Blessed Sacrament Church

24th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
13th September 2026

SACERDOTAL ORDINATION OF DEACON ADDIE FRANK ANAK LINGGE – will take place on Sunday, 20th September 2026, 4.00 pm at St Joseph’s Cathedral. All are welcome to join us for the Mass to support and pray for our new priest.

COMBINED REQUIEM MASS – will be celebrated on Friday, 25th September at 6:00 pm. Hand in request to the Parish Office by Wednesday, 23rd September.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT CAMPAIGN – In collaboration with the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA), we will be collecting used cooking oil on Saturday, 26th September, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the DBNA Headquarters, Jalan Ong Tiang Swee. Used cooking oil will be purchased for RM2.50/kg in cash. Let us recycle and care for God’s creation!

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION – which began on 1st September, continues until 4th October. Let us continue to pray for the care of our common home and ask God to help us become faithful and responsible stewards of His creation.

The ANNUAL WORLDWIDE CHILDREN’S EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR – will be celebrated on Friday, 2nd October, 8:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Church. This sacred tradition is a wonderful opportunity for our children to come together in prayer, adoration, and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament, joining the children worldwide to pray for peace.

We warmly invite parents, children, and parishioners to join in this meaningful gathering.

ENGLISH SUNDAY SCHOOL – TEACHERS’ ASSISTANTS NEEDED – The Sunday School invites parishioners who have a heart for children and are willing to share their time, talents and faith to serve as Teachers’ Assistants. No teaching experience is required—just a willing heart to help our children grow in faith and love for God. If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact James Bilong at 012-808 5323 or Martina Juan at 016-288 6340. Come and serve with us!

ONGOING CONSTRUCTION WORK – Please note that construction work is still ongoing at the two church entrances (Gates 2 and 3). For everyone’s safety, please follow the directions given by the church wardens and RELA team. Kindly drive slowly within the church compound and refrain from honking. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding.

LADIES’ TOILET – Please be informed that the Ladies’ Toilet is currently closed due to ongoing works. Please use the Block A, 1st Floor Toilet or the Elderly Toilet at Block B. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

“JOURNEY TO THE INTERIOR CASTLE” – is a series of online talks organized by Christ the King OCDS Community, inviting participants to discover the richness of contemplative prayer through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila. Led by Cynthia Lim, OCDS, the programme will consist of 16 lessons, held online every Monday, beginning 7th September.

As St. Teresa of Avila reminds us, “Prayer is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends.” this series is open to all who wish to deepen their prayer life and grow in a more contemplative relationship with God. Those interested may register by scanning the QR code or via the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Kw5UYQT6RPi3AFuz9MvvoQ. All are welcome!

“MARIAN TALKS” (IN ENGLISH) – The Faith Formation Committee of the St. Joseph’s Parish Pastoral Council is organizing a series of “Marian Talks” in conjunction with the Month of the Holy Rosary. The talks will be held on 1st, 8th, 15th, 20th and 29th October at the Cathedral, and will be conducted by the seminarians from St. Peter’s College. These talks will explore the Catholic Church’s deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and provide an explanation of the four Marian dogmas: Mary, Mother of God (Theotokos), Mary’s Perpetual Virginity, The Immaculate Conception and The Assumption of Mary. Each session will conclude with the recitation of the Holy Rosary, offered in honour of the Month of the Rosary.

Come and deepen your understanding of our Catholic faith and discover the beautiful role of Mother Mary in the life of the Church. All are welcome!

ONLINE SMART LOVING ENGAGED MPC COURSE – will be conducted in English on 8 consecutive Sundays from 4th October to 22nd November. Registration is open from 24th August to 21st September (OR when the maximum pax of 40 couples is reached; whichever comes first). The registration fee is RM80 per couple (inclusive of Smart loving workbook to be collected from St. Joseph’s Parish Office upon registration). Couples intending to marry in church are invited to register for this course via registration link:
https://kuchingcatholic.org/directories/marriage-preparation-course-smart-loving-2026/

MARRIAGE CONVALIDATION COURSE – in English and Bahasa Malaysia will be organised by SJC Parish for parishioners who have been civilly ‘married’ for more than 5 years but ‘marriage’ was not blessed in the Catholic Church. If one party in the marriage is a Catholic, a Marriage Blessing in the Catholic Church is required as per Canon 1059.

MARRIAGE CONVALIDATION COURSE
LANGUAGE	Bahasa Malaysia	English
DATE(S)	3rd – 4th October 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)	Fill the online registration & Catechetical Office will contact you
TIME	8:30 am – 5:00 pm
VENUE	3/10 – St. James, Level 1 Parish Ctr 4/10 – Sts. John and Lucy Conference Hall, Level 2, A.C.C.P.C.
REGISTRATION LINK	Please register online at https://forms.gle/mvxxBr2M4ujDg6mm7	Please register online at https://forms.gle/95bhA47GVf5fEWSX6
FEES (PER COUPLE)	RM150
(inclusive of meals, administration fees & course materials)
Couples are required to attend the Course together. Registration is open from 17th August (Monday) to 26th September (Saturday)

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)