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1 PEARL CITY 8 KALIHI KAI Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish & St. Anthony Parish The high school youth in the re- Parishioners Heledina Ayson, Ro- ligious education ministry and salina Fenis, Audrey Ines, Julie youth and family ministry hosted Pintor and Fe Rodillas joined a yet another wonderful fun-filled event. Marian Pilgrimage to Europe Oct. The youth dressed up as some of our 9-26. They attended the Oct. 13 ap- beloved saints, hosted games and parition anniversary of Our Lady provided candy prizes for the children of Fatima and visited the shrines of of our parish and school. (Reported by Our Lady of Lourdes in France, Our Laurie Munoz) Lady of Rosa Mystica in Italy, and Our Lady of Banneux and Our Lady of 2 KALIHI VALLEY Beauring in Belgium. Pope Francis’ weekly audience on Oct. 21 was an Our Lady of the Mount Parish 1 unforgettable event. The ladies in the In celebration of the Month of the group wore long muumuus and leis Rosary and Priesthood Sunday, and the gentlemen wore aloha shirts Father Edgar Brillantes and Fa- and kukui nut leis. Many of us gave ther Adrian Gervacio administered our leis to enthusiastic young children the sacrament of the Anointing of who were begging for them. When the the Sick on Oct. 25. Seriously ill pa- American priest speaker announced rishioners, families with handicapped our Honolulu group, all 44 energetic in wheelchairs, and those over 69, and excited pilgrims shouted “Aloha!” both ill and well, presented themselves in unison. After the audience, we for anointing. Many felt the healing had our picture taken in front of St. presence and power of God. In return, Peter’s Basilica and gave away more the community extended their hands leis. Another highlight was a visit to to pray over their priests for World St. Damien’s birthplace in Tremelo, Priests Day. (Reported by Fran Kovaloff) Belgium. The day ended with Mass 2 3 at the church where St. Damien was 3 WAHIAWA buried in Louvain, Belgium, and a Our Lady of Sorrows Parish visit down in the crypt to pray at the tomb of Hawaii’s first saint. The group On Nov. 2, Father Richard Mc- chaplain was Father Louis H. Yim, Nally celebrated Mass for the Feast a retired diocesan priest. (Reported by of All Souls. Pictures of deceased Fe Rodillas) parishioners were enshrined at the altar. As each name of the most recent AIEA deceased were called, one relative 9 carried a lighted candle from the en- St. Elizabeth Parish trance to the altar to place it in front About 20 volunteers of Our Good of the pictures. Then Father Richard Samaritan Ministry picnicked Nov. said the prayer and blessed the pic- 7 by the Admiral’s Launch at Pearl tures with holy water. His prayers Harbor. It was a wonderful day of fun, included remembrance of those who laughter and, of course, eating! Good have no one to pray for them. His 4 5 Samaritan provides clothing, food and homily was most solemn and uplift- a hot meal every Thursday afternoon ing. He said it is customary to offer a to anyone in need. We see the face of Mass of thanksgiving for our beloved EDITOR’S Jesus in everyone we meet. Generous ones to be united with the risen Jesus CHOICE parishioners give time, talent, food Christ in Heaven in everlasting life. and treasure, making this a viable and One day we will be together forever valuable ministry, worthy of support. with our Creator also. (Reported by The picnic was a way of saying to the Pacita Baron) ministry staff, “Mahalo piha!” for ev- erything they do! (Reported by William 4 EWA BEACH Tulua) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish WAILUKU We celebrated our fourth annual All 10 Saints Party on the Solemnity of 6 7 St. Anthony of Padua Parish All Saints, Nov. 1, on the school play- Our annual craft fair, Oct. 24, of- grounds. Children, some parents and fered handmade crafts and homemade catechists came dressed as their favor- foods, jewelry and plants. Boy Scout ite saint. The day started at 8:30 am Troop 49 was also there in force to with the singing of the Litany of the wash cars. Although the fair was a bit Saints followed by judging of the cos- smaller this year, a larger profit was tumes. While the panel of judges tal- reported. Val Standing organized lied the score, the children scampered the event helped by a gratifyingly from trunk to trunk in the “Trunk or large number of volunteers. … For our Treat” portion of the program. They All Souls Day commemoration the also played games provided by high evening of Nov. 2, participants were school religious education class- invited to bring white paper sacks es. Then at 9:45, everyone enjoyed decorated with pictures, prayers or the potluck brunch after which the poetry reminiscent of their loved ones, children and their families proceeded in which small battery-powered lights to the church for the 11 a.m. Mass, the 8 9 were placed. The church was packed. children singing “When the Saints Go The church lights were dimmed and a Marching In.” The judges were mem- the blessing of the graves at the par- break. Mrs. Oarlene Wingate, blessing each grave. I am sure the video of pictures of parishioners who bers of the parish pastoral adviso- ish cemetery. That evening we prayed our previous religious education di- souls at rest in Kalaoa Cemetery felt died over the past year was shown, ry council: Joe Hernandez, Tash two rosaries, with parishioners leading rector, relocated to Oregon in June. that special blessing. (Reported by Pat as the luminary bags glowed yellow. deCastro and Helen Cordeiro. Many were in tears. (Reported by Fred each of the 10 decades, Mass followed Our new director is Deacon LeRoy Phillips; photo by Inez Johnson) Trunks for “Trunk or Treat” were pro- Andrews. Classes are 8:30 a.m. Silbereis) vided by the parish office, Aloha the rosaries. We ended with a wonder- Sundays, concluding with the 10 a.m. KULA Fellowship, parish pastoral ad- ful potluck dinner in St. Damien Hall 7 PAHOA Mass. We have about 40 students. At 11 visory council, music ministry, and watched a slideshow of photos the 10 a.m. Mass on Catechetical Sun- Kula Catholic Community Life Teen, Ignite Young Adults, of our departed beloved ones, whose Sacred Heart Parish presence was surely felt. Thank you, day, catechists and their aides were Our Children’s Music Ministry is On Nov. 1, after our 10:30 Mass, a Sacred Hearts Society, Knights underway. Eleven children, ages 6 to of Columbus, Children’s Liturgy Father Eli, for making our Nov. 1 and 2 commissioned and blessed by Father wonderful gathering of parishioners celebrations prayerful and meaningful. Tim and received their certificates. 16, meet weekly after the 9:30 a.m. and devoted parents celebrated of the Word and the Confirma- Mass at Holy Ghost Mission Church. tion 2 class. The families of Robyn Pictured, from left, Rhonda Ching, All enjoyed a light lunch in the hall. the start of a new year of religious Clara Sales, Lucina Pasco, Felisa Thank you all for your dedicated ser- Leading them is Katie Jacintho, education. All enjoyed games, lots of Camacho, Aleli Fermin and Karey a multi-talented Maui High School Swann rounded up the list of trunks Dela Cruz, Maria Panag, James vice in the faith formation of the chil- food and a fabulous water slide. The junior, who is also a member of the 7 providers. (Reported by Julia Torres) Sagucio, Father Eli, Vivian dren. God bless you all. … About 15 children dressed up as their favorite Moku, Sheba Kagimoto, Melinda attended our All Souls Day Mass a.m. choir at Our Lady Queen of An- saints. For the new school year, stu- 5 HAWI Moniz and Rose Coit. (Reported by in Kalaoa Catholic Cemetery in gels. Assisting her is Kamaile Aipa, dents brought canned goods to help Lee Rivera) Papaikou. It was a beautiful liturgy. It a junior at Kamehameha Maui High fill our food pantry for those in need. Sacred Heart Parish felt most appropriate to pray for all School, who lectors at the 5 p.m. Mass The day was a great success. It was a What an awesome prayerful two days! 6 PAPAIKOU the souls buried in our midst. Many at Holy Ghost. Both youth are also hot day, so the water slide (pictured) For the first time in a number of years, of us have family there. The evening active in the parish youth ministry. topped off the event. Standing with we celebrated All Saints Day at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish was gloomy, with little sprinkles from In the photo, the children are learning the happy children is religious ed co- 7 a.m. Mass with five altar servers. To On Sept. 13, the religious educa- heaven, but God withheld the rain rhythm and timing. Learning the uku- ordinator Mialana Naiga and pastor start All Souls Day, we had Mass tion classes, pre-school through the until Mass was finished. After Mass, lele will be the next step. (Reported by Father Mike Scully. We thank all at 7 a.m. followed by the rosary and eighth grade, returned after summer Father Tim walked among the plots, Mary Jean Bega) the devoted religious education teach- F THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD NOVEMBER 20, 2015 11 hoolNews NOVEMBER 20, 2015

ers and dedicated parents who tire- 18 PEARL CITY lessly strive to make our school year successful. Religious education ensures Our Lady of Good Counsel School that our children understand the basic Bowling anyone? On Oct. 30, the doctrines of our Catholic faith. Pope sixth, seventh and eighth grade Francis called Catholic education one students eagerly climbed onto their of the most important challenges for chartered bus and headed to Fort the church. (Reported by Steve Torres) Shafter, not only for the opportunity to have fun bowling with their peers, but 12 MAKAKILO to practice their math skills as well. 10 Teams of 4-6 students from the same St. Jude Parish grade played a three-game challenge Our parish food pantry placed No. 1 against another team from their class. in fundraising efforts of 127 agencies Their teachers (Mrs. Sylvia Tsuda, participating in the Hawaii Food sixth grade; Mrs. Tori Bautista, sev- Bank 11th annual Hunger Walk on enth grade; and Ms. Esther Amano, Sept. 19! Pictured is Judy Datzman eighth grade) instructed the students from our Food Pantry Ministry to record the scores of their three (Carolyn Won was too shy to join games, find the average, and plot in) with the lovely koa bowl presented the results on a graph. These scores to our parish ministry and the Hawaii would then be compared to those of Food Bank traveling trophy with St. the other team members. While at Fort Jude listed as the current winner. (Re- Shafter, they dined on their choice of ported by Caren Argenzia) pizza, burgers, nachos, French fries, and favorite-slushies. All the students MAKAWAO agreed that this field trip was one of St. Joseph Parish their favorites! (Reported by Ginger Mahalo to Daniel Texeira for main- Kamisugi) taining the lights in our church and 11 12 13 to Jason Jacinto for installing an 19 EWA BEACH exterior light by the women’s restroom Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and repairing the cafe lights. You both Our Lady Dolphins volleyball bring light to our world. We truly team defeated St. Ann’s Model appreciate your time, talent and trea- Schools in an exciting three-set match sures. God bless you both. (Reported Oct. 24 at the Catholic Schools League by Donna Pico) consolation bracket tournament at Radford High School. It was a great 13 WAIALUA game. The first set was a bit discourag- St. Roch Parish ing, with our team down 9-25 points. The pastor, Father Jun Pastrano, However, their cheerful disposition, and the congregation are happy to high energy and tenacity brought have Leianne Bueno as their new- them back to win the second set 27- est altar server, commissioned here 14 15 26. By the third set, their hearts were on Nov. 1. Leianne is the daughter of ready to win. The players and coaches Nelson and Leilani Bueno. (Re- Joel Morales and Fred Ponce, ported by Angel M. Ramos) pictured, gave their best to earn a fan- tastic 15-9 victory to capture the first 14 KEKAHA place trophy for the league’s Pool B consolation bracket tournament. It has St. Theresa Parish been four years since the Lady Dol- Six of our very active Filipino Cath- phins won the same prize. Back then, olic Club members and parish present captain Daniella White was administrator Father Boyet joined a fifth grader and new to the team. FCC members from across Hawaii at This demonstrated to younger team the state FCC convention Nov. 6-8 members that with perseverance and in Hilo. This year’s theme was “Con- hard work all dreams are possible. Par- secrate Them to the Truth: Christian ents, faculty, staff, administration and Families Giving Witness to Jesus.” friends are very proud of these young Everyone was happy to have Bishop ladies. Way to go, Lady Dolphins! (Re- Larry Silva with them throughout 16 17 18 ported by S. Patricia White) the weekend. He was guest speaker both nights, celebrated Mass twice, WAIALUA and joined in karaoke with the other priests! Saturday’s Mass, dedicated St. Michael Parish to all of our dearly beloved deceased The nine-night Rosary Novena members, was followed by workshops sponsored by the Filipino Catholic and the general membership meet- Club ended on Oct. 23. Nearly 50 ing. Father Sam Loterte spoke on attended each evening. Dios unay ti the challenges and opportunities for agngina, maraming salamat, and mah- Christian families, the phenomenon of alo for the $2,753 donations received! mobility and migration, and the role of (From the parish bulletin) families as missionaries of faith in our society. For the second workshop on 20 HONOLULU social ministry, Loli Paranada spoke Sacred Hearts Academy High about powerful tools for caregivers. Bishop Larry’s message centered on re- 19 20 School building the family as part of his pas- Our student center was transformed toral plan. He congratulated the Filipi- into the Land of Oz on Oct. 24 when nos for having a strong sense of family, pants, including church volunteers, parishioners sang, “When the Saints questions please contact Dan at home, the band program hosted “The encouraging us to enrich the young so siblings, proud parents and beaming Come Marching In.” The children 396-9726 or drguinaugh@hawaiian- Road to Oz — It Began in Kan- they can enrich others. Attendees look saints. (Reported by Rose Weldo; photo carried posters of their artwork and tel.net. (From the parish bulletin) sas.” During the paniolo-style dinner, forward to this yearly convention to by Eric Bolosan) research of their saint. Pictured, front nearly 200 attendees were whisked off renew friendships and share stories, to back, Leiana Bland, Jayden HONOLULU to Oz as the various band groups, with challenges and accomplishments. It’s a 16 MOLOKAI Odoshi, Madison Freitas, Jesse members bedecked in Kansas-inspired great way to learn from one another! Guerrero, Owan Watts and Ta- Sts. Peter and Paul Parish outfits, performed pieces inspired by Pictured are our attendees with Father St. Damien Parish lan Mortejo. Father Leonard One way to help Christians in the Holy the “Wizard of Oz.” The event also fea- Parishioners joined forces with mem- Boyet and Bishop Silva. (Reported by Ssempijja told the children that we Land suffering from the turmoil there tured a silent auction and other fun, bers of the Church of Jesus Christ Chantal Duarte on behalf of Nelly B. can all be saints by doing good all the is to provide them with a means of Oz-related activities. Proceeds from of the Latter-day Saints to clean this fundraiser go toward the bands’ Capino) time. The celebration of the Solemnity livelihood. Ghassan and Siham Al the cemetery and grounds at historic of Saints reminds all of us of the life operating budget. Pictured are Lily 15 PALAMA St. Joseph Church in Kamalo built by struggles of saints past and present. Sahouri and their children represent Chu, Raelynn Chu and Robert St. Damien. Much mahalo to every- (Reported by Esther Yap) over 200 Christian families living Chu. (Reported by Hayley Matson- Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa one (pictured) who turned out for the in Bethlehem. These families are Mathes) The religious education students work party! (Reported by Maria Sul- KULIOUOU trying to preserve a Christian presence celebrated All Saints Day with a livan; photo by Gene Santiago) Holy Trinity Parish there by selling beautiful religious 21 HONOLULU parade of saints and family potluck. carvings. They have permission from Father Greg said the opening prayer. Our adult faith formation presents Cathedral Catholic Academy 17 HAIKU the Diocese of Honolulu to bring their The 25 students, ages 7-12, an- a program for baptized adults 18 and Our newly elected student coun- nounced the saints they represented St. Rita Parish over to be in full communion with crafts to our parishes. See their web- cil officers smile proudly as our and why they were chosen. Parents On Nov. 1, the religious education our Catholic Church in just four ses- site at www.little-bethlehem.org. They school celebrates 80 years of helped with the costumes. A potluck program youth marched down the sions. What a great Christmas present will be at all Masses Nov. 21-22. (From quality Catholic education! Student followed for more than 150 partici- aisle dressed as their favorite saints as to become Catholic for Christmas! Any the parish bulletin) candidates gave campaign speeches, 12 TheParish&SchoolNews NOVEMBER 20, 2015 designed campaign signs and visited of the parade. (Reported by Pamela with students and teachers. The stu- Asuelo-Montalla) dent body and faculty and staff then voted in an electronic voting center 27 HONOLULU in the computer lab. Winners were announced the following morning. St. Theresa School … Students traded self-made saint The first months of school have been cards in a school-wide saints project. very busy in first grade. Besides Students dressed up as, and reported all our lessons of religion, language about, their favorite saint and went on arts, math, science and social stud- a scavenger hunt to collect categories ies, it has been a time of celebrating of saints — apostles, martyrs, angels, Holy Heroes. Pope Francis visit to patrons. The project involved students, America helped us know and love him faculty and staff. Families were also even more. We listened to stories and invited. The project integrated religion 21 22 viewed a video of his life and words of with history, geography, art, science, wisdom. Many of us watched his activ- math, writing, reading and music, ities on TV with our families. In class, and required the skills of bartering, we made stick puppets and a bulletin story-telling, differentiating, research board. We prayed for him daily as he and more! (Reported by Michael K. asked us to do. St. Francis of As- Paekukui) sisi’s feast day was the occasion to remember his life of sacrifice, his care HONOLULU for the poor, and his love of animals. 22 We sang songs, made doves of peace, Sacred Hearts Academy Lower and attended a school prayer ser- School vice and blessing of the animals. St. Therese of Lisieux, our patroness, Our fourth graders are delving gave us joy as we celebrated her love into a study of the Hawaiian for God and simple acts of kindness. Islands and its unique geographic We colored roses in her honor and features. They toured Oahu geologic attended a special Mass for her feast sites. At Makapuu Lookout, they lis- day. We honor Mary, our Blessed tened to moolelo, or stories, about the 23 Mother, most especially during Octo- goddesses Pele and Hiiaka. The ber. We are learning to pray the rosary students searched for nine types of and visit her grotto daily. All of our volcanic rocks at Awawamalu Beach Holy Heroes are wonderful examples Park, also known as Sandy Beach. In of simple lives serving others in the a related project, the fourth graders spirit of Jesus with kindness and love. also researched the topography of (Reported by Marvin Macadangdang) the Islands and created a 3-D map of the chain, using the compass scale to KEKAHA determine the exact location of each Island. Pictured are Lana Kim, Lia St. Theresa School Worthington, Danilla Monk, Faculty and staff, including our Sabrina Kopf and Jetaime Tajir. Franciscan Sisters of Christian (Reported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) Charity, joined Holy Cross parish- 24 25 ioners on Nov. 17 in manning their 23 HONOLULU monthly food pantry and soup kitchen in Kalaheo. Needless to say, Damien Memorial School many saw Jesus in their brothers and In late October, our seventh grad- sisters who came through that day ers spent the day at Paepae o touching their hearts in a special way. Heeia, a private non-profit organi- There’s a great feeling of gratitude for zation dedicated to managing and the opportunity to help out in a soup maintaining the Heeia Fishpond in kitchen. We may think we’re helping Kaneohe. Our students moved under- others, when truly, they are helping water cinderblocks, and sorted and us! The food pantry and soup kitchen placed new rocks to build a retain- is open 5-6 p.m. on the third Tuesday ing wall for the fishpond. They also of the month in the parish hall next removed invasive mangrove plants. to Holy Cross Church. If you can help, Ryan Fitzgerald said he enjoyed EDITOR’S contact Clarissa Emayo at 651- preserving this ancient Hawaiian site. 26 27 CHOICE 9725. Good stewards are always wel- Zoe Hamada liked going in the come! (Reported by Chantal Duarte) water and learning the importance of the fishpond. Cristian Fernandez 28 KAILUA enjoyed helping the community. Cam- pus minister Mr. Jeremiah Carter, St. John Vianney School seventh grade religion instructor Mr. Our school-wide running activity, Neil Nitta, PWH Scholars counselor “The SJV Turkey Trot,” is Nov. Mr. Damien Bujecker and middle 25 at around 9:15 a.m., following school counselor Ms. Erica Chun the school Mass. The early learn- accompanied the students on this ing center and kindergarten community service field trip. … Pae- students will complete a course on pae o Heeia just announced plans campus. All first through eighth to gather 1,000 volunteers on Dec. grade students will run/walk 12 to complete the rock wall at the 28 29 around the Keolu Drive Lake, approxi- fishpond. The goal is to restore the mately three miles. Accommodations fishpond as a useable aquaculture site will be made for those unable to com- favorite for our students and their Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz and Hearts Missions, students par- for the community. Visit their website plete the course. Students were asked families, our alumni, and our sup- more! Performances are in Bachelot ticipated in a service-learning project at http:paepaeoheeia.org for more in- to purchase a Turkey Trot T-shirt for entitled, “Hand in Hand” Oct. 30 on formation. (Reported by Diane M. Lota; portive parishioners. Everyone joins Hall, Nov. 19-22. There are two regu- $10, which included a $2 entry fee. campus. The project focuses on three photo by Jeremiah Carter) hands and spirits to make the occasion lar shows and two dinner shows fea- Those not buying a shirt were asked a memorable one for the young and turing baked chicken ziti, tossed green Sacred Hearts Missions in need of for a $2 entry fee. Proceeds will go to 24 HONOLULU young at heart! (Reported by Christina salad, garlic bread and homemade basics like food, housing, water and one of the school’s Christmas service Malins; photo by Christine Parker) desserts. Donations and ticket revenue clothing. For October, the children, projects. The school plans to adopt Holy Family Catholic Academy will help send drama students to the faculty and staff collected funds for a family in the Laulima Program Six munchkins enjoy a refreshing 25 HONOLULU Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland! the Sacred Hearts Missions in with Keiki O Ka Aina. Volunteers shave ice treat as they take a much Buy tickets at www.maryknollschool. Tonga. Through everyone’s generous are needed to monitor the route. needed breather from the carnival Maryknoll School org/student-life/drama-theatre or call efforts, we raised $5.434.77. Those Families may also run. Volunteers or games and rides of Fall Fest at our We are proud to present the Spartan 952-7310. Don’t miss this spectacular who donated were able to participate participants must fill out a form in the school on Nov. 6. The annual festival Cabaret: Vaudeville! This regu- show! (Reported by Laura Essenberg; in the annual Halloween Parade, school office. Call the office at 261- brings together the school and parish larly sold-out show comes every fall photo taken by Kyle Roche) which went from 6th, Waialae, and 4651 for questions. … The Student community for an evening of family and never fails to excite. This year 7th Avenue. They also received good- Travel Club will host its annual fun and pastimes, delicious food, and features familiar Broadway and movie 26 HONOLULU ies from our friends at the monastery craft fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 5, in free Bingo to celebrate our strong songs like “Fugue for Tinhorns” from and the office staff and were treated the parish hall. Stop by and shop for Foodland/Sack n’ Save Give Guys and Dolls, “Do Re Mi” from The St. Patrick School to a refreshing treat courtesy of the items that are perfect for holiday gift- Aloha finish. The evening is a special Sound of Music, “Somewhere Over the To raise money for the Sacred school’s PTO Association at the end ing. If interested in being a vendor,

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The three-year-old Parent Teacher Student Hui’s Big homestay program connects Crusad- Island Candy fundraiser was a huge ers with counterparts from the same success with 4,500 candy bars were prefecture of the ill-fated Ehime Maru sold! Four “golden tickets” each worth educational fishing ship in 2001. $50 are still out there, so keep an eye Since then, our Japanese Club has out for them! A huge mahalo to the performed monthly cleaning of the PTSH Board for organizing the event! ship’s memorial in Kakaako Waterfront Here are the winners. First place: Park. Pictured is the entire group after John Creedon (4) 340 bars. Second a cultural workshop hosted by us and place: Airi (1) and Alisa Chang the Japan-America Society of Hawaii. (8) 240 bars. Third place: Paige Su- (Reported by Faye Muranaka) zuki (KB) 200 bars. (Reported by Earl Walker) 30 31 37 MAKAWAO 29 KAILUA St. Joseph Early Learning Center Our annual Halloween Parade St. Anthony School through Makawao Town on Oct. We conducted a Military Appre- 30 was a fun way to connect with ciation Prayer Service Nov. 10 to the community and visit shops and honor those in military service and businesses. We also held our annual veterans. Many of our students have pumpkin carving contest. The winner one or both parents currently serv- this year, pictured, was student Psalm ing. We also have teachers who are Moriwake from the Ladybug class veterans, spouses and family members and her mother Jayna. She won four of military personnel. We all have a movie passes and a certificate. Her proud connection to the military and pumpkin was a carving of the class thank those who serve. Our guest mascot — a ladybug. The children also speaker was an ambassador to APEC exchanged goodies and played some and former Dean of Academics at spooktacular games to round off the the Asia-Pacific Center for Security day. Happy holidays to all. (Reported Studies. Lauren Kahea Moriarty by Helen Souza) shared her many other titles and expe- riences with our students. She was in- 38 KAPAA spirational, challenging us to go forth and serve. We were honored to have St. Catherine School Catholic schools superintendent Mi- Autumn has been a busy time, starting chael Rockers (pictured) join us, to with Pastor Appreciation Month. have Bella V. from our kindergarten At the end of our Oct. 30 school Mass, sing the National Anthem, our Boy 32 33 34 students surprised Father Anthony Scouts as the color guard and our Rapozo with messages of gratitude, Littlest Warriors lead us in “God leis and hugs. The preschoolers gave Bless America.” Mahalo to our Veter- a new meaning to “tough love” when ans! (Reported by Patricia Barros) they hugged Father Anthony causing him to stumble. … Later that day, 30 WAIALAE-KAHALA students celebrated Halloween. Our parade was filled with excitement as Star of the Sea Early Learning students showed off their creative Center costumes, which were judged in vari- Students got all dressed up in their ous categories and prizes given. … favorite costumes for our Halloween Many of our teachers took part in the parade, Oct. 30. (Reported by Seong School of the Future conferences Won Bae) Nov. 3-4 on Oahu where they learned new ways to use technology in the 31 WAILUKU classroom. They came back energized 35 36 and full of ideas, ready to share with St. Anthony School all the faculty and staff. … On Nov. 8, In conjunction with the Year of the our parish community shared in Fam- Poor, poverty around the world can ily Day, which began with a Mass be most easily seen in the desperation where students gave the readings. of vulnerable people who cannot feed Afterward, there was a delicious chili themselves. Pope Francis asks us to lunch, a bingo game and water slides take care of God’s creation. But above for the adventurous. Students partici- all, we are to take care of people pated in a poster contest to win free- in need. Pictured are students in dress passes and mini iPads. All had a fourth, fifth and sixth grade wonderful time! (Reported by Andrea who trick-or-treated for UNICEF on Corbo and Patricia Doherty) the Halloween night, Oct. 31. Over a period of a week, grades kinder- KANEOHE garten to third grade also partici- 39 pated in their classroom. UNICEF has St. Ann Model School been blessed with the student body’s One day. One ohana. Once again, contribution of $512.83. (Reported by 37 38 39 Parent Work Day was a tremen- Teri Tavares) dous success! School and early learn- ing center parents came together Oct. 32 MANOA ing In.” Preschool director Aunty Monello, Isabelle Au, Lillian ing rosary. For some, it was their 24 and demonstrated how individuals St. Francis School Marie Roberts read stories about Salvador-Smith, Keya Davies, first time seeing a living rosary in ac- working together can accomplish St. Damien and St. Marianne Jasmine Dela Cruz, Mone Kudo, tion. After the rosary, each student re- The elementary students took a great things. On the school side, Cope, showing how saints are or- Rylee Au, Kaile Holzman, Ian ceived a blessed rosary handmade by hands-on approach to learning about we finished painting the hopscotch the saints. Ms. Ernescia Torricer’s dinary people doing extraordinary Kubo, Nathan Faletoi, Shuri parishioners. For many, this was their and 4-square patterns on the black- first grade students did their own things. She taught the students how Karikomi, Conchita Rivera, very first rosary and they are certainly top fronting the classrooms. We also research, wrote their own stories we can be like saints when we help Naomi Rosario, Kenzie Handy, treasuring it. One child remarked, completed painting the second story about the saints, created costumes, others, support them and guide them Audrey Englehardt, Ruka Suda, “It’s my first rosary and I put it at my lanai balcony and the side of the ad- and made presentations. It was a fun when they are lost. (Reported by Fayth Miyako Hansen, Alyssa Faletoi. bedside.” Another said, “I’m going to ministration building. Parents sanded way to learn about the lives of the Paekukui) Pictured is ninth grader Alyssa Faletoi pray the rosary when I’m sad.” What and painted the basketball backboards saints and the lessons they offer. (Re- who won first place for her artwork. an impact it made for so many! A big and poles as well. On the ELC side, ported by Jeff Melland) 34 HILO (Reported by Fayth Paekukui) mahalo to the parishioners for making they painted the lower exterior of St. Joseph Grade School a difference with the love you put into the buildings and the traffic patterns 33 HILO 35 HONOLULU those rosaries! (Reported by Roselyn on their courtyard. It was a privilege Nineteen students have their artwork Vicente McMahon) to witness everyone’s willingness to St. Joseph Preschool on display at the Wailoa Center for Star of the Sea School work, the generosity in donations of Students celebrated All Saints Day the 2015 Hawaii Nei Art Exhibition On Oct 28, in celebration of our 36 HONOLULU supplies and refreshments, and the dressed as their favorite saint or Nov. 6-Dec.17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Blessed Mother Mary and the dedication that truly makes a dif- character and parading through the closed Saturdays, Sundays and state Month of the Holy Rosary, the Saint Louis School ference in the lives of our children. elementary and high school campuses holidays. Admission is free! The student body, teachers, some parents, Students and families hosted Mahalo nui loa! (Reported by Kuulei singing, “When the Saints go March- students are Keyna Wilcox, Eli and parishioners participated in a liv- four high school students from Halemano)

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