May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH A Stewardship Parish Pastor Father Dennis Koshko Deacon Dan Guinaugh Deacon Steve Kula EMERGENCY NUMBER 779-9594 PARISH OFFICE: 396-0551 Website: holytrinitychurchhi.org MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Holy Trinity Catholic Church is to be one with Christ the Father and each other and so that the Holy Spirit may make Christ known to the world in us through Word, Sacrament, Prayer and Service. What the Bible says is really true it s better to give than to receive.
PENTECOST Paul Turner On Pentecost we celebrate the day on which the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in a form resembling tongues of fire, empowering them to proclaim the message that Jesus is risen from the dead. According to the Acts of the Apostles (1:13-14). Mary, the apostles and other disciples had been huddled together in an upper room after the ascension of Jesus. But on this day they went forth from that room as new people, alive in the Spirit, speaking in tongues and winning over believers by the thousands. The Mass of Pentecost Sunday is marked by a few special features. The first reading for Saturday s Vigil Mass, for example, is taken from the Old Testament. Throughout the Easter season, all the readings come from the New Testament except, of course, the responsorial psalm. Saturday s first reading foreshadows the coming of the Spirit. On Sunday the first reading comes from Acts of the Apostles, and it tells the story of Pentecost. After the second reading, everyone sings or says the Pentecost sequence, a special hymn that tells the meaning of this day. If the priest uses Eucharistic Prayer I, he inserts a special phrase saying that this is the day on which the Holy Spirit appeared to the apostles. The Mass concludes with a double alleluia. The deacon or priest adds the words to his dismissal, and you answer, Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia. This joyful acclamation concludes the church s celebration of Easter. The paschal candle burns throughout the Pentecost Mass, as it does for the 50 days of the Easter Season. After Mass, however, it is moved from its place near the ambo to a position in the baptistery. Copyright 2008 Resource Publications, 160 E. Virginia St. 290, San Jose, CA 95112
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE PARISH SUPPORT Weekend of May 8 Last Week Weekly Variance $ 8,538 $7,692 $846 Thrift Shop Sales $593.75 Thank You for your support. We all grow spiritually when we share. PLEASE REMEMBER Honolulu Ekiden Foundation They are planning on conducting their 4th Annual Relay Run on May 22nd at 5:30am and it runs from Kapi olani Park to Sandy Beach and back again. All streets are expected to be 100% open no later than 11:30am. Please visit the event site http:// www.hnkekiden.org The mystery of the Trinity is more than a prayer formula, It is a life of relationship with God and with each other. THIS SUNDAY May 15, 2016 Pentecost Reading I : Acts 2:1-11 Reading II : Romans 8: 8-17 Gospel : John 14: 15-16, 23b-26 NEXT SUNDAY May 22, 2016 The Most Holy Trinity Reading 1: Proverbs 8: 22-31 Reading II : Romans 5: 1-5 Gospel John 16: 12-15 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN Thank you for your generosity for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through television, radio, social media, podcasts and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese and support local needs. Catholic Communication Campaign To learn more about this collection or to find additional resources, please visit www.uscch.org/ccc. Which of today s readings gave you a new insight into the Trinity? When have you experienced the Three Persons working together in your life? What Person of the Trinity do you most easily associate with in your prayer life? PRAY as a community that all those who work in the field of communications will use their talents in union with God s grace to spread the gospel message.
CONFIRMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY For details on any upcoming events, text Mr.D. at 358-5335 or email:htcyministry@yahoo.com UPCOMING EVENTS 5/14 Confirmation Day of Recollection 8am-8pm HTC 5/29-CONFIRMATION MASS 6pm HTC MINISTRY OF MOTHERS The Ministry of Mothers will not be meeting again till June. Please consider joining them at the end of June. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL It is getting to be that time of year when everyone is making plans for summer. Do not forget your child s spiritual life. This year our Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be for five days from July 25 to July 29 from 9 am to noon. The cost is only $35. The theme this year is GOD IN ACTION THE BIG GOD STORY. Registration forms are available at the church entrance table or on our church website. It will be held here at Holy Trinity in the gym and the Makai House backyard. The program is for those ages 5 to 10. Adults, teens and children 11 and up may be junior leaders or leaders. There will be a ratio of one leader for every 8 children. Adult leaders will have the Diocesan required Safe Environment certification. If you would like to volunteer call Carrie at 3936797 or the church office at 396-0551. MASS INTENTIONS: Sunday, May 15: 7 am Maria Phi Nguyen RIP 9am Pro Popula 11 am Kala Kekuewa RIP Monday, May 16 5 pm Wednesday, May 18-5 pm Mr. Arthur Horio and Mrs. Fuyu Horio RIP Thursday, May 19-5pm Friday, May 20-5 pm- Saturday, May 21-5 pm William Liles-RIP REBOOT LIVE A life-changing event With internationally acclaimed speaker and author Chris Stefanick And musician and recording artist John Niven on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7:00 PM 9:30 PM Resurrection of the Lord Parish 94-1260 Lumikula Street, Waipio, HI For more information or to purchase your ticket call 808-203-6763 or email:www.realcatholic.com/reboot tickets are just $19. This is a 2 1/2 hour renewal event with two parts. The first is inspirational, high energy on the Gospel, filled with laughter and tears. The second part is real life applications. This popular presentation sells out fast If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau
NEOCATECHUMENAL WAY Catechesis (Teachings) For Youth and Adults When: Monday and Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm Place: Holy Trinity School 5919 Kalanianaole Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 An Invitation to Joy Thursday May 12, 2016 Abraham Monday-May 16, 2016 Exodus Through these themes, we hope to help you discover the richness of the word of God that comes to life and make God himself appear in our midst, saving us. PLEASE PRAY FOR Elaine Honda Ella Dalton Sr. Rose Damien Malabon John Michael Kichak John Baricuatro Jr. Josephine Rajasegera James A. Kichak Lucina Barnachea Sr. Tomasa Marcos ETERNAL REST Douglas Correa Mary Shimabukuro Benjamin Guerrero III Barbara Tracy Edward Medeiros Warren Leong Paul Schultz Gilbert Valentine Sarah Adriano Hal McArthur 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 We would like to acknowledge a generous bequest of $8,497. This generous amount will help us continue all the good work and programs that our parish does. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Our Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Parish Meeting Room. Our next meeting is May 23. Cancer survivors, those currently fighting cancer and caregivers are invited. CRAFTERS GROUP Do you enjoy doing crafts of all sorts? Come join our Craft Group. They meet Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon in the Makai House. They have a variety of talents so come and share your talents Sunday, May 29, 2016 2:00-3:00 pm Kamiano Center (next to the Cathedral Basilica) ***Immediately after Corpus Christi Procession & Adoration Come and talk story with Bishop Silva! He's open to hearing all of your questions and eager to interact with you during this casual gathering for young adults. There will be food for fellowship and refreshments especially for those who participate in the Corpus Christi Festivities prior to the event! Free RSVP necessary to attend.
Living Catholic in the 808 Helping Others Recognize the Holy Spirit By: Kristina M. DeNeve Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Diocese of Honolulu Most people of faith I know have a deep love for God the Father and/or for Jesus Christ, but, overall, not enough Christians have a devotion to the Holy Spirit. This is our loss. Afterall, it is the Holy Spirit who helps us notice the beauty of a sunset. it is the Holy Spirit who nudges us to help a homeless person. it is the Holy Spirit who clears our calendar that one weekend we really need a break from our busy life. it is the Holy Spirit who makes good come from our suffering. it is the Holy Spirit who makes our heart swell with love for our child. it is the Holy Spirit who gives us peace at the oddest of moments. it is the Holy Spirit who gives us a devotion for God the Creator and/or for Jesus Christ, for the Saints, for our Church, for Eucharist, etc Quite simply, without the Holy Spirit, we would not be Christians. How do we help others recognize the Holy Spirit? Two ways: 1) tell others that X event was the Holy Spirit acting in your life; 2) affirm with others that Y event was the Holy Spirit acting in their life.