Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time • Truth That HealsGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time and once again we find the first reading and the Gospel reading joining with one another. This happens more often than not, but when that happens, we should speak about both in conjunction with the day. In the reading from the

FIRST READING -Numbers 11:25-29Moses was chosen by God to lead and teach the children of Israel. Even having received such an unparalleled assignment, Moses recognized that other people served God in different ways and spoke for God in different words. SECOND READING- James 5:1-6Health and wealth are often seen as signs of divine favor. But those who thrive and prosper at the expense of other

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 9/17/09 & 9/20/09SIRIYUN CHALFONTchild ofByron Edward Chalfont & Wenting HuNOAH GAOIRAN DE LEONchild ofDon Louie De Leon & Marie Angelyn Gaoiran

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN US!Every Friday, at 5:45 p.m., we pray the “Stations of the Cross” for the Souls of Purgatory.Deacon Richard Abel leads us in the Stations and concludes with Benediction.**NOTE** When Deacon Abel is available, one of the front gates to the Church will be opened. If Deacon has to work and is unable to lead us, then the side door on the “Makai” (Ocean) side of

Beginning Experience is an independently operated peer ministry rooted in the Catholic Church serving people of ALL faiths and beliefs who are widowed, separated or divorced. The Weekend gives participants an opportunity to take a closer look at where they are on their path of growth after the loss of a marriage or relationship. There will be time for reflection, writing, gathering together in

Tuesday, September 29th, 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish (1701 Wilder Ave, Honolulu) In the church.Presentation given by: Fr. Herman Gomes, SS.CC(Pastor, St. Ann’s Parish, Kaneohe) On the Life of Hawaii’s great priest and saint. May the faithfulness of Blessed Father Damien inspire us to endure our trials and to serve in love with greater faithfulness.

Gene, Juanet, Garridan, Rodney & Julene SantosMalig & My WilliamsVince & Sarah EspinoJanett & Nico CuleEmil Dacayanan

Toyoko Sigal, passed away 8/13/09

Please join us on Friday, October 2nd 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!

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! I thought I would bring you up to date on the food supply with the Foodbank and us. Starting with the Foodbank. Its been and still is, a touch and go situation with them because individual and corporate donations are down, so I guess you could say they are holding their own. Maybe once a month we can get a limited

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Katrina Kim, Agada Min, and Mercedes Raneses... 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.

St. James warns in today’s second reading that those who hoard their wealth and live only for themselves will be condemned. But in the gospel, Jesus assures us that all who give of themselves for His sake will be rewarded.

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

Married Loved Ones...Remember how in love you were when you were dating or on your wedding day? Recapture that wonderful feeling and give your spouse and you the greatest gift in the world..A weekend alone to focus on each other. Do it now and take that step to a great Marriage, attend the next Marriage Encounter Weekend on Friday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 25th.Please contact Ricky and

Last week’s bulletin listed the names of the volunteers who are calling our parishioners soliciting funds for the “With Grateful Hearts” Diocesan Campaign. There are two additional people who joined last week; they are Pratt Kinimaka and Neal Nitta. We are most appreciative of the additional “hands” and if you wish to join us, you’d be more than welcomed! Just give Pat a call at 941-0675 and join

Loving Father, we thank You for the privilege of living in this beautiful State of Hawaii and serving You in the Diocese of Honolulu. We celebrate the legacy of Father Damien and Mother Marianne. We strive to capture their spirit of loving service to those in need.We pray that we will be faithful stewards of the resources of our diocese. We now ask for Your blessing upon our efforts. With our

Our Music Ministry has produced this CD to encourage prayerful hope and healing.If you enjoyed the music during the Mass, and wish to purchase this CD, please see one of our musicians in the Music area.We thank all of you who have purchased a CD for yourself or a gift to someone special in your life.Thank you again, Allene Ishikawa

Angel in heaven, angel above,touch my friendswith God's special love.Reveal all the giftsthat they hold within,and walk beside themas a friend.Hold their handswhen life gets tough;smooth out the roadshould it get rough.Stand beside them,and guide themall of their days,And shower themwith heaven's sweet rays.

Don’t forget to come to mass on your birthday if your name is printed in the bulletin! If your birthday falls on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, mass will be said at 7:00 a.m.; if your birthday falls on a Saturday, the Mass will be said at 12:00 noon.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time • Authors Of War And PeaceGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Wisdom writer of the Old Testament has so many suggestions for how we are to accept life. Today’s reading teaches us how we are to look at why the just are treated so badly. The person who lives a good life and is

FIRST READING -Wisdom 2:12, 17-30The deeds of the righteous are a nuisance and a reproach to the wicked. The righteous keep alive the ideal of a just society. While the ideal is present, no one can rest easy with a scheme that favors one race, class, or creed over all others.SECOND READING- James 3:16-4:3What is the source of the conflicts and disputes that tear apart the human community? The

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 9/13/09BRAYDEN JAYCE TALLEDO-BALAchild ofAldhen P. Bala & Fatima-Gail Talledo

(Started September 6th)8:00 AM-8:50 AM Pre-K (4 year olds) through 5th grade12:30PM-2:00PM 9th grade through 12th grade (Confirmation)4:30 PM-5:30 PM 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. We have a fabulous teen friendly team that makes the confirmation process quite fulfilling and

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN US!Every Friday, at 5:45 p.m., we pray the “Stations of the Cross” for the Souls of Purgatory.Deacon Richard Abel leads us in the Stations and concludes with Benediction.**NOTE** When Deacon Abel is available, one of the front gates to the Church will be opened. If Deacon has to work and is unable to lead us, then the side door on the “Makai” (Ocean) side of

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

Tuesday, September 29th, 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish (1701 Wilder Ave, Honolulu) In the church.Presentation given by: Fr. Herman Gomes, SS.CC(Pastor, St. Ann’s Parish, Kaneohe) On the Life of Hawaii’s great priest and saint. May the faithfulness of Blessed Father Damien inspire us to endure our trails and to serve in love with greater faithfulness.

Cecilia PagtulinganTam, Thiem & Van Anh NguyenJoseph, Marilyn & Nympha Mae PaulinoEstrella Pimentel Gwen Padilla

Sylvia Kennedy, passed away 8/8/09

Rekson A. Kinchiro&Marfina RomosMarried 9/12/09

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min, and Mercedes Raneses... 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.

Today’s second reading warns that a heart consumed with avarice and envy leads to jealousy, strife, conflicts, and disputes. A giving heart, in contrast, can sing instead with the Psalmist, “Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness.”

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! In the past three months we have provided the seniors who come to us for assistance the opportunity to sit with the professionals from Senior Choices Hawaii, to ask any questions they may have pertaining to health insurance and to also go over the important updates in regards to Medicare and Medicaid (Evercare/Ohana.

For the last several weeks and the weeks to come, many of our dedicated parishioners have volunteered their time to help by reaching out and explaining all that is being funded in this campaign, “With Grateful Hearts.” They will be contacting our parish family; please make their tough job easier by hearing their short presentation, prayerfully considering your support, and keeping our work in

Loving Father, we thank You for the privilege of living in this beautiful State of Hawaii and serving You in the Diocese of Honolulu. We celebrate the legacy of Father Damien and Mother Marianne. We strive to capture their spirit of loving service to those in need.We pray that we will be faithful stewards of the resources of our diocese. We now ask for Your blessing upon our efforts. With our

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

Husbands and Wives...Only you can set your marriage on fire. Want to find out how to keep that fire burning deep, the sparks flying and that candle lit forever? Come join us for our next Marriage Encounter Weekend, it’s the best 44 hours you’ll ever spend..Its awesome!! Don’t wait, the next Marriage Encounter Weekend is Friday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 25th. Let the romance begin...Please

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYand/orWEDDING ANNIVERSARYCELEBRANTS!Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in OCTOBER. Fill in and complete this form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than September 21, 2009. Name: _____________________________

Our Music Ministry has produced this CD to encourage prayerful hope and healing.If you enjoyed the music during the Mass, and wish to purchase this CD, please see one of our musicians in the Music area.We thank all of you who have purchased a CD for yourself or a gift to someone special in your life.Thank you again, Allene Ishikawa

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.

Don’t forget to come to mass on your birthday if your name is printed in the bulletin! If your birthday falls on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, mass will be said at 7:00 a.m.; if your birthday falls on a Saturday, the Mass will be said at 12:00 noon.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time • What Is Living Faith?GREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday is the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time and we begin to start the program of Christian Initiation, or as we call it, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). If we were to ask those people who are coming into the program for the first time, the answer you might get is that “I have been watching

FIRST READING -Isaiah 50:5-9A Messianic prophecy should have prepared people for the fact that the Messiah would not be a political leader or a military hero. Yet their hopes were so shaped by the popular imagination that they did not recognize Jesus as the Christ.SECOND READING- James 2:14-18The book of James undercuts one of the most persistent misunderstandings of Christ today. People claim

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION(Started September 6th)8:00 AM-8:50 AM Pre-K (4 year olds) through 5th grade12:30PM-2:00PM 9th grade through 12th grade (Confirmation)4:30 PM-5:30 PM 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. We have a fabulous teen friendly team that makes the confirmation process quite

Beginning Experience is an independently operated peer ministry rooted in the Catholic Church serving people of ALL faiths and beliefs who are widowed, separated or divorced. The Weekend gives participants an opportunity to take a closer look at where they are on their path of growth after the loss of a marriage or relationship. There will be time for reflection, writing, gathering together in

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!

Tuesday, September 29th, 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish (1701 Wilder Ave, Honolulu) In the church.Presentation given by: Fr. Herman Gomes, SS.CC(Pastor, St. Ann’s Parish, Kaneohe) On the Life of Hawaii’s great priest and saint. May the faithfulness of Blessed Father Damien inspire us to endure our trails and to serve in love with greater faithfulness.

Tam, Kimmy, Martin & Michelle HuynhFatimah FeriaPaul & Estrella YonamineMaurice & Edel Needham Liana & Kiana DietzHoai NguyenIsmael, Linda, Ismael, Jr. & Alta Kristel RuizNatividad Gishi

`“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! In the past 13 years as your Outreach Director, I have seen things that could easily make our Pope go bald! For the most part it has been what most imagine it to be, helping the needy generated from a religious setting, all pleasant and good. As in life those in need are in that situation for a variety of reasons. Since I have been here

Loving Father, we thank You for the privilege of living in this beautiful State of Hawaii and serving You in the Diocese of Honolulu. We celebrate the legacy of Father Damien and Mother Marianne. We strive to capture their spirit of loving service to those in need.We pray that we will be faithful stewards of the resources of our diocese. We now ask for Your blessing upon our efforts. With our

Sts. Peter and Paul Church is a Parish which is noted for its generosity. When we combine our time, talent and treasure, wonderful things happen. We now join together with all of the other Catholic Churches in the state of Hawaii to support the diocesan-wide Capital Campaign entitled, “With Grateful Hearts.” Through the “With Grateful Hearts” Campaign, Sts. Peter and Paul Church will receive 25%

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

Married Couples- It’s over!! You made it, summer is on its way out and the new school year is on. Why not start it off by doing something for you, your spouse, your marriage and your family. Attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend and make a good marriage a great one. Don’t wait, the next Marriage Encounter Weekend is Friday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 25th.Please contact Ricky and Joanne

Complete the form at the link, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in OCTOBER. Fill in and complete the attached form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than Sep 21, 2009.

It seems that the Police Department is targeting the Kaheka Street area in monitoring jaywalking. The law came into affect last year...it’s against the law to jaywalk! If you are “caught,” the charge for your first offense is $67; if you are “caught” more than once, the charge is $130. If you insist on jaywalking, why don’t you think twice...you can give that $$$ to the Church and save your life!

Don’t forget to come to mass on your birthday if your name is printed in the bulletin! If your birthday falls on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, mass will be said at 7:00 a.m.; if your birthday falls on a Saturday, the Mass will be said at 12:00 noon.

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time • Christ And Our IllusionsGREETINGS FROM THE PASTOR Today we come together to celebrate the Mass for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. For us here at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish we begin our Religious Education classes for the ‘09 and ‘10 Church year. For the parents of our children, this is the day that they begin to complete the promise that they

FIRST READING -Isaiah 35:4-7aThe prophet Isaiah understood that fear is what causes closed minds and hearts. We can see people who are different from us as a threat to our security and comfort, or we can let God open our eyes and our hearts.SECOND READING- James 2:1-5We cannot expect people to pay attention to our words about God’s love if they cannot see love at work in our lives. Talk of God’s

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONClasses begin September 6th.8:00 AM-8:50 AM Pre-K (4 year olds) through 5th grade12:30PM-2:00PM 9th grade through 12th grade (Confirmation)4:30 PM-5:30 PM 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. We have a fabulous teen friendly team that makes the confirmation process

REMINDER!!Baptism Class for September will be held on September 14th due to the Labor Day Holiday.

Troy & Sharon Freitas, September 3rdMarried 15 yearsMr. & Mrs. Patrick Reynolds, September 4thMarried 5 yearsSilvestre & Eden Lim, September 5thMarried 47 yearsRonald & Darleen Bumanglag, September 8thMarried 36 yearsBien & Val Velasco, September 17thMarried 21 yearsRichard & Allene Ishikawa, September 20thMarried 21 yearsMichael & Christina Lai, September 30thMarried 20 yearsCONGRATULATIONS TO

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS“JOURNEY OF FAITH”Sts. Peter & Paul Parish 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 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the second floor classroom. All of us here in Sts. Peter & Paul

Ralph & Cherrie CervantesThomas & Stella AmorinoJohnnie MondragonRandy, Pomi & Matthew Markley Arnold, Julie, Stanley, Sheena & Kyle LloricoSusan MillerHugh CrillyWilliam & Arcela FeriaSam, Cherrie, Emily & Julia Aiona

Yorlinda Matsuda, passed away 7/29/09

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min, Mercedes Raneses... 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.

The good steward must not show favoritism. The rich may have many material gifts to share, but St. James reminds us in the second reading that God has chosen the world’s poor to be rich in faith and inheritors of God’s kingdom.

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! This week I want to talk to you about a serious problem we and other food pantry’s have been having, and that is verbal abuse from some of those who come for food assistance. In the past there has been times when our volunteers giving out food have been yelled at, cursed at and even have had their lives threatened.

Loving Father, we thank You for the privilege of living in this beautiful State of Hawaii and serving You in the Diocese of Honolulu. We celebrate the legacy of Father Damien and Mother Marianne. We strive to capture their spirit of loving service to those in need.We pray that we will be faithful stewards of the resources of our diocese. We now ask for Your blessing upon our efforts. With our

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

Marriage, how to keep it growing...A Weekend of Discovery...A Lifetime of LOVE. That’s what everyone says after a Marriage Encounter Weekend. You can do it...2 ½ days of just you and your spouse focusing on the most important thing... YOUR MARRIAGE! Don’t wait, time is moving and the next Marriage Encounter Weekend is Friday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 25th. Your marriage is WORTH IT! Make a

Herbert M. Lee September 1stAvelina Bernabe September 1stCharlotte Corrigan September 1stJudy Orlando September 2ndAllene Ishikawa September 3rdChristine Ayson September 3rdBetty Rose September 3rdJohn Coronas September 3rdElla Loui September 3rdRamon Reyes September 4thTina Loos September 4thGrace Wong September 7thEmerita Ching September 7thFaye Watanabe

Don’t forget to come to mass on your birthday if your name is printed in the bulletin! If your birthday falls on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, mass will be said at 7:00 a.m.; if your birthday falls on a Saturday, the Mass will be said at 12:00 noon.