The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

December 26 & 27, 2015

Parish Facility Use Schedule

Monday, December 28

9:00-11:30am Outreach Center

7:00-9:00pm Knight of Columbus Center

Tuesday, December 29

8:00am-2:00pm Henry Medeiros Funeral PC

8:30am Henry Medeiros Funeral Church

10:00am Medeiros Funeral Mass Church

Wednesday, December 30

9:00am Frank Ramos Funeral Church

11:00am Ramos’s Funeral Mass Church

1:00pm Ramos’ Burial Offsite

Thursday, December 31 New Years Eve

Office Close 1/2 Day

7:00pm Mass Church

Friday, January 1 New Years Day

Office Closed

Saturday, January 2

7:00-9:00pm Samoan Choir Church

Sunday, January 3

9:45am 3 Kings Presentation PC 1

9:45-10:45am Religious Ed Classes School

12:15pm Altar Server Meeting Church

2:00-4:30pm Confirmation 1 Center

2:00-4:30pm Confirmation 1 PC 1

2:45-3:15pm Confirmation 1 Chapel

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for

January 2016

Universal Intention: That sincere dialogue

among men and women of different faiths

may produce the fruits of peace and justice.

Intention for Evangelization: That by

means of dialogue and fraternal charity, and

with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians

may overcome divisions.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, December 26

7:00am: For the repose of the souls of James R. Courtney,

Agnes G. Marsh, Elizabeth A. Smith, Rosa & Ignacio

Borja, Johnathan Namauleg

5:00pm: Blessings & safe travel for Josie Respicio &

friends, Special intentions of Joan S. Lindsay

Sunday, December 27

6:30am: Blessings & healing for Lance Arakaki and

Concheta & John Enriques

For the eternal repose of the souls of Aurelia & Primo

Antolin, Amanda, Antero, Regina, Lorenza, Vicente & Pab-

lito Ulep, Maxwell Kubo, Frank Ramos, Manuel & Roland

Galera

8:30am: Blessings for Charaito Delgado, Blessings & spe-

cial intentions for Nick Iguchi

11:00am: For the eternal repose of the souls of Rosa &

Ignacio Borja, Johnathan Namauleg

5:00pm: For the parishioners of Our Lady of Good

Counsel

Monday, December 28

For the eternal repose of the souls of Rosa & Ignacio Borja,

Johnathan Namauleg, Ralph Walsh

Tuesday, December 29

Blessings & healing for Ruth Walsh

For the eternal repose of the souls of Rosa & Ignacio Borja,

Jonathan Namauleg, Ralph Walsh

Wednesday, December 30

For the eternal repose of the souls of Rosa & Ignacio Borja,

Johnathan Namauleg, Frank Ramos

Thursday, December 31

6:30am: For the eternal repose of the souls of Dorothy

Koyanagi, Rosa & Ignacio Borja, Johnathan Namauleg,

Frank O. Borja, Henry & Violet Ferreira

7:00pm: Blessings for Erlinda Delgado

For the eternal repose of the soul of Godofredo Delgado, Sr.

Friday, January 1

Special intentions for the Perpetual Adorers of the Blessed

Sacrament For the eternal repose of the souls of Rosa &

Ignacio Borja, Johnathan Namauleg

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

December 26 & 27, 2015

1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 Samuel is dedicated to the Lord.

Psalm 84 “Blessed are they who dwell in you

house, O Lord.”

1 John 3:1-2, 21-24 We are God’s children now.

Luke 2:41-52 Mary and Joseph find Jesus teaching in

the temple.

Today’s Gospel tells a story of the worry and deep concern that Mary and Joseph

experience upon learning that their young son is missing. Parents who have ever lost their

child, even briefly, can appreciate the worry of Jesus’ parents. As we listen to these scrip-

ture readings today, let us ask for God’s strength and comfort for all

families, but especially those that are undergoing hardship.

Epiphany of the Lord

January 2 & 3, 2015

Isaiah 60:1-6

Psalm 72

Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Matthew 2:1-12

Stewardship Report You can gift wrap your tithe in a personalized envelope!

Please contact our Parish Office for details.

General Operating Fund

July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 $ 775,500.00

Weekly goal $ 14,913.00

Collection for: December 19 & 20, 2015 $ 13,596.32

Tithing from Collection Envelopes $ 6,590.00

Loose Collections: $ 3,422.52

Online Giving: December 14-18, 2015 $ 575.00

Misc. Holiday Donations $ 77.00

Misa de Gallo Donations $ 2,971.80

Bank Adjustment to 12/06 Collection $ (40.00)

Year to date budget: $ 372,825.00

Year to date receipts: $ 337,609.61

Difference: $ (35,215.39)

# of Tithing Envelopes Received: 225

Building Fund

Building Fund Balance $ 475,462.49

Collection for: December 19 & 20, 2015 $ 575.03

Online Giving: December 14-18, 2015 $ 177.00

Phase III Construction Goal: $ 3,000,000.00

Amount to Goal: $ (2,524,537.51)

Church Maintenance Fund

Current Church Maintenance Balance $ 164,426.95

Collection for: December 19 & 20, 2015 $ 220.00

Online Giving: December 14-18, 2015 $ 237.00

Second Collections:

Retirement for Religious Fund $ 25.00

Thank you for your generosity! - Fr. Pascual

A FINANCIAL GUIDE FOR TITHERS

For those striving to tithe, the following guide will be helpful

ANNUAL WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY ANNUALLY

Income 10% 5% 10% 5% 10% 5% 10% 5%

$10,000 $19.23 $ 9.61 $83.33 $41.66 $250.00 $125.00 $1000.00 $500.00

$15,000 $28,84 $14.42 $125.00 $62.50 $375.00 $187.50 $1500.00 $750.00

$20,000 $38.46 $19.23 $166.66 $83.33 $500.00 $250.00 $2000.00 $1000.00

$25,000 $48.07 $24.03 $208.33 $104.16 $625.00 $312.50 $2500.00 $1250.00

$30,000 $57.69 $28.84 $250.00 $125.00 $750.00 $375.00 $3,000.00 $1500.00

$40,000 $76.92 $38.46 $333.33 $166.66 $1000.00 $500.00 $4000.00 $2000.00

$50,000 $96.15 $48.07 $416.66 $208.33 $1250.00 $625.00 $5000.00 $2500.00

$60,000 $115.38 $57.69 $500.00 $250.00 $1500.00 $750.00 $6000.00 $3000.00

$70,000 $134.62 $67.31 $583.33 $291.66 $1750.00 $875.00 $7000.00 $3500.00

$80,000 $153.85 $76.92 $666.67 $333,33 $2000.00 $1000.00 $8000.00 $4000.00

$90,000 $173.08 $86.54 $750.00 $375.00 $2250.00 $1125.00 $9000.00 $4500.00

$100,000 $192.31 $96.15 $833.33 $416.66 $2500,00 $1250.00 $10000.00 $5000.00

Stewardship

The Blessed Virgin Mary was the model steward with her

unqualified, “yes” and complete trust in God’s will. When I

put God first in my life, everything else fall into place

Remember us in your Will!!!

Our Lady of Good Counsel is extremely grateful to those

individuals who have made, or have expressed an intention

to make a gift to our future ministries in their will. Such a

gift is among the most far reaching and valuable

contributions a parishioner can make, directly benefitting

the future mission and ministries of our parish and school.

If you are considering leaving your gift as a will or bequest

to the parish and would like additional information, please

contact our office at (808) 455-3012.

Retirement Fund for Religious

Religious give thanks. “We cannot begin to repay all who

contributed,” writes a Catholic sister. “So we pray to God,

who is never outdone in generosity to reward you.” Heartfelt

thanks for your donation to last week’s collection for the

Retirement Fund for Religious. May God bless you for your

goodness!

We’ve been hearing a lot lately from Pope Francis and our

Catholic leaders about the importance and the need for family.

Yes, part of this emphasis is because of the current political

battles taking place in Western countries over same sex

marriage and abortion. But, there is more going on than this.

Both the Old and New Testaments emphasize that we have an

obligation to care for our weakest and most vulnerable. Today,

as in Biblical days, this means children, elderly and refugees.

The fact is that children the world over are suffering greatly

these days. And parents (i.e., a loving, caring adult) is abso-

lutely, without a doubt, the best bet a child has of flourishing

into adulthood. Heck - of even surviving to adulthood.

Orphanages cannot and will not replace homes. In the end, no

matter our age, we all need “home.”

That said, (today’s) Scriptures and our church leaders are NOT

trying to tell us that family life is meant to look “perfect.” Fam-

ily life is messy! Just look at today’s Gospel for a reminder of

this. We need family - we need love - we do not need

“perfection.”

All This Talk About Family By: Kristina M. DeNeve

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Diocese of Honolulu

New Years Mass Schedule

December 31, 2015 & January 1, 2016

New Years Eve, 12/31 Mass

*No Benediction*

7:00pm

New Years Day, 1/01 Mass

8:30am

Outreach Ministry

“Effective January 1, 2016, Our Lady of Good

Counsel Food Bank will open on Wednesday

ONLY from 8:30 - 11:30am.”

Recipients are requested to be at the Food Bank no

later than 11:15am to give the volunteers enough

processing time.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Epiphany with the 3 Kings

Please join us On January 3rd @ 9:45am (following

the 8:30am Mass) as the Neocatechumenal Way

presents The 3 Kings. The Magi will offer gifts to

the baby Jesus, answer questions and bring gifts for

all..

Are you looking to give you time and talent to a New Min-

istry? Are you interested in helping with the health and

well being of our parish community? No previous health

experience required.

Just a loving and giving heart!

We are looking for parishioners to join our OLGC’s

Health Ministry!

The Health Ministry will also have a planning meeting on

Sunday, December 13th at the Parish Center—Makai

Meeting Room at 12:30pm. Please join us.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Health Ministry

Mission, Vision and Purpose

Our Mission

To educate and create awareness for healthy living

Create support through building community spirit

health & wellness, spiritual health

We do this through:

Health fairs, Seminars, Group meetings guest

speakers

To create support through building community spirit

We this by;

Fellowship, Sharing our gifts, talents, experience and

Blessings, Providing support groups

Our Purpose

To help, To share, To love, To care, To do what God calls

us to do.

Our Vision

That Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish be a source and

resource for our community, endowed with

helping parishioners develop physical, mental,

spiritual, social awareness and well-being.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES

December 29 - cont’d

Vanansio Kintin 2004

Bernardo Pascua Layugan 2012

December 30

Monica Luis 1981

Avery Keahi Lee 1983

Matsue Kobayashigawa Torres 1991

William Lopes 1993

Norbert Joseph Mendes 1993

Bret Kaneshiro 2008

Virginia Batungbacal 2009

December 31

Harry Pelio 1969

Justin Paragoso 1978

Mary Hilda Lancaster 1986

Deonecio Dagandagan Piris 1986

Dorothy Elaine Koyanagi 1999

Betty Bok Cho Tambalo 1999

Rosario Ablao Nigros 2001

Henry Takeshita 2003

Amparo ‘quinabo 2008

Betsy Sueko Lee 2011

Susima Obejas Lee 2013

January 1

William Benhart Willing, Jr.1984

Myra Pekelo Ching 1985

Agnes “Toni” Kahler 1988

William Young Fo Young 2015

December 26

Numeriano Luagter Vicente 1961

Lorette Brockett 1975

Clifford Canianes 1993

Martina Raiz Cortez 2000

Adela Garduque Sanidad 2002

Joseph Robello 2005

December 27

Doroteo Palisbo 1973

Christina Aray Burns 1991

Natividad Gregario Bustillo 1993

Moses Keale Akana 1993

Thomas Ortogero 2010

December 28

Edward Elmer Dill 1966

Joseph Mendez 1979

Sebastiana Sagala 1985

Sau Nin Pang 1989

Kelly-Ann Ka’auwai 1992

Iain Findlay 1993

Flora Lorenzo Jardine 1997

Charles Dabney Cole, Sr. 2004

Manuel Galera, Sr. 2005

December 29

Allison Kaealani Melemai 1984

Pacita Jardiolin 1998

Kimiko Castillo 1998

Felomena Bailey 2000