Daily Meditation Death no longer has power over him. (Romans 6:9) It’s easy to skim over Paul’s words here. Of course death has no power over Jesus! He has already died and come back to life. But the power of Jesus’ resurrection did more than make him able to pass through walls and ascend into heaven. Paul also says that Jesus has “died to sin once and for all” (Romans 6:10, emphasis added). He isn’t the only one whose life has been changed. By his death and resurrection, he has destroyed the power of sin and death over everyone. And Baptism gives us access to all the blessings of his risen life! Now, experience tells us that Baptism doesn’t mean that we can walk through walls as Jesus did. And it certainly doesn’t guarantee a life of sinless perfection. But it does release us from the permanence of sin and death. Because Baptism washes us clean of original sin, we no longer live under a constant fear of God’s judgment. We can rejoice in the knowledge that “there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). And when we do sin, we can quickly repent and come back into that freedom. Because Baptism unites us with Jesus, the deathless one, we have the hope of a resurrection to the same eternal life that Jesus knows. Death is no longer a tragic end for us; it’s the doorway to a new, glorious beginning! Because Baptism immerses us into Jesus’ own dying and rising, we are no longer hopelessly tethered to sin. We have received a new grace enabling us to say no to temptation whenever we choose. We are now free to “live in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). If this sounds too good to be true, be assured that it’s both very good and very true. Spend time today reading this passage over and over. Ask the Spirit to show you how you—yes, even you—are indeed set free from the power of sin and death! “Jesus, I praise you! By your cross and resurrection, you have set me free!” Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter I - Year A 2 nd July 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: 2 KINGS 4:8-11.14-16 Respons. Psalm I WILL SING FOR EVER OF YOUR LOVE, O LORD. 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 6:3-4.8-11 Gospel: MATTHEW 10:37-42 ___ Next week’s reading Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter II - Year A 1 st Reading: ZECHARIAH 9:9-10 Respons. Psalm PSALM 144:1-2. 8-11. 13- 14 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 8:9.11-13 Gospel: MATTHEW 11:25-30 ___ 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 Friar Gerald T. Saimel OFM will celebrate his 1 st Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary on Sunday, 2 nd July 2023. Let us pray for God’s choicest blessings on them in their priestly ministry. DISSOLUTION OF SHC PPC 2018/2021(EXTENDED) Pursuant to the directive of His Grace, Most Rev. Archbishop John Wong, the Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC) for Sacred Heart Cathedral, Church of Mary Immaculate and Church of St. Paul, Dontozidon have been dissolved on 18 th June 2023 . However, the PPC members shall continue serving as Caretakers until a new PPC is formed. The Catechesis on Parish Pastoral Council will be on Tuesday, 27 th June 2023 for all Parish Groups and individuals at Room F7, SHPC at 8.00pm. Nominations will be held on 2 nd & 9 th July 2023 (Sundays) 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. NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 4 th – 5 th July 2023 (Tuesday – Wednesday) Resume on: 6 th July 2023 (Thursday) 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: 3 rd – 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. WORSHIP NIGHT BY LiFE-ICPE MISSION SABAH Date: 7 th July 2023 (Friday) Time: 7.30 PM Place: Catholic Archdiocesan Centre (CAC) SHC ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING Date: 7 th July 2023 (Friday) Time: 8.00PM Place: SHPC Room F7 Topic: The call for Discipleship There will be Praise and Worship as well as fellowship. 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. 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. 3RD COLLECTION IN AID OF CHURCH OF ST. PAUL BUILDING FUND This will be held on 1 st & 2 nd July (Sat & Sun). Your generous donation will be very much appreciated. SHC PARISH DONATIONS (24 TH & 25 TH JUNE 2023) PETER PENCE Black RM 18,746.25 Red RM 14,780.60