First Sunday Of Advent • Discovering God’s WillGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the First Sunday of Advent. A new Liturgical year has begun and we, as a believing community, have a new beginning. At midnight last night the old Liturgical year ended. What ever happened has gone into the record book and whatever took place, either good or bad, is over and

FIRST READING -Jeremiah 33:14-16The prophet Jeremiah believed in God’s will even when the people turned away from it. The covenant is kept from God’s side even when we betray it. God always raises up a messenger of truth and hope from the dead stump of the people’s faith.SECOND READING- 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2The great apostle Paul saw spiritual life as a continual battle. Living in love is

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is on Tuesday, December 8th. It is a Holy day of obligation, one of two Holy days. There will be four masses. On December 7th, mass will be at 6:00 p.m. in the evening. On December 8th, mass will be at 7:00 a.m., 12 noon and 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

Please join us on Friday, December 4th 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.

Thank you for your support of last week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development! Because of your generosity, more low-income people in the United States will be able to break the cycle of poverty and improve their communities. In these times when everyone’s budget is stretched, we are especially grateful for your support.

Due to the Holiday season and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, there will be NO Baptism class in December. Baptism class will resume in January on January 4, 2010.

Through the month of November, the Book of Life will be located on a table at the altar. Pages are available for you to fill in the names of your beloved deceased whom you wish to have remembered. The Book of Life will be put on the altar of each mass celebration and we will pray for the names of our deceased family and friends.

Have you heard about the new book entitled, “Father Damien, Hawaii’s Saint”? It’s an illustrated story of the life of Saint Damien, beginning in Belgium and ending in Moloka’i, Hawaii. You may reserve your copy from Anela Akana, Sales & Marketing Manager of Bess Press Inc., who has the exclusive rights of sale of this book. It’s just $14.95 and is due out in mid-November. Place your order with

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is our bank! We are honored to be a part of their banking system. Open an account at HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union (located on Amana Street) just mention that you attend mass at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. We, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, are most appreciative to the Credit Union for the use of the parking spaces for the weekend masses. This is one way you too can

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.

“Be on guard,” Jesus warns in today’s Gospel, “lest your spirits become bloated with indulgence.” Let us heed His warning and follow the advice of St. Paul, conducting ourselves in a way pleasing to God, overflowing with love for one another.

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! With Thanksgiving behind us, we can begin to focus on Christmas! This year we have decided to keep it very simple. We are suggesting instead of buying a toy, you can spend the equal amount on a $5 or $10 gift certificates from any fast food chains, like McDonald’s, etc. or any of the local stores like Long’s,

Editorial: When I was growing up in Kaneohe, we belonged to St. Ann Church. In the 50's our small little church was bursting at the seams, so Fr. Mark Consalvi asked for 300 parishioners to donate $1,000 to build a new church; they were called the 300 Club. The church was built and lasted for many years until recently when a new, elaborate church was built. Here at the Sts. Peter & Paul Church,

Our Capital Campaign, “With Grateful Hearts”, had a wonderful Commitment weekend. Our goal of $795,000 was surpassed! Pledges to date totaled $820,932 with monies still coming in. Thank you for all parishioners who have made their sacrificial gift and to the volunteers dedicating their time and energy to the campaign. The parishioners who have made their pledges are: Father David Travers, Deacon

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,

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 is $130. If you insist on jaywalking, why don’t you think twice...you can give that $$$ to the Church and save your life! Please, your assistance is needed to avoid a major calamity...we don’t want

Advent is the perfect time to clear and prepare the Way. Advent is a winter training camp for those who desire peace. By reflection and prayer, by reading and meditation, we can make our hearts a place where a blessing of peace would desire to abide and where the birth of the Prince of Peace might take place.

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.

Christ The King • Our Reason For BeingGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather to celebrate the Mass for the Feast of Our Lord, Jesus Christ the King. For us it is a fitting way to celebrate the end of the Liturgical year. Even though most of the Monarchies which were in place in 1869, when the Feast first came into being, there isn’t anyone today who doesn’t feel that Christ should be celebrated

FIRST READING -Daniel 7:13-14Daniel uses apocalyptic language to encourage the people in their time of trouble. The people of God will receive dominion and glory. The “Son of Man” is a heavenly agent of judgement and salvation, later identified as Jesus Christ. SECOND READING- Revelation 1:5-8Here is apocalyptic language such as we’ve seen in Daniel. This writer also wants to encourage the

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 11/13/09 & 11/15/09BERNIE McPHERSONchild ofBernard Gordon McPherson & Ellen Marie AnstineNOAH TYLER MANUELchild ofCarey Alan Welsh & Minerva Arsenal Manuel

Christine Torres

Lina Audibert Ruppel, passed away 8/15/09Ben Fernandez, passed away 10/29/09Francis Loin Sato, Jr., passed away 10/29/09

These days it is not hard to imagine having to choose between rent or health care, food or transportation, household bills or clothing for your children. For many Americans, these choices are forced by a recent layoff, pay freeze, or retirement fund decrease. For 37 million Americans who live below the poverty line, the options are only diminishing. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (

Through the month of November, the Book of Life will be located on a table at the altar. Pages are available for you to fill in the names of your beloved deceased whom you wish to have remembered. The Book of Life will be put on the altar of each mass celebration and we will pray for the names of our deceased family and friends.

Have you heard about the new book entitled, “Father Damien, Hawaii’s Saint”? It’s an illustrated story of the life of Saint Damien, beginning in Belgium and ending in Moloka’i, Hawaii. You may reserve your copy from Anela Akana, Sales & Marketing Manager of Bess Press Inc., who has the exclusive rights of sale of this book. It’s just $14.95 and is due out in mid-November. Place your order with

Due to the Holiday season and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, there will be NO Baptism class in December. Baptism class will resume in January on January 4, 2010.

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 reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priests in the service of God. How am I using my gifts to serve God and others?

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! As you know Thanksgiving is Thursday and I want to thank you for all your support you have given our program throughout the year. I will let you know how we did in my Holiday Season Report once they are behind us. For now, let’s enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner and all the cheers that go with it. I will have our

Our Capital Campaign, “With Grateful Hearts”, had a wonderful Commitment weekend. Our goal of $795,000 was surpassed! Pledges to date totaled $820,932 with monies still coming in. Thank you for all parishioners who have made their sacrificial gift and to the volunteers dedicating their time and energy to the campaign. The parishioners who have made their pledges are: Father David Travers, Deacon

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

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in DECEMBER. 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 November 23, 2009. Name: _____________________________ Telephone Number: ___________

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,

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.

Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time • The Urgency Of The GospelGREETINGS FROM THE PASTOR Today we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our Liturgical year of 2008-2009 is quickly coming to a close; next week will bring us to the end of it. The reading from the Book of the Prophet Daniel tells us in one sentence the prediction of the end of the world

FIRST READING -Daniel 12:1-3The challenges and difficulties of life in the world are unending. With apocalyptic imagery, Daniel warned of a time of extreme danger and distress. Nevertheless, he promised that beyond death the faithful would be preserved by God. SECOND READING- Hebrews 10:11-14, 18Religious faith that is based on what people can do for God provides no security. We can never know if

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 11/7/09 & 11/8/09HOKU CABOchild ofRichard Ben Cabo & Leina MakaioJADA OANH KIMURA-HARTZELLchild ofDerek Kimura-Hartzell & Jessica HartzellALEXIS JESZRAEL PALMA HUSAINchild ofHowell Husain & Emie Palma

Fara Baron & Francesca May Feria

For nearly 40 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has embodied Catholic social teaching through pursuing justice and upholding the dignity of the human person. CCHD funds community projects led by low-income individuals. As more Americans feel the weight of the economic crisis, CCHD needs your support in next week’s Collection more than ever. Thank you for your generosity.

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************

Through the month of November, the Book of Life will be located on a table at the altar. Pages are available for you to fill in the names of your beloved deceased whom you wish to have remembered. The Book of Life will be put on the altar of each mass celebration and we will pray for the names of our deceased family and friends.

Have you heard about the new book entitled, “Father Damien, Hawaii’s Saint”? It’s an illustrated story of the life of Saint Damien, beginning in Belgium and ending in Moloka’i, Hawaii. You may reserve your copy from Anela Akana, Sales & Marketing Manager of Bess Press Inc., who has the exclusive rights of sale of this book. It’s just $14.95 and is due out in mid-November. Place your order with

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! So far so good as far as the Holiday’s go, so I thought I would bring you up to date on the food distribution part of our program. As I mentioned to you not too long ago, our food supply is in good condition and a few weeks ago we again received 67 cases of USDA food which included: rice, orange juice, canned pork

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.****************

The readings today speak of the end of the world and the coming of the Kingdom. The Bishops’ pastoral on stewardship says clearly that, “That ‘life to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now.” May our good stewardship cause us to be numbered among the chosen on the last day!

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,

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 Capital Campaign volunteers have been hard at work. This past week, they collected ten pledges for $24,200 increasing our total pledge amount to $371,265 making us at 47% of our goal of $795,000. Thank you for all the parishioners who have already made their sacrificial gift and to the volunteers dedicating their time and energy to the campaign. The parishioners who have made their pledges

DECEMBER 2009 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 DECEMBER. 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 November 23, 2009. Name: _____________________________

These sentences (with all the bloopers) appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:* The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.* The sermon this morning: ‘Jesus Walks on the Water.’ The sermon tonight: ‘Searching for Jesus.’* Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.*

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.

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time • The Gift Is YouGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. During the usual time set aside for the homily, we will be having Pledge cards passed out for you to assist in the Bishop’s Appeal, “With Grateful Hearts.” Many of you have already made pledges so you will check the block which says you

FIRST READING -1 Kings 17:10-16The widow of Zarephath represents all those people who give to the work of the Lord without reckoning the cost to themselves. As God rewarded her sacrificial giving, we should recognize and appreciate the outstanding generosity of others. SECOND READING- Hebrews 9:24-28A simple word of encouragement to those who are struggling can be a ministry far beyond our

About 100 people gathered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace on Tuesday, November 3rd, between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., the allotted time for the parishioners of Saints Peter & Paul Parish to venerate the Relic of Saint Damien.Deacon Richard Port along with John Puu, who carried the cross, lead in the Stations of the Cross. Francis Duran, Lauren Kam-Felipe, Arvin Lucio and Felix Secretaria of

Tony & Ku Hui RemiticadoWalter, Brigid, T.J. & Brillian Tulenkun

St. Francis School, a Catholic School for young women and men, is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Admissions open house will be held on Sunday, November 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. An informational session will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. For more information please call 988-4111.

The windows for the upper tiers of the Church have been installed and the work is completed. Hurray! Thank you to celebrants, Father Dave, Father Romeo and Father Paul for saying mass in the courtyard during the week for our daily masses. Thank you also to the Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Sacristan, Tony Truong, for all their assistance in making the weekday masses function as if we were 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!

Through the month of November, the Book of Life will be located on a table at the altar. Pages are available for you to fill in the names of your beloved deceased whom you wish to have remembered. The Book of Life will be put on the altar of each mass celebration and we will pray for the names of our deceased family and friends.

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.****************

Both widows in today’s readings gave all they had to the work of the Lord, one using all her remaining food to feed Elijah and the other offering her two copper coins to the temple treasury. Faithful stewards give all that is asked and trust the Lord to be faithful to His promises.

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! Well Halloween went off without a hitch, thanks to Betty Rose and her team who put all the Trick or Treat bags together. I really don’t have much to report to you this week, other than I have sat down with the lead people of our Outreach team and have gone over our Thanksgiving plans. I will be letting you know

Our Capital Campaign volunteers have been hard at work. This past week, they collected nine pledges for $3,900 increasing our total pledge amount to $347,525 making us at 44% of our goal of $795,000. Thank you for all the parishioners who have already made their sacrificial gift and to the volunteers dedicating their time and energy to the campaign.The parishioners who have made their pledges are

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,

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

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in DECEMBER. 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 November 23, 2009. Name: _____________________________ Telephone Number: ___________

ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, THE OFFICE & OUTREACH WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN’S DAY. WE HONOR ALL THOSE WHO SERVED IN OUR ARMED FORCES.

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.