Parish of St. Michael, Waialua w/Mission of Saints Peter and Paul, Waimea Bay 67-390 Goodale Avenue, Waialua, HI 96791 59-810 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa, HI 96712 Ph.: (808) 637-4040 Fax: (808) 637-4287 School: (808) 637-7772 Fax: (808) 637-7722 Reverend Father Christopher Keahi, ss.cc., Pastor Father Lusius Nimu, ss.cc., Priest In Residence Mrs. Deanna M.B. Arecchi, School Principal Email: [email protected] St. Michael School: [email protected] Website: www.stsmichaelpeterpaul.com To the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary: Honor and Glory Forever—Amen! Welcome everyone. Welcome to St Michael and to Sts. Peter and Paul Mission on the North Shore of Oahu. Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent as we come ever closer to the anniversary of Our Lord’s presence among us. We are also in the midst of our dawn Masses gathering together at 5:00AM each morning, greeting the new day with hymns of praise - thanking God for His wonderful gift given to everyone of us - the gift of love. Yes, God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son that those who believe in Him might not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). In our Gospel, we hear of Mary’s response and trust that God’s promise would be fulfilled. Yes, Mary believed just as everyone of us should believe that we might be saved in Jesus Christ, her son, Our Lord. Salvation has truly come upon this world and we will one day be rejoicing in that promise. In a sense, we could say that Mary is the first human person who could say of Jesus, “This is my body, this is my blood.” She was the first altar of the Lord - her body a fitting temple! Speaking of God’s altar and the gift of the Eucharist, our schedule for Christmas will be: Christmas Eve (December 24th) - our Christmas Mass, at both of our parish sites at 7:00 PM, dedicated to families with young children. This is one of those times when a great number of families, who do not come regularly, come to Mass. Let us be welcoming, inviting these families into our midst. Our traditional Midnight Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael Church in Waialua beginning with hymns and songs sung by our choir at 11:30PM. We should have lots of seating for those coming to this Mass. We do apologize if we should have insufficient seating. On Christmas Day, our Christmas Mass, celebrated both at St. Michael, Waialua, and Sts. Peter and Paul Mission, Waimea Bay, that heralds Isaiah’s announcement “your savior comes!” will be at 9:00AM. On behalf of Father Lusius Nimu, your incoming pastor and yours truly, Father Chris Keahi, we wish one and all a very “holy, grace-filled and merry Christmas greeting! This is a very special time of the year and we encourage everyone to be a little kinder and attentive to the needs of others. Finally, on the 27th of December, a grand finale as we bid Father Keahi God’s blessings as he ends his short stay with us and becomes the chaplain of our Sacred Hearts Sisters in Kaimuki. Fr. Chris Keahi, ss.cc. SUNDAY DECEMBER 21, 2014 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Psalm 89/ Romans 16:25-27/Luke 1:26-38 SECOND COLLECTION TODAY RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE December 16-24: Misa de Gallo Mass 5:00AM St. Michael Church December 24: Children’s Mass 7:00PM Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Michael. Choral Music 11:30PM and Midnight Mass at St. Michael December 25: Christmas Day Mass 9:00AM Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Michael COLLECTION ENVELOPES Now available for pickup on the table found at the front of the church. Arranged in alphabetical order, please take your box of envelope home….if unable to find your box, please let the church office know. ST. MICHAEL OUTREACH DONATIONS OF RICE AND SAIMIN ARE NEEDED. (Our quota from the Food Bank was only 2-20lb bags of rice and saimin was not available) Also needed are toothbrush/toothpaste, body wash, lotions, laundry soap, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, and any other personal hygiene products. MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Saturday 7:00AM St. Michael Church Saturday 5:00PM St. Michael Church Sunday 7:00AM & 10:00AM St. Michael Church 7:30AM & 9:30AM Mission of Sts. Peter & Paul LITURGY OF THE HOUR MORNING PRAYERS Monday—Friday 6:40A.M. St. Michael Church RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturday Only (Or by appointment) 4:00-4:30PM St. Michael Church ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL NEWS Congratulations to the December’s Students of the Month: Preschool: Leila Cameron & Mason Tsujiguchi Kindergarten: Jacob Mar 1st Grade: Joshua Heuchling 2nd Grade: Jordan Mar 3rd Grade: Teagan-Brooke Barit 4th Grade: Kalia Williams 5th Grade: Alicia Golonka 6th Grade: Mary Anne Panganiban 7th Grade: Zoe Golonka 8th Grade: Jessica Medrano This past Tuesday students bid a fond farewell to Father Keahi with performances, gifts, and cake. Mrs. Arecchi presented Father with a picture of the Rainbow Bridge signifying his connection to our school. We will be forever grateful for his generosity and kindness throughout the years. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The office and school will be closed throughout the vacation and we will all return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2015! ALL ARE INVITED TO FR. KEAHI’S GOING AWAY PARTY. Let’s show our appreciation and love by coming together in St. Damien Hall Saturday, December 27, 2014 ~ 6:00PM Main dishes are being provided by the various Ministries. Please bring side dishes and desserts. STEWARDSHIP: DECEMBER 14, 2014 $3,735.00 1,175.00 180.00 155.00 20.00 200.00 14.00 385.50 400.00 $6,264.50 Sunday Collections Immaculate Conception Flowers Mass Intentions Candles Student Kokua Fund Hospitality SPP Religious Ed Bake Sale Parking TOTAL Mahalo for your generous contribution. December 28, 2014 Carla Manglallan Lois Pacolba Donna Rosa MONEY COUNTERS LECTORS Saturday, December 27 St. Michael Church 5:00PM Gregory McCaul Sunday, December 28 St. Michael Church 7:00AM Marie Raquel Julie Ann Battista 10:00AM Carla Manglallan Mission of Sts. Peter & Paul 7:30AM 9:30AM Numy Tampon Nick Pascual ALTAR SERVERS Saturday, December 27 St. Michael Church 5:00PM Charles Butz Sunday, December 28 St. Michael Church 7:00AM 10:00AM Alaina Bayudan Athea Bayudan Mission of Sts. Peter & Paul 7:30AM Peter Takahashi Vance Farrant 9:30AM January 4, 2015 Debbie Hookala Gerry Franks Gloria Samala Denia Jamora EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION Saturday, December 27 St. Michael Church 5:00PM Bridget McCaul Robert Butz Marie Deuz Sunday, December 28 St. Michael Church 7:00AM Petra Casimero Tina Padron Francisca Cabico 10:00AM Beverly Orillo Joel Sabugo Marie Munguia Mission of Sts. Peter & Paul 7:30 AM Lynn Cicatko Darlani Young 9:30AM Priscilla Tampon Helen Pascual Linda Thorp Sunday, December 21 *MISA DE GALLO (6) ~ 5:00AM St. Michael Church *RE Classes w/YC Practice~8:30AM St. Michael *Community Outreach 4:00PM Hale`iwa Beach Park and Boat Harbor Monday, December 22 *MISA DE GALLO (7) ~ 5:00AM St. Michael Church Tuesday, December 23 *MISA DE GALLO (8) ~ 5:00AM St. Michael Church *EPIC Faith Sharing ~ 7:00PM Parish Center Wednesday, December 24 *MISA DE GALLO (9) ~ 5:00AM St. Michael Church *Children’s Christmas Mass 6:30PM Caroling St. Michael/Sts. Peter & Paul 7:00PM Mass *Midnight Mass 11:30PM Caroling St. Michael Church only 12:00AM Mass Thursday, December 25 *Christmas Day Mass 9:00AM St. Michael and Sts. Peter and Paul Friday, December 26 *Choir Practice ~ 6:30PM St. Michael Saturday, December 27 *Youth Church Cleaning—St. Michael Church *FR. KEAHI’S PARTY 6:00PM St. Damien Hall Sunday, December 28 *Youth Choir ~ 10:00AM St. Michael *Youth Meeting ~ 11:00AM Parish Center REQUEST FOR PRAYERS Sick: Helen Abanes, Mercedes Baldonado, Norman Baker Sr. & Jr., Juliette Blas, Alexander Bolosan, Liberty & Patrocenia Bunda, Anthony Cadiz, Cely Cala, Ladisla Corpuz, Bonnie Corigan, Loretta Dela Cruz, Patricia Dela Pena, Claudia F. Gazmen, Joe Grilho, Mary Ann Ho, Richard Holmberg, Carolyn & Joseph Hoopai Sr., Elpidio Ildefonso, Caroline Kahawaii, Diane Kalama, Brandon Kikuchi, Rosanda Lani, Eustaquia Lendio, Paul Long, Andres and Flor Macadangdang, Jeffery Machado, Rick Malvas, Lily Mito, Roxanne Sumile Munoz, Dennis Nakamura, Josephine Ocampo, Ethan Pacolba, Mary Gloria Palalay, Alton Pao, Douglas & Susan Parrish, Domingo Pascual, Rosario Pedro, Cefie Petera, Wendell Peiler, Josephine & Glenn Powell, Bonnie Sales, Richard & Josephine Sarno, Kathleen Smith, Roland Sumile, Estrelita Vicente, Tracy Walker, Alyssa, Carrie Ann, Malia, & Richard Yamanouchi Deaths: John Alameda, Pastor Dela Cruz, Joan Hernando ST. MICHAEL FILIPINO CATHOLIC CLUB SINCE 1985 SPONSORING THE ANNUAL DECEMBER 16 TO 24, 2014 ~ 5:00AM ~ ST. MICHAEL CHURCH The Red Mass A World of Challenges & a Church of Hope When: Tuesday, 20th January 2015 at 9:00 AM - 10:31 AM Where: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu The Red Mass has been a tradition in Hawaii since 1955. Customarily celebrated each January, the month when the state legislature opens, this public liturgy is the church’s prayer to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance for our islands’ public servants. A 700-year-old tradition in Europe, the Red Mass was introduced in the United States early last century and has become an annual event in Washington, D.C., and other major mainland cities. The Mass is named for the color of the vestments used for a Mass of the Holy Spirit. UPDATING YOUR PROFILE The closing of 2014 is coming to an end and we would like to update your personal profile in the church registrar. If you have changed your mailing and or residential address, telephone number, added or deleted a family member, please notify the church office. If you have not yet registered as a parish member, now is the time to do it.
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