St.

Roch Parish
56-350 Kamehameha Highway, PO Box 295, Kahuku, Hawaii 96731
Phone: 808-293-5026 Fax: 808-293-1737 Website: www.strochkahuku.weebly.com

St. Roch Church

St. Joachim Church

56-350 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI

53-356 Kamehameha Highway, Punaluu, HI

MASS SCHEDULE

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday....7:30 AM
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu...9:00 AM
ReconciliationSun 6:45 AM7:15 AM

Saturday ...6:00 PM
Weekday Masses at St. Roch Church
Reconciliation Sat 5:15 PM5:45 PM
Mission

St. Roch Parish (St. Roch Church and St. Joachim Mission Church) will engage in a life-long journey in prayer
and a relationship with the Lord by living our Catholic faith and transforming ourselves and others spiritually
for generations to come. We will create an open, hospitable and welcoming community that embraces diversity
and celebrates the giftedness of each person.
Vision
To be joyful disciples equipped to witness Jesus by living and sharing our faith with all.

Fr. Anastacio (Fr. Jun) Postrano Pastor

Parish Office Hours Weekdays 8:00 AM to Noon
PARISH MINISTRIES
Church Secretary.....Donna Shlachter
Accountant...Francis Daquioag
Parish Council Chair ........Roy Nacapuy
Finance Council Chair ....Mary Jean Lindsey
Music Director..........Amy Swiderski
Religious Ed. Coordinator.....LaVerne Rivas
Bereavement/Wedding Coordinator....Sharin Au
Sacristans......Inez Rivera, Lana Elder
Altar Server Coordinator......Carolyn Alameida
Webmaster...Andrina Ramos

SACRAMENTS
Please call the Rectory for further information.
MarriageBy appointment, four months prior
ReconciliationAnytime by appointment.
FuneralsCall immediately for appointment.
Anointing of the SickPlease call the Rectory
BaptismBy appointment.

October 30, 2016

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

THANK YOU SISTER FAY

Mahalo to Sister Fay of the Daughters of St.
Paul for bringing her books and media to the
parish last weekend. If you were unable to
review her material, you may visit the Pauline
Book and Media Center at 1143 Bishop Street,
Honolulu. The phone number is 808-521-2731.

Question of the Week

During the next week, what could you do to welcome someone who usually feels excluded?

AN EVENING OF REFLECTION WITH DAVID HASS

When: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Where: Chaminade/St. Louis Campus
Mystical Rose Oratory
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
David Hass will be returning to Hawaii for a special
evening. In a prayerful evening of readings and
song, you will find a time to calm and center yourself just before we enter the holiday season. This
is a free event open to the public. For more information visit www:marianisthawaii.wordpress.com.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

VALIDATE YOUR MARRIAGE

Marriage is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church.

The effect of the sacrament is an increase in sanctifying grace for
the spouses, a participation in the divine life of God Himself.
Were you married by a judge, justice of the peace or a
minister of another faith? Would you like to have your marriage
validated in the Church? Please arrange a time to meet with Fr.
Jun to talk about receiving this very important sacrament.

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
Good stewards recognize the movement of the Holy
Spirit as a gift and make efforts to cultivate this gift and
grow in their faith. Take time this week to stop and
look around you, be aware of Gods awe-inspiring creation, and give thanks for Gods loving care and concern for each of us.

SCRIPTURE READINGS
For November 6 , 2016
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
From the Old Testament 1st Reading:
2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14Wisdom 11:22-12:2
From the New Testament 2nd Reading:
2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5
From the New Testament Gospel Reading:
Luke 20:27-38
Year C
Weekday Year II
Enjoy reading the Bible at home so you will enjoy
listening to the Readings in Church.

We welcome the following new members to

our parish:
Alexander Hipolito, baptized May 22nd
Anthony Brillante, baptized September 25
Jamie Clifford, baptized October 9
Kalea Estrellon, baptized October 23
Please pray for them

VOCATION INTERCESSION
That the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in
all those chosen to follow Him as priests, deacons or
in the consecrated life and that they in turn will be
glorified for their faithfulness to His call, we pray to
the Lord.

Mass Intentions
Oct 30
Nov 6
Nov 6
Nov 6
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 13

Nov 13

Randy Hernandez, RIP, by Tina Hernandez

Randy Hernandez, RIP, by Tina Hernandez
Julian Hernandez, RIP, by Tina Hernandez
Andrea and Junior Bordonada, RIP, by Lydia,
Nancy, Myrna
Clyde J. Swain, RIP, by Michael Swain
Clyde J. Swain, RIP, by Michael Swain
Lenora Acorda, RIP, by Tina Hernandez and
Venie Calip
Herminigildo Mandac, RIP, by Cristeta Recta

Please pray for the deceased

members of our parish and for their
special intentions.

St. Roch & St. Joachim

SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
Many Blessings to all who give!

PARISH ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY, October 30 , 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time,
Priesthood Sunday
St. Roch Mass.7:30AM
Potluck Breakfast following Mass...8:45AM
RE Classes ......9:00AM
MONDAY, October 31
Mass....9:00AM
TUEDAY, November 1 , All Saints Day
Mass.....9:00AM and 6:00PM
WEDNESDAY, November 2, All Souls Day
Mass ...9:00AM and 6:00 PM
THURSDAY, November 3
Mass ...9:00AM
FRIDAY, November 4
NO Communion Service
Chaplet of Divine Mercy.9:30AM
SATURDAY, November 5
St. Joachim Mass.......6:00PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, November 5 and 6
2nd Collection for Archdiocese for the Military
Services
SUNDAY, November 6, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Roch Mass......7:30AM
RE Classes ......9:00AM

COMING EVENTS
Oct 30
Oct 30
Nov 1
Nov 2
Nov 5/6 -

Priesthood Sunday
Potluck brunch following Mass
All Saints Day Mass 9AM/6PM
All Souls Day Mass 9AM/6PM
Second Collection for Archdiocese for
the Military Services
Nov 612 National Vocation Awareness Week
Nov 8
Election Day
Nov 11
Simbang Gabi Coordinators Meeting 6PM
Nov 14
RCIA
Nov 16
Parish Council Meeting 7PM
Nov 19 - Continuation of Liturgy Workshop with
Deacon Modesto Cordero
Nov 19/20- Catholic Campaign for Human
Development 2nd Collection
Nov 20
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
Universe (closing of the Holy Year)
Nov 20
Stewardship Committee 4PM
Nov 21
Mass at Oceanside 11AM
Nov 24
Thanksgiving Mass 9AM
Nov 27
First Sunday of Advent
Nov 28
RCIA
Dec 3
Habitat for Humanity Project
Dec 7
Parish Council 7PM
Dec 8
Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Mass 9AM/7PM
Dec 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of
The Americas
Dec 13
Finance Council 6:30PM
Dec 24
Vigil of Christmas
Dec 25
The Nativity of the Lord
Dec 30
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary
and Joseph

FROM FR. JUN

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO
HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
May God bless you abundantly!
COLLECTION COUNTERS SCHEDULE
Oct 30
Nov 2
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 20

N. Manuel, G Vendiola, N. Castro, C. Catedrilla,

K. Yumoto-Wagner
L. Daquioag, N. Casuga, L. Panag, C. Recta, K Yumoto-Wagner
V. Galam, C. Mejia, M. Pasol, M Ramos
N. Casuga, L. Panag, C. Recta, K. Yumoto-Wagner
V. Galam, C. Mejia, M. Pasol, M Ramos

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY LAST WEEKEND

Thank you for your generous contributions to World Mission
Sunday last weekend. Your donations will help churches in
Asia, Africa, parts of Latin America and Europe, and the Islands of the Pacific.

St. Roch & St. Joachim

Good News
Wisdom 11:22-12:2; Psalm: 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10
In the Gospel Reading, Jesus comes to Zacchaeus house for dinner, and it is an enormous honor for Zacchaeus that he does.
Great honors come to great people. If you are a great scientist you might win the Nobel prize. If you are a great athlete you might
win an Olympic gold medal. The people who get these honors seem amazing to us. And yet these are not the big honors. They pale
in comparison to having God incarnate come to dinner. So what is it about Zacchaeus that makes him win an honor bigger than
the Nobel prize or the Olympic gold medal? What are the standards of greatness on Gods standards of value?
The Second Reading explains it. Paul prays for the Thessalonians, he tells them, that they may be made worthy of the calling of
God. And how are they made worthy? By living in such a way that the name of Jesus is glorified in their lives.
How does a life glorify the name of Jesus? Well, people looking at you will not think the God you worship is great if you humiliate your wife in public, neglect your children, spend most of your free time on TV, gossip maliciously about others, and try hard to
get as much attention for yourself as you can, will they? Who would want to be like you? Who would want to worship the God you
say you worship? So to be great by Gods standards of value is to live in such a way that others looking at you can see and admire
the greatness of the Lord.
Now notice Zacchaeus. He didnt attract anyones admiration. He was a tax collector, who got rich from the oppression of his
own people. He didnt care much for his own dignity either. Short as he was, he climbed a tree to see Jesus. But this is the point of
the story and the answer to the question about greatness, isnt it?
A persons winning human prizes (and being tall) isnt what glorifies the Lord. What glorifies the Lord is a persons seeking the
Lord first, above all other prizes. Zacchaeus doesnt care what happens to him as long as he can get to the Lord. That is what
makes Zacchaeus great. And that is why Jesus came to dinner at his house.
Eleonore Stump

MINISTRY COORDINATORS
Fr. Jun announced the following ministry coordinators
effective October 19, 2016:
Banners, Altar Cloths, Kahili

Rose Corpuz

Lectors

Phyllis Chan

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Jean Lindsey

Altar Servers

Carolyn Alameida

Ushers

Roy Chan

Greeters

Barbara Hookano

Church Cleaners Scheduling

Donna Shlachter

Environment/Floral for Special

Events

Parish Council

Money Counters

Lydia Daquioag

Christmas Manger

Phyllis Chan

Advent Wreath

Donna Shlachter

Sunday Mass Setup

Eugenia Posenecker

Music

Amy Swiderski and Don

Ramos

WEBSITE: Please view our website at:

www.strochkahuku.weebly.com.
OPEN HOUSE
SACRED HEARTS ACADEMY
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Information session at 2:30 PM
For children entering Pre-school (age 3) to Grade 12
For more information, call the
Admissions office at
808-734-5058 ext. 224
REGISTRATION FORMS
The Stewardship Committee
continues to register all parishioners. If you did not receive a registration form or
know someone who didnt,
please see a member of the
committee for a form. They
will be pleased to assist you
in completing the form if
needed.

To include an item in the weekly bulletin, bring your information to the church office or contact Mary Roberson at marymagann@sbcglobal.net or 707-301-8444. The
deadline is Thursday of each week. To include something on the website, contact Andrina Ramos at simplyandrinaramos@gmail.com or 808-386-2573.

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CANNOT MARRY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH DUE TO A
PRIOR MARRIAGE? Pope Francis recently streamlined
the process to petition for the declaration of nullity to
make the process shorter. He also eliminated the
mandatory fee. If a person is able to prove in this
process that their prior marital bond was invalid for
some reason, then he or she can marry in the Catholic Church or validate a current civil marriage. For
assistance in petitioning, you can contact Fr. Jun at
293-5026 who can assist you as an advocate.

LITURGY WORKSHOP
Deacon Modesto Cordero will visit us on Saturday, November 19th, at 9AM to continue the Liturgy Workshop he began
earlier this year. All are invited to join the workshop.

REMINDERIf you will be taking

communion on Sundays, please
place a host in the ciborium when
entering the church. Mahalo.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORK DAY

SUNDAY COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP
Beginning on November 6, 2016, we will be having
coffee and fellowship immediately following Mass.
The coffee will be available under the tent by the side
of the church. We hope to have
breakfast snacks also. If you would
like more information, please contact Esther Crawford at 808-3810631 or any member of the Stewardship Committee.
DAMIEN OPEN HOUSE

Damien Memorial School is hosting its Fall Open

House on Wednesday, November 9th, from 6-8PM.
Guided tours of the campus will be available. All prospective students and their families are welcome. Damien is a Catholic school for young men and women,
grades 6-12, in the tradition of the Congregation of
Christian Brothers. RSVP or Questions? Please contact Brent Limos at 808-440-9527 or email limos@damien.edu or visit www.damien.edu.

We have signed up to participate with Habitat for Humanity on their house-building

project in Kaneohe on December 3rd.
Houses are built solely by volunteers for
families that are in need. There is no prior
construction experience necessary. Requirements are that you must be 16 years
or older, watch a short safety video, wear
closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle.
All instructions for registering and participating can be found on our church website
at http://strochkahuku.weebly.com. You
will need to register with Habitat for Humanity prior to the build date. Be sure to
choose the St. Roch and St. Joachim group.
If you have any questions or do not have
computer access, please call Amy Swiderski
at 808-386-8906.

Living Catholic in the 808:

Mutual Love & Commitment
By: Easter Almuena Adult Faith Formation and Marriage Ministry
Cathedral Basilica Our Lady of Peace

The beauty of the teaching of the Church on marriage can be seen in the image of a married man and woman walking side by side and hand in hand. They walk in the same direction towards Christ.
In that image, we see friendship and love. In that image, we see partnership and a mutual self-giving of
each to the other. In that image, we see a nurturing of the two as one, watered by grace through the sacraments of the Church. This image is not far from what the Church teaches us. Be subordinate to one another
out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:21).
The scriptures Wives be submissive to their husbands as to the Lord (Ephesians 5:22) and Husbands,
love your wives, even as Christ loved the church and handed himself over for her (Ephesians 5:25) create a
balance of mutual submission.
In the partnership of a married man and woman (Canon Law 1055 1, 1057 2), friendship blossoms as
each spouse learns to move in a unique complementary way of giving and receiving, keeping in mind the good
of the other (CCC #2333). As in a tango, marriage becomes a set of beautiful movements.