Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Makawao Maui Hawaii

Parish Mission Statement - St. Joseph Church Parish is a faith community in Makawao, Maui. We are dedicated to the call of God, to support the Diocese of Honolulu in its mission, to celebrate the Eucharist, and to commit and make Jesus present in our lives.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Schedule Of Services

Office: (808) 572-7652 Fax: (808) 573-2278
Email: stjosephmakawao@rcchawaii.org

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Mass:

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday..... 7 a.m.
Saturdays: 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 5:00 p.m.

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Confessions

Saturdays @ 4pm- 4:30pm.  Weekdays, Call 572-7652 to schedule your appointment. 

Annointment of the Sick - by appointment only.

 

 


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St. Joseph Church Staff:

Pastor - Fr. Edison Pamintuan

Parochial Vicar - Fr. Napoleon Andres

Deacon John Metz

 

 

 

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St. Joseph Early Learning Center Leaders:

Preschool Director: Helen Souza 572-6235
Office Clerk Barbara Estrella-Franco
Teachers: Renette Koa, Cassandra Comer
St. Joseph Early Learning Center Website

THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

July 26 & July 27, 2025

REFLECTION ON TODAY'S READING

Your Kingdom

As this new day begins, give yourself to the Lord with your whole being. Place your life in His hands and prepare to live a day filled with His presence.

Contemplate Jesus at prayer, speaking to the Father: “Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” (Luke 11:2) What do these words say to you as you begin your day? What does Jesus teach you about making God’s Kingdom your central petition?

Lord, You who revealed the Kingdom through Your deep union with the Father— grant us the grace to ask for and live that same Kingdom, welcoming and embracing Your will in our lives.

Pray the prayer of offering.          

 

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.


 

Saint Joseph Church Makawao - Bulletin

 




 

The Gospel Reading, Luke 11:1-13

Jesus teaches the disciples about prayer. 

Luke gives more attention to Jesus' teachings on prayer than any other Gospel writer. He also mentions Jesus at prayer more than the others. In today's reading, from the beginning of Chapter 11 of his Gospel, Luke presents the core of Jesus' teaching on prayer. It consists of Jesus teaching a prayer to his disciples, a parable on the persistent neighbor, and assurances that God hears our prayers.

The disciples notice Jesus praying “in a certain place.” They ask him to teach them to pray just as John the Baptist had taught his disciples. Jesus teaches them a simple version of the most famous Christian prayer, the Our Father, or the Lord's Prayer. Matthew's version shows signs of being shaped by public prayer. Luke's version is probably closer to the original form that Jesus taught. Stripped of much of the language we are used to, Luke's version seems simple and direct. We pray that God's name will be recognized as holy and that his rule over all will be established. This is followed by petitions for our needs for bread, for forgiveness, and for deliverance. Luke uses the more theological language of “sins” rather than “debts,” which is used in Matthew's version.

Having taught his disciples a simple, daily prayer, Jesus goes on to reassure them that God answers prayers. First he tells a parable about a persistent neighbor who asks a friend for bread at midnight. The friend is already in bed and has no desire to disturb his family by opening the door. But because the neighbor is persistent, the sleeping man gets up and gives him all that he needs. If a neighbor is willing to help us if we are persistent enough, how could God not respond to our requests?

This teaching concludes with the reminder that if we seek, we will get a response. If a human father, with all his faults, knows how to give good gifts to his children, how much more will our heavenly Father give us? Instead of good gifts, however, Luke substitutes the word Holy Spirit. This foreshadows the gift of the Holy Spirit, who is central to Luke's theology and who will play an important role in the growth of the early Church after Pentecost.

The parable and the concluding teaching in this section should not lead us to think of prayer as a series of requests presented to God. Rather, as Jesus teaches in his model prayer, prayer consists in recognizing God's holiness and his rule over all things.          

(https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection )

     A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

A prominent theme in today’s Gospel parable is generosity. Late at night, a sleepy friend responds to his neighbor’s request for food for an unexpected guest. Jesus suggests that it would be unthinkable for a friend to deny a friend in need. A friend would most certainly give what is asked and more. Through this story, Jesus illustrates God’s generosity. Good stewards realize the extraordinary love and graciousness with which God showers us. We need never convince God to be generous. God is already that generous friend. His abundant love bathes us in goodness. This week, prayerfully reflect on God’s generosity to us. What should our response be to that generosity?          

—— (https://catholicstewardship.com/)

 

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, and the 3rd Saturday from 8am to noon.

SEVENTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 

DAILY PRAYER THIS WEEK

VICARIATE EVENTS

SJC CEMETERY CLEAN UP MINISTRY

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THE FAMILY CONNECTION

BIBLE STUDY

FAITH FORMATION

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Ohana in Christ

St. Joseph Early Learning Center

EPIC Ministry

THE CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

SAINT ANTHONY SCHOOL INFORMATION


HOW TO WORD A BEQUEST

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Master Planning Committee

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DIOCESE OF HONOLULU PRAYER

FOR THE COVID-19 CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC

[by Bishop Larry Silva)

Dear God of all the living

You sent your Son Jesus to heal us from illness and sin. We turn to his healing power in this time of anxiety over the pandemic of this potentially deadly virus.
St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope dedicated their lives to service of those who had an infectious disease. St. Marianne Cope said, “I am not afraid of any disease,” because she was confident of your power to save. At the same time, she took prudent precautions of hygiene to assure that she and her Sisters would not be infected.
Let us learn from this example to put our trust in you to save us from the ravages of disease and to take prudent measures to prevent its spread. Guide us to know when to isolate ourselves from the possibility of infection, but never let anyone be left without the care and concern of others in the community.
As our Diocese of Honolulu has been dedicated to the Divine Mercy, we pray with confidence, “Jesus, I trust in you.”

THE myParish

APP

It will be a great resource

For parishioners by providing daily Mass readings, Catholic news and prayers, convenient prayers and Confession reminders, our bulletin and more. Its free and simple to install, go to messaging, text app to 88202 to download our parish app. Select our Parish after opening. The links below will also take you to the app.

HAWAII CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER

is part of an international and national family and is an in-depth

Catholic Engaged Encounter is part of an international and national family and is an in-depth, private, personal, marriage preparation experience within the context of Catholic faith and values. During the weekend experience, a couple will have plenty of time alone together to meaningfully dialogue honestly and intensively about their prospective lives together.

Engaged Encounter Weekends

occur frequently at the St. Anthony Schools Media Center in Wailuku. To register for a weekend, please visit our website at www.ceehawaii.org

Contact couple, Fred and Eileen Corpuz at 808-572-8833.
Catholic Engaged Encounter is the official marriage preparation program in the Diocese of Honolulu.

HAWAII CATHOLIC MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

is part of the Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Hawaii Catholic Marriage Encounter is part of an international and national family and is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. Attend a Marriage Encounter weekend and learn the tools needed to keep your marriage strong. The emphasis of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend together away from the distractions and the tensions of everyday life, to concentrate on each other.

Marriage Encounter Weekends

occur both in-person and virtual. To register for a weekend, please visit the Hawaii Worldwide Marriage Encouter website at www.hawaiiwwme.org

Maui Contact couple, Tanya and Lee Barbero at 808-268-1578.
The mission of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is to proclaim the value of Marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and in the world.

THE PARISH OFFICE

will be open by appointments

using safe practices and social distancing. We encourage you to call and make an appointment before coming into the office. Also, please note the following:

Also, please note the following:

1. Receiving Guests & Meeting Protocols—As much as possible, any guests requiring a meeting with a (parish or school) employee should meet via telephone or video conference. If this cannot be done, an in-person meeting that is short in duration should first take place outside the office with all participants wearing face masks maintaining the required degree of physical separation.
     2. Remember to Stay home if you are sick, do not come into the office. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these unprecedent times.

UPDATED COVID-19 LITURGICAL DIRECTIVES

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Church Movements/Organizations:

  • Food Pantry/Parish Emergency Assistance: Helen Tabaco, Judy Cambra & Frieda Inciong: 572-7652. 

  • The Food Pantry holds a drive by distribution, every third Thursday from 8-9 a.m. or while supply last.  To qualify simply signup as you drive up.    The Food Pantry is also accepting non-perishables.  Thank you!  

  • Thrift Shop: Joslyn Minobe: 572-7652

  • Knights of Columbus: Grand Knight, David Sereda 298-9091

  • Filipino Catholic Club: 808-209-3999

  • Hawaii Catholic Engage Encounter: Fred & Eileen Corpuz, 572-8833

  • Divine Mercy Devotion: Sanrio Balthazar: 633-1789

  • Holy Name Society:

  • Neocatechumenal Way: Josh & Katie Stenger; 268-4034

  • Adoration/Holy Hour Devotion: Sr. Bernadette Meno:

  • Legion of Mary: Oscar D'Souza: 573-5826

  • Emmaus Wellness Ministry: Dr. Adrianna Flavin:

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Church Committees:

  • Pastoral Council: Christine Ah Puck 463-1585

  • Church Building/Master Planning: Jordan Santos; 572-9768

  • Finance:

  • Stewardship Committee: Nanette Salcedo 281-4770 & John Gorman 707-4570

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Religious Education:

  • Religious Education (Children (K-8) Faith Formation/Adult Faith Formation, Sheri Harris 572-2273

  • Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Liz Miller: 281-9643.

  • Youth Ministry (Confirmation)(Ages 13-17): 572-4623

  • Youth and Young Adults Ministry(Ages 18-35): Lennel Alvarez 283-8731

  • Religious Education Registration Form

  • Religious Education Calendar


Get in Touch

You need more information? Please contact our parish office.
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Find us at the office

1294 Makawao Avenue,
Makawao, HI
96768

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Frank Szczepanski 
(808) 572-7652
Monday 11am -3pm,Tue - Fri, 8am - 3pm

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