St. Anthony of Padua Maui July 26, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lectionary: 109

Reading 1 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12

The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” Solomon answered: “O LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, king to succeed my father David; but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act. I serve you in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a people so vast that it cannot be numbered or counted. Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?”

The LORD was pleased that Solomon made this request. So God said to him: “Because you have asked for this— not for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies, but for understanding so that you may know what is right— I do as you requested. I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you.”

Responsorial Psalm Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130

R. (97a) Lord, I love your commands. I have said, O LORD, that my part is to keep your words. The law of your mouth is to me more precious than thousands of gold and silver pieces. R. Lord, I love your commands. Let your kindness comfort me according to your promise to your servants. Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.

R. Lord, I love your commands. For I love your command more than gold, however fine. For in all your precepts I go forward; every false way I hate. R. Lord, I love your commands. Wonderful are your decrees; therefore I observe them. The revelation of your words sheds light, giving understanding to the simple. R. Lord, I love your commands.

Reading 2 Rom 8:28-30

Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified.

Alleluia Cf. Mt 11:25

R. Alleluia, alleluia. Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; for you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.

“Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.”

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Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.”

WHO KNOWS? We often do not know what we do not know when it comes to making judgments about others. God alone knows us and others, so we rely on God’s vision, not our own.

REFLECTING on the WORD We all are surrounded by weeds; our own sins and failures, pain and heartache, the evil actions of others, and disasters of the world. These weeds seem to overrun everything that is good in us and in the world. And even still, Jesus urges us to trust in God, let him judge the wheat from the weeds. For the what can still bear good fruit, even when tangled in the weeds. God, the sower of the seed and the one who nourishes the wheat, is also the just judge who will gather the wheat in due time.

LIVING THE WORD

The world we live in isn’t black and white. Sometimes it is hard to know what is right or good to do. So, it is important to pray and to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Although evil exists in the world and bad things happen, God loves us and forgives our sins when we repent. We must always stay focused on loving God and one another. Give thanks to God for his guidance and unconditional love.

Sunday’s Collection: Collection: $7,071.00 Poor Fund: 130.00 Candles: 100.50 Building Fund: 100.00

MAHALO! & GOD BLESS YOU!

Saturdays

4:00pm – Confession in Chapel 5:00pm – Mass

Sundays 7:00am 10:00am 5:00pm

DAILY MASS We invite you to join us at Daily Mass

Monday - Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Church Center

The Breaking Bread Missalettess have been pulled from the pews. We are now set up for the readings and music to be shown on the big screen. If you would like a copy of the Missalette, please feel free to take one home with you.

Today at our Sunday 5pm Mass we will be receiving 4 students into Full Initiation in the Catholic Church: They will be Baptized, Confirmed and receive their First Holy Communion. They are:

Cruz Allosada Luka Blackwelder

Jave Somera Laneah-Marie Vares

We are also welcoming into our church Khloe Kahai-Bargamento

Who will do her Profession of Faith, Confirmation and Holy Communion. Congratulations to our students and their families.

Eric Matthew Ong

Sofia Faith Keanuenueokalani Pagan Levi-James Vares Liam-John Vares

Love computer work? We are in need of a few more volunteers to assist with running the projector during Mass. If you are able to come to the Saturday 5pm Mass or can be available for any of the Masses as a floater…call the church office at 244-4148. We could use your help and expertise. Mahalo!

Mass Intentions William Kaluakini+

Ora Latham+ We pray for HEALING for all those who have contracted the Corona Virus and their family

We pray for those who have lost their loved ones to the Corona virus. Rest in Peace.

Fr. Roland would like to extend a Big Mahalo to all the volunteers that turned out on Wednesday, July 15th to help with the deep cleaning of our church. We really appreciate your time and hard work that went into making our church clean and safe for everyone to come to celebrate Mass. Thank you Sr. Eva Mesina for organizing the clean up. Thank you to Les Yokote who came in and fogged the church to sanitize it for us. Great Teamwork! God Bless All of you!

Sunday, August 16, 2o20

1:00pm – 3:00pm Church Center

There will be a training session for anyone interested in serving as an acolyte (altar server). Any youth or adults that have received their first Holy communion are welcome to join us. Please call the church office at 244-4148 to register for the training. Or you may send an email to lcabacungan@rcchawaii.org

• There are Missalettes available for anyone who would like to take one home. If you know of any families that are not able to attend Mass and would like one – feel free to take a missal or two.

• We are still updating our Parish Data and we are asking all our families to fill out the pink form that is available on the table at the entrance of the church. Please fill one out and drop in the collection box. Thank you!

• Each Sunday after each Mass, the church is sanitized – and if you could spare a few minutes to help. “Many hands, make light work.” Thank you to Sr. Eva for taking on such a big job.

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♦ IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL; Please stay at home and celebrate Mass Live streamed at 10am. ♦ WEAR your Mask ♦ Sanitize your hands upon entering the church ♦ Maintain Social Distancing of 6ft apart ♦ When leaving Mass; please go directly to your car. Do not gathering at the entrance of the church or in the parking lot.

THANK YOU!

HELP NEEDED With the many changes happening in our church, we need your help with the following: First, with the new set up for Mass using the projector and screen, we need volunteers to work the projector/computer throughout Mass. For more information contact Rosie Johnson at 385-8049. Second, Church Cleaners needed. Regular church cleaning and/or sanitizing after each of the Masses. Please call Sr. Eva Mesina at 244-8123. Third, Sunday 5pm Mass is in need of Hospitality Ministers – usher people to their seats; assist with the flow for communion; Usher people out at the end of Mass. Call the Church office at 244-4148. Fourth, videographers and/or A/V enthusiasts to help with streaming and improving live streaming services to our parish. For more information please email Sunny Cabello at sunny.cabello@gmail.com Fifth, those interested in helping Fr. Syl with landscaping around the Church Center and Rectory. Please call the Church office at 244-4148.