Volume 4, Number 37 147TH ANNIVERSARY: 1870 - 2017 “Celebrating As God’s Family TRIBUTE TO BLESSED MOTHER MARY In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birthday on September 8, the Ilocano Ministry spearheaded the inauguration of the Moth- er of Perpetual Help Novena in the Church with a blessing of the image, floral offering, praying the holy rosary, a solemn Diocese of Honolulu procession and potluck fellowship at the parish hall. Parishion- 1614 Monte Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 ers attended including the Visayan community and devotees Rectory Office and Fax: (808) 845-0828 from other parishes. Marivic Palting and members of the Iloca- Email: [email protected] no Ministry prepared and served a potpourri of dishes and deli- cacies. The one-man band of Ping Lopez led the entertainment and joined in by Ely & Andrea Aguada and Nomie Llantero. September 10, 2017 Henceforth, the Perpetual Help Novena will be held regularly every Thursday at 7:00pm in the Church. Silverio & Marivic 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Palting provided the framed image of the Blessed Mother of Perpetual Help for use in the Church. Silverio also heads the Ilocano Ministry in OLM. Fr. Edgar Marivic Palting & Herminia Ferrer Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered togeth- er in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 Image of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rev. Edgar B. Brillantes Pastor Ilocano Ministry Choir INTERNET TECHNOLOGY New Website Log into our parish website: ourladyofthemountkalihi.org. myParish App Upload in your smartphone or tablet myParish app: Go to your app store and search for “myparish”. You can also text “app” to 88202 and Rev. Adrian R. Gervacio you will receive a link to download. Once installed Pastor-Emeritus you can choose Our Lady of the Mount as your parish and view the app. Download is free and available to parish- MISSION STATEMENT ioners of all ages, young and old. We, the Our Lady of the Mount parishioners are a multicultural welcoming parish; are inspired by the Holy Spirit to worship God and committed to serve the community through faith, youth formation, MASS SCHEDULE OFFICE HOURS stewardship, fellowship and outreach. Mon-Thu: 8:30am-4:00pm, VISION STATEMENT Monday - Friday: 6:30am Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm To be a vibrant faith community with active parishioners, working together Saturday (Vigil): 6:00pm Fri: 8:30am-11:30am in unity to know and love God and to serve Him through one another. Sunday: 6:30am & 8:30am CORE VALUES Ilocano Mass: Closed Sat, Sun, Community building, commitment, service, stewardship, unity, Holy Days, State & Fed. Holidays welcoming, youth and spirituality. “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Psalm 95;8 Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Next Sunday’s Readings Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor’s First Reading Responsorial Psalm Sirach 27:30-28:7 Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12 Corner Second Reading Gospel Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 By Rev. Edgar B. Brillantes First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 A prophet is like a watchman appointed to herald the advance of a country’s enemies by blowing a trumpet. God appoints Ezekiel as the watchman for the house of Israel. The watchman’s task is to speak the truth to others and lead them from their evil inclination. Should the watchman not do that, he is liable for the person’s injury or death. But the person’s who simply not heed the watchman's words or the sound of the trumpet, are responsible for the consequence that befall them. Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 Christ’s own love shown for us through his Death and Resurrection means that love is now the fulfillment of the law. Following the letter of the law no longer satisfies, but rather embracing fully the commandment to love one another does. Love is the opposite of evil. When we love our neighbor as ourselves, we fulfill the law as Jesus did, for he is Love, the Love whom God calls us to imitate. Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 We skip ahead a few chapters in Matthew for this Sunday’s Gospel reading where we find Jesus teaching his disciples how to handle a situation in which a person sins against them. Jesus’ instructions initially follow the pattern of Ezekiel’s words from the First Reading in which a disciple is to speak honestly with the person who sinned. If the sinner does not listen, then a small group of people comes to ad- dress the situation as in trial. Failing resolution, then one is to tell the Church which, Jesus instructs, is to treat the sinner as he treated tax collectors and Gentiles. We, who are the Body of Christ, the Church, dine with sinners in the Eucharist, extending God’s forgiveness in Christ. SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS ❖PILGRIMAGE TO GREECE AND TURKEY: Ephesus, Turkey In the Footsteps of St. Paul Join Fr. Edgar in tracing the towns and cities of Athens and Corinth where St. Paul DE COLORES! preached and wrote his let- Congratulations to the 11 graduates of the 79th Women’s ters and epistles as well as Cursillo Weekend held on September 1-4, 2017 at the the famous landmarks of the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley. The Cursillo “Glory that was Greece” on is a lay movement whose mission is to help spread the September 25 - October 10, Gospel by studying the Christian teachings and engages 2017. The trip includes a the participants in spiritual conversion, common prayers, cruise to the Greek Islands Masses, rollos or spiritual talks, ultreyas and meditations of Crete and Santorini, the Virgin Mary’s house in Ephesus and facilitated by priests, deacons and trained leaders. They visit to the 7 Churches of the Book of Revelation. To apply or for will celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass at OLM Church on more info, please contact Ely or Andrea Aguada at (808) 551- September 11 at 7pm. 3566 or at 779-6338. ❖❖❖ ❖SIX-DAY PILGRIMAGE TO MEXICO: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Fr. Adrian is leading a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of CHARISMATIC PRAYER SERVICE Guadalupe in Mexico from Oct. 15-21, 2017. Visit the Old and COME ONE…COME ALL! The OLM New Basilicas and spend time for prayer and Holy Mass. Take a Catholic Charismatic Renewal group tour of Mexico City and view the is resuming their monthly gathering colonial buildings and architec- Santo Domingo Church on September 20, Wednesday, at ture, outdoor cafes, museums 7:00pm in the parish hall. Come and Aztec exhibits while and be filled with the “Sanctifying strolling the cobbled stone Fire” of the Holy Spirit. The session streets. Call Marina Dasalla of is led by Dr. Jorge & Chloe Samaniego and accompanied by R/M Travel at 842-7638. the music of Rory & Violy Elefano. September 10, 2017 Stewardship News & Announcements A STEWARDSHIP PRAYER MAHALO TO GOOD STEWARDS Stewardship is responsible sharing of the gifts of time, talent and treasure that God has bestowed upon each one of us. This has been manifested by our dear parishioners in various forms: *TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION ❖Jun Cortez installed the connection for an extended range of the wifi so we can project in our church screen the catechetical videos and youtube programs that the Diocese is sending to the parish. Dear Lord, As we begin to shift from summer schedules to au- ❖Our parish now has a new website – ourladyofthemountkali- tumn demands, teach us to recognize you, and help us hi.org. The website administrator is Tita Calizar together with her follow you amidst our busy life. Open the Scriptures to son, Anthony. Mahalo to them all for sharing their expertise. us… that we may know you, see you, hear you – in the voices of friends and family, in the ministries of our *GIFTS OF LOVE parish, in the proclamation of the Word, and in the ❖Big mahalo to Jun Cortez for donating a three-drawer metal file Breaking of the Bread. Teach us to be good stewards, cabinet for use in the Money Counters’ room. that we may use your gifts wisely and care for all those ❖We thank Sio Tuitupou for his regular delivery of freshly picked you place in our path. Encourage us, when we are fruits from his garden to the Rectory refectory. Much mahalo! overwhelmed. Strengthen us, when we are frightened. Challenge our complacency. Help us make this new ❖We acknowledge the generous parishioners who pitched in for season a time of spiritual renewal, hope, and action to our parish fellowship during the Patroness’ feast and parish an- proclaim the Gospel in our words and in our deeds. niversary. We thank Tom & Becky DeCorte, Magdaleno & Cathy For the kingdom and the power and the glory are Sanchez, Gloria Rodrigues, Jun & Carrie Cortez and Val Ellazar yours, now and forever. Amen. for their cash donations. Marivic & Silver Palting offered a check for the flowers of the Blessed Lady. Terry Leong donated cash for the breakfast fellowship on the Feast of Mary’s Assumption. STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE On Wednesday, September 13, at 6:00pm, the mem- ❖A generous RE benefactress donated the amount of $1,595.00 bers of the committee will have their regular meeting. for the payment of the two programs for the Youth Ministry titled Main agenda is reading and reflection of the US Bish- EDGE and LIFE TEEN in both online version and hard copy. ops’ pastoral document titled Stewardship: A Disciple’s Hundredfold blessings to you! Response.