Daily Meditation Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. (Matthew 22:21) In first-century Palestine, taxes were a painful reminder that God’s people were living under the oppressive rule of a foreign power. So, when the Pharisees “plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech” (Matthew 22:15), the hot-button topic of taxation seemed like a clever strategy. If Jesus supported paying taxes, he would come across as disloyal to the Jews. If he opposed it, he could be accused of rebelling against Rome. Jesus’ reply makes an important point for both first-century Jews and for us today: we can, and should, meet both our civic and religious obligations. What “belongs to Caesar” (Matthew 22:21)? In other words, what are our civic duties? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “It is the duty of citizens to contribute . . . to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom” (2239). This includes a moral obligation “to pay taxes, to exercise the right to vote, and to defend one’s country” (2240). What about our religious obligations? What exactly “belongs to God” (Matthew 22:21)? Our entire selves! Regardless of nationality or citizenship, we are all made in the image of the living God (Genesis 1:26-27). So, while we pay our taxes and cast our vote to fulfil our political obligations, we give to God what belongs to him—and that involves the surrender of our entire lives. Participating wholeheartedly at Mass is a wonderful way to offer to God what belongs to him. Today, as you set aside other activities to listen to the word of God and receive Jesus in the Eucharist, reflect on what he has given you. Then invite him to show you how to surrender to him even more—of your time, treasure, dreams, and of all the people you hold dear. “Lord, I entrust my whole life to you.” Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mission Sunday) Psalter I - Year A 22 nd October 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: ISAIAH 45: 1, 4-6 Responsorial Psalm GIVE THE LORD GLORY AND POWER. 2 nd Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-5 Gospel: MATTHEW 22: 15-21 ___ Next week’s reading Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter II - Year A 1 st Reading: EXODUS 22: 20-26 Respons. Psalm PSALM 17: 2-4, 47. 51 2 nd Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 1:5-10 Gospel: MATTHEW 22: 34-40 ___ DAILY MASS & ADORATION SCHEDULE Daily Mass 6.00 AM (Monday - Saturday) Individual Confession 10 AM - 11 AM (Monday - Friday) Holy Hour 8.00 PM (Thursday) Divine Mercy 3.00 PM (Friday) ___ WEEKEND MASSES & ADORATION SCHEDULE SATURDAYS Individual Confession 4.30 PM – 5.30 PM Novena Devotion 5.00 PM Mass 6.00 PM (EN) SUNDAYS Mass 7:00 AM ( CHI) 9.00 AM (EN) 11.00 AM (BM) www.shckk.org or www.facebook.com/shckk ALL SAINTS DAY MASSES DATE TIME LANGUAGE 31 Oct 23 (Tue) 7.30 PM English 1 Nov 23 (Wed) 6.00 AM English ALL SOULS DAY MASSES DATE TIME LANGUAGE 2 Nov 23 (Thu) 6.00 AM English 12.00 PM English 7.30 PM BM Note : No Holy Hour on this day. BLESSING OF CEMETERIES (ALL SOULS) DATE TIME PLACE 2 Nov 23 (Thu) 7.30 AM Mile 1 ½, Jalan Tuaran Mile 4 ½ Penampang Catholic Cemetery, Inobong NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 6 th – 8 th November 2023 (Mon – Wed) Resume on: 9 th November 2023 (Thu) NO DAILY MASS Date: 7 th – 8 th November 2023 (Tue – Wed) Resume on: 9 th November 2023 (Thu) All priests will be attending the Priest Meeting and Priestly Ordination of Deacon Bradley Belly @ Stephen on Wednesday, 8 th November 2023 at St. Peter Church, Kudat. DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & PLACE 1 Nov 23 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30PM, Chapel 3 Nov 23 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30PM, Chapel 4 Nov 23 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11.00AM, Chapel WORSHIP WORKSHOP BY LIFE-ICPE MISSION SABAH Join us at the Worship Workshop from 27-29 October 2023 , and discover how to become an effective worship leader in your ministry. Register now at https://tinyurl.com/WWLiFE For more information, please contact Elezabeth at 0145543954. WORSHIP NIGHT BY LIFE-ICPE MISSION SABAH Join us for a night of worshipping God and expressing our love for Him on Sunday, 29 October 2023 . The event will commence at 7:30 PM and take place at Main Hall, Catholic Archdiocesan Centre (CAC). For any inquiries, please feel free to contact Jon at 0198067154. Register now at www.tinyurl.com/WNLiFE PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE (ENGLISH) DATE TIME PLACE 11 Nov 23 (Saturday) 1.30 PM – 4.15 PM SHPC F2 13 Nov 23 (Monday) 8.30 AM – 4.30 PM SHPC F2 Fee: RM 30.00 per couple (Register during office hour) Deadline: 9 th November 2023 (Thursday) ADVENT-CHRISTMAS FAMILY VISIT (CAROLLING) 2023 Advent Family Visits will begin on the 2 nd Week of Advent this year. We are inviting all carolling groups to organise themselves and start practising. Please confirm your group’s participation to the SHC Parish Office (Johnny Chong). HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS Please contact Fr. Russell Lawrine 014-9512131, Fr. Terans Thadeus 013-8842493, SHC Parish Office 223618, 224741, 262068, Fr. Gilbert Marcus 016-8023946, Fr. Johnny Raju 012-8315543. BEWARE OF YOUR PERSONAL BELONGING Parishioners are advised to park inside the church compound until it is full, and not to keep any valuable items in the cars or leave them unattended inside the church, as there have been a few cases of car break-ins or thefts inside the church. Your cooperation is much appreciated. SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY (ENGLISH) - REGISTRARTION FOR THE YEAR 2024 This registration is for all new students (ages from 7 years old to 14 years old ) to register via this link - https://bit.ly/46AEuaU For any inquiries, please contact Suzy (016-8315833) or Flossie (014-6567201) MASS INTENTION FOR ALL SAINTS’ & ALL SOULS’ DAY Parishioners are advised to send in their request for prayers before Friday, 27 th October 2023 . You may drop the Mass Intention envelope into the collection box at the SHC Parish Office during office hours or send your intention online as follow: RTDKK SACRED HEART CHURCH Bank Account: Alliance Bank Berhad Account No.: 101960010186515 Kindly email us the bank-in slip with your intention to shparishoffice@gmail.com After the deadline, the Mass Intention received will be celebrated in the following weeks. SALES! (QUALITY USED CLOTHING) Date: 5 th November 2023 (Sunday) Time: 8.00 AM – 2.00 PM at SHPC Right Wing All are welcome to support. MISSION SUNDAY Collections during the weekend's masses, 21 st & 22 nd October 2022 (Sat & Sun) is for the Holy See for propagation of faith. Please donate generously. SHC PARISH DONATIONS (14 TH & 15 TH OCTOBER 2023) Black RM 16,866.95 Red RM 13,693.25