Vol. 6, Num. 18

“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” Psalm 30:2

HONORING MARY IN THE MONTH OF MAY

Flores de Mayo is a traditional festivity in the month of May to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Filipino Catholic Club headed by Fe Go and the Ilocano Ministry headed by Silverio Palting are joining hands to observe the devotions. There will be the usual floral offering and praying of the holy rosary every Sunday at the 8:30am Mass and will be culminated with coronation and procession of the Marian image. Everyone is encour-aged to pray the beautiful prayer of the rosary with Mary either privately or as family.

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MOTHER’S DAY BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

Mother’s Day is on May 12. We join the entire nation in remembering and honoring all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, step-mothers. We pray for them at the Holy Masses and include them in our individual and communal prayers and devotions. May we show them reverence and love for giving us life and love. May the Lord bless and strengthen them as Christian mothers.

Please take time to fill up the pages of the Book of Remembrance with their names, both living and dead, so we can offer them to the Lord for his special blessing.

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BISHOP SILVA WILL ADMINISTER CONFIRMATION

May 12 has been scheduled for the Confirmation and First Communion of our children in the Religious Education program. We are honored to have Bishop Larry Silva as the officiating minister.

May 12 is also the Catechists’ Appreciation Day. So, while we rejoice and celebrate with our children and the loving parents at their reception of the sacraments we also praise and thank God for our Parish Catechists led by Lucille Mohika. They are volunteers who unself-ishly offer their time, talent and services for the faith formation of our children and young people with dedication and love.

Incidentally, May 12 is also the day when the entire nation remembers and honors all mothers.

May 5, 2019

THIRD Sunday of EASTER / Cinco de Mayo

ENJOY MARY’S MONTH OF MAY!

Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church

Roman Catholic Church * Diocese of Honolulu 1614 Monte Street * Honolulu, HI 96819

Office & Fax: (808) 845-0828 Email: olm@rcchawaii.org

Website: ourladyofthemountkalihi.org

Rev. Edgar B. Brillantes Pastor

Rev. Adrian R. Gervacio Pastor-Emeritus

149th anniversary: 1870—2019 * “Celebrating as God’s Family”

Third Sunday of Easter / Cinco de Mayo

Pastor’s Corner By Rev. Edgar B. Brillantes

First Reading: Acts 5:27-32. 40-41 In between the event described in last Sunday’s reading and today’s text the Apostles have been arrested, imprisoned, and miraculously released to resume their proclamation of the Gospel. As today’s reading begins, they are apprehend-ed again. Always, there is the shadow of the Cross - Jesus’, the disciples’, and our own. Would that we, too, could rejoice in our sufferings for the sake of Jesus. Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14 In a vision, John, the Christian prophet, sees God’s heavenly throne surrounded by the elders, the living creatures, and countless angels. They sing praise to the victorious Lamb of God. All creatures in heaven and on earth join in the triumphal hymn. Gospel: John 21:1-19 The Apostles have returned to their former occupation as fishermen – in this instance, with little success. Jesus gifts them with a miraculous catch of fish, then nourishes them with food for body and spirit. The disciples know, without a doubt, that it is the Lord. The longer option includes Jesus’ triple questioning of Peter’s love for him (paralleling his earlier threefold denial). Peter likewise receives a threefold commission to shepherd Jesus ’ flock. Peter’s destiny is the focus of the final verses. His martyrdom, like Jesus’ own Death, would glorify God. Today’s Gospel ends with the command and invitation to “Follow me.” The way of the disciple can be none other than the way of Jesus.

Next Sunday’s Reading Fourth Sunday of Easter

First Reading Responsorial Psalm Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalm: 100:1-2, 3, 5 Second Reading Gospel Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30

Our Lady of the Mount Church

Fr. Edgar’s 39th Anniversary

Mahalo! Muchas Gracias! Thank You! Obrigado! Gamsahamnida! Xie Xie! Malo Aupito! Dios ti Agngina! Fa’afetai Tele Lava! Salamat Po!

- for making Fr. Edgar’s celebration of his 39th Ordination Anniversary fond and memorable. OLM parishion-ers as well as former ones from St. John the Baptist, Our Lady of Sorrows, Sts. Peter & Paul together with friends from St. Anthony, St. Elizabeth, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, from the “Verbum Dei” Bible Study group, Cursillos of Hawaii, Knights of Columbus and Catholic Charismatic Group honored him with their prayers, presence, tributes and gifts. Special guests included the Bishop of Queretaro, Mexico, His Excellen-cy Faustino Armendariz Jimenez and the President of the World Cursillo Movement, Juan Adolfo Moguel Ortiz from Mexico. They came for the Asia-Pacific 22nd Regional Cursillo Encounter in Honolulu and were brought by Deacon Dr. & Mrs. Ricardo & Danielle Burgos. Brother-priests present were Fr. Adrian Gervacio, Fr. Francis Sanchez and Fr. Rico Bernardez.

Tom Decorte emceed the program while the Llamedos provided the sound system. Margaret Telles and Fran Kovaloff did the decorations and centerpieces. The parish leaders, committees and volun-teers manned the kitchen and serving the tables while every-one brought special delicacies and dishes for the potluck.

We pray for Fr. Edgar’s contin-ued dedication and pastoral service to us People of God in OLM and everywhere as he also prays for us. Ad multos annos!

Juan Ortiz, Danielle Burgos, Bishop Jiminez, Tom DeCorte, Deacon Dr. Burgos, Fr. Edgar Brillantes

MAHALO TO GOOD STEWARDS

Stewardship is responsible sharing in gratitude of the gifts of time, talent and treasure that God has bestowed upon each one of us. This has been manifested by our dear parishioners in various ways:

***GIFTS OF LOVE

❖We acknowledge all generous contributions which support our pastoral programs and ongoing projects as well as the basic operation of the Church and the rectory through the regular Sunday offering envelopes and donations. We, the priests, the parish staff and leaders, deeply appreciate and gratefully acknowledge all dear parishioners who faith-fully and steadily support our Church with their prayers, stewardship and personal involvement in our parish activities and programs.

❖MAHALO to: *William & Mitronia Amoroso for their donation of $1000 (4/21/19) for the Parish Repairs & Mainte-nance Fund. May God reward them a hundredfold.

*Locations Foundation, a real estate company, for their donation of $294.00 for the benefit of the OLM Youth Ministry. The amount was pooled from the donations of Location’s agents and staff as their way of giving back to the community and reach out particularly to organizations dealing with children and families. The donation was given on behalf of Yvonne Tuihalafatai who is our current bookkeeper

*Alfredo & Andrea Baptista celebrate this year their 57th Wedding Anniversary and donated to OLM $153.00 to mark the occasion.

*Julie Manuel for her donation of a new cloth-cover for the piano in the parish hall.

*The Ilocano Choir & Ministry for their donation of a new beautiful stage curtain to replace the old one at the parish hall.

* We appreciate and thank the generous donors and benefactors of the Easter goodies that were distributed to the children on Easter Sunday.

*Rey & Minda Teocson delivered their gift of 1-year supply of shell leis for use in greeting and welcoming visitors and celebrants of special occasions. Rey & Minda also donated $1,000 for the Church daily operations to mark their 34th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations and more blessings!

*Fr. Robert Stark, SSS of the Diocesan Office for Social Ministry for awarding OLM Parish the $1,500 Rice Bowl Grant from the Diocese of Honolulu One ‘Ohana: Food and Housing for All.

***MINISTERS & VOLUNTEERS – Our Parish has been blessed with such responsible stewards who serve and give without counting the cost and we keep praising and thanking God for them.

❖BUILDING & MAINTENANCE – Under the lead of Joyce Oliveira, the Parish & Maintenance Committee selected the winning bid for the replace-ment of the old louver windows in the Convent. The contractor is KKTF Hawaii who will install PlyGem Pro Line, white vinyl, double-hung with insu-lated clear low-e sliding glass windows at the contract price of $40,942.81. The amount is taken from the funds raised from the “Save the Convent” fundraising in May and November 2018 as well as from direct donations.

*Volunteer parishioners Jun Cortez and Paul Valbuena teamed up to put up the Easter fountain in the Church for use on Easter Vigil and throughout the Easter season. With grateful hearts we appreciate them for rendering their expert services. We also thank Sio Tuitopou for preparing the fire for the Easter Vigil celebration.

❖CHURCH CLEANERS – Every Saturday a group of men and women parishioners prepare the Church for the weekend celebrations. They clean the altar and the floor, wipe the pews, arrange the books, flowers and linens, put up the seasonal banners and other tasks. They set up the proper worship environments and make our celebrations dignified and meaningful. We do appreciate them for their dedication and devotion. Among them, Marivic Palting takes charge of the plants and flower decorations at the sanctuary. If you are interested to join, please see Roselani Ramones.

❖GARDENERS – The decorative plants by the church are being nurtured and taken care of by the Visayan Community led by Jun & Nida Flores and Eddie & Cita Lucero.

*The grounds and backyard landscape are kept trim by Clem Fontanilla who also checks the doors and locks the gate at the end of the day.

❖CHURCH CHOIR – Every Wednesday and Saturday, the choir takes time to rehearse under the baton of Mary Ann Llamedo. Aside from the adults, children and the youth are being trained cantors. The Sunday worship is made more alive because of their lead in singing praises to God. Please don’t hesitate to share your talent. Come and join the choir and their practices on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Also ass isting in the rehears-als and instrumentation are Sr. Clemence Mira, Audrey Peralta, Connie de Santos and the Llamedo Band.

❖PARKING ATTENDANTS – Before and after Masses and during funerals and occasional functions they are directing traffic and the proper posi-tioning of vehicles in our limited parking lot. They are happy to serve but it is not always easy especially when some would not heed their directions. Let us show our grateful appreciation for their patient and kind services by respectfully cooperating with them in keeping smooth flow of traffic and parking in the church grounds. Mark Correia is the Hospitality Ministry coordinator. ***Our parish is always welcoming and open to any parishioner who wants to volunteer in the councils, committees, ministries, organizations, clubs, prayer groups and donor societies and share your God-given talents and gifts to keep our Church going. You may submit your name at the parish office or contact our pastor. God bless and reward you abundantly.

*TO ALL THE GOOD STEWARDS, OUR SINCERE THANK YOU!*

Our Lady of the Mount Church Third Sunday of Easter / Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2019 Our Lady of the Mount Church

PRAYER FOR GOOD STEWARDSHIP

Christ Our Lord, risen Lord, light of the world, to you

be all praise and glory!

Shine your light on us this Easter season so that we

may reflect brilliantly the glory of your resurrection.

Make us a blessing for those who suffer, live in fear or

who are overwhelmed by life.

And let the Spirit fill our hearts with your loving pre-

sence so that we may become good stewards of your

Gospel out of love for you who, for our sakes, lived,

died and rose from the dead; you who live and reign

with your Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one

God, for ever and ever.

AMEN

Stewardship News & Announcements CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

The faith-filled stewardship of Mary, our Mother,

guides us to give of ourselves in service to our Church

and to respond generously to those in need.

Stewardship Calendar by J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

MASS ATTENDANCE

4/27-28/19 4/20-21/19

Saturday (6:00 pm) 67A+1C

(7:00 pm) 143A+19C

Sunday (6:30 am) 79A+0C 107A+0C

Sunday (8:30 am) 167A+40C 155A+45C

(A=Adults; C=Children)

SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS

Saturday (6:00 pm) $ 1,383.65 (7:00 pm) $ 1,899.00 Sunday (6:30 am) $ 776.00 $ 894.18 Sunday (8:30 am) $ 1,195.55 $ 1,545.00 Initial Offering $ 0.00 $ 7.00 Donation - other $ 153.00 $ NA Repair and Maintenance $ 170.00 $ 1,030.00 Easter $ 70.00 $ 0.00 Holy Thursday $ 0.00 $ 1,495.47 Holy Thursday - Rice Bowl $ 0.00 $ 1,441.50 Good Friday - Holy Land $ 30.00 $ 1,830.00 Mass Intentions $ 170.00 $ NA Baptism $ 0.00 $ NA Hall $ NA $ 95.00 Candles $ 151.70 $ 171.00 Youth & Young Adult Min. $ NA $ 294.00 Mission Store $ 24.00 $ NA Total $ 4,123.90 $10,702.15

“Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16

CLERGY AND STAFF Pastor - Rev. Edgar B. Brillantes Pastor Emeritus - Rev. Adrian R. Gervacio Office Assistant - Sr. Clemence Mira, spc Office Coordinator - Bella Miranda Religious Education Coordinator - Lucille Mohika Bookkeeper - Yvonne Tuihalafatai Technology Consultant - Jun Cortez PERSONNEL - Custodian - Lolito Dullin Music Ministry & Choir - Mary Ann Llamedo COMMITTEE * MINISTRY * ORGANIZATION CHAIRPERSONS Pastoral Council & Education (RCIA) - Clementina Ceria-Ulep Finance Council - Rebecca Jandoc Stewardship Committee - Marcelino Ulep Education Committee - Michael Javines Hospitality Committee - Mark Correia Liturgy Committee & Respect Life Ministry - Francisca Kovaloff Outreach Coordinator & Family Fun Night -Tom DeCorte Kokua & Food Pantry Ministry - Becky DeCorte Parish Planning and Building Committee - Joyce Oliveira Youth Ministry / Young Adult Ministry - c/o Lucille Mohika Altar Servers - Angie Balbuena Eucharistic Ministry - Cleo Bala-Casino Lector Ministry & Receptionist - Gloria Rodrigues Altar & Decorations Ministry - Roselani Ramones

COMMITTEE * MINISTRY * ORGANIZATION CHAIRPERSONS, contd. Ilocano Ministry & Choir - Silverio Palting Filipino Catholic Club - Fe Go Knights of Columbus - Andresito Magbojos Prison & Hospital Ministries - Wilfred Soong Stewardship Counter & Receptionist - Linda Puzon Cemetery Maintenance - Kalolo Tuihalafatai Santo Niñ o Devotion & Visayan Ministry - Cleto Patoc Parish Bulletin Editor - Fran Kovaloff Choir Practice: Parish Choir: Wed. 4:30-6:30pm; Sat. 9:00-11:30am Ilocano Choir: Thu. 7:30pm. Rosary: Before the weekday and Sunday 6:30am Masses. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction: After the First Friday 6:30am Mass. Mother of Perpetual Help Novena & Rosary: Thursdays, 7:00pm in the Church. Reconciliation: Saturday: 5pm - 5:30pm or by appointment. Religious Ed. Classes: 9/9/18-5/26/19 Sundays, after the 8:30am Mass. Confirmation & First Holy Communion: Candidates must be baptized. Anointing the Sick: Please call the Office for a priest. For emergency at the hospitals, please call 597-8779. Fr. Francis Sanchez and Fr. Tony Bobis are the Catholic Chaplains for Queen’s, Straub, Kapiolani and Kaiser hospitals. Kokua Ministry & Food Pantry: First and third Wednesday, 8:30-10:00am. Contact the Rectory Office for the following: Baptism: 4th Sunday of the month. No baptism during Lent. Marriage: Couples are required to make arrangements four months before the wedding date. Diocesan policy requires couples to attend an Engagement Encounter Weekend. Wake and Funeral Services: Before making arrangements with the mortuary.

Apr 29-May 3 > 6:30am Healiñg - Caridad Dagdagan, Francisco Baptista; Valentina Elliazar

May 3 > 6:30am Good health, happiñess & safety - Purie Cortez

May 4 > 6:00pm Health & family harmoñy - Purie Cortez * Healiñg - Valentina Elliazar; Jeannie Oshiro * RIP +Olivia Fivella, Dr. James Terna; +Pablo Alcaria

May 5 > 6:30am Healiñg - Francisco Baptista; Caridad Dagdagan; Tessie Fontanilla; Manuel & Lisa Espindola * RIP +Candido, Romana & Charlie Puzon, Honorio Gamiao; +James Rodrigues Sr; +Irineo Gervacio

> 8:30am (Missa pro populo) - For parish & parishioners * Health - Caridad Dagdagan; Josephine Jojo Barnachea; Urbano Acosta; Rizza Go delos Reyes; Ropati Liua; Alfonso & Mary Villanueva * Thañksgiviñg - Gloria Atudo; * RIP +Feliberto Eder; +Simplicio Canoneo; +Simon Cenence

May 6 > 6:30am Health & successful surgery - Merlyn Ibera & Andres Ibera

May 7 > 6:30am Successful eye surgery - Merlinda Ibera

May 9 > 6:30am RIP +Caroline Rodrigues, Maria B Rodrigues

Deadline: Please submit your Mass intentions by Thursday if you want them printed on time for the weekend Parish Bulletin. Mahalo.

Our Lady of the Mount Church May 5, 2019

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

❖Good Health / Successful Surgery: Merlinda Ibera * Andres Ibera * Purie Cortez & family * Francisco Baptista * Sr. Clemence Marie Mira, SPC * Josephine Jojo Barnachea * Angelique Ibera * Caridad Dagdagan * Avelino Peneyra * Michael Schwengler * Rizza Go delos Reyes * Tim Johnson * Guy Miranda * Tessie Fontanilla * Valentina Elliazar * Ropati Liua * Timothy P Barroga Sr * Maria Ambrosio * Vicenta Baron * Marie Schwengler * Petronila Jandoc * Cris & Crescencia Paranada * Avelina Orcino Fralaide * Manuel & Lisa Espindola * Alfonso & Mary Villanueva * John Guieb * Nellie Tomas * Simeon Facuri & Mariano Facuri * Jesse Ulep * Alfredo Acedera * Ely Purganan * Tomasa Ursulum * George Calizar * Joann Gibbs * Florentino Sotto * Hazel Rodrigues * Marvin & Sally Moore * Clara Adlawan * Marilou Bruno * Gregory Raguindin * Jeanne Oshiro * Stanley & Martha Castro * Charlie Newman

❖Birthday: Hannah Leong * Linda Puzon * Valentina Elliazar * Andy Llamedo * Carlito Centino * Maria Luisa Montaus * Charito Sipalay * Adriano Daligcon * Angela Goodbody * Alfredo Acedera * Isidra Bautista (72) *

Crescencia Acosta

❖Wedding Anniversary: Alfredo & Andrea Baptista (57) * Moses & Christina Andres (60) * Carlito & Aurelia Centino (37) * Oscar & Josephine Isidro (44)

❖Ordination Anniversary: Fr. Edgar Brillantes (39)

❖Special intention & Thanksgiving: Special blessing for all supporters and donors of the “Save Our Convent” Fund Drive * For the success of the Stewardship campaign at OLM * For all catechists, youth ministers and children in the Religious Education program * For the newly baptized & confirmed * For all seminarians in the Diocese * Linda Puzon * Graduates & Facilitators of the Verbum Dei Bible Study * Gloria Atudo * Theresa, Michael & Marie Schwengler * Angie Sera & family * Bryan Andaya * M/M Constantino Acosta * Cora Orcino * Marlyn Calventas & family * M/M Alex Pe Benito * Silver & Marivic Palting

❖Safe trip: Fr. Edgar Brillantes & Cursillitas of Hawaii group * Angie Goodbody * Rose Dafang * Ted & Del Agbayani * M/M Noemi Joseph & Mila Llantero

❖Deceased: +Pablo Alcaria * Caroline Rodrigues, Maria B Rodrigues * +Olivia Fivella, Dr James Terna * +Feliberto S. Eder * +Simplicio Canoneo * +Candido, Romana & Charlie Puzon, Honorio Gamiao * +Servillano Tabonda Sr * +Pablo Padunan * +Georgina Gomes, Angel Maekawa, Angel Martinez * +Irineo Gervacio * +Carlos Pasion * +James Rodrigues Sr * +Prima Nono * +Deceased family & relatives of Celerina Pamaylaon * +Nicolas & Rene Mira * +Violet & Walter Freitas * +Norberto Montaus Jr * +Ricardo, Ana Francisca & Patricio Mateo, Teresita Lucanias, Leonarda Palting, Anthony Gutierrez * +Evaristo dela Cruz * +Hugo & Yoko Cuistas * +Orlando Artates * +Roman Ujano * +Cora Custado * +Cecilia Carvalho, John Carvalho, Ramon Rodrigues * +Fr. Lawrence Mampaey * +Caroline Rodrigues, Georgina Gomes, Bessie Soong * +Felina B. Higa * +Glir Dag-dagan * +Benny Montemayor * +Pastor, Wennie, Walter & Max Balbuena; +Segunda Ferrer; +Magdaleno Sanchez * +Florencio Clemente * +Juan Teocson Sr * +Jovito Alcantra, Pio & Consuelo Alcantra, Conrado Benitez Sr * +Benjamin C. Mabini * +Roberto Martin Eusebio * +Ramon V. Agbayani * +Josie Pascua Pascual * +Julio Asuncion Andres * +Henaro dela Cruz Agbayani * +Juana Duldulao Longboy * +John Pregil Sr * +Beatrice Loman * +Nick Amian * +For all the departed founders, Pastors, Religious, benefactors, donors & parishioners of OLM; +Our deceased family members, relatives and friends; +Those who have nobody to pray for them; +Souls in purgatory

OFFICE HOURS Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:00pm,

Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

Fri 8:30am-11:30am

Closed: Sat, Sun,

Holy Days,

State and Federal Holidays

MISSION STATEMENT We, the Our Lady of the Mount parishioners are a multicultural welcoming parish;

are inspired by the Holy Spirit to worship God and committed to serve the community through faith, youth formation, stewardship, fellowship and outreach.

VISION STATEMENT To be a vibrant faith community with active parishioners, working together in unity to

know and love God and to serve Him through one another.

CORE VALUES Community building, commitment, service, stewardship, unity,

welcoming, youth and spirituality.

MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Friday: 6:30am

Saturday (Vigil): 6:00pm

Sunday: 6:30am & 8:30am

Ilocano Mass: 3rd Sunday 6:00pm

Our Lady of the Mount Church May 5, 2019

DIOCESAN NEWS ❖❖❖❖❖ DIOCESAN NEWS, contd.

Registration forms are in the receptacles at the doors and on the table at the front entrance. Deadline: May

10, 2019. Due to limited seats, one-day registrations will not be allowed. Registration fees: Adults - $75 and

Youth (age 17 & under): $65. Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Religious members are no charge, but

must register to reserve seats. * DON’T MISS THIS CONFERENCE! *

Our Lady of the Mount Church May 5, 2019

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CURSILLO ENCOUNTER

The Cursillos of Hawaii together with other Cursillo Units in the Mainland West Coast are having their Region XI 2019 Spring Encounter in Fresno, CA on May 3-5. Our Pastor, Fr. Edgar, will be joining the Hawaii delegates and attending as the Spiritual Advisor. Fr. Danny Laeda, Chaplain of St. Francis Hospice, will cover for Fr. Edgar at the Sunday Masses on May 5. De colores!

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DIOCESAN JUBILEE MASS

*Celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva

When: Saturday, 11 May 2019 @ 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM HST

Where: Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa 712 North School Street Honolulu, HI 96817-3030

Annual Diocesan Jubilee Celebration for Clergy and Religious honoring local jubilarians - 25th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 75th Anniversaries and up!

The Catholic Church in Hawaii honors those men and women who have given themselves to God and humanity, in vow and in sacrament, as they celebrate the anniversaries of their discipleship. This year, Bishop Larry Silva will honor 33 of Hawaii’s jubilarians in a Mass of gratitude. All are welcome as we pay tribute to these men and women who have given decades of selfless service to the Church.

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LONGEST-MARRIED-COUPLE PROJECT

Nominations are now being received for the 2019 Longest Married Couple Project (LMC) Sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME). This is WWME’s ninth annual project with nominations being accepted until May 15th, 2019.

This year’s presentations to the winners will be held during June, which is known as Marriage Month, and provides the perfect time to honor the winning couples.

Go to wwme.org to make your nomination!! Click “Nominate Today” located at the upper right of the home page. For questions contact Fred or Donna Ventura at 808-298-4241.

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ST. DAMIEN’S FEAST DAY

On May 10 at 6:00pm, Bishop Larry Silva will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of Peace to commemorate St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai. We ask for his intercession that his spirit will live on in our care and concern for one another especially the outcast of society. St. Damien, pray for us.

Our Lady of the Mount Church May 5, 2019

Parish Calendar, News & Announcements

OBITUARY

+SIMON PAGDILAO CENENCE, 80

Funeral Mass: May 20, 2019, 6:30pm at OLM Church

Interment: May 21, 2019, 12:00pm at Diamond Head Memorial Park

IRINEO J. GERVACIO, 82

Funeral Mass: May 21, 2019, 10:30am at OLM Church

Interment: 12:00pm at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park

“Eternal rest grant unto the faithful departed, O Lord.”

Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

Feast Days May 10 St. Damien de Veuster, priest May 13 Our Lady of Fatima May 14 St. Matthias, apostle May 15 St. Isidore May 18 St. John I, pope and martyr May 20 St. Bernardine, priest May 21 St. Christopher Magallanes May 22 St. Rita of Cascia, religious May 25 St. Bede, the Venerable, priest & doctor of the Church St. Gregory VII, pope St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, virgin May 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury, bishop May 30 Ascension of the Lord OLM Activities May 5 Cinco de Mayo May 6 Liturgy Committee Meeting, 7:00pm, Rectory Conf. Rm. May 9, 16, 23 Novena to Perpetual Help, 7:00pm May 12 > Mother’s Day > Religious Education - Confirmation & First Holy Communion, 8:30am Mass; Bishop Larry Silva, officiating minister; joint fellowship after, parish hall

> RE Catechist Appreciation; joint fellowship, parish hall after the 8:30am Mass

May 19 Ilocano Mass, 6:00pm May 26 RE Last Day; awarding of certificates; fellowship

May 27 Memorial Day; Office is closed NEW ALTAR SERVERS Two new altar servers just came aboard and are on training – Douglas Peterson and Sheila Mae Balbuena. Douglas is the youngest son of Tony & Gloria Peterson and he’s getting some valuable pointers from his siblings who are themselves long-time altar-servers – Nickolus & Nicole.

Sheila Mae Balbuena is the cousin of Ed Ryan and Malia Balbuena who were also altar-servers.

Praise the Lord for young people who cheerfully and will-ingly share their time and services for the glory of the Lord.

NOVENA TO PERPETUAL HELP The novena prayers to Our Mother of Perpetual Help is held every Thurs-day at 7:00pm in the Church. This is followed by the praying of the holy rosary. Come to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Many prayers for various needs have been granted by her intercession thru this popular devo-tion. She will also guide us in living a meaningful and genuine Christian life. Come as a family and be blessed.

BAPTISM – April 28, 2019

Welcome to the newly-baptized infants:

❖Child: BRANDON LEE RAMOS DOMINGO Parents: Juan Johny Cacas Domingo & Myra Guira Ramos Godparents: Winston Bannister Jr & Sheena Kinoshita

❖Child: MALIA LOSEMALEI VAINGA OFA KI LAT’IE SOLE Parents: Lisiate Alekisanita Sole & Feaomoeata Amelia Manupuna Godparents: Lakalaka Manupuna & Odetta L. Manupuna

Congratulations to the loving Parents and Godparents!

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