PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Mary, Star of the Sea Parish is to give love, direction and support to all members of our community as we seek ways to follow Christ in our quest for eternal life. The Parish believes that it must evangelize, exclude none, communicate openly, show compassion and mercy to all, and follow Mary, our Star (HOKU), as she leads us in our mission.

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 Dcn. Fernando Ona, MD

MARY, STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL

Margaret Rufo—Principal 4469 Malia Street Honolulu, HI 96821 Tel. 734-0208 / Fax: 735-9790

Mary, Star of the Sea Church

“Malia¸ Hōkū O Ke Kai” Served by the 4470 Aliikoa Street, Honolulu, HI 96821 Congregation of the Tel. 734-0396 /Message Center: 735-6017 Blessed Sacrament Fax:744-2008 Fathers & Brothers

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Ted Jung Brenda Cutwright Jeff Niebling Julie Higashiguchi Tom Fitzgerald PARISH OFFICE STAFF Anne Hung—Office Administrator Sarah Bryant—Secretary Darlene Ah Yo—Director of Religious Education Mikaele Fatai—Sacristan Lance Klock—Facilities Manager Visitacion Salinas—Housekeeper

Visit Our Parish Website: www.staroftheseahonolulu.com

An Ancient Prayer to Mary, Star of the Sea: Star of the stormy Sea of my mortal life, May your light shine on me so that I do not stray from the path that leads me to Heaven. Amen.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Lisa Foster, Ed.D.—Director 4470 Aliikoa St, Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96821/Tel. 734-3840

FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Jesus said to his disciples: “No one can serve

two masters. He will either hate one and love

the other, or be devoted to one and despise the

other. You cannot serve both God and

mammon.”

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your

life, what you will eat or drink, or about your

body, what you will wear…”

(Matthew 6:24-25)

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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 7:30 am and 5:30 pm (Anticipated Sunday Mass)

Sunday: 6:30 am, 8:15 am, 10:15 am,11:45 am, and 5:30 pm

Liturgy of the Word for Children: 8:15 am and 10:15 am

Weekday: Mon. thru Fri. 6:00 am, 7:00 am and 5:30 pm

Holidays: 7:30 am only.

SACRAMENTAL SERVICES & DEVOTIONS

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 4:00pm Daily,1st Friday7-10pm

Liturgy of the Hours: Morning Prayer (Lauds) 7:30 - 7:50 am &

Evening Prayer (Vespers) 4:35 - 4:55 p.m. Daily

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: 4:55 - 5:05 p.m. Daily

Holy Rosary: 6:30 - 6:55 am, Mon. - Sat. & 5:05 - 5:30 pm, Mon. - Fri.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 5:05 - 5:15 pm, Sat./Sun. only

Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary: 1st Sun./mo, 2:30 pm, Chapel

Novena: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Mon 6:55 am & 5:25 pm

Charismatic Prayer Meeting: 2nd & 4th Friday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

First Saturday Devotion led by S.H.W.A.Y. 6:30 am (before Sat. 7:30 am Mass)

Reconciliation: Mon. thru Fri.: 5:05 - 5:25 pm; Sat: 5:05 to 5:25 pm, or contact the

rectory for an appointment.

Baptism: Please contact Darlene Ah Yo, 734-0396

Wedding: Pls. contact Parish Office at least six months in advance.

Anointing of the Sick: By appointment, pls. contact the Parish Office.

Funeral: Pls contact Parish Office before contacting the mortuary.

LITURGICAL

Altar Servers - Bob Ehrhorn

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Frances Doyle

Proclaimers of the Word (Lectors) - Teddy Adorable

Worship - Betty Samaritano

Ushers - Richard Conradt

Music /Liturgy- Cynthia Young/Keith Febrero

Angel Voices Choir - Anne Hung / Cynthia Young

SACRAMENTAL

Baptism Preparation - Eliane Kuo / Thomas Ching

RCIA Program - Deanna Rasmussen

CCD - Rona Augustine-Chun

Liturgy of the Word for Children - Frances Doyle / Eliane Kuo

Youth Confirmation - Debra Arellano

Adult Confirmation - Valerie Pedro

SERVICE

Peace & Social Justice - Deacon Fernando Ona / Debra Arellano

Liturgical Arts and Environment - Bro. Buddy Yanzon

Church Cleaning - Steven Fatai

Senior Arts & Crafts - Barbara Pang

Mothers & Babies Project - Yvonne Izumi

Healing Hearts - Celia Ona/ Alysa K. Makahanaloa

Health Ministry - Maureen Burke/Wellness: Hula, Tai-Chi, Yoga

FAITH GROUPS Charismatic Prayer Group - Yvonne Izumi / Teddy Adorable

Monday Evening Bible Group - MaryLou Brogan / Anita Moustafakis

Wednesday Morning Bible Group—Darlene Ah Yo

Knights of Columbus - Todd Kirwan

Catholic Chinese Ministry of Honolulu - Johnny Au Young

Third Order of Mary - Mely McGivern

Family Rosary Movement - S.H.W.A.Y. - Keith Febrero

TEMPORALITIES

Planning & Building Committee - Frank Doyle

Currency Counting Ministtry - Lorraine Lau

East Honolulu Food Festival - Frank Doyle/Rick Manayan

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Middle School (EDGE) - Anne Hung/Eliane Kuo

High School (Life Teen) /Young Adults - Debra Arellano

*********MINISTRIES LISTING********* ADMINISTRATIVE

Finance Council - Theodore Jung

Pastoral Council - Diane Hee

Stewardship Committee - Sheri Gleason

HOSPITALITY

Social Activities - Maria Adversalo

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FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

A VIEW FROM THE PEW

Ash Wednesday

March 01, 2017

A reflection on the sacramental of ashes that we receive on Ash

Wednesday: “Even the darkest moments of the liturgy are

filled with joy. And Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lent

fast, is a day of happiness, a Christian feast. It cannot be

otherwise, as it forms part of the great Easter cycle.”

(Thomas Merton)

The season of holy Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fast and abstinence. The day

receives its special name from the blessing and imposition of ashes in the form of a cross on our

foreheads. “Remember, man, that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Cf. Gen. 3:19)

Ashes, made by burning palms blessed the previous Palm Sunday, symbolize the transience of our

earthly status. The body must fall temporarily into dust. This fact should serve as a challenge to

spiritual accomplishments. Through grace we were “buried” in Christ that we may rise with Him

and “live unto God.” We explain ashes with the “seed” idea. “They are not a sign of death,”

Fr. Merton says, “ but a promise of life.”

On the Way to Calvary

The Way of the Cross (more commonly known as

Stations of the Cross), is a way of prayer when we

walk, in spirit, with Jesus on His journey to Calvary.

It is a meditation on His suffering and death. Each

meditation can be a personal meeting with Jesus and

a new discovery of His presence in our lives. Each

meditation can be deeply personal by recalling

specific persons, places and experiences in our own

lives.

“The Son of Man is destined to suffer grievously, to

be rejected, and to be raised up on the third day. If

anyone wants to be a follower of Mine, let him

renounce himself and take up his cross every day and

follow Me…(Luke 9: 22-23).”

We invite you to join us for our Lenten Stations of the

Cross on the following Fridays at 6:15 pm: March

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and April 7th.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Lenten Recollection

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

As part of our Lenten journey, please join us for

an evening of Recollection on Tuesday, March

21st, 6:30 pm, in the Church. Bring your family

and friends.

Our keynote Speaker will be Sacred Hearts

Father Herman Gomes,

SSCC, currently Pastor of St.

Ann Church in Kaneohe.

Have you ever thought of

Lent as a yearly second

chance? Each year the

Church gives us six weeks to

take a long, loving look at our lives to see if our

values and priorities are in line with God’s

desires for us. Since most of us find that we’ve

wandered from God’s path, Lent becomes that

second chance, or do-over, to “return to God

with our whole heart.”

Together, let’s journey through this annual

second chance by attending this evening of

Recollection, bringing us closer to the

welcoming arms of our ever loving God.

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Lenten Regulations On

Fast and Abstinence

Ash Wednesday, March 1, marks the beginning of

Lent. The following fasting and abstinence

regulations are observed:

Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash

Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of

Lent by all Catholics 14 years and older.

Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good

Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age

but not yet 59. Those bound by the rule may take

only one full meal. Two smaller meals are

permitted as necessary to maintain strength, but

eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

From its earliest days, the Church has urged the

baptized and the catechumens to observe the

threefold discipline of fasting, almsgiving, and

prayer as a preparation for the celebration of

Easter. Failure to observe individual days of

penance is not considered serious, but failure to

observe any penitential days at all or a substantial

number of such days must be considered serious.

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Friendship Month at Mary, Star of the Sea School

Every month, students at Mary, Star of the Sea School celebrate a new character trait. February’s

theme is FRIENDSHIP. 3rd graders introduced the theme during a Flag Raising ceremony where

they “cooked up” a treat using a recipe for friendship – 1 gallon of kindness, ½ cup of trustworthi-

ness, 2 tablespoons of love, and so much more. Students, families, and teachers are all celebrating

their friendships and remembering what it truly takes to be a good friend. Below are some of the

moments captured during this month.

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Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center

Snow Day the ELC Way!

Approximately 200 ELC children from ages 2-6 years of age enjoyed a morning in the snow, donning

their snow day attire in warm clothes, mittens, boots and more! Nearly 10 tons of snow was delivered

by Amazon trucking to the large field area of the upper Mary, Star of the Sea campus. The ELC

children enjoyed warm chocolate drinks, special treats and frozen art activities. In the afternoon, the

children had a surprise visit by the “Disney Characters, Queen Elsa and Olaf,” from Storybook

Entertainment. Mahalo to the ELC PTG Board for sponsoring this annual event!

FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SCHOOL NEWS

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FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Religious Education Update

CCD, K-8th Grade started January 8th, 9:15 am

to 10:10 am, and is ongoing every Sunday.

For more information, please call Director of

Religious Education Darlene Ah Yo at 349-2009.

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Holy Father’s Intentions February, 2017

That all those who are afflicted, especially the

poor, refugees, and marginalized, may find

welcome and comfort in our communities.

March, 2017

That persecuted Christians may be supported by

the prayers and material help of the whole

Church.

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord,

may it be done to me according to your word.” Then

the angel departed from her. (Luke 1: 38)

Let it Be Done…

A Morning of Recollection on the Feast of the

Annunciation. Sponsored by St. Anthony Retreat

Center.

Where: Rose Hill at St. Anthony Retreat Center

3351 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819

When: Saturday, March 25, 2017, 9a -12p

Call to register. Light refreshments will be served.

Donations accepted. For more information or to

register, please call 845-0065.

Adult Confirmation Classes Begin

In March

Our Parish will once again be offering Adult

Confirmation Classes. Eligible candidates must be at

least 18 years of age, baptized, and have received their

First Holy Communion.

Classes will meet from 7:00pm until 9:00pm on

Wednesday evenings for four consecutive weeks start-

ing March 8, 2017 through March 29, 2017. We will

meet in the Social Hall.

Copies of your Baptismal and First Holy

Communion certificates need to be presented at the

first class.

Please contact Val Pedro at: vjp@hawaiiantel.net

for registration information.

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Church Calendar Please Pray For Our Sick

FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday, February 26, 2017 (Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

6:30 am, 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am (Chinese Mass), 5:30 pm

Monday, February 27, 2017 (Lent Begins)

9:00 am, Senior Arts & Crafts, 2nd Floor Activity Center

7:00 pm-8:30 pm, Adult Bible Study, 2nd Floor Activity Center

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Wednesday, March 01, 2017 (Ash Wednesday-Fast & Abstinence)

10:00 am, Bible Study, PLC Meeting Room

Thursday, March 02, 2017

9:00 am, HULA CLASS, Social Hall

6:00 pm, Family Rosary Movement, S.H.W.A.Y., Social Hall

Friday, March 03, 2017 (St. Drexel/World Day of Prayer)

7:00 pm-10:00 pm, First Friday Adoration, Chapel

Saturday, March 04, 2017 (St. Casimir)

10:30 am-11:30 am, TAI CHI CLASS, Cafeteria

12:00 pm-1:00 pm, YOGA CLASS, Social Hall

1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Healing Hearts Meet, 2nd Fl. Activity Center

Sunday, March 05, 2017 (First Sunday of Lent)

6:30 am, 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am (Chinese Mass), 5:30 pm

2:30 pm, Conf/Most Holy Rosary/20 decades/ Chapel

6:00 pm, Next Step Shelter, Feed the Homeless, Kakaako

GEORGIA ABBATIELLO HELEN ARAGAKI CAMMIE BRYANT BRENDA CHEE LINISI FATAI JANET HELM DAVID HIOKI CECILIA HUNTER SOO KI JUNG GERRY KUPIHEA LULU LACKEY BETSY LAU HERBERT LEE VALERIE LEE YVONNE LEE BECKY LEONG ANNA LESSARD ROBERT LESSARD WILBERT LIU CHRISTOPHER LOO COOKIE MALDONADO BERT MALOTT NATHAN NAKANISHI MEREDYTH OKUDARA

CYBIL PADGETT JUNE PERSON FLORENCE PUANA LINDA REGO AKEMI SHIMODA NANCY SHIZURU ABEL SILVA, SR. NANCY SILVA LINDA STARR JOHN WORTHINGTON LEATRICE ZABLAN CHRISSY ZBIN

VERNON COX+ MARY LOU LESLIE+ SANDRA ANN MATSUMOTO+

ANTJE MUNENO+ GRACIE NAKAMOTO+

Our Deceased

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS:

FIRST READING: Isaiah 49:14-15 -- The second suffering servant

song of Isaiah (Isaiah 49:1-7) almost immediately precedes our 1st read-

ing today. Commentators see the suffering servant as representing not

only an individual, but a people as well; the people of Israel (the 12

tribes, not the northern kingdom).

SECOND READING: 1Corinthians 4:1-5 -- As we finish our jour-

ney through 1st Corinthians for this cycle of readings, we are once again

reminded by Saint Paul that divisions in the Church cannot be tolerated;

we are all members of the one body. Because we all belong to the one

body, we can't judge other parts because in doing so we are judging our-

selves. There is only one judge, Christ, and we must all answer to Him.

GOSPEL: Matthew 6:24-34 -- The lesson is that God must have first

place in our lives. But we still must earn our living and work our passage

through life. What Christ is warning us against is that we must not get so

attached to, and so enslaved by, the things of this world, that we neglect

God and our own eternal happiness.

Charismatic Prayer Hotline

Please call Yvonne at:

(808) 396-3411

NEED PRAYER

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday

7:00pm - 9:00pm

MARY, STAR OF THE SEA

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

PARISH SUPPORT

Weekend of February 18/19, 2017

$8,625.51

Other Collections:

Augustine Educ. Foundation: $ 20.00

Peace & Social Justice Ministry: 20.00

Initial Offering: 50.00

Novena: 126.00

Actual vs. Budget:

Total Offertory Collected as of 02/19/2017:

$306,527

Offertory Collection Budget as of 02/19/2017:

$345,000

Short from Target:

$38,473

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!