Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish...2017/12/31  · Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish 1525 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI 96782 Phone: 808.455.3012 Fax: 808.456.9443 [email protected]

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish1525 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI 96782

Phone: 808.455.3012 Fax: 808.456.9443 www.olgcchurch.org [email protected]

MISSION

Our Lady of Good Counsel is a Christ-centered Parish enlightened by the Holy Spirit, guided by the Scriptures, Tradition and the Sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church; through the Stewardship of time, talent and treasure, seeking to renew and maintain love, family unity and Christian values throughout the community.

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m.

Saturday: 7:00 a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. (Fulfills Sunday Obligation)

Sunday: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.(unless noted in bulletin)

Perpetual Adoration Chapel Open 24 Hours a Day -

7 Days a Week

Thursday Before First FridayHoly Hour at 7:00 p.m.

First Friday Mass Sacred Heart Devotion

Mass at 6:30 a.m.(unless noted in bulletin) Today, as the winds of war are blowing

in our world and an outdated model of development continues to produce

human, societal and environmental decline, Christmas invites us to focus on the sign of the Child and to recognize him in the faces of little children, especially those for whom, like Jesus, “there is no place in the inn” (Lk 2:7). We see Jesus in the children of the Middle East who continue to suffer because of growing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. On this festive day, let us ask the Lord for peace for Jerusalem and for all the Holy Land. We see Jesus in the faces of Syrian children still marked by the war that, in these years, has caused such bloodshed in that country. We see Jesus in the children of Iraq, wounded and torn by the conflicts that country has experienced in the last 15 years, and in the children of Yemen, where there is an ongoing conflict that has been largely forgotten, with serious humanitarian implications for its people, who suffer from hunger and the spread of diseases.

We see Jesus in the children of Africa, especially those who are suffering in South Sudan, Somalia, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and Nigeria. We see Jesus in the children of unemployed parents who struggle to offer their children a secure and peaceful future. We see Jesus in the many children forced to leave their countries to travel alone in inhuman conditions and who become an easy target for human traffickers May our hearts not be closed as they were in the homes of Bethlehem.

POPE FRANCIS’ CHRISTMAS DAY MESSAGEAssociated Press December 25, 2017

HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPHDecember 30 & 31 2017

This week’s Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3;Psalm 128:1-5, or Psalm 105:1-6, 8-9; Colossians 3:12-21 or Hebrews 11:8,11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22,39-40 Next week’s Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:2, 7-8, 10-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12

PAGE 2FROM the PASTOR’S DESKREVEREND Fr. PASCUAL ABAYA IV

The Opening Prayer in the celebration of the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph says, “O God, who were pleased

to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life, and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards.” How expressive and meaningful these words are as we pray and hope that it will indeed be fulfilled. This prayer expresses a profound message to build God’s Family among ourselves and as a community of faith. Reality presents to us that not all families live in harmony and peace. Joy and gladness are absent. Relationships are not bonded. Many babies are unborn. Children are abandoned. Sibling rivalries exist because of property disputes. And the list goes on and on. It looks like it is becoming a trend as well to live as husbands and wives without even the Sacrament of Matrimony. Our basic understanding of marriage is overturned by laws that legislature pass allowing same sex marriage. Truth to tell, not all marriages work out because of grave reason or reasons. Divorce rate is high. When separation takes place, the Church helps out troubled spouses in the annulment process and help them to be healed from their situation. Family life is weakened and there seems to be no way of restoring family relationships how it was meant from the beginning. When families are weak, society is weak and so is the Church. This is so because it is

always taught that family is the basic unit of society and the Domestic Church. It is supposed to be where values are formed, future is determined and life is nurtured. As quoted in the scriptures above, “the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom and the favor of God was upon him.” Could we just say that this Child whose birth we celebrated days ago just grew up by himself? No! He had a “makuakane” who was always looking at the welfare of his Son and wife. He protected them with love and care. He was always listening to God’s voice to keep his family together. Also, this child had a caring and nurturing “makuahine” who herself experienced the pangs of birth. He had a mother who nursed him and always with him even till his last days on earth. He had a “Makua” so loving and self-giving. This feast as part of the Christmas celebration instills in us our dreams and aspirations to live in a family where we can all experience love and comfort. It calls us also to pray fervently that God may bring light and peace to those who had been troubled. It also invites us to make our families bond together in the love and examples of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Thus, we make our house a home, a dwelling place of goodness, of love, of joy and of peace. Let us remember, charity, the crown of all virtues, begin at home. If we look into the life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, there is hope to make things right and be able to build God’s family. ╬

BUILD GOD’S FAMILY

MINISTRY CORNER“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.”PAGE 3

Each week for the past five months, ministries and affiliated groups were featured in the bulletin. The

articles consisted of not only photos of members but also description of ministries and testimonies of members. Through these articles, we got to know about the ministries’ and groups’ activities wherein the members generously share their time, talent and treasure. The testimonies mentioned in the articles relayed the members’ sincere reasons why they joined the ministries. Majority of the members shared the same reason which is to give back to the Lord the gifts He has given them by sharing them in turn to others. This is truly a confirmation of who we really are - stewards of God’s gifts and blessings. “ Much wll be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” Luke 12:48. Stewardship is a way of life. Who we are and what we have is God’s gift to us. It is our responsibility to take good care of all what God has given us by using them wisely and sharing them generously. “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10. Gifts of time, talent and treasure are given to us to bless others.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT & TREASURE –by: Bernadette V. Cabe, Stewardship Committee

Samoan Choir during White Sunday

Filipino Ministry Musicians & VolunteerMini Ministry Fair

Altar Server Ministry

Lector Ministry

Gardening & Landscaping VolunteersCPREP & Marriage Ministry

Outreach Ministry

Ohana Ministry to the Homebound

Bereavement Ministry

Adorers of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Parking Ministry

SCHOOL NEWS“Together with Christ what we believe, we can achieve.”

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Our Lady of Good Counsel School provides a variety of activities, events, and celebrations to

build the Catholic Identity of the school. The school is a community built on faith where Jesus Christ is the focal point and recognizes and maintains practices that support the standards of Catholic Identify- Mission and Philosophy, Prayer and Sacraments, Curriculum, Catechist Certification, Parents as the Primary Educators, Service, Signs and Sacramentals, and Evangelization . To aid in faith building, students lead the school in morning prayers, participate in prayers before class begins, contribute to the school’s monthly altar theme, work with their families on Family Scriptures every weekend, celebrate weekly school Mass & prayer services, participate in outreach programs to practice social justice, perform in the school’s Advent/Christmas Program and May Day Program (Crowning of Mary), view the Stations of the Cross Dramatization led by the fifth through eighth graders, celebrate Our Lady Of Good Counsel Feast Day, participate in a theme focused monthly altar display, participate in a monthly Rosary Devotion, celebrate Reconciliation during Advent and Lent, celebrate First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (grade 2), and sponsor 3rd Saturday Parish Vigil Mass. The school’s outreach programs allow the entire community a chance to practice social justice and an opportunity to witness the Gospel message in action. Programs include donating money to poor families, collecting donations for Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities and Catholic Pro-

Life Organizations, seniors outreach, replenishing the parish food pantry during Thanksgiving and Christmas . Students are often asked to consider current events and think of ways to serve and

practice being active Christians. Recently, the school held a warm clothing drive for families of Northern California who lost their homes by fire in October. The school loaded eight large shipping boxes with warm clothing for all ages and received word that every piece was claimed and appreciated by many families. The school’s Student Council organized a Christmas drive to support the Cross Catholic Outreach: Box of Joy. Students were able to experience gift giving and sacrifice as a wonderful, meaningful part of the Advent

season . Each class filled 2-3 shoe boxes with gifts for children who live in countries of poverty. By packing these Christmas gift box es and sponsoring the cost of its shipment, the school celebrated the joy of giving. The school is proud to sponsor projects like these because it allows Catholic Identity to grow and the students are given opportunities to be of service.

CATHOLIC IDENTITY AND SERVICEBy Chantelle Luarca, Interim School Principal

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES MASS INTENTIONS for the WEEK

Please call the Parish Office to have your intentions added to our schedule.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 307 a.m. For the eternal repose of the soul of William Bradley Ben 5 p.m For the eternal repose of the souls of Dorothy Koyanagi,

Joyce Meneses, Ernest Puni Espinosa, Kapono Lau & Richard Palmyra

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 316:30 a.m. For Marieta, Ruskin & Meliton Bond. For the eternal

repose of the souls of Dorothy Koyanagi, Joyce Meneses, & Samuel Hokana 8:30 a.m. For the eternal repose of the soul of William Bradley Ben

11 a.m. For the Parishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel 5:00 p.m. For Apolinar & Josefa Herrera. For the eternal repose of the soul of John Matusovic

MONDAY, JANUARY 18:30 a.m. Blessings for Erlinda & Leo Delgado. For Francis Palmyra & April Villa. For the eternal repose of the souls of Joyce Meneses, Daaniel K. Sailer & AgnesAmuro

11:00 a.m. For the eternal repose of the soul of William Bradley Ben

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2For the eternal repose of the souls of Joyce Meneses, Elaine Vaness, William Bradley Ben, Daniel K. Sailer & Agnes Amuro

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3For the eternal repose of the souls of Joyce Meneses, William Bradley Ben, Daniel K. Sailer & Agnes Amuro

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4For special intentions for Gigi Reed & John Reed. For the eternal repose of the souls of Jay Schott, William Bradley Ben, Daniel K. Sailer & Agnes Amuro

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5Sepcial intentions for the Perpetual Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament. For special intentions for Gigi Reed & John Reed. For the eternal repose of the souls of William Bradley Ben, Daniel K. Sailer & Agnes Amuro

DECEMBER 30Monica Luis 1981Avery Keahi Lee 1983Natsue Kobayashigawa Torres 1991William Lopes 1993Norbert Joseph Mendes 1993Bret Kaneshiro 2008Virginia Batungbacal 2009

DECEMBER 31Harry Pelio 1969Justin Paragoso 1978Mary Hilda Lancaster 1986Deonecio Dagandagan Piris 1986Doroth Elaine Koyanagi 1999Betty Bok Cho Tambalo 1999Rosario Ablao Nigros 2001Henry Takeshita 2003Amparo Quinabo 2008Betsy Sueko Lee 2011Susima Obejas Somera 2013

JANUARY 1William Benhart Willing Jr 1984Myra Pekelo Ching 1985Agnes “Toni” Kahler 1988

JANUARY 2Basilio Cabuyaban 1969Taulia Vasai Tuua 1973Francisco Batalon 1979Nancy Kahuilaokalani Ho 1991Daniel Houghtailing 1995Moses Chung 1998Lucia Antoque 2002Isabel Ramos Torres 2002Robert Louis “Bobby” Souza 2006

JANUARY 3Frank Dela Rosa Wright 1989Fredrick Bolosan 1998Flora Rumbaoa 1998Grace Calleon 2002Dale Takaesu 2005Maximo Efhan 2006Susan Aquino 2007

JANUARY 4Amanda Gene Newton 1979Ederlyn Jacelyn Imanil 1982David August Hughes 1991Terenry Kanaso 2005Florence Maureen Weisenburger 2007Jaylin Sadako Vallejo 2011

JANUARY 5Silverio Baguio 1973Floreta Makinano Dumadag 2004Mary Lou Horie 2016

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

TITHING GUIDE

ANNUAL WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLYINCOME 10% 5% 10% 5% 10% 5%$10,000 19.23 9.61 83.33 41.66 1000.00 500.00$15,000 26.84 14.42 125.00 62.50 1500.00 750.00$20,000 38.46 19.23 166.66 83.33 2000.00 1000.00$25,000 48.07 24.03 208.33 104.16 2500.00 1250.00$30,000 57.69 28.84 250.00 125.00 3000.00 1500.00$40,000 76.92 38.46 333.33 166.66 4000.00 2000.00$50,000 96.15 48.07 416.66 208.33 5000.00 2500.00$60,000 115.38 57.69 500.00 250.00 6000.00 3000.00$70,000 134.62 67.31 583.33 291.66 7000.00 3500.00$80,000 153.85 76.92 666.67 333.34 8000.00 4000.00$90,000 173.08 86.54 750.00 375.00 9000.00 4500.00$100,000 192.31 96.15 833.33 416.66 10000.00 5000.00$125,000 240.38 120.19 1041.67 520.33 12500.00 6250.00

Remember us in your willOur Lady of Good Counsel is ex-tremely grateful to those individuals who have made, or have expressed an intention to make a gift to our fu-ture ministries in their will. Such a gift is among the most far reaching and valuable contributions. If you are considering leaving your gift as a will or bequest and would like more infor-mation, please call (808) 455-3012.

GOOD SAMARITANSTEWARDSHIP

MOMENT

You can gift wrap your tithe in a personalized envelope! Please contact our Parish Office for details. Thank You for your continued generosity!

ONLINEGIVINGHere is a helpful guide for tithing to our Parish

based on 5% and 10% tithes of your total income.

When Jesus is presented in the Temple, our Blessed Mother formally offers Him to God’s service without reservation. It is a service that Simeon prophetically foretells: a service to God that will turn the old laws and cultural norms upside down. Are we destined to hold on to old habits and customs tightly or like Jesus, are we willing to serve the Lord and proclaim the Gospel in new and creative ways?

GENERAL OPERATING FUND

July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 $ 832,000.00Weekly Goal $ 16,000.00

COLLECTIONS for December 23 & 24, 2017 $ 45,667.40Tithing from Collection Envelopes $ 7,209.00Loose Collections $ 7,655.77Online Giving: December 18-22, 2017 $ 561.00Christmas Donations $ 27,788.63Misa de Gallo Donations $ 2,336.00Miscellaneous Holiday Donations $ 117.00Year to Date Budget $ 416,000.00Year to Date Receipts $ 390,743.76Difference $ (25,256.24) BUILDING FUNDCurrent Building Fund Balance $ 699,274.98Collections for December 23 & 24, 2017 $ 1,999.50Online Giving: December 18-22, 2017 $ 97.00Phase III Construction Goal $ 3,000,000.00Amount to Goal $ (2,300,725.02)

CHURCH MAINTENANCE FUNDCurrent Church Maintenance Fund Balance $ 190,911.85Collections for December 23 & 24, 2017 $ 83.00Online Giving: December 18-22, 2017 $ 172.00

SECOND COLLECTIONOLGC School $ 345.00

CHURCH & SCHOOL STAFF DIRECTORYRev. Father Pascual Abaya IVPastor

Rev. Father Alfred Omar B. GuerreroParochial Vicar

Rev. Deacon Thomas MiyashiroRev. Deacon Efrain AndrewsPermanent Deacons

Mrs. Lisa SaitoSecretary

Mrs. Winnie LeeSecretarial Assistant

Ms. Pam FalascoDirector of Religious Education

Mrs. Leilani Asuncion-TagupaAsst. Coord. of Religious Education

Ms. Laurie MunozYouth & Family Ministry Coordinator

Mr. John PrioloFinance Committee Chairperson

Mr. Keith YoshidaParish Pastoral Council Chairperson

Mr. Abundio CabePastoral Center Manager

Mrs. Chantelle LuarcaInterim School Principal

Mrs. Teri NicolasSchool Secretary

Mrs. Nellie EnosSchool Receptionist

PARISH/SCHOOL HOURS & INFORMATION

PARISH OFFICE HOURSMONDAY through FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Closed 12 noon to 1 p.m. for lunch and on holidays

PARISH ADDRESS & INFO1525 Waimano Home Rd.Pearl City, HI 96782Office: (808) 455-3012Fax: (808) 456-9443email: [email protected]

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURSMONDAY through FRIDAY7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.WEDNESDAY7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SCHOOL ADDRESS & INFO1530 Hoolana StreetPearl City, HI 96782Office: (808) 455-4533Fax: (808) 455-5587

PARISH ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JANUARY 1 OFFICE CLOSED6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Spirit & Grace Choir Church

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 - 7 p.m. Shazzy Fitness PC26 - 9 p.m. RCIA Center7 p.m.. Baptism Class Mtg Rm7 - 9 p.m. Samoan Choir Church

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 38:30 - 11:30 a.m. Outreach Center6 - 9 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group Church6:30 - 9 p.m. Catholic Committee on Scouting PC27 p.m. Stewardship Committee Center7 - 9 p.m. YAFM Mtg Rm

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 8:15 a.m. School Mass Church4:30 - 6 p.m. Blessed Mother PG Church6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Spirit & Grace Choir Mtg Rm7 - 9 p.m. YA Center

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 8:30 a.m. Natividad De Peralta Funeral Church11 a.m. De Peralta Funeral Mass Church1 p.m. Natividad De Peralta Burial Offsite1 -9 p.m. Altar Servers Gathering PC7 - 9 p.m. Knights of Columbus Center

SATURDAY, JANUARY 69 - 10 a.m. Holy Communion Workshop PC9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Samoan Choir Church10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shazzy Fitness PC22 - 4 p.m. CPREP Center

SUNDAY, JANUARY 79:45 - 10:45 a.m. Religious Ed Classes School12 - 2:30 p.m. YAFM Armes Mtg Rm2 - 4:30 p.m. CYM (MS) PC6:30 - 9:00 p.m. CYM (HS) PC

Joyous New Year

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are seriously ill, or will be undergoing surgery, please contact the Parish Office.

BLESSINGS: Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for blessings of home, cars, boats, etc.

CANDLES: Candles are available for purchase upon request.

CHANGE of ADDRESS: Please notify the secretary of any changes.

FUNERALS: Please contact the Parish Office before making arrangements with the mortuary.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to OLGC Parish! Please register and join in our Parish activities.

WELCOME INFORMATIONSACRAMENTS of INITIATION:INFANT BAPTISM: Please contact the Parish Office to make an appointment with the priest. Parents should apply at least one month prior to the Baptismal Preparation Program.

CONFIRMATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Please contact the Parish Office for more details.

RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION for ADULTS (RCIA): Please contact the Parish Office if you are a baptized Christian of another denomination wishing to become Catholic, or if you wish to receive the Sacraments of Initiation.

SACRAMENT of MATRIMONY: Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance for an appointment with a priest. This appointment should take place before any other arrangements are made.

BISHOP LARRY SILVA

LITURGICALCATECHESIS by Rev. Alfred Omar B. GuerreroParochial Vicar/Director of Liturgy

Merry Christmas! Yes, it is still Christmas! While the secular world start packing away the Christmas

decorations and have their “after” Christmas sales, the Church continues to celebrate the mystery of the incarnation of God. In fact, this weekend is within the Christmas Octave or eight-day period during which a liturgical commemoration is CELEBRATED! So, it is fitting to greet one another a “Merry Christmas.” While we wait for the Second Coming of Christ in glory, we celebrate the coming of Christ in mystery through the celebration of the Eucharist. In our last discussion on the structure of the Mass, its elements, and its parts” we ended with the Great Amen of the Eucharistic Prayer. We now enter into the discussion of the Communion Rite. The Communion Rite includes the praying of the Lord’s Prayer, the Rite of Peace, the fractioning of the Eucharistic Bread, and Holy Communion itself. “In the Lord’s Prayer a petition is made for daily bread, which for Christians means principally the Eucharistic Bread, and entreating also purification from sin, so that what is holy may in truth be given to the holy.” The faithful prays the Lord’s Prayer along with the Priest and he

alone adds the embolism which “asks for deliverance from the power of evil for the whole community of the faithful” (GIRM, 81). Following the Lord’s Prayer and before receiving the Holy Sacrament, “the Church entreats peace and unity for herself and for the whole human family” by expressing to each other their bond of unity and mutual charity (82). This sign of peace is not a time to catch up or greet someone across the church, but a symbolic gesture of communion with each other. So it is appropriate to only offer the sign to those who are nearest to you.

Word of the Week: Solemnity- A category of liturgical day that is higher than a feast or memorial. The

celebration of a solemnity begins with Evening Prayer I on the preceding day. Some solemnities also have their own Vigil Mass, to be used on the evening of the preceding day if Mass is celebrated at that time. The two greatest solemnities are Easter and the Nativity of the Lord, each of which has an octave. On solemnities, the Glory to God in the Highest and the Profession of Faith are prescribed at Mass. (Word of the Week from A Glossary of Liturgical Terms by Dennis C. Smolarski, SJ, 2017)

God has made it clear that He is not interested in simply watching over us from afar. He wants to be intimately involved with every aspect of our lives. This is exactly why He became a human being in the person of Jesus. This is why the risen Jesus now makes Himself available to us in an intimate way by feeding us with His own Body and Blood. It is still such an awesome message that it is hard to believe. Yet we have been given the gift of faith so that we can be prophetic and angelic voices that proclaim to a lost world that God-is-with-us, Emmanuel! The annunciation that God takes flesh and dwells among us in a kingdom that lasts forever is now ours to announce with joy to all the world.