Holy Trinity A Stewardship Parish

February 3, 2019 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Masses: Saturday: 5 pm; Sunday: 7, 9 & 11 am; Weekdays: 5 pm Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 3:45 - 4:15 or by appointment

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

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mass 7, 9, 11 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 3:45 Recon- Eucharistic Eucharistic Eucharistic Eucharistic Eucharistic ciliation 9:00 am Reli- Service – No Service – No Service – No Service – No Service – No gious Educa- Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass 5:00 pm Mass tion Class 7:00 Charis- 10:00 am matic Prayer Confirmation Group Class for High Schoolers

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3:45 Recon- Mass 7, 9, 11 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm ciliation Eucharistic Eucharistic Eucharistic Eucharistic Eucharistic 10:00 am Service – No Service – No Service – No Service – No Service – No 5:00 pm Mass Eucharist and Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Confirmation Classes 6:30 Cancer 7:00 Charis- Support Mtg matic Prayer 10:00 am Group Confirmation Class for High Schoolers

Scripture Readings

Readings for Sunday February 3, 2019

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading Jer 1:4-5 Mahalo for your prayers. 2nd Reading Cor 12:31-13:13 I just wanted to thank everyone for their Gospel Luke 4:21-30 prayers. My knee replacement surgery went well and both my doctor and myself are Readings for Sunday February 10, 2019 pleased. After several days in Queens Hospital, I was transferred to the Rehab of the Pacific Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Hospital where I am presently staying. 1st Reading 6:1-2 2nd Reading Cor 15: 1-11

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Holy Trinity Church Contact Information

5919 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: holytrinitychurchhi.org Telephone (808) 396-0551 Emergency Telephone: (808) 772-2422 Please email [email protected] if you have questions on the Bulletin.

Preaching a dangerous Sermon…and trying to stay alive.

What did Jesus say in His sermon that so enraged the congregation?” Well, for starters He references the prophetic promises of Isaiah (as we also heard last weekend). The trouble with the crowd listening to Him, is when He suggests that the hope encountered in God, may be a different hope than they were expecting. He went to great pains to show that His preaching is not about something new but is based on the traditions of the scriptures. But they missed this point completely. At first the ‘hometown crowd’ welcomes Him with open arms but then with closed ears and hearts. The trouble begins when He tells them something out of their usual expectations and experience. It wasn’t what they were used to hearing, and their routine way of listening was challenged. He was not acting and speaking like someone they knew from His years of growing up in their midst. He threw them a curve ball and they weren’t happy with it. His actions and words didn’t fit the script they were used to following. His words about Gods actions did not align with their way of thinking and they were furious, to the point of trying to silence Him by throwing Him off a cliff. In my may years of preaching I may have raised a few eyebrows, but no one ever threatened to murder me because of what I preached. Jesus preached the truth and we eventually killed because of what He preached.

That congregation in Nazareth, made up of Jesus’ friends and family, expected to be reminded that they were part of Gods chosen people who awaited the Messiah. They expected to hear the lessons that the other Rabbi’s preached each Saturday in the synagogue. But they did not expect to hear Him say that He was the Chosen One, the fulfillment of all the ages. His preaching threatened them, they wanted helpful hints about how to get along with one another or advice and answers to their prayers. They even could tolerate a sermon on getting closer to God. But to have ‘one of their own’, claim to be Gods Son was way too much for them.

As a preacher, in the tradition of Jesus maybe I ought to ask myself, “when is the last time I preached the gospel so clearly, so undeniably that the congregation wanted to kill me?” Although rejection is not my goal, it wasn’t Jesus’ either! Faithful preaching is a path to the cross if done properly. Faithful listening is the path to salvation if lived properly.

AGNUS DAY, LUKE 4:21-30

Stewardship Corner Lesson 136

Stewardship at Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Do We Belong in the String Section?

“We have been consecrated through the offering of the Body of Christ.” (Hebrews 10:10)

We’ve all heard the sound of an orchestra whether it be on television, CD or even in person. The most beautiful sounds often come from the “string” section, the violins. Consider this instrument; started as a tree, harvested, then crafted by an artesian to make extraordinary music. We too have been crafted, consecrated at Baptism by God, for a special purpose. When we listen to His Word, when we utilize the gifts He has bestowed on us, we might notice His craftsmanship taking place in our lives. It makes us just a little bit better; a work in progress. Jesus does not give up on us; He continues to craft us to His Image and Likeness. Let’s utilize the gifts of stewardship for our own betterment and that of those we meet.

You Can’t Out Do God’s Generosity”

Summary of Weekly Offerings January 26 and 27 2019

Offerings $6,294.88 MMR* $322.00

Candles $212.13 Thrift Shop $854.95 Black/Indian Mission $763.00 Christmas $240.00 Latin America Mission $693.00 TOTAL $9,379.96

* Major Maintenance and Repair

In preparation for this Lenten Season, please join us on February 18, 19 and 20 I 7:00 to 8:00 pm Right here at Holy Trinity Church

Father Jack will help us explore what it means to be Disciples of Mercy as mentioned by Francis. Spend one hour each night pondering a different question as we prepare our hearts for Lent.

“Are you prepared, personally and communally, to start out anew, especially during Lent, in the service of God’s Mercy?” Come one, come all. lnvite your family and friends. Fr Jack Rathschmidt O.F.M. Cap. Speaker

Saint and Companions

February 6

Nagasaki, , is familiar to Americans as the city on which the second atomic bomb was dropped, immediately killing over 37,000 people. Three and a half centuries before, 26 of Japan were crucified on a hill, now known as the Holy Mountain, overlooking . Among them were priests, brothers, and laymen, , Jesuits, and members of the ; there were catechists, doctors, simple artisans, and servants, old men and innocent children—all united in a common faith and love for Jesus and his Church.

Brother Paul Miki, a Jesuit and a native of Japan, has become the best known among the . While hanging upon a cross, Paul Miki preached to the people gathered for the execution: “The sentence of judgment says these men came to Japan from the Philippines, but I did not come from any other country. I am a true Japanese. The only reason for my being killed is that I have taught the doctrine of Christ. I certainly did teach the doctrine of Christ. I thank God it is for this reason I die. I believe that I am telling only the truth before I die. I know you believe me and I want to say to you all once again: Ask Christ to help you to become happy. I obey Christ. After Christ’s example I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a fruitful rain.”

When returned to Japan in the 1860s, at first they found no trace of Christianity. But after establishing themselves they found that thousands of Christians lived around Nagasaki and that they had secretly preserved the faith. Beatified in 1627, the martyrs of Japan were finally canonized in 1862.

Today, a new era has come for the Church in Japan. Although the number of Catholics is not large, the Church is respected and has total religious freedom. The spread of Christianity in the Far East is slow and difficult. Faith such as that of the 26 martyrs is needed today as much as in 1597.

MAHALO FROM FAMILY PROMISE

Mahalo to all who volunteered to kokua during our 2 consecutive Family Promise host weeks last month! We had 4 families: 8 adults and 8 children (ages 4 months - 17). Each family received welcome gifts--$25 gift certificate to our Thrift Shop; 50 gift card either for gas (if they had a car) or to Ross Dress for Less (if they had no car); backpacks for the children (mahalo to Sheila Bierwert); "glam bags for the moms (mahalo to Maura Shannon); gently used clothing, handbags, luggage, toys, and games donated by various parishioners. Families were especially grateful to Frank and Lillian Chang 'ohana for a very special and enjoyable evening beginning with a wonderful dinner, followed by Bingo and prizes for winners of all ages. The Chang 'ohana also gave each family gift cards for gas + Walmart. The families were truly overwhelmed by the generosity of our parish. They loved our hospitality and physical accommodations and were very sad to leave.

The Church Census forms have been sent out. Please be patient if you haven't received your just yet, they are on the way. If you haven't received one by February 15th, please call the church office and we will get one out to you.

Thank you to everyone who has already filled it out and returned it to us. We appreciate your prompt response.

If you haven't returned yours yet please complete the form and deposit it in the box in the back of the church or in the box in the church office. If you prefer to email it, sent it to [email protected].

However you wish to return the information to us, your have our sincere gratitude for taking the time to do so.

This information which will be held in confidence and not sold or given to anyone, will help us serve you better.

PLEASE PRAY PLEASE PRAY FOR FOR ETERNAL REST HEALTH, COMFORT AND HEALING

Constantino Agamao John Baricuatro Jr. Cipriano Baldovi Vincent Bradley Christopher Delgado Morris Campos Marylou Driscoll Ralph Caracciolo John Kichak Katherine Caracciolo Chris Noel Lee Alexander Chun Don Young Richard Hoke Richard Yoshimura Susan McDonough Mary Louise Sandla Iwalani Kamahele-Stone Gail Wong

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