Mary, Star of the Sea Church “When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered His head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not

yet understand the Scripture that He had to rise from the dead.”

John 20:6-9

Easter Sunday 04/16/2017

HE IS NOT HERE FOR HE IS RISEN Matthew 28:6

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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. 6:00 am, 7:00 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 - Rona Augustine-Chun

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) - Anne Hung/Eliane Kuo

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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APRIL 16, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

K E N O S I S FOR E A S T E R

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

A LIBERATING AND GLORIOUS EASTER TO YOU ALL!

Two Sundays ago, after the Mass, a little girl with her mother and younger brother asked the

question, "Why is Mary hiding?" She was pointing to the dark curtain hanging by the left side of the

sanctuary covering the pedestals where the statues of Jesus and Mary are normally situated. I had a

big laugh! And trying to recover my composure to such a pure innocent question, I told her, “In time

Mary will show herself again.” I just couldn't contain myself, my amazement, my joy to such an

awesome question. I shared that experience to other parishioners who also shared my delight.

You know now the "mystery" behind the dark curtain. It was the creativity and hard work of some

of our parishioners to make a kind of cave to help us delve deeply into the very heart of our Christian

faith, the Resurrection of Christ from the dead. As the two young men in Luke's gospel said "He is

not here, but he has been raised.” (Luke 24:6) It is impossible for us to grasp fully the total import of

this tremendous mystery. But in His mercy and love, Christ's desire is for us to be impacted by His

risen life so that one day, we will share the eternal life He promised.

Without Jesus rising from the dead, there would be no Christianity, no Church, no sacraments, no

hope for us. We would all be damned; condemned to eternal fire in hell. And because He is Risen, we

are given the grace to become heirs of heaven with Him, to become adopted sons and daughters of

God in the language of St. Paul.

The most fitting response to this extravagant love of Christ for us is constant gratitude to God despite

the very situations we find ourselves in everyday. And we can do it best as redeemed sinners and as a

community of faith, when we gather together offering to God the Eucharist Sunday after Sunday as

we encounter the Risen Lord who is the Host, the Guest, and Food at the same Eucharist! Being fed,

nourished by Him, we too can become more and more like Him; emerge from our hiding places, drive

away the evils in our society, and continue building the Reign of God where we are.

Keeping you all constantly in the Breaking of Bread!

In our Risen Lord,

Fr. Frankie, SSS

Pastor

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He Is Risen!!

Alleluia!

May the LOVE of the Risen Christ that surpasses all understanding bring

PEACE and JOY to you and your loved ones, and may the merciful Risen

Lord be with you always! Wishing you all a Happy and Blessed Easter!

Fr. Frankie, Fr. Pat, Bro. Buddy

And the MSOS Staff

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APRIL 16, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

MARY, STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH AND SCHOOLS

EAST HONOLULU FOOD FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 — 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Here are some great prizes to be won, so come and join the party...who knows, you might be the lucky one to

win one of these fabulous prizes:

$1,300 Table

for

10 V.I.P. guests

in EHFF 2018

Private entrance into event

Complimentary wine selection

Sponsor listing in event program

Yuneec Typhoon H 4K Aerial 55” Flat Screen Television

Camera Bundle (Drone) With Sound Bar & Wall Mount

Costco Price: $979.99 Free Installation Service

For ticket information go to eventbrite.com or call 734-0208. Tickets available anytime at the school

and church offices during normal business hours. $70 per person, $80 at the event, $25 children 3-13.

Call 781-7714 to donate items to our silent auction. Email:ehff@rcchawaii.org

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Haec dies quam fecit Dominus: "This is the day which the Lord

has made." Throughout the octave we shall sing of the

unequalled joy which throws open eternity to us. Every Sunday

will furnish a reminder of it, and from Sunday to Sunday, from

year to year, the Easters of this earth will lead us to that blessed

day on which Christ has promised that He will come again with

glory to take us with Him into the kingdom of His Father.

May the PEACE of the RISEN LORD reign in our

hearts as we continue responding to HIS call: to

proclaim in word and in work the good news of

HIS RESURRECTION!

HAVE A BLESSED EASTER!

FROM: ALL THE MINISTRIES AT MSOS

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APRIL 16, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Hop on down to the annual

Easter Egg hunt! Over 4,000

treat-filled eggs have been

donated by our own Knights of Columbus! Join

us after the 8:15 am mass on Sunday, April 16

(approximately 9:45 am)!

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Major Alert!!!

Attention: To all Parishioners holding “My

Offertory” Donation Envelopes:

A major printing error was discovered in these

collection envelopes. Although the dates are

correctly in sequence, the Mass designations are

in error.

Since the dates are correct, you may continue

using the envelopes by simply crossing out the

Mass designation, and writing in the correct

designation in its place. You can check to see

what Sunday it is by consulting a Catholic

calendar, referring to the Sunday bulletins, or

calling the Parish Office at 734-0396.

Please know that we have since resolved this

problem with the printers.

We apologize for any and all inconvenience this

may have caused, and thank you for your

understanding.

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Job Posting

Youth/Young Adult Minister

Part-Time Position; MSOS is in need of an

energetic and passionate individual to assist in its

youth programs, and provide a safe place to

support Christian growth of youth by focusing on

relationships, community, fun, spirituality and

service. This individual will be working closely

with our Pastor and our Youth and Young Adult

Coordinator.

To be considered for this position, please send

your resume and apply online at:

http://catholichawaii.org/about-us/careers/

For more information, please call the Parish

Office at 734-0396.

Healing Hearts Ministry

“Come and Be Comforted…”

Please join us for our Spring Sessions beginning

Saturday, April 22nd, (for six consecutive

Saturdays): continuing on May 6, 13, 20, 27 and

ending June 3, 2017. Sessions are held from

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2nd Floor Activity Center.

Healing Hearts offer the bereaved, those who

mourn the loss of a loved one, an opportunity to

come together and support one another in their

journey of grief.

Participants explore mourning through scripture,

prayer, reflection and faith sharing during each

season of hope. These sessions are open entry so

you may choose to attend one, two, or all of the six

sessions. We also serve those who mourn loved

ones from outside our Parish community.

To register, or for more information, please email

Kanani at: healingheartshawaii@gmail.com.

Stay Tuned!

To Online Giving

We’re diligently working on smart

technology to make Online Giving simple and

hassle-free.

So, stay tuned as we roll out implementation

by the end of April, 2017! As always, thank

you for your patience and support.

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Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center

Celebrates Easter and New Life!

The Miracle of the Butterfly

The butterfly is a traditional Easter symbol and is a living parable of the promise

of new life and resurrection. After the caterpillar fulfills its urge to eat and grow, it instinctively

forms a chrysalis around itself which hardens. In all outward appearance, it appears lifeless. Then

one day, the chrysalis begins to move and writhe and, through much effort, a beautiful butterfly

emerges! It is the beginning of a new life! The miracle of the butterfly in its new form symbolizes and

celebrates the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

At Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center, the children are introduced to Easter as a joyous

celebration of new life, through the life cycle of the butterfly. A special crown flower tree, a home to

hundreds of caterpillars over the many years, was planted at the ELC by its teachers. Through the

life cycle of the caterpillar, the children are provided with learning experiences and opportunities to

grow in their understanding and appreciation of new life; and to lay the groundwork for this

understanding of new life found in Jesus. The ELC administration, teachers and staff wish you and

your family a very blessed and glorious Easter!

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Easter Blessings from Margaret Rufo, Principal, Mary,Star of the Sea School

Easter is truly a time of celebration! As we see signs of renewed life all around us in nature, we realize

that we can share in that renewal. I see the grace of our Lord in the growth and renewal of our

school. We have a vibrant parent community willing to roll up their sleeves and share their gifts of

time and talent. There is a joyful spirit of collaboration within our faculty and I continue to be

impressed by their creativity and professionalism. As I walk through the classrooms, I marvel at the

levels of student engagement and the enthusiasm for learning. May your Easter basket be full of joy,

happiness and peace, today and always.

Below are pictures of Middle School students acting out the Stations of the Cross.

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SCHOOL NEWS

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Church Calendar Please Pray For Our Sick

APRIL 16, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

Sunday, April 16, 2017 (Easter Sun. of the Lord’s Resurrection

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

(NO 5:30 pm Mass)

Monday, April 17, 2017

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

7:00 pm-8:30 pm, Adult Bible Study, 2nd Floor Activity Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

10:00 am, Bible Study, PLC Meeting Room

6:30 pm, Parish Pastoral Council Meet, Parish Conf. Room

Thursday, April 20, 2017

9:00 am, HULA CLASS, Social Hall

Friday, April 21, 2017

2:00 pm, Meditative Stations; 3:00 pm, Passion of the Lord

Saturday, April 22, 2017

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, 2nd Floor Activity Center

5:30 pm Mass

Sunday, April 23, 2017 (Divine Mercy Sunday)

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

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