The Epiphany of the Lord

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Tues-Thurs: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon, Fri & Sat: 9:00 am to 12100 pm PASTOR

Fr. Khanh Pham-Nguyen PERMANENT DEACON Deacon Ronald Choo

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Rosemary Hashimoto FAITH FORMATION

CCD-Children Velma Guieb-Mamuad

Youth & Confirmation Rosemary Hashimoto (interi m)

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Some actually help us understand why we do things and interact with People the way we do; many just make us laugh. From the ridiculous ("if you were a dog, you would be a cocker spaniel") to the sometimes uncomfortably true ("you are an introver[ who really likes to plan things"), these human-made signs can point us in particular directions that may or may not be helpful.

But the God of mystery can and does use the signs we look at to reveal his presence and call us to discipleship. To the Magi who looked at the heavens, God's sign was a star. To people who had lived for so long in dark times, God revealed himself as light and truth. To those who understood that their faith in God could strengthen them when times were rough and exhort them when all was well, God presented himself as one of them, fully human and fully divine, the very essence of love.

We look in many places and faces for evidence of God, but we get distracted and often miss what we're looking for. God uses whatever is necessarypersonality quizzes, magazines, plans, books, nature, and other people to get us moving in the right direction. "We saw his star," said the Magi.

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Tuesday, January 7: 8 am No Mass: Wednesday, January 8: 8 am No Mass: Thursday, January 9: 8 am No Mass: Friday, January to: 8 am No Mass' Saturday, January tt: 8 am Mass: Susan Metcalf (healing)

ROBELLO, HARRY BENDER, GINNY STAHL, ETHELAU, MABEL LUKE

For the recently deceased: JOHN NASCIMENTO, WALLY CHANG, FANNIE GORA, ELLEN SHAM, PATSY TAM, GWENDOLYN JOSEPH, HAZEL ANDRADE, MARIA GUIEB, MERRY CRIS HO, YVONNE

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For the sick & homebound: ROLAND ALBARADO, MARGARET

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CELETRAT}GN iiUViTATIO N f rc rr"r Vel rna =PIFHANY The feast of manifestation, or Epiphany, is traditionally celebrated the rzth day after Christmas, January 6th. Our celebration will be on Sunday, 5 January zor4 with our monthly Family Mass and a fellowship to follow.

Epiphany is Greek for "to manifest" or "to show ". The Feast of the Epiphany marks the first manifestation of the birth of Christ to the Gentiles. The Three Kings - Melchor, Gaspar, and Balthazar - had come from the East in search of the Christ child.

The Three Kings, also known as the Magi or the Wise Men, brought with them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh - gold signifying that Jesus is King; frankincense, the symbol of prayer, signifying that Jesus is the Son of God, and myrrh, which.is used to anoint the dead, signifying that Jesus would die for the salvation of all.

We look forward to seeing you all. There will lots of wonderful food and a terrific program. Our Youth have been working hard to put on a great

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Church will be undecked on January rzth, the Baptism of the Lord after 9:3o a.m. Mass. We appreciate all our volunteers who make our Christmas bright.

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Our monthly Mass at Nuuanu Hale has been moved to the second Thursday, January 9th at g:3o a.m. Our parishioners there look forward to this special time of prayer. We could use your voices in prayer and song if you are able to join us.

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EVENTWILL INCLUDE A KEIKI POSTER CONTEST:

What: Pro-life poster contest to be held during March For Life Hawaii zor4 Who: Youths age 3-17 are eligible to enter Why: Show off your creative skills and share the message that life is precious!

How: Posters must be done on standard posterboard stock, no smaller than tt" x 17" and no larger than 36" x 48". Any medium may be used, such as marker, crayon, paint, construction paper, and glitter. You are limited only by your imaginationl The child's first and last name must be written on the back of the poster, along with phone number and email address of the child's parent or guardian. Posters must be pro-life in message and should reflect the theme of the March For Life Hawaii event, which is "A Clear Voice For Life. " To submit a poster for judging, simply attend the March For Life Hawaii sign waving, which will take place in front of Hawaii State Capitol, along Beretania Street. Judging forthe poster contest will begin at 1:3opm; any contestant not in foYr r , p,reseot at that time will be:ineligible to win. Winners will be selected *qge will be awarded,.,,i, , , , i':,,l6teEories: ages 3-6; ages T;,Loi ages La-L4; "ger "i.i7,Pri2es Winning poster designs will:be eligible to be used in pr6motional posters and flyer:s for March'For Life Hawaii. ,,r, Ouestions? Contact Ruth Prinziva.lli at (BoB) 34g-2223or ruthprtnzr@aol.corn, ,

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How is TwelfthNtsht related to Christmas?

Thrclfth Night is enother name for the Epiphany, which traditionally occurred onJanuary 6, the twelfth day after Christmas. Since the 1980s, lJnited States Catholics have celebrated the Epiphany on the first Sunday after January 1, which is why we're celebrating it today instead of tomorrow.

Liturgical celebrations are distinguished as solemnities, feasts, and memo-rials according to their importance. The two greatest solemnities, Easter and Christmas, continue for an octave (eight days). Since the octave of Christmas runs from December 25 throughJanuary 1 (the solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God), it's not affected by the transfer ofthe Epiphany celebration.

Christmas is the great gift-giving day in the U.S. In other cultures-for example, the Latino community-the anticipation and excitement of gift-giving are saved for Epiphany, the day the Magi brought their gifts toJesus.

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