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Holy A Stewardship Parish

August 15, 2021 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Pastor: Fr. Michel Dalton, OFM Capuchin Deacons: Steve Kula and Fernando Ona

Reconciliation/Confession Saturday 9:00 to 10 00 am.

Mass Schedule Saturdays: 4:30 pm Sundays: 8:00 am / 10:30 am Mondays: 5:00 pm Tuesdays: 9:00 am Wednesdays: 5:00 pm Fridays 10 :00 am

Our vision: To be a welcoming parish committed to serving others. Our mission: To make Christ known to the world through Word, Sacrament, Prayer and Service

Scripture Readings

Aug 15, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cycle B

Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab A woman clothed with the sun gives birth to a child of hope destined to rule. Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16 The place of the queen is at the side of her Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Even death will die, as John Donne and Paul eloquently reminded us. Luke 1:39-56 Two holy women celebrate what God has done for them.

Aug 22, Twenty-first in , Cycle B

Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b The moment of decision arrives for the people of Israel on the verge of a new land. Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 Evildoers will be confronted, and the just delivered with no bones broken. Ephesians 5:21-32 Marriage is lifted up as the symbol of Christ and his church. John 6:60-69 The bread of life discourse wins no converts and loses many disciples.

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Holy Trinity Church Contact Information 5919 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, HI 96821 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: holytrinitychurchhi.org Telephone (808) 396-0551 Emergency Telephone: (808) 772-2422

Health and Healing Eternal Rest

Jenifer Weaver Patty Pinho Sr. Giovanna Eileen Piekutowski Maria Gambino

Dorothy Maurice Phyllis Wolf Marianne Yoshida Mary Lou Sandla Charlotte Livingston Michael Brennan

Ronan Bissonette Lori Santos

Carolyn Nakatsu

Ofelia Lazaro

Bill Hamilton Jim Leahey Sr. Anita Kenneth Wong D.J. Louis Naomi Short

Please advise the Parish Office when it is no longer necessary or appropriate to keep names on the list, so we may use the space for future entries.

Stewardship Corner Reflection 268

Stewardship at Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Right Place, Right Time

“Offer to God a sacrifice of praise.” (Psalm Response)

A friend told the story of his vacation. While enjoying Maui, he decided to take the ‘road to Hana.’ A pleasant, but tiring trip. He enjoyed the people and the scenery and, on his return, pulled off on the side of the road to enjoy a final view of the ocean. And then it happened...stuck in the soft soil, he couldn’t get back on the road. Out of nowhere it seemed, a group of extremely large local men came up to him...was this his demise? There was no tow truck... just a bunch of guys. “...You stuck, sir” they asked. “...no problem, bro... you steer...we push.” And just like that, back on the road once again. A grateful ‘shaka’ is all the reward they would accept. Coincidence? God’s plan? Guardian Angel? Somehow, God’s might was there when it was needed most. Ever experienced anything like this in your life? Simply pass it on...pay it forward...surely, you’ll come upon someone stuck on the side of the road. Practice stewardship.

“You Can’t Out Do God’s Generosity!”

Good News to the Parishioners of Holy Trinity Church

August 15, 2021

1. The Stumble Inn Bar and Grill in Londonderry, NH received a $16k tip from a customer...no mistake... the customer purchased a few chili dogs, sides and beverages. They closed for takeout only and decided to pay the tip forward to all employees. 2. Some 50 healthcare workers at Jackson Health Systems in Miami, FL were treated to weekend vacations in Key West, FL. 3. Daylan McLee of Uniontown, PA pulled a local police officer from his burning patrol car after a collision. What’s so good about this is that Daylan had filed suit against the police for wrongful arrest after serving 1 year in prison...not complicated, he said...he deserved to go home to his family like everyone else. 4. Charitable contributions have increased 5.1% to $471 billion during the covid year of 2020. 5. Think hard. Did something good happen this week? I’m sure it did. Then cherish that memory. Hold it in your heart/or in your mind; then when, things are challenging...recall that memory. 6. Remember our gifts from God...continue to take care of one another. 7. When it comes to Coronavirus...common sense is not so common...choose common sense anyway. 8. Wear your mask, maintain distance and wash your hands. 9. Keeping current with Holy Trinity...easy. Check our website for the latest news and updates at www.holytrinitychurchhi.org.

Let’s remember the value of what we have when the good times return. Stay safe, wear a mask, wash your hands, looking forward to seeing you in our gym at until then.

Respect Life Corner - – Weekend of August 14

Canadian artist, Timothy Schmalz has created many meaningful, stirring, often controversial, always thought provoking works of art to engage, inform and challenge. As a Christian artist, his works also evangelize. Perhaps you are familiar with Homeless or Angels Unawares residing at the Vatican.

In the piece above, Let the Oppressed Go Free, we see St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped and enslaved as a child in 1869. She is opening up the ground and letting the modern-day slaves free. Figures in the sculpture represent the anguish that children and adults, forced laborers, those trafficked for sex - all manner of trafficked humans experience. As long as human trafficking remains an underground subject it will not go away – it seems nobody really wants to face up to it. St. Bakhita is bringing the issue, and the victims, into the open. Can we not do the same?

Timothy describes his works as visual prayers. He sees the Catholic Church engaged in a battle against evil in today’s society and hopes to find ways to communicate with, evangelize, relate to people. Art has the power to evangelize by striking our senses in direct and often unexpected ways. Check out more of Timothy’s powerful sculptures at http://sculpturebytps.com

Next week we’ll explore more about St. Bakhita.

At Holy Trinity we support and sustain a culture of LIFE. Join us on each First Friday, after the 10:00 AM Mass as we pray the rosary while in adoration of the . We appreciate the support of your prayers. If you are interested in joining our Respect Life Committee, please contact Debbie at [email protected]

Isaiah 58: Let the Oppressed Go Free with permission Timothy Schmalz* http://sculpturebytps.com

This weekend, August 21-22, 2021 is the annual special collection for Catholic Charities. Founded in 1947 by the Maryknoll Sisters, the mission of Catholic Charities in Hawaii is to carry out the social mission of the church by providing services to the people of Hawaii in need and to advocate for justice. There are over 40 assistance programs ranging from healthcare and independence, to affordable housing, to child, youth, and family services, and help for immigrants. 93% of donations goes directly to programs. Your generosity will be appreciated.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

At Holy Trinity, we welcome adults who want to learn more about how to become Catholic. If you are interested or know someone who would like to learn more about being a Catholic, we have a program starting up in September. Our process involves preparation for this rite for those who desire to be in full communion with the Catholic Church (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), whether baptized or not, as well as for those baptized in other Christian religions who desire to become Roman Catholic.

The program is a journey of life experiences that is shared with the team members and the candidates. We use the weekly readings, videos and a book that explains our Catholic Faith. There are no tests, we love questions, and the best part is taking this journey together as a family.

Classes start on Catechetical Sunday, September 19th from 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the RCIA room, upstairs in the Church Office Building.

Again, if you know anyone who is interested, have them call the HTC office at (808)396-0551 or Deacon Steve Kula at (808)277-7695.

Church Projects Update

We learned that there will be a 2-week delay for the shipping of the new pews and chairs. The shipment is now expected to arrive in mid-September.

In the meantime, volunteers are dusting and cleaning the church after the renovations. The church will be in good condition in advance of the installation of the pews and chairs.

There is no update on the replacement of the missing window. The altar platform is being refinished.

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Weekly Donation for 31 July – 1 Aug and 7 –8 Aug 2021

Offertory $21,280

Major Maintenance & Repair 5,486

Pew Fund 1,900

Capuchin Appeal 344 Thrift Shop 356

TOTAL $29,366

Thank you for your continued support.

Attendance

31 July — 1 Aug 7 - 8 Aug

Adults Children Adults Children

Sat 4:30PM 107 0 91 0

Sun 8:00AM 108 4 130 6

Sun 10:30AM 108 15 87 8

TOTAL 323 19 308 14

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / CCD

“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Religious Education / CCD will start on September 18, 2021, Saturday at 3:15 pm

Registration forms may be downloaded from the website or picked up at the gym after MASS.

The following documents may be downloaded from the Holy Trinity website then completed and submitted via RE box in the gym or USPS to the Church’s office no later than Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021

1. RE Registration Form 2. Safety Environment Form 3. Photo Consent Form 4. Copy of Baptism Certificate (please provide) 5. Sacrament Requirement Agreement 6. Payment $50 Fee, checks payable to Holy Trinity

Thrift Shop is Open (Limited days and hours)

Our Parish Thrift Shop is now open every Thursday from 9 am until noon. Our volunteers feel safe and ready to open the Thrift Shop but only on Thursdays from 9am to 12 Noon. We are still not taking donations. Only cash or check sales are available now. No credit card sales.

At this time, we are not accepting any donations.

The Solemnity Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2021

What is the Assumption? The first name of this solemnity was the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. Later, its name in the East carried over, the Dormition (or Falling Asleep) of Mary. In the West, it became known as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This solemnity celebrates the fact that Mary’s Assumption is “a pledge of the future participation of the members of the mystical Body of Christ in the paschal glory of the Risen Christ.” It shows that the Lord “reserves a munificent reward for his humble Servant because of her faithful cooperation with the divine plan, which is a destiny of fullness, happiness, glorification of her immaculate soul, her virginal body, perfect configuration to her Risen Son” (Directory, no. 180). The Mass has a proper , and the solemnity replaces the Mass of the day when it occurs on a Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does this all mean? On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which the Church celebrates every year on August 15. Simply put, the dogma of the Assumption states that at the end of her life, the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken, body and soul, into Heaven. While this event isn’t reflected in Sacred Scripture, it is clearly part of the Church’s earliest observance. In the sixth century, St. John Damascene wrote in one of his sermons, “Your sacred and happy soul, as nature will have it, was separated in death from your most blessed and immaculate body, and although the body was duly interred, it did not remain in the state of death, neither was it dissolved by decay; your most pure and sinless body was not left on earth, but you were transferred to your heavenly throne.”

Catholic 1 Current BULLETIN THE SOLEMNITY ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Theologically speaking, death is often understood to be a consequence of original sin. Since Mary was conceived without Original Sin, some theologians have wondered if Mary died or if perhaps she was taken into Heaven without experiencing death. The Catechism of the Catholic Church doesn’t answer this question but simply states, “The most blessed Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven” (no. 974) The Solemnity of the Assumption reminds us of the unique role that Mary served in the process of our salvation. Although she was without sin, we have the possibility of receiving God’s forgiveness for our sins through Christ. Her entry into Heaven prefigures our own hope of experiencing the same eternal life. Ordinarily, the celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a for Catholics, but when it falls on a Saturday or a Monday, that obligation to attend Mass is lifted.

What is the Assumption? is an excerpt from the Essential Guide to Seasons and , copyright © 2013, United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. What does this all mean? was written by Fr. Larry Rice, former vocations director for the Paulist Fathers. Copyright © 2018, 2 Current BULLETIN United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved. Sunday, Aug 15, 2021 jobs is much in the news. Is the problem with the worker—or the SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY workplace? Some assumptions prove true TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16 (421). “'Are you Catholicism acknowledges twin sources in scripture and tradition. envious because I am generous?’ Thus, the last will be first, and While our faith is biblically rooted, we embrace an expanding truth the first will be last.” discerned by saints and mystics, church doctors, and popes. Thursday, Aug 19, 2021 Mary's Assumption isn't narrated in the gospels and wasn't taught OF JOHN EUDES, PRIEST dogmatically until 1950. It evolved from the second-century Take this devotion to heart appreciation of Mary as the New Eve: preserved from sin at The of Jesus image is ubiquitous in the Catholic conception and therefore not subject to sin's effects in death. world, and today we celebrate one of the people who helped Liturgists, saints, and theologians promoted the Assumption for create a devotion to it, John Eudes, a French priest (1601-80), centuries, and devout Catholics championed this understanding. who also founded the Eudists, the Congregation of Jesus and Finally, Pope Pius XII bowed to the "sense of the faithful" and Mary. The Sacred Heart image is a heart encircled by a crown of made it official in 1950. thorns often depicted with radiating rays of light and placed on the TODAY'S READINGS: Vigil: 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; 1 chest of Jesus. The image is physical and mystical, a reminder of Corinthians 15:54b-57; Luke 11:27-28 (621); Day: Revelation Christ’s bodily sacrifice and mysterious in its supernatural 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 (622). “A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, appearance. Seek out this image and allow it to shape your prayer with the moon beneath her feet.” today. TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 11:29-39a; Matthew 22:1-14 (422). Monday, Aug 16, 2021 “Everything is ready; come to the feast.” MEMORIAL OF STEPHEN OF HUNGARY Concern yourself with the greatest Kingdom Friday, Aug 20, 2021 Royal families are typically concerned about succession and MEMORIAL OF BERNARD, ABBOT, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH making sure they have an heir. They want their lineage to survive All hail Doctor Mellifluous them. Many monarchs eventually failed at that, including King No, Mellifluous is not the newest superhero villain; it’s a title for Saint , who founded the country in the year one of the greatest heroes of the Roman Catholic faith. Bernard of 1000 and made it Christian. Only one of his sons lived to Clairvaux earned the nickname because his writings were adulthood but died before Stephen did. What Stephen did leave eloquent, as suggested by the Latin root of his nickname: “flowing behind is a country that is still majority Catholic. We might not be honey.” This gift was founded on his deep love of God, scripture, remembered for sowing faith long into the future here on Earth— and the church’s tradition. His description of the Holy Spirit as the but if we remain faithful, we could end up with royal treasure in “kiss” between God the Father and Jesus the Son gives us a heaven. beautiful example of how to image the relationship of love among the three persons of the Trinity. Following in the good doctor’s TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 2:11-19; Matthew 19:16-22 (419). “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” footsteps, how have you experienced the kiss of the Holy Spirit in your own relationships? Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021 TODAY'S READINGS: Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Matthew 22:34-40 Pray for the persecuted (423). “For wherever you go, I will go, wherever you lodge I will On this day in 1798, Our Lady of La Vang first appeared to lodge, your people shall be my people, and your God my God.” Vietnamese victims of persecution. When Vietnam’s emperor Saturday, Aug 21, 2021 outlawed Catholicism, inciting brutality and martyrdom, believers MEMORIAL OF PIUS X, POPE fled to the rain forest of La Vang. They sought Mary’s consolation, The year of living humbly gathering beneath a large tree to pray the Rosary. They began Prior to COVID-19, plagues mentioned in history books seemed seeing an apparition of Mother and Child, flanked by angels. She like remote disasters that only happened in times and places comforted them and is said to have pointed out nearby healing where rats roamed streets filled with sewage. Now that we’ve plants. Our Lady of La Vang is honored in the United States with a been humbled by our continued vulnerability to unseen agents of chapel at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Ask disease and death, perhaps we can bring a renewed appreciation her to intercede for victims of racist hate. to Pius X, who endeared himself to the people of northern Italy TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 6:11-24a; Matthew 19:23-30 (420). “We because of his efforts tending the sick during the cholera plague of have given up everything and followed you.” the early 1870s. Take a moment this week to thank someone who Wednesday, Aug 18, 2021 has tended the sick during our very modern plague. TODAY'S READINGS: Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Matthew 23:1-12 Let’s work on making work better (424). “The greatest among you must be your servant.” The U.S. Catholic Bishops have spoken on The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers, saying in part: “The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living . . . . If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respected—the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages . . . .” Food for thought at a time when workers’ reluctance to return to low-paid, unfulfilling

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