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February Parish Mission/Retreat

The dates for the Parish Retreat are Monday, Feb. 28th through Thursday, Mar. 3rd. Father Armand Nigro, SJ will lead the retreat on The Journey to Conversion through Prayer. Father would like the main talk to be at 10:30AM. The Mass will be at noon, allowing a 15 minute break between the talk and the Mass.

During the afternoon hours, Father will make himself available for Confession or Spiritual Direction. There will be a signup sheet available to allow everyone who wishes may have a chance to talk with Father.

Father Nigro hopes that those who make the retreat will spend considerable time in personal prayer either at St. Michael’s or at home. He advises that we use Scripture as a source of prayer. He describes Scripture as a way of listening to God. Hopefully each person has access to a Bible. Father’s personal preference is the Catholic Study Bible which is a longer version of the New American Bible (used in the Lectionary). Father will talk about that, but whatever Bible you have selected for yourself is fine.

If you have to miss a day of the retreat, you are welcome to attend whatever days you are able. The topic for the entire fours days will be different aspects of prayer with special emphasis on praying with the Scriptures.

Many Thanks to the Generous Response to Our Requests for Ministers

• James and Joretta Young and Ray Ramos have volunteered for the Hospital Ministry
• Carroll and Cheryl Pickett will help with the Food Pantry on Friday mornings.

Susan and David Holt, Andra Giachiano, Paula Ster, and Mary Margaret Smith will help with food preparation for the Friendly Place.

All of us are called to serve in some way and we are fortunate at St. Michael’s to have people who hear that call and respond with love and enthusiasm.

Big Island Enrichment Day

Big Island Enrichment Day is a day of Faith Formation. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Family, Celebrate Life”. The date is Saturday, March 5th from 8AM until 2:30PM at Annunciation Church in Waimea. The cost is $10 which includes lunch.

The workshop for this year’s Enrichment Day are the following:

• AN INTRODUCTION TO BIO ETHICS:  Speaker is Fr. Jack Ryan
• RITES, SIGNS AND SYMBOLS OF THE MASS:  Speaker is Deacon Modesto Cordero
• PRAYER, THE IGNATIAN WAY:  Speakers are Tony and Bonnie Boquer
• PLAY, PRAY, SING: MUSIC IN LITURGY:  Speaker is Fay Pabo
• AT LIKE A FAMILY- YOUTH MINISTRY:  Speakers are Lisa Gomes and the Big Island Youth Team
• CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS – SPANISH: Speaker  is Father John Fredy Quintero

For more information on the various topics, please pick up a registration form in the parish office. You may also register on line http://www.hi-care.org. You will have an opportunity to attend several workshops during the day.

Free Dental Service for Children:
One Day Only

Gentle Dental Kona is participating in a community outreach program in February where low-income children will receive free dental care for one day. Hygienists and dentists are prepared to provide exams, fillings, cleanings, and fluoride treatments to approximately 20 children.

Families can call Gentle Dental directly to make their appointments, but they need to say they’re specifically calling about “Give Kids a Smile” event and they’ve been referred by their organization.

WHERE: Gentle Dental—75-1028 Henry Street, Suite 203, Kailua Kona.  WHEN: Friday, February 4 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. CALL 329-4425 to book an appointment

Liturgical Ministers Training

There will be a quarterly ministry training for ALL Liturgical ministers on Saturday, February 19th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM in the tent at St. Michael’s. Please plan to attend. A continental breakfast will be served.

Fr. Louis Cameli will be the guest speaker at the meeting. Father’s topic will be Rediscovering the Riches of Our Liturgy in a New Moment. Father visits Kona every winter and always has interesting spiritual insights to offer in his homilies.

Blessing of Thoats

Thursday, February 3rd is the feast of St. Blaise. Traditionally, people have their throats blessed on this day. In is a legend that St. Blaise cured a young boy who was choking on a fish bone. St. Blaise was martyred during the second century. Father John Quintero will bless throats at  the 7AM and noon Masses at St. Michael’s. Father Jack will bless throats at the Life Care Center.

Anointing of the Sick

Friday, Feb. 11th is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It seems fitting on this day to offer the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick since so many people afflicted with illness travel to Lourdes to seek the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is a sacrament of healing, peace and forgiveness. The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament for those who are seriously ill with acute or chronic illness, those who are facing surgery, and those who are experiencing the weakness that come with age.

Father John will offer the Anointing of the Sick at the 7:00am Mass.

Social Justice Bookclub Meeting

Our One Catholic Ohana Book Club held its organizational meeting last Thursday, January 20th. We decided to hold monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 12:30PM. following the noon Mass. The book club selections and discussions will focus on topics related to social justice. On February 10, we will discuss The Little Bee by Chris Cleave. On March 10, we will discuss Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder. All are welcome. Bring a bag lunch and join us on February 10th in Luika Kaumaka meeting room.

Knights of Columbus
Valentine’s Dinner Dance

The Knights of Columbus (KOC) Council 13227 will host a Valentine’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, Feb. 12th, from 5:30 pm to 10pm at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.  This special event will be held to raise funds for its many charitable projects in the community, including the rebuilding of St. Michael’s Church.  Tickets are at $45.00 person (which includes buffet dinner and eligibility to win door prizes) and will be available after the Masses this weekend.

Additionally, KOC is selling giveaway (raffle) tickets at $5.00 each.  The 1st prize is Kona-Las Vegas round-trip tickets for two (2), 2nd prize is interisland round-trip tickets for two (2), 3^rd prize is a painting and many more prizes.  The winning tickets will be drawn at the Valentine’s Dinner Dance.  For more information, please contact Lito Ilagan at 322-4969.

One ‘Ohana

On February 6th, we will continue with our study of The Creed.  One ‘Ohana will begin at 12 noon with registration and lunch.  Please remember to register.  The age-related sessions will be explorations of the phrase “I believe in God.”

During our age group session at the next One `Ohana, each family will be making a strained glass window of your family’s images of God. Bring magazine pictures and other pictures you may have that represent God to your family. Also bring pictures of members of your family.

Please remind your neighbors and friends.  Every month, there are parents who tell us they forgot or they didn’t read the bulletin.  The preschool children will meet with Beth, Trudy and Sol, so please bring them along with the rest of the family.

Holy Kapa Quilters News

Please note that until further notice, meetings for the Holy Kapa Quilters will be held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 12:45—3:45pm in Immaculate Conception Hall in Holualoa.  If there are 5 Mondays in any month, the group will not meet on the 5th Monday.

AARP Tax-Aide

Free Tax Help will again be made available at Hale Halawai and Pottery Terrace (not St. Michael’s).  This tax aide is for taxpayers with low- and moderate-income, with special attention to those age 60 years and older.  Help is available from February 1st to April 15th:

• Tuesdays – AARP Information Center (Pottery Terrace) from 12noon to 6pm by appointment only.  Call 334-1212.
• Thursdays – Hale Halawai from 8am to 12noon – walk-in.

Please bring the following with you when you come:  · current year’s tax form and preparation booklet; · copy of last year’s income tax return(s); · W-2 form from each employer; · unemployment compensation statements; · SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits; · all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets; · 1099-Misc. showing any miscellaneous income; · 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity; · all forms indicating federal income tax paid; · dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number); · all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions; · Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents.

Requests for Mass Intentions

Requests for Masses come in on an almost daily basis.  Most times the request is made by phone, but payment is sent either through the mail or put in with the weekend collection.  If you send in your payment or put it in the collection, please be sure to write on the outside of the envelope the name of the person you are requesting the Mass for, and the date and time of the Mass.  This will help to apply your monetary donation to the correct Mass (and keeps me from going crazy).  Mahalo! Susan

Reminder to Parents

If you have a child preparing to receive First Communion (1st or 2nd year) or Confirmation (1st or 2nd year), please check your schedules and/or the bulletin for the dates and times of mandatory classes.  Time is slipping by quickly.  First Communion is scheduled for Sunday, May 8th and Confirmation is on the calendar for Saturday, May 14th at St. Michael’s.

1st Year Confirmation Classes  UPDATE
CHANGE OF DATES

• Feb. 20th - 2nd Class, Kamiano Hall, 1:30PM - 3PM
• Mar. 27th:  3rd Class; Kamiano Hall, 1:30PM - 3PM.

Stewardship Report - Jan. 22nd-23rd

	ATTENDEES	CONTRIBUTIONS
St. Michael’s
Saturday 5pm	197	$1,694
Sunday 7am	323	$2,949
Sunday 9am	401	$3,450
Sunday 11am	193	$801
Sunday 4pm	117	$666
Sunday 6pm (Spanish)	210	$442
Immaculate Concept’n	57	$420
Holy Rosary	53	$378
St. Paul’s	30	$284
Subtotal	Collections =	$11,084
Gobal Solidarity		$125
Catholic Campaign for	Human Dev.	$,1000
Golf Tournament		$2,095
Calendar		$5
Food Pantry		$ 69
Church Repairs / Maint.		$15.00
Latin America/Black &.	Indian Mission	636
Building Fund	*Excludes pledges	$860
St. Peter Postcards		$16
Totals	1,581	$15,905

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