THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
JUNE 3 & 4, 2023
REFLECTION ON TODAY'S READING
The Lord is counting on you to participate in his saving mission. How? Every time you welcome your brother and sister as they are and not as you want them to be, when you avoid judging him or her and look at them as God sees them, you participate in his rescue mission.
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:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On this Sunday, the Sunday after the Pentecost Sunday, all of us, the whole Church celebrates the occasion of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, also known as Trinity Sunday. This Sunday marks a very important celebration for the Church as it commemorates one of the most crucial, distinctive and central tenets of our Christian faith. It is our belief in the Holy Trinity that sets us apart from any other monotheistic faith and beliefs, because while we truly believe in the Oneness of God, and that there is no other God besides Him, but at the same time, we believe that our One and only God exists in Three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. That is what our belief in the Most Holy Trinity is all about, and which we focus on in this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
It is also interesting
that we always celebrate this Trinity Sunday at the
Sunday immediately following the Solemnity of
Pentecost Sunday that marked the descent of the Holy
Spirit on the people of God, on the Church. This is
a reminder that all of us as part of the same Church
of God has always been guided by the Lord all the
same, willed into being by our Father and Creator,
and with the Son having dwelled amongst us and
walked with us, touching us all with His Presence in
Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour, and finally, the
Holy Spirit, the Lord and the Giver of life, have
descended upon us, giving us the Wisdom, strength
and courage to live our lives with great faith and
commitment to God. Thus, in all aspects and parts of
our lives, we always have God ever present by our
side, with us, the same one and only True God.
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LIVESTEAMING MASS
For those of you that are not physically able to attend mass you may go to the Catholic Herald and see the listings of parishes that live streams or go to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu will continue to live stream on Sundays at 10 AM, Weekdays at 12 PM, Saturdays at 12 PM and 5 PM https://www.cathedralofourladyofpeace.com/LiveStream.html .
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
Discerning—Jesus saw things through the eyes of God. He saw the world and all that is in it as the work of the Father. He made choices that reflected his heavenly Father’s will. Christian stewards are in the habit of prayerfully discerning God’s will. When faced with choices, the good steward will look to the Holy Spirit for guidance. Discerning Christian stewards will prioritize their commitments of time, talent, and treasure based on the direction of the Spirit and the will of God. They will distinguish between their “wants and needs” in making decisions.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Thursday of Every Month. Come anytime between 5-6:30 pm.. All are Welcome!
THRIFT SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION
Effective May 2021, the Thrift Store hours of operation became every Tuesday 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!
