Mass Schedule

Monday - Saturday 6:30am

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00pm

Sunday 6:30am, 8:30am, 11:00am,

6:00pm

Parish Office

148-A Makawao St

Kailua, HI 96734

266-2222

www.stanthonyskailua.org

Mon - Thurs 8:30am-4:00pm

(Located on the 2nd floor above the

Early Learning Center)

St. Anthony’s School

148 Makawao St.

Kailua, HI 96734

261-3331

www.saskailua.org

Outreach Thrift Shop

(Directly across from the Church on

Makawao Street)

Closed until further notice.

266-2227

Outreach Food Pantry

Accepts food donations

Mon & Wed, 9am-12pm.

Food distribution

Tues & Thurs 9am-12pm

266-2227

Hospital Ministry

Ph: 266-2222

Ministers take Holy Communion to

Catholic patients at Castle Hospital.

Homebound Ministry

Ph: 266-2222

Ministers take Holy Communion to

parishioners unable to attend Mass.

ST. ANTHONY of PADUA Catholic Church and School

January 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Our parish is an inclusive Catholic community brought together by our faith in Jesus Christ. Our Mission is to evangelize, educate, serve, and to love one

another as God loves us.”

The listeners of Jesus contrasted his teaching with the Scribes. For them, Jesus teaches with authority and the scribes do not. Jesus speaks with personal authority. ‘They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes’. Jesus teaches from the heart. He teaches with absolute conviction since he knows the message. His preaching is a personal testimony of his intimate relationship with God, his Father. The scribes, on the other hand, get their knowledge from their long and complex study of commentaries on the Law. As a result, most of their teaching is from the head and not from the heart. Jesus focuses his teaching on the spirit of the law. The scribes, however, seek to apply the prescription of the Law to the letter (literal interpretation). Jesus goes deeper to find out the spir-it, the heart, the original intent of the law. For instance, the law of Sabbath observance; the scribes would focus themselves trying to determine precisely when the Sabbath begins and ends, and what constitutes work and what doesn’t and they would be busy looking and watching who violates them. For Jesus, the Sabbath is a day for the Lord. ‘Man is not made for Sabbath.’ Jesus’ teaching is liber-ating and not a heavy burden. Jesus’ teaching inspires and changes the hearts. It brings con-version. His teaching intends to bring about a positive change of heart in the people, not just to make the people feel bad. Jesus teaches the people to convert them. The scribes, on the other hand, use their knowledge to condemn others. Their teaching makes them look good and others not. Let us, at all times, listen to the creative Word of God. ‘Let us preach what we believed and live what we preached.’

In Christ,

Fr. Exse

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Clergy

Rev. Exsequel Tuyor, Parish Administrator frexsequel@stanthonyskailua.org Rev. Roel delos Reyes, Parochial Vicar frroel@stanthonyskailua.org Deacon Ernest Carlbom erniec031635@gmail.com Deacon Michael Weaver mweaver@rcchawaii.org

Parish Office Staff Solinuu Topalian, Administration, 266-2221 John AhKey, Receptionist, 266-2222 Nikki DeWitt, R.E. & Y.M., 791-6525 Valerie Haole, Food Pantry, 266-2227

School Administration Office

Bridget Olsen, Principal, 261-3331 ext 444 Patricia Barros, Vice-Principal, 261-3331 ext 442 Betty Kam, School Secretary, 261-3331 ext 441

Devotions

Rosary is recited daily at 6:00am in the Main Church. Rosary for Peace is at 4:15pm on the 1st Saturday in the Day Chapel. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction is on the 1st Friday, at 7:00am in the Main Church.

Sacraments Reconciliation: Confessions are by appointment only at this time (due to the pandemic). Contact the parish office (266-2222) to set up appoint-ment. Baptism Preparation: Offered online on an adhoc basis until further notice. Call 791-6525 for more details. First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation: Call 791-6525 for information. Marriage or Convalidation: Call 266-2222 at least six months in advance to set up a marriage preparation class with a priest or a deacon. Anointing of the Sick: Call 266-2222 (Mon-Thur, 8:30am-4pm) Or 295-5738 (after hours)

Funerals or Memorial Services Call 266-2222 to set up a meeting with a priest to discuss arrangements for a funeral mass or memorial service.

Welcoming Catholics Home Sr. Isabel Rabbon: 261-6356

Next Week’s Sunday Readings - February 7, 2021

Job 7: 1-4, 6-7 Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6

1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39

This Week’s Sunday Readings - January 31, 2021

Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9

1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

Last Week’s Question: In the Gospel for Monday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time (Feb. 1st), Jesus performs an exorcism on a man possessed by a demon. What name does the demon call itself when Jesus calls it out of the man? Hint: It's the same word as a Roman military unit. Answer: Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” The demon replied, “Legion is my name. There are many of us.” Next Week’s Question: On August 2, 2018, the Vatican an-nounced that it had formally changed the official Catechism of the Catholic Church to reflect a new Church teaching announced by Pope Francis the previous October. What was that change?

“Do Something Beautiful for God”

January 31 Reflection from “Do Something Beautiful for God”: “Love cannot remain by itself - it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service.”

Be a Loving & Faithful Steward of God’s Gifts: How are you putting into action your love for the Lord?

“Mother Teresa is an icon of goodness, one of the most beloved women in history. How did she become so much to so many people? Little by little. Small acts performed with great love. You become an icon of goodness by striving to be good and by consistently doing good. In the midst of the noise of your life, you will hear Mother Teresa encouraging you by

gently saying: Do something beau-tiful for God with your life!” dy-namiccatholic.com

“Did You Know?” by Deacon Michael Weaver

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Prayers for Healing

Jan Rich Robert S. Frank Silva, Jr. Helen Sing Matthew Souza Megan Souza Steven Stiles Julie Strivens Jim Swoish Richard Teixeira Dcn George Thorp Bob Trujillo Lydia Viernez Gloria Viveiros Lehua Weatherwax Olivia Wong Pua’ala Wong Audrey Yannell

Betty Akeo Robert Beyer Greg Brossier Teagan Brossier Geoffrey Bough Ruth Cabrinha Tom Cajski Sue Capello Laverne Lei Chow Lorraine Dias Janet Doyle Rachel Dupre Thierry Fairon Rose Marie Farthing Nancy Belknap Flynn Ella Gentry Maria Gorak Ethan Hackner Wendy Hackner

Henrietta Hamachi Bill Haole Wendell Haole Denise Hepfer Mary Ip Ed Lafleur Denny Lau Randy Lichter June & Francis Lum Charlene Medeiros Edward Medeiros Jim Miltier Sharon Odom Sharon O’Donnell Mika Poueu Karen Poulin Daniel Quinn Marie Ramirez Donald R.

Monday, February 1 6:00am Daily Rosary 6:30am Daily Mass

Tuesday, February 2, Presentation of the Lord 6:00am Daily Rosary 6:30am Daily Mass (Blessing of candles)

Wednesday, February 3, Saint Blaise 6:00am Daily Rosary 6:30am Daily Mass (Blessing of throats)

Thursday, February 4 6:00am Daily Rosary 6:30am Daily Mass

Friday, February 5 6:00am Daily Rosary 6:30am Daily Mass

Saturday, February 6 6:00am Daily Rosary 6:30am Daily Mass 5:00pm Vigil Mass

Sunday, February 7 6:00am Daily Rosary Masses at 6:30am, 8:30am, 11:00am, 6:00pm

Monday, February 1 6:30am Shaunie Poueu (Birthday Blessings) Tuesday, February 2 6:30am Gerri Welter (RIP) Wednesday, February 3 6:30am Leolinda Iokepa (Healing) Thursday, February 4 6:30am Audrey Yannell (Birthday Blessings) Friday, February 5 6:30am Franco Villasenor (RIP) Saturday, February 6 6:30am Chris Peterson (RIP) 5:00pm Darin Higashiguchi (RIP) Sunday, February 7 6:30am Katherin Hagen (RIP) 8:30am Blessings for Parishioners 11:00am Trinidad F. Castro (RIP) 6:00pm Fred Hackbarth (RIP) Please submit Mass intentions by Tuesday at noon for inclusion in the following week’s bulletin. Thank you for your understanding.

For updates to the names on the Prayers for Healing and/or Deployed U.S. Military email bulletin@stanthonyskailua.org

Prayers for Deployed U.S. Military

• Tanner Meyer III • Timothy Bonham

• Justin L Calhoun • Christopher Jozwiak

Jimmy Richardson• Paul Rivers • Gary Tani

Parish Calendar

Thank you sincerely for your generosity.

May God reward you a hundredfold.

Donations from Weekend Masses on January 23rd & 24th

From all Masses $ 5839.10 Sent to the Parish Office $ 411.00 For Outreach Ministry $ 50.00 Total $ 6300.10 Second Collection $ 1020.00 Church in Latin America Black and Indian Mission Please visit www.stanthonyskailua.org and click on “Online Giving” at the top

to begin donating online or update your account.

Your donations help cover the cost of operations for St. Anthony’s Parish. Thank you for your consideration.

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There are areas in our beloved church facilities in need of repair. Below are some pho-

tos of areas of the church that need repair and are currently being reviewed and addressed. Some of these areas include the ceiling in the Friendship lanai, the concrete that is chipping away in different places, and the broken tiles on the parish hall floor, to name a few. Thank you for your continued support and financial generosity to the maintenance of our beloved church. May our Lord guide us as we work to continuously improve our place of worship.

Church Repairs Needed in the coming year

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A new program focused on family

catechesis and strengthening the domes-

tic Church—the family is underway at

our parish. All those interested in serv-

ing as a catechist are encouraged to

email Nikki DeWitt:

ReligiousEd@StAnthonysKailua.org

All families interested in religious

education are encouraged to fill out the

registration form online: https://

stanthonyskailua.org/start-here/

interested-learning-more-about-

religious-education

It is especially important to regis-

ter if your child is seven years old or old-

er and interested in preparing for the

sacraments of confirmation, first holy

communion & reconciliation! If you have

any questions about the program please

contact Coordinator of Religious Educa-

tion, Nikki DeWitt,

ReligiousEd@Stanthonyskailua.org

From the Diocese of Honolulu’s

Weekly Intercession for Life

(www.catholichawaii.org)

“There is such a wide spectrum of issues involving the protection of human life and the promotion of human

dignity. Good people frequently disagree on which problems to address, which policies to adopt and how

best to apply them. But for citizens and elected officials alike, the basic principle is simple:

We must begin with a commitment never to intentionally kill, or collude in the killing, of any

innocent human life, no matter how broken, unformed, disabled or desperate that life may

seem. In other words, the choice of certain ways of acting is always and radically incompatible with the

love of God and the dignity of the human person created in His image.”

USCCB, “Living the Gospel of Life,” © 1998 USCCB.

Religious Education Ministry

Newly arrived to St. Anthony’s?

Welcome to the St. Anthony’s parish

ohana! We are happy you are here.

We would love to add your family to

our list of registered parishioners. Pls

visit: www.stanthonyskailua.org/

start-here/looking-register. Fill out

the registration form and we will

include you in the parish weekly

email with Fr. Exse’s reflection.

Getting ready to relocate? We

are sorry to see you leave. Pls re-

member to contact the Parish Office,

266-2221, to update us on your new

address. We very

much appreciate your

help as we strive to

keep our parish rec-

ords current. God

bless you always &

thank you!

“To empower young adults to follow Christ through spiritual, social, and

service paths.”

Text EPICMINISTRY to 84576

EPIC Ministry is a community of young adults (ages 18-39)

who strive to live out their call as missionary disciples.

Visit www.epicministry.net to learn more about this exciting ministry.

Young Adults Ministry

mailto:religiousEd@StAnthonysKailua.orghttps://stanthonyskailua.org/start-here/interested-learning-more-about-religious-educationhttps://stanthonyskailua.org/start-here/interested-learning-more-about-religious-educationhttps://stanthonyskailua.org/start-here/interested-learning-more-about-religious-educationhttps://stanthonyskailua.org/start-here/interested-learning-more-about-religious-educationmailto:religioused@stanthonyskailua.org

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Saint Blaise Wednesday, February 3rd, 6:30am Mass Feast Day of St. Blaise (A general blessing of the throats will take place at the 6:30am Daily Mass.) Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, is popularly known as the saint who protects us from ailments of the throat. He is also known as the Patron Saint of throat ill-nesses, animals, and wool combers. Saint Blaise was a physician and Bishop in an area that is today either in Armenia or Turkey in the fourth century. At that time, Christians were being perse-cuted by the Romans. The Roman Emperor believed that arresting and punishing im-portant leaders like Blaise would prevent other people from becoming followers of Christ and thus Blaise was imprisoned. Blaise’s prison was a dark cave. According to legend, sick animals would come to him on their own for help and he would treat their wounds. It is said that a mother whose son was choking on a fish bone brought her young son to Blaise who saved the boy’s life by saying a prayer and blessing him with candles crossed upon his throat. Tradition tells us that the grateful mother visited Blaise in prison to bring him food and candles. Blaise was eventually sentenced to death and was martyred in the year 316. Today, St. Blaise is the patron saint of people with disease of the throat. This year, St. Blaise’s feast day falls on Wednesday, February 3rd. A general bless-ing of the throat will take place at the 6:30am Daily Mass on this day. If you would like to have candles blessed prior to the Feast Day of St. Blaise, you are welcome to bring your candles to the 6:30am Daily Mass on Tuesday, Febru-ary 2nd, where Father will bless all the candles. Sources: www.usccb.org/resources/2021calendar; www.catholicfaithstore.com www.catholic.org Www.saintsresource.com/blaise

Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries

Invites you to a monthly

faith-sharing via Zoom with Maxine Pollock

Title: Let’s Talk “Attitude”

Saturday, February 13, 2021

9am—10am

Meeting ID #: 889 1160 2887

Passcode: Scrub

“If today you hear his voice,

harden not your hearts.”

Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord; let us acclaim the rock

of our salvation. Let us come into his presence

with thanksgiving; let us joyfully sing psalms to him.

Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the

Lord who made us. For he is our God, and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he

guides....

Psalm 95: 1-9