Prepare for Next Week’s Scripture Readings
- 1st Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4,5-6,8-10
- Primera Lectura: Nehemías 8:2-4,5-6,8-10
- Psalm/Salmo: 19(18) 8,9,10,15
- 2nd Reading: 1Corinthians 12:12-30
- Segunda Lectura: 1Corintios 12:12-30
- Gospel/Evangelio: Luke (Lucas) 1:1-4, 4:14-21
Faith Formation News
Classes for Grades K-5
Please take note the new time for all classes is 10:15 to 11:50. January classes will be held on Sunday the 26th. No class on January 19th. If you are interested in teaching our 4th graders, please call the Parish Office. – Margaret Essex, Cathecist
Youth Ministry Classes Grades 6-12
Classes meet most Sundays from 5:15 – 7:15pm in the Grace Parish Center. Happy New Year. Upcoming classes are January 19 and 26. -Edwina Fujimoto, Youth Minister
Adult Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA)
Want to become Catholic? Want to receive the Sacraments?
Anyone age 18+ who is curious about the history, rites, and spirituality of Christianity and wants to learn more about the Catholic faith, the development of Sacred Scrip-ture, and/or is thinking of becoming Catholic to delve in-to a deeper relation-ship with God as an intentional dis-ciple of Jesus Christ. We meet weekly after the 9am Mass on Sunday.
Rosary Prayer Group Meets After Mass Every Weekday
Everyone is welcome to join! The Rosary is prayed after each weekday Mass at St. Michael’s. We pray for the needs of the parish and special intentions. If you’d like to add someone to the prayer list, please call the office.
Men of Faith Meet Wednesdays
Our meetings focus on reflections on the prior weekend readings as we strive to grow closer to our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ and His Church. We meet weekly on Wednesdays on St. Michael’s South Lanai from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Spiritual Book Club Meets January 16
Our next Spiritual Book Club meeting is on Thursday, January 16th at 4pm in the Grace Parish Center. This month’s book is Gardete Et Excultate – On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World by Pope Francis. Meetings are now available via Zoom. Call the Parish Office for more info.
Young Adult Ministry Gathers Thursdays
The young adult group continues to meet every Thursday at 6pm reading through Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We are almost halfway through the book and will soon be deciding as a group what our next session should be. We have had up to fifteen members join us but attendance has varied each week especially with summer travel. It’s been a great opportunity to come together to discuss the book – each member has something unique to share and teach the other members. It’s a blessing to come together as we walk with Christ. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Cole or Julie through the office.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays
Wednesdays – from 7:30am – 5pm. All are welcome to spend time in the presence of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Spending time in meditation, prayer, and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament is an excellent opportunity to experience grace in our lives. Commit to an hour each week or drop in to spend quiet time with Jesus.
Children’s Rosary Club Gathers monthly last Sunday
St. Michael’s Children’s Rosary Club meets after the 9am mass on the last Sunday of each month. This is a great way for children to recite their prayers and also to start praying together as a family. We will pray one decade of the Rosary at the grotto.
Neighborhood Rosary Inspires Community Prayer
Display the statue of the Blessed Mother in your home and invite your Catholic neighbors to pray the Rosary with your family. For more information, contact Beth Smith at (760) 212-4533.
Dates Set for Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekends
All couples planning to receive the Sacrament of Mar-riage are required to attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend. We are fortunate to host two weekends on our island. St. Joseph in Hilo offers one on February 22 & 23. St. Michael’s will offer one on September 13 & 14. Other weekends are offered on the outer islands. If you are get-ting married, please sign up for one weekend. For a com-plete list of weekends offered on all islands, visit https://hawaii.engagedencounter.com/.
