Holy Trinity Catholic Church A Stewardship Parish February 28, 2021 Second Sunday of Lent Pastor: Fr. Michel Dalton, OFM Capuchin Deacons: Steve Kula and Fernando Ona Reconciliation/Confession Saturday 9:00 to 10 00 am. Stations of the Cross Fridays after 5 pm Mass 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: 5:00 pm Stations afterwards 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 Second Sunday in Lent, Cycle B Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Abraham is willing to obey God at the cost of his beloved son. Psalm 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 We are merely the servants of God, and yet precious in God’s eyes. Romans 8:31b-34 God is for us, and Jesus intercedes for us. Whom should we fear? Mark 9:2-10 Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son to terrified disciples. QR Code Online Giving 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 Carolyn Nakatsu Ross Nakatsu Bob Sargis Yvonne Silva Paul Reyes Ofelia Lazaro Jay Rego Sandy Yim Emiliana Vite Bill Hamilton Chieko Furumoto 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. Stations of the Cross: As displayed in our Gym-Church The beautiful Station of the Cross prints that we are using this year were a gift to Fr. Mike from David and Madeline Merrill...who spend several weeks each year with us from Texas. What follows is the story about the artist, Ted De Grazia, and the initial project that he was commissioned to do for the St. Thomas Moore Chap- el at the University of Arizona for the Catholic student community there. (Note: This description was written by Robert L. Graff and was included with the prints, and edited by me) I. The Way of the Cross is a popular devotion in the Catholic Church enabling the believer to accompany his Savior on that sorrowful journey. Although not part of the liturgy or public prayer of the church, it is a private devotion richly blessed and encouraged by the church, and in almost every Catholic Church one will find the Stations of the Cross. The Way of the Cross is a kind of miniature pilgrimage in which we follow the Savior's footsteps to the place called the Skull. The devotion consists in pausing before fourteen scenes depicting the sufferings of Jesus' journey to Calvary and in making some application drawn from each scene to one's spiritual life. II. The origins of the devotion can be traced ultimately to the Holy Land and Via Dolorosa (the sorrowful way). It was natural for the Christians to love the soil trodden by their Lord and to visit the way that led from Pilate's house to the place of the crucifixion. The exact route travelled by Jesus is not known, but it was not a long journey, not more than five or six hundred yards. III. Perhaps a more common term for the Way of the Cross is the Stations of the Cross. In 1222 the first mem- bers of the Franciscan Order came to Jerusalem and in 1342 they were made the official custodians of the holy places. Often groups of pilgrims were organized to visit the places made holy by Jesus' footsteps and at the more prominent sites they usually would stop to recite prayers, hence the word "stations" or "stopping place." It is not easy to determine how the number of stations came to be fixed at fourteen. IV. The Way of the Cross in Art. Some early forms of the Stations of the Cross are valuable works of art such as the Stations in Antwerp Cathedral. Others worth mentioning are those at Gorlitz erected by G. Em- merich about 1405 and those at Nuremberg by Kretzel in 1468. Imitations of these were at Louvain in 1505 by Peter Sterckx. A challenge to any artist is the depicting of the events of Jesus' suffering and death. V. The Current Work...the prints on display on our Gym's wall. When the new St. Thomas Moore Chapel, serving the Catholic students at the University of Arizona-Tucson was under construction, it was felt that the Stations of the Cross could serve as a splendid opportunity to make an historical event pertinent to today's world and a source of virile spirituality that would prove attractive to stu- dents. A good artist could accomplish this task. Not without some hesitation, realizing the enormity of the task, Ted DeGrazia consented to paint in oil the Stations of the Cross for St. Thomas Moore Chapel. DeGrazia became so absorbed in his work that nothing could interrupt him. At the conclusion of his work, he commented that never before had he been so caught up in any of his work--once he started painting the Stations, he could not stop VI. The Exposition of DeGrazia's Stations at Holy Trinity Church is unique. (No other Church throughout Hawai'i can claim to have these beautiful prints on display for Lenten devotions at this time). The events of Good Friday are no longer far away in another age, in another country. They are present here and now-- to this time, to the people, in Degrazia's portrayal. In a strong and virile Via Dolorosa, yet humble. Each Station is painted for its particular truth and impact. Of particular interest are the three Stations depicting the three "falls" of Jesus. it is a black Christ, a yellow Christ, a red Christ who falls under the weight of the cross--the universality of Jesus' redemption, for He died for all men. And in DeGrazia's portrayal too, ultimate- ly, we hear the echo of the words of St. Paul: "O, death, where is thy victory? O, death, where is thy sting? Death is swallowed up in victory." I Corinthians 15:55 I hope that this brief explanation of these beautiful Stations of the Cross has been insightful and helpful as we use them to journey throughout the Lenten season. Be sure to stop and view each "Station" and absorb the intent of the artist and the specialness of each moment in Jesus' journey to Calvary. Lenten blessings, Fr. Mike Stewardship Corner Reflection 244 Stewardship at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Sure, Lord “He changed his mind” (Matthew 21:28-32) We all know the parable of the man who owned a vineyard; he had two sons and asked each to work a day in the vineyard. The first son replied: ‘I will not’ but later changed his mind and went into the vineyard. The second son said: ‘I will, father’ but did not. The point: who did the father’s will? Most say the first son...and that is why ‘sinners will enter the Kingdom of God first’ (Matthew 21:31), because they believed and repented. This lenten season offers a time to reflect on our lives and service to the Lord. We often think not...then change our minds and do, just as the first son did. Let’s thank the Lord for His invitation to change our minds for He is a generous Lord and only wants what’s best for us. Let’s look for the opportunities to change our minds...to see it His way...so we too can enter the Kingdom of God. Happy Lent! “You Can’t Out Do God’s Generosity!” Good News to the Parishioners of Holy Trinity Church February 28, 2021 1. Police Officers Maurice Staggers and Otilio Green responded to a carjacking call with a baby on board in New Haven, CT. When they found the car, the driver was arrested and the 6 month old boy was just fine and returned to parents. Both officers are fathers of young children. 2. Jason Baumann, EMT received a call to transport a doctor and an organ from a Cincinnati airport to the Children’s Hospital...only severe snowstorm closed most roads. His police escort got him there within the 2 hour window of surgery. 3. Outdoor venues in Philadelphia, PA might reopen this summer for concerts. 4. Louisiana Governor, John Bel Edwards has authorized teachers and school staff to begin covid vaccinations. Also the new VA center will open for vaccination of veterans. 5. The city and county of Honolulu has gone to Tier 3. 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. 11. Keeping current with Holy Trinity...easy. Check our website for the latest news and updates at www.holytrinitychurchhi.org.