Daily Meditation Why did you doubt? (Matthew 14:31) Isn’t it interesting how doubts often pop into our heads unbidden and unwanted? Peter was actually walking on water, just like Jesus. But when he took his focus off the Lord and noticed the strong wind, doubt entered his mind: Can I really do this? That’s when he started to sink (Matthew 14:30). “Why did you doubt?” the Lord asks Peter after rescuing him (Matthew 14:31). That’s a question we might ask ourselves at times. After all, we know how doubts can paralyze us, confuse us, or even lead us away from the Lord. And yet we are all prone to doubt. When we are suffering, we might wonder whether God loves us. If we’ve committed a serious sin, we might question whether God will forgive us. When we get discouraged by the evil in the world, we might doubt that God is really in control. Doubts are a natural human response to uncertainty, so we shouldn’t berate ourselves for having them. Sometimes they don’t even come from us; the evil one loves to plant doubts in our minds in order to shake up our faith. Whatever the case, they don’t disqualify us from following Jesus. Just look at the apostle Thomas! Even a great saint like Thérèse of Lisieux struggled with doubts as she lay dying. The key is to deal with our doubts not by focusing on them but by calling out to the Lord as Peter did: “Lord, save me!” (Matthew 14:30). And just as he did for Peter, Jesus will stretch out his hand to us. He will remind us of who he is: a loving, compassionate, merciful, and mighty God. He will help us recall all he has done for us. He will assure us that he will never leave us and that nothing will ever separate us from his love. You don’t have to try to battle your doubts on your own. Jesus has come to save you—even from your doubts! “Lord, help me to turn to you every time I start to question my faith.” SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 14 August 2023 (Monday) Time: 7.30 PM (ENG) Place: SHC 15 August 2023 (Tuesday) Time: 6.00 AM (ENG) Place: SHC It is a day of obligation. DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Date: 1 Sep 2023 (Friday) Time: 7.30 PM Place: SHC Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Date: 2 Sep 2023 (Saturday) Time: 11.00 AM Place: Chapel Devotion to St. Joseph Date: 6 Sep 2023 (Wednesday) Time: 7.30 PM Place: SHC CHURCH COMPOUND: NON- SMOKING AREA To comply with Health Ministry regulations, smoking is strictly prohibited in our church compound. Offenders may face penalties ranging from RM 250 to RM 350 as per the Tobacco Revenue Control regulation (PPKHT) 2004 amendment 2018, effective since 1st January 2020. We kindly request all parishioners and visitors to refrain from smoking in this area. Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter III - Year A 13 th August 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: 1 KINGS 19: 9, 11-13 Responsorial Psalm LET US SEE, O LORD, YOUR MERCY AND GIVE US YOUR SAVING HELP. 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 9: 1-5 Gospel: MATTHEW 14: 22-23 ___ Next week’s reading Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter IV - Year A 1 st Reading: ISAIAH 56: 1. 6-7 Respons. Psalm PSALM 66: 2-3, 5-6, 8 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 11:13-15, 29-32 Gospel: MATTHEW 15: 21-28 ___ 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 PARISH PASTORAL ASSEMBLY 2023 The Parish Pastoral Assembly (PPA) will be held on Thursday, 28 th September 2023 at Sacred Heart Parish Centre. Strengthen our faith together under the theme: "The Catholic Church in Malaysia coming together as clergy, religious, and laity to CELEBRATE, LISTEN, and WALK in the Light of the Lord" (Isaiah 2:2-5). Ministry, community, and group representatives' participation is compulsory as a preparation for the Archdiocesan Assembly 2024 and Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026. NEW PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL 2023 – 2026 1. Datuk Bernard Liew 10. Dicky Lee 2. Ignatius Matayun 11. Dr. Eddy Liew 3. Carlos Cordova 12. Henry Ng 4. Douglas H. Naun 13. Jarisah Gondikit 5. Catherine Wan 14. Priscilla Justin 6. Joanna Chong 15. Richard B. Valintinus 7. Alex Wong 16. Rosalind Sulit 8. Charles Tibok 17. Suzy Maiks 9. Dennis Lo Kin Haw SABAH DAY MASS 2023 (B. MALAYSIA) Date: 31 st August 2023 (Thursday) Time: 8.00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral All are encouraged to participate. NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 31 st August 2023 ( Thursday ) Resume on: 1 st September 2023 ( Friday ) 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. WHY WE BELIEVE WHAT WE BELIEVE – Answering Common Questions about the Catholic Faith by Dr. Brant Pitre For 8 Wednesdays (start since 2 August) Time & Venue: 8.00PM at SHPC Room G1 Organizer: SHC Apologetics Ministry For more questions, please contact: Julia (019-8815009) SALES OF COUPONS FOR MONTFORT 15TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE BAZAAR 2023 Monfort will be holding this event on Sunday, 15 th October 2023 , 8.00AM to 2.00PM at Kinarut Campus. Coupon sales will be held at SHC this weekend, 12 th & 13 th August 2023 Please support them. SHC ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING Date: 18 th August 2023 (FRIDAY) Time: 8.00PM in SHPC Room F7 Theme: Seeking Christ with Humility, Perseverance and Faith. CHARIS PROPHETIC INTERCESSION TRAINING Details are as follows: Date: 14 th –19 th August 2023 Venue: Sacred Heart Cathedral Speaker: Archbishop Francis Kalist (International Speaker) & Chevalier Cyril John (International Speaker) Please contact the following person for Registration: Rozy Regina (019-8719958), Elne Beth (013-8917513), Mary Low (019-2866355) SACRED HEART CHINESE TEENS GATHERING Date: 19 th August 2023 (Saturday) Time/Venue: 7:45PM TO 9:45PM in SHPC Room F2 Theme: Gather. Reconnect Teenagers aged 12-20 are very welcome to participate. QR code for registration: For more info, please contact: Queenie 016-841806, Brandon 010-3666362 ST JOSEPH BENEVOLENT’S 35 TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: 20 th August 2023 (Sunday) Time: 1:00PM at Sacred Heart Parish Hall Annual Report will be made available on Monday, 14 th August 2023 All Members are kindly requested to attend. Further information, please contact 088-2162321. ENROLLMENT FOR 2024 - TADIKA ST. FRANCIS Open for registration for children aged 4-6 in 2024. Catholic Catechism forms a part of the academic curriculum of the school, thus giving children an opportunity to learn their Catholic faith. Please contact 088-534499 / 01160999899 from Mon to Fri (8.00am - 10.30am) for details/ registration form. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR (ORGANIZED BY LJCCC) DATE TIME ROOM 7 Sep 2023 (Thursday) 8.00 PM – 9.30 PM Room F2 8 Sep 2023 (Friday) 8.00 PM – 9.30 PM Room F2 9 Sep 2023 (Saturday) 8.30 AM – 3.00 PM Room F2 10 Sep 2023 (Sunday) 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM Room F7 For registration, kindly call or text Lucia, 012-802 7255 or Walk-in registration. All are welcome. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE For a Church Wedding at Sacred Heart Cathedral, please note that arrangements must be made with the priest of this Parish at least 5 MONTHS in advance. Documents requirement can be found at www.shckk.org/sacraments/marriage/ 3RD COLLECTION IN AID OF CHURCH OF ST. PAUL BUILDING FUND (5 TH & 6 TH AUGUST 2023) Total Collection: RM 17, 971.90 SHC PARISH DONATIONS (5 TH & 6 TH AUGUST 2023) Black RM 15, 938.60 Red RM 12, 888.90