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DECEMBER 23, 2011 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 3 Blessed Marianne to be made a saint Pope Benedict XVI’s approval of a second miracle paves the way to canonization for the Sister of St. Francis By Patrick Downes Sister Laurence worked with Hawaii Catholic Herald “great zest” nearly until the time of her death, said Sister Patricia, Pope Benedict XVI has ap- noting that just two months ago proved the canonization of Blessed Sister Laurence’s health declined Marianne Cope of Molokai. rapidly and only recently she was In a Dec. 19 meeting with Car- diagnosed with inoperable brain dinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the cancer. Congregation for Saints’ Causes, “My work is finished now,” Sis- the pope signed the decree recog- ter Laurence said in the summer as nizing the second miracle needed she put together the last pieces of for the canonization of Blessed Mother Marianne’s cause. Marianne. The date for canoniza- Sister Patricia said the sisters tion will be scheduled later. find comfort in knowing Sister He also approved miracles at- Laurence is with Mother Marianne tributed to Blessed Kateri Tekak- and they “probably have much to witha, the first Native American rejoice in that meeting of one an- to be beatified, and five other other.” blesseds. Sister Patricia said the sisters Bishop Larry Silva said that the see Mother Marianne as a “guide canonization of Hawaii’s second for our own dedication and minis- saint will provide the spiritual try” and they also know they share strength to follow in their foot- her with many in Hawaii “where steps. (See full statement on this she is beloved.” page.) She said the nuns view her as “Her sainthood is meant to in- “an ordinary person ... who knew spire us all to hunger, as she did, what was hers to do and did it.” for the work of serving the poor- Mother Marianne, as the head est among us in the most trying of her religious community in of circumstances,” he said. “Her Syracuse, led the first group of impending canonization will give Franciscan sisters to the Hawai- us courage to face the severe so- ian Islands in 1883 to establish a cial and physical diseases that eat system of nursing care for leprosy away at our society.” patients. Of 50 religious superiors Before a date is set for the can- in the United States, Canada and onization ceremonies, there must Europe who were asked for help be an “ordinary public consistory,” she was the only one to accept the a formal ceremony opened and challenge. closed with prayer, during which Once in Hawaii, she relin- cardinals present in Rome express quished her leadership position in their support for the pope’s deci- Syracuse to lead her mission for 35 sion to create new saints. Saints years, five in Honolulu and the re- are usually canonized several at a mainder on Molokai. time in ceremonies at the Vatican When she died, a Honolulu in the spring and fall. newspaper wrote: “Seldom has The pope’s action follows the the opportunity come to a woman Dec. 6 final ruling by the Vatican to devote every hour of 30 years Congregation for the Causes of to the mothering of people iso- the Saints which confirmed recent lated by law from the rest of the decisions by a medical board and world. She risked her own life in a group of theologians declaring all that time, faced everything with that a second miracle could be unflinching courage and smiled attributed to Mother Marianne’s sweetly through it all.” intercession. Mother Marianne first worked CNS photo The other candidates as a teacher and hospital adminis- Blessed Marianne Cope of Molokai is depicted with people she ministered to in this religious icon by Margaret Gird- Blessed Kateri, known as the trator in New York before coming wood. The path to sainthood for the Franciscan nun, who cared for people in the leprosy colony on the Hawaiian island Lily of the Mohawks, was born to a to Hawaii in 1883 at age 45 at the of Molokai, has been cleared after Pope Benedict XVI approved a second miracle attributed to her intercession. Christian Algonquin mother and a request of King Kalakaua who had Mohawk father in 1656 in upstate sought a religious order to care New York along the Hudson River. for persons hospitalized on Oahu Bittersweet announcement the Dec. 6 news was bittersweet ianne because Sister Laurence’s She was baptized by a Jesuit mis- with Hansen’s disease, or leprosy, Sister Patricia Burkard, general because Sister of St. Francis Mary “life’s work was fulfilled.” sionary in 1676 when she was 20, Laurence Hanley, director of Moth- Sister Laurence began work- and she died in Canada four years and their children. minister of the Sisters of St. Francis She spent the last 35 years of er Marianne’s cause, died Dec. 2 ing on Mother Marianne’s cause in later. In June 1980, she became the her life in Hawaii, the final 30 of of the Neumann Communities, de- at age 86 at the sisters’ regional the summer of 1974 as a part-time first Native American to be beati- which were in Kalaupapa minis- scribed the Dec. 6 announcement house in Syracuse. Her funeral was project while teaching. In 1977, fied. (See story on page 4.) tering to the residents with lep- by the Vatican congregation as “too Dec. 7. Sister Patricia called it a she began full-time work on the Pope Benedict also recognized rosy. She died there in 1918 at age good to be true.” “wonderful coincidence” so near to cause, which she saw from its be- miracles attributed to the interces- 80. But for the religious community, the announcement of Mother Mar- ginnings until now. sion of five other people including The first miracle required for one from the Philippines, who now her beatification was the medi- can be declared saints. They are: cally unexplainable cure of a New STATEMENT BY BISHOP LARRY SILVA Blessed Giovanni Battista York girl who recovered from near May her legacy move us to work without fear Piamarta, an Italian priest who death from multiple organ failure founded the Congregation of the after prayers were said to Moth- “We are hungry for the work.” “We do not fear any disease.” Holy Family of Nazareth for men er Marianne. The miracle was As we give thanks to God that our Holy Father Pope Benedict and the Humble Servants of the approved in 2004 by a medical XVI has declared his intention to enroll Blessed Marianne Cope, Lord for women. He died in 1913. board and a group of theologians. a Sister of St. Francis, among the saints of heaven, we continue Blessed Peter Calungsod, a lay At the end of the year, Pope John to be inspired by these noteworthy quotes from Mother Mari- Catholic from Cebu, Philippines, Paul II affirmed the case. She was anne herself. Her sainthood is meant to inspire us all to hunger, who accompanied Jesuit mission- beatified in St. Peter’s Basilica at as she did, for the work of serving the poorest among us in the aries to Guam as a catechist and the Vatican May 14, 2005. most trying of circumstances. Her impending canonization will was martyred there in 1672 while The only known detail about give us courage to face the severe social and physical diseases he was in his late teens. the second miracle is that a wom- that eat away at our society. Blessed Jacques Berthieu, a an’s healing was declared inexpli- We are twice blessed in Hawaii with the recent canonization French Jesuit priest who was mar- cable since doctors had expected of St. Damien and now with the canonization of this woman of tyred in Madagascar in 1896. her to die and were amazed at her great intelligence, dedication and love. May her legacy in health Blessed Carmen Salles y Ba- survival. The Sisters of St. Francis care, education and spiritual nourishment of the soul move us to rangueras, the Spanish founder of will not disclose details of the sec- work without fear for all that needs to be done to bring the love the Sisters of the Immaculate Con- ond miracle until after the pope’s of Christ Jesus to others! We in Hawaii join all the world in giv- ception. She worked with disad- proclamation of Mother Mari- ing thanks to God for this soon-to-be saint! vantaged girls and prostitutes and anne’s sainthood. Continued on page 4 4 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011 Blessed Marianne to ‘Lily of the Mohawks’ came to know, be canonized Continued from page 3 love Christ over clan’s objections saw that early education was es- By Catholic News Service Blessed Kateri’s cause clearing the sential for helping young women. way for her canonization. She died in 1911. WASHINGTON The U.S. church marks her feast Blessed Anna Schaffer, a lay Ger- Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, “the day July 14. She is listed as patron man woman who wanted to be a Lily of the Mohawks,” is the young of American Indians, ecology and missionary, but couldn’t do so after Indian maiden who, despite objec- the environment and is held up as a a succession of physical accidents tions from some in her own clan, model for Catholic youths. and disease. She accepted her in- came to know and love Christ. In the United States, there are firmity as a way of sanctification. She was born in 1656 in a vil- two shrines to Blessed Kateri, the Her grave has been a pilgrimage lage on the Mohawk River called National Shrine of Blessed Kateri site since her death in 1925. Ossernenon, now Auriesville, N.Y. Tekakwitha in Fonda, N.Y., and the Pope Benedict also signed de- Her father was a Mohawk chief and Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in crees that pave the way for numer- her mother a Christian Algonquin Auriesville. ous beatifications: raised among the French. The National Tekakwitha Con- He recognized the martyrdom of She was born into a period of ference, based in Great Falls, Mont., 64 priests, religious and a layman, political and religious turmoil, 10 was started in 1939 as a way to uni- Jose Gorostazu Labayen, who were years after three of the Jesuit mar- fy Catholic American Indians from martyred between 1936 and 1937 tyrs were tortured and killed: Rene different tribes across the United during the Spanish Civil War. Goupil, Isaac Jogues and Jean Lal- States. The organization is financed He recognized the martyrdom ande. Indians blamed the “Black- by membership dues and grants of Father Nicolaus Rusca, a Swiss robes” for the sudden appearance from the U.S. bishops, the Catholic priest who was tortured and killed of deadly white man’s diseases, in- Church Extension Society and the after being condemned by a Prot- cluding small pox. Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions. estant court in 1618. When Kateri was only 4, a small- “The Indian people in the United He formally recognized the mir- pox epidemic claimed her parents States and Canada have longed for and baby brother. Kateri survived, acle needed for the beatification the canonization of Blessed Kateri but her face was disfigured and her of Father Louis Brisson, the French from the moment of her beatifica- eyesight impaired. founder of the Oblates of St. Fran- tion,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput According to legend, she was cis de Sales. of Philadelphia told Catholic News raised by relatives who began to He formally recognized the mir- Service at the Vatican Dec. 7. plan her marriage. But after meet- acle needed for the beatification of A member of the Prairie Band ing with Catholic priests, Kateri Italian Father Luigi Novarese, an Potawatomi Tribe, he is the only decided to be baptized and pursue official at the Vatican Secretariat Native American Catholic archbish- of State and founder of the Silent religious life. When she was bap- tized on Easter in 1676 at age 20, op in the United States. Workers of the Cross Association. “We are all very proud of her be- He formally recognized the mir- her relatives were not pleased. She fled the next year to Cana- cause she embodies in herself what acle needed for the beatification Pope John Paul II called incultura- of Mother Maria Mole, the French da, taking refuge at St. Francis Xavi- er Mission in the Mohawk Nation at tion — the saints are the truly in- founder of the Sisters of Charity of culturated members of a particular St. Louis. Caughnawaga on the St. Lawrence River, about 10 miles from Mon- CNS photo/Bob Roller ethnic group because they person- He formally recognized the mir- ally embody both the Gospel and acles needed for the beatifications treal. She reportedly made her first A portrait of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha is seen at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Gallup, N.M., in October. Pope Benedict XVI has advanced the the culture from which they come,” of two nuns, one from Argentina Communion on Christmas in 1677. sainthood cause of Kateri, the first Native American to be beatified. The he said. and one from Italy. She astounded the Jesuits with church has recognized the second miracle needed for her canonization. Interviewed before the pope’s The pope approved seven other her deep spirituality and her de- decree, Archbishop Chaput said decrees recognizing that the men votion to the Blessed Sacrament. news of her canonization would and women lived the Christian She took a private vow of virginity ans, the scars on her face suddenly death are generally needed for a bring “great rejoicing for the In- virtues in a heroic way and that and devoted herself to prayer and disappeared after her death. Her sainthood cause to move forward. they are venerable. Recognition of to teaching prayers to the children tomb is in Caughnawaga. There is After a first miracle is confirmed dian community,” and he predicted a miracle attributed to each can- and helping the sick and elderly of a shrine to her in St. Francis Xavier by the church, the candidate is be- “we’ll show up in significant num- didate’s intercession is needed for Caughnawaga. Church there. atified. Kateri was beatified by Pope bers here in Rome” for her canon- that person’s beatification. Kateri was not the only mem- Soon after Blessed Kateri died, John Paul II in 1980, giving her the ization ceremony. Catholic News Service contact- ber of her community to embrace Catholics started to claim that fa- title “Blessed.” Blessed Kateri has always been ed the Tekakwitha Conference in Christianity during a colonial time vors and miracles had been ob- Documentation for the final mir- held up “as a very holy person by Great Falls, Mont., for confirma- fraught with conflict and struggle tained through her intercession. acle needed for her canonization members of the Native community tion, but officials there said they for native tribes. But to her older, American Indians have made ap- was sent to the Vatican in July 2009. and they have longed and longed could not confirm the reports. more educated Jesuit mentors, she peals to the Catholic Church for her It involved the recovery of a young for this moment to come,” Msgr. Her sainthood cause opened in was remarkable. recognition since at least the late boy in Seattle whose face had been Paul A. Lenz told CNS Dec. 19. He 1932, and she was declared vener- When her request to start a re- 1800s. disfigured by flesh-eating bacteria is vice postulator for her cause and able in 1943. In June 1980, she be- ligious community was denied, Documentation for her saint- and who almost died from the dis- former executive director of the Bu- came the first Native American to Kateri continued to live a life of aus- hood cause was sent to the Vatican ease. But he recovered completely, reau of Catholic Indian Missions. be beatified. terity and prayer. She was said to in 1932. She was declared vener- and the Vatican confirmed the work When she worked in the fields, perform “extraordinary penances.” able in 1942, the first step to saint- of a tribunal who determined there Blessed Kateri would carry a cross Contributing to this report was Carol She died in 1680 at the age of hood that recognizes the candi- was no medical explanation for it. with her as a source for contempla- Glatz in Rome, Carol Zimmermann 24. According to eyewitnesses, in- date’s heroic virtues. On Dec. 19, the pope signed the tion. Her last words were reported in Washington, and others. cluding two Jesuits and many Indi- Two miracles that occur after decree recognizing the miracle in to be, “Jesus, I love you.”
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Kids received presents donated by community members. Comedian Frank De Lima sings Christmas songs. A family spends some quality time at the party. ‘Everybody needs Christmas!’ The diocesan prison ministry’s Star Light, Star Bright party brings cheer to women inmates and their kids Story and photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald
Not even a “wintery” down- pour and blustery Koolau gusts could put a damper on the festive Christmas celebration this month at the Women’s Community Cor- rectional Center in Kailua, spon- sored by the Diocese of Honolulu. On Dec. 10, the diocesan prison ministry office’s 12th annual “Star Light, Star Bright” party brought seasonal cheer to local women inmates and their children. The program once again drew volun- teers from the Catholic commu- nity to provide gifts, food and fun holiday activities for those in the Windward Oahu facility. “This is wonderful,” said one of the inmates, as she held her smil- ing young daughter in her arms. “Everybody needs Christmas!” This year’s Star Light, Star Bright party was the second to take place onsite at the correction- al center itself. Last year’s event turned the prison’s grassy recre- ational field into what Paulette Vernay of the diocesan Office of Prison Ministry called a “mini-car- nival,” complete with inflatable jumping castles and a magician. The success of that event in re- uniting inmate mothers with their families inspired both the diocese and the WCCC staff to hold the party there once again. All the earlier events had been organized for the children only and were held at St. Stephen Di- ocesan Center. An inmate warmly embraces her “I enjoy it because it serves a women sang karaoke, while kids community. son during the Star Light, Star sense of purpose for the kids,” visited an airbrush “tattoo” artist. “Whatever it Kahoohele said the generosity Bright event at the Women’s Com- said Adult Correctional Officer A photo station took and printed of those who give their time, tal- munity Correctional Center. Tammy Kahoohele of WCCC. family portraits on the spot. Some takes to heal, ent and treasure to Star Light, Star According to Vernay, 143 peo- inmates simply opted to take a Bright leaves her “blown away.” ple attended this year’s party. This few minutes away from all the fes- connect and She said she hopes that the inmates selves better for their kids.” included 24 inmates, 40 children, tivities to sit with their loved ones can be inspired by the love shown Vernay said that the efforts to 31 caregivers, 33 volunteers and and catch up. bond families to them by those who provided do- throw the holiday soiree is always 15 other inmates who helped with One inmate, who attended the to the women nations and gifts despite the tough heartwarming for all the vendors, setup, cleanup and other duties. event for the first time, said she economic times many families and volunteers and organizers in- The party began with Gov. Neil was surprised by the amount of inmates is well individuals are facing. volved. Abercrombie and his wife Nancie activities and entertainment at “People still get big heart for “Whatever it takes to heal, Caraway joining the inmates for the party. As her son played on an worth it” that,” the corrections officer said. connect and bond families to the lunch. The governor sat at a table inflatable bouncer, she took some “I want the moms to see that women inmates is well worth it,” decked with colorful Christmas time to hang out with her best ties, said he enjoys the experience people are still willing to give to Vernay said. “I love this program décor, and enjoyed freshly grilled friend who came to visit. every Christmas season. them, even though they’re incar- so much. All the work and coordi- hot dogs and hamburgers along- “It feels good,” she said. “I love “I’m honored to do it,” he said. cerated.” nation on everyone’s part, includ- side inmates and volunteers. it.” The Star Light, Star Bright A caregiver who visited her ing the inmate worklines, make Local comedian Frank De Lima The highlight of Star Light, program extended beyond the niece at WCCC said she appreci- it an incredible, divinely inspired then entertained partygoers with Star Bright was a visit from Santa prison walls, with the delivery of ated Star Light, Star Bright be- event.” jokes and songs, including the Claus. Each child took his or her care baskets to families of inmates ing a “good time” for her niece’s “It is so good to see the faces pidgin version of the “Twelve Days turn to receive a wrapped gift and who weren’t able to attend the children to “look forward to.” and to walk about the rec area of Christmas.” take a photo with mother and event. The non-perishable food She said the memories created by greeting, talking, hugging and After lunch, inmates and their Santa. Deacon Richard Abel, who and household goods, along with the event also will hopefully be a witnessing love, faith and, yes, families made their way through has dressed up as Santa for many gift certificates for holiday meals, way for the inmates to “appreci- especially hope for a brighter fu- a variety of fun activities. Several of the Star Light, Star Bright par- were donated by members in the ate their families and make them- ture,” she said. 6 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011
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Mele Kalikimakaame Hau‘oliMakahiki Hou From theStaff, Parishioners andVisitorsof St.Augustine by-the-Sea Parish,Waikiki ChristmasMassSchedule 2011 Saturday,December 24,Christmas Eve 6:00 p.m...... Pianomusic 9:00 p.m...... Tongan Choir 11:00 p.m...... Christmascarols Midnight ...... HawaiianChoir Sunday, December 25,ChristmasDay 6:00 a.m...... Organmusic 8:00 a.m...... ContemporaryChoir 10:00 a.m...... HawaiianChoir 5:00 p.m...... ContemporaryChoir NewYear’sSchedule 2011 Saturday,December 31, NewYear's Eve 5:00 p.m...... ContemporaryChoir Sunday, January1st,New Year's Day 6:00 a.m...... Organmusic 8:00 a.m...... ContemporaryChoir 10:00 a.m...... HawaiianChoir 5:00 p.m...... Tongan Choir
SaintAugustine,prayfor us!Saint Damien,prayfor us!BlessedMarianne,prayfor us! With theServant Leadership of theCongregationofthe Sacred Hearts of Jesusand Mary 8 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011
Christopher West to speak here on the Theology of the Body Mele Kalikimaka Author and speaker on sexu- (Merry Christmas) ality Christopher West will be back in Hawaii for “an evening of beauty and reflection on the The- & ology of the Body,” 6:30-10 p.m., Jan. 28 in the Mamiya Theatre on Hauoli Makahiki Hou the campus of (Happy NewYear) St. Louis School and Chaminade University. St.Theresa Church The event To seewith neweyes is called “Fill by theSea, These Hearts: theglory of GodIncarnate God, Sex and St.Theresa School bringing peacetoall theearth The Universal &Sacred Hearts of Longing,” the SistersofSt. Joseph same title of his Jesus&Mary Mission of Carondelet and CSJOhana Christopher popular 2009 Kauai, Hawaii West presentation visit to Hawaii. Like then he will be accompanied by musicians ChristmasGreetings to each andall Mike Mangione and the Union. West has devoted his life to ex- from amining Pope John Paul II’s 129 Wednesday audience messages, delivered from September 1979 to Sts. Peter&Paul Church November 1984, dedicated to the 800KahekaStreet,Honolulu, Hawaii theme of human sexuality in the light of Christ, which has come to MerryChristmas andHappy NewYear!!! be widely known as the Theology December 16th-24th, 2011 of the Body. SimbangGabi,5:00am, except December 18th, 6:00am He delivers his message with Saturday,December 24th, 2011,Christmas VigilMass philosophical reflection, humor 5:00pmFamilyMass, 9:00pmBilingual Mass and everyday language. Theology of the Body has been described Sunday,December 25th, 2011, ChristmasDay 12:00amMidnightMass, 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am&6:00 pm as “a journey into the beauty and 12Noon Hispanic Community truth that illuminates life’s deep- Saturday,December 31st, 2011,New YearsEve,5:00pm est questions.” Tickets are free and are avail- Sunday,January 1st, 2012, NewYears Day 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am&6:00pm able at filltheseheartshawaii. 12Noon Hispanic Community,7:30pmVisayan Mass eventbrite.com. For information, call Mark (Marcos) Brackins of In- Christ theKingChurch&School Him Ministries at 497-7386. Kahului, Maui,Hawaii
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1403-ACaliforniaAve., Wahiawa, HI 96786 Tel: 621-5109 Fax: 622-5073 Maythe 2011 ChristmasSchedule peaceand joyof December 16-24 —MisadeGallo,5:00am Christmasbewith December 24 —Christmas VigilMasses 5:00 pm 12:00 mm youthroughoutthis December 25 —Christmas DayMasses holidayseasonand 7:00 am 9:00 am thecomingyear from *** Maythe starthatguided thewisemen lead us to Jesus Christ, the Superstar! OurLadyofLourdes Parish in Honoka‘a December 24th: VigilMass-5:30 p.m. Midnight Mass - 12:00 a.m. Christmaspeace,joy andblessingsfrom: Rev. Fr.Edgar Brillantes,Staff andParishioners December 25th: MorningMasses-7:00 a.m.,9:00a.m.
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TheFaculty andStaff THEPARISHFAMILYOFANNUNCIATION CHURCH, WAIMEA,AND ASCENSIONCHURCH, PUAKO, WISH YOUABLESSEDCHRISTMAS CathedralCatholic Academy DECEMBER 23, 2011 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 9
Bishop Larry Silva blesses the Weinberg Hale with ti leaves and holy water.
have this here in our community programs and community agen- is something I think we’re all very cies,” Mattoon said. “Once identi- grateful for. This is a genuine gift for fied, CCH works with case manag- the community and I think it’s great ers to complete a screening form that you’re doing it right now.” and verify income to assure the More than 100 guests attended a blessing and dedication ceremony for the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Hale and Last November, the Harry and household will be able to afford Ulu Center at the Catholic Charities Hawaii campus in upper Makiki. The Weinberg Hale is a three-story, 12-unit Jeanette Weinberg Foundation the rent.” apartment building made for clients in need of affordable and transitional housing. presented the Catholic Charities Jerry Rauckhorst, chief execu- Housing Development Corpora- tive officer of Catholic Charities tion with a $1.52 million grant Hawaii, said the transitional hous- to renovate the apartment build- ing services offered through the Catholic Charities blesses housing ing that is now the Weinberg Hale new facilities work in line with and to build the Ulu Center. Ulu is the diocesan Road Map strategic the Hawaiian word for breadfruit, plan established by Bishop Silva. a Polynesian staple which is used One of the six points in the Road for low income, at-risk residents in the Catholic Charities logo. Map calls for a focus on helping Story and photos with their children, persons at-risk Also dedicated was the new ad- According to Peter K. Mattoon, the homeless in the state by pro- by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz for homelessness and others. jacent two-story Ulu Center which Catholic Charities program super- viding affordable housing. Hawaii Catholic Herald The agency blessed and dedi- will be used as a “gathering place” visor, the first tenants moved in to “Catholic Charities Hawaii will cated the 12-unit Harry and Jea- for Weinberg Hale tenants and the three-story Weinberg Hale on be continually working with all Catholic Charities Hawaii has nette Weinberg Hale, located on Catholic Charities Hawaii staff March 30. All but two of the build- of our community collaborators, created new transitional and af- its campus in Honolulu’s upper members. ing’s two-bedroom, one-bathroom with Bishop Larry Silva, with the fordable housing units for people Makiki district, in a Dec. 6 cere- “The good work of Catholic units have been leased so far. diocesan affordable housing task who have a especially difficult mony attended by more than 100 Charities Hawaii makes a huge “Candidates for the units are force and again all of those who time acquiring it — seniors, the people, including Catholic Chari- difference in the lives of so many being identified through many want to help really have an impact developmentally disabled, single ties staff, government leaders and people,” said Honolulu Mayor Pe- different sources including Catho- on housing needs within our com- mothers seeking reunification Bishop Larry Silva. ter Carlisle at the ceremony. “To lic Charities Hawaii, government munity,” Rauckhorst said.
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Saturday,December24, 2011 ChristmasVigil 5:30 p.m. &9:00p.m. SaintAnthony of Padua Sunday,December25, 2011 Church &School ChristmasDay 148A Makawao Street 12:00a.m. Kailua,HI96734 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
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Holiday Mass Schedule: Saturday,December 24, 2011 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm & 11:00 pm Sunday, December 25, 2011 7:00 am,9:00am, 11:45 am &6pm Saturday, December 31, 2011 5:00 pm Sunday, January1, 2012 7:00 am,9:00am, 11:45 am &6pm 3HDFH -R\ “Seasons Greetings to all” LQWKH1HZ ,QDQWLFLSDWLRQRI%OHVVHG0DULDQQH·V-DQUG)HDVW'D\ DQGDQWLFLSDWHGFDQRQL]DWLRQ\RXDUHLQYLWHGWRMRLQLQD 1RYHQDIURP-DQXDU\QG 7KH1RYHQDLVSRVWHGRQWKH%OHVVHG0DULDQQH ZHEVLWH ZZZEOHVVHGPDULDQQHFRSHRUJ St.JohnVianneyParish&Parish School 920-940Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734 DECEMBER 23, 2011 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 11 HCH photo | Darelene Dela Cruz Members of the Japanese delegation for world peace pose for a photo with Bishop Larry Silva, standing center, on Dec. 8 in the chancery building in Honolulu. The group’s leader is Father Chitoshi Noshita, seated right. Seated next to him is Marianist Father Francis Nakagawa representing Hawaii. MayChristcometoyou this Christmas In Hawaii for Dec. 7 observance, with thegiftofLove, Japanese delegation meets bishop theblessing of Hope Bishop Larry Silva on Dec. 8 met with several members of the andthe promiseofPeace Japanese delegation of religious priests and ministers in Hawaii for the annual Pearl Harbor Dec. 7 an- St.Theresa Parish–BigIsland niversary observance. The visitors are members of the St.Theresa Church –MountainView Japan Religious Committee for the World Federation which this year Holy Rosary Church –Kea‘au marks the 30th anniversary of its participation in the official obser- TheCatholic Community of vance at the Arizona Memorial of the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the KilaueaMilitaryCamp–Volcano Japanese on Dec. 7, 1941, which thrust the United States into World War II. Father Chitoshi Noshita of Na- gasaki, leading this group, ex- Photo courtesy of Father Francis Nakagawa plained to the bishop about the Father Chitoshi Noshita, Father Nagatani and Father Francis Nakagawa pray beginning of Japan’s participation with local Catholics at the Arizona Memorial. in the annual observance. “Thirty-one years ago, a small group of Japanese — I was one of of 30 Buddhist monks and faithful ter with Buddhist Bishop Thomas them — happened to meet in New from Japan, plus a group of reli- Okano of the Honpa Hongwanji York City, where the idea emerged gious of all denominations from Mission in Honolulu. They each of Japanese participation with the Honolulu. visited the other’s house of wor- United States in a continuing peace In addition to Pearl Harbor, they ship and discussed how to promote endeavor,” he said. offered flowers and prayers at the peace. Bishop Silva hopes to con- “The ongoing memorial cer- Punchbowl National Cemetery, the tinue such dialog. emony on Pearl Harbor Day in Ho- Ehime Maru Memorial at Kakaako On Dec. 4, the Japan visitors nolulu would be an ideal venue. It Beach Park and the Kaneohe Ma- made a courtesy visit to the Cathe- took time and much work to ob- rine Base where there are three dral of Our Lady of Peace where tain all the permissions and agree- memorial sites. they were greeted by Marianist Fa- ments. The first year of participa- Father Noshita said, “We en- ther Francis Nakagawa, Capuchin tion was 1981. We have not missed courage more people to share our Franciscan Father Gordon Combs, a single year.” dream of world peace as well as Rev. Chip Wheeler, Mayumi This year, Father Noshita’s an ecumenical understanding and Wheeler and Bob and Yui Forbes. group of 20 religious from Japan unity among all religions.” The guests all received a lei and a — Buddhist, Shinto and Catholic Bishop Silva responded that he packet of information about the ca- — were joined by another group had a friendly ecumenical encoun- thedral and St. Damien. Maythe BlessedChild and HisHolyMother bringjoy,loveand peace at Christmasand throughout thecomingyear. St.Anthony Junior-SeniorHighSchool 1618 LowerMainStreet Wailuku,Hawai‘i 96793 www.sasmaui.org Mele Kalikimaka from the St.Elizabeth School Ohana Visitusat www.steliz-hi.org Acceptingapplications for2012–2013 school year 12 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011 RESURRECTION OF THELORDCHURCH 94-1260 Lumikula St., Waipahu,HI 96797•676-4700 ***CHRISTMAS MASSES *** Saturday,December24th 5:15 pm -and -Midnight Sunday,December25th 7:30 am -9:30am hristmas Maywealways be renewedbythe love CJoy to which Jesus brings on Christmas! All From Allofusat Sacred HeartParish, Hawi From Father Adrian Gervacio, pastor, andthe parishioners ChristmasMassSchedule December 24thChildren ChristmasPageant 5:00 p.m. OurLadyofthe MountChurch Mass at 5:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. 1614 MonteStreet,Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. # 845-0828 December 25th7:00a.m.&9:30 a.m. NewYear’sMassat7:00a.m.and 9:30 a.m. “Christmas is notasmuch aboutopening ourpresents as openingour hearts” Janice Maeditere 1627-BMill Street Wailuku,Hawaii96793-1999 Join us this Christmas CHRISTMASEVE VIGILMASS at 6:00pm St.John the ChristmasCarolsat11:30pm BaptistChurch CHRISTMASDAY Mass of Christmas 2324 OmiloLane 12:00am -MIDNIGHT Honolulu,HI96819 9:00am We Wish You JESUS! Holy Family Church in Honolulu Maythe LightofChristbe wishes all amost your guidetoPeace, Love, joyous andJoy this holidayseason! and peaceful From theStudents, Faculty&Staffof Christmas Saint Francis School and The BlessedMarianne Cope Preschool “Quality Catholic Educationinthe Spirit of JOY” 2707 PamoaRoad, Honolulu,HI 96822 988-4111 DECEMBER 23, 2011 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 13 Good things Merry Christmasand Happy NewYear In theSacredHeartsofJesus AndMary happen to PeaceAnd Blessingsthrough this most holy season! those who wait from By Michael Rockers Special to the Herald St.Joseph This Advent season proclaims Parish of SaintMichael,Waialua this fact good things do happen Church Sts. Peter&Paul,WaimeaBay to those who wait. The “System and for Success Strategic Plan” for our andSt. MichaelSchool schools is sensitive to this fact. It Early not only calls our schools to pro- Learning vide an environment for our stu- dents to grow in the skills neces- Center sary to succeed in the 21st century (critical thinking, problem solving Makawao, skills, adaptability and the ability to access and analyze informa- Maui tion), it also speaks of providing an environment which affirms the life espoused in the Beatitudes. These skills such as listening, following directions, sharing and cooperating are displayed in those SaintJohn’sCatholic Preschool who have a relationship with Christ. This relationship enlight- ens us with the wisdom to wait on the Lord. That is what the Beatitudes and the Advent season teach us if we have the humility to wait on the Lord, we will experience the greatest of all “good things” his presence in our lives. Michael Rockers is the superinten- dent of Hawaii Catholic Schools. May the gift of Jesus’ birth, the greatestgiftofall, fill yourheartswith love And bring you great peace At Christmasand throughout 2012! Christmas Maythe joyofGod’s love fill your hearts with peaceatChristmas and greetings of throughout theNew Year! Thank you forallowing us to walk with peacefrom you andfor yourprayerful support! theparishof TheSisters of St.PaulofChartres(SPC) Sr.Anielyn Sr.Victoria St.Anthony Sr. JenniferSr. Clemence Laupahoehoe, Hawaii Christmas Blessingsto All from TodayagreatLight hascomeuponthe earth. Come,you nations, and adore theLord. Merry Christmas! from the Maryknoll Sisters HOLYROSARY CHURCH PAHALA 14 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011 St. Rochand St.Joachim (Kahuku) (Punaluu) Maythe Holy Child of Mary bringyou Love,Joy,and PeacethisChristmas andthroughoutthe New Year! St.Raphael Parish BlessingsofChristmasthroughout theNew Year from theadministration, faculty, staffand students of Koloa, Kauai DamienMemorialSchool Celebrating 170 Years.(1841-2011) NewmanCenter/Holy Spirit Parish at UniversityofHawaii, Manoa Christmas BlessingstoAll! Wishingeveryone a holy Christmasand BlessedNew Year Holy Family ChristmasEve Children’s Mass, 5:00 PM Catholic Church, TheGreat FeastofChristmas Mass at 10:00 PM Academy& ChristmasDay Mass at 10:00 AM EarlyLearningCenter We arelocated on theU.H.Campus just past the Korean Pagoda 1941 East West Road at Maile Way www.newmanhawaii.org 988-6222 DECEMBER 23, 2011 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 15 Diocesan Road Map for the future Christmas blessings By Colleen Sathre and Father Gary Secor Special to the Herald As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we remember that Mary and Joseph journeyed to Bethlehem. Over the past sev- eral years, our Hawaii Catholic community has been on a jour- ney to give “witness to Jesus” by implementing our diocesan Road Map. With gratitude in our hearts, we would like to thank all who are St.Ann Church participating in this journey. Waihe‘e, Maui As we celebrate Christmas, may our hearts and eyes be opened to what God is doing to guide us on our journey. Our wish is that all members of our Catholic commu- nity and beyond may know and radiate the wonder of Christmas. May Christ be born anew in your heart this Christmas! Colleen O. Sathre and Father Gary Secor are co-chairs of the Road Map Greetings Implementation Commission. from Holy CrossChurch, Kalaheo Sacred HeartMission, Eleele Kauai Christmas Blessingstoall from From theparishioners, SACRED HEART CHURCH Father Edison Pamintuan, M.S. NA‘ALEHU Blessed Sacrament Maythe guiding Parish star enlightenthe world 2124 PauoaRoad in its journeytoJesus Honolulu,HI 96813 thelight of theworld. Merry Christmas Wishingyou a veryblessed Holy Rosary Parish andjoyous Paia,Maui Christmas. Please Join Us Children's Liturgy Come and celebrate! December 24th 6P.M. Holy Mass Schedulefor the Christmas Season TheNativityofthe Lord MidnightMass Saturday,December 24th, 2011 December 25th 6:00 p.m. OhanaMasswithCarolingat5:30pm 12:00 A.M. 9:00 pm Mass during theNight with Carols Around theWorld at 8:30 pm 11:30 pm LatinMasswithCarolingat 11:00 pm ChristmasMass ChristmasDay Sunday,December 25th, 2011 December 25th 7:00 am Mass 9:30 A.M. 10:00 am LatinMass SolemnityofMary, theHolyMotherofGod TheEpiphanyofthe Lord (Novus Ordo) January 1, 2012 January 8, 2012 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass 10:00 am LatinMass ImmaculateConception TheFeast of Holy Family (Tridentine) 4453 Kapaia Road,Lihue,Kauai,Hawaii January 8, 2012 10:00 am LatinMass 16 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011 Nervously anticipating ordination and other things Bishop Silva to “I’m looking confer priesthood on forward Kauai son Anthony to actually Rapozo on Dec. 30 celebrating the By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Mass ... actually Hawaii Catholic Herald being able to Homemade Portuguese soup on New Year’s Eve. Celebrating his hear confessions first Mass. His first official parish and bring God assignment. There are a lot of things Antho- to people” ny Rapozo is looking forward to in the coming weeks. First and foremost, of course, and bread, in homage to Rapozo’s is his ordination to the priesthood ethnic heritage. on Dec. 30. Just a short time away Stephanie said she is very from his big day, Rapozo is re- proud of her son’s accomplish- laxing at his home on Kauai. He ments. recently returned to the Islands “It was a long journey and he’s after completing his studies at St. finally getting to the point of his Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, life that he worked so hard for,” Calif. she said. “We prayed for him the Rapozo spoke to the Hawaii whole time he was going through Catholic Herald by phone Dec. his schooling. We supported him 14 about his preparations for the with all our love.” next step in his spiritual journey. Stephanie said she never ex- “I’m excited, a little nervous,” pected her son to become a priest, Rapozo said. “Took 10 years to get and laughs whenever she is asked to where I’m at. I guess I’ll prob- by an awed friend or relative HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz ably be even more of a nervous whether she did anything to put wreck when I get to the actual Anthony Rapozo is shown at Immaculate Conception Church with his mother Stephanie in a photo taken before his ordination as a transitional deacon, Dec. 16, 2010. Rapozo will be ordained a diocesan priest on Dec. 30, 2011. him on this path. day. But right now it’s day by day. “That was the farthest thing I thank God for my experiences.” from my mind,” Stephanie said. Bishop Larry Silva will confer “There were people prior to me Rapozo back to Hawaii to live at of the last steps toward the priest- “Everybody asks me that, ‘What the sacrament of holy orders on joining the police department that St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki and hood. This year, he completed his did I do?’ And I said I didn’t do Rapozo, 41, at the Co-Cathedral said I might have had a priestly finish his undergraduate educa- final courses for a master’s degree anything. I prayed to God that he of St. Theresa in Honolulu. He vocation.” tion at Chaminade University of in divinity. would be able to function in this will become the newest local-born After leaving the police depart- Honolulu. He earned a bachelor’s Fresh off his final stretch of world, and be able to be OK and priest to be ordained for the dio- ment, Rapozo became more in- degree in religious studies, with a seminary classes that included the have a job or whatever and what- cese since Father Jon Cabico was volved in his home parish, Immac- focus on Christianity. practicing of “mock-Masses” and ever God wanted for him. That’s ordained in 2009. Rapozo was or- ulate Conception Church in Lihue. Rapozo received a one-year learning the various sacramental all I prayed.” dained a deacon a year ago as part He became acquainted with the extension on his temporary vows rites, Rapozo is eagerly anticipat- The first parish assignment for of his transition to the priesthood. Sacred Hearts priests who staffed with the Congregation of the Sa- ing his ordination. the soon-to-be Father Rapozo will The path to the diocesan priest- the church at the time. In particu- cred Hearts, but had become un- “I’m looking forward to actu- be at St. Michael the Archangel hood for Rapozo has taken a num- lar, he recalls a Sacred Hearts nov- sure if life in a religious order was ally celebrating the Mass,” he Parish in Kailua-Kona. He is set ber of turns, from police train- ice whose homily at a children’s a good fit for him. He took a year said. “Actually being able to hear to begin working at the Big Island ing to membership in a religious Christmas Mass inspired him to off in 2005 and began considering confessions and bring God to peo- church on Jan. 15. order; from the shores of Hawaii pursue the priesthood. the diocesan priesthood. ple, and see how I can implement Father Bill Shannon, the pastor to the heart of Maryland, to the It was then, he said, that he got “I knew I had the call, but I what I learned into a ministry so I of Immaculate Conception Church Western U.S. and back. the notion from God to “make my didn’t think I meshed well with a can help the parishioners I will be who has seen Rapozo through sev- Before considering a religious move.” religious order,” Rapozo said. “So assigned to minister to.” eral years of his preparation for vocation, Rapozo spent some time He joined the Sacred Hearts that’s why I took a year off to de- The day after the Dec. 30 cer- the priesthood, said he has seen as a recruit with the Kauai Police Congregation in 1999 and spent cide what to do with the vocation. emony, Rapozo will celebrate many “very practical” qualities Department. However, he said he six years with the religious order. My pastor informed me that the his first Mass as a priest at Im- in Rapozo that will allow him to didn’t feel comfortable with the During his time with the religious diocese was still looking if I was maculate Conception Church. His serve Hawaii’s Catholics well. possibility of having to take a life community, he received tempo- still interested, and I said yeah.” mother, Stephanie Rapozo, said “I think his big asset will be in the line of duty as a police of- rary vows for three years and was He began graduate studies in that 300 people are expected to knowing the local scene here, be- ficer, so he abandoned his law en- sent by the order to live in Mary- theology for the diocesan priest- attend the New Year’s Eve Mass. ing a very hardworking guy,” Fa- forcement training and stopped to land. There, he attended Mary- hood in the spring of 2007 at St. The tight-knit Catholic communi- ther Shannon said. “He brings to ponder other life options. mount University to study for a Patrick Seminary in California. ty on Kauai will honor its newest the table a lot of other experiences “I don’t know if I could live bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Last December, he was or- clergyman with a dinner recep- in life before becoming a seminar- with that, so I left,” Rapozo said. 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With joy and thanks, Molokai blesses its long-awaited St. Damien Church in Kaunakakai The cross, made of multi-hued mango wood, was still missing its Story and photos “corpus,” or body of Jesus, which by Patrick Downes had not been completed at the Hawaii Catholic Herald time of the blessing. Illuminated, the cross was dramatically visible It’s a welcoming church appro- from the street outside during the priate for a friendly isle. evening ceremony. The people of Molokai blessed Although the church is big their long-awaited St. Damien enough to seat 250 people, twice Church in Kaunakakai on Dec. 9 the number as the building it re- with an inaugural congregation placed, it was designed not to re- too large for the new building to quire a sound system. The interior hold, expressing a joy too great to expands outward, like the inside hold in. of a megaphone, from the sanctu- Bishop Larry Silva presided over ary, into a semi-circular interior, the two hour and 10 minute eve- through the glass doors and win- ning ceremony, a rarely performed dows in the back, naturally ampli- rite he compared to a baptism, us- fying the voices of the celebrant, ing water, oil, smoke and flame. singers and readers. “Aloha!” bellowed the bishop, On the night of the blessing, the crosier in hand, from the sidewalk bishop’s homily could be under- Above, Stephen Petro welcomes in front of the parish’s Damien stood clearly outside, 25 feet be- Center at the head of Ala Malama Bishop Larry Silva at the front door of the new church. Above right, Fa- yond the church’s open doors. And Avenue across from the Post Office in the stillness of the evening, the precisely at 6 p.m., bringing the es- ther Clyde Guerreiro puts the altar unplugged choir could be heard timated 400 people around him to stone in place. Right, Bishop Silva across the street. attention. blesses the restored tabernacle. The sanctuary furnishings were “We thank God for this long- fashioned of koa, the warm royal awaited day,” he continued, with- In his homily, the bishop asked native Hawaiian hardwood, by out the aid of a microphone. the congregation to engage in Oahu craftsman Robb Young who “This is one of the most beauti- imaginary time travel to visualize also made the St. Damien and ful liturgies of the church,” he said. the future demolition of the church Blessed Marianne reliquaries in Ho- Then, as the choir sang “Let us he was now blessing, and the past build a house where love can dwell dedication of its recently demol- nolulu’s Cathedral of Our Lady of …,” the bishop led a procession ished predecessor, St. Sophia. Peace. Young made the altar, ambo, of 12 priests, three deacons and a While these buildings embody credence table and six chairs which half dozen altar servers up to the the memories of baptisms, wed- incorporate the motif of semi-circu- entrance of the still-locked church. dings, funerals and other spiritual lar arches in the sanctuary. At least two of the priests were for- events, he said, true worship is not Thirty-five red oak pews curve mer pastors — Father James Orsini limited to a physical structure, but around the sanctuary in four sec- and Father Jose Macoy. takes place “in spirit and in truth.” tions. At the church’s entrance, the “To reach out to the hungry, the chasuble for a white apron, rolled A new day for the parish “No one is more than seven pews from the altar,” said Father chairman of the parish building homeless … can be acts of wor- up his sleeves and poured holy oil “It’s beautiful,” Bishop Silva committee Stephen Petro wel- ship,” he said. “True worship is not over the entire top of the koa altar. Guerreiro. said earlier that day after Father I-beams, painted the color of comed Bishop Silva and presented tied to any single place.” He then spent a few silent minutes Guerreiro had given him a tour of him with official documents and “This building we dedicate to Molokai red dirt, crisscross the rubbing the oil into the surface, the new church, the first he has the key to the front door. the worship of God is important” ceiling bearing a silvery corrugated from edge to edge, with circular ever blessed. The bishop passed the keys to as the place where the risen Jesus sheet metal roof. High-placed lou- motions of his bare hands. “I like it very much. It gives vers, open windows and doors, pastor Sacred Hearts Father Clyde is encountered, he said. Up to that point, the church Guerreiro who opened the large “That encounter here changes you the feeling of people gathered and ceiling fans take advantage of had been dimly lit with secondary double wooden doors and let ev- our hearts,” he said. close to each other, close to the al- the island’s breezes, eliminating and recessed lights. With the altar erybody in. Following the homily, Father tar,” he said. “It is bright and open. the need for air conditioning. As the liturgy proceeded, Bish- Guerreiro crouched under the altar blessed, a deacon wiped away the I like its openness to the outside.” In front, the bell tower, with the op Silva blessed with holy water, to insert the altar stone through a oil, attendants brought out the altar Designed by architect Frank bell from the old church, replicates oil and incense each major physical trap door that opened under the cloths, flower arrangements and Skowronski of Haiku, Maui, and the tower at St. Damien’s St. Philo- part of the church — the baptistery, top. Imbedded in the foot-long slab candles, the hanging bell-shaped built by the Oahu-based construc- mena Church in Kalawao. the walls, the altar, the tabernacle of white marble was a relic of St. “house lights” were switched on tion company Nordic PCL, the new The bishop said he liked the — as it was about to be used for Damien sealed in resin. as the choir sang, “Christ, be our church is shaped to draw people in fact that “they used things from the first time. The bishop then exchanged his light!” — and the Mass proceeded. — from the street to the sidewalk, Continued on page 18 18 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011 Molokai’s new church Mayyour Continued from page 17 the old church.” Besides the bell, Christmas they would include the altar stone be filled and the metal tabernacle that sur- vived the fire that destroyed the with Peace, 73-year-old St. Sophia Church in Love&Joy February 2010. The tabernacle, ! fully restored, gleamed golden like new from its niche in the sanctu- ary wall. Buried beneath the altar are the Legion former Stations of the Cross and Father Clyde Guerreiro offers his acknowledgments at the end of Mass. of Mary other sacred church items which were destroyed by the fire. Father Guerreiro said that he hopes the new church will accom- plish in the long term two personal goals of his, “That we would en- hance our worship” and “that we would involve our youth.” “My hope is that it will en- courage older members to men- tor younger members,” he said. “Younger members can take pride sthe heavenly host proclaims in this church. It will be theirs.” A Some Molokai Catholics came thebirth of Jesus, maywepraise to the blessing all the way from the narrow island’s east and west ends, Himfor thegiftofJesus. where they are served by small mission churches, knowing they The overflow crowd has a view of the liturgy through the open glass doors. had a long night drive back home. All who attended were delight- is a safe place for our kids.” is still being mulled over. It may be- ed by what they saw. “It’s been a very slow process. come a Damien museum or youth “It’s beautiful, stunning, a mira- It took a lot of patience,” she said center, he said. cle,” said Leoda Shizuma, the head of the effort to build a new church The parish still owes $1.4 mil- of the Molokai parish’s pastoral which began in 1995. “But we per- lion on the new church, which cost council. “Just seeing all the people severed and supported each other.” $3.4 million to build. The parish of … it is tremendous for us.” Daily Mass had previously been 300 families on an economically- Sister Isabel Rabbon, a Maryk- celebrated at the Damien Center, depressed island has been depend- noll sister who worked as a pasto- the former coffee shop next door ing on donors from across the state ral associate at the old St. Sophia to the new church that had served and the mainland. To contribute to Parish under several pastors from as a temporary multi-purpose par- the building fund, write a check to 1979 to 1990, said the new church ish building. According to Father Damien Church Building Fund, P.O. was “a dream come true.” Guerreiro, the future of the center Box 1948, Kaunakakai, HI 96748. The church’s sound qualities impressed long-time Molokai resi- dent Maryknoll Sister Ardis Kre- mer. “I think it is beautiful, acousti- cally extraordinary,” she said. Joe Souza, who came to Molo- kai from Oahu eight years ago, said that he was “proud” of the church and the “outstanding community” Mele Kalikimaka it belongs to. Richard Nagrillo, who has lived Hauoli Makahiki Hou! on the island for about 70 years, said he liked the new design “very much,” and the fact that it holds so OurLadyofPerpetual Help many people. Parish secretary Rose Brito, who Church &School for years has been very active in 91-1004 &91-1010 NorthRoad the administration of the Molokai church, is glad to see the end of Ewa Beach, Hawaii 30 years of “moving altars, moving chairs” to accommodate large con- Father ScottBush, Pastor gregations in borrowed halls. Father Sammy Rosimo,Jr.,Parochial Vicar “That’s pretty amazing,” said Ronald Paglinawan,Deacon Brito, who came to Molokai in Sister M. DavilynAh Chick,osf,Principal 1945. “We have a place to worship. That is the most important thing. It Wishingyou thegiftoffaith, theblessing of hope andthe peaceofHis love at Christmas andalways. Christmas Greetings sent from KULA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY (Our Lady Queen of theAngels, Holy GhostMission,and St.James theLessMission) Administrator:Fr. 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Mary DĞůĞ<ĂůŝŬŝŵĂŬĂŵĞŬĂ Adamski ,ĂƵŽůŝŵĂŬĂŚŝŬŝŚŽƵ VIEW FROM THE PEW &ƌŽŵ DĂůŝĂWƵŬĂK<ĂůĂŶŝĂƚŚŽůŝĐŚƵƌĐŚ Getting Christmas right ^ƚ͘DĂƌLJ'ĂƚĞŽĨ,ĞĂǀĞŶ t’s not only me. Doesn’t every- pressions about how great it will blues. We know we are looking at ϯϮϲĞƐŚĂǀĞ͕͘,ŝůŽ͕,/ϵϲϳϮϬ one wish for that transcendent be to be Santa this year, no matter low key celebrations at my sister’s ;ϴϬϴͿϵϯϱͲϵϯϯϴ Christmas moment when we the economy. I could especially re- home and mine, minus the cook- really, really get it? late to one woman who explained ing frenzy and daily beach trips I Not “get” as in buy the perfect her frenzy with “I want to be the with her teenaged grandkids. ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ^ĐŚĞĚƵůĞ gift, although that can be a bril- cool auntie.” It would be one of those years ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͕ĞĐĞŵďĞƌϮϰ͕ϮϬϭϭͲϱ͗ϭϱƉŵ liant experience: this thing I found Gridlock traffic is a symptom where you expect some emptiness ;ŚŝůĚƌĞŶͬ&ĂŵŝůLJDĂƐƐͿ^ƵƉĞƌWŽƚůƵĐŬ͘ will knock his socks off; she’ll trea- of the season, and I was working and hope to fill it with memories. ^ƵŶĚĂLJ͕ĞĐ͘Ϯϱ͕ϮϬϭϭͲϵ͗ϬϬĂŵDĂƐƐ sure this for life. up a steaming case of road rage Whatever may be missing, we But “get” as in understand on Dec. 4, trying to visit a friend keep our childhood tradition; we EĞǁzĞĂƌƐ ǀĞDĂƐƐͲϱ͗ϭϱƉŵ;DĂƐƐĨŽƌWĞĂĐĞͿ what is this great gift of love we near Kapiolani Park. Who do these need the fragrance and presence ^ƵŶĚĂLJ͕:ĂŶƵĂƌLJϭ͕ϮϬϭϮͲϵ͗ϬϬĂŵDĂƐƐ celebrate. Get, as in go beyond the Harley road hogs think they are, of a fresh tree in the house. theme music we’ve been absorb- riding in packs, stranding the rest &ƌ͘tŝůƐŽŶƵŝƚƌĂŐŽͲWĂƐƚŽƌ ing and the revisited traditions of of us at a stoplight as they monop- Giving away the tree seasonal film and stage entertain- olize Monsarrat Avenue. Grrr. But But then, my sister gave her Christmas tree away. Two days be- ment from foolish to nostalgic. then, their festive vests and tinsel Growing older, you tend to streamers identified the motorcy- fore pickup at Sacred Hearts Acad- pine for the “get it” moment to be clists as much more than a cohort emy, she talked with a friend who ȱ ȱ less angel hosts astounding shep- of macho guys and gals proud of decided months ago to forgo buy- herds in the field and more Elijah their tough image. It was their ing a tree, after having recent sur- ȱȱ Ƿȱ in the cave after wind, earthquake annual Waikiki parade delivering gery, after months of unemploy- and fire, finally hearing God as a Toys for Tots. Under the gruff fa- ment, despite being Mr. Christmas ¢ȱȱȱ tiny whispering sound. cade, they’re sweethearts bringing for years, the first person we know The problem nowadays is that Christmas in with a roar. to decorate, always burning a new ȱȱǷȱ the quiet cave is kinda hard to Waiting in lines will wring the holiday CD for us. find. I did a midday drop-in visit holiday spirit right out of you. The “Take my tree, it’s yours,” she at the parish church one day, rel- woman ahead of me in the long told him. “There’s your whole ȱȱȱ ȱȱ ishing sitting there alone, lulled by post office queue and I chatted, family to enjoy it; I’ll share my drifting dust motes, traffic sounds putting a barely civil face on exas- sister’s tree.” That tree has filled ȱȱȱ Ƿȱ muffled within the closed doors. peration. Why does that pair have more space than just a corner in But I found myself reviewing my to do the passport application his house. It didn’t leave a void list of things to do. When I took right now? Are those folks mail- in her house which she adorned out the pen to add more, I recog- ing their entire household posses- with old favorite decorations. nized today was not a meditation sions? Does each box need the ex- The whole idea of the goneaway moment for me. tra scrutiny and conversation with tree has been filling a space in my I have to confess, writing a the postal clerk? I’ve only got two heart as I seek Christmas. week before the paper is pub- boxes. They could have an express My lighted tree will be a warm lished, I have not reached the lane for goodness sake. place where we will spend time “Aha” moment the sign post that But then a very young mother, with friends this season. But I I’m here, that I’ve found Christ- struggling to deal with a high- know it’s not my tree but the mas. But I am studying the map. energy toddler and a fussy baby, somewhat tattered nativity scene pulled out the boxes stuffed in the under it, an artifact from our Beyond bah humbug stroller. They were going to an childhood, that is the signpost de- I got past the “bah humbug” FPO mailing address. Daddy, she claring Christmas is here. Jewel- signpost way early, scoffing at the told the clerk, will be in Afghani- ers’ commercials to the contrary, silly people who camp out for five stan for Christmas. For the rest of we may not find the great “Aha” days before the doors open on us, a little wait in line no longer gift to present to loved ones. But the Black Friday super sales, skip- seemed too hard to bear. the fact we have the desire to give ping Thanksgiving dinner with the And a little later, reeling out of is a small sign that we do “get” ȱ family to score the toy of the year. Kahala Mall with aching arches, I Christmas. It’s a refection of the ȱ Did they read the story in the daily found that special exit where the magnificent gift of light and love paper the following week quot- powers that be still choose to dis- that we receive throughout our ȱ ȱȱ¢ȱ ing national retail and marketing play a Nativity Scene. It’s not at lives. What’s in us is just a flicker sources who said the best deals a main entrance, but it’s there, a of that wondrous brightness. ȱ ȱȱȱ are actually later in the season de- religious symbol at the mecca of Although this is the time each ǯȬǯȱ spite the first day hype. Actually, I materialism. Hurrah for whoever year that we celebrate the gift and ȱ was a little surprised to see such a decided to keep it. try to magnify its reflection within heretical story in the paper whose The younger generations in us, it’s not going to be over and ȱ lifeblood is those slick holiday ad- our family who sparked us into gone after Sunday. The light will vertising inserts. memory-packed Christmas season not go out. To seek to “get” what ǯȱ ȱȱ But then, a television interview last year won’t be here this year. that means doesn’t reach it’s end şŚȬŜŝśȱȱ ¢ǯȱǰȱ ȱşŜŝşŝȱ with some of the nutty campers All of us, in Wisconsin and here, this week. It’s a lifelong journey. showed parents with gleeful ex- anticipate having some Christmas Let’’s compare notes along the way. DZȱŞŖŞǯŜŝŝǯŚŘŝŜȱ¡DZȱŞŖŞǯŜŝŗǯřŘŗśȱ 24 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011 Howwill you pay for your Long Term Care needs? Pope goes to Cuba as Statisticsshow that you can look forwardtoenjoying retirementfor 20, 25, or even 30 years. As we livelonger, thereisagreater chance of needingsomekindoflong-term assisted care. symbol of peace, hope With our Long Term Care plan,the premiumisreasonablefor those By Patricia Zapor or judicial review. who can qualify. Thefollowing exampleofmonthlypremium ratesare Catholic News Service “At a time when citizens basedona$4,000 monthlybenefit, covering a4-year benefitperiod, around the world are marking 90-dayeliminationperiod, andaguaranteed purchase option: WASHINGTON Human Rights Week, we call for Age 45: ...... $49.88/month Long Term Care InsuranceCovers Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to an immediate end to the harass- Cuba in the spring will have mul- Age 50: ...... $58.68/month • NursingHome/Assisted Living ment and violence against Cuban Age 55: ...... $67.48/month tiple layers of meaning for the citizens who are peaceful critics Age 60: ...... $90.95/month • Home Care • DayCare church and for Cuban society, said of the government,” said Nuland’s Age 65: ...... $132.03/month a U.S. archbishop who pays close statement. Age 70: ...... $214.18/month • Hospice Age 75: ...... $372.61/month attention to Cuba. Archbishop Wenski said Cuba The pope will go there as a is “still a long way from being a Iwill work with youto build asolid anddependableLong Term Care program forthe benefitofyou symbol of peace and hope, as a normal country.” andyour family.Totakeadvantageofthisoffer, please callme, Fred Chow,at 527-8837. pilgrim participating in “a spring- But he thinks participation in FRED CHOW,CLU,DFP time of faith,” and as part of the the papal visit and celebrations church’s efforts at creating the for La Caridad by Cuban expatri- 527-8837 climate for a “soft landing” for ates or the diaspora, as he called (40+ years experience) the country to come out from un- it, should not be viewed as an en- der 50 years of communist rule, dorsement of the Castro regime. said Miami Archbishop Thomas “I don’t think you have to be G. Wenski in a Dec. 14 interview afraid that the government is go- Specializing in with Catholic News Service. ing to try to manipulate that,” he Customer Satisfaction Archbishop Wenski said the said. “The people who travel there pope’s visit to Cuba for the 400th #1 “Bestofthe Best” now do not do so to endorse the anniversary of Our Lady of Char- regime but to visit their family People’s Choice ity of El Cobre — the country’s members. As a church community Award patroness — is primarily as a mes- we are brothers and sisters and SmallBusinessPrime senger of peace and hope. that’s a reason to celebrate our Contractor of theYear Over the past year, events unity in our Lady of Charity.” around Cuba that are part of the Since the Obama administra- anniversary celebration have re- tion earlier this year relaxed parts “Onceacustomer,alwaysafriend” flected a resurgence of faith, said of the 50-year-old trade embargo Archbishop Wenski. Huge crowds to allow Americans to visit their Alltypes of roofing&repairs have turned out at every proces- Cuban relatives as often as they DAVIDJ.L. sion, Mass and prayer service for wish, about 340,000 Cuban- LEONG “La Mambisa,” a touring replica of President “Nojob is toobig or toosmall” Americans have traveled to their “La Caridad,” as Our Lady of Char- homeland, said Archbishop Wen- Call us foraFREE ESTIMATE: 833-1633 ity is known to Cubans. ski. “Even the Cuban bishops have There are many critics among 96-1217 WaihonaSt. #2 been surprised by the fervor with the immigrant community, par- which the people have received ticularly in Miami, of any travel PearlCity,HI 96782 the statue of Our Lady of Charity to Cuba. The loosened restrictions Lic. #BC-19703 Since 1980 VISA &MCaccepted in their villages and towns,” the were the target of efforts by Rep. archbishop said. “It really repre- Lincoln Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., to roll sents a new springtime of faith in them back, with an amendment Cuba.” he attached to the House version BULOVA •SEIKO •FOSSIL•SWISSARMY CITIZE In the early days of the revolu- of an omnibus spending bill being tion, the church suffered greatly, finalized Dec. 16. The amendment E the archbishop said. Schools were was removed in negotiations to dismantled; clergy were sent into craft a bill that could pass in the STYL N• exile. Open religious practice of- Senate. ten led to discrimination in the “Some have expressed some workplace and for benefits such opposition or hesitancy to the FREE as housing. idea of going to Cuba to see the w HawaiianHeirloom Jewelry In the 1980s, Cuban church pope because of the longstand- PULSAR N• w 14K, 18K, 22K & 24K Gold,Diamond,Jade, Pearl&Gemstone Jewelry leaders began aiming to be “a ing political divisions between the w Name-Brand watches: Bulova,Seiko,Citizen,G-Shock,Guess ... more evangelical presence,” said exile community and the Cuban w Sunglasses: Fossil, Tommy Hilfiger,Guess Archbishop Wenski. That led to government,” said Archbishop w SpecialBuys! Diamonds,Chains, Jade,Pearls, Seiko, Citizenand more the conditions for Pope John Paul Wenski. “But this is not anything No Interest FinancingAvailable,Lay Away Plan Available II to visit in 1998, which itself to do with the government. It is to NNE KLEI w has led to more openings for the go see the pope.” •T church’s pastoral work. “The Cuban bishops have al- •A “In recent years the relation- ways said Cubans are one people, CHONG’SJEWELRY ship between the church and the no matter where they are, so they I government has improved,” he are encouraging the Cuban dias- MEX ARMY said. “It’s not all that people think pora to participate” in the pope’s Downtown •58S.Hotel St.•536-4705 • www.chongsjewelry.com it should be but it’s better than visit and in observing La Caridad’s US what it used to be.” anniversary, he said. GUESS•TOMMY HILFIGER •G-SHOCK •BABY-G He said that means there’s “Once again the Blessed Moth- been “a genuine softening of at- er, Our Lady of Charity, is opening titudes that has everybody look- the world of Cuba to hope and ing for a new ‘modus vivendi,’” therefore to a future,” the arch- or agreement between those who bishop said. Pope Benedict XVI has disagree. “It’s the bishops as pastors of That’s not to say the Cuban the people who are inviting them invited YOUtoIRELAND! government has totally changed. to celebrate with Mary and find The same day Archbishop Wen- that unity in charity that she can Join theOfficial Diocese of HonoluluPilgrimage ski spoke with CNS, the State give us,” he said. th Department issued a statement In fact, Archbishop Wenski the50 InternationalEucharistic Congress in Dublin by spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said, “the Cuban government is decrying new reports of repres- right now between a rock and a June 7-18, 2012 • $3,395 sion by the Cuban government, hard place because of economic Optional4-day extension to Rome,Italy including against the “Damas de challenges that it has. Everybody Blanco.” Several members of the knows there have to be some June 18-21, 2012 •+$1,300 Ladies in White, a group of wom- changes both in the economics Perperson, doubleoccupancy, from Honolulu, HI en who have for years held silent and also in the politics.” (Airporttaxes,securityfees &fuel surcharges not included) marches after church each Sunday “Whatever happens after the in protest of their relatives’ impris- Castro regime disappears into the Call: 1-877-732-4845, Ext. 100 onment, were arrested after Mass ash-heap of history, I think it’s in Dec. 4. everybody’s best interests that [email protected] It said there are reports that there be a soft landing and that www.myfaithjourneys.com more than 300 activists of various whatever transition comes does groups have been detained in re- not come in the midst of chaos,” cent weeks, some without charges said Archbishop Wenski. 1440 S. Priest Dr. 102 TempeAZ, 85281 DECEMBER 23, 2011 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 25 Cardinal Foley remembered as friend to Catholic press By Catholic News Service “indefatigable supporter of the Catholic press” who always “re- PHILADELPHIA mained a journalist at heart, and U.S. Cardinal John P. Foley, he believed strongly in the impor- longtime Catholic journalist and tance of this professional vocation advocate of Catholic communica- for the life of the church.” tion, was being fondly remem- Erlandson, president and bered after his Dec. 11 death as a publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, friend to the Catholic press around praised Cardinal Foley’s work as the world. president of the Pontifical Council The cardinal, a Philadelphia for Social Communications, say- native, was residing at Villa St. Jo- ing he “not only encouraged the seph in Darby, the home for retired Catholic press around the world, Philadelphia archdiocesan priests, but he also spearheaded an effort when he died of leukemia at age to make the values and teachings 76. of the Catholic Church relevant “I was pleased that he was in the burgeoning fields of public able to come home during the fi- relations, advertising and digital nal months of his life. No matter media.” where he lived or how he served But he noted that the cardi- the church over the years, he al- nal should be most remembered ways considered Philadelphia his “for his strong and abiding wit- home,” said Philadelphia Archbish- ness to the Lord in all that he did. op Charles J. Chaput. CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec In his innate dignity and good The archbishop described Car- Msgr. Owen Campion, associate editor of Our Sunday Visitor, reaches out to bless the body of his friend and col- will, he was a genuine prince of dinal Foley as “a man of great ap- league, U.S. Cardinal John P. Foley, during the reception of his body before his funeral Mass at the Cathedral Basilica the church, and he will be sorely ostolic energy” and said anyone of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Dec. 16. Cardinal Foley died Dec. 11 after a battle with leukemia. missed.” who met him “was immediately Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, aware of his intense love for the p.m. funeral Mass. mentator for the pope’s midnight at the passing of a church and apostolic administrator of the church and his zeal for communi- Cardinal Foley was known for Mass for 25 years. world figure like no other in the Baltimore Archdiocese, similarly cating the Gospel.” his many different roles: editor of New York Archbishop Timothy modern age,” the archbishop said. praised the cardinal’s work, say- “By the sheer force of his per- Philadelphia’s archdiocesan news- M. Dolan, president of the U.S. “Such foresight united the world ing he has “long been regarded sonality, he drew people to the paper, The Catholic Standard & bishops’ conference, in a Dec. 15 in prayer.” as the patriarch of the American faith and to himself,” he said, add- Times, 1970-1984; head of the statement, said in all his roles re- As grand master, he added, the Catholic press.” ing that the cardinal’s “charisma Pontifical Council for Social Com- lated to communications over the cardinal “reached out in a particu- The archbishop said Cardinal and gentle spirit will be sorely munications, 1984 to 2007; and years, Cardinal Foley “embodied lar way to Christians in a troubled Foley’s “professionalism and in- missed throughout the universal most recently, grand master of the the best of what it means to be a part of the world. His kindness and tegrity was universally respected church.” Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, a communicator, a priest and a be- love for Christ’s church will remain among his peers. For members The cardinal’s body was to lie in chivalric organization dedicated liever.” with all who encountered him.” of the press and for the English- repose for public viewing Dec. 15 to supporting the Latin Patriarch- “He urged the church to be Greg Erlandson, president of speaking public around the world, at the chapel of St. Martin of Tours ate of Jerusalem and to respond- transparent and saw media as the Catholic Press Association, de- in press conferences and radio at the St. Charles Borromeo Semi- ing to the needs of Catholics in the vital to society and worthy of re- scribed the cardinal as a “bright, and television commentaries, he nary in Wynnewood. His body also Holy Land. spect. He was the mastermind be- witty, humble man who served his was a gifted evangelizer, explain- was to lie in state Dec. 16 at the To many, he was known as the hind the coverage of the funeral church faithfully and well in many ing Catholic teaching and practice Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Vatican’s “Voice of Christmas” in of Pope John Paul II, recognizing capacities.” clearly and thoroughly and often Paul in Philadelphia prior to the 2 his role as English-language com- the need to facilitate media efforts He said the cardinal was an with a self-deprecating humor.” Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc. is pleased to be the official travel agency for Bishop Larry Silva’s tour for the Canonization of Blessed Marianne Cope. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc. 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I know many people are ask- “By the leadership of your ex- ing, ‘Who is this new archbishop of fer complications from illegal abor- ample, may the faithful entrusted Manila? What is he like? What are tions. The bills also allow health to your care heed their superiors his vision and plans?’ workers who are conscientious ob- and, above all, pursue holiness of “But, like John the Baptist, I am jectors to refer patients to someone life to which we are called,” read inviting you to focus on the one else in nonemergency cases. Father Rufino Sescon Jr. of the mightier than all of us: Jesus Christ Days after he was named, Arch- archdiocesan liturgical office. “This the risen one, and the true shep- bishop Tagle said he was over- is the will of God: your sanctifica- herd of the church,” he said. whelmed by his new assignment, tion.” Archbishop Tagle called on the but he kept his mission in perspec- Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, re- faithful to look at reality through CNS photo/Noli Yamsuan, Manila Cathedral handout via Reuters tive in his homily. tired archbishop of Manila, handed Jesus’ eyes. Archbishop Luis Tagle delivers his homily during his installation Mass inside “Love makes one a true shep- over the seat of the archdiocese to “Then we see differently,” he the cathedral in Manila, Philippines, Dec. 12. herd, not position,” he said, draw- Archbishop Tagle. said. “A child, especially, the un- ing enthusiastic applause. “I pray “The bishops, the clergy, the re- born, is no longer seen as a bur- Tagle reiterated the church’s stance issue in this predominantly Catho- that my episcopal ministry and all ligious and the laity of the metro- den, but a gift. The youth are not on issues related to reproduction, lic country. The proposed measures ministries in the church may be politan Archdiocese of Manila now a problem but a promise. Women which Philippine lawmakers are call for providing full access and rooted in humble and loving dis- welcome your 32nd shepherd,” are not objects but persons. Labor- currently grappling with in pro- government assistance to the poor cipleship. I tell myself as though Cardinal Rosales proclaimed to ers are not machines but partners. posed legislation on reproductive to pay for contraception such as it were the Lord telling me, ‘Chito, the overflowing crowd of around The poor are not a nuisance but our health. intrauterine devices, birth control do not think you have become 2,000, including the U.S. and jewels, and creation is not an object Many are looking to the new pills and condoms. While abortion great because of your new posi- Swiss ambassadors to the Philip- of manipulation but a sign of God’s head of the influential Manila Arch- is against the law in the Philippines, tion. Be great rather in being a pines and bishops from at least five sustaining love.” diocese to unite the church, which the proposals would require medi- beloved and loving disciple of the Asian countries. 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(Coldwater, Ohio) CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters Pope Benedict XVI prays in front of a Nativity Throw it away. These articles are not blessed; Pope BenedictCateche XVI scene at the conclusionsis of his general audi- they are not devotional objects but simply pic- A GENERAL AUDIENCE | PAUL VI AUDIENCE HALL, DEC. 14 ence in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 14. tures, and you may dispose of them in any manner that you see fit. If you want to, and there is a convenient way to see to their reuse, you might pass them on to some- Petition, praise, thanksgiving in prayer one else, but there is no obligation for you to do this. You did not ask to receive these items, and it would ear brothers and sisters, in also his unique relationship with teaches us that in our own prayers our continuing catechesis be unfair to burden you with any guilt for not find- the Father. In the case of the deaf we must always trust in the Father’s on prayer, we now consider ing a use for them. man, Jesus’ compassion leads him will and strive to see all things in the Jesus’ own prayer, particu- As for devotional articles — rosaries, medals, to introduce his prayer with a deep light of his mysterious plan of love. Dlarly in the context of his miracles sigh. In the case of Lazarus, he is We too must join petition, praise statues, etc. — if you were sure that they had been blessed, the traditional practice would be to dispose of healing. Both the cure of the deaf deeply moved by the sorrow of and thanksgiving in every prayer, of them by burning or burying them. man and the raising of Lazarus show Martha and Mary and weeps before knowing that the greatest gift God But when such objects are sent unsolicited us Jesus at prayer before cases of the tomb of his friend. can give us is his friendship, and through the mail, they are almost never blessed be- human suffering. At the same time, he sees the that our example of prayer can open forehand; indeed, it would be irresponsible for an His prayer on these occasions tragedy of Lazarus’ death in the light our hearts to our brothers and sisters organization to mail blessed objects without any as- reveals not only his profound of the Father’s will and of his own in need and point others to God’s surance as to their proper use. identification with the suffering but identity and mission. Jesus’ example saving presence in our world. So relax and do whatever you would like with any of this “mission mail.” As for monetary dona- tions, I feel certain that you are already doing more Msgr. Owen F. than your share. These gifts are put to good use — missionary activity, medical clinics, soup kitchens, Campion FEAST OF THE BIRTH OF THE LORD etc. — but your own resources are clearly limited, and your first responsibility is to take care of your own basic needs. On donating your body to medical school The Son of God is one of us Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 extraordinary because of the soaring Please comment on the church’s position on and profound sense they convey in organ donation. (West Windsor, N.J.) Q he liturgy includes several Masses for Christmas. revealing the person and mission of Upon death, can Catholics donate their bodies These readings are for the Mass celebrated during Jesus. He is God’s wondrous gift to Q to science; for example, to a medical school? humankind, given in God’s eternal (Edisto Island, S.C.) the day. Isaiah’s third section supplies the first les- and unending love. son. To understand this reading, it helps to be aware Only in Jesus does existence Both organ donation and the gift of a body to has meaning, order, purpose and a medical research at death are not only permitted Tof the historical context surrounding the composition of this A future. He is the glory of God, living but encouraged by the Catholic Church. part of Isaiah. God’s Chosen People had been through very for and among humans. He is the The Catechism of the Catholic Church (No. 2296) much in the preceding century. First, their land, regarded light of the world. He is eternal. He says that “organ donation after death is a noble and is life itself. meritorious act and is to be encouraged as an expres- by the devout as sacred itself, and certainly belonging to the sion of generous solidarity.” Hebrew people by nothing less than divine mandate because Reflection In 1995, Blessed Pope John Paul II, in his encycli- By the time the Mass during the cal “The Gospel of Life,” called organ donation “a God had given it, had been conquered by invading pagans. day is celebrated, dawn has come. particular praiseworthy example” of “everyday hero- Not only were the people This Scripture sees, therefore, as Daylight shines almost everywhere ism” that offers “a chance of health and even of life robbed of the land, but chaos and the antidote to anxiety, a sense in on earth, even if shaded in some itself to the sick who sometimes have no other hope” destruction swept through the the heart of the presence of almighty places by the grey clouds of winter. (No. 86). society and the social structure God, the source of all peace, joy and The church began celebrating The necessary prerequisites are: the full, free and was destroyed. People were killed. hope, and living in obedience to the marvel of Christ’s birth at Mass informed consent of the donor or those responsible Many who survived this conquest God. at midnight. It celebrated at Mass for his care; and, in the case of organs harvested were themselves taken to Babylon, The second reading is a passage at dawn. In the Mass celebrated from a deceased person, moral certitude of death by the capital of their Babylonian from the Epistle to the Hebrews. It is during the day, the church ponders the use of cardiopulmonary or neurological criteria Empire. There they languished for a marvelous revelation of God as the once again what it celebrated earlier. accepted by the church. four generations, far from their Trinity, and of Jesus as Son of God, It invites us to join it in this holy In explaining its anatomical donor program, homeland and compelled to live in the true and full reflection of the reflection. What is the true meaning Georgetown University’s School of Medicine explains an atmosphere greatly unfriendly Father, characteristic in its eloquence of the event of Christ’s birth? What that “dissection of a human body by every medical to their religion and to all that they and depth of this entire epistle. does it mean for each person? student is nothing less than an indispensable part had known. In the third reading, the church The true meaning is that despite of a first-rate medical education and of medical re- At long last, this enforced exile presents the first 18 verses of the the deprivation and despair search in general,” with the result that “the Catholic ended. Returning to the Holy Gospel of John. Each of the four produced by sin, as Third-Isaiah Church considers the donation of one’s body to sci- Land, however, was a hollow Gospels has its own literary majesty realized, we have reason for hope ence to be a formal expression of love and concern achievement. The land was poor and and its own inspired insight into the and confidence. Jesus, the Son for one’s fellow human beings.” unproductive. reality of God and salvation. of God, and the very glory of the My own diocesan cemetery donates grave sites Through prophetic guidance, While each of the Gospels Father, has come and is here for us. and burial services for the internment of the cremat- such as that provided by the is splendid in its own literary Jesus is not distant or ed remains of those who had donated their bodies to author of this section of Isaiah, construction, none outdoes John for inaccessible. He is one of us, being science. the realization came that true clarity and magnificence. For that the son of Mary. He has been born deprivation is the want within the matter, few passages, if any, in the for, and given by God, to us! Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfa- human heart for peace, hope and a long Gospel of John outdo the glory [email protected] and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. sense of strength and worth -- the of these first 18 verses. Msgr. Owen Campion is the associate 12208. result from sin. These verses, read today, are publisher of Our Sunday Visitor. DECEMBER 23, 2011 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 29 Spiritualife Father John Catoir Raising a creative child hen will parents become parents again and not simply providers of food, shelter and transportation? If children are to gain the power of Wcreativity, to feel the joy of love and to hope for a future worthy of their efforts, they have to learn to strive and earn what they want. Too many of them have grown up feeling entitled to whatever they de- sire. This breeds a false sense of self-esteem. There is nothing more exciting than watching children blossom and grow to even greater heights because of the encouragement of parents who urged them to work for their betterment. I agree with Bernard A. Poulin, who has written a fascinating book that deals with the art of raising a creative child. With permission, here are some of his observations cited in “Beyond Encouragement — Father Ron Creativity”: Rolheiser 1) “True love knows that children and adults may invitation within Christmas is to be theoretically equal ‘as human beings,’ but actually see the sacred within our barns, the treating the children as equals is a lie. Children are body of Christ on and around our dependent on their parents and mentors for guid- To see God’s glory kitchen tables, and haloes around ance and reassurance until they are capable of being familiar faces: on their own. Schools and homes are not democratic “Even at Christmas, when haloes institutions, and the sooner children and parents re- are pre-tested by focus groups for alize this, the saner family life will become.” inside of humanity 2) “By providing a positive environment -- an inclusion in mass-market campaigns, atmosphere conducive not only to continued growth amiliarity breeds contempt. It also blocks the mys- they are hard to see. ... Seeing ha- loes is more than a lucky sighting. It but most especially to adventurous discoveries, par- tery of Christmas by breeding a view of the life that entails the advent skill of sustaining ents become true encouragers. Encouragement is cannot see divinity within humanity. Yet all of us are attention, the simple act, as Annie what challenges a child to go beyond his or her own expectations.” hopelessly prone to see most everything in an over- Dillard found out, of looking up. “This is how haloes are seen, by 3) “Today the idea of self-esteem is ‘in.’ To that Ffamiliar way, namely, in a way that sees little or nothing of I can only say: Hogwash! Self-esteem, as a contem- looking into largeness, by tucking the deep richness and divinity that is shimmering every- smallness into the folds of infinity. porary mantra, has more to do with “I do not know this by contem- marketing than it has to do with hu- where under the surface. G.K. Chesterton, reflecting on this, “Buying man well-being.” plating shimmering trees. Rather Even though, as a priest, I can- once declared that one of the deep secrets of life is to learn there was a woman, busy at Christ- our chil- not tell parents how to raise a child, mas table, and I looked up to catch to look at things familiar until they look unfamiliar again. because I have never had that privi- a rim of radiance etching her face, dren ev- Alan Jones calls this a process of unlearning what’s familiar. lege, I can tell them to listen to wise to notice the curves of light sliding erything advisers such as Bernard Poulin. He along her shape. She out-glowed the Whatever the wording, the chal- be that we would fall down and has worked for years with troubled lenge is the same: We need to learn worship each other.” candles. ... they want youths, and together with his wife, the secret of seeing the extraordi- This kind of vision, seeing the “When this happens, I do not get teaches has raised two beautiful daughters. nary inside of the ordinary, of seeing world as transfigured with haloes overly excited. I merely allow love to In addition to these skills, Poulin is divinity shimmering inside of hu- around familiar faces, is ultimately be renewed, for that is the mission them that Canada’s foremost portraitist. He has manity, and of seeing haloes around the meaning of Christmas, the mean- of haloes, the reason they are given done paintings of at least five prime familiar faces. ing of the incarnation, and the mys- to us. they are ministers. Thomas Merton, in perhaps his tery of God walking around in hu- “Nor do I try to freeze the frame. As an expert on child psychology, most-famous text, shares how he man flesh. Christmas is not so much Haloes suffer time, even as they entitled to he advises us not to be too quick to once had a quasi-mystical experi- a celebration of Jesus’ birthday as show us what is beyond time. whatever listen to the pocketbook gurus, who ence of this in the most ordinary of it is a celebration of the continued “But when haloes fade, they do over the past century have taught circumstances. He had been living in birth of God into human flesh, the not abruptly vanish, abandoning us they de- parents a series of bad habits. a Trappist monastery outside of Lou- continuation of the divine making to the sorrow of lesser light. For instance: “Buying our children isville, Kentucky, for nearly 20 years itself manifest in the ordinary; God, “They recede, as Gabriel departed mand.” everything they want teaches them and one day needed to go into Lou- a helpless baby in a barn. Mary, leaving us pregnant.” that they are entitled to whatever they demand. As a isville for a medical appointment. But to have this vision we need to Familiarity breeds contempt. result, they often fail to value what they have.” He was standing at the intersection pray. Prayer is our major safeguard That’s an archetypal flaw within hu- “Filling their every waking hour with activities of 4th and Walnut Streets, when against the familiarity that breeds man nature. And this, perhaps more teaches children to remain dependent, incapable of suddenly the ordinary changed into contempt and is one of the few ways than anything else, prevents us from managing and organizing their own time. Give them the extraordinary. Everyone around in which we can begin to see with entering the mystery of Christmas, space to do things for themselves.” him began to shimmer with a deep, the deeper eyes of the heart. Prayer from seeing God’s radiance shim- “Challenging a child is not the same as pushing divine radiance. They were all walk- is a lifting of our minds and hearts mering under the surface of what’s a child so hard that ‘we’ are upset when they don’t ing around, he wrote, “shining like to God, but it is also the way, some- familiar to us. achieve the level we expect of them. You challenge the sun.” times the only way, we can purify Jesus once asked his disciples them to strive, and accept the results calmly. If they And he adds: “Then it was as if and deepen our vision. Merton’s to join him in prayer and, as they do not do well, be patient, but encourage them to I suddenly saw the secret beauty experience on the corner of 4th and prayed, he and everything around keep trying.” of their hearts, the depths of their Walnut in Louisville was very much him was transfigured and began to “What caring parents have in common is the hearts where neither sin nor desire predicated on years and years of glow with a divine radiance. He in- determination to encourage their children to go nor self-knowledge can reach, the prayer. vites each of us into that particular forward and onward. As long as their goal is to help core of their reality, the person that Christmas is only seen by the prayer. their children, parents can consider it a job well each one is in God’s eyes. If only pure of heart or in those moments done. Parents can never be perfect, but they can they could all see themselves as they when we are pure of heart. But Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theolo- learn to give what their children need and want really are. If only we could see each when it is seen it is glorious gian, teacher and award-winning au- most; namely, a love based on the truth.” other that way all the time. There John Shea, in an extraordinary thor, is president of the Oblate School would be no more war, no more ha- Christmas-poem, invites us to keep of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He To obtain Poulin’s book, write to him at 2094 Chalmers tred, no more cruelty, no more greed our eyes open for the manifestation can be contacted through his website Rd., Ottawa, ON K1H 6K6, Canada; or email him at ... I suppose the big problem would of the divine within the human. The www.ronrolheiser.com. [email protected]. 30 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011 Kathleen T. Choi IN LITTLE WAYS Myfaith When we can’t Sister Helen Agnes Ignacio, Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities hear the angels VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING h, Christmas! A beautiful tree in the living room, cookies bak- ing in the oven and joy in our To offer one’s life hearts. Or maybe not. Financial Aconcerns, health problems or family con- flict can make rejoicing difficult. Extra for another shopping, chores and entertaining can y family is from Hilo on the Big exhaust us. Sometimes we just can’t get Island. When I was growing up, into the spirit of the season. Sometimes we were a family that went to Christmas feels like just another day. Mass at St. Joseph Church every It was just another day for most of the people MSunday. My father always came with us, but I in Bethlehem. Luke tells us that the sky was full of angels praising God, but only a few shepherds heard never saw him receive Holy Communion. As them. There’s no record that anyone else, apart from a young student at St. Joseph School, I really Mary and Joseph, knew that something special was going on. So maybe this year, we won’t be able to knew my catechism and it disturbed me that imitate the shepherds. Maybe we’ll have to seek he never received the sacraments. Christmas inspiration from those who couldn’t hear the angels. I could picture his dying and being refused a Catho- giving me this vocation. Every day I make it a point to We might start with the guy who let Mary and lic burial. Then in the seventh grade, my teacher Sister say the Stations of the Cross. I feel that when I identify Joseph use his stable. It wasn’t a big gesture, but at Thecla said, “One of the reasons that you might want to with Christ’s suffering, I can always say to myself when least he did something to help. We don’t need to be become a religious sister is so that you can offer your life times are trying, “Well, I haven’t been nailed on a cross in a good mood to do a good deed. Whether it’s a for the salvation of another.” The seed was then planted yet, or — I haven’t whatever…” This helps me move personal note to a widowed auntie or a check to a that I could give my life to the Lord for my father and beyond “What am I fussing about?” That’s why it’s an Pregnancy Problem Center, we can do something to his return to the sacraments. important part of my personal prayer. Although I don’t honor Christ’s birth whatever our feelings. I never got to see my father get to the sacraments. walk around the stations anymore, because I physically We might also consider the Wise Men. They didn’t But before he died, I heard that he did go to confession, can’t, I do say the prayers and meditate on them at my show up until long after the angels were through and received the Lord in Holy Communion. Even though place in chapel. singing. First they had to see the star. Then they had Another prayer that I say often throughout the day is, I wasn’t there to witness that graced moment, it was to travel to Israel. Then they had to “Live my triune God so live in me, that all I do be done like an answer to my prayer. I was happy at his funeral track down the right village and the by Thee. That all I think and all I say, be Thy thoughts God Mass that his final blessing came from the church. God right baby. We commemorate their and words this day.” It’s short and succinct, a perfect of- eventual arrival at the Feast of the had indeed been faithful. On my part, how do I keep my planned fering, my offering. Epiphany (Jan. 6). What can they commitment of offering my life to God for my father’s for Jesus, teach us? getting back to the sacraments? Sister Helen Agnes Ignacio is a Sister of St. Francis of the We know they’d been seeking God I’ve been a religious for over 60 years. Religious life Neumann Communities who lives at St. Francis Convent in and he for long time. You don’t find a new has been a very self-satisfying life. It’s not always been Manoa Valley. A religious for 61 years, she now volunteers at plans for star unless you look up a lot. They easy, as nobody’s life is easy. But I thank God daily for the Franciscan Adult Day Care Center. made a long journey to discover the us. He meaning of that star. Even a murder- needy families each week. knew us ous king couldn’t keep them from their Father Peter J. At Thanksgiving, we helped 82 goal. Like the Wise Men, we have to families with holiday dinners. The before focus on what light we have and fol- Daly parishioners have done it all. In ad- low it as best we can. Low moods are PARISH DIARY dition, they have kept our program we were like Herod. They may slow us down, for the local homeless going. but they can’t keep us from eventually Churches provide shelter for peo- born, be- meeting our Lord. ple who would otherwise have no fore we Speaking of Herod, we have his A little Christmas joy room in the inn. That would please counterparts today, cruel leaders who the baby who was born in a stable. were even oppress their own people and attack e need a little Christmas, right this very On a personal level, I can rejoice their neighbors. Worrying about them or at being alive for another Christmas. conceived. drug traffickers or corporate greed can minute.” Auntie Mame sings those words steal every drop of Christmas joy from in the musical “Mame.” The song re- If it were not for modern medicine, I probably would not have seen an- our hearts. We must remember, though, that powerful minds us that Christmas brings joy. other Christmas. Only a few weeks as Herod was, he couldn’t destroy the Messiah. Micah’s prophecy was fulfilled, and out of Bethlehem came the “WWe all could use some joy. There ago I went through open-heart sur- spiritual. We should try to love them ruler of Israel - and the world. gery. Now, every day seems like a are always reasons for joy at Christ- back to wholeness. The church now That’s what I love about prophecy: it comes true wonderful gift. When I wake up in mas. It might be a good idea to re- has a new ministry of restoring those in such unexpected ways. Jesus should have been the morning, I am so grateful to see mind ourselves of them. traumatized by war. born in Nazareth, where Mary and Joseph were liv- the sun, feed my cat, eat my cereal Above all, there is the basic mes- Second, we can rejoice when ing. Instead a Roman census forced Mary to deliver and say my prayers. sage of birth of Christ. God is with friends and relatives find a job. her son in the place that Micah foresaw 700 years Doctors, nurses, technicians, physi- us. He does not just stand far off Unemployment is a spiritual crisis. earlier. from his creation and look at it suf- When people find work, a whole cians’ assistants, social workers, thera- God planned and prepared for Christmas for a fer. He enters into his creation and family can rejoice. pists and all the support staff of hos- long time. He chose a small tribal group and estab- loves it. He comes as a little bundle Too many people are still unem- pitals and nursing homes deserve spe- lished them in a tiny country at the nexus of three of love, a baby, so that we might ap- ployed, but we can rejoice that some cial thanks at Christmas. They mean continents. He revealed himself to them through his- proach him without fear. are finding work. Every new job is a life to people like me. They participate torical events and prophetic inspiration. He taught This Christmas, there are some victory. in the healing mission of Christ. them his Law. Then, when they were defeated and special reasons for joy. A few of my parishioners who Finally, I am grateful for our occupied by a pagan empire, God chose one of Is- First, we can rejoice that our U.S. have been unemployed for a long church. Despite all her defects and rael’s daughters to bear his son, the most important troops are coming home from Iraq. time have recently found jobs. One flaws, bruises and sins, she is still event in human history. After nine years of war, they are of my relatives who is my age, 61, Christ made manifest in our world. God planned for Jesus, and he plans for us. He coming home. Alleluia! recently found a job after two years In the church, we touch the body knew us before we were born, before we were even They will now be out of harm’s of searching. of Christ in the Eucharist and in liv- conceived. The same patience and faithfulness that way and home with their families Work brings not only income, but ing persons. lies behind the Incarnation is active in our lives for Christmas. We are grateful for dignity and peace. In the church, we hear his saving today. God blesses us even when we feel doubtful, their service. We grieve for the losses Third, we can rejoice when our words spoken just as if he were still discouraged or simply indifferent. His love surrounds of war, not just American lives, but church performs acts of love. This living among us — because he is! us, even when we can’t hear the angels. all lives lost and injured in the hor- time of year, there are many good There are so many reasons to re- ror of war. hearts reaching out to those in need. joice this Christmas. Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen Many of our troops are coming This year, our parish started a We need a little Christmas, right Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e-mail: home with injuries: physical and food pantry. It distributes food to this very minute! [email protected]. DECEMBER 23, 2011 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 31 Saints John the Apostle first century Diversions Dec. 27 This coincides with news that Pope John and his brother, James, Benedict XVI is planning a visit there in Galilean fishermen called the Hawaii Catholic the spring.) “sons of thunder,” were chosen to be among the a) Guatemala Twelve Apostles. John was with Jesus at the Trans- Harold’s Quiz b) Panama figuration, in the Garden of Gethsemane and on c) Venezuela Calvary. It was to this “beloved disciple” that Jesus A blessed Christmas and happy New Year 3) Saints d) Cuba entrusted his mother’s care. John evangelized in to you, quizzicians! I hope your holiday Ephesus (Turkey), was exiled to the island of Pat- celebrations with friends and family are The feast day of the saint who is believed 6) Liturgical Calendar mos, and according to tradition lived to be 100. safe and enjoyable. Cheers to starting off to be the first Christian martyr is cel- John and his community of followers are credited 2012 on a high note! ebrated on Dec. 26. Of which saint am I True or false: According to the U.S. Con- with writing the fourth Gospel, three epistles and speaking? ference of Catholic Bishops, the liturgical the Book of Revelation. 1) Scripture a) St. Stephen season of Christmas begins with Christ- b) St. Blaise mas Eve vigil Masses, and ends on the Complete the following line from the c) St. Adelaide Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Gospel reading (Luke 2:1-14) for Mass at d) St. Gregory a) True Midnight, Dec. 25: “For today in the city b) False Ordinary Time of ______a savior has been born for 4) Music you who is Christ and Lord.” 7) Current Events — Sports a) Bethlehem What is the name of the Catholic priest b) David who translated the song “Adeste Fideles” The National Basketball Association of- c) Nazareth (“O Come All Ye Faithful”) into English? ficially begins its regular season on Dec. d) Galilee a) Samuel Webbe 25. Which of the following NBA head b) Walter Elliot coaches, who will be playing on opening day, is an alum of Jesuit High School in 2) Solemnities c) Frederick Oakeley Oregon? d) Thoinot Arbeau Which Marian solemnity is celebrated a) Doc Rivers on Jan. 1? b) Rick Carlisle a) Mary, Mother of God 5) Current Events c) Erik Spoelstra b) Assumption The bishops of which Latin American d) Stan Van Gundy c) Immaculate Conception country recently announced that 2012 d) The Presentation would be a Marian jubilee year? (Hint: Answers: 1) b, 2) a, 3) a, 4) c, 5) d, 6) a, 7) c “I was an overachiever.” Scripture Search PATRICIA KASTEN Gospel for December 25, 2011 Luke 2:1-14 Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for Midnight Mass on Christmas: the Na- Catholic Crossword tivity story according to Luke. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. ACROSS 27 Lauds 45 Privileged 1 Island converted 29 The Parable of 46 Commits a the Wicked ___ deadly sin DECREE SYRIA JOSEPH in the 5th century 5 Spiritual program (Mt 21) 47 Chinese and Japanese, for GALILEE JUDEA FAMILY 10 Some are “bear” 30 St. Catherine of ____ example 14 Space DAVID CHILD BIRTH 31 ____ Holy Queen 48 Rowing 15 Husband of MANGER FIELDS WATCH 32 Periodic implements Bathsheba 49 Little, in THEIR FLOCK ANGEL THE LORD movement of the 16 Fencing sword sea Lockerbie GLORY GREAT JOY SAVIOR 17 Diocese in 33 Tendency 52 ___ of wonder California MESSIAH MULTITUDE PEACE 35 Adriatic wind 53 “And lead us not 19 “Judith” 39 “My punishment into ___” composer is too great to 56 Bordeaux bean? AT WATCH 20 Pekoe ___.” (Gn 4:13) 57 Sea eagles 21 Sotto ___ 40 Papas partners 58 Habit DAVIDROLEHTE 22 Totally lacking 41 Arteries of the 59 Iditarod vehicle 24 Garment neck 60 “Give us this day ELLAPWATCHKM 26 Obedient 44 Large towns our ___…” 61 Egyptian cross CAMESSIAHCDA Answer to previous puzzle RNAUHPESOJON DOWN 1 Direction from ECNALHGLORYG Bethlehem to the Jordan 12 Exceptional Lord’s Day 41 Papal residence, ELGNATFEDCLE 2 Dies ____ intellect 33 Hated ___ Gandolfo EWESYRIAHHIR 3 Got new actors 13 Sows 34 Sudden assault 42 Fly an aircraft 4 Peter cut this off 18 Home of St. 35 Sheet of matted 43 The Mouse that LWLGIIETYIMO the soldier of the Teresa cotton ___ IGLENBLUULAI high priest 23 And others (abbr.) 36 Certain sin 44 Respectful bow 5 They often fly 25 Sharpen 37 Norma ___ 45 Lenten practices LXHGLADJHDFV 6 Upright 26 Unable to hear 38 Jesus entered 46 Carnation site 7 Novena number 27 Superlative finish Jerusalem on this 48 Discontinued ATRPOISJUDEA 8 “Take and ___; 28 Number of type of animal Dodge GREATJOYGFHS this is my body.” apostles, in 39 “…in the city of 50 Merton, for one (Mt 26:26) Roman numerals David a savior has 51 Nat’l song © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com 9 Detective story 29 Commandment been ___…” (Lk 54 Period of history 10 Paradise that directs us 2:7) 55 Airline of ill-fated 11 Pull out a weed to keep holy the 40 Ite, ___ est Flight 800 (abbr.) 32 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 23, 2011 MayPeace andJoy Be YoursatChristmas Blessingsfromthe SistersofSt. Francis, Pa rtners in Franciscan Ministry,employees,volunteersand boardmembers of St.Francis Healthcare SystemofHawaii. 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