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meeting, Sacnameiet of Matrimony: The proper atd required preparation lor ttris Sacramettt is extenslve. The lime fi:aure is at least six Iol monlits. Coupies are asked lo atiend an Engaged Encoltnter Weel<end itr preparalion ancl complete State ancl ChLrrch papei'."vork. Do not sel a d;lte or print invttattons for your nrarriage unlil aller yott harre spoliett n'ilh il priest.

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Dear Parishioners, Visitors and Friends, Celebrant

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Parishioners, Visitors, and Friends of Sts Peter and Paul Katie Muldoon (Healing) +Dimiiris Vanrvakas

Diake (BD) +Chao Fan:ily, +.J Eapiiste Agnes Pai"k Ross +Aning Sapao

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James

Helen Shin (BD)

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PASTORAL TEAM

Pastor:

Parochial Vicar: Senior Friest: Deacons:

Rev, Khanh Pham-Ngt"tyen Rev. Scotl Bttsh Rev. Pal Freitas

Senior Deacon:

time. We get up to the alarm cLocl< we set and report to worl< at a designated time.One who does not abide by time is often said to be following istand time.

The First Sunday of Advent lool<s at time differentty. We are wai'ilng for Cod's patient love to come again in lts futlness and aLL that is brol<en in this world can be made whole again. lesus says, "Be watchfu[! You do not know when the tlme witl come."

ln our waiting we mal<e time for famity and friends. 0ur List of to-dos inctudes writing Christmas cards, ca[[ing retatives, and setting time for one another. As we begin this new season, we invite you to spend time at church with Dr. Marcettino D'Ambrosio. P[ease refer to the inside bacl< cover of this bu[[etin for the topics of his presentation.

ln preparation for the Feast of Nativity, you are invited and needed to share your time wlth our Music Ministry. We wl[[ begin Christmas warm-up rehearsal on Thursday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. Fotlowing rehearsats are on December 12,14,19, ar'd 21at 6:00 p.m. lf you sing in the shower, and Cod l<nows you do, please join us to mal<e joyfuL music. St. Augusline once said, "When you sing you

As we wait together for something wonderfuI to happen, tet us spend time and remember Cod is coming, yet the Em

manuet, "Cod-is-with-us."

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G@Sm NE$trS F'irst Sanday Of Advent (B) 'Is 63:16b-I7,lgb; I Cor I:3-9; Mk 13:33-37

Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy! The sleepy apostles couldn't keep awake with Jesus and drifted off when he most needed them^ I have only fallen asleep at the wheel once. During college, I worked the moming shift starting at 6 am. After a late night with little sleep, I sluggishly got into my car. Comfortably driving down the highway at about 5:15 am, I dozed for a few seconds before awakening to the noise of rny tires vibrating on the warning tracks*just in time to straighten the wheel and avoid the cement divider. Advent is like those rumble strips. You don't always need them, they are annoying when you accidentally run over them, but they are very important! We can get tired, trying to keep our hearts awake and attuned to Jesus. The rhythm of life, the background musib of the world, the distractions that fly by us-they all contribute to the danger of a passive heart. Running across Advent is like a wake-up call: 'Stay awake! He is almost here." As in driving, there are many distractions vying for your attention, but you learn to focus on what's important. You survey your surroundings, looking for hazards while keeping your eyes on the road. There are many signs to read, but only certain ones point you where you want to go. Jesus says to be attentive to the signs; learn to interpret their meaning, Understand them, without being distracted by them. Be vigilant, pray for strength, and stay awake and alert; Thanks be to God for those rumble strips! Fr. Mark Haydu, LC Prrblicarions. Liguori, MO 630-57-9999. Primed in USA. lmprirnatur: "ln accordance wkh CIC 827, per.rnission to publish lras been granted onApril l.8,2017.bytlishop-tilectlvlar.kS.Rivituso,VicarGeneml,Archdir:c'esenf St. l..ouis. Permission to publish is an indii:ation th:rt nolhing cont(ary to Church teaching is crmtained in this work. It does ,ro1 inrply ony endoniernent of the opiaions expressed in the publication: nor is any Iiability assurned by this perrnission." No pa* of this work may be used in any form tvithout lhe ptior rvritten pernrission of l..iguori l\hlications: Scripture texts i.o this work are taken from New Anrerican Bihle, rer.ised editicn 0) 30,l.0, 1991, 1986, 1970 Conl'ratrnrily of Clrristian Doctrinc, inc., B'ashington. DC. All Righrs Resen-ed. Design: \to'endy Barnes. To order I-iguori Sundal, Bulleti*s, call 80&3?5-95!l , or visit Liguori.org.

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First Reading - Isaiah 63: l6b-17, I9b; 64: 2-7 The prophet Isaiah speaks of the hardness of heart of the people and of their sins. He hopes for the people to return to the faith by waiting on God and recognizing their sinfulness. Second Reading

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Paul speaks to the people of Corinth about God's faithfulness and by this faithfulness they are called

to divine fellowship with Him. Through this fellowship,

He will give them His

peace and

spiritual knowledge. Gospel Reading

-Mark

13:

3j-i7

to be spiritually alert for coming of the Lord. The best preparation for Jesus encourages us

the the Lord's return is to be diligent about those things he has left for us to do.

Sundayi-s R-eadings- {-Cycle B) Second Sunday OfAdvent

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First Reading: Isaiah 4O: 1.-5, 9-11 Second Reading: 2 Peter

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Gospel: Mark 7:1.-8

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rrylstn Discovering hope and

joy in the Catholic faith.

Special Advent lssue

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chur.ch Father Khan and Father Scott

Advent is preporing for somelhing wonderful Why Advent? Advent is a time

Advenl is a gift from rhe Carholic

of warning, a time

of preparation,

Chr-rrch lcl let us knon, somerhing rvr.>nder{ul is going ltt l-i;rppen at

time of urgenry. lt is rvhen

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the ChLrrcir rvants us tcr ask, "WhaL clo I net:d t<: do ttl

bc r:eacly [0 grec)l the l,ord?" u,ill conle ?lt orrr cle;rth anci he: vvill cr:rne at Lhe end of time.'lhe: scilson of Aclvt:n1 encourages Lls to rnake the necessary preparatiOlls so rve can iovfurlly greet Ieslrs lvhenerrer \.\"e Ilreet him next. \,Ve knor,r, Jesus

(-hristrrr.rs. \'et irr or:r inrpatietrcc t0 geI lo that something rvonderf'r,Ll, i,r,e can forget tliaL the wait can be r.vonderlr-rl, too. Try taking iL one week at a time and rt,ait, hol:e, prâ&#x201A;Źrpare, and rejoice at the

Our praire r lil'e can rrlature and grclrv I,vhen rve pra-"-

fbl intentions that

are or,ttsiele ourselves. I:roL example, \n;e can pray for dre victims of rvar, the sick, for tire people r,r,ho don't beiieve in Clod, and lbr those in jails ancl prisons, r,r,hether

r,r,e

krrolv them 0r 1rot. 'l'he best kincl of prayer is the kinci

that comes from the heart.

Week C)ne - Wait. Whenevel you find yourself r.vaiting fi;r somethirrg this

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your peace. Week Four

fact t.hat yoll are alsr: rvaiting for f esi-rs Io coll.le, Ask him r,r,hat you neecl to clcl to be reaclr,

lor his arrival. - IIope.'lhis week

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Catholics Do That visuirl aids to highllght

uscs a

ofthe liturgical year or a myslery of the faith. Purple - violet - represenls a time o1'penance season

and preparatiori.

f)uring the weeks of ,{dvent, the priest 'nvears violet vestments anci the

Reioice"

Sing "O Come:, O Come l:manuel" at tht, top ()t )()rLr rrricc. l)rl' rr'ith cnthrrsi,rsnr Y '/ at M,rss. Spend tirrrr rr irh lamily and fiierrcls, Wrile out a list ol all the thirrgs in your life for"r,vhich yor-1 itrrr griitefu[. Werlcorne our Saviur rvith il peacehll, joyfLI heart.

'Why is purple the color of Advenf?

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"She will beu a son, Lutti ),ou s]rull call his name.

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rernernber that Cod keeps his prurnises in rva,vs rtr<tre gl<trious than we c?ti) inragine. "What. no i/ys trnt seen, nor ettr

altar is decolated rvith violet to renrincl to prepare penitentiaily for Christ's , <,oming. ()n rlrc rlrird 5LrriJal' h ot ol 11.u\'(n r ((rauu( ((,arrdctc )/;2 Adrcnt

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rose vcstn)cnls {t ,rnrlSurrd.ry), ,rllar clL-rths are rrscd to

signal that Adtenr is ahnost oi'cr. lhis is a happy rimc lvhen l,r,e anticipate the joy of Clhrist's coming 300989

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Wirhout our leally knoiving or ir-rtending it, the joy ol

Stockpile gifts. ,\[raid of ge tdng a gili rvithor,Lr having one in retuntl \,Vrap and set aside a f'etv extr.a batches of Chr-istmas cookies just in case. Make time for personal prayer.'Ihroughor-rt the season, make time fbr peacefirl meditation and prayer' - even il it's only a fer,l, rninutes a da,v, Not on [y rvill it help defirse rhe rension,

Christmas cau g,et lost in the rvrappings anel trappings of a hectic holiday. 'l'hat's r,r,,hv tl-re Chr-rrch creaietl Advent as the season tbr. quiet and joyfirl preparation. Here are some tva,\rs to help savor tire spirit of rhe season. Plan ahead.'Iryr to anticipate apd ayen ilte usuai hoiiciay problems. Sit ieuciing reiarives at opposite encls of the Christrtras dinner table. Plan hclrv to handle gLlest-s \rrhc)

to give

srloke.

pratience and goocl cheer running oLlt, sing your- f avorite Clrristmas carol - the loudet the better. A Iittle silliness r-night be the best anticlote to holiday stress,

Stay

yor"r'll be iess fl-azzleci vr,hetn Christn-ras atrirres.

When in doubt, sing. lf you find your

within your budget, Try postponing shopping as long \btnr.,on't have the lrxury of time to overbuy.

as voLt c;rn.

from crl ture

Luke 2:4L-52, Families aren't always holy.

I)erhaps there: is no time cluring the Ve ;lr \r,hen our farnilies Are rnore chaJlenged Llian norv. l'he holiday

fleci to a str;1ng,e lancl l,re:cause ;r uiad man lvirnted ]esus killed. Trvelve years la1er, he and his parents r.vere

brings togethcr larnilies ancl

sepalated for thlee days when he

ir bagg.rge in lvay.s tl.rar don'{ alrvirys bling our tl"re best in the

us. Per"haps

it irelps to lernernber thal the l{ol,v Iramily rvas a leal family jusr likc ours. Ihci'lrad

stayecl behind at the ten'rple.

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tim,'s, too. llrcrc w,rs t.rlk crf clivorr:e: u,hen Josr:ph founci c.rut N,lanr \\ras pregnant. l'hen they hacl trouble iinding a plar-e fi:r \4ary ro girre birlh. Imrnecliatelv aftenvarils, tirc familv

Irarnilies I'rave gooc[ times and bad, and it takes every mernber working togetirer to mai<e a irealthy family. One giti rhar strengthened the tloly Iramiiy r.vas their cooperation n ith Brace - the gili of God's clivine liJ'e. Horv does that look in our owll familiesi []r:r a start, try lor halrnor-rv in

your fhrnily a

tloly

rl-ris year, ;rncl love them as lrar.nily,, even j1'ncl1 everyctne: is

sir-rging along.

Use Advenf well Many of Lrs look fonvard to Christrnas all year but let z\dvent pass unnoticed. 'l'his quiet season can't compete rvith the lights, ihe

jo1,,

and the exciterment o{'Chrislrras. lnsreacl, rvhy not use this ye ar''s serascln o{'Aclvt:nl tr:> prepare lctr Christnrasl l.ook be-vonci rvhat vour \')'('5 C.ln S('r'tr.) l(rCLts r)tl )'()Llf jnnpt prep aratiolr

l(eep ilatch. lcstLs is r orrrrrrg. We l<norv this lre:c;ruse lve celebrate his coming evnry, Christnras. I le will alsr> rorne again in glory Is1r.r,e cion't knon, lvhen that wrll [:e. Aclvent rerlinds r.Ls to ;rlrva,vs he trtrep.ired {'or Llre coming of Christ. "Preltare thtt wa1,, ol the Lord, rtahe strai.qht Ltis paths (Nlattherv -3:3)," Give the gifi of yourself, l'his year

prepare the one gifi fbr Iesus that he truly lrrants: YOLJ. Jesus thoughr each of us i,r,as r,vor-ti-i love

and his life.'I'o him, we are a gift from rhe lradrer' (John 1 7 ) 4). l)repare yoursell' cirrring Ach,ent so that it,hen he unwralls -vr:ur- gi fi on Christ.mas lnornit'rg, iL is rhe very best yrtu have tc> oflerr - )rgurl.etlrtrre. Ilreak clown barriers. go of anything *tit1 slands belrveen yor.r ancl :

your lhi th. Pr:rhaprs ),oLr have a bacl habit or a cornpanion n,hct is a pctor ir:fl uenc:e,'1 ake the opportuni ty cluring Advent to make rhings righr. Ridding yoursell of opportr-rniries for sin r,r,ill help vou be ready to greet- the Savior lvhen he comes.

Why do we lighr wreqfhs during Advent?

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Aclvent r,vreraths are a time-hr.tnorecl

tradition anci are rir:h in syrn[:oiism.

'I'he wrealh is an anc:ient syrnl;ol of vic(r>n,

in dtis c.use, pal,ing Christ's victory over sitr. 'lhr: circular shape of ilre rvrerrth rerninds Lrs that (,od is ctcrnal; hc - Iike his everlasting love for us * has ncr beginning and no end.'I'he rr,reath ls r-rsuitll.v made of evergreen branches, tribute

syrnbol izing everlasri ng I i f'e. Tladirionally, the four canclles (three violel, one rose) represent the fbur thoLrsand years bettieeu rhe f all

,,\darl and

Eve and

ol fie birth of Clhrisr.

llach rveek an additiclnal canclle is lir, accompanied Lry S611t",1ural rneditations and prayers. 'l'l're three violel candles stand tbr the pravers, ;tenances, and gctclct lvc>rks vve

ckl tcl prcpare lbr Christ's

corling.'l'he

rose: candlt: is lit on rhe: thircl Sunilay of Aclvelrt as a remindcr to rejoice, bec.ause it tells us t.he season is almost clver. liinally,, t)'re progri:ssirre:

lighting r:f the canclles st,rr-rbolizes the lighL oi- jesLrs' arrlval, whir:h brorLght us orrt r rf tlrt' .lalknr'ss t,f sirr.

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shown here-and 32,000 more across the United States-Sister Mary Ann benefits from the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection.

There are many opportunities in the community to give at this time of the year. We encourage you to reach out into our community to bring the love of Christ and remind people of the reason why we celebrate Christmas. Our next Hawaii Foodbank Senior. Food Box day will be Friday, December 15. Our food collection for our Catholic Care Project Brown Bag Program will be on December 16 and 17. The bagging and distribution will be Dec. 18 - 20. Please mark your calendars and plan to help.

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This is the 17th year of Star Light, Star Bright which manifested in our diocese as a dream of hope that the simple act of giving would help mend damaged or strained relationships among incarcerated mothers, their children and caregrvers.

"Mele Kalikimaka is the song they sing." These beautiful Christmas cards have a religious message and convey the meaning of Christmas. Cards will be sold after the 7, I and 11am masses on December 3'd and 10th. These "Keep Christ in Christmas" cards will available in the courtyard. Cash or Checks will be accepted as donations for the cards. For more information or to place and order, please contact Armando Lopez (808) 799-4f40 or Vincent Lopez. (808)478-3817.

The program covers airfare, lodging and meals for the weekend at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. This year's party will be Saturday, December #h in the Women's Community Correctional Center. The success of Star, Light, Star Bright is dependent upon donations, prayers and compassion for the families, especially the children, who struggle daily with the effects of Mom's incarceration. You can support the Star Light, Star Bright Christmas program by emailing S{i-$SU{S5 3iglry-ffi3"*glr-W1rySi|"-qrcorcall2A3-6T22 3

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On Dec. 16, 18 - 23 at 5:30 a.m. on Sundays (Dec. 17 & 24) we will join with the 7:00 a.rn. Mass

Fetlowship in the courtyard to follow ADVENT PENANCI SERYICB IN HONOIULU Make room in your hearts for Christ lnvite family members and friends who have been away from the Sacraments to celebrate

Sacred Heart, Punahou -- December 3 @ 3 pm Newman/Holy Spirit - December' 5 @ 7 pm Sts. Peter and Paul St. Patrick, Kaimuki * December 6 @ 7 pm Mary, Star of the Sea - December 12 @ 6 pm St. Augustine - December 13 @ 6 pm Holy Trinity - December 18 @ 7 pm

TONGEST MARRIED COUPLE NOMTNATION

Worldwide Maniage Encounter is celebrating its Brh year in horioring the Longest Manied Couple in the United States. The National winner, along with the winner from each State will be honored on World Marriage Day, celebrated on February 11, 2018 (the 2'd Sunday in Februiry annually). Send your nominations no later than January B, 2018 to: Jose & Mary Elizabeth Alvior Call or text808-391 -2045 Email : jose.maryelizabeth.alvior@wwme.org

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Saturday, December 16

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Fr. Khanh

Sunday, December L7

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Fr. Scott Bush

Monday, December 18

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Fr. Danny Laeda

Tuesday, December 19

5:30 am

Fr. Manny Hewe

Wednesdry, December 20

5:30 am

Fr. Khanh

Thursday, December 2L

5:30 am

Fr. Danny laeda

Friday, Decemb er ZZ

5:30 am

Fr. Manny Hewe

Saturday, December 23

5:30 am

Fr. Khanh

Sunday, December 24

7:00 am

Fr. Manny Hewe

Please ioin us. Traditional Filipino Fellowship to follow except for Sunday.

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Sfs. Peter & Paut Church's Aduent Missdon

TheJourney to Sp tritualt Joy Dt. Mqrceltino D'Atnbrosio haue beenworktng to re-energize the Christi.an community bg making the rtchness of the Catholic tradttton accessible in languoge that eueryone canunderstanct. His goal is to tesch in a woy thctt is interesting and refreshing , with humor and lots of practical examples. He says, "I'm still a disciple of Jesus and he rs srr// taking me new places." Let's be energized by Dr. D'Ambrosio !

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DArnbrosio! Dec 6 - Speaker andAduent Penance Topic : Spirirual Wellness Srrturng No r Surur uing 6:00 pm Speaker and Adyenl Penance and Reconciliation Sen,ice to follotr,. Fellov,,ship: Soup and lJread Et,ening, provided by Sts. Peter ttnd Paul Pcu'ish)

Dec 7 - Eue of the Immaculate Concepti.on Topic: Discrpleship as the Greatest Aduenture: Marg us the First Disciple

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Dec 8 - Solenmity of the lraunqcula;te Conception 7

Be srn'e to sistl up earlvrttr the Potluck lit,ening,s please see church bulletin.lbr mLtre irtJonnatiorr on ho*' then v hcre to sigrt rtlt

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December 5 Advent Weekday

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Combined with this penitential practice, of course, was the preparation for Christmas. The Sunday and weekday Scriptures during Advent recall the centuries of longing for the coming of the Messiah, the conception of Iohn the Baptist, and the family history of Mary and |oseph. Today the writings of the prophet Isaiah are featured during Advent because they so eloquently speak of Israel's longing for salvation. Among the special signs and symbols that the Church uses to recall and enter into these central parts of our Christian heritage are the Advent wreath, vespers, reconciliation services, the O Antiphons, Scripture readings, the Jesse tree, the giving tree, the Christmas tree, the crdche, gift-giving, and of course, Midnight Mass. Hopefully, these symbols of the season will remind you of your own birth in baptism and your own commitment to living a life filled with peace and love. Fr. Thomas Santa, CSsR, Sundaybulletin@Liguori. org

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