Sacred Heart Parish

1701 Wilder Avenue

Honolulu, HI 96822

(808) 973-2211

Fax (808) 973-2209

Email: general@mp-cc.net

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

8:00 am-4:00 pm

(Lunch: Closed 12-1:00 pm)

Closed all State & Federal

Holidays

Daily Mass:

Mon-Tues, Thurs-Sat 6:30 am

Wed. 5:30 pm

Weekend Mass:

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday: 7:00 am

9:00 am

11:00 am

5:00 pm

Confessions:

Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm

or by appointment

Sacred Heart & St. Pius X

Baptisms:

Contact Kuulei Leslie Lockwood, Ph. 220-1956

baptismmpcc@gmail.com

Sacramental Emergencies:

please call 973-2211, press 1

St. Pius X Parish

2821 Lowrey Avenue

Honolulu, HI 96822

(808) 988-3308

Fax (808) 380-9871

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

9:30 am-11:30 am

Closed all State & Federal

Holidays

Food Pantry Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

10:00 am-11:30 am

Weekday Mass:

Monday & Thursday 7:30 am

Weekend Mass:

Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 8:30 am

Confessions:

Saturday 5:00-5:30 pm or by appointment

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechetical Sunday Sept. 17, 2017

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII

DIOCESE OF HONOLULU WITNESS TO JESUS

September 8, 2017

To All Clergy and Parishioners in the Diocese of Honolulu

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Peace be with you!

September 11, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the devastation of the island of Kauai by Hurricane Iniki. And as I write, we are aware of Hurricane Harvey, which already has done enormous damage to parts of Texas and Louisiana, and of Hurricane Irma, which has damaged many Caribbean islands and is threatening Florida. As we know so well, the recovery needs are many and multi-faceted, and they will require the assistance of those who live outside the affected areas. For this reason, all parishes are encouraged to take up a second collection for Hurricane Relief on at least one weekend during the month of September. The proceeds should be sent to the Chancery Office in the usual manner, and they will be forwarded from the Chancery to the United States Confer-ence of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The USCCB, in dialogue with the bishops of the affected areas, will distribute the funds either through Catholic Charities USA for humanitarian relief, or through the affected dioceses for help in rebuilding churches, schools, and other buildings used as infrastructure for evangelization. Your generosity to those in need at this critical moment will be richly rewarded by the Lord and much appreciated by our sisters and brothers. Thank you for your generosity!

Sincerely yours in Christ, Please pray for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey/Irma. Most Reverend Larry Silva Bishop of Honolulu

Collection envelopes marked

“Hurricane Relief Collection”

are available in the back of the

church. OR

Please mark your donation:

for Hurricane Relief.

Bishop’s Appeal for Hurricane Relief: Harvey & Irma

Sacred Heart & St. Pius X—2nd Collection: Sept. 16-17, 2017

Visit Our Website: www.mp-cc.net

Weekly Mass Intentions

Sept. 17, Sun

7:00 am Olimpia Ame (D) SH

8:30 am Glenn & Claire Dang (H) PX

9:00 am Maria Jun Soon Park (D) SH

11:00 a.m. East Coast Hurricane Relief First Responders (T) SH

5:00 p.m. Albert Jan (D) SH

Sept. 18, Mon

6:30am Olivia Garcia (T) SH

Sept. 19, Tues

6:30am Mary Ann O’Neill (D) SH

Sept. 20, Wed

5:30pm Victoria Au Yeung (D) SH

Sept. 21, Thurs

6:30am Eleanora Cadinha (D) SH

Sept. 22, Fri

6:30am Eleanora Cadinha (D) SH

Sept. 23, Sat

6:30am Rachel Nobriga (D) SH

Sept. 24, Sun

St. Pius X: 8:30am Stanton Lum (T) PX

Sacred Heart:

7am Rachel Nobriga (D) SH

9am John Jubinski (D) SH

11am Kenneth Rogers (D) SH

5pm Barbara Pauole (D) SH

A donation of $10.00 per Mass is requested. It is necessary to come into the

office to reserve a date. Please write checks payable to: Sacred Heart or St. Pius X

Gospel reflection: Matthew 18:21-35

Jesus tells a striking parable in this gospel about two instances of forgiveness of debts— one lavishly given, the other miserly withheld. The implication made in the parable is that God acts like the extravagant king. But not so. God’s forgiveness of us is always even beyond extravagance, even beyond measure. We measure; God does not. As infinite as God’s forgiveness is, to receive it is not without a substantial condition. We are to forgive one another as God forgives—from the heart, “seventy-seven times.” Only forgiveness that comes from the heart is immeasurable.

By forgiving we repair the damage to the relationship and

restore dignity both to the forgiver and the forgiven. This

is why counting how many ties we forgive—even to the

seven that Peter suggests at the beginning of the gos-

pel—misses the point. Jesus’ response to Peter is a way

of reminding us that God forgives us countless times,

and this is the motivation for forgiving each other equally

countless times. Out “heavenly Father” has shown us the

way—forgive one another “from [the] heart.”

Prayer: Lord God, we lie to count the grievances we

have against each other. Not so with You! Grant us the

strength to forgive with open hearts, recognizing our own

weaknesses and growing in our willingness to beg

forgiveness of you and others. We ask this through Christ

our Lord. Amen

Prayer Tree Please note that prayer cards must be requested on a weekly basis. There are NO permanent requests. Kindly PRINT names for accurate entry. For Health & Healing: Fr. Joseph Grimaldi, Sr. Maria Rosario Daly,

M.M.; Alfredo & Lourdes Dela Vega Sr., Sabrina Belisle, Thom & Diane

Fudge, Iwie Tamashiro, Terry Lorenzana, Edward Mori, Diane &

Michael Michibata; Paula, Michelle & Steven Obara; Alicia Policarpio,

Edward & Peter Simmons, Antonio Cala, Robert Ho, Gerhard F, Bill D,

Gwen G, Jean Y, Ray Wo, Marian C., Karen C, Nancy K., Dennis L.,

Dee R., Merna S., Carol S., Ron W.; Murata Family: Henry, Juliet, Ellen

& Lynn & Tony Tsang; Gary & Jasmine Sakuma

Special: for successful surgery [Sept. 28] & healing: Mr. Lee McCluskey

Justice: Joy Cunefare, Elizabeth Motoyama, Val O’Brien, Jim Y, Greg L.

For the faithful departed in our parish & diocese: May all their souls rest in

peace in the presence of God, Almighty Father. Amen.

Sept. 17 SUN Sir 27:30—28:7/ Ps 103: 1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12 (8) /

Rom 14:7- 9 / Mt 18:21-35

Sept. 18 Mon 1 Tm 2:1-8/ Ps 28:2,7,8-9 /

Lk 7:1-10

Sept. 19 Tue [St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr] 1 Tm 3: 1-13 / Ps 101:1b-2ab,

2cd-3ab, 5, 6 / Lk 7:11-17

Sept. 20 Wed Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions,

Martyrs

1 Tm 3:14-16/ Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 / Lk 7:31-35

Sept. 21 Thu Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/ Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 / Mt 9:9-13

Sept. 22 Fri

1 Tm 6:2c-12/ Ps 49:6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20 / Lk 8:1-3

Sept. 23 Sat Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 1 Tm 6:13-16/ Ps 100:1b-2, 3,

4, 5 / Lk 8:4-15

Scripture Readings

Your prayers for the HEROES of the HURRICANES

first responders in the East coast disaster: police, fire-

men, Civil Defense Military and Red Cross rescue teams

are also gifts of gratitude and healing for all involved!

Anointing of the sick

Wednesdays after the

5:30PM Mass at

Sacred Heart Church

On the last Wednesday of each

month beginning Sept. 27, 2017

there will be communal Anointing of

the Sick after the 5:30PM Mass.

Stewardship of

Treasure 2017

Sept. 4 -Sept. 10

Sacred Heart Church

Weekly Offering….…......$5,773.52

Hawaii Food Bank……..….$130.00

Catholic Charities….....$120.00

Hurricane Relief..….…$1,960.05

Catholic University…...$524.00

Arcadia……………….……..$75.00

Maintenance………………$74.00

Debt Reduction….....$1,142.30

Jan. 2, 2017 - present: $32,100.87

Online Contributions:

9/04/17—9/08/17…..$1,006.00 www.mp-cc.net > “online giving”

Saint Pius X Church

Weekly Offering…...…...$1,421.00

Catholic Univ…….…….......$96.00

Hurricane Harvey/Irma…..$630.00

HI Foodbank…………… $170.00

Building Fund……….……..$114.00 Jan. 2017-present: $28,208.13

Online Contributions:

9/04/17— 9/08/17…$125.00

www.mp-cc.net >“online giving”

Matthew 16:13-20 You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against

it. I will give you the keys to the

It’s coming! The Crafty Ladies’

MPCC Christmas Bazaar 2017

WHEN: Thanksgiving Day: Nov. 23rd,

and Nov. 25th (Sat) & Nov. 26th (Sun)

WHERE: St. Pius X Hall

Time: to be announced

Now’s your chance to do Spring cleaning in

the fall! Bazaar items needed include:

Please: NO COMPUTER or PRINTER EQUIPMENT

Donations can be dropped off at St. Pius X or

Sacred Heart Church.

Please be sure to mark ALL donations: for "Bazaar."

Pick-up of donations can be arranged:

Call Sacred Heart Office: Noel 973-2211, ext. 23 Mahalo for your ongoing support!

Living Catholic in the 808:

Q: and A: on Original Order 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sept. 16-17, 2017

Questions, Comments Suggestions? Contact Kristina

kdeneve@rcchawaii.org / 808-203-676

QUESTION: According to the Bible, the Apostles first

received Baptism (John the Baptist), then, second,

Holy Communion at the Last Supper and third was Confirmation at Pentecost

when the Holy Spirit came to them in tongues of flame. Somehow I missed the

part about Confirmation coming before Holy Communion. Perhaps I associated

Confirmation with the wrong event. If this sacrament was not first given at

Pentecost, then when was it given?” [From Rose, a Confused, Retired Catechist]

ANSWER: Aloha Rose! Thanks for your interest in our project to begin

celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation in their Original Order!

The term “original order” does not strictly relate to Jesus’ experience of events,

but rather it reflects the practice of the early Church, where the sacraments of

initiation were celebrated in this order: Baptism, Confirmation and then First

Holy Communion. Thus, we are going back to the practice of the early Church,

which is a theological order.

If you look at the Catechism of the Catholic Church, you’ll notice that the first

three sacraments are covered in this order: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist.

Church documents consistently list the sacraments in that order.

Nov. 23, 25, 26

MPCC BAZAAR

Household goods: Gently used or unused dishes, small appliances, etc.

BOOKS:

children's books

paperback novels

cookbooks

NO OTHER TYPES OF BOOKS NEEDED!

Other goodies?

Christmas items

Craft materials: fabric, sewing notions, batting, buttons, thread, etc.

Toys & Games, CD/DVD:

New or gently-used

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY SEPT. 17, 2017

9:00AM MASS AT

SACRED HEART The Church celebrates

Catechetical Sunday on September 17,

2017. The theme is "Living as Missionary

Disciples." Those who the Community has

designated to serve as catechists will be called

forth to be commissioned for their ministry.

Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity

to reflect on the role that each person plays,

by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith

and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical

Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate

themselves to this mission as a community

of faith. USCCB

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Special request - In disaster: Give like the widow [EXCERPT FROM 09/07/2017

HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD] By Jennifer Carr Allm, Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops [Catholic News Service] ‘Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For they all contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, her whole living.’” (Mark 12:43-44) When it comes to charitable giving during a disaster, we are called to give like the widow: give deeply and with a goal and purpose in mind. There are three stages to disaster recovery: Immediate crisis response; Intermediate transitional recovery; Long-term recovery. Recovery from catastrophes takes years. CCUSA’s link makes donating simple: text CCUSADISASTER to 71777 // online at https://catholiccharitiesusa.org; // 800-919-9338. Even though Hurricane Harvey has destroyed thousands of homes, we must remember that there are still expectant mothers, foster children, veterans, the mentally ill, and countless others who needed assis-tance before the storm and continue to need our charity. We all know that the hearts of Texans are deep, and today we ask you to dig deep for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.” Your prayers for the HEROES: first responders to the hurricanes, & victims, are gifts towards healing for all!

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII

DIOCESE OF HONOLULU WITNESS TO JESUS

For Sacramental Emergencies

Call 973-2211, Press 1 Sacred Heart Church

Out with the ‘old’,

in with the “old, old”!

Your generosity is needed to meet our fund-raising goal of

$105,000!

Artist renditions of the

doors designed to replace

our badly weathered ones;

to restore the original look

of Sacred Heart Church,

circa 1914.

Goal: $105,000

Present donations:

$15,200.00

Then it shall be, that whatso-

ever cometh forth of the doors

of my house to meet me, when

I return in peace from the

children of Ammon, shall

surely be the LORD'S, and

I will offer it up for a burnt

offering. Judges 11:31 King James