PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Mary, Star of the Sea Parish is to give love, direction and support to all members of our community as we seek ways to follow Christ in our quest for eternal life. The Parish believes that it must evangelize, exclude none, communicate openly, show compassion and mercy to all, and follow Mary, our Star (HOKU), as she leads us in our mission.

PARISH CLERGY Fr. Francisco De Los Reyes, SSS—Pastor Fr. Paterno Labasano, SSS—Parochial Vicar Fr. Bob Stark, SSS — in Residence Br. Buddy Yanzon, SSS Dcn. Fernando Ona, MD

MARY, STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL

Margaret Rufo—Principal 4469 Malia Street Honolulu, HI 96821 Tel. 734-0208 / Fax: 735-9790

Mary, Star of the Sea Church

“Malia¸ Hōkū O Ke Kai” Served by the 4470 Aliikoa Street, Honolulu, HI 96821 Congregation of the Tel. 734-0396 /Message Center: 735-6017 Blessed Sacrament Fax:744-2008 Fathers & Brothers

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Ted Jung Brenda Cutwright Jeff Niebling Julie Higashiguchi Tom Fitzgerald PARISH OFFICE STAFF Anne Hung—Office Administrator Sarah Bryant—Secretary Darlene Ah Yo—Director of Religious Education Nichelle Soriano—Youth/Young Adult Minister Mikaele Fatai—Sacristan Lance Klock—Facilities Manager Visitacion Salinas—Housekeeper

Visit Our Parish Website: www.staroftheseahonolulu.com

An Ancient Prayer to Mary, Star of the Sea: Star of the stormy Sea of my mortal life, May your light shine on me so that I do not stray from the path that leads me to Heaven. Amen

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Lisa Foster, Ed.D.—Director 4470 Aliikoa St, Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96821/Tel. 734-3840

AUGUST 6, 2017 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

The Transfiguration foretells the glory of the Lord as

God, and His Ascension into heaven. It anticipates the

glory of heaven, where we shall see God face to face.

Through grace, we already share in the divine promise

of eternal life.

We are made to understand that His redeeming work

has two phases: The Cross, and glory—that we shall

be glorified with Him only if we first suffer with Him.

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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 7:30 am and 5:30 pm (Anticipated Sunday Mass)

Sunday: 6:30 am, 8:15 am, 10:15 am,11:45 am, and 5:30 pm

Liturgy of the Word for Children: 8:15 am and 10:15 am

Weekday: Mon. thru Fri. 6:30 am and 5:30 pm

Holidays: 7:30 am only.

SACRAMENTAL SERVICES & DEVOTIONS

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 4:00pm Daily,1st Friday7-10pm

Liturgy of the Hours: Morning Prayer (Lauds) 7:30 - 7:50 am &

Evening Prayer (Vespers) 4:35 - 4:55 p.m. Daily

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: 4:55 - 5:05 p.m. Daily

Holy Rosary: 6:30 - 6:55 am, Mon. - Sat. & 5:05 - 5:30 pm, Mon. - Fri.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 5:05 - 5:15 pm, Sat./Sun. only

Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary: 1st Sun./mo, 2:30 pm, Chapel

Novena: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Mon 6:55 am & 5:25 pm

Charismatic Prayer Meeting: 2nd & 4th Friday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

First Saturday Devotion led by S.H.W.A.Y. 6:30 am (before Sat. 7:30 am Mass)

Reconciliation: Mon. thru Fri.: 5:05 - 5:25 pm; Sat: 5:05 to 5:25 pm, or contact the

rectory for an appointment.

Baptism: Please contact Darlene Ah Yo, 734-0396

Wedding: Pls. contact Parish Office at least six months in advance.

Anointing of the Sick: By appointment, pls. contact the Parish Office.

Funeral: Pls contact Parish Office before contacting the mortuary.

LITURGICAL

Altar Servers - Bob Ehrhorn

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Frances Doyle

Proclaimers of the Word (Lectors) - Teddy Adorable

Worship - Betty Samaritano

Ushers - Richard Conradt

Music /Liturgy- Cynthia Young/Keith Febrero

Angel Voices Choir - Anne Hung / Cynthia Young

SACRAMENTAL

Baptism Preparation - Eliane Kuo / Thomas Ching

RCIA Program - Deanna Rasmussen

CCD - Racquel Dizon-Ikei

Liturgy of the Word for Children - Frances Doyle / Eliane Kuo

Youth Confirmation - Debra Arellano

Adult Confirmation - Valerie Pedro

SERVICE

Peace & Social Justice - Deacon Fernando Ona / Debra Arellano

Liturgical Arts and Environment - Bro. Buddy Yanzon

Church Cleaning - Steven Fatai

Senior Arts & Crafts - Barbara Pang

Mothers & Babies Project - Yvonne Izumi

Healing Hearts - Celia Ona/ Alysa K. Makahanaloa

Health Ministry - Maureen Burke/Wellness: Hula, Tai-Chi, Yoga

FAITH GROUPS Charismatic Prayer Group - Yvonne Izumi / Teddy Adorable

Monday Evening Bible Group - MaryLou Brogan / Anita Moustafakis

Wednesday Morning Bible Group—Darlene Ah Yo

Knights of Columbus - Todd Kirwan

Catholic Chinese Ministry of Honolulu - Johnny Au Young

Third Order of Mary - Mely McGivern

Family Rosary Movement - S.H.W.A.Y. - Keith Febrero

TEMPORALITIES

Planning & Building Committee - Frank Doyle

Currency Counting Ministtry - Lorraine Lau

East Honolulu Food Festival - Frank Doyle/Rick Manayan

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Middle School (EDGE) - Nichelle Soriano

High School (Life Teen) /Young Adults - Debra Arellano

*********MINISTRIES LISTING********* ADMINISTRATIVE

Finance Council - Theodore Jung

Pastoral Council - Diane Hee

Stewardship Committee - Sheri Gleason

HOSPITALITY

Social Activities - Maria Adversalo

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AUGUST 06, 2017 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

A VIEW FROM THE PEW

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

The Power of Love

The Transfiguration, then and now, is a shining

mountaintop experience amid scenes of violence

and suffering.

On this day, August 6th, 1945, humans unleashed

a power so deadly that we’ve spent decades trying

to prevent its use in warfare again. Here’s how

President Harry S. Truman described the bomb

dropped on Hiroshima, Japan in a press release

sent out 16 hours after the attack: “It is an atomic

bomb. It is a harnessing of the basic power of the

universe. The force from which the sun draws its

power has been loosed…” Jesus, too, harnessed

the power of the universe, but His energy was

used to bring light and life.

Let’s remember to pray for our enemies today,

and call on God’s power to help us transfigure

hatred into love.

“Jesus was transfigured before them, and His face

shone like the sun.”

IMPORTANT CHANGE NOTICE

Effective Monday, August 7, 2017, there will

be only ONE morning weekday Mass at 6:30

am Monday thru Friday in the Chapel. This

will replace the two Masses said consecutively

at 6:00 am and 7:00 am. Mahalo nui loa!

Sunday Meditation

A radiant Messiah, an

out-of-body experi-

ence, time-traveling

superstars from the

past, and talking clouds — the Transfigura-

tion is one of the most memorable stories in

Scripture. We know this story: Jesus takes

Peter, James, and John up the mountain,

where He is transfigured right before their

eyes.

The mystics of the Church remind us that

words fail when we perceive even the slightest

glimpse of the glory of God. Just as Peter

rattled on excitedly, we can find ourselves

reaching for the right words to describe what

God’s presence feels like. But that’s okay.

Our actions — the witness of our peace and

joy — can speak much louder than words.

So, today, let’s dwell on this great Mystery of

Light. Imagine the glorified Jesus appearing

before you. Let His love, His majesty, and His

mercy render you speechless. Let Him remind

you that your faith is not just a matter of

what you have to do. Let Him remind you

that He is always pouring out divine grace,

always revealing His love. And that revelation

can soften even the hardest of hearts.

(Excerpts from: The Word Among Us/8-2017)

Holy Father’s August, 2017

Prayer Intention

For Artists:

That artists of our time, through their ingenuity,

may help everyone discover the beauty of

creation.

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AUGUST 06, 2017 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

From the Youth/Young Adult Ministry Desk

On July 28, EDGE middle schoolers learned about how to make decisions and how to seek God to

help them when faced with difficulty in decision making. The youth got to participate in a fun

“Would You Rather” icebreaker, and even the adult volunteers got to join in!

Please join us for our next EDGE middle school night, Friday, August 11 from 6 to 8:30pm in the 2nd

Floor Activity Center.

Upcoming Events

Lifeteen (High School): Sunday, August 13 from 11:30-1:30pm in the PLC Meeting Room.

Mary Star of the Sea Young Adult Group (Ages 18-39): Sunday August 27. More details to follow.

If you are interested in joining, volunteering or helping out with EDGE, Lifeteen, or Young Adult

Ministry, please contact Nichelle at nsoriano@rcchawaii.org.

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AUGUST 06, 2017 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

Healing Hearts to Begin Summer Session

For those who’ve lost loved ones recently, or in

the distant past, and are in the throes of grieving,

please come and be comforted by Healing Hearts

ministers, who themselves traveled the same

journey.

Our Lord assured us that those who mourn are

indeed blessed, and that they shall be comforted.

HH offers the bereaved an opportunity to come

together to share in God’s love.

For those searching for hope, come join us for six

consecutive Saturdays which began, August 5th.

If you’ve missed this first session, not to worry,

you can still catch up on the following Saturdays:

August 12, 19, 26, 2017

September 2, 9, 2017

1:00 pm—3:00 pm

2nd Floor Activity Center

For more information, or how to join our team of

volunteers, please email Kanani at:

healingheartshawaii@gmail.com

Or call the Parish Office at: 734-0396

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SELF-CARE of the MINISTER:

Living a Balanced Life

Friday, August 25, 2017

9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe

Ministers are predisposed to take care of the

needs of others, often while ignoring their

own. But neglect of self-care can erode our effective-

ness—ultimately, our ministry is only as healthy as we

are. Join guest speaker Tom Reid, Senior Partner

with The Reid Group, who will provide tools for as-

sessing and increasing self-knowledge and informa-

tion on healthy self-care practices in a format that is

practical and easy to follow.

To register, please call Darlene Cachola at 585-3343,

or email dcachola@rcchawaii.org

Living Catholic in the 808

Confirmation Is Not a Passage Into

Adulthood

By: kdeneve@rcchawaii.org

Many Catholic Christians see Confirmation as a rite

of passage into adulthood. Yet Confirmation is a sac-

rament of beginning, of initiation. It is not a sacra-

ment of transition, of becoming an adult.

The Catechism states, “Although Confirmation is

sometimes called the ‘sacrament of Christian matur-

ity,’ one must not confuse adult faith with the adult

age of natural growth. … Age of body does not de-

termine age of soul. Even in childhood one can attain

spiritual maturity.” (no. 1308)

In the Eastern Catholic Churches, infants are rou-

tinely confirmed (“Chrismation” in the eastern tra-

ditions). In the Roman Catholic Church, young chil-

dren in danger of death are confirmed. At the other

end of the age spectrum, if an elderly person is bap-

tized, then he or she is immediately confirmed. The

fact that infants, children, teenagers, young adults

and the elderly can all be confirmed shows that Con-

firmation is not about becoming an adult. It is about

being sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Soon, seven year-olds who were baptized as infants

will complete their sacraments of initiation in this

original order. (When this will happen depends on

your parish plan.) Specifically, children will be con-

firmed prior to receiving First Communion. They

will not “transition” into adulthood. They will be

fully initiated into our faith.

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Mary,Star of the Sea Early Learning Center

ALL ABOARD, FULL STEAM AHEAD!

SHIPS, BOATS & THINGS THAT FLOAT

Developing Young Minds for 21 st Century Learning

STEM/STEAM is a multidiscipline-based learning incorporating the integration of other disciplinary

knowledge into a new whole, referred to as 21st Century learning. Although considered a new move-

ment in American Education to help teachers and students engage in a multidisciplinary approach to

learning that integrates academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

(we also include Art), it is not new to Montessori Education. For over a hundred years, progressive

teaching and learning have been taking place in Montessori schools all over the world! This summer,

ELC students are “on board” to discover the world of ships, boats and things that float.

Montessori and STEM Educational Series #2: Designing Boats

Students explore different materials and how these materials affect how well a boat floats.

LEAVES NOODLES

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SCHOOL NEWS

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Church Calendar Please Pray For Our Sick

AUGUST 06, 2017 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

Sunday, August 06, 2017 (The Transfiguration of the Lord)

6:30 am, 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am (Chinese Mass), 5:30 pm

2:30 pm, Conf/Most Holy Rosary/20 Decades/Chapel

6:30 pm, Family Rosary Movement, S.H.W.A. Y./ Social Hall

Monday, August 07, 2017 (St. Sixtus II & St. Cajetan)

9:00 am, Senior Arts & Crafts, 2nd Floor Activity Center

Tuesday, August 08, 2017 (St. Dominic)

Wednesday, August 09, 2017 (St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)

10:00 am, Bible Study, PLC Meeting Room

Thursday, August 10, 2017 (St. Lawrence)

9:00 am, HULA CLASS, Social Hall

Friday, August 11, 2017 (St. Clare)

6:00 pm-8:30 pm, Edge Middle School, 2nd Floor Activity Ctr.

Saturday, August 12, 2017 (St. Jane Frances of Chantal, BVM)

7:30 am, 5:30 pm Masses

10:30 am-11:30 am, TAI CHI CLASS, Cafeteria

12:00 pm-1:00 pm, YOGA CLASS, Social Hall

1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Healing Hearts Meet, 2nd Fl. Activity Center

Sunday, August 13, 2017 (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

6:30 am, 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am (Chinese Mass), 5:30 pm

11:30 am-1:30 pm, Lifeteen, PLC Meeting Room

6:30 pm, Family Rosary Movement/S.H.W.A.Y./Social Hall

GEORGIA ABBATIELLO

DARREN ALBANO

HELEN ARAGAKI

CAMMIE BRYANT

BRENDA CHEE

EARL COBB

SAM COBB

KIMBERLY DUARTE

LINISI FATAI

JANET HELM

CECILIA HUNTER

SOO KI JUNG

GERRY KUPIHEA

LULU LACKEY

BETSY LAU

BECKY LEONG

ANNA LESSARD

ROBERT LESSARD

CHRISTOPHER LOO

DONALD MACHADO

COOKIE MALDONADO

NATHAN NAKANISHI

MEREDYTH OKUDARA

JOHN OLIM

CYBIL PADGETT

MARY PALUMBO

JUNE PERSON

FLORENCE PUANA

LINDA REGO

AKEMI SHIMODA

NANCY SHIZURU

ABEL SILVA, SR.

NANCY SILVA

MERNA SOO

LINDA STARR

CINDY TANAKA

ELLEN TANAKA

CHRISSY ZBIN

GISELLE MASSEY+

ROBERT TAPIA+

MARGARET K. FLORES+

SAMUEL LEE+

GLADYS BLONDIN+

MICHIKO MATSUMOTO+

Our Deceased

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS:

FIRST READING: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 - A dramatic narrative de-

scribing Daniel’s vision through which Jews drew strength from the

Lord, and through which later Christians were also comforted. This

vision of heavenly justice prophesied God entrusting the world to the

care of His Son, Jesus Christ.

SECOND READING: 2Peter 1:16-19 - This passage points to Christ

as the one empowered and sent to us by the Father. It encourages us to

hold fast to our faith, in this case, faith in Jesus Christ. Today, all three

readings takes up this same theme.

GOSPEL: Matthew 17:1-9 - This Gospel helps us understand the de-

mands of discipleship, so that the experience of Peter, James, and John

on the mountain can revitalize our faith as disciples. In this Transfigura-

tion story, God calls all disciples to listen to His Son’s teaching, in the

words He speaks and in the self-giving death He will embrace. Matthew

depicts Jesus as the one who fulfills the Law and the Prophets.

Charismatic Prayer Hotline

Please call Yvonne at:

(808) 396-3411

NEED PRAYER

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday

7:00pm - 9:00pm

MARY, STAR OF THE SEA

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

PARISH SUPPORT

Weekend of July 29/30, 2017

$8,568.22

Other Collections:

Peace & Social Justice Ministry: 20.00

Novena: 92.00

Seminarian Education Fund: 40.00

Local Homeless Outreach: 145.00

“Each man should give what he has decided in his

heart, for God loves a cheerful giver…”

(2Corinthians 9:7)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!