Holy Trinity Catholic Church A Stewardship Parish April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 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 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 Jesus 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. 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 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 Holy Week celebrations, although different from other years, were dignified, prayerful, and joyous. Holy Thursday and Good Friday 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 resurrection of Jesus. 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, Deacon 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.