Opting out of Marriage Why Has the Number of Church Weddings Dropped 60 Percent Over the Last 20 Years? by Darlene J.M

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Opting out of marriage Why has the number of church weddings dropped 60 percent over the last 20 years? By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald A Catholic wedding paints a beautiful picture of God’s grace, joining a man and a woman for a lifetime of faithful commitment, an image of the Lord’s unbreakable bond with his bride, the church. Recent statistics have shown, however, that more and more Catholics are opting out of the sacrament. The decline of Catholic weddings around the world is nothing short of alarming. The Diocese of Honolulu is no exception.

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Posing with An- gelino Ronquilio, third from left, Hawaii and Eva Ronquilio, seated, in St. Catholic Elizabeth Church in Aiea, Feb. 9, are Herald from left, Sandra Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Ronquilio, son Founded in 1936 Ben Ronquilio, Published every other Friday daughter Eva Da- PUBLISHER vidson, son Ronald Bishop Larry Silva Ronquilio, Joyce (808) 585-3356 [email protected] Ronquilio and son EDITOR Thomas Ronquilio. Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 [email protected] HCH photo | Patrick Downes REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz (808) 585-3320 [email protected] ADVERTISING Shaina Caporoz (808) 585-3328 [email protected] CIRCULATION Donna Aquino (808) 585-3321 [email protected] HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage paid at Honolulu, Hawaii. Published every other week, 26 issues a year, by the At 80 years, Aiea couple honored for being longest married Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI By Patrick Downes Ronquilios were back at St. Elizabeth this family members. 96813. Hawaii Catholic Herald past Sunday, Feb. 9, albeit in a newer church. In his homily, Deacon Kin Borja called ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES They were being honored by their parish and the eight-decade-long union an inspiration Hawaii: $24 1934: Franklin Delano Roosevelt was by World Wide Marriage Encounter as the to all married couples. After the homily, the Mainland: $26 president. You could buy a new house for less longest married couple in Hawaii for 2014. celebrant Father Oliver Ortega, blessed the Mainland 1st class: $40 Foreign: $30 than $6,000, although the average yearly This coming Aug. 18 marks their 80th couple. POSTMASTER wage was only $1,600. Gas cost 10 cents a wedding anniversary. After Mass, David and Susan Shanahan, Send address changes to: gallon and a loaf of bread 8 cents. Slim, sure of foot and sporting a fashion- Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s Hawaii ex- Hawaii Catholic Herald, 1184 Bishop 1934 was also the year Angelino Benji able red, white and blue aloha shirt, Ange- ecutive couple, presented the Ronquilios with Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. Ronquilio married his lovely wife Eva in St. lino, who is close to 100 years old, accom- a framed certificate of congratulations. OFFICE Hawaii Catholic Herald Elizabeth church in Aiea. panied his cheerful wheelchair-bound wife to They have four children, 12 grandchildren 1184 Bishop St. Six-thousand-dollar houses and 8-cent the front of the church. Joining them in the and a large number of great- and great-great- Honolulu, HI 96813 loaves of bread will never return, but the first pew were their four children and other grandchildren. 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Continued from page 1 granted at a pastor’s It is difficult to pinpoint why discretion. Catholic marriage numbers are Several meet- on the rocks. Local priests and ings are required lay people who work in marriage between the couple preparation note several factors and the priest or that may be contributing to the deacon who will cel- trend. They include a rejection of ebrate the wedding the preparation time and cost of a rite. These meet- Catholic wedding, a lack of under- ings are intended to standing of what marriage truly is, complete necessary and a growing disinterest in real canonical paperwork marital commitment. and other liturgical and logistical details, The statistics as well as to properly According to a 2011 study pub- catechize the couple lished in Our Sunday Visitor, the on the sacrament of number of Catholic marriages in matrimony. the U.S. dropped almost 60 per- Simbahon said cent over the last three decades. the church requires In 1972, U.S. dioceses reported such thorough mar- 415,487 Catholic weddings; in riage instruction 2010, there were 168,400. so couples “know That means in 2010, there were what they’re going only 2.6 marriages per 1,000 Cath- through.” olics. “I think it’s a beautiful sacra- Catholic marriage rates in Ha- ment,” said Simbahon, who has waii haven’t fared much better. In been married to her husband Al the 1992 Official Catholic Direc- for almost 44 years. “If the couple tory, the Diocese of Honolulu re- “The reason” for this down- marriage is also being discussed “Clergy and others encourage puts their heart into it … it’ll be a ported 1,103 weddings in Hawaii. ward trend, he said, “is hard to say less among families and children. them to look beyond the wed- lifetime.” By 2012, the number was 454. In for certain.” With a rise in the rate of divorced ding,” the bishop said, “and to Diocesan young adult ministry the last 20 years, church weddings and single parents, he said, many reflect deeply on the meaning of coordinator Makana Aiona said Societal changes in the Islands fell by about 60 per- young men and women never marriage, its sacramental nature, modern-day couples often want cent. Shifting societal attitudes to- grew up witnessing a long-lasting commitment, children and the to “jump that first step” of faith The Catholic Directory shows ward marriage, Father Gross marriage. challenges they will face.” formation before a wedding. How- that the decline in Hawaii’s Catho- believes, have led to an overall “Couples have no role models,” ever, Aiona said those fundamen- Cost and preparation lic marriages began at the turn of decline in weddings in general. Father Koshko said. tals are necessary to developing this century. From the 1940s to the “People don’t feel the need to get When interviewing men and The price and preparation re- not just dedicated husbands and 1990s, church weddings consis- married,” he said, as more couples women for matrimony, Father quirements for a church wedding wives, but also “people who are tently averaged about 1,000. Since instead have taken to cohabitation Koshko said it is an opportune time may be among the factors deter- passionate about their relationship the year 2000, the number has without the binding commitment to embrace such misgivings about ring couples. Geri Simbahon, who with God.” barely risen above 800, save for a of marital vows. the sacrament. These discussions, works with couples preparing for Of the sacramental prepara- small spike in 2002. “I have to admit that I am really he added, can help couples learn marriage at St. Joseph Church in tion time he and his wife Stepha- According to Mary Duddy, surprised when a couple comes to to develop a fruitful relationship Waipahu, said civil weddings offer nie had before their wedding last moderator of the diocesan Tribu- get married and they are not living through God and the church. financially strapped young people month, Aiona said, “we kind of nal, the marriage rates reported together,” Father Gross said. “Of- But a prevailing secular per- a quick, no-frills way to exchange wanted to do more.” in the books include mixed faith ten they have even bought a house ception of marriage is difficult to their vows. marriages, the weddings of out-of- together before even considering overcome. “It’s easier money-wise to go Differing views state visitors who want to get mar- the wedding plans.” Bishop Larry Silva, in his recent straight to the point,” she said. Two local Catholics who have ried in Hawaii, and the convalida- Cohabitation that includes response to the Vatican’s survey for Local parishes vary in the fees had civil marriages represent the tions of couples already married in sexual relations before marriage its upcoming synod on the family, and donations “suggested” for differing views on church wed- civil ceremonies. is contrary to Catholic teaching. said “the secularization of society” weddings. Costs can range from dings. One parishioner, a 35-year- The declining statistics are cer- Father Gross said it is difficult to and “an exaggerated sense of the $300 at a small neighborhood old woman who asked to remain tainly felt in Island parishes, said underscore to today’s couples the individual” have been roadblocks church like St. Anthony in Kalihi, anonymous, said she opted for a Father Tom Gross, pastor of St. importance the church places on to a true understanding of mar- to $2,000 at St. Augustine Church ceremony outside the church be- John Vianney Church in Kailua. matrimony when other relational riage. in Waikiki, a popular location for cause she and her husband “want- “The numbers do indeed reflect options are readily available. “Couples often enter into mar- destination weddings. ed to be in a setting where we ‘feel’ the reality of Catholic marriages,” “The biggest pastoral challenge riage with the attitude that the Simbahon said some people are (God) the most and where we en- said Father Gross. “Here at St. is really trying to stick to what the experience must be fulfilling for turned off as well by the expense joy the most.” John Vianney, we had eight mar- church teaches in the midst of a them, rather than thinking of what of an Engaged Encounter retreat She said she doesn’t plan to riages in 2013. One was a convali- world that really doesn’t believe it they can give to the other person and other marriage prep programs have her marriage convalidated, dation. Four were weddings from or accept it,” he said. and their children,” he wrote in his mandated by the diocese. Couples as she believes “our vows hold true the mainland. Three were from Father Dennis Koshko of Holy December response to the ques- have also complained to her about for the rest of our lives, no matter Hawaii.” Trinity Church in Kuliouou said tionnaire. the time and instruction required where they were taken.” by the diocese before a Jewel Jose, 42, of St. Joseph wedding. Church in Waipahu wed her hus- Father Gross, how- band Eddie in a civil ceremony ever, is quick to dispel in 2009. It was the best thing for Pope calls for better preparation for engaged couples the notion that “the her family situation at the time, By Francis X. Rocca tivism.” preparation process she said. Later, she told Eddie she Catholic News Service “Marriage today is often considered a form of emo- is long and compli- wanted to participate in the Rite of tional satisfaction that can be constructed in any way cated.” Christian Initiation of Adults. That VATICAN CITY or modified at will,” he said. “Unfortunately this vision “It really isn’t,” he required them to have their mar- Pope Francis said contemporary ideas of marriage as also influences the mentality of Christians, causing said. riage convalidated. an arrangement defined by personal needs promote a them to resort easily to divorce or de facto separation.” The diocese’s “I always wanted a church wed- mentality of divorce, and he called for better prepara- Pope Francis said pastors should search for ways to “Norms for the Prepa- ding,” Jewel Jose said. “It all just tion of engaged couples as well as ministry to Catholics minister to divorced and separated Catholics and help ration and Celebra- fell into place.” whose marriages have failed. such persons keep the “faith and raise their children in tion of Marriage” note She encourages people, even The pope’s remarks appeared in a message distrib- the fullness of the Christian experience.” that a couple should those who have fallen away from uted Feb. 7 to Polish bishops making “ad limina” visits The pope has said church law regarding marriage, contact their parish the church, to seek an understand- to Rome to report on the state of their dioceses. Pope divorce and separation is a topic that exemplifies a gen- ideally one year being and appreciation of the beauty Francis met with the group but, as he frequently does, eral need for mercy in the church today. fore their intended and significance of a Catholic wed- dispensed with reading out his prepared text. In his message to the Polish bishops, the pope called wedding date. A mini- ding. God has become the “foun- In his message, the pope warned the bishops of for better pastoral preparation of couples engaged to mum of six months is dation” of their family since their some of the “new challenges” the church faces in their be married, to highlight the “beauty of this union that, needed, the document marriage convalidation, she said, society, including the “idea of liberty without limits, tol- when well-founded on love and responsibility, can states, for adequate and “it was the most meaningful erance hostile to or wary of the truth, or resentment of overcome trials, difficulties (and) selfishness with mu- sacramental prepara- ceremony I’ve ever done.” the church’s justified opposition to the prevailing rela- tual forgiveness.” tion; exceptions to “I wouldn’t have it any other that time frame can be way,” Jose said. 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • FEBRUARY 14, 2014

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HCH photos | Darlene Dela Cruz Bishop Larry Silva preaches; Catholic educators hold hands praying the Our Father; and Sacred Hearts Sister Georgene Perry, who was honored for her 60-year career in Hawaii Catholic schools. Bishop to educators: learn from the past, plant seeds for the future By Patrick Downes ment reading about King David’s time, and even trying to learn “makes us blind to the plight of to the future.” Hawaii Catholic Herald adulterous affair with Bathsheba from their sins and mistakes.” the poor, who have so little and At the end of Mass, school that resulted in her pregnancy “And we not only live for our- who often suffer all the more superintendent Michael Rock- Bishop Larry Silva urged the and the king’s murder of her hus- selves and our own time,” he when the rich get richer.” ers and associate superintendent hundreds of Oahu’s Catholic band, the bishop warned how said, “but we plant seeds that Bishop Silva told the educa- Lovey Ann DeRego presented school teachers and administra- present day “lusts” for sex, power will grow — we know not how tors that with the “fresh and in- service awards to 20 Oahu edu- tors who gathered Jan. 31 in and money can be “murderous” — for centuries after us.” novative ways” of modern educa- cators marking 20, 30, 40 and 60 the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa to future generations. He said that Catholic schools tion, “we must also be prophets years of service. for the Annual Conference of “The story is a wake-up call to are called to connect ancient wis- of the future, not insisting that Receiving a standing ovation Catholic Educators to learn from all of us, so that we do not so lust dom with modern learning. we have it all now, but realizing for 60 years in the field of Catho- the past, live in the present and after the things of the present The bishop said that “the that we, too, plant mustard seeds lic education was Sacred Hearts “plant seeds” for the future. moment that we forget where we twenty-first century is filled with that grow steadily and slowly Sister Georgene Perry, a student More than 700 educators came from, or our ultimate des- all kinds of sexual lusts that can over time.” counselor at Sacred Hearts Acad- filled the church while an over- tiny,” the bishop said. lure us and our students into “And so how wonderful it is emy. flow of 100-or-so participated in Bishop Silva said that, as fol- murdering the future.” for us to be here,” he concluded, The conference concluded the parish hall by way of video lowers of Jesus, “we are totally He said that the “lust for pow- “to celebrate the mission that has with a keynote talk by Kathy screens. engaged in the present, but we er” leads to a “rejection of God’s been entrusted to us as Catholic Mears, executive director of the Five priests concelebrated the never leave the past behind, law” and “ultimately to division educators. We bring the greatest National Catholic Educational Mass. bringing the classic wisdom of and war.” meaning to the present when we Association Elementary Schools Using the liturgy’s Old Testa- our ancestors into the current The “lust for wealth,” he said, link it effectively to the past and Department. Lilies of the Field Maui CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN STORE

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Kona Knights of Columbus Kona Knights’ backyard harvests pose with a haul of fruit prevent food waste, feed the poor to be deliv- A lot of good fruit growing in be cleaned up,” he said. “We’re so ered to a food private yards and gardens in Ha- thankful the Knights and their vol- bank. waii falls to the ground and rots, unteers are helping us fulfill our Courtesy photo going to waste. mission of preventing the waste of Seeing this, Kona Knights of edible food on Hawaii Island.” Columbus started a program last Knights Harvest Program chair- year to pick the fruit and bring it man and founder Steve Lopez said to places that serve food to the that his fraternity is proud to make poor. By the end of the year, they this contribution and hopes the ef- had harvested 4,300 pounds — fort will expand. that’s over two tons — of fruit “It was a superb first year and from private residences and de- we could do so much more by livered it to The Food Basket, Ha- partnering with other organiza- waii Food Bank and The Friendly tions,” Lopez said. Place. Anyone who would like to Food Basket executive director donate their excess fruit or veg- En Young has nothing but appre- etables, or who would want to ciation for their work. partner in this work are asked to “It is a shame that we’ve begun send an email to knightsharvest@ to see food on trees and in gardens gmail.com or call and leave a mes- as ‘rubbish’ or ‘waste’ that needs to sage at (808) 313-2799. St. Francis Hospice conference to address caregiving and grief St. Francis Hospice is present- Hawaii resident and caregiver, ing its Third Biennial Grief Con- taught for many years in Michi- ference in Hawaii, 8 a.m.-4:30 gan and Hawaii public schools. p.m., March 14, at the Koolau She is an award-winning poet Not Your Ordinary Ballrooms and Conference Cen- and author of 11 books, three on ter, 45-550 Kionaole Road, caregiving: “Mosaic Moon: Care- Kaneohe. giving Through Poetry,” “Break- The conference, “Caregiving ing the Silence: A Caregiver’s and Grief ... Awakening Heart Voice” and “Wordsworth Dances and Soul,” is designed for health- the Waltz,” an illustrated book care professionals, social work- for children. She leads three sup- ers, counselors, chaplains, care- port groups in Sacramento. givers and lay persons seeking Kumu Ramsay R. Taum is ways to find meaning and wis- founder and president of the dom in caregiving and grief. Hawaii-based Life Enhancement Three guest speakers will dis- Institute of the Pacific. In rec- cuss the challenges of caregiving ognition of his work advocating and loss. They are: the spirit of aloha in the fields Ben Wolfe, a grief, loss and of ecology, business, commu- transition trainer and consultant, nications and economic devel- is the founder of the St. Mary’s opment, he was named Distin- Medical Center’s Grief Support guished Peacemaker for Peace Presented by the Hawaii Chapter of Center in Duluth, Minn., where Day Hawaii 2013. He is an in- he has served for 28 years as structor of the Native Hawaiian World Wings International Inc., director and grief counselor. An practices of hooponopono, lomi the philanthropic organization of award-winning educator and au- haha, and kaihewalu lua. thor, he is a past president of the Register online for discounts former Pan Am Flight Attendants. Association for Death Education and savings at www.stfrancisha- and Counseling. waii.org or call Wesley Taira at Frances Kakugawa, a former 547-8129. McKinley High School Cafeteria Sunday, February 23, 2014 Makawao parish selling malassadas to build multi-purpose center 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Makawao’s St. Joseph Church on the morning of March 4 you needs a multi-purpose center to will be able to pick up the tasty Proceeds will benefit the replace its run-down gym and is treats: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 a.m. volunteer program of St. Francis Hospice. holding a malassadas sale, March Also, to receive your tickets by 4, to raise money for it. mail, please include a self-ad- Cash only. First come, first served. Presale tickets are $8 a dozen dressed stamped envelope with and are available at the St. Jo- your check. Great bargains and one-of-a-kind treasures. seph Church office, Monday-Fri- The old gym is in sad shape. It day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by send- is infested with termites and dry Browse through an international boutique, ing a check payable to St. Joseph rot, the electrical and plumbing and extensive selections of jewelry, Church, 1294 Makawao Avenue, systems are outdated and the fa- Makawao, HI 96768 by Feb. 21. cility is not accessible for persons household and kitchen items, books, If you are mailing in your or- with disabilities. So any kind of CDs, DVDs, collectibles, toys, clothing, der, please indicate what time help would be welcome. accessories and much more! Chaminade to induct 2 into wall of fame Chaminade University of Ho- of the annual EA Sports Maui Invi- nolulu will induct Kathleen “Kitty” tational Tournament. Wo and Steven H. Lesnik into the Sports announcer Kanoa Lea- Silversword Wall of Fame at its hey will serve as the evening’s sixth annual intercollegiate athlet- master of ceremonies. ics gala Feb. 28 at the Ala Moana The athletics gala under the Hotel. leadership of event chairman Dr. Wo is the chairwoman of the Edison Miyawaki has raised more Chaminade board of regents. Le- than $700,000 in five years. For in- snik is the chairman of Kemper formation on tickets or table spon- Sports and a long-standing partner sorships, call Ryan Hirata at 735- StFrancisHawaii.org with Chaminade in the operation 4764 or visit www.goswords.com. 8 FINANCIAL REPORT HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Peace be with you! As good stewards of the contributions you have entrusted to the Diocese Diocesan of Honolulu for the fulfillment of our common mission, we present here our diocesan financial report for the fiscal year 2013. Thank you for all you do to be good stewards, too, sharing your resources not only with your parishes but Stewardship with the wider Church to which you belong in the Diocese of Honolulu. May God reward and bless you! We are doing our best to serve you with our many offices and programs, and we are aware Report that there is always much more to do. Our priority of improving the affordable housing mar- (July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013) ket; our acquisition of much needed land in Leeward Oahu; the renovation of our beautiful and historic Cathedral, where St. Damien and St. Marianne worshipped and are honored today; the loans we anticipate will be needed for major parish construction projects — all these demand that we be good stewards in the joyful mission that God has entrusted to us of giving Diocesan witness to Jesus. We put our trust in God and our grateful confidence in all our parishioners Finance Officer that all we need for our mission will be provided for us. Blessings in abundance on you and your families! Report Sincerely yours in Christ, By Lisa Sakamoto Our Finance Office is entrusted to assist our Bish- op in the oversight of financial matters of the Dio- Most Reverend Larry Silva cese of Honolulu. We are grateful for your generosity Bishop of Honolulu which enables the mission of our church to be carried out in the State of Hawaii. This Annual Report summarizes the financial activities of the diocese for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, to keep you informed of the funds spent by the Diocese Sources of Revenue Use of Our Resources of Honolulu in furthering our call to be a Witness to Jesus. I am happy to report once again that the Diocese of Honolulu received an unqualified (clean) opinion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, from our independent auditors, CW Associates, CPAs. The Diocese of Honolulu received $12,416,052 in funds and spent $10,362,123 for the 12 months ending June 30, 2013, resulting in an increase in net assets of $2,053,929. This compares to last year when the Diocese of Honolulu received $11,177,719 in funds and spent $14,129,794 for the 12 months ending June 30, 2012, resulting in a decrease in net assets of $(2,952,075). Our funding increased from last year by approximately 11% primarily due to the improved performance of our investment and real Category Amount Category Amount estate portfolios. Our expenses decreased from last year by approximately 26% primarily from a favor- Contributions...... $444,737 Social Services...... $1,547,177 able actuarial adjustment for our retirement plans Grants, Contracts, Service Fees...... $1,100,608 Auxiliary Expenses...... $736,008 due to changes in actuarial assumptions, and a con- Investments...... $1,461,081 Clergy...... $853,943 tinued focus on cost containment and improving op- Parish Assessments and Interest...... $2,837,569 Education...... $837,583 erational efficiencies. The diocese continues to rely Rental Income...... $4,029,041 Communications...... $524,506 heavily on generating income from our real estate With Grateful Hearts Grants...... $2,543,016 Pastoral...... $200,118 and investment portfolios to balance the budget Total...... $12,416,052 Stewardship and Development...... $373,270 which can fluctuate greatly from year to year due to the volatility in the market place. Only 21.8% of our WGH Initiatives...... $2,543,016 funding came from the assessments charged to our Terms for “Sources of Revenue” Administration...... $2,746,502 parishes. The diocese received $2.5 million in grants Total...... $10,362,123 Contributions: Consists of monetary donations to various di- from the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation ocesan departments. (HCCF) this year compared to $2.4 million last year. Grants, Contracts, Service Fees: Primarily revenues from the Terms for “Use of Our Resources” This enabled the diocese to continue implementing Office of Social Ministry contracts administered by the Dio- the initiatives established from the With Grateful Social Ministries: Includes diocesan support of the Office of cese. Also includes revenues from Hawaii Catholic Schools fees, Social Ministry, HOPE Services, Inc, Catholic Charities Hawaii Hearts Campaign which are highlighted in this re- Hawaii Catholic Herald subscriptions and advertising, Depart- and other programs. port as well. ment of Religious Education workshops, etc. Auxiliary Expenses: Includes subsidies to parishes, real prop- This past year, our office has continued to diligent- Investments: Includes earnings on investment accounts and erty expenses, depreciation, clergy retirement and pension ly implement best practices to provide for the proper cash deposits. expenses, and professional fees, depreciation and post-retire- stewardship of our precious resources. The unan- Parish Assessments and Interest: $2.7 million assessment ment expense accruals. nounced cash collection audits at every parish were represent approximately 8.5% of total parish revenues for sup- Clergy: Costs include seminarian education expense, retired performed by AcCuity LLP, assuring our parishioners port of diocesan-wide operations. Interest of $137,569 received clergy living and medical expenses, hospital ministry, clergy that funds given generously were handled properly. on loans to diocesan schools. and vocation offices, the annual priest convocation, and priest Our new financial system will give us the ability to Rental Income: Represents rental income on all diocesan continuing education. standardize our financial reporting in a consistent owned property held for investment purposes and a gain of Education: Consists of Hawaii Catholic Schools Office and the and timely manner and we hope to have this opera- $440,479 on the sale of real estate assets. diocesan Department of Religious Education. tional by July 1, 2014. Next year, we hope to expand With Grateful Hearts Grant: Represents amount received Communications: Costs for publication and distribution of the our Annual Report to include the other significant from Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation for diocesan ini- Hawaii Catholic Herald. tiatives as set forth in the With Grateful Hearts (“WGH”) Capital components of the Roman Catholic Church in the Campaign. Pastoral: Consists of the Office of Worship and the Office for State of Hawaii with the new financial system up Parish Resources. and running. Again, this will provide greater trans- Stewardship: Consists of the Diocesan Office of Stewardship parency and accountability to our faithful. and Development. Our office continues to be committed to serving WGH Initiatives: Includes expenses incurred by the diocese to the church in the most efficient and effective man- carry out the diocesan initiatives as set forth in the WGH capital ner possible. We are here to serve our Bishop, our campaign (See WGH annual report for details). priests, our laity and most of all our faithful. Thank Administration: Diocesan administration includes the offices you for allowing us to serve you and our faith. I as- of the Bishop, Vicar General, Chancellor, Tribunal and Canonical sure you our office will remain focused on being Affairs, Finance, Human Resources, Real Estate, Facilities, Strate- gic Planning, Youth & Young Adult, Safe Environment, Diocesan good stewards of our precious resources that God Services, and St. Stephen Diocesan Center. entrusted to us. FEBRUARY 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FINANCIAL REPORT 9

With Grateful Hearts Report (December, 2008 to December 31, 2013) Diocesan Initiatives Parish Disbursements Total Disbursed as of Dec. 31, 2013...... $13,056,292 Parish SHARE* Total Disbursed as of Dec. 31, 2013...... $11,556,127 Vocation Endowment *Funds released directly to each individual parish

Total Allocated...... $2,051,112 Parishes Exceeding Goal Stewardship and Support for the education and training of our seminarians. Parish Goal % vs. Goal* Development Leadership Development Vietnamese Community, Oahu...... $100,000...... 321% St. Damien, Molokai...... $125,000...... 250% Total Allocated...... $1,112,388 Director’s report Blessed Sacrament, Honolulu...... $135,000...... 237% Training for Clergy, Staff, Lay Leaders, Catholic Schools & Stew- By Mark Clark St. Stephen, Nuuanu...... $135,000...... 207% ardship Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa...... $440,000...... 167% MAHALO to our generous and faithful donors! St. Anthony, Kalihi...... $225,000...... 164% This report covers activity of the With Grateful Social Services Sacred Heart, Hawi...... $185,000...... 159% Hearts (WGH) capital campaign from December, Total Allocated ...... $1,667,921 Annunciation, Kamuela...... $405,000...... 150% 2008 through December 31, 2013. Together, over Funding for the Office of Social Ministry, Hope Services Hawaii Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa...... $380,000...... 142% $32 million has been received to date, with more & Catholic Charities to provide Homeless Housing & Services than $13 million distributed to help fund diocesan- St. Anthony, Papaaloa...... $45,000...... 141% St. Benedict, Honaunau...... $175,000...... 140% wide ministries and special endowments, and nearly Faith Formation $12 million returned to parishes. The balance of St. John Vianney, Kailua...... $710,000...... 133% funds received is allocated for future campaign ele- Total Allocated...... $891,827 St. Anthony of Padua, Wailuku...... $620,000...... 132% ments and paid campaign expenses. Funding for Deacon Formation, Parish Faith Formation Leaders, Holy Cross, Kalaheo...... $290,000...... 130% All WGH funds restricted to the Witness to Je- Year of Faith Events & Maui Catholic Radio St. Joseph, Waipahu...... $750,000...... 130% sus Diocesan Road Map intentions are governed St. Theresa, Mt. View...... $145,000...... 127% TUITION ASSISTANCE ENDOWMENT by the Hawaii Catholic Community Founda- St. Philomena, Honolulu...... $375,000...... 124% tion (HCCF). We are happy to report that the HCCF Total Allocated...... $1,367,408 Immaculate Conception, Ewa...... $175,000...... 122% has received an unqualified (clean) opinion from its Funds released directly to the Augustine Educational Founda- St. Joseph, Hilo...... $610,000...... 120% independent auditors CW Associates for the year tion for grants to Catholic school families Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio..... $345,000...... 120% ending December 31, 2012 — and is currently pre- St. Roch, Kahuku...... $100,000...... 119% Youth & Young Adult Ministry paring for the calendar year 2013 audit. Holy Trinity, Honolulu...... $725,000...... 118% The WGH funds highlighted in this report are Total Allocated...... $1,263,615 St. Catherine, Kapaa...... $525,000...... 117% strategic in supporting the Road Map priorities of Funding for the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office, Diocesan/ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Waikane...... $120,000...... 115% the Diocese of Honolulu and its parishes. Clearly, the Vicariate Youth Days & Special Programs Immac Heart of Mary, Papaikou...... $220,000...... 111% success of the capital campaign is enhancing the leg- Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa..... $595,000...... 110% acy of commitment to further the ministry of Christ Clergy Retirement and the tradition of our Catholic faith throughout St. Patrick, Kaimuki...... $480,000...... 108% the Hawaiian Islands. Thank you again for your gen- Total Allocated...... $2,051,112 Sacred Hearts, Lanai...... $145,000...... 108% erous stewardship and continued support. Funds deposited directly for the diocesan priest retirement Malia Puka O’Kalani, Hilo...... $50,000...... 108% For more information please visit “Stew- plan Immaculate Conception, Lihue...... $285,000...... 107% ardship” on the diocesan website at: www. St. Michael, Waialua...... $305,000...... 107% catholichawaii.org Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace ReSTORATION St. Rita, Nanakuli...... $300,000...... 106% Total Allocated...... $1,025,556 St. John Apos & Evan, Mililani...... $1,045,000...... 105% Funding to help restore the nearly 170 year old “mother church” St. Joseph, Makawao...... $345,000...... 105% of the Hawaiian Islands Holy Family, Honolulu...... $170,000...... 101% Korean Community, Oahu...... $315,000...... 101% Land Asset Management & Parish Facilities Sacred Heart, Naalehu...... $60,000...... 100% Total Allocated...... $1,625,353 St. Michael the Archangel, Kona**.. $515,000...... 100% *Based on cash received as of December 31, 2013 Funding for the diocesan Real Estate Office, Land Acquisition **Parishes with combined campaigns, thus parish share is based and Consultant Studies on corresponding campaign policies.

National Collections Diocesan Finance Council HCCF Board of Directors Year ended June 30, 2013 Robert S. Harrison...... chairperson Linda Nishigaya...... President Latin America...... $31,344 James Severson...... vice-chairperson Sr. Patricia Chang, CSJ...... Vice President Black & Indian Missions...... $38,096 Todd Taniguchi...... secretary John Brogan...... Secretary Catholic Relief Services...... $88,590 Janessa Bonifacio, CPA...... member Mark Pillori...... Treasurer Holy Land...... $86,230 Rev. Francisco de los Reyes, SSS...... member Jim Walsh...... Director Catholic Communication...... $45,016 Paul deVille...... member Holy Father (Peter’s Pence)...... $61,497 Diane Murakami...... member Catholic University...... $53,280 Catherine Ngo...... member Campaign for Human Development...... $64,978 Vecy Pascual...... member Rice Bowl...... $97,664 Most Rev. Larry Silva...... ex-officio Propagation of the Faith...... $67,335 Very Rev. Gary Secor...... ex-officio Religious Retirement...... $95,786 Lisa Sakamoto...... ex-officio Total...... $729,816 Marlene DeCosta...... ex-officio Robert Bruce Graham, Jr., Esq...... of counsel 10 FEBRUARY 14, 2014 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEBRUARY 14, 2014 11

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The1 PUNAHOU Parish SchoolNews Sacred Heart Parish Deacon Ron Nelson of our parish congratulated Jim & McMichael (left) and Steve Siebert (second from right) who were in- ducted into the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Jan. 18, at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Aiea. “These two men have demonstrated unrelenting charity and 1 2 3 proud patriotism,” he said. “We welcome them to the highest rank demonstrating their unity and fellowship with all of their brother Knights. May God continue to bless us as we serve you.” Our Sacred Heart, Punahou, Knights of Columbus Coun- cil 15124 and Luci Nelson led hundreds of right to life marchers around the state Capitol on Jan. 25, the 41st anniversary of Roe vs Wade. 4 5 6 Many cars honked their horn in approval. (Reported by Lynn Murata)

2 PAUOA VALLEY Blessed Sacrament Parish This past Saturday evening and Sunday morning, Bish- op Larry Silva shared meals with the pastor, parish council mem- EDITOR’S bers and parishioners. 7 8 9 CHOICE The parish council discussed the parish’s pastoral former St. Anthony pastors. have been carrying on with forms or troop 79 shirts. Lord on Feb. 2 be used trees. The trail was steep, goals and plans with the Also there were the Sisters their usual competency and Scouts participated in the on Feb. 3, feast day of St. but when we got to the top bishop. Our interactions of St. Paul of Chartres, again, as usual, in a gener- Mass as lectors and ushers. Blaise, patron of throat the forest was breathtak- with the bishop were very Maryknoll Sister Rosa- ous manner. The blessing (Reported by Shirley David) ailments. St. Blaise was a ing. There were barricades informative and reassur- linda Barrozo and many of throats took place on physician and the Bishop of made out of fallen branches ingly delightful. Pictured, friends, relatives, a former the Sunday preceding St. 5 MAKAKILO Sebaste in Armenia. While for games up on the hill. from left, are Father Steve boss, office mates, fellow Blaise Day and Immacu- St. Jude Parish in prison for refusing to Looking up, we saw the Nguyen, Dallas Carter, tour pilgrims, members of late Heart of Mary had a In memory of Father Cle- renounce his faith, he cured sunlight filtered through the Cora Orbito, Bishop Sil- the Filipino American well-attended Healing tus Mooya, a “Celebration a boy who was choking on tree leaves making specks va, Paolo Leuta, Evelyn League of Engineers Mass on Feb. 11. Happy of Life” Mass was celebrated a fish bone. St. Blaise was of light on the ground. Af- Starkey, Fe Cardenas, and Architects, church Valentine’s Day! (Report- here on Jan. 14. Pictured martyred in 316. (Reported terward, we headed back Rick Fucini. (Reported by ministry heads, organization ed by the parish) are Father Mooya’s friends: by Bernadette V. Cabe) down for relay races and Rick Fucini) presidents and members of Father Peter Miti, Fa- water activities. We thank Sacred Hearts of Jesus 4 WAIHEE 8 EWA BEACH our youth group coordina- 3 KALIHI KAI ther Robbie Deka, and Mary Apostolate. St. Ann Parish Our Lady of Perpetual tor Annette Scognamillo St. Anthony Parish Father Martin Mwan- Rep. Romy Cachola and On Super Bowl Sunday, shibula and Rev. Law- Help Parish for planning this memorable Parishioner Fe Rodillas activity and for the delicious councilman Joey Ma- football fans geared up man Chibundi. Most are Forty-one parishioners, celebrated her 75th birth- for the big game. At our lunch she prepared. We had nahan presented Fe with from Father Mooya’s home mostly participants in our day on Jan. 11. The day parish, our youth rallied a fantastic afternoon. Pic- certificates. There were country of Zambia. Also high school religious started with a Thanksgiving parishioners to give gener- tured in the forest are, from also dance numbers, a slide present but not pictured education programs Mass at 7 a. m. celebrated show, door prizes, awards ously for our own “Souper was Father Leonard left, Abigail Freeman, by Father Francis San- and their catechists and testimonies by friends Bowl.” The collection was Mussi. (Reported by Caren Isaac Freeman, Sean chez assisted by our pastor and sponsors, attended of Fe. The emcee was Espe earmarked for the social Argenzia) Janneck and Cheyenne Father Manuel Dela the March for Life Rally Sipin. Pictured are mem- ministry program to as- Yap. (Reported by Abigail Cruz, MS. Fe thanked God at the state Capitol Jan. Freeman; photo by Annette bers of the Sacred Hearts sist those in need through- 7 PEARL CITY for the gift of life, her 45 25. Our Confirmation can- Scognamillo) organization serenading out the year. Our youth co- Our Lady of Good years living in beautiful Ha- ordinated everything from didates also entered the Fe while Audrey Ines waii, 41 years of volunteer posters, cheerleading and a Counsel Parish poster contest and although 10 KIHEI puts a money crown on her work at St. Anthony, her brief presentation prior to “Through the intercession they did not win any prize, St. Theresa Parish head. Fe was awarded the 31 years as an Oblate of the collection. A huge ma- of St. Blaise, bishop and they were proud to display “Music Feeds the Soul” is 2013 Perpetual Exem- the Precious Blood and halo for your generosity and martyr, may God deliver their artwork and take a again the theme for the plary Service Volunteer her 10 years as tour host may we always be open to you from every disease of group picture with some 15th annual Hale Kau Award on June 13, 2013, with Adriatic Pilgrim- the opportunities to contin- the throat, and from every members. We are grateful Kau Fundraiser Pa‘ina, on the Feast of St. Anthony. ages. Mrs. Cora Aczon, ue Jesus’ mission. (Reported other disease. In the name to the Knights of Colum- featuring a Pacific Rim din- God bless you, Fe! (Reported third grade teacher of St. by Frances Asuncion) of the Father, and of the bus who chartered a bus to ner, live and silent auctions Anthony School, played by Esperanza Sipin) Son and the Holy Spirit!” get to the rally. (Reported by and the six-piece Maui 6 KAILUA-KONA Parishioners were individu- Julia Torres) the organ for the Mass PAPAIKOU dance band Asian Blend, songs Fe selected. Arroz St. Michael Parish ally blessed and responded 4-9 p.m., March 1, at the caldo, pan de sal and coffee Immaculate Heart of Our parish Boy Scout “Amen” as pastor Father 9 HAIKU Wailea Beach Marriott. Hale were served for everybody Mary Parish Troop 79 honored the Khanh Hoang and Dea- St. Rita Parish Kau Kau is our parish non- afterward. At the evening Our parish and Good Scouts at the 9 a.m. Mass con Tom Miyashiro On Jan. 20, the parish high profit meal program. For celebration at the Manda- Shepherd Mission are on Feb. 2. Visiting priest placed two candles tied youth group went on a more than 22 years, 365 lay restaurant downtown, in tune with this part of the Father Michael Zaniolo together with a red ribbon picnic and hike to get days a year, it has provided guests included Father Na- church year; things have celebrated the Mass. Scouts, forming a cross against closer to God in the open. warm, nutritious evening poleon Andres of St. Jo- been “ordinary” at both leaders, badge counsel- each parishioner’s throat. The hike was at Giggle meals to the hungry, home- seph, Waipahu, and Father places. The various minis- ors and family members It is customary that candles Hill at Fourth Marine Park bound elderly, sick and Augustine Uthuppu of tries and the people who showed their support by freshly blessed on the Feast off of Kokomo Road known disabled. Thanks to commu- St. Raphael, Kauai, both make our parish ministries wearing their scout uni- of the Presentation of the for its beautiful, tall Norfolk nity support and generous FEBRUARY 14, 2014 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEBRUARY 14, 2014 11

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TheParish SchoolNews graders went to Our Lady of Keeau in Waianae. The eleventh grade went to Kalama Beach in Kailua. & And the senior class went to Paepae o Heeia Fishpond in Kaneohe. (Re- ported by Brother Norman Capinpin, SM)

16 MAKAWAO St. Joseph Early 10 11 12 Learning Center The students enjoyed Cath- olic Schools Week (Jan. 27-Feb.1) with exciting events and activities. One event (pictured) was held on Jan. 29 called “Wacky Wednesday” crazy/ pajama day. The students and staff got to wear their pajamas to school or have a festive time with crazy 13 14 15 hair, socks or apparel. Also pictured are students in the Butterfly Class celebrating their January birthdays. (Reported by Helen Souza)

17 WAILUKU St. Anthony High School Our middle school and senior high school Sci- ence Olympiad teams brought home second and third place trophies and medals, respectively, from the Maui Regional Sci- 16 17 18 ence Olympiad, Jan. 11. The teams advance to the volunteers, Hale Kau Kau the teachers and staff for a Congratulations! Wednes- Our music teacher Ms. WAIALUA March 1 state competition on Oahu. With gener- provides over 57,000 meals day. The student coun- day began with our annual Johnelle Silva and the St. Michael Parish ous support from private a year: 120-160 meals every cil played a big role in the pet blessing. Deacon third grade music class Mark your calendars! An donors and foundation evening on site and 75-80 success of the celebration. Manny blessed a menag- performed the musical play adult faith formation meals delivered. The pro- Pictured is Sister Anielyn erie of animals including a grants (Fred Baldwin “Tikki Tikki Tembo.” session, Feb. 20, will Memorial Foundation, gram is actively supported Delicana’s kindergar- horse! Our eighth grade We would like to thank our feature a presentation on by other Kihei area church- ten class performing their Augustine Educational students did a great job school committee for liturgy by Sister Helene es — Kihei Lutheran language arts presentation, handling a wide range of Foundation and others) planning such an eventful Wood of the Congre- our students have been able Church, Trinity Epis- “Let It Go” from the movie tasks with grace and com- week! (Reported by Ainona gation of the Sacred to fully utilize equipment copal Church and Keo- “Frozen.” (Reported by Tess posure! Finally on Thursday, Hearts of Jesus and and supplies to increase lahou Church. Hale Kau Reyes) we celebrated Mass with St. Petelo) Mary. (From the parish bul- their knowledge in order to Kau executive director and Theresa School in the big letin) excel in the Science Olym- St. Theresa pastor Msgr. 12 KAPAA pavilion, then enjoyed fun HONOLULU piad arena. Pictured is the Terrence Watanabe (pic- St. Catherine School and games with our friends. Sts. Peter and Paul HONOLULU 15 junior-senior high school tured) said, “This is a great What a busy week we have All in all, a wonderful Cath- Parish Saint Louis School time to gather together as had, starting with our huge- team. (Reported by Janice olic Schools Week! (Report- SHWAY, a parish organiza- “Educate for service, justice the need for Hale Kau Kau’s ly successful annual PTG Pruett) ed by Madame Andrea Corbo tion of the faithful, is pre- and peace.” This character- meal services has never Rummage Sale Jan. 25- and Patricia Doherty) senting a number of events istic of Marianist education KAILUA been greater.” According 26. We owe a debt of grati- 18 for the month on Thursday at our school, which fo- to program director Pinky tude to the PTG officers 13 AIEA St. John Vianney School evenings. All parishioners cuses on the needs of God’s Mendoza, the fundraiser and the many parents St. Elizabeth School To celebrate Catholic wishing to increase their people, takes a unique form Schools Week, seventh is essential, providing ap- and grandparents who Our school celebrated overall knowledge of the each year during our annual grade students presented proximately one-third of gave so much of their time Catholic School Week the annual program budget. faith while building new Father Chaminade Ser- the play “Onipa‘a: Character and effort. We also thank with many fun activities, Tickets are $100 and table vice Day celebration. On Vignettes of Key Figures Chef Gilly and his crew including “pajama-jam- spiritual friendships with sponsorships and event pro- Jan. 30, the students began in Hawaiian History from for the tremendous laulau mie day.” Our students, other parishioners are in- gram advertising are avail- their day in prayer on the 1790 through Annexation.” sale. They made more than faculty and staff came vited! When: Thursdays, 6- able. For information and 1,000 laulau! The funds Kalaepohaku campus before The production was a cul- to school dressed in their 8:30 p.m. Where: upstairs tickets, call (808) 875-8754 raised benefit St. Catherine boarding buses headed for mination of the students’ pajamas, which was a big parish conference room. or email halekaukau@saint- School students and pro- service sites around the is- cross-curricular studies in change from their school Includes rosary, potluck theresa.com. (Reported by grams. … We also enjoyed land. Beach cleaning, restor- social studies and religion. uniforms. Needless to say fellowship, and feature pre- Marie Thomas) a wonderful Catholic ing loi and reading to young The students researched everyone was comfortable Schools Week. On Sun- sentation of Catholic teach- keiki were among the many their characters and wrote 11 HONOLULU day our students assisted at and all, including the teaching and tradition. Theme for ways the school celebrated their scripts. “I learned that St. Anthony School the 9:30 a.m. Mass, offering ers, had a good time as you Feb. 6 is The Miracle of Blessed Chaminade’s spirit the Hawaiians had almost We started Catholic hospitality to parishioners can see by this cute picture Lourdes. (From the parish of generosity and service. no choice in anything,” said Schools Week, Jan. and visitors. We heard of our kindergarten bulletin) The sixth grade went student Chris Macalintal. 26-30, with Holy Mass many compliments on our class and their teachers. to Veterans Cemetery “I learned a lot more about celebrated by Father Man- students’ reading ability (Reported by Sharon Naga- EWA in Kaneohe (pictured). the place where I live and uel Dela Cruz, MS. The and poise. On Monday, our sawa) Immaculate Conception Seventh graders went about my roots,” said stu- week’s celebration that fol- eighth graders delivered to Papahana Kualoa dent Micah Tupua. “I feel HONOLULU Parish lowed included a language cards and baked goods to 14 in Kaneohe. The eighth more local when I learn arts fair, factual feud, math firefighters and life- St. John the Baptist Due to an editing error, the grade did on-campus ac- about the history, even olympics and sports fest. guards in the Kapaa area. School name of Archie Agca- tivities with students from though I have no Hawai- The celebration culminated The eighth grade hosted Our school celebrated maran was misspelled in Anuenue and Palolo ian blood in me at all,” with Teachers Apprecia- a door-decorating contest Catholic Schools Week the last issue. The Hawaii Elementary. The ninth said Thaddeus Shinno, tion Day where the upper and the winners are first with lots of fun activities Catholic Herald apologizes grade went to Keiki O Ka another student. Religion grade students became grade and fifth grade. for the students to enjoy. for the error. Aina in Kalihi. The tenth teacher Gina Carnazzo, 12 TheParish SchoolNews FEBRUARY 14, 2014 social studies teacher used for& the early learn- Allysha Mae Mateo (8th Kanoe Turner and Ha- ing center and community grade), Darren Kam (8th waiian studies Nicole functions. Our annual feast grade) and Jonathan Li Shigeta, in a note thank- has great entertainment (8th grade). The MATH- ing parents for their support and delicious food such as COUNTS Competition Se- with scripts, rehearsals and our malassadas, Portuguese ries is the only contest pro- costuming, said the play soup, waffle dogs, chow gram of its kind, with live, was “wonderful!” (Reported fun, nachos, BBQ teriyaki, in-person events in all 50 by Gina Carnazzo) hamburgers and lots of states, as well as U.S. ter- sweets and treats. At 7 p.m. ritories and schools world- 19 EWA BEACH on Friday and Saturday, a wide through the U.S. Our Lady of Perpetual live valuable goods auc- Department of Defense Help School tion will offer golfing, gift and State Department. Our school was once again certificates to dinner, hotels, The competition is ideal for blessed with the presence activities, etc. donated by students with a talent and of St. Marianne Cope’s businesses throughout the passion for math who need great-great-grandniece state. There will also be 19 20 to be challenged. Students Margaret ‘Meg’ Burnett games, bouncers, crafters, engage in exciting, “bee- and her friend Lynn Di- country store, plants, pro- style” contests, competing chario. Our school family duce, flowers and lots more against and alongside other celebrated St. Marianne’s to see and enjoy. So mark bright, motivated students. birthday and feast on Jan. your calendar and come At the local, state and na- 23 starting with a liturgy. up to beautiful Makawao tional levels, students win After the liturgy, the third (1294 Makawao Avenue) hundreds of thousands of and fourth grade stu- and enjoy the St. Joseph dollars in scholarships and dents sang “Living my Feast. We are still accept- prizes every year. (Reported Life for You,” to show how ing donations, crafters and by Loryn Guiffre) St. Marianne lived her life entertainment. If you are in service to the Lord and interested, call Donna Pico 24 HONOLULU to God’s People, especially at 572-7652. (Reported by Sacred Hearts the patients at Kalaupapa. Donna Pico) Academy High School The celebration contin- Seniors Sara Tashima ued with a treat from our KULIOUOU exemplifies the meaning beloved principal Sister Holy Trinity Parish of student-athlete, relating Davilyn Ah Chick. Stu- We are excited to share riflery skills to academic dents enjoyed their snacks. our news of a mother’s 21 22 efforts, earning a 4.3 GPA. Everybody had a good time. fellowship group at On the range, Sara was We continue to thank God Holy Trinity. Plans include two-time league shooter for the countless blessings faith-focused discussion of the year, holds five we receive, especially for with Catholic women en- national records and will giving Hawaii and the uni- couraging each other in train with the Olympic versal church St. Marianne their ministry as mothers Riflery Program. She is Cope and St. Damien (MOM). We look forward to also an integral member de Veuster. (Reported by a start date in March. If you of the Lancer FIRST Emma C. Lacar) would like to be part of this Robotics team. Sara is new forming group, please pictured seated center with WAILUKU contact the church office at riflery coach Gary Chun St. Anthony of Padua 396-0551 or email htchnl@ (standing); athletic director Parish yahoo.com. (From the par- Ryan Hogue (kneeling) The parish is saddened with ish bulletin) and her family. (Reported the loss of Lynne Dudoit by Hayley Matson-Mathes) HONOLULU who died on Jan.24. She 20 is a retired grade school Sacred Hearts Academy 23 24 25 KAILUA teacher from Kaunaka- Lower School St. Anthony School kai who, after moving to The students in junior The students concluded Maui, helped to reactivate kindergarten eagerly Catholic School Week the popular adult Bible anticipated the transforma- with an ethnic fair. Each study class at St. Anthony. tion of life watching as a grade picked a country, Lynne was also an active caterpillar changed into a cooked food from that member of the Marian- butterfly. The final meta- country, and provided sam- ist Community Ohana morphosis was a joyous ples for tasting. The coun- and will be sorely missed moment as they watched tries included France, for her leadership and par- the butterfly learn how to Italy, Egypt, China, Ja- ticipation. May she rest in flutter its wings before tak- pan, Thailand, Korea, peace! … The St. Anthony ing flight. The students, in Mexico and the United Grade School PTG is teacher Carrie Knebel’s States. Students also hosting its First Annual class, hope this butterfly dressed in ethnic attire. Pic- Spaghetti Dinner on Feb. will make its way back to tured is kindergarten teach- 7, 6-8 p.m., in the Trojan visit them in the future. EDITOR’S er Mrs. Veronica Prislin Cafe. Tickets are $8. This (Reported by Hayley Matson- 25 26 CHOICE with students, from left, year, the Marianist VILAC Mathes) Tyler Shelton, Matthew (Valley Isle Liturgy and water-ducky outfits, com- appropriate that one of physical ed teacher and Carpenter, John Bush, Arts Conference), March 21 PEARL CITY plete with duckbills. After our 2014 Catholic Schools coach Darwin Nazarino Addison Garrett and 21-22 in the church center Our Lady of Good the water balloon toss, the Week special events was for coordinating the event, Mae Carberry. It was a and campus, will feature Counsel School students got to choose from Jump Rope for Heart and to the many parent fun and great educational Bob Hurd, a renowned The second day of Catho- a myriad of games operated for the benefit of the volunteers and community experience for all. (Report- teacher, composer and litur- lic Schools Week was by seventh and eighth American Heart and guests who generously ed by Kristie Carpenter) gist. His songs, including our Annual Fun Day, a grade students. In- Lung Association. The donated their time for this “Taste and See,” are sung reward to all students for flatables were an additional school courtyard was a sea worthwhile cause. (Report- 26 WAILUKU at the parish. For informa- participating in the Read- reward for students, as well of red as students, faculty ed by Carol Chong; photo by St. Anthony Grade tion, visit marianistvilac. a-Thon, Sept. 11-Dec. 11, as faculty and staff. Top- and staff, all dressed in Cathy Kerch) School wordpress.com. (Reported 2013. During this period, ping off the activities for the red shirts, along with local We celebrated Catholic by Miriam Kahalekai) they read books daily ac- day, alumna Nicole Enos guest celebrities, jumped 23 HONOLULU Schools Week with a cording to guidelines set for had the children feeling the rope to the steady beat Maryknoll Grade variety of activities. On MAKAWAO each grade. The school’s ac- Hulaburn as they sweated of music played by our School Wednesday, Jan. 29, faith, St. Joseph Parish cumulative goal was 9,500 to the music and graceful school’s own deejay and In January, our MATH- knowledge and service in The St. Joseph Feast, books, but we surpassed moves of her routine. Every- emcee, Ms. Nicole Pais- COUNTS team com- our students was evident on the May 2-4 weekend, that by 483! Top reader was one agreed that this was a hon. Classic rope jump- peted at Kamehameha with a Talent Show. is a fundraiser that sup- Kristen H. in second grade great Fun Day and cannot ing, double-dutch, hula Schools for the first time Pictured on the piano is ports programs that feed with 253 books! Way to go wait until next year! (Re- hooping, and even hurdle and was awarded Best Christina Lam who pre- the homeless, distribute Kristen! Fun Day started ported by Ginger Kamisugi) jumping was in evidence New School for 2014. formed “Over the Rainbow” food boxes to those in need, off with each child allowed as the entire community Team members are Mat- and “The Perfect Nanny.” give financial assistance to toss a water balloon 22 HONOLULU got their hearts pumping! thew Batacan (6th Students also had a chance to those in crisis, as well at either principal Cindy Holy Family Catholic The invigorating two-hour grade), Reyn Okinaga to dress in school colors of as raise funds for the new Olaso, pictured left, or Academy exercise session raised (6th grade), Alyssa Wata- blue and gold. A very ener- multi-purpose center to librarian Heidi Valencia, With Valentine’s Day over $10,000! Mahalo to nabe (7th grade), Tyson gizing week! (Reported by replace the dilapidated gym right, who were dressed in fast approaching, it was kindergarten-third grade Tonokawa (7th grade), Teri Tavares) FEBRUARY 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 13

Start of Lenten fish fries returning to Kailua parishes a relic A Midwest Fridays in Lent Proceeds from the fries will kids — at $44. chapel parish tradition is returning go toward Catholic school schol- The events will include a A construction again next month to Kailua. The arships and Courage House, an raffle, one of the prizes being a crew began last Knights of Columbus Council organization that helps young baseball card autographed by a month an ex- 6307 Kailua is sponsoring family women escape sex trafficking. famous Hawaii player, and com- ploratory project fish fries at St. Anthony Church Besides catfish, the all-you- memorative T-shirts for sale. on the ground and St. John Vianney Church. can-eat menu will include fries, Tickets will be available af- outside the mauka Beer-battered catfish will be slaw, bread or roll, a hush pup- wall of the Cathe- ter Masses the week before each bubbling in oil at St. Anthony, py and a fruit drink. The menu dral of Our Lady of event and at the door. Drive- 5:15-7:15 p.m., on March 7, and could change depending on the Peace. Workers cut at St. John on March 28. availability of the food. through pickup meals will also into the concrete Vicar general Father Gary Se- Meal tickets are $13 per adult be available. to investigate the cor, a former parishioner at both and a yet-to-be-announced lower Tickets are also available area where a new online at http://kofc6307fish- chapel is expected parishes, will be the guest of price for senior citizens and chil- to be built to fry2014.eventbrite.com. honor at St. Anthony, which has dren. Big families get a break. house the relics hosted a yearly fish fry two times Organizers are capping the price For more information, call of Sts. Damien before. for a family — mom, dad and Bob Hoevel at 223-9529. and Marianne of Molokai.

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CNS photo/Benoit Tessier, Reuters Popecycle This Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide motorcycle, donated to Pope Francis last year, is displayed as part of Bonham’s Les Grandes Marques du Monde vintage and classic cars sale in Paris Feb. 5. Signed “Francesco” on its tank, the motorcycle was auctioned for charity in Paris Feb. 6.

TO NEOCATECHUMENAL WAY Work for unity, respect local cultures By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY Thanking members of the Neocatechu- menal Way for their generous missionary efforts, Pope Francis also encouraged CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters them to build church unity, learn about Pope Francis talks with Samoa’s head of state, Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi, during a private meeting at the Vatican Feb. 3. local cultures and respect any member’s decision to leave the movement. “I thank the Lord for the joy of your AUDIENCE: RAINY WEATHER faith and for the passion of your Christian witness,” he said during a special audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI audience hall Feb. 1 with thousands of members of the Don’t skip Sunday Mass; people need parish-based faith formation program. The papal audience was an annual event in which the pope blesses families communion with God, church who, responding to the request of a local bishop, agree to go off as missionaries to By Carol Glatz journey of faith, communion up inside. God in heaven, “where with all assist with evangelization efforts. Catholic News Service and witness springs from this The pope arrived about 25 the saints we will have the un- Kiko Arguello, co-founder of the Neo- sacrament of love,” he said. minutes later than his usual imaginable joy of contemplat- catechumenal Way, told Pope Francis that VATICAN CITY The pope began his audi- start time in the square being God face to face.” while the majority of the 40 groups being It’s so important to go to ence talk by greeting the esti- cause, as he later explained, he “We will never thank the sent as missionaries were heading to Eu- Mass every Sunday because mated 13,000 people huddled first had gone to greet those Lord enough for the gift he ropean cities, two families were going to that’s where people receive under umbrellas and raincoats pilgrims seated inside the hall. gave us with the Eucharist,” the Philadelphia and 15 were going to Asia. Christ who saves, forgives and as heavy rain beat down on St. In his catechesis, Pope Fran- pope said. Pope Francis greeted the joyful audi- unites everyone to his father, Peter’s Square. cis said that by celebrating the “It’s such a great gift and ence and thanked the families and others church and each other, Pope “Dear brothers and sisters, sacrament of the body and that’s why it’s so important to for their generosity. Francis said. Good morning, but not good blood of Christ, “we participate go to Mass on Sundays,” he “I thank you for all that you do in the It’s also “important that chil- day, huh? It’s a bit nasty,” he in the mystery of the passion, said. church and in the world,” he said. dren are well prepared for first said. death and resurrection of Mass is a time “not just to He then spelled out three “simple Communion because ... after The pope also prayed, at Christ.” pray, but to receive Commu- pieces of advice” for the movement as it baptism and confirmation it is the end of the audience, for “By making himself broken nion — this bread that is the continues to reach out to areas in need of the first step toward belonging all those in Tuscany and Rome bread for us, the Lord Jesus body of Christ that saves us, the new evangelization. strongly, really strongly, to Je- affected by severe flooding pours out to us all of his mercy forgives us, reunites us to the “The first is to have the utmost concern sus Christ,” he said Feb. 5 at his caused by days of heavy rain. and his love, renewing our father. It’s beautiful to do this.” for building and preserving communion” weekly general audience. To help visiting pilgrims heart, our existence and our Mass on Sundays is particu- within the parishes and dioceses where The pope continued a series who were ill or with disabilities way of relating to him and our larly important, he said, be- they work, he said. of talks on the sacraments of and their caregivers keep warm brothers and sisters,” he said. cause “it is the day of the resur- Like all movements and groups who Christian initiation, focusing and dry in the bad weather, Taking part in the Eucharist rection of the Lord, and with contribute their own charism to the life on the Eucharist as the source the pope said he had them go “conforms us in a unique and the Eucharist we feel our own of the church, the Neocatechumenal Way and summit of the life of the indoors to the Vatican’s Paul profound way to Christ,” he belonging to the church, to the needs to “walk together as one flock un- church. VI audience hall to watch the said, granting Christians a fore- people of God, to the body of der the guidance of the pastors of the lo- “In fact, every authentic audience on the big screens set taste of full communion with God, to Jesus Christ.” cal churches.” “Communion is essential, and some- HOMILY: TEMPTATION times — it happens you know — it may be better to forego following in every de- tail that your itinerary demands in order No one is immune to sin; ‘all of us are tempted’ to guarantee unity among the brothers and sisters that make up the one church By Carol Glatz ing from heaven or “a bit of an early morning Mass in the Do- have never been tempted,’” that community of which you must always feel Catholic News Service idiot,” Pope Francis said. mus Sanctae Marthae, where person is either “a cherub or a part,” he said. The biggest problem in the he lives. bit of an idiot, right?” he said. Pope Francis also told the missionar- VATICAN CITY world, in fact, isn’t temptation “All of us are sinners and all The battle against sin and ies that they must remember that God, Temptation is a normal part or sin, rather it is people delud- of us are tempted; temptation temptation “is normal in life,” through the Holy Spirit, “always precedes of life’s struggle, and anyone ing themselves that they’re not is our daily bread,” he said, ac- he said, because the devil is us” and prepares people to receive his who claims to be immune from sinners and losing any sense of cording to Vatican Radio. always up to something “and word. it is either a little angel visit- sin, he said Jan. 31 during his “If someone tells us, ‘Well, I he wants victory.” FEBRUARY 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15 Msgr. Owen F. Campion SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Catechesis The author of the Father Kenneth Doyle Commandments QUESTION CORNER Sirach 15:15-20; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37

he Book of Sirach that is the source of this weekend’s first reading is part of a collection Is it a sin to watch ‘O’ rated movies? of biblical writings that in their very origin What is a Catholic’s obligation regarding the movie ratings issued Do I have to accept my son’s wife? teach an important lesson. by the Catholic News Service? Are they binding? For example, is it TAs various fortunes, political, economic, and in- My 54-year-old son, who was in a sin to see films rated “O — Morally Offensive”? Not that any good dividual, changed and reversed among God’s people Qa Catholic marriage for 27 years Catholic would want to see most of these films, but on occasion in the decades after the Babylonian captivity, and Q and has two adult children, recently there is an “O” film where the rating seems unwarranted. Or what if a parent as new alien empires seized the Holy Land, Jews divorced his wife and married a emigrated from the homeland of their ancestors to allows a teen to see a movie rated “A-III—For Adults”? (Columbus, Ohio) twice-divorced woman who worked other places. The ratings are meant as guide- toys at home? I see tractors and cars with him. I am having trouble ac- Understandably, many went to places where op- lines. They do not bind in con- roaming across pews, little soldiers cepting this woman into our family, A as my sympathy lies with his first portunities were more plentiful. science. At the same time, they offer conducting wars and even monster wife who was blindsided by the While certainly some of these emigrants not a valuable resource, particularly for figures. We are just a couple of ticks divorce. How can I overcome this only survived but possibly did well in their new sur- parents in choosing what is appropri- away from every child’s being there disdain for the second wife, and do I roundings, one thing was lacking —living in a soci- ate for their children. The ratings with iPads and movies. We used to have to accept her? (I keep commu- ety in which all acknowledged the God of Israel. and reviews evaluate a film from a believe that children could learn nication open with my son, hoping So to record their ancient religious beliefs and to spiritual, moral and artistic point of self-control by sitting quietly at pass these beliefs along to oncoming generations, view against the background of the he will come to his senses.) (City of Mass and not needing to be enter- origin withheld) Jewish scholars composed books such as Sirach. church’s teachings and of Judeo- tained. (La Crosse, Wis.) The essential point in Sirach was that human Christian values. So, I don’t believe It depends on what you mean reason and honoring God are not ideas at odds with that a faithful Catholic should take Topics like this are always A by “accept her.” Do you have to each other. Obeying God, logic can prove, is the way them lightly. A chancy, because people have a welcome your son’s situation with to order, peace, justice and reward in human life. After you have read a review, I range of opinions, often strongly enthusiasm? Of course not. But St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians is the would recommend deciding whether held. But I’ll run the risk and give what you might do is to try to man- source of the second reading. Paul, who would have to attend based on what you know you my take. age your disdain and to treat your been no stranger to this notion of a compatibility of yourself, avoiding what might be It depends a lot on age. By the son and his new wife in a civil man- between divine revelation and human wisdom, as troublesome morally. time a kid is 4, I would hope that he ner, being decent and even kind, he was so well trained in Judaism but also exposed Films are classified as “O” or or she were starting to pay some at- and certainly not exclude them from to Greek philosophy, added a new dimension to the “morally offensive” when they “fea- tention in church, or at least sitting family gatherings. story. Revelation is of a reality that human knowl- ture excessive violence, gratuitous quietly. But when the child is 2, let’s If you’ve not already done so, edge often cannot comprehend. sexuality or are laden, for no artisti- say, I have no problem with bringing you might have a heart-to-heart He refers to “hidden wisdom” and “mystery.” We cally valid reason, with non-stop vul- toys -- depending on the toys. with your son, telling him honestly as humans simply cannot understand all. In great garity,” according to the ratings page My least favorite are trucks of the discomfort you feel with his love, God therefore has revealed to us what other- of Catholic News Service. Films that and Super Balls. We have a sloped decision, of your continuing sympa- wise we would never know. directly contradict church teaching church, and more than once I’ve thy for his former wife and of your The Gospel reading is from St. Matthew. Speak- on such matters as suicide, adultery, been “attacked” at the altar by a disappointment at his having ne- ing of the Commandments, familiar to every Chris- euthanasia, abortion or violent re- rumbling 18-wheeler toy truck or a glected the guidance of the church tian as they were familiar to the Jews who heard venge also get this rating, “no matter high-bouncing spheroid. in which he was raised -- all of this Jesus, the Lord expounds on the meaning of several how lauded some of them may be by Though not a toy, Cheerios are on while assuring him of your lasting of these rules for life given by God to Moses on Si- the secular press.” my “non-preferred” list. (I’d rather love for him. nai. Such a rating is not given lightly, not spend Sunday afternoons picking I think you should also encour- This process reveals two important factors. The so I would agree with you that rarely cereal out of seat cushions.) Coloring age him to attend Sunday Mass (if first is that God’s law is permanent and unchanging. would seeing a film rated “O” be books would be fine, except that they he’s not doing so). Even though he This is logical. It touches very basic instincts and justified. involve crayons, which leave remind- is not permitted to take Communion conditions among humans, all attached deeply and As for whether to allow your teen- ers of their presence. because of his marital situation, intrinsically to human nature itself, and as such it is ager to see a film rated as acceptable Bringing stuffed animals is fine, there is value in his keeping a chan- not open to qualifications or to changes that humans only for adults, if it were my child I and books with the thick pages are nel open to God and to the church might wish to make. would want to first see the film to acceptable (although even they can — and coupled with your prayers, Second, the Lord speaks with authority. He de- make a safe and informed judgment become noisemakers should the tod- who knows what that might eventu- fines and explains the law of Moses. Jews did not as to how he or she might receive it dler decide to throw them). ally bring? regard the law of Moses as merely a set of principles and react. Having said all that, I’m just composed by Moses. Rather, Moses was the medium delighted to see little children in Questions may be sent to Father Ken- through which God revealed the divine law to hu- Leave the toys at home? church, and I admire and applaud neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. manity. God is the author of the divine law. He is the When are priests going to tell parents with the patience to bring com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. author of the Commandments. He is the lawgiver. Qparents to leave the children’s them. 12208. By defining and making more precise this law, the Lord acts as God. It is an important revelation of the identity of Jesus. Beatitudes Reflection Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. This weekend looks to the past weeks and feasts A girl cries as she as background, and it looks ahead. In both cases, watches workers it confronts us with the realities of our nature. It from a govern- places us in relationship with God. It shows us that ment demolition God loves us with a divine love. crew dismantle At Christmas, the Epiphany and at the baptism shanties in Manila, of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, the Philippines, Jan. church celebrated the events of salvation achieved 28. Pope Francis for us by Christ, but it also told us about the Lord. It has chosen the identified the Lord. theme, “He be- In these readings, the church tells us that to wan- came poor, so that der away from God’s law and follow our instincts or by his poverty you our limited reasoning is folly. Humans, impaired by might become Original Sin, always have trouble understanding this rich,” for this year’s lesson. Lenten message, Before too long, the church will lead us into Lent. said a Vatican It will be a time in which we strengthen ourselves to statement Jan. 31. know our limitations and conform ourselves to what CNS photo/Romeo Ranoco, we are, human beings, but humans destined for Reuters eternal life with God, in Jesus.

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Father John Catoir A story of four deacons ur permanent deacons come from all walks of life, and they all have fascinating his- tories. Recently, I learned a Olot from talking to four of them from the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. One is Michael Allgaier, who grew up on a farm in Missouri. “When things got tough, my mother said, ‘Offer it all up to God.’ My Catholic faith came from my parents,” he said. “However, I gradually fell away from the church in college.” His wife inspired him to return to the faith. “Thanks to her, I made my way back. We had Spiritualife two children and got involved in church activities,” he said. “Then one day, I heard a call for volunteers from the pulpit.” Father Ron He answered the call by teaching catechism classes, umpiring Little League Baseball and coordinating Rolheiser Boy Scouts activities. In 2005, he was ordained a deacon. Another deacon — Joseph Richardson — was raised in the Baptist church and became a Catholic Holiness, wholeness, and depression in his freshman year of college. “The result: My family disowned me,” he said. xternal appearances can easily fool us, and often do. sanctity attracts and radiates life; “Sometime after that, I fell in love. She talked about it doesn’t unconsciously beg you to going into religious life, but we were in love. I That’s true in every area of human life, and religion play the Good Samaritan to cheer turned down a regular Army commission because of is no exception. Some years ago, I lived in a semi- it up. her. Then, to my surprise, she joined the convent.” We see this, for example, in He thought about becoming a missionary or a nary for nearly two years with a young seminarian Mother Teresa. As we now know priest, but then he met another woman who became Ewho, by all outward appearances, appeared to be the ideal from her diaries, she spent the last his wife. After having children and eventually grand- 60 years of her life in a deep, pain- children, he began thinking about how else he could candidate for priesthood and ministry. Intelligent, consci- ful dark night of the soul. During serve. entious, prayerful, strongly committed to his studies, and the last 60 years of her life she was “For me, becoming a deacon was a process that with a deep concern for the poor, he seemed above the struggling interiorly for consola- took many years, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of tion, yet everything about her radi- it,” he said. more mundane and secular concerns of his peers. ated the opposite. She filled a room For Tom Harenchar, the journey was different. In He wasn’t interested in drinking nially face with religious discern- with energy. She lit up a room like May 1991, his brother was diagnosed with an incur- beer, arguing football, gossiping, ment is that it’s easy to mistake de- a powerful light bulb. She wasn’t able bone disease. making small talk or wasting time pression for sanctity, sentimentality just doing all the right things; she As a result of accompanying his brother during with the other seminarians. While for piety, rigidity for orthodoxy, was radiating a life-giving energy. the difficult journey, “I did a lot of soul-searching these other things were going on, narrow sectarianism for loyalty, And that is how, in the end, we about what was most important in life,” he said. “As he was normally found in either the repressed sexuality for wholeness, need to discern genuine sanctity, a result, my spiritual life took a giant leap forward. I chapel, the library or at this desk, and denial of one’s complexity for genuine piety, genuine orthodoxy, began attending early Mass on weekdays before go- busy about more serious things. stability. Depression can look like genuine loyalty and genuine ing to work. After my brother died, we moved from Moreover, he was always courte- sanctity because the person within wholeness from their false guises. Texas to New Jersey.” ous and polite to a fault, no harsh its grip will appear to be free from Genuine sanctity brings energy After the move and following vol- words, bitter slang or salacious the normal urges that come from into a room, depression drains it Like many unteer work at his parish, his wife jokes issued from his mouth. He did our more-earthy passions. Sen- from a room; genuine piety, like a posed the question: “Do you think all the right things. timentality invariably gravitates beautiful icon, attracts you, senti- others, you’d make a good deacon?” But none of us living with him towards piety and dresses itself as mentality makes you uncomfort- “Although I wasn’t totally sure confused him with a saint. He was devotion. Rigidity invariably cloaks able, wanting to shield your eyes; marriage about my vocation at the time, I was a sincere young man but not a par- itself as an overzealous concern for genuine orthodoxy makes you want brought willing to test the discernment pro- ticularly happy one. Why not? Be- truth and orthodoxy, just as narrow to embrace the whole world, rigid- cess,” he said. “Gradually I started to cause, while externally he was doing sectarianism forever presents itself ity makes you fearful and petty; him back feel more comfortable with the idea everything right, what radiated from as fierce loyalty, and repressed sex- genuine loyalty has you standing of becoming a deacon.” this person was not life but depres- uality and denial of one’s complex- up for your loved ones, narrow sec- to the Eight years have passed since his sion. His entry into a room had the ity, especially one’s sexual complex- tarianism makes you a bigot; genu- ordination. effect of draining some energy from ity, take on the guise of wholeness ine wholeness has already faced faith. Anthony “Sunny” Curcio said his the room. He was doing everything and stability. the dark chaos of your human and journey started when he was 15, right, but his energy wasn’t right. Depression, sentimentality, sexual complexity, repression and while helping the janitor at his church and being The other seminarians, for all their fearfulness, rigidity, sectarianism, denial make you huddle in fear be- around the priests and other religious people. But mundane interests, were perceptive repression and denial like to hide fore those dark corners. after he got his driver’s license, he drifted away from and good-hearted enough to recog- behind nobler things. There’s a double challenge in the church. nize that he needed help and would I say this sympathetically. None this: First, as this pertains to our Like many others, marriage brought him back to play the Good Samaritan, taking of us are free from these struggles. own lives, we must be more honest the faith. One day, a priest asked him and his wife if turns sitting beside him at table, But with that being confessed, we and courageous in facing our own they’d like to volunteer as extraordinary ministers of hoping to cheer him up a little. shouldn’t be fooled by false sancti- chaos and recognize our perpetual holy Communion. The seminary rector too recog- ty. Depression, sentimentality, fear- propensity to disguise our weak- “We were delighted,” he said. nized a problem and sent him to fulness, narrowness, rigidity and nesses as virtues. Second, we need, Then his parish priest asked whether he’d con- a psychologist who told the young repression drain the energy from as the poet William Stafford puts it, sider entering the program for permanent deacons. man that he was on the edges of a room. Real sanctity, piety, ortho- to make sure that we are not follow- “At first I declined. I had three children, and my a clinical depression and that he doxy, loyalty, wholeness and stabil- ing the wrong star home. own business, which took nearly all my time,” he would be well-advised to leave the ity bring energy into a room and said. seminary, at least for a while. The don’t make you swallow hard and Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, Years went by, and one day “I was driving home young man did leave seminary, feel guilty because your own blood teacher and award-winning author, is (and) it hit me: If I didn’t act now, the time would eventually regained his health, and is filled with a more robust energy. president of the Oblate School of Theol- never be right,” he said. is today a man who brings a robust The presence of real sanctity sets ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be He called his priest and now has been ordained a energy into a room. you free and gives you permission contacted through his website www. deacon for almost 14 years, “and what a blessing it This is not an uncommon exam- to feel good about your humanity, ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook has been,” he said. “Not once have I ever regretted ple. One of the struggles we peren- no matter how red your blood. Real www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser saying ‘yes.’ I’m humbled that the Lord called me.” FEBRUARY 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17 Kathleen T. Choi Myfaith IN LITTLE WAYS Sister Cecilia Fabular, Once upon Dominican Sisters of a Protestant the Most Holy Rosary VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING ’ve often written about why I treasure Catholicism. Today I thought I’d praise the things I believe our Prot- estant brethren do especially well. Live what you IBiblical knowledge. Fundamentalists and evangelicals, in particular, know their way around the preach; preach Bible like they know their morning commute. When they read the New Testament, they hear all the Old Testament echoes. They’ve memorized favorite pas- how you live sages of comfort and praise. They can explain God’s plan of salvation with numerous Scriptural refer- Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP lic school. If the school does not provide assistance, ences. Few Catholics know their Bible as well as the Hawaii Catholic Herald help or support, we will lose more students who cannot average Baptist layman. afford the wealth beyond measure in a Catholic educa- Religious education. The Bible was once only s a religious and as an educator, a leader, what tion. available in Latin and its interpretation was reserved keeps me going in my ministry is my personal In my search for sponsors for the school children for the clergy. The Reformation changed that, and relationship with God. When I wake up in the among individuals and parishioners, I tell them, “I am a conservative Protestants feel obliged to promote morning, I first thank God that I am still alive. missionary. Missionaries don’t stay in one place. Where Scriptural literacy. Sunday school kids get prizes for AThen, I take a few minutes of quiet time. There are a I am called to go, I go. This is your community. You memorization and “sword drills” (finding a quotation lot of challenges encountered in leading a school and need to build up your people here. You see me now, but quickly). They attend Bible camp in the summer. Lay sometimes I am tempted to say, “I quit.” But then I re- maybe next year you won’t see me. As long as we cre- adults meet in weekly Bible study groups, trusting member my commitment to God and I say, “As long as ate a good foundation, a good relationship then there that the Holy Spirit will guide their understanding. you give me all the blessings I need to keep me going, I should be no difference when I am gone. You should be Sermons. A Protestant sermon runs about twice will continue to serve You no matter what.” This sets the confident that you can continue on. By then you will as long as a Catholic one. What’s impressive is how tone for living what I preach, and preaching how I live. have been able to see that your faith doesn’t depend on many preachers can hold your attention for 20 There is no such thing as an easy life, but what me, your dependence is on God and your community minutes. To a Protestant minister, nothing is more makes it easier is when you see those whom you are made strong as you work together.” important than the Sunday sermon. Many ministers serving happier. When I look into the joyful eyes of the Imagine, what would the church be like if the parish- seclude themselves and spend an entire day or more school children, I sometimes reflect on what would ioners could not see the little children attending daily preparing their sermons. Catholic priests seldom have happen to them if they didn’t have the opportunity of a Mass? What would happen in the future of the church if that much free time, and their homilies can reflect Catholic education such as what we provide at St. John these little ones did not grow up to become active adult that limitation. the Baptist School? Who would take care of them? Who members because they lacked the Catholic exposure in Evangelization. We Catholics resist door-to- would help them, encourage them, and provide them grade school? Here and now, the little children are hap- door evangelists and wince when asked if we’ve ac- with a good environment for learning and growing? To pily singing, reading and participating in the Mass. As cepted Jesus as our personal savior. But at least con- serve God in this capacity is important to me. I know of they mature, their faith will develop because we have servative Protestants recognize the Christian’s duty to God’s love for me and all the children. lived what we have preached and planted the good proclaim the Good News. Our grandparents believed When parents come to the school office and say that seeds of faith and God’s abundant blessings in them. Catholicism was the one true church and prayed for they don’t have the money to send their children to a conversions. Our parents supported Catholic mis- Catholic school, that they cannot afford it, or maybe Sister Cecilia Fabular is a Dominican Sister of the Most Holy sions. The fear of appearing intolerant has silenced they just lost their jobs, I assure them that we will try to Rosary of the Philippines. She is 25 years professed. Sister is our generation. The Vatican’s “New Evangelization” work together to find a way. Money should not be the ministering in her second year as principal of St. John the Bap- won’t work until we figure out how to share our faith issue on whether to send or not send a child to a Catho- tist School in Kalihi. She resides at St. John the Baptist convent. without sounding unbearably self-righteous. Hymns. Catholics have always had beautiful liturgical music. We’re way behind, though, when it comes to songs a congregation can easily sing. Mod- Stephen ern composers like David Haas and Marty Haugen do Kent great work, but I miss Protestant standards like “Blest CONSIDER THIS Be the Tie That Binds” or “Abide with Me.” It’s not surprising that the world’s favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace,” written by a Protestant. Architecture. I love soaring arches and stained glass windows like those in our cathedral. However, Creating a media culture of encounter I also like the plain, white churches that Protestant missionaries brought to Hawaii. These meeting halls recent editorial cartoon prepared statement for the commu- plight. honor simplicity. Only the pulpit, communion table depicted Richard Sherman, nications day to be celebrated June But what about the first two who and baptismal font are needed. Anything else might a cornerback for the Seattle 1. His message is not just for practi- ignored him? Who would they be distract worshipers from attending to the Word. It’s Seahawks, standing discon- tioners. It is meant for consumers as in today’s society? They may be the not gold and candles that make a church feel holy; Asolately, hands in pockets, as a televi- well. gatekeepers in the media. They are it’s the numerous heartfelt prayers offered there. sion announcer runs away from him The pope agrees that a variety of the filter that allows or denies the Sense of Ownership. As an adult Protestant, I shouting, “Not Now!! Justin Bieber’s opinions can be helpful but “also en- disadvantaged access to the commu- knew how my church worked. A lay person chaired in trouble.” ables people to barricade themselves nication system to share their plight. an annual budget meeting which laid out projected It’s a good illustration of what I behind sources of information that They may be individuals who are expenses and invited discussion. Immediately after call cocker spaniel journalism: pro- only confirm their own wishes and not attentive to others, to listen and approving the budget, we signed individual pledge viding end-of-the-world coverage to ideas, or political and economic in- learn from others, to find value in cards, knowing exactly how much the church needed a relatively insignificant event until terests.” Think Fox News or MSNBC. different cultures and traditions. and what our share would be. In most Protestant the next “crisis” attracts the cameras Advances in communication tech- “We are challenged to be people denominations, the local church hires and fires their and microphones. nology are exponential. We used to of depth, attentive to what is hap- pastor (or at least has a voice in the process). These It’s not doing much for creating receive news in a matter of weeks. pening around us and spiritually are two reasons why Protestants feel their church is understanding in the world. Then it became a matter days, then alert,” says the pope. their responsibility. “The speed with which informa- hours, then minutes, and now sec- That challenge is hard when Protestant Sunday School teachers introduced me tion is communicated exceeds our onds. Eyes and ears are now assault- faced with cocker spaniel journalism to God. They taught me Bible stories and how to pray. capacity for reflection and judg- ed by minute-by-minute “updates” and hundreds of emails and web- A Protestant urged me to make a lifetime commitment,” said Pope Francis recently from a multitude of sources. sites competing for our attention. ment to Jesus Christ. Another mentored my study of in his World Communications Day “We need ... to recover a certain It is not enough to be simply con- Church history and Protestant theology. It was that message, adding that “this does not sense of deliberateness and calm,” nected, the pope said. Connections study which led me to become a Catholic. I wonder make for more balanced and proper advised Pope Francis. need to grow into true encounters. what kind of Catholic I’d be if I hadn’t had 40 happy forms of self-expression.” The pope says the parable of A culture of encounter is what will years as a Protestant. Bless, Holy Mary, the land of In others words, the “breaking the good Samaritan is also a par- inspire solidarity and bring unity. my birth. news” and “this just in” cries of able about communication. The television provides the listener little Samaritan not only aids the victim Kent is the retired editor of archdiocesan Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen Choi, context of the event’s importance. but takes responsibility for him af- newspapers in Omaha and Seattle. Con- 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e-mail: kath- Pope Francis addresses this in the ter two other passers-by ignore his tact him at: [email protected]. [email protected]. 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • FEBRUARY 14, 2014 Saints Martyrs of China Diversions died 1648-1930 February 17 5) Church in Hawaii Of the 120 Martyrs of Chi- Hawaii Catholic St. Joachim Church is a mission of which na, 87 were Chinese nationals Oahu parish? and 33 were foreign missionaries. a) Our Lady of Mount Carmel They were executed during sporadic persecutions by Harold’s Quiz b) St. Roch warlords, local mandarins and provincial governors. c) St. Michael The religiously motivated deaths occurred from the Happy Valentine’s Day, Heraldites! a) Ruth d) St. Ann 17th to the 20th centuries. The martyrs were Catholic Thanks for all the love you’ve shown over b) Bathsheba bishops, priests, nuns, brothers, seminarians, and lay the years for my humble quizzes. Here’s c) Esther 6) Geography women and men. They also represented several reli- your latest installment of tricky Catholic d) Rachel gious orders: Dominicans, Franciscans, Augustinians, trivia. Where is the Archdiocese of Adelaide Jesuits and Lazarists. When the martyrs were canon- 3) Popes located? ized in 2000, China’s Foreign Ministry condemned 1) Saints What is Pope Francis’ episcopal motto? a) Australia the action, saying some of the new saints had been Which of the following is NOT true a) Instaurare Omnia in Christo b) Brazil accomplices of imperialists invading China and their about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose b) Miserando atque eligendo c) Canada canonization offended the Chinese people and gov- feast day is Feb. 14? c) Obedientia et Pax d) Denmark ernment. (© 2014 Catholic News Service) a) They studied under St. Valentine d) Humilitas b) They translated the Bible into Sla- 7) Devotions vonic, the liturgical language used 4) Definitions Fill in the blank from the Angelus prayer: Ordinary time by the Eastern Orthodox Church in What is a “collect?” parts of Europe “Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, a) The bottle used to hold chrism oil c) They are patrons for ecumenists Thy ____ into our hearts ... “ b) The book of readings, hymns and a) Spirit d) They were brothers psalms used by parishioners during liturgies b) Word 2) Scripture c) The parish safe which holds offertory c) Grace Mordecai was the cousin of which money d) Peace Hebrew woman in the Bible, whom he d) The opening prayer at Mass said by helped to raise? the priest Answers: 1) a, 2) c, 3) b, 4) d, 5) b, 6) a, 7) c

Before we begin, will the congregation please turn off all cell phones, even the one’s with the wedding march ringtone.” Scripture search PAT KASTEN Catholic crossword Gospel for February 16, 2014 ACROSS 23 Vacation sites 46 Agape ___ 24 Drunk 47 Gregorian ___ Matthew 5:17-37 1 Catholic actor 26 Go over again 48 Jesus slept in Following is a word search based on the Gospel Frawley’s famous TV role 29 Repasts one reading for Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle 5 One of the 10 30 “It is not good for 49 It can help you make your bed A: a lesson in how to live forthrightly. The words plagues man to be ___.” (Gen 2:18) 52 Positions can be found in all directions in the puzzle. 10 Fissure 31 First step in 53 Catholic 14 “Look to being a nun university in UNTIL HEAVEN PASS AWAY BREAKS yourselves, that 35 Covered in gold Washington, DC you may not ___ LEAST KINGDOM SCRIBES (var.) 56 ___ plaisir what you have ANGRY GIFT ALTAR 36 Studied (with worked for” (2 Jn 57 Foot-operated “over”) TO COURT LAST PENNY COMMIT 1:8) lever 37 Treat that can be 58 Fencing sword ADULTERY RIGHT EYE TEAR IT OUT 15 Relaxes divided 59 Trillion (pref.) DO NOT SWEAR CITY GREAT KING 16 Buck and switch 38 The Good ___ ender 60 Administer 40 Like Machu extreme unction HEAD WHITE BLACK 17 Element of Picchu 61 Periscope part Reconciliation 41 Blessed are those YES & NO 19 Ancient tomb who do this, in 20 Command to a Matthew 5 DOWN A N T E A R I T O U T U horse 42 German 1 Papal ___ 21 Draft picks composer 2 The soldiers put Fighting ___” cardinal and 45 AMC vehicle N D A N G R Y S J O N P 22 Rod of ___ 43 Marry a scarlet one on 12 Choreographer advocate for 46 Good A C O M M I T A Y T I C Answer to previous puzzle Jesus (Mt 27:28) Bob ___ justice 48 Predict 3 Being (Lt.) 13 Carried 31 ___ Dame 49 One of D L E N P G D E I O S M 4 “Gloria in excelsis 18 Pass into disuse 32 Type of angel the three U A T C O H I L K C K O ___” 22 Jar that Michael is theological 5 The land of Israel 23 California city 33 Side virtues L S I A I T H F R O A D 6 Hall’s musical named for 34 Many millennia 50 Catholic actor T T H C R E S I T U E G partner the mother of 36 There were 3 Wilson who did 7 Egyptian Augustine popes with this the voice for E P W U A Y B W U R R N goddess of 24 Years Jacob name in the Marmaduke R E L V H E A D E T B I fertility promised to 20th century 51 Hydrocarbon 8 Pope who wrote work to marry 39 Defeat suffixes Y N E L S L W B L A C K Rerum Novarum, Rachel decisively 53 School ___ XIII 25 Put down 40 Angry transcript F N L G N I K T A E R G 9 W-4 info 26 “___ to Riches” 42 Compact letters R Y A W A S S A P C H O 10 Closing hymn 27 Lamb’s penname hound 54 Poetic nightfall 11 Catholic 28 Small island 43 Great 55 No. starting © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com collegiate 29 19th century achievement with an area nickname, “The Australian 44 Jostle code Hope • Confidence • Expectation NEWS Hawaii Catholic Herald Crisis care goes for the digital young adult LOS ANGELES — Archbishop FRI 2/14/2014 Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles has Catholic 19 launched a digital app intended to offer resources, support and prayers Mana'olana for women and girls facing crisis Movie review | The Monuments Men pregnancies. The unveiling took place Jan. 22, the 41st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade and Honorably intended, but hardly monumental Doe v. Bolton decisions that legal- ized abortion nationwide. By John Mulderig “Today we are taking a big step Catholic News Service to expand our circle of care and NEW YORK concern for unborn children and Western civilization owes their mothers,” said Archbishop Go- an incalculable debt to the mez in a statement. “Through this real-life figures behind the app we are launching today, we are fact-based World War II creating a network of prayer and drama “The Monuments practical support to help women Men” (Columbia). Yet, despite facing crisis pregnancies.” honorable intentions and The app’s creation was a cast of heavy hitters, this prompted by statistics from the cinematic salute to their Alan Guttmacher Institute that memory falls well short of the report about 1.2 million abortions monumental. per year. In Southern California, The film’s title comes from that translates to about 220 abor- the nickname of the Army’s tions daily. Monuments, Fine Arts, and The app is available for Archives program. Formed smartphones and iPads by visiting in 1943, this collection of art www.optionsunited.org. (Catholic historians and similar experts News Service) was charged with — among other tasks — tracing and Lifetime of faith rescuing the vast store of cul- VATICAN CITY — When the tural treasures purloined by freshly named patriarch of Venice, the Nazis during their more CNS photo/Sony Cardinal Angelo Roncalli, chose than four-year-long occupa- John Goodman, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Bob Balaban and Bill Murray star in a scene from the movie “The Monuments Men.” 37-year-old Father Loris Capovilla tion of most of Europe. The sleuthing required as his private secretary in 1953, a James Granger, Bill Murray cence for the audience). But shared fraternal spirit and only a surprising number of to achieve this goal was skeptical adviser told the cardinal as architect Richard Camp- he finds Claire uncooperative, pride in its mission. These are violations of the Lord’s name recounted in Robert M. Ed- that the priest looked too sickly to bell and John Goodman as based on her conviction that pose any serious obstacle to sel’s eponymous 2009 book, too casually flagged by way of bear the strain of his new job. recommendation for a wider written with Bret Witter and sculptor Walter Garfield. the American forces will sim- dialogue, so that the under- “Then he’ll die as my secretary,” audience. With its positive subtitled “Allied Heroes, Nazi America’s allies are represent- ply seize the recovered works lying sentiments register as replied the future pope, now themes in mind, accordingly, Thieves and the Greatest ed by Donald Jeffries (Hugh for themselves and ship them prefabricated. known as Blessed John XXIII. at least some parents may Treasure Hunt in History.” In Bonneville), a British scholar stateside. Besides the story’s primary Today, at age 98, now- consider “The Monuments bringing Edsel’s narrative to under a cloud of scandal, and The script’s comic byplay message about the enduring Archbishop Capovilla has outlived Men” acceptable for mature the screen, George Clooney Marseilles-based Jewish art is amusing enough. Richard value of art in all its forms, his employer by half a century and teens. takes on multiple roles: co- dealer Jean-Claude Clermont and another of the group’s the background of Nazi perse- remains an indefatigable custodian The film contains some writer (with Grant Heslov), (Jean Dujardin). number, mousey, bespectacled cution implicitly drives home of his legacy, running a small mu- combat violence with brief director and star. As these over-the-hill Preston Savitz (Bob Balaban), the importance of treating gore, about a half-dozen uses seum dedicated to Blessed John’s In that last capacity, he soldiers adjust to life in uni- tease each other relentlessly. all human beings with equal of profanity and a few crude memory in the late pope’s native plays affable Harvard profes- form, and to the perils of the And scenes of basic training dignity. And a potentially town of Sotto il Monte Giovanni sor Frank Stokes. After con- Western Front, their attention find Walter walking casually adulterous encounter that and crass terms. The Catholic XXIII, about 25 miles northeast of vincing President Roosevelt of focuses on Paris museum across an obstacle course, comes too late in the action to News Service classification is Milan. the need for a unit along the curator Claire Simone (Cate blithely unaware that the be described without a spoiler A-III — adults. The Motion On Feb. 22, Pope Francis is lines of the Monuments Men, Blanchett), who witnessed the shots being fired over the ends in a way viewers of con- Picture Association of Ameri- scheduled to make the archbishop World War I veteran Stokes Teutonic looting firsthand. heads of the prone soldiers science will welcome. ca rating is PG-13 — parents the world’s oldest living cardinal. re-enters the service and sets James is dispatched to the around him are not blanks. With wartime bloodlet- strongly cautioned. Some (CNS) out to assemble his team. City of Light to quiz Claire, Yet a firm foundation is ting kept to a minimum and material may be inappropri- ate for children under 13. Fight against The ensemble lineup who has been imprisoned as never laid for the picture’s vulgar language probably far thus provided for includes a collaborator (earlier scenes more solemn moments, most less in evidence than it was Mulderig is on the staff of Catho- trafficking Matt Damon as medievalist have vindicated her inno- of which concern the band’s among the ranks in reality, lic News Service. WASHINGTON — Human trafficking is “an extremely lucrative enterprise. The risks are quite low,” said Limnyuy Konglim, education Christina and outreach coordinator for the anti-trafficking program of the U.S. Capecchi bishops’ Migration and Refugee TWENTY SOMETHING Services. One reason for the low risk, according to Pope Francis, is that Come in from the cold: finding mercy in the city “many people have blood on their hands because of their silent It’s 15 below with a wind chill of named Lucy. She tells me two things: does a victory dance when he beats never watch TV again,’ but realizing complicity.” minus 39 when I arrive at the cathe- first, she’s afraid her daughter has a me in ping pong. Archbishop Ireland there’s a good kind of tired and a bad In a Feb. 3 human trafficking dral tonight. The holy water is partly high fever, and second, she’s Catholic. would be pleased. kind of tired. The good kind is when presentation during the Catholic frozen. Her daughter was named after the “We want to be responsive,” Father you go to bed thinking you’ve done Social Ministry Gathering in Perched atop Summit Hill in St. woman’s late grandma Lucille Anna, a John Ubel, rector of the Cathedral, something to help build the kingdom Washington, Konglim said new im- Paul, Minn., the Cathedral of St. Paul devout, rosary-praying Catholic. Being says when I ask about Project Home, of God. The bad kind is when you’re is the mother church of the Archdio- in the Cathedral, she says, feels like a the local interfaith program that migrants are especially vulnerable thinking, ‘Ooh, I should’ve stopped cese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, a homecoming. houses families like Charles’ who are to exploitation. binge-watching “House of Cards” two About 12.3 million people are Vatican-appointed National Shrine of The 12-year-old sitting at my right on a waiting list for a more permanent hours ago.’” trafficked each year into forced la- the apostle Paul and a towering pres- seems equally comfortable in the gold- shelter. “It’s one thing to preach the bor or sexual exploitation, Konglim ence in the capital city. leafed church. “I love it,” he tells me. Gospel, but we also have to live it.” Kerry was inspired by the wide- said, including an estimated 14,500 And tonight, the first Monday of When I ask his name, he warms That’s the message behind Kerry ranging interview of Pope Francis to 50,000 in the United States. January, it is a refuge for 18 homeless at the question. “Everyone wants to Weber’s new book published by Loyola published in America last September, Jill Marie Gerschutz Bell, a people who will sleep on cots in the know my name. I’m making a whole Press, “Mercy in the City: How to Feed especially his creation of the gerund senior legislative specialist for basement choir room. bunch of friends.” the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, “misericordiando” — “mercy-ing” — a Catholic Relief Services, the bishops’ When I join them they are snack- I am reminded of a century-old Visit the Imprisoned, and Keep Your word she added to her Twitter bio. international aid and development ing on yogurt parfait, chicken salad quote from Archbishop John Ireland, Day Job.” In it, Kerry, the 31-year-old Mercy-ing, she says, begins by be- agency, said that within a five-year and Ritz crackers, quietly visiting as who dreamed of a cathedral on a hill managing editor of the Jesuit maga- ing present, by looking for little ways period CRS had implemented 140 a curly haired toddler scoots around. and commissioned its building: “There zine America, chronicles her attempt you can dignify a stranger or lend a anti-trafficking initiatives in 35 “Toy Story” plays on a corner TV, and should be no one who, entering the to practice all the corporal works of hand. It begins by following the lead countries, focusing on the three a teenaged mom feeds her 10-month- Cathedral, is not able to say, ‘It is mercy while maintaining her regular of a church that opens its doors and old daughter, whose eyelashes are mine.’” life. P’s: protection, prevention and rolls out the cots on the coldest nights. prosecution. (CNS) speckled with yogurt. Tonight it belongs to this bright- “It’s not always easy and some- I strike up conversation with eyed boy, Charles, who squirts a times it involves sacrifice,” she tells Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer a woman wearing a pink hooded mound of whip cream on his yogurt me. “It’s being willing to give up some from Inver Grove Heights, Minn. She can sweatshirt and holding a 2-year-old parfait, gobbles up a second one and of those small things, not saying, ‘I’ll be reached at www.ReadChristina.com. Hope • Confidence • Expectation Hawaii Catholic Herald

for the young adult FRI Mana'olana Catholic 2/14/2014 20 Quote “(In the Chinese new Filipino figure skater year) there is an expectation for new things to happen, for {who can’t always afford a coach} better things to happen, for good things to happen. In that sense … that’s what our celebrations turns to prayer of Christmas and By Simone Orendain competition in Romania in 2012. Martinez fol- Easter are about. We Catholic News Service lowed that up with a bronze at the seniors’ New Years Cup in Slovakia in 2013. celebrate the new life MANILA, Philippines Teresa Martinez told CNS: “I just tell him In the lobby of a luxury hotel, Michael Chris- in God.” | — Father Francis Li, to prepare and pray, because sometimes really pastor of St. Therese Chinese Catholic tian Martinez balanced on one leg and swung the other forward. The lanky 17-year-old was we cannot afford to bring the coach. ... I know Church in Chicago. The church for some skating skills, some techniques, but I’m the past two decades has combined on the ball of his foot and looked like he was about to spring upward into the air. not as good as, you know, the real coaches. So I elements of Chinese New Year with told him just pray. elements of Catholicism during the “I’ve been in therapy for almost three weeks,” said Martinez. “I’m having this feeling “Every competition it’s ‘Mom did you bring first Sunday Mass after the new year my Baby Jesus? Mom did you bring my Mama begins. (Catholic News Service) like I need to go. It feels like I’m getting crazy like when I’m not in the ice because I’ve been Mary? Mom did you bring your rosary?’” In the news there and my life (has been) in the ice for so She said each competition takes 10 days long.” of travel and lodging for her son, herself and Papal relic recovered Less than two months before the Winter a coach. Because of the steep costs, which she VATICAN CITY — Less than a Olympics, Martinez was off the ice, being said can run at least $10,000 each time he en- week after a relic of Blessed John treated for an inflamed knee. He told Catholic ters, Martinez sometimes goes before the judges Paul II disappeared from a country News Service it was one of many injuries likely without the trained eyes of an expert to give chapel east of Rome, Italian police caused by skating on the rough ice in the Philip- him tips and assessments between the short recovered the venerated piece of pines. program and the longer free skate. fabric stained with the late pope’s Martinez, ranked fifth in the World Junior “Last time I brought him, he was first place blood. Figure Skating Championships, is the first in the short program,” she said. “I couldn’t help Auxiliary Bishop Giovanni skater ever to represent the Philippines in the him much and he dropped to fifth place after D’Ercole of L’Aquila told reporters Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in February. the free skate. ... He has missed a lot of op- Jan. 31 that one of three men ar- In eight short years, the shy kid from a portunities of being on the podium because we rested for the theft the previous day Manila suburb made a life for himself on the couldn’t bring any coach.” had led police to the relic, which ice, where he said he feels like he has “super Martinez started training competitively five they found inside his garage. powers,” despite some significant challenges. years ago, going to California for brief stints The bishop said the postage- The most obvious challenge: being from a during the year. In 2010, he caught the eye of stamp-sized piece of fabric — cut tropical country that has only two skating rinks, Ilia Kulik, 1998 Olympic gold medalist from from the clothing Blessed John without competition-grade ice or competition- Russia, who his mother said tore down what Paul was wearing when he was level training. her son had previously learned about jumps shot May 13, 1981 — was almost Martinez has asthma, which kept him and other technical feats. With the help of Ku- intact, missing only a few gold Philippine figure indoors and away from sports for practically all lik, Martinez landed a flawless triple jump after threads. (CNS) skater Michael of his childhood until he discovered ice skat- three months of intense training. Christian Martinez ing at a shopping mall. He pushed hard for a Martinez also learns from John Nicks, a Saints under 35 performs in the maintenance regiment when his doctor initially veteran trainer whose list of students include 2013 Nebelhorn advised against it. But the biggest hurdle has Olympic gold medalists Peggy Fleming, Kristi Committed convert Trophy competi- been scarce funds to pay for a coach at competi- Yamaguchi and dozens of national and world St. Alexander Briant was not tion in Oberstdorf, tion time. champions. born into the Catholic faith, but Germany. Marti- Martinez said he regularly feels intense pres- Teresa Martinez said they had set their he died just 25 years later as a nez, ranked fifth in sure before a competition, not because he has sights on him being a serious contender in the Jesuit priest the World Junior to impress judges, but “because of lack of train- 2018 Olympics and were surprised he qualified who endured Figure Skating ing, lack of a coach. The jumps make me really for this year’s games. torture while Championships, nervous because they’re not consistent.” She said to train for the Olympics, Mar- defending other will be the first “Before there was no one to hold on to, tinez’s lone sponsor, a Philippine retail and religious. skater to represent only my mom but no one else,” said Martinez, development corporation that owns the only Alexander the Philippines in a Catholic. “So I’m holding on to God. Every two rinks in the country, gave Martinez more was born in the Winter Games competition I ask him for help and confidence than $22,000, and the Philippine Skating Union 1556 in Somerset, England. As a in Sochi, Russia, in and it really works!” kicked in some $11,000. She was thankful to student at Oxford University — February. He and his mother, Maria Teresa Martinez, have money enough to cover three competi- which he entered at an early age (CNS photo/Robin Ritoss) were convinced prayer helped him win his first tions, but from August to November there were — he was known for his good looks senior-level gold medal at the Crystal Skate five pre-Olympic contests. and for his holiness. He converted to Catholicism at the university where he had become the student of a priest and befriended a man named LISA’S CATECHISM CORNER MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS Richard Holtby. Alexander later fol- Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry lowed Holtby to a seminary college in Reims, France, and was ordained in 1578. What spaces define a house of God? Be my Valentine? Back in England, authori- YOUCAT: The central places of a house of God are the altar with the crucifix, Today is not always a happy day. Society puts so much into it that some may ties captured Alexander in 1581 the tabernacle, the celebrant’s chair, the ambo, the baptismal font, and the feel the need to “have” someone even if it’s just for today. I remember being and tortured him in the hopes of confessional. [1182-1185] single, without a girlfriend or someone who would be my valentine for the day. eliciting information about other The altar is the central point in the church building. This is where the sacrifice Honestly, it wasn’t fun, but it did get me asking, “What’s so important about priests; however, Alexander refused of Jesus on the Cross is made present through the sacrament of Eucharist. I once having a valentine?” to yield. The priest later wrote heard a national speaker say that it is on the altar where “heaven touches earth.” St. Valentine is a person masked in legend. Today, he is synonymous with to the Jesuit Fathers requesting In the tabernacle we place the Blessed Sacrament, the real presence of Christ. hearts and arrows which actually is more reminiscent of Cupid, the mythical permission to join the order, which The celebrant’s chair expresses his office of presiding over the assembly, of god of desire. However, according to old texts, Valentinus was a priest who accepted him. Shortly after, how- leading the community in prayer. The Greek word “ambo” means “to climb up.” helped Christians being persecuted and married Christian couples against the ever, Alexander was condemned The assembly’s attention can be easily directed to Word of God when proclaimed emperor’s orders. This is what eventually led to his martyrdom. to death by an English court. He from the ambo. So, on this Valentine’s Day, go against the tide and reach out to those endured still more torture before We become a member of the church through our Baptism. Holy water fosters around you. Host a St. Valentine’s Day evening for singles celebrating the love dying in December 1581. (catholic. a remembrance of our baptismal promises. We’re all sinners; the confessional is a that God has for each of us. Pray, share a meal, and share some time with org, newadvent.org) space where we can express our repentance and receive forgiveness. them. Let them know that even when they feel down, they will always have a *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church Valentine. Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.