Daily Meditation . . . for all peoples. (Isaiah 56:7) Did you notice a theme in today’s readings? Isaiah prophesies that the Temple, God’s “house,” will become a house of prayer “for all peoples,” wherever they come from (56:7). Then Paul rejoices that Gentiles are coming to faith in Christ and entering the Church—God’s house. And Jesus challenges his disciples to look at a Canaanite woman, a pagan, as someone beloved of God and deserving of his mercy. Through these readings, we can hear God asking us to reach out to those people who might feel they don’t belong in his house. They may not be the people we expect to see at Mass on Sunday, but they are part of the “all peoples” whom God is longing to welcome into his kingdom. Here are three short stories that illustrate this point: • Imran grew up in a devout Muslim household, but in college he became friends with some Christians whose faith and welcoming attitude moved him to start reading the New Testament. • Mandy loved to party, but after one hangover too many, she found an AA group meeting in the local parish. There she met a parishioner named Joan who helped her get sober—and who introduced her to the Lord. • Marcus was a regular brawler in prison until his new cellmate convinced him to join a Bible study. The message of Jesus’ forgiveness and love that he heard there pierced his heart. Now, instead of fighting, he tells other inmates about the Lord. Jesus’ heart breaks for those who don’t yet know him. He is always reaching out to them, calling them into his house. And he does that by leading them to believers who do know him. That’s us. All we have to do is befriend those people and share with them how the Lord has touched our lives. We don’t have to do it perfectly, either. We just have to try, and the Spirit will work through us. So who will God send to you today? “Lord, open my heart to share your love with the people you put in my path today.” Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter IV - Year A 20 th August 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: ISAIAH 56: 1. 6-7 Responsorial Psalm LET THE PEOPLES PRAISE YOU, O GOD; LET ALL THE PEOPLES PRAISE YOU. 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 11:13-15, 29-32 Gospel: MATTHEW 15: 21-28 ___ Next week’s reading Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter I - Year A 1 st Reading: ISAIAH 22: 19-23 Respons. Psalm PSALM 137:1-3, 6, 8 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 11:33-36 Gospel: MATTHEW 16: 13-20 ___ 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. 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 ) DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & PLACE 1 Sep 23 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30 PM, SHC 2 Sep 23 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11.00 AM, Chapel 6 Sep 23 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30 PM, SHC MALAYSIA DAY MASS 2023 (B. MALAYSIA) Date: 16 th September 2023 ( Saturday ) Time: 8.00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral All are encouraged to participate. 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: 8.00 PM at SHPC Room G1 Organizer: SHC Apologetics Ministry For more questions, please contact: Julia (019-8815009) RECYCLE COLLECTION PROGRAMME Date: 26 th August 2023 (Saturday) Time: 2.00 PM – 5.00 PM Place: Mgr. Wachter Center, Kota Kinabalu (Old St. Francis Secondary School) For more information, please visit our Facebook page. WALK FOR JESUS 2023 Date: 27 th August 2023 (SUNDAY) Time: 4.00 PM at Padang Merdeka, KK For more information, please contact Edmund (016- 8026084). All parishioners are invited. CATECHESIS FOR ADULTS & YOUTHS “Come to me all who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest...” (Mt 11:28) Starting on Monday, 4 th September 2023 (Every Monday and Wednesday) Time: 8.00 PM at SHPC Room F7 Organiser: Neo Catechumenate Community All parishioners are invited. 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. 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. 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/ FUNERAL MASS / SERVICE Parishioners, please take note of the following when making arrangements for a Funeral Mass or Funeral Service: STEP 1 : Visit SJBF Office (088-216321) to purchase a tomb or burial ground. STEP 2 : Go to SHC Parish Office for a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral or Funeral Service at the Parlour. Please bring copies of IC or Passport, Baptism Certificate, Church Marriage Certificate, and Police Report or Death Certificate. 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. CHURCH COMPOUND: NON-SMOKING/VAPE 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. SHC PARISH DONATIONS (12 TH & 13 TH AUGUST 2023) Black RM 16,254.10 Red RM 13,772.90