Religious Ed Kickoff
From Our Pastor
Folks,
Behold, I Make All Things New!
Last week we rolled out our theme for this year. This week we started the school year! And this weekend, I’d like to roll out a prayer rooted in our theme, to be prayed after each Mass.
The theme this year came from a desire to draw together the diocesan them for renewal in the mercy of God and the USCCB’s call for a Eucharistic Revival.
It is in the Holy Mass, that the Lord makes all things new. He heals our wounds, He unites us to His Cross, and He gives us His divine life.
As a priest, the moments when I put myself on the altar, to give my life to Him have been the most profound experiences of what it means to be a priest. Jesus wants us all to give our lives back to Him freely. We give Him our lives, He gives us His. Pretty good trade for us!
This is what drew me to the picture we used for the theme, that you might see the Mass from the priest’s perspective, and maybe it can help inspire a deeper appreciation of what, how, and when the Lord makes all things new.
Below is the prayer, which will be in our liturgy programs, and we will get cards printed of it too.
pax,
Father John Mosimann
My Lord and my God, you take the bread and wine we offer, and through the priestly prayer of consecration, make them your Flesh and Blood, which was born of the Virgin Mary, hung upon the cross, rose from the dead, and sits at the right hand of Father.
Your body is true food, and your blood is true drink. Renew my heart and mind, in love of the Most Holy Eucharist, and draw all God’s children to your wedding feast.
May the Heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved, with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even until the end of time.
Maui Wildfire Relief
Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva recently sent the following letter to dioceses throughout the United States and petitioned the faithful to consider donating to the Hawaiian Catholic Community Foundation, which uses donations for relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts in Maui:
To our Catholic Faithful in Hawaii and Beyond:
Peace be with you! Today our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the island of Maui. As a community of faith, we are called to come together and provide unwavering support to those who are suffering. It is in times like these that our collective love, faith, and compassion can make a tremendous difference. In 2008, the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (HCCF) was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to support our parish and school communities. We have set up a dedicated webpage for donations to go directly to HCCF to support the relief efforts for our fellow community members affected by the Maui wildfires. This is an opportunity for us to show our solidarity as a Catholic faith community and lend a helping hand to those who have lost so much. You can make a tax-deductible contribution by visiting the following link: https://tinyurl.com/MauiCatholic . Every donation, no matter the amount, will play a crucial role in helping to rebuild lives and restore hope. Let us also remember the power of prayer. In our collective prayers, we ask for strength, resilience, and healing for the fire victims and their families. May we find the grace to rebuild our families, their livelihoods, and the physical structures that were lost. Let our faith guide us as we navigate the challenges ahead, knowing that with the grace of God, all things are possible. May God bless you all abundantly, and may our efforts bring comfort and hope to those in need. Maria Lanakila (Our Lady of Victory), pray for us!
To help in this relief effort, parishioners may make donations online at https://tinyurl.com/MauiCatholic, or you may put your contribution in an envelope clearly marked with your name and address and “Maui Wildfire Relief” and place your contribution in the collection basket the weekend of August 26/27 or September 2/3. You may also mail or bring your contribution to the Parish Office. Checks should be made payable to “St Mary Catholic Church” with “Maui Wildfire Relief” in the memo field.
From Our Pastor
Folks,
I don’t have the gift of reading souls. I am not St. Padre Pio who had this gift. And there is much rejoicing in the parish and many sighs of relief.
Occasionally parishioners ask me, “what should I do in the parish?” And I respond, “what is God inviting you to do?”
It has been seven years since the parish sponsored “Called and Gifted” to help you discern what God is asking of you. We will again offer this workshop on October 7th! Many parishioners have found that this program helped to give them great clarity on what gifts the Lord has given them, and how to use those to build up His Kingdom!
I encourage all parishioners to sign, up for this workshop, and discern how the Lord is inviting you to share the gifts that He has poured into your soul! For more information, you can watch this 93 second video: vimeo. com/322254299
You can sign up at all Masses this weekend, by the QR code in bulletin, or by paper in the parish office.
Additionally, this weekend, we are rolling out our theme for this year: “Behold, I Make All Things New!” The Stewardship Committee tied our theme to the upcoming diocesan theme and the National call for a Eucharistic revival!
This year we will focus on renewing and strengthening our faith in our Eucharistic Lord, as it is through Him, in Him, and in Him that all things are made new!
Banners are going up this week, the parish leadership dinner is Monday, students return to Holy Cross Academy on Wednesday, and next week we will roll out a prayer for Eucharistic renewal that we will say at the end of every Mass for the year!
St. Mary IC is going back to warp speed! Blessed be the Lord!
pax,
Very Reverend John P. Mosimann, Vicar Forane, Pastor
