2747 Pali HighwayHonolulu, Hawaii 96817

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OFFICE HOURS:Tues-Thurs: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmMon, Fri & Sat: 9:00 am to 12100 pm

PASTORFr. Khanh Pham-Nguyen

PERMANENT DEACONDeacon Ronald Choo

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTRosemary Hashimoto

FAITH FORMATION

CCD-ChildrenVelma Guieb-Mamuad

Youth & ConfirmationRosemary Hashimoto (interi m)

R. C.I. A.Debbie Fujiyama

P arish Scripture GroupsFrancis Jordan

PARISH MINISTRIES

H o mebound & B e re atseme ntVirginia Jordan & Helen Luke

HospitalityTBA

- (SaturdayVigil)

Donald Yee (Sunday)

Altar SeruerNicole Heafner

Liturgical MusicLeka Leaeno (Saturday Vigil)

Stanley Wong (Sunday)

LectorBeverly Perry

Holy Cammunion at MassJennifer Tamayo

SacrisfyCeline Asato & David Tom

Justice & PeaceTBA

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(Respect Life)TBA _ (Aloysius Food pantry)

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promise Hawaii)

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Pastaral CouncilPatricia Silva

Ste u ardship/ Dis cipleship Co uneilBernard Ho (interim)

Finance CouncilJames Solidum (interim)

Liturgy CammissianTBA

Buildins / Planning Committe eLoretta Chee & Richard Leong

Sacial FelloashipSui Kozuma & Kitchen Crew

WEEKEND MASS CONFESSION

SATURDAY (MainChurch).. 4:oo pm SATURDAY 3:oo-3:45 pm

SUNDAY (Chapet) .... 7:15 am SUNDAY B:45 - 9:15 am(Main Church).. 9:3o am

WEEKDAY MASSChapel ofSt. Catherine

MONDAY_SATURDAY 8:OO AM

DEVOTION & ADORATIONEucharistic Adoration ...... WED Mass

Holy Rosary before Mass

-I-VISITATIONOFTHESICK: Priest and Homebound Ministers are available to visitthe infirm or hospitalized. Please contact the Parish. For sacramentalemergency, call 595-3105 and press #2

BAPTISM: Sacramental preparation is required. If you are expecting or have achild to be baptized, please call the Parish office for more information

MARRIAGE: The Diocese of Honolulu requires couples to marry in the Churchto participate in the preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couplesshould contact the office for Marriage Preparation at least 6 months before thewedding

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Kokua! Please contactyour Church prior tomaking arrangements with a funeral home {Funerals on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday)

PARISHIONERS: When changing address/telephone, or moving out of theParish, please kindly notif,i the office

NEW PARISHIONERS: If you would like to become a parishioner of St. Stephen,

please use forms available at the entrance of the Church or contact the office

E KAMO MAI

Saturday, January 4:

4:oo p.m. Mass: SOLEUNITY

Sunday, January 5:

7:15 a.m. Mass: SoLEMNITY

g:3o am Mass: SOLEMNITY

Monday, January 6:

8 am No Mass: lFather on retreat)

Tuesday, January 7:

8 am No Mass:

Wednesday, January 8:

8 am No Mass:

Thursday, January 9:8 am No Mass:

Friday, January to:8 am No Mass'

Saturday, January tt:8 am Mass: Susan Metcalf (healing)

For the sick & homebound:ROLAND ALBARADO, MARGARET

ROBELLO, HARRY BENDER, GINNY

STAHL, ETHELAU, MABEL LUKE

For the recently deceased:

JOHN NASCIMENTO, WALLYCHANG, FANNIE GORA, ELLEN

SHAM, PATSY TAM, GWENDOLYN

JOSEPH, HAZEL ANDRADE, MARIA

GUIEB, MERRY CRIS HO, YVONNEPACARRO

Patrick Hu

Nicholas Teves

EthelYimPaul Hada

1-17 Jeanette PerreiraDavid MullaneyFrank Puana

James TranEthel Lee

tlg David Espaniola

:.l:.o Jose Caracoes

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lsaiah 6o:r-6 / Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Matthew z::.-rz

A quick glance at the lnternet or magazine rack will reveal multitudes ofpersonality quizzes.

Some actually help us understand why we do things and interact with Peoplethe way we do; many just make us laugh. From the ridiculous ("if you were a

dog, you would be a cocker spaniel") to the sometimes uncomfortably true("you are an introver[ who really likes to plan things"), these human-made

signs can point us in particular directions that may or may not be helpful.

But the God of mystery can and does use the signs we look at to reveal his

presence and call us to discipleship. To the Magi who looked at the heavens,

God's sign was a star. To people who had lived for so long in dark times, God

revealed himself as light and truth. To those who understood that their faith

in God could strengthen them when times were rough and exhort them

when all was well, God presented himself as one of them, fully human and

fully divine, the very essence of love.

We look in many places and faces for evidence of God, but we get distracted

and often miss what we're looking for. God uses whatever is necessary-personality quizzes, magazines, plans, books, nature, and other people toget us moving in the right direction. "We saw his star," said the Magi.

What have you looked at this Christmas? And have you seen God there?

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nothing contay to Church teaching is contained in thi5 work. lt does not imply any endorsement ofthe oPinions expressed in the PUblication; nor is any

llability assumed by this pemission." No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture

texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition @ 2oxo, 199a, 1986,1970 Confraternity ofChristian Doctrine, lnc., Washington,

DC. All Rights Reserued. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521.

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Jesus through the gospel. ." Ephesians j:5-6

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Epiphany celebration

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Parish Scripture Croups

Wed. January Bth

R.C.I.A.

January 7th6:3o p.m.

Wednesday, January 8:

S;3s-*;** i*iitaristic Adcreii+t':

Thursday, January 9:f:** p.m" i5+r;.] ihc;ir F;'actire

Next Weeh: Jan 11 €t 12,2014

Altar server:

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[Sun] - Srnreetie PacarrolBavid C}r*=

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Church Cleaners: 5ui Kozuma, PattiSilva, Mary Kano, Leona Auerbach,Rose:Paraz,,Meriam Ladrillono

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The feast of manifestation, or Epiphany, is traditionally celebrated the rzthday after Christmas, January 6th. Our celebration will be on Sunday, 5 January

zor4 with our monthly Family Mass and a fellowship to follow.Epiphany is Greek for "to manifest" or "to show ". The Feast of the Epiphany

marks the first manifestation of the birth of Christ to the Gentiles. The Three

Kings - Melchor, Gaspar, and Balthazar - had come from the East in search ofthe Christ child.The Three Kings, also known as the Magi or the Wise Men, brought with themgifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh - gold signifying that Jesus is King;

frankincense, the symbol of prayer, signifying that Jesus is the Son of God,

and myrrh, which.is used to anoint the dead, signifying that Jesus would die

for the salvation of all.

We look forward to seeing you all. There will lots of wonderful food and a

terrific program. Our Youth have been working hard to put on a great

celebration!

SECK TF{E HALLS

Church will be undecked on January rzth, the Baptism of the Lord after 9:3oa.m. Mass. We appreciate all our volunteers who make our Christmas bright.

}JI"JRSING HOME MASS

Our monthly Mass at Nuuanu Hale has been moved to the second Thursday,January 9th at g:3o a.m. Our parishioners there look forward to this special timeof prayer. We could use your voices in prayer and song if you are able to join us.

JANUARY zz-*Ist,ANNIVERSARY GF R(}E V5. 1AiADE

MARCH FOR LIFE: Saturday, January z5th from 12:3o-5:ooatthe State Capital

EVENTWILL INCLUDE A KEIKI POSTER CONTEST:What: Pro-life poster contest to be held during March For Life Hawaii zor4Who: Youths age 3-17 are eligible to enterWhy: Show off your creative skills and share the message that life is precious!

How: Posters must be done on standard posterboard stock, no smaller than tt" x17" and no larger than 36" x 48". Any medium may be used, such as marker,

crayon, paint, construction paper, and glitter. You are limited only by your

imaginationl The child's first and last name must be written on the back of theposter, along with phone number and email address of the child's parent or

guardian. Posters must be pro-life in message and should reflect the theme of the

March For Life Hawaii event, which is "A Clear Voice For Life. "To submit a poster for judging, simply attend the March For Life Hawaii sign

waving, which will take place in front of Hawaii State Capitol, along Beretania

Street. Judging forthe poster contest will begin at 1:3opm; any contestant not

r , p,reseot at that time will be:ineligible to win. Winners will be selected in foYr *qge ,

, i':,,l6teEories: ages 3-6; ages T;,Loi ages La-L4; "ger "i.i7,Pri2es

will be awarded,.,,i, , ,

Winning poster designs will:be eligible to be used in pr6motional posters and

flyer:s for March'For Life Hawaii. ,,r,

Ouestions? Contact Ruth Prinziva.lli at (BoB) 34g-2223or ruthprtnzr@aol.corn,

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How is TwelfthNtsht related to Christmas?

Thrclfth Night is enother name for the Epiphany,which traditionally occurred onJanuary 6, the twelfth day

after Christmas. Since the 1980s, lJnited States Catholicshave celebrated the Epiphany on the first Sunday after

January 1, which is why we're celebrating it today instead

of tomorrow.

Liturgical celebrations are distinguished as solemnities,feasts, and memo-rials according to their importance. Thetwo greatest solemnities, Easter and Christmas, continuefor an octave (eight days). Since the octave of Christmasruns from December 25 throughJanuary 1 (the solemnityof Mary, the Holy Mother of God), it's not affected bythe transfer ofthe Epiphany celebration.

Christmas is the great gift-giving day in the U.S. Inother cultures-for example, the Latino community-theanticipation and excitement of gift-giving are saved forEpiphany, the day the Magi brought their gifts toJesus.

Often we complain about how frenzied Christmas is-how much shopping, wrapping, and baking there is to do.

But Christmas should be e time of worship and

acknowledging the gift God gave us by sending his Son.

Epiphany, on the other hand, is made for celebration,gift-giving, going all out. Perhaps someday we can returnto the traditions of Epiphany and restore Christmas as a

day of rejoicing and worship.

Fr. Matlteut Kexler, CSsR I sundaybulletin@liguoi.org

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1 Solemnity of Mary, 20 St. Fabian and St. Sebastian

Mother of God 21 St. Agnes

2 St. Basil and 22 St. Vincent

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4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

5 St. fohn Neumann

6 St. Andre Bessette

7 St. Raymond of Penyafort13 St. Hilary17 St. Anthony

245t. Francis de Sales

25 Conversion ofSt. Paul

26 St. Timothy and St. Titus27 St.Angela Merici28 St. Thomas Aquinas31 St. ]ohn Bosco