HOLY FAMILY

CATHOLIC CHURCH
830 Main Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

November 15, 2015

Father Sebastian

MASS SCHEDULE
Monday Saturday

7:15AM

Saturday Vigil

5:00PM

Sunday

8:30AM, 11:00AM, 7:00PM

1st Sunday Samoan Mass

4:00PM

3rd Sunday Pohnpeian Mass

3:00PM

CONFESSIONS
Saturday
and after daily Masses

PASTORS CORNER

4:00 4:45PM

BENEDICTION
First Friday of the Month after Mass

BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE

This week-end, we are reminded of the Archangel Michael,

who will oversee the destruction of the world and the
protection of all those who have held on to their FAITH in
God, their Creator. Daniel, the prophet speaks about the
great travails that the world will have to endure, because
of its un-faithful and ungrateful ways.
We can recall to our minds what happened during the great
Flood, and when God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah. We
are asked to remember all these events that are in many
ways a warning to us, to be vigilant and be ready for the
end of the world.
The Letter to the Hebrews explains how every Priest
stands daily at the Altar. Jesus stood only once. However
His perfect Sacrifice effected the redemption of the world.

Please contact Fr. Sebastian

Phone: (808) 422-1135 or
Mrs. Malins (808) 423-9611 ext.302
Email: HFC830@gmail.com or
Sebchacko@hawaii.rr.com

During Jesus time, many of his disciples too were

concerned about the end of the world. In todays Gospel,
Saint Mark spells out for us, the remarks that Jesus made
when questioned about that vexing problem of the times.

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over personally.

Jesus reiterates that only the Father knows. And yet today,
we have so many preachers and pundits who speak about
the hidden codes in the Bible, the predictions of
Nostradamus, the scenarios written in the Da Vinci code etc
to contradict all that Jesus Himself revealed. It is
remarkable that our Faith in Jesus is inferior to our faith in
all these false prophets. We are easily moved by them. Let
us hold on to our Faith in God, as revealed to us by Jesus
Christ. Have a nice week-end. Fr Sebastian

WEBSITES
http://holyfamilyhonolulu.org
http://hfcahawaii.org
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http://catholic.net
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SAINT OF THE WEEK

SAINT CATHERINE OF SWEDEN

St. Hilda
(614-680)
Patron Saint of Learning & Culture
Feast Day November 17

Hilda of Whitby was born to a noble

family and entered the priory at the age
of 20. In her later year, Hilda established
Whitby Abbey where she served as
Abbess. Hilda became known for her
spiritual wisdom and her monastery for
the caliber of its learning and its nuns.
An important figure in the conversion
of Anglo-Saxon England to Christianity,
she has been recognized for her wisdom
that drew kings to her for advice and her
patronage of poets and intellects.
Considered one of the greatest female
saints of England, she is recognized by
both the Roman Catholic Church and the
Church of England.
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OUR WEEKLY OFFERINGS

November 7/8, 2015
Thank you for your generous
contribution for the past weekend.
5:00 PM
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
7:00 PM
All Souls

$ 677.00
$1,943.06
$ 891.00
$1,153.26
$ 290.00

GRAND TOTAL

$ 4,954.32

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPERATION SHOE BOX
The Confirmation Youth would like to thank their
own Families and other Parish Families who have
donated gifts for their Project. Today (November
15) is the last date for the submission of your
gifts. Thank you for your Kokua.
THANKSGIVING
The Thanksgiving Mass will be on November 26
at 8.30 AM. As usual, we will have a multi-racial
and multi-cultural Mass. All the 4 Choirs of our
Parish will lead us in worship. You are
encouraged to bring Food items to be blessed at
the Altar. These items are for you to take back for
your Familys Thanksgiving Lunch/Dinner.
HOSPITALITY
After the Thanksgiving Mass, there will be
Hospitality Ministry services. All are requested to
participate and bring cookies and other times for
Fellowship.
ADVENT DECORATIONS
We start Advent on the last Sunday of November.
We do not need any flower decorations during
Advent.
THE YEAR OF MERCY
We will start the Year of Mercy, as declared by
Pope Francis on December 8. The world needs
Peace. We are encouraged to seek ways that lead
us to PEACE through the exercise of Love and
MERCY.
BAPTISMS
The Baptism Class will take place after the 8.30
Mass. Baptisms will be next Sunday, Nov. 22/15.

Newcomers are encouraged to register with the parish

and are welcome to participate in all ministries and
activities. Request Registration Forms from the ushers.

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Daniel 12:1-3
Ps 16:5,8-11
Hebrews 10:11-14,18
Mark 13:24-32
Monday November 16
1 Maccabees 1:10-15,4143,54-57,62-63
Ps 119:53,61,134,
150,155,158
Luke 18:35-43
Tuesday November 17
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
2 Maccabees 6:18-31
Ps 3:2-3,4-5,6-7
Luke 19:1-10
Wednesday November 18
2 Maccabees 7:1,20-31
Ps 17:1,5-6,8b,15
Luke 19:11-28
Thursday November 19
1 Maccabees 2:15-29
Ps 50:1b-2,5-6,14-15
Luke 19:41-44
Friday November 20
1 Maccabees 4:3-37,52-59
1 Chron 29:10-12
Luke 19:45-48
Saturday November 21
Presentation of Mary
1 Maccabees 6:1-13
Ps 9:2-4,6,16,19
Luke 20:27-40

Do you have an unending problem? Where's

Jesus? In today's Gospel
reading,
Jesus
speaks of his Second
Coming. And here he
hasn't even finished his
first coming! How confusing it must have
been to the disciples.
They grew even more
confused after Jesus
ascended to heaven but delayed coming back. They
remembered him saying that
"this generation" will not
pass away until all these
Second Coming events have
taken place, yet time passed,
the apostles began to die off,
and Jesus still had not returned. The misery of living
in this world continued.
Think of your own unending
problem. Dont you wish Jesus would hurry up with his
Second Coming and destroy
all evil? Notice what Jesus
said: "When you see these
things happening, know that
I am near, at the gates." He
didnt pin down a date.
So what was he trying to

convey? His nearness!

For the past 2000+ years, we have all been part of
"this generation" that will not pass away before his
Second Coming. It's the generation of Christian humanity, the Body of Christ on Earth in the form of
Church community, the generation of children who
have been adopted by God the Father through the
sacrifice and resurrection of God the Son.

The final era (the "last days") of salvation began on the

first Pentecost and will
continue until the Second Coming of Christ.
It is the age of the Holy
Spirit, when Christ's
earthly ministry is continued through us who
are empowered by his
Spirit.
The lesson in the fig
tree is that we can discern when summer is
near. In other words, we can discern
in good times and in bad that
Jesus is near to us in his Holy Spirit.
Jesus is right now at "the gate" of
your next step on the journey to
heaven. A gate is meant to be
opened so that we can pass through
it. Jesus is opening the gate right
now for you the gate of holiness,
the gate of love. Step through it to
live in the fullness of the mission he
has planned for you here on earth.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. What problems are you waiting
to be rescued from? Is Jesus really taking too long, or does he
have a bigger, better plan?
2. What will you do to become
more aware of his nearness, his
comfort, his joy and peace to
help you endure the long wait?
3. What are the signs that the
Church gives us that help us discern the nearness of Christ?
4. What other "fig trees" has Jesus
given to you that increase your
hope and patience and endurance?

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Some photos from the recent HFCA FALL FESTIVAL. Once again a BIG MAHALO to the STAFF, PARENTS and
STUDENTS and THE PARISH for your Kokua(service) and Participation. The total raised from our Parish Booth is
$1.509.00 Thank you. There will be more photos in the next Bulletin.

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