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Issue: July 11, 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 Morning Prayer  & Benediction Mon.‐Sat.  Immediately after Mass  Evening Prayer & Benediction Sun. – Friday:  4:30 pm Saturday:  3:30 pm 

 Malia Puka O Kalani Church Weekend Mass Schedule: 5:15 pm Saturday Vigil  9:00 am Sunday 4:00 pm (Spanish Mass)  

Weekday: 5:15 pm Mon. Wed. Fri.

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Pastor’s Corner                                          Rev. Samuel Loterte, SSS Important Dates: 

Mission Statement: Centered on the Word of God and the Eucharist we gather as a commu-nity of disciples of Jesus Christ as we seek full-ness of life.

Blessed with many cul-tures and gifted with the Hawaiian spirit of Aloha we pledge to share our heritage and our faith, and commit ourselves to the full development of our people.

With Saint Joseph as our patron we offer our gift of self for the greater glory of God.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 11,2010.

Dear Brothers and sisters,

Peace in the Lord Jesus Christ!

This past Friday, July 9, we celebrated our 148th Founda-tion Anniversary as a Parish. We thank God for all those years of being with us. We are also grateful to all pastors, priests and religious who were part of this beautiful parish. And most of all to our parishioners who have dedicated themselves to keep the faith alive.

In today's gospel Jesus is asked, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" This is a question that we also ask for ourselves. What must I/we do to achieve FULL-NESS OF LIFE? Or What must I/we do to be saved?

Jesus gives us the answer by telling the story of the Good Samaritan. This is a story in which people go out of their way to help someone in need. To help someone in need is to be neighbor, one who is sensitive to life and to the joys and pains of peo-ple.

It is in being a neighbor that our faith is shown for what it really is. We are proud that we have faithfully done this for the past 148 years. And we will continue to do so in the name of Jesus Christ.

May Saint Joseph continue to be our inspiration as we journey together as a parish community.

God bless you,

Fr. Samuel E. Loterte, SSS

July Youth Masses   

July 11th & July 25th  at 11:30 am 

St. Joseph Church 

WELCOME TO OUR NEW

PARISHIONER!

•Jodi Cesolini

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER ED!

July 12

PARISH PASTORL COUNCIL

Next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 14 at 5:30 pm

in the Rectory meet-ing room

PARISH LITURGY MEETING

Tuesday, July 13 7:00 pm

Rectory meeting room

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by Fr. Greg Friedman

Dt 30:10-14 Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 Col 1:15-20 Lk 10:25-37

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Religious Education                                            Sr. Marykutty 

This is Franciscan Father Greg Friedman with the "Sunday Soundbite" for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Cincinnati, my hometown, is a city of neighborhoods. Cincinnatians will tell you that they’re from Clifton or Hyde Park or Delhi or Over-the-Rhine. We think locally, proud of the different neighborhoods we come from. Today, we hear in the Gospel the familiar story of the Good Samaritan. The key question is: Who is my neighbor? When the Jewish audience first heard this parable, there must have been shock: Jesus says a Samaritan—a member of a group the Jews shunned—was neighbor to the man in trouble, because he showed mercy. This story fits into one of Luke's special Gospel themes—the welcoming of the strangers, the outcast, the poor, into the circle of God's King-dom. Luke's missionary community must have faced a special challenge to wel-come people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Perhaps this is a good Sunday to examine our parish's hospitality and welcom-ing attitude. Who is my neighbor? is an important question for every Christian community. Though we may take pride in the history and traditions of our par-ish, we cannot exclude strangers or newcomers. Rather, we must recognize Christ in the stranger, as we heed Jesus' command to "Go and do likewise." I’m Father Greg Friedman, with the "Sunday Soundbite" for St. Anthony Mes-senger Press, on the Web at FranciscanRadio.org.

Sunday Reflection

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Reminders to the Altar Servers: 

Altar Servers training for NEW and CURRENT servers at St.Joseph Church on the following dates: 

 July 18th (Sunday) – 1pm  to 3.30 pm 

July 24th (Saturday)‐ 11.30‐ 2.30 pm 

 

***Spiritual retreat for catechists*** 

July 31 (at Malia) — 8:30 am to 1 pm 

 

Mandatory Meetings for ALL ALTAR SERVERS on 

August 1st (Sunday) 1pm to 3.pm 

For those who could not make the August 1st meeting: 

August 8th (Sunday) 1p.m to 3.pm 

 

***Syllabus preparation & Class management training*** 

August 14 at St. Joseph Church meeting room 

Scripture Readings

Sunday, July 11 Dt 30:10-14 Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 Col 1:15-20 Lk 10:25-37

Monday, July 12 Is 1:10-17 Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21-23 Mt 10:34-11:1

Tuesday, July 13 Is 7:1-9 Ps 48:2-8 Mt 11:20-24

Wednesday, July 14 Is 10:5-7, 13b-16 Ps 94:5-10, 14-15 Mt 11:25-27

Thursday, July 15 Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21 Mt 11:28-30

Friday, July 16 Is 38:1-6, 7-8, 21-22 (Ps) Is 38:10-12, 16 Mt 12:1-8

Saturday, July 17 Mi 2:1-5 Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14 Mt 12:14-21

Sunday, July 18 Gn:18:1-10a Ps 15:2-5 Col 1:24-28 Lk 10:38-42

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Social Ministry                                                                                             Sr.Ruth Zonunthari 

#1. FOOD PANTRY MONTH END REPORT – JUNE 2010 #2. This year we are working in collaboration with Catholic Charities for the School Supplies Drive for our less fortunate children for the new school year. If you have a donation, you can drop off the school supplies at the Social Ministry Office or call at the office 935-1153. For more information, you can look at the Church bulletin board for the items listed for donations. #3. Below Society of St. Damien members enthusiastically engaged in making leis during the meeting on July 2, 2010 at the Social Ministry Office assisted by Joy and Kristen Panem. The day ended with sharing of Potluck Luncheon. Marie Soares commented, “We should get together more often”. The next meeting is scheduled for AUGUST 13, 2010 at the Social Ministry Center at 10.00 am. More members are welcome to join the Ministry.

JUNE 2010 Malia St. Joseph

Number of people served 161 534

Total number of people served

695

Malia Puka O Kalani Church                                                                    Fr. Joe Hennen 

THE PARISH MISSION AND PASTORAL PLAN: Malia Puka O Kalani is a Roman Catholic parish on the Hawaiian Homelands in Keau-kaha, Hawaii, dedicated to building a church community filled with the Holy Spirit, guided by God’s word, and enriched by the Hawaiian culture. PASTORAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT: We are in the process of developing a Pastoral Plan in accord with this mission. We need help especially in the area of Adult Formation. This will include an RCIA program starting in September for adults who wish to be baptized, enter the church, and/or receive confirmation. If you have an interest in this area and a will-ingness to help develop such a program, please contact Peggy Farias at 982-5919. Mahalo!

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Malia Puka O Kalani Church                              Fr. Joe Hennen 

Names will remain on our Prayer List unless we are notified differently.

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 Ruth Ehrhorn Samson Wana Sr. Bill Fredericks Marsol Hoopii Joey Lee Kathleen Yamamoto Pearl Wong Susie Anguay Trinie Baraoidan Yvonne Leslie

and all those who are sick.

MALIA COLLECTIONS

KOA BOWL $ 2,074.75

TOTAL SUNDAY DEPOSIT $ 2,169.75

BAPTISM $ 70.00

RENT $ 25.00

(continued from page 4) FUND RAISING PROJECT: We have an innovative fund raising project under the guidance of Luana Leite and Laverne Costa: A MALIA RECIPE BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS SALE. The printing will be donated. 100% of the profits will go to Malia. In the words of Luana and Laverne, “We need recipes unique and original for our upcoming Malia Cook Book. We want new and/or those not commonly found in other books or on the internet. We’re hoping to get it made so that we can sell it for Christmas.” Please give your recipes to Luana or Laverne or put them in the KOA Bowl (we’ll get the recipes to them). Let’s all get behind this first part of the project! We are deeply grateful to both Luana and Laverne for undertaking this major fundraiser. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Malia will begin our own Religious Education and Sacramental preparation pro-gram in September. The program is under the direction of the Religious Educa-tion Committee, Wendy Cortez, chair. Registration for the program will begin on August 15th. The actual classes will begin in September. If you have any questions regarding the program please see Wendy. We will be publishing more information in the next few weeks. BAPTISMS: All inquiries regarding Baptisms and/or scheduling Baptisms should be directed to Samantha at 966-6350. We congratulate Lilia and Zander and their parents and grandparents. Lilia and Zander were baptized on Sunday, July 4th. We also congratulate Matthew and his parents. Matthew Is to be baptized on Sunday, July 11. PARISH REGISTRATION: Forms are at the entrance to the church. We welcome you to join our parish ohana. ALTAR SERVERS: Please consider being an altar server. Anyone who has made his/her First Com-munion is eligible. Contact Natalie Flattes: 896-3635 FATHER JOE GONE: Father Joe will be gone from Sunday, July 11 until Friday, July 23. The pur-pose of this trip is NOT medical nor a retreat nor a visit to mother. It is a simple vacation with two priest friends! (No pity needed!!!). Father Khanh Hoang, the Diocesan Vicar for Clergy, will cover the 5:15 and 9:00 Masses next weekend, July 17 – 18. Fr. Khanh is the principal advisor to the Bishop regarding priest transfers and placement. Please try not to complain too much to Fr. Khanh re-garding Fr. Joe because Fr. Joe has no desire to be transferred!!!! There will be no weekday Masses the week of July 11th and the week of July 18th . In case of emergency, please call St. Joe’s.

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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 Administrator of Church and Grounds: Br. Eduardo Mabilen SSS Receptionist: Robyn Whittington Housekeeping: “Cres” Castillo Maintenance Supervisor: Robert Balga Religious Education Coordinator: Sr. Marykutty 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

+Rita Baker +Alan Chong

+Sopriano Abong

SUNDAY, July 11 11:30 am •Youth Mass/St. Joseph Church 4:30 pm •Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 7:00 pm •Young Adults Ministry/St. Joseph Rectory Library MONDAY, July 12 9:00 am •Mass & Anointing/Veteran’s Home 10:00 am •Mass & Anointing/Extended Care Facility 12:30 pm •Food Pantry/St. Joseph Rectory Meeting Room 4:30 pm •Tweens (Jr High) Ministry EDGE Core Leader Meeting/St.

Joseph Rectory Library 4:30 pm •Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church TUESDAY, July 13 4:30 pm •Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 5:30 pm •Parish Maintenance Team Meeting/St. Joseph Rectory

Meeting Room 7:00 pm   •Novena (Rosary 6:30 pm)/St. Joseph Church WEDNESDAY, July 14 12:30 pm   •Food Pantry/Malia Puka O Kalani Church 4:30 pm •Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 5:30 pm •PPAC/St. Joseph Rectory Meeting Room 6:00 pm   •Basic Christian Community/St. Joseph Social Ministry Center 7:00 pm   •Alabare Choir Rehearsal/St. Joseph Church THURSDAY, July 15 10:30 am   •Funeral Mass (+Sopriano Abong)/St. Joseph Church 4:30 pm •Life Teen Core Team Meeting/St. Joseph Rectory Library 4:30 pm •Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 5:30 pm •Wedding Rehearsal (Augustin/Kusano)/St. Joseph Church 6:30 pm •St. Joseph Cantor Rehearsal/St. Joseph Church FRIDAY, July 16 4:30 pm •Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church SATURDAY, July 17 8:45 am •Church Cleaners #5/St. Joseph Church 10:00 am   •Bible Study w/Dcn. Don Aanavi/St. Joseph Rectory Library 10:00 am •Reconciliation/St. Joseph Church 1:00 pm •Wedding (Augustin/Kusano)/St. Joseph Church 3:30 pm •Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 5:00 pm •High School Youth Ministry/St. Joseph Rectory Library SUNDAY, July 18 1:00 pm •Tweens (Jr High) Ministry/St. Joseph Rectory Library 1:00 pm •Altar Server Training/St. Joseph Church 4:30 pm •Evening Prayer & Benediction/St. Joseph Church 7:00 pm •Young Adults Ministry/St. Joseph Rectory Library

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH WEEKLY COLLECTION

5:00 pm $ 1,938.00

7:00 am $ 2,322.00

9:00 am $ 1,858.30

11:30 am $ 1,376.00

6:00 pm $ 681.00

Sunday Total Collection

$ 8,175.00

Candles $ 223.00

Food Pantry $ 291.50

Donations/Others $ 1,268.50

Total Other Revenue

$ 1,783.00

RESTRICTED DONATIONS

Parish Hall Fund $ 1,606.50

School Fund $ 490.00

Bldg. Maint. Fund $ 348.50

Apartment Rent $ 3,500.00

Misc. $ 755.48

Total Restricted Donations

$ 19,200.40

Total Weekly Deposit

$ 29,158.40

Parish Hall Fund to Date

$ 406,868.08

Convent Rent $ 12,499.92

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