Holy Trinity A Stewardship Parish

April 4, 2021 Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Pastor: Fr. Michel Dalton, OFM Capuchin : 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

SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD (EASTER SUNDAY), CYCLE B Scripture Readings

Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43 Those in the company of are witnesses of what he did. Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 This is the day when the stone once rejected becomes the cornerstone. 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 The consequences of old yeast, like old habits, die hard. John 20:1-9 Faith is not a contest. Getting there is more important than getting there first.

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Health and Healing Eternal Rest

Hugh Hazenfield Edward Redford Lori Santos Michael Brennan

Carolyn Nakatsu Bob Sargis Ofelia Lazaro Bill Hamilton Jim Leahey John Debrovin Sr. Anita Kenneth Wong Maria Gambino D.J. Louis Robert Dennehy 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.

Easter Sunday: Expecting to Be Interrupted

Happy Easter and all the blessings of this wonderful feast. Our celebrations, although different from other years, were dignified, prayerful, and joyous. Holy Thursday and were anticipatory celebrations to prepare us to prayerfully wait for the glory of Easter Sun- day, something we have been expecting. In one of my Lenten meditation books that I have been reading (A way Other Than Our Own by Walter Brueggemann) the last Chapter is entitled: “Expecting to be interrupted.” What a great way to capture the essence of what Jesus’ Resurrection was all about.

The fulfillment of God’s plan for salvation was almost complete but not until the tomb was empty. Thus, the interruption! This author poses the dilemma that faced Jesus’ followers…how long would they have to wait to see if indeed he would rise in three days.

I wonder what was filling the minds of His disciples that Friday and Saturday after His body was placed in the tomb. It was probably a stillness that made them unnerved, a silence that was deafening, and a wait that seemed never ending. Were they embarrassed? Was confusion filling their minds? Why did they not put up a greater resistance for their friend and savior? These and many other questions must have plagued their trou- bled hearts. But they had to wait patiently… but none-the-less it was a long and silent wait. Could they even give a thought that He might return and that they should expect to be interrupted from these and other thoughts?

We know the answer to these questions related to the death and impending . Of course we do, because we are some 2,000 years ‘after-the-fact’ and know that God fulfilled His promise to humanity of all ages. But Brueggemann puts it this way: “We are not sure, But we expect to be interrupted. We except to be put at risk. We are not sure, but we are haunted at the thought of it.” What he is saying is that if we believe in Jesus’ resurrection then our lives will and should be interrupted.

All of life and death are changed forever and it is both frightening and will be an interruption. Scripture cap- tures this when we read: “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19) There it is…there is the interruption…Jesus changes everything by re- placing fear and doubt with His peace and assurance that indeed it is Him. The great silence over the earth, the great stillness is now gone for Christ is indeed risen, He is no longer in the tomb, He now resides in the hearts of those who choose to believe.

Our Easter celebration proclaims that death no longer has a permanent hold on our lives. We proclaim that what He experienced will one day be ours. As a community of faith that is the message, we must shout out loud and clear. Nothing should imprison our words and actions like the disciples in that locked room…paralyzed by their own insecurities and lack of faith. Resurrection is the most wonderful interruption that we can ever ex- perience. Let’s enjoy it, savor it, and share it with everyone.

May the joy of Christ’s resurrection be yours,

Fr. Mike, Ferdi & Deacon Steve

Stewardship Corner Reflection 248

Stewardship at Holy Trinity Catholic Church

For Whom Did Jesus Come?

“I will make you a light to the nations.”! (Isaiah 49:6)

The exiled Jews expected a rescuer. Did Jesus come just for the Jews? Perhaps for the Apostles? Or for the people of his time? No, He came for all mankind; He came for us. He came for our ancestors, our families and neighbors and even that guy that took the parking space we were waiting for. It’s Easter Sunday and we've completed another Lenten season. We’ve reflected on the Stations of the Cross, recalling His death, even His request of the Father to forgive those who crucified Him. Now, we celebrate His resurrection. We celebrate Jesus as the Light of the World. He was the light for the people of His time and He is the light for us today as well. Let’s celebrate His resurrection and His light to our world. Let’s celebrate the gift of His stewardship to us. Happy Easter!

“You Can’t Out Do God’s Generosity!”

Good News to the Parishioners of Holy Trinity Church

April 4, 2021

1. It’s usually the teacher that helps the student, but in Fontana, CA it was the reverse. Steve Nava, a welder, noticed a man in a parking lot outside a car. Recognizing him as his former substitute teacher, he gave him what cash he had and after hearing his story, started a GoFundMe to raise over $27,000; enough for a 1-month hotel and time to find transitional housing. 2. Gladys Stinga, 85 always wanted to ride a “hog.” She got her wish on her birthday when the Palm Beach County Harley-Davidson club made her an honorary member and sponsored her on a 20- minute 30 bike ride. 3. Dr Anthony Fauci has been called “America’s Doctor.” So where does he go for medical advice? In a recent interview, he responded…” not far...just across the kitchen table to my wife Christine Grady (Chief of Bioethics, NIH).” 4. Pastor Patrick Jackson, once homeless himself, started Camp Victory in Broward County, FL for the homeless in his area in 2018. His goal: clean clothes, hot meals, personal hygiene. Today over 3,800 are serviced. 5. It’s nearly 6 weeks since the Mars Rover, Perseverance landed on Mars after traveling 300 million miles in 205 days. An amazing feat to most of us, but to the team at NASA…” explorers go to the unknown” became their motto. 6. 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. 7. Remember our gifts from God...continue to take care of one another. 8. “I know it’s difficult to eat and drink with a mask on, but to the extent possible...keep your mask on.” (Anthony Fauci, MD). 9. When it comes to Coronavirus...common sense is not so common...chose common sense anyway. 10. Wear your mask, maintain distance, and wash your hands. 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 Mass until then.

Collections Weekends 20-21 Mar and 27-28 Mar 2021

Offertory $ 19,596

Major Maintenance & Repair 12,987

Outreach 300 Catholic Relief Services 330

TOTAL $ 33,213

Thank you for your continued support.

Attendance

20-21 Mar 27-28 Mar

Adults Children Adults Children

Sat 4:30 PM 98 7 131 9 Sun 8:00 AM 93 2 111 6

Sun 10:30 AM 96 10 114 6

TOTAL 287 19 356 21

Second Collection Announcement

Major Maintenance and Repair (MMR)

Reminder: This weekend, April 3-4, 2021, is the monthly collection for Major Maintenance and Repair (MMR).

This monthly collection will support ongoing major maintenance and repairs to the physical plant and buildings of Holy Trinity Church. We are grateful for your generosity enabling our parish to have sufficient funds to begin restoration work of our church. Your continued support is appreciated. Mahalo.

Thrift Shop Parking Lot Sale

The Thrift Shop is still closed but there will be sale in the parking lot in front of the shop on Thursday, April 8 from 9 to noon. No credit or debit cards will be accepted.

Mass Schedule for Fridays:

Just a reminder that the Mass schedule for Fridays returns to 10:00am. During it was at 5:00pm because of The Stations of the Cross. All other Weekday Mass times remain the same.

Mass Schedule for Weekends:

Next weekend we return to the regular times for Weekend Masses:

Saturdays at 4:30pm Sundays at 8:00am & 10:30 am

Post-Easter Gift from a Generous Parishioner

Thanks to the generosity of parishioner Sue Berk, we will be making available a free book entitled:

I Heard God Laugh. by Catholic Speaker & Evangelist Matthew Kelly.

Over the years both Fr. Dennis & Fr. Mike have distributed other of his books: Resisting Happiness and Rediscover Jesus which many of you have enjoyed.

They will be available the Sunday after Easter.

RESPECT LIFE CORNER

Easter! He is Risen! Alleluia! Our Lenten journey is over for this year, even though challenges remain. While we rejoice in our Risen Lord, we hope that our Lenten journey has been prayerful and fruitful and that we have accepted God’s invitation to know him more personally, more deeply, more generously. May we continue to share our time, treasure and talents with God’s people on this continuing journey.

Holy Father, we pray for those whose lives are given in the defense of life. Holy Mary, with a mother's care look gently on those who suffer with cancer... Holy Mary, cradle the bodies broken with cares of this world... Holy Mary, pray for all doctors that they may embrace a spirit of life... Holy Mary, intercede for those who seek to live the Gospel of Life...

At Holy Trinity we support and sustain a culture of LIFE. Join us on Tuesday, April 13, after the 9:00 AM Mass as we pray the rosary while in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We appreciate the support of your prayers. If you have ideas and suggestions to share about activities or topics to pursue, or if you are interested in joining our Respect Life Committee, please contact Debbie at [email protected]

ALOHA FROM TRISSA AND KEN WALTER

Dear Holy Trinity Parish family,

After 3000 Masses planned, approximately 2500 Masses ministered, many dozens of youths mentored for music leadership (some who have gone on to lead music in parishes as far Boston and Hong Kong), several National Cantor Certifications achieved, and the introduction of updated music, COVID has ended our time with you. It has truly been a privilege to work with the Music Ministry in deepening the celebration of Mass at Holy Trinity Church.

We hope that our work has comforted, elated, educated, and inspired you, as well as increased your connection to the beauty and wisdom which is our Mass. We trust that, with the tools we have left, HTC will continue to be known for its liturgical excellence.

The whole Walter `ohana thanks you. You welcomed us, not only to your celebration of the Mass, but to your victories, which make each life unique. We thank you for allowing us to grieve with you and to console you dur- ing troubled times. We are grateful in return for the times that we have felt comforted as we traversed 13 years with you. We hope our presence and music helped you to feel God’s promise, for YOUR presence was most cer- tainly Light for our eyes.

May God continue to bless Holy Trinity in all things.

DEACON FORMATION INQUIRY WEEKEND

The diocese was blessed to begin 2021 with the Ordinations of 13 permanent deacons – seven from Oahu, three from the Big Island, two from Kauai, and the first ever deacon for Lanai. But our Diocese needs more help. I began the deaconate process back in 2010 as an aspirant in Cohort 7 and little did I know that my faith would grow, and I would learn so much about our Church.

The honor to serve God and this community as a Deacon has been a rewarding and life- changing blessing for me and my family. Before I entered formation, I was already participating in some ministries, but I felt maybe I can offer more. When I heard that the diocese was beginning a new class, of course I was nervous, but I also felt that I needed to follow wherever the Spirit was leading me. Maybe you have felt a similar inclination inside your heart; maybe God is calling you?

Coming up are several weekends that can help you (and your wife if married) to discern more deeply. These weekends will introduce you to what formation will be like, but more important, help you prayerfully and seri- ously discern if this path is right for you. If you want to talk about it, I will be happy to sit down with you. For more information, please call (808)203-6777 or go to www.catholichawaii.org/formation.

Deacon Steve Kula

Easter Sunday–The Resurrection of the Lord April 4, 2021 Getty Images

What is Easter? The is the “Mother of All Vigils.” Easter Sunday, then, is the greatest of all Sundays, and Easter Time is the most important of all liturgical times. Easter is the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. There are 50 days of Easter from the first Sunday of Easter to . It is characterized, above all, by the joy of glorified life and the victory over death, expressed most fully in the great resounding cry of the Christian, Alleluia! All faith flows from faith in the Resurrection: “If Christ has not been raised, then empty [too] is our preaching; empty, too, is your faith” (1 Cor 15:14). “What you sow is not brought to life unless it dies. And what you sow is not the body that is to be but a bare kernel of wheat, perhaps, or of some other kind; . . . So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown corruptible; it is raised incorruptible. It is sown dishonorable; it is raised glorious. It is sown weak; it is raised powerful. It is sown a natural body; it “Easter is the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection from the dead, culminating his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church.” is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual one. So, too, it is written, ‘The first man, Adam, became a living being,’ the last Adam a life-giving spirit. But the spiritual was not first; rather the natural and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, earthly; the second man, from heaven. As was the earthly one, so also are the earthly, and as is the heavenly one, so also are the heavenly. Just as we have borne the image of the earthly one, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one” (1 Cor 15:36-37, 42-49). The comprises the eight days, which stretch from the first Sunday of Easter to the . It is a way of prolonging the joy of the initial day. In a sense, every day of the Octave is like a little Sunday. The word “Easter” comes from Old English, meaning simply the “east.” The sun that rises in the east, bringing light, warmth, and hope, is a symbol for the Christian of the rising Christ, who is the true Light of the world. The is a central symbol of this divine light, which is Christ. It is kept near the ambo throughout Easter Time and is lit for all liturgical celebrations.

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Current Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. BULLETIN Sunday, Apr 04, 2021 themes include mental health, maternal and childcare, and climate SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD (EASTER SUNDAY) change. Mindful that the world’s aging population is living longer, Race to understanding the WHO set this year’s theme as “Aging and Health.” On this Does it matter who gains insight first, so long as we all get there? Easter Wednesday, as we take note of the healing miracles within Competition is overrated, which may be why evangelists don’t the early Christian community, ask the Lord to bless all who work agree on who arrives at the tomb first. Mark reports that Mary to safeguard the health of humanity. Magdalene; Mary, mother of James; and Salome got there at TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35 (263). “And a man dawn. Matthew asserts it was the Magdalene and the “other Mary.” crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of the Luke claims it was Mary Magdalene; James’ mother, Mary; temple.” Joanna; and assorted “others.” In John, the Magdalene arrives Thursday, Apr 08, 2021 alone. You may be a cradle Catholic, or this may be your first EASTER THURSDAY Easter. Welcome to the recognition that death doesn’t have the Keep it going final say. We are still in the Octave of Easter, the eight days following TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Easter. The Octave is meant to keep the celebration going, to keep Corinthians 5:6b-8; Victimae Paschali Laudes; John 20:1-9 or Mark savoring the joy of the Resurrection. The gospel for each day 16:1-7 (42, 41) or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35 (46). "They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter focuses on the Risen Christ. In the early church, those who were and arrived at the tomb first." baptized at the Easter Vigil would continue wearing their white garments all week in recognition of the life-changing, festive event. Monday, Apr 05, 2021 You’ve likely been changing your clothes during the Octave, but try keeping your focus on the Resurrection. Meditate on a time that Weave a life of meaning God has blessed you with new life. Everyone knows the joy of creating—whether it be a work of art, a TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 3:11-26, Luke 24:35-48 (264). “He stood in meal, or a family. It’s a way of expressing ourselves, sharing our their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” love, and using our talents to serve. It’s also a consolation during tough times. Maybe you took up some new, creative pastimes Friday, Apr 09, 2021 during the pandemic. Saint Maria Crescentia Höss, whose feast is today, was a weaver in 18th-century Bavaria before she became a It all adds up nun, and when she was assigned to servitude and living in a Numbers play a key role throughout salvation history: Yahweh, the cubbyhole in the monastery, she kept weaving. Maybe that helped one true God; the 5,000 fed; the cock crowing three times; the sustain her until she eventually rose to be elected the mother Triduum; the Trinity; and the third time Jesus appears to his superior. Holy creativity can feed your soul. disciples after his death, which we read about in today’s beautiful TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15 (261). “They gospel story of Jesus cooking breakfast for his disciples on the approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage.” seashore. Numerologists love to explore all the hidden meanings packed in the biblical numbers. But the gospel message is actually Tuesday, Apr 06, 2021 quite simple. Jesus alone feeds us. Remember that next time you are looking for sustenance elsewhere. Sing the Octave TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14 (265). “Jesus said to Happy Octave of Easter—the eight days between, and including, them, ‘Come, have breakfast.’” Easter Sunday and . By relishing the Resurrection for eight whole days instead of just one, the church Saturday, Apr 10, 2021 declares it the cornerstone of belief. What’s more: In contrast to the Octave, we observe no other feast days during Faith takes time Easter Octave, keeping the Resurrection our only focus. Why What would you think if you heard that someone you knew was eight? ’s Jewish roots feature ritual celebrations that dead had risen from the grave? It’s no wonder the disciples end on the eighth day—a week, when you count both the first and doubted the story. No less a witness than Mother Teresa of last days. Make every day this week a “mini-Easter,” as our Calcutta expressed serious doubts about God's existence over the church intends. Sing Alleluia for eight days. course of her life. “Where is my faith?” she wrote. “There is nothing TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18 (262). “Jesus said but emptiness.” And she’s a saint! So when loved ones stop going to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?’ ” to church and express doubts about God—or if you yourself face such doubts—accept it as a part of the spiritual journey each of us Wednesday, Apr 07, 2021 walks. Keep praying and be patient. Faith takes time and hits dry EASTER WEDNESDAY spells. But in God's heart, there's all the time in the world. Pray for all who heal a world in pain TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15 (266). “When they On April 7, 1948, the World Health Organization was established heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not as a leading global health authority within the United Nations believe.” system. In 2021, the WHO counts 7,000 members from 150 countries. It declares that the health of all people is essential to attaining peace and security, and among other things chooses a particular health theme each year to mark its anniversary. Past

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