Daily Meditation Many are invited, but few are chosen. (Matthew 22:14) This is a sobering parable. None of us want to end up like those villagers who became victims of the violence they had visited upon the king’s servants (Matthew 22:7). And we certainly don’t want to be like that poorly dressed wedding guest (22:13)! So how should we respond? Jesus told this parable to those chief priests and Pharisees in Jerusalem who had been seeking to destroy him (Matthew 21:45). Despite the malice he encountered from them, Jesus loved them deeply. So, he told them a jarring story to warn them about the stark consequences they risked if they continued down the path of unbelief and hatred they had started on. He wanted them instead to find their way into his kingdom, just as so many “tax collectors and sinners” had done (9:11). Jesus wants everyone to enter his kingdom. His invitation is open to his enemies as well as his disciples, “bad and good alike” (Matthew 22:10). He welcomes all who come to him in humility, faith, and repentance—including you. And when you come, he showers you with mercy. He offers you his Bread of Life. He heals your wounds and gives you peace. Whether you are more like the chief priests or the tax collectors, he removes all of your sins and gives you a seat of honor at his banquet table. Choosing the kingdom is not just once and done. It’s an ongoing vocation. Today and every day, you will encounter many invitations from the Lord. They will come through the people you interact with: will you love them as Christ does? They will come as you scan the headlines: will you intercede for all the suffering in the world? They will come as you spot opportunities to share your faith: will you witness to the Lord, whether through your words or actions? You are among the “many” who are invited (Matthew 22:14). Choose Jesus! “Lord, thank you for inviting me into your kingdom!” Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter IV - Year A 15 th October 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: ISAIAH 25: 6-10 Responsorial Psalm IN THE LORD’S OWN HOUSE SHALL I DWELL FOR EVER AND EVER. 2 nd Reading: PHILIPPIANS 4: 12-14, 19-20 Gospel: MATTHEW 22: 1-14 ___ Next week’s reading Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mission Sunday) Psalter I - Year A 1 st Reading: ISAIAH 45: 1, 4-6 Respons. Psalm PSALM 95: 1, 3-5, 7-10 2 nd Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-5 Gospel: MATTHEW 22: 15-21 ___ 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 NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 16 th October 2023 (Monday) Resume On: 17 th October 2023 (Tuesday) 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 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 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). 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. PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE (MANDARIN) Date: 28 th & 29 th October 2023 (Registration on 28 Oct) Place: CAC Room S8 For more information, please visit www.shckk.org/marriage PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE (ENGLISH) DATE TIME PLACE 11 Nov t 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) 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 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) 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. MISSION SUNDAY Collections during next 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 (7 TH & 8 TH OCTOBER 2023) Black RM 15,816.90 Red RM 13,584.40 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.