1st Sunday of Lent
February 21 & 22, 2015
Parish Facility Use Schedule
Monday, February 23:
9:00-11:30am Outreach Center
7:00-9:00pm Knights of Columbus Center
Tuesday, February 24:
7:30am-1:00pm School Play PC
6:00-9:00pm RCIA Center
7:00-8:00pm Neocatechumenal Way School
Wednesday, February 25:
1:30-2:30pm Drum Class Mtg. Rm.
2:00-5:30pm Homeless Ministry PC1
6:00-7:00pm Youth Choir PC2
6:30-9:00pm Charismatic Prayer Grp Church
7:00-9:00pm Youth Grp. PC
7:00pm Finance Committee Rectory
7:00-9:00pm Filipino Ministry Center
Thursday, February 26:
8:15am School Mass Church
9:00-11:30am Outreach Center
4:30-6:00pm Blessed Mother PG Church
7:00-8:00pm Neocatechumenal Way School
7:00-9:00pm Samoan Choir Church
Friday, February 27:
6:30-8:30pm Boy Scouts Center
7:00pm Stations of the Cross Church
7:30pm Reflections Choir Church
Saturday, February 28:
12:00-3:00pm PABS Mtg. Rm
2:00-4:00pm CPREP Center
6:00-9:00pm YAFM Bible Study Center
7:00-9:00pm Samoan Choir Church
Sunday, March 1:
8:00-11:00am RCIA Center
9:45-10:45am Religious Ed Classes School
2:00-4:30pm Confirmation 1 Center
2:00-4:30pm Confirmation 2 PC 1
7:00-8:00pm Neocatechumenal Way School
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention
For February 2015
Universal: That prisoners, especially the
young, may be able to rebuild their lives
with dignity
For Evangelization: That married people
who are separated may find welcome and
support in the Christian community.
Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 21
7:00am: Birthday blessings for Bernie Ibanez
For the eternal repose of the soul of Bryan Adona
5:00pm: For the eternal repose of the souls of Betty Ann
Lopez, Virginia Zywot, Ernest Puni Espinoza, Kapono Lau,
Richard Palmyra
Sunday February 22
6:30am: For the parishioners of Our Lady of Good
Counsel
8:30am: Thanksgiving & blessings for Alfredo & Liane
Ferrer
For the eternal repose of the soul of Bryan Adona
11:00am: For the eternal repose of the souls of Bienvenido
Ganir, Donald K. Vincent, Sr.
5:00pm: Blessings & healing for Frank Borja
For the eternal repose of the soul of Brian Batangan,
Martina Cortez
Monday, February 23
Special intentions for Armida Domingo
Tuesday, February 24
Wednesday, February 25
Blessings & thanksgiving for Agnes Casupang & family
For the eternal repose of the soul of Amador Casupang
Thursday, February 26
For the eternal repose of the soul of Betty Ann Lopez
Friday, February 27
Mass Intention Requests
Mass Intentions must be called in or submitted to the
Office 1 (one) week in advance on Monday in order to
have it printed in the bulletin.
Mass Intentions to be read at Mass must be called in or
submitted to the Office the Friday prior to the required
date.
No request is guaranteed, depending on the availability of
that particular date
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Respect for Life
That the life of every human person
From conception to natural death,
Might be enshrined and protected in our laws;
We pray to the Lord.
1st Sunday of Lent
February 21 & 22, 22015
Genesis 9:8-15 God’s covenant with
Noah, when he was
delivered from the
flood.
Psalm 25 “Your ways, O
Lord, are love and
truth to those who
keep your covenant.”
1 Peter 3:18-22 The water of the
flood prefigured
Baptism, which saves
you now.
Mark 1:12-15 Jesus was tempted by
Satan, and the angels
ministered to Him.
Our first two readings today are about God’s covenant with Noah,
Mark’s Gospel recounts, in his typical brief fashion, Jesus’ sojourn in
the desert and his announcement of the Kingdom of God. All we have
to do is repent and believe in the gospel—the Good News. As we lis-
ten to these readings today, let us recall our own baptismal covenant
with God (or for the catechumens, the one that you are about to make
this Easter Vigil) and how we ourselves are repenting and believing in
the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Stewardship Report You can gift wrap your tithe in a personalized envelope!
Please contact our Parish Office for details.
General Operating Fund
July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 $ 766,650.00
Weekly goal $ 14,750.00
Collection for: Feb. 14 & 15, 2015 $ 11,455.30
Tithing from collection envelopes: $ 8,256.00
Loose Collections: $ 3,164.30
Ash Wednesday Donations: $ 35.00
Year to date budget: $ 486,750.00
Year to date receipts: $ 469,097.25
Difference: $ (17,652.75)
# of Tithing Envelopes Received: 266
Building Fund
Building Fund Balance $ 459,501.96
Collection for Feb. 14 & 15, 2015 $ 170.25
Phase III Construction Goal: $ 3,000.000.00
Amount to Goal: $ (2,540,498.04)
Church Maintenance Fund
Current Church Maintenance Balance $ 149,691.94
Church Maintenance Expense $ (1,159.95)
Collection for: Feb. 14 & 15, 2015 $ 0.00
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 $125,000 $240.38 $120.19 $1041.67 $520.33 $3125.00 $1562.00 $12500.00 $6250.00
2nd Sunday of Lent
February 28 & March 1, 2015
Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Psalm 116
Romans 8:31b-34
Mark 9:2-10
Pro-Life Reflection
The defense and promotion 0f human life are not the
monopoly of anyone, but rather the
responsibility and task of all. ~The Gospel of Life, 91
Reflection. In the Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul states
that no person or group, including the Catholic Church,
has a monopoly on the defense of life. He called on all
Christians, and all people of goodwill, to cooperate with
each other in this effort.
Indeed, we all need one another to accomplish the
works of justice.
Prayer. Lord, enable those who work for the
defense of life to accept one another and to rejoice in
the fruits of their collaboration.
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.
Today’s Gospel is the classic Lenten story: 40 days; time in the dry
desert; temptations. What else could we possibly need to get our Lent
off to a good start?
Mark’s version of Jesus in the desert is very short, so much so that
important details can easily be overlooked. Take the first line, “The
Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert.” If you hope for a good Lent, this
is probably the most important sentence of the whole story. Really!
If the Spirit drove Jesus into the desert, this means that Jesus was
responding to God. Jesus was not seeking pain, temptation, extreme
asceticism. Having just been baptized and affirmed as beloved by God,
Jesus let Himself be led by the Spirit.
A good Lent is not about us initiating change. Yes, prayer, almsgiving
and fasting are typically involved as God deepens our relationship with
Him. However, the key is not what we do, but in opening ourselves to
God can lead us.
Lord, lead us into desert this Lent. Or not. As You will.
Lent: Letting God Surprise Us By: Kristina M. DeNeve
Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
Diocese of Honolulu
Stations of the Cross
With Lent beginning on Wednesday, February 18th, we
will begin the Stations of the Cross every Friday,
Starting February 20th.
We would like to have the Ministries call the office to sign
up to lead the Stations of the Cross for the
following Fridays.
February 20th 7:00pm March 20th 7:00pm
YAFM
February 27th 7:00pm March 27th 7:00pm
Filipino Ministry Knights of Columbus
March 6th 7:00pm April 3rd 12:00pm
March 13th 7:00pm
Parish Photo Album
Picture taking to update the Parish Photo Album
will be after the 5:00pm Saturday and after all
Sunday Masses on a “first come first served”
basis.
If you plan to stay for picture taking, please park
at the school parking lot and make sure you are
not blocking any other cars.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Easter Vigil Choir
Come join our Easter Vigil
Choir
under the direction of Monnette
Forte.
Participation is open to people
of all ages. Singers and
Musicians/Instrumentalist.
For specific questions, please
contact Monnette at (808)
487-1210 or (808) 591-6723.
Practices will be held at OLGC
Church on Tuesday evenings at
7:00pm beginning
March 10, 17, 24 & 31.
“Music brings us together. Let
our hearts sing and rejoice.”
Central Oahu Vicariate 2015 Penance Service
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City
7:00pm, Monday, March 2nd
Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa
7:00pm, Tuesday,, March 3rd
St. Elizabeth, Aiea
7:00pm Thursday, March 12th
St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Mililani
7:00pm, Wednesday, March 18th
Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio
7:00pm, Wednesday, March 25th
St. Michael, Waialua
7:00pm Monday, March 23rd
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
Feb. 24 cont’d
Victorino Cablayan 1998
Gilbert Wong Dela Cruz 2000
Thrina Severina Arcamo 2005
Jane Ann Ross 2013
Feb. 25
Pedro Agbuya Munar 1970
Kalala Pale Mageo 1987
Alma Rios Carter 2011
Flora Jensen 2014
Feb. 26
Joseph James McGinn 1993
Rose Marie Pacheco 1999
Andres De Parini, Jr. 2000
Angeline Ruth Gabriel 2005
Kangichy Welle 2008
Genoveva Yuson Saludares Ammons 2008
George Gregorio Dulay 2012
Feb. 27
Edward Gabriel Agbayani 1973
Mary Kong 1986
Estrellita Espejo 2003
Taye Brendan Alisigwe 2008
Trey Brock Alisigwe 2008
Feb. 21
Francisco Espinoza 1989
Loreta Caluya Viduya 1995
Kwai Sin Hee 1995
Barney Banaay 2003
Feb. 22
Charles Una 1968
Arvilla Hartford 1970
Primo Margollo Jacobo 1972
Arnold Armando Perri 1986
Emiliana Celades Laluan 2005
Donald Gene Williams 2007
Magdalena Castillo Macadangdang 2012
Patricia Diane Kim 2013
Elizabeth Roselani Alama 2014
Petrona Magoay Queja 2014
Feb. 23
Rosito Correa 1972
Olympia Fernandez Stonebraker 1983
Bernarda Taong 1985
Feb. 24
Mary Rose Leibrock 1968
Gerald Dexter Hall 1979
John Feliciano 1993
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