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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Parish Mission Statement

"Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish is a faith-filled community for all cultures and ages dedicated to building the Kingdom of God. We come closer to God by following Jesus Christ through His Word and the Sacraments. Through the Holy Spirit and with the intercession of our Blessed Mother, we provide a sense of belonging to all God's people through prayer, service and the sharing of our gifts for the praise and glory of God."

Clergy Corner

Question of the Week for

August 9:

When has my faith helped me to cope with my fears or overcome them?

Storms, fires, and earthquakes were often thought of as divine manifestations; even today we may refer to a natural disaster

as an act of God. Therefore, it’s hard to imagine that Elijah did not venture to the opening of the cave to look for God in

the heavy wind, the earthquake, or the fire, especially after he had been told, “Go outside . . . the LORD will be passing by” (1 Kings 19:11). But he waited patiently until he heard a tiny whispering sound. Standing at the entrance of the cave, he

then hears the LORD’s voice. (This occurs immediately after the end of today’s first reading.) May the wisdom of the prophet provide a lesson for us as well. We may wait in vain for a big event to hear God’s voice, expecting to recognize it during the trauma of the moment. But like the compassionate souls reaching out to rescue and aid a storm’s survivors, our God can often be found in the quiet moments and days as we recover from life’s storms.

Mass Schedule

Saturday Masses*: 7am and

5 pm (Vigil)

Sunday Masses*

7 am, 9 am, 11 am, and 5 pm

Weekday Masses*

Monday - Friday: 8:15 am

*Holy Rosary is recited 30 minutes before each mass

Adoration with Benediction:

Every first Friday of each month. Exposition & Adoration at 7 am, Holy Rosary at 8 am followed by Mass.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturday 4 - 4:30 pm & Other times (By appointment only)

Announcements

Please click on the Donate Now link in the left margin to make your contribution. You can also make your contribution via credit card inside the front doors of the church next to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. After you swipe your card, please print two receipts - one for your records and one for either the basket for the regular offering, the hard hat for the building fund, or the tool bag for the Mahele Na Makana repair & maintenance fund. Mahalo!

PARKING ALERT: Parking on either side of Ma Ke Kula St. is subject to towing. It is a fire lane. The JCHS parking lots on North Rd. will be open as parking at OLPH fills.

PLENARY INDULGENCES: During the Year of St. Francis, which runs through Jan. 2027, the Apostolic Penitentiary grants a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayer according to the intentions of the Holy Father). The designated pilgrimage sites for the island of Oahu are: Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu; Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou; and St. Rita Church, Nanakuli.

COMMEMORATIVE BOOK: We continue to take pre-sale orders.

RESERVATIONS FOR PICTURE TAKING: We continue to take reservations. Sitting fee is $15, payable at time of booking. For those with an appointment, please arrive early and check-in under the tent.

FOOD PANTRY: Please bring Spaghetti Sauce next weekend. We are also accepting donations of toothbrushes, bath soap, and individually-wrapped toilet tissue. Thank you.

LIFE TEEN AND EDGE REGISTRATION: Happening NOW for Grades 6-12. Pick up a registration form at the church entrance.