Holy Thursday - On the Thursday before his crucifixion, Jesus sent disciples to prepare the Passover meal. He washed their feet as an example of service. During this Last Supper, Jesus instituted Communion, using bread and wine to represent his coming sacrifice. Later, he prayed in Gethsemane, was betrayed by Judas, arrested by the Sanhedrin, and subsequently denied three times by Peter.

Holy Tuesday - On Tuesday morning, Jesus and His disciples made their way back to Jerusalem. As they walked, they passed the fig tree that had withered, and Jesus used the moment to teach them about the power and necessity of faith. At the Temple, tensions rose as the religious leaders grew increasingly agitated by Jesus’ growing influence and His claims to spiritual authority. Determined to stop Him, they began plotting His arrest through a carefully planned trap. Later that afternoon, Jesus left the city with His disciples and went to the Mount of Olives, located directly east of the Temple with a clear view of Jerusalem. According to Scripture, it was also on this day that Judas Iscariot began his betrayal, meeting with the Sanhedrin to arrange his deal.

Holy Monday Jesus returned to Jerusalem with His disciples and cursed a barren fig tree, symbolizing God's judgment—either on Israel's unfruitful religious leaders or on all believers lacking true faith. At the Temple, Jesus found corruption and drove out the money changers, cleansing the sacred space.

Hosanna to the Son of David! Hosanna al Hijo de David!

Mahalo to all the volunteers prepping the palms for this weekend. Hosanna!

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – April 13, 2025 “When the centurion who stood facing [Jesus] saw how he breathed his last, he said: Truly this man was the Son of God!” Even in the face of suffering and death, may we always be so bold to proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord! Worship aid and bulletin download: https://tinyurl.com/229dhw9d

Mark your calendars for our FREE spring concert this year! Devine Mercy Sunday, April 27th starting at 3PM.

5th Sunday of Lent (Year C) - April 6, 2025 John 8:1-11 Pharisees brought to Jesus a woman caught in adultery. They hoped he would condemn her to death by stoning, but Jesus said simply, "Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." No one dared. Jesus forgave the woman and told her to avoid sin. Worship aid and bulletin download: https://tinyurl.com/29v4769t

Please join us for the Hawaii Island Chrism Mass on Thursday, April 10 at 6PM. Bishop Larry consecrates the sacred chrism oil and blesses the oil of catechumens and the oil of the sick, used in various sacraments and rites throughout the year. Priests also renews their vows to the priesthood during the Chrism Mass, reaffirming their commitment to their ministry and to the bishop.

I will get up and go to my Father and shall say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

4th Sunday of Lent (Year C) - March 30, 2025 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Jesus told his followers the parable of the prodigal son. It is never too late to repent, to be received back by a loving father, and to enjoy his presence forever. Download worship aid and bulletin download: https://tinyurl.com/2364xqvp