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

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

Sacrament of Matrimonyl The proper and required preparation for this Sacrament is extensive. The time frame is at least six (6) 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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WEEKDAY MASSES: COMMUNAL ANNOINTING: RECONCILIATION: EI.]CHARISTIC ADORATION

PARISH ROSARIES:

Saturday: [Sunday VigilJ 5:00pm Sunday Morning: 7:00 am 9:00am Sunday Evening: 6:00 pm Monday - Friday: 7:00 am &

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Saturday: 12:00 noon

Last Saturday of the Month at the 'J.2:A0 noon mass

Friday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m, Saturday 3:30 - 4*A pm or by appointment Fridays: After the 7:00 am mass and 1st Fridays: 7:30 - 10:00 pm Monday - Saturday: 11:LSam Sunday: 5:1Spm

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Our ShePherd's Voice

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FRIDAY:

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FIRST FRIDAY:

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PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Khanh Pham-NguYen

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Rev. DannY Laeda Rev. Pat Freitas Rev. Mr. Richard Abel Rev. Mr. Angken XYmoon Rev. Mr. Richard Port

Secretary:

Yvonne Toma

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4th Sunday Of Easter “Jesus: The Fullness Of Time” Sts. Peter and Paul Church

TODAY IS KNOWN AS GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY because, in each year of the liturgical cycle on this 4th Sunday, the Gospel is always taken from the 10th chapter of John where Jesus speaks of himself as the "good shepherd".

In today’s passage Jesus emphasizes the self-sacrificing element in his own life: "The good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep."

He contrasts the good shepherd who owns the sheep to someone who is simply hired to look after them. The hired man thinks primarily of his own welfare and, if he sees a wolf coming, he takes off, leaving the sheep to be attacked and scattered in fear and terror. Jesus, on the other hand, will not be like a hired person: "I lay down my life for my sheep." Perhaps he contrasts himself with those mercenary religious leaders among his own people – and to be found in every religious grouping – who do just what is expected of them but have no real commitment or sense of responsibility to those in their charge.

He knows his sheep. Secondly, the good shepherd knows his sheep and they know him. There is a mutual bond of love and intimacy. That love is compared to the deep mutual relationship that exists between Jesus and his Father. "My own know me just as the Father knows me." Again the hired man or the self-interested leader will not have such a relationship with his charges. The Second Reading speaks in similar terms when the author says, "Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God’s children, and that is what we are."

One shepherd and one flock.

Lastly, all of this is intimately linked with the second theme of this Sunday. Not only is it Good Shepherd Sunday, it is also "Vocations Sunday". On this day we are especially asked first of all to pray that the Church may be provided with the leaders needed to do its work of spreading the Gospel.

We know that at the present time there is a critical shortage of such leaders, at least in the traditional sense – priests and religious. But, while we may earnestly pray that our Church be supplied with the leaders it needs, there can be a tendency among us to pray that OTHERS may answer that call. We do not see ourselves as included. We may pray earnestly for more young people to offer themselves as priests and religious but clearly exclude our own children.

May 7, 2017

READINGS

First Reading – Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Powerful phenomena occurred when Peter spoke to those gathered on the day of Pentecost---a sound like a rush of wind, tongues of fire resting on those present, and the Spirit moving them to speak in tongues. Those who responded to Peter’s sermon were baptized and there were added that day about three thousand souls.

Second Reading – 1 Peter 2:20b-25 Peter advises his readers to be respectful of others even in a time of unjust suffering. When you do right and suffer, take it patiently, and you have God’s approval. Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example that we should follow in his steps. Then you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.

Gospel – John 10:1-10

Jesus identifies himself as “the Door of the Sheep,” and warns against all those who cannot be trusted, who are essentially thieves and robbers. Jesus also accepts another identification, namely, “the Good Shepherd,” who lays down his life for his sheep. He says he knows who his own are, and they know him.

Next Sunday’s Readings (Cycle A) 5th Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9 Gospel: John 14:1-12

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STEWARDSHIP

TIME – TALENT – TREASURE This Week’s Events (May 7 – May 13, 2017)

TREASURE

M – Main Church, U–Upstairs Parish Conference Room, R – Reception room, B - Blue room, G - Green Room, C – Courtyard

Mahalo for your generous contributions and faithful stewardship The Collections for April 29—30, 2017 are as follows:

Sunday May 7 4th Sunday of Easter World Day of Prayer for Vocations

6:15 am 6:15 am 8:15 am 5:00 pm 5:15 pm 7:15 pm

Total: $12,031.92 Envelopes & Loose Collections $8,252.35 Mass Intentions 120.00 Baptism 0.00 Funeral 0.00 Electric & Votive Candles 941.00 Total: $ 9,313.35

Monday

Building Fund Outreach Donation Catholic Care

May 8

6:10 am – Rosary (M) 11:15 am – Rosary (M) 6:30 pm – Charismatic Prayer Group (M) Tuesday

ENVELOPES IDENTIFIABLE UNIDENTIFIABLE

– Choir Practice (B) – Rosary (M) – Family Mass Choir practice (B) – Choir Practice (R) – Young Adult Rosary (M) – Young Adult Ministry (R)

May 9

6:10 am – Rosary (M) 11:15 am – Rosary (M) 6:30 pm – Centering Prayer (M)

35% 51%

Wednesday

$187.00 85.00 1,680.00 20.00 Subtotal: $1,972.00

May 10

St. Damien de Veuster

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)

Special Collections:

Thursday

CRS Rice Bowl $104.00 Easter Donation 100.00 Catholic Comm.

7.00 Catholic University of America 10.00 Mother’s Day 525.00 Subtotal: $746.57

May 11

6:10 am – Rosary (M) 11:15 am – Rosary (M) 6:00 pm – Choir Practice (M) Friday

May 12

6:10 am – Rosary (M) 7:40 am – 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 7:30 pm - Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration

Saturday

May 13

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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STEWARDSHIP TIME – TALENT – TREASURE

Our Brow n Bag Food Program:

Works to alleviate hunger among our parish Kupuna, Ohana and Keiki who struggle with food insecurity (not knowing where your next meal is coming from).

Stewardship begins with Discipleship Stewardship is a conversion journey of receiving God’s love and returning it to Him. A conversion requires prayer, reflection and time to allow God to show us who we are, and the person of love we can become. Throughout the conversion experience, a Disciple yearns to change and grow into the person God created them to be – a Steward uniquely his own, but united in one Body through Jesus Christ.

A Steward acknowledges their many God-given gifts and in gratitude, responds to the Gospel invitation to nurture and share those gifts with others.

Each day, Sts Peter and Paul Parish is buzzing with activity. There are groups that pray together, groups that minister to other parishioners, and groups that reach out to the community. Part of being an active member of our parish is to find a place for yourself – a ministry where your personal talents can best be put to use. Reflect on your skills and interests.

Prayerfully consider how much time you can commit to helping and make a connection to that ministry or project.

This will nurture your conversion journey, allowing you to grow closer to God and experience a deeper relationship with Him.

As a Disciple of Jesus Christ – YOU are a Steward all your own, with unique gifts and talents to share.

Our parish Catholic Care Project provides supplemental food for our Brown Bag recipients once a month. Food items are non-perishable staples and are often prohibitively expensive for low income individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet.

Last month our CCP Brown Bag program distributed over 1,200 pounds of food to our friends in their time of crisis.

All of this food was provided by the generosity of our parishioners, through our monthly food collection. As good stewards of the blessings we have received, our Catholic Care Project seeks to avoid duplication of resources and efforts, by seeking and serving the most vulnerable among us, who have limited or no access to other food resources. All of the food we receive is distributed within 7 days of our monthly food collection to ensure those who need food (especially during the last week of each month, when food stamps typically run out) will receive a supplemental brown bag to keep food on their table.

Our Monthly Parish Food Collections are the 3rd Weekend of every month. May 20-21 will be our next food drive.

Look for a list of our most needed food items in next week’s bulletin.

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HOLY FATHER’S INTERCESSIONS FOR MAY 2017 Christians in Africa

That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.

PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK

Please pray for the sick in our Parish, especially….

MAY BIRTHDAYS Alexander S. Pangelinan Charlie Fujioka Merlita Campton Yolanda M. Tumacder Evelyn Bautista Toni Fonseca Regina Czerwinski Khristian Vinca Gertrude Hara-Williams

May 3rd May 4th May 5th May 6th’ May 8th May 10th May 10th May 14th May 27th

CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR SPECIAL DAY! PRAYER LIST FOR THE 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 the list on the right side of this page for the month of MAY. We will remove the names at the end of every month and have a new list for the following month. If 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 laws, only person themselves or immediate family member may submit a request.)

Mahalo for your cooperation.

Please complete below so that we may remember you in prayers for the whole month of MAY. (Please print clearly!) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the office no later than April 30, 2017.

NAME: _______________________________

PH #: _______________________

(relationship to person) _________________

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Tony Bacani

Larry Cabrinha

Wini Chow

Tessie Dungo

Teresita M. Custodio

Stanley Ho

Avon Czerwinski

Regina Czerwinski

Odetta Doublet

Purita V. Marcaida

Thomas Mistysyn

Betty Ann Nault

Dolores Suredam

Lolita A. Sutton

Edwin Tagura

Vanessa Alcova

Joe Hansen

Blanche Hansen

Shirley Dungo

Joannita S.

Bona M. Macabare Jack Jucewicz

Pangelinan Ephrem Perez

Pray for our deceased family and friends:

✝ Diane S. Fernandez (who died on March 23, 2017) Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, may the perpetual light shine upon her.

May she rest in peace. Amen.

100th Anniversary of Fatima apparitions The year 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal, where the Blessed Mother appeared once each month from May 13 until Oct. 13, 1917.

The message of Fatima highlights many central truths and devotions of the Catholic faith: the Trinity, the Eucharist, penance, the Rosary and sacrifices for the conversion of sinners.

There is special emphasis on the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which is a refuge of maternal love for us all and a sure path that leads us to God. In the end, Mary’s Immaculate Heart will triumph because Mary is full of God’s grace and is all pure. She has the heart of a mother who cares for her children and wishes them to be saved by her divine Son, Jesus.

World Day Of Prayer For Vocations

MOTHER’S DAY MASS INTENTION CARDS ARE AVAILABLE!

World Day of Prayer will be observed on Sunday, May 7th, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2).

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As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life. While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), to the Religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the missionary life, in the particular sense of mission "ad gentes".

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14.

Mother’s Day Mass Intention cards are available in the front entrances of the Church.

How to use the offering envelopes with the card: The offering is a part of your prayers. It is voluntary. If the person you wish to honor is living take the card with the blank envelope and present it to them with your prayers. If the person you are honoring is deceased you may leave the card for others to use. Use the outer envelope for your offering.

From USCCB Website – Beliefs & Teachings

VOCATIONS PRAYER Loving God, You call us through our baptism in the Spirit to continue the mission of your beloved Son, Jesus. Open us to listen attentively for your invitation. Empower us to respond to your call.

Inspire women and men to follow the path of service. Together may we build up the Church to be a vibrant sign of your presence our world. We offer this prayer in the name of your Son, Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Source: NCCV

Please print the mother’s name clearly and legibly.

Turn in the envelope with names and Mass offering to the office or in the offering basket by Sunday, May 7.

The names will be posted in the order they are received.

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Faith Formation Our 2nd Grade Faith Formation In Proverbs 22:6, Solomon writes "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it”. For the past eight months, St. Peter and St. Paul’s 2nd grade class have learned the Catholic prayers and the sacraments. From Ordinary Time, through the Advent Season, Christmas through Lent and Easter, the ten children have journeyed through the Sunday Gospel readings, participated in the Christmas and Easter plays following the journey of Jesus Christ. Each Sunday they make the sign of the cross on their head, lips and heart before each student reads a passage in the Sunday Gospel reading. Through the Stations of the Cross, the students learned the way to pray and meditate on Jesus’ journey to the cross. It’s the little things like the children showing each other sacrifice during the Lent season by giving up chocolate for a few weeks. Their little smiles as they see their teachers in the morning reflect their enthusiasm in learning the Word. As the children stand on the step stool barely reaching the church podium reading the 1st or 2nd liturgical reading, the teachers watch in admiration as God works through the children as they begin serving God. St. Matthew says in Chapter 18, Verse 3, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven".

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Matt. 18:2-3 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them, and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

After celebrating a wonderful Easter with family and friends, St. Don's spent an hour with the family and children at the Catholic Charity shelter at Kakaʻako on Sunday April 23. We helped a kid with doing algebra homework, and we played with the little kids. We got to meet many lovely kids and it was so much fun. Our bubbles game helped them to be physically active and they learnt to count to 50 while catching flying bubbles. We got to talk to their families and we all prayed together with those who had special requests.

Later we had a short meeting at 7.30 pm at Sts. Peter & Paul. Thank you everyone for joining us.

We will continue to tutor and play with the kids at the shelter around 4-6 pm. We will announce the next schedule later. We would love to see you there. Please keep in touch with us for our next young adults meeting at the church. If you have any interest, questions, comments, ideas, etc. please e-mail us at trivialFyr@gmail.com or send text message 305-898-0378. We hope to see everyone soon.

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Advice, comfort, ond encourqgement in rhe Bible The Bible is full of practical life guidance that is as relevant today as it was when written. Its advice, comfort, and encouragement is timeless.

Advice - Written by a wise Old Testament scribe and teacher, Book of Sirach offers advice on iust about everything we deal with today-friendship, education, finances, etiquette, marriage family life, and more.

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the Gospel in the world by how we live our life-both in public and pdvate.

Our true home is not here on Earth, but in Heaven. It takes courage to place

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Entrusted with the care of the Blessed Mother and lesus, Ioseph was a humble carpenter who was dedicated to his family and obedient to God.

- St. Athanasius (373). Born a Christian in Egypt, St. Athanasius became a priest and a great defender of the Catholic falth. Because of the May 2

terrible persecutions of the Church, he was exiled several times during his life.

May 25 - The Ascension of the Lord (lst century), This solemnity marks the completion of Jesus'mission of

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May 31 - The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (lst century). Today, we commemorate the Visitation, when

Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth to share her joy at being favored by Cod. Three ways we can honor Mary include prayrng (r the Rosary, l) celebrating her feast days, and praising her to others.

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lN SEARCH OF A SAINT: FOLLOWING DAMIEN TO KALAWAO Our old and battered school bus, after a brief tour of the current settlement for leprosy patients in Kalaupapa, started on its journey across the peninsula to Kalawao, the site where Blessed Damien, after almost 10 years on the island of Hawaii, first encountered patients when he arrived in 1873. The main village of Kalaupapa was, in fact, at Kalawao.

We will visit the church, Damien's tomb, the cemetery and nearby grounds tomorrow, but today I am going to share with you some of the exquisite beauty of God's creation as we traversed this part of the peninsula to Kalawao. Here our group had a picnic lunch, walked around and reflected on all that we had just seen - the church of St. Philomena, which Damien renovated when he came to Kalawao, the tomb of this intrepid and loving missionary, the ruins of one of the buildings of the first settlement for lepers, the base of the cliffs where a roaring sea crashed against the wall and where ships brought patients to the island for their lifetime exile.

As we began our journey, Keanini our driver pointed to the dirt road ahead of the bus and to what he called a "Kalaupapa traf{ic jam"! ln fact, these were the only two cars we encountered throughout our drive to Kalawao How did Father Damien feel when he saw this rugged, magnificent beauty of nature that was such a contrast with the physical deformities and weakness of those condemned to live and die here? The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts - Fr. Damien'$ congregation - have written a booklet entitled "Damien, Servant of God, Servant of Humanity." ln the chapter entitled "The New Pastor," they wrote: "Here at Kalawao the young priest had opened the door to horor. There was nothing to protect his eyes, ears or sense of smell from the shock of contact with leprosy. Victims of the disease were all about him, their bodies in ruins, their faces ravaged and smashed by the voracious bacillus of leprosy. The constant coughing of the sick was the colony's most familiar sound. ... 'To counteract the bad smell', wrote Damien, 'l got myself accustomed to the use of tobacco'. ...At the outset of his mission Damien aimed to restore, in each resident at Kalaupapa, a sense of personal worth and dignity. To show his poor battered flock the value of their lives, he had to demonstrate to them the value of their deaths. And so he turned his attention to the cemetery area beside his little chapel. ... He called it'the Garden of the Dead'."

Damien wrote about the cemetery to his brother, Pamphile, also a priest, whose place he took years earlier on the boat from Belgium to Hawaii because his brother was sick: "My greatest pleasure is to go there to say my beads, and to meditate on that unending happiness which so many of them are already enjoying. There too my thoughts dwell on the sufferings of purgatory. I confess to you, my dear brother, the cemetery and the hut of the dying are my best meditation books, as well as for the benefit of my own soul as in view of preparing my instructions.

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