Served by the Blessed Sacrament Congregation

Church Dedicated in 1919

January 5, 2020

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH St. Joseph School (808) 935-4936

Website

www.sjshilo.com

Principal

Michael Paekukui

Pastor: Rev. Apolinario Ty, SSS

808-430-0481 Parochial Vicar Reverend Joselito Hitosis, S.S.S. 808-785-5761 Deacon: Dcn. Jim Dougherty, SOLT

43 Kapiolani Street

Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 935-1465 www.stjoehilo.com

MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: Mon.-Fri. 6:00 am & 12:15 pm Saturday: 7:00 am Legal Holidays: 7:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:45 am & 6:00pm 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

PRAY FOR US!

ST. JOSEPH

Second Collection THIS WEEK:

Building, Repair & Maintenance

NEXT WEEK:

Building, Repair & Maintenance

Feast of the Epiphany – 2020

Wise Men from the East

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, which traditionally has been re-ferred to as the Feast of the Three Kings in

reference to the wise men of the East who visited Jesus in Bethle-hem. But the word Epiphany, itself, means Manifestation or Revelation – just as the Lord manifested himself to these three wise men. But while many attributed there being wise for being able to read the movement off the stars, their true wisdom lies in their being seekers of the truth. And when they found the Truth in the person of the Babe in the manger, they did not hesitate to pre-sent to Him their gifts of Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh. How about us? What are we seeking in life? Are we seeking for meaning, for good life, for happiness? Whatever it is

that we are looking for, we want something better in life. If we are serious in our search for happiness and salvation, like the wisemen, we will find out that the search leads to the manger.

The search leads to Jesus. And offering everything that we have and are to this Babe in the manger, we begin to realize

the best that we could ever be because knowing Jesus, we are led to living our lives to the fullest and become an Epiphany of Jesus for our brothers and sisters!

“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”

-St Jerome

Sunday, Jan 05 Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

Monday, Jan. 06 1 Jn 3:22—4:6 Ps 2:7-8, 10-12a Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

Tuesday, Jan. 07 1 Jn 4:7-10 Ps 72:1-4, 7-8 Mk 6:34-44

Wednesday, Jan 08 1 Jn 4:11-18 Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 Mk 6:45-52

Thursday, Jan. 09 1 Jn 4:19—5:4 Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17 Lk 4:14-22a

Friday, Jan. 10 1 Jn 5:5-13 Ps 147:12-15, 19-20 Lk 5:12-16

Saturday, Jan. 11 1 Jn 5:14-21 Ps 149:1-6a, 9b Jn 3:22-30

Sunday, Jan 12 Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Mt 3:13-17

NEXT INFANT BAPTISM PREP CLASS

MONDAY, January 13 7:00-9:00PM

PRE-REGISTRATION IS

REQUIRED

BEFORE ENTRY OF CLASS

CALL RECTORY OFFICE

TO REGISTER., 935-1465

Youth Ministry Resumes on Jan. 11 And

Sunday RE CLASSES Resume on Jan. 12

SEE YOU THERE!

Families Bless Their Homes in the NEW YEAR! A Simple DIY Blessing for your family to share: Gather the family at the main entrance of your home, open the door and stand on the inside facing out. (Holy Water and a Candle are optional but encouraged) Prayer leader or head of the household begins with the Sign of the Cross, “In the Name of the FATHER, and of the SON and of the HOLY SPIRIT. Amen.”

Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. Fill them (us) with the light of Christ, that their (our) concern for others may reflect your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. Take this time to Bless the entrance and all family members gathered with the Holy Water. The leader con-cludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the sign of the cross and saying: May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm,

and make us one in mind and heart, now and forever. R/. Amen. Sing your favorite Hymn of praise or a song of thanksgiving. Then close the door. Enjoy your NEW YEAR!

“Thank you for decorating our church. For those who donated poinsettias, please pick up after 1p on Mon, Jan 6 and anytime on Tues, Jan 7 . Starting Wed, Jan 8 any pa-rishioner can take left-over poinsettias. On the evening of Mon, Jan 6, after 5:30p, we

will take down the wreaths. Your help is appreciated to take them down, clean up debris, and take home the ones you made. Left-over wreaths will be dismantled & recycled. Questions? Leave your contact info at 959-7213 and Vickie Kai will return your call. Thank you for your support to help decorate our church! Aloha Ke Akua!”

WEEKLY CALENDAR Monday, Jan. 06 6:00 am Mass/Church 9:00 am Viewing (+Rosalia Tadeo)/Church 10:00 am Funeral Mass (+Rosalia Tadeo)/Church 10:15 am Mass/Legacy 12:15 pm Mass/Church 6:00 pm RCIA Classes/Library 6:00 pm Wake Service (+Isaia Kealoha)/ Dodo Chapel Tuesday, Jan. 07 6:00 am Mass/Church 8:00 am Viewing (+Isaia Kealoha)/Church 10:00 am Mass/Hale Anuenue 10:30 am Funeral Mass (+Isaia Kealoha)/Church 12:15 pm Mass/Church 7:00 pm Mother of Perpetual Help Novena (Rosary 6:30 pm)/Church 7:00 pm Liturgy Committee/Conference Room Wednesday, Jan. 08 6:00 am Mass/Church 12:15 pm Mass/Church 6:30 pm Alabare Choir Rehearsal/Church Thursday, Jan. 09 6:00 am Mass/Church 12:15 pm Mass/Church 6:00 pm Adult Faith Formation/Library 6:30 pm St. Joseph Choir Rehearsal/Church 7:00 pm Wake Service (+Florencio Bartolome)/ Dodo Chapel Friday, Jan. 10 6:00 am Mass/Church 9:00 am Viewing (+Florencio Bartolome)/Church 10:00 am Funeral Mass (+Florencio Bartolome)/ Church 12:15 pm Mass/Church 5:30 pm Youth Core Team Meeting/Library 6:00 pm San Lorenzo Family Choir Rehearsal/ Church 6:00 pm Wake Service (+Donald Mattos)/ Dodo Chapel Saturday, Jan. 11 7:00 am Mass/Church 8:15 am Church Cleaners #6 (C. Lantano)/Church 9:30 am Bible Sharing/Library 10:00 am Reconciliation/Church 10:00 am Prayer & Graveside Service (+Donald Mattos)/Dodo Chapel & Alae Cemetery 5:00 pm Mass/Church 5:00 pm High School Youth Ministry/Library Sunday, Jan. 12 7:00 am Mass/Church 9:00 am Mass/Church 10:15 am Religious Ed Classes/SJHS 11:45 am Mass/Church 6:00 pm Mass/Church

The parish 2020 calendar is now available for parishioners.

Please visit the rectory office for

your complimentary calendar .

Limit one calendar per household so

that all households may

have one.

Adult Faith Formation: Explore the Catechism of

the Catholic Church on the 2nd Thursdays of

the month CONTIUES in January (01/09/2020)

at 6:00 pm in the Rectory Library. All are welcome to join!

YTD Actual YTD Budget

Collections 6,488.75 246,449.73 254,974.98

R&M Collection 86.25 30,405.75 42,500.02

All Other Income 26,567.36 105,529.96 128,670.06

Deposited to Bank 33,142.36 382,385.44 426,145.06

Parish Hall 126.25 Loan to school 241,657.86

Designated Funds 65,545.43

456,839.98

764,043.27

Dec. 24 to 30

Restricted Parish Hall Funds

SANTO NINO de CEBU STATUE COMES TO THE BIG ISLAND!

Celebration Calendar for the Visitation of the Santo Nino de Cebu Statue:

• December 29, 2019, St. Anthony, Laupahoehoe, 8 am Mass.

• January 16, 2020 (Thursday) Sacred Heart Parish, Hawi, afternoon transfer and welcoming.

• January 18, 2020, Saturday 10 am Mass—Sacred Heart, Hawi (Island wide celebration) Farewell and transfer of statue to the next parish.

• January 19, 2020, (Sunday) 11:45 am Holy Mass at St. Joseph church (Hilo)

• January 22, 2020 (Wednesday) at St. Joseph Hilo, Farewell and transfer to another parish (TBA)

• January 25, 2020 (Saturday) Immaculate Heart of Mary, Papaikou,4:30 pm, Welcome of the statue.

• January 26, 2020 (Sunday) Immaculate Heart of Mary, 10 am Holy Mass.

Advertise your business here!

The parish will be printing the year end statements for all households soon.

Please ensure that your mailing address and all forms of contact have been updated with our

rectory office if you have made any changes in 2019 including names of members to your household.