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RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Today’s readings invite us into prayer, into relationship with God. Because
relationships feel more natural when we know one another well, Sirach encourages us to
know God better. In his wisdom, Sirach tells us what God is like: fair, open-minded,
compassionate, and attentive. “The Lord will not delay,” he says. Knowing that God’s help
comes right on time, whenever we need it, calms our hearts and helps us trust the Lord.
In his second Letter to Timothy, Saint Paul demonstrates his own trust in God. Despite
the grueling struggles Saint Paul has faced because of his Christian faith, he praises the
Lord for rescuing him time and again. Today’s Gospel draws us close to Jesus too,
revealing his special love for the poor and humble. As Jesus tells his parable about the
prayer habits of a Pharisee and a tax collector, our hearts long to become as gentle as
Christ’s. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Raphael Church Oldest Catholic Church on Kauai – est. 1841
3011 Hapa Road, Koloa, Hawaii 96756 - Phone: (808) 742-1955
Fax: (808) 742-1845
Website: St-Raphael-Kauai.org
Email: [email protected]
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM (Old Church)
Wednesday: 7:00 AM (Old Church) followed by Novena
Saturday: 5:00 PM (New Church)
Sunday: 7:00 AM (Old Church)
9:30 AM (New Church)
Ohana Mass (Families with special needs) - 11:30 AM (New Church)
usually held every 3rd Sunday
*see previous Bulletin announcement for any changes
Confession: Saturday 4:15-4:45 PM (*or call the office for schedule on the weekdays)
L A U L I M A C A M P A I G N
Joy of Christmas 2019
After an exciting inaugural year, where the
momentum kept on building, we ask you to
join us to share the 2nd Annual Joy of
Christmas Celebration with the entire
Island of Kauai. Mark your calendars for
available. Free activities for the Keiki each night. Join us this year to bring the Joy of Christmas to Keiki, Kupuna and all ages in between.
We also invite parishioners from all parishes to join us and set up your own light display on St. Raphael’s grounds to make this year’s event an even better success than last year. All displays must be completed for the Grand Opening and Blessing on Saturday, November 30. Contact Andy Honl at (808) 742-1955 or visit st-raphael-kauai.org/16 for details.
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
TREASURES
FROM
OUR TRADITION
Friday’s Solemnity of All Saints
and Saturday’s Commemoration of
All the Faithful Departed fit well at
the beginning of November. The
liturgical readings of this final
month in the Church year are keyed
to the end of time and the
fulfillment of Jesus’ saving acts.
Nowhere is this more fully
celebrated than in Mexico, where
November 2 is the “Day of the
Dead.” Missionaries moved an
ancient Aztec festival from
midsummer to November, linking
the festival to Christian themes.
Today, it is a time for remembering
the dead and celebrating the
continuity of life, principally by
festive picnics in cemeteries. There
are special foods and games, and
people socialize with other families
and tell favorite stories about their
dear ones. The sweetness of life is
honored by sugary desserts and
treats. Flowers, music, lights, and
feasting assure that the day is not
at all morbid. Traditionally, the day
begins with Mass, a procession to
the cemetery, and a morning feast.
Most families have a special dinner
with the pan de muerto, or “bread
of the dead.” A toy skeleton is
baked into the loaf, and the one
who bites into it is considered lucky
indeed. The dead are not feared,
but deeply loved, and this joyful
family feast points both to age-old
customs and Resurrection faith. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
12 Shaved Ice
11 Missionaries
10 Cans of Spam (Taken)
9 Pounds of Poi
8 Ukuleles
7 Roosters Crowing
6 Hula Dancers
5 Biiiiigggg Faaat Pigs (Taken)
4 Flower Leis (Taken)
3 Coconuts
2 Monk Seals (Taken)
and 1 Mynah Bird in 1 Papaya Tree
Proposed list for the 12 Days of Hawaiian Christmas are:
every Saturday or Sunday during Advent between 6-8pm to share in the
festival of lights. This year’s theme is the 12 days of Kauai Christmas. Food
and drink available for purchase. Gift Shop with lots of Christmas items
As of 10/22/2019
Collection (Weekend Masses) $ 3,365.00
Votive Candles $ 273.00
Funerals $ 200.00
Mass Intentions $ 29.00
Ohana Mass $ 100.00
2nd Collection for
Catholic University of America
$ 10.00
2nd Collection for
World Mission Sunday
$ 1,169.00
Building & Maintenance Fund $ 103.00
Laulima Campaign $ 270.00
Online Building Maintenance $ 20.00
Online Church Offering $ 480.00
Online Laulima Campaign $ 246.00
Online Other Donations $ 20.00
BAPTISM
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Arlan Intal, MS – Pastor Lillian Vierra – Office Secretary
Volunteer Accountants:
Mercedes Casticimo
Sandra Honl
Jeanette Liberato
Volunteer Bookkeeper:
Marina Pascua
Religious Education Director:
Allison Carveiro
Food Pantry:
Tina Brun
Filipino Catholic Club:
Lydia Rebugio
Pastoral Council:
Brenda Sameshima – Chairperson
Finance Council:
Steve Mocilnikar - Chairperson
First Reading — The Lord is not deaf to
the wail of the orphan, nor to the widow when she
pours out her complaint (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18).
Psalm — The Lord hears the cry of the poor (Psalm 34).
Second Reading — The Lord will rescue me from every
threat (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18).
Gospel — All who exalt themselves will be humbled;
all who humble themselves will be exalted
(Luke 18:9-14).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved
TODAY’S READING
STEWARDS OF TREASURE WEEKLY COLLECTIONS – October 13, 2019,
2019
Thank you for your generosity!
Celebration of the Sacraments
Baptism: Submit application form
and required papers to the Parish
Office. Baptism class will be
scheduled upon receipt of
completed applications. Baptism
are usually held on Sunday after
the 9:30AM Mass, except on the
third Sunday when there is
scheduled Ohana Mass.
First Holy Communion and Confirmation: Contact the Office for more information.
Marriage: Contact the
Parish Office for more information
at least six months before
wedding.
RCIA: Contact the Parish Office for
more information.
Anointing of the Sick: Contact the
Parish Office for scheduling the
visit
Funerals: Contact the Parish Office
to make arrangements.
Joann Givens 26 Luci Mendoza 26
Kia Serrano 26 Kupono Aki 27
Kevin Benn 27 Florence Sina 27
Clarence Ariola 28 Branden Scovel 28
Caridad Rodrigues 30 Luz Ishiguro 31
Linda Paden 31 Jaron Sit 31
Bob Vegas 31
Maria Almeida 01 Alexander Cezar 01
Celeste Rivera 01 Cathy Stiglmeier 01
October
May your day be filled with the blessings of Love, Peace and Joy!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16
Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30
Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31;
Lk 13:31-35
Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3;
Mt 5:1-12a
Saturday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9;
Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or
from the Masses for the Dead,
nos. 1011-1016
Sunday: Wis 11:22 — 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14;
2 Thes 1:11 — 2:2; Lk 19:1-10
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
There is an interesting twist we find in today’s gospel when we hear Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector praying in the temple. The Pharisee is “praying to himself.” It doesn’t mean he was praying silently. It seems to mean something a lot more troubling, that he is praying to himself; that God is not his prayer’s intended audience. The words of the Pharisee are very much centered on himself: he makes claims about his character. He highlights his own admirable activities. Good stewards of their prayer lives know that a prayer of praise and thanksgiving should focus on the goodness of God. Do your prayers of thanksgiving always stay focused on God’s unfathomable, immeasurable goodness and generosity?
What is the purpose of
All Saints Day?
Its purpose is to commemorate the
lives of all saints and, based on the
belief of the communion of the
living and the dead, to ask for their
intercession before God. All
Saints’ Day is also called
Allhallows. Halloween is
celebrated the day before, or,
specifically, the evening before All
Saints’ Day.
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE
DWAYNE FERNANDEZ
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019
VISITATION: 8:15AM
MASS: 10:00AM
Aloha and Mahalo for visiting us
What is All Souls Day
and why do
Catholics celebrate it?
Often overshadowed by the two
days preceding it, Halloween (Oct.
31) and All Saints Day (Nov. 1),
All Souls Day is a solemn
celebration in the Roman Catholic
Church commemorating all of
those who have died and are now
in Purgatory, being cleansed of
their venial sins and the temporal
punishments for the mortal sins
that they had confessed, being
cleansed of their sins so that they
can enter into the presence of God
in Heaven.
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HEARTFELT JUDGMENT
When you meet someone, you judge them by their
clothes; when you leave them, you judge them by their heart. —Russian proverb
The power of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds. ~Sirach 35:17-18a
*Thank you for your very generous donation towards our second
collection last weekend for World Mission Sunday. MAHALO!!!
*November Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
schedule is ready for pickup on the bulletin board outside the
Church.
*Filipino Catholic Club of St. Raphael Church will be meeting this
week Sunday October 27 at 11:00AM with a potluck to follow.
Please bring your favorite dish to share. Thank you!
*All Souls envelopes for your loved ones are available on the tables
at the entrances of both Churches.
A Stewardship Prayer
My parish is composed of people like me. My stewardship
helps make it what it is. It will be a place
where Christ is found, if I live in Christ.
It will bring Christ to the world, if I carry Christ with me.
It will be friendly, if I am. It will be holy, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them.
It will do great work, if I work. It will be prayerful, if I pray.
It will make generous gifts to many causes,
if I am a generous giver.
It will bring others into its worship, if I invite and bring them.
It will be a parish of welcome and love, of fearlessness and faith,
of compassion, fruitfulness, and mercy,
if I am filled with these same things.
Therefore, with the help of God, through the Holy Spirit, and the
intercession of Blessed Mary of the Assumption,
I now dedicate myself to the task
of being all the things
that I want my parish to be.
Amen. CATHOLIC.ORG