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DECEMBER 01, 2019 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
A VIEW FROM THE PEW
Twenty-Five Reasons To Smile
It’s Advent! Jesus is coming soon. Colored lights dance against the dark. Carols
exalt us. John Lennon, who imagined a world without religion, couldn’t imagine one
without Christmas. Holiday cards keep on coming. Tinsel, evergreens, angels. Light-
ing family Advent wreaths. Sleigh bells, generous hearts, visitors, parties, cookies with
sprinkles, sparkly sweaters, fuzzy mittens, manger scenes, Nativity plays. Flash mobs
singing “Messiah” at the mall. Children’s faces. Reconciliations. The hope of peace
on earth. Good will within reach everywhere.
Warming Up To Advent
Today is the first week in Advent, and the readings underscore the sea-
son’s sense of warmth and joyful anticipation. As our days grow cooler,
Isaiah provides an image of God protecting the Israelites from the
elements: “...the Lord’s glory will be shelter and protection.” The psalm,
too, trumpets a sense of joy and protection under God: “Let us go rejoic-
ing to the house of the Lord.” Then the Gospel brings us an Advent sense
of happy expectation, with Jesus envisioning the faith-filled centurion at
the heavenly banquet. Today, as you slip on a sweater to fight a chill, or
share a meal with others, take heart in being part of the worldwide
Christian community beginning our Advent season of warmth and joyful
anticipation.
December 2019 save the dates
Monday, December 9th, (Holy Day of Obligation) Masses: 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM
(Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
(Lectors’ Recommissioning at the 5:30 Pm Mass)
Tuesday, December 10th, 6:15 PM, Advent Reconciliation (Penance) Service
Saturday, December 14th, After the 5:30 PM Mass, Annual Christmas Party
December 16th thru December 24th, 5:30 AM Mass everyday, Misa de Gallo,
(Continental Breakfast after Mass/Cafeteria)
Tuesday, December 24th, Vigil of Christmas, 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM Masses
Wednesday, December 25th, (Holy Day of Obligation), Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
(6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 10:15 AM, 11:45 AM Masses (NO 5:30 PM Mass)
Tuesday, December 31st, New Year’s Eve, 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM Masses
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DECEMBER 01, 2019 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Praying for Health, Comfort & Healing Eunice Achong
Byron Chang
Nina Chung
Earl Cobb
Jocelyn Exzabe
Linda Ho Lee
Robert Hoffman
Mary Kalahiki
Dimi Piligrino
Florence Puana
Cindy Tanaka
Ellen Tanaka
Margaret Wise
Ken Wong
Praying for Eternal Rest
Richard Cheski
Kimo Grigsby
Chris Harris
David Hoffman
Robert Ito
Ted Mezo
Sybil Padgett
Dwayne Silva
Mary Tohyai
Lino Vicente
Lee-Ann Villafuerte
Eugenia Wong
Lenore Young
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Weekly Offerings of November 23/24, 2019
Weekly Offerings: $8,803.31
Fiscal Year to Date: (actual) $210,174.00
Fiscal Year to Date: (budget) $199,771.00
Total Budget: (07/01/2019 to 06/30/2020) $524,500.00
Other Collections
Catholic Campaign for Human Development: $1,509.99
Local Homeless Outreach: $9.00
All Souls: $50.00
Peace & Social Justice Ministry: $50.00
World Mission Sunday: $50.00
Novena: $100.00
Mary, Star of the Sea Schools: $211.00
Thanksgiving: $295.00
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Coming Home for Christmas
Advent presents a wonderful opportunity to
invite all of our people to “Come Home for
Christmas,” a time to experience peace and
goodwill and to know that as a child of God, we
are loved and that God is always near. Advent
is a season that prepares us for the celebrations
of the Nativity of our Lord (Christmas).
Advent is always a good time to reach out and
invite inactive parishioners and indeed the
wider community to “Come Home for Christ-
mas.” Think about it — wouldn’t you like an
invitation to join with others as we celebrate the
birth of Christ!
Make it an Advent event: Come join us every
Wednesday, 7:30 am - 8:30 am in the Chapel
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Spend a Holy Hour with our Lord Jesus Christ!
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DECEMBER 01, 2019 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
While this very important celebration is
usually on December 8, since that is a
Sunday this year, all the Masses for
December 7/8 will be for the Second Sunday
of Advent. The Solemnity of the Immacu-
late Conception is transferred to Monday,
December 9th as a HolyDay of Obligation.
MSOS Masses on Monday, December 9th,
will be celebrated at 6:30 am and 5:30 pm.
ATTENTION ALL LECTORS
We invite you to attend the 5:30 pm Mass on Monday,
December 9th when the annual recommissioning of lectors
takes place. It is time, once again, to renew our resolve and
dedication as Proclaimers of the Word. We are God’s
instruments. We have been blessed in so many ways,
including our talent as lectors. What better way to give
back to God for all that He has given us.
Together, let’s dedicate this Eucharistic Celebration as
thanksgiving because every time we proclaim His Word,
God is always being glorified in us.
Tuesday
December 10, 2019
6:15 PM
Please join us for our Communal Reconciliation
Service, including Scripture, examination of
conscience and an opportunity for individual
confession.
Pope Francis said: “Confession is the Sacrament
of the tenderness of God, His way of embracing
us.” Come and feel His embrace at our Advent
Penance Service.
We will have priests from around the Diocese
who will be here at our Parish to hear Confes-
sions.
MISA de GALLO
(MEE-sah day GAH-yoh)
(Mass of the Rooster)
It’s that time of year, once again, when the ever
present Rooster awakens us for Mass at 5:30 am every
morning starting December 16th and ending Decem-
ber 24th. (Hence the reason for the title “Mass of the
Rooster,” which literally happens in the Philippines
where the tradition started.)
A festive rather than solemn mood pervades these
observances in spite of the fact that Masses begin at
5:30 in the morning. It’s a celebration of Hope
reminding everyone to “prepare the way” of the Lord.
We invite one and all to celebrate this beautiful tradi-
tion as we await the coming of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ. After each service, we share in the after-
Mass Continental breakfast of coffee and pastries.
Come with expectant FAITH, HOPE and LOVE!
Henry Hoffman was recently baptized at MSOS
by Fr. Frankie. Henry is the grandson of long-
time parishioner and retired MSOS school
teacher, Nettie Hoffman. Congratulations to the
entire Hoffman family!!!
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PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION
SCHOOL OFFICE INFORMATION
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
DECEMBER 01, 2019 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
CHURCH CALENDAR
Sunday, December 01, 2019 (First Sunday of Advent)
6:30 am, 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am, 5:30 pm Masses
2:30 pm, Conf/Most Holy Rosary, Chapel, 20 decades
After all the Masses, except 5:30 pm Mass, Senior Arts & Crafts,
Social Hall/Lanai
6:30 pm, Family Rosary Movement, S.H.W.A.Y./Social Hall
Monday, December 02, 2019
6:30 am, 5:30 pm Masses
9:00 am, Adults/Seniors Meeting, 2nd Floor Activity Center
Tuesday, December 03, 2019 (St. Francis Xavier)
6:30 am, 5:30 pm Masses
Wednesday, December 04, 2019 (St. John Damascene)
6:30 am, 5:30 pm Masses
7:30 am-8:30 am, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Chapel
10:30 am, Bible Study, PLC Meeting Room
7:00 pm-8:30 pm, Adult Bible Study, 2nd Floor Activity Center
Thursday, December 05, 2019
6:30 am, 5:30 pm Masses
9:00 am, Hula Class, Social Hall
Friday, December 06, 2019 (St. Nicholas) (FIRST FRIDAY)
6:30 am, 5:30 pm Masses
6:00 pm-8:30 pm, High School LifeTeen, 2nd Fl. Activity Center
6:15 pm-8:15 pm, First Friday Adoration, Chapel
Saturday, December 07, 2019 (St. Ambrose) (First Saturday)
7:30 am, 5:30 pm Masses
10:30 am-11:30 am, Tai Chi Class, Cafeteria
12:00 pm-1:00 pm, Yoga Class, Social Hall
Sunday, December 08, 2019 (Second Sunday of Advent)
6:30 am, 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am, 5:30 pm Masses
After 1st 3 Masses, Knights Hospitality Treat, Social Hall
3:00 pm, Chinese (Mandarin) Mass, Chapel
6:30 pm, Family Rosary Movement, S.H.W.A.Y./ Social Hall
PARISH CLERGY
Fr. Francisco de los Reyes, SSS—Pastor
Fr. Paterno Labasano, SSS—Parochial Vicar
Fr. Bob Stark, SSS — In Residence
Br. Buddy Yanzon, SSS
PARISH OFFICE STAFF
Anne Hung—Office Administrator
Sarah Bryant—Secretary
Darlene Ah Yo—Director of Religious Education
Karen Loebl—Youth/Young Adults Minister
Steven Fatai—Sacristan
Noel Patricio—Facilities Manager
MARY, STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL
Margaret Rufo—Principal
4469 Malia Street
Honolulu, HI 96821
Tel. 734-0208 / Fax: 735-9790
www.starofthesea.org
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Lisa Foster, Ed.D.—Director
4470 Aliikoa St, Suite 100
Honolulu HI 96821/Tel. 734-3840/Fax: 732-1738
www.staroftheseaelc.org
Monday through Friday 8AM—4PM
PARISH OFFICE 808.734.0396
PARISH FAX 808.744.2008
First Sunday of Advent
December 01, 2019
First Reading:
Isaiah 2:1-5
Second Reading:
Romans 13:11-14
Gospel
Matthew 24:37-44
Holiday Arts & Crafts Event
Sponsored by: MSOS Senior Arts & Crafts Ministry,
Saturday, November 30th after the 5:30 pm Mass and
Sunday, December 1st after all the Masses, except the
5:30 pm Mass in the Social Hall/Lanai Area.
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DECEMBER 01, 2019 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SCHOOL NEWS
MARY, STAR OF THE SEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
November Is Native American Heritage Month
The month of November is recognized as “Native American Heritage” month. It is a time to celebrate the
rich and diverse cultures, tradition, history and to acknowledge the important contribution of Native
American people. It is also a time to educate the general public about Native American tribes and culture,
and to share the unique challenges as Native Americans. Recently, members of the Oahu tribal council,
representing seven Native American tribes visited the Early Learning Center to share their cultural
history, music and songs with our young students and teachers. These included the Hopi, Navajo, Creek,
Shoshone, Otoe, Oneida and Lummi tribes.
MARY, STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL
Kindergarten to Grade 8 A Strong Foundation Matters
It’s been a busy season of giving at MSOS! The school’s stuffed animals
from our first quarter drive finally arrived at their homes. Mahalo to the
YMCA for transporting our student council to the Children’s Justice
Center and the highlight was, of course, the Humane Society, to hand-
deliver the furry buddies. Each
location met the children with
gratitude and gave student tours.
Students from Kindergarten to
Grade 8 also recently participated in the school’s annual Thanksgiv-
ing Food Drive that supports our Mainland friends.
On behalf of Mary, Star of the Sea School Faculty and Students, we
would like to extend God’s bountiful blessings upon the MSOS
community and may your Thanksgiving gatherings be filled with
treasured memories with family and friends.
Give and it will be given unto you. (Luke 6:38)
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