To seek, trust and glorify God through humble service and continual prayer. To raise up devoted disciples. February 25, 2018 St. Ann Church & Schools 46-129 Haiku Road Kaneohe, Hawaii www.saintannhawaii.org Mass Schedule: Saturday, 6PM; Sunday, 7AM, 8:45AM, 11:30AM, 5PM Weekdays: 7AM 2018 Windward Vicariate Lenten Penance Service The following are the dates and times for Lenten Penance services in the Windward Vicariate. All services begin at 7pm. We encourage you to take advantage of these services for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Taizé Prayer 2018 Taizé Prayer is a quiet, contemplative form of community worship. Some key elements of the prayer include Taizé songs, Scripture readings, silence and Veneration of the Cross. Join us as we prepare our hearts and minds during this Lenten Season. St. Ann will sponsor this unique style of prayer and welcomes all to participate. Date: Friday, March 9, 2018 Time: 7:30pm (following stations) Place: St. Ann Church Everyone is welcome! For more information call 247-3092, ext. 111 Monday, March 5 th : St. Roch, Kahuku Wednesday, March 7 th : St. Anthony of Padua, Kailua Monday, March 12 th : Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waikane Tuesday, March 20 th : St. Ann, Kaneohe Wednesday, March 21 st : St. John Vianney, Kailua Fridays: March 2, 9, 16 and 23 Time: 7:00 pm Place: St. Ann Church ENCOUNTER CESIA We encounter Cesia in Nicaragua, where, despite a lack of economic opportunity, young people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How can you work to improve the lives of others this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. Rice Bowls available in the Vestibule Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Second Sunday of Lent Today s Refelction Today we listen to two stories that take place on mountaintops. In the first we hear the story of how God puts Abraham to the test. We call Abraham our father in faith precisely because he is willing to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, because the Lord God has commanded it. When Abraham stands ready to kill Isaac, the Lord God intervenes, prevents the sacrifice, and blesses Abraham in abundance for his faith. In the second story, Jesus takes Peter, James and John with him on a mountaintop to witness his transfigured glory. Let us ask God to strengthen our own faith and lead us to share one day in the transfigured glory of Christ. How can you increase your faith in God during Lent? Next Sunday s Readings - March 4, 2018 - Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 20:1-17 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Meditation: What can keep us from the presence of God? Jesus' dramatic cleansing of the temple was seen by his disciples as a prophetic sign of God's work to purify and restore true worship and holiness among his people. The temple was understood as the dwelling place of God among his people. When God delivered his people from slavery in Egypt, he brought them safely through the Red Sea, and led them to Mount Sinai where he made a covenant with them and gave them a new way of living in moral goodness and holiness embodied in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17). God also gave Moses instruction for how his people were to worship him in holiness and he instructed them to make a Tabernacle, which was also referred to as the "tent of meeting" where the people gathered to offer sacrifice and worship to God. The tent of meeting was later replaced by the construction of the temple at Jerusalem. The New Testament Scripture tells us that these "serve as a copy and shadow of the heavenly sanctuary" - God's true Temple in heaven (Hebrews 8:5). Jesus' cleansing of the temple is also a prophetic sign of what he wants to do with each of us. He ever seeks to cleanse us of our sinful ways in order to make us into living temples of his Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). God desires that we be holy as he is holy. Do you thirst and hunger for God's holiness? http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/2018/mar4.htm
LENTEN REFLECTION presented by Adult Faith Formation Experience Life-Giving Love and Forgiveness This five- week video-based study on THE SHACK, uses Scripture and video clips from the film to speak to those who are looking for faith or have lost faith or wish to grow stronger in faith and trust in God. The Shack Discussion and Reflection 7:00-8:30pm Parish Center Monday, February 26 th How does God see me? Monday, March 5 th Why are you doing this to me? Monday, March 12 th How can I know the heart of the Father? Monday, March 19 th So, you just let him get away with it? Eucharist Adoration First Friday, March 2, 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. Dear Parents/Guardians: 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. In January 2016, with the approval of Bishop Larry Silva, the Diocese of Honolulu officially began the process of restoring the Sacraments of Initiation to their original order: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. If your child(ren) is currently in Grades 1-8, you will need to attend ONE of the REQUIRED Parent Orientation Sessions for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation listed below. Sunday, February 25, 2018 at St. Ann Church, 10:00am Thursday, March 1, 2018 at St. Ann Church, 6:00pm Please mark your calendars and plan to attend ONE of the REQUIRED sessions. Information on sacrament requirements and a calendar of events regarding the reception of Confirmation will be provided at the session. Please call the St. Ann RE Office, 247-3092 ext. 104, if you have questions. Mahalo!
COME AND ADD YOUR VOICE Join the 2018 Easter Choir as we prepare our hearts and voices for the upcoming Easter Season. Rehearsals will be: Tuesdays: February 27, and March 6, 13, 27 Monday: March 19 Time: 7:15pm 9:00pm Place: St. Ann Church Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you uncover the story of salvation woven through Scripture. It is a great way to get the big picture of the Bible and see how our Catholic Faith is rooted in Scripture. You ll see how the Bible reveals God s loving plan for your life, and you will learn helpful ways to put your faith into practice. The study includes a series of eight informative and engaging half-hour videos presented by Jeff Cavins. Sessions Begin : Tuesday, April 10 th from 7:00-8:30pm or Saturday April 14 th from 9:30-11:00am Register by March 12, 2018 Information contact T. Rawlins - tarsantos44@gmailcom or 808-255-4131 This Sunday Walk-ins welcomed
St. Peter Damian 1007-1072 Feast Day February 21. St. Peter Damian, OSB, was a great church reformer during a time of crisis among the clergy and religious. He reluctantly left a hermit s life to take charge of his religious community and establish five hermitages in Italy. Later, as bishop of Ostia, he was involved in important church events, yet he pleaded to be allowed to return to the solitary prayer life. Peter is credited with many spiritual writings. To a bishop he once wrote, Let your lips continually ruminate something from the scriptures. He was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1828 Substitute Aides St. Ann School Early Learning Center Accepting Applications for Substitute Aides for ages 2, 3, 4 and Kindergarten For more information and application Please call 247-3092 ext. 130 to all our church cleaners and flower ministers. Wishing you many blessings and thank you for your dedication to St. Ann Church. Saturday, February 17, 2018 Cleaners: Tara Anuskewicz, Billie Corpuz, Michael Del Rosario, Brenda Duarte, Nancy Fukushima, June Hashimoto, Linda Heu, Peggy Hung-Tsoi, Angela Jocson, Margaret Johnson, John & Betty Kaniaupio, Jared, Shelly & Joshua Kaniaupio, Alyson Kau- Toyama, Frank & Carmen Kiyabu, Flo Lilio, Kim McDaniel, Bernadette Mesina, Margie Pedrina, John Quisano, Bill Rodenhurst, Glenn Toyama, Ernie Tumacder, Carl Wild and Bev & Patrick Yearian Lenten Arrangement Arranger and Donation: Robb Guro FINANCIAL PROFILE FOR WEEK February 18, 2018 Gift-wrap your Sunday donation by using the church numbered envelopes. For more information, please call the Business Office at 247-3092, ext. 124 Regular Collection $14,634-62 Children s Weekly $85.48 TOTAL COLLECTION $14,720.10
CALL OUT FOR ALL CRAFTERS!! We are currently signing up Crafters for the April 14, 2018 Ho'olaulea. If you are a Crafter or know of any Crafters, please visit saintannhawaii.org to download a application or email Jocelyn Tamashiro at jocdav@hawaii.rr.com. Ono Food Games Door prizes Keiki rides Petting zoo Craft making Unique gifts for Moms, Dads, Graduates, and more! St. Ann School and Early Learning Center HO`OLAULE`A Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Time: 8:00am 2:00pm Place: St. Ann School St. Ann Schools will hold a Ho olaule a to celebrate our school in the community while raising funds for school equipment and maintenance. SS.CC. Development is holding a PRIVATE MOVIE SCREENING of I Can Only Imagine. Saturday, March 24, 2018 Regal Windward Stadium 10 Windward Mall, Kane ohe, HI Entrance: 9:30 am Movie begins: 10:00 am $10 per a person - movie ticket $20 per a person - movie ticket, small popcorn and small fountain beverage (or 20 oz. bottled water) *prepayment required; seats are limited Tickets may be purchased on line at www.sscc.org For more information contact: Margaret Uiagalelei at (808) 342-5545 or e-mail: development@sscc.org