Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time • Tipping PointsGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we find the First Reading and the Gospel are complimentary to each other. The story in each of those readings, is one of the hunger of the people, which is satisfied in a special way. Very often in the readings we find that not

FIRST READING -2 Kings 4:42-44Elisha faced a huge problem, having a hundred people to feed with only twenty loaves of bread. Elisha put his trust in God, and the loaves became more than enough. There is enough food for everyone in the world, if we would hear God’s call to share.SECOND READING- Ephesians 4:1-6There is great strength in unity. A united family can weather every storm. A united

Scott, Zenia & Isabella MouraNatividad GarciaJacqueline FarinaAdelaida Del BancoAlfred & Annie FreitasHelga BoettgerMel, Jeraldine, Jamie & Jasmine Labrador & Richie CadizFlorencia AlvaradoMinerva Del BancoSylvia IshibashiT.J. Lane

Clara Manaois, passed away 7/9/09

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!A benefit for Scholarship Funds, Capital Improvements, and Operations will be held on Friday, September 25th at the Hawaii Prince Golf Course, 11:00 a.m. check-in – 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start. For more information please call, 396-8466. Deadline for Reservations is September 11th.

Location: St. John Apostle and Evangelist @ 95-310 Kuahelani Ave. in Mililani.Dates & Times: August 14th, 5 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., August 15th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., August 16th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Fr. Daniel BalizanFor more information contact: Florence Andrade @ 455-3224 or visit www.hccrs.net

The Diocese of Honolulu is closely monitoring the developments surrounding the Swine Flu. The following norms are strongly encouraged in respect to our Catholic services in schools and parishes. For more information visit: www.catholichawaii.org & www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ * If someone is not feeling well, they should exchange the sign of peace by a bow.* People should be discouraged from holding

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan 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 hand of the lord feeds us,” says the Psalmist, “he answers all our needs.” Both Elisha’s servant in the first reading and the disciples in the Gospel story who witnessed the feeding of the five thousand saw this happen and knew it to be true.

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! Home and Disaster Preparedness continued from last week....Assembling and Storing a Disaster Supply Kit ContinuedFirst Aid KitAssemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit should include: * First Aid Manual* Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes* 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)* 4

CD UPDATE!!To date, because of your purchase of the CD “Gratia Plena,” the total given to our Building Fund is: $49,880.00 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

Imagine the overwhelming stress of the disciples when faced with the task of feeding such a multitude. Can you feel that frustration and fear of failure? Jesus seems to be asking them to do the impossible: feed so many with so little food. It can feel the same for us today. We have knowledge, skills, talents and money. Yet at times all these blessings of the Lord seem too little when faced with

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,

St. Elizabeth Golf Fun Fest is holding its 10th Annual Golf Fun Fest on Friday, August 28th at the Waikele Golf Course. Format: 4Player, Best Ball. Entry Fee: $140 per player-includes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner and door/team prizes. Hole-In-One and win a 2009 Nissan car, courtesy of King Windward Nissan. Door prizes include a travel gift card, television and LOTS more! Check in at 10:30 a.m.

Don’t forget to come to mass on your birthday if your name is printed in the bulletin! If your birthday falls on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, mass will be said at 7:00 a.m.; if your birthday falls on a Saturday, the Mass will be said at 12:00 noon.

A man with a nagging secret couldn’t keep it any longer. In the confessional he admitted that for years he had been stealing building supplies from the lumberyard where he worked. “What did you take?” his priest asked. “Enough to build my own house and enough for my son’s house. And houses for our two daughters and our cottage at the lake.” “This is very serious,” the priest said. “I

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time • Faith And FeelingsGreetings from the PastorToday we gather together to celebrate the Mass for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The first reading today says, “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; as king he shall reign and govern wisely, he shall do what is just and right in the land. In his days

FIRST READING -Jeremiah 23:1-6Jeremiah called on the leaders of Israel to become shepherds to the people of God. Tragically, they had come to care more for themselves than for the flock of God. Jeremiah urged them to turn away from evil and restore the scattered sheep.SECOND READING- Ephesians 2:13-18In Jesus Christ, God was seeking the redemption of the world. This would mean bringing the world

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 7/12/09 HAYDN PAOAKAHOKUMOELOA VITE HO’OKANOchild ofJesse Ho’okano & Marivic ViteRYLEE MADISON MAHINA PARANADAchild ofRustico Paranada & Denise HuliheeKALLEN NAKASONE PAULchild ofMartin G. Paul & Rosa NakasoneKASTYLA ABEGALE TORRALBA-CHUNGchild ofBrice Chung & Frances Ann Torralba

Miguel & Edna AntonAida AvecillaJoy Elizabeth Criss

Mary Elizabeth Chang, passed away 7/1/09

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.

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

Location: St. John Apostle and Evangelist @ 95-310 Kuahelani Ave. in Mililani.Dates & Times: August 14th, 5 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., August 15th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., August 16th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Fr. Daniel BalizanFor more information contact: Florence Andrade @ 455-3224 or visit www.hccrs.net

St. Elizabeth Golf Fun Fest is holding its 10th Annual Golf Fun Fest on Friday, August 28th at the Waikele Golf Course. Format: 4Player, Best Ball. Entry Fee: $140 per player-includes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner and door/team prizes. Hole-In-One and win a 2009 Nissan car, courtesy of King Windward Nissan. Door prizes include a travel gift card, television and LOTS more! Check in at 10:30 a.m.

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan 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 Gospel, Jesus had planned to slip away from the crowds for a few moments of peace and a little rest. When he saw the people gathered, however, He put His needs aside to meet the needs of others. Sometimes, as good stewards, we are called to do the same.

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! Home and Disaster Preparedness continued from last week....Assembling and Storing a Disaster Supply Kit Store at least a 3 day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation, or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of Sterno. Select food items that

CD UPDATE!!To date, because of your purchase of the CD “Gratia Plena,” the total given to our Building Fund is: $49,720.00 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

"Now it came to pass that spring turned to summer again.God's people raised their voices and said:'Recreation is my shepherd, I shall not stay home;He maketh me lie down in a sleeping bag;He leadeth me down the interstate each weekend.He restoreth my suntan;He leadeth me to state parks for comfort's sake.Even though I stray on the Lord's Day,I will fear no reprimand, for Thou art with me;my rod

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,

Loving Couples.. Do you want to experience a deep sense of unity and joy together? Do you want your love for each other to deepen? Do you want a new, refreshing, positive approach to your Marriage? Do you want a dramatic experience between you and your spouse to remember for a lifetime? Then attend the next Marriage Encounter Weekend, Friday, July 24th to Sunday, July 26th. Please contact Ricky

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS! CHANGESDon’t forget to come to mass on your birthday if your name is printed in the bulletin! If your birthday falls on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, mass will be said at 7:00 a.m.; if your birthday falls on a Saturday, the Mass will be said at 12:00 noon.

Complete the form at the link, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in AUGUST. 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 July 20, 2009.

A monastery was behind on payments for their new belfry. So the friars decided to open a small florist shop to raise the funds. Everyone liked the idea of buying flowers from the men of God, and soon the rival florist across town began complaining that the competition was unfair. He asked the good fathers to close down, but they would not. He went back and begged the friars to close. They

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time • Accepting Your Destiny

Today we gather together to celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We watch in the first reading the call to Amos by God and how he is told not to be a prophet, but his answer is that he was called by the Lord to go prophesy to my people Israel. Very often in our own lives we get a sense that God is calling us. We know this because different ways of life become appealing to us. We

FIRST READING -Amos 7:12-15Amos was a shepherd and a dresser of fig trees, but he was called to be God’s prophet. Because he pressed for justice he was threatening to the prestigious and the powerful, but he remained faithful to his calling.SECOND READING- Ephesians 1:3-14Jesus was chosen to embody God’s love in the world. Our calling as the followers of Christ is to establish his kingdom of love

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 7/5/09 KYRA MAILE EMI YOSHINAGAchild ofJon Yoshinaga & Raenelle BrasTINA JESUINHA ABREWchild ofEdward Joseph Abrew & Tuyet Bach Nguyen

In the latest issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, there were several pages dedicated to the Diocesan Road Map for Pastoral, Program and Facility Needs, 2008-2013. Last week, at all masses, Sts. Peter and Paul Church began our participation in this Diocesan Strategic Plan by having all of our parishioners complete a very simple Parish Update form. If you have NOT completed the card, please do so

Please Join us on Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. At St. Pius X Church Parish Hall, 2821 Lowrey Ave, Honolulu, 96822. There will be Handiworks of members of Na Lei Kapa No’eau o Tuahine, who meet at St. Pius X. (Skilled quilters of misty Manoa Valley) Also “make and take” sessions, sale of homemade products, and outside vendors’ goods will be there.

The Sister’s of the Sacred Hearts at Regina Pacis Convent will be remembering our priests and parishioners of Sts Peter & Paul Church with special intentions said during the week of July 12-18. If you would like the Sisters to say your special intentions during this time, please send them to:Regina Pacis Convent1120 Fifth Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816-5828 or email: reginasscc@cs.comTel: 737-5822Also,

Location: St. John Apostle and Evangelist @ 95-310 Kuahelani Ave. in Mililani.Dates & Times: August 14th, 5 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., August 15th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., August 16th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Fr. Daniel BalizanFor more information contact: Florence Andrade @ 455-3224 or visit www.hccrs.net

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan 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’s readings are about being chosen and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the twelve disciples; and in the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. For what have I been chosen? To whom have I been sent?

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha! Home and Disaster Preparedness continued from last week....Assembling and Storing a Disaster Supply Kit You can cope best by preparing for a disaster before it strikes. One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supply Kit. After disaster strikes, you won’t have time to shop or search for supplies. But if you’ve

“GRATIA PLENA”(Full of Grace)CD UPDATE!!To date, because of your purchase of the CD “Gratia Plena,” the total given to our Building Fund is: $49,720.00 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

If we had to define the word “Treasure,” you would find it in the dictionary under Mapuana Kapana. In addition to her regular volunteer duties, if help was needed, she was always eager to lend a hand and never refused. Thank you so much Mapu for your dedication and many faithful years of service to Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Thank you to everyone who responded to the ad in our bulletin for a

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 Loved Ones... Remember how in love you were when you were dating or on your wedding day? Recapture that wonderful feeling. Whether you have been married 25 years or 5 years, you can still learn more about each other and make a good marriage a great marriage. Do it now, attend the next Marriage Encounter Weekend, Friday, July 24th to Sunday, July 26th. Please contact Ricky and Joanne

Complete the form at the link, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in AUGUST. 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 July 20, 2009.

Don’t forget to come to mass on your birthday if your name is printed in the bulletin! If your birthday falls on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, mass will be said at 7:00 a.m.; if your birthday falls on a Saturday, the Mass will be said at 12:00 noon.

Due to a printing error the following Birthday’s for July were cut off of page 5. We apologize for the mistake. Diane Desmond July 30thJeraldine Labrador July 30thCaryn Gabalis July 31stMei-Ling Luke-Almony July 31stCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time • Meeting Hostility

Today we come together to celebrate the Mass for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, it is also the Fourth of July weekend and we celebrate a holiday in honor of the birthday of our country on the Fourth of July. For us it is a holiday which we remember the beginning of our country. It is one of the few holidays in which we have kept the original day and not pushed it forward or backward to

FIRST READING -Ezekiel 2:2-5God does not hide the truth from us, but sometimes we hide from God’s truth. God puts special people in our lives who confront us with the truth about our responsibilities and who points us to God’s goodness and grace.SECOND READING- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Life was difficult for the apostle Paul. He was constantly in danger from his enemies. He also had to cope with some

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 6/28/09 CRUZ ALONZO MUNOZchild ofJesus Munoz, Jr. & Lorraine Garo

Carolina SilvaEverett & Tina Tyrrell

Christian FlorinoPassed away 5/31/09Abraham Kapana, Sr. Passed away 6/9/09

In the latest issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, there were several pages dedicated to the Diocesan Road Map for Pastoral, Program and Facility Needs, 2008-2013. This week, at all masses, Sts. Peter and Paul Church will begin our participation in this Diocesan Strategic Plan by having all of our parishioners complete a very simple Parish Update form. In the pews there are pencils and the cards

Cast the Light of Christ Upon the WorldThank you for your generosity in last week’s Peter’s Pence Collection. Because of you, Pope Benedict XVI will be able to help millions of people around the world quickly and effectively. In 2007, the United States was responsible for almost one-third of worldwide proceeds for this Collection. Your important contributions are truly helping the Holy Father to

The Sister’s of the Sacred Hearts at Regina Pacis Convent will be remembering our priests and parishioners of Sts Peter & Paul Church with special intentions said during the week of July 12-18. If you would like the Sisters to say your special intentions during this time, please send them to:Regina Pacis Convent1120 Fifth Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816-5828 or email: reginasscc@cs.comTel: 737-5822Also,

Holy Family Church(Near the Airport-830 Main Street)Join us on Friday, July 10th for Praise & Worship to begin at 7:00 p.m. Any questions, call Flo Andrade at 455-3224www.hccrs.net

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan 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.

This weekend as we celebrate the Independence of the country, we will do well to echo the Psalmist, saying, “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.” May we always recognize and use wisely the gifts of freedom and abundance He has showered upon us.

Food Awareness for 2009“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..”Aloha!Home and Disaster Preparedness continued from last week....Contact your local fire department to learn about home fire hazards.* Learn first aid and CPR. Contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross for information and training.Meet with your neighbors.* Plan how the neighborhood could work together after a

CD UPDATE!!To date, because of your purchase of the CD “Gratia Plena,” the total given to our Building Fund is: $49,720.00 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

Sisilia & Kim Gravelle, July 1stMarried 31 yearsTravis & Czarina Palmeira, July 3rdMarried 4 yearsMody & Lydia Dayrit, July 8thMarried 52 yearsGeorge & Adeline Gouveia, July 12thMarried 62 yearsRonald & Priscilla Jeffrey, July 18thMarried 45 yearsRobert & Mary Frances Schwartz, July 19thMarried 12 yearsNorman & Yolande Fong, July 22ndMarried 36 yearsEdward & Christy Keaunui, July 28thMarried 2

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, 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

Married Couples... Okay, the fireworks are over, but don’t dampen those flames out yet. Keep those sparks going. Have the most fantastic and moving experience of your lives, together...that’s right, together. Attend the next Marriage Encounter Weekend is Friday, July 24th to Sunday, July 26th. Please contact Ricky and Joanne Viernes at 393-2396 for any details, questions and registration....

Don’t forget to come to mass on your birthday if your name is printed in the bulletin! If your birthday falls on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, mass will be said at 7:00 a.m.; if your birthday falls on a Saturday, the Mass will be said at 12:00 noon.

Michael LaPorte July 1stAlfonsa Maligro July 3rdGinny Stahl July 4thJulieta M. Alonzo July 4thRev. Danilo Galang July 5thKhealani Apao July 5thNoreen Kim July 6thPriscilla Arriba July 8thDioly S. Null July 9thSally B. Moore July 9thRuth A Esquera July 10thGemma G. Dizon July 10thTica R. Petkoff July 10thDouglas Stahl July 11thMelinda Crain