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Issue: September 19, 2010

Hilo Roman Catholic Community Malia Puka O Kalani Church

326 Desha Ave., Hilo, HI  96720 Office Hrs: Mon.‐Sat. 9:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm                       except Thursdays Phone: (808) 935‐9338 email: maliapastor@gmail.com 

St. Joseph Church

43 Kapiolani St., Hilo, HI  96720 Office Hrs: Mon.‐ Fri. 8:00 am ‐ 4:00 pm  Phone: (808) 935‐1465  Fax: (808) 969‐1665 Emergency after‐hours : (808) 989‐0967 email: stjosephchurch@stjoehilo.com

MASS SCHEDULE

St. Joseph Church Weekdays: Mon. ‐ Fri. 6:00 am & 12:15 pm Legal Holidays:  7:00 am  

Saturday: 7:00 am  Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm   

Sunday:  St. Joseph Church   7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:30 am & 6:00 pm  Confession:   Saturday: 10:00 am ‐ 11:00 am  St. Joseph Church or by appointment   *Please note:  confession schedule does not apply during some liturgical seasons.   

Prayer Times Adoration:    M‐F  4‐5:00 pm  Sat   3‐3:30 pm   Sun  4‐4:30 pm 

Evening Prayer &  Benediction   M‐F   5:00 pm   Sat    3:30 pm   Sun   4:30 pm  

Malia Puka O Kalani Church Weekend Mass Schedule: 5:15 pm Saturday Vigil  9:00 am Sunday  

(no weekday Masses until further notice)  St. Joseph Country Fair Scrip sales after Masses!

St. Joseph Country Fair Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 8:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm  

SJS High School Grounds

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Pastor’s Corner                    Fr. Samuel E. Loterte. SSS  Important Dates:  Mission Statement:   

Centered on the Word of God and the Eucharist we gather as a community of disciples of Jesus Christ as we seek full-ness of life. Blessed with many cultures and gifted with the Hawaiian spirit of Aloha we pledge to share our heri-tage and our faith, and commit ourselves to the full develop-ment of our people. With Saint Joseph as our pa-tron we offer our gift of self for the greater glory of God.

Sunday Youth Mass Sept. 26 11:30 am   

St. Joseph Church 

Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 19, 2010 Dear brothers and sisters: Peace in the Lord Jesus Christ! In our Gospel Jesus tells a parable of the dishonest steward. In the story the master praises the steward not for being dishonest but for being clever. By this parable the Lord is saying to us: "You see how resourceful the children of this world are!" We have to be wise and clever with the things of the world in order to survive today. We must be just as wise and clever in matters of the spirit. in the acquisition of treasures that last forever. God bless you, Fr. Samuel E. Loterte. SSS

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISIONERS

•Ryan, Marianne, Baxter, Madeleine &

Tate Stone

•Ranelle Domingo, Gavin & Kaiya

Lee Loy

PAX ET BONUM Peace and Good from the Secu-lar Franciscans of St. Joseph Fraternity. As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi we will be hosting a fundraiser from which the proceeds will be shared with the Youth Group as well as the Parish Outreach. On the weekend of

October 2nd & 3rd we will have available "Goodie Bags" for that special pet in your life in keeping with St. Francis respect for all of creation for a $1 dona-tion. Also available will be selected Religious Arti-cles at various prices so, pet or no pet, do stop by our table under the canopy in the parking lot to make your selections. Mahalo. If you like the idea of fol-lowing Christ in the footsteps of the gentle St. Fran-cis of Assisi you can attend our monthly meetings as an Inquirer. We meet on the second Sunday of each month at 1 pm. If interested please call Mary Freitas 989-3455 or Joanne Kahaloa 961-2726 daytime or email Sharon Paopao sharonhilohi@Yahoo.com

St. Lorenzo  Feast Day Mass 

Tuesday, September 28 6:30 pm 

St. Joseph Church 

Sunday October 3  at St. Joseph Church After the 11:30 am Mass 

 Please meet under the  

canopy by the  meeting room. 

Rachel's Vineyard

Ministries:

Rachel's Vineyard Ministries of our diocese offers healing to those afflicted or affected by abortion by using positive, non-judgmental, confidential and supportive small group settings. Those who have performed abortions, as well as the mother, father, siblings, and other relatives of the aborted have received inner peace, healing, & forgiveness. The next activity will be a retreat on Oahu from October 1-3, 2010, (Friday through Sunday). Registration is $100, with scholarships based on need. For more informa-tion please contact Lisa Shorba at 909-349-5071 or RVHawaii@gmail.com. "I experienced great inner healing. I would highly rec-ommend the retreat to anyone who has felt the void and shame of the abortion experi-ence. It is a wonderful way to forgive yourself, find the un-conditional love of Christ, and grieve your loss." -Anonymous participant

Blessing of the Animals 

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Welcome

Visitors To Our

Reflection                                                        by Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M. 

Scripture Readings

Sunday, Sept. 19 Am 8:4-7 Ps 113:1-2, 4-8 1 Tm 2:1-8 Lk 16:1-13 Monday, Sept. 20 Prv 3:27-34 Ps 15:2-4b, 5 Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday, Sept. 21 Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Ps 19:2-5 Mt 9:9-13 Wednesday, Sept. 22 Prv 30:5-9 Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163 Lk 9:1-6 Thursday, Sept. 23 Eccl 1:2-11 Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc Lk 9:7-9 Friday, Sept. 24 Eccl 3:1-11 Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4 Lk 9:18-22 Saturday, Sept. 25 Eccl 11:9-12:8 Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17 Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday, Sept. 26 Am 6:1a, 4-7 Ps 146:7-10 1 Tm 6:11-16 Lk 16:19-31

HOT MEAL - The upcoming Hot Meal is scheduled for September 30, 2010, - Thursday. The menu for the September Hot meal is Hamburger. Wish-lists are: #10 corn, Juice syrup, paper goods - paper plates (9"), Plastic cups (10oz), plastic sporks, nap-kins, ziplock bags, foil pan.

FOOD PANTRY Needs Spam, Saimin, Cereal, Kidney beans

Social Ministry                                                                                    Sr. Ruth Zonunthari 

My sincere thanks to all of you for supporting our Fundraiser - Rummage Sale with your donations of items, time, and talent.

You have been so generous to us in every way. We are once again convinced that together we can make everything possible for the Glory of God as we serve the less privileged brethren. Mahalo.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 

September 19, 2010 

Amos 8:4‐7; Ps 113:1‐2, 4‐6, 7‐8; 1 Tm 2:1‐8; Lk 16:1‐13 or Lk 16:10‐13  

With the recent popularity of those big jackpot lotteries, we've seen some people become rather wealthy overnight. Those of us who've never won the lottery often speculate about what we'd do if we won. How would our lives change? Would becoming rich alter our values? Would we act differently if we suddenly had all the money we could want?

Strangely enough, such questions seem to be behind the puzzling story in today's Gospel, where Jesus appears to praise an unjust steward, who squanders his master's money, then proceeds with more shady dealings to insure his own security.

Scripture scholars are not exactly sure what this story is meant to show, but one explanation may be that Jesus wanted us to have our priorities straight about the use of wealth. Those who would be disciples may have to use money for the sake of the Kingdom, but they must never be

controlled by it. Detachment is the key. The Kingdom must be our priority.

Even if we never win the lottery, most of us are chal-lenged in our use of money. We need it to insure security for ourselves and our fami-lies. We need it to further the ministries of our parishes and our Christian efforts at evan-gelization and education. Nevertheless, our priorities must be clear. The Kingdom calls us to be just stewards, always wary of being dis-tracted by wealth and the need to acquire it.

"Sunday Soundbite" for St. An-thony Messenger Press, on the Web at FranciscanRadio.org.

There will be no R.E. Classes this Sunday, Sept. 19.

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED! Volunteers are urgently needed to assist the Sunday Religious Education classes. Please contact Sr. Marykutty at 935-1465 if you are interested in helping.

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St. Joseph School’s  23rd Annual Country Fair 

Saturday, October 2, 2010 8am‐3pm    SJS High School Grounds

THANKS FROM THE ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF SJS 

Your response to our urgent plea for bottles has been swift and generous. We now have enough quart bottles, but still need more of the pint and half-pint sizes. Just leave them at the St. Joseph High School office, and please leave your name as well. We have also received several boxes of 10 oz. bottles. If you are planning to make pickles or preserves for the Coun-try Fair, and can use these bottles, just call Celia Shinoda at 961-3939 to arrange for pick-up.

Please consider making your favorite jams, jellies, pickles, prune mui, chow-chow, or any other product that we can sell at the Pickles and Preserves Booth. We will be grateful, as will the students at St. Joseph School. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Scrip for Sale Now!  Call: 935‐4935 or 935‐4936

* Ono Local‐Style Foods  

* Filipino Food     * Kalua Pork          * Malasadas  * Fresh Baked Goods   * Sushi   * Pickles & Preserves  * Shave Ice & Pop corn  

* Live Entertainment 

* Handmade Craft Items

* Carnival Style Games  

* Silent Auction       * Pony Rides    * Zoo Choo Train Rides     * Water Slide  

(bring a towel!)  

*Jumping Castle

Fun for the whole family!  

COME JOIN THE FUN!

Games 2U  * Plant Sale   * Garden Fresh Produce * Rock Climbing Wall   * Astronomy Tent * Toy Sale   *Lucky Ticket Prizes   *and More… 

SCRIP SALE AFTER MASS 

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Malia Puka O Kalani Church                                                                  Fr. Joe Hennen 

Please Keep in Prayer

Fr. Joseph Hennen Ernest Matsumoto Aunty Patty Grube Uncle Tony Moniz Aunty Dora Costa Aunty Mamo Otineru Aunty Nita Kua Aunty Elizabeth Dulatre Aunty Mabel Silva Aunty Irene Kondo Shirley Rizzo Grace Carter Rupert Tripp Jr. John Tardino Daniel Richards Uncle Warren Curtis Aunty Babes Viverios Terry Tardino Patricia Riggi Donald Swain Samson Wana Sr. Bill Fredericks Marsol Hoopii Joey Lee Kathleen Yamamoto Pearl Wong Susie Anguay Shannon Quevedo Else DeMello Jonathan Peter Cook Christopher James Cook Bill Fredericks Paul Etchverry

and all those who are sick. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION BEGINS SEPT. 26 The time to start the Religious Education classes is right around the corner. Please make sure your children are regis-tered so that we can all begin the program together. Regis-tration forms are available at the entrance to the church.

MALIA COLLECTIONS

KOA BOWL $ 944.78

TOTAL SUNDAY DEPOSIT

$ 2,552.28

RENT $ 1,562.50

MASS INTENTION

$ 20.00

RENT $ 25.00

"Hau`oli Lā Hānau"

Fr. Joe Hennen

(Birthday September 18)

"Our Malia Church gets a new roof thanks to the Lenten Donations of the parishioners for this special project."

MISSION STATEMENT: Malia Puka O Kalani is a Roman Catholic parish in Keaukaha, Hawaii, dedicated to building a church community filled with the Holy Spirit, guided by God's word, and enriched by the Hawaiian culture.

Salad Sunday

September 26 after the

9:00 am Mass.

Bring your favorite salad to share.

Baptism Class Postponed The Baptism Class scheduled for Saturday, Sep-tember 18th for parents/guardians who will pre-sent a child for Baptism during the months of October, November, or December has been post-poned until Fr. Joe returns. Please call Samantha

to register for the class. She will notify you of the date when it is rescheduled. Samantha's phone number is 966-6350.

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Anointing of the Sick: Contact the rectory office for arrangements. Baptisms: Infant (under 7) Preparation sessions for parents available 9 times a year. Call the rectory office to register at 935-1465. Baptisms: (over 7-adult) / First Communion / Confirmation: Sr. Marykutty 935-1202 Hospital Communion: Donna Saiki 935-7801 Home Communion: Joanne Kahaloa 961-2726 Marriages: Contact rectory office at least 6 months in advance. Funerals: Contact rectory office before meeting with funeral director.

Sacraments 

Directory  

Pastor: Rev. Samuel Loterte, SSS Associate Pastor Rev. Gregorio de Guzman, SSS. Deacons: Rev. Don Aanavi Rev. Jerry Nunogawa Rev. Julio Akapito St. Joseph School Principal: Ms. Victoria Torcolini: 935-4936

Office Staff & Ministries Business Manager: David Watson Social Outreach: Sr. Ruth Zonunthari 935-1153 Administrator of Church and Grounds: Br. Eduardo Mabilen SSS Receptionist: Robyn Whittington Housekeeping: “Cres” Castillo Maintenance Supervisor: Robert Balga Religious Education Coordinator: Sr. Marykutty 935-1465 Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Chrislyn Villena: 935-1465 Food Pantry, Maintenance & Security Mario Miguel: 990-9137

Liturgy Coordinator: Cecil Farin Music Ministry Coordinator & St. Joseph Choir Gloria Mendoza-Watson Alabare Choir: Godfrey Nachor Aloha Choir: Sylvia Young St. Lorenzo Choir: Emilio Aguinaldo Engaged Encounter: 961-2442 Fred & Patti Basilio Marriage Encounter: 935-8464 Deacon Jerry & Rose Nunogawa Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Carol Denis Adult Scripture Study: Deacon Don Aanavi Prison Ministry: John Aguiar: 935-8392 Parish Pastoral Advisory Council: Anna Texeira Finance Council: Evelyn Pacheco Prayer Network: Kathy Choi Call rectory: 935-1465 with your prayer request

This Week’s Calendar  

Eternal Rest Grant unto them O Lord &

let perpetual light shine upon them

Christ William Enos 

Margaret R. Diego  To find out more about Cursillo Contact Joyce Berrios 966-6763 is counting on you!

MONDAY, September 20 9:30 am •Mass & Anointing/Hilo Medical Center Extended Care 10:30 am •Mass & Anointing/Hale Anuenue 12:30 pm •Food Pantry/St. Joseph Rectory Meeting Room 4:00 pm •Adoration, Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 5:15 pm •Bible Study w/Sr. Marykutty/St. Joseph Rectory

Conference Room 5:30 pm •Youth & Young Adults Choir Rehearsal/St. Joseph Church 6:00 pm •RCIA Classes/St. Joseph Rectory Library TUESDAY, September 21 4:00 pm •Adoration, Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 6:00 pm •Parish Finance Council Meeting/St. Joseph Rectory Library 7:00 pm •Novena (Rosary 6:30 pm)/St. Joseph Church WEDNESDAY, September 22 12:30 pm •Food Pantry/Malia Puka O Kalani Church 4:00 pm •Adoration, Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 6:00 pm •Basic Christian Community/St. Joseph Social Ministry Center 7:00 pm •Alabare Choir Rehearsal/St. Joseph Church THURSDAY, August September 23 4:00 pm •Adoration, Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 6:30 pm •St. Joseph Choir Rehearsal/St. Joseph Rectory Library 7:00 pm •Filipino Mass & Fellowship/St. Joseph Church & Rectory Meeting Room 7:00 pm •Wake Service (+Margaret Diego)/Dodo Mortuary Chapel FRIDAY, September 24 9:30 am •School Mass/SJES Chapel 10:30 am •Funeral Mass (+Margaret Diego)/St. Joseph Church 4:00 pm •Adoration, Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 5:00 pm •Life Teen Core Team Meeting/St. Joseph Rectory Library SATURDAY, September 25 8:45 am •Church Cleaners #1/St. Joseph Church 10:00 am •Bible Study w/Dcn. Don Aanavi/St. Joseph Rectory Library 10:00 am •Reconciliation/St. Joseph Church 3:00 pm •Adoration, Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 5:00 pm •High School Youth Ministry/SJHS Gym 7:00 pm •St. Lorenzo Choir Rehearsal/St. Joseph Church SUNDAY, September 26 11:30 am •Youth Mass/St. Joseph Church 4:00 pm •Adoration, Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 7:00 pm •Young Adults Ministry/SJHS Gym

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH WEEKLY COLLECTION

5:00 pm $ 1,558.00

7:00 am $ 2,780.00

9:00 am $ 2,870.00

11:30 am $ 1,291.00

6:00 pm $ 1,121.00 Sunday Total Collection

$ 9,620.00

Candles $ 228.00

Food Pantry $ 323.00

Donations/Others $ 4,454.58

Total Other Revenue

$ 5,005.58

RESTRICTED DONATIONS

Parish Hall Fund $ 694.00 School Fund $ 769.50

Bldg. Maint. Fund $ 560.50

Misc. $ 1,005.70

Total Restricted Donations

$ 3,029.70

Total Weekly Deposit

$ 17,655.28

Parish Hall Fund to Date

$ 422,643.52

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St. Joseph School Call 808-933-1459 for more information

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