Reading 1 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a Brothers and sisters:As a body is one though it has many parts,and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body,so also Christ.For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body,whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons,and we were all given to drink of […]
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop and MartyrReading 1 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Brothers and sisters: In giving this instruction, I do not praise the fact that your meetings are doing more harm than good. First of all, I hear that when you meet as a Church […]
Reading 1 Is 50:5-9a The Lord GOD opens my ear that I may hear;and I have not rebelled,have not turned back.I gave my back to those who beat me,my cheeks to those who plucked my beard;my face I did not shieldfrom buffets and spitting.The Lord GOD is my help,therefore I am not disgraced;I have set […]
Reading 1 NM 21:4B-9 With their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert, where there is no food or water? We are disgusted with this wretched food!” In punishment the LORD sent among the people saraph […]
Readings for the Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchReading 1 1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27 Brothers and sisters: If I preach the Gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it! If I […]
Reading 1 1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13 Brothers and sisters: Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up. If anyone supposes he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But if one loves God, one is known by him. So about the eating of meat sacrificed to idols: we know that […]
Reading 1 1 Cor 7:25-31 Brothers and sisters:In regard to virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord,but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.So this is what I think best because of the present distress:that it is a good thing for a person to remain as he is.Are […]
Reading 1 1 Cor 6:1-11 Brothers and sisters:How can any one of you with a case against anotherdare to bring it to the unjust for judgmentinstead of to the holy ones?Do you not know that the holy ones will judge the world?If the world is to be judged by you,are you unqualified for the lowest […]
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, priestReading 1 1 COR 5:1-8 Brothers and sisters: It is widely reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of a kind not found even among pagans– a man living with his father’s wife. And you are inflated with pride. Should you not rather have been […]
Reading 1 Is 35:4-7a Thus says the LORD:Say to those whose hearts are frightened:Be strong, fear not!Here is your God,he comes with vindication;with divine recompensehe comes to save you.Then will the eyes of the blind be opened,the ears of the deaf be cleared;then will the lame leap like a stag,then the tongue of the mute […]
Primera lectura 1 Cor 12, 12-14. 27-31 Hermanos: Así como el cuerpo es uno y tiene muchos miembros y todos ellos, a pesar de ser muchos, forman un solo cuerpo, así también es Cristo. Porque todos nosotros, seamos judíos o no judíos, esclavos o libres, hemos sido bautizados en un mismo Espíritu, para formar un […]
Readings for the Memoria de San Cornelio, Papa y San Cipriano, obispo, mártiresPrimera lectura 1 Cor 11, 17-26 Hermanos: Con respecto a las reuniones de ustedes ciertamente no puedo alabarlas, porque les hacen más daño que provecho. En efecto, he sabido que, cuando se reúnen en asamblea, hay divisiones entre ustedes, y en parte lo […]
Primera lectura Is 50, 5-9 En aquel entonces, dijo Isaías:"El Señor Dios me ha hecho oír sus palabrasy yo no he opuesto resistencia,ni me he echado para atrás.Ofrecí la espalda a los que me golpeaban,la mejilla a los que me tiraban de la barba.No aparté mi rostro de los insultos y salivazos.Pero el Señor me […]
Primera lectura Num 21, 4-9 En aquellos días, el pueblo se impacientó y murmuró contra Dios y contra Moisés, diciendo: “¿Para qué nos sacaste de Egipto? ¿Para que muriéramos en el desierto? No tenemos pan ni agua y ya estamos hastiados de esta miserable comida”.Entonces envió Dios contra el pueblo serpientes venenosas, que los mordían, […]
Readings for the Memoria de San Juan Crisóstomo, obispo y doctor de la IglesiaPrimera lectura 1 Cor 9, 16-19. 22-27 Hermanos: No tengo por qué presumir de predicar el Evangelio, puesto que ésa es mi obligación. ¡Ay de mí, si no anuncio el Evangelio! Si yo lo hiciera por propia iniciativa, merecería recompensa; pero si […]
Primera lectura 1 Cor 8, 1-13 Queridos hermanos: Ya sé que todos ustedes conocen lo que está permitido con respecto a la carne inmolada a los ídolos. Pero, ¡cuidado!, porque el puro hecho de conocer, llena de soberbia; el amor, en cambio, hace el bien. Y si alguno piensa que ese conocimiento le basta, no […]
Primera lectura 1 Cor 7, 25-31 Queridos hermanos: En cuanto a los jóvenes no casados, no he recibido ningún mandamiento del Señor; pero les voy a dar un consejo, pues por la misericordia del Señor, soy digno de confianza.Yo opino que, en vista de las dificultades de esta vida, lo que conviene es que cada […]
Primera lectura 1 Cor 6, 1-11 Hermanos: Cuando alguno de ustedes tiene algo contra un hermano, ¿cómo se atreve a llevar el asunto ante los tribunales paganos y no ante los hermanos? ¿No saben que los hermanos van a juzgar al mundo? Y si ustedes van a juzgar al mundo, ¿no son acaso capaces de […]
Readings for the Memoria de San Pedro Claver, presbíteroPrimera lectura 1 Cor 5, 1-8 Queridos hermanos: Es voz común que hay entre ustedes un caso de inmoralidad tan grande, que ni entre los paganos existe, pues uno de ustedes vive con la mujer de su padre. Y todavía andan ustedes presumiendo, cuando más bien deberían […]
Primera lectura Is 35, 4-7a Esto dice el Señor:"Digan a los de corazón apocado:'¡Animo! No teman.He aquí que su Dios,vengador y justiciero,viene ya para salvarlos'.Se iluminarán entonces los ojos de los ciegosy los oídos de los sordos se abrirán.Saltará como un venado el cojoy la lengua del mudo cantará.Brotarán aguas en el desiertoy correrán torrentes […]
On Catechetical Sunday, we reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. We celebrate Catechetical Sunday to recognize and commission those who have been formally designated by their pastor to serve as evangelizing catechists. These men and women are committed to a life of prayer and Christian discipleship.
They strive to model eucharistic living in the rhythms of family and parish life as well as out in the community. And in doing so, they encourage others to do the same. We thank them for the tremendous gift they share with us. Lisa Gomes, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in our diocese was present in the blessing.
Yesterday, Sept. 14th, was the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. A cupcake representing what would have been their birthday. Mahalo to our Respect Life Community for hosting this event after the 4pm mass this past Saturday.
Meet Mrs. Tanaka. One of the most influential people in Fr. Lio’s priesthood. According to Fr. Lio, Mrs. Tanaka guided and helped Fr. Lio fill out his application to the seminary. She’s visiting Kona with several of her classmates for their reunion and celebrated mass at St. Michael’s during the vigil mass. Mahalo, Mrs. Tanaka!
On your Birthday, our hearts overflow with gratitude for your untiring service and spiritual guidance. May this year be filled with happiness and blessings. We want to express our appreciation and admiration for the love and light you bring into our lives. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. LIO!
If you have a photo of Fr. Lio you would like to share, please post it in the comments with your bday greeting. Mahalo!
Gift Shop Ministry
Volunteers in this ministry create a welcoming environment while assisting the Gift Shop manager with operations. Come join us and volunteer at least once a month before or after the Sunday Mass you attend or during the weekday while the Gift Shop is open. Call the Parish Office if you are interested in meeting new people by helping out at the Gift Shop!
'Everything I have is a gift from God'
Father Lio Faletoi embraces, encourages stewardship at his parish and across the diocese. Article link in the bio