SJPS PARENT NEWSLETTER December 16, 2018 Volume 3, Is sue 1

Father Efren Tomas, MS

Pastor

Sunday (December 16, 2018) Scripture:

Third Sunday of Advent

St. Joseph Church

Schedule of Masses 6:30 am Monday-Friday

6:30 pm 1st Tuesday of

the Month-Healing Mass

with Anointing

6:30 pm Wednesday,

OLPH Novena/Mass

6:30 pm 1st Friday Mass

7:00 am Saturday

Morning Mass

6:00 pm Saturday Vigil

Mass

Sunday Masses 6:00 am, 8:00 am, 10:00

am, 12:00 Noon,

5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

3:00 pm 3rd Sunday-

Tagalog Mass

3:00 pm Last Sunday—

Ilocano Mass

REFLECTION John the Baptist had been teaching the people that it was not

enough to have Abraham as father, which means, they are

God's chosen people. He confronted them with their daily life.

One must be a tree that bears good fruits. It is not enough to be

a Christian, to know the doctrine of the church or the teachings

of the bible, because one is only a luxuriant tree which does not

produce any fruits. This explains people's reaction to John the

Baptist to ask him, "What must we do?"

We cannot be believers only in our minds and in our words.

Our beliefs must be visible in our social contacts, in our con-

cern for others. John did not call people to a bible study, to a

miracle crusade, to a physical penance or to a prayer meeting.

He invites them into the coming of God's kingdom. The king-

dom of God happens when everybody does well on what is ex-

pected of him. If people are attracted to the sects, or stay away

from the church, it may be because we do not do what is ex-

pected of us, that is to love our neighbor, obey God's com-

mandments, celebrate beautiful

liturgies, share responsibility with

the community and make them

feel they are the church.

Important Upcoming Dates

All other students are

required to wear their

PE uniform with

school shoes and

socks.

Friday,

December 21st

School Sponsored

Misa De Gallo

Dawn

Mass At

4:30 pm

Monday,

December 17th

Morning

Prayer

Service led

by School

Choir

Wednesday,

December 19th

Schoolwide

Worship at 8:15 am

“Celebration of

Life”

Everyone born in

December has a

casual dress day

with school shoes

and socks.

Please join our school

and parish for this

special

celebration.

2nd Quarter

Awards Assembly

at 8:15 am

All students are

required to wear their

formal uniform.

Early Dismissal

following the Awards

Assembly.

There is no After

School Extended

Care.

Monday,

December 24th

to

Friday,

January 4th

NO SCHOOL

Christmas

Vacation

Have a Blessed

and Joyous

Christmas!

Misa De Gallo 2018—Dawn Mass Theme: “Living as Christian Stewards with Grace and Gratitude”

The tradition of Misa de Gallo (Spanish for “Rooster’s Mass), while mostly observed by

Spanish-speaking Roman Catholic countries in Latin America and in the Philippines, is an annual parish event for many of Hawaii’s Filipino Catholics. Sometimes referred to as Simbang Gabi

(Tagalog for “Night Mass”) or Misa de Aguinaldo (“Gift Mass”) the celebrations begin on December 16th and end on December 24th. After Mass, parishioners enjoy a myriad of Filipino holiday

delicacies like arroz caldo, bibingka and buto bumbong. Mass begins at 4:30 am with a light breakfast to follow. The daily themes are: Develop a Deeper Prayer Life, Depend on

and Trust in God, Live a Life of Thanksgiving, Nurture God’s Gifts Responsibly, Give Out of a

Sense of Love and Justice, Strive to Live in Readiness, Return to the Lord with Increase, Share

with Grateful Hearts, and Live a More Vibrant Christian Witness.

Marian Glossary

PRESENTATION: The presentation and

dedication of Jesus to God by Mary and

Joseph in the Temple (Lk 2:22-39), in ac-

cord with Mosaic Law concerning the first-

born. At the Presentation, Simeon and

Anna sum up the expectation of Israel for

the long-awaited Messiah, the light of the

nations and the glory of Israel, but also as

a sign of contradiction. The presentation of

the gifts, especially of bread and wine, is a

preparatory rite for the liturgy of the Eucha-

rist at Mass.

ROSARY: A prayer in honor of the Blessed

Virgin Mary, which repeats the privileged

Marian prayer Ave Maria, or Hail Mary, in

"decades" of ten prayers, each preceded

by the Pater Noster ("Our Father") and

concluded by the Gloria Patri (Glory Be to

the Father), accompanied by meditation on

the mysteries of Christ's life. The rosary

was developed by medieval piety in the

Latin church as a popular substitute for the

liturgical prayer of the Hours.

VIRGIN BIRTH: The conception of Jesus

in the womb of the Virgin Mary solely by

the power of the Holy Spirit. The Church's

confession of faith in the virgin birth affirms

that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spir-

it without human seed.

VIRGIN MARY: The mother of Jesus, who

is honored as "ever-virgin" for her perpetu-

al virginity.

VISITATION: At the annunciation, the an-

gel Gabriel told Mary that she would be the

mother of the savior. Gabriel also told Mary

that her barren cousin, Elizabeth, had con-

ceived a son in her old age. Mary went to

visit her cousin and confirmed the truth of

the angel’s words. The time she spent with

Elizabeth is referred to as “the visitation.”

Our Special Intentions

We pray for…

Our La Salette community.

Family members of Sister Judith

Abique, SPC

Special Intention for Sister Judith

Abique, SPC.

Mr. Pio Guerrero.

Mrs. Irene Sandry, grandmother of

Tania Ma’afala (SJPS alumni).

Mrs. Tokuda, mother of Ms. Grace

(Cafeteria Manager).

Ms. Sandobal.

Dr. Rick Yamashiro and family.

(Counselor and Dean of Students)

Yukie, aunt of Mrs. Eileen (3-5

Paraeducator).

Stanley and Genny Inase, cousins of

Ms. Sandobal.

God’s healing mercy on Rea Abique,

Dayen Aguit-Baraero, Anaziel Sua-

sin-Linao, and Renante Fuentes.

Leilani, sister of Ms. Capinpin and her

nieces.

Molina Family

James Sandobal, uncle of Ms. Sandobal

Repose of the soul of Regina

Salisbury.

Bryce, Jason, and their families.

Peter Akuna.

Mrs. Eileen, (3-5 Paraeducator).

Miles Arbues.

Trinity Rodrigues, granddaughter of

Loretta Rodrigues. (Former SJPS

Office Assistant).

For Everett Davis, grandson of Ms. Da-

vis (Junior High Teacher).

Ceasar Solis, Grandpa of Alyssa

(Pre K ) and Arren Barba (3B).

Jose Mari Boquer, uncle of Mrs.

Wintjen (Chief Finance Officer) and

Mrs. Velasco (Counselor/

Technology Director).

Alberto Gador, grandfather of Noah

(1B) and Samantha (3B) Gador.

Frances Abreu, Development Director

of SJPS.

Mrs. Sheri Roberts (former KA

teacher).

Mrs. Roxanne Costa, mother of Chloe

(Grade 8).

Repose of the soul of Jonah Amasol-

Tanoura, brother of Raelynn (Gr. 8)

and Jacob (Gr. 5).

Repose of the soul of Dante Villa, uncle

of Sister Fidelia Villa, SPC.

Mr. Roy Quindara.

Repose of the soul of Rea Abique, niece

of Sister Judith Abique, SPC..

As a disciple of Jesus,

it is our Kuleana

(responsibility)

to live out the Gospel

by serving the community.