Holy Trinity Catholic Church. February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Holy Trinity Catholic Church A Stewardship Parish February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor: Fr. Michel Dalton, OFM Capuchin Deacons: Steve Kula and Fernando Ona es: Saturday: 5 pm; Sunday: 7, 9 & 11 am; Weekdays: 5 pm Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 3:45-4:15 or by appointment Our vision: To be a welcoming parish committed to serving others. Our mission: To make Christ known to the world through Word, Sacrament, Prayer and Service

2 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10 7, 9, 11 10:00 am Eucharist and Confirmation Classes 10:00 am Confirmation Class for High Schoolers :30 Cancer Support Mtg :00 Charismatic Prayer Group :45 Reconciliation 23 7, 9, 11 9:00 am Religious Education Class 10:00 am Confirmation Class for High Schoolers 7:00 Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture Sharing PMR 3:45 Reconciliation 6:30 Neo Cat Scripture Readings Readings for Sunday February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading Isaiah 6:1-2 2nd Reading Cor 15: 1-11 Gospel Luke 5: 1-11 Readings for Sunday February 17, 2019 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading Jer 17:5-8 2nd Reading Cor 15:12 Gospel Luke 6:17 Sunday Scripture Sharing Thursday, Feb 21st 7:00 pm in the PMR Please join us. The Church Census forms have been sent out. Please be patient if you haven't received your just yet, they are on the way. If you haven't received one by February 15th, please call the church office and we will get one out to you. Thank you to everyone who has already filled it out and returned it to us. We appreciate your prompt response. If you haven't returned yours yet please complete the form and deposit it in the box in the back of the church or in the box in the church office. If you prefer to it, sent it to However you wish to return the information to us, your have pour sincere gratitude for taking the time to do so. This information which will be held in confidence and not sold or given to anyone, will help us serve you better. Holy Trinity Church Contact Information QR Code Online Giving 5919 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii Website: holytrinitychurchhi.org Telephone (808) Emergency Telephone: (808) Please if you have questions on the Bulletin.

3 It s more than a fish story! Our gospel-lesson is another wonderful insight into the reason why God continues to love us through Jesus. It s because we are lovable, important to Him, and He desires followers who not complete nor important but willing to be led and loved. Many a fish tale begins with the fisherman detailing the one that got away perhaps giving insight into the size of the fish, the struggle of bringing it to shore, or how it slipped off the hook or bit the line in two and escaped. Today s scripture is a story, actually two stories, of a great haul of fish caught by Simon-Peter and his companions, and then Jesus catch of hooking Peter and the others with him. St. Luke gives us wonderful insight into what these fishermen were going through. a wasted night with no fish to show for their efforts...a fishing failure. The story then develops into a great haul of fish filling up their nets. What was really being caught was the attention of these soon-to-be disciples by this miracle worker, Jesus. A new vision, a different thrust, a call or vocation to get involved with Jesus mission is issued and responded to. A curious response was given by Simon-Peter... depart from me Lord for I am a sinful man. He doesn t say anything about the great catch of fish nor how impressed he was as a result of what just happened. No, he offers an honest and humble confession of his unworthiness. He is basically saying to Jesus... throw me back into the lake, I m hardly worth anything and there are bigger and better fish to catch and keep. Jesus will not hear this plea because He knows that one s talents and merits are not deal-breakers, but responding to Jesus call, His initiative to us, is what s important. Vocation, or a call, is a matter of what the Lord has in store for us and whether we accept or reject the invitation. Jesus intends to use every one of us in proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Whatever Jesus intends to do in this world, He chooses to do it with sinful, incomplete, sometimes inadequate people like ourselves. Our takeaway from this scripture is not about the fish that got away, but about the many who have been caught, saved, and loved by the Lord... it s by saying yes to following Him that we become good fishers of woman and men. It looks like a good day...let s go fishing, AGNUS DAY, LUKE 5:1-11

4 Anointing of the sick is a sacrament of the church and is offered to Catholics who are dangerously ill due to sickness, injury or old age. The sacrament is for serious mental or emotional illness as well. while we should not be excessively concerned about the degree of seriousness of the condition, the casual participation in the sacrament must be avoided in good conscience. When: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Parish Mardi Gras Party. Time: Place: Dress: 6:30 pm following 5pm and burning of the palms. Parish Gym Casual, colorful Mardi Gras chic or Theme costumes. Prizes will be given to recognize your colorful participation. Come and celebrate with your Parish Ohana Bring a dish for people to share as it is a potluck (salad, main course or dessert). Sign-up sheets will be available after each mass starting the weekend of 2/16 and 2/17. Donations of Bottled water would be appreciated and can be dropped off at the Parish office or Gym on the day of the event. If anyone is willing to assist with set up on 3/5/19 and clean up after the event, please let us know. This year, along with our Mardi Gras Costume contest, we will have a Jazz/Blues band to provide the festive 2 nd dance music. We welcome our families to come dressed in costume for this festive occasion. Come enjoy the music, food, prizes and fellowship. We all had such a great time last year and your presence will make it even better this year.

5 Our Lady of Lourdes February 11 February 11, 1858, a young lady appeared to Bernadette Soubirous. This began a series of visions. During the apparition on March 25, the lady identified herself with the words: I am the Immaculate Conception. Bernadette was a sickly child of poor parents. Their practice of the Catholic faith was scarcely more than lukewarm. Bernadette could pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Creed. She also knew the prayer of the Miraculous Medal: O Mary conceived without sin. During interrogations Bernadette gave an account of what she saw. It was something white in the shape of a girl. She used the word aquero, a dialect term meaning this thing. It was a pretty young girl with a rosary over her arm. Her white robe was encircled by a blue girdle. She wore a white veil. There was a yellow rose on each foot. A rosary was in her hand. Bernadette was also impressed by the fact that the lady did not use the informal form of address (tu), but the polite form (vous). The humble virgin appeared to a humble girl and treated her with dignity. Through that humble girl, Mary revitalized and continues to revitalize the faith of millions of people. People began to flock to Lourdes from other parts of France and from all over the world. In 1862 Church authorities confirmed the authenticity of the apparitions and authorized the cult of Our Lady of Lourdes for the diocese. The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes became worldwide in There still may be people who doubt the apparitions of Lourdes. Perhaps the best that can be said to them are the words that introduce the film The Song of Bernadette: For those who believe in God, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not believe, no explanation is possible.

6 Stewardship Corner Lesson 137 Stewardship at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Did Jesus Have to Die for Us? Christ has appeared to take away sin by His sacrifice. (Hebrews 9:26) We know Jesus suffered death on the cross to save us all. But did He have to suffer such a horrendous death? Let s look to St Thomas Aquinas, whose feast we recently celebrated, for an answer. Aquinas, a Doctor of the Church, clarified this mystery explaining that Jesus died as an example to us because greater love than this no man has, than to lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). When we enter Holy Trinity Church, we see, prominently displayed, a crucifix above the altar, serving as a reminder of this fact of our faith; a reminder of how Jesus demonstrated His love for us. When we bow or genuflect at the cross, let s ask Jesus for the grace to serve others; to be good stewards of one another, sharing our God given gifts of time, talent and treasure. Recently we had the opportunity to hear Melody at 5PM and Ope and his mom at 9AM and 11AM es offer testimonies on how their scholarships have afforded them the opportunity to attend Catholic Schools. These students are our future. This weekend, we have an opportunity to assist Catholic Education by supporting Augustine Educational Foundation, let s be generous. You Can t Out Do God s Generosity Summary of Weekly Offerings February 2 and 3, 2019 Offerings $8, MMR* $2, Candles $ Thrift Shop $1, Black/Indian Mission $50.00 Latin America Mission $38.00 Augustine Foundation $ TOTAL $13, Major Maintenance and Repair January 2019 E-Giving Total (Monthly Report) $14, In preparation for this Lenten Season, please join us on February 18, 19 and 20 I 7:00 to 8:00 pm Right here at Holy Trinity Church Speaker: Father Jack Rathschmidt, O.F.M. Cap. Father Jack will help us explore what it means to be Disciples of Mercy as mentioned by Pope Francis. Spend one hour each night pondering a different question as we prepare our hearts for Lent. Are you prepared, personally and communally, to start out anew, especially during Lent, in the service of God s Mercy? Come one, come all. lnvite your family and friends.

7 Health, Comfort and Healing John Baricuatro Jr. Vincent Bradley Morris Campos Ralph Caracciolo Katherine Caracciolo Alexander Chun Richard Hoke Mary Louise Sandla Iwalani Kamahele-Stone Gail Wong Eternal Rest Constantino Agamao Cipriano Baldovi Christopher Delgado Marylou Driscoll John Michael Kichak Richard Yoshimura Don Young Please advise the Parish Office when it is no longer necessary or appropriate to keep names on the list, so we may use the space for future entries Thank you Maureen Yamasaki For your 31 years of service on the Environment Committee here at Holy Trinity. The Church always looks and feels so happy after you dress it up. You have our sincere thanks. The Youth in the parish continue their Sacramental Preparation. We hope that you can join us in celebrating with them as they receive First Eucharist and are Confirmed on June 9th at 3:00 pm right here at Holy Trinity. Hope to see you then!