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HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz Diocesan seminarians with Bishop Larry Silva and former vocations director Father Pascual Abaya at the June 7 diaconate ordination of Nick Brown, center. The seminarians are, from left, Emmanuelle del Castillo, Frankie Villanueva, Preston Castro, Dario Rinaldi, Seminarians on the rise Ace Tui, Romple Emwalu, Wil- liam Tulua, Anh Vu, Alfred Guer- The diocese is seeing a welcome increase in the number of men studying for the priesthood rero and E.J. Resinto. Missing is new seminarian Kevin Clark. By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz institution for older vocations, in Hales Cor- number of men studying for the priesthood Hawaii Catholic Herald ners, Wisconsin. In June Brown was ordained since the closing of St. Stephen Seminary on a “transitional” deacon, the last major step be- Oahu’s windward side decades ago. his fall marks the start of a new semes- fore priestly ordination, which is expected to ter of studies for 12 seminarians of the take place next summer. Tulua is on track to Seminarian heyday and decline Diocese of Honolulu. The dozen men complete his graduate studies in 2017. Over the last 70 years, the ebb and flow in now preparing for the diocesan priest- Emwalu, Guerrero, Resinto and Vu are en- the number of seminarians in the Honolulu di- Thood comprise one of the largest seminarian rolled at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University ocese has mirrored the nation’s decrease and groups in Hawaii’s recent history. in Menlo Park, California. Resinto is expected increase in diocesan vocations. The seminarians represent diverse ages and to be ordained a transitional deacon in 2015. In 1946, Bishop James Sweeney, the first backgrounds. They are: Guerrero is doing a “pastoral year” of parish bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu, bought „„ Nick Brown, 48, of Honolulu work at St. Michael Church in Kailua-Kona the estate of landowner Harold Castle on the „„ Preston-Jay Castro, 20, of Waipahu on the Big Island. Vu is in his second year of Kailua slope of the Nuuanu pali to open St. „„ Kevin Clark, 44, of Nanakuli graduate studies at the school, and Emwalu is Stephen Seminary. There he sought to train lo- „„ Emmanuelle Del Castillo, 22, of Maui entering his first graduate semester. cal men for the diocesan priesthood in order „„ Romple Emwalu, 32, of Mililani Del Castillo, Rinaldi, Tui and Villanueva to end the Islands’ dependence on missionary „„ Alfred Guerrero, 25, of Honolulu are continuing their undergraduate courses priests from Europe and the Mainland. „„ E.J. Resinto, 27, of Kauai at Mount Angel College Seminary in Oregon. St. Stephen was run by a staff of Sulpician „„ Dario Rinaldi, 21, of Maui Joining them are Castro and Clark, the dio- Fathers and initially admitted only high school „„ Ese’Ese “Ace” Tui, 29, of Ewa Beach cese’s newest seminarians, who enrolled there students. Enrollment opened sluggishly with „„ William “Pila” Tulua, 51, of Honolulu in August. 14 seminarians, but grew to 30 by 1954. „„ Frank Villanueva, 34, of Wahiawa Seminarians for the Diocese of Honolulu The high school seminarians lived on „„ Vincent Anh Vu, 25, of Honolulu have steadily numbered 10 or more over the campus, following a strict routine of classes, Brown and Tulua are attending Sacred last four years. It is a welcome increase. The Heart Seminary and School of Theology, an diocese has not seen a consistent double-digit Continued on page 3 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 Mass to commemorate cathedral’s new basilica status Hawaii By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic The doors of Hawaii’s famous Herald cathedral will be thrown open Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Oct. 11 to welcome all who would Founded in 1936 Published every other Friday like to share in its latest honor. PUBLISHER Already blessed by the foot- Bishop Larry Silva prints of saints, the 170-year-old (808) 585-3356 mother church of Hawaii has [email protected] gained a new tribute, the title of EDITOR minor basilica, and Bishop Larry Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 Silva will celebrate that recogni- [email protected] tion with a Mass of Thanksgiving REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER at 10 a.m. on that day. Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz The Congregation for Divine (808) 585-3320 Worship and the Discipline of [email protected] the Sacraments in Rome granted ADVERTISING Shaina Caporoz Bishop Larry Silva’s petition for (808) 585-3328 the special designation on May [email protected] 10. The church is now one of 82 CIRCULATION minor basilicas in the U.S. and Donna Aquino (808) 585-3321 one of 1,600 worldwide. [email protected] The church has four major ba- HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD silicas, all in Rome: St. Peter’s, St. (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage Paul Outside the Walls, St. John paid at Honolulu, Hawaii. Published ev- Lateran and St. Mary Major. HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz ery other week, 26 issues a year, by the The new name for the Honolu- Alika Cullen, general administrator of Honolulu’s Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace gives a tour of the historic Roman Catholic Church in the State of church to parishioners of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church, Ewa Beach, Sept. 17 in front of the relic of St. Damien. Hawaii, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI lu cathedral is Cathedral Basilica 96813. of Our Lady of Peace. ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES The title of basilica is an hon- aesthetic “renown.” de Veuster was ordained a priest Oct. 11 is also the fifth anni- Hawaii: $24 orary one granted by the Vatican Among its distinctions, the Ca- in 1864 and that greeted St. Mari- versary of the canonization of St. Mainland: $26 Mainland 1st class: $40 at the request of the local bishop. thedral Basilica of Our Lady of anne Cope when she arrived in Damien. 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The first, Graham, and Abel Lew (left to right). a women’s retreat set for the first weekend of October, was quickly filled to capacity through word of mouth. SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 3 Diocese of Honolulu Seminarians Seminarians on the rise Nicholas “Nick” Brown Continued from page 1 Gary Secor, who served as the priesthood, Father Secor said. Age: 48 diocese’s vocations director in the Attending World Youth Day and Parents: Adelfo and Natividad Alfaro prayer, meals and recreation. Graduates continued their priest- 1980s and later at the turn of the other papal events often inspire Home parish: Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa ly formation on the Mainland. millennium, said the number of young men to pursue a vocation. Entered seminary: 2009 St. Stephen added two years of seminarians during that time was The Catholic Church has had Current school: Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology college courses in 1955 following sparse. its share of challenges and scan- the accepted “6-6” formation sys- He said an upswing in num- dals, Father Secor said, but it Preston-Jay Castro tem — four years of high school bers came in the mid-2000s. The is heartening that despite “bad Age: 20 and two years of college at a “mi- diocese then began sending its press, people are still interested” Parents: Elaine Casamina Pascua (deceased) and Danny Castro nor seminary,” then the final two undergraduate students to Mount in becoming priests. Home parish: St. Joseph Church, Waipahu years of college and four years of Angel Seminary in Oregon and, as the need arose, the Wisconsin A long way to go Entered seminary: 2014 graduate school at a “major semi- school for older vocations. Current school: Mount Angel Seminary nary.” The increase in seminarians is The growth of St. Stephen The diocese has kept its ties a positive step for the American from the 1940s to the 1960s co- with St. Patrick Seminary in Cali- Catholic Church, but according Kevin Clark fornia, where it has been sending incided with a national boom. to the Center for Applied Re- Age: 44 seminarians for graduate studies During this period, the number search in the Apostolate, there is Parents: James J. Clark and Katherine G. Clark since the 1940s. of U.S. seminaries rose from 98 a long way to go to meet the de- Home parish: St. Rita Church, Nanakuli Although local seminar- to 126. Nationwide enrollment mand for more diocesan priests. Entered seminary: 2014 surged to its highest point in 1964 ian numbers today aren’t nearly what they were in their heyday, In 2010, 402 diocesan priests Current school: Mount Angel Seminary at 48,992. were ordained in the U.S, hard- In 1964, St. Stephen had 70 the increase mirrors again an up- ly enough to cover the shortfall high school and college seminar- Emmanuelle Del Castillo caused by priests dying, retiring ians. Age: 22 “I think young or departing the priesthood an- Parents: Benjamin and Marieta Del Castillo Diocesan vocations dropped locally and nationally in the years nually, CARA notes. To make up Home parish: Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina that followed. In 1966, St. Ste- people have always the losses, U.S. dioceses continue Entered seminary: 2010 phen had 34 seminarians total. to bring in priests from other Current school: Mount Angel Seminary The practice of seminarian ed- been interested in countries. ucation changed in the late 1960s “The challenge remains,” the Romple Emwalu to a “4-4-4” system: four years of serving God” CARA report explained, “because Age: 32 high school, four years of under- the church doesn’t just need sta- Parents: Siena Kauka Emwalu and Deacon Celestino Emwalu graduate college and four years —Father Gary Secor bility, it needs growth to keep up Home parish: St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church, Mililani of graduate theology. Since then, with a growing Catholic popula- ward trend across the U.S. Entered seminary: 2010 however, nearly all of the coun- tion and an aging clergy.” Data from the Center for Ap- Current school: St. Patrick’s Seminary and University try’s high school seminaries have The Diocese of Honolulu is closed. plied Research in the Apostolate, continuing to foster a culture Alfred Guerrero St. Stephen Seminary in 1968 or CARA, at Georgetown Univer- of vocations. Bishop Larry Silva began to send its college students sity shows that there were 3,631 appointed Father Bill Shannon, Age: 25 to Chaminade College of Hono- graduate-level seminarians in the who retired this year from full- Parents: Deceased lulu for academics, while they re- U.S. in 2014. That is up almost time parish work, as the new “di- Home parish: Our Lady of the Mount Church, Kalihi/Co-Cathedral sided at St. Stephen for commu- 150 from the figures reported rector of seminarians” in July. He of St. Theresa nity living and spiritual direction. in 2010, and roughly 450 more will be keeping track of seminar- Entered seminary: 2009 Meanwhile, enrollment steadily than in 1995. ians’ formation. He plans to visit Though no longer vocations Current school: St. Patrick’s Seminary and University (pastoral declined. Mount Angel Seminary, Sacred director for the diocese, Father year at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona) St. Stephen shut down its high Heart School of Theology and St. Secor said he has sensed an in- school in 1970. That year, the Patrick Seminary in the coming E.J. Resinto school had 18 college seminar- creasing interest in the priest- hood as he works with young months. Age: 27 ians. At the same time, eight semi- In addition to diocesan semi- naries in the U.S. also closed and adults. Parents: Eddie M. Resinto and Shanlyne M. (Texeira) Resinto “I think young people have al- narians, several young men Home parish: Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue nationwide seminarian numbers from Hawaii are currently in plummeted by almost 20,000. ways been interested in serving Entered seminary: 2008 formation for religious life with St. Stephen was closed com- God,” he said. “I think there’s a the Congregation of the Sacred Current school: St. Patrick’s Seminary and University pletely in 1980. The U.S. had only lot of openness” to the calling for Hearts of Jesus and Mary. The 13,226 seminarians that year. diocesan priests. Dario Rinaldi Father Secor attributes “a order has three novices now un- Age: 21 Modern day upswing number of factors” to this in- dergoing formation at their pro- Parents: Steven and Laurie Rinaldi After St. Stephen closed, Ha- crease in vocations. Many young vincial house in Kaneohe. Home parish: St. Joseph Church, Makawao waii’s priesthood prospects were people today are delaying major Father Secor, who grew up in life commitments, he said, but Hawaii, encourages young men Entered seminary: 2011 sent to the Mainland for forma- are more open to exploring dif- to look into the priesthood. It of- Current school: Mount Angel Seminary tion. Among the schools the diocese partnered with were the ferent callings. Some men con- fers an enriching experience, he Ese’Ese “Ace” Tui Theological College affiliated sider the priesthood after finding said, with a variety of work and with the Catholic University of that they can live happy, fulfilled ways to share God’s love with Age: 29 America in Washington, D.C., lives as single Christians. others. Parents: Siamani Tui Fa’atiliga and Miriama Aumaivao Tui and St. Francis Seminary in San The lingering influence of St. “If you want to serve God and Home parish: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa Beach Diego. John Paul II could also be attrib- the people of Hawaii, this is the Entered seminary: 2012 Diocesan vicar general Father uted to the rising interest in the best option,” he said. Current school: Mount Angel Seminary William “Pila” Tulua Age: 51 Parents: Nicole Moreno Home parish: Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Please join the 2014 Entered seminary: 2010 Current school: Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology Public Square Rosary Crusade Saturday, October 11, 2014, at one of 150 Frank Villanueva locations throughout Hawaii, including the Age: 34 State Capitol rally at St. Damien’s statue Parents: Jose L. Villanueva and Judith L. Villanueva Home parish: Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Rosary starts at 12:00 Noon) Entered seminary: 2011 As we all know, the United States is in great need of public prayer, Current school: Mount Angel Seminary repentance and conversion. We must ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. More than 12,000 groups will be Vincent Anh Vu praying the Rosary throughout the United States. Please join one of Age: 25 the 150 Hawaii groups in praying for our nation on October 11, 2014, Parents: Vu Son Hung and Nguyen Phuong Thi 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Rosary starts at 12:00 noon.) One local Public Home parish: Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Square Rosary will take place at the Hawaii State Capitol. Entered seminary: 2008 Please contact your parish to find a rally location, or call Valerie Current school: St. Patrick’s Seminary and University Elefante, (808) 372-9043, or e-mail [email protected] 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

FATHER ROBERT SIU | 1924-2014 One of Hawaii’s first diocesan priests spent final years in Wyoming By Patrick Downes natural beauty of Wyoming,” the Sacred Heart Parish, Waianae, elder” offering spiritual direction Hawaii Catholic Herald article said. from 1959 to 1964. He also was at Wyoming Catholic College. Robert Siu was born in Hono- assistant chancellor for the dio- “The man was a veritable Father Robert Kwong Chee lulu on July 29, 1924, one of sev- cese from 1962 to 1963. fountain of knowledge,” Washut Siu, one of the Hawaii’s first en children of Chin Tai Siu and Father Siu was pastor of the wrote. local-born diocesan priests, died Sin Cook Lee. He graduated from Big Island’s Malia Puka O Kalani Washut described one of Fa- Sept. 11 in Lander, Wyoming, Saint Louis College (now Saint Parish in Keaukaha from 1964 to ther Siu’s final Masses, celebrat- where he was a retired parish Louis School) in 1942. He joined 1972. ed in his rectory. “Here was a priest in residence. He had cel- the U.S. Navy during World War In addition to parish work, he good and faithful servant, offer- ebrated his 60th anniversary of II, serving from 1944 to 1946. spent four years on the faculty of ing his very self as an immola- ordination in June. He was 90 Father Siu had wanted to be St. Stephen Seminary in Kaneo- tion with this Holy Eucharist,” when he died. a priest ever since his baptism at he, from 1955 to 1959, where he he said. “While he was aware, Father Siu was as a parish age 14. After his discharge from taught Latin, English composi- he refused morphine, and when priest and a seminary teacher in the Navy, he enrolled at Catholic tion and religion. possible, even water in order to Hawaii for 18 years before leav- University in Washington, D.C., Father Siu left Hawaii in 1972 win souls for Christ.” ing the islands for studies on the from 1946 until 1948, when he to study at the Institute of Spiri- “After that Mass, when Father Mainland. He remained on the entered St. Mary Seminary in Ro- tuality in Oakland, California. He Siu told me to go forth and serve Mainland, serving in parishes land Park, Maryland. also enrolled in clinical pastoral the Lord, I hoped I could com- and as a hospital chaplain in a Bishop James J. Sweeney, the education at two Catholic hos- municate to others the beauty of number of western states. first bishop of the Diocese of Ho- pitals before moving to Idaho holiness that I witnessed in that His obituary on the website of nolulu, ordained the 30-year-old to work in several parishes, and man,” Washut wrote. Hudson’s Funeral Home in Land- Father Robert K.C. Siu pictured in his Father Siu on June 12, 1954, in the then to Wyoming in 1980. ordination portrait of 60 years ago Father Siu is survived by his er described the late priest as “a Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. He In Wyoming, he was associate brothers Arthur K.B. Siu and man of discipline, prayer, study, was the fifth Hawaii-born priest pastor of St. Mary’s Cathedral, James K.M. Siu, and nieces and wisdom and great wit” who cel- ordained by Bishop Sweeney, and Cheyenne, administrator of St. All this time he remained a nephews. ebrated Mass “with devotion” the second of Chinese ancestry. Anthony in Upton, and pastor of priest of the Diocese of Honolulu. Father Siu’s funeral Mass was every day, unless prevented by Father Siu served for a short St. Leo in Lusk and St. Joseph in A tribute to Father Siu on scheduled for noon, Sept. 26, sickness. time as an associate pastor at the Lovell. He retired in 1992 and the New Liturgical Movement 2014, in the Cathedral Basilica of “He was a patriot, a devotee of Honolulu cathedral, at Immacu- lived as a priest in residence at website, written by friend Kyle Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu. Notre Dame football, and a lover late Conception Parish in Holua- Holy Rosary Parish, Lander, until Washut, said that the retired Burial was to be at Hawaiian Me- of horses, guns, hunting and the loa from 1954 to 1955; and at his death. priest had served as a “spiritual morial Park.

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New director of safe environment brings Office for Social Ministry management, social work skills to the job TALK STORY By Patrick Downes site. There she found Perreira’s „„ To ensure that the diocese Preparing for disasters Hawaii Catholic Herald job posting for a safe environ- meets the audit requirements of ment director. the National Office for Child and Aloha, Dara Perreira, the human re- As if to validate this devel- Youth Protection. “The scandal that millions of people suffer from hunger sources director of the diocese opment, Leandro, at a class re- „„ To work with the bishop to must not paralyze us, but push each and every one of us to of Honolulu, had been fretting union, ran into Karen Kung, her guarantee that any clergy who act: singles, families, communities, institutions, government, a few months ago about how fellow 1983 graduate at Sacred have abused minors are properly to eliminate this injustice.” (Pope Francis) hard it would be to fill the newly Hearts Academy and the dio- monitored. The recent news that 183,500 of Hawaii’s people — 14 open position of cese’s previous safe environment „„ To maintain regular train- percent of the population — receive emergency food assis- director of safe coordinator. ing of designated safe environ- tance is a reminder that some of us suffer from disasters on a environment. Everything came together ment liaisons in each parish and daily basis. She needed nicely. school. The Office for Social Ministry is piloting a program on someone with On Sept 8, Leandro brought „„ To work with diocesan attor- disaster preparedness and community resiliency. Our parish solid managerial her years of management expe- neys and insurance carriers to food ministries now have an opportunity to address the need experience and rience, her strategic planning make certain the diocese is ap- to prepare communities for difficult times. In a half dozen the heart of a so- skills, her enthusiasm for social propriately mitigating risk. parishes this fall, this pilot program will help parish leader- cial worker who services and her love of children „„ To collaborate with Catho- ship review and assess existing disaster preparedness plans. Kristin Leandro could ensure into her new second floor office lic Charities Hawaii, sex-abuse The program will have two dialogue sessions: one to draft that the Catholic at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. organizations and enforcement a preparedness plan, the second to finalize the plan and iden- Church in Ha- From there she will oversee the agencies to further strengthen tify action steps. We hope this effort will help connect the waii was a place protected from implementation in Hawaii of the the safe environment program. strategies of the parish, the community and families to make sexual abuse and harassment. It “Charter for the Protection of Leandro lives in Kaimuki and sure they will reach out to the most vulnerable among us. was a one-of-a-kind position that Children and Young People,” the attends Newman Center/Holy St. Damien Parish in Molokai recently started their own needed a one-of-a-kind person. rules mandated by the U.S. bish- Trinity Parish. She is a full 13- program to develop disaster preparedness and community At the same time, Kristin Lean- ops after the clergy sex abuse cri- year, kindergarten through high resiliency. To aid in the process, parish leaders met for a “talk dro, a lifelong Catholic with grad- sis exploded a dozen years ago. school, Sacred Hearts Academy story” session to hear how the church had prepared for pos- uate and post-graduate degrees in Here is a list of some of her graduate. sible disasters — what worked and what didn’t. Later that social work, had learned that her tasks: The new director has been evening, parishioners representing three generations of the department at the Hawaii Medi- „„ To ensure that church employ- busy getting herself acquainted Bicoy family gathered in Maunaloa for a similar “talk story” cal Service Association, where she ees and volunteers who work with the diocese, its offices and about how the community weathered storms. Many acknowl- was a strategic planning manager, with minors are trained and department heads. After one edged the ohana system for helping community members had been eliminated. She either screened according to safe envi- week on the job, she told the Ha- support one another in times of disaster, as well as on a daily had to find another position with ronment laws and procedures. waii Catholic Herald, “I love it.” basis. HMSA where she had worked for „„ To assist the clergy office in Her biggest challenge, “based Through this process, the Molokai parish will develop a 24 years, or look elsewhere. coordinating background checks on what I hear so far,” she said, plan to achieve greater resiliency for the individual, parish Seeing this as an opportunity and safe environment training of will be “helping people under- and the community ohana. to pursue her first passion, so- all priests, deacons and seminar- stand the value of the program” For more information about this disaster preparedness cial work, Leandro decided to try ians. whose limelight may have faded and community resilience program, contact bcostKigan@ elsewhere. „„ To help religious orders, pri- a bit. hacbed.org. Mahalo. She first explored Catholic vate schools and other non-di- But it’s a challenge, she said, Your friends at the Office for Social Ministry Charities Hawaii and then turned ocesan Catholic organizations in that “speaks to my heart and to the Diocese of Honolulu web- Hawaii comply with the charter. what I feel passionate about.” 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

MARYKNOLL SISTER HELEN LOUISE GLEASON | 1929-2014 Missionary educator taught here for more than 30 years Maryknoll Sister Helen Louise degree in education in 1956. Gleason, who spent half of her 63 Sister Helen was sent to Ha- years in religious life as a teacher waii, where she taught third in Hawaii parish schools, died grade at St. Anthony School, Kali- Sept. 11 at Maryknoll Sisters Cen- hi, from 1956 to 1962; first grad- ter, Maryknoll, ers at St. Anthony, Wailuku, Maui, New York. She from 1962 to 1971; and primary was 85. grades at St. John the Baptist Continuing Our Sister Helen School, Honolulu, from 1971 to was assigned 1975. While teaching at St. John, to Hawaii three Sister Helen was also the religious Commitment to Caring times, in 1956, education coordinator for St. 1980 and 1984, Philomena Parish, Salt Lake. _ “I am hungry for the work...” Saint Marianne Cope to teach in grade Sister Helen was then sent to Maryknoll schools on Oahu Majuro in the Marshall Islands to St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii is expanding into new Sister Helen and Maui. She be principal of a grammar school services for body, mind and spirit. As with Saint Marianne Cope and Louise Gleason also served in from 1975 to 1980. She returned the Marshall to Honolulu to teach at Maryknoll the Sisters of St. Francis, we continually look for ways Islands, Papua Grade School from 1980 to 1983. [VM\SÄSS\UTL[ULLKZI`VMMLYPUNHIYVHKYHUNLVMZLY]PJLZ New Guinea, and on Indian reser- She spend one year as princi- vations in Minnesota. pal and kindergarten teacher for Sister Helen was born on Jan. St. Rose School in Proctor, Minne- Current Healthcare Services: 20, 1929, in Cloquet, Minnesota, sota, returning to Hawaii in 1984 one of 11 children of William and to teach kindergarten at St. Ann Hospice Care Exilia Demers Gleason. She was a School, Kaneohe, until 1991. We serve patients in their own homes, in descendant on her mother’s side Sister Helen was then sent to of two famous North American Papua New Guinea, where she nursing facilities, and our inpatient hospice explorers, Jean Nicolet who trav- taught primary school children unit in Nuuanu. eled Lake Michigan and Louis Jo- from 1991 to 1996. She returned liet who surveyed the Mississippi to the Maryknoll motherhouse in Adult Day Care River. New York to serve as a sacristan. We offer adult day care in Manoa and in Helen joined the Maryknoll From 1999 until 2007 she went Ewa Villages for adults who cannot safely Sisters at their residence in Valley to Minnesota to work in various Park, Missouri, on Oct. 14, 1948, ministries among Native Ameri- be left at home alone and whose adult children need receiving the religious name Sis- cans on reservations in Red Lake, respite or work during the day. We plan to add adult day ccacareararea e at ourr ter M. Evelyn John. her home town of Cloquet, and Liliha campus in the future. She made her first vows in Fond du Lac. Valley Park on May 8, 1951, and Sister Helen then spent three Bathing & Personal Care Services worked at her congregation’s years at the Maryknoll residence We currently provide in-home bathing and personal care sesservices.eerrrvvivi motherhouse in the Multigraph in Monrovia, California, and two Department before making her more years in Cloquet before re- Independent Living final vows on May 8, 1954. tiring at the motherhouse in 2012. In 1954, she enrolled at Maryk- Her funeral and burial in the Franciscan Vistas Ewa, is an affordable independent senior livingiviivingg coccommunityom noll Teachers College, Maryknoll, Maryknoll Sisters Cemetery was in Ewa Villages and we plan to replicate this in Liliha. New York, receiving a bachelor’s scheduled for Sept. 23.

Future Healthcare Services: We will be offering the following services Diocesan Filipino Catholic Clubs’ in partnership with other healthcare providers: 64th annual convention on Kauai . Adult Day Health More than 200 delegates from pino Catholic Club island council. . Assisted Living across the state are expected to The DCFCC will also recognize . Care Coordination attend the 64th annual conven- its outstanding member with the tion of the Diocesan Congress of congress’ highest honor — the . Care Homes Filipino Catho- Founder’s Award in memory of . Dementia/Alzheimer’s Services* lic Clubs, Nov. Msgr. Osmundo Calip who started 14-16, at the the FCC movement in Hawaii 64 . Outpatient Rehabilitation Kauai Beach Re- years ago. . Private Duty Nursing sort Hotel. The Diocesan congress president theme of the Oscar Portugal will preside over . Skilled Nursing* stfrancishawaii.org event is “Go and the business sessions including bear witness to the elections of new officers for * Scheduled to open Fall 2014 (808) 547- 6500 our faith.” the coming year. FCC congress The conven- The deadline to register for the president Oscar tion will feature convention is Oct. 28. Those in- Portugal workshops and terested in attending may contact prayer services, any FCC unit in their parishes, plus recognition of the Father Er- or call 245-6566, or email DCF- add some punch nest Claes Awardees for each Fili- [email protected]. BIRTHDAYS to your party! KANREKIS Scrub Bucket Ministries offering women’s retreat Scrub Bucket Gospel Min- bath plus five meals. Mass will be class YAKUDOSHIS reunions istries is offering the women’s celebrated. contemplative weekend retreat, Space is limited but payment GRADUATIONS “And Their Eyes Were Opened,” secures a space. Make checks WEDDINGS 7 p.m. Oct. 10, to 2 p.m. Oct. 12, payable to Scrub Bucket Gospel at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Ministries, 320-3 Molo St., Kai- company Kalihi Valley. lua, HI 96734. For information, christmas parties parties The $185 fee covers a private call Pat Tom, 261-8104, or Max- room with air conditioning and ine Pollock, 254-1091. Hawaii’s #1 comedian Frank De Lima To advertise in the Hawaii Catholic Herald, 521-4529 call Shaina Caporoz at 585-3328 [email protected] www.frankdelima.com 7

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1 KALIHI VALLEY first wedding anniversary when they Our Lady of the Mount Parish & spoke here. They also shared the joyful news that they are expecting On Aug. 15, our parish celebrated their first child, a girl, in December. the feast day of our dear patroness. (Reported by Gwen Mitsui; photo by The lovely image of Our Lady of Jolly Guerrero-Tano) the Mount was enshrined in the sanctuary adorned with flowers and 7 KAILUA-KONA candles. A novena was prayed nine days prior to the feast, which coin- St. Michael Parish cides with the solemnity of the As- Parishioners welcome the new paro- sumption of Mary. Presiding over the chial vicar Father Emerson Delos EDITOR’S Reyes (Father Boyet) after his first solemn feast day Mass was visiting 1 2 Bishop Renato Mayugba, seated CHOICE 9 a.m. Mass on Sept. 14 at the St. center, of the Diocese of Laoag, Michael’s tent. (Reported by Shirley Philippines. Concelebrating were David) our pastor Father Edgar Bril- KEKAHA lantes, left, and pastor emeritus Father Adrian Gervacio, right. St. Theresa Parish The celebration culminated on Aug. As did most parishes throughout the 16, with a candlelight procession to country, we blessed and commis- the mountainside grotto of Our Lady sioned our catechists on Catechetical under the care of the Brotherhood Sunday, Sept. 21. Our parish is cer- of Our Lady of the Mount who tainly blessed to have the commit- also served complimentary delicacies ted people involved in our religious for fellowship. We thanked and sang education, RCIA, Baptism, marriage, the praises of our beloved patroness Bible study, Little Church (youth for her loving guidance and blessings 3 4 leaders), youth group and Confirma- to our parish for the past 144 years tion classes. We most kindly thank of its existence. (Reported by Fran and congratulate them for their Kovaloff; photo by Jun Cortez) dedication to spreading God’s Gospel message: Lisa Achuara, JoAnn 2 KALIHI KAI Bergh, Deacon Jim Bostick, Sandra Cabral, Wendy Castillo, St. Anthony Parish Martin Costales, Lola Cruz, On June 27, our parish Sacred Millie Curtis, Lisa Davalos, Ri- Hearts group celebrated its 16th ley Davalos, Juana Domingo, anniversary with Mass for the Feast Alicia Emayo, Diana Honjiyo, of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 6 Robbie Jiao, Beverly Johnston, p.m. After Mass, our group had a 5 6 Charlene Lazaro, Tony Lazaro, simple celebration at the cafeteria. Sister Monica Martin, Kath- Our guests were pastor La Salette leen Miguel, Darlene Muraoka, Father Manny Dela Cruz and Lyle Muraoka, Sister Michael priest-in-residence Father Francis Ann O’Donnell, Marcy Parinas, Sanchez. Our bento meal included Janica Pascua, Alyssa Pigao, rice, pancit, teri chicken, embutido Ed Ponting, Jonelle Renti and paradosdos. Some members Cruz, Sister Janet Rose, Maura brought other delicacies to be Sabado, Lorraine Savaria and shared. As usual, there were raffles, Tyrelle Unciano. We especially trivia questions and door prizes. To thank Sister Michael Ann, our new everyone’s surprise, both priests vol- director of religious education, for unteered for a game that called for coordinating all these programs. God two groups of five people. Outside bless all of our catechists! (Reported the cafeteria, out of sight from each by Chantal A. Duarte) other, each group was given a box of newspaper and magazine pages and 7 8 KAPAA instructed to dress the model of their 8 St. Catherine School choice. The laughter started when gress of Catechesis in Rome Sept. eral Father Gary Secor, vicar for each group chose their priest. When 6 MILILANI Mrs. Sally Harrison, our after- 27, 2013. The retreatants reflected clergy Father Manny Hewe, pas- school care facilitator, is also a very the models were presented, the caf- on the pope’s three themes: “Abide St. John Apostle and Evangelist tor Sacred Hearts Father Richard talented artist. Her newest piece of eteria became a hilarious and noisy by Jesus,” “Imitate Jesus by leaving Parish place. Father Manny came out as McNally, former pastor Father art, “Jesus Blesses the Children” was ourselves behind” and “Go out to International youth speaker, musi- a bride with a long train, complete Edgar Brillantes and Father unveiled on Sept. 12. Our pastor encounter others; go out with Jesus cian and beat boxer Paul J. Kim with a headdress, veil and a bouquet Daniel Laeda. Everyone enjoyed a Father Anthony Rapozo blessed to the outskirts.” The songs “We spoke at our parish for two nights: that he tossed to the ladies. Father luau with good food and entertain- this beautiful piece of art. … With Are Called to Serve,” “As the Deer Aug. 20, “Church Isn’t Boring. You Francis came out with a long gown ment that included comedian Frank the growth of our school, we added Longs,” “The Summons,” “Center Are” and Aug. 21, “Lust vs. Love, with ruffled neckline, a huge flyaway an additional kindergarten class. of My Life,” and “Be Not Afraid” De Lima. Pictured is music director Counterfeit vs. Authentic.” Kim headdress with flowers and a bag. What was our library was converted were woven into the pope’s address. Kainoa Fukumoto playing parish had made a lasting impression to The decision was a tie for both hard this summer into two beautiful kin- The retreat included a half-hour history Trivial Pursuit with Father our small contingent of adults and working groups and their coopera- dergarten classrooms. Father Antho- adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. McNally and former pastors Father young people at the 2014 Youth Day tive priests. Thank you very much, ny also blessed this building on Sept. Pictured are some of the catechists Larry Fisher and Father Brillantes. in Anaheim. With support of pastor Fathers, for being such good sports 12. These rooms were dedicated to who attended the three-hour retreat (Reported by Janice Vannatta) Msgr. John Mbinda, Deacon and making a memorable anniver- the memory of Mr. Mel Aqui, hus- facilitated by the parish director of Wally Mitsui contacted Paul to sary! (Reported by Fe Rodillas) band of our librarian Mrs. Gloria religious education. (Reported by PAHOA speak at our parish. Paul’s humor Aqui. Mr. Aqui was an integral part Julia Torres) and inspiring message captivated HONOLULU Sacred Heart Parish of our school in the 1980s and 90s. young and old with insightful sto- Sts. Peter and Paul Parish The Women’s Bible Study (Reported by Andrea Corbo and Patri- KAHULUI ries, Catholic values and powerful 4 Group’s spaghetti dinner and bingo cia Doherty) Our parish celebrates its 45th anni- Scripture messages on subjects like Christ the King Parish in Avery Hall raised $527 to help versary with a luncheon Sept. 28 at chastity, sex, pornography and au- Bishop Larry Silva blessed, 11:30, at the Pagoda Restaurant’s In- with the cost of the St. Damien stat- thentic love. Both nights began with 9 HAIKU anointed and dedicated the new al- ternational Ballroom. Father Gary ue. The food was ono and the bingo praise and worship with our Youth St. Rita Parish tar Aug. 31 at the 8 a.m. Mass with Secor, vicar general, will celebrate extra special. Special mahalos go and Young Adult band led by Al- On July 27, we had our parish many devoted parishioners present. the anniversary Mass that day at 11 out to our cooks for the evening Ro- len Orsense and Nolet Quiason. picnic and fourth annual Walk for The Sacred Heart Community a.m. Cost for the luncheon is $20 berta Van Goethem and Nancy Deacon Wally and Alvin led prayer. Our Future at Giggle Hill Park. for adults and $10 for children 5-8. Rosary led by Veronica Cachola Robbins. And a big, big thank you Italo Fonglesong gave a rousing This event is a parish favorite, bring- (From the parish bulletin) and Linda Pulido donated materi- introduction of Paul and Maggie ing together families for a day of als. The Salaguinto Family of to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Kim. Other parishes represented fun and camaraderie. Before lunch, JMA Imports donated the Last in Keaau for use of their Bingo 3 EWA BEACH were Our Lady of Sorrows, St. walkers warmed up for the annual Supper. Deacon Cornelio Pulido equipment. … The Parish Youth Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Joseph, Resurrection of the walk led by the children of the par- constructed the new altar with the Group has been hosting fundraising Thirty-three parish catechists, Lord, St. Anthony, Kalihi. Paul’s ish. Weeks before the event, walkers help of his brother Tomas Pulido. bake sales after each weekend Mass. two catechist assistants and message was money, sex, drugs, collected pledges from family and (Reported by Audie Pascual) On Sept. 21 they served breakfast in one religion educator from the popularity and power cannot truly friends. This was not only a healthy parish school spent the morning of Avery Hall after each Mass. For $5, satisfy a person’s heart. Instead we event, it also raised money to pay for Sept. 13 at their annual retreat, a 5 WAHIAWA the diners feasted on eggs, Portu- must invite God into our lives to sat- the land we have owned since Dec. week before Catechetical Sunday Our Lady of Sorrows Parish guese sausage, rice and waffles. The isfy a restless hunger and a longing 31, 2012. After the walk Father Sept. 21. The retreat focused on Our parish celebrated its 75th youth group will also be accepting to know him. Paul and Maggie, who Leonard Ssempijja blessed the Pope Francis’ address to pilgrim anniversary Mass Sept. 7 with HI-5 recyclables. (Reported by Rich- had honeymooned in Kauai, were amazing spread of food and all who catechists for the International Con- Bishop Larry Silva, vicar gen- ard Robbins) back in the islands celebrating their gathered. After lunch there were 8 TheParish&SchoolNews SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 games for the children planned by the school on Sept. 7 for one of our the Freeman family and a hike two annual school-sponsored blood to the top of Giggle Hill. Portuguese drives. Generous donors stepped horseshoe was introduced to Father up to the plate to heed the call of Leonard who enjoyed a few games the Blood Bank of Hawaii and with parishioners. We were blessed its constant need for blood. Our with beautiful weather, good fel- National Junior Honor Society lowship, an abundance of food and student members were on hand a successful fundraiser. Our parish to meet and greet volunteer donors thanks all the walkers, sponsors and from the parish and school, to di- donors for their generosity. Pictured rect and assist them, and to offer are children of our parish, from left, them healthy snacks and beverages Cheyenne Yap, Uilani Omalza, afterward. The successful five-hour Kamalei Omalza, Kahiapo drive contributed 26 pints of blood. Omalza and Joshua Fernandez. 9 10 Pictured next to the bloodmobile (Reported by Esther Yap) are our eighth graders, George Brady, Taylor Buckley and Clar- 10 PALAMA issa DeSmet, the Honor Society’s Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa welcoming crew for the day’s event. (Reported by Christina Malins; photo Children, teenagers and adults by Jeremy Morrow) attended the start of our 2014- 2015 Faith Formation year with KANEOHE religious education, First Com- 16 munion, Confirmation and St. Ann Model School RCIA classes. Children in grades During our school’s Heritage Week, K-8 attended religious education starting Sept. 15, students learned classes. A separate First Communion the vibrant history of our parish and class is for children ages 8-15 who schools. They also learned about the have not received Eucharist yet. 11 12 Congregation of the Sacred High school students seeking to be Hearts of Jesus and Mary and confirmed registered for Confirma- the impact it had on our island tion 1 and 2 classes. Adults seeking home. The Sacred Hearts Congrega- initiation into the Catholic Church tion founded St. Ann Church and attended the RCIA classes. Director still ministers here. Our monthly of religious education Sister Mer- core values come directly from the cedita Estrella, SPC, gathered the charism of the congregation. The students in the parish hall. Confir- students also studied St. Damien, mation 2 catechists Joel and Fay a brother of the congregation. Pabo led the children and parents in Heritage Week included Kupuna Day song. Father Gregorio Honorio Sept. 17 when more than 80 grand- Jr., speaking to the assembly, said parents visited. The morning began our goal in catechesis is to know, to with Mass, followed by a student as- love and to serve God. (Reported by sembly that launched the new school Eric Bolosan) year with an explosion of confetti 13 14 and streamers as the children count- 11 KAPOLEI ed down to an exciting start of the year. Grandparents then joined their St. Jude Parish grandchildren in class, participating There were lots of happy smiles on in science labs, working out math our youth as they ended their Con- problems and creating keepsakes firmation Year 2 retreat of bond- with their mo‘opuna. The day ended ing, fellowship and fun! The group with lunch in our Food Court. It was participated in activities throughout an honor to host our grandparents. the Sept. 12-14 weekend at Camp Pictured are fifth graders Karylle Mokuleia, supervised by leaders Feary and Davis Mendonsa with Auli‘i Teson, Marie Zamora, grandparents Florence Feary and Bobby Morris, Mark Deus, Norma Jacques-Herrera looking Steve Bruno, Jim Teson and in the St. Ann’s history book for an- Tony and Bonnie Boquer. A big swers to complete their Kupuna Day mahalo to Confirmation coordinator scavenger hunt. (Reported by Kuulei Keahi Teson for her TLC in plan- 15 16 Halemano) ning this very special, meaningful retreat complete with each student 17 PEARL CITY receiving a palanca (letter) from his here at Maryknoll! Middle school We are one school and one team. and develop their talents to be used or her family. Bishop Larry Silva and high school students alike Go Spartans! (Reported by Laura Es- in service to their families, church Our Lady of Good Counsel School is scheduled to preside at our Con- participated in various activities. To senberg) and communities. (Reported by Hay- Sept. 4 marked our school’s 50th firmation Mass, Dec. 9. (Reported by add a little change to our normal ley Matson-Mathes) Golden Anniversary. In com- Caren Argenzia) routines, students dressed to match 13 HONOLULU memoration, Bishop Larry Silva spirit week themes: Military Monday, Sacred Hearts Academy Lower 14 MAKAWAO presided at our weekly school Mass WAIALUA Twin Tuesday, Western Wednesday, St. Joseph Early Learning Center Sept. 11. It was a day of remem- Tourist Thursday and Show-Some- School brance, reflection and celebration. St. Michael Parish La Salette Father Eric Castro Class Friday (students wore class Our school celebrated its 105th The school was presented with cer- On Sept. 14, we said “nomoshkar” received a birthday surprise early in shirts). Friday was exciting with birthday on Sept. 12. Students tificates from the City and County or “aashi” (goodbye) to Msgr. the morning Sept. 9. Our students an amazing banner competition enjoyed special treats, yellow and of Honolulu, the State House of Francis Gomes of Calcutta, India, rang his doorbell and presented their between classes, topped off with white balloons decorated the quad, Representatives and the State who has been with us for nearly two gifts, a banner and songs, to wish thrilling dodge ball games between and “rockets” launched confetti into Senate recognizing our years of weeks helping Father Keahi with our beloved pastor a happy 44th homerooms. The eighth grad- the air. Campus minister Sister quality education and our continued daily and Sunday Masses. We also birthday. The parish also celebrated ers won the middle school ban- Katherine Francis Miller, theol- efforts instilling the Gospel principles say “dhonnobad” (thank you) for his with a birthday bash on Sept. 14 ner competition, while the junior ogy chair Sister Irene Barboza, of community, worship and service. kind and wonderful assistance as Fa- after the 5 p.m. Mass. It was well class won for the high school. In provincial Sister Regina Mary Making presentations were Rep. ther Lucius recovers from recent attended and Father Eric enjoyed dodge ball, Ms. Higa’s freshman Jenkins, and eight other sisters Gregg Takayama and Council- surgery. Recently retired, the mon- the evening with food, fun and fel- homeroom competed with a fierce joined the celebration. Their loving member Breene Harimoto. The signor is on his way to Washington lowship. Happy birthday, Father Eric, drive, rallying the freshman during presence reminded our school com- office of Mayor Kirk Caldwell and then the East Coast on a holiday. God bless you! (Reported by Helen the semi-finals (pictured). At the end munity of the school’s history and declared Sept. 11 “Our Lady of Good (From the parish bulletin) Souza) of the day, a senior homeroom how our roots are tied to the dedica- Counsel School Day.” After Mass, claimed the dodge ball trophy. tion of the Congregation of the guests, students, faculty and staff 12 HONOLULU Throughout the week, our students Sisters of Sacred Hearts. Our 15 HONOLULU enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the Maryknoll School expressed their pride when learn- school mission reinforces the sisters’ Holy Family Catholic Academy parish center. Many of the children Two weeks ago, it was spirit week ing, praying, and playing together. mission of helping students discover The Hawaii Bloodmobile visited were excited to break bread with

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Students in every grade, who Our school proudly introduces its prepared for weeks to share their 2014-2015 student govern- 17 18 talents with their grandparents, de- ment and is looking forward to a lighted them with their songs. After wonderful year. Student council of- the program, grandchildren joined ficers are president Kawaipi‘ilama their grandparents for refreshments Manuwai, vice president Kyra as they continued to share the rest of Kahahawai, secretary Kanoe the day. Grandparent’s Day is a tradi- Kaleopa‘a, treasurer Brooke tion we look forward to each year, a Iverson; 5th grade representatives tradition that continues to define, in Liberty Lum and Claire Cronin; part, that which is so important to sixth grade representatives Michael us as a school: family. Pictured are Brede and Mahina Kaleiheana- sisters Natalie and Briley Tolen- Erickson; seventh grade represen- tino and their grandmothers Mama tatives Kichelle Oana and Arisa Sing and Mama Ann. (Reported Chang. Congratulations to all the by Laverne Suster; photo by Patricia candidates! Mahalo to advisor Mrs. White) Kanoe Turner! … The fourth 19 20 graders are again selling beautiful 24 WAILUKU Christmas trees from Oregon to fund St. Anthony Grade School their spring Big Island trip. For the Our school is off to a great fun-filled past six years, the trees have been academic year! Throughout the gorgeous and customers keep com- week of Aug. 31, students were anx- ing back! Order forms are available ious to hear speeches and vote for in the school office and on our web- the candidates running for student site, sjvkailua.org. Supply is limited, council. On Sept. 5, the winners so don’t wait! … Registration for the were announced and sworn in by SSAT Review Class is now open the honorable Judge Joseph Car- for students in grades 6-8 and the doza at their morning assembly. Pic- community. Classes are 8-10 a.m., tured are Marissa Gurat, advisor Saturdays, Oct. 18-Dec. 6. It is a 16- and fifth grade teacher; Luke Mon- hour course of small group instruc- talvo, vice-president; Ryllah-Rae tion. The cost, including the study 21 22 Rodrigues, secretary; Anjeleigh book, is $125. Submit registration Dela Cruz, president; and Judge and payment at the school office. For Cardoza. Missing is Alexandria more information, call 261-4651. (Reported by Earl Walker) Retuta, treasurer. (Reported by Teri Tavares) 19 WAILUKU 25 HONOLULU St. Anthony Junior-Senior High Sacred Hearts Academy High School Our 11th-grader Olivia Carbajal School waves to motorists in recognition of This past summer, senior Zoe Sprott the anniversary of the attack on the spent seven weeks in Kirov, Russia, United States on Sept. 11, 2001. Co- learning Russian. She won a merit- ordinated by the school’s National based scholarship from the National Honor Society, students and staff Security Language Initiative participated in sign and flag waving for Youth, in partnership with the before and after the school day and U.S. State Department, to study a during their lunch recess. The Na- EDITOR’S language and culture through im- tional Honor Society also completed 23 24 25 CHOICE mersion in a host country. One of 15 a school-wide Penny Purge cam- students from the U.S., Zoe lived in paign that raised approximately a dormitory with Russian peers for HI/CathedralCatholicAcademy/ Kate Dacua, Kaleikaumaka instrumentals. At our school, each $1,000 for storm-damaged schools three weeks, and the rest of the sum- HomePage/. Cathedral Catholic Downey, Ethel Guillermo, class sponsors school Masses and on the Big Island. In addition, St. mer with her host mother Marina Academy, where the spirit makes the Amery Mamuad, Arienne Mo- Anthony’s Rotary Interact Club parish Sunday Masses throughout and her host sister Maria. For five difference! (Reported by Michael K. ses, Jaycee Anna Amanca, Re- spearheaded a school supply drive the school year. Pictured is the fourth hours a day, Zoe and her American Palekukui) becca Meyer, Xavier Downey- in September and donated dozens of grade class. (Reported by Keala Kia) peers, who came knowing very little Silva, Tyra Tabayoyong and donated items to the same schools of the language, attended classes Haycel Maluyo. Head coach and in Puna. (Reported by Claudine San 20 KALIHI 22 HONOLULU taught by Russian teachers. During athletic director: Ms. Blythe Gas- Nicolas) St. Anthony School their last week, the students took con. Assistant coaches: Lendall St. Theresa School The boys and girls volleyball the 13-hour train ride from Kirov to Agpaoa, Julius Quiroga and To celebrate Grandparents Day, HONOLULU teams won their first games against Moscow and toured Russia’s capital Ka‘ena Kalima-Gascon. Alumni students invited their grandparents Cathedral Catholic Academy St. Francis on Sept. 19. The game city. Here she is pictured in Moscow student helpers: Jasmine Colla- to Mass. Nearly a hundred grand- Our school celebrated 79 years of was well attended by cheering fam- outside Red Square. “The experience do, Austin Torralba and DJ Ace parents stayed to enjoy refreshments education with a fall open house ily members and friends. Congratu- was life-changing,” Zoe said. “I fell Carlos. (Reported by Tess Reyes) and participate in a fun picture-mak- on Sept. 20. We are the first Hawaii lations to players, coaches and ing activity with their grandchildren. in love with the Russian culture and people.” She hopes to attend a col- Catholic school to adopt the Proj- alumni student helpers. Go Pictured is fourth-grader Allyson 21 WAIPAHU lege that offers Russian language and ect Based Learning model. We Trojans! Your school ohana is very Perreira sharing a special moment St. Joseph School is considering majors in economics, have a small family school environ- proud of you! On the boys team: with her grandmother! (Reported by ment, strong integrated digital cur- Angelito Agsalud Jr., Kendall The fourth grade sponsored our neuro-linguistics and pre-law. Zoe Lynette Seto) riculum and reasonable tuition. We Ramelb, Joseph Kyle Calibo, school Friday Mass on Sept. 5. volunteers at the Pacific Aviation Mu- are currently accepting applications Mason Royce Daoang, Brad The class was responsible for the seum and assists with the “Star Light, EWA BEACH for students entering kindergarten Sagucio, Wally Patrick Valerio, readings, responsorial psalm and 23 Star Bright” program for children through seventh grade. Find us on Nyl Bryan Parial and Ehren Me- offertory. The school’s choir led us Our Lady of Perpetual Help School whose mothers are incarcerated. (Re- the web at: http://teacherweb.com/ drano. On the girls team: Lilzen all with their majestic singing and The school celebrated Grandpar- ported by Hayley Matson-Mathes)

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CNS photo/Paul Haring Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago introduces Bishop Banners depict Albanian martyrs, most of whom died under communism, as Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass in Blase J. Cupich of Spokane, Washington, left, as the next Mother Teresa Square in Tirana, Albania, Sept. 21. archbishop of Chicago during a news conference Sept. 20 at the Quigley Center. Bishop Cupich will be installed as the archbishop of Chicago’s 2.2 million Catholics Nov. 18 Pope Francis at Holy Name Cathedral. Survivors of Albania’s dictatorship give witness, move pope to tears Vatican City By Carol Glatz

TIRANA, Albania — Two survivors of Albania’s communist crackdown against the church brought Pope Fran- cis to tears with their stories during a vespers service in Tirana’s cathedral Sept. 21. “To hear a martyr talk about his own martyrdom is intense,” the pope told journalists on the papal plane back to Rome the same evening. “I think all of us there were moved, all of us.” Franciscan Father Ernest Simoni, 84, talked about his life as a priest un- der a militant atheist regime that tar- CNS photo/Paul Haring geted people of every faith — Chris- Pope Francis is welcomed by Albania’s President Bujar Nishani at the presidential tian and Muslim — between 1944 palace in Tirana, Albania, Sept. 21. and 1991. Despite the risks of torture, imprisonment and execution, people to ministry by serving isolated moun- nothing with which to pour the water CNS/Giuseppe Ricciardi via Twitter held onto their beliefs as best they tain villages, urging Christians caught over the child’s head. Retired Pope Benedict XVI poses for what is said to be his could, praying and passing on their up in a cycle of revenge to let go of “But she insisted that I baptize her first selfie Sept. 12 with Italian seminarian Giuseppe Ric- traditions underground. their hatred and embrace God’s love. child. So, seeing her faith, I took off ciardi. The photo of the pope, 87, and Ricciardi, from the Father Simoni said his religious su- When the priest finished his testi- my shoe, since it was made of plastic, southern Italian diocese of Aversa, has been posted on the periors were shot dead and the mili- mony, he approached the pope, who and I took the water from the canal seminarian’s Twitter feed. tary drafted him in an effort to “make extended his arms to embrace him. with that and baptized the child,” she me disappear. I spent two years there, But the priest dropped to his knees to said. years that were worse than any pris- kiss the pope’s ring. Standing togeth- Thanks to a number of priests who on.” er, the two men embraced warmly. also worked clandestinely, “I had the He managed to be ordained a priest Moved to tears, the pope removed good fortune of having the Blessed in 1956, on the feast of Divine Mercy. his glasses and the men briefly rested Sacrament,” which she kept hidden U.S. SAN ANTONIO But the worse was yet to come when their foreheads against each other. in bed sheets to secretly administer to the regime, which was set to become Stigmatine Sister Marije Kaleta, people who were ill or dying. the first atheist nation in the world, 85, spoke next about being a novice The pope said he had had no idea intensified its war against religion in during the regime and secretly bap- how much the people of Albania had the 1960s. tizing “everyone who came to my suffered for their faith, until two On Christmas Eve 1963, the priest door,” but only after making sure they months earlier when he started pre- was arrested while celebrating Mass weren’t spies who wanted to turn her paring for his trip. and was sentenced to death by fir- in to authorities. He said he was moved to see Ti- ing squad. He was beaten, placed for One day, while walking along a rana’s main boulevard lined with ban- three months in solitary confinement road, a mother carrying her child ran ners bearing black-and-white photo- under “inhumane” conditions, then up to her, asking her to baptize the graphs of dozens of Catholics killed tortured because he refused to de- infant. by the regime. Their cause for canon- nounce the church. Sister Kaleta was hesitant because ization as martyrs of the faith is being He was eventually freed, but later the woman’s husband was a commu- considered. arrested again and sent to a prison nist and she worried it might be a Pope Francis called Albania a land camp, where he was forced to work in trap. So she told the mother it wasn’t of heroes and martyrs and said that, CNS photo/Rick Musacchio, Tennessee Register a mine for 18 years and then 10 more possible because she didn’t have the by embracing the priest and sister, he Bishop David R. Choby of Nashville, Tenn., anoints William years in sewage canals. things necessary for baptism. had “touched two of them.” Carmona’s hands as part of the ordination rite at Christus All the time he was imprisoned, he The mother appeared desperate, The pope said Father Simoni and Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio Sept. 8. Car- said, he celebrated Mass from mem- and even though they were in the Sister Kaleta “performed a service for mona, gravely ill with cancer, was ordained for the Diocese ory in Latin, heard confessions and middle of a road, she pointed to a us: consoling us” by showing that God of Nashville. He died shortly after his ordination. distributed Communion to other pris- nearby ditch saying that’s where they always provides the strength and hope oners — all clandestinely. When the could get the water. to confront and overcome the tiniest in- regime collapsed in 1991, he returned Still unsure, the sister said she had conveniences and the worst atrocities. SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD NATION/WORLD 11

National and world church news compiled from catholicapostolic Catholic News Service Nation/World Washington, D.C. Bishops urge day of prayer for upcoming synod Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Confer- ence of Catholic Bishops, has joined Pope Francis and the office for the Synod of Bishops in encouraging a uni- versal day of prayer Sept. 28 for the upcoming synod on the family. The extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family will take place at the Vatican Oct. 5-19. For the day of prayer, Catholics are encouraged to say a prayer to the Holy Family written by Pope Francis. Intercessory prayers are available at http://bit.ly/1v9xFp1. Catholics are also being encouraged to pray the rosary each day of the synod.

England Manchester Scot bishops optimistic after independence vote The Catholic bishops of Scotland said they accept the results of referendum in which Scot voters rejected inde- CNS photo/Paul Haring CNS photo/Paul Haring pendence. In a Sept. 19 statement, the Bishops’ Confer- Cardinal George Pell and Cardinal Cardinal Raymond L. Burke. Cardinal Walter Kasper, pictured in a Feb. 21 photo. ence of Scotland said, “It is our hope that we can all now cooperate for the benefit of our nation in the future.” VATICAN CITY The Sept. 18 vote on whether Scotland should leave the United Kingdom was rejected by a 55 percent to 45 per- cent margin. The days leading to the vote were marred by reports of violence and vandalism. Cardinal vs. cardinal Vatican City Both sides exchange fire over giving Communion to divorced, remarried Turkey for Pope Francis in November By Francis X. Rocca ment of such Catholics exemplifies a Cardinal Pell, who sits on the nine- The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis is planning to general need for mercy in the church member Council of Cardinals advising visit Turkey “in the last days of November,” but said the The extraordinary Synod of Bish- today, and has indicated that their Pope Francis on Vatican reform and length of his trip and his agenda in the country have yet ops on the family will not open until predicament will be a major topic of governance of the universal church. to be determined. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Oct. 5, but some of its most prominent discussion at the synod. In February, at Cardinal Muller’s essay, previously Vatican spokesman, made the announcement Sept. 12. members are already publicly debat- the pope’s invitation, Cardinal Kasper published in the Vatican newspaper, The trip will be Pope Francis’ sixth outside of Italy. ing what is bound to be one of its most addressed the world’s cardinals at the reaffirms the traditional ban. Howev- controversial topics: the eligibility of Vatican and argued for allowing some er, the cardinal notes that many Cath- divorced and civilly remarried Catho- Catholics in that situation to receive olics’ first marriages might be invalid, Washington, D.C. lics to receive Communion. Communion. and thus eligible for annulment, if the Vatican astronomer: Life will be found in universe In an interview published Sept. 18, The Oct. 5-19 synod is not sup- parties have been influenced by pre- a proponent of changing church prac- posed to reach any definitive conclu- vailing contemporary conceptions of Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, the new president of tice to allow such Catholics to receive sions but instead set the agenda for a marriage as a temporary arrangement. the Vatican Observatory Foundation, has no doubt that Communion answered criticism from larger synod on the family in October In the book-length interview, Cardi- life exists elsewhere in the universe and that when hu- some of his fellow cardinals, suggest- 2015, which will make recommenda- nal Muller, whom Pope Francis made manity discovers it, it won’t be a surprise. “The general ing they are seeking a “doctrinal war” tions to the pope, who will make any a cardinal in February, makes an ap- public is going to be, ‘Oh, I knew that. I knew it was whose ultimate target is Pope Francis. final decisions on change. parent reference to Cardinal Kasper’s going to be there,’” he told Catholic News Service prior “They claim to know on their own “Remaining in the Truth of Christ,” argument, which underscores the im- to a presentation at NASA/Library of Congress Sept. 18- what truth is, but Catholic doctrine is which Ignatius Press will publish Oct. portance of mercy. 19. Brother Consolmagno discusses the topic in a new not a closed system, but a living tradi- 1, includes essays in response to Car- “I observe with a certain amazement book, “Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? ... and tion that develops,” German Cardinal dinal Kasper’s proposal by three synod the use by some theologians, once Other Strange Questions From the Inbox at the Vatican Walter Kasper told the Italian daily Il fathers: Cardinal Gerhard Muller, pre- again, of the same reasoning about Observatory.” Mattino. “They want to crystallize the fect of the Congregation for the Doc- mercy as an excuse for promoting the truth in certain formulas ... the formu- trine of the Faith; Cardinal Raymond admission of divorced and civilly re- las of tradition.” L. Burke, prefect of the Supreme Court married persons to the sacraments,” Brazil SAO PAULO “None of my brother cardinals has of the Apostolic Signature; and Cardi- Cardinal Muller is quoted as saying. Presidential debate highlights country’s issues ever spoken with me,” the cardinal nal Carlo Caffarra of Bologna, Italy. “The scriptural evidence shows us that, Brazil’s bishops hosted a debate Sept. 16 with eight said. “I, on the other hand, have spo- On the same day, Ignatius Press will besides mercy, holiness and justice are ken twice with the Holy Father. I ar- also publish two other books in which also part of the mystery of God.” presidential candidates because, as Cardinal Raymundo ranged everything with him. He was synod fathers respond to Cardinal Cardinal Burke, head of the Vati- Damasceno Assis of Aparecida said, the “church cannot in agreement. What can a cardinal do Kasper’s proposal: “The Hope of the can’s highest court, warns that any re- ignore politics.” This is the first time Aparecida, consid- but stand with the pope? I am not the Family,” an extended interview with form of the process for annulling mar- ered by many as Brazil’s faith capital, has hosted a presi- target, the target is another.” Cardinal Muller; and “The Gospel of riages — something both Pope Francis dential debate, and the second time Brazil’s bishops have Asked if the target was Pope Fran- the Family,” which features a foreword and Cardinal Kasper have said is nec- hosted such an event. Bishops and Catholic media repre- cis, the cardinal replied: “Probably by Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the essary — should not oversimplify the sentatives asked the candidates questions about major yes.” Secretariat for the Economy. (Cardinal judicial process at the cost of justice, issues for the Brazilian people. The debate precedes the Cardinal Kasper, who will partici- Kasper’s address, published by Paulist since Catholics seeking an annulment Oct. 5 general elections. pate in the upcoming synod by per- Press, is also titled “The Gospel of the deserve a decision that “respects fully sonal appointment of the pope, was Family.”) the truth and, therefore, charity.” responding to a new book featuring Cardinal Pell calls for a clear re- Cardinal Caffara, whom Pope Fran- contributions by five cardinals, includ- statement of the traditional ban on cis personally named to participate in ing three of his fellow synod fathers, Communion for the divorced and the synod, argues that divorced and who criticize his proposal to make it civilly remarried, to avoid the sort of civilly remarried Catholics may not re- easier for divorced and civilly remar- widespread protests that greeted Pope ceive Communion because their situa- ried Catholics to receive Communion. Paul VI’s affirmation of Catholic teach- tion “is in objective contradiction with According to church teaching, ing against contraception in 1968. that bond of love that unites Christ Quote Catholics who remarry civilly without “The sooner the wounded, the and the church, which is signified and “It’s been a great, wonderful, challenging, an annulment of their first, sacramen- lukewarm, and the outsiders realize actualized by the Eucharist.” tal marriage may not receive Commu- that substantial doctrinal and pastoral To lift the ban, Cardinal Caffarra terrible journey, because God wants the nion unless they abstain from sexual changes are impossible, the more the argues, would be to legitimize extra- absolute best of us.” relations, living with their new part- hostile disappointment (which must marital sexual relations and effectively –Grant Desme, now known as Frater Matthew, ners “as brother and sister.” follow the reassertion of doctrine) will deny the doctrine of the indissolubility former California baseball player who left the Pope Francis has said the predica- be anticipated and dissipated,” writes of marriage. sport to pursue a vocation as a Catholic priest 12 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

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Me ka Na‘au Ho‘omaika‘i September 2014

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, With Grateful Hearts

In 2005, when I was blessed with this great diocese, I quickly recognized the challenges we faced and the obligation I felt, as Bishop, to plan for our future. The mission to develop a Road Map began in 2006 with a comprehensive study of the needs of our church in Hawaii, starting with every parish. The result was the 2008 planning document “Witness to Jesus: Diocesan Road Map 2008-2013.”

It covered everything, from religious education and priest retirement, to the purchasing of land for future churches.

To bring this Road Map to life, I approved an ambitious $30 million capital and endowment campaign to help meet the short and long-term needs identified in the Road Map. Due to the wonderful efforts of our pastoral leaders and many of you, the campaign generated more than $52 million in pledges. Currently, the With Grateful Hearts (WGH) campaign office has received over $34 million, most of which has been invested and/or allocated to help fund diocesan-wide ministries, special programs and individual parish projects. Mahalo for your sacrifices and support!

Although pledge redemption will continue for some well into 2015, I want to take this opportunity to report on our progress so far, and to thank you for your generous stewardship of treasure in support of our Catholic mission – both at the parish level and beyond.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Bishop Larry Silva Bishop of Honolulu

Fund distributions and accomplishments attributed to your support oF the WGh campaiGn:

PARISH SHARE FUND: $13 MILLION SOCIAL SERVICES: $2 MILLION • Returned 38 percent of the funds collected to parishes to support • Helped prevent people in crisis from becoming homeless by placing more their ministries, reduce debt, pay for facility renovation and new than 3,600 individuals in affordable housing. construction, and more. Ask your parish about local projects • Provided resources to increase collaboration amongst the diocese’s Catholic and improvements. Charities Hawaii, HOPE Services Hawaii, and the Office for Social Ministry, resulting in expanded parish food and prison ministries, and FAITH FORMATION: $1.6 MILLION shelter for hundreds of Hawaii’s most vulnerable families. • Developed new religious education programs. LAND & PARISH ASSET MANAGEMENT: $2 MILLION • Expanded the Deacon Formation Program, which now has 27 deacons-in-training. • Funded a comprehensive study of the current management and use of land • Hired an Adult Formation Coordinator to provide parish consultations, and properties owned by the Catholic Church in Hawaii – including workshops, retreats and resources. diocesan, parish and school facilities. • Funded the planning document “Hawaii Catholic Schools System • Follow up funding provided for a strategic plan that addresses future for Success.” expansion and acquisitions, and upon full execution, increased portfolio yield • Helped bring Immaculate Heart Catholic Radio AM 740 to the Islands. and decreased holding expenses.

PRIESTS VOCATIONS FUND: $2.4 MILLION CATHEDRAL RESTORATION: $1.2 MILLION • Created a fund to support a sustainable seminarian training program. Fund • Invested in historical research, forensic analysis and architectural planning to now exceeds $2.8 million due to investment gains. restore the 171 year old “mother church” of the Hawaiian Islands.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: $2 MILLION WHAT’S NEXT? PARISH OUTREACH FOR INPUT IN • Implemented training programs for parish and diocesan administrators DEVELOPING “THE RENEWED ROAD MAP” AND • Standardized parish and school financial systems. STEWARDSHIP. • Created a new diocesan website with more features to come. • Funded programs for priest convocations and stewardship resources. For more information about the WGH Campaign and the Roman • Sponsored collaborative programs between the Hawaii Catholic Schools Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii, please visit: office and Chaminade University. www.catholichawaii.org Mahalo for Your Generous Stewardship of Time, Talent & Treasure! CLERGY RETIREMENT: $2.4 MILLION • Invested in the retirement plan for diocesan priests – assisting all who have given our church a lifetime of devotion and service.

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: $1.6 MILLION • Established new office to coordinate diocesan-wide training. • Provided funds to support Diocesan Youth Day, Island Youth Days, retreats, and the “Bagels with Bishop” gatherings for all Catholic High School Seniors.

TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND: $1.6 MILLION • Invested in the Augustine Education Foundation fund, resulting in over $100,000 in scholarships given to qualifying Catholic school students from all Islands. The fund has grown to nearly $2 million due to investment gains. St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona – under construction 14 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Catechesis No one is beyond Father Kenneth God’s love Doyle QUESTION CORNER Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32

The Book of Ezekiel provides this weekend’s first reading. Pivotal in Jewish history was the time spent by Hebrew captives and their descendants in Baby- Why won’t the church ordain women? lon, the capital of the then powerful Babylonian answer to a similar question from a Empire. This empire had overtaken the Promised As a practicing Catholic, what should be my an- different reader, but perhaps we all Land militarily, in the process forever ending the swer when my Protestant friends ask me why need a reminder. two Hebrew independent kingdoms. Many survivors The General Instruction of the were taken to Babylon. my church does not ordain women to the priest- Roman Missal in No. 45 express it Occurring in the sixth century BC, it simply is hood? (City of origin withheld) this way: “Even before the celebra- called the Exile. For the Hebrew people, the Exile Q tion itself, it is a praiseworthy prac- was a heartbreaking time. They were so far from Catholics believe that the or- while reaffirming the teaching on a tice for silence to be observed in the their homeland. The Exile seemed as if it would last dained ministry has its origin in male-only priesthood, added a criti- church, in the sacristy, in the vesting forever. Indeed, it lasted for four generations. Quite A Christ’s choice of the Twelve Apos- cal nuance. He said that decision- room and in adjacent areas, so that likely many Jews fell away from the traditional reli- tles. Why Jesus selected only males making should not be linked to all may dispose themselves to carry gion of their ancestors. for this sacramental and teaching ordination and urged that women be out the sacred celebration in a de- These people were like people in any other time. ministry, no one can say with cer- given a greater voice in church delib- vout and fitting manner.” For many, religion seemed to have failed them, at tainty, but the church feels bound by erations. Certainly the goal of a parish is least as a guarantee of security. the decision of its founder and by its to create a community of faith, so Ezekiel wrote during this time. He had to re- earliest and consistent tradition. Where has all the reverence gone? it is natural and good for people to spond to the people’s despair. But the prophet turns There were proponents of female greet each other and “catch up a bit” the tables. He confronts the people with their own Within the past year, I have priests in the first four centuries of when they meet at church. For that sinfulness. Where is their devotion to God? How seen a tremendous amount of the church’s history, but always the Q reason, newer churches are often faithful have they been in being God’s people? No talking and socializing while people response from church leaders was constructed with a larger “lobby” so one realistically could have argued that there had are seated in church awaiting the the same: that’s not our call to make, that folks can chat when they first been no sin. Who deserted whom? priest’s arrival for Mass. Parents are not our prerogative; the action of arrive and then be quiet once they In many first century AD Roman empire com- even conversing with their children Jesus is normative. enter the church proper. munities, persons of many religious traditions lived during the priest’s homily. Even Eastern Orthodox churches, In the parish where I serve, our side-by-side. In the Communion line, individu- which split with Catholics on several church was built in the late 1990s, Quite likely, such was the case in Philippi. Jewish als stop to shake the hand of some- theological issues, never questioned at a time when we were being en- symbols and references appear in the Epistle, but in one they know and chat while the that the priesthood was reserved to couraged to create a separate chapel no sense was the city Jewish but thoroughly pagan, Eucharist is being distributed. One males. for the Blessed Sacrament (as a sign an important military base in the Roman Empire, man, arriving in church and walk- Some would argue that if Jesus ing up the aisle to find a pew, was of special reverence and as a more situated in what now is Greece. were alive today when society has a intimate space where parishioners Considering that Christians were in the minority, talking on his cell phone as if he greater appreciation of women’s dig- were out on the street. What kind of could stop for daily visits). the Epistle had to reinforce their commitment to the nity and gifts, he would have picked The downside, though, when Lord and challenge them to withstand paganism. example does this set for the young some women among his apostles. people in attendance? the Eucharist is not reserved in the This epistle magnificently and eloquently pro- But that forgets the fact that the church proper, parishioners may claims Christ, the Lord, as the Savior. This week- Some devout parishioners arrive historical Jesus had no problem be- before Mass to pray, but with all the regard the larger space as an “au- end’s reading is an example. Scholars think that this ing controversially countercultural: ditorium” and converse at sidewalk passage in fact was an ancient hymn, sung by early distractions I would think prayer he chose Matthew — scorned by to be almost impossible. Maybe if decibels. Christians when they met for worship. society as a tax collector — and So just before Mass is to begin, I St. Matthew’s Gospel, the third reading, recalls the priest made an appeal to those welcomed several women, including attending to respect the house of announce something like this: “We an encounter between Jesus and priests and elders. Mary Magdalene, as close compan- are gathered this morning to share Religion was a favorite topic for everyone at the God, it might sink in. So far, the only ions and friends. thing that has ever been said from our faith in the risen Lord and to time, so priests and lay persons alike would have So the church’s teaching has noth- thank God for the blessings in our been intrigued by Jesus. the altar (by the commentator) is, ing to do with gender equality and “We ask you to silence your cell- lives. Let’s take a moment now to God is the father in this parable. The vineyard everything to do with Jesus and the quiet our hearts and to place our- represents the people of Israel, God’s own, God’s phones.” history of the church. St. John Paul II Thank you for addressing this selves consciously in the presence chosen, borrowing a well-known image from the in a 1994 apostolic letter explained of God.” prophets. total lack of reverence. (Houma, that since even the Virgin Mary was Louisiana) Then we have 20 or 30 seconds Scholars suggest several possibilities regarding not given the ministry and mission of complete silence before the pro- the two sons, but one suggestion is that the first son proper to the apostles, the decision The real “villain” in your story cession to the altar begins. represents Israel, the next son represents gentiles by Jesus was surely not a statement A is the man on the cell phone: and sinners. This last son, not the heir, is true to on the relative dignity and holiness That is not only irreverent, it is Questions may be sent to Father Ken- God. of the sexes. downright rude. Nearly three years neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. The story glorifies the breadth of God’s love and Pope Francis, in his 2013 exhor- ago in this column, I addressed the com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. the potential for human repentance. tation “Evangelii Gaudium,” even importance of quiet before Mass in 12208. While culture and environment significantly may affect religious practice, few people today think that genetic heredity and ethnicity, strictly speaking, limit or expand God’s love or the human ability to Beatitudes approach God. Many, however, are angry with God, Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. as were Ezekiel’s contemporaries, or they think that their sins have made them moral outcasts. No one is U.S. Bishop Richard J. beyond God’s love. Every sinner can repent. Malone of Buffalo, N.Y., prays after Mass in Je- Reflection rusalem’s Church of the The readings this weekend very much are in the Holy Sepulcher Sept. 11. Bishop Malone stream of readings heard during the weekends of was one of 18 bishops late summer and now early fall. The church is call- on a nine-day prayer ing us to discipleship. We all hear this call realizing pilgrimage for peace in that we are sinners. Our sin shames us, convincing the Holy Land us that we are strangers in God’s kingdom. We feel overwhelmed by our sins, or we are furious with God for this or that reason. CNS photo/Jen Hardy, CRS Everyone may repent. We first must recognize that our voluntary sinfulness has crippled us, maybe set us on a course toward ruin. Then, humbly, we must ask for forgiveness. If we are as contrite as the second son in Matthew’s story, as wholehearted in our love for Jesus as is shown in the hymn in Philip- pians, then God will forgive us and welcome us to everlasting life. 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Father John Catoir Looking for God within bide in me, as I also abide in you. A branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine. “ANeither can you, unless you abide in me” (John 15:4). This quote launched me on my journey toward the priesthood. I wanted my life to honor God and bear rich and abundant good fruit. After 53 years as a priest, I know the Lord was with me every step of the way. However, on the emotional level, I never had the consolation of feel- ing his presence, the way you would if someone was holding your hand. I trusted his promise; namely that, that together we would bear good fruit, but I never understood what bearing good fruit actually meant. Having used the media as best I could, I knew I was bring- ing God’s word to a vast audience, but I never really understood whether it was really spiritually fruitful. Spiritualife I could only hope that with God’s help, it was. Why am I telling you this? Because this is the fifth draft of a difficult article, which began as an attempt to explain how God abides in us. I was writ- Father Ron ing a lot of theory but not owning up to how confus- ing it is on the personal level. Rolheiser When all is said and done, I have to admit that over the years I longed to have a feeling of intimacy with God, but it never happened, except once per- haps when I was in the Army. One evening at prayer, Timidity in the face of God’s abundance I felt lifted out of my body. It moved me deeply, but it never happened again. y youth had both its strengths and its weak- Jesus incarnated and revealed. The Gospels rather reveal a God who is Otherwise, I’ve spent countless hours talking to nesses. I grew up on a farm in the heart of prodigal beyond all our standards God as though we were on opposite sides of a gi- the Canadian prairie, a second-generation im- and beyond our imagination. The gantic wall. I knew he was there but only by faith. God of the Gospels is the Sower Often the Holy Spirit would give me an idea for an migrant. Our family was a large one and the who, because he has unlimited entire column, but an idea is not God himself. I had Msmall farm we lived on gave us enough to live on, though seeds, scatters those seeds every- to depend on faith-knowledge to where without discrimination: on Once you know that God is love, but that just enough. There were never any extras. the road, in the ditches, in the thorn was never enough. We were never hungry or genu- haunted by guilt in the face of life’s bushes, in bad soil and in good soil. invite God I wanted to write this article to inely poor, but we lived a necessary goodness and especially before any Moreover that prodigal Sower is help you understand that once you frugality. You were given what you experience of luxury, not unlike the also the God of creation, that is, the into your invite God into your heart, he will needed, but rarely anything extra. discomfort felt by Jesus’ disciples God who has created and continues always be there, abiding within You got just one portion of the main when they are face-to-face with a to create hundreds of billions of gal- heart, he will you, but alas, it will not be as com- course at a meal and one dessert prodigal woman lavishly anointing axies and billions and billions of hu- forting as you might like. because these had to be measured Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. man beings. And this prodigal God always be I had to fight my doubts by out in a way that left enough for Inside a mindset of scarcity gives us this perennial invitation: falling back on the mental health everyone. And I lived happily, taking there’s the perennial temptation to Come to the waters, come without there, abiding principle: “Feelings are not facts.” for granted that this was the way falsely idealize suffering and pover- money, come without merit because within you, Even if you feel alone, you are life was meant to be, assuming that ty and have them replace grace and God’s gift is as plentiful, available never alone. Even if you feel un- all resources are limited and you abundance as God’s real gift to us. and as free as the air we breathe. but alas, it worthy, God’s forgiveness makes shouldn’t ever be asking for or tak- More crippling still is the fact that a The Gospel of Luke recounts an you eminently worthy. ing more than what’s necessary. sense of scarcity too often gives us a incident where Peter, just after he will not be as I would take Scripture quotes Such a background has its concept of a God who is limited and had spent an entire night fishing and repeat them over and over to strengths. You grow into adult- who is frugal rather than prodigal. and had caught nothing, is told to comforting reassure myself that my spiritual hood with the sense that there’s no But that isn’t the God of Jesus. cast out his net one more time. This calling was true — an objective free lunch, you need to earn what Allow me just one, rather point- time, Peter hauls in so many fish that as you might fact — and not merely a fantasy of you eat. You know too that you ed, illustration. A seminary profes- the weight of the catch threatens to my imagination. shouldn’t be taking more than your sor whom I know shares this story. sink two boats. Peter reacts by fall- like. I always knew what I wanted share because the goods of this He’s been teaching seminarians for ing on his knees and confessing his — to be close to God — which was world are limited and meant to be many years and in recent years, sinfulness. But, as the text makes a grace in itself, but I needed Scripture quotes to shared with everyone. Resources are when teaching about the sacrament clear, that’s not the proper reaction help me stay on track: “For where your treasure is limited, so if anyone gets too much, of penance, is frequently asked this in the face of over-abundance. Peter there your heart will be also” (Mt 6:21). I knew my someone gets too little. question, often as the first question is wrongly fearful, in effect, wanting treasure was God himself. I knew I wasn’t a self-ab- But such an upbringing also has in the class: “When can I refuse that over-abundance to go away; sorbed egotist, blind to God’s invitation. I accepted its downside. When everything has absolution? When do I not grant when what Jesus wants from him in his invitation to abide in him as best I could. This to be measured out to ensure that forgiveness?” The anxiety expressed the face of that over-abundance is to empowered me to move away from self-absorption there’s enough for everyone, and here is not, I believe, triggered by a go out to the world and share with to a life of loving service. you live with the underlying fear need for power but by a very sincere others that unimaginable grace. Sept. 8, 2014, was my 83rd birthday, and looking that there might not be enough, you fear that we have to be rather scru- What God’s over-abundance is back, I am happy to say that I know I made the right can easily end up with a sense of pulous in handing out God’s mercy, meant to teach us is that, in the face choice. Why is God silent? He has his reasons; he scarcity rather than of abundance that we shouldn’t be handing out of limitless grace, we may never re- knows exactly what he is doing. and an inclination toward stinginess cheap grace. And, undergirding that fuse anyone absolution. Albert Einstein put it this way, “God doesn’t play rather than generosity. fear, I believe, is the unconscious dice.” Woody Allen smirked in reply, “Yes, but he A mindset of scarcity rather than notion that God too works out of Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, does play hide and seek.” of abundance debilitates us in sev- a sense of scarcity rather than of teacher and award-winning author, is So be it. eral ways. First, it tends to leave us abundance, and that God’s mercies, president of the Oblate School of Theol- standing before life’s abundance like our own resources, are limited ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be too timid to celebrate life with any and need to be measured out very contacted through his website www. exuberance. Life is too equated sparingly. ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook with frugality and you are forever But that’s not the God whom www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser. - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17 Kathleen T. Choi IN LITTLE WAYS Myfaith ejoice always. Pray without ceas- ing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God Sister Rosemarie for you in Christ Jesus. R(1 Thessalonians 5:16-17) Montoya, Sister of St. Oh no, I overslept! No time for anything formal, Lord. Thanks for a new day. Help me Joseph of Carondelet to serve you today. I especially ask for the gift VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING of gratitude. Thank you for listening to my prayers. Gotta go ... I can’t believe this traffic. Doesn’t anyone else carpool? I’m grateful that it’s Lee’s turn to Sharing gifts drive. I can quiet down inside before I get to work ... Reading the paper, Lord, it’s hard for me to find reasons for gratitude. Still, the latest cease and talents fire is holding. If we choose, we can vote our Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP most disappointing representatives out of office. Hawaii Catholic Herald creation, the needy, the poor and their families as well. We’re more aware of environmental issues than They learn that everyone has different gifts and talents. when I was a kid. I know you didn’t do this, but have a passion for teaching our Catholic faith. In And to be willing to share them is important. I’m also happy the Warriors won ... many of our homes and in some families, that isn’t Some of the students have chosen to go to Shriner’s Thanks for no auto accidents, no coffee spills always a priority. So I appreciate it when I get to Hospital to visit with the children receiving treatment and arriving on time. Bless my work day, Lord spend time with the school children in class and they there. Others are involved in programs in which they ac- ... Iget excited about something that we are doing. Whether company those with physical challenges such as Down Thank you for Marion. She’s maddening to it be going through a PowerPoint presentation on the syndrome. In the area of doing something for creation, work with, but you said to give thanks in every- saints, or a skit that they are presenting to the rest of the environment, there are those who regularly help thing. Thank you that I didn’t say what I was the class, there are many creative ways the students are with cleaning Kawainui Marsh. We have those who love thinking to her ... engaged in to learn about and share the faith. to sing. So under Kepa Stern, our talented musician’s Thank you, Lord, for coffee breaks. I need to At one time, there used to be about a dozen Sisters of encouragement, those who love to sing have become a stretch my legs and check in with you briefly. St. Joseph of Carondelet teaching at St. Anthony School choir that voluntarily sings at church on the weekends. A I can’t go from 9 to 5 on just morning prayer. in Kailua. Little by little, like in most communities today, children’s choir is something that we didn’t have before. Thanks for listening to short prayers as well as the numbers began to diminish. Some religious went There is life here at this school, and that keeps my long ones ... back to the Mainland to their home provinces, others spirit going. I find it interesting to watch that life grow. Thanks for lunch and for the medication that retired. I am now the only sister of the Hawaii vice- For example, because I attend Mass before school be- enables me to have a cheeseburger and fries province left at the school. As a middle school educator, gins, I get to school really early. I like to observe how once in a while ... I teach religion throughout the entire middle school. one-by-one parents drop off their kids in those wee I can’t believe I blew up like that! What’s This includes the planning for all the Masses K-8 and hours sometimes before dawn. Gradually as the number the matter with me? I apologized to the others. special occasion prayer services. of little ones waiting in the office multiplies, the sleepy Now I apologize to you, Lord. Help me control One other aspect of our educational system that is silence is broken as the volume of their voices increases my temper. Thank you for loving me even when really important is the requirement for students to per- and the whole campus comes to life. They are happy I’m being a jerk ... form service hours. It is really important that the kids to be here, to learn and to play. The kids feel they are Okay, I’m out of here. Thank you, Lord, that learn to share their gifts and talents without expecting a part of this small in number, but great in heart, com- I’ve got a job, even on a day like this. Please anything in return, any repayment or a fee. They get munity. bless the things I did right and forgive the excited as they are given the opportunity to choose things I did wrong ... whatever service project they want to be involved in. Sister Rosemarie Montoya is a Sister of St. Joseph of Caronde- Thanks again, Lord, that I’m not driving. It They have to do something for the school and the com- let who has been professed 33 years. She resides at St. Joseph gives me a chance to let go of this lousy day so munity and large. This includes having them think of by-the-Sea Community in Kailua. I don’t take it out on my family. Thank you that no one in this car is a big talker. I’m going to lean back, close my eyes and say a rosary. If my mind wanders, poke me ... Father Eugene Finally, home. Lord, thank you for my noisy, messy kids, even the teenager who never wants Hemrick to hug me anymore. They’re healthy, and they THE HUMAN SIDE have good hearts. I know you love them more than I do, but I’m asking anyway. Keep them safe; keep them close to you ... Thank you, Thank you for good food, and have mercy on those who A changed church Lord, for are hungry. Thank you for my family, and have mercy on he lyrics of Mary Hopkin’s hit song — “Those A fourth concern is a growing shortage of priests. This is causing coffee breaks. those who are alone. Help me were the days, my friend, we thought they’d some dioceses to ask retired priests to remember to be grateful I need to day and night ... would end” — remind me of my priesthood, a to come out of retirement and fill in where needed. In some cases, this is stretch my God our Father, help me be lifestyle I thought would never end, but it did! causing the closing of parishes. a good parent. I know my kids TWhat happened? Although today’s priesthood isn’t legs and check have probably visited websites the same as before, there’s no rea- we disapprove of when they’re Decades ago, many priests spoke few years later becoming pastors at their friends’ houses. Still, son for alarm about an era ending English, and their parents still spoke of multiple parishes. Not long ago, in with you I feel I need to hold the line in which the priesthood was larger, their native language. Even though rectories contained several priests here at home. If I’m wrong, let more homogeneous and younger. briefly. they and their parents held on to and their ministry revolved solely me know. Meanwhile, thanks There is the motto: “In unity there is their culture, most became encultur- around the parish. Today’s priest for keeping me relatively calm when I’m enforc- strength.” ated into an America way of life. is more likely to be a circuit rider ing the rules ... If we take a closer look at our Oh Lord, I’m tired. I shouldn’t have stayed Today, many parents of our inter- rather than living the model of sta- church and go beyond its priest- up for the late news. It’ll be in the paper tomor- national priests remain in their na- bility in which his community is one hood solely, we find an exciting row morning. Please help me get a good night’s tive country and English is not the parish and its parishioners. unity giving it renewed strength. A sleep. Thank you for the warm body lying next first language of their sons, nor have A third area of concern is the new corps of deacons has joined our to me. Thank you for my day and my loved some priests successfully encultur- ordination of older men, whereas priests, as have well-educated lay ones. I love you. Goodnight. ated into our culture. in decades past, the average age of ecclesial ministers. In the 1980s, bishops praised priests was 25. It is true that older Women now have positions in Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In the enrichment that new cultures men are often more conversant with diocesan centers that once were bring to our church. Today, they are worldly matters, which is an asset in all circumstances give thanks, for this is held by priests, giving diocesan life voicing concern over international communicating with parishioners. a greater balance. And wherever we the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.(1 priests having difficulty in becoming On the other hand, they create an look, we find lay volunteers who are Thessalonians 5:16-17) an integral part of their presbyter- older priesthood. With age comes the backbone of the parish. ates. wisdom, but it often shortens one’s We truly live in a new era in Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen A second area of change is priests energy level and can cause inflex- which we can sing, “These are the Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or being ordained and then just a ibility. days of new, I hope they never end.” e-mail: [email protected]. 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 Saints Therese Couderc Diversions 1805 - 1885

Sept. 26 feast day with two Born to a French farm fam- other archangels) ily, Marie-Victoire Couderc Hawaii Catholic joined a new religious teaching a) Barachiel order, but was sent to manage a mountain hostel b) Raphael for women pilgrims at the shrine of St. John Francis Harold’s Quiz c) Gabriel Regis. It became a successful retreat house under d) Michael her guidance, and the order split into a teaching Happy autumn, Heraldians! It’s almost 3) Popes ministry, the Sisters of St. Regis, and a retreat min- time for cooler climes. October is the On Oct. 7, 1571, which pope asked all of 6) Church in month of the Holy Rosary and other fes- istry, the Congregation of Our Lady of the Cenacle. Europe to pray the rosary to aid Chris- tive feast days. Let’s see how well you fare Hawaii Mother Therese was superior of the Cenacle sisters tian forces during the Battle of Lepanto? with my quiz of timely Catholic trivia Which island has a parish named for the until 1838, when Jesuit advisers began replacing her a) Pope Pius IV tidbits. Holy Rosary? with a succession of wealthy women. She lived out b) Pope Pius V her days as an ordinary nun, suffering deafness and 1) Saints c) Pope Pius VI a) Maui painful arthritis at the end. She wrote that “the sur- Which disease did St. Therese of Lisieux, d) Pope Pius VII b) Kauai rendered soul has found paradise on earth,” and was whose feast day is Oct. 1, die of in 1897? c) Oahu canonized in 1970. © CNS a) Smallpox 4) Literature d) Molokai b) Tuberculosis Who wrote the classic 18th century c) Polio book, “The Glories of Mary”? 7) Definitions d) Cholera a) St. Robert Bellarmine What term refers to the washing of a b) Brother Lawrence of the Resurrec- Schwadron 2) Scripture priest’s thumbs and index fingers during tion the Liturgy of the Eucharist? In Luke 1:37, who says the famous line, c) St. Alphonsus Ligouri a) Ablution “For nothing will be impossible with d) Pope Benedict XIII God”? b) Absolution a) Gabriel the angel 5) Picture c) Anamnesis b) Mary Which archangel, often depicted bat- d) Anaphora c) Elizabeth tling against the devil, is shown in the d) Jesus artwork here? (Hint: He shares a Sept. 29 Answers: 1) b, 2) a, 3) b, 4) c, 5) d, 6) a, 7) a

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Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for September 28, 2014 Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Matthew 21:28-32 Catholic crossword Following is a word search based on the First and Gospel readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary ACROSS 28 David or Saul, for Catholic prime Time, Cycle A. The words can be found in all direc- example minister 1 AKA Paul tions in the puzzle. 33 Bundle 51 Theme 5 Top monk 35 Sheet music 54 “…and there was O HOUSE MY WAY COMMIT 10 Do an usher’s job detail no man to ___ 14 “___ time…” the ground” (Gen WICKEDNESS RIGHT LIVE 36 Tool of trade 15 Water holes for Peter and 2:5) SHALL NOT DIE A MAN TWO SONS 16 Redemptorist Andrew 55 Serpent’s tail? SON, GO CHANGED DID NOT community 37 Confined 56 Thick slice (abbr.) JOHN CAME THE WAY PROSTITUTES 38 Inventory 57 Warm-water 17 960, to Nero 39 From a distance mackerel YOU SAW IN CHRIST IN LOVE 18 Battery terminal 40 Malt beverage 59 Showing unusual SPIRIT COMPASSION MY JOY 19 Assess 41 Biblical food talent 20 “Norma ___” 42 Trap 60 Respiratory 21 Ship’s company 43 Secondary organ of fish MESSAGES MIXED? 22 St. ___ Bertrand occupations 61 Golf clubs 23 Made possible 45 Symbol of 62 Musher’s carrier P C H T A I T I R I P S 25 NT epistle Confirmation 63 Part R C O I M Y W A Y D H S 27 Avian migration 46 Notre ___ 64 Curt form 47 Australia’s first 65 Like Spot and O C O M A Y O U S A W E Puff Answer to previous puzzle S Y M M N A S K L D I N DOWN misfortune days 41 Nordic Saint T A Y O P N O L L I T D 1 First word in the 8 ___ Testament 26 What you should 42 It is immortal I W J C H A N G E D S E name of Parisian 9 Literary do when the 44 Fit to be eaten basilica monogram herald angels 48 Shut sing T E O G N O S V L N I K 2 Hindu principle 10 Meal for Ezekiel? 49 Bay 29 Jostle of life 11 Biblical twin 50 Of necessity U H Y H T I O S L O R C 30 What an ex 3 Bread of the 12 ___ Spumanti 51 Title for a priest T T G D O L Y A I T H I Passover 13 Very, in Versailles cathedra statement is (abbr.) E D I I N U J O V O C W 4 Brine-cured 21 Musical staff sign 52 Medley salmon 22 Told an untruth 31 Rip 53 Lofty S E J I R B S F E U N M 5 Alert 24 “They shall ___ 32 Raison d’___ 54 Norse god of 6 The first electric their swords into 33 Vacation sites J O H N C A M E J O I B motor was made plowshares…” 34 Father of Joseph thunder © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com by a monk of this (Isa 2:4) (Lk 3:23) 57 Intelligence order 25 Solemn marches 38 Slender 58 ___ you crazy? 7 Sudden on certain feast 39 West Indian tree 59 Bane of Cleopatra Hope • Confidence • Expectation NEWS Hawaii Catholic Herald Hitting the road to for the promote voting young adult DES MOINES, Iowa — “We FRI 9/26/2014 19 the people, we the voters” is the Catholic theme of the third “Nuns on the Mana'olana Bus” tour, which kicked off Sept. 17 in Des Moines with Vice President Why I chose love Joe Biden thanking the sisters for their effort. Continued from page 20 The sisters began a 10-state gravely wounded. It respects tour promoting voter registration me for who I am, allows me and participation in the political to appreciate beauty, and process. recognize the dignity in every “With the vice president, we person. This has involved a share faith and a commitment to lot of wrestling with God. democracy,” said Sister Simone Many people think wresting Campbell, a Sister of Social Service with God is a bad thing. False. and the executive director of Net- You can only wrestle with work, a nonprofit Catholic social someone who is close to you, justice lobby. so in a way wrestling with The “Nuns on the Bus” tour these attractions has drawn began two years ago in an effort me closer to God. It is a cross, to discuss the ramifications of a but with every cross the Lord budget proposal of U.S. Rep. Paul is always right beside us. Ryan, R-Wis., which they said Yes, I realize that I will would have hurt social service not always get what I want. programs that help the poor. This I can’t tell you about the year’s focus is on voter registration. hundreds of days I felt I just (Catholic News Service) wanted someone to hold and be intimate with. Sometimes Opening eyes to I look at happy couples and wonder if I am missing out! other Catholics CNS photo/Focus Eggs, voiced by Isaac Hempstead Wright, appears with other animated characters in the movie “The Boxtrolls.” But, I understand that fulfill- PITTSBURGH — An all-night ment goes much deeper than vigil Sept. 13-14 at a Byzantine wanting someone around. I Catholic church in Pittsburgh Movie review | The Boxtrolls find fulfillment by being in provided an opportunity for relationship with the God people of faith to participate in who created me to be fulfilled the prayers of the various Catholic by him, and in community. churches that are “essential facets” A charmingly bizarre urban fable of gouda and evil The truth is, I love being of the culturally, ethnically and re- By Joseph McAleer longs for attention, but her the drag queen Madame Frou succeed, they must work to- Catholic. ligiously diverse city of Pittsburgh. Catholic News Service father only has eyes for brie Frou in a desperate attempt to gether and, yes, think outside The church loves me. It St. John Chrysostom Byzantine and camembert. Her world is mingle with high society. the box (which means, in part, desires what is best for me, NEW YORK Catholic Church hosted “Crossing turned upside down when she Moreover, Snatcher’s as- brief Boxtroll rear “nudity”). and sometimes this kind of If Charles Dickens collabo- the Universe: The Faces of Catholi- discovers “monsters” roaming sistants, Mr. Trout (voice of Directors Graham Annable love hurts, because it doesn’t rated with Dr. Seuss, he might cism,” which commemorated the the streets at night. Nick Frost) and Mr. Pickles and Anthony Stacchi set a always feel good. However in have produced “The Boxtrolls” feast of the Exaltation of the Holy These are the Boxtrolls, (voice of Richard Ayoade), manic pace suitable to the ab- the long run it guides me to a (Focus), a charmingly bizarre Cross. aptly named as they are short offer a running commentary, surdity of the material, which much more fulfilling life and urban fable about rich and “Crossing the Universe” was of stature and wear recycled questioning their boss’ motives is served well by stunning ani- a more adventurous one. No, poor and things that go bump a first for the Pittsburgh region cardboard boxes (which and reminding the audience of mation and a first-rate voice the church is not a bigoted in- in the night. and offered an opportunity for double as hiding places). Scav- the difference between good cast. But parents beware: the stitution that hates gays. Quite This 3-D adventure, featur- people of all ages to learn about engers by nature, they scour and evil. overall tone is darker and the opposite. I have never met the collective family of the Catholic ing impressive stop-motion the garbage heaps for junk The Boxtrolls have a bad as many loving and under- animation, is based on the scarier, which may be unsuit- Church. which they transform into rap, because once they alleg- able for younger viewers. standing people as I have in 2005 children’s book “Here Be the Catholic Church. I am There are 22 Eastern Catholic magical inventions in their edly stole a baby along with The film contains scary Monsters!” by Alan Snow. incredibly fortunate! I have churches that have their origins underground world. the garbage. Lovingly raised moments, brief rear “nudity”, The setting is Victorian many friends in the church in Eastern Europe, Asia or Africa, Fearing for his cheese, Lord underground, the boy, named and some bathroom humor. England and the quaint village that know about my struggle and they trace their roots to five Portley-Rind accepts an offer Eggs (voice of Isaac Hemp- The Catholic News Service of Cheesebridge, marketed as and are there to support and ritual families or groups, including from the wicked Archibald stead Wright) after his box classification is A-II — adults “A Gouda Place to Live.” Yes, Snatcher (voice of Ben Kings- encourage me along the way. Byzantine. Each Eastern church is outfit, is now 11 and curious and adolescents. The Motion the residents are obsessed ley) to root out and eliminate about the “upper” world. I have a choir of saints and in union with Rome and enjoys the Picture Association of America with dairy products, and the the Boxtrolls. In exchange, Eggs bumps into Winnie, angels who are constantly same dignity, rights and obliga- rating is PG — parental guid- mayor, Lord Portley-Rind Snatcher will be elevated to and she discovers that Box- interceding for me, a mother tions as the Latin tradition in the ance suggested. Some mate- (voice of Jared Harris), rules the ruling class, and obtain a trolls are benevolent creatures in heaven that deeply loves Roman Catholic Church. (CNS) rial may not be suitable for the roost from a mansion on seat at the hallowed cheese- who value family and loyalty. me, and a God who bears his Tackling teens’ Curds Way (get it?). tasting table. She joins forces with Eggs to children. very self in the Eucharist each temptation to drink His plucky daughter, Win- To underscore Snatcher’s expose Snatcher and the truth McAleer is a guest reviewer for and everyday. If you ask me … nie (voice of Elle Fanning), evil nature, he sidelines as to her father and society. To Catholic News Service. I’ve hit the jackpot. ARLINGTON, Va. — Even though they might be taller than you and often assert their independence, college students look to parents for guidance on big Karen decisions. Osborne According to the National C OMING OF AGE Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, parents who talk about the negative consequences of alcohol with their college-age Go offline (and connect to real life) kids can prevent some underage Yesterday, I left my cellphone on baby swans, even swans with spots ogy if we use it to isolate ourselves more than our Facebook profile, how drinking. the kitchen table when I left the house. and stripes. I sat on a bench and rather than truly connect to others? we look in a Snapchat photo, or how Jonathan Dixon — a marriage It felt as if the apocalypse happened. watched them swim and play, search What’s the point, if phones become an many party photos we post to Twitter. and family therapist at Alpha and The first hour wasn’t so bad. It was for food, and chase the lunchtime annoying obligation instead of a truly We’re real human beings, and we Omega Clinic, which integrates bright and early in the morning, and I joggers. pleasant experience? need real human interaction. It doesn’t psychology with the Catholic faith had coffee to drink and work to do. I saw the blue sky and listened Texting is awesome, but it doesn’t matter how much our phone blows up — offered suggestions on how The second hour was a little worse. to the birds in the trees. I watched beat actually hanging out with the on any given day — if we’re walled up to speak effectively with college I really wanted to check my email, and tourists take pictures by the massive people. Likewise, Instagram is really in our room, we’re still going to feel students: my texting thumb was getting twitchy. sculpture. I had a fantastic chat with fun, but I think I’d rather be in the lonely and trapped instead of free and — Be honest. Parents should It was only the third hour away from my new friend and learned that we pictures taken in the first place rather happy. “be vulnerable” and share their my phone when I got a frantic email had a bunch of things in common. than just flipping through them online. So, by all means: text away! But concerns. from a relative: Why wasn’t I answer- It was amazingly fun, and if I’d had My experience showed that, even don’t forget to reserve some time — Be open. Parents should ask ing the phone? Was everything all my nose in my phone, I would have though I have more connectivity to the for true reality: your friends’ smiles, their children about their worries right? missed it all. world around me than ever before, I the blue sky. Go out and play sports and fears and be open to hearing By lunchtime, I felt like I was go- When I got home that day, I picked still feel lonely sometimes. That feels together, take a trip to the mall, do them. ing crazy, divorced from the world, up my phone to check my messages. weird to acknowledge, especially some volunteer work with your church — Be practical. Navigating drink- trapped in a cage, and bored to tears. As expected, there were a million texts when I can chat online with my besties youth group or hit the park or the ing is a normal thing teenagers go So I went for a walk with an acquain- and emails wondering where I’d gone. in New York and North Carolina, and beach. It doesn’t take a lot of time or a through. tance instead. But I didn’t feel relieved to finally be Skype across an entire ocean with my lot of money to have a lot of fun. — Be a source of wisdom. (CNS) Not far from my office is a lake reunited with my little technological brother’s British fiancee. After all, you need something populated by hundreds of swans of wonder — instead, I felt trapped. It’s perfectly normal to feel that amazing to post to Instagram, right? every kind. Black swans, white swans, What’s the point of mobile technol- way. It’s just a reminder that we are Turn it off and tune in! Hope • Confidence • Expectation Hawaii Catholic Herald

for the young adult FRI Mana'olana Catholic 9/26/2014 20 that constantly ruminated in was taking place my Facebook Quote my head. Talk about feeling newsfeed exploded with red paranoid. It always felt as if equal sings. The younger gen- “It’s always a good I was split in between two eration has become largely idea to carry with worlds. One side was telling accepting of the gay com- us a small book of me, “Just come out of the munity. I’m glad that people the Gospels to have closet, hook up with some- are starting to become less one, embrace the fact you’re homophobic and are speaking in your pocket or gay!” The other side, (far less against gay bullying. How- bag, and, during appealing) said, “If anyone ever, this doesn’t mean that the day, to read ever finds out, you’re dead! I’m for gay marriage or I think Don’t ever talk about this to people should pursue same a verse. It’s good anyone.” sex relationships. for you.” | Pope Francis Praise God, he created It just doesn’t fit human expounded on the universality a church that has given me sexuality or natural law. Just of the Catholic Church during his a third option, that doesn’t because I have an inclination general audience Sept. 17, noting seem like it’s going to drown to do something doesn’t mean Why I me in lust or turn me into a that I should follow it. When the church’s missionary roots. He urged young people to follow God’s stoic that’s being internally we pursue sexuality outside call and bring the Gospel to all destroyed by his desires. I of the way God designed for have chosen the path to chas- it to be we can find ourselves parts of the earth. (Catholic News tity. I have chosen the path in messy situations. Hence the Service) toward authentic love and high promiscuity, infidelity Saints under 40 chose sexual self-control. and STD rates associated with Is this easy? No. the gay community. But of Eyes only for God The sexual temptations course the media will never NEWARK, N.J. — Although have always been there portray it this way, living a Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich for me, and I suppose will gay lifestyle is portrayed as was personally unassuming, always be. I am not afraid glamorous and fulfilling. I the spiritual impact she had on love to admit that until the day I am not saying that every gay other Sisters of die I will probably always be person is living a promiscuous Charity of St. Journey of a Catholic attracted to men. However, I life and is carrying an STD Elizabeth was with same-sex attraction don’t think this aspect of my on them. I have many friends so unmistak- cross has been the greatest who identify as gay who are able that they By Jake Stanwood struggle. The greatest struggle hard workers and are doing began the has been my interior life. awesome things with their effort to have Experiencing same sex attrac- lives. However, I will not deny her canonized soon after her May tion (SSA) and being Catholic that amongst the “gay scene” 8, 1927, death in Paterson. is hard (well, being Catholic multiple partners and infidel- Her cause will advance Oct. is hard). It is a unique/heavy ity rates are pretty high. Ho- 4, when she will be declared cross to carry, and a very mosexuality has to be identi- Blessed Miriam Teresa at a be- painful one. It comes with its fied more with behavior, than atification Mass at the Cathedral share of anxiety, heartache, with identity. That’s how the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in tears and boogers. Us folks, gay movement has progressed Newark. She will be the first who have SSA, we struggle so much they’ve turned it into American to be beatified in the with a lot. Among those its own culture. The minute things are body image, father United States. we reduce ourselves to our wounds, bouts of depression, Cardinal Angelo Amato, sexual orientation, we lose feeling less masculine, and a prefect of the Congregation for sight of who we really are. lot of us aren’t good at sports Saints’ Causes, will celebrate the I’ve chosen to never freeimages (which makes it harder for Mass, joined by Newark Arch- engage in a sexual relation- us to bond with other men). bishop John J. Myers, Paterson ship with another guy and Growing up I always felt Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli and This article is published at old son, 10 years ago. Um … a blank face and ran back into remain celibate, despite the different and uncomfortable Bishop Kurt Burnette, head of the request of Bishop Larry Awkward? Up until that point my room crying and thinking fact there are times I feel Silva. It was written by Jake my dad had never talked to about how the heck I ever got around other men, as if I was the ache of this desire. This the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy unworthy to even be called Stanwood (not his real name), me about sex, and the topic into this mess. may seem like a total fail in of Passaic. a man. However, I think it’s was never mentioned again. “Great … even my parents the eyes of the world, but The church leaders represent a 2012 college graduate, for especially difficult to carry local churches that all claim the blog, “Think Catholic.” It is I remember every little detail think I’m gay” “That person am I really missing out on out this chaste lifestyle in the much? Chastity gives me so the daughter of Slovakian reprinted here with permission. about the conversation: The at school thinks I’m gay too, midst of today’s hyper sexual immigrants — she was born in sweaty palms, cold freez- maybe it’s because of the much more. It gives me the culture. ability to live out healthy Bayonne, baptized in the Eastern ing office space, and the way I talk.” “Wait … maybe eve lo The culture today has and loving relationships with Catholic Church and educated at awkwardness created by the I should change the way I you no become increasingly pro-gay. both men and women. It is St. Elizabeth College in Morris matter long wooden desk separating talk? That will make me look Just take a look at shows giving me the opportunity to Township. what sexual us from talking like normal manlier.” “Crap, that person like Glee, Modern Family, or Sister Miriam was known for “W bring healing to areas of my orientation you choose to live people. How did I respond? is totally staring at me and anything Lady Gaga … this masculinity that have been her bad eyesight, and her inter- out.” These are the words of I said nothing. Absolutely thinks I’m gay.” These are just stuff didn’t build up over- cession was invoked for Michael a father to me, his 15 year nothing. I stared at him with a few of the crazy thoughts night. While this DOMA thing Continued on page 19 Mencer, a New Jersey boy who was going blind but experienced a complete cure in 1964. Sister Miriam, who was said LISA’S CATECHISM CORNER MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS to be devout from a young age, Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry delayed college to care for her mother, who died when Sister Miriam was 18. Mary’s preeminent place The timeless The young woman eventually YOUCAT*: Mary is the Mother of God. She was united with Jesus Today’s first reading (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11) is one of my favorites. Time is such an graduated from college in 1923 on earth as no other human being was or could be — in an inti- incredible concept. It’s the measurement of life on earth. Without time, we wouldn’t exist. and sought to join a contempla- I saw a video that portrays a teacher telling his students that God must have created macy that does not cease in heaven. Mary is the Queen of Heaven, tive community, which rejected evil because God created everything. One student rejects that idea using St. Thomas her due to her poor eyesight. and in her motherhood she is quite close to us. [972] Aquinas’ teachings on evil. Evil does not exist because evil is merely the absence of good. Instead she began teaching In 1964, Pope Paul VI named Mary the Mother of the Church, ac- Ecclesiastes tells us good things and bad things will happen, but no one is meant to with the Sisters of Charity, only knowledging something the church has always known. Jesus gave us stay in time. This is why God has put “the timeless” in our hearts. “For you have formed to leave that task to care for his mother as our spiritual mother. Mary is the perfect model of faith, us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find rest in you.” (St. Augustine) her ill father. She entered the obedience, fidelity, compassion and prayerfulness. She is our mother. Our souls are destined for eternity, for God. Once we forget that, we lose sense of sisters’ novitiate in 1925 after her May we strive to follow her example. our purpose on earth. In turn, we lose sense of the purpose of Jesus Christ. Knowing our purpose and who Jesus is, the journey of life on earth becomes a beautiful journey into father’s death. “May the Mother of Jesus and our Mother always smile on your Sister Miriam herself died in forever. 1927 from acute appendicitis — spirit, obtaining for it, from her Most Holy Son, every heavenly bless- Here’s a quote from photoblip.com for your young adults: “Life is like a rollercoaster. just after taking her vows as a ing.” —Saint Padre Pio It has its ups and downs. But it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride.” fully professed sister. (CNS) *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church Happy Birthday to Malcolm Zara! Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.