Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church 815 Fraser Avenue—PO Box 630784, Lanai City, Hawaii 96763-0784 Phone: (808) 565-6837 Fax: (808) 565-9052 Email: [email protected] website: sacredheartslanai.org Reverend Jose Macoy, Administrator Mobile: (808) 281-1987

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD AT THE PARISH OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY, LANA’I We, the community of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, declare Christ’s mission as our own. We joyfully dedicate ourselves to become the presence of God in the community; that through our words and actions, the Gospel of Jesus will be proclaimed to all! In the spirit of Jesus, we pledge...

newer feast in the Catholic Church; it was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925. The Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday pontiff was witness to a turbulent time in the world’s history. Secularism was on of the Liturgical year, is a feast day that focuses on the authority of Christ. While the rise and dangerous dictatorships were the problems our world faces today differ emerging in Europe and beyond. Christ had long been referred to as King, but from the particular events that inspired Pope Pius XI to establish this feast in the Pope Pius and the Christian faithful saw the respect and reverence for Christ’s au1920s, his message and call to honor Christ the King in a society that denies the thority waning in the midst of the unrest authority of Our Lord is no less pertinent during the first part of the 20th century. In response, the feast was set with the intent now than it was then. to reaffirm and refocus faith and respect History of the Feast in the kingship of Jesus.

The Feast of Christ the King

The Solemnity of Christ the King is a

 To extend ourselves to others, both within and outside our community, to bring about the Reign of God.  To celebrate our faith together through liturgies and activities that meet the diverse needs of our Community  To live our Christian values through service to others and responsible stewardship

After month's of observing and training, under the leadership of Elpidio Etrata and spiritual guidance of Father Jose Macoy, nine candidates of our parish were ready to become full-fledged Altar servers. At the November 14 Sunday mass parishioners witnessed this special event as they were installed by Father and received their cassocks and became part of the ministry of Altar servers.

 To challenge one another to spiritual growth through continued renewal

These special young men are: Brian Amby, Nathaniel Amby, Creseanne Baltero, Jan Lloyd Simon, Jeofrey Baltero, MJ Errata, Jose Angelo Mature, Miguel Nakao Jr., Johndel Olbinado.

WE HEAR THE CALL OF GOD, WE RESPOND WITH OUR “AMEN”

Many thanks go out to their parents for their patience and guidance but a special thank you to Elpidio for all the time he spent in preparing them...... Reporter: Eleanor Ozoa

Sunday Reflections A Kingdom of Justice, Love and Peace Christ is portrayed at the end of time handing over the kingdom to God the Father. Today’s Preface repeats this, describing his kingdom as one of truth and life, holiness and grace, justice. love and peace….. you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were Pilate questions Jesus about kingship from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to tesothers tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, tify to the truth. Whoever belongs to the truth listens to am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed my voice.”

Gospel: John 18:33-37

1st Reading: Daniel 7:13-14

2nd Reading: Revelation 1:5-8

Glorious vision of the Son of Man

The firstborn of the dead will be ruler of the kings of the earth

As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.

Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, is the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

What does it mean to be King? By: Kristina M. DeNeve, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Today our images of a monarchy are naturally tied up with England’s royal family. To be Queen is to be distant yet caring of her “subjects.” A princess travels the world over helping the less fortunate. A prince is a soldier, a polo player and a doting father. In ancient days, the King was more than this: kings were like gods. Kings, like gods, could do anything they wanted, whenever they wanted, including allowing someone to live or having them die. Women and slaves were considered as less than human, while men were human and the king was above humans. Like a god. Jesus turned all that on its ear. Jesus, not just like a god, but God’s actual self. And what is God like? God is a helpless baby, an obedient teenager, a poor carpenter, a barefooted preacher, an executed criminal. Yes, God is king, but God chooses to not be what we imagine when we imagine kings. So does today’s Gospel tell us. This is the reason why Christians have a preferential option for the poor and the weak. We join Christ the King especially as we join the lowly.

Announcements MESSAGE FROM FOOD PANTRY

NOV 21-22

SECOND COLLECTION CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

NOV 26

8 A.M. THANKSGIVING DAY MASS Please bring non-perishable food for our Food Pantry for those in need for the holiday season. Monetary donations are also welcome.

NOV 28-29

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DEC 5-6

2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DEC 12-13

3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DEC 16-24

5 A.M. MISA DE GALLO

DEC 24

11:45 P.M. MIDNIGHT MASS

DEC 25

CHRISTMAS DAY

Nov 15

8:30 A.M.—11:00 A.M.

Nov 22

8:30 A.M.—11:00 A.M.

Nov 29

NO RE Classes—Thanksgiving Holiday

We would like to thank Fr. Mark Stark from the Diocese of Honolulu, Social Ministry and members of the HACBED for coming to introduce sustainability to our parishioners. We thank all those who attended the Social Ministry event.

We would like to thank a anonymous donor of $1000 (this will help fund our Holiday Boxes from the Maui Food Bank), to Joyce Kawakami with Feed My Sheep in coordination with Shelley Espeleta and Ed Oyama with Maui Electric Company, the Lanai employees donated non-perishable foods to our Food Pantry during their holiday food drive. Mahalo for your donations in helping our needy families in our Lanai Community. God Bless

$TEWARD$HIP OF TREA$URY PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL WEEKLY COLLECTION November 7-8, 2015 IDENTIFIED COLLECTION Mass 1212.00 Repairs & Maint 14.00 RE Snack Donation 200.00 Youth Ministry 20.00 All Souls’ Day 60.00 Immaculate Conception 2.00 Block Rosary 20.00 Subtotal 1528.00 LOOSE COLLECTION Mass 525.00 Candles 81.75 Donation Box 41.27 RE 40.00 Subtotal 688.02 TOTAL COLLECTION

2216.02

Thank you and God Bless you for your continuous support and generosity.

Liturgical Ministers Schedule WEEKDAY MASSES Nov 23 Monday 7:00am Lector: J. Cayan Blood: F. Cabatu Nov 24 Tuesday 7:00am Lector: L. Castillo Blood: S. Amoncio Nov 25 Wednesday 6:00pm Lector: E. Cabanting Blood: J. Sequerra Nov 26 Thursday 8:00am Thanksgiving Day Commentator: N. Tamashiro Lectors: H. Costales, K. Ige, K. Taal Body: J. Degamo Blood: L. Batoon, S. Bandalan, E. Cabanting, J. Sequerra Nov 27 Friday 7:00am Lector: F. Mamaclay Blood: S. Barnacha

WEEKEND MASSES Nov 28 Saturday 6:00pm Commentator: A. Olbinado Lighting of Advent Wreath: Leo Amby & Family Lectors: N. Etrata, M. Eharis, K. Taal Body: D. Ribucan Blood: J. Sequerra, E. Taguba, F. Cabatu, E. Cabanting Sacristans: F. Cabatu, J. Sequerra Altar Servers: Marjoe, Jomel, Aira Nov 29 Sunday 7:00am Commentator: F. Vila Lighting of Advent Wreath: Michael & Marie Ilustrado Lectors: L. Castillo, L. Bueno, C. Vila Body: S. Barnacha Blood: J. Cayan, B. Guillen, C. Domiauel, F. Racadio Sacristans: F. Mamaclay, L. Castillo Altar Servers: Ian, Jomel Nov 29 Sunday 10:00am Commentator: H. Costales Lighting of Advent Wreath: Jeofrey Baltero & Family Lectors: J. Degamo, D. Schochet, K. Ige Body: L. Batoon Blood: S. Del Rosario, G. Malaqui, S. Dimaya, S. Eligado, E. Etrata 2016 DONATION BOX SET ENVELOPES Because we have lots of left over 2015 donation box set envelopes we will be recycling them for 2016.

Have a blessed thanksgiving! Reminder to bring nonperishable food items for our food bank for those in need of assistance during the season.

If interested in receiving 2016 boxed set donation envelopes, there’s a sign up sheet near the entrance of the church. If you do not have a number assigned to you, please fill out a Parish Registration form and Parish Finance Council shall assign a number to you . Any question please contact the Parish Finance Council: Helengrace Espelita, Arceli Bandalan, Violeta Ballesteros or Diane Ribucan.