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Aloha!
There is an old saying that there is nothing new under the sun. In other words, everything that happens has happened once before, and it will most definitely happen again. Last week at our catechumenate session we were discussing the origin of our Eucharist, and how the mass is rooted in the ritual meals of the Jewish people of Jesus' time. Once we had gone over the history, we spent some time discussing the abuses of the Eucharist in the early church, mostly articulated by St. Paul in his epistles. (Those Corinthians were something else!) It was a good reminder that every church in every age has challenges to face, and from that discussion we spoke about some of the dilemmas that revolve around the Eucharist today in our own churches.
This coming Sunday we continue to study the Eucharist in our catechumenate session. We will actually dissect together one of the Eucharistic Prayers of the BCP, most probably Prayer A from Rite II, labeling parts with words like "epiclesis" and "anamnesis." If you want to know what those words mean, you just have to come and join the catechumens this Sunday. Once we have chopped up Prayer A, we will break into groups and apply our knowledge to some of the other prayers.
For those who have gone through these exercises, the text of the Eucharistic Prayers speak in new ways during the mass. What was difficult to understand, or what only seemed like a long prayer said by the priest, begins to have meaning for one's faith. Believers discover a new dimension to the texts.
We have a good group of catechumens this year, just like last year, and it is not too late to join the process. The amount of knowledge acquired in the catechetical process is large, but not overwhelming, and the good news is that it is information that really never changes. There is nothing new under the sun - only the faith of Christ enduring throughout the ages which all of us need to rediscover on a regular basis.
Blessings to you and your loved ones,
Paul+
Father Paul Lillie, Rector
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Honolulu
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Join us this weekend!
January 21 & 22
The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
SATURDAY:
Evening Prayer in the Mary Chapel, 4:45 pm
Sung Vigil Mass, 5:15 pm
SUNDAY:
Morning Prayer in the Mary Chapel, 7:00 am
Low Mass, 7:30 am Annual Meeting, 8:45 am
Godly Play for Children, 9:00 am
High Mass, 10:00 am
Catechumenate 11:30 am
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Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 22 at 8:45 am in the Parish Hall
Join us as the Vestry presents the parish budget for 2012 to the congregation, as well as leads a discussion about the strategic plan. We will also vote for our Vestry candidates and our Diocesan Convention delegates. Please note that the Annual Meeting begins at 8:45 am. It is not too late to submit your name for the elections. If you are interested in serving, please speak with Father Lillie, or our senior warden, Michael Ida.
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Sunday Morning Forum: Stories from the Holy Land
Sunday, January 29
9:00 am in the Parish Hall
This past Christmas, eighteen pilgrims made their way to the Holy Land, visiting the Biblical sites and learning about the political situation in the Middle East. Come and hear about their adventures in Jericho, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, and other sites. The presentation will include photos and personal stories. |
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Hawaiian Music & Ukulele Lessons  Interested in learning how to play the ukulele? Maybe you are looking to brush up your skills? Come join us on these Saturday afternoons for a great time of Hawaiian music-making. All levels of musicians are welcome. These are intergenerational events, so children and adults will both enjoy.
The next session is Saturday, January 28 at 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall. HAWAIIAN HERITAGE |
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Candlemas: The Presentation of Our Lord  Thursday, February 2
Candle Ceremonies & High Mass with Choir, 6:30 pm
THE COLLECT FOR THE PRESENTATION
Almighty and everliving God,
we humbly pray that,
as your only-begotten Son
was this day presented in the temple,
so we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
On this fortieth day after Christmas, we celebrate Mary and Joseph bringing the Christ Child to the Temple in Jerusalem. It was there that Jesus was greeted by Simeon and Anna. At High Mass, candles will be blessed, from which two candles will be used for the Blessing of Throats on the following Sunday.
THE PRESENTATION |
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Episcopal Campus Ministry Dinner Every Tuesday night Episcopal college students and their friends gather for food and fellowship at the University of Hawai'i. On the first Tuesday of each month, St. Mark's has volunteered to provide the dinner for about 15 students.
Would you be willing to join us in preparing these dinners? Our next evening for preparing dinner is Tuesday, February 7. There is a signup sheet on the back table of the church. Please kokua and help us reach out to our Episcopal campus students and their friends. Mahalo in advance.
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Coming Up at St. Mark's
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Wulfstan of Worcester
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Noonday Prayer 11:40
Mass 12:00
| | 20 | F | Fabian of Rome
Friday Abstinence
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Morning Prayer 07:40
Mass 08:00
Lectionary Bible Study 08:46
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Agnes of Rome
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Morning Prayer 08:40
Mass & Rosary 09:00 | | 21 | Sa |
EVE OF THE 3rd SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Evening Prayer 16:45
Sung Vigil Mass 17:15
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THE 3rd SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Morning Prayer 07:00
Low Mass 07:30
Annual Meeting 08:45
Godly Play for Children 09:00
High Mass 10:00
Catechumenate 11:30
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Epiphany Weekday
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Morning Prayer 07:40
Mass 08:00
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Epiphany Weekday
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Noonday Prayer 11:40
Mass 12:00
St. Mark's Choir Rehearsal 18:30
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| CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Morning Prayer 07:40
Healing Mass 08:00
Preschool Chapel 09:00
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church is an inclusive church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.
We are dedicated to sharing the good news of God in Christ through our celebration of the Sacraments, Liturgy, and Music, and by attending in Jesus' Name, to the needs of our members and the wider community. We are a welcoming ohana, cherishing our catholic and Hawaiian mission roots, and we rejoice in our diversity.
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SUNDAY
7:00 am Morning Prayer
7:30 am Low Mass
9:00 am Godly Play
9:00 am Forum
MONDAY
7:40 am Morning Prayer
8:00 am Mass
TUESDAY
11:45 am Noonday Prayer
12:00 noon Mass
WEDNESDAY
7:40 am Morning Prayer
8:00 am Healing Mass
9:00 am Preschool Chapel
THURSDAY
11:45 am Noonday Prayer
12:00 noon Mass
FRIDAY
7:40 am Morning Prayer
8:00 am Mass
SATURDAY
8:40 am Morning Prayer
9:00 am Mass & Rosary
4:45 pm Evening Prayer
5:15 pm Sung Vigil Mass
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Weekly Collection
for the Needy
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 Every Sunday we collect food and hygeine products for the homeless and the hungry. Will you remember the neediest among us? Donations may be placed in the basket at the entry of the church on Sunday mornings. The donations are blessed at the offertory of High Mass. Please be generous.
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