FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
December 3 & 4, 2022
REFLECTION ON TODAY'S READING
Reform your lives; live in God’s peace so that justice may flourish.
Under the directive from the Diocese of Honolulu
St. Joseph Church has set up an egiving program to allow parishioners and guests an easier way to give. It will also allow the donors to: 1. Give from anywhere using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. 2. No need to find a check or stop by the ATM. 3. Use your Checking/Savings Account or your Debit/Credit Card. 4. Schedule gifts to occur automatically. Click on the give now link or on your phone using my parish app. “All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 16:17
Online donations may be made at any time from the comfort of your own home or any place with internet access. Online donations are credited to your tax statement for the end of the year (except when made anonymously)and you can change your account preferences and donation amounts at any time.
New documents from the Vatican:
John Points to the Coming of Christ and His Kingdom
John Points to the Coming of Christ and His Kingdom
What kind of Messiah did God promise to send to his people and how would he bring God's kingdom to them? The prophet Isaiah foresaw the day when God would raise up a Messianic King long after King David's throne had been overthrown and vacant for centuries. God promised that he would raise up a new king from the stump of Jesse, the father of King David (Isaiah 11:1). This messianic king would rule forever because the Spirit of God would rest upon him and remain with him (Isaiah 11:2).
MASS AT SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
For those of you that are not physically able
to attend mass please Join Fr. Michael as the mass
is livestreamed daily and 9 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Go to:
https://www.facebook.com/josephchurch.makawao/
MARANATHA! COME LORD JESUS! ADVENT IS A TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE LORDS COMING< SO LET US PRAY!
The Second Vatican Council decreed: “The whole life of the faithful, hour by hour during the day and night, is a kind of public service, in which the faithful give themselves over to the ministry of love toward God and men, identifying themselves with the action of Christ, who by his life and self-offering sanctified the life of all mankind. The Liturgy of the Hours clearly expresses and effectively strengthens this most profound truth. For this reason, the Hours are recommended to all Christ’s faithful members.”
From the Apostolic Constitution Laudis canticum of Pope Paul VI The Church has the mission to pray for the world, especially during these confusing and troubling times. All are invited to gather and pray the Divine Office of Morning Prayer during Advent, at 5:30am every weekday, beginning this Monday, 28th of November through to Thursday, 15th of December. Come join us!
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
In today’s Gospel reading John the Baptist warns his listeners: “Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!” The Church’s yearly Advent herald is a call to repentance. The season of Advent urges us to be open to a conversion of heart. Christian stewards heed this call daily, and take the need for conversion in their lives seriously. As a family of faith, do we hear this call to conversion amidst the massive holiday spending? The increase in credit card debt? The urge to buy things that are not necessary? The incivility on the roadways during the holidays? Are there patterns in our own lives that need to be converted?
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Thursday of Every Month. Come anytime between 5-6:30 pm.. All are Welcome!
THRIFT SHOP NEW HOURS OF OPERATION
Effective May 2021, the Thrift Store new hours of operation will be every Tuesday from 8 a.m. - 12 noon and on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.
SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRY
The Food Pantry holds a drive by distribution, every third Thursday from 8-9 a.m. or while supply lasts. To qualify simply signup as you drive up. The Food Pantry is also accepting non-perishables. Thank you!
