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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30, 2008

First Sunday Of Advent • Christ’s Future Advent
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Greetings from the Pastor, Week of November 30, 2008

Today we gather together to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, a new Liturgical year is beginning and we are anticipating the coming of Christ as we again celebrate the great feast of the Nativity. Jesus is coming and we await Him with our annual anticipation. The Advent Season is filled with preparation. The four Sunday’s of Advent remind us to be prepared. Our preparation moves through the
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Liturgical Readings, November 30, 2008

FIRST READING -Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7In addition to all that God has done in the past—delivering the children of Israel from bandage, giving them the promise land—there is still more to come, says the prophet. No ear has heard, no eye has seen, what is waiting for God’s people.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 1:3-9The Apostle Paul, like the prophet Isaiah, saw faith as both a past and a
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Baptisms, November 23, 2008

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 11/23/08NIKOLAS TALAN HO MARQUEZchild ofAlberto Sarvida Marquez, Jr. & Nancy HoCORY KALEI’ANA CASABARchild ofRandy A. Casabar & Cionnie Pudiquet
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NOCTURNAL ADORATION

Please join us on Friday, December 5th for the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament beginning with Mass at 7:30 p.m. continuing with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament hourly until closing. Benediction at midnight. Everyone is invited!
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WEDDING

Malig Williams&My Thi Thao TranMarried on 11/23/08
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Condolences

Our deepest sympathy to the families of Ronald C. Richey, who passed away on October 28, 2008 and JoAnn Reiko Cabral who passed away on October 3, 2008.
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CHRISTMAS CARDS

For parishioners interested in buying exquisite hand painted Christmas cards that you have seen in the past at Sts. Peter & Paul, please contact Deacon Richard Port either at church or at home at 941-9624. The cards are $1.25 each and proceeds are used to fund an orphanage in India established with the help of retired Chaminade professor, Jon James.
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FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation. It is one of the two days where the Catholics of the Diocese of Honolulu are required to attend Mass (in addition to Sunday’s). The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8th, falls on a Monday. Masses will be held as follows: December 8th - 7:00 a.m., 12 Noon, 6:00 p.m.Please note: The 6:00 p.m. Mass on
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2009 COLLECTION ENVELOPES READY!

As the year 2008 draws to a close, we begin to reflect on what we, as parishioners of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish have accomplished. We must also contemplate about 2008. To start the year early, in preparation of another magnificent year, the 2009 Collection Envelopes have been prepared and are located in the back of the Church. Please look for your name....the Collection Envelopes are in
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ADVENT TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE

Sts. Peter and Paul will have an Advent Taize prayer service on December 21st 2008 at 7 p.m., immediately following the 6 p.m. Mass. In the style of Taize, we gather in a darkened church lit with many candles to sing beautiful meditative songs, listen to a few Scripture passages, and sing more beautiful songs. All will be welcomed to pray at the cross, which has been laid out horizontally, at
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Mahalo to church cleaners

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.
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"STEWARDSHIP”

We are the servants of God, each with his or her own task. We will be judged good stewards if, at His coming, He finds us ready and conscientiously pursuing the tasks to which we have been called.
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Physical Outreach News

Food Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and now that’s behind us, we are going to move right into Christmas. With so much going on I haven’t had a chance to update you on what I am calling “The penny’s from Heaven.” They truly are. To date, Betty and her mom, Ruth Flores (who is 103) have wrapped $145.36 of
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"Gratia Plena" (Full of Grace)

CD UPDATE!!To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $46,600.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices praying along as they listen to
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CENTERING PRAYER

Are you ready to take the next step on your spiritual journey as you develop your relationship with God? Ready to move beyond vocal prayers to a prayer of consenting to God’s presence and action in your life? Centering prayer is an ancient form of prayer updated in modern times by Fr. Thomas Keating. While sitting in silence, this prayer prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer.Sts
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Book of Prayerful Intentions (November 30, 2008)

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Tomie McMurray, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Christian Dela Cruz, Pilar Gonzalez, Ethel
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Advent Begins

As Advent arrives we begin a season of prayer and patient waiting. We look to the birth of the Light of the World with expectant preparation. In anticipation of a long promised guest, we clean out the clutter in our hearts and minds. We step away from the havoc of our lives, so that we can hear in the stillness the world's prayer, "O Come Lord Jesus."
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Preparing His way

“Advent is the perfect time to clear and prepare the Way. Advent is a winter training camp for those who desire peace. By reflection and prayer, by reading and meditation, we can make our hearts a place where a blessing of peace would desire to abide and where the birth of the Prince of Peace might take place.” E. Ha
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Advent Prayer for the Coming Messiah

Oh come Divine MessiahThe world in silence waits the day when hope shall sing its triumph and sadness flee awayDear Savior hasteCome, come to earth. Dispel the night and show Your faceand bid us hail the dawn of grace.
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Choir Practice

NO CHOIR PRACTICE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, & JANUARY
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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Christ The King • We Cannot Be Denied
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Greetings from the Pastor, Week of November 23, 2008

Today we gather together to celebrate the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King and it is the last Sunday of the liturgical year of 2007-2008. Next week we begin the Advent Season and our preparation for the coming of Christmas 2008. Christ still remains the King of the universe and His salvific life is an inspiration to each of us. Again and again we read the Gospels which tells us the story
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Liturgical Readings, November 23, 2008

FIRST READING -Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17The God of the prophet Ezekiel treats people with compassion. God is like a shepherd who risks his life to protect his flock from wolves, who misses sleep to find the straying lamb, who seeks out green pastures for their food.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28According to Paul, God is concerned about all aspects of our lives. Out of compassion God
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CHRIST THE KING MASS

DATE: Sunday, November 23rdPRESIDER: Rev. Daniel McNicholLOCATION: AMR Military Reserve Chapel, 1790 Bougainville Loop, Honolulu, 96818TIME: Praise & Worship begins at 3:45 p.m.MASS TIME: 5:00 p.m.For directions and entry information contact Flo Andrade, Center Director at www.hccrs.net or at 455-3224. Mahalo.
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CENTERING PRAYER

Are you ready to take the next step on your spiritual journey as you develop your relationship with God? Ready to move beyond vocal prayers to a prayer of consenting to God’s presence and action in your life? Centering prayer is an ancient form of prayer updated in modern times by Fr. Thomas Keating. While sitting in silence, this prayer prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer.Sts
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CHRISTMAS CARDS

For parishioners interested in buying exquisite hand painted Christmas cards that you have seen in the past at Sts. Peter & Paul, please contact Deacon Richard Port either at church or at home at 941-9624. The cards are $1.25 each and proceeds are used to fund an orphanage in India established with the help of retired Chaminade professor, Jon James.
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Baptisms, November 16, 2008

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 11/16/08ANDREA MAE M. MAGONCIAchild ofAntonio R. Magoncia, Jr. & Flordeliza Maglasang
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THE BOOK OF LIFE

Through November, the Book of Life will be located on a table at the altar. Pages are available for you to fill in the names you wish to have remembered.
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WEDDING

Derrick Matthew Caminos&Maria Gloria Velez TancioMarried on 11/15/08
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NEW PARISHIONER

Richard B. Rivera
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DECEASED

Leonard Louis Ciufopassed away 10/29/08
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Mahalo to church cleaners

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.
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“STEWARDSHIP”

When the Son of Man comes in Glory, may we be among those who have fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus tells us clearly that it is those who have demonstrated good stewardship by sharing their gifts with the less fortunate who will receive God’s blessing and inherit the kingdom
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Physical Outreach News

Food Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! I won’t have the figures for the money collected toward the Foodland Thanksgiving Day Gift Certificates until I get back from my vacation. I will have all that for you in my Thanksgiving report. We will distribute the certificates to those we have agreed to help with their turkey dinner. It’s hard to believe it’
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"Gratia Plena" (Full of Grace)

CD UPDATE!!To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $46,400.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices praying along as they listen to
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Dieters Blessing

May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious and your pies take the prize, and may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off your thighs!
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Book of Prayerful Intentions (November 23, 2008)

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Tomie McMurray, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Christian Dela Cruz, Pilar Gonzalez, Ethel
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First fruits of Your blessing

And now on this Thanksgiving day,Your bounteous hand confessing,Upon Your altar, Lord, we layThe first-fruits of Your blessing.By You the souls of men are fedWith gift of grace supernal;You who gave us earthly bread,Give us the Bread eternal.
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DECEMBER 2008 BIRTHDAYAND/OR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRANTS!

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in DECEMBER. Fill in and complete the attached form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than November 23, 2008.
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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2008

Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time • Response Ability
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Greetings from the Pastor, Week of November 16, 2008

Today we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. For us who are believers, the Liturgical year is almost at an end. One more Sunday and two more weeks will bring us to Advent. It’s now late on Tuesday night that I write my weekly column, a task I finish on Monday morning. Let me tell you why I am late. Last Saturday at 7:30 a.m. I came to Church to
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Liturgical Readings, November 16, 2008

FIRST READING -Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31A husband sings the praises of a beloved wife who is creative and compassionate. All of the rewards that come from such a marriage are based on trust. Two people take the risk of loving one another completely, believing it will turn out well.SECOND READING- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6Our lives are never absolutely secure. The minute we begin to celebrate
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CHRIST THE KING MASS

DATE: Sunday, November 23rdPRESIDER: Rev. Daniel McNicholLOCATION: AMR Military Reserve Chapel, 1790 Bougainville Loop, Honolulu, 96818TIME: Praise & Worship begins at 3:45 p.m.MASS TIME: 5:00 p.m.For directions and entry information contact Flo Andrade, Center Director at www.hccrs.net or at 455-3224. Mahalo.
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F.Y.I. CHURCH PARKING LIMITED

Beginning November 10th, for 2 weeks, parking will be limited because the Knights of Pythias Building will begin painting their wall which is facing the mauka side of our Church parking lot. Stalls affected will be 24 through 34. Please pardon the inconvenience and hopefully this will be done by Thanksgiving. Mahalo.
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WEDDING

William Lawrence Wagner&Kimberly Anne Chieko Oda LongMarried on 11/8/08
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CHRISTMAS CARDS

For parishioners interested in buying exquisite hand painted Christmas cards that you have seen in the past at Sts. Peter & Paul, please contact Deacon Richard Port either at church or at home at 941-9624. The cards are $1.25 each and proceeds are used to fund an orphanage in India established with the help of retired Chaminade professor, Jon James.
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Mahalo to church cleaners

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.
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"STEWARDSHIP”

“STEWARDSHIP”Good stewards are like the industrious and reliable servants in today’s Gospel, prudently using and multiplying the gifts entrusted to them by God.
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Physical Outreach News

Food Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! I got this e-mail from my sister, Louise and I told her that I was going to share it with you.Cell phone Vs. BibleEver wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?* What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?* What if we flipped through it several times a day? * What
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"Gratia Plena" (Full of Grace)

CD UPDATE!!To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $46,160.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices praying along as they listen to
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WORLD PEACE SUNDAY

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DECEMBER 2008 BIRTHDAYAND/OR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRANTS!

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in DECEMBER. Fill in and complete the attached form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than November 23, 2008.
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Book of Prayerful Intentions (November 16, 2008)

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Tomie McMurray, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Christian Dela Cruz, Pilar Gonzalez, Ethel
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Let me show love

Bless all I do, this day, oh Lord,Please, may each little taskReflect the love I have for thoseWho some small favor ask.From irritations, keep me free,Should something interrupt,May not my hurry spoil the dayOr harsh words, peace disrupt.I ask that every task performedBe done with care to tellEach person I may reach today...I love them... and how well.
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WE HONOR OUR TROOPS

THIS WEEKEND WE SAY MASS FOR TROOPS LISTED IN OUR COLLAGE AND FOR OUR ADOPTED SQUAD. WE ASK GOD TO BLESS AND KEEP THEM SAFE AND WE PRAY FOR THEIR SAFE RETURN HOME.
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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time • Sensible Faith
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Greetings from the Pastor, November 9, 2008

Today as we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Thirty -Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we find that we are celebrating the Mass for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, the Pope’s Church because he is the Bishop of Rome. The Masses for this weekend coincide with our weekend of gratitude for all the volunteers of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. I am sure you have seen all the
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Liturgical Readings for November 9, 2008

FIRST READING - Wisdom 6:12-16Wisdom cannot be bought or borrowed. It cannot be re-designed for easy mastery or application. Wisdom is earned and learned in the ups and downs of human life. Yet true wisdom comes only to those who seek it.SECOND READING- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18As long as we live, we have the opportunity to grow stronger and become wiser. Still, Paul reminds us that life eventually
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BUILDING FUND COLLECTION REMINDER

NEXT WEEKEND, WE WILL BE TAKING UP A SECOND COLLECTION AT EVERY MASS FOR THE STS. PETER & PAUL BUILDING FUND.PLEASE COME PREPARED AS YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED.MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
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SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Admissions Open House will be held on Sunday, November 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The presentation will begin PROMPTLY at 1:00 p.m.For more information please call the office at 988-4111 or e-mail: admin@stfrancis-oahu.org
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CHRIST THE KING MASS

DATE: Sunday, November 23rdPRESIDER: Rev. Daniel McNicholLOCATION: AMR Military Reserve Chapel, 1790 Bougainville Loop, Honolulu, 96818TIME: Praise & Worship begins at 3:45 p.m.MASS TIME: 5:00 p.m.For directions and entry information contact Flo Andrade, Center Director at www.hccrs.net or at 455-3224. Mahalo.
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F.Y.I. CHURCH PARKING LIMITED

Beginning November 10th, for 2 weeks, parking will be limited because the Knights of Pythias Building will begin painting their wall which is facing the mauka side of our Church parking lot. Stalls affected will be 24 through 34. Please pardon the inconvenience and hopefully this will be done by Thanksgiving. Mahalo.
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Baptism, November 2, 2008

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 11/2/08TYLER KEONI MICAH R. CABAISchild ofJason E. Cabais & Vera Ragaza
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THE BOOK OF LIFE

Through November, the Book of Life will be located on a table at the altar. Pages are available for you to fill in the names you wish to have remembered.
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ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION

Scrub Bucket Ministry (Maxine Pollock) is presenting a morning of reflection...preparing for Advent. You do not need to pre-register..just arrive prior to 8:30 a.m. For more information please contact Pat Tom @ 261-8104 or Maxine Pollock @ 254-1091.DATE: Saturday, November 22TIME: 8:30 a.m. - NoonPLACE: St. Stephen Diocesan Center - Komo Mai Conference Room (ground floor)TOPIC: A Time to Wait (
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SCHOLARSHIPS

Chaminade University offers half tuition Catholic and Parish scholarships to Hawaii first-year students for January 2009 and August 2009 semesters. Apply now at www.Chaminade.edu/admissions or call 739-8340 for further information.
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A SPECIAL REMINDER!!

ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH WE WILL HAVE OUR BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING IN THE COURTYARD AFTER THE 9 AM MASS ONLY. SEE YOU THERE!
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Mahalo to church cleaners...

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.
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“STEWARDSHIP”

Like the sensible bridesmaids in today’s parable, good stewards make sure that they, and whatever gifts are theirs to share, are ready to serve when the Master calls.
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Physical Outreach News

Food Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! A few words on the “Food situation.” We have a fair amount of USDA food, there is not a big variety, but that’s ok. We are giving everyone the same things which are, 1 bag of rice, 1 can of tuna or chicken, 2 cans string beans, 1 box of cereal, ½ dozen eggs, 1 pkg. lunch meat and day old pastry. We can always
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"Gratia Plena" (Full of Grace)

CD UPDATE!!To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $45,960.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices praying along as they listen to
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Remembering Day

All the soldiers marching alongAll the children singing a songAll the flowers dewy and sweetAll the flags hung out in the streetHearts that throb in a grateful wayFor this is our Remembering Day
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Prayer for our Leaders

Father, you guide everything in wisdom and love. Accept the prayers we offer for our nation; by the wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our citizens, may harmony and justice be secured and may there be lasting prosperity and peace.
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Book of Prayerful Intentions..

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Christian Dela Cruz, Pilar Gonzalez, Ethel
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Relocate my faith

Relocate my faith LordIt’s moved into my headMy heart is starved for truthWhile I debate details insteadPut my faith back in my hands, LordLet me work instead of talkReveal the road I need to follow
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DECEMBER 2008 BIRTHDAYAND/OR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRANTS!

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in DECEMBER. Fill in and complete the attached form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than November 23, 2008.
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NOTICE

THE OFFICE & OUTREACH WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN’S DAY. WE SAY A PRAYER FOR ALL THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2008

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time • All Souls • The Greatest
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Greetings from the Pastor, Week of November 2, 2008

Today as we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Thirty -first Sunday in Ordinary Time, we find that the Mass celebrated is for the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls). During the last days of October many of you have been approaching the Altar to inscribe the names of your beloved Dead which will be placed on the Altar during all the Masses said this month. Remember
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Liturgical Readings for November 2, 2008

FIRST READING - Wisdom 3:1-9The dead are in God’s care, affirms the book of Wisdom. Actually, they only appear to be dead to the foolish. And if they are chastised, it is only so they may be greatly blessed. Grace and mercy are with God’s holy ones forever.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 15:51-57Paul the Apostle offers a dramatic and triumphant vision of Christ’s victory over death. Christ’s second
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YOU ARE INVITED

The Sisters of St. Francis’ 125th Anniversary in Hawaii will culminate in a grand celebration of pageantry, Mass, and luau on Nov. 8, 2008, at the Cathedral of our Lady of Peace on Ft. Street Mall. The pageantry will reenact the arrival of Blessed Marianne and the first six sisters. It will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the King St. and Ft. St. Mall and proceed down the mall to the Cathedral.The blowing
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ST. LOUIS SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

St. Louis School’s “Open House” will be held on Sunday, November 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Please join us to learn about our school philosophy, academic curriculum, support services and visit our campus facilities. For more information, call St. Louis School’s Admissions Office at 739-4832.
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NOCTURNAL ADORATION

Please join us on Friday, November 7th for the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament beginning with Mass at 7:30 p.m. continuing with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament hourly until closing. Benediction at midnight. Everyone is invited!
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Baptism, October 26, 2008

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 10/26/08NOAH CEDRIC SABLAN RABAULIMANchild ofBradley Rabauliman & Agnes Cecile B. Sablan
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THE BOOK OF LIFE

Through November, the Book of Life will be located on a table at the altar. Pages are available for you to fill in the names you wish to have remembered.
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ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION

Scrub Bucket Ministry (Maxine Pollock) is presenting a morning of reflection...preparing for Advent. You do not need to pre-register..just arrive prior to 8:30 a.m. For more information please contact Pat Tom @ 261-8104 or Maxine Pollock @ 254-1091.DATE: Saturday, November 22TIME: 8:30 a.m. - NoonPLACE: St. Stephen Diocesan Center - Komo Mai Conference Room (ground floor)TOPIC: A Time to Wait (
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SCHOLARSHIPS

Chaminade University offers half tuition Catholic and Parish scholarships to Hawaii first-year students for January 2009 and August 2009 semesters. Apply now at www.Chaminade.edu/admissions or call 739-8340 for further information.
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A Special Reminder!!

Next Sunday will be our monthly Blood Pressure Screening in the Courtyard after the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 9th. See you there! Mahalo.
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Mahalo to church cleaners...

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Ki Sook Kim, Katrina Kim & Agada Min... for maintaining Sts. Peter & Paul Church and grounds immaculately. These people spend a portion of their Saturday morning weekly keeping our Church beautiful. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish at 941-0675.
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"STEWARDSHIP"

“The greatest among you will be the one who serves the rest,” Jesus says in Today’s Gospel. What wonderful good news for those who give of their time in service to others!
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Physical Outreach News

Food Awareness for 2008“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! Last week we received a good amount of USDA Food (Free) from the Foodbank and that should hold us for about a month. Any help with rice though would be appreciated. I will have more on the Food situation next week. Please, there is no need to panic as I have seen some do. No one is going to starve to death and
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"Gratia Plena" (Full of Grace)

“GRATIA PLENA”(Full of Grace)CD UPDATE!!To date, because you have purchased this CD for yourself or as a gift to someone special in your life, “Gratia Plena” has given to the Building Fund a total of $45,660.00.We thank each and every one of you for supporting this CD project. Without God, you and your prayers, we would not have been able to have thousands of this CD in homes, cars and offices
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Wedding Anniversaries, November 2008

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIESLouis & Maria Vara, November 9thMarried 17 yearsMichael & Hayley Mathes, November 11thMarried 8 yearsGary & Janet Endo, November 11thMarried 13 yearsPeter & Sonia Gurrero, November 18thMarried 2 yearsRudy & Grace DeVega, November 25thMarried 26 yearsMarvin & Sally Moore, November 29thMarried 17 years
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Book of Prayerful Intentions..

Book of Prayerful Intentions.....Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, Juanita Inouye, Ronald Costa, Ronald Costa, Violeta Luna-Hill, Lillian Figueroa, Mildred Pacheco, Hartford Wright, Juliette Lane, Elsie Kuwada, Kathleen Gross, Ossie Omar, Olen Canamore, Joseph Marmo, Sr., Christian
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Pope John Paul

1979-Pope John Paul“When the sacredness of life before birth is attacked, we will STAND UP and proclaim that no one ever has the authority to destroy unborn life.”1987-Pope John Paul“The condition for survival of America is to respect every human person, especially the weakest and most defenseless ones, those as yet unborn.” Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Sandra Cruz November 1stSherman Harris November 1stSalvatrice Cassiero November 2ndSylvia R. Zuniga November 3rdAmy Higashionna November 4thHilda Mendoza November 4thFroylan Tuscano November 4thMenna (Yi-Chieh) Chao November 5thPauline Williams November 6thJeannette Camara November 10thAlliyah “Lei” G. Dizon November 10thPerla E. De Guzman November 11thPaul FaFord November
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