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SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

Anointing of the Sick, Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound, Funerals: Please call

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Parish Office.

Infant Baptism: Parents are to call the Parish office during business hours to schedule a Baptism meeting.

Sacrament of Matrimony: The proper and required preparation for this Sacrament is extensive. The time frame is at least six [6) months. Coup]es are asked to attend an Engaged Encounter Weekend in preparation and complete State and Church paperwork. Do not set a date or print invitations for your marriage until after you have spoken with a priest. Saturday: [Sunday Vigil) 5:00pm Sunday Morning: 7:00 am 9;00am & 11":00am Faith Formation Family 1st & 3.a Sunday at 9:00am (0hana Mass every 2na Sunday at 11:00am) Sunday Evening: 6:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 noon Monday - Friday: 7:00 am & 12:00pm Last Saturday of the Month at the 12:00 noon mass Friday 1-0:15 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 pm or by appointment

WEEKEND MASSES:

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WEEKDAY MASSES: COMMUNAT ANNOINTING:

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RECONCILIATIOI!: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

PARISH ROSARIES:

Fridays: After the 7;00 am mass and 1't Fridays: 7:3A - 10:00 pm Monday - Saturday: 11:15am

ADDRESS: 800 Kaheka St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. Br3Oam - LZpm/t:00 - 3:3Opm PHONE: (B0B) 941-067s FAk (B0Bj e4s-068e OFFICE EMAIL: sspeterpaul@hawaii.rr.com WEBS ITE: www.sspeterpaulhawaii.org

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Sunday: 5:15pm CHURCH IS OPEN:

MONDAY-THURSDAY: 6:00am - B:00am 11:00am - 1:00pm FRIDAY: FIRST FRIDAYI SATURDAY:

5:00am * 1":00pm 7:3Opm - 1-0:00pm 11:00 am - 1:00pm

& 3:00pm

- 6:30pm

6:00am 5:00pm

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SUNDAY:

7.00pm

This Week s Mass schedule Dear Parishioners, Visitors and Friends,

Mass Intention

Time

Date

5pm

SAT Jul 22

Parishioners of Sts. Peter and Paul

Vigil Mass

Celebrant

in Lat[n, the etymotogy of "compassion" in or "suffering together". lt involves "feeling for another", as defined by Wiikipedia, Misericordia

English, means, "co-suffering"

Fr. Scott

and is precursor to empathy, the "feeling as another."

+ Kaisha Chu

SUN

7am

Jul 23

Fr. Khanh Thanksgiving for the De Silva & Nakanelua Ohana

+Maria Nguyen

9am

Fr. Scott

That ls in a nutshett the tragic fire that occurred a week and one day to the residents of Marco Polo, the worst high-rise fire in Hawaii's history, and caused unimaginable damage to 40-50 apartments atready declared a

lbert Liu (Healing) +Marilyn Queen

Fr. Khanh

Ron Toma (healing)

Fr. Khanh

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Residents, families and [oved ones are now dealing with

the aftermath from thls five-alarm fire in which three peopte were kitted, nineteen others were injured, and many more residents were disptaced.

Mon

7am

+Payton Chang

Fr, Khanh

Before leaving to spend time rruith his famity on the mainLand, one of our parishioners Living at the Marco PoLo shared, "We

: noon

+Ruth Ann Pecor

Fr. Khanh

are getling hetp from the many agencies who are present in the Lobby wilh food, water, ctothing, btanl<ets and other needs. But errerything is different. As soon as my wife, daughter, and I step into the lobby we encounter people crying because of their losses, uncertainty about their future,

Jul 24

Tue

Jul

25 t am

Wed

Jul

Safe trip for Eshter Miranda & Fr. Scott Eshter Gefroh

,noon

+Toney Lopez, Jr.

Fr. Scott

+Felix Lazaro

Fr. Scott

+Chita Febrero

Fr. Khanh

Thu

Jul27 / am noon

DondiVinca (birthday)

Fr. Scott

water ieaking from lhe unit above. We are living in an environment of survivaL. What concerns me most is my daughter v,rho i find standing in the dark in the middle of the night not wanting to sleep. A quiet child, she is grieving the death of the man who owned the dog she played with daiLy. hope rhat by taking her to visit her brother and family on the I

Fri

Jul

Fr. Khanh

and emotional shock. Everything has changed since the fire. Through Cod's grace my apartment was not affected by the fire but the apai-tmeni next to nrine lvas totaLLy destroyed by

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noon

Fr. Khanh

east coast will. help ease the fear and sadness. "

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r Mass Repo.;e of the .srtul

Pastor: Associate Pastor:

Senior Priests: Deacons:

lf we were there on site when aLL this taking its toLL, we can feel, understand, and even envision what it is to suffer together with those rr'rho are suffering so much. ll is not so

Matthew Lewis (birthday)

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Parishioners of Sts. Peier and Paul

Fr. Roide

much the burning fire, blackened smol<e, toxic inhalation, and Lives Lost, but also the Cod-given splrit to respond io suffering

SiI ,Speci*l Interttitttr.;

as besi we can. *" P[ease refer to "Stewardship is Heart work" & the !nside of the back page >>

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PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Khanh Pham-Nguye6 Rev. Scott Bush Rev. Pat Freilas Rev. Mr. Richard Abel Rer,. Mr. Angken Xymoon

Senior Deacon:

Rev. tu'lr. Richard Poi-t

Secretary:

Yvonne Toma

Whenever we find ourseLves face to face with a perscn suffering, we discover lhe misericordia as well as lhe peace dweLLed deep virithin oui-selves and offered lhe besl we have. As Mother Teresa of Calci;ita has wrillen, tr,re discover lhe misericordiae Dominl, ''Chrisr in His distressing disguise".

"Wtlcre caring peopla are cared fsr""

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READINGS

FirstReading

- Wisdom 12: 13, 16-19

Written between 150 BC to 100 AD in Alexandria, Egypt, the author reflected on the precarious situation of his fellow Jews in the city. The questions that are raised here are'universal. Why does Cod a1low the good to suffer at the hands of the wicked? The writer emphasizes that the people need to have faith in God and His One of the most impartant signs of true strength

Romans 8:

is the ability to show mercy. The Roman emperors'

Second Reading

understood this and lvere praised when they shorved clemency torvard a criminal. The one r.vho has the power to condemn also has polver to forgive.

that they would be

The artist Ippolito Scarsella*in his painting Yirgin and Angels Imploring Christ Not to Punish Lttst, Avarice and Pride* depicts this mercy, as it applies to Jesus, in classic allegorical fashion. Mary and the angels are shown pleading with Jesus to hold back his wrath against lust, avarice, and pride. Jesus is rearing back to l.aunch arrows rpon them, yet Mary begs him to withhold his judgment.

The Book of Wisdom praises God, for "he is master of might, but governs with lenience." The fact is, he would be fully justified to reprimand every vice of his creatnres, yet he chooses mercy. What a wonderful lesson for all persons in authority!

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enough to just look at the Gospel. The weeds are not immediatelytom out or burned out of consideration of the wheat. Both are allowed to grow and develop to maturity to insure the harvest. Permitting the good to struggle with evil allows rhe good to grow in perfection. It also gives the bad a chance to convert. God gives every grace to those who love him so that we may not succumb to the challenges around us. His mercy gives the sinner every possible chance to repent and be saved. This is the heart we must have for one another and rvhy we should never gloat about our goodness or despair of our weaknesses. While there is -Fr. Mark Hgydu, LC life, there is hope. For Reflection Do I more readily imitate God's iudgment, justice, or mercy? How can I practice allthree?

Though the infirmities

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of Christians are many, so

overpowered if left to themselves, yet the Holy Spirit supports them. The Spirit teaches us what to pray for and works with us. It comforts us and helps us through all discouragements. The Spirit makes intsrcession with God so that the enemy will not prevail.

Gospel- Matthew

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Jesus'parables are lesso-ns on ho-w to overcome evil in this world. He explains that God alone is the judge and we are to leave judgment to Him. He also shows how with the example of the most nornial of gveryday things, God is able to transfona even the worst of us.

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First Reading: L Kings

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Second Reading: Romans 8:28-3O Gospel: Matthew 73:44-52

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STEWARDSHIP

TIME-TAIENT-TREASURE l

THEASURE Mahato for your generaus contributions a n d F a it hf u I Sfewardshrp. The Collections for July 1*16,20't7 are as follows:

Ta!ali*sl'!_,1q.7J,9 Envelopes & Loose Collections Mass lntentions Baptism Weddings Electric & Votive Candles

$10,621.79 320.00 100.00 500.00 579.11 Total: $10,621.79

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IDENTIFIABLE UNIDENTIFIABLE

39o/o

Building Fund Outreach Catholic Care

610/o

Subtotal:

37.00 280.00 _2i,ag $ 337.00

Ihis Week s Eventq-fluly 23 -:_Iuly 29. ZO17) - Main Church, U-Upsfairs Parish Canference Roorn, R - Reception room, B ^ Slue raom, G - Green Rosm,

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Courtyard

Sundav 6:15 am 6:15 am 5:00 pm5:15 pm -

St. Sharbl Makhluf

$ 45.00 3.00 101.00 $ 149.00

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tuly 24

6:10 am * Rosary (M) 9:00 am - Packing food bags (Catholic Care Project) 11:15 am - Rosary (M) 6:30 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group (M)

Iulv 25

Tuesdav St.lames 6:10 am 11:15 am 6:30 pm

- Rosary (M) - Rosary (M) - Centering Prayer (M)

Wednesdav St. loachim & St. Anne 6:10 am

Iulv 25

- Rosary (M) - Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help (M)

8:00-9:00 Bible Sharing (R)

Special Collections:

Subtotal:

Choir Practice (B) Rosary (M) Choir Practice (R) Young Adult Rosary (M)

Monday

7:30 am Operation Rice Bowl Catholic Communication Seminarian Education

luly 23

BUILDING FUND COLLECTION

Our Second Collection this week is for the Building Fund. Your donations help us renovate the Condo rectory for Father Scott Bush and install a large fan in the courtyard to help cool it off. Mahalo to our parishioners for their help.

11:15 am 1:00 pm 6:00 pm

- Rosary (M) - Legion of Mary, Queen of Peace (C) - Scripture Study (R)

Thursdav 6:10 am * Rosary (M) 11:15 am - Rosary (M) 6:00 pm * Choir Practice (M) 6:00 pm - Friends of Osalon (U)

IuIv 27

Fridav

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- Rosary (M) - Eucharistic Adoration/Sacred Heart Devotion 10:00 - 11:30 am - Confession and Spiritual Direction 10:45 am - Divine Mercy Devotion & Chaplet 11:15 am - Rosary 5:45 pm - Stations of the Cross devotion (M) 7:00 pm - Youth Commissioning Mass (M) 6:10 am 7:40 am

Saturdav Iulv 29 St- Martha 8:00 * 11:00 am - Cleaning Church (M) 11:15 am - Rosary 3;30 * 4:30 pm - Confessions (M) 5:00 pm * Saturday Vigil Mass

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THIS WEEKEND JULY 22.23

Our Parish Monthly Food Collection is this Weekend Pope Francis in his Apostolic Exhortation "Evangelii Guadium", reminds us that .w-e are called to be present and walk with our neighbor in the art of AccornPanintent, "The pa,ce of this aceom,pe*nim'ent nxust be steady and reassuring, reflc-eting our closeness and, our compassionate gaze uhi.ch olso h.eals, liberates anrl encaurages. - ."

This last week representatives of our Parish Social Mission reached out to help with those affected by the Marco Polo fire. A visit was made to the Honolulu Red Cross and the Salvation .{rmv to discuss how- our parish can be ofhelp in the recovery efforts ofthis disaster. The.lourner-of those healing fr,,rn such a tragedr-can l,e ir long t,ne and rnany lind thernselr'es ll,rne aftel' the irnrnediate help. lirst resp,-,nclers ancl rn"di.r co\:era.-.f disappe:rrs.

Our Parish social Concerns T,:arn h:rs assured our parishioners lhc, r'esitle at llarco Polt,. as l-ell lls the entire resitlencr- and staf'I" that rr'e rrill rerrrairr rr..rt'" in ior e anil support...ilccolnlliitr]-ing them tin the iourner of healin3' anrl .-ecor ert .

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\-olunteer l.ith riur Parish *l,rcial ]Iission (P-rlI) to give a listening ear to lhe r-ictirns of tliis ,rri-.is \iolunteer l'ith our PSJI to assist rr'ith sr-r,lial e\ Prrli t,, ul,lil'l tlr"ir spirits Ol-fer vour frr-a\ ers ltrr the ,leceasei] I ir:tirrrs. fr.,r the healing of their lirmilii:s an,,l li,r the residents lstaff of lI:rrc.,, Polc,. Prar tirat ther, are gir en pea,:e of rnind and heart an,l ner-er f'e,,'l alone rn theil recor ert'. '\lrherever someone is reaching ou! asking for a helping hand in order to get up, this is where our presence and the presence of the Church *'hich sustains and offers hope must

be."

(Pope Francis)

and is sponsored by our Parish Catholic Care Project: Serving the needs of our parish Kupuna, Ohana and

those who come to our door, who are struggling with food insecurity (not knowing where your next meal is coming from). Your generosity will help us help them in their time of need.

Didn't have time to shop? Your financial contribution can help us help others and we can do the shoPPing for You ! We apologize that our Virtual Food Basket online

donation link is temporarily undergoing construction and is due to be running again in the near future. ln

the rneantime you may drop off your financial donation at our parish office. Please specify Catholic Care Project (CCP) on your donation.

DO YOU WANT TO HEIP MORE? Volunteers are needed for the following Catholic Care Projects: Food Sorting Monday luly 24 @9am Parish Courtyard - All ages welcome

Volunteers will help sort & bag our food donations to prepare them for deliverY

Brown Bag Deliveries to our Homebound KuPuna. Volunteers deliver at their convenience anytime during July 24 - 25. Please email our Parish Social Mission Volunteer Coordinator at to participate or call our parish office at (808)94L-0675 Do vou know someane in our parish who would benefit from receiving a food bag to help them make ends meet? Please tell them to cantqct our Catholic Care Helpline

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I Prayeis bring our parish community together and I I this is true especially when we pray for those I I parishioners who are ill among us. I We would like to update the list above for the I I I month of JUIY. We will rernoye the names at the end of I I every month and have a new list for the following month. I If you wish to have your name or the names of your I loved ones included on the list, please fill up the forrn I I below. The prayer list will be published for the whole I I I

month and will be updated at the end of each month. of privacy lows, only person themselves or I immediate family member may submit a request.) I I I Mahala for your cooperation. I {Eecause I

complete below so that we may remember you I in prayers for the whole month of JULy. {please I print clearlyll and put it in the collection basket or I return it to the office. Mahalo. I Please

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especially... Loranzo Alota

To*y Eacani

Larry Cabrinha

Wini Chow

Teresita

Custodio

Odetta Daublet

Tessie Dungo

Stanley IIo

Avon Czerwinski

Regina Czerwinski

Purita V. Marcaida

Thomas Mistysyn

Robert Mistysyn

BettyAnn Nault

Michael Bartolome

Dolores Suredan

Lolita A. S*ttan

EdwiaTagura

VanessaAkova

loa [lansen

Elanche Elansen

Shlr&ey

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taannita ?angelinan Christoph lucewicz

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Ephrem Perez

Ray 1t{. OIis

Loardes OIis

Patrlce [i[ielsen

Anella Rabaaliman *Iyong Soon Sim

Maria ElenaJencks

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Robert K. F. Ho

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Yolaada TreJo

lb{a*zko Brady

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Ho Chun Wah

Bona fid- Macahare

Shiu Yan

HOLY FATHEB'S INTEBCESSIONS FOR IUIY ZO17

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For Lapsed Christians: That our brothers and sisfers wha have strayedfrom the faith, thraugh our prayer and wffness to the Gaspel, may rediscover tke

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Lord and the beauty af the Christi*n life.

Many catholic christians iee conflrmation as a rite of passage into adulthcod. Yet confirmation is a sacrament of beginning, of initiation. It is not a sacrarnent of transition, of becoming an adult. The catechism states, "Although confirmation is sometirnes caiied the 'sacrament of christian maturity,' one must not confuse adult faith with the adult age of natural growth. ... Age of body does not determine age of soul. Even in childhood one can attain spiritual maturi{r." {no.1308J

The Catechism states, "Although Confirmation is sometimes called the 'sacrament of Christian

rnaturity,' one must not confuse adult faith with the adult age of natural growth. ... Age of body does not determine age of soul. Even in childhood one can attain spiritual maturity.,' {no. 130gJ ln the Eastern Catholic Churches, infants are routinely confirmed f"Chrismatioir,, in the eastern traditions]. In the Roman Catholic Churctr, young children in danger of aeatfr are confirmed. At the other end of the age spectrum, if an erderly person is baptized, then hq or she is immediatery confirmed. The fact that infants, children, teenagers, young adults and the elderly can all be confirmed shows that Confirmation is not about becoming an adult It is about being sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. soon, seven year-olds who were baptized as infants will complete their sacraments of initiation in this original order. (When this will happen depends on your $arish plan.J Specifically, children will be confirmed prior to receiving First Comrnunion. They will not "transition" into aauthooJ. They will be fully initiated into our faith.

Feast of St. |oachim & St Anne july 25

AII are invited to our very first

{A Catholic Grandparent,s Day) It was in the home of Joachim and Anne where the Virgin Mary received her training to be the Mother of God. Thus, devotion to Anne and Joachim is an extension of the affection Christians have always professed toward our Blessed Mother. We, too, owe a debt of gratitude to our parents for their help in our Christian formation.

ls.St jo*chim and

St. Anne are the gr*.ndparenfs o/Jesus. an tkeir Feast d*y tradition*t$ we i't*nor aur grandparents.

Youth Ministry Commissioning Mass Join us as we commission our Young Ministers to spread the Gospel Message of Christ throughout the world! Mass will be on Friday, July ZBe at 7:00pm.

Please calt Yvonne at the parish office for more information {808} 941-0675

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YOUNG ADULT

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Paul

Vacation Bible School

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Monday, June 1O at S:30 a.m. Our children had a great time learning about the Saints. Here's what they had to say..

"l had a great experience learning about saints, in parthular St. Jude. The Food was delicious!" - Dylan and other cool projects." - Dinara - Taylor

fun!" - Kylah

Matt. 10:34 Do nat think that t have cCIrne to bring peace on earth; I have nat came to bri*g pc#q but a sword.

'Ano'ai K6kou,

We created a three questisn poll (two of which are 'multiple choicei - so if you're a young adult, please give a minute of your time {literally, it only take a minute) to give your input. The Iink *to- the - pa[ is posted on the facebook page (remember, the facebook page is public, so you don-t have to have a iacebook accor.rnt or anything just to see it). Check out our facebook page {use the Iink, or scan the QH code below):h$p*;1"{vy-x*s.f-ace--b-qp-k.$$mlgQu

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because I learned about the saints'relics and we even got to see them." - Austin We thank our parents, parish community and catechists for their support in providing a nurturing environment for the 15 children who invested their summer time to be with r.rs to learn about the

Please pray that our children be blessed and inspired by the tives of the saints that they studied and fatlow their example as missionary disciples of Jesus.

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As the young adults ministry of Sts" Peter & Paul, inspired by St. Don Bosco, we wish to volunteer, learn, reflect; and be happy. Servffe Domine in laetitia {Serve God cheerfully). Being part of this group, in this phase of our joiirney in life, will allow us'tc help each other to grow spiritually, intellectually and physically.

lf you have any interest, questions, comments, ideas, etc. piease e-mail us at t_rj,v_ialFyi$gm-aiLg*m or txt 3$S-S$$: SAIS" Hope to see everyone soon! Al*ha, Sunu and Amala

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Our Parish Social Mission-Disaster Recovery Efforts lf you are a member of our Sts. Peter and Paul Ohana and you were impacted by the recent fire disaster with a need for assistance, please contact our Parish Social Mission Helpline at (808) 38s- PRAY (772e1

Helping The Marco Polo Fire Victims Our Parish Sacial Cancerns Team wasted na time in praviding outreach to those a{fected by this disaster. Our PSM Volunteers spent tltis last week personally visiting with the residents snd sta{f, giving comfart with s listening eor, providing supplies & support, caring for the needs of the keiki and being present with the love of Christ.

Our Parish Social Concerns Team has received these item requests for the victims of the Marco Polo Fire:

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Cleaning Supplies Heavy Duty Trash Bags Laundry Supplies

New UnderwearlSocks Baby DiaperslWipes Air Fresheners Pet Food Store Gift Cards PLEASE NO clothing, tovs or household items at this tiqe.

Helping families and individuals by providing for these needs allows them to direct their own funds to fu rther recovery, restoring their homes and loss of wages. Items may be dropped off at the parish office during the week or before weekend Masses. Our Ministry volunteers will deliver the items to the families. Maholo for your support!

lnterested in volunteering with our Parish Social Concerns Team in the Disaster Recovery Efforts? Come see us in the Courtyard after Mass 0r Email us at ssppvoluntee@gmail.com

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If I'm late for Mass, can I receive the Eucharist?

Weekday

Ex 14:5-18

Mt12:38*42

Tuesday luly'25 St. farues,

Apostle 2 Cor 4:7-75 Mt 20:20*28

Wednesday Iuly 26 .:

Sts. loachim and Anne,

Parents of the BlessedVirgin Mary Ex 16:1-5, 9-15 I,{t 13:1-9

Thursday

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Ex19:1-2,9-11, 15-20b Mt 13:10-17

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here is no hard-and-fast rule on how'late" one can be for Mass and still receive Communion. Holv Communion is offered outside of Mass at times, so theoreticallyyou could come during the Communion rite and still receive Communion. But there is more to be considered with this question. If you are going to go Mass, you should be there from the beginning to the end. You should be there before the entrance procession begins and you should stay until the last verse of the final song is sung. Things happen, like an unexpected train on the way to Mass or a sick child who needs attention and care. However, if you find yourself always coming late to Mass, you may need to make a change in your routine. I remember cleaning out a closet of a church I was stationed at, and I found a sign with ropes attached to it. It stated, 'Mass has begun, the next Mass begins at..." and there was a place where you could list the time of the next Mass. I was told the ropes were tied across the entrance so you couldn't come into Mass late. Those days are gone, though. It's up to you to followyour conscience. It is important to participate in the entire celebration, but if on the rare occasion you come late to l,{ass, ask yoursel f , "Can I prepcre myself to worthily receive Cornntunian at this momenf 7" If you can answer ies" to that question, then I wouid sa-v it would be OK to receive Communion" Sundavbul ietin@Liguori.crg

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11, 2015