St. Joseph Church, Hilo
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St. Joseph Catholic Church

Served by the Blessed Sacrament Congregation!

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"Happy is the soul that knows how to find Jesus in the Eucharist, and in the Eucharist all things!"

St. Peter Julian Eymard

Location:
43 Kapiolani St.
Hilo, Hawaii
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Office Hours:
Monday-Friday:
9am to 1pm
(except on holidays)

Phone (808) 935-1465
Emergency:
Fr. Poli: extention 131
Fr. Ferdie: extention 137

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With St. Joseph as our patron we offer our gift of self for the greater glory of God.

SJC Mission Statement
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Welcome

Aloha E Komo Mai! Whether you are visiting or just moved to Hilo, our St. Joseph family welcomes and invites you to join with us and together grow our faith in God.

Refer below for Mass, Confession, and Prayer Times.


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"Happy is the soul that knows how to find Jesus in the Eucharist, and in the Eucharist all things!"

St. Peter Julian Eymard

Mass Times

Eucharist

Saturday
7:00 am
Vigil 5:00 pm

Sunday
7:00 am, 9:00 am
11:45 am, 6:00 pm

Weekdays
M- F: 6:00 am
& 12:15 pm

Legal Holidays
7:00 am



Confession

Saturdays
10:00 am - 11:00 am
or by appointment

*Please note: Confession schedule does not apply during some liturgical seasons.

Prayer Times

Blessed Sacrament

Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament

M-F: 5:00 pm
Sat: 3-3:30 pm
Sun: 4-4:30 pm


Evening Prayer
& Benediction

M-F: 5:00 pm

Sat: 3:30 pm

Sun: 4:30 pm

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Come Pray the Liturgy of the Hours

Join us daily in the Mornings:
Immediately following the 6:00 am Morning Mass.

Afternoons:
Weekdays & Sundays
at 4:00 pm
Saturdays at 3:00 pm

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All Souls’ Day Envelopes are available now. Please record the names you want on the envelope and place in the collection plate. We will place them in the All Souls’ box in front of the altar for the month of November.



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Book of Life

Our Book of Life has once again been placed in the Church. Please feel free to place the names of your deceased loved ones on a page. The book will remain in Church for the month of November and we will pray for the repose of all souls.



Sunday Reflection

32nd Sunday – 2024 - Year B


In God We Trust


I would believe that one of the most familiar quotes that is known to the Americans is “In God We Trust.” In fact, it is the official motto of the country. But how many lived by it? And what does it really mean? But how many lived by it? And what does it really mean?

The coins of the old widow in the gospel might not carry such motto but she certainly have taken it into her heart. An insignificant detail it may seem to mention that the widow only had two small coins for herself. She could have given one coin and she would have given half of everything she had. And that is certainly very generous in our standards. But no, she gave the two coins. She chose to be faithful to God because she believed God will be faithful to His promise to His children.

And God is our true model on what it means to be generous. We can be generous for so many personal reasons but the truest form of generosity is one that springs out of our gratitude to God who is and ever so generous to us. He gave us everything for us to live our lives to the fullest, giving us even his only Son to redeem us. And for what – simply because He loves us.

Are we ready to trust the Lord Our God?

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Notice regarding Mass Intentions

Arrangements for Mass Intentions need to be done through the front office. We want to ensure that we are listing your prayer requests exactly as you would like it. Mahalo!

Are You Registered?

New to the parish or need to update your registration download our
SJ Registration Form
print, fill-out and return. Mahalo!


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PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US
Sunday, November 10
10:30am-11:30am

As part of our response for the Year of Eucharistic Revival, St. Joseph Church will offer Eucharistic Adoration on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

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Mother of Perpetual Help
Prayer Group

Come join our Novena devotions
Tuesday, at St. Joseph Church
6:00p.m. (evening)

Come join us every Tuesday praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Rosary, Consecration and Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

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Home & Hospital Communion

Please call the rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion at home or in the hospital.

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Funeral Arrangements

Please contact the Parish office at (808) 935-1465 before making arrangements with the funeral director / mortuary.

We must confirm the parish calendar is open for the funeral date you choose for your loved one.

“When we meet Jesus in the Eucharist, this encounter has the power to change us.

The Eucharist has the power to transform the depths of our hearts and the heart of our culture.

United to the power of his Eucharistic Presence, may we work to ensure that each person has life—and has it in abundance.”


USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
Respect Life Reflection:
“I Came So That They Might Have Life”

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National Eucharistic Revival Prayer

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, you give us your flesh and blood for the life of the world, and you desire that all people come to the Supper of the Sacrifice of the Lamb.

Renew in your Church the truth, beauty, and goodness contained in the Most Blessed Eucharist.

Jesus living in the Eucharist, come and live in me.

Jesus healing in the Eucharist, come and heal me.

Jesus sacrificing yourself in the Eucharist, come and suffer in me.

Jesus rising in the Eucharist, come and rise to new life in me.

Jesus loving in the Eucharist, come and love in me.

Lord Jesus Christ, through the paschal mystery of your death and resurrection made present in every Holy Mass, pour out your healing love on your Church and on our world.

Grant that as we lift you up during this time of Eucharistic Revival, your Holy Spirit may draw all people to join us at this Banquet of Life. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.

Our Lady of Peace, Mother of the Eucharist, Pray for us.

St. Joseph, silent adorer of the Eucharist, Pray for us.



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What is the National Eucharistic Revival?

The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year initiative sponsored by the Bishops of the United States to inspire and prepare the People of God to be formed, healed, converted, united, and sent out to a hurting and hungry world through a renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Catholic faith.

This eucharistic movement seeks to bring together clergy, religious, laity, apostolates, movements, and parish and diocesan leaders to spur momentum, collaboration, and lasting impact for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the U.S.

Teaching the Mass

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Prayers After Communion

Heavenly Father, in the stillness after communion, I offer heartfelt prayers. Let these moments of reflection deepen my understanding of Your love and grace, bringing peace to my soul.




"My Jesus, I love and adore you. You have come to me; I am one with You. I want You to remain with me forever, in this life and in the next. Thank You for allowing me to share Your divine life. May I become more like You through this sacred Food."




"Thank you, Lord, for this most precious gift. I’m eternally grateful for your sacrifice. Strengthen me to do Your will."


“Lord, I am not worthy to have you under my roof but only say the word and I shall be healed.”

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How to Reverently
Receive Holy Communion


Those who receive Communion may receive either in the hand or on the tongue, and the decision should be that of the individual receiving, not of the person distributing Communion.

If Communion is received in the hand, the hands should first of all be clean. If one is right handed the left hand should rest upon the right. The host will then be laid in the palm of the left hand and then taken by the right hand to the mouth. If one is left-handed this is reversed. It is not appropriate to reach out with the fingers and take the host from the person distributing.



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When live stream viewing of the Mass during the Communion rite - when we would receive the Precious Body and Blood of Christ - recite the Spiritual Communion prayer below.


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SPIRITUAL ACT of COMMUNION

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

My Jesus I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.