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

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To seek, trust and glorify God through humble service and continual prayer. To raise up devoted disciples. January 13, 2019 St.

saintannhawaii.org This week our church will be tented for antitermite treatment, Tuesday to Thursday (January 15-17).

Following the tenting of church, we will need to schedule a BIG Church Cleaning.

1 To seek, trust and glorify God through humble service and continual prayer. To raise up devoted disciples. January 13, 2019 St. Ann Church & Schools Haiku Road Kaneohe, Hawaii Mass Schedule: Saturday, 6:00PM; Sunday, 7:00AM, 8:45AM, 11:30AM, 5:00PM Weekdays: 7:00AM This week our church will be tented for antitermite treatment, Tuesday to Thursday (January 15-17). On those days daily Mass at 7:00 AM will be celebrated in meeting room 3 of the Parish Center. Following the tenting of church, we will need to schedule a BIG Church Cleaning. If you can lend your hands to dust, sweep, vacuum, clean windows and counters please join us: Friday, January 18-3pm 5pm and / or Saturday, January 19-7:30am (following morning Mass) Your assistance will be greatly appreciated! Blessed are the clean of heart, (and those who clean the church), for they will see God. Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

2 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Today s Reflection The story of Jesus baptism is another showing or epiphany of Jesus. In St. Luke s story Jesus is praying after his baptism when the Holy Spirit comes upon Him and the Father s voice says, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. As we read later the Holy Spirit directs Jesus, leading him into the desert and to his ministry of preaching, teaching and healing. We receive the Holy Spirit at our baptism, to help us continue our mission in the world and to assure us that we truly are God s beloved children. Have you asked the Holy Spirit what God wants you to do at this time in your life? Next Sunday s Readings - January 20, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 62:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11 We have often maintained that there is a stewardship message in every reading from Holy Scripture. Today s readings are no exception, from the reminder that God rejoices in each of us to To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit from St. Paul s first letter to the Corinthians to the Gospel story about the miracle at the wedding in Cana as reported in John. Although each of those messages is worthy of our thought, meditation, and reflection, we would like to focus on a particular line in St. John s Gospel, a statement which literally says it all about stewardship as a way of life. Our Blessed Mother Mary says quite simply, Do whatever He tells you. Her message for those gathered at the wedding and her message for us is the same. The whole purpose of our lives is to seek and ascertain what it is that the Lord is telling us. We all understand that is not easy, and for many of us becomes a lifelong quest. Yet, that is exactly what Mary says to us, and it is exactly what we need to do. Through prayer and discernment each of us must try to discover what the Lord is telling us. That requires prayer on our part; it means we have to listen more than speak; and it means we need to identify, recognize, and use our gifts.

New St. Ann Ministry Couples for Christ (CFC) is a Catholic movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. St. Ann offered this possibility as a new ministry during the 2018 Stewardship Renewal.

If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to Dona at St. Ann Rectory, 247-3092 x111 by Wednesday, January 23. In December we shared that changes were coming to St.

The St. Ann Family Promise team is looking for volunteers to provide the evening meal or spend the night on Thursday, February 14 th, Friday, February 15 th or Saturday, February 16 th.

3 New St. Ann Ministry Couples for Christ (CFC) is a Catholic movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. St. Ann offered this possibility as a new ministry during the 2018 Stewardship Renewal. Any validly married couple can become members of CFC. There will be an information/organizational meeting on Saturday, January 26 at 11 AM in the Parish Center PC4. If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to Dona at St. Ann Rectory, x111 by Wednesday, January 23. In December we shared that changes were coming to St. Ann s involvement with Family Promise. That time has arrived. During the 2 nd week of February we will provide support for the Family Promise team at Parker Methodist Church, Waikalua Road. The St. Ann Family Promise team is looking for volunteers to provide the evening meal or spend the night on Thursday, February 14 th, Friday, February 15 th or Saturday, February 16 th. Please check your calendar to see if you have one of these evenings open to join us in this special ministry. For questions or to volunteer: As an overnight host contact Sue , via cell or text at or via sueslav@gmail.com To assist with preparing an evening meal contact Linda Heu at or via at HEUD001@hawaii.rr.com May God richly bless you!

Adult Faith Formation Presents Bishop Robert Barron s THE MASS Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our

See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are

4 Adult Faith Formation Presents Bishop Robert Barron s THE MASS Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. St. Ann Church 7:00-8:30pm Monday February 4, 2019 A Privileged Encounter Called Out of the World Monday February 11, 2019 God Speaks our Story Responding to Our God Monday February 18, 2019 Preparing for Sacrifice The Real Presence Creates Communion March for Life The Family that Prays Together; Stays Together Aloha Life Advocates 2019 Annual March for Life Tuesday: January 22, 2019 Time: 3:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Speakers: 3:30p.m. 5:00p.m. March begins at 6:00p.m. Location: Hawaii State Capitol Open Competition for Essay Contest on the theme, The family that prays together; stays together Elementary Middle School High School For additional information, contact Helen Latorre at (808) St. Ann will have a bus going to the annual March for Life. It will leave our parking lot at 3:30 PM and return from the capital at 6:30 PM. Anyone wishing to go is asked to sign up in the Church vestibule this weekend or next.

A New Year, New Beginnings for the Christian Steward Turning the page to a new calendar year gives us the feeling of a fresh start, and new opportunities.

Still others include managing money better and being more organized.

They may re-commit themselves to pray more, to read the Bible, or to attend Mass more regularly.

5 A New Year, New Beginnings for the Christian Steward Turning the page to a new calendar year gives us the feeling of a fresh start, and new opportunities. It is a time when people feel that they can begin anew with their lives. Common New Year s resolutions include losing weight, exercising more and eating healthier; or spending more time with family. Still others include managing money better and being more organized. Although there is nothing in the Bible or Christian tradition about New Year s resolutions, many good stewards take advantage of this time of year to grow closer to the Lord. They may re-commit themselves to pray more, to read the Bible, or to attend Mass more regularly. If you are looking for some help with your New Year s resolutions, here are a few ideas to get you started: Practice gratitude Cultivating a grateful heart is the hallmark of a Christian steward. Express thankfulness every day to the Lord and to others. Encounter the Lord each day Find time to be with the Lord each day, whether it be for an hour or ten minutes. Have a conversation with the Lord. Give your joys and worries to Him as well. Allow God s love to transform them. Our encounters will keep our eyes and ears open to the presence of Christ in our midst. Resist overwork There is a pressure to produce, meet goals, be successful. But activities that lead us to overwork, constant fatigue and worry do not give glory to God. What God calls us to do we can do well. Be mindful that life requires balance, down time and letting go of unrealistic goals. Nurture friendships Our friends are those we choose to be with, those with whom we spend our evenings, with whom we vacation, to whom we go to for advice. Friends are gifts from God they give us a greater appreciation of God s love for us. Friends need our time and love. Give more Good stewards realize that everything they have is entrusted to them as gift to be shared. There is no better place to begin than sharing with the community that gathers around the Lord s table at Mass. Consider what you are giving to your parish and local diocese and commit to an even greater contribution as circumstances allow. Make a difference in your parish community Believe it or not, your parish community can use your talents. Offering your talents to your faith community is one of the most effective ways to feel useful and connected to others, and it is a potentially life-changing New Year s resolution.

STEWARDSHIP DAY 2019 Saturday, February 9 @ Our Lady of Good Counsel 8:00 am 2:00 pm Opening Mass & Address - Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu Followed by: Continental

There is no charge THANKS to our lead sponsor OSV.

If you'd like to join us, we meet on the 4 th Sunday of every month. The meals are already prepared; we volunteer to serve the food.

6 STEWARDSHIP DAY 2019 Saturday, February Our Lady of Good Counsel 8:00 am 2:00 pm Opening Mass & Address - Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu Followed by: Continental breakfast, vendor displays and workshops presented by national and local experts. Register today by ing your name and parish to mclark@rcchawaii or phone (808) There is no charge THANKS to our lead sponsor OSV. Institute for Human Services (IHS) We are looking for families or individuals to serve dinner at the Institute for Human Services (IHS) Men s Shelters. If you'd like to join us, we meet on the 4 th Sunday of every month. The meals are already prepared; we volunteer to serve the food. We are currently seeking volunteers for Sunday, January 27 th. Call Pam Lotko at or pamlotko@gmail.com. FINANCIAL PROFILE FOR WEEK January 6, 2019 Regular Collection $22, E-Giving $1, TOTAL COLLECTION $24, to all our church cleaners and flower ministers. Wishing you many blessings and thank you for your dedication to St. Ann Church. January 5, 2019 Cleaners: Tara Anuskewicz, Michael Del Rosario, Brenda Duarte, Nancy Fukushima, Sam Granadosin, Ligaya Guzman, Linda Heu, Danette Hiura, Margaret Johnson, Alyson Kau-Toyama, Frank & Carmen Kiyabu, Lorna Lee, Flo Lilio, Bernadette Mesina, Margie Pedrina, Gary Sakamoto, Celia Simon, Glenn Toyama, Ernie Tumacdor, Michael & Brooke Van Woerkom, Eloise Yano and Bev & Patrick Yearian

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

To seek, trust and glorify God through humble service and continual prayer. To raise up devoted disciples. February 4, 2018 St. Ann Church & Schools 46-129 Haiku Road Kaneohe, Hawaii www.saintannhawaii.org