Blessed Sacrament Church

27th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
5th OCTOBER 2025

1	OCTOBER ROSARY – October Rosary recitation at the BSC Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes are as follows: Rosary in Chinese: 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Rosary in English: 8.00 pm – 8.30 pm During weekends, Rosary will be recited in the Church 30 minutes before Mass begins.
2	24th ANNUAL WORLDWIDE CHILDREN’S EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR will be celebrated on Friday, 10th 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, nurturing their spiritual growth and deepening their connection with Christ. There will be NO monthly Holy Hour in October. Please come and join the Annual Worldwide Children’s Eucharistic Holy Hour on Friday, 10th October.
3	SALES AT BSC COMPOUND FOR THE HOME OF PEACE – Several stalls will be set up by our BSC Lay Ministries, offering cooked food, plants, cookies, BBQ pork, and other items on Sunday, 5th October, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Church. All purchases can be made using Home of Peace coupons or cash. All proceeds will go to support the Home of Peace. Come and show your generous support!
4	ALL SOULS’ DAY FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS – NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING – Flower arrangements with a candle are available for RM35 each. Pre-orders are open until 25th October, with collection from 25th October to 2nd November. Booking forms are available outside the church entrances. All proceeds will go towards supporting the church’s weekly fresh flower expenses. Thank you for your support!
5	THE SEASON OF CREATION runs from 1st September (i.e. World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4th October (the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) each year. This month, we also begin a 5-year “Protect our Earth, Protect our Children” (OR PROTEC 2.0) campaign titled “REGENERATE!” which 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.
6	CARMELITE SAINTS TALK by Fr. Philip Tay, OCD will be organised by Christ the King, OCDS Kuching on Friday, 14th November, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Augustine Room, Parish Centre. This talk will help to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the spiritual richness of the Carmelite tradition in the Carmelite Saints – holy men and women who have journeyed the path of contemplative prayer, sacrifice and deep union with God. Those interested can register via this link – https://forms.gle/SE3f8mL7G4YofTmRA before Wednesday, 5th November. All are welcome!
7	VOCATION PROMOTION: LIFE DIRECTION WEEKEND 2025 with the theme: “What do you want me to do for you” (Mark 10:51) will be organised from 22nd to 23rd November at St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Church, Kampung Tematu for participants who are interested to know more about the priesthood or religious life. Those interested can collect the registration form from St Joseph’s Parish Office and submit by Sunday, 2nd November. The Commitment fee is RM30 per head. Below are some critieria for interested participants:- Male or female aged 18 years and above; Single and never been married; School leaver or young working adult; Has received the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation; and Committed Christian and willing to explore and live up to God’s calling.
8	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!

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)