To seek, trust and glorify God through humble service and continual prayer. To raise up devoted disciples.

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1 To seek, trust and glorify God through humble service and continual prayer. To raise up devoted disciples. September 30, 2018 St. Ann Church & Schools Haiku Road Kaneohe, Hawaii Mass Schedule: Saturday, 6PM; Sunday, 7AM, 8:45AM, 11:30AM, 5PM Weekdays: 7AM Holy Guardian Angels October 2 The mission of the Guardian Angels is, as Saint Paul tells us, to serve the future heirs of salvation. Every kingdom, country, diocese, church and religious order has its protecting Guardian Angel. So has every person. Each bishop of the Catholic Church has two Guardian Angels. Our Guardian Angel is given us at the moment of our birth, stays with us all through life, comforts us in Purgatory, and escorts us, if we are saved, into Heaven. There is a special angel in each church to record all distractions and irreverences that occur there. The greatest joy any of us can give our Guardian Angel is to receive Holy Communion and make our breast a tabernacle of the Eternal God before Whom this angel can adore. Many of the saints saw their Guardian Angels. Saint Rose of Lima did, and so did Saint Gemma Galgani. And so did Saint Frances of Rome, Saint Margaret of Cortona and Saint Bridget of Sweden. A great Pope, Saint Gregory the Great, was tenderly devoted to his Guardian Angel. Saint Catherine of Siena saw her Guardian Angel. Saint Francis de Sales had, as one of his special devotions, reverence for the Holy Angels who have charge of the care of the tabernacle in every Catholic Church. There are nine choirs of angels, and three hierarchies. These choirs and hierarchies are: first hierarchy, Angels, Archangels and Principalities; second hierarchy, Powers, Virtues and Dominions; third hierarchy, Thrones, Cherubim and Seraphim. This is in the order of ascent. It is from the first hierarchy Angels, Archangels and Principalities that guardians are chosen by God for man. Angels are for individuals. Archangels are for parishes, churches and religious communities. And Principalities are for provinces, countries and nations. Saint Augustine says, Go where we will, our angels are always with us. Saint Jerome says, So sublime is the dignity of the human soul that from its birth there is appointed to each one a Guardian Angel. And Saint Bernard says, Make the holy angels your friends. No matter how weak we may be, or lowly our condition, or how great the dangers which surround us, we have nothing to fear under the protection of these guardians. In every difficulty, danger and temptation, Saint Bernard urges us to invoke our Guardian Angel. Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

2 26 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Today s Reflection: St. James warns of the consequences when greed or hoarded wealth consumes us. As disciples we need to always ask ourselves what is most important. Today, Jesus tells us to rid ourselves of anything that causes us to sin. We must examine our priorities in order to find the path that leads to lasting treasure: eternal life with God. What aspects of your life need re-examination in order to help you be a better follower of Jesus Christ? Next Sunday s Readings - October 7, Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 Meditation: What is God's intention for our state in life, whether married or single? Jesus deals with the issue of divorce by taking his hearers back to the beginning of creation and to God's plan for the human race. In Genesis 2:23-24 we see God's intention and ideal that two people who marry should become so indissolubly one that they are one flesh. That ideal is found in the unbreakable union of Adam and Eve. They were created for each other and for no one else. They are the pattern and symbol for all who were to come. Jesus explains that Moses permitted divorce as a concession in view of a lost ideal. Jesus sets the high ideal of the married state before those who are willing to accept his commands. Jesus, likewise sets the high ideal for those who freely renounce marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 19:11-12). Both marriage and celibacy are calls from God to live a consecrated life, that is to live as married couples or as singles who belong not to themselves but to God. Our lives are not our own, but they belong to God. He gives the grace and power to those who seek to follow his way of holiness in their state of life. Do you seek the Lord and his grace in your state of life? Do you seek to help others draw near to the Lord? The parents who brought their children to Jesus wanted Jesus to lay his hands upon them. They knew of the healing power, both physical and spiritual, which came from Jesus' touch. Jesus, in turn, rebuked his disciples for hindering the children from coming. No doubt the disciples wanted to shield Jesus from the nuisance of noisy children. But Jesus delighted in the children and demonstrated that God's love has ample room for everyone. No one is unimportant to God. He comes to each person individually that he might touch them with his healing love and power. May we never hinder our youth from coming to the Lord to receive his blessing and healing power. And as we grow with age, may we never lose that child-like simplicity and humility which draws us into Christ's loving presence. Do you show kindness to the youth you encounter in your neighborhood, home, and church and do you pray for them that they may grow in the knowledge and wisdom of Jesus Christ? "Lord Jesus Christ, your call to holiness extends to all in every state of life. Sanctify our lives - as married couples and as singles - that we may live as men and women who are consecrated to you. Make us leaven in a society that disdains life-long marriage fidelity, chastity, and living single for the Lord".

3 Eucharist Adoration First Friday October 5, 2018 Adoration is an act of love to God. It is a quiet reflective time of personal prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. It is an act of reparation and intercession for the needs of the community, the Church and the world. Adoration is from 7:00am to 7:00pm in the Queen of Peace Chapel. 6:00pm to 7:00pm please join us for holy hour. Coffee & Donuts - This Sunday! Serving up warm hospitality! Join us in the Food Court from 8:00am to 11:00am - for some hot coffee and donuts. Take this opportunity to greet visitors, new parishioners and visit with your family and friends. Everyone is welcome! 2018 Adult Christmas Choir Lend your voice and be a part of this year s Christmas choir at St. Ann. Rehearsals will be in the church from 7:15pm 9:00pm Tuesdays: OCT 16, 23, 30 / NOV 6, 13, 20, 27 / DEC 4, 18 and Monday: DEC 10 For more details, please call the rectory at , ext Please call us for more information Early Learning Center (Ages 2 thru 4) , ext. 130 School (Grades 1 thru 8) , ext. 102 Check us out at St. Ann will be hosting the 6 hour time slot on Tuesday, October 9, 6:00am to 12:00pm. Sign up Sheets will be in the vestibule this weekend for those who would like to participate.

4 LAST WEEKEND TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES? St. Ann offers Religious Education & Youth Ministry classes for children and teens, for grades Pre-K (3-4 yrs.) thru High School Confirmation. Our program began on Sunday, September 9 th. Registration for the new RE/YM school year is ongoing. Both new and returning families must register to attend classes. Parents/Legal Guardians who have not yet registered or made payment may register in the RE Office during normal business hours, Monday-Thursday from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Sunday from 8:00am to 2:00pm. On-line registration is available on our website at Please call , ext. 104 for any questions. Our Lady s Rosary Making Guild September 30 from 10:00am to 12:00pm (after the 8:45am Youth Mass) St. Ann Food Court. Join us for fun and fellowship as we learn how to make rosaries, for yourself or for the missions we support. All supplies are provided. All ages are welcome and invited to participate in this ministry! Contact Kat at if you have any questions. St. Ann Early Learning Center is now accepting applications for ELC Food Prep/Utility Person. Monday to Friday 5:30am to 2:00pm For more information and application, call , ext. 130 Adult Faith Formation Presents Adam and Eve: The Greatest Story Ever Told Biblical Perspectives on Sexuality and Marriage Presented by Karl A. Schultz Monday, October 1, :00-9:00pm St. Ann Church. Together we will reflect on the beauty of sexuality and marriage in God's plan. Karl A. Schultz is the director of Genesis Personal Development Center in Daytona Beach. He is an author, speaker, and retreat leader on personal and organizational development and biblical spirituality. Schultz has presented programs in church, retreat, corporate, hospital, hospice, and convention environments throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. He has discussed his work on television and radio programs since 1990, including numerous EWTN programs. His teaching series on lectio divina and the Holy Family has aired several times on EWTN since 2014.

5 Diocesan Youth Day is open to ALL High School youth. Please visit St. Ann Religious Education Office to pick up a registration packet today! FINANCIAL PROFILE FOR WEEK September 16, 2018 Regular Collection E-Giving Gift-wrap your Sunday donation by Mission Appeal using the church numbered envelopes. For more information, please call the Children s Weekly $13, $ $5, $13.00 Business Office at , ext TOTAL COLLECTION $18, to all our church cleaners and flower ministers. Wishing you many blessings and thank you for your dedication to St. Ann Church. September 15, 2018 Cleaners: Billie Corpuz, Abby Farm, Nancy Fukushima, Sam Granadosin, Ligaya Guzman, June Hashimoto, Linda Heu, Ken & Danette Hiura, Peggy Hung-Tsoi, Angela Jocson, Margaret Johnson, John & Betty Kaniaupio, Alyson Kau-Toyama, Frank & Carmen Kiyabu, Flo Lilio, Kim McDaniel, Bernadette & Marianne Mesina, Margie Pedrina, Gary Sakamoto, Celia Simon, Glenn Toyama, Florence Victorino, Eloise Yano and Bev & Patrick Yearian Flowers Arranged by: Billie Corpuz, Nancy Fukushima, Robb Guro Flower donation by: Robb Guro amd St. Ann Gardens

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