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This Weeks Mass Schedule Time Mass lntention Parishioners, Visitors, and Friends ofSts. Peter and Paul
5pm 7am
+Margaret Chin DeSilva & Nakanelua Ohana +Maximo Conderas +Chrisele Kalo
9am
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Dear Parishioners, Visitors and Friends
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Choice
Fr. Khanh
+Felix Estampador
is one of
American's dear
values and basic betiefs. We treasure choices.
Fr. Khanh
Fr. Sieg
+fose Aguada
1am
Celebrant
Some of them are routine choices. Think of the choices we made today getting ready for church. "Which Mass?" "Which tie, shirt, co[or?" "Which blouse?" etc.
6pm
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Fr
Roide
Mon ful 16
7am
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Fr. Roide
Noon
Paul Lee (SI)
Fr. Khanh
Tue
7am
+luanita Menese
Fr. Sieg
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Noon
Fr. Sieg
Wed
7am
Paul Lee ISIJ Esther Miranda ISIJ
noon
+Andrew Vincze
Fr. Sieg
7am
+lsidore & Elaine Gefroh
Fr. Sieg
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noon
Clara Shin [SI)
Fri Jul20
7am
+Felicitas Badua
noon
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And
that seems to be the theme that runs throughout our Scripture readings for this weekend.
+Stanley Pecor
"l was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores but the Lord totd me," says Amos, to "60, prophecy to my peopte lsraet." lndeed, it is by the choice and ca[l' of 6od that Amos has become a prophet of Cod. Simitarty, we are chosen by Christ to continue his work as the Lord, in today's Cospet, sends out his disciptes
DeSilva & Nakanelua Family
9am
Some other choices are reatty not choices
Fr. Sieg
Frank Souza
+Deceased members
7am Sun
Fr. Roide
Parishioners, Visitors, and Friends ofSts. Peler and Paul
Masc
where to retocate family to. "Which neighborhood?" "Which school for chitdren?" etc.
Fr. Roide
Grace Ray [BDJ
5pm Vigil
Some choices are reatty out of the ordinary and can be realty hard to make: such as decision to get married or
to proctaim God's salvation.
Fr. Sieg
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Fr. Roide
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for now, not so much sadness as
it is with atl departure, but with gratitude for the grace that Cod has bestowed upon us as His betoved sons and daughters in Christ.
So choose to live as the chosen ones we are. And at[ of tomorrow hinges on the choices you and I make today. fi-
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mentioned in the second reading. "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world and destined us for adoption to himsetf through Jesus Christ." We have been baptized, redeemed and marked with the sign of the Cross of Christ forever. We are chosen and now we can choose to be chosen. This coming Tuesday, July 17, I witt be returning to Vietnam, the land where I grew up untiI the age of 16 and where many Americans sacrificed their lives for others;over 58,000 died, not inctuding the wounded.
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ln this return to visit my bedridden mom, I recatl the last time when she totd me to [eave the Communist. "l'd rather have you die somewhere etse than see you die in front of me." And now it is an obtigation as her youngest son, to maybe pay my last honor to the one who gave me life and [ove.
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Fra Angelico, a fifteenth-century Dominican brother, was also a famous painter- so much so that St. John Paul ll made him the patron of painters. His chapel for Pope Nicholas V, dedicated to Deacon St. Lawrence, patron of Rome, stiil survives in the Vatican. The emperor reportedly told St. Lawrence to show him the treasures of the Church, and so he brought the poor before the emperor, saying that these are the Church's true treasures. Fra Angelico's wonderful 1449 fresco shows Lawrence, who served in Rome in the third century, giving coins to the poor and lame of the city. lndeed, for the Church, those most in need are those who most interest us, because they are the ones who most interested Christ. From the very beginning, Jesus sent out his apostles, two by two, to prepare people to receive his preaching. They were to heal the sick, cast out demons, and preach the gospel of salvation. He did not concentrate his efforts only on the influential, although he didn't avoid them, but rather invested his efforts in forming his apostles in preaching and service. Christ has entrusted the Church with that same mission, and it continues to fulfill this charge worldwide. No continent or country is without the presence of the Catholic Church, with its missionaries and institutions who care for the materially, intellectually, and spiritually poor. We should be proud to be part of such a worldwide force for good that has served so many for so long. Mark Haydu, LC
Readingl - AmosT:12-LS Amos \\,as warned to take his prophetic u,arnings elservhere, but he insisted that he was a sirnple famrer rvlrcl had received a calling from God to prophesy. Amos was very eff'ective in calling the people to obey God.
Reading
II - Ephesians
1:3-'1,4
PaLrl tells the Ephesians
thatiust
as
God has sent Jesus to bring the message of love to the world, they are being asked to turther that reign of love throughout the world. As disciples of Christ, rve are to do the same.
Gospel
- Mark 627 -13
Jesus sent his disciples out to pro-
claim the coming of the kingdom of Cod. He instructed thern to travel light. He told them that their needs r,',ould be take care of. They trusted in Jesus' rvords of instruction.
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For Reflection: How do I participate in the Church's mission of serving the poor? What more can I do to educate my children or others in this important aspect?
NEXI WEEK'S READINGS. l6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
O 2018 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. lmprimatur: "ln accordance with c. 827, permission to publish has been granted on December 1, 2017, by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication ihat nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. lt 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 forrn without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture telits in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition O 2010, 1991 , 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, lnc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800325-9521
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Kiana Rose Adams
John M. Masunoga
Vanessa Alcova
Brady
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Thomos Mistysyn
Loranzo Alota
Robert Mistysyn
Becky Alota
Edwin Munolem
Darlene Amarosa
Betty Ann Nault
Tony Bocani
Patrice Nielsen
Michoel Bortolome
Felicitos R. Nolond
Ho Lun Big
Ray M. Olis
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Lourdes Alis
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Maniko Brady
Berry Olodoy
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Arthur Cobaba Mwejo Capelle WiniChow Teresita M, Custodio Avon Czerwinski
Maria alodoy ludy Orlando
Regino Czerwinski
Ephrem Perez
Blanche DeConte
Josefina Perez
George DeConte
Anello Rabauliman
Azarias D Dosdos
Bregida R. Reyes
Shirley Dungo
Maggie Rotelo
Tessie Dungo
lngo Rofael Sharez
Blanche Honsen
Otiver Shilling
Joe Hansen
Myong Soon Sim
Florence Henson
t ose p h Antho ny Su I liva n
Stonley Ho
Dolores Suredam
Robert K. F. Ha
Lolita A. Sutton
Shirlene lwai
Edwin Toguro
Evongelization - Priests and their Pastoral Ministry That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.
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STEWARDSHIP TIME.TALENT- TREASURE
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MAHALO Last month Hawaii Foodbank 32lb Food box distribution 145 boxes were
distributed to vulnerable households. Our next Food Box distribution is July 20th (1:15 to 2:45p.m.) We need help registering people, passing out water and refreshments, translators, showing kindness to strangers. Strong bodies needed to help carry boxes to the cars. lf you can help please come by the office at 11:00 a.m. Our Monthly Food Collection
will be July 21 &22 Look for the monthly food
list in the bulletin
ff you don't have time to shop... Visit our parish website at w tv:rys
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Do vou know someone in our porish who would benefit from receiving o food bag to help them make ends meet? Please tellthem to cantact our Cotholic Care Helpline
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2018 Annual Life Symposium -
Nd Mo'olelo Ola: Living Sfories Each person has many unique and personal stories
to
share. Sometimes stories are tragic and heartbreaking: Suicide of a family member, a close friend or relative. A young life abducted into slavery, human trafficking or addiction. An elderly parent whose family is in conflict over decisions to sustain or withdraw life support. An individual or family that are added to the list of thousands who are homeless. This symposium addresses the educational compo-
nent of the
USCCB
Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities
and will address serious issues as we look through
the lens of Holy Scripture, Church teaching, and personal (life stories) testimonies. This symposium is suggested for parents, grandpar-
ents, educators, clergy and religious, youth and young adults, ministry leaders, medical professionals, and adult laity because each of us are called to a continuing commitment to preserve the sanctity of life. To register, go online d i oc-es a n
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Respect Life Office at2O3-6722. Registration deodline: July 31 Registration fee: S2S. Scholorships are available.
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Looking for RCIA catechists who are good at these things (based on article by Nick Wagner, Teamrcia.com)
You might not think of yourself as a catechisf, especially far adults, but consider fhrs:
An RCIA catechist has an apostolic mission When I got involved in catechumenate ministry, I learned there is a difference between a catechist and a religion teacher. The ministry of the catechist flows from the ministry of the apostles. Jesus's final instruction to his followers was, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Mt 28;19). That is the essentialjob description of a catechist. Jesus did not leave an instruction manual. There is no one right method for making disciples. One becomes a catechist not so much by training, but by calling. Jesus calls individuals who have charisms given to them by the Spirit. lt is these charisms that make a catechist more so than a textbook or a teaching method,
An RCIA catechist facilitates encounter The church teaches that, "The catechist is essentially a mediator. He facilitates communication between people and the mystery of God" (General Directory for Catechesis, 150). Think about what that means for a moment. God is always communicating. lt is not our job, as catechists, to tell people what God is saying. lnstead, we facilitafe communication between people and the Mystery. To facilitate means to make easier. We make it easier for seekers to encounter and respond to the Mystery.
An RCIA catechist is gifted It takes special gifts to do that. Not everyone has those gifts. When we are looking for RCIA catechists, we won't find them easily. We cannot, for example, find someone who is able to teach religion and appoint that person as a catechist. The gifts are related but different. Someone can be a gifted religion teacher and not necessarily be able to facilitate an encounter with Mystery.
A catechisf doesn't have a time slof ora schedule on which they catechize. Pope Francis said, "Firstly, catechesis is not a Job' or a task that is external to the person who is a catechist; because one 'is' a catechist and all of life revolves around this mission. ln fact. 'being' a catechist is a yocafion of service to the Church" (Buen*s Air*s. Jr-rty I1-1{, tiil}).
An RCIA catechist is a witness What we are looking in an RCIA catechist, then, is not someone who is relying on a text or a method to lead others to the Mystery. Pope Francis said: Words come.". but witness comes first: people should see the Gospel, read the Gospel, in our lives. To "be" a catechist requires love, an ever stronger love for Christ, a love for his holy people. And this love can't be bought in stores, even in Rome. This love comes from Christ! (Ft'rutvt Aii,"li*irce H*ii. Sepierriber 2i. 1013) lf you would like to be a part of the RCIA Team please email us at sspeterpaul@haw-Ajj.rr.com
STEWARDSHIP
TIME-TALENT-TREASURE TREASURE
This Week's Events lulv 15- Iulv 21. 2018
Mohalo J'or your generous contributions ond Fa ithful Stewardshi p, The Collections for/uly 7-8, 2078
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Total: $11.141.91
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ENVELOPES
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Building Fund Outreach Stained Glass Use of Facilities Donation Kupuna dinner donation Donation
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SECOND COLLECTION There is much to be done to prepare for the 50th Anniversary. Your contributions will help us fix the leak and give Sts. Peter and Paul a new coat of paint. Mahalo.
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- Divine Mercy
Devotion & Chaplet 1.:75-2:4.5 HI Foodbank 32 Ib box Distribution 5:45 pm - Stations of the Cross Devotions [M)
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The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
will be celebrating 80 years of ministry in Hawaii with Holy Mass Bishop Larry Silva as celebrant When: Saturday, August 25,2078 at 10:30 a.m.
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Where: Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa
50 years as the soul of Ala Moann
Bishop Larry as celebrant.
Septen*er 28,2019
Lunch will be served afterward
Allare welcome Please RSVP
to Ms. Diedre Wong at 373-8801 or
dwong@cjsla.org no later thank August 1, 2018
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We ask our parishioners and guests kokua and exercise reasonable caution and care when entering and/ or exiting church grounds. We remind you that the fine for the violation of jaywalking is $130. The church also asks our driving parishioners and guests to exercise caution and good judgment in entering and exiting the church's parking lots in relation to on-coming traffic and/or pedestrians. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation in these important matters.
A Special August 72, 201B Pilgrimage to Kalaupapa with Bishop Larry Silva to
Commemorate the Centenary of
St.
Marianne's Death
Kalaupapa is only accessible to invited guests and Bishop ha smade exclusive arrangements through Seawind Tour"s and Travel, lnc.
for a limited number of visitors to accompanl him on Sunday August L2,7AL8.
Tour operates from approximately 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The cost of the day trip is 5399.00 per person. Please call Seawind Tours & Travel if you are interested, Space is limited. 808-949-4L44 See Catholic Herald
for more details or call Seawind.
Vacation Bible School 2018 What a blessing to have nine children attend Vacation Bible School! As planned it was an incredible rveek with children and catechists exploring bible stories to appreciate the heroes of our taith. Throughout the week, children listened and discussed bible stories, discovered amazing facts, played games, solved pvzzles, conrpleted word searches, sang songs, rvatched videos, and created art pieces. The favorite activity for children was making tie dye shirts to reinforce the Bible Story, "Joseph and the Coat of Marry Colors"! To culminate the week, children presented r,vhat they learned through
skits
and songs to their parents.
for a moment and imagine the gospel coming alive right before your eyes tlirough these sensory experiences. That rvas the joy felt by all! Pause
Want to experience the joy of sharing the gospel with children in our Faith Formation Program for the 20I8-2019 year?
Call the church office to find out how! (808) 94r-067s Ms. Bernie and Ms. Anna. Catechists
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Sts. Peter and Paul Church Council 16002 Mahalo to Parishioners, Family, Friends, and Visitors for your Tremendous Support of our Barbecue Chicken and Maki Sushi Salell
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Deqn?qd/@, Recently a genetic testing kit became available. Does the Church have arly teaching on these tests? n principle the Church is not opposed to genetic testing. The uumber of tests available seems to rise almost daily. The critical issue fiom a moral standpoint is what we do r,r,ith the information that is gained. Any use of the information to harm peopie would be iudged immoralfor example, using genetic information to detect Down syndrome in
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with the subsequent abortion of a developing life. Another example r,r.ould be using genetic information against people seeking employment or health insurance. Another concern is the impact that genetic testing results might have on the person receiving it. For example, a person may wish to know if he carries the gene for Huntington's disease, an illness that will surface in his life if he has the gene. There is no cure for this debilitating disease. However, the information may assist him in preparing himself and others for the tirne when the disease will manifest itself. In other instances, however, genetic information may lead to prevention and treatment of disease. Such testing would allow spouses to know if they carry a particular gene, for example, associated with cystic fibrosis. A couple finding themselves carriers of the gene should bear this in mind as they make decisions about responsible parenthood. Summarizing, information obtained from genetic testing holds promise and potential peril. The dignity and life of persons should guide judgments about the morally acceptable use of genetic information. a fetus
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guard against the temptation of indifference.
--Jubilee Audience, June 30, 2016