Maria Lanakila: Liturgical Music Ministry

Liturgical Music Ministry

“The point isn’t about building a music program anyway. It’s about moving the congregation beyond the position of musical consumers, who are either delighted or comforted or bored or offended by the music and helping them become worshipers. At the same time, it’s about growing musicians from performers with a “gig” mentality into worship leaders. And, it’s about worship through song”. Rebuilt, 99

The liturgical musicians’ work is to support the prayer of the people. Musicians share in this work when they offer their time and talent to support the most important prayer of the Church. The term musician applies to both vocalists and instrumentalists. The Cantors are those who provide musical leadership to the assembly during the celebration of the Eucharist through leading the sung prayer. This includes providing vocal as well as physical support to the community’s sung prayer. Together the musicians, cantors, and vocalists have the unique privilege of being an instrument of Christ's Real Presence at such a vital faith moment.

Maria Lanakila music ministry is guided under the leadership of Filomena Binanua who is also the liturgy director. Our music ministry comprised of Tongan Music ministry who sings on Saturdays at 5:30pm Masses, Hawaiian Music Ministry singing on Sundays at 7:00am Masses and on last Sundays (Sacred Hearts Mission), and Maria Lanakila Choir singing on Sundays at 8.30 am, 10:30 am and at 5.30pm Masses.

Please call Director of Music Ministry Filomena Binanua @ 661-0552 if you would like to be part of any of this ministry.

Thank you, God

25 Nov, 2023

Thank you, God, for the flowers in the fields, the birds of the air, our family and friends far and near. Open my eyes to see the beauty all around me and help me to carry the light and joy of the Risen Christ in my heart all yearlong. This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.

Gratitude

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Faith Focus for the Week

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25 Nov, 2023

Lk 19:45-48 These merchants and money lenders that Jesus finds in the temple are gouging the poor. Jesus exerts his authority by driving them out and then takes his rightful place as teacher. This infuriates the Jewish leaders, but the people listen to his every word. You cleansed the temple to take your rightful seat as the one true teacher. God set this place for you, and you willingly stepped into it fully aware of the consequences. Thank you for your courage and commitment to God’s will. St. Dung-Lac and companions, pray for us. This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.

The logic of the Gospel

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“Worldly logic is based on ambition, competition, it fights using the weapons of fear, extortion, and the manipulation of consciences. On the other hand, the logic of the Gospel, that is, the logic of Jesus, is expressed in humility and gratuitousness. It is silently but effectively affirmed with the strength of truth. The kingdoms of this world at times are sustained by arrogance, rivalries, and oppression; the reign of Christ is a kingdom of justice, love, and peace.” — Pope Francis Reflection : Would you say your logic — the way you make sense of things — more closely follows worldly logic or Jesus’ logic? What helps you believe and follow the truth of Christ, the king of justice, love, and peace? What gets in your way of overcoming fear, manipulation, or ambition as typical tactics for “getting ahead” in life? This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.