Daily Meditation You shall be my special possession. (Exodus 19:5) Even before God had said these words to Moses on Mount Sinai, the Israelites must have known how special they were to him. Just three months earlier, God had miraculously delivered them from slavery in Egypt. And as they journeyed through the wilderness, he had given them manna from heaven, water from a rock, and victory in battle (Exodus 16, 17). It was abundantly clear that they were “dearer to me than all other people” (19:5). Yet how quickly the people lost sight of this amazing truth! In a short time, they would think that the Lord had abandoned them and would make a golden calf to worship instead (Exodus 32). Still, despite their sin, God continued to be with them and guide them (34:10-11). Through Christ, we, too, have become God’s special possession, and it’s abundantly clear just how dear we are to him. Out of love for us, he sent his only Son to suffer and die for our sins so that we could live with him forever. In love, he offers us himself as the Living Bread from heaven to strengthen us, along with the grace we need to obey his commandments. Yet like the Israelites, we may sometimes think that God has abandoned us. That’s especially true when things go awry in our lives. But the truth is that the Lord could never forget any one of his beloved children. He has called you, the unique, unrepeatable person he created, to be in a personal, intimate relationship with him. And just as he did with the Israelites, he will continue to love you and forgive you even when you fail. As you approach the altar at Mass today, remember that you are God’s special possession. He has chosen you. And when you receive the Eucharist, tell him that you are choosing him! As you return to your pew, try to sense his delight at spending this precious time so close to you. “Father, may I never forget how special I am to you!” Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter III - Year A 18 th June 2023 ___ LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: EXODUS 19: 2-6 Respons. Psalm WE ARE HIS PEOPLE: THE SHEEP OF HIS FLOCK. 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 5:6-11 Gospel: MATTHEW 9: 36 - 10: 8 ___ Next week’s reading Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalter IV - Year A 1 st Reading: JEREMIAH 20:10-13 Respons. Psalm PSALM 68:8-10,14,17, 33-35 2 nd Reading: ROMANS 5:12-15 Gospel: MATTHEW 10:26-33 ___ 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 DAILY MASS Date: 19 th – 23 rd June 2023 (Monday – Friday) Resume on: 24 th June 2023 (Saturday) NO INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Date: 19 th – 23 rd June 2023 (Monday – Friday) Resume on: 26 th June 2023 (Monday) NO HOLY HOUR Date: 22 nd June 2023 (Thursday) Resume on: 29 th June 2023 (Thursday) DEVOTION ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH DATE DEVOTION TO TIME & PLACE 1 Jul 23 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary 11.00AM, Chapel 5 Jul 23 (Wednesday) St. Joseph 7.30PM, SHC 7 Jul 23 (Friday) Sacred Heart of Jesus 7.30PM, SHC FATHER'S DAY HOME BAKE CAKE SALES FUND-RAISING: In order to celebrate Father's Day and raise fund for the Boys' Brigade, the Boy's Brigade will sell cakes at the entrance of the church before and after mass on 18 th June 2023. Please buy a cake for your father to show your gratitude to him. Thanks for your support. 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 will be dissolved with effect from Sunday, 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. BLOOD DONATION DRIVE Date: 25 th June 2023 (Sunday) Time: 8.00 AM – 1.00 PM Place: SHPC Room G1 All parishioners are encouraging to support this drive. TENDER NOTICE FOR ST. FRANCIS CONVENT SECONDARY SCHOOL GRANDSTAND AT BUKIT PADANG, KOTA KINABALU. The School Board of Governors is calling for contractors registered with CIDB to participate in the tender of the St. Francis Convent Secondary School Grandstand at Bukit Padang, Kota Kinabalu. The tender documents are available from the School Office at No. 2A, Jalan Kinabalu International School, Bukit Padang during office hours. The documents fee is RM 50.00 (non- refundable) The closing date for submission of all documents (must be sealed) to the School Principal is 26 th June 2023, 12.00 noon. 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. 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. ST. PETER’S PENCE DONATION All donations on the 24 th & 25 th June 2022 will be sent to Rome. Please donate generously. SHC PARISH DONATIONS (10 TH & 11 TH JUNE 2023) Black RM 17,205.80 Red RM 14,214.10