Second Sunday Of Lent &bull: Faith’s TerrainGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent. Almost at the beginning of his public life, Jesus takes his closest Apostles, Peter, John and James, and goes up to the mountain to pray. How often in our own lives, even at times when we seem to be confused or there is something special to do, is that

FIRST READING -Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18God took Abraham to the mountain top where he could see farther and more clearly. God promised Abraham a nation of descendants as vast as the stars. God also promised Abraham a land that stretched as far as he could see.SECOND READING- Philippians 3:17-4:1The Apostle Paul thought of discipleship in lofty terms. As Christians, we are citizens of heaven. This

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 2/21/10MARIA EVA RECTOchild ofFelipe Eco Recto & Jovita Pingka SabandalAVA ROSE BADIABLEchild ofEugene Badiable & Karen Patti PagampaoCONNOR MASAO CHUNchild ofShaun Chun & Maren ArineKENNEDY ENGICHYchild ofOtoichy Engichy & Jacqueline Collier

Work will continue on the interior of the church and will probably take several more weeks. Since this will affect only the interior of the Church, weekday masses will be held in the courtyard. Weekend masses will not be affected. However, any functions held in the church in the evenings will be affected; other arrangements will be made to accommodate those affected. Parking will also be affected

Please join us on Friday, March 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!

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

Are you interested in assisting your parish by being a receptionist once a week? Duties include, answering the phone and answering the office entrance doorway and other duties assigned by the Parish Secretary; such as stapling and stamping. Receptionists will be needed beginning in March for Tuesday afternoons and in May for Thursday mornings. Thelma Lee who is the Thursday morning receptionist,

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.

Peter, James, and John wanted to build a “booth” for Jesus and just stay on the mountain where His transfiguration took place. But the Son of God, the Chosen One, knew that He must instead keep moving toward His Crucifixion. We, too, must rise from worship and do what we can to hasten the coming of the Kingdom.

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! Now that Lent has begun, this has proven to be a fairly quiet time for us in Outreach. We will be doing our day to day business, which is pretty much providing food assistance. Daily Mass during the week will continue to be held in the courtyard, so please, NO large or bulky donations because space is tight. This is

Josephine WongJames & Barbara Herzog

Dieter Heinz Diguc, passed away 12/17/09Paul M. T. Chu, passed away 2/17/10

In recent weeks, you have heard about what appears to be instances of the desecration of the Host in our Church. In an attempt to put an end to this problem, we are taking various steps to insure that our congregation knows the significance of the Eucharist and practices the proper way to receive communion. First, we should all remember that the Consecrated Host IS THE BODY OF CHRIST. Second,

On the sides of the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, there are seven-day candles which may be purchased with our Sacristan or Altar Server. Effective immediately, the cost of the seven-day candle is $4.00; the cost of the wax candles has increased and Sts. Peter & Paul Church is unable to absorb the cost..therefore the increase in price. Talking with other parishes, this is still a “

St. Ann’s Church, KaneoheMarch 8, 9, 10 at 7:00 p.m. Director: Ms. Megan McKennaMegan McKenna, the well-known storyteller and popular author, walks with us through the forty days of Lent. She will focus our thoughts and reflections on three readings of scripture: the woman at the well, the man born blind, and the raising of Lazarus.The woman at the well is the catechumen who is in need of a

March 12-14YMCA of HonoluluCamp H.R. Erdman69-385 Farrington Hwy. Waialua, HI 96791Bishop Larry Silva offers men, age 18-40 who are interested in priesthood, a retreat weekend beginning March 12 from 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, to noon on Sunday, March 14.Communal and private prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass and presentations by Bishop Larry Silva are designed to help participants discern their

The Triduum Services are: Holy Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Good Friday, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Easter Vigil, 7:00 p.m. and Easter Sunday masses are at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Weekly there will be Stations of the Cross at 11:15 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.Coming soon: Our Lenten Retreat which begins on March 13th and ends March 17th and during this Retreat, our Penance Service will be held

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.

First Sunday Of Lent • When We Are TemptedGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the First Sunday of Lent. As you know, Lent is always measured by the setting of Easter. Once Easter is set you count back 40 days and that is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon in the spring. That is why it changes in such drastic

FIRST READING -Deuteronomy 26:4-10The incomparable power of God delivered the children of Israel from Egyptian slavery and wilderness wanderings. The people had their own role to play in this drama. Their sufferings were real, their struggles were serious, and their achievements were earned through faithfulness to God.SECOND READING- Romans 10:8-13Those who call on the name of the Lord, said Paul

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 2/14/10ADRIEL ZACHARY R. AUZAchild ofEutemio Auza & Evangeline Refresca

On the sides of the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, there are seven-day candles which may be purchased with our Sacristan or Altar Server. Effective immediately, the cost of the seven-day candle is $4.00; the cost of the wax candles has increased and Sts. Peter & Paul Church is unable to absorb the cost..therefore the increase in price. Talking with other parishes, this is still a “

Work will continue on the interior of the church and will probably take several more weeks. Since this will affect only the interior of the Church, weekday masses will be held in the courtyard. Weekend masses will not be affected. However, any functions held in the church in the evenings will be affected; other arrangements will be made to accommodate those affected. Parking will also be affected

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

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

After forty years of living in Hawaii, Natividad (Nati) Garcia, will be going home to Manila, Philippines to be with her family. At age 90, Nati has been a volunteer receptionist every Tuesday afternoon here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church for the past five years. She is one tough lady! I just adore her ability to answer the telephone so expertly and office entrance like a bodyguard protecting her

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 first reading describes the offering of the first fruits the people of Israel were to present to the Lord in thanksgiving for their deliverance from Egypt and the gift of the promised land. Is my offering at today’s Mass an appropriate response to the many blessings the Lord has given me?

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! For about 2 years now we have been lending our support to about 200 students attending Waipahu Intermediate School. Many of these students are from the Marshall Islands and English is their second language. We have lent a hand with the food for their quarterly luncheon and with T-shirts for their awards ceremony. On

A fond Aloha to Thelma Lee who has been a receptionist in the office every Thursday for almost fifteen years! Thelma is the last of the original receptionists which started nearly sixteen years ago. It has been my pleasure as the secretary of Sts. Peter & Paul Church to work with Thelma. As we chatted and cried together, I will miss Thelma with her happy, smiling face and professionalism with

Mahalo nui loa from the Augustine Educational Foundation to all the parishes and parishioners for showing your support during the 2010 Special Collection. You have made a difference!

Chester Dziadul, passed away 1/29/10

In recent weeks, you have heard about what appears to be instances of the desecration of the Host in our Church. In an attempt to put an end to this problem, we are taking various steps to insure that our congregation knows the significance of the Eucharist and practices the proper way to receive communion. First, we should all remember that the Consecrated Host IS THE BODY OF CHRIST. Second,

and/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 MARCH. 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 February 22, 2010. Name: _____________________________

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

Are you interested in assisting your parish by being a receptionist once a week? Duties include, answering the phone and answering the office entrance doorway and other duties assigned by the Parish Secretary; such as stapling and stamping. Receptionists will be needed beginning in March for Tuesday afternoons and in May for Thursday mornings. As you have read in this bulletin, Thelma Lee who is

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.

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time • The Last Laugh GREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Old Testament reading from the Prophet Jeremiah, stresses that we must trust in the Lord. Sometimes we find ourselves trusting in human beings and we fall flat on our faces. We have basically turned away from the one we should be

FIRST READING -Jeremiah 17:5-8Jeremiah spoke of the dramatic contrast between those who trust in themselves and those who trust in God. Those who trust in themselves live a mournful life that enjoys no change of seasons. Those who trust in God live a joyful life that bears fruit in all seasons.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20Christ’s resurrection holds the promise of eternal life. The

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 2/7/10CHERISH GENE DOMINGO-DEVEGAchild ofRodney Devega & Trisha Domingo

On the sides of the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, there are seven-day candles which may be purchased with our Sacristan or Altar Server. Effective immediately, the cost of the seven-day candle is $4.00; the cost of the wax candles has increased and Sts. Peter & Paul Church is unable to absorb the cost..therefore the increase in price. Talking with other parishes, this is still a “

Due to Ash Wednesday, construction work on the interior of the Church will be suspended for the week of February 15th through February 19th. Therefore, weekday masses at 7:00 a.m. and 12 Noon will be held in the Church for this week only. However, construction will resume on February 22nd and the weekday masses will be held in the courtyard. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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. MAHALO.

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

On February 13 and 14, our parish is supporting the Augustine Educational Foundation. Our Catholic schools provide a quality education to students from all ethnic, religious and financial backgrounds. The Augustine Educational Foundation provides scholarships to financially needy students in our schools. Please take a moment today and help make a difference in a student’s life - your gift goes

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 words of the Psalmist echo the theme of all of today’s readings. “Happy are they who hope in the Lord.” As good stewards, firmly grounded in that hope, may we bear fruit in due season - assisting the poor, feeding the hungry, and consoling the sorrowful whenever we have the chance.

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! This week I want to inform you on the Hawaii Foodbank Annual Food Drive, which will be held on April 17th. The reason I am doing this early is because the registration forms need to be turned in by March 26th. This event is totally run by the Foodbank. All I am responsible for is to get the information and

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FROM STS. PETER & PAUL PARISH AND STAFF.

Rob, Megan & Sydney Gerichs

Ronald S. Yonamine, passed away 1/24/10

ABSTINENCE1. All members of the Christian faithful, in their own way, are bound to do penance, in virtue of divine law. In order that all may be joined in common observance of penance, penitential days such as the Season of Lent are prescribed during which the Christian faithful in a special way, pray, perform works of piety and charity, and deny themselves by fulfilling their responsibilities

In recent weeks, you have heard about what appears to be instances of the desecration of the Host in our Church. In an attempt to put an end to this problem, we are taking various steps to insure that our congregation knows the significance of the Eucharist and practices the proper way to receive communion. First, we should all remember that the Consecrated Host IS THE BODY OF CHRIST. Second,

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in MARCH. 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 February 22, 2010. Name: _____________________________ Telephone Number: ______________

All are invited to join us for the 2010 St. Ann’s Taize Prayer ServiceDATES/TIME: FRIDAY, FEB. 19TH AT 7:30 PMFRIDAY, MAR. 12TH AT 7:30 PMPLACE: St. Ann’s Church, Kaneohe(Prayer service to begin shortly after the 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross)Taize is a quiet, contemplative form of community worship. Some key elements of the service include Taize songs, scripture readings, moments of silence,

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

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.

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time • Work: Blessing or Curse?GREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time and I wondered if you knew what the Priest says as he bows to the altar before he reads the Gospel? When he goes from his chair to the pulpit, he stops and bows his head and says, “Cleanse my heart and my lips Almighty God as you

FIRST READING -Isaiah 6:1-8The prophet sees the glory of God and proclaims God’s holy name. Our work is less dangerous and demanding, but it has an important place in God’s purpose. Our spiritual and physical energies build and maintain the common good.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 15:1-11Paul assures us that a wasted life is never beyond retrieval and renewal. Paul, who had persecuted the first

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 1/31/10SHYLA BRYLEN LAGUNOY DOIchild ofJames Doi & Michelle Lagunoy

On the sides of the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, there are seven-day candles which may be purchased with our Sacristan or Altar Server. Effective immediately, the cost of the seven-day candle is $4.00; the cost of the wax candles has increased and Sts. Peter & Paul Church is unable to absorb the cost..therefore the increase in price. Talking with other parishes, this is still a “

Work has begun on the interior of the Church and will probably take several weeks. Since this will affect only the interior of the Church, weekday masses will be held in the courtyard. Weekend masses will not be affected. However, any functions held in the church in the evenings will be affected; other arrangements will be made to accommodate those affected. Parking will also be affected during

Jeffrey, Laura, Eric & Carolyn BoromisaSylvia Hausmann

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

On February 13 and 14, our parish will supporting the Augustine Educational Foundation. Your financial contributions help provide scholarships for students attending a Hawaii Catholic School and grant money to educators within the Catholic school system in Hawaii for teacher curriculum development programs that better the level of instruction to students. For more information, go to

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

In today’s readings, both Isaiah and Peter hear the call of God and feel themselves unworthy. But, reassured by the Lord, both answer and follow. Do I hear the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send?” Am I prepared to answer “Here I am. Send me?”

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! Not much to say this week so I will be brief. Renovation has begun again so daily masses during the week are being held in the courtyard. Because of this, Outreach is closing a half hour earlier each day. Once mass is moved back into the church, we will resume to our normal schedule. Also, I ask if you have any

A little boy was kneeling beside his bed with his mother and grandmother and softly saying his prayers, “Dear God, please bless Mummy and Daddy and all the family and please give me a good night's sleep.” Suddenly he looked up and shouted, “And don't forget to give me a bicycle for my birthday!!” “There is no need to shout like that,” said his mother. “God isn't deaf.” “No,” said

Tim & Lita O’Callaghan, February 4thMarried 21 yearsHenry & Alice Kim, February 10thMarried 59 yearsNolan & Zelda Alvarado, February 14thMarried 14 yearsHoward & Laureen Ranis, February 14thMarried 34 yearsDondi & Valencia Vinca, February 14thMarried 23 yearsLeo & Audrey DeCosta, February 18thMarried 43 yearsPaul & Carla Palalay, February 26thMarried 10 yearsTom & Marrietta Guinan, February

Don't waste your life in doubts and fears: spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it.****Never let life's hardships disturb you ... no one can avoid problems, not even saints or sages.Nichiren Daishonen****Ask yourself this question:"Will this matter a year from now?"

In recent weeks, you have heard about what appears to be instances of the desecration of the Host in our Church. In an attempt to put an end to this problem, we are taking various steps to insure that our congregation knows the significance of the Eucharist and practices the proper way to receive communion. First, we should all remember that the Consecrated Host IS THE BODY OF CHRIST. Second,

Ryan Monico February 1stWilliam Barayuga February 1stRyan Perreira February 3rdDenton Alvarado February 3rdThomas Null February 3rdJanice Joshua February 3rdCelerina Gabriel February 3rdDaniel Gefroh February 4thGerrie Lindo February 4thKierra Tuscano February 4thGeorge Bobo February 5thHeather Almeida February 5thLopaka Harris February 5thVicente Fernandez

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.