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An Ancient Prayer to Mary, Star of the Sea: Star of the stormy Sea of my mortal life,
May your light shine on me so that I do not stray from the path that leads me to Heaven. Amen.
Mary, Star of the Sea Church
“Malia¸ Hōkū O Ke Kai”
4470 Aliikoa Street, Honolulu, HI 96821
Tel. 734-0396 /Message Center: 735-6017
Fax:744-2008
December 21, 2014
Served by the
Congregation of the
Blessed Sacrament
Fathers & Brothers
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Visit Our Parish Website: www.staroftheseahonolulu.com
PARISH CLERGY
Rev. Fr. Francisco De Los Reyes, SSS—Pastor
Rev. Fr. Wilbert Laroga, SSS—Parochial Vicar
Rev. Fr. Bob Stark, SSS—in Residence
Br. Buddy Yanzon, SSS
Deacon Andy Gerakas
Deacon Fernando Ona, MD
SCHOOLS
STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL
Margaret Rufo—Interim Principal
4469 Malia Street
Honolulu, HI 96821
Tel. 734-0208 / Fax: 735-9790
The Annunciation
Leonardo da Vinci, 1475
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called
Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house
of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he
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said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly
troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this
Lisa Foster, Ed.D.—Director
4470 Aliikoa St, Suite 100
might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for
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you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your
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womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be
great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the
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house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
Jeff Niebling
But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no
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relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy
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Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will
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overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy,
Anne Hung—Office Administrator
the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also
Sarah Bryant—Secretary
conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her
Gordon Mattos—Bulletin Editor;
Music/Funeral/Wedding Coordinator who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.”
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done
Visitacion Salinas—Housekeeper
to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
Lance Klock—Facility Manager
(LUKE 1:26-38)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Star of the Sea Parish is to give love, direction and support to all members of our community
as we seek ways to follow Christ in our quest for eternal life. The Parish believes that it must evangelize,
exclude none, communicate openly, show compassion and mercy to all, and follow Mary, our Star (HOKU), as
she leads us in our mission.
December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Misa de Gallo Sponsors, Noche Buena Celebration
MISA DE GALLO BREAKFAST SPONSORS
A Really BIG Mahalo to those who have volunteered to be sponsors for our
Misa de Gallo Breakfasts!
December 16 - Chinese Ministry
December 17 - Third Order of Mary
December 18 - Sun. Choirs: 10:15 am & 5:30 pm
December 19 - The Gagnon Family: Mary, Mary Anne, Teresa and
Maria Adversalo
December 20 - Mrs. Betty Wong & Family, Mrs. Dina Lapitan & Family, and
Tessie Canilao
December 21 - Knights of Columbus, Bienvenido & Regina Simon & Family
December 22 - SOS Seniors & Parish Counters
December 23 - Parish Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Youth & Altar Servers
December 24 - Parish Filipino Family & Friends
See you at 5:30 am for Mass & at Breakfast!
You Are Invited To Celebrate
“Noche bueno”
(good night)
After the Conclusion of the
10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass at Night
Around Midnight In the Cafeteria.
A Traditional Family Gathering
Celebrating “Jesus’ Birthday”
Will Be Hosted by an Anonymous Parishioner
Who Ask Those Who Are Planning to Attend
To Please Sign Your Name
& The Number of Attendees
On the Sign-up Sheets in the back of the Church
Mahalo! And See You There!!
December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Caroling at the Next Step Shelter, Commissioning of Lectors
Christmas Caroling at the Next-Step Shelter
On Sunday, December 7th, our Peace & Social Justice Ministry once again provided a
Christmas Dinner for the residents at the Next Step Shelter. Deacon Ferdie
provided a Roast of Prime Rib, that came with it’s own carver/server/chef, along
with all the trimmings, mashed potatoes, cooked & fresh vegetables, plus desserts.
While the residents ate their dinner, Kumu Keith Haugen and the
School’s Choir & Guests provided
Christmas Carols for them. When
dinner was completed the man in
the
red
suit
appeared
and
everyone, both residents and SOS
parishioners, got
a chance to ask
Santa for that
special gift this
year.
Commissioning of our Parish Lectors
On Monday, December 8th, during the 5:30 pm Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception,
Fr. Frankie commissioned our Parish Lectors. Like our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion,
who are re-commissioned yearly during the Holy Thursday Evening Mass, the Lectors were asked which
day they would choose for their commissioning, and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception was
chosen, because they felt that Mary’s Fiat, “I am the handmaid of the Lord, may it be done to me
according your word,” expressed their own feelings of being called to proclaim the Word. Since this was
the first commissioning of our Lectors, Fr. Frankie hoped that this could become an annual event like the
re-commissioning of the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
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December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
“Mother’s and Babies”, ELC Christmas, Angel Voices
“Whoever Welcomes This Little Child in MY NAME,
Welcomes ME”………Luke 9: 48
As we await the Birth of Christ this Advent Season, The Mothers of Star of the
Sea are collecting Baby Gifts for Needy Mothers and Babies who have found shelter at
the Mary Jane Home. This home has provided residential services for the last 38 years,
to over 900 teens and women and over 700 babies! They also provide training in child
care and classes to upgrade personal skills to become self-sufficient in raising their child.
Others have found caring support at the Pearson Pro Life Pregnancy
Center, where teens & women who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy are
counseled to keep their babies and Respect the LIFE of their child. Their goal is to be
able to purchase an Ultrasound Machine, to show a woman her Baby…. Growing &
Very Much Alive inside her womb! After seeing this ultrasound, most mothers will tend
to keep their babies.
If you would like to donate a baby gift of a blanket, clothing, or diapers to show
your care and compassion for these babies, it would be greatly appreciated! If you prefer to make a monetary donation to help Support & Save Babies, you may make your
checks payable to “Star of the Sea Church”, and “Mothers & Babies” on the memo line.
You may leave your gift at the “Manger for Jesus” at the entrance of our church
or bring it to the rectory, until Christmas! You do not have to wrap it.
Your
generosity will be much appreciated by these Mothers who have Chosen to Give their
Babies LIFE! Mahalo! For more information, call Yvonne Izumi at 396-3411.
ELC Christmas Program, Dec. 12, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Christmas Program at 4:30 pm
Christmas Vigil Family Mass
at 5:30 pm
"Santa's Little Helpers-Preschool Boys"
December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Charis-Corner, Retirement Fund for Religious
“Charis~Corner”
Come as you are! We invite you to be part of Star of the Sea’s Charismatic
Prayer Group. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month in the Church. Our
next gathering will be on January 9th at 6:30 pm. (No meeting Dec. 26th)
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“The Vision came to me 30 + Years ago! I could see us Praising God
through Charismatic Worship at Star of the Sea! Fast forward to 2012…..The
Holy Spirit put it upon my heart to start a Charismatic Prayer Group. With lots
of prayer and hard work, together with Fr. Frankie’s Blessing, the SOS
Charismatic Prayer Group was born in August 2013. We thank the Holy Spirit
for providing us with a few dedicated musicians and prayer warriors! Through
the Grace of God, our church has been blessed to introduce Uplifting Charismatic
Music during the 5:30 pm Sunday Mass. God wants us to be Joyful in our Praise
to Him!”
“My personal testimony includes discovering my first Charismatic
Conference in Honolulu. I attended alone, and boy was it an EYE-OPENER! As a
“Cradle Catholic” I never knew that Çatholics could ALSO Praise God
Charismatically! The Words of the Beautiful songs touched the depths of my
heart & soul. When the Prayer Team prayed over me, through Laying on of
Hands, I could feel the Holy Spirit & the
tears began to flow. I knew that God was
Cleansing & Renewing me.
Through
embracing
God’s
Unconditional Love through the Holy
Spirit, it has helped me to gain a new and
profound Appreciation of the Holy
Eucharist, Jesus Himself, and the love and
mercy which comes from Our Blessed
Mother. You too can feel the Power of the
Holy Spirit in your daily lives! There is So
Much MORE that God
wants to give YOU because Thank you! “We can certainly call you
HE LOVES YOU!.............y.i.” friends because of the way you care for
our retired members,” writes a religious
*Next week we will share brother. Your gift to last week’s collection
about Receiving God’s Gifts for the Retirement Fund for Religious
through the Holy Spirit!
benefits some 35,000 senior sisters,
brothers, and religious order priests. May
God bless you for your generosity!
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December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Please Pray For
Church Calendar
Friday, December 19, 2014
5:30 am Misa de Gallo, Day 4; 7:00 am & 5:30 pm Mass
7:30 pm New Choirs Practice, Social hall
Saturday, December 20, 2014
5:30 am Misa de Gallo, Day 5; 7:30 am & 5:30 pm Mass
Sunday, December 21, 2014 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
5:30 am Misa de Gallo, Day 6
9:10 am CCD Classes for grades K-8 in the School classrooms
10:15 am Mass Youth/Confirmation Class meet for Mass, and continue after Mass in the
Parish Center, 2nd floor Activity Room
Monday, December 22, 2014
5:30 am Misa de Gallo, Day 7; 7:00 am & 5:30 pm Mass
9:00 am Sr. Arts & Crafts, 2nd floor meeting room, Parish Center
7:00 pm Catholic Way Bible Study, 2nd flr. Mtg. room, Parish Center
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
5:30 am Misa de Gallo, Day 8; 7:00 am & 5:30 pm Mass
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - CHRISTMAS EVE (HOLIDAY, OFFICE CLOSED)
5:30 am Misa de Gallo, Day 9; 7:00 am Mass
4:30 pm Christmas Songs, Angel Voices Choir, 5:30 pm Christmas Vigil Family Mass
9:00 pm Christmas Caroling, Combined Choirs
10:00 pm Christmas Vigil Mass at Night, followed by a sponsored Traditional Dinner in
the Cafeteria. Sign-up required for planning purposes.
Thursday, December 25, 2014 - CHRISTMAS DAY (HOLIDAY, OFFICE CLOSED))
Mass at 6:30, 8:15, 10:15, and 11:45 am only. NO 5:30 pm MASS.
Friday, December 26, 2014, PARISH OFFICE OPEN
7:30 pm New Choirs Practice, Social hall
Saturday, December 27, 2014
7:30 am & 5:30 pm Mass
Sunday, December 28, 2014 - The Feast of the Holy Family
9:10 am CCD Classes for grades K-8 in the School classrooms
10:15 am Mass Youth/Confirmation Class meet for Mass, and continue after Mass in the
Parish Center, 2nd floor Activity Room
CONNIE ADAMS
HELEN ARAGAKI
CHRISSY ZBIN CADONA
SR. THERESA CHOW
OLYMPIA CHUN
LEAH DRURY
SEIKO HATANAKA
FRANCIS KEALA
SUSAN LEE
B JAY LUKE
WINIFRED LUM
TERESINA MITCHELL
OLIVE NASCIMENTO
SANDRA PARK
RAYMOND POON
LINDA REGO
GUADALUPE REYES
TERRY ROGERS
WANDA SAFFERY
MAILE SANDOVAL
DIANE SHERMAN
LINDA STARR
CINDY TANAKA
MILDRED WILBERTS
CHARLES WILLIAMS
MARY YOUNG
PETER WONG+
OUR SICK
DARREN ALBANO
MARIA BALLESTEROS
SHARON GORDON-CHANG
HARVEY CHOY
KANANI DONAHUE
IRENE FREITAS
WILLY HOSE
HERBERT LEE
BECKY LEONG
LIZZY LUM
COOKIE MALDONADO
PETER MUI
SHARI NONAKA
ZACHARY ALBANO PIROS
FLORENCE PUANA
NEVA REGO
JACQUI RICHEY
HILDA RUFF
ART SALDANIA
GLEN SHERMAN
SKYLAR SOARES
CHARLES SYLVESTER
GWEN TORRES
CARON WILBERTS
CHING WONG
JOE ZBIN
OUR DECEASED
When King David was settled in his palace, and the
LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every
side, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am living
in a house of cedar, while the ark of God dwells in a
tent!” Nathan answered the king, “Go, do whatever you have in mind, for the LORD is with you.” But that night the LORD
spoke to Nathan and said: “Go, tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD: Should you build me a house to dwell in?’ “It
was I who took you from the pasture and from the care of the flock to be commander of my people Israel. I have been with
you wherever you went, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. And I will make you famous like the great ones of
the earth. I will fix a place for my people Israel; I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further
disturbance. Neither shall the wicked continue to afflict them as they did of old, since the time I first appointed judges over
my people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD also reveals to you that he will establish a house for
you. And when your time comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your
loins, and I will make his kingdom firm. I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. Your house and your kingdom
shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm forever.”
(2 SAMUEL 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16)
Brothers and sisters: To him who can strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ,
according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages but now manifested through the prophetic writings and,
according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all
STEWARDSHIP
DECEMBER
nations to bring about the obedience of faith, to the only wise God,
for the week of:
14, 2014
through Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen.
(ROMANS 16:25-27)
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS:
FIRST READING: 2 SAMUEL 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 – King David
wants to build a house, a temple, for the Lord; but the Lord promises
rather to build a house, a dynasty, for David.
SECOND READING: ROMANS 16:25-27 – The mystery of God,
revealed in Jesus, has to be made known to pagans everywhere to
bring them to faith.
GOSPEL: LUKE 1:26-38 – The angel Gabriel reveals to Mary that
she is to be the mother of God’s Son. He will be given the throne of
his ancestor David and his reign will have no end.
Prayer Hotline
Our Church’s Prayer Hotline is here for you. Don’t hesitate to call
when you or someone you love needs prayer. We care.
Beverly @ 734-5751 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Yvonne @ 396-3411 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Mon., Wed., Fri.)
Saturday
Sunday
5:30 pm
6:30 am
8:15 am
10:15 am
11:45 am
5:30 pm
Sunday Offering Total(A)
Statues
Christmas
Novena
Thanksgiving
Donations
Christmas Flowers
Immaculate Conception
Grand Total:
Retirement Fund for Rel.
Offerings from 12/15/2013A
$ 5,517.00
$
986.00
$
709.00
$ 1,111.00
$
541.00
$ 1,331.06
$ 10,195.06
$
2.00
$
10.00
$
30.00
$
49.00
$
136.00
$
225.00
$ 2,096.00
$ 12,743.06
$ 3,587.36
$ 9,818.75