Holy Trinity Catholic Church A Stewardship Parish June 2, 2019 The Ascension of the Lord 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 - 4:30 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 JUNE 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6:00-7:30 pm 5:00 pm Mass 5:00 pm Mass 5:00 pm Mass No Mass 5:00 pm Mass 3:45 pm Bible Study in 5:00 pm Reconciliation the PMR 6:30 Choir 7:00 pm Eucharistic 6:30 pm Charismatic Service Only Adoration 5:00 pm Mass Prayer Group 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PENTECOST 5:00 pm Mass 5:00 pm Mass 5:00 pm Mass No Mass 5:00 pm Mass 3:45 pm SUNDAY 5:00 pm Reconciliation 6:30 pm 6:30 Choir 7:00 pm Eucharistic Mass 7, 9, 11 Cancer Charismatic Service Only 5:00 pm Mass Support Group Prayer Group CONFIRMA- Scripture TION MASS AT Sharing 3:00 PM 7:00 pm PMR 6:00-7:30 pm Bible Study in the PMR Scripture Readings Readings for Sunday June 2, 2019 The Ascension of the Lord 1st Reading Acts 7:55-60 2nd Reading Rv 22:12-14 Gospel Jn 17:20-26 Readings for Sunday June 9, 2019 Pentecost Sunday 1st Reading Acts 2:1-11 2nd Reading Cor 12:3b-7 Gospel Jn 20:19-23 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 QR Code “Online Giving Please email [email protected] if you have questions on the Bulletin. Ascension of the Lord. Why is it that we don’t talk much about the Lord’s Ascension into heaven? Perhaps a reason why we don’t talk much about this significant event, in the Lord’s and the life of the Church, is because it’s tricky and somewhat difficult to fully comprehend. But that need not be the case and we should appreciate and try to understand what this feast means to each of us. Each of our Mass readings gives us some insight to understanding what we are celebrating. St. Luke describes the Ascension of Christ by recalling the image of a cloud. Cloud imagery is found throughout the Bible to signify Gods holy presence. When Israel was led out of the desert there was a cloud leading them by day. When Moses ascended Mt. Sinai, God came down in a cloud. In the New Testament we recall the Transfiguration scene when on that mountaintop God spoke from a cloud that His disciples were to listen to Him because He was the Son of God. And now we read that He “was taken up to heaven”, by a cloud. All of this ‘cloud talk’ is to remind us that God’s presence called Jesus back to heaven. Now for a short time, we wait for Pentecost when He send us His Holy Spirit. God is calling each of us to give witness to this great moment, when Christ has entered from earthly glory into the Father’s heavenly glory, where He prepares a place for us and intercedes for us until He comes again. We are encouraged not to try and figure out all the ramifications of the feast but to celebrate Gods coming to reveal His glory to each of us…especially in the Eucharist. Please join us Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 3:00 pm to witness the Candidates receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation Kaila Jean Aiwohi-McKee* Racer "Bob" Robert Legler* Peter Akana** Lola Soledad Legler** Zamayo Alvarado* Thomas Liew** Aileen Araujo (Perez)* Lillie Livingston* Ana Araujo (Perez)* Kaleb Lum Kee* Johannah Benitez* Rebekah Lum Kee* Mahealani Benitez* Sophia Dayrit Magel* Luke Alexander Botardo* Lucas Dayrit Magel** Ava Carnaggio* Scarlet Miron** Nikayla Noelani Centra* Brayden Nakamoto* Reese Co* Isabella Pichon* Tia Co** Aiden Pimentel* Gaia Cocchia* Keegan Pimentel* Carly Cormack* Aubrey Reha* Conner Cormack* Tenley Reha* Mia Lynn Cormack* Grayson Reha** Lexi Correa* Belle Sophia Rosemeyer** Duke Austin Corso** Jacob Christopher Rosemeyer** Grace Donnelly** Samuel Ruelas* John "Jack" Donnelly** Isabelle Saldivar** Katherine Donnelly** Xander Sanchez* John Esteban* Roman Sanchez** Andrew Everest* Ellysse Sanidad* Elyse Everest* Jelene Leilani Sanidad* Makaela Foronda* Koapaka Dalton Satterfield** Mykah Foronda-Ornellas* Payton Scott* Dominic Hagedorn* Heather Sinclair* Gage Makena Helgesen** Chloe Soltis* Madeleine Iseke** Kaitlyn Soltis* Harrison Jacquet* Charlotte Tang* Vivian Jacquet* Makana Tasaki* Ka'ea K. Kauhane** Taz Wagner* Kalakona Lokelani Kauhane** Victoria Wagner* Lauren Khen* Max Wilson* Ella Hann Kim* Julia Wong* Marley KiSong Kim* Jordaine Wong** Carlyn Gyung-Hee Kim** Calla Hala'i Young * John King** Sadie Kolea Young* Meilani King** Dawson Koa Young** Gabriel LeChantier Dung* * Confirmation ** Confirmation and First Holy Communion Saint Elmo—June 2 Saint Elmo was an early martyr and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. St. Elmo’s Fire, an electrical discharge that The Knights of Columbus Council 7156 will be selling sometimes appears over a ship’s mast during an Zippy’s tickets TODAY. electrical storm, became associated with Saint Elmo because he ignored a bolt of lightening that struck This is an annual fundraising event that replenishes nearby as he was preaching. Sailors who witnessed the council's general fund so that we can support the this phenomenon at sea felt that it was a sign of needs of our parishes (Mary Star of the Sea, Holy Saint Elmo’s protection. Trinity, St. George, and Newman Center). Besides his patronage of mariners, Saint Elmo is The funds also help pay for other needs such as invoked against colic in children, abdominal pain, flowers, defibrillators, new flags, seminary intestinal ailments and the pain of women in labor. donations, and many others. FAMILY PROMISE Our Family Promise host week April 28-May 5 went very well. We had 4 families: 7 adults and 6 children. We partnered with our support church, The First Chinese Church of Christ, and gave a birthday party for a 10 year old girl. This was a very special evening for her as she never had a birthday party before. For dinner, we served her favorite foods--steak, roast chicken, teriyaki beef, noodles, potato/mac salad, fried rice. Of course, for dessert, we had a birthday cake, candles, and ice cream plus birthday presents. She screamed with delight as she opened each gift. She said she'd never forget her 10th birthday! Mahalo to parishioners who generously donated gift cards, food, supplies, and precious time and energy spent participating on multiple levels to help our guests feel at home during their stay with us. All our guests felt welcomed and loved because of our warm hospitality. We have been participating in Family Promise for 11 years, and guests consistently say we're "DA BEST"! For the remainder of this year, our host weeks are: · July 7-21 (2 consecutive weeks) · Aug. 25-Sept. 1 · Oct. 20-27 For 2019, we will have hosted a total of 7 weeks, which is 3 more than the usual. Churches are expected to host 4 weeks each year (1 week each quarter), and when they drop out, Family Promise has to scramble to get another church to fill in. So far, we've been able to accommodate their requests. If you would like to help in this important social ministry, please contact Gloria Zane. Leave a message at the church office or email her at [email protected] “More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.” ― Roy T. Bennett Stewardship Corner Lesson 153 Stewardship at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Look Up “Count the stars, if you can.” (Genesis 15:5) Today, most of us look down. We look at our cell phones, our laptops; why look up? Everything we think we need to know is right there in hand. With summer approaching and the nights clear, take your children or grandchildren to the backyard at dusk. Ask them to look to the sky and have them tell you what they see. Planets? Comets? Constellations and stars for sure. Encourage them to wonder about the vastness of the universe and the glory of God’s creation; the realization that we are but a small part of His plan. Perhaps the beauty that we see in the heavens is a glimpse of the glory of Heaven to come. So take time one evening to look up and see His glory, appreciate that in the greatness of the universe He is ever closer to each of us and showering us with His love and blessings. Let’s share them with one another. “You Can’t Out Do God’s Generosity!” Figures were not available when the bulletin went to print. They will be included in the June 9, 2019 Bulletin. Health, Comfort and Healing John Baricuatro Jr. Morris Campos Ralph Caracciolo Katherine Caracciolo Alexander Chun Geneva Colon Nicole Kennedy Lei’la Chong Montoya Mary Louise Sandla Iwalani Kamahele-Stone Eternal Rest Vincent Bradley Fr Don Cavey Virginia Chong Danny Colton David Craven Sister Tomasa Marcos Charlene Luis Katherine McCauley James G. L. Souza Skip Tracy Don Young 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.