A SPECIAL FEATURE of the HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD | SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 the Parish News

12 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD | SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 The Parish News

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KALIHI VALLEY lectors, sacristans, ushers, Life Teen 1 Youth Ministry, Edge Middle School Our Lady of the Mount Parish Youth Ministry, pastoral council, music Gathered as one family, our parish ministry, extraordinary ministers of priests and parishioners celebrated Holy Communion, and a few who did with joy and gratitude two events, the not belong to any ministry. Participants patroness feast and the 147th parish were grouped by six with each group anniversary. Novena prayers were tasked with coming up with three to said for nine days in preparation and five ways they could practice mission- in devotion to Our Lady of the Mount. ary discipleship. Pictured is First Com- Our priests concelebrated the feast day munion catechist Joe Rayray leading Mass on Aug. 20. This was preceded his group in the discussion. The second by floral offering of the faithful and half of the retreat was a presentation crowning of the Blessed Lady’s im- on prayer and spirituality by Father age by Gloria Rodrigues. Led by the EJ Resinto, parochial vicar. He spoke Knights of Columbus and the altar about the “Five Pillars of the Spiritual servers, the solemn procession climbed EDITOR’S Life” based on a book with the same up to the grotto where the holy rosary 4 CHOICE 5 title by Father Robert Spitzer. The was prayed. The faithful processed five pillars are Eucharist, Spontaneous back to the church for the final prayers Prayer, Beatitudes, Partnership with and blessing and then proceeded to the the Holy Spirit, and Contemplative parish hall for fellowship. A slideshow Life. Some highlights from Father EJ’s of the photos shot by Jun Cortez dur- talk: on the Eucharist, we need to ing the previous parish events were be transformed by the Eucharist; on shown. This day, too, was the open- Spontaneous Prayer in times of trial ing of the religious education classes and suffering, to ask for forgiveness, which enabled the catechists and stu- to offer forgiveness and the sigh is also dents to participate. The Samoan kids a prayer in terms of thy will be done; provided entertainment and Robert on Beatitudes, as the moral compass Liua, the youth ministry chair, served of our spirituality, the Beatitudes can’t as emcee. We thank our priests, parish simply be a matter of the mind, they leaders and parishioners who made must transform our hearts; on the the celebration meaningful and memo- Holy Spirit, we should take the lead rable. Guests and friends from various from the Holy Spirit. Father EJ also parishes also attended including Fa- touched on various spiritualties, i.e. ther Danny Laeda and Father Francis Benedictines, Ignatian, Carmelites, and Sanchez. The Portuguese Club, Irman- 6 7 listed forms of prayer to practice: ACTS dade de Nossa Senhora da Monte, was Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, again so gracious to allow us to go up Supplication; Lectio Divina, Adoration the grotto and afterward served their of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and famous malassadas. The Kalihi-Uka devotion to Mary, devotion to saints, School through the administrative staff novenas, Liturgy of the Hours and Dai- provided additional parking. Through ly Examen. (Reported by Julia Torres) the loving intercession of Our Lady of the Mount, may God bless our parish 8 PEARL CITY and all parishioners, now and always. Our Lady of Good Counsel (Reported by Fran Kovaloff) Parish WAHIAWA After having journeyed down the road 2 less travelled, Msgr. Thaddeus Mer- Our Lady of Sorrows Parish cado will amble on another fork of the Our parish catechists recently gathered road, that of retirement, including tak- for their annual retreat at the Bene- ing a sentimental journey throughout dictine Monastery in Waialua. They Europe; becoming a farmer of organic are pictured with their pastor, Father 8 9 vegetables and fruit trees; planting Ajith Kumar Antony Dass. The instruc- ornamental plants and flowers; and experimenting with aquaponics. His tion and beautiful setting inspired the went without incident. While all the surely were multiplied on this day! Nanaikapono, Maili, Leihoku, Waianae illustrious career as a priest began in catechists for the coming school year. games were going on, some members Food dishes kept on coming through- and Makaha elementary schools. Rome on July 2, 1967, where he was (Reported by Jack Kampfer) just chose to sit on chairs outside on out the day. Mahalo to all for a fun and This has become an annual program ordained at the Pontificio Collegio Spirit-filled day! (Reported by Normand for the Knights and this year was very the lawn, enjoying the beautiful day Filippino Chapel by Bishop Francis 3 HAWI HJ Robert) and each other’s company. (Reported by successful. Two bins, full of supplies Reh from the Archdiocese of Nueva Sacred Heart Parish Lee Rivera) went to each school, and the staff were KULIOUOU Segovia. He had been granted a schol- It was a hit! The parish picnic on Aug. 5 very appreciative. Pictured is Nanakuli arship to study theology for four years 27 was well attended. Mahalo to all 4 EWA Holy Trinity Parish Elementary School. (Reported by Sebas- in Rome. Later, in 1981, he earned a tian Lopez) the members of the picnic committee Immaculate Conception Parish The Adult Faith Formation team spon- doctorate of sacred theology after at- and to the kitchen crew, your plan- tending graduate schools in Iowa and Matthew’s Gospel 18: 20, states: “For sored an informative presentation on ning, set up and presence was much 7 EWA BEACH Rome. Besides parish priest, Msgr. where two or three are gathered in my estate planning and preservation of appreciated. A bigger mahalo to all Thad’s past ministries include that of name, there am I among them.” Well, assets entitled “You Can’t Take It with Our Lady of Perpetual Help who came out and supported this professor, hospital chaplain, spiritual on Sept. 4, our parish held its annual You” by Michelle Scully Hobus and Parish event. Without your support, all the on Sept. 11. Those advisor, seminary vice-rector and rec- summer Labor Day Picnic. It was again Naill Kilcommons The annual catechists retreat on Sept. planning would have been in vain. who attended learned ways to ensure tor, vicar general, chancellor and pa- held on church grounds. The high 9 was different in some ways. The The church provided the hot dogs and their final wishes were followed and rochial vicar. Many young priests from humidity and scorching temperatures theme of this year’s Catechetical Sun- hamburgers. The members provided how to avoid costly probate by wise the Philippines, including our pastor didn’t keep the parishioners from at- day, living as missionary disciples, salads and desserts galore. The keikis planning. Also discussed, were meth- Father Pascual and our former paro- tending this family event. With the was discussed in conjunction with enjoyed several games. But the hit of ods to provide for our families, our chial vicar Father Rex, were students assistance of the Knights of Columbus, the day was the waterslide run by Lau- charities and our church. (Reported by the diocesan pastoral plan Stewards of Msgr. Thad. His assignments were Council 6734, and other volunteers rie Koustik and Hokani Maria. While Charlotte White) of the Gospel with its four priorities: in Wisconsin; the Philippines (Vigan, the keikis enjoyed the outdoors, Leo from the parish, the kids were occu- (1) Faith formation; (2) Leadership Ilocos Sur, Nueva Segovia); Naalehu, Guitang and Liz Bautista were doing pied with water games to help beat the WAIANAE development of clergy and laity; (3) Pahala and Pearl City. During his annu- Bingo indoors. First co-winners were heat. The dunk tank seemed to be the 6 Strengthening of marriage and family al vacation this past July, parishioners Raymond Moniz and Harmony Rocha- “star of the show” once again. Parish- Sacred Heart Parish life; (4) Youth and young adult min- from Vigan and Magsingal organized Fernandez. We also provided a first ioners lined up to dunk Father Nick. The Knights of Columbus, Council istry. In addition to catechists, some a three-day fete for his 50th jubilee aid station with the go-to person being Other parishioners also volunteered to 11485, and our parish were able to members of various parish ministries anniversary, complete with concerts nurse Kui Len Gibson. Luckily the day be dunked. The fish and barley loaves donate school supplies to Nanakuli, also attended the retreat. There were and many dignitaries, including a car- SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD PARISH.NEWS 13 dinal, an archbishop and three bishops. Ministry hosted the parish kupuna Here at our parish an estimated crowd who are 80 years and older at the an- of 350 honored him on his 50 years nual super seniors luncheon, honoring and retirement and to bid him a fond those born in 1937 or earlier. The day aloha. The pastoral center resounded began with a liturgical service during with an opening oli, music and dance. which Father Rico read some Old and People feasted on a lavish buffet and New Testament passages, spoke a few gleefully socialized. Members from the words about involvement in parish life Filipino Women’s League and the Ser- and thanked the seniors for the many enaders of Our Lady of Manaoag en- valued contributions they have made tertained the partygoers with Filipino to our community over the years, dances. Other dancers performed a ending with a brief prayer and bless- Samoan dance and hulas. Even Father ing. The 39 honorees lingered for a Pascual dedicated a song to the monsi- few minutes for a group picture, then gnor. Msgr. Thad left Hawaii on Aug. 9 headed outside for lunch prepared by for the Philippines where he will reside 10 11 the Kokua Ministry and other mem- in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City bers of the parish, many of whom are and in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, which is members of the 80-plus club or are in the southwestern part of the island only a year or two away. With nearly of Luzon. Pictured is Msgr. Thad danc- 40 people being honored, it’s not un- ing with members of our Samoan Com- expected that one of them would be munity. (Reported by Arlene Aranita; photo by Rodel Eleccion) celebrating a birthday on that very day, but it’s especially fitting that the birth- KEKAHA day boy, former usher of many years 9 George Ah Sing turned 90 on Sept. St. Theresa Parish, 1! Congratulations George, and many The Mass of the Holy Spirit was cele- more to come! Also noteworthy is that brated Aug. 21 where faculty and staff the group included at least five first of both St. Catherine School, Kapaa, timers. Those born in 1937 and are or and St. Theresa School were prayed will be 80 years old this year include over. The presider was Father Emerson 12 13 William Chang, Harold Chun, Kathleen “Boyet” Delos Reyes of our parish. Chun, Jean Ganiko and Bertha Kaui. Con-celebrating were Father Anthony Each year, the number attending this Rapozo, pastor of St. Catherine; Father celebration continues to grow as we Arlan Intal, pastor of St. Raphael Par- are not only more long-lived, but con- ish, Koloa; Father Tony Abuan, pastor tinue to practice our faith in our later of Holy Cross Parish, Kalaheo; Father years. (Reported by Evelyn Rojo and Edison Pamintuan, pastor of Immacu- Michael Ho) late Conception Parish, Lihue; and Father Norlito Concepcion, assistant KOLOA priest at St. Catherine. We ask the Holy 14 Spirit to continue to bless both schools St. Raphael Parish with a very successful school year! On Sept. 10, La Salette Father Arlan (Reported by Chantal A. Duarte; photo Intal had the honor of installing altar contributed by Father Boyet) servers at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Without hesitation, these altar server stewards 10 KALIHI 14 15 serve during Masses. Top row: Father St. John the Baptist Parish Arlan. Center row: Benymor Tapucol Jr., Andrew Cezar, Jadyn Nakaahiki, Pictured is Bishop Larry Silva with Fa- XVI. A nine-day novena will begin on Caren Sue Argenzia) WAIALUA Denzel Magallanes. Bottom row: Edyn ther Moses Akebule, Father Jesus Na- Sept. 16, before the 8 a.m. Mass in St. Michael Parish Nakaahiki, Eryn Nakaahiki, Kamryn varrete and Deacon Modesto Cordero the chapel leading into the fiesta. (Re- WAILUKU 11 Our Health and Wellness Fair, Sept. 17 Yates, Cassie Valencia, Ciara Valencia on the bishop’s visit to the Hispanic ported by Ginny Jordan) in St. Damien Hall, was a free commu- community at our parish Aug. 20. The St. Anthony of Padua Parish Tyra Valencia, Tyler Valencia, Aiden HONOLULU nity event offering Meals on Wheels, Gadingan, Jessica Cezar, Nikki Tapucol main purpose of his visit was to talk Youth enjoyed the “Welcome Back a tai chi exhibition, flu vaccinations, and Emily Melchor. Missing: Anjelique about the renovation of the Cathedral Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Youth Fellowship” on Aug. 27 held at blood pressure checks, and free eye Cauzaldo, Jason Felipe and the three Basilica of Our Lady of Peace and to in- The recently confirmed youth have our parish. We would like to say “thank screening with near and far vision Bukoski sisters who serve at the 7 a.m. vite the Hispanic community to pledge been meeting twice a month to build you” to the Youth Core Team Members screening for keikis and retinal screen- Mass. We are certainly very proud of and support this big project. He also and share their faith with each other. and the Saint Anthony Life Team mem- ing to adults. There were free reading these young stewards who sacrifice took the opportunity to introduce to They have also been carefully plan- bers. (Reported by Chiree Souza) glasses to adults and free sunglasses the Hispanic community Father Moses ning their first service project together, for keiki! The event was sponsored by their time to serve the Lord! (Reported as the new administrator and Father preparing gifts for children who are 12 MILILANI St. Michael Health Ministry. (From the by Lillian Vierra) Navarrete as a resident priest of St. ill. The monetary donation that was parish bulletin) John’s. (Reported by Bertha Guerrero) collected at their Confirmation Mass St. John Apostle and Evangelist 15 HAIKU will be used to purchase gifts that they Parish NUUANU 13 SALT LAKE St. Rita Parish decided to donate to children staying Bishop Larry Silva presided at the 5 St. Stephen Parish at Kapiolani Medical Center. Some of St. Philomena Parish On Sept. 10 the religious education p.m. vigil Mass and marriage con- children celebrated the birthday of There will be a Filipino Fiesta Sept. 24 the gifts include totes, prayer cards, validation at our parish on Aug. 19. Our parish culminated its 75th anni- after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Parishioners games, and arts and crafts for all ages. versary event with a nine-day novena our Blessed Virgin Mary. Before Mass, Concelebrated by Father Joseph Ay- our pastor Father Chacko Muthoottil will celebrate and honor two Filipino The youth ministry hopes that these inpuusa, parochial vicar, and Father followed by a potluck on Aug. 12. The donations will bring smiles to the brave blessed all the servers and children. saints, St. Lorenzo Ruiz and St. Pedro Michael Suh Niba, a visiting priest 75th anniversary celebration started young patients in the hospital. (From with Mass celebrated by five priests The children proceeded in the Mass Calungsod. St. Lorenzo’s feast day is from the Archdiocese of Bamenda and Sept. 28. A sacristan and calligrapher, the parish bulletin) led by Father Rico Bernadez. After and put their gifts of flowers in vases assisted by Deacon Modesto Cordero St. Lorenzo was martyred in Japan in Mass, the parishioners joined friends in front the Blessed Mary’s statue. After MAKAKILO and Deacon Romeo Ganibe. Pictured 1637. He was the first Filipino to be gathered together under the tent for Mass the children and guests contin- declared a saint. His beatification by St. Jude Parish front, from left, Nam and Thien Nguy- fellowship. They were entertained by ued the celebration with a cake, and Pope John Paul II in 1981 in Manila It was a busy week for religious educa- en, George and Rosemary DeCosta, talented parishioners, plus Frank De singing “Happy Birthday” to our Holy was the first such ceremony to be held tion as we welcomed back 300-plus Shirley and Rudy Romero Jr., Maricar Lima, and a slideshow of the history of Mother. The religious education direc- outside the Vatican. St. Pedro’s feast students from grades PK-1st and stu- and James Pinaula, Kari and Tylor Mai. the parish; served delicious food; and tor Christine Matheis spent part of the day is April 2. This young sacristan and dents preparing for the original order Top row, Deacon Modesto Cordero, won a lot of door prizes. Mahalo for morning teaching the children about missionary catechist was martyred on of the Sacraments of Initiation. St. Father Michael Suh Niba, Bishop Silva, the many volunteers and donors who the rosary and recited one decade with Guam in 1672 at age 17. He was beati- Jude is among the first group in our Deacon Romeo Ganibe. Not pictured: unconditionally shared their time, tal- them. It was a beautiful morning in fied in 2000 by Pope John Paul II and diocese to revert back to the original Father Joseph Ayinpuusa. (Reported by ent and treasure for the success of this honor of Blessed Virgin Mary’s birth- canonized in 2012 by Pope Benedict order of sacraments. (Reported by Jolly Guerrero-Tano) event … On Sept. 1, the parish Kokua day. (Reported by Esther Yap)

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