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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St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi. cember 22 and December 25, 2017 in obser- December 20, 5:00 a.m., Misa de Gallo December 25, 12:00 am, Christmas Mid- vance of Christmas. DECEMBER 15, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 3 ‘Making God’s love visible’ Ohana and Gospel values inspire outreach at Catholic Charities Hawaii during Christmastime and beyond 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 strug- gling to make ends meet a year ago now has full-time employ- ment, a thriving cleaning busi- ness 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 recent- ly 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 com- munity. As Christmas approaches, the redemptive story of Christ reso- nates in the work of Catholic Charities Hawaii staff, particular- ly 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 put- ting faith into action, and how Catholic Charities Hawaii strives to keep its programs and services deeply connected to Gospel val- ues. “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.