2747 Pali Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 [BOB] 5es-310s s [email protected]II facebook.com/ststephenpali OFFICE HOURS: Tues-Thurs: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon, Fri &Satr 9:00am to 12100pm PASTOR Fr. Mario Raquepo STAFF Deacon Ronald Choo Sister Marykutty Kottuppallil, MSMHC Rosemary Hashimoto, Secretary FAITH TORMATION CCD-Childrcn Velma Guieb-Mamuad Youth & Confinnation Rosemary Hashimoto (interim) R. C. I. A. Debbie Fujiyama Parish Scripture Groups Francis Jordan PARISH MINISTRIES Homebound & Bereansement Virginia Jordan & Helen Luke Hospitality TBA- (SaturdayVigil) Donald Yee fSunday) Altar Seruer Nicole Heafner Liturgical Music Leka Leaeno (5 atu rday Vi g i I) Stanley Wong (Sunday) Lector Beverly Perry Holy Communion at Mass Jennifer Tamayo Sacristy Celine Asato & David Tom Justice & Peace TBA_ (Respect Life) TBA - (Aloysius Food Pantry) TBA -(Family Promise Hawaii) PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Pastoral Council Patricia Silva Steuardship/ Disciple ship C ouncil Bernard Ho (interim) frnance Council James Solidum (interim) Liturgy Commission TBA Building/ Planning C ommitt e e Loretta Chee & Richard Leong Social Fellouship Sui Kozuma & Kitchen Crew WEEKEND MASS CONFESSION SATURDAY (Main Church)............ 4:oo pm SATURDAY 3:oo - 3:3o pm SUNDAY(chopel).............,..........7:15 am SUNDAY 8:45-9:15am (MainChurch).... 9:3O am WEEKDAY MASS ChapelofSt Catherine MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:OO AM DEVOTION & ADOMTION Eucharistic Adoration ...... WED Mass Holy Rosary before Mass -I- VISITATION OF THE SICK: Priest and Homebound Ministers are available to visit the infirm or hospitalized. Please contact the Parish. For sacramental emergency, call 595-3105 and press #2 BAPTISM: Sacramental preparation is required. If you are expecting or have a child to be baptized, please call the Parish office for more information MARRIAGE: The Diocese of Honolulu requires couples to marry in the Church to participate in the preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples should contact the office for Marriage Preparation at least 6 montls before the wedding FUI\IERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Kokua! Please contact your Church prior to making arrangements with a funeral home PARISHIONERS: When changing address/telephone, or moving out of the Parish, please kindly noti$/ the office NEW PARISHIONERS: If you would like to become a parishioner of St. Stephen, please use forms available at the entrance of the Church or contact the office E KOMO MAI
SUNDAY(chopel).............,..........7:15 am SUNDAY 8:45-9:15am(MainChurch).... 9:3O am
WEEKDAY MASSChapelofSt Catherine
MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:OO AM
DEVOTION & ADOMTIONEucharistic Adoration ...... WED Mass
Holy Rosary before Mass
-I-VISITATION OF THE SICK: Priest and Homebound Ministers are available to visitthe infirm or hospitalized. Please contact the Parish. For sacramentalemergency, call 595-3105 and press #2
BAPTISM: Sacramental preparation is required. If you are expecting or have a
child to be baptized, please call the Parish office for more information
MARRIAGE: The Diocese of Honolulu requires couples to marry in the Churchto participate in the preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples
should contact the office for Marriage Preparation at least 6 montls before thewedding
FUI\IERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Kokua! Please contact your Church prior to makingarrangements with a funeral home
PARISHIONERS: When changing address/telephone, or moving out of theParish, please kindly noti$/ the office
NEW PARISHIONERS: If you would like to become a parishioner of St. Stephen,please use forms available at the entrance of the Church or contact the office
E KOMO MAI
Eiqrtfeenth Sunday d 1rfrnary fime
GOOD NEWSlsaiah 55:r-3 / Romans 8:35. 37-39 I Matthew r4:r3-zr
A cookie jar sits on a table outside my office. Thin mints, Oreos, and
chocolate chip cookies are there for the taking-free and welcome.
Sometimes I wish it wasn't there, because the daily temptation is hard toresist, though I do rnost of the time.
The cookies are part of our hospitality corner. Hot water for tea, coffee,
and hot chocolate is also available. Students and associates come to take a
break from studying or working and appreciate the refreshment. Over theyears, many have then stopped by my office to talk about school, jobs, and
the meaning of life"
Who knew that such a little thing as free cookies would create such graced
moments?
Today we celebrate and remember the free gifts God has given to thehuman community. "Come to the waterr" lsaiah urges us; "God is good to all
and compassionate; abounding in mercy," the psalmist cries out. St. Paul
reminds us that nothing can separate us from God's love, and Jesus
multiplies bread for thousands, making sure that all have what they need.
We have only cookies in our jar, and the looks on people's faces tell me
they're much enjoyed. How much more, then, do we welcome and need
what is in God's cookie jar-love, life, mercy, forgiveness, and himself.r
We lift up one another in welcome and conversation. God lifts all of us up-teaching us, refreshing us, and showing us where we can participate in his
hospitality by taking what he has given us and feeding others.Mary Katharin e Deeley sundaybulletin @ liguari - org
ALOYSIUS TOM FOOD PANTRY
Mahalo for your generous donations to the Foad. Pantry.
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR LORD
OUOIE OF THE WEEK
".. ..We know that all things work for good for those who love God,
who are called according to his purpose .." Romans 8:28
Weekly Offerings(July z6 &27, zot4)
Saturdoy 4:oo pm Mass 644.00
Donations/Collections
Votive Affering
HallUse
Boptism Donotion
7n5 am Mass
9:3o am Mass
625.oo
86o.oo
68.oo
15.oo
200.oo
Total offering 2rtz9.oo
Maia{o for yur fatfifu kartw and confinudgerunsi$ !
Saturday, August 2:
4:oo p.m. Mass: + Francis Chiarequested by Chia family
Sundan August 3:
7:15 a.m. Mass: + Agnes Silva
9:3o am Mass: All Families
MondayrAugust+!8 am Mass: + Van Toai
Tuesday, August 5:8 am Mass: Jina Kim Asha-healing
Wednesday, August 6:
8 am Mass: Jina Kim Asha-healing
Thursday, August 7:8 am Mass: t All Souls in Purgatory
Friday, August 8:
8 am Mass: t Fr. Alan Nagairequested by Celine Asato
Saturday,Augrlst 9:8 am Mass: + Amelia dela Rosa
requested by Marissa Abcede
Forthe sick & homebound:ROLAND ALBARADO, MARGARET
ROBELLO, HARRY BENDER, JOE
CHANG, DON YEE
For the recently deceased:MARTIN LUKE, DAVID LIU, BOBBY
We welcome Bishop Larry Silva as our celebrant next week. Father Mario willbe installed as our pastor. All eouncil members are requested to attend as wellas Ministry heads and Liturgical Ministers if possible to show your suppoft toFather's leadership. A reception is to follow. See sign up if you are able to help.
SEWIN6 OUTREACH-August gth
We continue with our project for Christmas gifts for the Nursing Home
parishioners. 9:oo a.m. (or whenever you can come) in the SPAM buildingconference room, bring scissors, thimble, sewing machine. Mahalo to Fran
Wong, Reba Choo, Lia, Mackenzie, Adam Martines, Jade McGuinn and Velma
Guieb-Mamuad who helped last month.
EUCHARISTIC ADOR.,qTION
Wednesday, August 7th from 8:lo a.m. until 6:45 p.m. when Father Mario will
close with Benediction. We begin Scripture study after.
NUUANU HALE NURSING HOME MASS
Our parishioners at Nuuanu Hale appreciate your presence and your prayers at
our Mass every first Thursday of the month at 9:3o a.m.
MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, August e6th After the 4:oo p.m. Pot luck supper at 5:oo p'm. and
movie begins at 6:oo p.m. Father Mario's pick: Heaven isfor ReaI
FAITH FORM.ATION
Religious Education CCD-Mahalo to our dedicated catechists and theirpatient spouses. Mahalo also to our aides, Zachary, Madison and Mackenzie.
We welcome new catechist for our 6 & 7th grade, Mrs. Gigi Labrador. We will
begin in September.Youth-Save the date October z5th for Diocesan Youth day. See sign up ifyou are interested, we will send in the registration August lh.Parish Scripture Grou5There will be a Diocesan workshop/discussion on
August 9th regarding Parish Scripture Studies. We will begin our 5th year ofScriptureR.C.l.A.-Rite of Christian lnitiation of Adults will be starting up again soon. lfthere is anyone you know who would like to join the Catholic Church or is in
need of Sacraments, please see Debbie Fujiyama or contact the office.
ALTAR SERVER TFLAINING-Ausust 24th
Mahalo to Nicole Heafner our Altar Server coordinator for 3 years. She will be
leaving for college next week. We have new coordinators who will be leading
our training on Sunday August z4th (either at B:oo a.m. or at 1o:3o a.m.) We
will let you know. All those who have received First Holy Communion may
serve at the Table of the Lord. Please see sign up.
Monday,huqust45t. Jean Marie Vianneu
Jeremiah 28:7-77Matthew 14:22--36
Tuesday, Auqust 5Deidication of the Basilica of
5t. Marg Major
Jerbm iah 30:7 -2,12 -15.18-22
Matthew 74:22--36 orMatthew 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday, Auqust 6The TranEfiguration
of the Lord
Daniel 7:9-10,13-742 Peter 1: 16-19Matthew 77:7-9
thursday, Auqusl 7
5t. Sixtus ll E' Companions5t. Cajetan, Priest
Jeremiah 31:31-34Matthew 16:13-23
Fndag, Auqust 85t. Dominic, Priest
Jeremiah 26:7-9Matthew 13:5zt--58
SaIurday, Auqust 95t. Teresa Benedicta of the
Cross, Virgin E' Martur
Hebrews l:72-2:4Matthew 17 74-20
SUNDAY, Auqwl lOl9th in Ordinarg
lKings 19:9a, 11-13aRomans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:22--33
it OKto sell them?
Canon 1171 of the Church's Code of Canon Lmo says,
"sacred objects are to be treated reverently and are not to be
employed for profane or inapproPriate use even if they are
owned by private persons."
To keep Bibles and sacramentals from being exposed tovandalism, people have traditionally disposed of them by
burning them, burying them, and even breaking them apart.
A11 of these methods are acceptable as long as they're carried
out with reverence and respect.
To dispose of Palm Sunday palms, donate them to yourparish to burn for Ash'Wednesday or break them up and
burn them yourself,-[/e're not prohibited from selling religious items, because
their spiritual value-like the blessing on a rosary or a
Bible-cannot be bought or sold. A person who buys an oldrosary, for instance, should have it blessed again because the
blessing isn't included in the sale.
My advice is to ask yotrr parish office for suggestions. Theymay know of a person or org nizltion who can use youritems and will treat them as the sacred objects they are.
Pr:rv firr our pat'ish priestsDear Saint John Vianney, be served but to serve, to give His Life
your childhood dream was in ransom for many.
to be a pries! to win souls Pray that God may give to His Church
for God. You endured years today many more priests after His own
of toil and humiliation to heart. Pray for all the priests under
attain the priesthood. You your patronage, that they may be
became a priest truly after worthy representatives of Christ the
God's own heart, outstanding in Good Shepherd. May theyhumility and povefty, prayer and wholeheartedly devote themselves tomortification. Totally devoted to the Prayer and penance; be examples ofservice of God,s people. The Church humility and poverty; shining models
has exalted you as model and patron of holiness; tireless and powerful
saint of all Parish Pries! trusting that preachers of the Word of God; zealous
your example and prayers will help dispensers of God's Grace in the
them to live up to the high dignity of sacraments. May their loving devotion
their vocation to be faithful servants of to Jesus in the Eucharist and to Mary
God's people, to be perfect imitators His Mother be the Twin Fountains ofof Christ the Savior Who came not to fruitfulness for their ministry. Amen.
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