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Lenten Corner for Families

Genesis 12.1-4 • 2 Timothy 1.8-10 • Matthew 17.1-19

When you go to Mass this Sunday, you will hear Readings from the Bible.  To prepare yourself and your family to truly hear God’s Word, read and discuss this short article before you go.

Genesis 12.1-5 • Stories of Migration

When the disciples witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus, they wanted to build a tent and stay on the mountain.  Have you or your family ever had a profound faith experience, a moment when you felt the presence of God in a real way?  Like the disciples, you may have wanted to hold on tightly to those “mountaintop experiences.”  Those experiences, whether occurring at Mass, during prayer, or even in ordinary events often propel us forward in the way we live our lives each day.  Our role as Catholics is not to stay in these places, but to use them to live out our mission as disciples.  Jesus’ words to His disciples apply to us as well, “Get up and do not be afraid” (v.7).

This article appears on p. 17 of the Catholic Faith & Family Bible, produced by the Center for Ministry Development, published by HarperCollins, © 2010. Order your copy at www.catholicfaithandfamilybible.org.  Published by HarperCollins, © 2010.

One Ohana Family Activity Ideas During Lent

One Ohana Families:  How is your Lenten journey progressing?  Are your journey posters displayed in a prominent locale in your home so that the children can add footsteps and good deed notes on the path each day?  Have you thought of ways to add money to your containers for the Operation Rice Bowl collection during the Easter Triduum?

Here are some ideas.  Collect HI-5 containers and redeem them at a recycle center.  Add the proceeds to your money container.  Check out Lenten ideas and Readings on http://www.loyolapress.org.  Follow the links to Lent from the family tab.  There is a wonderful calendar called 40 ideas for 40 days.  The calendar includes a family Lenten activity for each day of Lent.  There is also a children’s presentation of the Stations of the Cross on the family pages.

St. Michael’s Tennis Tournament

Our first Annual Tennis Tournament will take place on April 30th-May 1st at the Holua Tennis Center.  Proceeds from this event will be donated to the St. Michael’s Building Fund.  Our committee members are working very hard to make this a grand event for our parish.  We may not all be players, but we all know how to cheer along those who do compete.

St. Michael’s will prepare a tasty lunch free of charge for all the players.  Some of you good cooks, please contact Renee-Mae Ota and volunteer to prepare a dish for either Saturday or Sunday.  Renee’s number is 322-2838.

If you don’t want to cook, perhaps you know someone who can donate either a prize or something very nice for the Silent Auction.  When you hear about some of the things that will be available at the Silent Auction (Saturday only), you will rearrange any plans you might have just to be at the Holua Center.  The generosity of some of the donors will take your breath away.  Isabel Vinson is responsible for the Silent Auction.  You can reach her at 326-2420.

REGISTRATION for the Tournament must be done online at http://www.gonnalove-it.com/tennis.  Once online, click on April30-May 1: Team Tennis Fundraiser for St. Michael’s Church.  There will be instructions on how to pay the $25 registration and address  where to send the check.

One ‘Ohana

One ‘Ohana began with prayer and a Mardi Gras celebration.  Children and parents, teens and adults gathered for lunch, which included warm malasadas made by Barbara Kossow.  The lunch area was decorated in the Mardi Gras colors of green, yellow and purple and each of the children wore colorful beads.  Games were set up in the yard behind the parish center and there was time allotted for the children to play.

The purpose behind the celebration of Mardi Gras was to demonstrate that the long period of the Christmas and New Year festivities was coming to an end.  The season of conversion through prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter would begin on Ash Wednesday, three days after our One ‘Ohana.  In their age-related groups, First to Fifth graders with their parents, teens, and adults engaged in activities and/or discussions that were age appropriate to prepare for the 40-day period of Lenten observance.

There was also a presentation for children, teens and adults in their respective groups on the topic of Safe Environment.  It is our priority to protect our children while they are in our care.  Therefore, the Diocese requires that each year we review the Code of Conduct with all adults who have direct unsupervised contact with our children.  We are also obligated to teach children what to do in the unlikely event that an adult approaches them in an inappropriate way.

The next One ‘Ohana will be on April 2, and will be preparation for the Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil.  As usual, it will begin with lunch at noon.

From Hardship To Hope

Thomas Awiapo has a truly inspiring story of survival and success.  Orphaned before the age of ten, Thomas survived bleak poverty and hunger in his small African village.  His search for food led him to school at age 12 and he eventually won scholarships to attend college and late earn a Master's degree in the U.S.  Today he works for Catholic Relief Services training community leaders in Ghana.  Come hear his story on March 24th at 2PM in Kamiano Hall.  The teens will meet with Thomas on March 24th at 7PM in the tent.  Thomas is coming to share his story as a gift from Operation Rice Bowl to us.

We have been donating our money to an African village for six years.  This is an opportunity for us to hear from someone who has lived through the kinds of conditions that our donations have tried to correct.  The name of the village may be different, but the problems are the same.

What Will You Do to Help Relieve the Suffering in Japan?

• PRAY - for all those who have been directly affected by the tsunami in Japan
• FAST - by offering the money you would have spent on whatever you are giving up for Lent
• ALMSGIVING - Make a donation to Catholic Relief Services. Workers for Catholic Relief Services are standing by to help wherever it is needed.

Write your check to “St. Michael's Church” and mark it CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (JAPAN)

Homelessness In Hawaii

How much do you know about homelessness in Hawaii???

We need no longer be in darkness regarding the realities of the homeless.  We need the light of the Holy Spirit to take action in finding the solutions to this growing problem.

• More than 14,000 people will experience homelessness in Hawaii this year.  64% have lived in Hawaii for more than 10 years and most of them were born here.
• More then 40% of Hawaii’s sheltered homeless (living with extended family, friends or in homeless shelters because they have nowhere else) are families with children.  Families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population
• 35% of sheltered homeless are minors, most are keiki under the age of six.  Hawaii’s public school students suffering homelessness increased 54% from 2007-2009.

The number of Hawaii’s sheltered homeless increased 36% from 2006 to 2010.

St. Michael the Archangel Boy Scout Troop

St. Michael the Archangel Parish has sponsored a Boy Scout Troop for over eight years and currently has over 20 boys in the program.  Boy Scouts is a youth program supported by the Catholic Church around the country.  Our parish continues to support this program as one of our youth programs and they are now in need of volunteers to assist in several areas of Troop operation.  If you are interested in this program, especially if you have had previous experience with the Scout program, and would like to offer your time and talents, please call either Scoutmaster Bruce Soto at 938-4926 or Rick Erick at 325-0458.  Thank you.

Social Justice Book Club

On March 3rd, Book Club members discussed Mountains to Mountains.  The book focuses on the life of Paul Farmer who established Partners in Health, a medical based non-profit that works to improve living conditions in many third world countries, including Africa.  Book Club member and Global Solidarity member Tom Hering reported that he called the Partners in Health headquarters to elicit their help with our Miaani, Africa Clinic.  He learned that they are overwhelmed with requests to help throughout the world.  We were also treated to a surprise visit from Carol Ignacio, the Executive Director of the Diocese of Honolulu Office for Social Ministry.  Carol brought us up to date on the Diocese’s various affordable housing initiatives on the Big Island.  Zola Ingram also invited Book Club members to join the parish Global Solidarity meetings.

The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns is the subject of our April 14 One Catholic Ohana Social Justice Book Club.  Richard Stearns is the president of World Vision U.S.  In The Hole in Our Gospel he takes the reader on his journey to answer the question, “What does God expect of us?”  He asks, “Is our faith just about going to church, studying the Bible and avoiding the most serious sins – or does God expect more?  Have we embraced the whole Gospel or a Gospel with a hole in it?”

During Lent we are called to follow in Christ’s footsteps – to focus on the Gospel message, to be more other centered as Christ was.  It is just the right time to read and discuss how we can more fully live the Gospel message.  A copy of the book to borrow may be available in the Book Club mailbox in the parish office.  All are welcome.  Bring a bag lunch and join us on April 14, 12:30 p.m. in the Luika Kaumaka Room.

In May we will be discussing Road of Lost Innocence, the True Story of a Cambodian Heroine, a memoir by Somaly Mam who was sold as a sex slave as a child and who went on to save others from the same fate.

St. Joseph’s Table Mahalo

The Liturgy Committee thanks all who donated breads, pastries and fruit to the annual St. Joseph’s Table breakfast for the poor.  A special thanks to the Knights for contributing and cooking scrambled eggs.  All in all, St. Joseph’s Table provides a real breakfast for those who might otherwise not have anything.

Food Pantry Mahalo

Thank you to all those who remembered to bring in their food donations this weekend.  Your unfailing support in providing canned and dry foods to the needy in our community ensures that the homeless and those who struggle to put food on their tables will be able to eat each week.  May God bless your kindness!

Vacation Bible School

Twelve of the twenty-four spots for Vacation Bible School are filled. All the pre-school places are filled. K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd still available. VBS will be July 11th-15th from 8:30AM –noon.

Save the Dates

1st Year Confirmation Class:  Mar. 27th:  3rd Class;
Kamiano Hall, 1:30PM - 3PM.

1st Reconciliation:  April 16th at 8AM at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.

Chaminade University Alumni Reunion

Calling all Chaminade University Alumni!  Join us at the Alumni Lu’au on Saturday, April 16th at 5PM on the Chaminade Campus.  Lu’au Emcees:  Frank De Lima ’71 & Sweetie Pacarro ’89.  Mass at the Mystical Rose Oratory at 10AM on Sunday, April 17th.  Call Be-Jay at 808-739-8526 or email her at   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details and information.

1st Communion

If you have a child preparing to receive First Holy 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 Holy Communion is scheduled for Sunday, May 8th and Confirmation is on the calendar for Saturday, May 14th at St. Michael’s.

Adult Confirmation

There are adults in the parish who for one reason or another have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  If you are a practicing Catholic and would like to receive this Sacrament, there will be two preparation classes.  The first class will be held on Sunday, April 3, at 1PM in Kamiano Hall at St. Michael’s.  The second class will be held on Sunday, April 10th at 1PM in the same place.  It is necessary to attend both classes and it would be very helpful if you would bring your Confirmation sponsor with you.  Confirmation will be held on May 14th.  You will need proof of your Baptism in order to be confirmed.

If you have questions or you wish to register, please call Cynthia M. Taylor at 960-0734.

Where to Send Bulletin Announcements

If there is an announcement that needs to go in the following week’s bulletin, please email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Tuesday afternoon at 4PM.  That will be the cut-off time each week for announcements.  Kindly do not send or bring anything into the office for the bulletin that is handwritten.  If you do not have email, please ask a friend to send it in for you.

Stewardship Report - March 12th—13th, 2011

	ATTENDEES	CONTRIBUTIONS
St. Michael’s
Saturday 5pm	193	$1,408.00
Sunday 7am	306	$3,275.00
Sunday 9am	336	$2,543.00
Sunday 11am	199	$1,407.00
Sunday 4pm	156	$667.00
Sunday 6pm (Spanish)	240	$522.00
Immaculate Concept’n	66	$484.00
Holy Rosary	57	$467.00
St. Paul’s
Ash Wednesday		$2,935.00
Subtotal	Collections =	$13,708.00
Global Solidarity		$1,519.00
Food Pantry		$50.00
Church Repairs / Maint.		$10.00
St. Peter’s Post Cards		$48.00
Tennis Tournament		$300.00
Bulletin Ad		$225.00
Building Fund	*Excludes pledges	$8,296.00
Totals	1,553	$24,146.00

 

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