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6th Sunday of Lent

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION:

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

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

Sacrament of Matrimony: The proper and required preparaEion for this Sacrament is extensive, The time frame is at least six [6J months. Couples 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

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MASSES:

WEEKDAY COMMUNAL

ANNOINTING:

RECONCILIATION: f,UCHARISTIC

ADORATION:

PARISH ROSARIES; STATTOI{S OF THE CR.OSS:

Saturday: (Sunday Vigilj 5;00pm Sunday Morning: 7:00 am 9:00am & 11;00am (lnterpretedJ Sunday Evening: 6:00 pm Monday - Friday: 7:00 am & Saturday: 1"2:00 noon Last Saturday of the Month at the 1"2:AA noon mass Friday 1"0:00 * 11:30 a.m. Saturday 3:30 - 4;30 pm or by appointment Fridays: After the 7:00 am mass and L't Fridays: 7:30 * 10:00 pm Monday - Saturday: 11:15am Sunday: 5:15pm Fridays of Lent: 11:15 a.m, & 6:00pm

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ADDRESS: 800 Kaheka St. Honolulu, Hawaii 968t4 OFFICE HOURS: Mon. * Fri.8:3Oam - 12pm / L:00 - 3;3Opm FHONE: [808J 941-0675 FAX: IBOBJ 945-A6Bq OFFICE EMAIL: sspeterpaul@l_1awaii,u.cex[ WEBSITE: www.sspgterpaulhawaii.org

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Easter Triduum

This Week's Mass schedule Date

The sun'rmit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum-from the evening of Hoiy Thursday tc the eveni:rg af Easter Sunday. Though chi-onologicaily thi'ee days, they are iiturgically one ciay Llnlolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.

The srngle ceiebration of the TriCuum nrarks the end of

the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of

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Resurrection of the Lord ai the Easter Vigii.

The liturgical seruices that take piace during the Triduum

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Mass of the toi'C's Supper Gocd Friday of the Lcrcl's Passion Mass cf the Resiirrecticn of the Lord

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CHURCH IS OPEN:

MONDAY-THURSDAY: 6AM-8AM

FRIDAY: FIRST FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SIINDAY:

11:00AM- 1PM

6AM-1PM 7:30 PM- 10 PM 1l:00 AM 3:00 PM

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6:00AM- 1:00PM & 5:00 PM

PASTORAL TEAM

Paston Associate Pastor:

Senior Priests: Deaconsl

Senior Deacon:

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Khanh Pham-Nguyen Danny Laeda Pat Freitas Mr. Richard AbeI Mr. Angken Xymoon Mr. Richard Port Yvonne Toma Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.

We are a welcoming Parish. Be a Family Member!

Parish Registralion forms are located at the entrance of the church.

You may also contact the parish office for more

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How could the theme for

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Readings be anything other than the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ?

During the final week of Lent, we celebrate the very highs and lows of

Jesus' earthly life; and there are several themes, but all of them might be summed up in one word, LOVE.

"For God so /oyed the world that He gave His only Son that we might have life." (John 3:16) We must remember that Jesus did not come into this world just to be crucified; rather, He came to show us how much He and the Father love us, even enough to die for us.

This is clearly shown in all of His teachings and actions.

READINGS

First Reading - Matthew 2\:1.-11.

The royai entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was his acceptance of the people's accl.amation of him as Son of David. The cleansing of the temple and the messianic signs all point to this. Israel must receive or reject her king. Jesus, however, did not present himself as a worldly, political king. He entered the city on a lowly beast of burden.

The First Reading is from the Book of the Prophet lsaiah $A:4-TA). We hear from the Prophet who, like

Second Reading

Jesus, was persecuted because the people of lsrael did not like what he said. Here he is explaining how he forged ahead even under severe persecution. You

Jesus entered Jerusalem in great humility, not counting equality with God as "a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant." He humbled himself and became obedient even to death on a cross. Therefore Cod exalted him, so that every tongue might corifess that he is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

might consider lsaiah as being an early version of Jesus who was thought by His own people to be a prophet and yet, they killed Him as they did all the prophets.

The Second Reading, from St. Paul's Letter to the Phllippians (2:&11, is a poetic summary of the role of Jesus Christ who sets aside His being the Son of God coming to earth and living and dying out of love for His Father and for all mankind, and the honor bestowed on Him for it.

The Gospel Reading is a three-part reading from the Gospel af Matthew (26:14- 6'6J. ln it, we hear the familiar story of the Last Supper, the betrayal by Judas, the arrest and suffering of Jesus, and finally the crucifixion. Not until Easter Sunday do we hear of the third part of this great event. So listen carefully! Place yourself in the crowd scene. Are you one who is yelling, "Crucify Him" or, are you one who is quietly standing by silently saying, "Oh God, be merciful to me, a sinner?"

Thus begins the most solemn week of our liturgical year. Lent will be over soon and the great joy of Easter will be here. Will you be able to look back and say that your Lenten observance or resolution was successful, and that you can truly partake of the Joy of Easter? lt's not too late. Begin now! Something to think about during your Prayer Time this week!

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Next Sunday's Readings (Cycle A) Ea$ler SUtday First Reading: Acts 1O:3 4a,37-43 Second Reading: Colossians 3: Gospel: John 2O:1-9

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STEWARDSHIP

TIME_TALENT-TREASURE TREASURE

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We are grateful to all who so generously contribute to our

Parish.

The Collections for

April

1-2, 2017 are as follows:

M - Main Church, U-Upstairs Parish Conference Room, B - Blue room, G - Green Room, C - Couftyard

Sunday 11:00 am 5:00 pm 6:15 am 6:15 am

Ia-ta!i--$Ll,l{g*Qg Envelopes & Loose Collections Mass lntentions

$8,824.42 337.00 50.00

Baptism Electric & Votive Candles

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Total: $9,900,68 ENVELOPES IDENTIFIABLE UNIDENTIFIABLE

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Palm Sunday

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Choir Practice (B) Rosary (M) Palm Procession Choir Practice (R) Young Adult Rosary (M) Young Adult Ministry (R)

Monday of IIoIy Week 6:10 am

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1:15 am 6:30 pm

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Building Fund Outreach Donation

Catholic Care

Subtotal:

82.00 200.00 300.00 20.00 $602.00

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Rice Bowl 50th Wedding Anniversary

Birthday Catholic Relief Fund

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THE pONTrFrCr\L GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTIOI!

Resumes April 17

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join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land.

PLEASE-tsE-EENEBgII-QI For more information about Christians in the Holy Lan d, vis it www. myf ranc isca n.org/goodfriday

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Tuesday of Holy Week 6:'t0 am - Rosary (M) 11:15 am - Rosary (M) 5:30 pm - Women's AA Meeting (C) 6:30 pm - Centering Prayer (U) 7:30 pm - AA Meeting (C)

April 12

Wednesday of HolyWeek 6:10 am - Rosary (M) 7:30 am - Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help (M) 11:15 am - Rosary (M) 1:00 pm - Legion of Mary, Queen of Peace (C) 6:00 pm - Scripture Study (R)

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-* Rosary Holy Thursday Mass 7:00 pm - 12:00mn - ExposiUon 1:15 am 6:00 pm

of the Blessed Sacrament

Pope Francis has asked our Parish to support the

Pontificat Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. This Collection also provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to this collection, you become an instrument of peace and

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Safrrrrl:v HoIy Saturday, Easter Vigll 11:15 am - Rosary 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Confessions (M)

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\Me are called to build a culture of encounter.

Jesus made that clear from the way he lived, the message he preached, Pope Francis makes that clear by his own daily example. Ancl we have a host of holy men and women who have come before us, who have gone to the margins of society so that every member of our human family might know the Iove of God. Now, it's our turn. With the spiritual pillars of Lent at our disposal, we set out on a 4o-day journey, a journey of encounter with ourselves, our neighbors and our God. . Through prayer, we encounter Christ, present in the faces of every member of our human family, so often still walking that long road to Calvary. . Through fasting, we encounter our own obstacles, those things about ourselves that prevent us from loving God and neighbor. . Through almsgfving, wâ‚Ź encounter our brothers and sisters around the world, asking what we can give up so that others might hive life to the fullest.

Lent is our time to encounter, to cultivate a spirit of global solidarity. CRS Rice Bowl is our tool, iat-holic Relief. Ss-fyice-s' Lenten faith-in-action program for families and faith communities, a vehicle through which the stories of communities around the world can be shared, an invitation through which our prayers and Lenten sacrifices can change lives.

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We have individuals and families living in our community who are vulnerable to food insecurity (not knowing where your next meal is coming

from).

These include our porish Kupuno and Ohona in need. Please help us provide tttem

with supplementalfoods to help take their ltunger pains awdy. Our food bags ore distributed the last week of every month to help bridge the gap when their food stamps have been depteted. our insert for o list of our most needed food items. Bring your food donotions next weekend and drop off in our food bins.

Please remember we dre seruing Christ, give him your very best this Esster!

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you might want to consider making a financial contribution to our Catholic Care Project and our ministry will do the shopping for you to ensure we have a good selection of foods for those we serve. p gd_t_ hav-e.-timp_tp_.Sh-Q,-n?

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How are donations used?

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Driven by our faith, we are committed to help those in need no matter where they maylive. In that spirit: Z5 percent of your gift supports CRS, programs around the world and e5 pereent of

help us cleliver bags to our homehound Kupuna.

Comtact Wendy with our Catholic Care Froiect far more information {Office {SCS}

your donations go to hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in your own community.

FROM PALM SUNDAY THROUGH EASTER, PLEASE DROPYOUR CRS RICE BOWLS IN THE CONTAINER

PROVIDED IN THE CHURCH COURTYARD. THANKYOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROT]GH YOU LENTEN SACRIFICES,

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sr smaitr: IJyou know someone in our parish whawould benefitfrom receiving a food bag to help them moke ends meet please tell them to contact our church office at {B0B) 941-0265.

All it{ormation we receive remains conJidentiat.

WELCOMT TO THE FAMILY

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Prince IM Esio Escalante baptized Friday, Mar. 31, ZAU

and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

and Rey P| Balagot, jr. baptized Sunday, April 2,20\7

for thern that they grow to be true disciples of Jesus Christ and for their parents that the Holy Spirit may guide them as they teach their children our Catholic faith.

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Stanley Ho

Teresita M. Custodio

Purita V. Marcaida

Avon Czerwinski

Betty Ann Nault

Regina Czerwinski

Dolores Suredam

Odefta Doublet

Lolita A. Sutton

John Masunaga

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Francisca L. Delos Reyes James F. Sellar Angela G. Dizon Apolonia Quijano Garcia Justin Madriaga Margaret B. Vincze Marilyn Shimabuku Darlene Madriaga

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PRAYERLIST FORTHE SICK Prayers bring our parish community together and this is true especially when we pray for those parishioners who are ill among us.

We would like to update our prayer list on this page every month. We will remove the names at the end

of each month and have a new list for the following month. lf you wish to have your name or the names of your loved ones included on the list, please fill up the form below. The prayer list will be published for the whole month and will be updated at the end of each month. (Because of privacy lows, only person themselves or immediste fomily member moy submit o request.)

Mahalo for your cooperation.

Marites & Melvin Fiesta, April Married 7 years

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Raul & Sarah-Jane Velasquez, April 11th Manied 25 years

Please complete below so that we may remember

you in prayers for the whole month of April.

(Please print clearly!) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the office.

NAME:

CONGRATULATION TO OUR PARISHIONERS ON THEIR SPECIAL DAY TN APRIL! MAY THE LORD SHINE HIS BLESSINGS UPON THEM!

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Relationship to person:

Join your parish and the whole Church in celebrating the Holiest Days of the Year.

The Easter Triduum begins

Holy Thursday and has no dismissal until the night of the Easter Vigil.

On Thursday we celebrate the lnstitution of the Holy Eucharist.

On Friday we remember in a solemn way the death of Jesus and pray for the whole humankind. We hearthe lsaiah reading of the Suffering Servant and we venerate the Cross. This is the only day ofthe year when Holy Mass is not

celebrated.

On Saturday (there is no 5:oo p.m. Mass) we celebrate the longesq most beautiful of the Church's liturgies. We lightthe Easter fire and process into a darken church. We read the story of our salvation and bring to the waters of Baptism and the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist those who have been preparing all year.

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Sat.-5 p.rrl., Sun.-7:OO, 9:OO a.m.

11:OO a.rrl. fPalrn Procession] & 6:OO p.rn.

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Mass of the Lord's Supper April I"3 at 6rOO p.rn.

GOOI} FRIDAY The Passion of the Lord April 14 at 3:OO p.rn. and 6:OO p.rrr.

(Stations af the Cross at 77:75 a.m. &

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Ttre ResurrecHon of the Lord April 16 at 7=OO,9:0O & 11:OO a.rn. & 6:OO p.rn.

"sit and keep watch" as Jesus asked His apostles to do in the garden of Gethsen:ane.

Everyone is invited to participate in the Holy Hour during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Vigil stafis immediately after the celebration of the Last iU Supper of the Lord until midnight.

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Saith S'nrma*ion STATIONS OT THE CROSS FOR CHILDREN The Stations of the Cross is a Lenten devotion that offers r'vitness to Jesus' Passion and Death. At each station, we LlSe ouf SenSeS and our imagination to reflect prayertully upon Jesus' suffering, Death, antl Resurrection, and to simply experience the visual irnages to reflect on Christ's love for us.

Living the Lenten .iourney, children from grades I through 8

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participated in the Way of the Cross For Children for several Fridays of Lent where they led and walked the tourteen Stations in church rvith their parents.

Last Friday, March 31, the children and their parcnts participated in the Stations lvith the Kupuna of our palish. An intergeneration shaling, the children and their Kupuna lvalked and reacl the story at each station together.

On Go.d Friday at 5pm, the children rvill share the Stations of the Cross by creati.ng a tableaux at each Station. This "live" Stations of the Cross retraces the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

we harie stepped into the 6th week of Lent... Keep praying and keep setting good examples in the name of Jesus Christ.

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Members of the Young Adult Ministry preparing blankets, and other personal items readY for distribution.

As the conclusion of the current community project by st. Don's, we completed our 3rd blanket distribution project at Kaka'ako on April 1st. This time we received not only blankets but clothes, sanitary items and toys. We were so blessed that we could go and talk to the families with young children and pass the items that they need. Kids were jumping with joy when they received the toys. Thank you everyone for your generous donations, and special thanks to the young adults who joined the distribution, and for the prayers for the success of the project by the young adults who couldn't join us due to their commitments. We have learned a lot, and are looking forward to planning our next Project.

As always, if you have any interest, questions, comments, ideas, etc. please send your e-mail at Lflyi-e.lf:.t&.g.enil.gpm. or send a text message to 3-S$:S$ 8-:S$7-8-.

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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL1 3, 2017 ?LEASE STqN-U?

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1'l:00PM-MIDNIGHT Blessed peter & paul church to have the Exposition ol It is traditional for us at Sts. so people can "sit and keep sacrament after the Holy Thursday Liturgy until midnight garderiof Gethsemane. Exposition and watch,, as Jesus asked his aposilei to do-ih the very. old devotion in our church, Benediction of the Blessed sacrament is not oily Eucharist- that our Lord is but one that highlights the fundamental mystery o? tne lgtv Blessed sacrament. As Jesus truly present, body and brooo, iout ano diviniiy in the to me shall ever be hungry, ,,1 said, myself am'the Bread of Life. No one who comes (John 6:35)' no on" *no believes in me shall ever thirst"

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Defrltr?fu, Why don't Catholics study and prepare for the end times or rapture?

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We do beiieve that tl-rere is a time when the worid r,vill encl, but lve have no idea when that day r,vi11 come. F'undamentalist Chrislians beiieve that the world will end with a rapture where the good r,vili be taken and the evii left.

It is based on a misreading of Revelation 20 that speaks of an angel in the pit who will ravage the earih for 1,000 years. This is callecl amiliennialism, and the Church has condemned tlris belief (CCC 576).

Tl-ie whole "left behind" series comes from this misreading.

Rather than beir-rg afraid of the end of tl-re r,vorld, the Catholic Church teaches that the best way to prepare for the coming of Cl-rrist is by living the sacramental life of the Church: being baptized, celebrating the Eucharist and reconciliatior-r consistently, being married or professing holy orciers in the Churcl:, and partaking ir-r the anointing of the sick.

By doing these things we are participating in the fullness of the Churctrr ancl life rvith Cl-rrist. This is the best way to prep&re for Christ's return. While we as Catholics do believe there r,vili be a day i,vhen we r,viltr be gathered to Cl-rrist, r,ve look forward to this day with anticipaiion and ioy, not fear and anguish.

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OLUNTg.ERVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! O-tlr most cruciql n_eed$: Food Movers - 3d Weekend of every month {Sat or Sundays} Help collect food donations before Mass (arrive 30 minutes before Mass to prepare). Greet donors and help carry their donations to our food bins.

Commitment is once a month to cover one Mass. Project is great for all ages - Family Friendly

Hospitatity Project - Volunteers are needed to help with our refreshment table at weekend Morning Masses. Arrive 30 minutes before Mass begins to prepare the snacks and drinks, Serue the refreshments immediately after Mass. Great for all ages - Family Friendly Project. Commitment can be once a month or every week - whatever fits your schedule.

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Parking Attendants-Volunteers are needed to help with directing cars in and out of our parish parking lot and walking the lot during the Masses. Commitment can be once a rnonth or every week-whatever fits your schedule.

Please stop by our Lenten Mission Table after Mass

to sign up or contact the Parish Office to assist with

these projects (808) 941-0575. Or email us at stsppvolunteer@gmail.com

Food Sorting Project

Boo-Boo Bunnies Proiect Volunteers will create bunnies for children living in Shelter. These bunnies serve an important purpose: They hold an ice cube for bumps and bruises.

THIS WEEKEND

(After Masses)

Courtyard Area

Volunteers will sort our food donations and help bag groceries for our Kupuna and Ohana struggling with food insecurity.

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to provide parishioners the opportunity to participate in the life of the parish,

assist in sustaining parish activities, and show our gratitude by sharing our God-given

gifts and talents with each other and our parish community.

Yolunteer Opportunities for Everyone There are many way$ to serve at Sts. Peter and Paul with opportunities to

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almost everyone's schedule and available time; here are a few examples: E\IENINGS: (-lontact new parishioners. rnake copies. prepare pnrjer:t supplies. enrptv iootl bins. shopping for supp.,lies WEEKENDS: Greeters. Lectors, Lishr:rs, F,ucharistic Ulinisters. Religious Education {,atechists, Choir. Hospitalitv Refreshrnent Talile, Collecr Food Donations. Securitv/ Parking Attendant-s OCCASIONAL: Help

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ISaprtisms, ![eddings cir f'un.:rals. or assist u.ith seasonal projects

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ipate in r.rur Cathoiic Care Pr:ojects helping others 2-3 HOURS/MONTH: Help .cort food donations and liag focid items" assist w'ittr monthl-v

rnailings anillor phone calis or provide clericai support 3-4 HOURSruIONTH: Distr:ibute

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Palm Sunday

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Meditations for the "On that Good Friday many disciples went back crestfallen to their homes.

Others chose to go out to the

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From Palms to Passion Mt zt,t-tt and Mt 26:14-27:66

f)alm Sunday is the sixth and final

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Sunday of Lent. It is sometimes called "Passion Sunday" because it marks the beginning of Holy Week.

There are two Gospel readings for Palm Sunday. The first, during the blessing of the palms, tells the story of |esus entering |erusalem in triumph. The second reading tells the story ofthe Passion and death of the Lord.

Holy Week is the most sacred time of year for Catholics. It's okay if your Holy Week list of things to do includes coloring eggs, cleaning and baking for Easter, or traveling to a relative's home. There's nothing wrong with secular Easter activities.

But it is important to balance the

secular with the sacred by keeping the "holy" in Holy Week.

If you work or go to school, try to set aside time every day this week for quiet prayer, Scripture reading, and meditation. Ofler up any pain or dilficuities you experience and unite your sufferings with the pain of Christ. Make it a point on Good

Friday to let go of resentments and forgive those who have hurt you.

Your greatest temptation during Holy Week will be scrimping on your spiritual needs because there is so much going on. if you let that happen, your Easter celebration may look perfect on the surface, but it will feei spiritually empty.

Make Holy Week special for the whole family by turning off television, computers, and electronic games from sundown on Holy Thursday until Easter morning. Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary together as a family.

Plan to attend all of the Triduum liturgies. Volunteer as a family to help decorate your parish church on Holy Saturday for the Easter Vigil.

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Leftover palms are burned and the ashes are used next year on Ash Wednesday.

. The Chrism Mass

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where holy

oils are blessed.

. The word "tiduum" means "three days." lt starts at sundown Jlm O vera/OSV photo

on Holy Thursday and includes Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

EnterinE into the Passion of Christ Here are some things to meditate on this week as you journey with Jesus to Calvary:

The condemnation of Jesus: Have you ever been judged unfairly? Have you ever judged

Veronica wipes Jesus'face: Who was kind to you during difficult times?

others?

Jesus is stripped of his garments: How ai'e you being called to let go of external things?

Jesus'acceptance of the cross: What are the crosses in your life?

Jesus falls three times: ln what ways have

The Crucifixion: Are you abie to forgive those who have hurt you?

The death and burial of Jesus, Do you can be '**Sg: dgn:

Catechism

CONh]TCTION "This sacrifice of Christ is unique; it completes and surpasses all other sacrifices.

First, it is a gift from God the Father himself, for the Father handed his Son over to sinners in order to reconcile us with himself. At the same time it is the offering of the Son of God made man,who in freedom and love offered his life to his Father through the Holy Spirit in reparation for our disobediencel' the Catholic - Catechism of Church,674

This week! prayer is known as the "Three O'Clock Prayer" (part of the Divine Mercy Chaplet when it is said at 3:00 p.m.) in remembrance ef the graces we received at the moment Jesus died: "You expired, O lesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and an oceatl of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount af Life, unfat'homable Divine

Mercy, envelop the whole world and e?npty yourself out upon us. a Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Iesus as a fount

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