St. Joseph Catholic Church

We were saddened to learn that Fr. Gregorio de Guzman, SSS, known as Fr. Grogee passed away on September 17, 2021.
Fr. Grogee served along with Fr. Sammy here at St. Joseph Parish.

A memorial Mass is being planned.

+Rev. Fr. Gregorio (Grogee) Andaya de Guzman, Jr., SSS
Born: March 20, 1960
Ordination: May 1, 1995
Passed away: September 17, 2021

25th Sunday n Ordinary Time – 2021 (B)

“Whoever receives me…”

Who is the most important or the greatest person that you have welcomed into your homes?

This Sunday’s gospel reminds us that if we are to be true disciples of Our Lord, then we must be ready to welcome little children and be ready to serve our brothers and sisters particularly thee least among us the way Jesus did. But why little children? A child has no social status nor influence. A child is a nobody. But it is the “nobody” that God takes a preferential option to care for because they have no one else to rely on.

To make a gift of ourselves the way Jesus did and to serve as He served takes a lot of courage and humility. And we can very well find our encouragement when Our Lord Jesus said, “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me. “ I pray that you had the opportunity to welcome the Lord in your homes when you welcome the little and the least of our brothers and sisters.

But this is easier said than done. That is why he reminded his disciples the second time about his coming passion and death. This is part of the consequence of the life he has chosen. Sadly, his disciples did not understand and were afraid to ask Our Lord. It will take a lot of courage to face the challenges of the cross. Let the Lord Himself be our strength!

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

The Daughters of Saint Paul

Since we are not able to visit St. Joseph Church, Hilo at this time because of the pandemic we have included below a flyer of selected titles of newly released books for your spiritual growth to accompany you during this difficult time.

For Ordering Information: Email: honolulu@paulinemedia.com
or Call: 521-2731

Faithfully yours in ministry,
The Daughters of Saint Paul

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Bishop Silva is endorsing and implementing a new Faith Formation program for everyone in the diocese. From clergy and staff to catechists and parishioners, he is inviting as many people as possible to be formed and catechized in the doctrines and truths of our Catholic Faith. Best part, IT IS ALL FREE (for at least the first year and hopefully for the next two years).

What is this program?

It is an online virtual presentation of highly renowned professionals from Franciscan University in the non-degree program where individuals or small Christian Communities can join at their own paces and take their own "tracks" of topics. Gathering the people at the parish, providing quality trained Catechesis is not currently available and possible, but with The Franciscan University Catechetical Institute, the Church can. Individuals have free entry once their parish or school has registered in our system. Once their institution has subscribed, they can then go to www.FranciscanAtHome.com. Once there, scroll down to the following section with a blue button:

By clicking on this button, they can then fill in registration information to create a new account. After completing the registration, they are then taken to a page that asks for the name of their diocese. Once they choose the name of their diocese, the name of their parish or school will appear in the second drop-down box (provided that their parish or schoolhas registered already). Once they have selected their parish or school, they have access to all the workshops for free!

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.