Daily Meditation I am meek. (Matthew 11:29) Does it bother you that Jesus called himself meek? We often equate meekness with weakness, and who wants to think of Jesus as weak? But surprisingly, meekness is the exact opposite. It requires strength—a strength that exercises control and restraint over our impulses so that we can manifest the presence of God. Today’s first reading from Zechariah gives an excellent illustration of a meek ruler. He banishes the chariot and the warrior’s bow and proclaims peace to the nations (Zechariah 9:10). Instead of provoking aggression and conquering with force, he is a “just savior” whose meekness diffuses anger and violence (9:9). That’s the type of meekness and gentle strength that Jesus showed throughout his life. Jesus wasn’t one to be always “spoiling for a fight.” Think about the way he calmly passed through the midst of a crowd that wanted to kill him (Luke 4:30). Or the way he quietly endured his passion and death. Though he was harshly treated, like Isaiah’s Suffering Servant, “he submitted and did not open his mouth” (Isaiah 53:7). As the Son of God, Jesus could have reacted with terrifying displays of power. But he exercised self-control and refused to let anger overpower him. And because he responded in a peaceful way, he disarmed his enemies. Jesus calls us to learn the same gentleness from him. So consider: where do you need a little more meekness? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you. Maybe you need the grace to curb your tongue instead of responding angrily to an insult. Maybe you need the strength to react thoughtfully when you see injustice instead of flying off the handle. The more you practice, the more you imitate Jesus, the more his grace can lay a foundation of gentleness and meekness in your heart. “Jesus, lead me on the path of true strength through meekness.” Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter II - Year A 9 th July 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: ZECHARIAH 9:9-10 Respons. Psalm I WILL BLESS YOUR NAME FOR EVER, O GOD MY KING. 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 8:9.11-13 Gospel: MATTHEW 11:25-30 ___ Next week’s reading Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter III - Year A 1 st Reading: ISAIAH 55: 10-11 Respons. Psalm PSALM 64: 10-14 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 8: 18-23 Gospel: MATTHEW 13: 1-23 ___ 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 SACERDOTAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY 2 Jul 2023 (Sunday) Friar Gerald T. S, OFM 1 Year 6 Jul 2023 (Thursday) Fr. Saimon Bin William 25 Years 16 Jul 2023 (Sunday) Fr. Terans Thadeus 1 Year Let us pray for God’s choicest blessings on them in their priestly ministry. DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & PLACE 2 Aug 23 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30PM, SHC 4 Aug 23 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30PM, SHC 5 Aug 23 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11.00AM, Chapel NOMINATION OF SHC PPC 2023 – 2025 Nominations will be held on Sunday, 9 th July 2023 . The nomination forms will be available at the Church entrance and SHC Parish Office. After filling in, please return the form into the Nomination Box at the Church entrance or SHC Parish Office. 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. Wilson Francis 014-7018652. TRIDUUM TALKS FOR SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Theme: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Our Mother, Sister and Queen Speaker: Rev. Fr. George Ho Chung Jen OCD DATE TIME TOPIC PLACE 13 Jul 23 (Thu) 7.00 PM – 8.00 PM Blessed Virgin Mary as Mother SHPC F8 8.00 PM – 9.00 PM Holy Hour SHC 14 Jul 23 (Fri) 7.30 PM – 9.00 PM Blessed Virgin Mary as Sister SHPC F8 15 Jul 23 (Sat) 2.00 PM – 3.30PM Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen SHPC F8 Admission free and open to all parishioners. INFANT BAPTISM AT SHC (B. MALAYSIA) DATE TIME PLACE 16 July 2023 (Sunday) 3.00 PM SHC (Limited to 50 PAX only) Registration: 4 th – 12 th July 2023 (Closes at 3:00 PM on 12 th July) during office hours. Parents and Godparents MUST attend briefing on 13 th July 2023 (Thursday) at 8:00 PM in Room F7. Attendance is COMPULSORY (Registration will be cancelled if either the parents or the Godparent fails to attend the briefing.). Please bring the following copies: Child's Birth Certificate, Church Marriage Certificate, Godparents' Confirmation Certificate, and Godparents' Church Marriage Certificate (if applicable). BOYS’ BRIGADE RECRUITMENT DRIVE: The Boys' Brigade welcome all Boys and Girls age 6-19 to join us, we will meet every Saturday, 2.30-5.30pm at SHPC Right Wing. Recruitment drive is on before and after Mass this week at the church entrance, interested please approach them at the church for more information, or may contact Anna Liew at 0146798856 for information. SHC CWL LUCKY DRAW RESULT IN AID OF THE SEMINARIAN FUND PRIZE TICKET NO. PRIZE TICKET NO. 1 ST 56915 7 TH 21769 2 ND 52701 8 TH 29986 3 RD 25315 9 TH 49989 4 TH 44861 10 TH 52604 5 TH 13510 11 TH 26029 6 TH 59639 12 TH 29483 The prizes can be claimed from the parish office within 2 months after the draw. SHC ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING Date: 14 th July 2023 (Friday) Time: 8.00PM Place: SHPC Room F7 Topic: Seeking God ́S Grace in Moments of Temptation There will be Praise and Worship as well as fellowship. PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE (ENGLISH) DATE TIME VENUE 3 Aug 2023 (Thursday) 8.00PM – 9.30PM Room F2 4 Aug 2023 (Friday) 8.00PM – 9.30PM Room F2 5 Aug 2023 (Saturday) 8.00AM – 4.30PM Room F2 Deadline: 31 st July 2023 (3.00 PM) Registration Fee: RM 30.00 (Per Couple) Please register at the Parish Office during office hours. 3RD COLLECTION IN AID OF CHURCH OF ST. PAUL BUILDING FUND (1 ST & 2 ND JULY 2023) Total Amount: RM 17,976.85 SHC PARISH DONATIONS (1 ST & 2 ND JULY 2023) Black RM 16,684.65 Red RM 13,645.95