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GOOD NEWS r:r-u / Eph r.:r7-23 / Mt l8:r5-zo . Acts r::.2-+4 / r Pt 4:e3-a6 / John r.7:r-+ea My favorite banner for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord shows a pair of running shoes, laces askew, empty of the feet that had worn them, as though their owner had suddenly realized he had somewhere else to be.

I don't think Jesus' ascension happened exactly that way, but there was something poignant about the empty shoes. They reminded me of Acts

makeshift memorials for those who die suddenly or tragically in public areas.

Think of the gathering of items that adorned the rubble of the twin towers after 9/m or the flowers, medals, and other items that are left in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The disciples might have been tempted to leave such items in the place where Jesus left them. They stared into the sky until someone told them Jesus would come back. Then they returned to Jerusalem.

We leave memorials because we don't know what else to do. lt's a way of doing somethingfrl the face of tragic and senseless death. By contrast, the disciples (and all who follow Christ) were given very clear instructions: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit."

The memorial to the death and resurrection of Christ is not a pair of shoesit is our action. lt is the preaching of the Good News by word and deed. lt is witnessing to faith in someone who lives, not in someone who has died.

The tennis shoes on that banner were not mourning one who left. They were waiting for someone to putthem on and keep going.

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PENTECOST CELEBRATION-June 8th CCD June t-Class June 8-Last Class

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The celebration of the Church. After g:3o a.m. Mass. Test your knowledge of the faith as we compete with our CCD Faith Formation in a game of trivia. All are invited. Marshmallow flames, mousse cups, cake, games and prizes.

EUCHARISTIC A.DOFTATION-June 4th June 4th after the 8:oo a.ffi. Mass until 7:oo p.m. falls during the Novena of Pentecost. Pray forthe renewing power of the Holy Spirit upon our Church.

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CONFIRMATION Parish Scripture Groups

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7:oo p.rn. after Adoration R.C.I.A. June 3rd-6:Jo p.m.

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Three students, Jasmine Kauka, Jasmine Labrador and Riley Guieb, will be receiving Confirmation at St. Anthony Church in Kailua on June 8th at the 6:3o p.m. Mass with Bishop Larry Silva. Please pray for our students and their families. Everyone is invited to attend to support them in prayer.

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Catholic Communications Campaign-The United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's website depends on your gifts to keep our faith on the front lines of technology. Your donations enabled the coverage of the Papal inauguration last year, his daily homilies and tweets and instruction on

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Join us for our Monthly Nursing Home Mass with our parishioners at Nuuanu Hale. Your prayers and voices add so much to our celebration.

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursdan June 5: 7,oo p.m. (Sun.) Choir practice

COUPLES RETREAT June ?7 & 22

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Please join us at this day and a half parish-based event that provides the insPiration and insight which enables couples to create the lifestyle and marriage they have always dreamed of. Living in Love offers liberating insight into how differently men and women prefer to achieve intimacy and helps couples get in touch with the resources that draw them to each other and fuel their passion. The atmosphere is fun, lively, and yet life-changing. The workshop consists of a series of presentations, followed by questions for reflection, private couple time, and a brief communal

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Saturday goes from 8:ooAM -g:ooPM and includes a lovely romantic candlelight dinner. Sunday ends by 3:ooPM and includes Mass. The retreat workshop is user friendly. lt takes place right in our parish facilities so that couples can sleep at home and simplify child care. Living in Love has special appeal to men who flnd it refreshingly positive, proactive, and energizing.

Find out more and also register online at www.livinginlove.org or call Ed and Betty Coda at 839-o832.

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ChurchCleaners: Sui Kozuma, Patti Silva, Mary Kano, Leona Auerbach, Rose Paraz, Meriam Ladrillono

Thank you for your generous donations to the Facilities Maintenance and Repair Fund: Mike Young repaired the leak in the Rectory, and thanks to Paulo Leuta, Mario Orbito, David Houle and Ben Ladrillono for taking on the project of renovating the bathrooms in the SPAM.

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Your neighbor used the words 'lersonal saYior." Catholic Christians go even deeper through the sacrarnents. We develop and nurture a very personal relationship with Jesus by regularly receiving the Eucharist. In the sacrarnent of reconciliation, we admit we have sinned and ask Jesus to forgive us. And in the sacrament of confirmation, our relationship is "sealed" with the gift ofthe Spirit.

Many Catholics also celebrate the sacrament of marriage. The couple's personal relationship with Jesus is deepened through the love the couple shares.

So tell your neighbor you are indeed saved by Jesus. And because you are saved, you deepen that relationship with Jesus by living a sacramental life.

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