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Holy Trinity Catholic Church
A Stewardship Parish
February 16, 2020
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor: Fr. Michel Dalton, OFM Capuchin
Deacons: Steve Kula and Fernando Ona
Masses: Saturday: 5 pm; Sunday: 7, 9 & 11 am; Weekdays: 5 pm
Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 3:45 - 4:15 or by appointment
Our vision: To be a welcoming parish committed to serving others.
Our mission: To make Christ known to the world through Word, Sacrament, Prayer and Service
CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 2020
Feb 16 Mass 7, 9, 11
Sunday 10:00 am Religious Ed
6:00-7:30 pm Bible Study in the PMR
Feb 17 9:00 am Mass
Monday PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY
Feb 18 10:00 am Crafters Group in Makai House
Tuesday 5:00 pm Mass
6:30 pm Choir
7:15 pm Neo Way Community
Feb 19 9:00 am Bible Study in Makai House
Wednesday 5:00 pm Mass
7:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group
Feb 20 5:00 pm Eucharistic Service
Thursday
Feb 21 5:00 pm Mass
Friday
Scripture Readings
Feb 22 3:45 pm Reconciliation
Saturday 5:00 pm Mass
Readings for Sunday February 16, 2020
Feb 23 Mass 7, 9, 11 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading Sir 15:15-20
Sunday 10:00 am Religious Ed
2nd Reading Cor 2:6-10
6:00-7:30 pm Bible Study in the PMR
Gospel Mt 5:17-37
Feb 24 5:00 pm Mass
Monday 6:30 pm Cancer Support Group Readings for Sunday February 23, 2020
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 25 10:00 am Crafters Group in Makai House 1st Reading Lv 19:1-2
Tuesday 5:00 pm Mass, Burning of Palms and 2nd Reading Cor 3:16-23
MARDI GRAS Gospel Mt 5:38-48
7:15 pm Neo Way Community
Feb 26 9:00 am Mass with Ashes
Holy Trinity Church Contact Information
Ash 9:00 am Bible Study in Makai House 5919 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, HI 96821
Wednesday E-Mail: holytrinity@rcchawaii.org
7:00 pm Mass with Ashes Website: holytrinitychurchhi.org
Telephone (808) 396-0551
Feb 27 5:00 pm Eucharistic Service Emergency Telephone: (808) 772-2422
Please email jweaver@rcchawaii.org
Thursday if you have questions on the Bulletin.
Feb 28 Noon Stations of the Cross
Friday 5:00 pm Mass, Stations of the Cross,
Soup & Bread
Feb 29 3:45 pm Reconciliation
Saturday 5:00 pm Mass
7:00 pm Neo Way Community Mass QR Code
Online Giving
“Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes’ and your ‘No” mean ‘No.”
Jesus calls us to lead lives of integrity where we follow not only the letter of the law but, more important, its spirit.
In today’s Gospel-lesson He says that He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. He breathed spirit into
words that remained on the page for many people. He led by example and followed what was passed down
through the centuries, in the worship laws of the Jewish Torah. He used an interesting technique by quoting
scripture [‘you have heard it said’] and then offering a practical insight [‘But I say to you’] into its application.
Jesus was stressing that until we enliven the words of our scriptures and traditions, they remain just empty words
with no actions to back them up. What He taught is that although He indeed embodied the wisdom of God and was
the fulfillment of the law, that we could share this same blessing by allowing ourselves to be led to the ‘fullness of
life’. As the Messiah of Gods mighty Kingdom, it was His role to get people to not only observe but live the spirit of
Gods laws and commands. He led by example and many followed Him wholeheartedly and many just paid Him and
the Law “lip service.”
This gospel-teaching will be a challenge for anyone who either preaches about it this weekend (me) or really tries
to apply the divine laws into their everyday lives (you). That’s what we are supposed to do, live the spirit of the
law and do it joyfully. In my reading of what one preacher says that he will try to do, he says to select one of the
issues in the present text [anger, adultery, divorce, swearing of oaths] since they address the life of Christian
conduct. Even though these texts are sharp and unbending in form, there is perhaps merit in such an option,
particularly in a world where the practice of Christians can sometimes hardly be distinguished from that of non-
Christians. There it is! the world constantly wants to rob us of our attention to Gods ways and tempt us with the
ways of the world, the incomplete and not so good ways! Living a faithful Christian life is not any easier for us
than it was for those original followers of Jesus. We all must make a conscious decision to give expression to what
we say that we follow and believe. I am not telling you what to do as much as inviting you, like Jesus, to consider
what shape your commitment to Him will take. The Holy Spirit must find a resting place within you that is both
welcoming and peaceful. Oftentimes the followers of Jesus, as well as His adversaries, had closed minds and
hearts. When He encountered this then a lot of time had to be given to winning them over, clearing the way, and
assuring them that what He was presenting was according to the will of the Father. He did say that He was not to
about to abolish any laws but to fulfill them. Let’s take Jesus at His word and understand that He is just trying to
make our path to God a bit easier. The scriptures, the church, and the believing community should assist us in
growing in our faith and not be obstacles to it. Gods law must not be a matter of external actions and devoid of an
internal commitment and behavior. Our Responsorial Psalm#119 summarizes what we need to ‘take away’ from
our scripture lessons… “Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!” St. Paul follows this up with more
inspiring words, “what God has prepared for those who love Him, this God has revealed through the Spirit. Be
open, be trusting, and you will not be disappointed.
Say yes and mean it. And stay away from saying no, especially to God.
Youth Choir will begin preparing for Easter
Welcome back Fr. Mark on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45, starting
on Thursday, February 27th. This is an
Fr. Mike will be leading a Retreat for all
excellent opportunity for our youth to
Diocesan Deacons and their wives the
participate in an active ministry by leading
weekend of February 21, 22 and 23.
the Music during the Easter Sunday 9:00 Mass.
Fr. Mark Gantley will be presiding at the
Youth are needed to sing in the ensemble, cantor, play
Masses next weekend..
instrumental accompaniment, as well as conduct. If you
have questions or need more information please call our
Music Director, Trissa Walter, at bwalter@rcchawaii.org or
via phone at 285-4371. Otherwise we will see you on
February 27th.
THE NEOCATECHUMENAL WAY
This is how Pope John Paul II
described the Neo-Catechumenal Way.
• It is not a method.
• It is not a group or a private association.
• It is a way of conversion.
• An itinerary of Christian formation at the service of the parish.
• It touches and changes people’s lives.
The Neocatechumenate is an instrument at the service of the bishops for the rediscovery of Christian initiation by
baptized adults. Among these adults, the following may be identified:
• Those who have drifted away from the church;
• Those who have not been sufficiently evangelized and catechized;
• Those who desire to deepen and mature their faith;
• Those who come from Christian denominations not in full communion with the Catholic Church.
This years Guest Speaker is Ms. Pat Cottma
Ms. Cottma will speak about the Neocatechumenate Way, belonging to the parish,
promoting relations of profound communion and collaboration with all the faithful.
Come and join us to find out more about The Neocatechumenal Way.
For further information please call Butch Correa at 808-354-8113.
Got Palms?
Wanted...last year’s blessed palms, that we
received on Palm Sunday, to be used to
prepare ashes for Ash Wednesday.
A collection basket for the palms
is in the church.
We will burn these palms on Tuesday,
February 25 after the 5:00 pm Mass, just prior
to our Mardi Gras celebration.
All are invited to attend. So find your palms
and bring them to church.
Stewardship Corner Lesson 190
Stewardship at Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Rest A While
Come away and rest a while. (Mark 6:31)
We often read of Jesus taking His apostles aside for a rest. Remember, they traveled on foot. No paved roads, no
air conditioned vehicles and no hotels. They needed to rest and “recharge their batteries.” We need to balance
our active lives as well as find time for prayer. So how is our balancing act going? We all service others most of
the time. We may call them customers or clients; but we have to rest. Have we found our resting place? For
some of us it might be in traffic, alone on the highway; for some in the garden, enjoying the beauty of creation;
for some it might be our Eucharistic Chapel. Wherever it is, let’s take the opportunity to take our rest in order to
continue using His gifts for those we will meet next. Let’s be good stewards of the time He has given us.
“You Can’t Out Do God’s Generosity!”
Summary of Weekly Offerings for February 8 and 9, 2020
Offerings $9,220.53 MMR* $875.00
Candles $399.85 Thrift Shop $681.00
Augustine Education $1,789.00 Black & Indian Mission $2.00
TOTAL $12,967.48
* Major Maintenance and Repair
Holy Trinity’s Cub Scout Pack 115 had a successful January Beach cleanup in Waimanalo partnering with non-
profit 808. In 3 hours our scouts helped collect over 800 pounds of debris. This cleanup helps instill good
stewardship for our community and the ocean. The Pack is looking forward to many more adventures in the
new year.
Come and join us at our Mardi Gras celebration!
February 25, 2020
Mass will be at 5:00 pm, followed by the burning of the blessed palms and prayers by
Father Mike.
Musician Pierre Grill will then lead us into the gym with “When the Saints Go Marching
In” and then the party begins.
Pierre and 2 other musicians will entertain us with Jazz, Rock and more, befitting a
true Mardi Gras Party.
Music, Costumes, Prizes and lots of Good Food and fellowship will follow.
Dress up and come join us for this fun filled event.
Sign up before or after mass with how many people in your group and what you would
like to share
Augustine Educational Foundation 2020
This past weekend we were blessed with a visit from Faaope
Laloulu (Ope) who spoke on how the Augustine Educational
Foundation made a difference in his life. He shared how
Catholic teachings helped to mold his moral and ethical beliefs.
Ope has accepted a football scholarship to the University of
Oregon after his graduation in June,
where he will become an Oregon
Duck. We send this gentle giant with
our support and prayers.
Ope surprised Brett Berk with a gift
of his helmet worn in the Polynesian
Bowl. The generosity Holy Trinity
has shown to the Augustine
Educational Foundation makes it
possible for students such as Ope
and other deserving students to
obtain a Catholic education.
Health and Healing
New Hours for the John Baricuatro Jr.
John Baricuatro Sr.
Thrift Shop Morris Campos
Thursday and Friday Alexander Chun
Geneva Colon
9:00 am—2:00 pm Eileen Delucia
Saturday 9:00 am—Noon Jody Kamahele
Nicole Kennedy
John Kichak
Yolanda Kramer
Joseph Murphy
Maile Orcino
Beverly Parente
Nilda Ramos
Mary Louise Sandla
Naomi Short
Yvonne Silva
Eternal Rest
Honesto Cabrera
Mercedes Cabrera
Gertrude Yim Chock
Thomas Lee Collins
Philip “Sonny” Kekuewa
Katherine McCauley
Ritsuko Vukoty
Please advise the Parish Office when it is no
longer necessary or appropriate to keep
names on the list, so we may use the space
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