To seek, trust and glorify God through humble service and continual prayer. To raise up devoted disciples. January 15, 2017 St. Ann Church & Model Schools 46-129 Haiku Road Kaneohe, Hawaii www.saintannhawaii.org Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr., January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957, serving as its first president. With the SCLC, King led an unsuccessful 1962 struggle against segregation in Albany, Georgia (the Albany Movement), and helped organize the 1963 nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama. King also helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. There, he established his reputation as one of the greatest orators in American history. On October 14, 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. In 1965, he helped to organize the Selma to Montgomery marches, and the following year he and SCLC took the movement north to Chicago to work on segregated housing. In the final years of his life, King expanded his focus to include opposition towards poverty and the Vietnam War, alienating many of his liberal allies with a 1967 speech titled "Beyond Vietnam". In 1968, King was planning a national occupation of Washington, D.C., to be called the Poor People's Campaign, when he was assassinated on April 4 in Memphis, Tennessee. His death was followed by riots in many U.S. cities. King was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a holiday in numerous cities and states beginning in 1971, and as a U.S. federal holiday in 1986. Hundreds of streets in the U.S. have been renamed in his honor, and a county in Washington State was also renamed for him. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was dedicated in 2011. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/martin_luther_king_jr. Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time In the first reading, the servant tells how God asked him to restore the lost people of Israel. Later, God reveals a much larger plan: I will make you a light to the nations so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth. In the second reading, Paul promises that if we trust God s plan for our lives, we will receive grace and peace. In the Gospel, this promise comes true as John the Baptist finally sees Jesus and proclaims, Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. How can we show God we trust His plan for our lives? Next Sunday s Readings - January 22, 2017 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 8:23-9:3 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 Meditation: Do you know the joy and freedom of the good news (Gospel) of the kingdom of God? John the Baptist s enemies had sought to silence him, but the good news of God's kingdom of salvation cannot be silenced. As soon as John had finished his testimony Jesus began his in Galilee. Galilee was at the crossroads of the world and much traffic passed through this little region. It had been assigned to the tribes of Asher, Naptali and Zebulum when the Israelites first came into the land (see Joshua 9). For a long time it had been under Gentile occupation (non-jewish nations). The "good news" brings peace, hope, truth, promise, immortality, and salvation Jesus takes up John's message of repentance and calls his hearers to believe in the good news he has come to deliver. What is the good news which Jesus brings? It is the good news of peace - the Lord comes to reconcile and restore us to friendship with God. The good news of hope - the Lord comes to dwell with us and to give us a home with him in his heavenly kingdom. The good news of truth - the Lord Jesus sets us free from the lies and deception of Satan and opens our mind to understand the truth and revelation of God's word (John 8:32). The good news of promise - Jesus fulfills the promise of God to reward those who seek him with the treasure of heaven. The good news of immortality - Jesus overcomes sin and death for us in order to raise our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body which will never die again. And the good news of salvation - the Lord Jesus delivers us from every fear, every sin, and every obstacle that would keep us from entering his everlasting kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy. http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/2017/jan22.htm
Faith - Based Parenting Sessions Happy Parents, Happy Kids (A Pro-Active, Faith-Based Parenting Program - Approved by the Diocese of Honolulu) Are you ready for practical ideas to help raise responsible, spiritual kids who feel great about themselves? Come and join us! Would you like to teach kids responsibility without arguing, back talking, or begging? Come and join us! Would you like to learn techniques on teaching kids to willingly complete their chores and responsibilities? Come and join us! Do you want to help your children be confident, value-based decision-makers who are ready to be successfully independent when they leave home? Come and join us! Would you like your kids to freely choose less screen time? Come and join us! For a Stronger Family-Faith-based Parenting Sessions. Practical ideas to raise responsible, spiritual kids who feel good about themselves. The large group session: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7:00pm in St. Ann Parish Center followed by 6 small group sessions on the subsequent Wednesdays. To register please call: Sarah or David Herrmann at (808) 783-4673
March for Life 2017 Keiki Poster 4 Life Contest Poster 4 Life contest to be held during March For Life Hawaii 2017 Who: Youths age 6-17 are eligible to enter When: Friday, January 20th, 4:00 p.m. or earlier with your poster Where: Hawaii State Capitol (Beretania Street side) Why: Show off your creative skills and share the message THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF ONE- IKA PONO O KEKAHI! How: Posters must be done on standard posterboard stock, no smaller than 11" x 17" and no larger than 36" x 48". Any medium may be used, such as marker, crayon, paint, construction paper, and glitter. You are limited only by your imagination! The child's first and last name must be written on the back of the poster, along with phone number and email address of the child's parent or guardian. Posters must be pro-life in message and reflect the theme of the March For Life Hawaii event, which is stated above. To submit a poster for judging, simply attend the March For Life Hawaii sign waving no later than 4:30, in front of The Hawaii State Capitol, along Beretania Street. Judging will take place at 5:00. You need to be present to win. Prizes will be awarded. Winners will be selected in THREE age categories: ages 6-9; 10-13; 14-17 at 4:30. Prizes will be awarded. Winning poster designs will be used in promotional posters and flyers for March For Life HI. Call Ruth at 349-2223 for more info Last Years Winner St. Ann s Kacie Karimoto March for Life 2017 Friday, January 20, 2017 1:30pm - 8:00pm State Capitol The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, will be in Hawaii from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. This visit is part of the two-year Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace in celebration of Our Lady of Fatima s appearance to the three children of Fatima, Portugal in 1917. The Hawaii schedule is as follows: Oahu, Feb. 2 St. George Church, Waimanalo Oahu, Feb. 3 Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Oahu, Feb. 4 Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pearl City Cannot Marry in the Catholic Church Due to A Prior Marriage? Pope Francis recently streamlined the process to petition for a declaration of nullity to make the process shorter. He also eliminated the mandatory fee. If a person is able to prove in this process that their prior marital bond was invalid for some reason, then he or she can marry in the Catholic Church or validate a current civil marriage. For assistance in petitioning you can contact Barbara Honda, our Pastoral Assistant, at 247-3092, ext. 115 who can assist you as an advocate. She is also able to answer any initial questions you may have.
STEWARDSHIP DAY 2017 Saturday, January 28 8:00am to 2:00pm Mary, Star of the Sea Church 4470 Aliikoa Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 8:00am - Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30am - Opening Prayer & Remarks Bishop Larry Silva - Keynote Presentation by Fr. Andrew Kemberling, Chairman of the Board, International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) Followed by a variety of workshops presented by national and local experts to include: Mary Ann Otto, Chair of the ICSC Parish Stewardship Education Committee Mila Glodava, Co-author of Making Stewardship A Way of Life Fr. Mark Gantley, on Stewardship & the Sacraments of Initiation Jim Walsh, on Stewardship & Pastoral Planning @ Your Parish Jeff Neibling, Esq., on Stewardship & Estate Planning Mike DiCosola, on The Language of Stewardship Lunch @ 12 noon along with workshops by: Our Sunday Visitor (OSV), Parish Data Systems (PDS), Vanco (online giving) and Catholic Charities Register by January 20, 2017 There is no charge for this year's Stewardship Day thanks to the sponsorship of Our Sunday Visitor. Email: Mark Clark at mclark@rcchawaii.org or phone: (808) 203-6723. FINANCIAL PROFILE FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 8, 2017 Regular Collection $15,757.05 Gift-wrap your Sunday donation by using the church numbered envelopes. For more information, please call the Business Office at 247-3092, ext. 124 Children s Weekly $53.00 TOTAL COLLECTION $15,810.05 MAHALO NUI LOA to all our church cleaners and flower ministers. Wishing you many blessings and thank you for your dedication to St. Ann Church. Saturday, January 7, 2017 Cleaners: Tara Anuskewicz, Billie Corpuz, Michael del Rosario, Brenda Duarte, Herb & Abby Farm, Nancy Fukushima, Ligaya Guzman, June Hashimoto, Ken & Sean Hiura, Angela Jocson, Margaret Johnson, John & Betty Kaniaupio, Noah Kaniaupio, Joshua Kaniaupio, Alyson Kau, Frank & Carmen Kiyabu, Margie Pedrina, Bill Rodenhurst, Gary Sakamoto, Ernie Tumacder and Carl Wild
HAHC NEEDS YOUR HELP! (Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee) The Point in Time Count During the week of January 23, there will a count of the homeless on Oahu. The number of homeless found during the count will determine the funding for homeless programs for next year. Last year there were very few people who helped with the survey on the Windward side. This year Partners in Care is the sponsoring organization for the Windward side which extends from Waimanalo to Ahuimanu. Partners in Care is holding a training session for those who would like to help with the PIT (Point in Time) survey on homelessness. It will be held at the SNI Jisso Center at 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 18. The address is 47-451 Hui Aeko Pl; Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 across from Ahuimanu Elementary School. If you would like to help, you must attend the session and be trained as a surveyor. You may sign up on line for the training or other options by using the Partners in Care web page http://partnersincareoahu.org/2017-point-time-count-oahu you can also help out with the count in other ways than actually taking the survey. For additional information feel free to contact Bernie or Dave Reeves at 808-348-7370 or email at HomelessHawaii@gmail.com The Mackey Lecture Series The Mackey Series Panel on homelessness: will be held on March 12, 2017, in the Mystical Rose Oratory at Chaminade University. The Mackey Series Lecture will consist of a panel discussion on homelessness. The panel will be moderated by Hawaii News Now weather anchor Ben Gutierrez. The panelists are builder and homeless advocate, Peter Savio, director of Catholic Charities Hawaii, Terry Walsh and St. Ann HAHC chairpersons, Dave and Bernie Reeves. Speaking for the last two panelists mentioned, we would really appreciate it if you would attend this event! We need a cheering section. The lecture is on Sunday afternoon March 12 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. For more information or if you will be participating please contact Dave or Bernie Reeves at 348-7370 or dave_bernie@yahoo.com IHS - Institute for Human Services We are looking for families or individuals to serve dinner at the Institute for Human Services (IHS) Men s and Women s Shelters. Two crews are needed to work at both 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 22 nd. Call Pam Lotko at 262-0066 or email: pamlotko@gmail.com. St. Ann Church & Model Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday.