Easter Sunday • Where Resurrection HappensGREETINGS FROM THE PASTOR Today we gather together to celebrate the Mass for Easter Sunday. The opening antiphon sets the tone for the day. “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” How often over the years have we waited for the dawn of another Easter Sunday? We know that the date is the first Sunday after the first full moon

FIRST READING -Acts 10:34, 37-43Wherever he went, Simon Peter proclaimed the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus’ life was exemplary, and his resurrection was a confirmation of his life. In spite of his death, in Christ’s good triumphed over evil.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 15:6-8Paul understood that resurrection is not only an ultimate reward that awaits us in the future, but is the

April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is held during the Easter season. There is no better time than Easter to celebrate the protection of our most valuable gift from God—our children. For information on how you can become more informed and involved in keeping our children safe, please call the Diocesan Department of Human

Holy Trinity School will be holding its annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 24 at the Hilton Prince Kuhio at 2500 Kuhio Avenue from 5 to 10 pm. Please join us for this gala event which will include dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions and a door prize of a trip to Las Vegas. The trip to Las Vegas is though VACATIONS HAWAII and you must be present to win. For more information please

5:45 p.m. Friday Night Prayer Group will NOT meet during the Easter Season.We will resume the “Stations of the Cross” on Friday the 28th of May. This is the Friday after “Pentecost Sunday” (5/23).To gain entrance to the Church, one of the front gates will be opened and/or the side door on the “Makai” (ocean) side of the Church. This side door will be locked promptly at 5:45 for security

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

Married Loved Ones, It’s Easter Day...Why not resurrect your marriage. Remember how in love you were when you were dating or on your wedding day? Recapture that wonderful feeling and give your spouse and you the greatest gift in the world. Attend the next Marriage Encounter Weekend on Friday, May 21st to Sunday, May 23rd. Please contact Ricky and Joanne Viernes at 393-2396 for any details,

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! I will be brief, I have just a few thoughts. What I found unusual and interesting this year was that we did not get one Easter request that I am aware of. I will say though, we don’t normally get many of them for this holiday, but we do get some. Hopefully, everyone is just going with the flow. Please know that

We are grateful to all who so generously contribute to our Parish. The Collections for the week of March 28, 2010 were: $17,757.23 Church* 9,582.03Outreach 245.00Mass intentions, Baptisms, Blessings Weddings, Funerals

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Katrina Kim, and 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 the second reading today, St. Paul reminds the Colossians that they have been raised with Christ, exhorting them to “be intent on the things above rather than on things of earth.” We too, have been raised with Christ. Let us rejoice and be glad!

Vincent James, passed away 3/5/10

PRESENTER: Fr. Bob Maher, OFM CapDATE: Wednesday, April 14 through Wednesday, May 26thWHERE: St. George Church in Waimanalo, at the Fr. Bill Gathering PlaceTIME: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.The study will focus on St. Paul's background, what was happening during those times in the areas he was in, and the major concepts and letters of St. Paul.The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings. Each class

Ernest & Carole Balignasay, April 2ndMarried 5 yearsMichael & Karen McKeague, April 24thMarried 28 yearsHerbert & Thelma Lee, April 24thMarried 56 yearsCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is our bank! We are honored to be a part of their banking system. Open an account at HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union (located on Amana Street) just mention that you attend mass at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. We, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, are most appreciative to the Credit Union for the use of the parking spaces for the weekend masses. This is one way you too can

Come ye saints, look here and wonderSee the place where Jesus layHe has burst His bands asunderHe has borne our sins awayJoyful, joyful, joyful tidingsYes, the Lord has risen todayT. Kelly

APRIL BIRTHDAY’SJoycelyn A. Enerio April 2ndCindy Gabalis April 3rdGerard Gabalis April 3rdLlewllyn Gabalis April 4thEdwin Gomez April 4thEden Lim April 4thBetty Pestana April 5thCarole Balignasay April 5thDan Dubose April 5thErica Schauble April 6thMicah Alconcel April 6thRemy Valencia April 7thJim Sellar April 7thLeila Cameros April 8thMary

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.

Palm Sunday • What Love Did For YouGREETINGS FROM THE PASTOR Today we come together to celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of the Holiest week of the Church’s year. There is a tremendous contrast between Sunday and Friday. On Palm Sunday, we witness the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people cannot help themselves as they greet Christ with outstretched palm branches as they honor

FIRST READING -Isaiah 50:4-7Isaiah faithfully conveyed God’s message to the people of Israel. This involved a description of the Messiah as a suffering servant. The Messiah would be God’s own sacrificial offering on behalf of the people. His suffering and death would offer redemption from sin and evil.SECOND READING- Philippians 2:6-11The Apostle Paul, like the prophet Isaiah, described the

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 3/21/10 DYLAN BALISACAN BALDEVISOchild ofDean Baldeviso & Donalyn BalisacanSYDNEY REECE GERICHSchild ofRobert Joseph Gerichs & Megan Elizabeth MouserCHRISTINA JAYDE NAVOA-AUZAchild ofLucio Elmer L. Auza & Heather-Leigh S. Navoa

Renovations on the interior of the church will continue. Weekday masses will be held in the church. However, due to the work to be performed, the church will need to be cleared immediately after the weekday masses. Therefore, once mass has concluded, please leave the church. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE CHURCH WHILE THE WORK IS BEING DONE. Immediately after the 7:00 a.m. mass, the church doors

Donald & Don TarkingtonSabrina Kaupu

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! Its business as usual other than we have been passing out our Easter treats of Kleenex tissue to our seniors and candy to our families who come to us for food assistance. Last Saturday, the 21st, we picked up a shipment of USDA food which is always a big help. Again, I want to thank those of you who continue to lend

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Katrina Kim, and 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 the Gospel story of the first Palm Sunday we hear that the owners of the ass had only to be told, “The Master has need of it,” to give the animal gladly. Do I give as readily to the Lord’s work?

Hop-Hop-Hop, Husbands and Wives, here comes the Easter Bunny and guess what he has for you? Just the thing you were looking for, a golden egg ticket to the next Marriage Encounter Weekend. Only you can break that egg open and make a good marriage better. Come join us, the next Marriage Encounter weekend is Friday, May 21st to Sunday, May 23rd. Let the romance begin....Please contact Ricky and

When the world falls down around youAnd a prayer will see you through,Say an extra prayer for someoneWho may need it more than you.For who knows what hearts are breakingIn the silence of the night?Just that extra prayer you whisperMay help someone see the light!Every time you help a strangerWith an extra prayer or twoYou are building secret blessingsThat will all come back to you.Nick Kenny

On the sides of the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, there are seven-day candles which may be purchased with our Sacristan or Altar Server. Effective immediately, the cost of the seven-day candle is $4.00; the cost of the wax candles has increased and Sts. Peter & Paul Church is unable to absorb the cost..therefore the increase in price. Talking with other parishes, this is still a “

Introducing Stations of the Cross for the iPhone & iPod Touch. A new app presented exclusively by Ave Maria Press is free to download. Visit them online at www.avemariapress.com and also you can follow them on FaceBook and Twitter. Prayer anytime, anywhere!

The Hawaii Catholic Herald is interested in finding out about our readers and what they like or dislike about the newspaper. Please take some time to fill out this quick 10-minute survey to give us your feedback. The survey closes on April 1. The link is at www.surveymonkey.com/s/JYNTY9R

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.

As we enter into Holy Week, we set our feet onto the path, following the Lord in His passion and death. As we walk beside Him, how can we ignore the suffering Jesus bore for us. As we begin to intimately understand His sorrows, they will spring forth in compassion for our brothers and sisters. This Palm Sunday begins a seven day journey that will transform us by the suffering, death and

They cut the branches from the treesand strewed them in the waybecause they knew their Lord and Kingwould come along that day.They sang hosanna to the Kingand praised his holy name.Now even in this modern daywe, too, should do the same.The Christ who came that palm strewn wayto enter in the gate,will enter in your heart today,so do not make him wait.That palm strewn path of long agois still a

Fifth Sunday Of Lent • The Journey Is Our HomeGREETINGS FROM THE PASTOR Today we come together to celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Our Lenten journey is turning toward the end, we sense that the Passion, Death and Resurrection is in sight. We gain strength for our final push. The road we started on Ash Wednesday has been a success and we gain courage that we can finish the journey. Even in the

FIRST READING -Isaiah 43:16-21Isaiah urged the people to forget their past and look to their future. Whatever God’s people may have achieved, there is always more for them to do. God is doing a new thing, and invites all who will, to be a part of it.SECOND READING- Philippians 3:8-13Paul had found in Christ something that made his past accomplishments insignificant. He had a new direction and a

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 3/14/10 JOSEPH PRESTON JACOBSchild ofJoshua Adams Jacobs & Ann Margaret Salonga DeJesusKIANNA CANDACE TEWERMAI GUIORMOGchild ofAugustino Guiormog & Carlina Ladelmar

Renovations on the interior of the church will continue on March 22nd. Weekday masses will be held in the church. However, due to the work to be performed, the church will need to be cleared immediately after the weekday masses. Therefore, once mass has concluded, please leave the church. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE CHURCH WHILE THE WORK IS BEING DONE. Immediately after the 7:00 a.m. mass, the

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

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

The Hawaii Catholic Herald is interested in finding out about our readers and what they like or dislike about the newspaper. Please take some time to fill out this quick 10-minute survey to give us your feedback. The survey closes on April 1. The link is at www.surveymonkey.com/s/JYNTY9R

March for Meals & Kupuna Care Rally on Wednesday, March 24th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. March For Meals from Honolulu Hale to the State Capitol. And at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kupuna Care Rally at the State Capitol. More info. @ www.lanakilapacific.org and www.aarp.org/hi

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! Easter is just a few weeks away so I want to go over our Easter plans with you. Because of our poor economy and the need for food is our biggest concern, we will only be focusing on our clients this year. We will be picking up some candy at the Foodbank and will be putting some in each of our client’s food bags. So

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Katrina Kim, Agada Min, and Mercedes Raneses... 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 second reading, St. Paul says, “For his sake I have forfeited everything; I have accounted all else rubbish so that Christ may be my wealth.” Does my stewardship suggest that I could say the same?

Sts. Peter & Paul will have a Lenten Taize prayer service on March 21, 2010 at 7 PM, immediately following the 6PM Mass. Jesus Remember Me is an hour-long program in preparation for Easter with Scripture and song. 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

DATE: Thursday, March 25thTIME: Praise & Worship begins at 7:00 p.m.PLACE: St. Ann Parish, KaneoheTHEME: “Journeying with the Holy Spirit” SPEAKER: Deacon Billy WhitfieldFor more information please visit us online at www.hccrs.net or call the Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services at 455-3224. Mahalo.

MARRIED COUPLES...Its Lent, a time to possibly make some changes. Why not change your good marriage into a great marriage? Do you want a weekend of transformation and discovery?? A lifetime of Love? That’s what everyone says after a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Don’t wait, time is moving and the next Marriage Encounter weekend is Friday, May 21st to Sunday, May 23rd. Your Marriage is WORTH IT...

On the sides of the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, there are seven-day candles which may be purchased with our Sacristan or Altar Server. Effective immediately, the cost of the seven-day candle is $4.00; the cost of the wax candles has increased and Sts. Peter & Paul Church is unable to absorb the cost..therefore the increase in price. Talking with other parishes, this is still a “

The Triduum Services are: Holy Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Good Friday, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Easter Vigil, 7:00 p.m. and Easter Sunday masses are at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Weekly there will be

Introducing Stations of the Cross for the iPhone & iPod Touch. A new app presented exclusively by Ave Maria Press is free to download. Visit them online at www.avemariapress.com and also you can follow them on FaceBook and Twitter. Prayer anytime, anywhere!

Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in APRIL. Fill in and complete this form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than March 22, 2010. Name: _____________________________ Telephone Number: _________________

The story of the woman taken in adultery is usually a reassuring one. Most of us read the passage and applaud our own behavior. We would never so harshly judge someone. When have we ever publicly accused anyone? Ah, that’s an interesting question. Maybe we should think about the words accuse and public. When was the last time you “spread the news” about the latest political or Hollywood

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.

Fourth Sunday Of Lent • Hope For Problem ChildrenGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we gather together to celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We call it Laetare Sunday, meaning Rejoice!, because for us Lent is half over. If the church has Rose-colored Vestments, then that is what we wear. Not all churches have that particular color because it is worn only twice a year. Once in Advent and once in

FIRST READING -Joshua 5:9, 10-12Finally the Israelites were able to put the years of slavery in Egypt behind them. In time they were also able to move beyond the threatening life of the wilderness. Those who are faithful eventually come to the place of promise.SECOND READING- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21The death and resurrection of Christ is the basis of our redemption. The old has passed away and all

The following children were Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 3/6/10 & 3/7/10KIARA N. MUSRASRIKchild ofJohn Musrasrik & Linza JoabVANESSA NAMEA MARCOSchild ofVance Keoni Marcos & Nelliza Flor DelaCruz

Renovations on the interior of the church will continue on March 22nd. Weekday masses will be held in the church. However, due to the work to be performed, the church will need to be cleared immediately after the weekday masses. Therefore, once mass has concluded, please leave the church. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE CHURCH WHILE THE WORK IS BEING DONE. Immediately after the 7:00 a.m. mass, the

We played some “musical chairs” but the positions for the parish receptionist have been filled! Stephanie Pochinski, who was the Wednesday afternoon receptionist, has moved to the Tuesday afternoon receptionist. We welcome Juanet Santos on Wednesday afternoons. And beginning in May, the Thursday morning receptionist will be Marge Foydl. So if you call the Parish Office, introduce yourself and

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Katrina Kim, Agada Min, and Mercedes Raneses... 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 stewardship message in the parable of the Prodigal Son is that it is never too late to become a good steward. Blessed is the elder brother who had been a good steward all along, but blessed, too, is the prodigal who had to lose all he had in order to understand the value of what he’d been given.

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! Just an update on the number of families we have helped with food so far this year. In January we helped 256 families and in February 184 families. February was lower because we were closed on President’s Day and it was a short month. So far this year, seniors are 3/4 of those families/households served. Food-wise

Lara Cornette & Justina & Justi Dunhour

Robert Delfin Pavierza, passed away 2/10/10

On the sides of the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, there are seven-day candles which may be purchased with our Sacristan or Altar Server. Effective immediately, the cost of the seven-day candle is $4.00; the cost of the wax candles has increased and Sts. Peter & Paul Church is unable to absorb the cost..therefore the increase in price. Talking with other parishes, this is still a “

The Triduum Services are: Holy Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Good Friday, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Easter Vigil, 7:00 p.m. and Easter Sunday masses are at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Weekly there will be Stations of the Cross at 11:15 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.Our Lenten Retreat which begins on March 13th and ends March 17th and during this Retreat, our Penance Service will be held on Monday,

Introducing Stations of the Cross for the iPhone & iPod Touch. A new app presented exclusively by Ave Maria Press is free to download. Visit them online at www.avemariapress.com and also you can follow them on FaceBook and Twitter. Prayer anytime, anywhere!

Sts. Peter & Paul will have a Lenten Taize prayer service on March 21, 2010 at 7 PM, immediately following the 6PM Mass. Jesus Remember Me is an hour-long program in preparation for Easter with Scripture and song. 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

DATE: Thursday, March 25thTIME: Praise & Worship begins at 7:00 p.m.PLACE: St. Ann Parish, KaneoheTHEME: “Journeying with the Holy Spirit” SPEAKER: Deacon Billy WhitfieldFor more information please visit us online at www.hccrs.net or call the Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services at 455-3224. Mahalo.

Aloha Married Couples...Valentines Day is over, what now for you and your spouse? ...I know, how about a romantic get away, just you and your spouse. Attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend and make a good marriage a great one! Don’t wait, the next Marriage Encounter Weekend is Friday, May 21st to Sunday, May 23rd. Please contact Ricky and Joanne Viernes at 393-2396 for any details, questions and

APRIL 2010 BIRTHDAYand/orWEDDING ANNIVERSARYCELEBRANTS!Complete the form below, with your pertinent information, so that you will be remembered at Mass and with prayers on your special day in APRIL. Fill in and complete this form, (please print clearly) and put it in the collection basket or return it to the Office no later than March 22, 2010. Name: _____________________________

DATE: Saturday, March 20thTIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.PLACE: Kamiano Center (Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace) on Fort St. Mall, Ewa of the Cathedral front entrance. Free parking in the Century Square/Cathedral parking lot (off Bishop St.)We will be gathering ALL OAHU VICARIATES for our first Enrichment Gathering this year. The topics of discussion will include: * Global Solidarity: We are our

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.

Third Sunday Of Lent • The Only Evidence Of LifeGREETINGS FROM THE PASTORToday we come together to celebrate the Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent. Our journey continues. In the opening verse of Luke’s Gospel, Jesus gives examples of punishment meted out for those who failed to keep the law of the Lord. Were we to judge them because they were the greatest sinners at the time? They were the ones

FIRST READING -Exodus 3:1-8,13-15The story of Moses reveals a lag time between God’s judgement and God’s mercy. Justice and mercy are two sides of the same coin but the distance between them is seldom paper thin. The history of the Israelites is a drama involving both God’s judgement and mercy.SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12God’s love is not conditional, but how it is experienced is

The following child was Baptized here at Sts. Peter & Paul Church on 2/28/10RAFAEL AIDAN NGAION COKEEchild ofMark Cokee & Evette Ngkaion****KIMBERLY HOOLEchild ofMark Richard Hoole & Kathryn Kazue KimuraReceived Baptism, Confirmation, and 1st Communion on 2/27/10

Work will continue on the interior of the church and will probably take several more weeks. Since this will affect only the interior of the Church, weekday masses will be held in the courtyard. Weekend masses will not be affected. However, any functions held in the church in the evenings will be affected; other arrangements will be made to accommodate those affected. Parking will also be affected

The Triduum Services are: Holy Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Good Friday, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Easter Vigil, 7:00 p.m. and Easter Sunday masses are at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Weekly there will be Stations of the Cross at 11:15 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.Coming soon: Our Lenten Retreat which begins on March 13th and ends March 17th and during this Retreat, our Penance Service will be held

Please pray for the sick of our parish, especially ... Robert Winter, Matthew O’Rourke, Robyn Richard, Stacie Kelleher, Janine Main, Maria Heitz, 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, Salvatrice Cassiero,

Are you interested in assisting your parish by being a receptionist once a week? Duties include, answering the phone and answering the office entrance doorway and other duties assigned by the Parish Secretary; such as stapling and stamping. A Receptionist will be needed beginning in May for Thursday mornings. Thelma Lee who is the Thursday morning receptionist has retired. Currently, Joan

Food Awareness for 2010“One can/package of food per person, per weekend..” Aloha! Here is something I took from the recent newsletter of the I.H.S (the Institute for Human Services-Ke Ala Kupono-the Worthy Path) Not having a family and living here at the church I found this surprising. For those of you who may not know of I.H.S., they are an Emergency Shelter and offer other services to the

Chester & Pat Fuke, Mei Chan, John & Rosalie Kalwicz, Carina Yung, Rudy & Grace Devega, Susan Kim, Katrina Kim, Agada Min, and Mercedes Raneses... 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

Sts. Peter & Paul will have a Lenten Taize prayer service on March 21, 2010 at 7 PM, immediately following the 6PM Mass. Jesus Remember Me is an hour-long program in preparation for Easter with Scripture and song. 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

Bishop Larry Silva will consecrate the Holy Chrism and bless the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumens on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa at 7:00 p.m.The Holy Chrism is used to anoint and confirm the newly baptized and to anoint the hands of presbyters and the heads of bishops at their ordination. Catechumens are prepared and disposed for baptism with the oil of

On the sides of the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, there are seven-day candles which may be purchased with our Sacristan or Altar Server. Effective immediately, the cost of the seven-day candle is $4.00; the cost of the wax candles has increased and Sts. Peter & Paul Church is unable to absorb the cost..therefore the increase in price. Talking with other parishes, this is still a “

St. Ann’s Church, KaneoheMarch 8, 9, 10 at 7:00 p.m. Director: Ms. Megan McKennaMegan McKenna, the well-known storyteller and popular author, walks with us through the forty days of Lent. She will focus our thoughts and reflections on three readings of scripture: the woman at the well, the man born blind, and the raising of Lazarus.The woman at the well is the catechumen who is in need of a

Christine Chang March 2ndDanilo A. Dizon March 2ndJoilene Akiona March 2ndSharon Gabalis March 4thSherry Rubin March 4thDan Cameros March 5thJohn Testado March 5thMario Monico March 6thMichael McKeague March 6thEvelyn Madriaga March 6thMary Oshima March 7thLindsey Barayuga March 8thEugene Smith

Gordon & Louise Lau, March 12thMarried 33 yearsJeffrey & Dora Bolosan, March 16thMarried 36 yearsPratt & Christine Kinimaka, March 18thMarried 21 yearsEric & Luz Neri, March 22ndMarried 31 yearsSergio & Charleen Saucedo, March 28thMarried 16 yearsCraig & Reina Souza, March 28thMarried 9 years

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.