Saint Theresa Parish ST. THERESA CHURCH, MT. VIEW, EST. 1935

HOLY ROSARY MISSION CHURCH, KEA ’ AU, EST. 1910

Pastor: Father Samuel Loterte, SSS Deacons: Jim Dougherty, SOLT & David Watson Parish Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 9-3:30pm 18-1355 Volcano Highway, P.O. Box 37, Mountain View, HI 96771

Parish Secretary: Karolina Siriah

Rectory/Office (808) 968-6233, Fax (808) 968-6215

Email: stcmv1@gmail.com/Website: stcmv.org

WEEKEND MASSES

St. Theresa, Mt. View Saturday, 5:30 pm Sunday, 10:00 am

Holy Rosary, Kea’au Sunday, 7:30 am

WEEKDAY MASSES

St. Theresa, Mt. View Monday, 5:30 pm Tuesday, 5:30 pm

Holy Rosary, Kea’au Wednesday, 8:00 am Thursday, 8:00 am

EVENING PRAYER AND

ADORATION

St. Theresa, Mt. View Monday and Tuesday, 6:00pm

Holy Rosary, Kea’au

Wednesday and Thursday, First Friday of the month,

Mass and Holy Hour 8:00am

RECONCILIATION

St. Theresa, Mt. View

Every Saturday, 5 pm - 5:30 pm ***Or by appointment***

NEW PARISHIONERS:

Newcomers are most Welcome!

Our parishioners are a rich composition of many

cultures and communities, and are happy to welcome people of

all backgrounds and faiths to our

worshiping community.

Please call the office to obtain registration information.

968-6233 Mon., Weds. & Thurs.

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Third Sunday of Lent

March 15, 2020

Mission Statement

As a redeemed people strengthened by the Holy Eucharist under the special guidance and protection of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and Saint Theresa; through our example, words and deeds strive to bring the Glory

of God to our local community by sharing His Gospel through our Catholic Faith.

On this Sunday and the next two Sundays, we break from reading the Gospel of

Matthew to read from John’s Gospel. The Gospel of John is the only Gospel not

assigned to a particular liturgical year. Instead, readings from John’s Gospel are

interspersed throughout our three-year liturgical cycle.

In today’s Gospel, the dialogue between Jesus and a woman from Samaria is

among the most lengthy and most theological found in Scripture. The most

startling aspect of the conversation is that it happens at all. Jesus, an observant

Jew of that time, was expected to avoid conversation with women in public. The

animosity between the Jews and the Samaritans should have prevented the

conversation as well. The woman herself alludes to the break from tradition:

“How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?” Yet Jesus not

only converses with the woman, he also asks to share her drinking vessel, an

action that makes him unclean according to Jewish law.

The initial conversation between Jesus and the woman is better understood if we

consider the importance of water, especially in the climate of Israel. At first, the

woman understands Jesus’ promise of “living water” in a literal sense: “Sir, give

me this water, so that I may not be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw

water.” With no running water, the daily trip to the well by the women of the

community was of paramount importance. The women of the town would have

traveled to the well in the early morning, but this woman came to the well at

noon, the hottest time of the day. The timing of her visit is a clear sign that she is

an outcast within the Samaritan community. We learn in her conversation with

Jesus that she is an outcast because of her “many husbands.”

Behind the conversation lies the animosity and rivalry between the Jews and the

Samaritans. Samaritans shared Jewish ancestry, but Samaritans had intermarried

with foreigners when they lived under the rule of the Assyrians. Samaritan

religion included worship of Yahweh, but was also influenced by the worship of

other gods. When the Jews refused Samaritan help in the building of the Temple

at Jerusalem, the Samaritans eventually built a temple for themselves at Mt.

Gerizim (the same mountain mentioned by the woman at the well). Like the

Jews, the Samaritans believed that a Messiah would come.

The high point of the conversation is when Jesus reveals himself to her as the

Messiah. His answer to the Samaritan woman’s questions about worship is meant

to predict a time when worshiping in truth and spirit will become the way to

worship. Loyolapress.com

Praying for Health and Comfort & Healing

Robert Aguiar,

Mary Ancheta,

Mark ( Evelyn & Christian ) Anselmo,

Charnylle Antiporda, Arlene Aranita, Doreena &

Ross Bennett, Rosaline Berrios,

Julian Chang, Ernest Correia, Jeff Gomes,

Christine Hofer, Judith Hooper,

Justine Magnani,

Gary and Patrick Maiers,

Carnation and Ian Mendolia,

Louie Montes

Mynh Tan Monts,

John Mulkey,

Jeff ( Esther, Troy & Tino ) Muma,

Helen Nelson

Diane Nihau, Doug & Priscilla Obado,

Frederick Olival, Maxine ( Howard & Abby )

Pacheco, Aida Padamada,

Felicidad Pasalo,

Juanita & Severo Ramirez, Roberto Rullan,

Kali Murray Russell,

Marie Santos, Mona & Lionel Victorino.

Praying for the Faithful Departed

Liberato Alonzo+, Evelyn Burgess+

Hubert Griep+, Ann Mejia+,

Coreen Mulkey+, Agaton Pasalo+

Sanctuary Candle Offering Week of March 15, 2020

STC— Agaton Pasalo HRC -

MASS INTENTIONS

5:30pm - St. Theresa - Saturday, March 14, 2020

The People of St. Theresa Parish

7:30am - Holy Rosary - Sunday, March 15 , 2020+

Rosaline Berrios+, Becky Johnasen, Irene Johnasen,

Roland Gacayan. Nora James+

Uchima Domondon, John Fernandez+ 10:00am - St. Theresa - Sunday, March 15, 2020

Alejandro Mateo+ (Father of Ireneo)

Priscilla Obado

Norma H.

St. Theresa - Monday, March 16, 2020 - 5:30pm

St. Theresa Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 5:30pm

Holy Rosary- Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 8 a.m.

Holy Rosary- Thursday, March 19, 2020 - 8am

** If you have Mass Intention, place date/time of Mass and Church on your envelope!

St. Theresa Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers March 14 -5:30pm Cecilia/Tammie Gabe

March 15-10:00am Cooky/Robin Zoey

March 21 - 5:30 pm Gabe/Beth Anita

March 22 -10:00 am Children/Youth Tavares

Holy Rosary

March 15—7:30am Brenda/Dave

March 22- 7:30 am John/Malia

Next Weeks Readings Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 22, 2020

First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a (31A)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14

Gospel: John 9-1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

LAST SATURDAY/SUNDAY COLLECTION

ATTEN-DEES

OFFERINGS

ST. THERESA 5:30 PM 44 $ 447.00

ST. THERESA 10:00 AM (3) 46 $ 339.00

HOLY ROSARY 7:30 AM 101 $ 984.00

ST. THERESA ONLINE OFFERING (3) $ 150.00

HOLY ROSARY ONLINE OFFERING

ST. THERESA VOTIVE CANDLES $ 39.00

HOLY ROSARY VOTIVE CANDLES $ 27.00

ST. THERESA SANCTUARY CANDLES

HOLY ROSARY SANCTUARY CANDLES

Building Fund

Maintenance Fund $ 200.00

Youth

Food Pantry

ASH Wednesday $ 60.00

TOTAL FOR THE WEEK $ 2,246.00

Mass Intentions $ 30.00

Build. Fund (per 01/31/2020 statement) $543,453.67

Maint. Fund (per 01/31/2020 statement) $143,648.28

Sav. Fund (per 01/31/2020 statement) $137,335.46

Build., Maint. & Savings Fund Amounts only change monthly

“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.” JOHN 4:13

Jesus reminds us that material things, even something as basic as water, can never satisfy us for long. When we build our lives

around material possessions we always want more. True Joy and Peace only comes when we follow Jesus; when we become

His Stewards, we become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered”. https://www.camdendiocese.org/

Offertory / October Mass Counts 2015-2019

Parish Name City 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

St. Theresa

Church - Mt.

View

Mountain

View

$122,372 $131,611 $125,392 $126,556 $129,213

Parish 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2019 vs. 2018 2019 vs. 2015

St. Theresa - Mt.

View

149.25 140.8 249 149 111.5 -37.5 -25.17% -

37.75

-25.29%

St. Theresa Mission:

Holy Rosary

135.5 110.2 0 105 110.75 5.75 5.48% -

24.75

-18.27%

March 19—Feast of St. Joseph—8 a.m. Mass, HRC

March 21/22 – 2nd Collections – Catholic Relief Services

March 24—Chrism Mass, 5:30 p.m., St. Michael Parish (West Hawaii)

March 25—The Annunciation of the Lord 8 a.m. Mass, HRC

March 28/29 – 2nd Collection - St. Joseph School, Hilo

March 31 – Mass at STC at 5:00 p.m., followed by Lenten Recollection and Sacrament of Reconciliation

April 2 – Holy Rosary Church Lenten Recollection at 5:30 p.m. followed by the of Sacrament of Reconciliation

The urgency of conversion

In this favorable season, then, may we allow ourselves to be led like Israel into the desert (cf. Hos 2:14), so that we can at last hear our Spouse’s voice and allow it to resound ever more deeply within us. The more fully we are engaged with his word, the more we will experience the mercy he freely gives us. May we not let this time of grace pass in vain, in the foolish illusion that we can control the times and means of our conversion to him.

Excerpt from Pope’s Lenten Message, 2020

PRAYER FOR THE CORONAVIRUS

PANDEMIC [By Bishop Larry Silva] Dear God of all the living, You sent your Son Jesus to heal us from illness and sin. We turn to his healing power in this time of anxiety over the pandemic of this potentially deadly virus. St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope dedicated their lives to the service of those who had an infectious disease. St. Marianne Cope said, “I am not afraid of any disease,” because she was confident in your power to save. At the same time, she took prudent precautions of hygiene to assure that she and her Sisters would not be infected. Let us learn from this example to put our trust in you to save us from the ravages of disease and to take prudent measures to prevent its spread. Guide us to know when to isolate ourselves from the possibility of infection, but never let anyone be left without the care and concern of others in the community. As our Diocese of Honolulu has been dedicated to the Divine Mercy, we pray with confidence, “Jesus, I trust in you.” Saint Damien, pray for us! Saint Marianne, pray for us!

FELLOWSHIP & BREAKFAST

HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, KEA’AU

LAST SUNDAY

OF EVERY MONTH AFTER MASS

Religious Education Ministry: RE Coordinator: St. Theresa, Mt.View: Assist. Coordinator-Roquita Kaisen (895-2067) Classes - Sunday, 9:00am - 9:50am Holy Rosary, Kea’au: Assist. Coordinator-Ceraida Leila Amar (936-1706) Classes - Sunday, 8:45am - 9:30am RCIA and Adult Catechism: St. Theresa, Mt. View: Charley Mapa (238-0852) Holy Rosary, Kea’au: Ruth Statler (965-6373) Youth Ministry: Parish Youth Ministry Coordinator: Roquita Kaisen (895-2067) St. Theresa, Mt. View: Assist. Coordinator: Dana Jones (557-4143) St. Theresa, Mt. View: Youth Leader: Dana Jones (557-4143) Holy Rosary, Kea’au: Assist. Coordinator: Vacant Holy Rosary, Kea’au: Youth Leader: Vacant Altar Server Coordinator: Gavin Kaisen (895-2143)

Food Pantry: Maxine Magnani (989-1865)

Prayer Group: Rob & Cooky Tavares (896-5703)

Funerals: The family is strongly encouraged to contact the priest/office, before scheduling with the mortuary of choice.

Bereavement Ministry: Melanie Galloway (987-0695)

Music Ministry Directors:

St. Theresa- Wendell Sagon (757-1510)

Holy Rosary-Craig Carvalho (959-3348)

Baptisms: Call the office for appointment.

Marriage: Call the office 6 months before the proposed date.

Hospitality: STC: Eleanor Ginette (1-831-236-9055)

HRC: Rose Sagucio (959-6475)

Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Kanoe Pacheco, (756-1830)

Finance Council Chair: ZoeAnne Bianchi (896-2648)

Building Committee Chair: Blaise Caldeira (640-1896)

Building Committee Co Chair: Ed Andrade (937-1888)

Stewardship Committee: Dcn. Jim Dougherty

(808-315-1319)

Pastoral, Finance and Building Meetings, will be announced.

Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you know somebody who is interested in becoming

a Catholic? Would you like to know more and explore the Catholic

Faith? Contact: stcmv1@gmail.com or ask the Priest

Do you know a Catholic that is Home Bound and would

like to receive the Eucharist? Call the office with their

name, address and phone number Mon., Tues. & Thurs.

from 8-2pm at 968-6233.

Remember us in your Will!!!

St. Theresa church & Holy Rosary is extremely grateful to those individuals who have made or have expressed an intention to make a gift. This gift is among the most far reaching and valuable contributions a parishioner can make, directly benefitting the future mission and ministries of our parish. If you are considering leaving your gift as a will or bequest to the parish and would like additional information, please contact our office at (808) 968-6233.