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The event of the transfiguration of our Lord Jesus is a glimpse of the glorious victory
after the Cross. It invites us to place our hope in the mercy of God when our walk with
Jesus is confronted with trials and tribulations. As the Responsorial Psalm puts it,
"Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you" (Ps 33:22).
Jesus' transfigured appearance at Mt. Tabor reveals his future glory and establishes
beyond all doubt in the minds of the disciples that he, whom they walked and talked
with, is the Son of God. By revealing the glimpse of his surpassing glory, Jesus
prepared his disciples for his imminent passion and death on the Cross. Although the
disciples did not fully comprehend yet what Jesus was doing for them, they will
undoubtedly recall it later.
This event of the exploding heavenly bright light, which seized the attention of Peter,
James, and John with amazement, leads us to reflect that God will have the last say,
not suffering, not death but a new life in God through the Cross. It leads us to see
what will come next after the Cross and what awaits all of us — the glory of heaven.
Just as Jesus prepared his disciples, he does continue to prepare those who remain
faithful to him. He always equips us; he helps us as he did to his disciples. We are
confident that he does not leave us alone in the trials of life but graces us with the
strength to persevere. St. Paul's letter to Timothy speaks of this confidence by saying,
"bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God" (2
Tim. 1:8). We are given the grace to rise above the aches and pains of life with the
strength of Jesus. This is the basic claim that the Church teaches us. Jesus helps us; he
prepares us; he gives us strength because he never leaves us alone.
On the other hand, we are also invited to pay attention to the voice of the Father: "This
is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him" (Mat. 17:5). Just as
the disciples were instructed by the Father to listen to Jesus — to hear what he says
and to accept what he declares — our strength in walking with the Lord comes from
listening attentively. Listening is essential in our walk with Jesus, for as long as we
listen to him, we will persevere. There is no burden in life so heavy that it cannot be
overcome and fully live by listening to Jesus. Listening is one of the critical elements
of prayer. If prayer means dialogue with God, then we have to listen.
As we continue our Lenten journey, let us always remember that in times of trials,
Jesus prepares us, he helps us through his victory on the Cross; he is in every step of
our journey in life. Let us also remember the command of the Father to listen to Jesus -- to attentively listen to what he
tells us, in the Gospel, in the Eucharist, in our heart. Let us, therefore, renew our trust in God's mercy that will bring us
hope and transformation.
CO-CATHEDRAL OF SAINT THERESA
March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent712 North School Street - Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
MISSION:We the people of the Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, seek to be an example of thepresence of God through our Christian Catholic worship, education, service and stewardship
stewardship of all God's gifts. We celebrate our diversity of age, culture, language, and view points as a sign of God’s allpowerful and ever-present love in our community of faith. We strive to witness the gospel of Jesus Christ to evangelize and torespond in love, as well as compassion to our community in Honolulu, to be a welcoming place to all who seek the grace,fellowship, and love of God.
Why do we say that there are forty days of Lent? When you count all the days from Ash Wednesday through Holy
Saturday, there are 46.
It might be more accurate to say that there is the "forty day fast within Lent." Historically, Lent has varied from a
week to three weeks to the present configuration of 46 days. The forty day fast, however, has been more stable. The
Sundays of Lent are certainly part of the Time of Lent, but they are not prescribed days of fast and abstinence.
So does that mean that when we give something up for Lent, such as candy, we can have it on Sundays?
Apart from the prescribed days of fast and abstinence on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and the days of
abstinence every Friday of Lent, Catholics have traditionally chosen additional penitential practices for the whole
Time of Lent. These practices are disciplinary in nature and often more effective if they are continuous, i.e., kept on
Sundays as well. That being said, such practices are not regulated by the Church, but by individual conscience.
I understand that Catholics ages 18 to 59 should fast on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, but what exactly are
the rules for these fasts?
Fasting on these days means we can have only one full, meatless meal. Some food can be taken at the other regular
mealtimes if necessary but combined they should be less than a full meal. Liquids are allowed at any time, but no
solid food should be consumed between meals.
Are there exemptions other than for age from the requirement to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?
Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill
including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing
women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by
fasting.
This information first appeared on USCCB.org
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/questions-and-answers-about-lent.cfm
PARISH LENTEN RETREATTuesday, March 10, 2020
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Co-Cathedral of St Theresa's Church
Theme: "Making Lent a Meaningful Journey"
Speaker: Sr. Mary Joane Caritas Gepitulan, F.S.P.
Sr. Mary Joane Caritas Gepitulan, F.S.P. or Sr. Joane was born in the Philippinesand immigrated to Hawaii with her family in 1989. After she finished her BA inSpeech Communication at UH Manoa, she entered the Daughters of St. Paul andspent the first years of formation in Boston, MA. After first profession, sheexperienced the Pauline mission in various locations, carrying out the apostolateof the pastoral work of vocation, assisting the Pauline Books and media, andoutreach. During these years, she also studied Theology and Philosophy in St.Louis University, MO. In 2007, she made her final profession. What a beautifulblessing that she have been assigned here in Hawaii for several years now.
Questions and Answers about Lent
This Lenten
retreat will help
you to connect
deeply with
Jesus through
practices that
help you engage
with the Lord
and rest in his
presence,
trusting that
whatever
happens is
nourishing you
in the way God
intends.
SCHOOL OFFICE STAFFAND FACULTY MEMBERS
Website: www.sts-hi.org
Conception (Bernie) GoraPrincipal
Lauren SayaphethVice Principal
Roxanne CasielloExecutive Administrative Assistant
Stephanie Lou OndayogAdmissions Clerk - Office Assistant
Carolyn ButedTeacher - Middle School Counselor
Francine Caetano-FontanillaTeacher - Health / Dean of Discipline
Magdalena CollinsPreschool Director - Teacher
Serena Vasconcellos-DequitoPreschool Teachers Aide
Magdalena HerndonTeacher - Grade K
Lynette SetoKindergarten Teachers Aide
Marvin MacadangdangTeacher - Grade 1
Tiana Kalahiki-BartolomeTeacher - Grade 2
Michele HonoldTeacher - Elem - English
Denise AlcalaTeacher - Grade 4
Alyssa ManiponTeacher - Grade 5
Jonathan "Mika Kane" KahalewaiTeacher - M/S Math
Faith LeasiolagiTeacher - M/S Language Arts
Frances Dr. WongTeacher - M/S English
Marylee MafuaTeacher - M/S Science
Sibel MestanovaTeacher - M/S Social Studies
Sister Ana Fua Dela CruzTeacher - Religion
Laura GabrielTeacher - Physical Education
Lamont BankstonTeacher - Technology
Keith FebreroTeacher - Music
Lenie MacadangdangLibrarian
Romeo John CabarrubiasCustodian
Telea (Andy) SeumanutafaCustodian
Reflection on Lent by a 6th grade
Student
During Lent, we fast for 40 days
in preparation for Easter and
Jesus’ Resurrection. We abstain
from eating meat. We must make
sacrifices like giving up STUFF
and to stop listening to unclean
music. Who likes getting punished
by your parents? Lent is a time
that we are reminded to make
good choices. Doing homework
even if it is hard should not be
questionable. We must sacrifice
just like Jesus sacrificed for our
sins. We must pray all the time,
every day, every month and every
year.
It pleases Jesus when we make
sacrifices so our lives become
better. Many teenagers like things
that could be unhealthy for us and
doesn’t always please God.
We should save our money to buy
what we need. Let our parents use
their hard-earned income to pay
for bills and food that is needed
for our family.
Families of STS Gather to Participate at theParish Stations of the Cross
SAINT THERESA SCHOOLCONTACT INFORMATIONOffice Phone: 8O8-536-47O3
St.TheresaSchool@Beavers808
Sttheresaschool808
When the students were asked to
compare their suffering to Jesus’
suffering, this is what they came
up with:
Punishment by parents Giving up the things we like
Homework
Tests
Pop Quizzes
Waking up early
Group projects
Being shoved a lot
Being yelled at
Stress
Getting emotionally hurt
Rehearsals that interfere with my
personal time
Anxiety
Basketball practice
Suffering the consequences
Not knowing the answers to my homework
Not eating lots of snacks at home
Looking for a faith community or small group to journey with during the
season of Lent? All young adults (ages 18 through 30s) are invited to
Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, every Wednesday,
beginning at 6:15 pm in the church.
Please join us afterwards for fellowship, food, and faith sharing—please
meet at 7:30 pm outside the church. This week, we will be reflecting on
Scripture, with the help of music.
For more information about the Young Adult Ministry, please e-mail Ashley
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
PARISH STAFF
DN 9:4B-10; LK 6:36-38
IS 1:10, 16-20; MT 23:1-12
JER 18:18-20; MT 20:17-28
JER 17:5-10; LK 16:19-31
GN 37:3-4, 12-13A, 17B-28A;MT 21:33-43, 45-46
Hunger Awareness WeekendMI 7:14-15, 18-20; LK 15:1-3, 11-32
Third Sunday of Lent
EX 17:3-7; ROM 5:1-2, 5-8; JN 4:5-42
THURSDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
FRIDAY
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
WEDNESDAY
MAR. 9, 2020
MAR. 15, 2020
MAR. 14, 2020
MAR. 13, 2020
MAR. 12, 2020
MAR. 11, 2020
MAR. 10, 2020
6:30 AM - Daily Mass
5:30 PM - VHM Mass
6:30 AM - Daily Mass
6:00 PM - Parish Lenten Retreat
6:30 AM - Daily Mass
6:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration
7:00 PM - Parish Penance Service
6:30 AM - Daily Mass 5:30 PM - VHM Mass
8:00 AM - Daily Mass
6:30 PM - Stations of the Cross
7:15 PM - VHM Penance Service
8:00 AM - Daily Mass
9:00 AM - RE Family Retreat
1:00 PM - Wedding
5:00 PM - Vigil Mass
7:00 PM - VHM Mass
6:15 AM - Mass
8:00 AM - Mass
10:30 AM - Mass
3:30 PM - VHM Mass
6:00 PM - Mass
Outstanding Parish Loan with the Diocese,
as of February 13, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 458,105.89
Monthly Loan Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,697.59
Thank you for your generosity to help pay the parish loan.
February 24 - March 1, 2020 Offerings
Offering for February 24 - March 1, 2020
Fr. Manuel Hewe
Pastor
Fr. Dominic NguyenVHM Chaplain
Sr. Mercedita Estrella, SPCDir. of Religious Education & Pastoral Associate
Bernie GoraDirector of Music
Faith and Alofa LeasiolagiInterim Dir. of Youth Ministry
Pinky MendozaOffice Coordinator
Teresa JacobsOffice Secretary
Anthony NavorFacilities and Maintenance Manager
Angelica DabuCommunications Coordinator
Francis LeasiolagiDeacon
Anthony NguyenVHM Deacon
Fr. Moses AkebuleIn Residence
PARISH CONTACT INFO:
Phone: (808) 521-1700
Fax: (808) 599-3629
Email:_cocathedraloffice@ rcchawaii.org
@hicocathedral#hicocathedral
Website: www.cocathedral.org
Holy Rosary - Before daily Mass
& 6:15 am Sun. Mass
Religious Education - Sundays
9:15 am-10:15 am
Youth Night - Fridays 6:30 pm
Legion of Mary - Tuesdays 6:00
pm
Young Adult Night - Ages 18-34,
Wednesdays 7:15 pm
Mother of Perpetual Help -
Wednesdays 6:00 pm
Lectio Divina - 2nd Wednesdays
7:00 pm
PRAYERS & FAITHFORMATION
If you are interested in registering in our Parish or would like moreinformation please contact the Parish office or visit our website.
"Remember that NOTHING IS SMALL in the eyes of God.Do all that you do with love." —Saint Therese of Lisiuex
"How lovely is Your
dwelling place, O
Lord God of Hosts."
Psalm 84:1
The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the
process in which adults or children become full,
participating members of the Catholic Church.
Participants, known as catechumens go through a
process of studying the Gospel, nurturing their
relationship with God, becoming familiar with the
Catholic teachings and practices, professing their faith
in Jesus and the Church, and receiving the sacraments
of Initiation: Baptism, Communion and Confirmation
On March 1, 2020, our catechumens celebrated
the Rite of Election here at the Co-Cathedral of St.
Theresa. It is called election "because the acceptance
made by the Church is founded on the election by God,
in whose name the Church acts." (RCIA No. 119.)
Following Bishop Silva's homily, the catechumens' godparents
affirmed the catechumens' worthiness to be admitted to the
sacraments of Christian initiation, and the catechumens affirmed
their desire to enter fully into the life of the Church. The
catechumens then signed their names in the parish's Book of
the Elect.
The elect now enter into a period of purification and
enlightenment. For them, as well as for those who have already
been initiated into the Church, this season of Lent "is a time for
spiritual recollection in preparation for the celebration of the paschal mystery." (RCIA No. 138.) As we continue our
journey through Lent, let us continue to pray for and support each other.
Meet our Catechumens 2020
Adult Catechumens ( 1st row L-R)
Johnavi Darby
Benjamin Cuen
Children Catechumens ( 2nd Row L-R)
Dawson Kuma Kalani Kealalio
Dalylah Louise Nolah Rodrigues
Zaydah Correa
Talia Otake
Talon Otake
Arielle Serenity Vite
Catechumen’s Reflections
Hi, my name is Johnavi Darby and I was born and raised on the Big Island. I am
currently living on Oahu. I wanted to join St. Theresa church to find my faith in
Jesus. The RCIA process means a lot to me as it has taught me about the Catholic faith
and has brought me closer to God. I ask the parish community to send prayers for me to
allow me to continue to get closer to God and be able learn more about the Catholic
faith.
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My name is Benjamin Cuen, I'm 35 years old and married with two
children. My family and I want to get our Sacraments together. The RCIA process has
been very informative in teaching me more about the Catholic religion and
traditions. Please pray for me that I can receive my Sacraments and that I can get to
know God.
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My name is Dalylah Rodrigues and I am in RCIA-AC class to receive my
sacraments of initiation because it is an important step in becoming a true catholic. It
will allow me to fully become Catholic and also strengthen my relationship with the
Lord. I am a sophomore at Damien High School and very interested in learning more
about my Catholic faith. Receiving my Sacraments this year will make a true catholic
follower and be a part of a bigger family. Please pray for me and my brother as we
discern on our journey to becoming Catholics.
S O C I A L M I N I S T R Y
As part of Lenten sacrifice and offering, we invite
you to come and join us as we minister by serving
hot meals at the Institute of Human Services for the
Men’s and Women/Children’s Shelters. If you’re
interested in joining our outreach ministry to serve
food for the homeless in the shelters, we need help
on Wednesday, March 11, Women & Children’s
Shelter at 5:00 p.m. and Men’s Shelter at 5:45
p.m. Please call the office at 521-1700 or Julie at
351-6212 to sign-up or for more information.
SERVING MEALS AT THE IHS HOMELESS SHELTERS
HAWAII FOOD BANK SENIOR BOX DISTRIBUTION
To our dear kupuna who are qualified to receive the senior food box from Hawaii Food Bank, the
next distribution is scheduled this coming Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9:00 – 11:00am at
the round-about parking area. March is recertification month. Please make sure to come.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY
TO SHARE YOUR TIME AND TALENT?
We invite you to come help us in the distribution of the senior food boxes. Please help us help the elderly. Call the parish office at (808) 521-1700 during office hours to sign-up. We hope you can help.
On the weekend of March 14 & 15, we will have our Hunger Awareness
Weekend for the month of March. We ask everyone to bring non-
perishable food items to donate when you come to mass next weekend.
This season of Lent, let our almsgiving take on a new meaning by helping
our brothers and sisters who are in need.
No time to shop? We ask you to consider giving financial support to the
food assistance program of the Social Ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St.
Theresa and we will do the shopping for you. A big MAHALO to all!
HUNGER AWARENESS WEEKEND
FOOD DONATIONS
