PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Mary, Star of the Sea Parish is to give love, direction and support to all members of our community as we seek ways to follow Christ in our quest for eternal life. The Parish believes that it must evangelize, exclude none, communicate openly, show compassion and mercy to all, and follow Mary, our Star (HOKU), as she leads us in our mission.

PARISH CLERGY Fr. Francisco De Los Reyes, SSS—Pastor Fr. Paterno Labasano, SSS—Parochial Vicar Fr. Bob Stark, SSS — in Residence Br. Buddy Yanzon, SSS Dcn. Fernando Ona, MD

MARY, STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL

Margaret Rufo—Principal 4469 Malia Street Honolulu, HI 96821 Tel. 734-0208 / Fax: 735-9790

Mary, Star of the Sea Church

“Malia¸ Hōkū O Ke Kai” Served by the 4470 Aliikoa Street, Honolulu, HI 96821 Congregation of the Tel. 734-0396 /Message Center: 735-6017 Blessed Sacrament Fax:744-2008 Fathers & Brothers

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Ted Jung Brenda Cutwright Jeff Niebling Julie Higashiguchi Tom Fitzgerald

PARISH OFFICE STAFF Anne Hung—Office Administrator Sarah Bryant—Secretary Darlene Ah Yo—Director of Religious Education Mikaele Fatai—Sacristan Lance Klock—Facilities Manager Visitacion Salinas—Housekeeper

Visit Our Parish Website: www.staroftheseahonolulu.com

An Ancient Prayer to Mary, Star of the Sea: Star of the stormy Sea of my mortal life, May your light shine on me so that I do not stray from the path that leads me to Heaven. Amen.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Lisa Foster, Ed.D.—Director 4470 Aliikoa St, Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96821/Tel. 734-3840

NOVEMBER 27, 2016 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

For us Catholics, the new Liturgical Year commences with the first

Sunday of Advent. In this new Liturgical Year, the Church not

only wishes to indicate the beginning of a period, but the beginning

of a renewed commitment to the faith by all those who follow

Christ, the Lord.

This time of prayer and path of penance that is so powerful, rich

and intense, endeavors to give us a renewed impetus to truly

welcome the message of the One who was incarnated for us. In

fact, the entire liturgy of the Advent Season, will spur us to an

awakening in our Christian life and will put us in a “vigilant”

disposition, to wait for Our Lord Jesus who is coming:

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel !!

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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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MARY, STAR OF THE SEA PARISH

November 17, 2016

My dear Sisters and Brothers,

Grace and Peace in our Lord!

You may have already received an envelope with tickets to help support our Peace & Social Justice

Ministry in the purchasing of water filter kits. Our Youth and the Peace & Social Justice Ministries

are on a continuing mission to provide water filtration systems for humanitarian aid and for poor

communities and villages that don’t have a clean water resource.

The filtration system prevents life threatening illnesses by removing harmful bacteria. Each filter

costs $30.00 and provides an average of one million gallons of clean water per system for ten years.

As we mentioned, this filtration system creates a long-lasting sustainable source of clean water for a

family’s daily drinking, cooking and cleaning needs, thus improving the sanitation and health of the

the whole family. Last summer, Mary, Star of the Sea was able to provide filters to Indonesia,

Uganda and Ethiopia.

I deeply appreciate your initial support to our Parish’s undertaking. However, the letter you received

may have caused confusion and some expressed that it looked like an imposition to donate. It was not

our intention and I apologize if you have felt that way.

Kindly drop the letter with the tickets in the offertory basket when you come to Church, or return/

mail it to our Parish office. However, if you desire to continue supporting this effort, you may give

any amount and send it to our Parish office.

Thank you so much for your kind understanding.

May our good Lord continue to bless you and your dear ones.

In our Bread of Life,

Fr. Francisco C. de los Reyes, SSS

Pastor

(Editor’s Note: In the event that you missed this letter which was inserted in last week’s bulletin, we

are reprinting it here with the intention of exercising due diligence, hoping that everyone has access to

this information.)

K E N O S I S

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NOVEMBER 27, 2016 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

E N J O Y A D V E N T !!

Only a saint could maintain the patience needed to confront Christmas shopping, Christmas stress,

and Christmas credit card bills. That’s too bad because something else gets overlooked in the rush—

and that’s Advent. So here are a few brief ways to enjoy yourself over the next few weeks.

First of all, get to know Advent. This liturgical season is a time of waiting -- something that we all do:

we’re waiting for some good news, for a better job, or for our lives to improve. Advent is a time when

we think about waiting for God, so it fits in perfectly with our natural human longings. “Come thou

long expected Jesus,” as the hymn goes. Advent is also the time of beautiful Scripture readings, like

those from the Book of Isaiah. “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice

and blossom.” These are readings to give all of us hope! And Advent is the season for beloved church

traditions, including the Advent wreath, which can easily be translated into home rituals.

Second, cut back on the craziness of Christmas preparations. Here are just a

few suggestions: send cards only to close friends and family, and go only to the

most essential holiday gatherings. Does that sound selfish? It’s just the

opposite! It will give you time to spend with those you really love, and more

time to spend in prayer.

Maybe Advent is when you can really settle into your spiritual life, by finding

joy in the season and less stress in Christmas. In short, Advent may be the time

you’ve been waiting for!

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“BABY SHOWER FOR JESUS”

Sunday, December 11, 2016, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Social Hall

Potluck - Sign-up Sheet at the Entrance to the Church

Bring a Baby Gift in the Name of Jesus

The Mothers and Babies Ministry, in partnership with the MSOS Charismatic Faith

Group, invites everyone to an Advent “Baby Shower for Jesus” to assist needy mothers and

infants. Needed items include new baby blankets, quilts, clothing, diapers, etc. If you are unable to attend the

shower, but wish to donate a gift, you may place it, at any convenient time, in the “Manger for Jesus” at the

Church entrance. Items need not be gift wrapped. You may also bring items to the Rectory during the week.

Donations will be contributed to two Pro Life Centers: The Pearson Pregnancy Center and The Mary Jane

Home. It is here that women and teens receive free compassionate counseling during a crisis pregnancy, and

where they are highly encouraged to respect LIFE. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please make

checks out to “Mary, Star of the Sea Parish,” and include “Mothers & Babies” on the memo line.

If you would like to help in any way with the Baby Shower, i.e., organizing, delivering the gifts or helping

educate others in getting the word out about our Ministry, please call Yvonne Izumi at 396-3411.

Mahalo and God bless you for your generosity!

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Senior Arts & Crafts Ministry

Holiday Schedule– Nov. 2016 to Jan. 2017

Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12– No Senior social function

Dec. 19 - Christmas Social, 2nd Fl. Activity Ctr.

Dec. 26, Jan. 2 - No Senior social function

Jan. 9, 2017 - back to normal Senior function

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A St. Anthony Retreat Center Sponsored

Event for Families Sunday, November 27, 2016, 3p – 7p, with Mass

In the Bishop Libert Hall

During Advent, we joyfully await Christ’s

coming. Come join us for a fun-filled time with

Advent calendar ideas, games, crafts, dinner and

fellowship.

$25/family -- Suggested Donation

For more information or to register, please call

845-0065

3351 Kalihi Street, Honolulu, HI 96819

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Dates to Remember

MSOS Rite of Reconciliation Tuesday, December 13th, 6:30 pm, Church

As the Advent Penance Service draws near, let us

seek forgiveness, so that we may prepare the way

of the Lord.

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

MSOS Annual Christmas Party

Saturday, December 17th, Cafeteria

6:45 pm - 9:30 pm (following the 5:30 pm Mass)

Potluck…sign-up sheet at the entrance to the

Church available the next three weeks. As

always, thank you for your kokua.

AVC -- A Big Hit

The MSOS Angel Voices Choir captivated the

audience with their beautiful voices and colorful

costumes Center Stage at the Ala Moana Mall last

Saturday.

The Choir sang a medley that included highlights

of both church and contemporary music.

A big Mahalo to all supporters and benefactors

who made this an awesome experience for our

Angels!!!

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Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center

"HALLOWEEN FUN!"

As part of its Halloween activities, the ELC converted its front office hallway and

offices into a "Haunted House." Each of the administrative offices was decorated to

represent a particular theme that gave viewers an opportunity to "peek" into the

"windows" of Halloween fun!

The ELC kitchen staff also got involved! Hundreds of children, staff and parents from

both the ELC and Star of the Sea Schools participated in the Halloween parade.

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SCHOOL NEWS

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Church Calendar Please Pray For Our Sick

NOVEMBER 27, 2016 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Sunday, November 27, 2016 (First Sunday of Advent)

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

Next Sunday, Conf/Most Holy Rosary/20 decades/Chapel

Monday, November 28, 2016

NO SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIAL FUNCTION

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

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

10:00 am, Bible Study, PLC Meeting Room

Thursday, December 01, 2016

9:00 am, HULA CLASS, Social Hall

6:00 pm, Family Rosary Movement, S.H.W.A.Y., Social Hall

Friday, December 02, 2016

7:00 pm-10:00 pm, First Friday Adoration, Chapel

Saturday, December 03, 2016

7:30 am and 5:30 pm Masses

10:30 am-11:30 am, TAI CHI CLASS, Cafeteria

12:00 pm-1:00 pm, YOGA CLASS, Social Hall

Sunday, December 04, 2016 (Second Sunday of Advent)

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

2:30 pm, Conf/Most Holy Rosary/20 decades/Chapel

6:00 pm, Next Step Shelter, Feed the Homeless/Kakaako

VICTOR ABBATIELLO GEORGIA ABBATIELLO VICTOR ALCOMINDRAS HELEN ARAGAKI PAUL BRYANT CAMMIIE BRYANT BRENDA CHEE MARIA CLARK MARY DE COSTA JASON EPOSO LINISI FATAI IRENE FREITAS SHARON GORDON-CHANG JANET HELM DAVID HIOKI CECILIA HUNTER JENNIFER ISHII SOO KI JUNG FRANCIS KEALA LULU LACKEY HERBERT LEE VALERIE LEE BECKY LEONG SALLY LEONG

ANNA LESSARD CHRISTOPHER LOO BERT MALOTT GORDON MATTOS NATHAN NAKANISHI SHARI NONAKA CYBIL PADGETT FRANK PADGETT FLORENCE PUANA LINDA REGO ART SALDANIA DIANE SHERMAN GLEN SHERMAN NANCY SHIZURU NANCY SILVA STARLET SOUZA LINDA STARR TODD KEOKI YAMAMOTO CHRISSY ZBIN

GWENDOLYN GARCIA+ LILLIAN MAJEWSKI+ ANTONE ROBELLO+

GERALDINE YANNELL+

Our Deceased

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS:

FIRST READING: Isaiah 2:1-5 -- This reading focuses on Isaiah’s

prophecies speaking of God’s coming judgment and future divine rule

over God’s people and all nations will finally recognize the Lord as the

one true source of life.

SECOND READING: Romans 13:11-14 -- Today’s reading

provides the reason for Christians to live according to the

Commandment to love one’s neighbor as oneself: the final fulfillment of

God’s plan for salvation is near at hand.

GOSPEL: Matthew 24:37-44 -- Today’s Gospel stresses that the time

of God’s coming is unknown; therefore, believers must always be

prepared. As the great flood caught people unawares, the coming of the

Son of Man will also arrive in God’s own time. Matthew speaks of

Christ’s coming to complete God’s final rule, which began in His

ministry. For that coming, Christians must always be prepared.

Charismatic Prayer Hotline

Please call Yvonne at:

(808) 396-3411

NEED PRAYER

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday

7:00pm - 9:00pm

MARY, STAR OF THE SEA

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

PARISH SUPPORT

Weekend of November 19/20, 2016

$8,194.65

2nd Collection: (CCHD): $1,730.34

Other Collections

All Souls: $ 25.00

Thanksgiving: 240.36

Angel Voices Choir: 120.00

Peace & Social Justice Ministry: 125.00

Chinese Catholic Ministry: 113.00

EDGE/Life Teen: 125.00

“Each man should give what he has decided

in his heart, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

(2Corinthians 9:7)