Today is the: Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time • A Living Sacrifice

The End of an Era In 1968, while Sts. Peter and Paul Church was being constructed, they were looking for places to say Mass until construction was completed. Three locations were used; The Pagoda Hotel, the Ilikai Hotel and the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel. When the construction was completed, the Pagoda was no longer needed, but because of many visitors to our island who utilized both, the

FIRST READING - Jeremiah 20:7-9The prophet Jeremiah lived centuries before Christ, but he knew all about living a sacrificial life. He suffered for his faithfulness to God. He was mocked for his convictions. He paid a heavy price for taking a stand against evil and error.SECOND READING- Romans 12:1-2The apostle Paul couldn’t have been clearer about what it means to be a follower of Christ. Being

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 8/24/08DUKE MAREO LEON-WEGNERchild ofDerek C. Wegner & Larrisa LeonNEIKEN MARTHA NEDELECchild ofHerman Nedelec & Christina Killion

Vivian Murphy-passed away 8/12/08Loretta Bautista-passed away 8/13/08Lilia Yu-Lum-passed away 8/14/08

Sts. Peter and Paul will have a 9/11 memorial Taize prayer service on September 7th at 7:00 p.m., immediately following the 6 p.m. Mass.Taize Prayer in Remembrance of 9/11 will be an hour-long program to reflect and pray for all of us touched by theses unbelievable tragedies.In a darkened church lit with many candles, we will sing beautiful meditative songs, hear comforting Scripture passages,

Please join us on Friday, September 5th for the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament beginning with Mass at 7:30 p.m. continuing with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament hourly until closing. Benediction at midnight. Everyone is invited!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS“JOURNEY OF FAITH”Sts. Peter & Paul will begin another RCIA group in September. This program is primarily for those who are non-baptized or who are baptized in another faith and are interested in joining the Catholic Church.Inquiry sessions will begin on September 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the second floor classroom.All of us here at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.

In today’s second reading, St. Paul exhorts the Romans to total stewardship. Brothers and sisters, he urges, “...offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.”

Food Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person,per weekend..”Aloha! As I mentioned to you last week, we had our final session in CERT training, which was a search and rescue exercise. This really gave us a clear picture of what it would be like in a real situation. Overall the 3 sessions were packed with information, so much you could never retain it all in the given time. Most

“GRATIA PLENA”(Full of Grace)CD UPDATE!!To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $43,450.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices

Religious Education for your youth will start on Sept. 7, 2008. Please note class times.8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Pre-K (4 yr. Olds) through 5th grade12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. 9th grade through 12th grade. (Confirmation)4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 6th grade through 8th grade**Our Confirmation program is a 2 year course. It enables us to conform to the recommendations of the Diocese of Honolulu.**Please pick

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Blanche Santos, Matthew O’Rourke, Robert Winter, Robyn Richard, Tomie McMurray, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Bill Simmons, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Pilar

Teach us good Lord, to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask reward. Teach us to worship with our hands, serving you in work as readily as we worship with our words. Give us this Labor Day the gift of service that we may labor for you. Amen

Tuesday, September 9th - 11:30-1:00 p.m.Thursday, September 11th - 5:30-7:00 p.m.St. Francis Healthcare System Auditorium5th floor, Suite 518, Clinical Service Center91-2135 Fort Weaver Rd. (Hawaii Medical Center, West), Ewa BeachTo RSVP or for more info: call 547-8030Refreshments providedLearn how to:*Produce additional life-time income for yourself and dependents.*Avoid immediate capital gains

A Priest of the Religious Order of Miles Christi, a religious order devoted to the growth in holiness of the laity, is coming to Hawaii to direct a residential Silent Retreat for Women, Feb. 13-15, at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. The retreat is based on the well-known and highly praised Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius of Loyola. For more information and to register, please contact

Sunday, August 24, 2008 is the Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time • Keys Of The Kingdom

Today we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. The central point of our worship today is the Profession of Peter. “Who do people say that I am”, Christ asks his disciples. “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the Prophets.” Jesus said, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ

FIRST READING - Isaiah 22:19-23Honor does not always fall where expected, Shebna, the master of the palace, thought he was sure to fill the king’s shoes. Instead, God delegated the authority to Eliakim, a mere servant. God sees worth and goodness where others do not.SECOND READING- Romans 11:33-36Our own ability to see good in others is merely a reflection of God’s discerning ways. God knows all

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 8/17/08JULIUS B. BAJA, IIchild ofJulius D. Baja & Michelle BarrientosMIKAYLA ESPERANZA SANTOS DREHERchild ofRichard Dreher & Micole SantosRILEY MARIE CONKLINchild ofNicholas James Cari Conklin & Erica Nichole Litwin

Rosalinda San Miguel

Leonard Ignacio-passed away 7/24/08Helen Cadiz-passed away 7/16/08

Sts. Peter and Paul will have a 9/11 memorial Taize prayer service on September 7th at 7:00 p.m., immediately following the 6 p.m. Mass.Taize Prayer in Remembrance of 9/11 will be an hour-long program to reflect and pray for all of us touched by theses unbelievable tragedies.In a darkened church lit with many candles, we will sing beautiful meditative songs, hear comforting Scripture passages,

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)“JOURNEY OF FAITH”Sts. Peter & Paul will begin another RCIA group in September. This program is primarily for those who are non-baptized or who are baptized in another faith and are interested in joining the Catholic Church.Inquiry sessions will begin on September 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the second floor classroom.All of us here at Sts. Peter & Paul

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.

In today’s readings, St. Paul reminds the Romans and us, that all things come from God: “For from him and through Him and for Him all things are.” Good stewards understand that all is gift and share generously the gifts of time, talent, and treasure with which they’ve been blessed.

Physical Outreach NewsFood Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person,per weekend..”Aloha! This weekend on Saturday, we had our final session in CERT training which took place in a building located in the Diamond Head Crater. It was a search and rescue exercise where artificial smoke and blood was used to make it as close to real as possible. I will have more on this next week with

“GRATIA PLENA”(Full of Grace)CD UPDATE!!To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $42,810.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices

Religious Education for your youth will start on Sept. 7, 2008. Please note class times.8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Pre-K (4 yr. Olds) through 5th grade12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. 9th grade through 12th grade. (Confirmation)4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 6th grade through 8th grade**Our Confirmation program is a 2 year course. It enables us to conform to the recommendations of the Diocese of Honolulu.**Please pick

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Blanche Santos, Matthew O’Rourke, Robert Winter, Robyn Richard, Tomie McMurray, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Bill Simmons, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Pilar

Lord remind us of both Your infinite power and Your mercy in dealing with those who are weaker. Remind us of our terrible wrongs and your amazing forgiveness. Then Lord, teach us to show that mercy and forgiveness here on earth, when our brothers and sisters fail us. Give us peaceful hearts, seeking unity instead of conformity. Amen

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in September. Download and complete this form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than August 24, 2008.

Join us for a two hour class on Natural Family Planning on Wednesday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish Hall.~First of 3 classes~Taught by Ed and Betty Coda, 839-0837certified by Couple to Couple League~This class is not restricted to married couples.Here about the latest scientific advances and methods revised January 1, 2008.Please call us if you have any questions. Ed cell 256-5088,

Today we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Admonition that we find in the opening lines of the first reading says, “Observe what is right, do what is just, for my salvation is about to come,” it is a motto we should live by. Very often we find ourselves in a predicament that is hard to get out of, yet we know that the Lord is always there to

FIRST READING - Isaiah 56:1, 6-7The prophet Isaiah preached a bold message of inclusiveness. The community of faith in every age tends to think it has a monopoly on truth and right. Isaiah had a great faith that saw God loving all people and hearing their prayers.SECOND READING- Romans 11:13-15,29-32Paul, no less than the prophet Isaiah, confounded popular expectations by taking the gospel to the

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 8/10/08JAYNA RAE DOLORES COLOMAchild ofEdward Coloma & Theresa BorjaLEANN REBUGIO DOMINGOchild ofGlenn Domingo & Ann RebugioHENRY MATA IVchild ofHenry Mata III & Eileen PolicarGREG ALLAN ONEISOMchild of Rotsen Oneisom & Gretchen Flordelis

The Knights of Phytias, the building on the corner of Kaheka and Kanunu, will be doing some renovations on their building. Since the building abuts the parking of Sts. Peter & Paul Church on the Ewa side, parking will not be available during the weekdays beginning on August 11th and hopefully ending on August 25th. Parking will NOT be available for stalls # 29-34. For those who attend the weekday

TODAY IS THE THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH AND WE WILL NOW HAVE OUR SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE BUILDING FUND. PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR GENEROSITY AS WE ARE CONTINUING WITH THE REPAIR WORK AND RENOVATIONS OF OUR CHURCH.YOUR LOVING SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. MAHALO

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)“JOURNEY OF FAITH”Sts. Peter & Paul will begin another RCIA group in September. This program is primarily for those who are non-baptized or who are baptized in another faith and are interested in joining the Catholic Church.Inquiry sessions will begin on September 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the second floor classroom.All of us here at Sts. Peter & Paul

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.

In today’s second reading, St. Paul tells the Romans, “God’s gift and his call are irrevocable.” To what is God calling me today? What gifts are mine to share?

To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $42,810.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices praying along as they listen to “Gratia

Food Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person,per weekend..”Aloha! I begin this week by saying Mahalo to those of you who attended our first session in training to become a member of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and also to Lucille James who is the lead person on this and made all the necessary arrangements to put this together. We had an excellent turn out and we were

A unique opportunity for families to spend a weekend together engaging in fun activities for mom and dad, toddlers, pre-teens and teens, lively peer discussions, prayer, family dialogue and outdoor recreation. A great way to strengthen family bonds and nurture commitment. Take time out of your hectic schedule to reconnect as a family.Join us on August 30-31 at Chaminade University on Saturday

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Blanche Santos, Matthew O’Rourke, Robert Winter, Robyn Richard, Tomie McMurray, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Bill Simmons, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Pilar

THIS WEEKEND WE SAY MASS FOR TROOPS LISTED IN OUR COLLAGE AND FOR OUR ADOPTED SQUAD. WE ASK GOD TO BLESS AND KEEP THEM SAFE AND WE PRAY FOR THEIR SAFE RETURN HOME.

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in September. Download and complete this form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than August 24, 2008.

Join us for a two hour class on Natural Family Planning on Wednesday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish Hall.~First of 3 classes~Taught by Ed and Betty Coda, 839-0837certified by Couple to Couple League~This class is not restricted to married couples.Here about the latest scientific advances and methods revised January 1, 2008.Please call us if you have any questions. Ed cell 256-5088,

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary TimeFaith UnafraidToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the first reading, Elijah is told by the Lord, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will be passing by.” A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountain and crushing rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After

FIRST READING - 1 Kings 19:9,11-13Just like the prophet Elijah, we expect God to be manifest in great power and blinding glory. But God seldom overwhelms us with might and majesty. God speaks to us in sounds that are no louder than a whisper. We must listen.SECOND READING- Romans 9:1-5Paul struggled with the mystery of why so many of his fellow-Jews rejected Jesus as the Messiah. God had

The Knights of Phytias, the building on the corner of Kaheka and Kanunu, will be doing some renovations on their building. Since the building abuts the parking of Sts. Peter & Paul Church on the Ewa side, parking will not be available during the weekdays beginning on August 11th and hopefully ending on August 25th. Parking will not be available for stalls # 29-34. For those who attend the weekday

Rose Rachael Nakama, passed away 7/15/08

Geoffrey Simon &Olivia GambalaMarried 8/3/08

NEXT WEEKEND, WE WILL BE TAKING UP A SECOND COLLECTION AT EVERY MASS FOR THE STS. PETER & PAUL BUILDING FUND.PLEASE COME PREPARED AS YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED.MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS“JOURNEY OF FAITH”Sts. Peter & Paul will begin another RCIA group in September. This program is primarily for those who are non-baptized or who are baptized in another faith and are interested in joining the Catholic Church.Inquiry sessions will begin on September 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the second floor classroom.All of us here at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish

Food Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person,per weekend..”Aloha! This weekend on Saturday, we began our training in becoming CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) members. I will let you know how things are going with this as we have two more days of training over the next two weeks. CERT training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people that they

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.

Elijah recognized the voice of God not in the strong and heavy wind, not in the earthquake, and not in the fire, but in a tiny whispering sound. May we find enough quiet in our clamorous world to hear His voice and discern what He is calling us to do and be.

To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $42,530.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices praying along as they listen to “Gratia

A unique opportunity for families to spend a weekend together engaging in fun activities for mom and dad, toddlers, pre-teens and teens, lively peer discussions, prayer, family dialogue and outdoor recreation. A great way to strengthen family bonds and nurture commitment. Take time out of your hectic schedule to reconnect as a family.Join us on August 30-31 at Chaminade University on Saturday

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Blanche Santos, Matthew O’Rourke, Robert Winter, Robyn Richard, Tomie McMurray, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Bill Simmons, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Pilar

Guest Speaker, Janet A. Morana, Ph.D. co-founder, Silent No More Awareness Associate Director, Priests for Life. It is of great value and importance as Christians seek to gain more knowledge of life issues in today’s world and the effect on society. This is a unique opportunity for us in Hawaii to hear this distinguished and sought-after speaker. Please join us for this special occasion.SUNDAY,

Download the form on this site, and complete with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in September. Print and complete this form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than August 24, 2008.

Don’t we feel at times, with a good bit of frustration, that “they” could be a bigger help to us if they would only stop and listen? But nobody seems to take the time today. In the constant hurry of the world around us, we soon give up trying to be heard. Let’s remember today that this lesson is not just for others - it’s for us too. Let’s take time to give what we’re asking for - the time to

I shall sing a hymn to the mother, the Queen, whom I joyously approach in praise, gladly celebrating her wonders in song. Our tongue cannot worthily praise you, O Lady; for you who haveborne Christ the king are exalted above the seraphim. Hail, O Queen of the world; hail, O Mary, Queen of us all.