Proud History Bright Future May 4, 2014 St. Ann Church & Model Schools 46-129 Haiku Road Kaneohe, Hawaii www.saintannshawaii.org Saint Damien 150 Years May 10 Servant of God, Servant of Humanity In the Spirit of St. Damien Friday, May 9 Neal Blaisdell Arena 10a Mass with Schools 6p Mass with Parishes 8p Concert Opening with Comedian Judy McDonald Featuring Tom Booth & Band Saturday, May 10 9a 11a Diocesan Mass with Bishop Larry Silva, Cathedral of Our Lay of Peace Rally, Hawaii State Capitol Father Damien was born Joseph de Veuster, at Tremeloo, Belgium, on January 3, 1840. At the age of 19, he entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary at Louvain, France. Father Damien was ordained at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, in Honolulu on May 21, 1864. His superior assigned him to the island of Hawaii, where he worked for nine years. In 1873, at the age of 33, Father Damien volunteered to go to Moloka i to minister among those diagnosed with the dreadful disease known as leprosy or Hansen s disease. After contracting Hansen s disease himself, he died on April 15, 1889. He wanted to die at Easter, so he said, to go through crucifixion, death, and resurrection with Christ. At eight o clock in the morning, Monday, April 15, 1889, 4 days short of Good Friday, he was dead at 49 years of age, almost 25 years a missionary priest of the Roman Catholic Church, 16 years pastor of a congregation of leprosy victims and 4 years and some months himself marked and known as a sufferer. Holy Man: Father Damien of Moloka'i - Gavan Daws His statue, the same as the one in front of the Hawaii State Capitol, is one of Hawaii s two representatives in the United States Statuary Hall. Pope Paul IV declared Father Damien Venerable on July 7, 1977, exactly 150 years after the first landing of the Sacred Hearts Fathers and Brothers in Hawaii. On April 15, 1989, we celebrated the Centenary of Father Damien De Veuster, SS.CC., Apostle of the Lepers. On June 4, 1995, Pope John Paul II declared Father Damien Blessed. Pope Benedict XVI canonized him on October 11, 2009. Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
3rd Sunday of Easter Today s Reflection: Sometimes we worry Jesus is far away and cut off from our lives, but in reality he is very near, as two disciples discover in today s Gospel. They are on the road to Emmaus and full of sorrow after the Crucifixion. Jesus joins them but they do not recognize him. He explains the teachings of the Messiah and they later recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread. At every Mass it is the Eucharist that truly opens our eyes. When is the last time you thought of Jesus as distant, only to discover He is very near to you? Next Sunday s Readings - May 11, 2014 Acts 2:14a, 36-41 1 Peter 2:20b-25 Jphn 10:1-10 THAT S NOT ME I will never forget my very first day of school. In those days, class sizes in Catholic grammar schools were quite large; my first grade class had fifty-two students. Our teacher made large name tags for each of us to wear that first day. Unfortunately, my name tag read Edward Gallagher. This is not my name. When I saw this, I tried to protest, Sister, that s not my... She immediately responded, Now, Edward, there will be no talking back to Sister. I tried again, But Sister... Her hands more than full with fifty-two of us, there apparently just wasn t time for this conversation. So, I went through my first day of school named someone I was not. I will never forget my mother s face as she stood on the front porch ready to welcome her first-born son home from his first day of school. She took one look at Edward Gallagher, frowned, and immediately went to the phone to straighten things out with the school. GOD CALLS US BY NAME This early life experience taught me much about the value and importance of my name. In today s Gospel we hear the Lord Jesus tell his followers that sheep learn to recognize the voice of the shepherd. They will not follow a stranger s voice. In the Rite of Baptism, the very first question put to the parents is, What name do you give your child? And just before the words I baptize you... the priest or deacon calls the one to be baptized by name. In a sense, we learn to hear our name called by God from the moment of our rebirth in the waters of Baptism. This is the root of all vocational calls, whether to marriage, the single life, holy orders or the consecrated life. On a day when we remember that Jesus is our caring Shepherd, let us listen once again to the Lord calling us each by name into loving service. Copyright 2007, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Easter Triduum 2014 Welcome to the Newly Baptized and Confirmed to The Table of the Lord Lector Training Session will be on Sunday, May 4, after the 11:30am Mass (approximately 12:45pm) in the Church. We are looking for Lectors for the 6:00pm, the 7:00am and the 5:00pm masses. If you have any questions, please email dave_bernie@yahoo.com or call 348-7370. A Commemoration and remembrance of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord AFF Helps Celebrate RCIA Mahalo Nui AFF Team volunteers: Jesse & Jona Masagatani, Roleen O Toole and Alika Sheldon for organizing and hosting the RCIA Reception after the Easter Vigil. They served hot Portuguese bean soup, dinner rolls & dessert. Making it a wonderful celebration for all! Lectors Needed St. Ann Model School - 2014 Summer Sessions St. Ann Model Schools is accepting applications for 2014 Summer Sessions Program. Please call 247-3092, ext. 102, for more information or to request a registration booklet. Dates: June 9 - July 18 Students in Grades 1 4 enroll in block classes. Students in Grades 5-7 may choose from a variety of individual courses including: Arts & Crafts, Science, Spanish Language, Language Arts, Math and Reading. Grades 1-6 Can enroll in morning and/or afternoon sessions. Teaching Positions Available for Summer Session Dates: June 9 - July 18 St. Ann Model Schools is currently seeking applications for a primary teacher, a science teacher, and a Spanish language teacher (Gr. 5-8) For more information and application, call 247-3092, ext. 102. Religious Education Administration Assistant Works in the Religious Education/Youth Ministry Office. Responsible for the secretarial and clerical work of the RE/YM programs. For more information and application, call 247-3092, ext. 104. Youth Ministry Coordinator St. Ann's RE/YM Program is seeking a creative, organized, active Catholic leader who loves to work with youth (ages 13-18). If interested, or for more information, please call the RE Office at 247-3092, ext. 104.
Adult Faith Formation Monday, May 5, 2014 The Creed(s) Our Deposit of Faith is a shared story of a common inheritance of belief. The Apostle s Creed summarizes the faith of the original Twelve, the actual witnesses to Jesus. The Nicene Creed is the result of two early councils of the Church, Nicea and Constantinople. We recite these creeds, one or the other, every Sunday we assemble as a faith community to celebrate the Eucharist. Do we believe what we say and say what we believe? Come and see! Parish Center 1 st Floor 7:00-8:30pm For more information contact Trudy Rawlins 808-255-4131 or email rawlinst@hawaii.rr.com Family Fun Night Saint Ann Church is planning an evening of Ono Food, Fun, and Fellowship. Friday, May 16, 2014. Dinner in the Food Court will begin at 5:30 p.m. (Doors to open at 5:00 p.m.) MENU Salads Chowder in a Bread Bowl Assorted Desserts COST FOR DINNER $20.00 - Adults $10.00 - Child (Ages 3 to 12) A purchase of a dinner ticket entitles you to a free bingo card. Seating will be limited to the first 200 people. You may purchase your Dinner tickets at the Rectory on weekdays or at the Religious Resource Center after the Sunday Morning Masses BINGO 6:30PM. to 8:30PM YM Egg Hunt Thank You! Thank you to all the parishioners and friends of St. Ann s who donated Easter treats for the Youth Ministry sponsored Easter Egg Hunt. There were over 800 hidden eggs and a multitude of goodies, toys and prizes for this event. Also, a Big Mahalo to all the youth and YM leaders who volunteered their time and energy in helping to coordinate this event. Thank you all for your generosity and support for this wonderful parish tradition! God bless you!
St. Ann Church Volunteers Needed for Institute for Human Services (IHS) We are looking for families or individuals to serve dinner at the Institute for Human Services (IHS) Men s and Women s Shelters. If you'd like to join us, we meet on the 4th Sunday of every month. The meals are already prepared; we volunteer to serve the food. Sunday, May 25th Sunday, June 22nd Call Pam Lotko at 262-0066 or email: pamlotko@gmail.com. Stewardship Prayer Loving Father, During this Easter season, we rejoice in your Son, who has renewed us in freedom and joy through the mystery of his resurrection. You have called us to proclaim his Gospel; not because we are good enough, holy enough or talented enough, but because you want us to have this gift and this responsibility. Give us the courage to be faithful to this call, Help us make every day of our lives an experience of Easter. Keep us ever mindful of our charge: to go in peace to love and serve the Lord. The Holy Spirit empowers us to transform your world. As stewards we are to bring it justice and peace. We offer it, in gratitude, back to you. We pray this in Jesus name. Amen. Week of April 27, 2014 Cleaners: Tara Anuskewicz, Dennis Chai, Billie Corpuz, Nancy Fukushima, Ken Hiura, Angela Jocson, Barbara Kaina, John & Betty Kaniaupio, Joshua Kaniaupio, Carmen & Frank Kiyabu, Bernadette Messina, Robert Noguchi, Sr., Isaac Noguchi, Luke Noguchi, Margie Pedrina, John Quisano, Bill & Arlene Rodenhurst, Gary Sakamoto, Celia Simon, Robert Tabaniag, Roy Tachino, Ernie Tumacder, Carl Wild and Patrick & Beverly Yearian Flowers: Arrangement by: Sharon Mattos and Robb Guro Provided by: Bill & Pat Pimental and Robb Guro FINANCIAL PROFILE FOR WEEK OF April 27, 2014 Gift-wrap your Sunday donation by using the church numbered envelopes. For more information, please call the Business Office at 247-3092, ext. 124 Sunday Collection $ 13,550.50 Children s Weekly $ 18.50 TOTAL COLLECTION $ 13,569.00