10 APRIL 26, 2013 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD APRIL 26, 2013 11

APRIL 26, 2013

The1 KULA Parish SchoolNews ing their offense. To experience EDITOR’S Kula Catholic Community this, the students took part in CHOICE a recess-time project in which As part of our Lenten proj- they wore an infraction sign ect, parishioners donated as they roamed the school towels and bed linens for the & playground. When asked about Ka Hale A Ke Ola Home- their signs by curious onlook- less Shelter. Pictured are ers, the students had to shame- Confirmation class stu- fully respond as if they were dents who helped organize colonists explaining what they and sort the items. The annual had done and why the action pre-feast dinner on April 13 was against the laws of the col- kicked off preparations for the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ony. The experience helped the 122nd Holy Ghost Feast. students gain firsthand knowl- Mahalo to Chef Robert Ke- edge of what it must have been aliinohomoku for a delicious like to be a member of a strict dinner, and to his family and colonial society. (Reported by the many volunteers who lent Mrs. Deborah Gibo) a hand! The highlight of the evening was the live auction 20 KANEOHE of delicious home-baked goods St. Ann Model School and items donated by talented The Dr. Martin Luther King parishioners. (Reported by Jr. Peace Poetry Contest, Mary Jean S. Bega) sponsored for the past 14 years by the International Peace 2 PEARL CITY 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Poem Project, encourages Our Lady of Good Counsel students to use peaceful means Parish to resolve conflict and to ex- Our parish began its Spiritual press those ideas through po- Adoption Program this etry. Eighth grade students past weekend with more than submitted odes on peace they 200 parishioners pledg- wrote in religion class. Before ing to pray nine months for putting pen to paper, they learned how to write an ode, newly spiritually adopted a style of poetry that admires unborn babies. While this something ordinary or shows child remains unknown to his the importance of something or her spiritual adoptive par- usually overlooked. It is fitting ent, God knows who the child that a poem about peace be is. At the end of nine months 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 written in this style. Of the 21 of prayer, the parish has a baby submissions, Terina Kane- shower, collecting items for a Brede, left, received second from Larry Silva. perienced on the night of WAIALUA vegetables, beans, baby food Supper. Group leaders led the opened the Easter Vigil celebra- swering the call to serve God as students observed and learned local agency that provides shel- 4 EWA BEACH 9 KANEOHE place and Jake Lum, right, ter and support for pregnant Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mildred S. Chargualaf pre- April 5 during a game of hide- St. Ann Parish St. Parish and soups. Anything that will holy hour prayers. Pictured tion. We listened to some of a Franciscan sister, or as priests about the caterpillar’s life cycle, won first. Jake will recite his sented the youth candidates: and-go-seek. While playing keep so we can give it to Angel is Audrey Ines who led the the most powerful passages in or brothers. At our school as- as they patiently watched the mothers and their newborns. Parish Twenty-eight Confirmation For our adult faith formation “Ode to Peace” and be honored Christopher Andaya, An- the game they found a home- session, Sacred Hearts Fa- Network right down the street prayers and songs for the sec- the Bible, and then prayed to sembly the sisters treated us caterpillars eat, turn into a Here is the nine-month prayer, In preparation for first Holy candidates and their spon- at a ceremony at the Mission written by Archbishop Fulton issa Casabay, Cassidy Cor- less person, whom they first ther Bill Petrie spoke on the at Calvary by the Sea where ond quarter of the 9:30-10:30 all the to stand with us. to their rendition of the Irving chrysalis, and finally, transform Communion, the first com- sors went on retreat April 14 Memorial Auditorium on May J. Sheen, “Jesus, Mary and Jo- tez, Crystal Galapon, Dan- thought was one of the youth, life of Mother Teresa, April they feed up to 1,000 people p.m. time slot. After the third Initiated with the sacraments of Berlin tune “You’re Just in into a butterfly. The butterflies 11. Congratulations to the municants and their par- iel Iwasaki, Janelle Matil- sleeping by the side door of the at St. Anthony Retreat Cen- a month. (From the parish bul- hour, our pastor La Salette Baptism, Eucharist and Confir- Love” from the movie Call Me were released and the students seph, I love you very much. I ents spent the morning of April 18, 7 p.m. in St. Damien Hall. eighth graders whose poetry lano, Elana Opinaldo, church. Led by their Confirma- ter in Kalihi to spend quality letin) Father Manuel Dela Cruz mation was 12-year-old Kelsey Madam. They sang their own joyfully watched them fly into beg you to protect the unborn 13 in church for a two-hour re- Inspired at age 16 after reading entries will be added to the Alexander Pardico, Jared tion teacher Peter Acpal, the time with each other. Besides ended the adoration with a Hoyle. With her family by her lyrics in harmony. We were all their natural habitat. (Reported baby I have spiritually adopt- treat. Parish administrator Fa- the biography of St. Damien International Peace Poem, cre- Sakai, Grayson Biga, Zac- youth gave him food from the games and activities, candi- MAKAWAO Benediction. (Reported by Fe side, she gave her answer of highly entertained by the story by Hayley Matson-Mathes) ed.” Pictured by the Watch Me ther Ed Barut described the in school, Father Petrie eventu- ating the world’s largest peace arias Chichioco III, Leanne potluck they were having that dates and sponsors took time to Rodillas) yes with joy to her baptismal they told through song. Their Grow Board are Tara and Zo- meaning of the word Eucharist, ally entered the seminary and St. Parish poem! (Reported by Kuulei Hale- Domingo, Vanessa Ganal, night with their sponsors and reflect and dialogue with each promises. A beautiful service voices were fabulous. After eMarie Sumida. (Reported cited scriptural references and joined the Sacred Hearts The St. Joseph Feast, May 18 HONOLULU mano; photo by Jorge Ochoa) Erin Iwasaki, Zyra Matil- parents. It was also raining so AIEA of Communion followed where the assembly, Sister Joselle by Laurie Munoz) explained the real presence of other. They exchanged letters Congregation of which St. 3-5, will feature great food, 11 Damien Memorial School lano, Katherine Otani, we, with Kelsey, went to the and Sister Rosemary visited all Jesus in the Eucharist. He said they suggested he sleep on the about their faith journeys which Damien was a member. After including Portuguese soup, teri- St. Elizabeth Parish The digital photography 21 HONOLULU Mary Pascua, Paris Nicole table and celebrated the Easter the classrooms. In the middle WAHIAWA that when Jesus declared, “This front porch of the church which led to the opportunity for dis- 16 years and still feeling the yaki chicken hekka, hamburger Confirmation Phase I stu- class had the unique oppor- 3 Sensano, Christian Barth, Eucharist. The St. Rita com- school, they answered ques- Maryknoll Grade School is my Body! This is my Blood!,” was more sheltered. The next cussion. The retreat closed with strong desire to serve those steak, waffle dogs, malassadas, dents prepared 100 breakfast tunity to visit the gravesite of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish munity welcomes Kelsey with tions about their lives, what For more than 25 years, Maryk- he used the present tense and Rochelle Coloma, Princess morning the homeless person sponsors bestowing a special afflicted with leprosy, he went shave ice, ice cream sundaes, meals for the homeless at the St. Damien on Molokai on their Parishioners braved the heavy gladness, grateful that God will they did for fun, and when they noll has sent eighth graders the indicative mood. The in- Dumelod, Jonathan Gar- left a thank-you note that in- blessing on the candidates as to India to work with Mother french fries, pork adobo, mo- Next Step Shelter in Kakaa- annual neighbor island trip. downpour on April 14 to cia, Chemaine Lagunay, cluded his email address. The now share this new life with felt the call to serve God. They to the East Coast for a hands-on dicative mood means Jesus was they laid hands over them in Teresa in Calcutta and stayed cha/orange freeze, nachos and ko in late March. The students, The students were captivated experience in American his- attend Father Edgar Bril- Jaelynn Oasay, Aundre youth checked it out and were her. Alleluia! Pictured, from regaled us with stories of their stating a fact. Moreover, Jesus prayer. Confirmation at our for 25 years. He was also the more ono grinds. The entertain- with their teachers Sofia Pe- by the beauty of the island tory. Starting on March 28, liantes’ 33rd anniversary Paet, Jaclyn Quedding surprised to learn he was a left, are Summer Hoyle, Liz lives and their many blessings. did not say that the bread and parish is May 11 at the 6 p.m. last provincial of his congrega- ment includes Homestead, telo, Sua Christopher, Gio and humbled by the hospital- their first stop was Williams- celebration of his priest- and Austin Tapuro. Sister professional surfer looking for a Ball, Jack Hoyle, Nathaniel They were a blessing. (Reported wine were “symbols” of his Mass. (Reported by Kuulei Hale- tion’s U.S. East Province. He is Sheron DePonte, Keaka Lollar, Doowee Belaras and ity of the local people. They burg, Va., where they learned hood ordination. The number Angela Laurenzo presented place to sleep for the night. The (brother), Kelsey, Father by Nancy Warner) body and blood. The retreat in- mano) now the pastor of St. Damien Sardine, Rising Strong, Paulette Bibbs, came to St. experienced the spirituality of about the colonial lifestyle “three” means good luck, so the adult candidates: Rebecca Confirmation 2013 youth group Rufino Gepiga and Greg cluded a half-hour adoration of Church on Molokai. (From the Ben Uyetake, Larry Golis, E’s in the wee hours to pack the what St. Damien meant to the and how early Americans sur- the double three means double Abarra, Liezel Espiritu, members are Kasey Carpio, Ball. (Reported by Esther Yap) 16 HONOLULU the Blessed Sacrament, before parish bulletin) Kalama Ukulele Band, meals and bring them to the people of Molokai. They stayed vived in a new land. Moving good luck. The special oc- Shawn Pavao, Michael De- Brittney Constantino, PAUOA VALLEY which Father Ed showed the Paiva Brothers and Louie shelter to serve. The donations Sacred Hearts Academy at Puu O Hoku Ranch, visited north to Mt. Vernon, they vis- casion was also attended by Cambra, Ferd Labuguen, Coleson Costales, Kamanu Blessed Sacrament Parish 14 PEARL CITY children the monstrance and HONOLULU Kukaua, Mikey Mina, The came from students and teach- High School the Macadamia Nut Factory, ited George Washington’s parishioners from Sts. Peter Chester Sadorra, Zenaida The Feast of Divine Mercy luna, which hold the host. Dur- Gomes, Keaghan Gomes, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Cousins, Spongebob and ers. Those who were fed were Our Lady of Good Counsel Our speech team has per- Coconut Grove and hiked the plantation and paid respects and Paul Church in Ho- Webb, Destinie Corpuz, was celebrated at the 7 a.m. ing the adoration, the children Denten Nascimento, Su- Our centering prayer Elmo and more great enter- very grateful. Through their School formed superbly this school Kalaupapa Trail and Halawa at his grave. For the next two nolulu, St. Joseph Church Christine Pavao and Corina Mass on April 7. Madeline and parents read Scripture pas- zette Pencerga, Tyller group meets on Tuesdays at tainment! Other attractions experience of meeting those Pictured are faculty and year. Jill Sprott coaches the Valley. The principal Christian days, they visited historic spots in Waipahu, St. Michael Kuluwai-Rodrigues. To all sages, sang songs, prayed one Rodrigues, Justine Rose- Costa and Leimomi Kondo 7 p.m. Newcomers are encour- include crafters, games, keiki who don’t have enough to eat staff members, as well as team, a member of the Hawaii Brother Peter Zawot was in the Washington, D.C., Church in Waialua and our parents and friends who decade of the rosary and spent mond, Cruz Salazar, beautifully decorated the im- aged to arrive before 7 p.m. bouncers, country store with and who must depend on the some students and their Speech League and the Na- one of the chaperones. Several area including various memori- and St. have supported us from day time in silence. They also wrote Tavares and Taylor Tavares. age of Jesus. The 6-foot icon for brief instructions on the produce, bake goods, jams, jel- generosity of others, it is hoped families, who came together tional Forensics League. Six of student photographs will be on als, the Ford Theatre, the U.S. one in our Confirmation jour- in Kalihi. Fellowship started thanksgiving cards to the Lord (Reported by Keola Kaialiilii) was carried in procession into method of centering prayer. lies, pickles, plants, Maui classic that the future choices of the at Waikiki Beach on April 23 our students will compete at display at Damien’s Evening of Capitol and the Holocaust ney, we thank you from the bot- at 11 a.m. Some attended the Jesus, which were brought to the church and placed near the Centering prayer is a prayer cars, live auctions and a live- 48 students will be influenced bringing a meal of eggs, sau- the April state level competition the Arts, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Museum. In Gettysburg, Pa., Mass Father Edgar celebrated. the altar before the Benedic- tom of our hearts! Bishop Silva 8 EWA ambo and Easter candle. Fa- of consent to God’s loving stock auction. Mahalo to our by seeing the distressing face of sage, chili, rice and pastries, at Punahou School. We will be the school gymnasium. Instruc- they toured battlefields, gain- Everybody enjoyed getting to tion. Pictured is the Datana- also gave the homily. Congratu- Immaculate Conception ther Steve Nguyen preached presence and action. This is a Diamond Sponsors: Ann and Jesus in the poor. (Reported by plus toiletries, to distribute to represented by Danielle Ho, tor Dayne Teves coordinated ing insight into the Civil War. know one another. The cel- gan family showing their lations! Go now and serve our Parish about peace, reminding his great way to develop a deeper Nelson Boteilho, Menina Linda Cacpal) the houseless who make that impromptu speaking/original this fantastic experience. … In Philadelphia, the students Lord, Jesus Christ. (Reported by ebration included Gospel songs thanksgiving cards. (Reported In preparation for the sacra- parishioners that it is vitally relationship with God. Our Mari Posa, Pico General area their home. Every Satur- oratory; Maria Cashdollar, Last week, students in Ms. learned about the Constitu- Audie Pascual) sung by the guests and Father by Julia Torres) ment of Confirmation, 16 stu- important to choose peace over prayer group is affiliated with Contracting Corporation, 12 KAILUA-KONA day at around 5:30 a.m., you U.S. extemporaneous speaking; Abbruscao’s freshman tion, Independence Hall, Christ Edgar as well. Filipino parish- dents from the Confirmation chaos and to pray for peace Contemplative Outreach Tateishi and Pascual Attor- St. Michael Parish can find our school’s religion Michaela Graves, program English classes walked to Church, the Liberty Bell and ioners sang the popular “Dung- WAILUKU 5 WAIMEA II class and four students from in our world today. At the end of Hawaii, the local chapter of neys at Law and Truss Sys- During the Easter Season, nine teacher Mr. D setting up his reading; Kimi Hashimoto, Kapalama Elementary Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Pic- dungen Kanto Unay Unay” (I’ll St. Anthony Parish table with items that he has program reading; Gloria School and spent the morning Annunciation Parish the Confirmation I class of Mass, choir director Leka Contemplative Outreach, tems of Hawaii. (Reported by young people made their tured are the eighth graders at Be Loving You Very Much) and The Maui members of the lay Donna Pico) brought with him as well as do- Palma, impromptu speaking; reading to the kindergarten and Our parish held its annual Eas- attended Called to be Saints, a Leaeno led the Chaplet of which was founded by Father first Holy Communion on Mt. Vernon. (Reported by Loryn “Jesus Alive.” Everyone enjoyed Marianists will host mem- nations he has received. From and Connie Lee, U.S. extem- first grade classes. Our students ter Egg Hunt after the morn- weekend retreat, March 1-3, at Divine Mercy with her son Thomas Keating. If this style April 7. Parents prepare their Guiffre) the Chicken Dance and the bers returning to Maui for the of silent meditative prayer ap- KALIHI KAI children at home with group 6 a.m. to around 7 a.m., he and poraneous speaking. Winners had a great time helping the el- ing Mass on the grounds of the Our Lady of Keaau retreat cen- Lancelot. Then everyone re- 10 Limbo Rock too. As the resur- church. Afterward, the children Marianist lay formation peals to you, come join us! If review sessions during Gen- other volunteers prepare plates at the state level will advance ementary students understand ter. Retreat coordinator Mari- ceived a blessing with the first St. Anthony Parish 22 HONOLULU rected Jesus was recognized were invited to have a snack in initiative retreat, May 17- you have questions, email Nor- erations of Faith classes. and offer compassion and fel- to national competition in the importance of reading. (Re- cel Daquioag explained that class relic of St. Faustina. Every Holy Thursday, we set Maryknoll High School by the disciples when he ate the church hall. All had a good 19. Heading the process will the talks on the sacraments, the man at [email protected]. up our Altar of Repose in the Children receive the Eucharist lowship. (Reported by Ginger Birmingham, Ala. (Reported by ported by Diane M. Lota; photo Entry 300 of St. Faustina’s diary On March 25, Mr. Cramer’s meals with them, such recogni- time. Many thanks to all who be Brother Fred Silver- prayers, reflection and evange- (From the parish bulletin) cafeteria. This year, the Sis- with their families. Pictured is Kamisugi) Hayley Matson-Mathes) by Dayne Teves) states: “Mankind will not have beginning Spanish class tion is attributed to Father Ed- helped in the fun! (Reported by eis, Lynn Dudoit, Angela lization were thoughtfully com- ters of St. Paul of Chartres Father Anthony Rapozo went to a special viewing of peace until it turns with trust gar who eats with parishioners Lisa Wells) Walsh and Martha Hale- bined to help deepen the faith KULIOUOU decorated a simple and beauti- giving Communion to Kiana 15 EWA BEACH 17 HONOLULU 19 HONOLULU works by the distinguished to My mercy.” Our parish has and gives spiritual education akala. A meeting is being held of the students. Along the way, Holy Trinity Parish ful altar under the leadership of Wiley, Wiley, Darmie Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sacred Hearts Academy Holy Family Catholic Columbian woodblock artist as well. Helping the poor is 6 KAHULUI at St. Anthony on April 21 to friendships were built! Student had a Divine Mercy devotion The poor and homeless our principal Sister Anielyn Wiley and Tim Wiley. (Re- School Lower School Academy Sergio Garzun at the ARTS one of the many priorities that Christ the King Parish finalize plans for this event Sherlynn Garces said, “It since 2000, a year before St. need our help! Under our Mar- Delicana who arranged the ported by Shirley ) On March 14, Vocation Day Spring is the time our students Third grade students from at Mark’s Garage Gallery. An Father Edgar instills in each of Come, Holy Spirit, fill the started a year ago. (Reported by was truly an amazing, blessed, Faustina’s canonization. All are tin De Porres statue to the left two beautiful bouquets of white at our school, Sister Joselle learn about changes in nature Mrs. Deborah Gibo’s class excursion highlight was Ser- the parishioners. Pictured are Hearts of your faithful; and Miriam Kahalekai) indescribable experience that welcome. Weekly Masses are as you walk into church, we roses. On March 28, parish 13 HAIKU Orlando, right, and Sister and new life. The junior kin- are studying life in Colonial gio’s stories about catching Jesusa Barsatan, Portia kindle in them the fire of your brought me closer to God and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. with have a basket wrapped in a Ha- organizations were assigned St. Rita Parish Rosemary Hendry of the dergartners witnessed the America. They learned that the massive arapaima, one of Shukla, Linda Morales love. On April 11, 27 youths 7 PAIA to my brothers and sisters in adoration and confession begin- waiian print to collect food for three holy hours with Our Eu- The lighting and blessing of the Sisters of St. Francis of the final stage of the caterpillar’s the colonists, as punishment for the world’s largest freshwater and Father Edgar. (Reported by and 10 adults received the Holy Rosary Parish Confirmation.” (Reported by ning at 5:30 p.m. (Reported by the poor. We are in much need charistic Lord on this special paschal candle, symbol of Neumann Communities life cycle, the beautiful but- their misdeeds, were routinely fish, with his Chibchas tribe Pacita Baron) sacrament of Confirmation Our Confirmation youth ex- Vicki Galam) Lei Kondo) of canned food, meat, fruit, day after the Mass of the Lord’s Christ, the light of the world, talked to students about an- terfly. For several weeks, the required to wear signs indicat- in Columbia. To prepare for 12

TheParishAPRIL 26, 2013 SchoolA SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLICNews HERALD the excursion, the students learned about the difficult process of woodblock making & from Maryknoll’s art teacher Mr. Koki. This helped them understand the hard work and long hours Garzun puts into his art pieces. Garzun was born in Bogota, Columbia, and now lives and works in Honolulu. His paintings and prints are abstract figurative narratives of his memories focusing on people, culture and politics. 22 23 24 Pictured are the students view- ing his 200-square-foot print of a whale, which took him over 300 hours to complete. He used seven wooden blocks in a jigsaw matrix, 30 yards of paper, and printed with 5.5 tons of weight per square inch! (Reported by Jaclyn Chow)

23 WAILUKU St. Anthony School The kindergarten and third grade classes walked 25 26 27 the Stations of the Cross on March 27. The theology students of St. Anthony Jr./ Sr. High School placed the crosses throughout their cam- pus. When the grade school students followed the map to each cross, the station was read followed by a prayer. Pictured are Kauhola, Ku‘u Ruidas, Shyah Okudara and Aya Buttaro. (Reported by Melodie Tafao) 28 29 30 24 KAILUA St. Anthony School Miracle Program in Malawi of academics Mrs. Hang and Students from preschool to helps orphans whose parents head of school Dr. Rizzo. We eighth grade walked to Kai- have died of AIDS get a are so grateful to have such a lua Beach on April 5 to sift for or start their own business to micro-plastics in the school’s dedicated PTG, without whom support themselves and their Micro-plastic Challenge. this successful and entertaining younger siblings. Pictured is Fourteen teams of about 20 event never could have hap- sophomore religion teacher Mr. each competed to find the most pened. Pictured are students Mario DiLello and some of plastic. Donating time and scaling the giant rock wall and his students celebrating their prizes were Hawaii Kokua enjoying the bouncy houses. fund-raising efforts as the class Foundation, Sustainable 31 … Excursions were also a big collected $1,000 for the REDS Coastlines, Ocean Devo- program. (Reported by Eric thing in April. Our fifth grad- tion, Kailua Sailboards Young) ers went to the Big Island, and Kayaks and Whole sixth graders went to Maui, Foods Market. Students and 31 KAILUA seventh graders went up teachers were amazed to learn north to Camp Erdman and how much plastic ends up on St. John Vianney School Our Country Fair Kani- our eighth graders went the beaches and in the ocean. to San Francisco. … We look The students collected over 24 kapila on campus, 5-10 forward to honoring our Ha- pounds of micro-plastics. Kailua p.m., May 3, promises to be a waiian culture with our May Sailboards and Kayaks will use EDITOR’S fun-filled event with delicious food, great games and awe- Day celebration on May 3. some of it to create mosaics for 32 33 CHOICE their educational eco-lounge. some entertainment. And it’s On this special day, family and The Method soap company free. Master of ceremonies Big friends enjoy a picnic lunch fol- at 7 p.m. on April 11, 12, 13, Steve Naeole will introduce lowed by a fabulous presenta- will use some to make special its own musical piece. Some of had the privilege of visiting the 18, 19, 20. The play tells the the evening’s entertainers, tion where each class performs soap bottles, available at Whole the songs selected include “The Joint POW/MIA Account- Depression-era story of Little including A Touch of Gold, a Hawaiian song or dance. It’s Foods Market. The project was Ohana Song,” “The More We ing Command-JPAC at Joint Orphan Annie who, in an at- Na Hoaloha, the SJV Glee also part of the school’s Wind- Get Together,” “The Music in Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. an opportunity for students to tempt to find her parents, foils Club and the school’s hula ward Youth Grant from the Me,” “Hawaiian Hokey Pokey,” They had a hands-on opportu- learn more about Hawaiian cul- a kidnap plot and is adopted by halau, Halau Ka Pa Hula O Castle Foundation, which will “Pearly Shells” and “Boat Days.” nity to learn about the process ture through song, dance and help pay for the eighth grade billionaire Daddy Warbucks. Ka Lei Hulu Hiwa. Hawaiian All students, ages 2 through 6, of identifying human remains pageantry. (Reported by Linda retreat at Camp Erdman where Annie is played by Sarah plate dinner tickets are being will participate. … The children and experiment with forensic Hang) they learn leadership skills. Last Brinkman. Forest McKin- pre-sold for $20 in the school had a wonderful time during science. (Reported by Karen year the seventh graders ney, Michael Pezzuto, Bryn office while supplies last but Easter season. In addition to a Curry) 33 MAKAWAO made it possible to switch from Wilcox, Aliya Smigel, Fish- will NOT be sold on fair night. visit from the Easter Bunny, plastic forks to metal ones. er McKinney, Elizabeth Other food at the event in- St. Joseph Early Learning the children colored eggs and This year the Garden War- 28 HONOLULU Pezzuto, Ainsley Thistle- cludes fresh poke, waffle dogs, Center rior group purchased 144 new had an Easter egg hunt. The St. Patrick School waite and Margie-Sabine shave ice, spam and rice bowls, La Salette Father Eric metal forks for the school lunch day was filled with fun and The kindergarten and first Maloney play orphans. Other fresh malassadas, baked goods Geronimo Castro prays room with money from sales treats. (Reported by Joan Gomes graders recently participated actors are Anne Hao, Jaci and ice cream. Raffle prize alongside class prayer and Leanna Brake) of lettuce, kale, Swiss chard in the Heifer International Shinoda, Jade Thomas and tickets will be sold for $5. The leaders after spending the and bok choi. … The school’s Read to Feed program. Each Jayla Nakayama. (Reported event, which also includes keiki morning with the students as AIEA May Day celebration, May 3, 26 child found sponsors who by Robert Duerr) activities and game booths, is they prepare for snack. The will feature singing and danc- St. Elizabeth School donated money for each book a fundraiser for the students of children enjoyed the company they read. The money is do- ing, 8:30-10:30 a.m., and offer Got bears? The students show 30 HONOLULU the school. (Reported by Earl of Father “Nemo,” as they the keiki of Hawaii that they nated to provide livestock and Hawaiian food lunch plates for Louis School Walker) affectionately call him, after he sale. … We are accepting appli- care by donating new or gently training in their care to impov- The students, faculty and blessed a new tricycle donated cations for both summer school used stuffed animals for pre- erished families to give them a staff raised almost $2,800 32 HONOLULU by a parishioner. His monthly and the 2013-2014 school year. vent child abuse Hawaii’s 16th steady supply of milk, cheese, during the annual Lenten St. Theresa School visits to read to the children For information, go to www.sas- annual Teddy Bear Round eggs and income to help them season drive. Students were April was a blast! Our students kailua.org. (Reported by Kristie Up. This is our second year become self-reliant. Our stu- and teach them a song during challenged to fast, pray and returned from spring break the Year of Faith has proven Carpenter) participating and as you can dents raised $1,538.58! Pic- give alms. The money was do- with lots of fun activities to to be wonderful. The children see by the smiles we are excited tured are some of the students nated to Marianist programs in look forward to. On April 12, at look forward to his visits and 25 HONOLULU and proud to be a part of this holding a Read to Feed poster. India, Kenya and Malawi. our first annual Family Fun Star of the Sea Early wonderful event. (Reported by (Reported by Rachel Alencastre) The REDS program in India Fest, students, families, friends can’t wait to see what new Learning Center Sharon Nagasawa) provides literacy, life-skills and neighbors enjoyed carnival book he has in his backpack. The theme for our annual May 29 HILO training, first aid, meals and rides, activities, games, food On his last visit, he read “The Day pageant, April 26, at 27 MANOA St. Joseph Jr./Sr. High inoculations for children in pov- and music. One of the most Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein 10:15 a.m., is Island Keiki. St. Francis School School erty. Our Lady of Nazareth popular attractions was the and sang the song “Walking in The pageant in the church will Students in our advanced The drama club will present Primary School in Kenya drench booth, which gave stu- the Light of the Lord.” We look begin with the presentation placement biology, physics a junior version of the Broad- provides 1,900 children living dents the thoroughly enjoyable forward to up-coming visits of our May Day Court. Then, honors, anatomy/physiol- way musical “Annie” at the in the slums of Nairobi food opportunity to soak teachers, with Father Nemo. (Reported by each age division will perform ogy and chemistry classes East Hawaii Cultural Center programs and scholarships. The classmates and even the dean Helen Souza)