'We Do Not Serve Ideas, We Serve People'

HAWAII OBITUARY HAWAII WORLD Third-class relics of St. Deacon Hiram Haupu 2015 directory offers a Pope makes annulment Marianne being distributed served Maui quietly, snapshot of the Catholic process quicker, cheaper, on prayer cards humbly for 14 years Church in Hawaii more pastoral Page 3 Page 5 Page 5 Page 9

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CNS photo/Edgard Garrido, Reuters People cheer as Pope Francis arrives for Mass in Revolution Square in Holguin, Cuba, Sept. 21.

POPE FRANCIS IN CUBA ‘We do not serve ideas, we serve people’ By Cindy Wooden For decades the square has been 60 percent of the population is to build on that good instinct or Catholic News Service the site of major communist gov- baptized Catholic. But as a sign of behavior. ernment rallies and is dominated the pope’s hopes for the growth of Using the normal Sunday Mass HAVANA — As Cubans finally face by a huge image of Ernesto “Che” the church in Cuba, he granted an readings, the pope’s homily was a the prospects of calmer relation- Guevara, an Argentine Marxist exception to his normal practice reflection on the Gospel passage ships and greater ease of commu- who became a leader in the Cuban of personally giving Communion from St. Mark in which the disci- nication and commerce with the Revolution of the 1950s. only to the altar servers and other ples are arguing about who among United States, Pope Francis told The image of Che was promi- ministers at his public Masses. Five them is the greatest, and Jesus the Cuban people that love and nent at the pope’s Mass, but so was Cuban children received their first asks what they were discussing. service, not anyone’s ideology, are a banner proclaiming Pope Francis Communion from the pope at the “We, too, can be caught up in the keys to their happiness. a “missionary of mercy” and an Mass. these same arguments: Who is the “We do not serve ideas, we serve even bigger image of the merciful In his homily, Pope Francis fo- most important?” the pope said. people,” the pope told hundreds of Jesus. cused on an aspect of Jesus’ minis- “I remember more than once, thousands of people gathered in After decades of communism, try that he tries to imitate: First of at family gatherings, children be- Havana’s Revolution Square for Mass attendance in Cuba is low; all, identify the good in a person, ing asked: ‘Who do you love more, Mass Sept. 20. even the Vatican reports that only then help or challenge him or her Continued on page 12 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 3 Third-class relics of St. Marianne being distributed on prayer cards By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Five hands slowly swept small gossamer bags containing remains of St. Marianne Cope across every inch of several yards of white cloth being unrolled on the altar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church July 26, turning the fabric into a third-class relic of the Hawaii saint. The cloth was later cut up into tiny pieces each to be sealed onto the front of St. Marianne prayer cards beneath a sheet of clear plastic laminate. According to Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, the Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities who coordinated the creation of the relics with the endorsement of Bishop Larry Silva, 20,000 cards will be produced and distributed. Bishop Silva compared a relic to a “keepsake” of a loved one. “Relics are one of the ways we stay close to the saints we have come to know and love through their stories of heroic virtue for the Lord,” said Bishop Silva by email regarding this first-time mass-production of St. Marianne Photo courtesy of Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP relics. Sisters of St. Francis, forensic anthropologist Vincent Sava, and others prepare to touch bags containing the remains to St. Marianne to white cloth. “It helps spread devotion to the saint by making the saint’s remarkable reverence and solem- love for Christ and his people nity.” more tangible by the kind of In describing the value of rel- physical closeness it suggests,” ics, Bishop Silva warned against the bishops said. treating them superstitiously. A first-class relic is an actual “While we must be careful physical part of the saint’s body never to view relics as objects of such as a piece of bone or hair, magical power, they can remind and therefore the “most desir- us of the real power of prayer,” able” kind, said the bishop, “since he said, “especially our own it the temple of the Holy Spirit in prayer joined to the prayer of the which they lived out their holi- saint who is now in the presence ness. of the God who is love. A second-class relic is an ob- The bishop said that the relics ject that the saint personally are distributed on prayer cards owned, used or wore. “so that we can join our feeble According to the bishop, third prayers to the prayers of this class relics are created “when saint who now stands forever be- the fame of a person’s sanctity is fore the throne of God’s mercy.” spread far and wide, as it is for The remains of St. Marianne in a transparent cloth bag is pulled across the St. Marianne was canonized the canonized saints, and there surface of white fabric to make third-class relics of the saint. At right is the at the Vatican by Pope Benedict are simply not enough first- and prayer card on which is mounted a tiny piece of the fabric visible on the inated sifted from the soil dug XVI on Oct. 21, 2012 second-class relics to go around.” bottom edge of St. Marianne’s picture. up in the exhumation of St. A third-class relic is an object, Marianne’s body from her grave For information about obtaining a normally a piece of cloth, that is readings, prayers and a recita- thropologist Vincent Sava verify- in Kalaupapa in January 2005, relic card, write to Sister Davilyn Ah touched to a first-class relic. tion of quotes attributed to the ing that the small bags used in which Sava supervised. Chick, OSF, at Our Lady of Perpetual St. Marianne’s third-class rel- saint. the blessing contained the re- Sava participated in the relic Help School, 91-1010 North Road, ics were created in a blessing cer- The ceremony also included a mains of St. Marianne. blessing, which Sister Davily de- Ewa Beach, HI 96706, or call her at emony that included Scripture testimonial letter by forensic an- The remains were orig- scribed as “heavenly with such 689-0474.

This week we saw images of Pope ing. And Catholic Charities Hawaii staff Talk story Francis addressing representatives at the and volunteers helped families and youth OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY United Nations and lawmakers on Capi- in foster care not only survive but thrive tol Hill, exhorting them to care for the after the trauma of domestic violence. earth as our common home. In Hawaii at We have seen plenty of images of Pope vicariate meetings this month, represen- Francis “reaching out” to families facing Images of reaching out tatives from parishes on Maui and Kauai difficult challenges. On Oahu (and soon ‘We must reach out as Jesus did.’ (Pope Francis) learned how to “reach out” locally and in Kauai) we see the Ohana Mass cel- In his first media interviews as pope, Francis’ outreach bring them to mind. globally to heal hunger and homelessness ebrated by families blessed with persons our Holy Father spoke of “reaching out This week, Pope Francis “talked story” by having religious education and social with disabilities. On the Big Island, we as Jesus did.” He repeated this message with prisoners at the Curran-Fromhold ministry programs become involved in witness families from a struggling farm in his apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Correctional Facility in Philadelphia. Ear- “One Ohana: Food and Housing for All” cooperative deliver their fall harvest to Gaudium” (“Joy of the Gospel”) and his lier this month, Ralph McCloud, the na- through Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten the food pantry at Sacred Heart Parish encyclical “Laudato Si’.” We’ve seen him tional director of the Catholic Campaign Rice Bowl campaign. in Hawi which serves seniors, and Mi- walk the talk — “reaching out” every- for Human Development, joined parish- Two weeks before his trip, we saw cronesian mothers and daughters plant where he goes. During his first visit to ioners “talking story” with inmates at the Pope Francis “reaching out” on Ameri- breadfruit trees at Sacred Heart Parish in the United States this week, we are see- Women’s Community Correctional Center can TV at virtual town hall meetings Pahoa, next to the HOPE Services Hawaii ing countless images of Pope Francis in in Kailua and visited ex-prisoners living with immigrant families on the Mexican- kupuna housing project. Washington, D.C., New York City and and working with a family-run graph- American border, homeless persons in A most excellent way to remember Philadelphia, embodying Christ, “reach- ics business in Waipahu. And there was Los Angeles, and Catholic school students Pope Francis’ visit to the United States is to ing out” to prisoners, the homeless and Maryknoll Sister Shu Chen “talking story” from Chicago’s inner city neighborhoods. keep alive the images of “Christ reaching immigrants. These images are well worth with leaders and staff of Windward Oahu While back in Kakaako and Kewalo Basin, out” through our compassionate service to remembering. parishes — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. members of Hawaii’s Catholic Chuukeese the vulnerable all around us. We also have plenty of images of George, St. Ann and St. John Vianney — community helped outreach workers re- Mahalo, “Christ reaching out” in Hawaii, to folks about engaging parishioners in “reaching locate homeless Micronesian families to Your friends at the of all kinds. The vivid pictures of Pope out” to families affected by incarceration. temporary shelter and permanent hous- Office for Social Ministry 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

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age such a thing! The teachers took over. We made $1,000 Ӱ Four of Janet C.’s children went to St. Joseph School in uldela, pastor of St. Benedict, Kealakekua, who plans to With grateful remembrance ... from that bazaar. Wow! It was like having a million dol- Hilo. She has been a steward at Good Shepherd Mission move back home to Papaikou to retire. Ӱ The majority of parishioners of St. Anthony Church lars! The CCD program had more money than the par- for more than 60 years. Ӱ Deacon LeRoy Andrews looks forward to expanding in Laupahoehoe were born there and continue the great ish!” Inspired by Sister Mercedes, parishioner Margie Ӱ Lucille Moses, Tina Santos, Phyllis Lawrence, Kath- his parish’s religious education program. works of their parents and grandparents. The parish cem- Pedro went on to become CCD coordinator. leen Crivello and Roger Uchima are some of the church Ӱ With the support of the diocesan Office of Youth and etery is rich with history, like that of the Manuel Branco Ӱ Sacred Heart parishioner Mary Teresa O’Connor cleaners and ministers at Good Shepherd. Kathleen, 68, (1864) family. Young Adult Ministry the Big Island youth are encour- remembers Sister of the Holy Family Joanna Connolly began church cleaning at 7. aged to “full, active, and responsible participation in the Ӱ Woody and Maile (Labrador) Adrian’s family through (now 100!). They were classmates at the Pastoral Institute Ӱ At Good Shepherd, a 100th birthday blessing was of- life and mission of the Church.” his great-grandparents’ generation are buried in the cem- program at Incarnate Word College in San Antonio. fered for Mary Patao who used to attend Mass daily. Ӱ Father Martin invited parishioners of Sacred Heart etery. Son Woody is an altar server continuing the family Ӱ The district of Puna grew with the sugar industry. tradition of service. Ӱ At the Big Island Catholic Youth Day at Holy Rosary and Holy Rosary to join him in blessing Sister Patricia Holy Rosary Church, Pahala, was built by Sacred Hearts Church and the Pahala Plantation House, youth carried Schofield, OSF; Sister Carol Reichert, SHF; Sister Brenda Ӱ The bell in Laupahoehoe shares the design and image Father Otto Duchting in 1918. banners in a town parade and did community service at Lau, CSJ, and Sister Paul Fay Pele, FSP, at the end of the of Our Blessed Mother and Christ Child with the bell at Ӱ To inspire and teach his congregations, Sacred Hearts Kau Hospital. Sacred Hearts Sister Ivy Yim, Daughter of spirit-filled consecrated life visit, gracing them forth! Annunciation Church, Waimea. The inscription reads Father Evarist Gielen painted religious murals in Star St. Paul Fay Pele and Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann “St. Joseph, Priex Pour Nous.” Ӱ Franciscan Sisters Jovita Agustin and Pat Schofield are of the Sea Church, Kalapana, and St. Theresa Church, Communities Patricia Schofield joined them. grateful to have met Sacred Heart Pastor Father Gregorio Ӱ Immaculate Heart of Mary, Papaikou, Good Shep- Mountain View. Ӱ Holy Rosary parishioner Mary Evangelista, in her Apuya, now in his third year of mission on the Big Island herd, Honomu and St. Anthony, Papaaloa make up the Ӱ St. Damien de Veuster was the first pastor of Sacred mid 80s, has health concerns and said that she cannot from the Philippines. Hamakua Catholic Community under the administra- Heart, Pahoa. A later priest, Maryknoll Father Joseph do much. But living next to the church, she attends daily tion of Father Tim Tuyac. Ӱ Visiting Sacred Hearts Father David Lupo represented Avery, is fondly remembered by his daily greeting at the Mass. She is a remarkable, joyful woman! the island’s oldest religious order and Sister Marykutty Ӱ At Immaculate Heart of Mary, Norma Pinnow and pulpit of “E aloha kekahi I kekahi” — “Let us love one Ӱ Holy Rosary parishioner Joseph Arce is very active. He Kottuppalil, of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Charlotte Branco belong to the Sacred Hearts Ladies another as God loves us.” helped unload and upload the Year of Consecrated Life Christians, represented the newest. Society. Charlotte is also a lector and food pantry volun- Ӱ In 1950, the Sisters of the Holy Family built a convent displays. He also cooked meals for the religious team and teer. Norma remembers former pastor Maryknoll Father Ӱ Congratulations to St. Joseph Church youth and youth at St. Theresa. From there they worked in 12 parishes the pastor of Holy Rosary and Sacred Heart, Father Mar- minister Chrislyn Villena for their creative and bold wit- Joseph Avery distributing Communion, calling each pa- and 11 missions outside of Hilo catechizing, training cat- tin Mwanshibula, and others! rishioner by name. ness to Jesus during the Hilo Parade. Dressed as priests echists and visiting the homebound. Ӱ A “Prayer for Deliverance” is prayed at the end of Mass and religious on their decorated float, they invited others Ӱ At Immaculate Heart of Mary, Deacon LeRoy An- Ӱ The Hilo mission began in 1846, five years after the at Sacred Heart: “Almighty and merciful God, look with to consider this joyful vocation. They won first place! drews remembers the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neu- Kona and Kohala missions, with Sacred Hearts Father compassion on our affliction, particularly the threat of the mann Communities who served before him as principals Ӱ In well-rounded support of the parish fundraising, Charles Pouzot. Previously, lay catechists spread the faith. lava flow that our community is facing. Lighten our bur- Malia Puka O Kalani invited those on a diet, gluten- of St. Joseph, Hilo, Sister Rose Annette Ahuna and Sister Life was not easy. Two catechists were imprisoned when den, confirm our faith and deliver us from all harm that Laura Abat. The Sisters ran St. Joseph for 100 years. sensitive or otherwise unable to partake of their delicious they refused to help build the Protestant church in Pu- this lava flow poses.” malasadas, to purchase them anyway to give to the Social Ӱ Sacred Heart, Naalehu, parishioner John remembers nahoa, Hilo. Ӱ Former pastor of Malia Puka O Kalani Church in Hilo, Outreach Ministry Committee to share with the poor. being taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet — Ӱ Sister Rose Annette, a Franciscan Sister of the Neu- Father Joseph Hennen is a miracle. Recovered from leu- the best education of his life, he said. Other parishioners Ӱ CSJ lay associate Lynne Marie Fukuda continued mann Communities, was born in Hilo. Her father worked kemia, he returns to the Big Island to assist at St. Theresa the CSJ ohana-family spirit helping the sisters at all the remember Sisters Rosita Aranita, Eva Joseph Mesina and on the Hilo Railroad. Longtime parishioner Vivian Aiona and Holy Rosary for Pastor Father Ronie Pillos. Deacon Kathleen Marie Shields who were missioned in Naalehu. Masses in the Year of Consecrated Life celebration at St. said, “My family knew how to throw the parties; Sister Jim Dougherty wonderfully preached at the Masses. Joseph Church. Ӱ Sister of the Holy Family Carol Reichert shared this Rose Annette’s father knew how to kalua the pig, water Ӱ Sacred Hearts Sisters’ relatives sighted at Holy Rosary: story by Holy Family Sister Mercedes Braga who taught and salt being the secret.” The first St. Joseph’s Church was the Kai family of Hilo, Sister Jessie Kai’s sister Victoria; CCD in Naalehu in the 1960s: “I spent happy days in made of pili grass! and Sister Dorothy Santos’ niece Lindy Lopez. Naalehu. We had a great need for class supplies and I Ӱ Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Rosita Aranita was Sixty-six parishes, asked the teachers if we could have a bake sale, but they Ӱ Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Sister Brenda Lau happy to return to Hilo. She had worked at Sacred Heart met a graduate of their CSJ College of St. Catherine’s, many schools, one wouldn’t hear of it! They asked about having a bazaar! I as a community organizer helping those who lost jobs was horrified and said absolutely not, as I couldn’t man- Mary Fuka, who went on to work as a telescope tech at transformative, when the plantation closed. the Mauna Kea Observatory. educational year Ӱ Malia Puka O Kalani parishioner Andre Salvador was Ӱ St. Joseph pastor, Blessed Sacrament Father Samuel Year of Consecrated With gratitude to the members of the Year excited to find himself in the Year of Consecrated Life Loterte, prays Morning and Evening Prayer with the pa- of Consecrated Life presentation teams poster of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary rishioners. Life Travelling Exhibit on the playground at St. Catherine School, Kapaa, Kauai! Ӱ Sister Rose Annette Ahuna, OSF Ӱ The Hawaiian blessing resounding at Malia Puka O Sponsored by the Kalani is the beautiful singing voice of pastor Father Oli- Diocese of Honolulu Ӱ Sister Rosita Aranita, CSJ Vocations Office, With Ӱ Sister Jovita Agustin, OSF Living the present with passion ... ver Ortega who has learned some of the language of the people. Grateful Hearts capital Ӱ Sister Patty Chang, CSJ Ӱ Dorothy “Georgie” DeCote is an all-around minister campaign, Leadership Ӱ Sister Marykutty Kottuppallil, MSMHC serving as lector, eucharistic minister, catechist and more. She just turned 90! Association of Religious Ӱ Sister Brenda Lau, CSJ Embracing the future with hope ... Congregations, Serra Ӱ Father David Lupo, SS.CC. Ӱ Joe Lally, Herbert Leite and Paula Rodrigues attend Ӱ Helping Hamakua Catholic Community administra- Club of Honolulu, Ӱ Sister Fay Pele, FSP the 5 p.m. Saturday vigil Mass at Immaculate Heart of tor Father Tim Tuyac this summer was former Immacu- Knights of Columbus Ӱ Sister Carol Reichert, SHF Mary. Herbert and his brother Harold (both in their 70s) late Heart of Mary parishioner and St. Joseph graduate received all their sacraments in the parish and continue to Maryknoll Father Clyde Phillips. Stationed in Rome, he www.catholichawaii.org, Ӱ Sister Patricia Schofield, OSF serve as ushers and gardeners. [email protected] Ӱ Sister Cheryl Wint, OSF looks forward to retirement next year. His mother Cath- erine Phillips is a parishioner. Ӱ Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Ӱ Florence “Grams” Busby is a vibrant member of Good Mahalo to the many Shepherd Church. All six of her great-grandchildren were Ӱ Sister Ivy Yim, SS.CC. Ӱ Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioners Leonila Stone faithful for your baptized there. and Leonara Dacayanan are sisters of Father Alfred Reb- support! SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 5

DHeacon iram Haupu | 1952-2015 Deacon served Maui quietly, humbly for 14 years By Patrick Downes dained him and three other Maui U.S. Air Force and was transferred Hawaii Catholic Herald deacons — Lawrence Franco, to Aviano Air Base in northeastern Stephen Maglente and Cornelio Italy, where he served as a staff “Sometimes our prayers might Pulido — at St. Anthony Church, sergeant and was also a defensive change the situation and some- Wailuku, on July 13 of that year. tackle on the Aviano Base semi- times our prayers just change As a deacon, Haupu prepared pro football team. us.” couples for marriage, did bap- It was in Aviano that he met Maui Deacon Hiram Haupu tismal instruction, preached, his wife, a native of Weaton, Ill., wrote those words in his pocket planned liturgies and visited who was assigned at the air base calendar shortly before he died prisoners at the Maui Commu- at the same time. They married at his Wailuku home on Sept. 13. nity Correctional Center. in Italy on Sept. 24, 1976, and His wife Elaine, who later found The deacon reflected on his would have celebrated their 39th the sentence among Hiram’s prison ministry in a 2004 Hawaii wedding anniversary this week. health notes, considers it to be Catholic Herald interview. Haupu retired in March 2014 her deacon husband’s last piece “I realized that it is not you after 20 years in building main- of advice — a final homily from going in, it is Jesus going in and tenance with the State of Hawaii a gentle man of few words, who doing that ministry,” he said. “We airport division at the Kahului spoke from the heart and from are doing it for the Lord.” Airport. his own experience. Haupu said prison ministry Haupu’s funeral Mass is Sept. Hiram Bernard Haupu was 63 taught him to be more compas- 25, 11 a.m., at St. Anthony and a deacon on the Valley Isle sionate. He learned to listen to Church, Wailuku. His burial fol- for 14 years. the men and their stories. He saw HCH file photo | Darlene Dela Cruz lows at Garden of Meditation, Elaine Haupu said that her hearts change. Deacon Hiram Haupu, right, assists Bishop Larry Silva at the 150th anniver- Maui Memorial Park. A reception husband’s decision to become a His pastor, Marianist Father sary celebration of St. Joseph Church in Kaupo, Maui, in 2012. after the burial will be in Mari- deacon was a response to a liter- Roland Bunda, who accompa- anne Hall at St. Anthony Parish. al, seemingly audible, summons nied him on the prison visits, said ward and honest, compassionate the one behind bars. Haupu is survived by his wife he received about 20 years ago at Haupu was “very good with pris- and very humble.” Maglente said that he and Elaine, his father Harold Haupu; his parents’ house. oners, a low-key guy, real com- Fellow Maui deacon Stephen Haupu had discussed the possi- his siblings, Harold “Chey” (Gail “We were at his mom and mitted.” Maglente, who served with Hi- bility of pursuing the diaconate “Kuuipo”) Haupu Jr., Marian dad’s house when he heard a Regarding his preaching style, ram at St. Anthony, called his for years before they actually “Nona” Haupu, Hendrick “Tano” voice tell him, ‘Son, come,’” she Father Bunda said the deacon companion in ministry “a man of signed up. (Vannassa) Haupu, Hymie (Ber- said. was “very gentle and calm.” prayer.” “He loved serving the church,” na) Haupu, Herman “Butch” After coming to the realization “He took his homilies very “The spirituality of Hiram Maglente said. (Carol) Haupu, Hank (Andrea that his father had not said any- seriously,” the pastor said, add- was always praying for others,” Haupu was born in Hana, “Honey-Girl”) Haupu Sr., Miri- thing, “he took that as the Lord ing that he had the sense Hiram Maglente said. Maui, on Feb. 22, 1952, the old- am “Mitch” (Gilbert) Rebolledo, speaking to him,” Elaine said. wrote them with his wife. He said Haupu, though “qui- est son of 13 children of Harold Hugh “Bobby” (Donlyn) Haupu, The call came while the cou- Elaine confirmed that. et” and “reserved,” was particu- and Mary Haupu. He is three- Hilary (Lisa) Haupu, Ronald ple was deeply involved with the “We worked on sermons to- larly drawn to prison ministry. quarters native Hawaiian and a (Chris) Haupu, Alohalani Haupu, Catholic charismatic movement gether, smoothing them out,” she Maglente said that Haupu would fourth Filipino. Hanalei Haupu, and numerous and active in their parish. said, always praying for “a lot of tell the inmates that if circum- He was a former Eagle Scout nieces and nephews. Haupu was one of a diocesan guidance from the Holy Spirit.” stances were different, the situ- and a graduate of St. Anthony He is pre-deceased by his class of 18 ordained in 2001. “He was quiet and a man of few ation could easily have been re- High School in Wailuku where mother Mary N. Haupu and Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo or- words,” Elaine said, “straightfor- versed, and he would have been he played football. He joined the brother Henry Haupu. 2015 directory offers a snapshot of the Catholic Church in Hawaii Catholic landscape. It provides is only four more than the 52 brothers in the Islands, both is down from the 166 sisters in an annual snapshot of trends listed in 2014. It is up, however, active and retired. Hawaii last year. in clergy and religious in the 20 percent from the 47 deacons The directory also notes 150 In 2005, the directory showed Islands. active in 2005. sisters in religious orders, both 41 religious order brothers and This year, a total of 116 priests There are 26 religious order active and retired. That figure 192 sisters. in active ministry are listed in the directory. That includes 50 religious order priests, 33 priests of the Diocese of Honolulu and 33 from dioceses abroad. Outside clergy – religious and diocesan – come from the Mainland, Philippines, Korea, India, South America and Africa. The 116 priests in active ministry are a decrease from the 123 noted in the 2014 directory, but just one shy of the 117 active Cover of the 2015-2016 directory of priests listed 10 years ago in the Catholic Church in Hawaii 2005. According to the 2015 directory, the Diocese of Honolulu has 19 retired priests By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz and five priests on duty away Hawaii Catholic Herald from Hawaii. The 2015-2016 Directory of There are also six military the Catholic Church in Hawaii is chaplains working on Hawaii’s bases. They are assigned to the out this month. Islands by the U.S. Archdiocese The 68-page listing of for Military Services based contact information for diocesan in Washington, D.C. Last departments, parishes, schools, year’s directory had just three clergy and lay organizations is chaplains; the directory in 2005 available for purchase from the had six. Hawaii Catholic Herald office. The 2015 directory shows Individual directories are $20 56 active permanent deacons in each; special rates are available Hawaii, 10 of which came here for orders of 10 or more books. from other dioceses. One Hawaii Call 585-3321 to get your deacon is serving out of state, Photo courtesy of Father Anthony Rapozo copies. and 18 are retired. The Directory of the Catholic Even with the ordination of Hawaii’s theology students Church in Hawaii is not just 13 men this past January in the Diocese of Honolulu seminarians studying theology at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, Calif., pose on campus a handy office resource, but diocese’s seventh deacon class, this month for a photo, From left, are Alfred Guerrero, third year; Dario Rinaldi, first year; Romple Emwalu, second a valuable record of the local the number of deacons in Hawaii year; Vincent Ahn Vu, pastoral year; and EJ Resinto, fourth year. 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 School gets Internet safe surfing lessons Come and Visit Us! By Ginger Kamisugi Special to the Herald Gone are the days when a cell phone was just a phone. With the advancement of tech- nology, and the capability and desire to connect with others on so many levels, it became appar- ent to the faculty and staff of Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Pearl City for the need to teach cyber safety. With children as young as 7 owning their own cell phones, it has become vital that they understand the responsibility of using them properly and safely. So the school sought the help of an expert — special investigator Chris Duque of the Honolulu For the Islands’ and the Pacific’s BEST Prosecutor’s Office. He generous- Catholic books and Bibles • Prayerbooks ly led three hour-and-a-half-long Photo courtesy of Ginger Kamisugi workshops at the school, one for Special investigator Chris Duque of the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office gives Religious Articles • Apps and E-books a cyber safety workshop to Our Lady of Good Counsel students. 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Diocesan priests, religious or- in October at Christ the King of Holy Innocents Episcopal ers, or “kokuas,” who, though to work for one year as Kokua der priests, priests from the military, School in Kahului. The training, Church disease-free, volunteered to go Ministers in their parishes. and visiting priests are welcome. by experienced doctors, pastors Rev. Danette Kong, chaplain to Kalaupapa to help family or The cost of $35 covers train- Reservations must be made by and chaplains, is open to all of the Maui Memorial Medical friends with Hansen’s disease ing materials. Upon completion Oct. 5. Contact June Brieske at 836- Catholics. Center banished there during the cen- of the training on Oct. 24, the 3080 or [email protected]. The schedule is Oct. 3, 8:30 Rev. 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CNS photo/Paul Haring Byzantine Bishop Dimitrios Salachas of Greece, second from left, speaks at a press conference about Pope Francis’ documents changing the marriage annulment process at the Vatican Sept. 8. Pope makes annulments quicker, cheaper, more pastoral By Cindy Wooden ward those who feel alienated was automatic and a declaration nullity of the marriage without a Catholic News Service from the church because of their of nullity had to come from two The changes in the full process. marriage situations and the per- tribunals. church’s marriage law Msgr. Alejandro Bunge, sec- VATICAN CITY — While a ju- ceived complexity of the church’s Msgr. Pio Vito Pinto, dean of retary of the commission and a ridical process is necessary for annulment process. the Roman Rota, a Vatican court, are the most substantial member of the Roman Rota, said making accurate judgments, the and president of the commission the new processes are motivated Catholic Church’s marriage an- New codes and procedures that drafted the new rules, told since the pontificate of by recognition of the church as a nulment process must be quicker, The new rules replace canons reporters that Pope Francis asked Pope Benedict XIV in “field hospital,” as Pope Francis cheaper and much more of a pas- 1671-1691 of the Code of Canon for updates throughout the year, has described it. “For those who toral ministry, Pope Francis said. Law and canons 1357-1377 of sought a review by four “great the mid-1700s have special injuries — a mar- Rewriting a section of the Lat- the Eastern code. Pope Francis canonists” not involved in the riage null from the beginning — in-rite Code of Canon Law and of also provided a set of “procedural drafting and in the end adopted we will have intensive care” in the the Code of Canons of the East- regulations” outlining how his re- the changes with “great serious- others to adapt to the new norms form of more rapid annulment ern Churches, Pope Francis said forms are to take place, encourag- ness, but also great serenity.” and to find ways to finance their procedures. he was not “promoting the nul- ing bishops in small dioceses to The changes made by Pope tribunals other than charging lity of marriages, but the quick- train personnel who can handle Francis, particularly the respon- couples. People must remember, Longer process still available ness of the processes, as well as marriage cases and spelling out sibility and trust placed in local he said, that the canon lawyers While many marriage cases a correct simplicity” of the proce- specific conditions when a bishop bishops, are the most substantial who are not priests deserve to be will continue to require time in dures so that Catholic couples are can issue a declaration of nullity changes in the church’s marriage compensated and need to support order to arrive at the truth, he not “oppressed by the shadow of after an abbreviated process. law since the pontificate of Pope their families. said, the longer procedure will doubt” for prolonged periods. Those conditions include: Benedict XIV in the mid-1700s, The rules are not retroactive, be reserved to those cases in The Vatican released Sept. when it is clear one or both par- Msgr. Pinto said. Even with the he said; however, any initial sen- which it is not obvious that the 8 the texts of two papal docu- ties lacked the faith to give full 1917 and 1983 new Codes of tence issued Dec. 8 or later would marriage was null from the be- ments, “Mitis Iudex Dominus Ie- consent to a Catholic marriage; Canon Law, the process for rec- fall under the new rules and not ginning and in which the couple sus” (“The Lord Jesus, the Gentle when the woman had an abor- ognizing the nullity of a mar- require an automatic appeal if does not agree that a real mar- Judge”) for the Latin-rite church tion to prevent procreation; re- riage remained “substantially both parties agree. riage never existed. and “Mitis et misericors Iesus,” maining in an extramarital rela- unchanged,” he said. Cardinal Francesco Cocco- Byzantine Bishop Dimitrios Sa- (“The Meek and Merciful Jesus”) tionship at the time of the wed- palmerio, president of the Pontifi- lachas of Greece, also a member for the Eastern Catholic church- ding or immediately afterward; Putting the poor at the center cal Council for Legislative Texts, of the commission that drafted es. one partner hiding knowledge of “Putting the poor at the center who also was a member of the the new rules, said they were ur- The changes, including the infertility, a serious contagious is what distinguishes the reform commission, insisted the pope’s gent for his Eastern church. Some option of a brief process without disease, children from a previous of Pope Francis from those made new rules were not about “annul- 90 percent of his married faithful the obligatory automatic appeal, union or a history of incarcera- by Pope Pius X and Pope Benedict ling marriages,” but about recog- are married to a member of the go into effect Dec. 8, the opening tion; and when physical violence XIV,” Msgr. Pinto said. nizing and declaring the nullity of Greek Orthodox Church, which day of the Year of Mercy. was used to extort consent for In fact, Pope Francis ordered a marriage, in other words, de- permits second marriages under The rules for the Latin and the marriage. that the “gratuity of the proce- claring that it never existed as a special penitential provisions. Eastern churches are substantial- The reformed processes were dure be assured so that, in a mat- valid sacrament. Most Catholics who have di- ly the same since the differences drafted by a special commit- ter so closely tied to the salvation Although the new rules re- vorced an Orthodox “don’t wait in texts refer mainly to the dif- tee Pope Francis established a of souls, the church — by demon- move the obligation that a decla- years and years” for the Catholic ferent structures of the hierarchy year earlier. Among the criteria strating to the faithful that she is ration of nullity automatically be Church’s double declaration of with Latin churches having bish- he said guided their work, the a generous mother — may dem- appealed, he said, it does not re- nullity, he said. “They just leave,” ops and Eastern churches having first he listed was the possibility onstrate the gratuitous love of move the right of one of the par- finding it easier to follow the Or- eparchs and patriarchs. of there being “only one execu- Christ, which saves us all.” ties to appeal the decision. How- thodox Church’s procedures and Pope Francis said the changes tive sentence in favor of nullity” Pressed by reporters about how ever, he said, “and this is a great begin a second union in the Or- in the annulment process were when the local bishop or judge quickly the new procedures will innovation,” if the appeals court thodox Church. motivated by “concern for the delegated by him had the “moral go into effect in dioceses around believes the appeal is “obviously a The changes, he said, “were salvation of souls,” and particu- certainty” that the marriage was the world, Msgr. Pinto said it will delaying tactic,” the appeals court necessary, including to keep the larly “charity and mercy” to- not valid. Previously an appeal take some dioceses longer than can issue a decree confirming the Catholics” in the church. 10 WORLD HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Commentary Reform in marriage nullity process brings welcome changes for many By Father Mark J. Gantley, JCL lity of marriage is absolutely different from procedures but having tribunal personnel of the parties are in agreement and both want Special to the Herald decreeing the annulment of marriage.” integrity. to petition for a declaration of nullity. The So at its essence, what is involved re- Second, restrictions on jurisdiction have new procedures explicitly allow for this, The Vatican announced Sept. 8 reforms mains the same. It is still a legal process, been simplified. This will sometimes save eliminating the need for certain “waiting of the process for petitioning for a declara- evidence must still be collected, and there one to two months at the beginning of the periods” given to the other party to re- tion of marital nullity. These were welcome still must exist grounds of nullity which exist process. When the current “Code of Canon spond. Also, in such circumstances, when changes for many people, including those at the beginning of the marriage that pre- Law” was promulgated in 1983, communi- facts supporting nullity are very clear, there working in ecclesiastical tribunals. vent a valid marriage from taking place. The cation was much more limited than today, is a new procedure for an expedited pro- Despite these changes, some things re- changes are primarily procedural changes and certain provisions were included to cess where the bishop himself makes the main the same. Cardinal Francesco Cocco- that makes the process faster. Four are wor- guarantee the ability of the other party to judgment. palmerio, president of the Pontifical Council thy of note. participate. As a result, sometimes a person Fourth, the law on the evaluation of for Legislative Texts, stated as his very first First, the requirement of affirmative deci- could not petition the tribunal where he or proofs has been clarified. Often it is difficult, comment at the press conference announc- sions by two tribunals has been eliminated. she lives but where the other party lives. when a marriage took place many decades ing the changes: “One is dealing with the ca- Only one decision is now required. This will This was difficult when the other party was ago, to find witnesses who knew the parties nonical process for the declaration of nullity save two to six months at the end of the pro- in another country. With modern communi- at the time. The changes now make it eas- of a marriage. Note well: for the declaration cess. This requirement had been meant to cation, it is much easier for both parties to ier to rely on the statements of the parties of nullity. One is dealing with a process that prevent the impression that a declaration of participate no matter where they live. Now themselves along with character witnesses leads to the declaration of nullity: a process nullity was automatic. Yet it was a redun- anyone who lives in Hawaii can petition the who can testify to the honesty of the parties. that leads in the first place to see if a mar- dant protection also fulfilled by the role of tribunal of the Diocese of Honolulu, regard- This is good news especially for older per- riage is null and, then when the answer is “defender of the bond,” whose job it is to less of where the other party lives. sons whose first marriage took place many positive, to declare the nullity. Therefore, argue the weaknesses in a cause and why a Third, the process had been designed years ago. one is not dealing with a process that leads declaration of nullity should not be granted. with the assumption that the parties were to the annulment of marriage. Nullity is dif- In my opinion, the greatest protection to opposed to each other. After divorce, sadly Father Gantley is the judicial vicar of the Diocese ferent from annulment: to declare the nul- prevent abuse is not cumbersome, lengthy this is often the situation. Yet occasionally of Honolulu.

ANALYSIS Faster, not easier: Pope’s reform requires proof union was invalid By Cindy Wooden Sept. 8, Pope Francis made the they have the intention to marry onstrate the gratuitous love of statistics, just over 26 percent of Catholic News Service process quicker, but did not make for life, to be faithful to one an- Christ, which saves us all.” the cases in the United States are it easier for couples to prove a other and be open to children; (4) Lawyers working at the Roma heard for free; close to 30 percent VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ union was not a marriage. He re- they intend the good of each oth- Rota, a Vatican court, are paid require partial payment by the pe- reformed rules for marriage an- moved the requirement that all er; and (5) their consent is given 300-400 euros (about $330- titioner; and in 44 percent of the nulment cases, making the pro- decrees of nullity must be con- in the presence of two witnesses $450) for each case even if those cases, the petitioners pay all costs. cess simpler, quicker and less firmed by a second panel of judg- and before a properly authorized cases take several years to com- Worldwide, the Vatican statis- expensive, respond to calls that es; he urged dioceses around the church minister.” plete, said Msgr. Pio Vito Pinto, tics say, in just under 48 percent bishops from around the world world to make the process free or The need to reform the annul- dean of the Rota. He did not say of the cases, the petitioners bear have been making since before as close to free as possible; and ment process and cut the costs what other fees are charged, but the full cost; in more than 27 per- the 1980 Synod of Bishops on the he established a “brief process” was supported by an overwhelm- “70 percent to 80 percent” of the cent, they pay part of the costs; family convoked by St. John Paul by which diocesan bishops can ing majority of bishops — about cases are heard for free. and in close to 24 percent, the II. recognize the nullity of a union 90 percent — at last year’s ex- The U.S. bishops’ website notes fees are waived. Catholic marriage tribunals do when both parties agree and have traordinary Synod of Bishops on that the fees vary from diocese to According to the U.S. bishops’ not dissolve marriages, but assess overwhelming proof their union the family. diocese within the United States website, the time it takes to com- whether or not a valid sacramen- did not meet at least one of the Pope Francis’ new rules re- with several dioceses already plete the process “can vary from tal marriage was present from Catholic Church’s requirements spond to that request. He said waiving all fees. “Most tribunals diocese to diocese, often taking the beginning. Catholics whose for a sacramental marriage. that except for what is needed for charge between $200 and $1,000 12 to 18 months or longer in first unions are declared “null” According to the website of the an appropriate salary for tribunal for a formal case depending on some cases.” — meaning there never was a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- workers, the annulment process how much the diocese subsidiz- Msgr. Pinto, who was president marriage — are free to marry in ops: “A valid Catholic marriage should be free “so that, in a mat- es the work of the tribunal,” the of the commission that drafted the the church and receive the sacra- results from five elements: (1) ter so closely tied to the salvation bishops’ website says. new rules, told reporters that most ments, including reconciliation the spouses are free to marry; (2) of souls, the church — by demon- According to the Statistical processes worldwide take “not and Communion. they freely exchange their con- strating to the faithful that she is Yearbook of the Church 2013, a less than two years and up to five With the new rules released sent; (3) in consenting to marry, a generous mother — may dem- Vatican-published catalogue of years, but sometimes 10 years.”

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ou are cordially invited to join us in celebrating Bishop Larry Silva’s 10th Anniversary as our Bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii, on Sunday, YNovember 1, 2015 at the Honolulu Country Club. We, the St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii’s Board of Directors, leadership team, employees, and volunteers, congratulate Bishop Larry and thank him for who he is and what he does for all of us. He has been our moral compass in complex, ethical times; a source of comfort and grace in time of need; a voice of reason in the midst of chaos; a light when we are overwhelmed by challenges; a shepherd when we stray from our way to Christ; and a witness to Jesus’ unconditional love for all of us here in Hawaii. We will be honoring Bishop Larry by celebrating his 10 years as our loving shepherd, and at the same time assist him with some of his present needs and future hopes for God’s People here in the State of Hawaii and beyond. One of his greatest hopes is to renovate and restore the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. It is a beautiful historic place of prayer, a place where two of our saints, St. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne Cope, worshipped. Another hope of Bishop Larry’s is that we would be better evangelizers, to help people be more faithful, not only as the receivers of faith, but sharers of the faith. Please join us in congratulating Bishop Larry. We look forward to your affectionate presence and generous contributions. Gratefully yours in Christ,

Sister M. Davilyn Ah Chick, O.S.F. Mr. Jerry Correa Board Chair President & CEO St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii

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CNS photo/Paul Haring CNS photo/Paul Haring A woman holds a sign welcoming the pontiff in Revo- Pope Francis blesses a boy with a disability at the Father Felix Varela cultural lution Square in Havana Sept. 20. center in Havana Sept. 20. SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD WORLD 13

CNS photo/Andres Martinez Casares, Reuters Pope Francis embraces a woman in Holguin, Cuba, Sept. 21. Pope in Cuba calls for freedom, better U.S.-Cuba relations By Cindy Wooden ing on simultaneously. Shortly after his Alitalia plane Catholic News Service Castro told the pope that the took off from Rome’s Fiumicino full normalization of relations airport for the 11-hour flight to HAVANA — Pope Francis be- with the United States “will de- Havana, Pope Francis walked to gan his visit to Cuba praying for mand resolving problems and the back of the plane to greet the greater freedom for the island’s correcting injustices.” 76 members of the media travel- people and calling on U.S. and The economic embargo, es- ing with him to both Cuba and Cuban politicians to continue tablished by the United States the United States. moving toward fully normal and in 1960, “is cruel, immoral and Peace was on his mind as he neighborly relations. illegal, and it should cease,” Cas- set off from Rome, he said. Meeting President Raul Cas- tro said. He also insisted the U.S. Just before leaving the Vati- tro and speaking before a small return the land on which the U.S. can, he said, he met the Syrian crowd at Havana’s Jose Marti Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay family of refugees being hosted International Airport Sept. 19, is constructed. by the Vatican’s St. Anne’s parish. Pope Francis said the Cuban-U.S. Highlighting the 80th anniver- “Today the world is thirsting rapprochement announced in sary of Vatican-Cuban diplomatic for peace,” the pope told report- December is “an event which fills relations and the visits of St. John ers. “There are wars, there are us with hope” after decades of Paul II in 1998 and Pope Benedict migrants who are fleeing, this tensions and a 55-year-old eco- XVI in 2012, Pope Francis also en- wave of migration that comes nomic embargo against Cuba. couraged the Cuban government from wars, fleeing death and The new U.S.-Cuban relation- to continue giving greater free- seeking life.” CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters ship, which leaders of both coun- dom to the Catholic Church in the “I was moved and became tries said the pope had a role in Cubans strain to get close to Pope Francis as he leaves the Havana Cathe- communist country. dral following vespers Sept. 20 in Havana. very emotional” meeting the facilitating, are “a sign of the vic- “Today we renew those bonds family, he said. “You could see tory of the culture of encounter of cooperation and friendship, the pain in their faces.” and dialogue,” Pope Francis said. so that the church can continue emony, Pope Francis publicly Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre. Pope Francis thanked the “I urge political leaders to per- to support and encourage the asked the president “to convey Our Lady of Charity, he said, journalists “for all you do in severe on this path and to devel- Cuban people in their hopes my sentiments of particular re- “has accompanied the history of your work to build bridges, small op all its potentialities as a proof and concerns, with the freedom, spect and consideration to your the Cuba people, sustaining the bridges of peace, because each of the high service which they are means and space needed” to pro- brother Fidel.” Although no date hope which preserves people’s bridge, each little bridge, one af- called to carry out on behalf of claim the Gospel, especially to or time was announced, Pope dignity in the most difficult situ- ter the other, makes a big bridge the peace and well-being of their people on the margins of society. Francis also was expected to ations and championing the proof peace.” peoples, of all America, and as an St. John Paul’s historic visit meet with Fidel Castro. motion of all that gives dignity to The pope also said he knew example of reconciliation for the was hosted in part by Raul Cas- The Cuban church described the human person.” the Sept. 19-28 trip would be entire world,” the pope said. tro’s brother Fidel, who led the Pope Francis as a “missionary of The pope said he would be challenging professionally for the Briefly straying from his pre- country for more than 45 years. mercy” to Cuba, where he was visiting the shrine “as a son and media. pared text, the pope said, “Our When Pope Benedict visited the scheduled to stay until flying to a pilgrim to pray to our Mother “If I’m not mistaken,” he said, world needs this reconciliation at country 14 years later, he made the United States Sept. 22. In ad- for all her Cuban children and for “I think this is the longest trip this time of the ‘third world war,’ a point of visiting with the ailing dition to Havana, the pope also this beloved nation, that it may I have made — one day longer which is being fought in stages,” Fidel. was to visit Holguin and Santiago travel the paths of justice, peace, than Brazil (in 2013). You will with multiple small conflicts go- At the airport welcoming cer- de Cuba with its nearby shrine of liberty and reconciliation.” have a lot of work to do,” he said. 14

TheParishSEPTEMBER 25, 2015 SchoolA SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLICNews HERALD

1 EWA Kenneth joined our class, many Immaculate Conception Parish & of us recognized him as an altar server at the 7 a.m. Mass. One of The Gospel of Matthew 18:20 the first things he shared was that states: “For where two or three are he was born with a developmen- gathered in my name, there am I tal disability and did not learn to among them.” Well, on Sept. 7, our read and write. His mom passed second annual parish sum- away and within the last few years mer picnic was held at Nimitz since then, he began to attend Beach in Kalaeloa. It was very well our parish church. In 2012, upon attended. With the assistance of checking with his parish of record the parish ministries, kids were on Kauai, our parish staff found occupied with a bouncer, games out that he was never baptized. and, of course, the beach. Besides He started attending adult RCIA everyone talking story, there were sessions on Thursday evenings and also games for the adults including never missed a beat. The average Bingo. Fishing was also a favorite two-year process was pared down activity of many. The fish and bar- for him to just under a year. His ley loaves surely were multiplied 1 sponsor came to every session, on this day! Food dishes kept on helping him to remember things coming with all ethnic groups that were discussed. Worksheet well represented. This wonder- paragraphs, catechism books and ful day would not have happened Bible passages were read out loud without the hard work of the Par- and within the group so that he ish Stewardship Committee could listen to and participate in chaired by Michael Esquibil. the discussion. Kenneth often told A big mahalo to Michael and the about his childhood, the love of his entire Stewardship Committee for mother and grandmother as well this Spirit-filled day. (Reported by as the struggles of his daily life. Normand HJ Robert) Today, Kenneth continues to be a part of the adult RCIA, helping all 2 PEARL CITY of us to strive for that same growth Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in ourselves. He will often express Our parish’s Perpetual Adora- his thanks to God for those fam- tion of the Blessed Sacra- ily members, friends, priests and ment is celebrating its 17th an- parish staff who have helped him. niversary, 6-7 p.m., Oct. 1. Adorers 2 3 4 He beams when he talks about the and everyone are welcome to join night of his baptism, Confirmation us in giving God all the glory and and First Holy Communion. On praise for his awesome eucharistic our part, we thank God for bring- presence. The celebration will in- ing Kenneth into our lives as well, clude Benediction, Liturgy of the for we believe that ‘each of us is Hours, adoration of our eucharistic willed, each of us is loved, each Lord and reflections by Father of us is necessary.’ (Pope Benedict Pascual Abaya. Refreshments XVI, April 24, 2005)” (Reported by will follow at the Pastoral Center. Julia Torres) Benediction and Liturgy of the WAIALUA Hours are celebrated monthly every Thursday before First Fridays St. Michael Parish at 7 p.m. Also, the Adoration That Man is You! is an interac- tive men’s program combining the Chapel is open to everyone 24 5 6 hours a day, 7 days a week! … best research from science with Welcome and congratulations to the teachings of the Catholic faith our new parochial vicar Father ther Mike Scully. Father Mike, dren and 47 great grandchildren. ported by Brother Fred Silbereis) and the wisdom of the saints to Moses Akebule! Father Moses however, is not new to us but Active in the Lion’s Club and the develop the vision of a man fully celebrated his 25th anniversary of returning as our pastor. Welcome American Legion, he also served 5 WAHIAWA alive. By honestly addressing the priesthood Mass on Aug. 9 with back, Father Mike. Our focus for as scoutmaster for his six boys. He Our Lady of Sorrows Parish pressures and temptations that the fall is improvement to the rec- men face in our modem culture, Bishop Larry Silva in atten- was an usher and sacristan at our As part of a community effort, our tory. A committee has been formed That Man is You! seeks to form dance. Father Abaya and Father parish for over 50 years and was parish collected 223 pounds of and renovations will follow under men who will be capable of trans- Joseph Ayinpuusa of St. Jude elected to our first parish council. school supplies and over $1,600 their guidance. Cleaning has been forming homes and society. This Parish concelebrated. The Pref- He was an early volunteer when for needy children in the Wahiawa completed and tenting for termites program was developed in 2004 ace, sung by Father Moses and the Hilo chapter of Hospice was es- area. Pictured, from left, is our will take place shortly. Further and quickly moved across the Father Joseph, and the offertory tablished. The proclamation, dated outreach coordinator Nicole Van- improvements are under consider- country transforming men, mar- songs sung by the youth choir, Aug. 7, was sponsored by Sen. natta, parishioner and Lions Proj- ation. … Maila Naiga and cate- riages and families. Join us 7-8:30 were in Gurune, one of Ghana’s Inouye and Sen Gilbert Kahele. ect coordinator Jack Kampfer, dialects, and composed by Father chists are again coordinating re- (Reported by Stephen Woo) p.m. on Tuesday evenings in St. ligious education and aids are pastor Father Richard McNally Damien Hall at St. Michael Church Joseph. The bishop, priests, dea- and Karen Meyer, head custodi- cons and parishioners enjoyed being recruited. Classes will run 3 KEKAHA beginning Sept. 29. (From the par- September through May of 2016. an of Wahiawa Middle School. The ish bulletin) a delicious dinner followed by St. Theresa Parish, supplies will be brought to Wahia- entertainment. Father Moses was … The Women’s Bible Study The celebration of our parish wa Middle School for distribution. ordained on Aug. 11, 1990, in is back for another year and will HONOLULU patron saint is fast approaching. (Reported by Jack Kampfer) Navrongo, Ghana. In Ghana, he meet 9-10:30 a.m. each Thursday. Sts. Peter and Paul Parish In honor of St. Therese of Li- served as a parish priest, diocesan Please feel free to join them to Are you a parent with teens, or sieux, and with special thanks youth chaplain, diocesan financial learn more about our church, our 6 EWA BEACH are you a teen that has some free to our former pastor La Salette administrator and cathedral ad- past, and our beliefs. (Reported by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish time? Our parish youth min- Father Arnel Soriano for his ministrator. He earned a licentiate Richard Robbins) The theme for this year’s Cat- istry cordially invites you to the design, we’re posting this beauti- in sacred theology at the Weston echetical Sunday is “Safeguard- Youth Bible Study on Sundays Jesuit School of Theology in Cam- HILO ful photo of the completed grotto ing the dignity of every human at 4 p.m. … Are you between the bridge, Mass. His duties at our par- fronting our church in Kekaha. person.” Our catechists were asked ages of 18 and 39, in college, mar- St. Joseph Parish (Reported by Chantal A. Duarte) ish include being spiritual director State Sen. Lorraine Inouye to reflect on how they live this ried or single, and wish to grow for the outreach ministry and the visited parishioner Benedict theme in their ministry. Here is more in your faith? The young WAILUKU youth, adult and family ministry. “Benny” Uyetake last month 4 one from Sandra Javar, pictured adult ministry cordially invites He feels at home in Hawaii with its at his home to present a procla- St. Anthony Parish here with Kenneth Pascual, the you to the Young Adult Com- similarities to Ghana. His interests mation from the Hawaii State It is with great sadness that we an- subject of her reflection. “I have munity which meets Sundays at 7 include sports, traveling and read- Senate congratulating him on his nounce the passing of our beloved served as a catechist for adult p.m. after the 6 p.m. Mass. (From ing. On his actual ordination an- 95th birthday and acknowledging Deacon Hiram Haupu. Dea- RCIA for the past six years. I have the parish bulletin) niversary, Father Moses was given his lifetime of community service. con Hiram died on Sunday, Sept. been truly blessed accompanying a surprise potluck breakfast by pa- A 1939 graduate of St. Louis Col- 13. He was a quiet and humble candidates and catechumens on 7 KULA rishioners. (Reported by Bernadette lege, he served with the U.S. Army man who treated everyone with their faith journey. One moment Kula Catholic Community V. Cabe; photo by Rodel Eleccion) in the Pacific theater. Upon mov- love and compassion. He devoted I shall always remember is the Youth from our parish started ing to Hilo in 1949 he met and his life to serving his Lord Jesus Easter Vigil of 2013 when Ken- the school year building com- PAHOA wed Carrie Cedemio Antida. Christ. Our deepest condolences to neth received his sacraments of munity while reflecting on what Sacred Heart Parish They had 11 children, who in turn his wife Elaine, his father Harold initiation: Baptism, Confirmation it means to be part of God’s King- July brought a new pastor — Fa- presented them with 27 grandchil- and to the rest of his ohana. (Re- and First Holy Communion. When dom and using their gifts to pro- 15 SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 TheParish SchoolNews claim it. As “knights” they have & was prepared at our school, the to depend on each other and be delicious aroma of hamburger and able to use their “sword” well. May macaroni casserole wafted from our youth use their gifts to help the kitchen. Also on the menu share the Kingdom with the world was a healthy tossed salad, sweet around us. Our new pastor Father dinner rolls, juicy watermelon, Moises Andrada II also made ripe bananas, homemade dessert a surprise visit and met our youth and ice-cold drinks. Volunteers for the first time, offering them transported the food to Kakaako. words of encouragement. (Report- Seventh grade teacher Mrs. Tori ed by Mary Jean S. Bega) Bautista spearheaded this heart- warming event. School principal 8 MAKAKILO Mrs. Cindy Olaso would like St. Jude Parish to extend a huge mahalo to Mrs. Bautista and all the other helpers. On Aug. 14, our Thank God for 7 8 Golf (TGFG) Tournament at Although there was an electrical Coral Creek Golf Course in Kapolei storm that night, it did not keep welcomed many participants and them from their task. Pictured, guests from our parish and other from left, are students Danielle parishes. Everyone enjoyed a good T., Caitlin E., Chloe T., Nadia fun day for a great cause and awe- F., Sage V., Simone F. and some dinner banquet that evening. Erika T. (Reported by Ginger Ka- Pictured are tournament co-chairs misugi) Ed Campos and Genera Buza Campos presenting a check to 12 HONOLULU pastor Father Khanh. (Bishop Holy Family Catholic Academy Larry Silva looks on from his pic- The Scholastic Summer Read- ture on the wall.) The tournament ing Challenge has ended and raised over $19,000 for our par- what an abundance of awesome ish outreach program, which readers our school has. Principal includes our food pantry, feeding Christina Malins and librar- those in need as far away as at ian Mary McAleer recently Kapiolani Park, helping leeward learned that the school won first coast residents with utilities and 9 place as Hawaií’s No. 1 school many other community needs. for most minutes read. Again! TGFG thanks all the golfers and For the second year in a row, our guests who participated and the students logged in their reading numerous volunteers for their minutes on the Scholastic Summer time, talent and treasure. On Reading website and beat out 22 behalf of Father Khanh, our par- other participating Hawaii schools ish extends a huge mahalo to our with a total of 193,000 minutes. TGFG team! See you next year! Our students logging in the most (Reported by Caren Argenzia) minutes were third graders Sage Shiroma and Nicholas Biega, MAKAWAO pictured. The boys earned cer- St. Joseph Parish tificates of achievement, a special The Filipino Catholic Club is reward packet, and Amazon gift promoting the holy rosary in 10 11 cards. Persistence and determina- the church at 6:30 p.m. nightly for tion kept these young men’s noses the month of October. This is an in their books all summer long. It opportunity for any parishioner to is a rewarding accomplishment for host the recitation of the rosary in them and our school! (Reported by church. This is a wonderful oppor- Mary McAleer; photo by Jennifer tunity for families and parishioners Hughes) to pray the rosary every day, not only for their own intentions and 13 EWA BEACH families but also for the inten- Our Lady of Perpetual Help School tions of the whole community. A On Sep. 5, our school partici- sign-up sheet is at the entrance to pated for the fifth time in the Ewa the church for each day. For more Beach Emergency Prepared- information, call Pauline Ulicny, ness Fair at Ewa Makai Middle 870-4305, or Corazon Reyes, 878- School, which 192 faculty and 6363. (Reported by Donna Pico) staff, students and families at- 12 13 tended. Our school was privileged KULIOUOU to have a booth. Faculty and staff Holy Trinity Parish helped at the booth with our Thank you so much for making principal Sister Davilyn Ah our sausage and bread sale Chick. We showcased our safety such a success! We sold 951 sau- programs, such as first aid, CPR, sages and 920 cinnamon loaves, AED and crisis management plans. making a total of $7, 217.50. Supporters of the Get Ready, Ewa People were most generous with Beach event were there along with their wonderful donations when the emergency responders FEMA, they did not buy sausage or bread. American Red Cross, the Na- Their total donations were $5,258 tional Disaster Preparedness resulting in a total of $12,475.50. and others. Its focus was hurricane Our top seller was Jacqueline and tsunami preparedness. Fami- O’Shea. Second place was Pua- lies were provided information nani Hardwick. (From the par- on how to make a family plan, ish bulletin) EDITOR’S prepare for disasters, evacuations, 14 CHOICE 15 emergencies and insurance. The 9 HAIKU event was a great success and St. Rita Parish la. Missing is Don Freeman. brought together more than 100 Johnson) achieved its main goal: “To be prepared, to be ready, to be safe.” On Sept. 6, our pastor Father (Reported by Esther Yap) adults and children. In addition (Reported by Mrs. Emma C. Lacar; Leonard Ssempijja introduced to the great food and desserts, 11 PEARL CITY photo by Jeremiah Lacar) the religious education teach- 10 PAPAIKOU everyone enjoyed the bingo, fish- Our Lady of Good Counsel School ing booth, spin the wheel for ers for the 2015-2016 school year Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Many of our brothers and sisters in a beautiful service of prayer and prizes, balloon art and shave ice. 14 KANEOHE Congratulations to the high in Christ are in desperate need blessing. We thank the teachers The sunny weather made for an St. Ann’s Model School school youth ministry on a of a helping hand. Wanting to be for their gift of time, teaching the enjoyable day of fellowship. Father Graduate Nicholas Cerny, son children of our parish about the successful rummage sale the week- Tim enjoyed himself and took Christ-like, students in grades of Jerry and Jo Ellen Cerny, Catholic faith. Pictured, from left, end of July 18-19 which offered a the opportunity to mingle and five through eight, faculty earned his Navy wings last month. are Angie Olaitiman, Debbie wide variety of clothes, small ap- meet parishioners. Welcome to and staff, and a few family Nicholas grew up in Kaneohe, Faborito, Annette Scognamil- pliances, kitchen items, children’s our faith community, Father Tim! members, offered their time and graduated from St. Ann’s in 2005, lo, Sina Olaitiman, Father toys and other interesting items. We hope you will be with us for a talents to those residing at the Damien Memorial School in 2009 Ssempijja, Christine Matheis, Proceeds will fund future projects long while. Pictured, Father Tim Next Step Shelter in Kakaako, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Rosemary Robbins, Donna for the youth. … The “Welcome samples shave ice at the bash. (Re- by cooking and serving them a Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., in Hart and Barbara Kaholoku- Father Tim” Summer Bash ported by Pat Phillips; photo by Inez hearty meal. As the donated food 2013. After graduation he was 16 TheParish SchoolNews SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 commissioned as an ensign in the& with excitement to attend class U.S. Navy and reported to U.S. each week. (Reported by Sharon Navy Flight School at NAS Whit- Nagasawa) ing Field outside of Pensacola, Fla. He received his Navy Wings as a 20 KAILUA qualified Navy helicopter pilot on St. John Vianney School Aug. 28. Included in the winging Our school continues to celebrate ceremony was a blessing of the its 50th anniversary through- wings in the base chapel. He will out the year. For half a century the report to NAS Mayport in Jackson- school has provided children of ville to train and fly the SH-60R Seahawk anti submarine helicop- working families a quality educa- ter. (Reported by Jerry Cerny) tion. Today the school consists of an early learning center for 3 and 4 year olds through eighth HONOLULU 15 grade. The governor and mayor St. Anthony School offices have issued proclamations On Sept. 13, La Salette Father 16 17 congratulating the school on its Arnel Soriano installed 10 new achievements. The City Council altar servers and re-committed of Honolulu and several state five students who have been legislators also sent certificates of serving at parish Masses. The 15 congratulations. On Sept. 10, the altar servers committed themselves PTSH (Parent Teacher Student to serve during the daily Masses, Hui) hosted a welcome-back-to- first Friday Mass and family Mass. school family picnic. All had a Prior to the investiture of the serv- wonderful time! It was a pleasure ers, Father Arnel conducted a series to welcome our new pastor Fa- of formation to prepare the stu- 20 ther Peter Miti and the many dents for their role during the Holy new school families. On Sept. 20, Mass. Sister Anielyn Delicana, The Oahu Civic Orchestra, SPC, helped prepare the students along with the Hearts Youth for this very important role. (Re- Chorus, performed in the church ported by Tess Reyes) to honor the 50th anniversary with selections from Man of La Mancha, 16 KEKAHA Mozart, Mendelssohn and others. St. Theresa School The many achievements of the school throughout this past half- Grandparents Day! Students EDITOR’S century were praised during the presented their grandparents with 18 CHOICE 19 cards full of love, shared bento evening. The school is planning lunches, took photo booth pictures other commemorative events in cation Lab. Students are learning with the Christian Brothers with them for lasting memories the coming months to celebrate its of Latin America. Stricklen and and serenaded them with the song ing how to design objects in a vir- proud past and promising future. seven other Edmund Rice Schools “Lean on Me!” Lunch was supple- tual world using an online design (Reported by Earl Walker) faculty members from across the mented with cupcakes baked by portal called TinkerCAD and then globe participated in the Pilgrims parent association moms and watch their designs come to frui- HONOLULU in Peru immersion experience. 21 cooled down with ice cream from tion on a 3D printer. Creating ob- 21 The pilgrims constructed a home St. Theresa School Super Duper Ice Cream Shop. jects from a child’s imagination has for a family in the neighborhood Our school proudly announces the Everyone had a great time! More taken on a whole new dimension. of Canto Grande. The group also students her experience of Peru- opening of our preschool pro- than 200 people came. Wishing Our school is now exploring the assisted in fundraising programs vian culture and reality. (Reported gram for students ages 3-4. The many blessing on our grandparents notion of how our students will with women and children’s groups. by Diane Lota) program started on Aug. 10, with who are with us, and those who be able to serve the community. As a part of the experience, the a 7:30-11 a.m. half-day program, have gone on to heaven! Pictured Pictured is the middle school fab pilgrims each raised $500 with AIEA and a 7:30 a.m.-2:35 p.m. full day are four generations. (Reported by lab students. (Reported by Roselyn 19 their communities, collecting program. After-care is also available Mary Jean Buza-Sims) Vicente McMahon) St. Elizabeth School more than $4,000 for the people until 5:30 p.m. The preschool offers in poverty-stricken areas of Lima. We started robotics for all an enriching and developmentally HONOLULU 17 HONOLULU 18 “The experience definitely brought students grades K-8. Pictured appropriate curriculum rooted in Star of the Sea School Damien Memorial School me closer to God,” Stricklen says. are our fourth grade students faith, educating the whole child: Our elementary and middle World languages teacher Elle “I saw a true community of faith collaborating using computers and spirit, mind and body. Applications school students are excited Stricklen spent two weeks this working together to create a better educational Legos to build moving are currently being accepted. (Re- about the school’s new 3D Fabri- summer in Peru, living and work- tomorrow.” She will share with her robots. The students look forward ported by Magdalena V. Collins)

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Friday, October 16, 2015 Keynote Speaker Saturday, October 17, 2015 10:30am to 12:00pm God Made Us a Family and Jesus is OUR BRADDAH: Discovering Christ 2-01 Together We Grow in Christ: Celebrating Confirmation Before First in Local Culture Michael Pa’ekukui Communion Deacon Modesto Cordero Jesus, our brother, is a gift to all families. Hele mai, come and discover For about 1900 years of our 2000 year history, Catholics received Baptism, how Christ, our “BRADDAH” was and is truly Hawaiian by how he lived then Confirmation, and then First Communion. Come and learn the historical, some of our most cherished Hawaiian values. theological and pastoral reasons behind restoring the proper order of these Sacraments of Initiation (which will soon be implemented in our diocese). Saturday, October 17, 2015 8:30-10:00am Catechists earn credit for CC 111. 1-01 The Family that Prays, Serves and Gives Together Also Grows 2-02 Praying Together and Alone Knowing God Made Us a Family Together in Christ Sam Knepper Dr. Regina Pfeiffer Family life includes more activities and events than ever. As disciples of How can I teach my kids to pray? Gosh, how's the best way for ME to pray? Jesus, how much and what are we supposed to do? Join us to explore ideas Explore different types of prayers for individuals of all ages and families of all for being a family of stewards, esp. in praying, serving and giving. life stages. 1-02 We Forgive One Another: David: Shepherd, Statesman, Sinner, 2-03 We Need One Another: Providing Our Youth with Safe Environments Saint, and the Contrary Nature of Biblical Truth Fr. Paul Fitzpatrick Kristin Leandro The session looks at truth in religious myth through the David narratives. If you are a parish Safe Environment Liaison or work directly with minors in How do seemingly contradictory narratives support one another your ministry, this session is for you! Learn more about the USCCB Charter for revealing God’s love for us in our ambiguous human condition? the protection of Children and Young People and better understand how we Catechists earn credit for CC 107. can all work together to create safe environments for our youth. 1-03 Together We Grow in Christ: Vatican II – An Updating of the 2-04 Together We Hope for Heaven: Media Mindfulness-Educating Church Dr. Regina Pfeiffer Parents/Children About Faith and Media Sr. Fay Josephine Pele Vatican II calls all of us to grow more in our faith and action. Learn about As followers of Christ, we are called to love the world today, and to live in its beginnings, major documents and living its vision today. freedom and responsibility. To do so means that we are to choose, critique, 1-04 CRS Rice Bowl – How Your Students and Families Can Take and analyze the sources, whether from news, entertainment or social media, LENT to the Next Level! Iwie Tamashiro NO CHARGE and reflect on what they mean. Learn how we as “one ‘ohana” – keiki to kupuna – can transform our Lenten season into a celebration of faith-in-action! Together, let’s change the lives of the poor through Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl.

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Mary Adamski VIEW FROM THE PEW Getting spiritual about ecology f Catholics think we corner the market on fulfillment and trees or mountains or specific critters, or fascinated with St. Francis for decades,” Jewish, Christian and Muslim who have said the professor. “For medieval Europe, welcome as we watch Pope Francis in his historic visit to the a more complex story of God creating all he was radical, and remains so to this United States, we are mistaken. Even the American politicos things. The professor taps Catholic theolo- day. For Catholics, Francis is the original gians in his class. One is the late Catholic spiritual ecologist.” Sponsel said the saint, who cluster to hear him — and hope for a photo op — when theologian Thomas Berry of Fordham Uni- known to us as the founder of the Fran- Ihe speaks to Congress, visits the White House and mingles with the versity, a pioneer in spiritual ecology, who ciscan order and author of the “Canticle faithful in the nation’s capitol aren’t the most dedicated audience. wrote: “The universe is a communion of of the Sun,” which we hear in church in beings, not a collection of objects.” hymn and prayer, is “widely recognized Especially the climate change denying legislators, but let’s not go Sponsel, author of “Spiritual Ecology: and appreciated beyond Catholicism” and there. Neither are the international leaders whom he will address A Quiet Revolution,” is one of several was included in the book “Fifty Key Think- international scholars who lecture, write ers on the Environment.” Pope John Paul at the United Nations in New York at the top of the fan list. and advocate about the subject. His book, II named Francis of Assisi the patron saint It’s people who identify as ecologists, of ecology in 1979. environmentalists, conservationists, any- Sponsel’s students are taking a longer one who embraces the “malama the aina” view of mankind’s finding spiritual ele- concept in whatever language, who are ments in viewing the natural world, but the most avid aficionados of this modern- this is a class with a sense of urgency day prophet for his message about the about the present, and the sorry state of stewardship of our planet. the planet. You don’t just come away with Be they scholars, teachers, hikers and “what must I know,” there’s a sense of tree-huggers, these are the folks most “what must I do.” likely to have actually read the Pope’s If a student raises to that awareness encyclical letter charging humans to be and leaves with a sense of activism, it’s responsible for all creation and stop mess- clearly a reflection of the teacher. Sponsel ing it up. is absolutely passionate about the need That was “Laudato Si’,” better known for nations and people down to the grass in English as “Praised Be: On the Care roots to get it and do something about of Our Common Home.” It came out in climate change. He was hoping and cheer- June so you’ve read it by now, right? And ing for the pope to tackle that uncomfort- you’ve heard it proclaimed from pulpit in able topic in his Washington and United your parish church, too, huh? Well, never Nations speeches. mind, there’s no immediate quiz on it “A lot of people in the United States are coming up, but sooner or later, we will be deniers of climate change. They attempt tested. There’s lots of crib sheets online: to discount what the pope says, bring check Catholic.com. out the label socialist. That’s so selfish, Dozens of events were planned to link so short-sighted. Climate change will not the timing of the pope’s visit with demon- only impact our grandchildren, but gen- strations, prayers and downright lobby- erations to come. It will take millennia to ing for environmental actions. This was reverse,” Sponsel said. the “Week of Moral Action for Climate By the way, if those skeptics say the Justice” in the nation’s Capitol with ev- pope should stick to the Bible, Sponsel erything from a multi-faith, all-night vigil suggests an online search for “Green Bi- at the Lincoln Memorial hosted by the ble,” which “highlights at least 1,000 Bible Franciscan Action Network, to a musical passages that are about ecology, nature rally on the National Mall, an interfaith friendly, stewardship of the earth.” leaders gathering of speeches, etc. at the National Cathedral, the Episcopal Church Where do you start? headquarters. Where to start to practice spiritual There’s an interfaith “Light the Way” ecology, step in the big footprints of Fran- festival and vigil outside the U.N. head- cis and Francis? quarters in New York. And gatherings ga- “Start by turning off the lights if you’re lore across the country, prayers at a Bap- tist church in Denver, a vigil at a United not using them,” said the professor. He’s Church of Christ in Oakland, a candlelight also displeased that turning off the air- vigil in a Madison, Wis., city park and at conditioning when the breezes are blow- the Rhode Island state capitol lawn, many ing is not even an option where the win- of them sponsored by a nationwide envi- dows are sealed shut. “To me, if you want ronmental activist group called Interfaith to talk about a sin, we should talk about Power and Light. the big SUVs, the fuel they consume, the Of course, scads of Catholic communi- pollution.” ties across the states have events planned, “In Hawaii, we could reduce the im- too. If there is anything at all on at Hawaii pact on the planet, one by one. Isn’t that churches or other local venues, perhaps the Catholic belief, that salvation is an there was mention elsewhere in the me- individual thing?” dia so that all alert and aware Catholics “People tend to think action must be concerned about our treatment of God’s from the top down. But it also has to creation can get in step. Hard, though, CNS photo/Octavio Duran come from the bottom up,” said Sponsel. St. Francis of Assisi is depicted in a stained-glass window inside the Church yah? What with the hot weather and the The annual observance of St. Francis of San Damiano near Assisi, Italy, in this Oct. 13, 2008, file photo. comfortable couch to watch from afar. of Assisi’s liturgical feast day on Oct. 3 is coming soon. It’s traditionally celebrated The communion of beings interdependence of all beings and things, published in 2012 by Praeger publishing in a feel good ceremony of bringing pets Meanwhile, apart from the papal hoop- as does Buddhism, as well as western sci- house, is still available from Amazon and to be blessed at church — more often in la of this week, a class of University of ence of biological ecology,” wrote Sponsel as an e-book. Alas, if only there were a Protestant than Catholic churches. Hawaii at Manoa students gathers every in an article in the current journal of the paperback edition, it might find a wider Maybe this would be a good year to week to study and discuss a subject ele- International Network of Engaged Bud- audience in the wake of Pope Francis’ for- follow in the wake of our environmental- mentary to Pope Francis’ vision of Mother dhists. “Spiritual ecology is predicated on ays into the field of spiritual ecology. The ist pope and his sainted namesake with Earth. Anthropology professor emeritus the spiritual, moral and intrinsic values book includes essays from the thoughts of something more, well, spiritually ecologi- Leslie Sponsel has taught the class on of nature. It advocates and facilitates re- different ecology minded folks, from the cal. “Spiritual Ecology” since 2003. It’s a topic spect, affection and reverence for nature famous conservationist John Muir to poet Off with the lights, or better yet the broader than any particular religious with caring stewardship and benevolent laureate M.S. Merwin, now of Maui. all-day television. Open a window. Plant belief; anthropology being the “scientific coexistence.” a tree. Sit in the shade of one to contem- study of the origin, behavior and the Sponsel said the idea of interconnect- Radical then, radical now plate nature. Oops, but don’t do that in a physical, cultural and social development edness of all creation is a basic tenet of Sponsel devoted a chapter of his book public park unless you’re relatively well- of humans.” his Buddhist belief. It’s also a common to St. Francis of Assisi, and his class in- dressed or you may be arrested. The idea of spiritual ecology “empha- element in most belief systems, be it the cludes a powerpoint session on the medi- Say a prayer for poor old Mother Earth sizes the unity, interconnectedness and ancient people, who found spirituality in eval monk who died in 1226. “I have been as she suffers her pains and hot flashes. SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 19 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Catechesis The things of this Father Kenneth Doyle world are fleeting QUESTION CORNER Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

he Book of Numbers, the source of the first reading for this weekend, is one of the first Are announcements part of Mass? five books of the Bible. The ancient Hebrews and Jews today attribute these five books, I am uncomfortable when Mass is interrupted surprising that they would opt to Tcollectively called the Pentateuch, to Moses. profess and celebrate their love in Jews see Moses, however, as only the human in- by announcements relating to parish activities such a setting. strument through whom God spoke to the people. and events prior to the actual end of Mass. After But you are correct that the Code Thus, these five books, in the Jewish theological of Canon Law (in No. 1118) says holy Communion at our parish, when the vessels that “a marriage between Catholics mind, are the very words of God. For this reason, Q … is to be celebrated in a parish the Pentateuch, or the Torah, is the basis of all Jew- have been cleaned and the priest is seated behind the altar, church.” While the rule is not abso- ish belief and religious practice. Even historical general announcements are made. Then, after the reader lute (No. 1118, Section 2, does say events, such as that mentioned in this weekend’s has concluded, the priest gives the final blessing and says, that the “local ordinary can permit a reading, are interpreted in a religious sense. “Go forth. The Mass is ended.” Are these interruptions to be marriage to be celebrated in another The message in this reading is that God’s inspira- suitable place”), the vast majority of tion does not necessarily follow the route that hu- considered part of the Mass? (Charlottesville, Virginia) dioceses would not normally allow mans may suppose or prefer. it in the situation you describe. Additionally, mere humans cannot judge whether As to whether announcements about holy days and which day of The church desires to highlight or not a person possesses God’s grace. A are technically “part of the the week they happen to occur on, the fundamental spiritual nature of Moses made this clear. The men discussed in the Mass,” I suppose that reasonable it doesn’t hurt for people to be re- the occasion: The couple is affirm- reading did not appear to be worthy messengers minds could argue either way. (My minded of the fact twice.) The net ing God’s role in having brought of God. Moses warns his contemporaries that they position would be that announce- result is that pulpit announcements them together and seeking God’s should not judge these men. God does not operate ments can occur within the context in our parish happen rarely, which is blessing through the years to come. according to any human timetable or set of require- of a Mass but are not actually a part what I want. It is a sacred and sacramental event ments. of it.) The current edition of the — an act of worship — so it is cele- For its second reading, the church turns to the General Instruction of the Roman Why no garden weddings? brated where Catholics traditionally Epistle to James. Missal (the “rule book” on the Mass) My daughter and her fiance, worship: in the presence of Christ in All the epistles are interesting since they reveal provides for “brief announcements, Q who both went to Catholic the tabernacle. the circumstances of Christian life several genera- should they be necessary” (as it says schools from preschool through col- In my experience, the situations tions after Jesus. They were written years after the in No. 90a) and situates them at the lege, would like to get married in an in which a bishop would see fit to times remembered in the four Gospels. end of Mass, between the prayer outdoor ceremony in a garden. My dispense from that tradition are The Christians living in the last third of the first after Communion and the blessing/ understanding is that the church rare, although I have seen them century had to face the fact that some people, then dismissal prayers. requires that sacraments be per- (a case, for example, in which the as now a minority in the population, were wealthy. The key words here are “should formed inside a blessed building, bride’s grandfather was seriously ill This circumstance produced for the rich not only they be necessary.” I share your but I just can’t understand why. The and unable to leave home and travel ease but a certain sense of security. view that announcements can inter- first baptism was performed out- to a church.) It was easy for Christians, therefore, to assume rupt the flow of the liturgy and the side, and the pope distributes Com- It would be best if you could con- that God especially blessed persons of wealth. prayerfulness that should envelop it. munion at Masses held outdoors. I vince your daughter and her fiance The epistle corrects this thinking. Wealth is im- And so, in our parish we have a nar- would love for my daughter to have to respect your family’s Catholic row guideline: Anything that can be, allegiance by having their vow cer- permanent. It guarantees no ultimate security. Fur- her marriage blessed by the Catho- or has been, in our printed weekly emony in a church — followed by thermore, it so often is a temptation. If nothing else, lic Church, but this seems to be an bulletin does not get announced a reception in the garden setting. it distracts us from what truly matters in life, namely unreasonable rule. Isn’t it true that from the pulpit. (This also encour- wherever two or more are gathered If your plea fails and they insist on being with God and building storehouses of spiritual ages people to take the bulletin being married outdoors, the next treasures. in his name, God is there? (Mantua, home and read it.) New Jersey) best thing would be to encourage St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the last reading. I make exceptions for the fol- them to have their marriage blessed Here, wealth is not the point. Instead, John is trou- lowing: a) a schedule change from It is not unusual for people to later by exchanging vows before a bled by the fact that a man uses the name of Jesus what had been printed; b) a coffee A say (young people in particular) Catholic priest. to drive away demons. hour or a welcome reception for that they experience the wonder of How can this be? John does not know this man. new parishioners following that God most directly when they are Questions may be sent to Father Ken- The man is not within the circle of disciples. There- particular Mass; and c) a holy day of outdoors — gazing at a glorious neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. fore, the man cannot be authentic. obligation during the coming week. sunset over a lake, for example, or com and 40 Hopewell St. Albany, N.Y. The Lord replies that obviously no enemy of the (With all of the current confusion hiking in the mountains. So it is not 12208. Lord would, or could, invoke the name of Jesus to accomplish anything good. The Lord states that all those of honest faith are of God. The reading has a second part. It reminds us that Beatitudes the benefits, and indeed the needs, of this world Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God. may be fleeting when eternity and things of the spirit are considered. Reflection The story is told that when Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Archbishop of York in the time immediately prior to King Henry VIII’s break with the church, and chancellor or prime minister of England for many years, was dying, he said that if he had served God as diligently as he had served the king, he would not be afraid to die. This worldly cardinal was hardly alone among humans in looking back upon life with regret. For that matter, Wolsey was hardly the only human approaching death to realize that he squandered time on earth by running after material rainbows. He finally saw that only the spiritual endures. The church calls us all to realize that earthly achievements and gains one day will count for nothing. Only our nearness to God in this life will matter as we face our entries into the next life.

The readings also remind us that we are humans. CNS photo/Enrique de la Osa, Reuters We can be tempted. Temptations can be strong. We Children pray at the Father Usera day care center in Havana Sept. 4. Parochial education disappeared after Fidel Castro came are limited. Our judgments are flawed. We need to power in 1959, and only in the years since Pope John Paul’s II visit have Catholic schools returned. The day care center at- God. tends to about 160 children ages 2-4, according to Sister Teresa Vaz, the director of the center. 20 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Father John Catoir Trusting in God’s hidden hand aith teaches us that divine providence is somehow at work behind the scenes in the day- to-day events of our lives. Ask Fyourself, How did your parents meet? What sparked the mutual attraction between them? They probably met by accident, or so it seemed to them. Whatever the explanation might have been, the fact is that God knew from all eternity that you were to be born from these two people. Only they could have produced you. Consider that God wanted you to come to life. Jesus told us he wanted our joy to be full, and that included you. We don’t understand these Spiritualife mysteries, but divine providence is certainly a factor in all of our lives, not only on good days but also on bad. Father Knowing this, we are often puzzled about God’s silence, especially when we pray for him to Ron Rolheiser take on the role of a superhero and come charging to our rescue. We need to know why he is silent. One of the great spiritual writers, Meister Eck- hart, said we should always take courage because Dorothy Day — a saint for our time God will always save us in the end, even if we have to endure what seems like his silence. He ometime soon we will witness the canonization tive than her own person. There’s an axiom that says: “Whatever we meant that we should bear patiently with God, of Dorothy Day. For many of us today, especially dream alone remains a dream, but even when we do not fully understand why he those who are not Roman Catholic, a canonization what we dream with others can seems, to us, aloof at times. We must learn to become a reality.” Dorothy dreamed trust the Lord always. draws little more than a yawn. How does a can- with others and made that dream To remain accepting and without complaint Sonization impact our world? Moreover, isn’t canonization a reality. Today, most of us struggle takes courage. But remember: A single act of trust, based on your faith in God’s love, is far simply the recognition of a certain piety to which most both to act on our faith and, even more so, to embed our faith con- more meritorious than a dozen professions of faith. Trust in divine love in all circumstances. people cannot relate? So why should there be much inter- cretely into effective, sustained com- The hidden hand of God is always present. munity action. est around the canonization of Dorothy Day — who in You are responsible for your thoughts and ac- Finally, Dorothy Day can be an tions. Accept that you have become who you are fact protested that she didn’t want people to consider her inspiration to us because she did largely because of your own choices, the good a saint and asserted that making someone a saint often the right thing for the right reason. and bad. helps neutralize his or her influence? Dorothy’s commitment to the poor Therefore, as you move into the future, think arose not out of guilt, or neurosis, wisely. Do not give in to any doubt about God’s Well, Dorothy Day wasn’t the liberals aren’t pious and the pious or anger, or bitterness towards so- kind of saint who fits the normal aren’t liberal. He’s right. Politics loving presence in your life. Thoughts may come ciety. It arose out of gratitude. Her willy-nilly into your mind, but you can weed out conceptions of piety. Many of us, and religion are both generally im- route to faith, Jesus, and the poor no doubt, are familiar with a basic poverished because the pious won’t the doubts and fears that sabotage your joy. You was rather unorthodox. In the years can say yes or no to each and every thought. sketch of her life. She was born in be liberal and the liberals won’t be prior to her conversion she was New York in 1897 and died there in pious. You normally don’t see the Feelings follow thoughts, just as actions follow an atheist, a communist, a woman feelings. Actions in turn lead to habits, and habits 1980. She was a journalist, a peace- same person leading the rosary and ideologically opposed to the institu- the peace march. You normally don’t determine your character and destiny. activist, a convert to Christianity, tion of marriage, and a woman who who, together with Peter Maurin, see the same person championing One little doubt about God’s loving control had had an abortion. Her turning established the Catholic Worker both the pro-life movement and over every situation can weaken your faith. But to God and to the poor happened Movement to combine direct aid to women’s choice. And you don’t nor- trust God in all circumstances. Trust him even when she gave birth to her daugh- the poor and homeless with non- mally see the same person scrupu- when you think you feel his silence. It will enable ter, Tamar Theresa, and experienced violent action on behalf of peace lously defending the most-intimate you to rejoice even more when he does come and justice. The movement remains matters within private morality and in the joy of giving birth a gratitude through for you, as he always does. Therefore, vibrant today. She served too on having the same moral passion for that seared her soul. In her autobi- when the not-so-great times come, find the cour- the newspaper she founded, The the global-issues of social justice. ography, “The Long Loneliness,” she age to rejoice, anticipating the victory. Catholic Worker, from 1933 until But that was Dorothy Day. She was describes how, at seeing her baby The Lord is aware that life, with its many sor- her death. equally comfortable leading a peace daughter for the first time, she was rows, can be a penance. We all pine for paradise. Her person and the movement march and leading the rosary. Some- so overcome with gratitude that a This yearning for God is always with us. she started have powerfully inspired one once quipped: “If you drew out faith and love were born in her that Be at peace then and trust that God will sup- Christians of every denomination what’s deepest and best within both never again left her. Her passion for port you, not only on good days but also on bad. to try to more effectively take the the conservatives and liberals and God and the poor were fueled by His silence is an illusion. Your supreme purpose Gospels to the streets, to try to bring put them through a blender, what that. in life is to save your soul by trusting the good- together Jesus and justice in a more would come out is Dorothy Day.” She was also an earthy saint. She ness of the hidden hand of God. effectual way. She is invoked today A second feature which charac- will, no doubt, be the first canon- as the primary role-model for virtu- terized Dorothy Day and her spiri- ized saint whose photographs show ally everyone, Christian and non- tuality was her ability to simply act, a woman with a cigarette in her Christian alike, working in the area and to act effectively. She not only mouth. She’s a saint for our time. of social justice. had faith, she acted upon that faith. She showed us how we can serve The honor is well-deserved. She, She was a do-er, not just a listener; God and the poor in a very complex perhaps better than anyone else in and she was able to institutional- world, and how to do it with love her generation, was able to wed to- ize her faith and embed it into an and color. gether the Gospel and justice, Jesus institution, the Catholic Worker, and the poor, and take the fruits of which not only was able to minister Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, that marriage to the streets in an directly to the poor but was able teacher and award-winning author, is effective way. That’s a rare and very to form itself into something larger president of the Oblate School of Theol- difficult feat. and more permanent than the faith, ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be Ernst Kasemann once com- vision and power of a single person. contacted through his website www. mented that the problem in both Dorothy was able to act in a way ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook the world and the church is that the that was bigger and more effec- www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser. @ SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 21 Kathleen T. Choi IN LITTLE WAYS Myfaith A senior Sister Cheryl Wint, confession Sisters of St. Francis less me, Father, for I have sinned. of the Neumann It’s been a month since my last Communities confession, but the sins are the VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING same. I have a happy marriage, Bbut my darling does everything so slowly these days, it drives me nuts! I understand that anger comes from fear. We’re The spirituality senior citizens. We worry about our savings and our living situation. We particularly worry about pain- ful illnesses and dementia. So when one of us starts of turning it off hurting or gets confused, the other one gets scared and irritable. Plus, I’ve come to depend on my mate Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP go by the sea to just be. It is a time to do nothing, abso- to do certain things. I wonder if one of us can han- Hawaii Catholic Herald lutely and fabulously, nothing. I have also learned to do dle both our jobs if necessary. it in public, in the sense that I might go home and tell Last time, the substitute priest suggested I get s an extrovert, I am constantly on the go. It is my community that I need to turn it off and not speak. out of the house on my own and spend time with really hard to stop the brain from thinking, the Sometimes they think that I am sick as they are used to friends. Maybe it would help to take a break from limbs from moving, everything from just going, my talking. But, there is no rudeness meant. It is that I each other. That’s better than tuning out my spouse, and to simply be. And yet, when I do take time really do not have any extra words to share at that time. which I too often do. Plus, maybe we’d have some- Ato turn off and tune out, emptying myself of any ac- There is great spirituality in knowing when to turn thing new to talk about. What do you think? countability to anyone or unnecessary talk, I have found it off. If I do not respect this physical need, I cannot re- I thought my helpmate and I forgave each other my life more enriched by the praise and thanksgiving energize. When I am with God, I am with God in the for past injuries, but I realize I didn’t forgive and for- that overflow. sense of dedicating time to God. And when I pause to get. When my partner disappoints me, I remember It is not easy to just stop everything. I learned early stop everything, it literally is a shutting off from all the all the other times I’ve felt let down. The Bible says on, however, that if I do not take time every quarter external stimuli and letting God lead me deeper. It is God throws away our forgiven sins. I guess I’ve got of the year, even if it is just a day off, little things will the goodness of God that I see in others that inspires to learn to do that too. start to irritate me. That is the biggest indicator. I know and motivates me. With this time set apart, I am led I’ve also got to just accept my lover’s quirks. At myself well enough now to know that if I see you, for to reflect more and give thanks for the little and great this stage, neither of us is going to change much. I example eating a cookie in a particular way, or leaving things that happen in my life. Where I can prayerfully will always be more concerned about savings than crumbs on the table, and these set me off, it is time to review, for example, the look on a person’s face caught pull back. in a timeless frame of grateful remembrance of another my other half is. My spouse will always care more In the healthcare field we have a code for this type sister. I thank the Lord that I was there at that time to about tidiness. My friend says happy marriages de- of break day outside of one’s normal vacation or other meet them and to be entrusted to pass that message on. pend on carrying a big “Oh Well” bag around. When scheduled time off. We call it “Nervous and Mental,” an Taste and see the goodness of the Lord! something bugs you, you say, “Oh well” and shove it “N&M” day. That is when I usually let my boss know in the bag. That’s kind of like forgiveness, right? ahead of time, “Little things are beginning to get to me Sister Cheryl Wint is a Franciscan Sister of the Neumann I used to just worry about hurting my partner and if it is okay, I will be taking this particular day.” Communities. She made her final profession in August at St. with my words. Now I see that the way we speak If I am going to take it at home, I try to plan it Augustine Church in Waikiki where she works as a pastoral is important too. I hate it when my other half sighs around everyone else’s schedule, to find a time when no associate. She resides with her community at Marianne Cope or talks in that real patient way as if I were a small one else will be there. Or I might just get in the car and Convent in Liliha. child. My spouse does that when I don’t exactly remember how to get someplace. I do it when I’m asked to repeat what I said. I also notice fatigue creeping into my conversa- tion. If my companion doesn’t understand the point I’m making, I don’t always try again. It just seems Effie like too much trouble. I’ve come to hate hearing my spouse say “never mind” just as much as my mate Caldarola hates hearing “whatever.” When FJor the ourney you’ve been married this long, I’ve also got you can hurt each other so eas- to just accept ily. I don’t know what to say Blocking out the noise to listen to God my lover’s about my prayer life. I do pray morning and night and sit at the desk in my little home office. A fall sun where’s my cellphone? I may need before meals. We used to pray to call 911. At one point, the painter quirks. At streams through the window, pouring brilliant light on together, but somehow we got lies flat on his back to get the proper this stage, out of the habit. We never miss my plant. If a plant could speak, I know it would tell stroke marks in. I know I should be Sunday Mass, but maybe we me how happy it is. writing, but I’m mesmerized. neither of need a midweek boost. I guess The mowing is done, the music you can get spiritually lazy as IIt’s a perfect Monday — com- married people pursue clandestine has gone silent, and the painter is us is going well as physically lazy. I say a fortable temperatures, no wind, a affairs. now painting something so low he’s rosary every Friday, but I can’t cloudless blue sky. My window is To write, I block out noise. But sitting on the ground. Finally. But to change say I do much meditating. My open wide, facing the usually quiet closing the window is unthinkable now, the radio has my attention. neighborhood street. Kids are at on a beautiful day like this. I search much. mind wanders. I do usually feel As I reflect on it, I realize I’ve better afterward, though. And, school, parents at work. What a day my cabinet for some instrumental described not just my effort to write to write. music but instead I pick up one that no offense, Father, but I think through distractions, but a pretty Across the street, the house makes me want to sing. I can’t write I’ve heard every sermon topic telling synopsis of my prayer life as painter is back. This man has been so I might as well sing along. I hear there is. Is there some reading I could do, something meticulously transforming our the lawn mower and I can hardly well. Earlier this morning, sitting at simple with big print? neighbor’s tall, two-story home with hear the words. I turn off the music a quiet kitchen table, my mind wan- I guess that’s it. I’m sorry for these and all my rollers and brushes. No spray paint and resolve to find the steady drone dered everywhere but toward the sins. So, what’s my penance? “Pray for my spouse, on this house, which is morphing of the mower as a good accompani- relative silence. pray for my own sanctification and do something from boring beige to a deep, reso- ment to writing. In a world beset by noise, news, nice for my spouse.” That’s it? “My concerns are nant forest green. But the painter has carefully information and distractions, it’s signs of God’s sanctifying power at work?” That As he paints, he listens to talk drawn a huge extension ladder to hard to focus. How do we make sounds a lot better than, “You’re must be awfully radio. The morning’s stillness is its full height and he’s climbing up room for the quiet, whispered voice hard to live with!” I will do as you say. Thank you, pierced by a man’s belligerent voice to the tall peak of a very steeply of God? It’s difficult, but it’s impor- Father; thank you, God. asking whether we shouldn’t be slanted second story roof. All this to tant to try. And how often we dis- concerned that a couple of minor reach a narrow patch of wood that cover that right there in the midst of Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen state officials’ names appeared on divides one part of the roof from our crazy daily life, God is waiting Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo 96720, or email: the Ashley Madison website, where a slightly taller one. Then I think, to engage us? [email protected]. 22 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 Saints Wenceslas c. 907-929 Diversions Sept. 28 Educated by his grand- 5) Devotions mother, St. Ludmilla, Fill in the blank: “The Descent of the Holy Wenceslas became duke Hawaii Catholic of Bohemia (in the Czech Re- Spirit on the Apostles” is the Third ______public) at 15, after his father’s death Mystery of the rosary. and an unsuccessful regency by his mother. Though Harold’s Quiz a) Joyful b) Sorrowful young, he tried to establish the rule of law, improve dragon, and the dragon and his angels education, extend Christianity and open Bohemia to By the time you read this, quizzicals, c) Glorious Pope Francis will be completing the tail fought back.” the West. But he ran afoul of his nobles, who did not d) Luminous approve of his acknowledging the German king as end of his historic visit to the United a) Michael their overlord, and of his younger brother’s ambition. States. Our Hawaii pilgrims will be b) Raphael 6) Church in Hawaii headed back as well from their trip to see c) Gabriel At a church dedication, Boleslas, the brother, pro- Which of the following local streets was him. There is much reason to rejoice in d) Seraphim voked a fight with Wenceslas in which the latter was named for an early vicar apostolic of Ha- killed. He was immediately venerated as a martyr. the faith – including this quiz! 3) Popes waii? The relics of this patron saint of Bohemia, the Czech 1) Saints a) Maigret Street Republic and Slovakia are in St. Vitus Cathedral in True or false: Pope Francis will be the first The feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian is b) Monte Street Prague. © CNS pontiff to visit the United Nations head- celebrated Sept. 26. How were these two quarters in New York City. (Hint: See “Her- c) Marin Lane early Christian martyrs related? alding Back”) d) Marques Street a) Cosmas was Damian’s father a) True b) They were cousins Joe Heller b) False 7) Sacraments c) They were not blood related, but Holy Orders is considered one of two “Sac- priests who served in the same Syr- 4) Current events raments of Service.” Which sacrament is ian diocese the other? d) They were twin brothers Pope Francis visited Cuba before beginning his trip to the United States. Who is the a) Reconciliation 2) Scripture patroness of Cuba? b) Matrimony Which archangel is mentioned in this a) Mary, Star of the Sea c) Confirmation Scripture passage from the Book of Rev- b) Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre d) Anointing of the Sick elation: “Then war broke out in heaven. c) Our Lady of the Pillar ______and his angels fought against the d) Mary, Untier of Knots Answers: 1) d, 2) a, 3) b, 4) b, 5) c, 6) a, 7) b

Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for September 27, 2015 Mark 9:38-43; 45, 47-48 Following is a word search based on the Gospel Catholic crossword reading for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: dramatic teachings about being a disciple. The ACROSS 25 The ___ (Gen 1:2) Advocate 44 Prepare for return words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. 1 “And ___ your 27 The Garden spirit” 46 New World of Eden might songbird TEACHER WE SAW SPEAK 5 Composer have been in 48 First word in Stravinsky AGAINST GIVES YOU TO DRINK this modern-day the title of a CHRIST REWARD WHOEVER 9 Deli orders (abbr.) state 19th century 13 Off-Broadway CAUSES LITTLE ONES BELIEVE 31 Trajectory encyclical theater award 34 It could be coral 52 Our Lady of BE BETTER GREAT NECK 14 Wife of a rajah 35 Empty Mount Carmel, THROWN MAIMED TWO HANDS 15 Approaches 37 Vatican ___ II is patron saint of this South 16 Routine 39 Surname of Pope PLUCK WORM THE FIRE American 17 Prayer ender Paul VI country 18 Bay 40 Another name 19 Child’s toy 55 Something you BE BETTER for Jacob shouldn’t put on 20 Disrespectful 41 Gaming cubes T O D R I N K C E N E G back talk 57 Catholic 42 One circuit actress and S E L L W H O E V E R I 21 Seeps 43 “… and darkness photojournalist 22 Clay pigeon sport was upon the Lollobrigida I R A B E L I E V E E V 24 Ogled face of the ___” 58 Follower of R I K C U L P N A T T E Answer to previous puzzle Daniel 59 Killed H F L C H N A T L S T S 60 Not fer 5 Nest eggs, briefly 26 Nun topper downfall of Samson C E W A S E W E D N E Y 61 “Piece of cake” 6 Paul’s teacher 28 Altar balustrade (Acts 22:3) 29 Wife of Tobit (Tb 44 Cooks in the 62 Scarlett’s oven M H O N W O R H T I B O plantation 7 One’s own 2:11) person 45 Papal emissary 63 Small children 30 Swab E T J C H O J E D A E U 8 Washes lightly 47 Quantity of paper 64 Org. 31 Litmus reddener 9 Saint who wrote 49 Strictness R C C A U S E S W G B P 65 Son of Noah 32 Peruvian saint a rule 50 Single things 66 Scottish Gaelic 33 ___ of Ars L O N H J S S P E A K O 10 Refrain syllables 51 The house of a 35 Sotto ___ E D E M I A M D W O R M 11 Migrate parson DOWN 12 Former JFK 36 Lend ___ 52 Unusual pet S E N O E L T T I L X D 1 The form of a arrivals 38 He imprisoned 53 Scuttles sacrament the pope © 2015 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com 15 Moses was 54 Egyptian 2 Apple variety floated down this 39 Prayer of goddess of 3 Name river in a basket repentance fertility 4 Well-___ 23 9 AM prayer 41 She was the 56 Did the butterfly Hope • Confidence • Expectation NEWS Hawaii Catholic Herald National campaign for the seeks to ‘End45’ young adult FRI OMAHA, Neb. — Seeking to 9/25/2015 23 create awareness about poverty Catholic in the United States and to stand Mana'olana in solidarity with Pope Francis’ commitment to the poor, Catho- lic Charities USA has launched a new national campaign. Stephen Colbert discusses faith, joy and humor Dominican Sister Donna Markham discussed the effort By Mark Pattison Colbert added that he Sept. 10 in her first address Catholic News Service would ask the pope “about being a fool for Christ,” be- as president and CEO of the WASHINGTON — Stephen Col- cause “to be a fool for Christ organization during its national bert, who took over Sept. 8 as is to love, because we are convention in Omaha. host of CBS’ “Late Night” pro- made, we are here to dig our Dubbed “#End45 – Raise a gram, said in an interview for brief moment in time. Hand to End Poverty in America,” Canada’s Salt + Light Televi- “And I would ask him how the name reflects the 45 million sion that his “Colbert Report” he puts that first. Because, people in the U.S. who live in character was intended to be how you get to where you poverty. a “well-intentioned, poorly are in the church and not to The campaign is appearing informed, high-status idiot.” be consumed by the law as online nationwide on member “I would say he’s a fool. opposed to the love that led websites, Facebook, Twitter and And though Christ says, “Call to the law?” other social media accounts, no man fool,’ I am one,” with videos of people who Colbert said. “Willing to be Silent final ‘t’? have been helped by Catholic wrong in society or wrong Colbert said the name of Charities. In addition, people according to our time, but “The Colbert Report,” with are encouraged to show support right according to conscience the “T” silent in each word, by taking a picture of their which is guided by the Holy came about because “to an hand with “End45” written on Spirit.” American ear anything that their palm and post it to their That character, which sounds French is a little, you social media channels using the tickled American funny bones know,” using a finger to push hashtag “End45.” (Catholic News for nine years on Comedy up the tip of his nose, “a little Service) Central, has been discarded snooty, a little frou-frou and for Colbert’s new persona as so, and I’m ‘coal-BEAR.’ I was Archdiocese drops late-night talk show host. born COAL-bert. My father’s a annulment fees Basilian Father Thomas COAL-bert, my brothers and CINCINNATI — The Archdio- Rosica, Salt + Light’s found- sisters are COAL-bert. I’m one cese of Cincinnati is one of the ing director, interviewed of 11 kids and half of us are latest U.S. dioceses to heed the Colbert and said at one point Coal-BEAR and half of us are call of Pope Francis, announcing during the interview that the COAL-bert because my father that annulment fees would be comedian was “bigger than says you can choose what you eliminated effective Sept. 14. three popes.” But Colbert cor- want. So I chose coal-BEAR More than once in his pontifi- rected him. because I’m essentially a cate Pope Francis has expressed “You can’t be bigger than pretentious person.” three popes. You can only a desire for the annulment He also engaged in a bit of be bigger that two popes — procedure – the church process wordplay with Father Rosica, that’s the most we’ve ever had for determining the validity of a needling him for being part of at one time,” Colbert said. marriage – be cheaper and more an order founded by St. Basil. “Oh! Except during Avignon, I efficient. On Sept. 8, the pope “I’m no fan,” Colbert de- guess there were three popes released a “motu proprio” (on his clared. “Why?” Father Rosica at one point, right?” asked. “St. Arugula — that’s own initiative), in which, among Sporting a full beard so the saint. That’s the saint, other things, he called for the white and curly that it could that’s the saint I worship. elimination of fees. CNS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters have been worn by Santa OK? Delicious. With a little The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Stephen Colbert, who took over Sept. 8 as host of CBS’ “Late Night” program, said in an interview Claus, Colbert, 51, a lifelong Saint Pine Nut and a little for Canada’s Salt and Light Television that his “Colbert Report” character was intended to be a had been considering ending Catholic, said he told his Saint Reggiano,” he said, “well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot.” Colbert is pictured in a 2013 photo. such fees already, and the pope’s “Colbert Report” show staff pantomiming slicing cheese letter provided an opportunity that their workplace was “the through a grater. “Delicious.” for pulling the trigger. joy machine.” When Father Rosica Fees in the Archdiocese “You don’t want to bank the joy machine,” he said. that is that: Doing something joy whatever you want to call suggested “St. Grappa” — of Cincinnati were relatively down your ambitions so you’ll “But it’s sort of true joyfully doesn’t make it any it, it connects people.” Italian for grape — Colbert inexpensive compared to some do a really hard show in a re- because the only way to ap- easier, it only makes it better. Asked what he might ask exclaimed, “St Grappa! I parts of the United States. A ally hard schedule, and some- proach something that is truly And also, it makes it com- Pope Francis were he to be have worshipped. I have formal case prior to Sept. 14 how when it was hardest, hard has got to be with joy, munal — that we’re all doing a guest on his new show, worshipped at the porcelain cost $300 and a lack of form it would often feel the most because if you don’t approach it together. When you work Colbert replied, “I would ask throne of St. Grappa.” case was just $35. Archbishop joyful or often does feel the it with joy, it’s just a machine. in fear, or when you work in him about how love leads him The interview aired on Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati most joyful. And that’s when And it will grind you up. And distress, you often feel alone. to joy, or does love lead him Salt + Light’s “Witness” pro- said the fees could be waived I would sort of jokingly call it the lesson that I took from But jokes, laughter, humor, to joy?” gram, 8 p.m. EDT, Sept. 13. if a petitioner could not afford them. (CNS) Emergency center honors pope Karen WASHINGTON — In prepara- Osborne tion for Pope Francis’ historic COMING OF AGE Sept. 22-24 visit to Washington, Providence Health System has dedicated and named its hospital’s emergency care center Choosing well for a better future in honor of the pontiff. Recently, I saw a heart- Sinclair quotes from Stay away from Having a baby while Washington Cardinal Donald She only wanted her baby to breaking short film by photo- an editorial on the subject study and to somehow escape W. Wuerl, in blessing the Pope you’re still in school, dealing journalist Stephanie Sinclair written by Nobel Peace Prize a fate like hers. making risky Francis Emergency Care Center with having to pay child sup- about the lives of girls in rural winner Archbishop Desmond Teens can dream of be- Sept. 18, noted that it was fitting choices. Don’t grow port, experiencing debilitating Guatemala who were forced Tutu and Graça Machel, the coming doctors or rap stars, to name the emergency facility addictions — those take away to marry early to older men. first education minister of running small businesses or up too fast. after the pope because “Pope your choices as much as child The film depicted what hap- Mozambique: “Choices define climbing the corporate ladder, Francis reminds us to be present, marriage. pens to girls who marry by us and allow us to realize our working in politics, teaching You can do something for especially to those in need.” age 14 or younger and have potential.” or finding a cure for cancer — deny themselves that choice, yourself, and that’s to give The emergency care center their first or second child Child marriage means but only if they have a choice. not by their circumstance, yourself the chances you is at the Providence Health before many teens go to their girls can’t get the skills and Any choice is like a hall- but by their actions? While System’s hospital in northeast junior prom. education they need to lift way with two doors. When saving yourself for marriage deserve. Stay away from mak- Washington. The 408-bed Girls Not Brides, an their families out of poverty. one opens, the other one stays or staying clean and sober ing risky choices. Don’t grow hospital was founded in 1861 by organization that seeks to They’re stuck. closed for good, and if you’ve sounds outdated and uncool, up too fast. Make the choice the Daughters of Charity and is a end child brides around the In the film, it was heart- made a good choice, you’ll be teens who choose to have to be a teenager, to study, to part of Ascension, this country’s world, says that more than breaking to watch a 14-year- rewarded with a new hallway premarital sex and take risks hang out with your friends, to largest nonprofit health system. 30 percent of women in the old with a baby talking about full of doors to consider. with drugs and alcohol may work hard. And make sure to (CNS) world today were forced into her dreams for the future. She But what if that choice be denying themselves that pray for girls who may never marriage before age 18. wanted nothing for herself. is denied? What if teens choice. be able to do the same. Hope • Confidence • Expectation Hawaii Catholic Herald

for the young adult FRI Mana'olana Catholic 9/25/2015 24 Quote “Looking at the joys, sufferings and challenges of the church in the different countries, there emerged a picture of the great movement of peoples: asylum-seekers, refugees, migrants. The anguish knows no bounds.” | In a statement released on the last day of their meeting in Jerusalem Sept. 16, leaders of the European bishops’ con- ferences expressed solidarity with people of the Middle East, especially those being forced from their homes, and called on European states to act generously, justly and respectfully toward the influx of migrants and refugees now reaching their shores. (Catholic News Service) The HICatholic In the news website home page ‘Miracle’ events call HICatholic for wary eye MANILA — Philippine church leaders have warned the faithful Diocesan young adult ministry punches up its digital presence against making money out of reported “miracles” and “appari- By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz archdioceses of New York, Young Adult Ministry section downloading a single app for resources regularly. tions” of Mary. Hawaii Catholic Herald Kansas City, St. Louis and of the diocesan website, and your tablet or smart phone. In addition to the new Washington, D.C. adds social media tidbits such Instructions on how to get the website, newsletter and Father Melvin Castro, director The digital universe for lo- Aiona found that young as witty Catholic memes and app can be found at http:// app, he hopes in the future general of the Confraternity of cal Catholic young adults just adult ministry leaders in these Instagram-worthy spiritual bit.ly/1LFZZpD. to bring to each parish and Mary Mediatrix of All Grace, noted got a little bit fresher. Mainland dioceses crafted quotes. The digital projects came vicariate more HICatholic that stories of weeping images of A new website, newsletter offshoot pages from their of- The HICatholic website together this summer with “tools” and workshops. Con- Jesus’ mother had surfaced in the and app launched last month media. ficial diocesan websites. This also has a blog called “My the help of Gabby Munoz, necting online, he said, is just aims to provide young adult a small step in establishing The stories followed a church faithful with tons of content allowed for diocesan informa- View,” which features candid who volunteered her time as declaration that a reported tion to be repackaged with reflections on topics young an “intern.” The Georgetown more fruitful parish and com- to help them connect to munity ministries with young apparition of the Mary in the parishes, contribute to their slick graphics and mobile- adults can relate to. There’s University student and Mili- province of Batangas in 1948 has a friendly features a younger a “Talk Story” forum page as lani High grad, who writes adults. communities and cultivate “I realized that we need “supernatural character.” generation of Catholics well that Aiona hopes more for her college’s pro-life blog, their faith. to up our communication On Sept. 12, Archbishop Ramon craves. young adults will join and hopes “people use these Diocesan young adult game,” Aiona said. “That’s a Arguelles of Lipa, Philippines, “A big part of a website share openly any thoughts platforms and grow deeper in ministry coordinator Makana gigantic task.” issued a decree declaring “with is design,” Aiona said. “The they have about the faith. their faith.” Aiona and Our Lady of Good Scan the QR code below with moral certainty” that the events Counsel Church parishio- way it’s designed determines Tied with the launch of “I also hope it connects the way it communicates and the HICatholic website was young adults,” Munoz said. your smart phone or tablet to of 1948 were “worthy of belief,” ner Gabby Munoz created go to the HICatholic website. ucanews.com reported. the vibrant web hub called more importantly who it com- a newsletter called “The Up- “We can fall through the “It’s possible that some people “HICatholic” at http://hi- municates to. A lot of newer date.” Each month, this news- cracks — either we’re crazy think that this is some sort of fad catholic.weebly.com for these websites, they’re very huge letter posts about noteworthy busy or there isn’t a strong that they should join in, but people resources. on imagery and very low on church happenings in Hawaii young adult community at should also be discerning,” Father Aiona gleaned ideas for text.” and elsewhere. the nearby parish. This is Castro said. (CNS) better communication and He explained that HI- “The Update,” written something in a place where evangelization at the National Catholic runs “parallel” to the specifically for young adults, young adults are comfortable Saint s under 40 Young Adult Ministry Summit Diocese of Honolulu website, is “personable, closer to like (online, on their phones), so I in Washington, D.C., earlier www.catholichawaii.org. a text telling you like, ‘hey, hope that just helps our com- In the face this year. The HICatholic site, It pulls together the event check this out,’” Aiona said. munity grow.” of danger he explained, takes cues from listings, young adult ministry There’s an app for that, Aiona is seeking other Born in 1550, Blessed Rudolf digital design and content for directory and resources noted too. The HICatholic digital web-savvy folks to help Aquaviva was a Jesuit priest who young adults put out by the on the Office of Youth and resources can all be tapped by update the HICatholic digital toiled as a missionary in India in the 16th century — work that ul- timately led to his martyrdom. L ISA’S CATECHISM CORNER MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS When Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry the Muslim emperor Akbar sought mis- What is the pope’s responsibility? Family gatherings sionaries for his court in Agra, Father Rudolf leaped YOUCAT*: As successor of St. Peter and head of the college of bish- Today’s tip: Collaboration creates opportunities and engagement that molds adult at the opportunity to present his ops, the pope is the source and guarantor of the Church’s unity. parishioners faith to the ruler himself and to He has the supreme pastoral authority and the final authority in The typical local family party. You got the drink coolers, food tables and designated the people in Agra. However, the doctrinal and disciplinary decisions. [CCC 880-882, 936-937] eating places ... the kid’s table and the adult’s table. If you agree, then I’m going to wager emperor did not seem interested in Washington, D.C. New York City. Philadelphia. that you remember trying to go from the kid’s table to the adult’s table. Sometimes conversion, and in just a few years Yep, Pope Francis is visiting those U.S. cities this week. Big deal? “young adult” tables/rooms were initiated, but only because young adults didn’t feel the mission was deemed a failure. welcomed at the adult table. Heck yeah! Why? The pope is the successor of the apostle Peter and Father Rudolf, who subsequent- This is the reality of our parish families and the goal of ministry with young adults. Bishop of Rome. We believe that he is “Christ’s vicar on earth.” As ly was named superior of outreach Every parish needs a system to transition young adults from the kid’s table of religious Sister CC would say, he’s the “top dawg.” The only one higher is in an area north of Bombay, and education and youth ministry to the adult’s table of adult faith formation, social ministry, Christ himself. several associates struck out to finance, building and pastoral councils, etc. build a church in a village where Humility. Simplicity. Service. That’s what this pope has taught me It may be a young adult ministry (older cousins) that creates opportunities for young resistance to the missionaries was … so far. I’m sure we have so much more to learn from him. adults to get involved with parish ministries and activities (table discussion), but it’s fierce. Shortly after the Jesuits ar- If you don’t already follow Pope Francis on Twitter, you should. going to take a collaborative effort of the young adult ministry with all other parish min- rived, they were massacred in 1583 Here’s his handle: @Pontifex. istries (everyone at the adult table) to make the successful transition of young adults into by the Hindu residents and killed. *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church the full “discussion.” This way we truly gather everyone at the dinner table. (www.loyolapress.com) Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.