Third Sunday In Ordinary Time • Deciding To Answer

Today we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week we again stress the call of the first four Apostles. Peter and Andrew, and James and John. Each Sunday has a different version of the call. Last week we read John; this week it is Mark. As Church, we stress the importance of the call of the first four Disciples. It was Andrew who pointed out Jesus to

FIRST READING -Jonah 3:1-5, 10Everyone associates Jonah with the experience of being swallowed by a fish. The rest of the story, the primary point, is that Jonah became the voice of God in the great city of Ninevah and the people repented and were saved from destruction.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 7:29-31We are called away from putting our trust in the things of this world. Ultimately our hope

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 1/18/09JEROME JOHAR REMOKET BENAVENTEchild ofJonathan Jerome Benavente & Lengline RemoketJADA BALMEO RACASAchild ofAmado Racasa & Jureza Balmeo

Bernadette, Robert & Monica Kea & Makayla FordStanford PaRussell, Cynthia, Roger, Russell, Jasmine, Catherine & Felicily KellyDaniel & Geri O’LearyVirgil & Susan Carbonel

Roger Santiagopassed away 12/27/08

The Worldwide Marriage Encounter community on Oahu and Knight of Columbus Council 6307 is co-sponsoring an evening for married sweethearts.“Boogie Knights,” a Valentine’s dance in celebration of love and marriage, will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, at the St. John Vianney Parish Hall in Kailua. The event includes dancing, pupus, refreshments and prizes. Cost is $25 per

The 2008 Annual Statements were mailed out to Parishioners who used collection envelopes in 2008. PJ’s Angels, Audrey DeCosta, Mapuana Kapana, Betty Ann Nault, and Merv Young, were hard at work folding, stuffing, sealing and metering over 600 statements. A great big MAHALO from this grateful secretary! Now, what would Sts. Peter & Paul Church do without the assistance of such wonderful people?

Please join us at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, 1184 Bishop St. In celebration of World Day of the Sick, Bishop Larry Silva would like to extend an invitation to attend a Eucharistic Liturgy with the Anointing of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

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.

There is a certain urgency in today’s Gospel as Jesus calls His first disciples - Andrew and Simon, James and John. Each one follows Jesus immediately, unhesitatingly abandoning nets and boats and father and fellow-workers. To what is Jesus calling me-at this moment, in these circumstances? What will I need to abandon in order to follow Him?

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! Lets continue on with Christmas. There were some of you who dropped off toys and I thank you. Betty and Lucille had no problem getting them to the right families. I do want to thank Sue Mueller who is a parishioner and an employee of Macy’s, (formally Liberty House) and has been with them forever and always makes

CD UPDATE!!To date, because of your purchase of the CD “Gratia Plena,” the total given to our Building Fund is: $47,560.00 This CD would be a wonderful gift of love and caring. The words sung are both uplifting and encouraging. The price is $20.00 and any of our musicians in the “Music Corner” will be more than happy to help you. God bless, Allene Ishikawa

DATE: Sunday, January 25, 2009TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Dr. Richard T. Mamiya Theater at St. Louis SchoolCome meet our students, faculty and administrators and climb aboard one of our “San Francisco Style Trolleys” for a campus tour. For more information contact the Admissions Office at 739-4832.

An open house will be held on Sunday, January 25th from 1-3 p.m.Come and meet teachers and students, submit applications and get more information about classes and curriculum. Testing will also be held on February 7th. Please visit us at 1728 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, 96817.Any questions, please contact us at 533-2069 or email us at: cathedral002@hawaii.rr.com

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, 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 Tamashiro,

MARRIED COUPLES - Happy New Year, 2008 is over!! Start the 2009 New Year off with a BANG..Why not give that special person a weekend that will last a lifetime. Attend a Marriage Encounter weekend and make a good marriage a great one. Don’t wait, the next Marriage Encounter weekend is Friday, March 20th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2009. Deadline to register is March 8th, 2009. Please contact Ricky and

For the last fifteen years, Sts. Peter & Paul Church has been sending out Birthday cards to people who responded to the Birthday coupon in our weekly Parish Bulletin and a mass was said for the individual on their birthday. Due to the increased cost of the cards and postage, birthday cards will no longer be sent to the recipients. However, mass will be said for the birthday individual on the day

7 p.m. February 27, 2009toMarch 1, 2009St. Stephen Diocesan CenterPali Hwy.$139 includes two nights, 5 mealsFree will offering at end of weekendSpace is limitedSend checks to Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries, 3203 Molo St., Kailua, 96734Inquiries: Pat Tom - 261-8104patriciatom@hawaii.rr.comMaxine Pollock - 254-1091Maxine.pollock2@hawaiiantel.net

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time • Second Thoughts On WWJD

Today we find ourselves once again in Ordinary Time. Last week the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord was the First Sunday in Ordinary Time and so we began the Ordinary Time Masses with the Monday of the first week. You will notice the Gospel message today is from John and it details the calling of the first Disciples. When the Jerusalem Bible came out, the one thing I noticed was the statement

FIRST READING -1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19As a child, Samuel repeatedly mistook the calling of God for the voice of the priest Eli until Eli recognized what was happening and explained it to Samuel. God usually comes to us in a familiar presence rather than in a dramatic spectacle.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20Paul used a wonderful metaphor to describe our relationship to Christ. It is

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 1/11/09MIKELL LARRY ESMALANA SCHOEFIELDchild ofLarry Schoefield & Mary Ann Bitoon EsmalanaANDREW VALDEZchild ofFerdinand Valdez & Arlene Alonzo

TODAY IS THE THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH AND WE WILL NOW HAVE OUR SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE BUILDING FUND. PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR GENEROSITY AS WE ARE CONTINUING WITH THE REPAIR WORK AND RENOVATIONS OF OUR CHURCH.YOUR LOVING SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. MAHALO

DATE: Sunday, January 25, 2009TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Dr. Richard T. Mamiya Theater at St. Louis SchoolCome meet our students, faculty and administrators and climb aboard one of our “San Francisco Style Trolleys” for a campus tour. For more information contact the Admissions Office at 739-4832.

The 2008 Annual Statements were mailed out to Parishioners who used collection envelopes in 2008. PJ’s Angels, Audrey DeCosta, Mapuana Kapana, Betty Ann Nault, and Merv Young, were hard at work folding, stuffing, sealing and metering over 600 statements. A great big MAHALO from this grateful secretary! Now, what would Sts. Peter & Paul Church do without the assistance of such wonderful people?

The Worldwide Marriage Encounter community on Oahu and Knight of Columbus Council 6307 is co-sponsoring an evening for married sweethearts.“Boogie Knights,” a Valentine’s dance in celebration of love and marriage, will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, at the St. John Vianney Parish Hall in Kailua. The event includes dancing, pupus, refreshments and prizes. Cost is $25 per

7 p.m. February 27, 2009toMarch 1, 2009St. Stephen Diocesan CenterPali Hwy.$139 includes two nights, 5 mealsFree will offering at end of weekendSpace is limitedSend checks to Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries, 3203 Molo St., Kailua, 96734Inquiries: Pat Tom - 261-8104patriciatom@hawaii.rr.comMaxine Pollock - 254-1091Maxine.pollock2@hawaiiantel.net

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.

In today’s first reading, we hear Samuel respond eagerly, “Here I am!” each time the Lord calls him. May we, too, be listening for the call of God in our lives and be ready to say like the Psalmist, “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! As I continue with our 2008 Holiday Season Report, it is now time to welcome in Christmas. As I had mentioned we were going to focus on our seniors, giving them bags of food. When they came for their bags, we had a table set up with candy and Christmas decorations that they could pick from and they were also

CD UPDATE!!To date, because of your purchase of the CD “Gratia Plena,” the total given to our Building Fund is: $47,440.00 This CD would be a wonderful gift of love and caring. The words sung are both uplifting and encouraging. The price is $20.00 and any of our musicians in the “Music Corner” will be more than happy to help you. God bless, Allene Ishikawa

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

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, 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 Tamashiro,

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.

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in FEBRUARY. 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 January 18, 2009.

For the last fifteen years, Sts. Peter & Paul Church has been sending out Birthday cards to people who responded to the Birthday coupon in our weekly Parish Bulletin and a mass was said for the individual on their birthday. Due to the increased cost of the cards and postage, birthday cards will no longer be sent to the recipients. However, mass will be said for the birthday individual on the day

Baptism Of The Lord • The Beloved Child

Today we gather together to celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It is fitting that I write this article as I wait for people to come for the January Baptism class. As you know we have a class on the first Monday of the month; unless it is a holiday, at 7 p.m. I have had people show up at 7 a.m. and no matter how important Baptism is, we do not make you appear here at 7 in the morning.

FIRST READING -Isaiah 55:1-11The Prophet’s appeal is twofold. First, he calls on the people to participate in God’s work of restoration, a new and everlasting covenant where God’s blessings are freely offered. But there is also a call to repentance. The people are encouraged to return to the Lord, who will abundantly pardon.SECOND READING- 1 John 5:1-9John says the clearest evidence that we are

TODAY, SUNDAY, JANUARY 11TH, WE WILL HAVE OUR BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING IN THE COURTYARD AFTER THE 9 AM MASS.

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!

Hermene Gilda Q. AldoverPassed away 12/25/08

Duane & Gail VachonRon Jose, Darleen Elizabeth, Ronald Jacob, Donovan Joshua Bumanglag

DATE: Sunday, January 25, 2009TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Dr. Richard T. Mamiya Theater at St. Louis SchoolCome meet our students, faculty and administrators and climb aboard one of our “San Francisco Style Trolleys” for a campus tour. For more information contact the Admissions Office at 739-4832.

St. Anthony Retreat Center, 3351 Kalihi St., Honolulu, 96819Begins Friday, February 13, 2009, 4:00 p.m.Ends on Sunday, February 15, 2009, 4:30 p.m.For more information, please contact Melissa Crisostomo at 626-2469 or alohamc@yahoo.com for details and registration

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

Will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Registration is $20 per person - the cost includes refreshments, lunch and a copy of the text. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and the dah will conclude at 2:00 p.m. Contact Iwie Tamashiro or Sr. Roselani at OSM for more information at 203-6702 (Iwie) or 203-6734 (Sister).All interested are encouraged to attend.

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.

Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. The US Bishops’ pastoral on stewardship reminds us that Baptism gives all of His disciples a share in his priestly work and calls them “to offer up the world and all that is in it-especially themselves-to the Lord of all.”

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! I begin the report with a few thoughts I had going into the Holiday’s. Our country’s economy was and is in terrible shape and I expected that donations would be down, which they were, not just with us, but islandwide. I was just hoping that we would at least be able to get by in giving to those we help have a

CD UPDATE!!To date, because of your purchase of the CD “Gratia Plena,” the total given to our Building Fund is: $47,300.00This CD would be a wonderful gift of love and caring. The words sung are both uplifting and encouraging. The price is $20.00 and any of our musicians in the “Music Corner” will be more than happy to help you. God bless, Allene Ishikawa

One of the easiest ways to kill enthusiasm is to demand it. When we try to force our views on others, they immediately “shut down”, hearing little and caring less. People want to be shown a path, not shoved down it. How well Jesus knew this. He could easily have published a list of must-dos and expected His young flock to abide by them. Instead He simply lived. He manifested His faith in

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, 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 Tamashiro,

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in FEBRUARY. 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 January 18, 2009.

For the last fifteen years, Sts. Peter & Paul Church has been sending out Birthday cards to people who responded to the Birthday coupon in our weekly Parish Bulletin and a mass was said for the individual on their birthday. Due to the increased cost of the cards and postage, birthday cards will no longer be sent to the recipients. However, mass will be said for the birthday individual on the day

Epiphany Of The Lord • Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Today we gather to celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord or as it is called, the Twelfth day of Christmas or Little Christmas. In the Eastern Rite Churches, that is when they celebrate Christmas. The Antiphon from the Responsorial Psalm says it best, “Lord every nation on earth will adore you.” On Christmas Day, Jesus was presented to the Jewish people when the shepherds, at the Angel’s bequest,

FIRST READING -Isaiah 60:1-6The Prophet Isaiah announced that the Light of the World has come. Darkness covered the earth like thick clouds in the middle of the day. But the glory of the Lord bursts through those clouds in shining radiance.SECOND READING- Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6The apostle Paul announced that the Gospel was a light to the Gentiles as well as to the Jews. The promises of God to his

St. Anthony Retreat Center, 3351 Kalihi St., Honolulu, 96819Begins Friday, February 13, 2009, 4:00 p.m.Ends on Sunday, February 15, 2009, 4:30 p.m.For more information, please contact Melissa Crisostomo at 626-2469 or alohamc@yahoo.com for details and registration

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

The Christmas world can be an unreal, flimsy make-believe world. Our tree, our Santa, artificial snow, decorations and lights are so many stage props. When we pack these away, we are likely to put the spirit too, in a box and label it, “For Christmas only.” As you pack, pause to recall the community of worship, the beauty of the sanctuary, resounding carols and majestic music. Think on the

NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 11TH, WE WILL HAVE OUR BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING IN THE COURTYARD AFTER THE 9 AM MASS.

Leonita Junio PatricioPassed away 12/21/08

Susan Salazar

Terrence Scott&Annette O’ConnerMarried 12/28/08

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.

The three wise men who came from the East to pay homage to the infant Jesus brought Him rich gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as part of their worship. What gifts have I brought to this celebration to offer to the newborn Savior?

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Holiday Season and you were able to do all the things you had planned and more. As always we were able to share our Aloha with many because of your willingness to lend a hand to those in need, with food, toys, gift certificates, money, candy and more. Next week I will

CD UPDATE!!Are you looking for a special gift this Christmas?Please consider this prayerful CD “Gratia Plena”, whose words and music are “uplifting” and “encouraging.”To date, we have given to the Building Fund a total of: $47,240.00Please see any of our musicians in the “Music Corner” and they will be more than happy to help you. As a special “thank you,” we will give to you a “gift” from

Arthur & Azuccena Cababa, January 4thMarried 18 yearsPaulino & Elizabeth Secretaria, January 4thMarried 41 yearsRoy & Corrine Westlake, January 7thMarried 15 yearsKevin & Marijo Fong, January 12thMarried 7 yearsPeter & Magdalena Liew, January 12thMarried 8 yearsJim & Betty Pestana, January 16thMarried 41 yearsDarrin & Linda Mekaru, January 31stMarried 11 years

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, 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 Tamashiro,

A blazing star knew of his birthand traveled half around the earth.When Jesus stood to walk the seaits water stiffened suddenly.The sun knew Him beyond all doubtfor when he died the sun went out.Earth worshiped too, says Holy Writand trembled so that rocks were split.Thus the world in various waysgave honor, glory, fear and praise.Yet some endowed with mind and willwere silent then, are silent

Helen F. Popovich January 3rdOnosai Vaaifanua January 3rdPaulino Secretaria January 5thSemin Lagrimas January 5thBernard Mendonca January 5thMagdalena Liew January 7thKaren Mendoza January 8thAngelita Tuscano January 8thInes Tuscano January 10thJoey January 10thEarl Silva January 12thMaryfey S. Quisagan January 13thBarbara Kennedy January 13thMarilyn A. Benitez

For the last fifteen years, Sts. Peter & Paul Church has been sending out Birthday cards to people who responded to the Birthday coupon in our weekly Parish Bulletin and a mass was said for the individual on their birthday. Due to the increased cost of the cards and postage, birthday cards will no longer be sent to the recipients. However, mass will be said for the birthday individual on the day