A Blessed Christmas to All!

A blessed Christmas to all!

HVOLUME 80,awaii NUMBER 25 CatholicFRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017 Herald$1

CNS/Bridgeman Images The adoration of the shepherds is depicted in this 17th-century painting by Bartolome Esteban Murillo. The feast of the Nativity of Christ, a holy day of obligation, is celebrated Dec. 25. hen the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” • So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. • When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. • And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. • Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. 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By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald

A widowed mother raising two young daughters and a pre- teen son is aided into permanent housing, starting a new life from scratch after living in a transi- tional shelter for many months. A family in West Oahu struggling to make ends meet a year ago now has full-time employ- ment, a thriving cleaning business and are pursuing their dreams and goals. A disabled woman, her adult daughter and two young sons — survivors of many challenges — are provided rental subsidies and the support to stay focused for better days ahead. A single mom is in the process of securing housing and getting ready for her next steps in work or school. These stories of clients recently served by Catholic Charities Hawaii are inspiring snapshots of how sharing faith, hope and love can make a huge difference for the most vulnerable in our community. As Christmas approaches, the redemptive story of Christ reso- nates in the work of Catholic Charities Hawaii staff, particularly with vice president of Catholic identity and mission Tina An- drade. The Hawaii Catholic Her- ald caught up with Andrade this month for her reflections on putting faith into action, and how Catholic Charities Hawaii strives to keep its programs and services deeply connected to Gospel values. “For me, Christmas is about Jesus and his tremendous love for us,” Andrade said. “He is the light of the world who comes to us and drives out the darkness. God himself, born into a family brings hope, peace and freedom Photos courtesy Catholic Charities Hawaii from the things that hold us cap- Clockwise from top: Maryknoll School students present Catholic Charities Hawaii with Thanksgiving donations; the diocesan presbyteral council and tive. In doing that, Jesus made Bishop Larry Silva at a recent visit with Catholic Charities Hawaii staff; a local family provides Christmas gifts for community outreach. himself vulnerable in every way.” “For our staff, we view every- family crisis support, homeless working toward the common to share their spirit in service at She cites a quote from Pope thing through the lens of ohana,” and housing solutions, immigra- good to improve the lives of the Christmastime and beyond. Francis: “Do not tire of coura- Andrade added. “Just as Jesus tion assistance and aid for per- poor and vulnerable.” “Each one of us has a person- geously living the Gospel, which came so that our human ohana sons with disabilities. Andrade noted that the Cath- al call, mission if you will,” she calls you to recognize and wel- would have an abundant life, our Andrade said Catholic Chari- olic Charities Hawaii symbol of said. “Jesus calls us to a life of come the Lord Jesus among the staff often journey with individu- ties Hawaii offers help to anyone an ulu or breadfruit plant is sym- encounter — to love our neigh- smallest and most vulnerable.” als and families to achieve the regardless of status or religious bolic of “a source of sustenance bor. We all have different abilities “It is both a privilege and re- abundant life they imagine for affiliation. and nourishment for the people and there’s more than one way to sponsibility for us to serve,” An- themselves.” “We have four values that we serve.” She explained that serve our community.” drade said. guide us in our work: dignity, Hawaiians traditionally planted Andrade, a parishioner at Our Service in the Spirit compassion, social justice and a an ulu tree at the birth of a child; Lady of Good Counsel Church in Catholic Charities Hawaii this commitment to excellence,” she the hope of Catholic Charities is Pearl City who recently earned a year marked its 70th anniver- said. “Our belief in the dignity of to cultivate in those in need the master’s degree in pastoral theol- sary. According to the Catholic each person is the foundational skills and confidence for a fresh, ogy, collaborates with a Catholic Charities Hawaii website, Bishop value upon which all other val- solid foundation. identity and mission advisory James J. Sweeney in the 1940s ues support our work.” “We see our work with the committee. Each month the com- invited three Maryknoll Sisters “We understand that each per- most vulnerable as making God’s mittee sends out an email called from New York, including Sis- son comes to us vulnerable hav- love visible,” she said. “Saimin for the Soul” with reflec- ter Victoria Francis, a pioneer in ing faced many disappointments tion questions and talking points modern social work, to Hono- and significant loss,” she added. A mission to encounter reminding staffers of ways to lulu. They provided services for “We meet them with compassion Volunteers, Andrade noted, carry out their work with respect orphanages on Maui and Oahu, and help them to identify their play a great role in Catholic and grace. placed children in foster or adop- strengths. Charities Hawaii. Those looking Andrade said she is humbled tive homes, and offered family “We know that we cannot to spend their extra time lending to be able to live out her faith counseling. meet all of the needs of the peo- a hand can assist with visiting through her job at Catholic Char- Today, Catholic Charities is ple we serve, so our work for so- seniors and transporting them to ities Hawaii. Outreach to others All seen and heard. one of the largest social services cial justice ensures their needs appointments, tasks such as gar- is an eternal connecting point All safe and connected. agencies in Hawaii. More than are seen and heard by decision dening, landscaping and paint- that heals divisions and brings One loving community. 300 staffers and 30 programs makers at every level to ensure ing, preparing for events, office people of different perspectives provide multifaceted outreach just laws and policy. We work work and writing to local legisla- and experiences together for a www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org on various islands, including ser- closely with other community tors. greater purpose, one helping vices for seniors and Island keiki, partners because it takes all of us She encourages Island faithful hand at a time. 4 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 15, 2017 Heralding back NEWS FROM PAGES PAST

50 YEARS AGO — DEC. 22, 1967 10 YEARS AGO — DEC. 14, 2007 Left, an editorial cartoon in the Dec. 22, 1967, Hawaii Catholic Without God, there is no hope Herald issue. In an encyclical on Christian hope, Pope Benedict XVI said that, 25 YEARS AGO — DEC. 18, 1992 without faith in God, humanity lies at the mercy of ideologies Missionaries of Charity visit bishop to discuss possibilities that can lead to “the greatest forms of cruelty and violations of justice.” of opening Hawaii community The pope warned that the modern age has replaced belief in Responding to an invitation from Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario to eternal salvation with faith in progress and technology, which of- work in the Diocese of Honolulu, three Missionaries of Charity met fer opportunities for good but also open up “appalling possibilities with the bishop Dec. 11 to discuss the possibility of opening a com- for evil.” munity here. “Let us put it very simply: Man needs God, otherwise he re- The three, Sisters Raphaela, Sylvia and Kateri, belong to the remains without hope,” he said in the encyclical, “Spe Salvi” (on ligious order founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta, India. They are Christian hope), released Nov. 30. part of the congregation’s San Francisco community. … The 76-page text explored the essential connection between Four lay Missionaries of Charity accompanied the three sisters on faith and hope in early Christianity and addressed what it called their visit to the bishop. Hawaii also has about 20 Co-Workers of a “crisis of Christian hope” in modern times. Mother Teresa who are associated with the international Co-Workers.

CHRISTMAS: BECOMING GOD’S STEWARDS

JOYFUL GREETINGS OF CHRISTMAS

from the Parishioners and Rev. Antonio Abuan, MS of Holy Cross Parish, Kalaheo, Kauai

May the Light of Christ be your guide to Peace, Love, and Joy this Holiday season!

From the Students, Faculty & Staff of Saint Francis School and Saint Marianne Cope Preschool

“Quality Catholic Education in the Spirit of Joy”

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Gathering of religious The Leadership Association of Religious Congregations in Hawaii (LARC) sponsored a social gathering of religious men and women at Damien Memorial School Nov. 26. A special guest was a visiting Buddhist nun, Namgyel Lhamo, from Bhutan. Here they pose for a photo in the

Photo courtesy of Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP school gym.

MELE KALIKIMAKA • HAUOLI MAKAHIKI HOU

OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT PARISH 1614 Monte St., Kalihi Valley Honolulu, HI 96819

May the loving embrace of faith bless and keep us all as we celebrate the birth of our Prince of GREETINGS OF ALOHA Peace and Savior of the World. Warm aloha, Fr. Edgar Brillantes, Fr. Adrian Gervacio, FROM THE PARISH OF SACRED HEART, WAIANAE Staff & Parishioners

Mele Kalikimaka!

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Awesome things happen when we trust in God! This Advent season, the St. Francis Healthcare System team invites the King of Kings to reign in our hearts. We believe God will continue to accomplish amazing things through our ministry of healing and wellness for all of Hawaii’s people. And we believe 2018 will be another year of joy and excitement. Celebrate the Season!

Live Every Moment

(808) 547-6500 . [email protected] . stfrancishawaii.org

Adult Day Care . Bathing and Personal Care Services . Bone Marrow Registry . Caregiver Education . Home Care . Homeless Outreach Hospice Care . Independent Senior Living . Social Model of Care . Preschool . Skilled Nursing Care . Spiritual Retreat Center Coming in 2018: Senior Community Center and Adult Day Care at the St. Francis Kūpuna Village in Liliha DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 9 Talk story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Becoming a more universal family “Let us draw inspiration from the their babies born at the border. words of Saint John Paul II: ‘If Part of our talk story experiences the dream of a peaceful world is on this beautiful Caribbean island shared by all, if the refugees’ and included conversations with Ital- migrants’ contribution is properly ian nuns who work in clinics and evaluated, then humanity can schools that serve 300,000 people become more and more a universal starving in the garbage dumps family and our earth a true around Port au Prince. common home.’” (Pope Francis, The Sunday after Thanksgiv- Papal Message for World Peace ing, the Gospel of Matthew re- 2018, released on Thanksgiving minded us of Jesus words, “When 2017, to be delivered by the Holy you gave food to the hungry you Father on New Year’s Eve.) gave it to me.” This Advent, those The holidays are a time to cel- words are being fulfilled in our ebrate the joy of peace and family. midst not only by nuns in Haiti But in many parts of the world, but also by people in Hawaii. many families are struggling to At the end of November, 25 survive. Even as shoppers expe- people representing 12 parishes rience the rush of holiday sales, and two schools on Oahu and millions of migrants and refugees Molokai gathered to expand their are fleeing poverty, hunger and food ministries funded by Lenten violence. The Christmas Story Rice Bowl collections and part of reminds us that the Holy Family the diocesan initiative One Ohana: Food and Housing for All. Parish- were once migrants on their way Photo courtesy of Mary Erickson to Bethlehem, and later refugees ioners talked story about the various ways they are sharing food, The community food pantry of Annunciation Parish in Waimea on the Big Island was the grateful recipient of the in flight to Egypt. Parker School student food drive. Students delivered the food on Nov. 22, filling all the tables in our parish hall. Over the Thanksgiving holi- hygiene kits and volunteer service day break, Pope Francis quoted in collaboration with community St. John Paul II about “humanity partners such as Family Promise, dral of St. Theresa shared their parishioners are expanding their St. John Paul II to build one hu- becoming one family,” called to the Institute for Human Services, experiences distributing the Food outreach to homeless by helping man family sharing this earth as share the earth as our “common Next Step and Catholic Charities Bank’s monthly 32-pound box of the Institute for Human Services our common home — One Ohana: home.” At the same time, a team Hawaii — as well as faith-based food. St. John Apostle and Evan- extend its services to the hungry Food and Housing for All. of his bishops and clergy were ministries such as Calvary Episco- gelist in Mililani is expanding its homeless on the windward side of In the next Talk Story we will meeting near the border of Haiti pal food pantry and the St. Augus- service to elders in public hous- Oahu. share more examples of how Pope and Dominican Republic, where tine Parish lunch kitchen. ing and throughout their parish These are only a few examples Francis’ New Year’s Message for more than a million migrants and Several parishes spoke about through the Kupuna Kokua pro- of how parishioners in Hawaii are World Peace is happening in our refugees struggle to survive. The expanding their efforts to address gram. celebrating the Christmas story midst as people witness to Jesus in bishops were there to accompany growing hunger among Hawaii’s St. Damien Parish on Molokai is of encountering Emmanuel, God Hawaii. Mele Kalikimaka. the poor in ways such as helping elderly. Those running the food buying a new refrigerator to store with us, accompanying the vul- Mahalo, pregnant women receive prenatal pantries at St. John the Baptist food for hungry kupuna all over nerable Holy Family on their jour- Your friends at the health care and post-natal care for Parish in Kalihi and the Co-Cathe- the island. In Kaneohe, St. Ann ney and responding to the call of Office for Social Ministry

The Bishop’s Circle

Mahalo to all the donors whose stewardship of treasure provides extra support to our diocesan ministries. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas St. Ann Church and Schools

M ay you have

the gift of Faith

the blessing of Hope

and the peace of His Love

at Christmas and always

Mele Kalikimaka from the St. Elizabeth School Ohana Visit us at www.steliz-hi.org Accepting applications for 2018–2019 school year DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 11

St. Catherine Parish St. Catherine, St. Sylvester and St. William Churches Kapaa + Hanalei + Kilauea Kauai Have a Blessed Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Pastor - Rev. Anthony Rapozo Parochial Vicar - Rev. Moses Akebule from the Deacon Manny Pascua

5021-A Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746 Tel. 808-822-7900 Fax 808-822-3014 Maryknoll Sisters Website: www.kauaistcatherine.org

CELEBRATE HIS St. Jude Catholic Church 92-455 Makakilo Dr., Kapolei, HI 96707 BIRTH Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th 5pm & 8pm Christmas Day, Dec. 25th Christmas Blessing, 12am, 7am, 9am & 11am Rosary Preschool Children Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! & staff

We Appreciate and Thank You All for Your Support Prayers and Love in the Year 2017. Wishing you a Blessed & Prosperous New Year Co-Cathedral of 2018. May the Holy Family St. Theresa of the of Nazareth Protect You and Your Family from all Child Jesus Dangers and Make You Grow in Wisdom, Love and Joy all and Through the New Year. St. Theresa Catholic School 712 North School Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 Fr. Chacko Muthoottil 808-521-1700 And Parishioners St. Rita Church, Haiku St. Gabriel Mission, Keanae

Christmas Eve, December 24th 5:00 pm – Christmas Vigil Mass Mele Kalikimaka 7:00 pm - Christmas Vigil Vietnamese Holy Martyrs Mass (Merry Christmas) 10:45 pm – Christmas Caroling 11:30 PM – Christmas Midnight Mass & Christmas Day, December 25th 6:00 am, Christmas Mass Hauoli Makahiki Hou 8:00 am, Christmas Mass 10:30 am Christmas Mass with Bishop Larry Silva (Happy New Year) 1:00 pm - Vietnamese Holy Martyrs Christmas Mass New Year’s Eve, December 31st St. Theresa Church 9:00 pm Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass by the Sea, New Year’s Day, January 1st 7:00 am, 9:00 am Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass St. Theresa School 7:00 pm Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God & Sacred Hearts of Vietnamese Holy Martyrs Mass Jesus & Mary Mission Kauai, Hawaii 12 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 15, 2017

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 1294 Makawao Avenue Bishop Silva Makawao, HI 96768

to celebrate

pre-Christmas

novena of

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary dawn Masses (Holy Day of Obligation) December 8th at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Following venerable Filipino Advent Penance Service Advent traditions, Bishop Larry December 13th at 7 p.m. Silva will wake up early to cel- Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! Christmas (Holy Day of Obligation) ebrate eight early morning Misa Vigil Mass, December 24th 5 p.m. de Gallo Masses and one evening Children & Youth Mass 7 p.m. in the Church Simbang Gabi Mass, Dec. 16-24, From the ‘Ohana of 10 p.m. December 25th 7 a.m., 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.. at nine churches on Oahu and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Maui. New Years Many Island parishes will open New Years Day, January 1st at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. in Waikane their doors in the pre-dawn hours for a nine-day novena before Dec. 25 for “Misa de Gallo,”, or “Mass of the Rooster,” a custom developed by Philippine farmers and Blessed Sacrament Parish laborers seeking an opportunity to 2124 Pauoa Rd. Honolulu, HI 96813 prepare spiritually for Christmas 2017 Advent Schedule at the only time available, before “O Come Let Us Adore Him” Christ the King Parish the start of the workday. May The Miracle Of The First Christmas Kahului, Maui, Hawaii The liturgies offer nine days Fill Your Heart With Joy. Merry Christmas! Monday, December 11th of prayers and petitions for bless- Advent Penance Service at 7pm ings, especially to the Blessed Vir- Vigil of Our Lady of Guadalupe gin Mary, the expectant Mother of Novena at 9pm, Offering of the Flowers 10pm • Aztec Dance 10:15pm, Mass in Spanish 10:30pm God. Tuesday, December 12th Mananitas (Serenade to the Virgin) 12Midnite The Misa de Gallo is always fol- Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe lowed by a hearty breakfast of cof- 5:30pm Aztec Dance, 6pm Holy Mass (Bi-Lingual) • Dinner to Follow in the Parish Hall fee, pastries, Filipino dishes and Misa de Gallo other tasty treats. 5am: December 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 • 6am: December 17 & 24 The Simbang Gabi, or “Night Sunday, December 24th, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent 6am, 8am, 10am, 12 Noon (Hispanic) Worship” Mass, is a variant of the Sunday, December 24th, 2017 Christmas Vigil Mass dawn tradition that has become 5:00pm Family Mass, 7:00 pm Hispanic Mass • 9:00pm Bilingual Mass popular in Hawaii because of its Monday, December 25th, 2017 Christmas Day convenience for some working Christmas Vigil Mass 12/24/2017 - 4:30 P.M. (Carols begin at 4:00 P.M.) 12:00am Midnight Mass • 8:00am, 10am and 6pm families. 9:00 P.M. (Latin Mass) Sunday, December 31st, 2017 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Here is the bishop’s Misa de Christmas Day Mass 12/25/2017: 7:00 A.M. (English), 10:00 A.M. (Latin Mass) 6am, 8am, 10am, 12Noon (Hispanic), 6pm Gallo/Simbang Gabi Mass sched- New Year’s Day Mass 1/1/2018: 7:00 A.M. (English), 10:00 A.M. (Latin Mass) Monday, January 1st, 2018—New Year’s Day 8:00am ule: Dec. 16, 4:30 a.m., Misa de Gal- lo, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu Dec. 17, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Pearl City Dec. 18, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Simbang Gabi Mass, Sacred Heart Parish, Waianae Dec. 20, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Parish, Mililani Dec. 21, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, We joyfully celebrate the Birth of our Lord, Jesus, Christ the King Parish, Kahului, during our Christmas Masses: Maui Dec. 24th: 7:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Mass Dec. 22, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, Loving Greetings to everyone 11:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling Maria Lanakila Parish, Lahaina, at Christmas! 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass Maui Dec. 23, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, Dec. 25th: 7:00 & 9:30 a.m. Christmas Masses Resurrection of the Lord Parish, Daughters of St. Paul No 5 p.m. Mass Waipio Pauline Books and Media Peace & Blessings this Advent Season Dec. 24, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, 1143 Bishop Street, Honolulu Fr. Nick Brown & the Parish Ohana of St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi 521-2731 The Dec. 18 Mass at the co- Immaculate Conception, Ewa cathedral will include the celebration of Father Peter Dumag’s 25th ordination anniversary. The Dec. 20 Mass at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Parish will include the administration of the sacrament May your of confirmation. Christmas be filled with Peace, Love & Joy!

Legion of Mary May the Joy and Peace of Christmas be Yours Blessings of this Holy Season from the parish family of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Papaikou & Good Shepherd Mission, Honomu DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 13

May the Holy Family of Nazareth Fill Your Heart with Love, Bless Your Home With Harmony And Abundant Graces!

Merry Christmas and a Joy-filled New Year! From: Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, School, Early Learning Center and the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, Honolulu Community

We wish one and all the blessings of the Holy Christmas Season of joy, peace & love, and a New Year filled with grace and hope.

Feast of the Nativity Schedule Fr. Joe Carroll Fr. Pat Freitas 87 Sunday, December 24 Fr. Scott Bush Fr. Khanh 6:00 p.m. Family Mass with Nativity Play 99 Dcn. Richard Abel Dcn. Richard Port Midnight Mass Dcn. Angken Xymoon Monday, December 25 Staff and Parishioners 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish www.sspeterpaulhawaii.org 800 Kaheka St. Honolulu 96814

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COMMENTARY we’d have 20 minutes to gather portant lives. our loved ones, our memories, But, there was one moment, Advent and the air raid siren song and our hopes for the future be- when these strangers, out of reach St. Josephfore they all disappeared. Schoolof each other’s touch but not out By Christopher F. Johnson The sirens mounted on 50-foot the equilibrium of this quiet string It is Advent. The time each year of touch with each other’s hearts, Special to the Herald poles have a new, distinctive nu- of islands was somehow off. EST.when certain 1946 religions prompt recognized how fragile we were. clear melody. Military folk know I looked out, as one by one, their faithful to prepare the way We looked at each other with clear On Dec. 1, at 11:45 hours Ha- it well; a high and low note har- others emerged quietly from their for the coming of God among us. but firm eyes, the same eyes that waiian Standard Time, I went mony sequenced in opposite di- apartments looking westward. To remember always that hope scanned the horizon just moments through Hawaii’s first air raid rections at just the proper cycle to Then the jets from Joint Base never dies. That the human con- earlier. And in that gaze, we saw warning test since my childhood. bring unease to the pelvic floor of Pearl Harbor Hickam went full dition, no matter how blind and each other as we truly are. Vulner- I, like everyone else in the Ter- the soul. after-burners adding to the voice careless it is with the gifts it is giv- able yet courageous, scared yet ritory of Hawaii back then, had I stood on my lanai as the first of the siren’s “Dosong. noten, has a bechance at loveafraid; and heal- hopeful, finite yet eternal. good reason to practice civil de- verse made its way across the low- The jets took off, the sirens foring. That behold, the brokenness of our We may live in a magical place, fense. The end of the war was lying land from Pearl Harbor east- wailed and we who’ve touched deepest and most honest birth- but we are not created by sleight not 10 years in our memories. We ward. The trade winds common part of 6-plus decades simply and right does not have to rule our of hand. We are rather conceived took the test seriously. to Hawaii suddenly stopped. The quietly looked out over Waikiki; hearts. That goodness and caring as a miracle of mystery. And born Now, all these many years later, soft cool breezes that come from then northward over the Koolaus also dwell in each broken heart on to swim in a sea of grace. And in with no one knowing of a single the clockwise flow of high pressure toward Kaneohe where the Ma- the day of its birth. that moment, everything was OK. remaining air raid shelter, we’ve systems off the west coast of the rine CorpsI Air Stationproclaim resides. The sirens have switched to off, you begun early warning testing again. Americas simply ceased. The wind Then slowly pivoting on our the echoes far offshore now. The Christopher F. Johnson is a parishio- The siren’s song has both a new shifted to a north easterly heading, heels northeast over Manoa Val- old among us, myself included, ner of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in and hauntingly ancient sound. coming off the harbor. As if it knewgood ley, knowing that if thisnews were real, step back ofinto our smallgreat but im- Honolulu. joy that will be for all the people Gloria in Excelsis Deo For today. in Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou the city of David Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i a saviorfor has you who been is born VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD, DECEMBER 24TH (SUNDAY) CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS AT 6:00 PM OFFICE OF READINGS & CAROLS AT 11:00 PM CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT Christ and Lord.” THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS), DECEMBER 25TH (MONDAY) LUKE 2:10-11 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION CHRISTMAS MASSES AT 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM & 12:00 NOON

FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN, DECEMBER 26TH (TUESDAY) CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY MASS AT 12:00 NOON ONLY (CHURCH WILL CLOSE AFTER NOON MASS)

THE FEAST OF SAINT JOHN, DECEMBER 27TH (WEDNESDAY) NO SCHEDULED CONFESSIONS MASSES AT 6:30AM & 12:00 NOON

FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, DECEMBER 28TH (THURSDAYOn) Behalf of The St. Joseph Parish MASSES AT 6:30AM & 12:00 NOON and School Community, we want to

FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, DECEMBER 29THwish (FRIDAY) you a Faith-Filled Christmas MASSES AT 6:30AM & 12:00 NOON and a Blessed New Year! SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, DECEMBER 30TH (SATURDAY) NO SCHEDULED CONFESSIONS MASSES AT 7:00AM & 12:00 NOONMASS SCHEDULE: VIGIL MASS AT 5:00PM Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve): THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH, DECEMBERTuesday, 31ST (S UNDAYDecember) 24th, 2013 MASSES AT 6:00AM, 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:005:00pm, NOON & 7:00pm 6:00PM & 9:00pm

THE OCTAVE DAY OF CHRISTMAS: MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER ChristmasOF GOD, JANUARY 1MidnightST (MONDAY) Mass -12:00am CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY MASS AT 12:00 NOON ONLY The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day): Wednesday, December 25th, 2013 (CHURCH WILL CLOSE AFTER NOON MASS) 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm & 6:30pm SAINTS BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY NAZIANZEN, JANUARY 2ND (TUESDAY) RD THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS, JANUARY 3 (W“OneEDNESDAY People) of God, United in One Spirit” ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, JANUARY 4TH (THURSDAY) ST. JOHN NEUMANN, JANUARY 5TH (FRIDAY) [email protected] CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY, JANUARY 6TH (SATURDAY) 94-675 Farrington Hwy. REGULAR MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE Waipahu, HI 96797 Church: 677-4276 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, JANUARY 7TH (SUNDAY) School: MASSES AT 6:00AM, 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00 NOON & 6:00PM 677-4475 THESt. BAPTISM OF THE LORDJoseph, JANUARY 8TH (MONDAY) Church MASSES AT 6:30AM &waipahu, 12:00 NOON hawaii DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 15 Big Island deacon’s memoir explores transformative wake of son’s death A permanent deacon work- men who mistakenly believed that and candid detail, as is the sub- Dougherty and his wife moved ing at a Big Island parish has Aaron was charging and intending sequent press conference where to Hawaii in 2010 while Dough- published a personal memoir of to kill the officers with two knives. the historic agreement to change erty commuted back to Kansas spiritual and societal transforma- The incident was followed im- police practice in Kansas City was City for work and to complete his tion and of his eventual call to the mediately by intense media cover- finally unveiled. This work with diaconal studies. Four years later diaconate triggered by the tragic age and reporting over the next the police department has had a he was ordained to the diaconate death of his 26-year-old son 15 two years revealed that Aaron’s lasting and transformative impact for the Diocese of Kansas City- years ago in Missouri. death was the result of his per- on how the police in the Midwest St. Joseph. He is “loaned” to the “A Place for Us to Meet,” by sonal irrationality and his desire interact with the mentally ill. Diocese of Honolulu serving at St. Deacon Jim Dougherty, is available to commit “suicide-by-cop.” The book includes several Theresa Parish in Mountain View through Amazon as an e-book or Behind the scenes, the Dough- unique angles of great interest to on the Big Island and part-time at paperback at https://www.ama- ertys conducted quiet discussions families suffering grief as well as St. Joseph Parish, Hilo. zon.com/dp/1549858076/. with the police department based to police personnel and students Dougherty is a monthly col- Dougherty was a successful and on a restorative justice model im- of psychology. It describes the umnist for “Catholic Stand,” an e- acclaimed educator in Kansas City, bued with Catholic social teach- progression and development of publication presenting essays and Missouri, when eight bullets fired ing. Consequently, the police de- mental illness, offers a new and creative non-fiction with thought- by police officers resulted in the partment agreed to engage in an unique process of restorative jus- ful insights into how to live the death of his depressed son. The unusual mediation involving a tice through non-adversarial dis- truth that the church teaches. bullets changed the trajectory of distinguished federal judge. cussion and mediation, and ad- Dougherty will donate 10 per- his life and that of his wife as they The climatic process and delib- dresses forgiveness and healing cent of profits from the sale of his sought to forgive the two police- erations are described in intimate for intense suffering. book to St. Theresa Parish. The cover of Jim Dougherty’s book

Wishing all a OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH Blessed & Joyful 1403 A California Ave. Wahiawa, HI 96786 Christmas and a Telephone: 621-5109 New Year filled Fax: 622-5073 with God’s Peace and Love! 2017 Christmas Schedule December 16-24 - Misa de Gallo, 5:00 am December 24 - Christmas Vigil Mass, 6:00 pm Aloha from the December 25 - Christmas Masses, 12:00 mn & 8:00 am St. George Parish Ohana Glory to the King of Kings! Christmas peace, joy and blessings from: Waimanalo, Hawaii Fr. Ajith Kumar Antony Dass, ss.cc., Staff and parishioners

1627-B Mill Street Wailuku, Hawaii 96793-1999 Join us this Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE VIGIL MASS at 6:00pm Christmas Carols at 11:30pm CHRISTMAS DAY Mass of Christmas 12:00am - MIDNIGHT 7:00am & 9:00am We Wish You JESUS!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Celebrate Christmas With Us At from Resurrection of the Lord Church in Waipio St. Joseph 94-1260 Lumikula St., Waipahu, HI 96797 Church 808.676.4700 and Early Christmas Mass Schedule Learning December 24, Christmas Eve Family Mass, 7:00 pm Center December 25, Christmas Midnight Mass, Makawao, with carols beginning at 11:00 pm Maui December 25, Mass for Christmas Day, 9:00 am 16 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 15, 2017 Christmas love brightly shines HCH photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz

The diocesan prison ministry hosted its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Dec. 9. With games, crafts, food, music and a visit from Santa Claus (Deacon Richard Abel in costume, top right), Star Light, Star Bright is a day of fun where women inmates reunite with their children and family caregivers. The event is supported by donations and volunteers. For more information on Star Light, Star Bright, visit http://catholichawaii.org/diocesan-offices/prison-ministry/starlight/

Blessed Christmas and a Holy New Year

St. Patrick Church, School and Monastery

December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve Masses: 7:00pm and Midnight (12am) Caroling 1/2 hour before each Mass

December 25, 2017 Christmas Day Masses: 8:30am and 11:00am

January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day Mary, Mother of God Mass at 8:00am DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 17 Nativity scene, Christmas tree are visible signs of God’s compassion By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — A Nativity scene and Christmas tree, like those displayed in St. Peter’s Square, are visible reminders of God’s benevo- lence and closeness to all men and women, Pope Francis said. The traditional Christmas dis- plays are “the signs of the heavenly Father’s compassion, of his participation and closeness to humanity who experience not being abandoned in dark times, but St. Ann Church instead visited and accompanied Waihee, Maui in their difficulties,” the pope said. “Every year, the Christmas Na- tivity scene and tree speak to us through their symbolic language. They make more visible what is captured in the experience of the birth of the Son of God,” Pope Francis said Dec. 7 in a meeting with delegations from Poland and Italy, responsible respectively for the 2017 Vatican Christmas tree and Nativity scene. The centerpiece of the Vatican’s Christmas holiday decorations is the towering 92-foot spruce tree. Measuring nearly 33 feet in di- ameter, the tree was donated by the Archdiocese of Elk, Poland, and transported to the Vatican on a flatbed truck traveling over 1,240 miles across central Europe. Thanking the members of the Merry Christmas and blessings Polish delegation, the pope said for the 2018 New Year. the tree’s soaring height “moti-

vates us to reach out ‘toward the CNS photo/Max Rossi highest gifts’” and to rise above The Christmas tree is positioned in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 23. St. John the Baptist Church the clouds to experience “how This year’s tree is from Poland. beautiful and joyful it is to be im- mersed in the light of Christ.” “The tree, which comes from who, taking upon himself human Pope Francis thanked the chil- Poland this year, is a sign of the misery, invites us to do the same dren and told them their orna- faith of that people who, also with through act of mercy,” Pope Fran- ments are a personal witness of this gesture, wanted to express cis said. Jesus “who made himself a child their fidelity to the see of Peter,” As it was last year, the Christ- like you to tell you that he loves St. Joseph Church the pope said. mas tree was adorned with orna- you.” 43 Kapiolani Street The Nativity scene was donat- ments made by children receiving After the Vatican’s tree-lighting Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ed by the Benedictine Abbey of treatment at several Italian hospi- ceremony later that evening, he 808-935-1465 Montevergine, located in southern tals. added, “pilgrims and visitors from •Dec. 24 (4th Sunday of Advent) 7:00 am, 9:00 am & 11:45 am Italy. Created in a traditional 18th- “These children, with their around the world will be able to century Neapolitan style, it covers parents, participated in a ceram- admire your work.” Christmas Mass Schedule: a surface of over 860 square feet ics recreational therapy program” “Tonight, when the lights of the •Dec. 24 (Vigil of Christmas) and features 20 terracotta figures, organized by the Countess Lene nativity scene are turned on and 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm & Midnight some as tall as 6 feet. Thune Foundation for young boys the Christmas tree lights up, even •Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) The representation of the night and girls suffering from oncologi- the wishes you have transmitted 7:00 am, 9:00 am & 11:45 am of Jesus’ birth, the pope said, is cal and hematological disorders, through your decorative works “inspired by the works of mercy” the Vatican said Oct. 25. will be bright and seen by every- •Dec. 31 (The Holy Family) and is a reminder “that Jesus told Additionally, children from the one,” he said. 7:00 am, 9:00 am & 11:45 am & 6 pm us: ‘Do to others what you would central Italian Archdiocese of Spo- The tree will remain in St. Pe- •Jan. 1, (Mary, the Holy Mother of God) have them do to you.’” leto-Norcia, which was devastated ter’s Square until the feast of the 7:00 am “The crib is the evocative place by earthquakes in 2016, also made Lord’s Baptism Jan. 7, the Vatican where we contemplate Jesus ornaments for the Christmas tree. said. “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your friends at St. Joseph Church in Hilo”

St. Elizabeth Church 99-312 Moanalua Road, Aiea, Hawaii 96701 www.stelizabethaiea.com

M A S S S C H E D U L E Christmas Eve 5pm • 9pm • Midnight Christmas Day 6am • 8am • 10am • Noon (No Evening Mass) New Year’s Eve 6am • 8am • 10am • Noon • 5pm New Year’s Day 9am only 18 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 15, 2017

Peace on Earth & Good Tidings to all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Kailua

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 1525 waimano home road, Pearl City, hi 96782 & Our Lady of Good Counsel school 1530 hoolana st., Pearl City, hi 96782

christmas mass schedule December 24th, Sunday: 5 PM & 8 PM December 25th, Monday: 12:00 AM Midnight, 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 19 Children’s books that enrich the season By Maria Morrow story that takes place in Russia. easy. With the villagers’ persever- Catholic News Service The local Orthodox church was ance in faith, hope and love, add- shut down many years ago by ed to Alexi’s desire and courage to One of the best ways that par- atheist communists, but now a celebrate in the church, Christmas ents and children can get into the young boy named Alexi wants the always wins out in the end. Christmas spirit is to spend time town to celebrate Christmas in- “Merry Christmas, Strega reading Christmas books! There side it again. Nona,” written and illustrated are many excellent choices. Here Alexi sweeps out the dusty by Tomie dePaola is an excel- are just a few that are definitely church, and the townspeople take lent book for Catholic children worth a look. notice, beginning to share in his because it includes a portrayal “The Clown of God,” written excitement. From talking with his of Advent, as well as Christmas. and illustrated by Tomie dePaola is babushka, grandmother, Alexi re- Strega Nona, or Grandma Witch, a beautifully illustrated book that alizes that the church is missing faithfully lights the candles on her retells a traditional story. Giovan- many important items: candles, Advent wreath as she works hard ni is an orphaned beggar boy who altar cloths, bread and wine, the to prepare for Christmas. earns his food by juggling. Before icon of St. Nicholas and a priest. Big Anthony, who helps Strega long, Giovanni becomes a famous He believes, however, that the Nona, gets tired of the hard work performer who travels across Italy. celebration of Christmas will once and would prefer that she just In his last years of life, how- again happen at the church. And use her magic to get ready for ever, he once more becomes a indeed, Alexi discovers that the the Christmas feast she is hosting. HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE, 2017 poor beggar as his juggling skills persecuted Christians of his town When the big day finally comes, it decline and crowds begin to mock have preserved the faith (and the looks like Strega Nona must can- Maria Lanakila Sacred Hearts him. He finally returns to his priest!) throughout the years. cel her Christmas Eve party, due hometown on a cold, rainy Christ- Illustrated with lovely water- to the ever-irresponsible Anthony. Church Mission mas Eve and seeks refuge in the colors, the book shows how the She prays before the Nativ- 712 Waine’e Street, Lahaina Office Road, Kapalua brightly lit church, where a pro- Christian faith can be remem- ity set at the church, noting sadly cession of gifts is happening. bered, though hidden, and rekin- that she will be alone on Christ- Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Giovanni also wants to offer a dled in the Christmas celebration. mas, much like Jesus. It turns out, December 24th December 24th gift to Jesus, so he decides to jug- It is a great reminder to all of us however, that Anthony has been 6:00 pm Vigil Mass 6:00 pm Vigil Mass gle one last time. His final — and that being Christian is not always listening to Strega Nona and has 11:30 pm Christmas best — performance is offered as a organized the feast himself as a Carols NO Midnight Mass birthday gift to the serious Christ gift. 12:00 am Midnight Mass Child on his mother’s lap. This story reminds us, using After old Giovanni falls to the Strega Nona’s words, that, “Christ- Christmas Day Christmas Day ground, the priest and brother mas has a magic of its own.” No December 25th December 25th see that the statue of the child matter how extensive our prepa- 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass is now smiling and holding one rations — cleaning, cooking, buy- 9:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass of Giovanni’s juggling balls. This ing gifts — we are not ultimately 11:00 am Mass story is a great reminder to all of responsible for the joy of Christ- 5:30 pm Mass 7:00 pm Mass Spanish us that our gifts, talents and skills mas. come to fulfillment when they are offered to God. (Morrow is the mother of six and January 1, 2018 January 1, 2018 “The Miracle of Saint Nicholas” adjunct professor of Catholic Stud- 8:00 am Mass 8:00 am Mass by Gloria Whelan and illustrated ies at Seton Hall University in New by Judith Brown, is a Christmas Jersey.)

Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish at University of Hawaii, Manoa

The Parish Community Of Holy Trinity Wishes you a Holy and Merry Christmas And a Wishing everyone a Holy Happy New Year. Christmas and Blessed New Year Please join us for our Christmas Masses Sunday, December 24 at Christmas Vigil Family Mass, 12/24 at 5:00 PM 5 and 10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass, 12/24 at 10:00 PM Monday, December 25 at Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 AM 9 and 11 am

We are located on the U.H. Campus Holy Trinity Church just past the Korean Pagoda, 1941 East West Center Road at Maile Way 5919 Kalanianaole Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 www.newmanhawaii.org 988-6222 Church Phone: 396-0551

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Saint John’s Catholic Preschool Christmas greetings of peace from the parish of St. Anthony May the gift of Jesus’ birth, the greatest gift of all, Laupahoehoe, Hawaii fill your hearts with love And bring you great peace At Christmas and throughout 2018!

The Birth of Christ would forever change Sacred Heart & St. Pius X our world. May our celebration of His birth Parish Churches give us renewed faith, December 24, 2017 increased hope, and Sacred Heart Sunday Masses: 7, 9 & 11 a.m. greater love. Christmas Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Christmas Night Mass: 11:00 p.m. St. Pius X Merry Christmas! Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. From: Christmas Vigil Mass: 4 p.m.

St. Anthony Church Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 and Sacred Heart St. Anthony School 7, 9 & 11 a.m. 640 Puuhale Road St. Pius X Honolulu, HI 96819 8:30 a.m. 22 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 15, 2017 Church leaders seeking peace in Korea emphasize repentance and atonement By Simone Orendain er church leaders. Experts on inter- tween both sides had serious geo- Catholic News Service national conflict, peace and disar- political implications, with the two mament also shared presentations Koreas caught between China and Church leaders seeking peace from Catholic perspectives. the U.S. as both countries jockey for Merry Christmas on the Korean Peninsula empha- Bishop Lee Ki-heon of Uijeong- world power. sized the need for “repentance and bu, South Korea, located about 20 He also warned of Japan’s terri- from the atonement” between North Korea miles south of the demilitarized torial disputes with China creeping Kula Catholic Community and South Korea. zone that divides the peninsula, into Korean waters. Clergy and laypeople from South told the conference that he and rep- As part of the conference, par- Our Lady Queen of Angels Church Korea, the United States, Japan resentatives of his diocese attended ticipants visited the demilitarized (Keokea) and other parts of the world also the three-day symposium with “des- zone, a 2.5-mile wide, 160-mile Holy Ghost Mission Church called for fewer military exercises perate hope” for peace. stretch of neutral ground bisecting (Waiakoa) between South Korea and the U.S. “I desperately realize it is re- the peninsula. at the first-ever conference on the pentance and atonement that is Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San St. James the Less Mission Church role of Catholics in building peace needed for reconciliation of the Diego joined the trip to the DMZ. (Ulupalakua) on the Korean Peninsula and more two Koreas, genuine forgiveness He also spoke during the sympo- broadly in northeast Asia. and peace,” he said. sium, hosted by the South Korea- Rev. Adondee Arellano, M.S. The call came just before the Bishop Lee emphasized that re- based Catholic Northeast Asia Peace U.S. and South Korea opened a pentance and atonement was not and Cooperation Institute. **************************** massive joint military air exercise simply for what both sides did to “It was sad and discouraging to Christmas Mass Schedule: Dec. 4. cause bloodshed between them, see the depth of structural alien- North Korea and South Korea but also that the Catholic Church ation between South and North Vigil - Sunday, Dec. 24, 6pm, never signed a peace treaty at the in Korea needed to repent for Korea, which the DMZ embodies,” Our Lady Queen of Angels end of the Korean War in 1953 and “what we did wrong in our ill-fated Bishop McElroy said in an email to Christmas Day, 9:30am, Holy Ghost constant tensions have existed since history.” Catholic News Service. between the democratic govern- “We are the proud descendants The bishop said tensions over ment in the south and the commu- of martyrs who sacrificed them- the recent escape into South Korea New Year’s Mass Schedule: nist regime in the North. selves for justice and truth, while of a North Korean soldier, who was Vigil - Sunday, Dec. 31, Holy Ghost In the past year, North Korea, we haven’t been strong enough to shot multiple times by the northern which takes the position that U.S.- arbitrate (between) the two Koreas military, were still palpable at the New Year’s Day, 7am, South Korea military exercises pose in the context of peace within the border. Our Lady Queen of Angels a threat, tested missiles multiple tragic history of the nation,” Bish- Symposium participants felt that times. The most recent occurred op Lee said. “It’s time to reflect on the confrontation between the two & 9:30am, Holy Ghost Nov. 28 and involved an intercon- our weak existence.” sides could be addressed peacefully, tinental ballistic missile that flew The prelate said that after Japa- he said, but that both South Korea higher and farther than others, rais- nese colonization of the peninsula and the U.S. need to refrain from ing grave concern among North Ko- from 1910 to 1945, the church was taking military action against North rea’s neighbors and the U.S. concerned with being able to prac- Korea. He stressed that all parties More than 320 symposium par- tice its faith freely to the exclusion must work to lessen nuclear prolif- ticipants heard from bishops whose of looking beyond to the civil war eration and that the focus should be dioceses border North Korea or are that divided the country. on the Korean people, not outside in contested territory as well as oth- Today, he said, the conflict be- nations.

His LOVE Still Lights The World

Please join us for Mass on

Christmas Eve, Sunday December 24th 6pm (Children’s Mass), 9pm & Mid Night

Christmas Day, Monday December 25th 7am, 9am, 11am & 5pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Church School 91-1004 North Road 91-1010 North Road Ewa Beach, Hawaii Ewa Beach, Hawaii Fr. Edmundo N. Barut, Jr. Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, osf Pastor Principal Fr. EJ Ikaika Resinto Evangeline Dionisio Parochial Vicar Administrative Assistant

Dcn Ron Paglinawan, Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. John Vianney Parish & School Dcn Eric Kim & Parish Staff Faculty & Staff Kailua, Hawaii DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 23

We wish one and all the blessings of the Holy Christmas Season of joy, peace & love, and a New Year filled with grace and hope.

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish www.sspeterpaulhawaii.org 800 Kaheka St. Honolulu 96814

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Wish you all a Merry Christmas. May the joys of the season fill your heart with goodwill and cheer. May your Christmas be blessed with peace and joy. Merry Chrsitmas & Happy New Year! Sacred Heart Church Naalehu CNS photo/courtesy National Gallery of Art This is an image of the early 14th-century masterpiece “The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel,” attrib- uted to Duccio di Buoninsegna, part of the Andrew W. Mellon Collection. Each of Duccio’s figures in his luminous Nativity scene radiates faith, hope and love in the presence of the newborn Jesus. God’s journey is our journey, let us ‘O come, let us adore him’ journey with By Jem Sullivan prophets who announce the com- simply by the breath of animals God in our Catholic News Service ing Messiah. The longings of Israel who watch over them. One can feel for salvation, echoed in our own the spiritual warmth of this holy brothers and “Jesus was born in a humble Advent hopes, are now fulfilled scene despite the harsh coldness of sisters. stable, into a poor family. Simple perfectly in this time of grace. its material poverty. Happy shepherds were the first witnesses For God extends definitively his Below, Duccio includes two to this event. In this poverty heav- hand of divine mercy by sending midwives who wash the infant Je- Holidays! en’s glory was made manifest. The his own Son into the world. In the sus, lending another ordinary hu- church never tires of singing the Incarnation, human history finds man touch to this extraordinary glory of this night.” its deepest meaning and destiny. heavenly moment. Rev. Fr. Elias Escanilla These words from the Cate- On the right stands the prophet Sitting close to Mary is St. Jo- chism of the Catholic Church (No. Ezekiel with scroll in hand fore- seph. To this saintly guardian of the Deacon Tom Adams and 525) focus our gaze on the mys- shadowing the future birth of a Redeemer was given the singular Parish Pastoral Council tery of that holy night when Ad- savior. On the left stands Isaiah, blessing of being in closest proxim- vent preparations culminate in the with his prophetic words also in ity to the mystery of Christ’s birth. Sacred Heart Church, Hawi great Christmas feast. hand: “Therefore the Lord him- So Duccio places Joseph close to Inviting wonder before the In- self will give you a sign; the young Mary, deep in wonder and awe as carnation is an exquisite altarpiece woman, pregnant and about to he ponders God’s marvelous work. panel titled, “The Nativity with the bear a son, shall name him Em- On the cave rooftop an exuber- Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel.” This manuel” (Is 7:14). ant host of angels gather around early 14th-century masterpiece, at- At the center of the composition the virgin mother and child. Some tributed to Duccio di Buoninsegna, is the virgin mother of God, with angels raise their eyes to heaven is a stirring visual homily on the her newborn divine Son. Her scale with joyful melodies of praise to Christmas story. is twice that of any figure in the God. Other angels lean over the Completed by Duccio between scene, highlighting her unique role roof curiously, straining to catch 1308 and 1311, this panel was in the divine plan of salvation. a glimpse of the divine child. Still once part of one of the most impor- Mary is dressed in red and blue other angels announce to the sim- tant treasures of Western painting: garments, colors that point to her ple shepherds the good news of the impressive Maesta altarpiece Son’s divinity and humanity united salvation now at hand. that visually dominated Siena’s ca- in his divine person. She gathers her God’s desire for friendship with thedral for two centuries. It is now blue robe around her while reclin- humanity is fulfilled perfectly in exhibited at the National Gallery of ing on a red cushion as she looks the birth of Jesus. In the face of Art in Washington. with motherly love at her newborn this greatest of divine gifts, the In- On completing the commission Son, Jesus. Mary’s large scale and carnation, what is the most fitting in 1311, Duccio became known for her recumbent pose evoke tradi- human response? his fervent prayer to the mother of tional icons of the Nativity. Each of Duccio’s figures in his God, asking Mary to be the cause Both mother and child are en- luminous Nativity scene radiates of peace for Siena. closed in a cave, an element drawn faith, hope and love in the pres- Duccio sets the birth of Jesus from Eastern iconography. The ence of the newborn Jesus. God within salvation history by fram- only hospitality that the world of- takes human flesh in his Son Je- ing the sacred moment with two fers is a bare, cold cave, warmed sus so that, in him, we might be clothed once again with the dignity of the children of God. For this marvelous exchange made possible by the Incarnation of God our fitting response is to join the chorus of Duccio’s angels in a hymn of Christmas praise — “O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord!”

Sullivan is secretary for education in the Archdiocese of Washington. She is a former docent at the National Gal- lery of Art in Washington where she led tours of the masterpiece collection.

From all of us at Saint Theresa School Wishing you and your loved ones the best of peace, health and prosperity in this joyful Christmas season. Enjoy this time to the fullest! Merry Christmas We wish you a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year! And a Happy New Year Holy Rosary Church Pahala DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 25 Lego kit brings mystery of the Mass into homes around the world By Kateri Schmidt Catholic News Service

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Stephen and Jennifer Maas’ family business, Domestic Church Supply Co., car- ries one product: a Lego kit that brings the mystery of the Mass into the living rooms of families around the world. “Father Leopold Celebrates Mass” began as a quirky passion project, but it has morphed into a popular and successful ministry for Stephen, 39, and Jennifer, 42, and their five home-schooled children. The oldest is 10-year-old Leopold, whom they call “Leo.” It all began for these parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord in St. Paul during the search for Leo’s first Communion present. Among the standard rosaries, devotionals and holy cards, nothing seemed likely to excite their young son. What they wanted was a Lego kit that Leo — an avid Lego fan — could use to act out the Mass. There was just one problem: It didn’t exist. “So,” said Stephen, “that got me thinking: How come there’s no priest in Legoland?” That question launched a year- and-a-half-long process of “tin- kering.” Stephen raided his son’s Lego bins and began fiddling with different brick combinations. Leo’s first Communion came and went as Stephen continued to test out CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, The Catholic Spirit miniature altars and ambos, going Leopold Maas places the vested priest figure into his Lego Mass scene in early September in the dining room of his home in St. Paul, Minn. His father, Ste- through eight or nine versions of a phen, created the Lego Mass kit and sells it to families who wish to have a Catholic-themed Lego set. Lego tabernacle. Wanting the set to be as complete as possible, Stephen found purchased, the original creators phen told The Catholic Spirit, Maas’ namesake. someone who could print a white have no say in what happens to it. newspaper of the of the Archdio- Stephen and Jennifer have one collar onto a black-clothed Lego They took the plunge. cese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. In addition to the goal in mind for their little busi- figurine and gold etching onto Stephen ordered supplies from He and Jennifer now hire an em- tabernacle, altar, ness: to normalize the faith for Lego “books” to create a lection- BrickLink, an online store where ployee to assemble the kits in an children. ary and Roman Missal. Lego enthusiasts can buy huge outbuilding behind their house. ambo, presider’s chair “We intended this to be primar- For the vestments, he began quantities of bricks in specific Due to the cost of bricks and the and credence table, ily evangelistic in nature,” Ste- roaming through fabric stores sizes, shapes and colors from col- time needed for assembly, the fin- phen said. “Our goal was to get searching for a lightweight mate- lectors around the world. He and ished sets cost $49.99. there are cruets, boys to bring their Lego Batmen rial that would lie flat on the small Jennifer got to work assembling Stephen’s previous work as a a lavabo dish, a to (play) Mass.” figure. He finally settled on Nike the kits each night after the kids graphic designer means that each Father Leopold seeks to demys- athletic fabric, laser-cut for the went to bed. finished kit looks entirely profes- paten with hosts, a tify the rituals of the faith, show- purpose. The product launched at the sional, down to a beautifully pho- chalice, candles and a ing kids that the Mass and the The whole family got involved, Minnesota Catholic Homeschool tographed box and glossy instruc- priesthood are integral parts of taking notes whenever they vis- Conference in May 2015. Word tion manual, neither of which bear sanctuary lamp. everyday life. ited a new church. The kids and spread on social media. Soon, the Lego logo). The kits contain The sets’ fans have more to their friends acted as consultants, Catholic bookstores across the 174 genuine Lego bricks. They look forward to. The Maases plan testing out an early version of the United States and the United include three modified bricks, for In addition to the tabernacle, al- to launch a confessional set in the instruction manual. Kingdom, including the online the collar, lectionary and Roman tar, ambo, presider’s chair and spring of 2018, and they also are The Maases knew that they store Holy Heroes, began request- Missal, plus four vestments — in credence table, there are cruets, expecting to design a line of saint, wanted to share the product they ing their product. green, white, purple and red. a lavabo dish, a paten with hosts, pope and bishop mini-figures were creating with others, so as Laurie Murphy, a former em- But it’s the innovative details a chalice, candles and a sanctuary sometime in the future. they tinkered, they began asking ployee of St. Patrick’s Guild in St. that make the product stand out. lamp. A tiny “bone” serves as a One thing is clear: Legoland a crucial question: Would it sell? Paul, says it was one of their big- That cross atop the taberna- saint’s relic inside the altar. will never be the same. They researched potential copy- gest sellers. Orders also are taken cle? In typical Lego sets, it serves The name “Father Leopold” is right issues and discovered that, at the Maas’ website, Domestic- as old-fashioned wheel spokes. inspired by St. Leopold Mandic, a Schmidt writes for The Catholic according to the first-sales doc- ChurchSupply.com. Those graceful candlesticks? 5-foot-4-inch Croatian priest and Spirit, newspaper of the Archdiocese trine, once a product has been “It’s really grown itself,” Ste- Made with tiny Lego telescopes. renowned confessor — and Leo of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

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Father the effort and recognized many the National Memorial Cemetery Father Schmitt’s love for God the first chaplain to die in World Schmitt sacrificed his own chance others, including Republican Sen. of the Pacific in Hawaii. The chap- and country continues to have War II accepted the Silver Star on to escape and helped save the Joni Ernst of Iowa and Father Dan- lain’s remains are now entombed an impact today. Nick Radloff, a his behalf 76 years to the day after lives of a dozen men by pushing iel Mode, a priest of the Diocese of near the main altar in the chapel. seminarian for the Archdiocese of he died saving 12 sailors during them through a porthole to safety. Arlington, Virginia, who is director Father Mode concelebrated Dubuque, was inspired to investi- the Pearl Harbor attack. “Father Al was an inspiration to of plans and operations for the Of- the Dec. 7 Mass with three priests gate the priesthood after learning On Dec. 7, Del and Dan our family; let him now be an in- fice of the Chief of Chaplains of the of the archdiocese. He said Fa- about Father Schmitt while serv- Schmitt, and Fran Hemesath — spiration to you to do great things Navy. ther Schmitt “truly was a witness ing in the Air force. He was among nephews and a niece of Father with the rest of your lives,” Dr. Before the medal ceremony, a and example of Christ.” Father those who spoke at the medal cer- Aloysius Schmitt — were among Steve Sloan, another of the chap- Mass was held at Christ the King Schmitt’s chalice, recovered from emony. the family members who par- lain’s relatives, told the crowd who Chapel at the college. Father the shipwreck, was used for the The chaplain’s legacy “lives on ticipated in a memorial Mass and gathered for the medal ceremony. Schmitt was laid to rest at Loras liturgy. through us, so it is my prayer that medal ceremony at Loras College Sloan helped lead the effort to up- College in October 2016. “Father Al Schmitt does not we all tell that story well,” he said. in Dubuque. grade the priest’s military awards, His remains had been identified need our honor, but we need to They still remember the time a process that took several years. following efforts by the U.S. De- honor him,” Father Bill Joensen, Russo is editor of The Witness, news- they spent with their uncle as chil- For his heroism, Father Schmitt partment of Defense to use modern dean of spiritual life at Loras, said paper of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. dren before anybody ever called was initially awarded the Navy him a hero. and Marine Corps Medal and the “He would be very humble,” Purple Heart. His family and oth- reflected Del Schmitt on how the ers compiled evidence and even- priest would react to the recog- tually submitted a 29-page docu- nition. “He would probably tell ment to military authorities mak- them to give the medal to some- ing the case for an upgrade. one else.” “Members of this family for the “We’re very proud,” added last several years have been trying Hemesath. to upgrade his award and have Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben, gathered quite a bit of firsthand chief of chaplains of the U.S. information from people who Navy, led the military delegation were there on the ship,” Kibben bestowing the award, the third- explained in an interview before highest medal in the armed forces, the ceremony. given for bravery in combat. “(They identified) the fact that “It was his actions that helped he really did deserve a much high- to save 12 souls,” said the admi- er award from our country, and ral during the ceremony. “Father just recently the secretary of the Schmitt has lived out the motto of Navy approved it,” she told The the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps ... Witness, newspaper of the Arch- ‘called to serve.’” diocese of Dubuque. Live Every Moment She also took a moment dur- The military has stringent re- ing her remarks to thank all those quirements that must be met be- who died for their country at Pearl fore someone can be awarded any Harbor, “their actions unrecord- of the top combat medals. 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Everyone loves a parade School and youth ministry students from St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe participated in the Kaneohe holiday parade Dec. 3 with a marching unit and a float. Parents, catechists and youth leaders joined the fun as marchers and chaperones. The float displayed a Bible adorned by palm trees and the Holy Nativity scene. Pictured are banner holders, from left, Carleena Mattos, Mysha McGarry and James Dillon. Standing behind James is Anela Martinez.

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My son passed away recently at the age of 35. We Communion at Mass. What I don’t Another reason for rejoicing is that, hopefully, we held a memorial service for him since we could understand is where he gets the all feel closer to God as a result of observing Advent authority to do those things. with prayer, reflection and penance. If we have used not have a funeral Mass. (He was not baptized as Advent as intended by the church, we are nearer to an infant — which was my decision, of course, The deacon in our own parish is a fuller communion with the Lord, the “light of the Q not allowed to do any of that. With world.” not his.) I have been a Catholic all my life, have followed most parishes now having only one Priests may wear rose-colored vestments on this Christian principles and have raised my children with those priest, wouldn’t it be helpful if deacons could do more? (Indianapolis weekend, symbolizing the dark violet of Advent same values. My parish priest is saying that since my son already being lightened by the forthcoming light of metropolitan area) the Lord’s arrival in our souls. was never baptized, he cannot be buried in our church’s Deacons are authorized by the The third part of Isaiah furnishes the first read- Catholic cemetery (where our family has already purchased A laws of the Catholic Church to ing. When this passage was written, God’s People baptize, witness marriages, perform were weary and frustrated. plots for cremains.) wake and funeral services outside of They, or their forebears, had undergone the hu- I was very saddened to be told can in fact be buried with you in Mass, distribute holy Communion, miliation, uncertainty and misery of exile in Baby- this — because now, until my hus- the family plot you have purchased. proclaim the Gospel, preach homi- lon. When allowed finally to leave Babylon and band or I die, we will hold onto our Family ties are sacred, and the lies and expose the Blessed Sacra- return to their homeland, they understandably were son’s ashes; and we ourselves will church has no interest in separat- ment for eucharistic adoration. (A overjoyed. now choose to be buried in a non- ing loved ones — either in life or in deacon is not empowered — as a Instead, they found a sterile and parched land Catholic cemetery so that our son is death. Nothing in canon law prohib- priest is — to consecrate the bread awaiting them. Life was brutally hard. Had God not laid to rest alone. We want him its a non-Catholic from being buried and wine into the body and blood tricked them, providing for their release from Baby- to be next to us. I would appreciate in a Catholic cemetery. of Christ, to hear confessions or to lon only to subject them to further, worse trials at The website of the Archdiocese anoint the sick.) home? Did God even exist? whatever information or guidance you might offer. (northeast Texas) of Philadelphia, for example, says The work of a deacon, however, Typically for Third Isaiah, this reading glows clearly: “Non-Catholics may be is done at the discretion and under with optimism. Whatever may be the reality of the First, my condolences and the buried with their Catholic spouses the immediate supervision of the moment, for those loyal to God, a wondrous future A assurance of my prayers. Losing or other family members … in a pastor of the parish to which that awaits. a child is, I think, the hardest loss of Catholic cemetery.” It is true that, in deacon is assigned. So there is some St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Thessalonians pro- all — one for which no one is ever most circumstances, a Catholic fu- variation from parish to parish as vides the second reading. Belief in the Lord’s Second really prepared. neral Mass may be offered only for regards the particular ministries of Coming, and impatience to see it occur, were wide- You live with the understanding those already baptized in a Christian the deacon assigned there and the spread in the first generations of Christianity. This that your parents are likely to pre- denomination (several of the ritual’s frequency with which those min- reading well catches this mood. decease you and that your spouse prescribed prayers refer directly to istries are exercised. As you have Longing for the Second Coming among the early might as well, but you never expect the baptism of the deceased), but pointed out, the current shortage Christians is not hard to explain. They had much to to outlive your own children. So there is no such limitation regarding of priests has made the work of endure. Actual, severe persecution had developed. I will pray for you, that God will the place of burial. deacons in the church today all the The culture all around the Christians was hostile. ease your sorrow — and for your more valuable. Temptations to renounce the Gospel abounded. son, that he may enjoy the peace What’s the deacon’s role? Paul reassured the Christians of Thessalonica, of God’s presence and one day wel- urging them to be true to the Gospel. God, and God’s Recently I read an article in our Questions may be sent to Father Ken- come you there. goodness, will one day prevail. Q Catholic newspaper about the neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. Meanwhile, please take comfort com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Al- St. John’s Gospel is the source of the last reading. work of a deacon in a parish not far The reading is a story about John the Baptist, whose in the fact that your son’s remains from my own. That deacon regularly bany, New York 12203. own identity puzzled his contemporaries. Some even assumed that John was the Messiah. If not the Mes- siah, others wondered if he were Elijah, or another prophet who had returned to earth. The Beatitudes Replying to these questions, John was very firm. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Another would follow him, he insisted. John was to prepare the way for this future representative of God, who would be wonderful for all humanity. John is not worthy even to untie the straps of his sandals. Reflection In calling us to rejoice this Gaudete weekend, the church either presumes that we have spent the weeks of Advent pondering within ourselves the meaning of salvation for us personally and individu- ally, or it urges us to use the remaining time in this season to seek God with all our hearts. Excitedly, the liturgy proclaims that when the Lord’s kingdom comes, how wonderful it will be! Gaudete! Rejoice! Why? When the Lord’s kingdom comes, death and evil indeed will end. Still, we voluntarily must turn to God, admitting God into our hearts. Neces- sarily, we wholeheartedly must reject our own sin. Many influences will weaken our determination to reject sin. Holy resolve will require conviction, discipline and focus. Paul was correct in telling the Thessalonian Christians to be strong in faith, saying that they will not be patient in vain. Always the good teacher, the church, through this reading from John’s Gospel, instructs us to look for Jesus, as Jesus actually is, never creating our own false versions of the messiah. Jesus was obedient to God. Our lives and hearts must reflect Jesus in every respect. Understanding CNS photo/Paul Haring all this is the purpose of Advent. Pope Francis greets a child as he meets the disabled during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 6. DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 31 Saints Virginia Centurione Diversions Bracelli b) False 1587-1651 Hawaii Catholic 5) Landmarks December 15 The name of the city “Bethlehem” trans- CNS Harold’s Quiz lated from Hebrew means what? Unable to persuade her parents that she had a reli- a) “House of Bread” gious vocation, Virginia was married at age 15 to the A blessed Christmas to one and all, quiz in the bible is this verse from? b) “City of Light” son of another notable Italian family. But he gam- friends! As you celebrate the birth of our a) Daniel c) “Village of Peace” bled, lived dissolutely and died after only five years. Lord with presents and plenty of yuletide b) Isaiah d) “Gate of Heaven” Virginia, despite her unhappiness in the marriage, cheer, don’t forget to share the graces of c) Micah nursed him at the end. She vowed to live celibately faith, hope and love too. My gift to you is d) Jeremiah 6) Church in Hawaii thereafter, bringing up her two daughters and caring another Catholic quiz, merry and bright Which Island has the only parish in the dio- for abandoned children, especially girls. She founded as always! 3) Music cese named for Our Lady Queen of Angels? several schools and the Sisters of Our Lady of the 1) Saints Which popular Christmas carol has the a) Oahu following line: “So bring him incense, gold b) Big Island Refuge on Mount Calvary. She was canonized in her Which of the following saints, a patron for and myrrh, come peasant, king to own c) Kauai hometown, Genoa, in 2003. deacons, has a feast day celebrated Dec. him; the King of Kings salvation brings, let d) Maui 26? loving hearts enthrone him?” a) St. Stephen a) “Silent Night” 7) Vatican b) St. Sebastian b) “Angels We Have Heard on High” This year’s 69-feet-tall Christmas tree at the c) St. Stanislaus Kostka Vatican was selected from which country? Schwadron d) St. Simon c) “What Child is This?” d) “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” a) Albania 2) Scripture b) Sweden 4) Devotions “How beautiful upon the mountains are c) Poland the feet of him who brings glad tidings” is True or false: “The Birth of Jesus” is the First d) Italy a verse from the first reading for Mass on Glorious Mystery of the holy rosary. Christmas Day. Which Old Testament book a) True Answers: 1) a, 2) b, 3) c, 4) b, 5) a, 6) d, 7) c

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Christmas Mass Schedule 2017 Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:30 p.m. (Christmas carols), Midnight Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. NO NEW YEAR’S EVE! New Year’s Day 2018 Monday, January 1, 2018, 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

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