Fr. George Ho, OCD will reflect on the inner struggle between virtue and vice in the Christian life through the teachings of St. John of the Cross. Drawing from the saint’s Precautions — a short collection of spiritual counsels and practical guidelines written for Carmelite friars seeking holiness — he will explore how God purifies and transforms the soul through prayer, discipline, and grace, leading us from darkness into the light of Christ. Those interested can register via the QR code provided in the poster. All are welcome!

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES (for parishioners from Kuching Archdiocese only) will be conducted as follows:

Course Description:	MPC Mandarin	MPC English
Course Date:	5th & 6th September	19th & 20th September
Venue:	Meeting Room A, Sacred Heart Church, Kota Sentosa	Level 2, A.C. C.P.C..
Registration Date:	3rd to 31st August	3rd to 29th August
Registration Fee:	RM 200.00 per couple (inclusive of lunch/tea breaks and books).	RM 200.00 per couple (inclusive of lunch/tea breaks and books).
Registration links:	https://forms.gle/K9RVyD42pEaYeJxcA	https://sites.google.com/view/sjc-marriage-prep-course/home

Couples planning to get married are advised to attend this course more than 6 months before their intended church wedding. Registration is open during the dates shown OR when we have reached the maximum capacity for this course (whichever comes first). Please register early via the links provided.

LITURGICAL MUSIC WORKSHOP – The Kuching Archdiocesan Youth Commission is organising a Liturgical Music Workshop at the Sts. John & Lucy Room, Level 2, A.C.C.P.C., on Saturday, 24 October, from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm. This formation workshop is open to all Catholic youths aged 16 years and above. It includes input sessions, workshops, practical liturgy, and reflections to help participants deepen their understanding of the Church’s liturgy, sacred music, and related Church teachings. The speaker will be Mr Francisco Overee from the Diocese of Malacca-Johore Youth Ministry.

Those interested may register by scanning the QR code provided. The registration fee is RM20 per person, and the registration deadline is Saturday, 10 October.

APPEAL FOR DONATION TO THE KUCHING CATHOLIC CEMETERIES & COLUMBARIA SERVICES (KCCCS) – The Custodian of KCCCS is appealing for your generous donation for the maintenance and upkeep of our Catholic cemeteries and improvement of its facilities. Donations may be handed online to The Archbishop of Kuching Maybank Account # 5112 5200 0808 remark “for KCCCS” or drop KCCCS envelopes to the collection bags.

THE BUNAN RESILIENCE PROJECT is a pilot project of the Archdiocese of Kuching to support the farmers of Bunan by marketing their produce in Kuching. By doing so, we help them to remain economically resilient in the face of growing uncertainties. Visit www.kuchingcjc.com and order fresh, locally-grown produce for your family while supporting an entire community!

Orders received by Thursday noon each week can be collected on Saturday mornings at either the ACCPC car park (St. Joseph’s Cathedral ground) OR Holy Trinity Church, Kenyalang. Payment is by cash during pick-up. In the future, we hope to establish more pick-up centres at other parishes. Come support the Bunan Resilience Project TODAY!

THE 5-YEAR “PROTECT OUR EARTH, PROTECT OUR CHILDREN” (OR PROTEC 2.0) CAMPAIGN TITLED “REGENERATE!” will run until the year 2030. Between now until 31st August 2026, the Malaysian Church will focus on the Regeneration of Flora and Fauna, preserve biodiversity, natural habitats, support wildlife conservation, and say ‘NO’ to consumption of endangered wildlife or products. More information is available on our Parish website.

WEEKLY MASS COLLECTION AND DONATIONS Parishioners can make your donations via SPayGlobal by scanning this QR code. Verify that the recipient is ‘Blessed Sacrament Church’ before confirming the transaction.

Do indicate if it is for the 1st or 2nd collection or other purposes in the Remarks column.

FOR INFORMATION

FORMED: FREE ONLINE CATHOLIC FAITH RESOURCES Please refer below for instruction to register for free at FORMED.org/signup and download the FORMED App to your phones where you can access the best Catholic audio talks, Christian movies, e-books and study programs at your fingertips to help you grow in your faith, in relationships with family, find deeper peace with God and share your belief with others.

Steps to register at Formed:

Go to https://formed.org/signup
In the ‘Find your parish’ window, type “Archdiocesan Curia and Cathedral Pastoral Centre, Jalan Tun Hj Openg” and click on it.
Key in your name and email address.
Then click on the Sign Up button.

CATHOLIC FUNERAL & BURIAL SERVICE – The Catholic Mutual Benefit Society of the Kuching Archdiocese provides assistance to bereaved families at the time of death. Their services include providing advice regarding Christian rituals, cemetery plots, columbarium, caskets, transportation, arrangement for funeral masses, wake prayers for the dead, etc.

For more information regarding membership or in time of need / bereavement, Catholics are advised to contact the following persons for assistance to avoid unnecessary hassle and confusion with regards to Catholic funeral rites and services:

CMBS Office: Beatrice Mary Goh (Tel: 082-244 493)
On-call: Christopher Chin (H/P: 019-856 3438)