ST. STEPHEN October 7, 2018 ⭐ 27th Sunday In Ordinary Time

PARISH MINISTRIES ★ A Catholic Community ★ ★ VISITATION OF THE SICK ★ Homebound & Bereavement Diocese of Honolulu Priest and Homebound Ministers are 2747 Pali Highway ~ Honolulu HI 96817 Virginia Jordan & Helen Luke 808.595.3105 ★ Hospitality available to visit the infirm or hospitalized. Email Address: [email protected] David Tom Please contact the Church Office. Website address: ssccpali.net ★ Liturgical Music For sacramental emergency, Dr. Stanley Wong ~ Sat. 4:00 PM call 595.3105 and press #2. MISSION STATEMENT Sunday, 7:15 AM (TBA) “Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we the family Sunday, 9:30 AM (TBA) ★ BAPTISM of St. Stephen Catholic Church nurture ★ Lectors and sustain our faith through Love, Beverly Perry Sacramental preparation is required. If you Service and Unity.” ★ Holy Communion At Mass are expecting or have a child to be Jennifer Tamayo baptized, please call the Church Office for PASTOR ★ Sacristy more information at 808.595.3105, Rev. Fr. Mario Raquepo Celine Asato & David Tom [Cell] 808.228.3053 Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. ★ Respect Life STAFF Juanita Ruis MARRIAGE Rev. Ronald Choo ★ ★ Holo Holo Ministry Sr. Marykutty Kottuppallil, MSMHC Stan Contrades The Diocese of Honolulu requires couples to Celine Asato marry in the Church and participate in the Tina Welch, Secretary FAITH FORMATION preparation for the Sacrament of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine eMAIL: [email protected] ★ Matrimony. Couples should contact the WEBSITE: ssccpali.net Children OFFICE HOURS: Velma Guieb-Mamuad office for Marriage Preparation at least six Monday~Friday: 9:00 AM to 12 Noon ★ Youth & Confirmation months before the wedding. MASS SCHEDULES Brian Laroya FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS St. Catherine Chapel ★ Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ★ Monday ~ Saturday ~ 8:00 A. M. Debbie Fujiyama Kokua! Please contact your Church Tuesday ~ Communion Service Only ★ Parish Scripture Group to making arrangements Saturday (Main Church) ~ 4:00 PM Francis Jordan with a funeral home. Sunday (Main Church) ~ 7:15 AM PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Sunday (Main Church) ~ 9:30 AM PARISHIONERS ★ Pastoral Council ★ Sacrament of Reconciliation Patricia Silva When changing address/telephone, or Saturday 3:15 to 3:45 PM ★ Stewardship/Discipleship moving out of the Parish, please notify the Or by appointment. Randy Tom Church Office. DEVOTION ★ Finance Council Holy Rosary before Mass James Solidum ★ NEW PARISHIONERS ADORATION ★ Knights of Columbus First Wednesday of the Month Worthy Grand Knight Randy Tom If you would like to become a parishioner After the 8:00 AM Mass ★ Liturgy Committee of St. Stephen Catholic Church, please use From 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Sr. Marykutty Kottuppallil, MSMHC the forms available at the entrance of the Other Wednesdays ★ Social Fellowship Church or contact the Church Office. 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Sui Kozuma & Kitchen Crew

Mass I N T E N T I O N S SUNDAY, October 14, 2018 Fellowship By: SUNDAY, 10.07.2018 7:15 A.M. Mass: ♰ Bridgett Dela Cruz KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 9:30 A.M. Mass ♰ Nancy & Raymond Tom St. Stephen The First Martyr˝ ♰ Fredrick & Stephanie Foo Knights of Columbus Council 16267 ♰ Vera Ashitomi

MONDAY, 10.08.2018 8:00 A.M. Mass Healing Prayers for Clem Yee Contact Worthy Grand Knight Randy Tom

eMail Address: [email protected] TUESDAY, 10.09.2018 Bishops, Archbishops, And Cardinals˝ Communion Service Only Q: What’s the difference between a bishop and an archbishop? And why are some archbishops addressed as “Cardinal” but others aren’t? WEDNESDAY, 10.10.2018 A. The head of a diocese is called a bishop (c. 376). 8:00 A.M. Mass ♰ Lloyd Wong (Anniversary) We can see here that there is a sacramental change when a priest becomes a bishop. But when the Pope announces that a certain THURSDAY, 10.11.2018 bishop is to become a cardinal, there is no such change. There is an 8:00 A.M. Mass official announcement, and a ceremony at the Vatican (where the new ♰ Angela Pascual cardinal receives his “red hat”), but there is nothing specifically “sacramental” about it. So since a bishop already possesses the fullness of holy orders, what’s the point of his being named a cardinal FRIDAY, 10.12.2018 anyway?(To be continued.) 8:00 A.M. Mass Healing Prayers for Steve Aki The existence of cardinals in the Church’s hierarchy can be traced back historically to the very early days of the Church. The Pope SATURDAY, 10.13.2018 had certain clerics around him who acted in an advisory role. The 8:00 A.M. Mass ♰ For The Deceased Of The Parish term “cardinal” comes from the Latin word cardo, or hinge; these 4:00 P.M. Mass men were key figures in the functioning of the Church on earth. The ♰ Doreen & Francis Chia ♰ Betty & Albert Chong College of Cardinals which exists in the Church today continues to serve this fundamental purpose (c. 353). The most well known ♰ Senator Daniel Akaka responsibility of the College today is of course the election of a new Healing Prayers for Mary Souza Pope after the reigning Pope has died, but the Pope also can and does call Consisteries, or official meetings of the College of Cardinals, when he wishes to discuss and get their opinions on various important issues in the Church. While having an administrative role in the practical operations of the Catholic Church is unquestionably important, the job does not itself require any sort of consecration. A bishop, therefore, who has For The Sick & The Homebound˝ been named a cardinal remains a bishop. This is why a diocesan bishop or archbishop can also be a Margaret Robello, Carrie Talwar, Nancy Asato, Richard Wong, cardinal. Historically, the bishops of particularly important dioceses Benito Bautista, Ron Asato, Steve Aki, Mary Souza throughout the world are normally named cardinals, as a sort of additional honor. While the Pope certainly tries to find the best For The Deceased Of The Parish˝ possible cleric to head every diocese, it is particularly important to Eileen Green, Don Yee, Ron Kano, Gladys Wong, Kenneth Asato, have key men in the largest and most influential dioceses of every Tomiko Asato, Doreen & Francis Chia, Betty & Albert Chong, country. Naming these men to be cardinals is an additional sign of Dr. Joseph Chang, Frederick Lum the significant role they play, not only in governing their own dioceses, but also in advising the Pope. Here in the US, traditionally the bishops heading the larger archdioceses like New York, Chicago, new archbishop of New York, Timothy Dolan, has not (yet, as this are usually named cardinals as well. This is why it is completely writing) been named a Cardinal, so at least for now he is referred to correct to speak, for example of cardinal George as the Archbishop of simply as Archbishop Dolan. (To be continued) Chicago-because he has both roles and both titles. The relatively catholicexchange.com

Saint Of The Day 2. WHAT DID ROE V. WADE DO? It said the right of privacy (not mentioned in the text of the October 7, 2018 St. Artaldus˝ Constitution) “is broad enough to encompass a woman’s decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy.” The Justices ruled that Artaldus (also called Arthaud) was born in the a state may not restrict abortion at all in the first three months of castle of Sothonod in Savoy. At the age of eighteen, pregnancy (first trimester). It may establish guidelines only to he went to the court of Duke Amadeus III, but a protect the mother’s health during the next three months (second year or two after, he became a Carthusian at Portes. After many years, trimester). After “viability,” when the unborn child could survive if being a priest and an experienced and holy religious, he was sent by delivered (which the Court placed at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation), the prior of the Grande Chartreuse to found a charterhouse near his the state may prohibit abortion unless it is deemed necessary to home, in a valley in the Valromey significantly called "the cemetery". preserve the mother’s “life or health.” Here Artaldus established himself with six of his brethren from Portes. The community was no sooner well settled down, than there 3. SO, ROE ALLOWS STATES TO PROHIBIT ABORTION AFTER VIABILITY? buildings were destroyed by fire, and St. Artaldus had to begin all over again. He chose a fresh site on the Arvieres River, and his second Well, no. In the companion case Doe v. Bolton, which the Court said foundation was soon built and occupied. But a Carthusian cell could must be read together with Roe, “health” was defined in the not contain the ever-increasing reputation of Artaldus: like his master abortion context to include “all factors—physical, emotional, St. Bruno, he was consulted by the Pope, and when he was well over psychological, familial, and the woman’s age—relevant to the well- eighty, he was called from his to be bishop of Belley, in being of the patient.” By this definition, abortion must be allowed in spite of his vehement and reasonable protest. However, after less than the ninth month if the abortionist says it is needed to serve a two years of episcopate, his resignation was accepted, and he woman’s emotional well-being. Though the modern court has yet to thankfully returned to Arvieres, where he lived in peace for the rest of confront a challenge to a post-viability ban, Doe suggests that no his days. During his last years, he was visited by St. Hugh of Lincoln, meaningful limits can be placed on abortion throughout the nine who had come into France, and who, while he was prior of the months of pregnancy. charterhouse of Witham, had induced Henry II to become a benefactor of Arvieres. The Magna vita of St. Hugh records a gentle rebuke administered by Hugh when Artaldus asked him for political (To be continued) news in the presence of the community who had turned their backs upon the world to give themselves entirely to God. The cultus of St. Artaldus, called simply Blessed by the , was confirmed for the diocese of Belley in 1834. He was 105 years old when he died and Rosary Procession

his feast day is October 7th. All are invited to a rosary procession around Thomas Square on

Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 1200 noon. This is being sponsored by a ladies group from the Blessed Sacrament parish to honor Our Lady of Fatima. (KoC - WGK R. Tom)

Sharing Christmas 1. WHAT IS ROE V. WADE? Joy with those who cannot be “Home˝ It is the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. A woman named Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”) said for Christmas”! she was pregnant from rape and wanted an abortion. She sued a Texas district attorney (Henry Wade) to prevent him from enforcing St. Stephen the First Martyr a Texas law banning abortion except to save the mother’s life. On Knights of Columbus are January 22, 1973, the court decided this case, and a similar case collecting cards to be sent to (Doe v. Bolton) in which a woman named Sandra Cano (“Mary the military serving Doe”) was denied an abortion by a hospital review committee and overseas. Please be generous challenged Georgia’s law. The Court struck down both laws, with for this special Christmas the effect of striking down similar laws in all the other states as project. Please leave your well. Horrified at these decisions’ impact, she and Sandra Cano gifts at the office. Mahalo! (both now deceased) urged the Supreme Court to reverse the decisions. parish Scripture Group WEEKLY The 9:30 A.M. Wednesday Parish Scripture Group will meet again on October Daily Readings˝ OFFERINGS 10, 2018 in the SPAM Conference Room. ♦ ♦ ♦ (September 29 & 30, 2018) Monday, October 8 Ordinary Income Expenses PARISH Galatians 1:6-12 Income St. Pelagia Choir Fund $150.00 PASTORAL ♦ ♦ ♦ Debt Reduction $707.00 COUNCIL Tuesday, October 9 Hall Use Insurance Income $95.00 The Council meets on the third Thursday Galatians 1:13-24 Building Fund $411.00 of the month, at 6:00 P.M. in the SPAM Sts. Denis, Rusticus & Eleutherius Elevator Fund $640.00 Conference Room. ♦ ♦ ♦ Filipino Fiesta Donation $1,200.00 Wednesday, October 10 Fr. Mario Fund $300.00 Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 Hall Use Donation $850.00 St. Francis Borgia Mass Intentions $55.00 ♦ ♦ ♦ Sr. Marykutty Fund $125.00 Thursday, October 11 Sunday Offerings $2,933.00 Galatians 3:1-5 Tai Chi Fund $10.00 St. John XXIII Votive Candles Fund $58.03

♦ ♦ ♦ Friday, October 12 Gross Profit: $8,534.03

Galatians 3:7-14 C.C.D. Special Events˝ St. Last Week: $4,072.00 ♦ ♦ ♦ Mahalo S u n d a y, 2 8 O c t o b e r, Saturday, October 13 Halloween event, “Trunk or We are grateful to all who generously contribute Galatians 3:22-29 their time, talent and treasure to our Parish Treat”, in the church parking St. Edward the Confessor Community. lot at 11:00 A.M. ♦ ♦ ♦ This event is for the adults to decorate the trunks R.C.I.A. of their cars/autos for Sunday, October 7, 2018 Halloween and pass out candy or treats to the

Sunday, October 14 R.C.I.A. Topic: children. Please let any Faith Formation staff 28th Sunday˝ Symbolon—Divine Revelation know if you are interested in participating. In Ordinary Time˝ [God seeks us out and makes himself known to us.] First Reading New participants are always welcome! Wisdom 7:7-11 [143B] Fall/Christmas˝ [Page 220, Breaking Bread] Craft Fair˝ Responsorial Psalm Saturday, November 17, from Fill us with your love, O Lord, and 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. and Sunday, we will sing for joy. November 18, [Page 220, Breaking Bread] from 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. and Second Reading 10:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Hebrews 4:12-13 Proceeds to benefit [Page 221, Breaking Bread] Faith Formation Program. Gospel Seeking sellers/crafters. Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 See Velma for more information. [Page 221, Breaking Bread] of the Day St. Callistus