2747 Pali Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 (8081 5es-3105
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Tues-Thurs: 9:OO am to 5:00 pm Mon, Fri & Sat: 9:00 am to 12:00 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 (interim)
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Francis Jordan
SUNDAY
PARISH MINISTRIES
Homebaund & Bereansement Virginia Jordan & Helen Luke
WEEKDAY
Hospitality
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CONFESSION
WEEKEND MASS
Paish Scripture Groups
MASS
Chapelofst,Catherine
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MONDAY_SATURDAY
Donald Yee (Sunday) Altar Seraer Nicole Heafner
Liturgical Music
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Homebound Ministers are available to visit VIS|TATIONOFTHESICK: Priest and-I-
Leka Leaeno (Saturday Vigi\
the infirm or hospitalized. Please contact the Parish. For
StanleyWong (Sunday)
Lector
sacramental
emergency, call 595-3105 and press #2
Beverly Perry
HoIy Communion at Mass
BAPTISM: Sacramental preparation is required. If you are expecting or have a child to be baptized, please call the Parish office for more information
Jennifer Tamayo Sacris*y Celine Asato & David Tom Justice & Peace (Respect Life) TBA
The Diocese of Honolulu requires couples to marry in the Church to participate in the preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples should contact the office for Marriage Preparation at least 6 months before the wedding MARRIAGE:
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Finance Council James Solidum (interim)
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Lately l've come to appreciate Joseph in ways that belie his rare appearance in Scripture. We know very little about him. At Christmas, he's the husband who didn't abandon Mary when Jewish law told him he could. ln Christian arl, he's frequently the "third wheel" in pictures of the nativity focused on Mary and Jesus.
ln today's readings, we have one of the three Joseph stories that appear in Matthew's Gospel. After reading all of them, l've concluded that Joseph never got a full night's sleep and was remarkably attentive to messages conveyed by angels, because in each story he's awakened from a dream and told what to do. And then he does it. I envy his absolute confidence in God's unusual form of communication and admire the care he exhibits for his wife and adopted son. So many times we spend energy trying
to
be the center of attention. We want
to control our lives and dictate the path we'll follow. Joseph is our reminder that they serve God who simply do his will without question. Paul talks about service in a different way. He calls him-self a slave of Jesus', in whose service he gladly preaches and even suffers. And Paul reminds us we're called to holiness, which has nothing to do with being the center of attention. Holiness is aligning ourselves with God's will and being willing to change course when the angel of the Lord comes in with a different plan. Maybe the question for us this Advent is, "Where is God calling us to holiness Mary Katharine Deeley I sundaybulletin@liguori.org now?"
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LOVING TR=E Mahalo for your gifts and prayers to our kupuna, nursing home and homebound parishioners. The warmth and love that you bring to them this time of the year in the name of Christ. Will you remember to offer prayers for them throughout the year as well? They are nearer to God than we are and will pray for you too.
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Fr:rish Scripture Croups
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One of the highlights of our Christmas preparation is a visit to our parishioners at Nu'uanu Hale. This is such a busy time of the year and yet to make time to bring some cheer to those are not able to join us for the Christmas preparations will bless your socks. Join with our CCD families, our Music Ministry and Outreach volunteers (even if you think you cannot sing).
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Friday, December z7: 6:** p.rn" ?r*!iey ri<ie ([ir::it
Mahalo to all who helped with the lights and the trees. More help is needed on Sunday December 22nd after the Nuuanu Hale Caroling to complete the 'Christmasing' of the sanctuary Additional help is needed on Monday for the chapel. Please join our daily Mass at 8:oo a.m. and help after coffee. Note: Church will be undecked on January 12th, the Baptism of the Lord.
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Honolulu City Lights Trolley Ride on December zTth at 6:00 p.m. Gather at 5:3o p.m. in the Parish Hall (park along the back near Nuuanu stream) Please see the sign up sheet as there is limited seating. Everyone is invited to an EPIPHANY CELEBRATION January 5th is traditionally the day that Christians exchange gifts to commemorate the visit of the Magi. Your talents and gifts are welcome as we share together the gifts God has given us. Our youth (and Faith Formation) are coordinating our Epiphany Fellowship. Any one interested in participating please see Rachel Heafner, Zachary Choo, Carly Nakano or Bennet Chun.
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One Christmas story is in Matthew, and the other is in Luke. They differ on some details-but at their hearts, the teaching is the same.
In both, Mary is a virgin engaged toJoseph but not yet living with him, and Jesus is conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit. Both also have Jesus born in Bethlehem.
In
Matthew, the angel announces Jesus' birth to Joseph; in Luke, Mrry receives the announcement. Jesus is named byJoseph in Matthew and by Mrry in Luke. The biggest difference involves the Christmas visitors. Matthew's Magi were educated Gentiles from a pagan
country. They worshiped Jesus and brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, showing us at the start of the Gospel thatJesus is King, Priest, and Savior. Luke is al-ways partial to the poor, so he has shepherds rather than Magi witness to Christ.
The Christmas stories are different
because the
authors and their audiences were different. But there's no need to get lost in the details. Read both accounts, and allow God's grace to deepen your faith. Fr. John Murray, C SsR sundaybulletin@liguori.org
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11,I5 p.m. Chrisfmas Carols & Midnight Mass Tuesday, December 25th
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IO'.PD JESUSI In His Own Words ...
Trust in the Lord
POPE FRANCIS
Matthew 1:18-24 If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts!
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Psalm 95
In today's Gospel, we hear the familiar
story of"how the birth of |esus Christ came about" from the perspective ofJoseph.
When all seems to go wrong, Joseph still tries to do what is
humanlyright. When God reveals to him a different plan, one that seems to make
Faith is no refuge for the fainthearted, but something
which enhances our lives. It makes us aware of a magnificent calling, the vocation oflove. It assures us that this love is trustworthy and worth embracing, for it is based on God's faithfulness which is stronger tha-n our
everyweakness..,
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|oseph s life more difficult, he responds
with trust: "he did as the angel ofthe Lord had commanded
him." |oseph shows us that at the heart of right relationship
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"The Presentatlon in the Temp e' (Courtesy of Michael D. O'Brien, www.studlobrlen.com)
ADYENT ffiffiffiffiffi that walked in darkness haye seen a great light! (Isaiah 9:1) The people
God of wisdom, bless us
the season
Advent teach us about trusting God?
with Mary's "yes"
as we welcome Emmanuel
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with God lies trust that is put into action.
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our hearts and homes. Amen. Above: Shutterstock. CNS. Stock
ADYENT
AROUIVD THE WCRLD During the last days of Advent, popular customs ar attention to the circumstances surrounding |esus'birth. LAS POSADAS is a reenactment of Mary's and |oseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem and their search for lodging. (Posada is the Spanish word for dwelling or lodging.) From December 16, on nine consecutive nights, a group gathers at the local church. After reciting part ofthe Rosary, they process through the neighborhood, knocking on doors while singing a traditional carol and asking for a place to stay, but are refused entry. The procession ends at the designated home that finally lets them in, and a great celebration follows.
the world also draw our
WIGILIA is the Polish name for Christmas Eve. When the first star appears in the sky, the Christmas tree is lit and dinner begins. The Christmas Eve meal starts with a prayer, the sharing of the blessed oplatek (a bread wafer), and exchanging wishes. Each person gathered offers good health and success in the upcoming year to one another. If there have been any misunderstandings, each asks for forgiveness and for the New Year to be a better one.
ANGELS The Advent Gospel readings are filled with stories about angels. The word "angel" means "messenger," and in many Scripture accounts the angels serve as God's messengers. Three
archangels are named
in Scripture
Michael, -Raphael.
Gabriel, and It is the angel Gabriel who visits Mary and gives her the miraculous
Watch for signs oflesus all around you each day. Watch for someone to hold a door for, or shovel a neighbor's walk, or help carry something heavy. Watch for opportunities to say "hi" to someone who looks lonely, or to cheer up a crying child, or to clean up a mess that you didn't make. Offer these moments to ]esus in silent prayer. Watch for the first star of the evening one night, then read from the Bible the story of the star announcing Iesus'birth in Luke 2:l-20.
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news that she has been chosen to be the Mother of God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church
of a fa,rnillar &ristrnas story is a wonderful way to prepare for the celebration of Christmas. Include fa
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favgriieisuaeas,oirnakca,s$eeial..treatfor the bciasionirahdrpu are onthe wayto creating a family tradition. What is yaur fattdirite'fam,ily holiday tradition? Why?
reminds us that angels also serve to protect and serve the faithful. "From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and
protection.'Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life'" (336). At Mass we join the angels in the invocation, "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts!"
joyful expectation unfolds in
the present, moment by the Spirit of Christ is offered to us
moment. Our liturgical prayer teaches us that at all times. Yet, an encounter can only happen in the present: "It is in the present ::, that we encounter him, not yesterday nor tomorrow, but today" (CCC, 2659). ,,* ','
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