The Epiphany of the Lord

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 7, 2018

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

WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturday: (Sunday Vigil) 5:00pm Sunday Morning: 7:00 am 9:00am & 11:00am

Faith Formation Family 1st & 3rd Sunday at 9:00am (Ohana Mass every 2nd Sunday at 11:00am)

Sunday Evening: 6:00 pm WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am & 12:00pm Saturday: 12:00 noon COMMUNAL ANNOINTING: Last Saturday of the Month at the 12:00 noon mass RECONCILIATION: Friday 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 pm or by appointment EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Fridays: After the 7:00 am mass and 1st Fridays: 7:30 – 10:00 pm PARISH ROSARIES: Monday – Saturday: 11:15am

Sunday: 5:15pm

ADDRESS: 800 Kaheka St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 OFFICE HOURS: Mon. – 8:30 – 12:00pm Tues. – Fri. 8:30am – 12pm/1:00 – 3:30pm PHONE: (808) 941-0675 FAX: (808) 945-0689 OFFICE EMAIL: sspeterpaul@hawaii.rr. com WEBSITE: www.sspeterpaulhawaii.org Sts. Peter & Paul Church Honolulu

CHURCH IS OPEN:

MONDAY-THURSDAY: 6:00am – 8:00am 11:00am – 1:00pm FRIDAY: 6:00am – 1:00pm FIRST FRIDAY: 7:30pm – 10:00pm SATURDAY: 11:00 am – 1:00pm & 3:00pm – 6:30pm SUNDAY: 6:00am – 1:00pm & 5:00pm – 7:00pm

A New Life Born in the New Year As another year comes to a close and new one starts, I stare outside my office window watching the Manu-O-Ku (Hawaiian white terns) take turns sitting on their exposed baby egg nestled between a couple of branches here in busy downtown Honolulu. I wonder if the little baby chick will be a Christmas tern or born in the New Year. As one of the few birds in the world who do not make a nest, these birds, who mate for life, carefully sit on the branch-lodged egg warming the unborn tern as it watches for predators. Meanwhile, like God watching over us from above, the little baby tern inside the egg feels the comfort and warmth of its parents. God has gifted these beautiful slender pure white round-eyed birds with great talents. Rather than begging for food like pigeons around a bus stop they fly miles away into the ocean to catch small fish out at sea returning back home to feed their children fresh food.

As the New Year begins, I too feel the comfort and warmth of our Lord Father protecting me from the sin in this world. Similar to the white tern’s God-given talents of flight and prudent care for their young, I reflect on my own personal journey and the gifts and talents the Lord has blessed me with. As St. Paul wrote in 1st Timothy 4:14, “Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy”. With my spiritual strength and endurance growing each passing year, I use the gifts and talents to the Glory of God. From given the opportunity to read the Word of God at Mass to sharing my Christian experiences with others, God continues to shower me with blessings.

As I watch little egg sitting gingerly sitting on the branches alone, there is a moment when both parents are away for a few seconds. I watch in horror as other birds walk around the base of the tree looking up waiting for the egg to fall to the ground. But soon one of the parents return to sit and protect its unborn child! As I did last year and will continue this year, I draw on Psalm 94 Verses 8-9 for inspiration when I feel alone. David cries out to the Lord” I am slipping, but your unfailing love, O Lord supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer”. Although 2018 will bring many unknowns and uncertainties in our lives, I know (like the little baby tern) my Father will be watching over me, warming my spirit and giving me hope.

Submitted by Albert Hayashi

Epiphany of the Lord “Reaching Far and Wide” Sts. Peter and Paul Church

January 7, 2018

This Week’s Mass Schedule

Date

Isaiah 60:1–6; Ephesians 3:2–3a, 5–6; Mt 2:1–12

SAT Jan 6

(See art work on front cover)

A mysterious scene barely comes to light before us. Are we inside or outside of a Roman portico?

What is going on in the background? The central scene clearly shows the Child Jesus perched in the Virgin’s arms and surrounded by swaddling clothes.

A glow emanates from the Child that enlightens the three Wise Men processing toward Jesus. Their whole caravan chaotically crowds around and strains to see the king they have come to worship.

A dalmatian wanders behind while a camel appears in the back lighting with a knowing smirk. The Ethiopian sage sympathetically stares out from the center of the painting and seemingly asks us if we understand the significance of their travels.

The arrival of these astronomers from the East sends a very important message for all of us at Mass today. Jesus is the light of the whole world, and all peoples— no matter how far or how lost— are invited by his attractive and saving light. This light came to the Chosen People and will be fully consumed in Jerusalem as Isaiah prophesies. Yet he will proclaim that all peoples are invited to be members of the same family and coheirs to the treasures of God’s love and mercy. Faith in him and acceptance of his gospel truth is all he asks. So no matter how far you or anyone you know seems from Jesus and his truth, he loves them and wants them around his table to experience his love.

—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC © 2018 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish has been granted on August 2, 2017, by Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800325-9521, or visit Liguori.org.

SUN Jan 7

Mon Jan 8 Tue Jan 9 Wed Jan 10 Thu Jan 11 Fri Jan 12 Sat Jan 13

Time 5pm Vigil Mass 7 am

9 am

11am

6 pm

Mass Intention

Celebrant

Parishioners, Visitors, and Friends of Sts. Peter and Paul

Fr. Khanh

7am noon 7 am Noon 7 am noon 7 am

+Robert Pascual Lisa Amimoto (healing) +Walter Nomura Jill Ishikawa (SI) Sr. Claudia Wong Jill Ishikawa (SI) Irene Arcayna Dr. Marcelino Avecilla

Fr. Scott

Fr. Khanh

Fr. Khanh

Fr. Khanh Fr. Scott Fr. Khanh Fr. Khanh Fr. Khanh Fr. Khanh Fr. Kahnh Fr. Khanh

noon

Francisco Arcayna

Fr. Khanh

7 am

Benjamin Arcayna

Fr. Khanh

noon

Juanito Velez & Lucy Kamaka

Fr. Khanh

noon 5 pm Vigil Mass

7 am

Filamore Alcon

Fr. Khanh

Parishioners, Visitors, and Friends of Sts. Peter and Paul

Fr. Khanh

Sun 9 am Jan 14

11am

6 pm

Anne Barger (SI) +Walter Nomura

Rose Welch (healing) Lorraine Gumataotao (SI)

Jill Ishikawa (healing) +Gregorio Sapao +Juliana Suh +Efren Nicolas

Sergio Arcayna, Perla P. Abon Desilva & Nakanelua (SI)

Leonora Arcayna Tiffany Agno & Family

Liberta Arcayna + Efren Nicolas Agnes Ross (healing) + Wilma Secuya

Fr. Khanh

Fr. Khanh

Fr. Khanh

Fr. Khanh

Brian James Abon + Jean Wong

SI–Special Intentions + Repose of the soul of; BD–Birthday; +Robert Pascual

PASTORAL TEAM

Pastor: Parochial Vicar: Senior Priest: Deacons:

Senior Deacon:

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Rev. Khanh Pham-Nguyen Rev. Scott Bush Rev. Pat Freitas Deacon Richard Abel Deacon Angken Xymoon Deacon Richard Port

STEWARDSHIP

TIME – TALENT – TREASURE

TREASURE

This Week’s Events Jan. 7 – 13, 2018) 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 December 30 – 31, 2017 are as follows: Total: $ 37,371.84 Envelopes & Loose Collections $ Mass Intentions Funeral Wedding Electric & Votive Candles Total: $

Sunday January 7 The Epiphany of the Lord 6:15 am – Choir Practice (B) 6:15 am – Rosary (M) 10:15 am – RCIA Monday

January 8

14,066.66 90.00 500.00 500.00 900.98 16,057.64

The Baptism of the Lord

6:30 pm – Charismatic Prayer Group (M) (will resume January 22, 2018) Tuesday

ENVELOPES IDENTIFIABLE UNIDENTIFIABLE

Building Fund Outreach Catholic Care Project Donation

26% 74%

January 9

6:10 am – Rosary (M) 11:15 am – Rosary (M) 7:00 pm – Centering Prayer (U)

95.00 80.20 1,250.00 400.00 Subtotal $ 1,825.20

$

Wednesday

January 10

6:10 am – Rosary (M) 7:30 am – Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help (M)

11:15 am 1:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm

Special Collections: Solemnity, Mary, Mother of God First Offering Christmas Retired Religious Fund Stained Glass First Offering Immaculate Conception Campaign for Human Development Catholic Education Scholarship Thanksgiving Manger donation Donation to General Fund Subtotal:

Ordinary Time

$ 1,824.00 682.00 255.00 15.00 15,127.00 20.00 15.00 19.00 1.00 10.00 41.00 1,500.00 $19,489.00

– Rosary (M) – Legion of Mary, Queen of Peace (C) – RCIA (B) – Scripture Study (R)

Thursday

January 11

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

January 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 (M) 5:45 pm – Stations of the Cross devotion (M) 7:30 pm – First Friday Mass

BUILDING FUND SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND, JANUARY 13/14!

Saturday

January 13

St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor

8:00 – 11:00 am – Cleaning Church (M) 11:15 am – Rosary 3:30 – 4:30 pm – Confessions (M)

Please continue your generosity as we are continuing with repairs and improvements of our Church. Your loving support is greatly appreciated. Mahalo.

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SAVE THE DATE

“Embrace them, not destroy them!”

2018 Annual March for Life – Honolulu January 22 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace" (1 Pt 4:10).

Come and join in the March for Life Honolulu put on by Aloha Life Advocate.

Come and share your talents bring

2018 Annual March for Life At the Hawaii State Capitol Monday, January 22, 2018 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

March to start at 6:00 p.m.

a favorite potluck dish family January 7, 2018 on the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord

Since the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court Decision on January 22, 1973

after the 11:00 a.m. Mass in the courtyard.

59,155,995

Continue to pray about how God may be calling you to serve in your parish: at Liturgy

lives of innocent children have been lost.

Our young people have been touched deeply by this and we must help them to become the generation that values life. The issues include right to live until the natural end of life as well, protection of those with disabilities.

It includes supporting families who choose to bring lives into this world and providing better healthcare and support for seniors.

It means supporting hospice and end of life care.

It is not too late to let your voice be heard.

VOLUNTEERS NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS

in Social Ministry helping to teach children or adults.

There will be Liturgical Ministry Training later during Lent.

Please watch the bulletin for information and thank you for your patience.

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Friday, January 17, 2018 - HAWAII FOOD BANK 32lb Senior Food Box distribu0on

January 20-21, 2018 – Catholic Care Project Food Collec)on January 22, 2018 – Bagging 9:00 a.m.

January 23-24, 2018 – Distribu(on

January Prayer Intentions from Pope Francis Christian Unity That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord's teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity

Please pray for our deceased family and friends of:

+ Enrique Kou (who died on 12/26/17)

Services will be held on January 15th 8:30 am

JANUARY BIRTHDAY’S

Marilyn A Benitez

January 16th

Patrick Phichiol

January 19th

Leonida G. Lumantas

January 28th

PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK

Please pray for the sick in our Parish, Charita Abelgas-Mabon Vanessa Alcova Loranzo Alota Becky Alota Tony Bacani Michael Bartolome Ho Lun Big Olivia Mia Blake Maniko Brady Arthur Cababa Mwejo Capelle Wini Chow Matilda Correa Teresita M. Custodio Avon Czerwinski Regina Czerwinski Blanche DeConte George DeConte Odetta Doublet Shirley Dungo Tessie Dungo Blanche Hansen Joe Hansen Florence Henson Stanley Ho Robert K. F. Ho Maria Elena Jencks Jack Jucewicz Christoph Jucewicz Charlene Lau Pat Low Bona M. Macabare

John M. Masunaga Frank Melleno Thomas Mistysyn Robert Mistysyn Betty Ann Nault Patrice Nielsen Ray M. Olis Lourdes Olis Berry Oloday Maria Oloday Judy Orlando Nancy Pang Joannita Pangelinan Yvonne S. Pangelinan Ephrem Perez Josefina Perez Anella Rabauliman Bregida R. Reyes Oliver Shilling Myong Soon Sim Joseph Anthony Sullivan Dolores Suredam Lolita A. Sutton Edwin Tagura Yolanda Trejo Myrna Vallespin Ho Chun Wah Ho Shiu Yan Theresa Yu Janleen Maria Xymoon

Please pray for our new Parochial Vicar Fr. Siegfred Dosdos 4

FAITH FORMATION RCIA: Ever ancient ever new

CCD

On this Feast of the Epiphany, we are still enjoying the birth of our Savior. We hear of the joy of the angels who sang to God’s glory in the fields where shepherds were watching their flocks of sheep. The shepherds go to see the child in the manger. We hear that they went back “singing praises to God for all that they had seen and heard”.

We hear of the magi that paid homage to the newborn King. We reflect and joyfully sing songs about the birth of Jesus.

Although the purchasing of gifts and giving them to those whom we love and care about are completed, Christmas parties are over, and shopping malls are giving discounts hoping to pack away less unsold merchandise, the church still celebrates joy, real JOY. Christmas is not just an annual magical time that is here for a day and vanishes the next day. It is about God who loves us so much that he is born among us, lives with us, looks and feels like us, and lives and dies like us.

The challenge and opportunity for us now is to take this Christmas joy with us into the New Year and share God’s love with everyone.

Submitted by Bernie Lopez

OHANA MASS Our next Mass for persons with disabilities and their families will be on January 14th at 11:00 a.m. They will meet after in the Reception room for Sacramental Preparation.

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Thank you for keeping our candidates and catechumen in your prayers as they discern moving forward in the Rite of Acceptance (to be celebrated Jan. 21 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass).

The journey to the Easter Sacraments is quickly moving forward. Lent begins on February 14th and the Rite of Election is February 18th at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Easter falls on April 1.

We continue to meet on Wednesday’s until Lent begins, our participants will join the community on Sundays with the celebration of the Scrutinies.

May we ask you to pray for our brothers and sisters whom wholeheartedly choose the road less traveled, to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ and to be strengthened for the trials ahead.

You can help with RCIA by reaching out to new people who come to Mass and to talk about your faith to others. You might offer to pray for a friend or neighbor who is struggle with grief or pain. Spend more time in prayer this 2018.

Mahalo nui loa, RCIA Team

AROUND THE PARISH AND THE DIOCESE

The Word Became Flesh

Learning Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina or “Divine Reading” is an ancient Benedictine practice of reading, meditating, and praying on scripture to increase faith and draw closer to God. Come bring your bible and learn and practice Lectio Divina with Sister Marie Lemert, ss.cc. and Malulani Kamanu.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 FROM 9A-2P St. Anthony Retreat Center (Rose Hill Bldg.)

3351 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819

Open to women and men 18 years and older who wish to deeper their faith life through scripture and prayer. Lunch provided. Free will offering.

Registration required by 1/16/18 or call (808) 845-0065

CELEBRATING MOTHER MARIANNE

180th birthday anniversary Jan 21, 2018 @ Kalaupapa

Jan 23, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop Larry Silva St. Francis School, Almeida Center

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MAHALO Fr. Scott

Calendar Monday January 8 Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1–4, 6–7 or Is 55:1–11 or Acts 10:34–38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9 Mk 1:7-11

What is the real meaning of the visit of the three kings to Jesus, and does that visit have meaning for us today?

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Tuesday January 9 Weekday 1 Sm 1:9–20 Mk 1:21–28

Thursday January 11 Weekday 1 Sm 4:1–11 Mk 1:40–45 Friday January 12 Weekday 1 Sm 8:4–7, 10–22a Mk 2:1–12 Saturday January 13 Weekday 1 Sm 9:1–4, 17–19; 10:1 Mk 2:13–17 Sunday January 14 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3:3b–10, 19 1 Cor 6:13c–15a, 17–20 Jn 1:35–42

SHUTTERSTOCK: DARRAY

Wednesday January 10 Weekday 1 Sm 3:1–10, 19–20 Mk 1:29–39

t the most fundamental level, the three kings represent all of the world’s nations. These nations come and share their treasures with Jesus. In this context, the mission of the three kings can be seen as a challenge to all nations to recognize Jesus and share the treasures they have.

We can link the story of the three kings with another in Scripture— the multiplication of the loaves (see Matthew 14:13–21). In this story, the disciples represent the three kings. The disciples ask Jesus: “How can we possibly provide food for all these people?” But Jesus insists: “You yourselves give them food to eat.” So the disciples divide up their five loaves and two fish, and everyone has enough to eat.

The Gospel message is that when we share what we have, then we will have enough for all. We can look at it from a broader viewpoint: When one nation shares with another, there is enough for all. We all work toward this sense of sharing in our own lives by not accumulating more than we need and by trying to share with those who have less. We can contribute on another level by being heard through our political choices and through our involvement in local, national, and international issues.

We are not perfect, but the Lord does not demand perfection. The Lord asks for progress and an honest effort. May the Lord strengthen us to share more at home and internationally, so that all of us may royally sit together at our king’s banquet.

Source: Dear Padre: Questions Catholics Ask, © 2003 Liguori Publications, Sundaybulletin@Liguori.org

A Word From Pope Francis

Continue to overcome apathy, offering a Christian response to the social and political anxieties, which are arising in various parts of the world. I ask you to be builders of the world, to work for a better world….Don’t be observers, but immerse yourself in the reality of life, as Jesus did.

—Vigil, July 27, 2013

© 2018 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish has been granted on August 2, 2017, by Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521, or visit Liguori.org.