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St. Joseph Church Collection
The General Collection is used for the day to day operation of the parish and its programs. You may set up a one-time or recurring donations to our parish
St. Joseph School
Gifts help support the diocesan mission, parishes, pastors, schools, service agencies, and communities.
Envelopes are avaiable in the Church or donate online.
All gifts are important and appreciated.
Calling all former youth and young adults
and anyone intested in joining. St. Joseph is in the process of restarting our Youth Ministry!
Contact Fr. Lito for additional information.
Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Group
Novena devotions to resume Tuesday,
at St. Joseph Church;
6:00p.m. (evening).
Come join us every Tuesday praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Rosary, Consecration and Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
Rejoice Always, Pray without ceasing, Give Thanks in all circumstances. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
ADORATION
of the
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Come Pray
the Liturgy of the Hours
Join us daily in the morning immediately following the Morning Mass and in the evenings: Weekdays & Sundays at 4:00 pm Saturdays at 3:00 pm
It can be said, the Knights of Columbus is a group of good men doing Godly things. Come and be a part of this diverse group of Catholic men
"No sin or crime is greater than God's mercy. The sacrifice of the Cross reveals that Christ's greatest desire is to forgive those with a repentant heart."
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities "Death Penalty: Catholic Q&A"
Our Lenten Penance Service will be on Friday, March 31 from 4 –6 PM
5th Sunday of Lent Cycle A – 2023
“I am the Resurrection
and the Life
There is a certain sacredness in human tears that we are unable to walk away from it without being touched by it. Thus, what an experience it will be to see the tears of our Lord!
The death of a friend and likewise for his grieving siblings might seem reason enough for Jesus to weep. Our Lord is not alien to our pains and sufferings that when we suffer, we know He suffers with us. And probably more painful for Our Lord because in his heart he knew that His Father intended our world to be perfect, free from sin and death.
The sorrow of Martha for the death of her brother, Lazarus underscores the universal helplessness of man in the face of death. But it paved the way for Jesus self-revelation "I am the resurrection and the life." He proved this by raising Lazarus from the dead there and then
As our Life and Resurrection, Our Lord Jesus gives meaning to our pains, trials and even death. When we center our life in Jesus, when we begin to die to our selfishness and live for others, then Jesus will be glorified in us. As followers of Jesus, we believe that death is just a passage into eternal life and that the life hereafter. But less we forget that even before we speak of life hereafter, we must know what it means to live our lives now with the grace that God provides for us daily.
During the season of Lent, the Church invites us to die to ourselves -- the only way for Jesus to become our Life and Resurrection. Then our resurrection from our many other deaths will not come as a surprise when Easter comes.
St. Joseph Church
Marriage & Family Corner
A prayer for after meals:
“Lord, by this meal you brought us
together in joy and peace,
keep us
always united in Your love.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen”
LENT A SEASON FOR SLOWING DOWN
During this sacred season, we will intentionally slow down so that we can pay closer attention to our relationship with God, our neighbors and our planet. Reflect on how the pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving can guide your journey for a more enriching Lenten experience. How can practicing these pillars help you to live in solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
Religious Education Programs
If you or someone you know is interested in any of our religious education programs, please contact Crystal at the office or email ccastillo@rcchawaii.org. We are currently offering the following programs:
1. Baptism (under 7 years old)
2. Holy Communion & Confirmation
3. Youth & Young Adult Ministry
4. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
What is the National Eucharistic Revival?
The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year initiative sponsored by the Bishops of the United States to inspire and prepare the People of God to be formed, healed, converted, united, and sent out to a hurting and hungry world through a renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Catholic faith. The Revival officially launched in June 2022, and its milestone event will be a National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, IN, from July 17-21, 2024. The National Eucharistic Revival and National Eucharistic Congress are a direct response to the Holy Father’s call for a “pastoral and missionary conversion which cannot leave things as they presently are” so that the Church in the United States might be “permanently in a state of mission” (Evangelii Gaudium, n. 25).
This eucharistic movement seeks to bring together clergy, religious, laity, apostolates, movements, and parish and diocesan leaders to spur momentum, collaboration, and lasting impact for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the U.S. over the next three years. Each year will have a strategic focus for formation and missionary discipleship.
Teaching the Mass -Bulletin Inserts
Sunday Insert for February 19, 2023
Sunday Insert for February 12, 2023
Sunday Insert for February 5, 2023
Sunday Insert for January 29, 2023
Sunday Insert for January 22, 2023
Sunday Insert for January 15,2023
Prayer for the
COVID-19 CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC
Written by Bishop Larry Silva
Dear God of all the living, you sent your Son Jesus to heal us from illness and sin.
We turn to his healing power in this time of anxiety over the pandemic of this potentially deadly virus.
St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope dedicated their lives to the service of those who had an infectious disease. St. Marianne Cope said, "I am not afraid of any disease," because she was confident in your power to save. At the same time, she took prudent precautions of hygiene to assure that she and her Sisters would not be infected.
Let us learn from this example to put our trust in you to save us from the ravages of disease and to take prudent measures to prevent its spread. Guide us to know when to isolate ourselves from the possibility of infection, but never let anyone be left without the care and concern of others in the community.
As our Diocese of Honolulu has been dedicated to the Divine Mercy,
we pray with confidence,
Jesus, I trust in you. Saint Damien, pray for us!Saint Marianne, pray for us! Amen.