THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 28 & 29, 2023
REFLECTION ON TODAY'S READING
Blessed are the humble of the earth, blessed are the poor in spirit! Such are the ones God has chosen to confound the strong of this world.
Under the directive from the Diocese of Honolulu
St. Joseph Church has set up an egiving program to allow parishioners and guests an easier way to give. It will also allow the donors to: 1. Give from anywhere using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. 2. No need to find a check or stop by the ATM. 3. Use your Checking/Savings Account or your Debit/Credit Card. 4. Schedule gifts to occur automatically. Click on the give now link or on your phone using my parish app. “All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 16:17
Online donations may be made at any time from the comfort of your own home or any place with internet access. Online donations are credited to your tax statement for the end of the year (except when made anonymously)and you can change your account preferences and donation amounts at any time.
New documents from the Vatican:
Rejoice and Be Glad, for Your Reward is Great in Heaven
Rejoice and Be Glad, for Your Reward is Great in Heaven
What is the good life which God
intends for us? And how is it related with the
ultimate end or purpose of life? Is it not our
desire and longing for true happiness, which is none
other than the complete good, the sum of all goods,
leaving nothing more to be desired? Jesus addresses
this question in his sermon on the mount. The heart
of Jesus' message is that we can live a very happy
life. The call to holiness, to be saints who
joyfully pursue God's will for their lives, can be
found in these eight beatitudes. Jesus' beatitudes
sum up our calling or vocation - to live a life of
the beatitudes. The word beatitude literally means
"happiness" or "blessedness".
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MASS AT SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
For those of you that are not physically able
to attend mass please Join Fr. Michael as the mass
is livestreamed daily and 9 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Go to:
https://www.facebook.com/josephchurch.makawao/
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
In today’s Gospel, Jesus begins his Sermon on the Mount with a series of blessings, the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are a summary of the fundamental attitude of a Christian steward. This speech sets the themes and tone for Christ’s public ministry. He calls for a radical change in how we respond to the human condition. Good stewards understand that conversion is a lifelong process and trying to live the Beatitudes is fundamental to this process. Make it a point to reflect on this Gospel reading during the week. Identify the blessing you relate to the most. Which one is the most challenging for you?
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Thursday of Every Month. Come anytime between 5-6:30 pm.. All are Welcome!
THRIFT SHOP NEW HOURS OF OPERATION
Effective May 2021, the Thrift Store new hours of operation will be every Tuesday from 8 a.m. - 12 noon and on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.
SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRY
The Food Pantry holds a drive by distribution, every third Thursday from 8-9 a.m. or while supply lasts. To qualify simply signup as you drive up. The Food Pantry is also accepting non-perishables. Thank you!
2023 LENT CALENDAR
