Holy Family Catholic Church

830 Main Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

Telephone: 422-1135 Fax:423-0389
Email: HFC830@gmail.com and Sebchacko@hawaii.rr.com
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Schedule
Monday-Saturday: 7:15 AM
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM &
7:00 PM
1st SundaySamoan Mass-2 PM
3rd Sunday-Pohnpeian Mass-2 PM
Confessions Saturday:
4:004:45 PM
and after daily Masses
First Friday of the Month
Benediction
After 7:15 am Mass

2014 THE YEAR

OF THE
CONSECRATED
LIFE
Come Follow me.
Matthew 4:19

WEBSITES
PARISH:
Holyfamilyhonolulu.org
ACADEMY
Hfcahawaii.org

February 01, 2015

PASTORS CORNER

Last Sunday, we read from the Scriptures about how

well the people of Nineveh listened to the prophet Jonah
and were spared destruction and punishment. We also
learned that Jesus started His preaching and He chose
the first four of His Disciples: Simon(Peter), Andrew,
James and John.
Today we begin with Deuteronomy, the last Book written by Moses. People were concerned about who would
lead them after Moses. So Moses himself told the people, that the Lord would raise up a prophet and that God
would put words into His mouth. However, the people
would have to listen to him and not harden their hearts
against him.
When Jesus came on the scene, as we read today from
the Gospel of Mark, He taught them with authority, like
God Himself. The people were astonished and even demons recognized that Jesus was no ordinary prophet.
Priests and prophets are men and women chosen by God
and the Church, to come to the assistance of Gods people. Men are ordained to the priesthood by the Church,
in the name of Christ. These men, unworthy as they are,
are given authority to teach and guide the people on their
journey to Heaven, the Eternal Promised Land
Let us pray for the Pope, the Bishops, the Priests and
Deacons of our Church, that they are spiritually connected with Christ and that they lead by example. Let us
also pray for many vocations to the Priesthood.

HE TAUGHT WITH AUTHORITY

February 03 ST BLASE
Blas was an early fourth-century bishop of Sebaste in Armenia. In the Middle Ages, his cult
spread throughout the Church, especially to France and Germany. Tapers brought to him in
prison and his patronage of sore throat sufferers are united in the ritual blessing of throats using blessed candles.

February 06

Saint Paul Miki and Companions

Paul Miki was born in Japan between 1564 and 1566. After entering the Society of Jesus, he
preached the Gospel to his fellow countrymen and won many to the Faith. As persecution
against the Catholics intensified, he was arrested with twenty-five others. They were mocked
and tormented and finally crucified at Nagasaki on February 5, 1597

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Feb 2

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

Feb 3

Saint Blas

Feb 5

Saint Agatha

Feb 5 -PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 6 PM

Feb 6

Saint Paul Miki & Companions

PLEASE GET READY FOR THE CELEBRATION OF ASHES ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18. LET US REPENT
AND BELIEVE in the GOOD NEWS

Our Weekly Offerings

November 9, 2014
5:00 PM
$ 1,933.91
8.30 AM
$2,744.18
11:00 AM
$1,432.00
7:00 PM
$1,317.00
Other Donations
$185.00

GRAND TOTAL $7,612.09

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY
Please join our fellow parishioners today after the
8.30 and 11 AM Masses for fellowship. We thank
the Hospitality Ministry for their outstanding performances throughout the Year in making this Ministry such a vital tradition of our Parish.

TAX RETURNS/STATEMENTS
Those who would like to have their Contribution
Statement for 2014, please email or write on a piece
of paper with your address. It will be mailed to you.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting our
Parish with your contributions.

TRIP TO PONAPE
Father Sebastian will be on a trip to PONAPE from
February 2 till 11. The Pohnpeian Community is
paying for his trip. Every third Sunady, we have a
Mass for the 100 or so Catholic Pohnpeian Community. Pohnpei is one of the Sates of the Federated
States of Micronesia. The Capital of FSM is located
in Pohnpei(Ponape). It is called Kolonia. The Island State has a population of about 35,000 people.
There are six Parishes and two priests working
there. Our Pohnpeian Community is led by Mauricio Rodrigo and Kalisdus Saimon. Kalisdus Saimon
will be accompanying Father Sebastian

Church Bulletin: EditorJoe Padron, Phone 423-2439. Bulletin deadline is Tuesday 12:00 noon. Please
email notice and picture if applicable to pad.ronjoe@gmail.com

HFCA and EARLY LEARNING CENTER CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Holy Family Catholic Academy and ELC celebrated Catholic Schools Week (Jan 26-Feb 2)
with much fanfare. Through lots of special activities and events, we reminded ourselves of
how lucky we are to be members of a Catholic School Community and able to enjoy all it
has to offer. We love that we are in a place that we can come to every day: to work, to learn,
to play together and to grow in our Catholic Faith as one Community under God.
We are blessed to have a wonderfully supportive pastor in Father Sebastian, committed Faculty and Staff members, and dedicated families and volunteers, who enable us to be a great
school that benefits all our students. Mahalo to everyone for a super Catholic Schools Week.
A DOZEN REASONS TO CHOOSE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

1. We offer an education that combines Catholic Faith and Teachings with academic excellence.
2. We partner with parents in the Faith formation of their Children
3. We set high standards for student achievement and help them succeed.
4. We provide a balanced academic curriculum that integrates Faith, Culture and
Life.
5. We use technology effectively to enhance education
6. We instill in students the value of service to others
7. We teach children respect of self and others
8. We emphasize moral development and self-discipline.
9. We prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders
10.We have a 99% graduation rate. 85% of our graduates go to Colleges.
11.We cultivate a Faculty and Staff of people who are dedicated, caring and effective.
12. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Consider enrolling your child at HFC or ELC for 2015-2016 school year. New
student testing will be held on Saturday February 7, 2015 at 8.30 AM. Contact
Leilani Patiak (422-9611) for information on grade levels K-8th or Luana DeSoto (421-1265) for information on ELC Pre-School.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Newcomers are encouraged to register with the parish and are welcome to participate in all parish activities and ministries. Registration forms are available in the back of the Church.

CATECHISM

WORLD NEWS

1. Pope Francis will be visiting a Marian

Shrine in Naples, Italy on March 21.
2. The Pope will be visiting New York and
Washington in September.
3. Twenty New Cardinals have been chosen
by our Pope. Most of them are from Nations that are small, such as Tongaan
Island Nation, that is south of Samoa.
Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam and Thailand also have new Cardinals.
HONOLULU DIOCESE
1. This week-end we will have the last of
the Permanent Deacons ordained for our
Diocese. There are 13 new Deacons ordained this Year. The next Diaconate program will start soon. If you are interested
please contact Father Sebastian.
2. This week-end is Catholic Scout Week.
We are blessed to have a very active
Scout Group in our School/Parish. We
pray for them.

SALVATION HISTORY

1. After the Sin of Adam and Eve, and

their Fall from Grace, God gave them
the hope of salvation, by promising Redemption
2. About the Year 1850 (that is 2000 years
before Christ) God selected Abraham to
be the Father of the Israelites, His Chosen People
3. Abraham had a son whom he called
Isaac. Isaac had two sons. Esau and
Jacob. Jacob had 12 Sons. Jacobs given
name was Israelwhich means, the
one who wrestled with God. So,
Jacob became the Father of the twelve
tribes of Israel.
4. In about the Year 1250 BC, God chose
Moses to lead the Israelites out of their
captivity in Egypt into the promised
land.
5. God gave them TEN COMMANDMENTS to Moses on Mount Sinai and
established a COVENANT with His
People.

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DONATED TO CHARITY

PLEASE KNOW AND UNDERSTAND

THAT THE COVENANT IS BASED ON
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

WHEN I REPRESENT YOU

to Buy or Sell Real Estate

MOSES WROTE THE FIRST FIVE

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE, BEFORE HE
DIED. These contain various facts and
stories, teachings and history of the people of Israel. People sort of replaced the
ten Commandments with the Pentateuch
and their interpretations, many of which
Jesus Himself rejected.

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PHONE: 722-9678
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