St. Theresa Church

Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2013

The church wakes up to an amazing message this morning. Look around and see who has been called. Listen to the voices of those who proclaim Jesus is Lord. You’ll find no race of people left out; you’ll find no language on earth unfit to proclaim the glory of God. We call Pentecost Sunday the “birthday of the church.”

In many ways, the church is still being born. Only when we all know the peace Jesus offered in today’s Gospel will we really know the fullness of the Holy Spirit. St. Paul assures us in today’s second reading that “all of us have been given to drink of the one Spirit.” When we look around us in the church we should see everyone. But we don’t. Not yet. What is holding us back from fully embracing the one Body of Christ? When will we see our differences as manifestations of the same Holy Spirit?

Calendar of Events - May 19 to May 26th, 2013 

Sunday (19)
PENTECOST SUNDAY / Deacon Preach 2nd Collection: Support Maui Catholic Schools
8a, Baptism formation – Youth room
8:15a, RE – last class & potluck
5:30p, Graduation Mass - Church
6:30p, Lahainaluna High School Graduation – Lahaina`
6:45p, Life night – Youth room

Monday (20)
7a, Daily Mass - Church
6:30p, Life Teen Choir practice – Church
7p, Peer meeting – Youth room  

Tuesday (21)
7a, Daily Mass – Church
10a, Staff meeting – Conference room
6:30p, AOAO Board meeting – St. Cecilia
7p, Adult Sacraments
7p, Tongan Choir practice – St. Francis  

Wednesday (22)
7a, Daily Mass – Church
8:30a, Light Weigh Bible Study – Youth room
7p, RE – All rooms (Last class for the year)  

Thursday (23)
7a, Daily Mass
2p, Hale Kau Kau Board meeting – Conference room
3p, Montessori School - Hall
7p, Adult Choir practice - Church
7p, Tongan Choir practice – St. Francis  

Friday (24)
Kihei 4th Friday – Azeka Mauka
7a Daily Mass
6p, ON-FIRE Youth Room
6p, St. Anthony High School Graduation - Wailuku  

Saturday (25)
CAR WASH
2p, Kamehameha Graduation - Pukalani
5:30p, 25th Anniversary Blessing – Church     
Christ the King Lifeteen fundraiser following Mass  

Sunday (26)
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Christ the King Lifeteen fundraiser following all Masses
7a, Infant Baptism – Church
6:45p, Life night – Youth room 

2013 DATES OF INTEREST

Parish News

CELEBRATING the YEAR of FAITH October 11, 2012 to November 23, 2013 During this year of faith, we are encouraged to embrace the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Not as a resource tool but as our Catholic Faith come alive!   God “desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth”:  that is, of Christ Jesus. Christ must be proclaimed to all nations and individuals, so that this revelation may reach to the ends of the earth: God graciously arranged that the things He had once revealed for the salvation of all peoples should remain in their entirety, throughout the ages and be transmitted to all generations.  There is an organic connection between our spiritual life and the dogmas. Dogmas are lights along the path of faith; they illuminate it and make it secure. Conversely, if our life is upright, our intellect and heart will be open to welcome the light shed by the dogmas of faith.  

Worldwide Marriage Encounter… Jesus tells us not to let our hearts be troubled because he has given us His peace; the peace that passes all understanding. We also have the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us. Continue to open your heart to God and let His thoughts and His words become your words. This will allow us to keep Jesus' word and love one another as He loves us. Let God strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament so that it can flourish and reflect His love. Sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Contact: Ray & Anne Matasci, 874-5517.  Sept 20-22 (Maui); Sept 27-29 (O’ahu). Register online at www.hawaiiwwme.org

On F.I.R.E. (Faith Is Really Exciting!) FRIDAY:  a night teens can gather to unwind from their hectic school routine ~ a safe environment to fellowship with music, food and great company.

Bless the people of the United States… make us aware of our responsibility as citizens to uphold the principles of life, liberty, justice and equality. Send Your Holy Spirit upon our beloved country. Make us people of faith in time of uncertainty. Make us people of hope in times of trouble. Make us people of compassion with those who are less fortunate. Make us people of peace in our homes, our communities, our country and our world. Amen .  

Hale Kau Kau

is a nonprofit meal program for the hungry, homeless and homebound of South Maui. A warm nutritious evening meal is served 365 days a year, with the help of volunteers, at 5pm. In addition, meals are delivered each evening for the homebound elderly, sick and disabled. Interested volunteers please contact the Hale Kau Kau office at 875-8754.  Hale Kau Kau is proud of its many dedicated volunteers, but we are always in need of more to help us out. We promise you that you will work hard, have fun, and learn a great deal about yourself and your fellow human beings.  For more information, check out their website at:  halekaukau.org

MAHALO to all walkers, runners and supporters that turned out for the 35th annual visitor industry Charity Walk (5k). Hale Kau Kau receives a grant from this event and once details are finalized, we will share the good news!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Hale Kau Kau is in need of volunteers to help in the kitchen and with homebound deliveries. If you are interested, please contact the HKK office at 875-8754.