Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Johor Bahru

CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS,JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA

18 – 25 October 2026

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MASS SCHEDULE

  1. SUN18OCT

    Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mission Sunday)

    • 7.45amEMass
    • 10.15amMMass
    • 12.30pmEMass
    • 6.00pmEMass
  2. MON19OCT

    Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

    • 7.00amEMass
    • 7.30pmDivine Mercy
  3. TUE20OCT

    Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

    TODAY
    • No Mass — clergy at Clergy Monthly Recollection (Malacca)
  4. WED21OCT

    Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

    • No Mass — clergy at Clergy Monthly Recollection (Malacca)
  5. THU22OCT

    St John Paul II, Pope

    • 7.00amEMass
    • 7.00pmAdoration & Benediction
  6. FRI23OCT

    St John of Capistrano, Priest

    • 7.00amEMass
  7. SAT24OCT

    St Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop

    • 7.00amEMass
    • 4.15pmOur Lady of Perpetual Help
    • 5.00pmEMass
  8. SUN25OCT

    Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    • 7.45amEMass
    • 10.15amMMass
    • 12.30pmEMass
    • 6.00pmEMass

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. No Morning Masses — Clergy Monthly Recollection

    There will be no morning Masses on 20 and 21 October 2026, as the clergy will be attending the Clergy Monthly Recollection (CMR) at GCSS Malacca.

  2. Diaconate Ordination of Brother Gabriel Puvaneswaran Pillai

    Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
    Time: 8.30pm
    Venue: Church of St Mary Ayer Salak, Malacca.

  3. All Souls' Day Mass Offerings

    Please send in the names of the faithful departed for All Souls' Day's Mass Offering by 31 October 2026.

  4. Coffee Morning / Brunch

    Sunday, 25 October 2026
    9am to 1pm
    at Vincent's Hall.
    Let us all come together for fellowship.

  5. All Saints Day

    Saturday, 31 October 2026
    5pm English Mass

    Sunday, 1 November 2026
    7.45am Mass in English
    10.15am Mass in Mandarin
    12.30pm Mass in English
    6pm Mass in English

  6. All Souls Day

    2 November 2026 (Monday)
    7.00am Mass in English
    8.00pm Mass in Mandarin

  7. Blessings of Cemetery and Niches

    Catholic Cemetery Sg Tiram — 2 November 2026 (Monday), 8.30am Mass by Bishop Bernard followed by blessing of graves and niches.

    Larkin Cemetery — 2 November 2026 (Monday), 7.15am Mass in CIC followed by blessing of graves at Larkin cemetery.

    Tiong Hua Columbarium — 8 November 2026 (Sunday), 2.00pm blessing of niches. A family member must be present and indicate which niche is to be blessed.

  8. Infant Baptism

    English: Saturday, 28 November 2026, after the 5.00pm English Mass.
    Mandarin: Saturday, 17 October 2026, after the 5.00pm English Mass.

  9. Malacca Johore Diocese Young People Day

    Theme: “Take courage! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
    Venue: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Johor Bahru
    Saturday, 21 November 2026, 9am to 7pm. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Bernard Paul. Those interested can register with Melanie and Rheanna.

  10. Sermon on the Mount

    Dates: 28 November and 5 December 2026
    Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
    Venue: St James Hall
    Speaker: Trevor De Silva
    Registration closes on 22 November 2026.
    To register, contact Patricia (012-7270880).

  11. Landings

    Are you, or someone you know, away from Church or struggling in faith, and longing to reconnect with God — but not quite sure how to?

    Come join our 10-week Landings programme where you will find a community who understand your journey and are ready to walk alongside you, one step at a time.

    Every Sunday, 2.00pm to 4.00pm, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
    https://tinyurl.com/shclandingsjb2026

  12. Apostolic (Papal) Blessing for Wedding Anniversaries

    Couples celebrating a wedding anniversary of 10 years or more may receive a Papal Blessing Certificate; a special blessing is given at Mass on the anniversary day along with the certificate. Certificates are issued only for the 10th, 15th, 20th anniversary and so on — the Vatican Office for Apostolic Blessing does not issue certificates for anniversaries in between (for example, there are no certificates for the 22nd or 36th anniversaries), though a special blessing at Mass is still possible. Please furnish your anniversary details at least 2 months in advance.

  13. Catholic Marriage Preparation

    Couples intending to get married must inform the parish at least six months before the intended wedding. The person intending to marry must make an appointment to meet the Parish Priest. The couple is to attend a CMPW by registering at the parish office, and the form must be signed by the parish priest. The closing date for registration is 8 November 2026.

  14. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

    Who is OCIA for?
    a) Non-Catholics who want to find out more about the Catholic faith
    b) Baptised Christians who desire full communion with the Catholic Church
    c) Catholics baptised as infants but who never received religious education, Confirmation or First Eucharist

    English: Sundays in St Paul Room at 4.30pm, starting 12 July 2026
    Mandarin: Mondays in St Paul Room at 8.00pm, starting 6 July 2026

    If you know of friends, family or relatives who are interested, please guide them to the class.

  15. SHC Job Connect

    A parish service to support job seekers (advice and assistance with job hunting, resume building and navigating job websites) and employers (finding suitable staff).
    Every Saturday, 3.30pm – 4.30pm, in the room next to Fr Sixtus.
    WhatsApp: +60 16-610 5343 | Email: [email protected]

  16. Adoration Room

    Open for adoration daily from 9.00am to 7.00pm.

  17. Devotions

    Divine Mercy — every Monday, 7.30pm
    Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction — every Thursday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
    24-Hour Adoration with First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart and Benediction — begins after the 7.00pm Mass on the Thursday before the First Friday, and ends with the 6.30pm First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, followed by Benediction and Mass
    Our Lady of Perpetual Help — every Saturday, 4.15pm

  18. Korean Mass Centre

    Sunday Mass at 10.30am at 62A, Jalan Kuning, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor.

NEWBEC Weekly Reflection

The Five Disciplines of A Synodal Disciple

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 18 Oct 2026 (Mission Sunday)

WALKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A SYNODAL AND PROPHETIC CHURCH / A People for Missionary Discipleship / MONTHLY FOCUS: CHURCH: Being Missionary Disciples

Lk 1:39-40 : Mary set out and travelled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.

In this, Mary is a Disciple of God on a Mission to Zechariah and Elizabeth to proclaim God's Son. It is also Elizabeth who is a Disciple of God on a Mission to welcome Mary as she carries the fore-runner for Christ.

To “Be a Disciple and then go Make Disciples” requires a few disciplines :

1Encounter

For us to evangelise, we first need to encounter Jesus as he calls us to “Follow Him”. Deeper meaning of who Jesus really is, must be searched and discovered. Through a personal encounter with Jesus, our Christian identity is revealed in our commitment to God and put into action within the community.

2Conversion

Listening and believing in Jesus is through the action of the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit intervening, there will be changes on how we think, live and accept.

3Discipleship

Being a disciple for Jesus, we need to have the knowledge, love and go deeper into the mystery of Jesus understanding on who He is as person, His example and His teachings. To preserve our Christian life and mission, there must be ongoing catechesis.

4Communion

Christian life begins in the community. A disciple takes part in the life of the Church, working with one another, be in solidarity and fostering fraternal life. Accompaniment and encouragement are matured through the Holy Spirit.

5Mission

When the encounter with Christ is secured and with the Love of God, then mission work is shared and joy is at hand. Making unnecessary to necessary. Mission is inseparable from Discipleship.

Reflection

Being Christians of today, are we ready to be a Disciple, always on a Mission on behalf of God? ✜

Scripture, prayer and the closing quote

Scripture of the Day

Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6
Psalm 95: 1, 3-5, 7-10
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5
Matthew 22: 15-21

“One in Christ – Missionary disciples united in him and with our brothers and sisters. The mystery of union with Christ lies at the heart of mission”

— - Pope Leo

Published by: Archdiocesan Pastoral Institute (API) | Email: [email protected]

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