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

Phone: 808.455.3012 Fax: 808.456.9443 www.olgcchurch.org olgc@hawaii.rr.com

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 SCHEDULEWEEKDAYS:

Monday - Friday: 6:30 A.M.

Saturdays: 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 RECONCILIATIONSaturday: 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

(unless noted in bulletin)

Perpetual Adoration Chapel Open 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week

Thursdays Before First FridaysHoly Hour at 7:00 P.M.

First Friday Mass / Sacred Heart DevotionMass at 6:30 A.M.

(unless noted in bulletin )

Fourteenth SUNDAY in Ordinary TimeJuly 8 & 9 2017

“All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.”

- MT 11:28

Pope: Christians Need Not Read Horoscopes to Foresee the FutureFrom Vatican Radio, June 26, 2017

Pope Francis on Monday told believers not to look to horoscopes or to consult for-

tune tellers to foresee the future; but to allow God to guide them in a journey full of surprises. “There is a Christian lifestyle” the Pope said, “a lifestyle based on three dimensions: renuncia-tion, promise and blessing.” To be a Christian always implies this dimension of stripping oneself of something, it’s a dimension that reflects Jesus’ renunciation on the Cross,” he said. There is always the need to “go forth”, to take a first step and “leave your land, your family, your father’s house.” The Bible and the Gospels, the Pope said are full of stories and episodes in which the prophets and the disciples are called to go forth. Abraham, he said, obeyed the Lord in faith, and set out for an

unknown land to “receive an in-heritance.” “A Christian does not consult a fortune teller who looks into the crystal ball or reads your palm...” the Pope said. A Christian, he said, allows himself to be guided by God who takes us on the path towards the fulfillment of His promise.

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Papal Intention for July: Lapsed ChristiansThat our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Christian life.

FROM the PASTOR’S DESKREVEREND Fr. PASCUAL ABAYA IV

“Come to me…I will give you rest.”Matthew 11: 30

Living in a fast changing and demanding society today, one cannot dismiss the fact that we easily get weary, anxious and troubled. More

often than not, time schedule can be so stressful that we miss to do a lot of things that are more essential in life. When we are burdened with financial problems, we get overwhelmed and life becomes unbearable. The question is, what is it really that we are really longing for in life? Could it be riches, fame, comfort, knowledge or security? At hindsight, these are all good. But if these will be our only focus and circumstances do not provide such opportunity, hopelessness lurks in and we begin to be distressed and unhappy. The desire to satisfy our cravings can be so intense that we become restless. If we are in this kind of situation, let us rethink our priorities in life. Let us redirect our minds and hearts to what Jesus is trying to teach us, “come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” In light of our call as disciples of Christ, he offers us an invitation to focus our thoughts to the Father and His offer of comfort and rest. How great saints have embraced Jesus’ invitation? Father Damien, our

beloved saint, found Jesus as his comfort serving the people of Kalaupapa. He did not seek recognition nor riches but only to be an advocate of the people in need. He served them with love and care until the sickness affected him. He never gave up until he died. St. Augustine also thought worldly allurements can bring him fulfillment in life but it did not. He only found it in Christ as he expressed it in his famous words, “my heart is restless until it rest in You (God).” We know for certain through the testimonies of great men and women of faith, that in Jesus, life can be great and wonderful. So, if you seek comfort and rest, why not open up to Jesus and see what He can truly do?

TRIP TO THE PHILIPPINES

This coming Thursday, July 13, I will be travelling to the Philippines to take my vacation and be able to visit my brother, his family and colleagues in my former archdiocese. Fr. Alfred Guerrero, our new Parochial Vicar, will be here to help in administering the Parish and tending our pastoral needs. Let us extend our warm Aloha to him as he begins his journey of mission at OLGC. Monsignor Ted and Fr. Rex will still be around to help during the weekend Masses. I will return on August 1st. Please keep me always in your prayers as I will pray for you.

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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN MINISTRY ”Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, ‘I leave you peace, my peace I give you” — JOHN 14:27

Do you like plants and flowers? This ministry’s focus is to enhance our liturgical services with decoration for inspiration.

Ministry volunteers help beautify the altar and the church interior by creating fresh floral and plant arrangements and maintain it with consistent care.

According to Sylvia Lee, Design and Environment Ministry Coordinator, “Belonging to a ministry involves serving the Lord. It promotes and provides me with a deeper and closer relationship with Him. My favorite saying is: ‘Do this for the Lord.’ It never fails that the Lord inspires me with ideas on how to create or manage a task in designing a floral arrangement for the altar. I feel His support all the

time. If you are wondering why getting involved in a ministry is necessary, there are many answers, but each one of us has to soul search our own situation. For me, some of the reasons I remain involved are: 1) we are the church, we are united by our faith in God; 2) when we join our heads, hearts and hands together we build our church and help our community; 3) it strengthens my faith and the Lord is my best and closest friend; 4) I am blessed by God and it’s time to give back to Him for all He has done for me. So as the Nike slogan goes, ‘Just do it’.”

We are always looking for volunteers who want to share their creativity in working with plants and flowers. You will find that it is inspiring and fun at the same time. Please call our Parish Office at 808-455-3012 for more information.

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PHOTO of ENVIRONMENT DESIGN MINISTRY CHANGING FLORAL ARRANGEMENT in CHURCH: From left to right. Agnes Casupang, Donna Quillopo, Sylvia Lee, Galo Maiava NOT PICTURED: Arlene Bali, Janet Kaai & LaVon Yamabayashi

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

Our Lady of Good Counsel School’s Summer of Imagination, Innovation and Exploration has been a huge success with 66 students

participating in this pilot program. The school has been filled with the laughter and voices of our Parish children who have been actively engaged in 21st Century learning as they created movies, built robots, launched rockets, and most importantly learned to work in collaborative teams. The school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) envisioned a summer program that would challenge students to think outside of the box, and learn through the design and re-engineering process. The pilot program has exceeded staff expectations. The most rewarding part of the program has been watching the children have fun while acquiring new skills. The smile on one child’s face was priceless after she successfully re-engineered her parachute.

Students have been on their feet and have expanded their learning beyond campus with weekly fieldtrips. Students had the opportunity to attend the premiere release of the movie Cars 3, skillfully sketch the Byodo In Temple, catch and release fish at the beautiful Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens, and ended the program with a breakfast buffet at the Pagoda followed by a sand castle sculpting contest at Ala Moana Beach Park!!! Rayden Domingo, 8th grader at Waipahu Intermediate, said that his participation at OLGC this Summer, “gave him an experience that he never thought he could achieve.” He shared that he has learned to cook by following directions, a talent his parents are sure to appreciate! Kennedy Ryan, 6th grader at OLGC, shared that he thought Summer School would be boring, but that it turned out to be really fun. He explained that he learned more about poetry, and had the opportunity to discuss how his personal life relates to characters

in the books he read with teacher Jamie Pertl. Staff hope to make this program an annual tradition, and most participating students look forward to next Summer’s program.

For more information about our School or Summer program please contact the OLGC School office at (808) 455-4533. We look forward to answering your questions and helping your children achieve academic success.

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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL’S SUMMER OF IMAGINATION, INNOVATION AND EXPLORATIONby Melanie Chinen

DEATH ANNIVERSARIESJuly 8Denfeld Kaniela CorpuzCenon GorospeLeilani Hei Lin Luana RodriguesVicente RosacioThelma Siu Hung JenkinsViolet Adams Kanemori WilsonLourdes Ilaban IpalariAudrey Wong

July 9Thomas Mahi MeyersLeonard Harry Kaleiolani FreemanFederico Cadiz ValenzuelaMae CogswellCecelia Asuncion ReyesRose Marie Canosa

July 10Delano PalmerStephen Anthony LeacockEdward Gouveia SylvaJoseph OliveroVictoriana DitsosoEnrica Flores RellinWilliam BarbozaFermin Benedict Cruz, Jr.Francis KuahinePedro CabigtingKenneth Jerome OliverArchibald Wesley WhiteMarciano Morales GuillermoGeraldine Evangelista Alma Enriquez Torres

July 11Maximo BatanganFrancis Patrick NaughtonJuana Clarin CabalarMariano Guibarra HabonJames Lucrecio

July 12Thomas CoonsTheopila CadizClaudio “Gabby” CaballeroJames AbarcaCaridad Atabay GalasinaoDaphine CuestaVirgina RobelloFrancis Tatsuji Hiromasa

July 13Dominador CardenasAgnes CheongErwin Ragojo RaquedanMagdalena VergaraBasilidez Agustin Bonoan

July 14Alfred PapasSotero Ignacio TungpalanCynthia CavillisDaisy KaaihueHelen Saniatan McCombs

MASS INTENTIONS for the WEEKPlease call the Parish Office to have your intention added to our schedule.

SATURDAY, JULY 87 a.m. For the etenal repose of the souls of Theresa Perreira, Daniel Sailer 5 p.m. Blessings & healing for Layne Luke.Thanksgiving & safe travel for Josie Respicio & friends. Blessings, special intentions & thanksgiving for Thomas Cabico, Jr.. For the eternal repose of the souls of Manuel Melchor, Ernest Puni Espinosa, Kapono Lau, Richard Palmyra, Mamerto Barrientos

SUNDAY, JULY 96:30 a.m. Blessings & healing for Ricard Garo, Blessings, special intentions & thanksgiving for Thomas Cabico, Jr.. For the eternal repose of the souls of Allie Lopez, Madame Cheung Eng Bik Yue, Theresa Perreira, Manuel Melchor, Daniel Sailer, Jose Cruz, Rosalina Cruz, Tomas Caberto, Severa Caberto, Feliza Caberto, Gerard Matthew Carreira8:30 a.m. For the parishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel11 a.m. Special intentions for Meliton, Marieta & Ruskin Bond. Blessings & healing for Pat Mau. For the eternal repose of the soul of Mamerto Barrientos5 p.m. Special blessings for Aria Reiko Winkyan. For the eternal repose of the souls of Peter Le Sanh, Joaquim Tran Thai, Anna Nguyen

MONDAY, JULY 10Birthday blessings for July Vea. Blessings & healing for Michel Lemay. Blessings, special intentions & good health for Thomas Cabico, Jr.. Forthe eternal repose of the souls of Theresa Perreira, Daniel Sailer & Mamerto Barrientos

TUESDAY, JULY 11Blessings, special intentions & thanksgiving for Thomas Cabico, Jr..Birthday blessings for Ever A. Cruz. Blessings & healing for MichelLemay, For the eternal repose of the souls of Theresa Perreira, Daniel Sailer, Gerard Matthew Carreira & Mamerto Barrientos

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12Blessings, special intentions & thanksgiving for Thomas Cabico, Jr.. Blessings & healing for Michel Lemay. For the eternal repose of the souls of Theresa Perreira, Daniel Sailrer & Mamerto Barrientos

THURSDAY, JULY 13For the eternal repose of the souls of Basilidez Bonoan, Daniel Sailer, Alejandro Espinoza Basa & Mamerto Barrientos

FRIDAY, JULY 14For the eternal repose of the souls of Nelson V. Calvo, Daniel Sailer & Mamerto Barrientos

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One of the most well known and beloved passages in scripture is the gentle invitaiton of our Lord in today’s Gospel reading: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” When we need physical rest, we sleep or take a nap. When we need emotinal rest, we sometimes take a vacation. But how do we find spiritual rest? How do we discover Christ’s peace as we grapple with the complex issues of life deep in our hearts? Good stewards find their rest in the Lord. Reflect this week on what you do to welcome the peace of Christ into your heart.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

TITHING GUIDE

ANNUAL WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALYINCOME 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

GENERAL OPERATING FUND July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 $ 832,000.00Weekly Goal $ 16,000.00

COLLECTION for JULY 1 & 2, 2017 $ 14,128.10Tithing from Collection Envelopes $ 9,463.00Loose Collections $ 3,609.10Online Giving: June 26-30, 2017 $ 1,056.00Year to Date Budget $ 16,000.00Year to Date Receipts $ 14,128.10Difference $ (1,871.90)Number of Tithing Envelopes Rcvd 235

BUILDING FUNDBuilding Fund Balance $ 522,909.47Online Giving: July 1 & 2, 2017 $ 200.25Phase III Construction Goal $ 3,000,000.00Amount to Goal $(2,477,090.53)

CHURCH MAINTENANCE FUNDCurrent Church Maintenance Balance $ 181,094.17Collection for July 1 & 2, 2017 $ 868.00Online Giving: June 26-30, 2017 $ 152.00Church Maintenance Expense $ (201.04)

SECOND COLLECTIONSOLGC School $ 340.00

Remember us in your will.Our 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 future 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 an would like more infor-mation, please call (808) 455-3012

GOOD SAMARITANSTEWARDSHIPMOMENT

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.

Rev. Father Pascual Abaya IVPastor

Rev. Father Alfred GuerreroParochial Vicar

Msgr. Thaddeus MercadoOutgoing Parochial Vicar

Rev. Father Rex RilveriaOutgoing Parochial Vicar

Rev. Mr. Thomas MiyashiroRev. Mr. 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

Mr. John PrioloFinance Committee Chairperson

Mr. Keith YoshidaParish Pastoral Council Chairperson

Mr. Abundio CabePastoral Center Manager

Ms. Melanie ChinenSchool Principal

Mrs. Teri NicolasSchool Secretary

Mrs. Nellie EnosSchool Receptionist

PARISH HOURS & INFORMATIONPARISH OFFICE HOURSMONDAY through FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Closed 12 noon to 1 p.m. for lunchand on holidays

PARISH ADDRESS & INFO1525 Waimano Home Rd.Pearl City, HI 96782Office: (808) 455-3012Fax: (808) 456-9443email: olgc@hawaii.rr.com

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, JULY 107 a.m. - 2 p.m. VBS Center7 a.m. - 9 p.m. VBS PC1:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. VBS Mtg. Rm.6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Spirit & Grace Choir Church7 - 9 p.m. Knights of Columbus Center

TUESDAY, JULY 11 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. VBS Mtg. Rm.7 a.m. - 9 p.m. VBS PC9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Health Ministry Center Center WEDNESDAY, JULY 127 a.m. -9 p.m. VBS Mtg. Rm7 a.m.-9 p.m. VBS PC8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Outreach Center10 a.m. Theresa Perreira Funeral Church12 p.m. Perreira Funeral Mass Church2 p.m. Perreira Burial Offsite6:30 - 9 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Grp Church7 p.m. PPC Center THURSDAY, JULY 137 a.m. - 9 p.m. VBS Mtg. Rm7 a,m. - 9 p.m. VBS PC4:30 - 6 p.m. Blessed Mother PG Church6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Spirit & Grace Choir Church6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Neocatechumenal Way Center7:15 p.m. Young Adults Center

FRIDAY, JULY 147 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. VBS Mtg. Rm.7 a.m. - 4 p.m. VBS PC12:15 p.m. VBS Family Mass Church2 - 5 p.m. VBS Center7 -9 p.m. Reflections Choir ChurchSATURDAY, JULY 158 a.m. - 12 p.m. Knights of Columbus Center9:30 a.m - 12 p.m. Samoan Choir Church2 - 4 p.m. CPREP Center

SUNDAY, JULY 16 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Health Ministry Mtg. Rm.

CHURCH & SCHOOL STAFF DIRECTORY

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 arrangments 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 INFORMATION

SACRAMENTS 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.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION: 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.

FAITH in ACTIONDiocesan Drama Community Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

“Evangelization On The Road”July 11 at 7 p.m.“God Knows Us Better Than We Know Ourselves.”Speaker: Dallas Carter

July 13 at 7 p.m. “Breaking Through the Fear: Trusting the Lord.”Speaker: St. Celeste Cabral “CC” OSB

July 14 at 7 p.m. “Stuck in the Rat Race?”Speaker: Malcolm Zara

July 18 at 7 p.m. “Finding the Right One: Expectation vs. Reality.”Speaker: Jose & Mary Elizabeth Alvior

July 19 at 7 p.m. “Discernment and Virtue.”Speaker: Fr. Rheo Olfasa

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SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

Inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference

Saint Damien de Veuster and Saint Marianne Cope were ordinary people known for their

extraordinary accomplishments. That is the basis for the theme of the inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference: everyone can live like a saint and create positive change in your own life and for those around you. The conference is open to all and will be held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center from October 20 to 22, 2017.

BISHOP LARRY SILVA

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS: Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14; Romans 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - July 8 & 9, 2017

Reading One: Zechariah 9:9-10Our Savior is a peacemaker. “Exult greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout for joy, O daughter Jerusalem! Behold: your king is coming to you, a just savior is he, Humble, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Psalm 145“I will raise your name for ever, my king and my God.”

Reading Two: ROMANS 8:9, 11-13“Whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does no belong to him.”.

Gospel Reading: MATTHEW 11:25-30“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”