The Church Decorating Schedule is posted near the ushers’ table at the front of the church. Pick a date, sign up and bring some love & flowers to beautify the Lord’s House.

Potted or cut flowers, greens, florist bouquets or other fresh arrangements may be brought to the church. Arrangements may be placed in front of the tabernacle and by the ambo (lector’s stand).Optional smaller arrangements may be placed below the Blessed Mother’s stand by the Big Cross and also on the usher’s table at the entry.

Artificial flowers are not preferred.

Mahalo & don’t forget to sign up!

After Ash Wednesday, 2/22/2012, we begin Lent and every Friday during Lent we have the Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm. We are asking our many Ministry here at Our Lady of Good Counsel to please sign up to lead the Stations of the Cross. The Filipino Ministry has signed up for 2/24, the Knights of Columbus for 3/30 & the Youth Ministry for 4/06. Please call the office w/ your choice.

Would you like to inquire and explore the possibility of becoming a baptized Catholic? Would you like to complete the initiation rites, i.e. received First Communion and/or Confirmation? Would you just like to understand why we Catholics do what we do? If you answered, “YES” to any of these questions, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults , RCIA for short, classes are for you.

Please contact Deacon Efrain through the parish office at 455-3012 during regular business hours.

If you are in the process of discerning God’s call to serve the Church in the ministries of Charity, Word and the Eucharist as an ordained deacon in the Diocese of Honolulu, you are invited to attend an

INFORMATION NIGHT

The Information Night will provide those interested in the admissions and formation process with information and discussion about the Diaconate and the integration of ministry into family life.

Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 7:00PM Sacred Heart Church (Makiki - Punahou) 1701 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822-4973

Married Couples: Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? How about a special weekend, just for the two of you?.

Register for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend today!

It’s the gift that keeps on giving. For more information, call Jose and Mary Elizabeth Alvior on Oahu at (808)391-2045; or Ray and Anne Matasci on Maui at (808)874-2045; or visit www.lovemoredeeply.org Hawaii WWMEW Weekends for 2011: April 1-3 and September 9-11, on Oahu and October on Neighbor Islands.

The potential benefits of adult stem cell research are very considerable, since it opens up possibilities for healing chronic degenerative illnesses by repairing damaged tissue and restoring its capacity for regeneration. The improvement that such therapies promise would constitute a significant step forward in medical science, bringing fresh hope to sufferers and their families alike. For this reason, the Church naturally offers her encouragement to those who are engaged in conducting and supporting research of this kind, always with the provision that it be carried out with due regard for the integral good of the human person and the common good of society. ~Pope Benedict XVI, Address to the Participants in the “International Conference of Adult Stem Cells; Science and the Future of Man and /culture,” November 12,, 2011

Entrance to the Church parking is from the Makai Entrance of Waimano Home Road and exit is Mauka to Waimano Home Road or through the lower parking area through the school. Those who park in the first row closes to the Church entrance should park their car facing Makai and not facing the church which will make for easier exit. Your cooperation in making entering & exiting the church parking move smoothly & efficiently is greatly appreciated.

Healing the Pain of Abortion...one weekend at a time Rachel’s Vineyard in Hawaii offers a beautiful opportunity for healing to any woman or man struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of an abortion. The confidential weekend retreats focus on God’s love and mercy in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. All who seek peace and inner healing are welcome! Join us on October 21-23, 2011 at a private retreat center in Honolulu. A suggested donation of $100.00 covers accommodations, 7 delicious and healthy meals, beverages, snacks and all materials. Scholarships are available for those in need. To register, please contact: Lisa Shorba at (808) 349-5071 or email: RVin Hawaii @gmail.com. Also visit us online at:  Rachel's Vineyard Testimonials of former Hawaii participants: “This experience was life-changing for me! It freed me of the grief and guilt I carried for over 30 years. Even though I thought I was “tough” or “over it,” nothing helped me or healed me more than my attending the RV Re-treat.” (May 2010). “My husband and I both attended the retreat last May. We both agree that it brought us closer to God and to each other. We received healing on so many level. The love, warmth and confidentiality were superb!” (May 2010  

 Scholarships are available based on need.

As we begin 2012, we continue to care for our brothers & sisters who come to us, and through your generosity, we can continue to help them.

Non Perishables: Canned Chili, Pork & Beans, Canned Tuna.

Non Essentials: Recyclable Bags

Your continued support of the food pantry is so greatly appreciated enabling us to continue to help our less fortunate brothers & sisters.. Thank you very much!

The Catholic Tour, a 30 year old Catholic Pilgrimage Apostolate is pleased to announce it’s monthly departures to the Holy Land, following the footsteps of Our Lord. The pilgrimage is being done to introduce all to “The Beginnings of Our Catholic Church at prices that include all land arrangements, superior tourist hotel throughtout the Holy Land, most meals, deluxe motor coach, tour guide and airfare from JFK airport to New York. The price does not include taxes, airline surcharges, lunches or table drinks besides tap water.

Call 1 877 627-4268 (877-Marian Tour) toll free for further information, reservations forms, etc. First Come - First served with only 35 seats available each month. Also available - Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Fatima, Portugal at below cost pricings. Please call or e-mail today to jimadair@catholictour.com