December 27, 2020

SAINT GEORGE CHURCH

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary

and Joseph

PASTORAL STAFF

Pastor: Fr. Raymund Ellorin Secretary Colette Agasiva

OFFICE STAFF

Director of RE: Vicky DeSilva

OFFICE HOURS

Mon.—Fri. 9:00am—12:00pm

MASS TIMES

Saturday: 6pm Vigil Mass

Sunday: 7am & 9:30am

Monday: Communion Service, 7am

Weekday: 7am Tues.—Sat.

DEVOTIONS

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Tues.6:30am

Rosary: Mon.-Sat., 6:30am

Divine Mercy: 2nd Sunday 3:00pm

Adoration: 1st Sun. 11am-12pm

Fatima Rosary: 13th day of each month 5pm if weekend; 7pm if weekday

RECONCILIATION (Confession)

Sat. 5:15 – 5:45pm or by appointment

FUNERALS

Contact the parish office before funeral home.

SICK & HOMEBOUND

Call the parish office to schedule home Communion.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RE Coordinator:: Vicky DeSilva

Grades K – 5: 8:15-9:15am Pre-School: 9:30-10:15am Grades 6 –H.S.: 10:30am-12noon

Please call office at 259-7188 for more information.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)

Sunday 8:15-9:30am..

NEW PARISHIONERS

Registration forms available at the back of church or from parish office.

BAPTISM

Must register for classes which are mandatory for parents and godparents. Call office for more info.

MARRIAGE

Call to arrange an appointment with the Pastor at least six months prior to wedding date.

41-1323 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795 Phone: (808) 259-7188 Fax: (808) 259-0169

E-mail: stgeorge96795@aol.com Website: www.stgeorge96795.com

MISSION STATEMENT St. George Parish in Waimanalo is a Community of many diverse people joined together to proclaim God’s Word in Holy Scripture by celebrating the Liturgy and building a Faith Community. Uniquely embraced by the majestic Koolau and rolling seas we strive to be a Welcoming Parish and commit ourselves to serve the people of God through Outreach, Unity and Renewal.

The feast of the Holy Family teaches us the importance of Catholic family life. The family is the primary unit of the Church as well as the primary group in society. Each member of the family has a distinct role to play and a distinct contribution to make to the salvation of every other member. Faith, hope and love will survive only if we have truly Christian families.

TODAY’S READINGS

1st Reading: Sirach 3: 2-7, 12-14 - Today’s first lesson is from the wisdom literature of the Old Testament; yet it is strikingly modern. If each family member realizes his role, there could be no generation gap or communications failures. Let us listen to the wisdom of more than two thousand years.

2nd Reading: Colossians 3: 12-21 - A child is not a parent; a father is not a mother. Each family member has a separate and unique role to play in the sanctification of the family. St. Paul today describes the virtues which must be found in the Christian family and the distinct roles which each member of the family must have.

Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 - Today’s gospel describes the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple. If we would have good families, our family life must be centered in a deep faith and reverence for God and His law.

Parish Calendar Tuesdays—Saturdays - 7:00 am—Daily Mass

DECEMBER

Sunday, December 20 − 10:45 am—Baptism Ceremony

Sunday, December 20 - December 27

No Religious Education Classes

JANUARY January 1, 2020 - 8:00 am—New Years Day Mass

January 3, 2021

Religious Education Classes Resumes

Today’s Reflection: Family Peace

In his painting, Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Federico Flori, the artist captures details of the Holy Family’s escape. Although they are refugees in a dramatic, stressful situation, he chooses to show the delightful communion among them. Mary sits comfortably in the center of the family, busily collecting water. Perhaps she will wash the cherries or the toddler’s dirty hands. Her face, full of serenity and joy, is lost in thoughts that go beyond the work of the present. She is the model of so many mothers who, in spite of challenging circumstances, focus their energy on loving their children and creating an oasis of peace. Saint Joseph

stands behind the Madonna and reaches up into the tree to pull off a branch for the child Jesus. His strong arm and hand extend straight down toward the child as they both grasp the wood from opposite ends—one giving and the other receiving. This simple domestic gesture of providing for the son is strongly symbolic of what so many husbands and fathers do on a daily basis. Alongside their wives, they care for their families with hard work. Jesus is next to Mary and reaches out to Joseph. He receives love from both parents while returning that love with joy and gratitude. The Holy Family reflects the divine family. One day the heavenly Father will also extend a piece of fruit—this time the bitter passion and the wood of the cross. Although it costs his human nature, Jesus accepts it, thanks in part to the strength he finds in Mary. ~Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

Mahalo Cleaners!

December 19, 2020

Doreen Anderson * Leoncia Belen Virginia Bringas * Betty Cadiente Diane Carlos * Adelina Dela Penia

Estrel Quiambao * Connie Villena Teresita Dela Cruz * Louanna Kaio Dan, Beth Ann & Rebekah Lockert

Offerings: December 20, 2020

Weekly Sunday—$3141.00 Feast of Immaculate Conception—$20.00 Christmas—$345.00

Keiki ‘O Ka Aina—$314.14 Repair & Maintenance—225.00

Meditation Garden—$20.00

Mahalo for your Generosity!

Candy Cane Look at a candy cane, what do you see?

Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me! White for my Savior, Who’s sinless and pure! “J” is for Jesus, My Lord that’s for sure!

Turn it around and a staff you will see, Jesus my Shepherd, is coming for me!.

Lord, Mary and

Joseph helped you

to grow in love

and wisdom.

Surround me with loving and

caring people to help me to be a

wise, loving, and caring person. Reminder

Temperature check upon entering for all attending Mass.

Mahalo! In spite of challenges, mothers focus their energy on their children and creating an oasis of peace.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of our St. George Ohana…

Stephen Apio

Ilona Jamila Kevin Williams

Dr. Hamilton Winston Elizabeth Puaoi Dawson

Beatrice Kalai Mario Mercado

Reynaldo Hernandez Leona Dela Calzada Katherine Duncan Beatrice Himenes

Janet Viloria Catherine Magsanide

Rita Lehua Fuller Charles Reis-Moniz Janet Mae Bailey Francisco Bimbo David Demicilio Jaimie Hazzard

James Hoomanawanui Angeline Naki

Virginia Rezentes Myra Ululani Robello

Agnes Tolentino Loretta J. Wells Joellen Winston

Carol Pang Labrador Theresa Niau

Jerry Mondido Geraldine Lacno Corina Kahale Elmer Bertsch

Roselani Villanueva Roger Naki

May…

• There be harmony in all your relationships.

• Sharp words and envious thoughts, and hostile feelings be dissolved.

• You give and receive love generously. • This love echo in your heart like the

joy of church bells on a December day.

• Each person who comes into your life be greeted as another Christ.

• The honor given the Babe of Bethlehem be that which you extend to every guest who enters your presence.

• The hope of this sacred season settle into your soul.

• It be a foundation of courage for you when times of distress occupy your inner land.

• The wonder and awe that fills the eyes of children be awakened within you.

• It lead you to renewed awareness and appreciation of whatever you too easily take for granted

A Word from Pope Francis

Instead of returning home with his family, he stayed in Jerusalem, in the

Temple, causing great distress to Mary and Joseph who were unable

to find him…. Returning home, Jesus surely remained close to them, as a sign of his com-plete affection and obedience. Moments like these become part of the pilgrimage of each

family.

Called Home

Rita L. Fuller “Aunty Lehua” was called home on December 13, 2020.

Please pray for the repose of her soul and her family.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

From: Religious Education

No Religious Education Classes Sunday, December 20 - 27, 2020.

Classes Resume On Sunday, January 3, 2020.

Reflection Questions

• Does my family know how to gracefully encounter trying times?

• What attitudes allowed the Holy Family to have peace amidst the crosses?