HawaiiVOLUME 77, NUMBER 8 CatholicFRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014 Herald$1
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The Fourteenth Station of the Cross – “Jesus is laid in the tomb” – is depicted in a mosaic at the Benedictine Monastery in Waialua. HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11, 2014 Bishop Larry Silva Hawaii 2014 EASTER MESSAGE Catholic cannot remember any period during my lifetime that has been more challenging for the Catholic Herald Church in our country. We try to be faithful to the teachings of Christ, and we are criticized for Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Founded in 1936 I being too rigid. We insist that being a disciple of Jesus is a costly proposition, and not simply an Published every other Friday exercise in being nice. 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ADDRESS CORRECTIONS downtown Honolulu. istrator of St. Theresa Parish, To make corrections to your April 11, 7:00 am, Hawaii Bishop Silva has also appoint- subscription name or ad- Prayer Breakfast, Hilton Hawai- April 19, 8:00 am, Holy Satur- Mountain View, effective May ed Reverend Anthony Rapozo the dress, cut out the address ian Village, Waikiki. day Morning Prayer and Prepara- 19, 2014. Vicar Forane of the Kauai Vicari- label from the front page tory Rites with Elect, Cathedral Bishop Silva has appointed (reverse side). April 11-12, Diocesan Pasto- ate, effective May 15, 2014 until of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Reverend Rex Rilveria as Paro- Please correct my name. ral Council, St. Stephen Diocesan June 30, 2017. Honolulu; 8:00 pm, Easter Vigil, Please correct my ad- chial Vicar of St. John Apostle & Bishop Silva announces the Center (SSDC), Kaneohe. Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Ka- dress. Evangelist Parish, Mililani, effec- retirement of Deacon George April 13, 10:00 am, Procession lihi. tive May 1, 2014. We are receiving two Thorpe from diaconal ministry, copies. Please cancel this and Mass for Palm Sunday, Cathe- April 20, 10:30 am, Mass for Bishop Silva announces that effective May 1, 2014. one. dral of Our Lady of Peace, down- Easter Sunday, Cathedral of Our Reverend Ramelo Somera, cur- town Honolulu. Bishop Silva has appointed El- Please cancel this sub- Lady of Peace, downtown Hono- rently Administrator of St. Cath- scription. April 17, 6:00 pm, Holy Thurs- lulu. erine Parish, Kapaa, and Vicar len Cleghorn as the Chairperson of the Catholic Scouting Commit- MAIL TO day Evening Mass of the Lord’s April 23, 11:00 am, Mass for Forane for the Kauai Vicariate, Donna Aquino Supper, Cathedral of Our Lady of Administrative Professionals’ Day, will become a full-time Chaplain tee of the Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii Catholic Herald Peace, downtown Honolulu. SSDC. with the United States Army, and effective immediately for a term 1184 Bishop Street Honolulu, HI 96813 April 18, 8:00 am, Good Fri- April 24, 10:00 am, Diocesan will therefore leave the parish on of three years ending June 30, QUESTIONS? day Morning Prayer, Cathedral Department Heads, SSDC. May 15, 2014. 2017. Call Donna, 585-3321 of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Bishop Silva has appointed The diocesan offices will be Honolulu; 12:00 pm, Good Fri- Announcements/Appointments Reverend Anthony Rapozo as closed on Friday, April 18, 2014 day Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Bishop Silva has appointed Pastor of St. Catherine Parish, in observance of Good Friday. APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 3 A conversion story Out of the soil of a loving family and community grew a sprout of faith that will blossom into baptism this Easter Vigil
By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz tionship how much he Brandy Tautua’a, a cat- Hawaii Catholic Herald valued his faith. echumen from St. Rita In November 2007, Church in Nanakuli, will St. Rita Parish in Nanakuli is Tautua’a decided to join be baptized a Catholic at home to a humble community of her husband for Mass at Easter Vigil, April 19. people deeply dedicated to their St. Rita. (Photo by Darlene Dela Cruz) faith and their church. A spirit “He never forced me of genuine aloha greets all who to come to church with step on St. Rita’s historic grounds, him,” she said. “When which has been welcoming gen- I was coming in 2007, I relationship with St. erations of folks to God’s grace in was a little reserved. I’d Rita pastor, Father Ala- the heart of West Oahu for almost just be quiet, and don’t paki Kim, throughout the 100 years. really speak to anybody.” RCIA process. She was re- Brandy Tautua’a, a Nanakuli She enjoyed attend- cently asked by the priest native, will soon be celebrating a ing Mass and slowly ac- to join the parish pasto- special milestone at St. Rita. Dur- climated to the St. Rita ral council. Tautua’a al- ing this year’s Easter Vigil, April community. Tautua’a ready attended her first 19, she will be baptized, receive said that last year that council meeting and is the Holy Eucharist and the sacra- she began to truly feel considering other ways ment of confirmation, “comfortable” she can be of service to and be embraced by as a parishioner the community. her parish ohana as its “I’m so and even felt an Her husband and four newest member of the excited. It inner call to get children are proud of Catholic faith. involved with how far she has come. Tautua’a shared her feels like I’m church ministries. Tautua’a said she also ea- conversion story with a little kid “There was a gerly shares with her sib- the Hawaii Catho- change in me,” lings what she has been lic Herald April 4. At waiting for she said. “Last doing, and they too are ease at her parish on his birthday year, I started excited about her con- a bright, sunny morn- talking to people, version. ing, Tautua’a beamed party” and I just felt like Tautua’a said receiving as she reflected on the this is home. Just the sacraments undoubt- spiritual journey she last year, some- edly will be a very special has taken to become a Catholic. thing hit me that I want moment in her life. “I’m so excited,” Tautua’a said. to be a lector.” “At Easter Vigil, I’m “It feels like I’m a little kid waiting That newfound con- looking forward to be- for his birthday party, or a teen- fidence and desire to be ing baptized,” she said. “I ager waiting for their graduation more outgoing came as a feel like I’m going to be party. That’s how I feel.” surprise to Tautua’a. Pre- a brand new person. All Tautua’a, 35, is the granddaugh- viously shy and uncom- my sins will be washed ter of a late St. Rita parishioner. fortable speaking in front away.” Although her grandfather was of people, she said the She encourages others Catholic, he and her grandmother, sudden inspiration to be- who may be interested who grew up in the Seventh-day come a lector spurred her in joining the Catholic Adventist Church, decided not to to join the Rite of Chris- faith to follow a similar force any particular religion upon tian Initiation of Adults, path of learning about their children. RCIA, and become a the church and visiting Tautua’a’s parents, in turn, also Catholic. a parish over a period of left it up to her and her four sib- “I told my husband, ‘I time before jumping into lings to find their own faiths. Her think it’s time,’” she said. an RCIA program. younger sister eventually was Through RCIA, It adds to the depth drawn to Islam, and her younger Tautua’a said she has of her commitment, she brother is about to be baptized a added much more to her knowl- practices. Gerry said Tautua’a has an amaz- said, to have been immersed in a Mormon. edge about the faith. She came “I really like the structure” of ing zeal for the faith. She is al- Catholic community before mak- Although she had “always be- into the program already aware the Catholic traditions, she said. ways the first one in class, Gerry ing the decision to convert. She lieved that there was a God,” of many Catholic traditions, in- would not have had it any other “I’m a very organized person. I said, and “she asks a lot of good Tautua’a said it wasn’t until she cluding prayers like the “Our Fa- way. met her husband in 2001 that she ther” and “Hail Mary,” and Lenten need to know what’s going on in questions.” “It took me like six years until considered giving herself over to rituals of fasting and abstinence. advance, so I love the structure of “She’s been wonderful, very sin- I felt that I can do this,” Tautua’a Catholicism. Her husband, a “cra- Tautua’a said it is now helpful for the Catholic Church. I know what cere,” he added. “She came with a said. “Come experience it. Make dle Catholic” from Tonga, told her her to understand the symbol- to expect.” lot (of faith) to begin with.” sure this is what you really want from the beginning of their rela- ism and significance behind these St. Rita’s RCIA coordinator Don Tautua’a has maintained a close to do and be.”
Saint gets secular feast day Hawaii members of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communi- ties, representatives from the St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii and others joined Gov. Neil Aber- crombie April 1 in his office after he signed HB 2359, a bill which desig- nates Jan. 23 as St. Marianne Cope Day in Hawaii. Jan. 23, St. Marianne’s birthday, is also her liturgical feast day. The governor, who praised the saint’s contribution to Hawaii, said it was a “very moving opportunity … to be able to sign the bill.”
HCH photo | Patrick Downes 4 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014
Happy Easter From the Four Churches of Saint Damien of Molokai Parish
Saint Damien of Molokai
New Church Blessed December 2011, Central Molokai
Our St. St. Lady of Vincent Joseph Seven Sorrows Built Built by 1940, Fr. Built by West Damien Fr. Damien Molokai 1876, 1874, East Kamalo. Molokai Historic Registry of Hawaii
May the glory of Easter fill you with hope and confidence that the Risen Lord is with us ’till the end of time! Easter greetings from St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church Mililani
Triduum Holy Thursday, April 17th No 8:00 Am daily mass 7:00 Pm mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday, April 18th No 8:00 Am daily mass 3:00 Pm Stations of the Cross 3:30 Pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), April 19th No 8:00 Am daily mass No 3:40 Pm reconciliation 7:00 Pm Vigil mass Easter Sunday, April 20th masses at 7:00 Am, 9:00 Am, 11:00 Am No 6:00 Pm mass APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 5
Knights of Columbus
Michael P. Victorino State Deputy
Council 5000 - Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu Council 11636 - Our Lady of Good Counsel, Aiea Council 14808 - Pago Pago, American Samoa Council 6302 - Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa Council 11743 - Kamiano, Waikiki Council 15124 - Sacred Heart, Punahou Council 6307 - Bishop Stephen Alencastre, Kailua Council 12045 - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa Beach Council 15300 - St. Philomena, Salt Lake Council 6734 - Immaculate Conception, Ewa Council 12733 - St. Jude, Makakilo Council 15594 - Christ the King, Kahului Council 6906 - Fr. Damien De Veuster, Aiea Council 12935 - Father Jose Reyes Nacu, Kalihi Council 15774 - Malia Lanakila, Lahaina Council 13227 - St. Michael the Archangel, Kailua-Kona Council 7156 - Brother Joseph Dutton, Honolulu Council 13663 - Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio Bishop Louis Maigret Assembly 1577 Council 8578 - Kahului, Maui Council 14105 - St. Anthony, Kalihi Bishop James J. Sweeney Assembly 1826 Council 10190 - Our Lady of Kauai, Kapaa Council 14469 - St. Theresa, Kihei Helio-Apostle of Maui Assembly 2290 Council 10475 - Our Lady of La Salette, Waipahu Council 14620 - St. Ann, Kaneohe St. Michael Archangel Assembly 2298 Council 11485 - Bishop James J. Sweeney, Waianae Council 14663 - St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Mililani St. Damien Assembly 3221
St. Ann Church and Model Schools Kaneohe, Hawaii
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday, April 17, 2014, 7pm Mass Good Friday, April 18, 2014, 7pm Service Mass of the Lord’s Supper Liturgy of the Word Procession Adoration of the Holy Cross Adoration until 10pm Communion Rite
Holy Saturday, April 19, 2014, 8pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 Mass: 7am, 8:45am, 11:30am (No 5pm Mass) Keiki Easter Activity following 8:45am Mass
Have a Glorious & Blessed Easter Season! 6 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014 Hau‘oli Pakoa!
Happy Easter ... From the Ohana of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel ~Waikane~
Easter Greetings from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Honoka‘a May the Hau‘oli la Pakoa! Resurrection from the Pastoral Staff and Parishioners of of our Lord, Jesus Christ, St. Augustine by-the-Sea Parish fill you with joy and peace this Easter Waikiki, Hawai’i season and always! The Sacred Triduum 2014 JOYOUS GREETINGS FROM Holy Thursday, April 17 PANIOLO COUNTRY 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:30 p.m. Collection to support “Operation Rice Bowl” Good Friday, April 18 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Collection to support “Holy Land” THE PARISH FAMILY OF ANNUNCIATION CHURCH, KAMUELA Holy Saturday, April 19 & ASCENSION CHURCH, PUAKO WISH YOU A BLESSED EASTER 7 p.m. Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 20 Blessed Sacrament Parish 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. 2124 Pauoa Road Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 531-6980 Established in 1854 with the Servant Leadership of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Holy Week Schedule April 17, Holy Thursday St. Augustine, Pray for Us Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 p.m. St. Damien , Pray for Us April 18, Good Friday: St. Marianne, Pray for Us Veneration of the Cross - 3:00 p.m. April 19, Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil - 7:30 p.m. April 20, Easter Sunday: Celebrating 160 years of witness and service in Waikiki 7:00 a.m. Mass (English) 10:00 a.m. Mass (Latin) APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 7
May the dawn of the Risen Christ be the light of his “darkened” world Happy Easter Rev. Elias Escanilla and Parish Pastoral Council Holy Rosary Church, Paia, HI
Christ is Risen! Wishing you a most Blessed Easter
Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, Hawai’i IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH & LIHUE, KAUAI Cathedral Catholic Academy 1728 Nu’uanu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai’i HOLY THURSDAY – April 17th NO Mass at 6:30am & 12:00 Noon Midday Prayer and Reception of the Holy Oils at 12:00 Noon Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 6:00pm Solemn Adoration after Mass Night Prayer at 10:00pm
th GOOD FRIDAY – April 18 DAY OF FAST & ABSTINENCE NO MASS at 6:30am & 12:00 Noon The Parish Families of Morning Prayer at 8:00am Stations of the Cross at 10:00am Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Papaikou Good Shepherd Mission, Honomu Solemn Liturgy at 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm St. Anthony Church, Papaaloa Passion, Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion Wish You a Joyous and Blessed Easter Night Prayer at 7:30pm th HOLY SATURDAY – April 19 NO MASS at 7:00am, 12:00 Noon & 5:00pm NO CONFESSIONS Morning Prayer at 8:00am Recitation of the Creed by the Elect & Ephphetha Rite The Easter Vigil at 8:00pm Baptism, Confirmation & First Eucharist of the Elect Please assemble on Fort Street Mall for the Blessing of the Easter Fire EASTER SUnDAY – April 20th The Resurrection of the Lord Masses at 6:00am, 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm Paschal Vespers at 5:00pm 8 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014
The Lord is Risen Your love transforms us To a new way of being — Being something New!
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and CSJ Ohana
OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH 1403-A California Ave., Wahiawa, HI 96786 Tel: 621-5109 Fax: 622-5073
HOLY WEEK SERVICES Palm Sunday: April 12 - 5pm (Vigil) / April 13 - 7am & 9:30am (Procession of Palms) Holy Thursday: April 17 - 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper / Washing of Feet / Eucharistic Adoration Peace, Joy & Love Good Friday: April 18 - 7pm Liturgy of the Word / Adoration of the Cross / Communion Easter Vigil: April 19 - 8pm Light Service / Holy Family Catholic Church, Liturgy of the Word / Eucharist Academy and Easter Sunday: April 20 - 7am & 9:30am Resurrection Masses Early Learning Center A Blessed Easter to One and All! Fr. Richard McNally, ss.cc., Fr. Yohanes Budiyanto, ss.cc., Staff and parishioners
Christ is Risen!
St. John Vianney Parish and School 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734
St. Joseph Church 43 Kapiolani Street Hilo HI 96720 808-935-1465 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: April 17, Holy Thursday 6:00 am — Lauds 7:00 pm — Mass of the Last Supper April 18, Good Friday: 7:00 am — Lauds 3:00 pm — Good Friday Service April 19, Holy Saturday: 9:00 am — Lauds 7:00 pm — Easter Vigil Mass April 20, Easter Sunday: Masses @ 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:45 am & 6:00 pm Rev. Samuel Loterte, SSS Rev. Clifford Barrios, SSS APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 9
Wishing you Easter peace and joy!
Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Fathers Brothers Sisters Secular Branch Members Associates
In the Spirit of Saint Damien
celebrating 150 years of the arrival to Hawai’i and ordination to priesthood of Saint Damien De Veuster, ss.cc. FEAST DAY: May 10
www.sscc.org www.sistersofthesacredhearts.org www.ssccpicpus.com 10 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014
May the joy of Christ’s Resurrection bE yours always!
Happy Easter!
From the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres • St. Anthony School, Kalihi • Our lady of the mount church
May the risen Christ bless you with hope and peace.
Cathedral Catholic Academy
The Lord is Alive! Let us Rejoice and Be Glad
Prayerful greetings from: STS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH Happy Easter to all! (Celebrating 45th Anniversary: 1969-2014) Rev. Fr. Edgar Brillantes The Missionaries of Rev. Fr. Sydney Fernandes Rev. Fr. David Travers, SJ Our Lady of LaSalette Rev. Fr. Paul Smith Staff and Parishioners (Fathers) & Parishioners of PARISH MISSION RETREAT April 7-9 Rev. Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ Holy Cross Church HOLY WEEK SERVICES April 12 – Vigil of Palm Sunday 5pm Mass Preceded by Blessing of Palms and Solemn Procession April 13 – Palm Sunday Let us Rejoice for He has risen Blessing of Palms before all Masses: 7am * 9am * 11am * 6pm April 17 – Holy Thursday 6pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper *Washing of Feet *Solemn Eucharistic Adoration until Midnight April 18 – Good Friday 3pm Good Friday Services with Veneration of the Cross 5pm Living Stations of the Cross 6pm Good Friday services with Veneration of the Cross April 19 – Easter Vigil 7pm Blessing of Fire * Lighting of Paschal Candle * Procession Sacraments of Initiation * Renewal of Baptismal Promises April 20 – Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection Renewal of Baptismal Promises in all Masses The SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL ohana celebrates 7am * 9am * 11am * 6pm the Easter season with you and your family! A GLORIOUS EASTER TO ONE & ALL For information call 988-4111, ext. 712 IN THE YEAR OF GRACE! APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 11
I am the Resurrection and the Life
May you experience the joy of new life through our risen Lord this Easter!
In the spirit of Christ’s healing ministry, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii offers quality care and an improved quality of life to all whom we touch through our broad array of healthcare services.
We wish you and your family good health _body, mind and spirit.
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All shAll be well! AlleluiA!
st. benedict church, honAunAu MAY THE RISEN CHRIST st. John the bAptist Mission, KeAlAKeKuA FILL YOUR HEART WITH JOY, st. peter Mission, Milolii BRING YOU NEW HOPE holy thursdAy 7 pM st. benedict AND BLESS YOU WITH PEACE. good fridAy 7 pM st. benedict HAPPY EASTER eAster vigil 7 pM st. benedict eAster sundAy 9:00 AM st. benedict ST. RAPHAEL CHURCH KOLOA, KAUAI
May the Spirit of the Risen Christ always Live within you, May you always have the gift of Love, the blessing of Hope, and the promise of Peace. Alleluia! St. Anthony of Padua Church and School
Easter Blessings!
From the Dominican Sisters, Hawaii Region and Rosary Pre-School Staff APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 13
Easter Greetings from St. Joseph School, Hilo Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, let ye be wearied and faint in your minds. —Hebrews 12:2-3
Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa 712 N School Street Honolulu Hawaii 96817
Wishing you all an Easter filled with love, peace and joy of the spring time.
God bless you now and always! 14 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014
Easter is a time when you realize you are truly loved ...
Have a Blessed Easter
St. Philomena Church Easter Mass Schedule:
Easter Vigil - Saturday 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services http://www.hccrs.net
SAINT THERESA CHURCH 25 West Lipoa Street• Kihei, Maui, Hawai’i 96753 • (808) 879-4844 • fax (808) 879-0045 Website: www.saint-theresa.com • [email protected]
2014 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE PALM/PASSION SUNDAY SATURDAY April 12th 5:30 p.m. Mass NO 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation SUNDAY: April 13th 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
TRIDUUM & EASTER SERVICES HOLY THURSDAY: April 17th ~ NO 7:00 am. Daily Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration 10:00 p.m. Night Prayer to close Adoration HOLY THURSDAY MASS - 7 PM GOOD FRIDAY: April 18th Celebration of the Lord’s Passion GOOD FRIDAY NO 7:00 a.m. Daily Mass Services: 12noon and 7:00 p.m. THE CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD - 3 PM AND 7 PM EASTER VIGIL (Holy Saturday) April 19th NO 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation / NO 5:30 p.m. Evening Mass 7:30 p.m. The Great Easter Vigil HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL (Reception will follow in the Hall after Mass) 7:30PM EASTER SUNDAY MASSES 7:00 AM; 9:00 AM; 11:00 AM
EASTER SUNDAY: April 20th The Resurrection of the Lord HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. (Church & Courtyard) 5919 KALANIANAOLE HWY. NO 5:30 p.m. Evening Mass EASTER MONDAY: April 21st — Office Closed HONOLULU, HI 96821 SATURDAY, April 26th — NO 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 396-0551 APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 15
He Is Risen! May our resurrected Lord continue to be a source of strength and blessings for you and your loved ones during this Lenten and Easter Season! Love, St. Joseph Church Administration, Faculty, & Early Learning Center Staff and Students of Makawao, Maui, St. John the Baptist Hawaii Catholic School
Chaminade University Sacred Heart & St. Pius X Parish Churches Easter Service wishes blessings Sacred Heart 7, 9 &11 A.M. for you during St. Pius X 8:30 A.M. this Easter Season 16 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014 APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 17 Mass on the border Bishops call for compassion, immigration reform with a visit to the wall between Mexico and the U.S. By Patricia Zapor He added that the group came ald F. Kicanas and Hermosillo Arch- Catholic News Service also to mourn the loss of “countless bishop Ulises Macias Salcedo were immigrants who risk their lives at among the concelebrants. NOGALES, Ariz. the hands of the ‘coyotes’ (smug- A choir from Lourdes Catholic With the backdrop a few feet glers) and the forces of nature to High School in Nogales and mem- away of the rusted iron slats of the come to the United States.” bers of Knights of Columbus coun- 30-foot wall along the U.S.-Mexico The Mass, which was shown live cils from across southern Arizona border, Boston Cardinal Sean P. on the Internet and remains avail- were among the many volunteers. O’Malley and a dozen other bishops able for viewing on YouTube, was One of the more unusual roles the from three countries prayed April 1 organized by the Jesuits’ Kino Bor- volunteers filled was ensuring that for compassion and for a return to der Initiative and Migration and nothing other than the Eucharist ideals that welcome immigrants. Refugee Services of the U.S. Confer- or hands were passed through the More than 300 people formed the ence of Catholic Bishops. slats of the border fence, part of outdoor congregation on the U.S. The Diocese of Tucson and the a complex negotiation with the side of the border and hundreds Archdiocese of Hermosillo, Mexico, Border Patrol to allow the Mass to CNS photos | Nancy Wiechec more participated on the Mexico worked closely together in arrang- take place within the agency’s ju- Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., blesses people on the Mexican side as side, receiving Communion pressed ing the details. Tucson Bishop Ger- Continued on page 19 he distributes Communion through the border fence in Nogales, Ariz., April 1. into hands that stretched between the slats, illustrating that, as one teenage member of the choir put it, “we are all one community — we are all bilingual and bicultural.” Referring to a visit by Pope Fran- cis last summer to the Italian island of Lampedusa where migrants from the Middle East and Africa try to enter Europe illegally, Cardinal O’Malley in his homily quoted the pope’s comments about the “global- ization of indifference.” “We have lost a sense of respon- sibility for our brothers and sisters,” Pope Francis said. “We have fallen into the hypocrisy of the priest and the Levite whom Jesus described in the parable of the good Samaritan.” Cardinal O’Malley quoted Pope Francis further: “The culture of comfort, which makes us think only of ourselves, makes us insensitive to the cries of other people.” The Mass at the intersection of International Street and Nelson capped a two-day experience of the border region for bishops from as far away as Atlanta and Guatemala. Beginning with a Mass the day be- fore at San Xavier del Bac Mission outside Tucson, which dates from when the entire region was part of Mexico, the bishops then walked along rough desert paths used by migrants. Crawling under strands of barbed wire, scrunching low to walk through a culvert beneath a road, dodging cactus and sticker bushes, the group came upon empty wa- ter bottles, backpacks and other belongings abandoned by the mi- grants who cross the hilly, rocky ter- rain as they try to get past the vari- ous security measures and agents used by the Border Patrol to try to stop illegal immigration. Then the group met with the Bor- der Patrol at their regional head- quarters, before crossing into Mexi- co to serve dinner at a church-spon- sored “comedor,” or soup kitchen. The “comedor” serves people who have been deported or who are fig- uring out whether they want to try to sneak into the United States. The road to Jericho “We come to the desert today be- cause it is the road to Jericho,” said Cardinal O’Malley in his homily. “It is traveled by many trying to reach the metropolis of Jerusalem. We come here today to be a neighbor and to find a neighbor in each of the suffering people who risk their lives and at times lose their lives in the desert. “The hard work and sacrifices of so many immigrant peoples is the secret of the success of this country. Despite the xenophobic ranting of a segment of the population, our immigrant population contributes mightily to the economy and well- being of the United States.” 18 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014
Easter Blessings from Saint Patrick Church, School and Monastery Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary
Holy Thursday, April 17th 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by night watch Good Friday, April 18th 7pm Good Friday Services Holy Saturday, April 19th 8pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday, April 20th 6:30am, 8:30am and 11am Children’s Easter Egg Hunt after 8:30am Mass
Honoring Msgr. Dan Dever – Celebrating Graduating Students at Newman Center HCH photos | Darlene Dela Cruz The second annual event honoring Msgr. Dan Dever is Scenes from the Passion scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the Newman The diocese’s Faith in ACTion drama group staged four showings of its first major production, “The Passion Center/Holy Spirit Parish. Fr. Dan, fondly called, laid the of Christ,” at Paliku Theater in Windward Community foundation for the Catholic Campus Ministry. Over 60 College, March 27-30. Scenes from the March 28 per- formance included, from top, Jesus, played by Patrick years ago, Fr. Dan created a welcoming place within a Alvior, praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, an open- secular University, where Catholic students could meet, ing musical number by the cast and Jesus’ appearance support one another and worship together. This year, two undergraduate students at the court of King Herod. and a doctoral candidate will share their academic studies with the community. NC/HSP is located at 1941 East-West Road, adjacent to St Francis School in Manoa. For details, contact Andrew Soh at [email protected] or Jeff Freitas at [email protected]. RSVP required by April 23. APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 19 Bishops on MAY THE LORD’S the border “Peace be with you.” RESURRECTION Continued from page 17 risdiction. Throughout the Mass a HELP US TO SEE dozen or more Border Patrol agents BEYOND THE watched the proceedings from just SUFFERING AND outside a pedestrian port of entry a block west of the altar. DEATH IN THE Dick Goddard, a Knight from St. WORLD TO A Pius X Parish in Tucson, was among GLORIOUS UNION the volunteer ushers. He said he’d only learned about the Mass a day WITH GOD IN earlier but thought it important to ETERNITY. attend. He had made the hourlong drive to the border with three fel- low parishioners. “They say we have a broken im- HAPPY EASTER migration system,” Goddard said. “Obviously we do. Human rights SACRED HEART PARISH and dignity have gotten lost in the WAI‘ANAE whole thing. We’ve got to do some- Happy Easter from the Maryknoll Sisters thing to get attention to that.” Separated congregation Many of the congregants on the Mexican side came to the Mass NEWMAN CENTER after having met the bishops and UH MANOA others in the delegation during their visit to the “comedor” the Wishes you a blessed Easter. God give you much previous day. holiness and peace and an abiding sense of God’s Love Father Clete Kiley, a Chicago archdiocesan priest who works as 1941 East-West Rd. Honolulu HI 96822 director for immigration policy for 988-6222 • www.newmanhawaii.org the labor union UNITE HERE, said HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE two of the young men he chatted with over dinner March 31 caught April 17 — Holy Thursday his eye, smiling broadly through 7:30pm Mass of the Last Supper the fence slats as the priests and April 18 — Good Friday bishops assembled at the altar on 1:00pm Liturgy of the Passion a large stage brought in for the oc- casion. 7:30pm Taize Prayer Cardinal O’Malley’s homily, de- April 19 — Holy Saturday livered largely in Spanish, was met 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass with applause at several points, Serra Club of Honolulu such as when he talked about how April 20 — Easter Sunday today’s migrants, whether they Masses 9:00 am and 11:00 am come with or without government NO 5:00pm Mass permission, hold the same kind of values that brought earlier genera- tions of immigrants. “Our country has been the ben- eficiary of so many immigrant May the Peace and Joy groups that had the courage and of the risen christ the fortitude to come to America. May the blessing of They came fleeing horrific condi- be with you the Risen tions and harboring a dream of a Christ remain better life for the children,” he said. “They were some of the most in- with you always. dustrious, ambitious and enterpris- ing citizens of their own countries and brought enormous energy and good will to their new homeland. The parish Their hard work and sacrifices have made this country great,” he Ohana of added. St. Anthony After Communion a procession Church, of bishops climbed the Border Pa- trol access road alongside the fence. Laupahoehoe, HI Partway up the steep hill, Cardinal froM the Parish faMi ly O’Malley placed two wreaths along- side a cross to commemorate those of sacred heart church, who have died along the border, in- hawi cluding “ranchers, farmers, peace- keepers and travelers who seek a common ground of peace and prosperity,” as the Mass program described the memorial. Saint Anthony of Padua Another Mass was held simulta- 1627 B Mill Street • Wailuku, HI 96793 neously at the border between the Easter Blessings! cities of San Luis, Mexico, and San Wishes you and yours a Joyous Easter! Luis, Ariz., at the southwestern tip Join us for Sacred Triduum of the state. -Wednesday, April 16- Cross-border religious events to Tenebrae Services; 6:00pm bring attention to immigration- related issues have been sponsored -Holy Thursday, April 17- by dioceses in the U.S. and Mexico Mass of the Last Supper; 6:00pm for years. Among them are annu- al processions for the Way of the -Good Friday, April 18- Cross during Lent and Las Posadas, Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion; 6:00pm the Christmas season re-enactment -Holy Saturday, April 19- of the search for lodging by Mary Sacred Heart Church Vigil Mass, 7:00pm; no confession and Joseph in Bethlehem, as well as occasional Masses at the border. Pahoa -Easter Sunday, April 20- The April 1 Mass had perhaps Mass @ 7:00am & 9:00am; the greatest number of bishops no evening Mass participating, as well as priests from throughout the region and across the country. 20 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014
St. Anthony Church - Kalihi Holy Thursday, April 17 5:30 PM Lamentation or “Pasyon” 7:00 AM Morning Prayer 7:00 PM Evening Prayer 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Saturday, April 19 7:00 AM Morning Prayer 6:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass Good Friday, April 18 7:00 AM Morning Prayer 1:00 PM Stations of the Cross Easter Sunday, April 20 2:00 PM Seven Last Words 5:30 AM “Salubong” or “Sabet” Meeting of Risen Lord & 3:00 PM Passion of the Lord Blessed Mother followed by Mass - Liturgy of the Word - Veneration of the Cross 8:30 AM and 10:30 PM Masses - Communion Service 5:00 PM Visayan Mass
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, HI 96782 Phone: (808) 455-3012 Fax: (808) 456-9443 Alleluia! Pastor. Fr. Khanh Hoang Parochial Vicar: Msgr. Thaddeus Mercado Christ is risen! Deacon Tom Miyashiro Deacon Efrain Andrews
Holy Week May He reign Holy Thursday, April 17 in our hearts Mass @ 7:00pm Good Friday, April 18 Stations of the Cross 12:00pm Our Lady Services 3:00pm and 7:00pm Easter Vigil, April 19 of the Mount Mass 7:00pm Parish, Easter Sunday, April 20 Masses 6:30pm, 8:30 am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Kalihi Valley
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities 90th Anniversary of St. Francis School State Recognition of St. Marianne Cope Day on January 23 APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 21 Newman Center to host Good Friday Taize prayer around cross The Newman Center at Univer- the large icon Taize cross is laid sity of Hawaii-Manoa will con- down in the center of the chapel duct its annual ecumenical Taize supported on stools with worship- “Prayer around the Cross” service pers assembling around the cross at 7:30 p.m., April 18, Good Friday. and touching it with their heads. The candle-lit service will in- Participants pray for those who clude meditative chants, reflective suffer throughout the world: the prayers, Scripture reading of the abandoned, the persecuted, the Passion, a period of silence, a peri- tortured and those who suffer in- od of prayer petitions and the ven- justice of every kind. eration of the cross. Mostly Taize Parking for the Good Friday ser- music and chanting will be used. vice is available free on campus The Taize Prayer around the in front of the Newman Center, Cross originated several years ago just mauka of the Korean Studies with the ecumenical community of Center, or at the St. Francis School Taize Brothers in the Burgundy area parking lot behind Newman. of France through the influence of For more information, call New- Eastern European Christians. man at 988-6222 or emeritus pro- Toward the end of the service, fessor Jon James at 944-6983.
Food, entertainment, auctions, fun to prevail at Makawao parish feast The St. Joseph Church and Ear- dinner and hotel certificates and ly Learning Center in Makawao, other activities and goods donated Maui, annual weekend-long St. Jo- by businesses throughout the state. seph Feast, May 2-4, will feature a Sunday afternoon will feature the huge array of food, a ton of enter- traditional livestock auction. tainment, a bunch of auctions, plus The long entertainment roster contests, games, bouncers, crafts, features Gomega, Marty Dread, a country store, plants, produce, Homestead, Rising Strong, Larry flowers and more. Golis, Sheron DePonte, Keaka The dates and times are: Friday, Sardine, Mikey Mina, Paiva Broth- May 2, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, ers and Louis Kukaua, Maui Taiko 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, May 4, Drummers and, for the kids, spe- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. cial appearances from Sponge Bob, The food includes malassadas, Hello Kitty, Elmo and Cookie Mon- Portuguese soup, waffle dogs, ster. chow fun, nachos, barbeque teriya- Feast organizers are looking for ki, hamburgers and lots of sweets more donations, crafters and en- and treats. tertainment. Call Donna Pico at Live auctions on Friday and Sat- 572-7652. Scrip are on sale at the urday evenings will offer golfing, parish office. St. Michael, Waialua, Filipino Catholic Club installs new officers, committee heads Sacred Hearts Father Yohanes able to attend the installation due The Lord is Risen! Budiyanto installed and commis- to illness but she was recognized sioned the new officers of the Fili- by the pastor Father Keahi before pino Catholic Club of St. Michael the 7 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Feb. 9. Parish, Waialua, during the 7 a.m. The St. Michael FCC also an- HALLELUJAH!!! Mass on Jan. 19. He presented nounced its new committee each one with a candle and lei heads: Monica Dicion, organiza- with blessings and best wishes for tion/membership and welcome; a successful term. Lois Pacolba, ways and means; The officers are president Greg- Gloria Nahinu, publicity/Catholic ory Dela Cruz, first vice presi- press; Marie Raquel, social and dent Linda Palalay, second vice aloha; Marietta Siangco, informa- president Gloria Nahinu, record- tion and education; Belo Isabelo, ing secretary Erlinda Francisco, legislative, constitution/by-laws; corresponding secretary Bonnie Linda Palalay, awards; Bonnie Sales, advisor Remy Erroc, spiri- Sales, renewal; and Lois Pacolba, tual advisor Sacred Hearts Father aloha/hospitality. Christopher Keahi and sergeant- Outgoing president Gloria Na- at-arms Wayne Nacario. hinu received a gift from incoming Treasurer Ely Bolosan was un- president Dela Cruz. Golf club aims to have fun raising money TGFG stands for “Thank God for Parish. This year, the new club has Golf.” It is also the name of a new expanded its number of beneficia- charity nonprofit golf club that has ries to four — the Honolulu Com- emerged from St. Jude Parish in Ka- munity Action Program Inc., the polei. Honolulu Diocese Clergy Pension The former St. Jude Catholic Fund, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Golf Club became the TGFG School in Pearl City and U.S. Veter- Golf Club in January. According to ans VIP Program at Barber’s Point, an introductory letter, its goals re- Kapolei. main the same: “to have fun playing According to its website, http:// golf, make friends and raise funds tgfg.weebly.com, the club has 32 A Hope-filled, Liberating Easter to All! for those who need help.” paid members. They play one Satur- The officers of the new enter- day a month on a variety of courses. prise are president Ed Campos, vice The TGFG Golf Club is planning STAR OF THE SEA PARISH president Jr. Udani, treasurer Bob- for its first charity golf tournament EARLY LEARNING CENTER by Kaneshi, sergeant-at-arms Joco in October. It hopes to raise thou- Kruse and secretary and events co- sands of dollars from benefactors. STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL ordinator Genara Buza-Campos. All of the donations will go to the CONGREGATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT In 2013, the St. Jude club raised beneficiaries. For information, more than $21,000 for St. Jude email [email protected]. COMMUNITY AND STAFF 22 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014
Three days of events to celebrate 150th anniversary of St. Damien’s arrival The Sisters and Brothers of the Pacific and U.S. Provinces of the Congregation of the Sa- cred Hearts are sponsoring three days of events in May celebrating the 150th anniversary of Father Damien De Veuster’s arrival in Hawaii and his ordination to the St. Theresa Church, By The Sea priesthood. KEKAHA, KAUAI, HAWAII Father Damien came to Hawaii Easter Greetings from on March 19, 1864 and was or- Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Mission Church The Aiea Catholic Community dained a priest in the Cathedral WAIMEA, KAUAI, HAWAII of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu St. Theresa School two months later. His feast day is KEKAHA, KAUAI, HAWAII St. Elizabeth Church May 10. Aiea, Hawaii The events are as follows: Friday, May 9, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena 10 a.m.: Mass for Oahu schools Holy Week with ties to the Sacred Hearts Congregation, and Damien Me- Holy Thursday, April 17 morial School 6 p.m.: Mass for the public Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 p.m. 8 p.m.: Entertainment featur- ing Catholic comedienne Judy Mc- Good Friday, April 18 Donald, Tom Booth & Band Good Friday Liturgy ~ 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Hawaii State Capitol Stations of the Cross ~ 6:30 p.m. 11 a.m.: Rally and prayer ser- vice with “Rappin’ Rosary” Joe The Saint John Easter Vigil, April 19 Melendrez Catholic Preschool 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, St. Ann’s Church and Model Schools ‘Ohana wishes Easter Sunday Masses 7 p.m.: Sacred Hearts Congre- you & yours a gation benefit concert with Joe 6:00 a.m. • 8:00 a.m. • 10:00 a.m. Melendrez, Judy McDonald, Tom wonderfully 12 Noon • 5:00 p.m. Booth & Band. A calabash bowl will available for donations. blessed Easter! All events are free.
St. Anthony Retreat Christ the King Church Center sponsoring a 20 W. Wakea Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 workshop/retreat on domestic violence St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley is sponsoring a two- day workshop/retreat on healing the trauma of domestic violence, 1-5 p.m. on May 31 and June 7. Sacred Hearts Father David Lupo and Malu Kamanu will direct the retreat. Also speaking will be an expert in the counseling of victims Palm Sunday, April 12th & 13th: of post-traumatic stress disorder, Saturday 5pm or PTSD, associated with domes- Sunday, 6am, 8am, 10am & 6pm tic abuse. Hispanic Service at 12 noon The workshop/retreat is called “Healing the Trauma of Domes- Lenten Parish Mission: tic Abuse: Even Once Can Hurt a Monday and Tuesday, April 14th & 15th at 6pm Lifetime.” Its goal is to give par- “New Evangelization” ticipants an understanding of do- mestic abuse and keys to recovery. Holy Thursday, April 17th The topics include: why women No Morning Mass stay in abusive relationships, the Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper Celebration at 6pm importance of relaxation and self- Adoration after Mass until 10pm in the church advocacy, managing stress, letting “Could you not stay awake with me for just one hour?” go of anger and guilt, the impact of abuse on children, assertive- Good Friday, April 18th: ness and influential communi- Stations of the Cross in the church at 7am cation, identifying symptoms of Veneration of the Cross/Lord’s Passion: 3pm & 6pm PTSD, healing with holy Scripture and the teachings of the church, Holy Saturday, April 19th and faith and forgiveness — a sa- No Confessions – No 5pm Mass cred path to restoring love. Easter Vigil 7pm The activities of each day will be followed by a Mass, which is Easter Sunday, April 20th: optional. The cost for the two days 5am “Salubong”: Encounter of Jesus & Mary is $15. The retreat center is at Regular Sunday Mass Schedule: Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette 3351 Kalihi St., Honolulu. There 6am, 8am, 10am & 6pm www.inangpag-asa.com is ample parking. Hispanic Mass at 12 noon) Christ the King Kahului - Holy Cross Kalaheo For more information or to reg- Easter Fun Day & Egg Hunt 11am to 1pm St. Anthony Honolulu - St. Joseph Makawao & Waipahu ister, call 845- 4353 or visit www. Games, Prizes, Arts & Crafts, Refreshments, saintanthonyretreat.org. St. Raphael Koloa - St. Theresa Kekaha Picture taking with Easter Bunny, Petting Zoo & Egg Hunt APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 23
Bagels and smiles Bishop Larry Silva hangs out with students at St. Francis School in Manoa dur- ing a “Bagels with Bish- op” event March 20. The diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry hosted Bagels with Bishop at all local Catholic high schools Rejoicing with to provide seniors with faith resources and an you and your inspirational talk by the bishop before they loved ones as graduate.
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Maria Lanakila To our Parishioners and Friends, We pray for the world and for those Catholic Church who lost their loved ones Lahaina in the air tragedy, political strife and other natural disasters, Holy Thursday, April 17 and all who suffer NO morning Mass isolation and infirmities. 7:00pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Solemn Adoration May the Easter light 10:00pm - Night Prayer dispel the darkness of this world and rekindle in our hearts Good Friday, April 18 the hope of renewed life in the NO morning Mass resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9:00am - Morning Prayer 3:00pm - Good Friday Liturgy 7:00pm - Good Friday Liturgy Holy Saturday, April 19 St. Stephen Catholic Church NO morning Mass NO 5:30pm Mass 2747 Pali Hwy. 808-595-3105 8:00pm - The Great Vigil of Easter (begins outside the church) E Komo mai Easter Sunday Masses, April 20 Our Weekly Mass schedule 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:30pm 7:00pm (Misa Espanol) Saturday Vigil Sunday Morning Mass 4:00 p.m. 7:15 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Sacred Hearts Mission - Kapalua Weekday Masses: Mon. thru Sat. - 8:00 a.m. or visit us on Facebook: St.StephenPali Holy Thursday - April 17 for our Holy Week Schedule 6:00pm (Misa Espanol) Good Friday - April 18 Holy Saturday - April 19 3:00pm - Good Friday Liturgy 6:00pm - The Great Vigil 6:00pm - Good Friday Liturgy (Espanol) of Easter (Espanol)
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SISTER JEANNE CORDEIRO | 1919-2014 Sacred Hearts Sister was a teacher by profession, with a love for woodworking Sister Jeanne Cordeiro, a Maui- Jeanne wrote Hearts of Jesus and Mary on Dec. feur for the Sacred Hearts Sisters Even after Sister Jeanne retired born Sister of the Sacred Hearts of about her deci- 8, 1939, and made her first profes- who worked in or visited Califor- to the congregation’s infirmary at Jesus and Mary whose long teach- sion to enter sion on June 21, 1942, in Kaimu- nia. One of her joys was driving Malia O Ka Malu in Kaimuki, she ing career was augmented by her the convent. ki. Her perpetual profession took across the United States during the continued refinishing chairs until love of woodworking and driving, “At Maryknoll place on Aug. 30, 1945. summer to visit the Sisters of the shortly before her death. died on March 20 in Honolulu, 11 High School She began her teaching career Sacred Hearts in Fairhaven, Mass. Sister Jeanne described as a high- days after suffering from a brain the Maryknoll early as the fourth grade teacher “Besides teaching, I enjoyed light of her years in religious life her hemorrhage. She was 94 and a re- Sisters became at Sacred Hearts Convent from what I called a ‘ministry on wheels,’ visits to the Sacred Hearts congre- ligious sister for 72 years. a most positive 1942 to 1980. She continued to since I used to drive the sisters to gational sites in Europe. “It helped Sister Jeanne was born Gene- Sacred Hearts influence in my teach fourth grade at Maria Regina the doctors and run other errands,” me to understand and appreciate vieve Mariam on Oct. 5, 1919, the Sister Jeanne life and the call to School in Gardena, Calif., from Sister Jeanne said. better our founders’ spirit of repa- third of seven children of John and Cordeiro religious life,” she 1980 to 1996, specializing in the Another one of her joys was car- ration and our charism of contem- Angeline Jose Cordeiro. Growing said. “Good Fa- Writing-to-Read program. pentry. She built stools, tables and plating, living and proclaiming the up in Maui, she graduated from ther Bruno Bens, She said she volunteered for the headboards for beds. She re-uphol- redemptive love of Jesus,” she said. Maui Elementary School in 1934 a Sacred Hearts priest, spoke to me California school “because it was stered furniture and restored tables She is survived by her brother and then came to Honolulu to at- about the adoration kept by the Sa- becoming a learning center for and chairs, sanding and varnishing Roland. tend Maryknoll High School, grad- cred Hearts Sisters and I instinctive- rather poor black children and I them. She put her woodworking Sister Jeanne Cordeiro’s funeral uating in 1938. ly knew where God wanted me.” believed I would be a missionary.” skills to good use whenever she was April 3 at Malia O Ka Malu. In 2012, reflecting on her 70th Sister Jeanne entered the Sisters Sister Jeanne loved driving and visited the Sacred Hearts Sisters at Her inurnment was at Hawaiian anniversary of religious life, Sister of the Congregation of the Sacred was often the very happy chauf- their mission in Artesia, N.M. Memorial Park.
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808.547.6500 StFrancisHawaii.org APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 25 Pope, Obama discuss religious freedom, life issues, immigration By Francis X. Rocca our garden as well,” Obama said. Catholic News Service “Of course,” the pope replied. Organizers of the September VATICAN CITY 2015 World Meeting of Families In their first encounter, Pope have voiced hopes that Pope Francis Francis received U.S. President will attend that event, which could Barack Obama at the Vatican March be the occasion for a state visit to 27 for a discussion that touched on the U.S. several areas of tension between “I invited and urged him to come the Catholic Church and the White to the United States, telling him that House, including religious freedom people would be overjoyed to see and medical ethics. him,” Obama said later. During an unusually long 50-min- Obama’s visit to the Vatican came ute meeting, the two leaders dis- in the course of a six-day interna- cussed “questions of particular rel- tional trip that included stops in the evance for the church in (the U.S.), Netherlands and Belgium and was such as the exercise of the rights to scheduled to end in Saudi Arabia. religious freedom, life and conscien- The day before his meeting with tious objection as well as the issue Pope Francis, Obama met with Eu- of immigration reform,” the Vatican ropean Union and NATO officials in said in statement. Brussels, where he discussed eco- The mentions of religious free- nomic and strategic responses to dom and conscientious objection Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier presumably referred to the contra- in the month. ception mandate in the new health The president’s motorcade en- care law, which has become a major tered the Vatican a few minutes source of conflict between the ad- after 10 a.m., under cloudy skies ministration and the church. with temperatures in the low 50s. According to the Vatican state- Archbishop Georg Ganswein, pre- ment, Pope Francis and Obama also CNS photo/Stefano Spaziani, pool fect of the papal household, greeted had an “exchange of views on some U.S. President Barack Obama shares a laugh with Pope Francis as he receives a copy of the pope’s apostolic exhor- him in the San Damaso Courtyard current international themes, and it tation, “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), during a private audience at the Vatican March 27. of the Apostolic Palace, then led him was hoped that in areas of conflict, upstairs to the pope’s private library, there would be respect for humani- followed by Obama’s entourage, tarian and international law and a ing in human persons in the world.” balance” on the issue, Obama said. the 17th-century construction of which included U.S. Secretary of negotiated solution between the Later in the day, at a joint news At the end of their talk, Pope Fran- the colonnades around St. Peter’s State John Kerry; Susan Rice, the parties involved.” conference with Italian Prime Min- cis gave Obama a bound edition Square; another portraying an an- national security adviser, and Am- In September, Pope Francis ister Matteo Renzi, Obama said he of his apostolic exhortation “Evan- gel that brings together the world’s bassador Ken Hackett, the U.S. en- launched a high-profile campaign had spent the “largest bulk of the gelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the North and South in “solidarity and voy to the Holy See. against Obama’s proposal for mili- time” with the pope discussing “is- Gospel”), published last November. peace founded on justice.” The pope greeted the president tary strikes to punish the govern- sues of the poor, the marginalized, The gift prompted the president to Angel of peace outside his library a few minutes ment of President Bashar Assad those without opportunity and respond: “You know, I actually will before the appointed time of 10:30. “This gift is from the pope,” Pope for its presumed use of chemical growing inequality” and the “chal- probably read this in the Oval Office “Wonderful meeting you, I’m weapons. The pope wrote to Rus- lenges of conflict and how elusive when I am deeply frustrated, and I Francis said of the first medallion. a great admirer,” Obama told the sian President Vladimir Putin, host peace is around the world,” particu- am sure it will give me strength and “But this other one is from Jorge pope as they shook hands. of a G-20 summit, decrying the “fu- larly in the Middle East. will calm me.” Bergoglio. When I saw it, I said: Inside the library, the two leaders tile pursuit of a military solution,” Obama said Pope Francis “did not “I hope,” the pope replied with a “I’ll give to Obama, it’s the angel of sat down on either side of the pope’s and a few days later led a prayer touch in detail” on the contraception laugh. peace.” desk, each with an interpreter be- vigil for peace in Syria that drew mandate, but that in the president’s In a December speech, Obama The president’s gift to the pope side him. 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VATICAN CITY Through the sacrament of matrimony, married couples are called to be living icons of God’s love in the world, Pope Fran- cis said; and when they fight — and all couples do — they don’t have “to call the United Nations,” but find simple words and gestures to say they are sorry. Concluding a series of talks about the CNS photo/Paul Haring sacraments, Pope Francis used his general Pope Francis kisses a boy during an audi- audience April 2 to focus on marriage, ence with people who are deaf or blind in and he asked the estimated 45,000 people Paul VI hall at the Vatican March 29. gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for the world’s families, especially for couples PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES experiencing difficulty. The sacrament of marriage, he said, “leads us to the heart of God’s plan, which Powerful is a plan of covenant with his people and with all of us.” witnesses “We were created for love as a reflection of God and his love,” the pope said. “In the of faith conjugal union, a man and a woman fulfill this vocation under the sign of reciprocity By Cindy Wooden and a full and definitive communion of Catholic News Service life.” Marriage is a response to a specific vo- VATICAN CITY CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters cation and “must be considered a consecra- Only those who recognize their own A clergyman hears confession from Pope Francis during a penitential liturgy in tion,” he said. “The man and woman are limits can accept the great gift of salvation St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 28. Pope Francis surprised his liturgical consecrated for love. Through the sacra- in Jesus Christ, which is why Catholics adviser by going to confession during the service. ment, the spouses are given a real mission with disabilities are such important and to make visible — even through simple and powerful witnesses of faith, Pope Francis goes to confession ordinary gestures — the love with which said. Christ loves his church.” Meeting March 29 with close to 7,000 “The plan that God has for marriage is members, staff and volunteers of the Apos- really something stupendous,” he said. tolic Movement for the Blind and the Little Bless me, Father Calling married couples “an icon of Mission for the Deaf, Pope Francis insisted By Carol Glatz God’s love for us,” Pope Francis also said it is “truly blasphemous” to believe that a Catholic News Service the fact that husbands and wives are hu- physical limitation or disability is a punish- man means that sometimes the image can ment from God. VATICAN CITY giving in to anger, rancor and revenge, but appear slightly tarnished. “Jesus radically refused that way of Leading a penitential liturgy in St. Pe- being meek, magnanimous and ready to “We all know how many difficulties ter’s Basilica, Pope Francis surprised his thinking,” he said. forgive; not taking part in malicious gossip and trials spouses face. What is important liturgical adviser by going to confession that ruins the good name of people, but “The person who is sick or has a disabil- is to keep alive a bond with God, who is during the service. looking mainly for the good side in every- ity, precisely because of his or her fragility the foundation of the matrimonial bond,” After an examination of conscience one.” and limits, can become a witness of the he said. Marriages are stronger when hus- March 28, the pope and 61 priests moved The second aspect of Christian life is encounter: the encounter with Christ who bands and wives pray for each other and into confessionals or to chairs set up living in God’s eternal love, the pope said. opens one to life and to faith; and the en- with each other. against the walls to offer the sacrament to God never tires of looking out for his chil- counter with others, with the community,” But prayer doesn’t mean there always individual penitents. dren, both those who have lost their way Pope Francis said. will be peace and harmony, he said. The However, as Msgr. Guido Marini, master and those who have remained faithful by “Only one who recognizes his own demands of work, finances and raising of papal liturgical ceremonies, was show- his side. children can frustrate couples and lead to fragility, his own limits, can construct rela- ing which confessional the pope would be Jesus, in fact, calls on everyone to imi- tionships that are fraternal and marked by arguments. using to hear confessions, the pope pointed tate this same merciful love and become “There are always fights in a marriage, solidarity in the church and in society,” he to another confessional nearby, indicating “credible disciples of Christ in the world,” said. aren’t there?” he asked the crowd. “Some- that he himself was going to first confess. he said. times plates fly. You’re laughing, but it’s the The key to being a trustworthy, effective The pope, dressed in a simple white God’s love cannot be held inside, “it’s witness to Jesus, he said, is first having had truth. alb and purple stole, spent about three open by its very nature, it spreads and is “The secret, though, is that love is the experience of meeting Jesus. minutes kneeling before the priest’s open fruitful, it always generates new love,” he “A witness to the Gospel is one who has stronger than an argument,” the pope confessional and received absolution. The said. said. “Don’t end your day without making encountered Jesus Christ, who knows him priest also clasped the pope’s hands and In that missionary spirit, the peniten- or, better, feels known by him, recognized, peace. It’s not necessary to call the United kissed his simple silver ring. tial liturgy opened an initiative called “24 Nations and have them come to your respected, loved and forgiven. This en- Pope Francis then went to another con- Hours for the Lord,” sponsored by the Pon- counter has touched him deeply, has filled house to broker the peace. A little gesture, fessional and spent about 40 minutes hear- tifical Council for Promoting New Evange- a caress, can suffice.” him with new joy and given his life new ing confessions. lization. meaning,” the pope said. In his homily, the pope said following The council asked dioceses around the Discussing the story from the Gospel of God’s call to conversion is not supposed to world to have at least one parish open all PHOTO St. John about the man born blind — the happen only during Lent, but is a lifetime day and night March 28, so that anyone same Gospel story read at Masses around commitment. He also spoke about two key could go to confession and take part in the world March 30 — Pope Francis said characteristics of Christian life: putting on eucharistic adoration. It’s part of the pope’s the man becomes a believer and witness a “new self, created in God’s way” and liv- focus on celebrating God’s mercy and pow- to Jesus and to “the life, love and mercy” ing in and sharing God’s love. er of forgiveness. of God. Renewal in Christ comes with baptism, Young people belonging to different Father Delci da Conceicao Filho, a mem- which frees people from sin and welcomes parishes and different movements in Rome ber of the Little Mission for the Deaf, told them as children of God and members of were to be out on the streets during the Pope Francis that too many parishes have, Christ and his church, he said. night, inviting their peers to go into the in effect, closed their doors to Catholics “This new life lets us see the world with churches to pray, to confess or just to talk who are deaf because they make no provi- different eyes without being distracted to a priest. sion for sign language or other forms of as- anymore by the things that don’t matter In his homily, Pope Francis praised the sistance. Too often, he said, those who are and that can’t last for long,” he said. initiative and those who would be hitting deaf are “without catechesis, without the Shedding sinful behaviors and focusing the streets to share the joy of God’s mercy sacraments and with faith. They are unable on the essential become a daily commit- and invite others to discover a deeper rela- to have a personal encounter with Christ ment so that a life “deformed by sin” can tionship with Christ. because there is no one to sign for them or become a life “illuminated by grace” from “Tell them that our father is waiting for CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters no one willing to make subtitles for them.” God. us, our father forgives us, and even more, Pope Francis, reciting the Angelus When hearts are renewed and “created he celebrates,” the pope said. Her Highness, His Holiness March 30 with visitors in St. Peter’s Square, in God’s way,” good behavior follows, he Even with all of one’s sins and mis- Britain’s Queen Elizabeth talks with Pope Fran- returned to the Gospel story and urged said, for example: “always speaking the takes, God, “instead of scolding us, he cel- cis during a meeting at the Vatican April 3. The people to read and re-read the ninth chap- truth and steering clear of all lies; no steal- ebrates,” the pope said. “And you have to Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, were ter of St. John’s Gospel during the coming ing, but rather, sharing what one has with tell this, tell this to lots of people today” so making a one-day visit to meet with the pope week. others, especially with those in need; not they can experience God’s mercy and love. and Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 29
Father William J. Byron, SJ An attitude of gratitude lways and everywhere” is a fairly comprehensive ex- pression. Some might say it is dimensionless. I’m not “Asetting out here to measure the immea- surable; I’m just suggesting that whoever composed the preface to the second eu- charistic prayer expected Catholic wor- shippers to live in a state of gratitude, to be characteristically grateful. But, always and everywhere? That seems to be expecting more than any of us mere mortals is ca- pable of doing. “It is truly right and just, our duty and our salva- Spiritualife tion, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father most holy.” It is indeed appropriate, and a duty as well, for Father Ron Rolheiser all of us to be grateful, to give thanks to God. If not Week of March 23 2014 “always and everywhere” in a quite literal sense, we can and should, the church seems to be saying, culti- vate within ourselves — mind, soul and heart — an attitude of gratitude. We all know people who are characteristically op- Groaning beyond words timistic. We enjoy being around others who have a hen we no longer know how to pray, the enjoying life’s pleasures, from smell- positive outlook on life. It is reassuring to know that ing the flowers, from being more those you love also love you and can be counted on Spirit, in groans too deep for words, prays present to family, from celebrating to be there for you — always and everywhere — no through us. St. Paul wrote those words and with friends, from peaceful solitude, matter what. Always cheerful, always reliable, al- and from deeper prayer? So we are ways dependable. they contain both a stunning revelation and forever making resolutions to slow Why not always grateful? Wa wonderful consolation, namely, there is deep prayer down, to find a quiet space inside That’s a goal worth setting for ourselves. And the “always and everywhere” dimensions of that state happening inside us beyond our conscious awareness our pressured lives in which to pray. But after failing over and over of thankfulness may not be so out of reach as one and independent of our deliberate efforts. What is this again, we eventually despair of find- might suspect. Gratitude is bedrock, foundational, not just in ing a quiet, contemplative space for unconscious prayer? It is our deep innate desire, relent- religion and worship, but in the project of living a prayer in our lives. Although we fully human life. The practice of our Catholic faith lessly on fire, forever somewhat frustrated, making itself need to continue to search for that, turns around the idea of gratitude. felt through the groaning of our bodies and souls, silently we can already live with the con- Eucharist is at the center of it all, and “Eucharist” begging the very energies of the universe, not least God solation that, deep down, our very means thanks-giving, thanks-saying, frustration in not being able to find himself, to let it come to consummation. thanks-doing. Too bad that more of that quiet space is already a prayer. Make us do not cultivate that attitude of Allow me an analogy: Some years are actually feeling. In the groans of our inadequacy the gratitude and permit thankfulness ago, a friend of mine bought a house But it is through that very frus- Spirit is already praying through our gratitude the to emerge from within to shape that had sat empty and abandoned tration that the Spirit prays, darkly, bodies and souls in a way deeper center of your both our outlook and behavior. for a number of years. The surface silently, in groans too deep for than words. You cannot be simultaneously of the driveway was cracked and words. In our striving, our yearning, One of the oldest, classical defini- life and you grateful and unhappy. Is all the a bamboo plant, now several feet our broken dreams, our tears, in the tions of prayer defines it this way: unhappiness in the world an indica- high, had grown up through the daydreams we escape into, and even Prayer is lifting mind and heart to will want to tor of the enormity of our gratitude pavement. My friend cut down the in our sexual desire, the Spirit of God. Too often in our efforts to pray deficit? Personally and collectively, bamboo tree, chopped down several God prays through us, as does our formally, both communally and be at Mass that problem is worth looking into. feet into its roots to try to destroy soul, our life-principle. Like the life privately, we fail to do that, namely, The old American vernacular them, poured a chemical poison into forces innate in that bamboo plant, to actually lift our hearts and every Sunday used “much obliged” as an ex- the root system in hopes of killing powerful forces are blindly working minds to God. Why? Because what pression of gratitude. Is declining whatever was left, packed some inside us too, pushing us outward is really in our hearts and minds, to express Sunday Mass attendance in the gravel over the spot, and paved and upward to eventually throw off alongside our gratitude and more American Catholic community an over the top with a thick layer of whatever cement lies on top of us. gracious thoughts, is not something your thanks. indication of an erosion of a sense This is true, of course, also of our concrete. But the little tree was not we generally connect with prayer of obligation or of a loss of a sense so easily thwarted. Two years later, joys. The Spirit also prays through at all. Our frustrations, bitterness, of gratitude? Either way, something is missing. the pavement began to heave as the our gratitude, both when we ex- jealousies, lusts, curses, sloth and In my view, gratitude is the missing link. Make bamboo plant again began to assert press it consciously and even when quiet despair are usually understood gratitude the center of your life and you will want itself. Its powerful life force was we only sense it unconsciously. to be the very antithesis of prayer, to be at Mass every Sunday to express your thanks. still blindly pushing outward and Our deepest prayers are mostly The church invites you to do that in the company of upward, cement blockage notwith- not those we express in our something to be overcome in order to pray. other faith-committed grateful people. standing. churches and private oratories. Our Nobody likes an ingrate. If you are not liked as Life, all life, has powerful inner deepest prayers are spoken in our But a deeper thing is happening under the surface: Our frustration, much as you would like to be, and if you don’t like pressures and is not easily thwarted. silent gratitude and silent tears. The yourself as much as you should, the problem may It pushes relentlessly and blindly person praising God’s name ecstati- longing, lust, jealousy, and escapist daydreams, things we are ashamed be the absence of gratitude at the center of your life. toward its own ends, irrespective cally and the person bitterly cursing The solution is relatively simple. of resistance. Sometimes resistance God’s name in anger are, in differ- to take to prayer, are in fact already lifting our hearts and minds to God Be grateful for the gift of life and the gift of faith. does kill it. There are, as the saying ent ways, in radically different ways Be grateful for family, friends, health, education, goes, storms we cannot weather. of groaning, both praying. in more honest ways that we ever do consciously. job and everything else that is yours. Recognize that But we do weather most of what There are many lessons to be all of this is a gift to you and take to heart the life- life throws at us and our deep life- drawn from this. First, from this changing conclusion that can be drawn from this Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, principle remains strong and robust, we can learn to forgive life a little kind of reflection: If you are fully human, all you teacher, and award-winning author, is even as on the surface the frustra- more for its frustrations and we can be is grateful. tions we have experienced and the can learn to give ourselves permis- president of the Oblate School of Theol- dreams in us that have been shamed sion to be more patient with life ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be Jesuit Father Byron is university professor of business and slowly muzzle us into a mute de- and with ourselves. Who of us does contacted through his website www. society at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia. Email: spair so that our prayer lives begin not lament that the pressures and ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook [email protected]. to express less and less of what we frustrations of life keep us from fully www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser. 30 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11, 2014 Kathleen T. Choi Myfaith IN LITTLE WAYS Sister Herman Julia I am the church t usually happens when I’m at a par- Aki, Congregation of ty with lots of drinking and laughter. the Sacred Hearts One fellow starts joking about dumb VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING haoles. As the cracks get crueler, Iother guests look nervously at me. “Not you, Kathy,” they assure me. “You’re Leave it to Jesus different.” That bothers me somewhat. Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP I’m just as representative of the white Hawaii Catholic Herald race as whichever Caucasian annoys hen I visit the homebound with the Sa- Hearts Sisters, another sister asked me, “Did you come them. When you talk stink about haoles, cred Hearts Secular Branch on Molokai, to see me?” I responded, “No.” She continued, “Then you’re talking stink about me. we make it a point to do whatever those what are you doing here?” “I came to visit the sisters,” I feel the same way when I hear people belittle whom we are visiting would like us to do I replied. She told me to follow her. All of a sudden she the church. If I object, they say, “Oh not you. I’m Wfor them. If they want us to dance, we bring our uku- said, “You know, there are the Maryknoll Sisters who talking about those mean nuns (or abusive priests or leles and instruments along with us. If they want to do work outside and everyplace in the world. And then corrupt cardinals).” But I’m just as Catholic as Pope something else, that is fine. We know that we are not there are the Carmelites who stay in the convent. But Francis. St. Paul taught that we are all part of one alone in what we do as the Spirit of Jesus always goes in our order, we do both. We go out to minister and we body, and we’re all are equally necessary (1 Corin- before us. have the contemplative life.” I started to cry. It was like thians 12:12-26). There are roughly 2 billion Catho- On a regular visit we spend about two to two-and-a- the voice of God speaking directly to me. lics but only about 1 million clergy and religious. So half hours with each person we reach out to. For those During the earlier years of religious formation we who is more typical, me or Bishop Larry? who are bedridden, we might stay about 15-30 minutes worked within the house, had kitchen duty, did the Sometimes critics of Catholicism go beyond the saying prayers with them and exchanging conversation. laundry, etc. There was a contemplative silence that sur- sins of the clergy. One claims that Catholics care With others, we might bring some food along and have rounded us all the time, night and day. We recited the more about Mary than Jesus or that we worship lunch with them. Everyone is kind of different. We try to Liturgy of the Hours, and attended classes. Those activi- idols. Another says that Catholic teaching on birth be the extension of the hands of God reaching out and ties were like active works and quiet works. control condemns millions to poverty and AIDS. Yet touching others with his love. Today, I continue to try to balance my activities. At the another believes that the church treats women like I have been on topside Molokai for nearly six years church of St. Damien I try to be present to the people by second class citizens. now. I keep on going by remembering the reason why going to different Masses, accompanying them at funer- A little Catholic theology clears up the confusion I entered religious life; I entered for the Lord. I entered als, and teaching the children catechism. Those are my over Mary and the saints. We who love the church the Sacred Hearts Sisters because of their perpetual active works. Early in the morning, my community says can mention the United Nations report that says the adoration. And I want to continue the work of spread- the Divine Office. This is followed by about a half hour of Catholic Church is the largest private provider of ing the Lord’s charism of love. quiet adoration which I do twice a day. I don’t think I am AIDS care in the world. We might mention that U.S. It is interesting to know that I did attend school at ever working too hard. I simply say, “Jesus, you do it. You Catholics donate $8 billion annually to fight poverty, Sacred Hearts Academy. But I wasn’t interested in en- can do it better than me. So I leave it all to you.” illness and injustice here at home. As for the role of tering that congregation because the sisters were kind women, what parish could survive without us? of strict. On the other hand, I had it in my mind that I Sister Herman Julia Aki is a Sister of the Sacred Hearts. She The birth control question is more complex. wanted to enter an order that was both missionary and entered the religious life in 1951 and is 61 years professed. Church teaching on this subject is clear and consis- contemplative. To find one that encompassed both was She is actively involved in parish ministry at St. Damien tent. Pope Francis has said that contraception is just hard to resolve. Church, Kaunakakai, Molokai. She lives in Kaunakakai with one aspect of a larger issue. For years, the church One day, when I went to visit one of the Sacred the Sacred Hearts Sisters Molokai Community. has warned that the secular world promotes a dis- torted view of human sexuality in which intimacy is just about physical sensation. The church’s teaching Effie on marriage is far more respectful of human sexuali- Caldarola ty than the latest beer commercial or R-rated movie. FOR THE JOURNEY The Holy Spirit speaks to Catholics through the church’s teaching office, and we are bound to re- ceive that teaching with an open mind and heart. He also speaks directly to individual souls. The church acknowledges the primacy of the individual, The remaining days ahead informed conscience on any moral issue. Ultimately, each Catholic must make her own per- ’ve often written about the years science fiction dreams then, and the have remained strong as we left, I can’t sonal decision on how to best love God, when I served with the Jesuit Alaskan bush was far more behind married, had kids, sought advanced family and neighbor. Volunteer Corps long ago in a re- the times than most of the rest of the degrees, made job changes and say some The church can’t force her members mote Alaskan bush village where world in the 1970s. moved around the country. to do, or refrain from doing, anything. II taught at a Jesuit boarding school. The dorms in which our Yupik So now, inevitably, as we’ve crooked There’s no Vatican police force reporting A large staff worked at the isolated Eskimo teen boarders lived had pop- shared the joyous news of babies what goes on in our businesses, schools mission: Jesuits, Ursuline sisters and corn makers, and we’d haul garbage being born, and then grandchildren politician and homes. No eucharistic minister a large contingent of mostly right- bags full of leftovers into the staff coming along, we now begin the sea- withholds communion from suspected out-of-college “Jesuit volunteers.” lounge for our after-hours movies. son of sharing the passing of those isn’t really heretics. No hospitality minister closes Looking back from a vantage of How many times did we watch we grew to love in our salad days. the door to sinners. The church might almost 40 years, what I realize is “The Sound of Music”? I can’t even It seems too soon. We’re mostly 60, Catholic censure or even excommunicate a mem- what I share with so many my age: count, but I deny that all those give or take a year or two, too early ber, but she cannot cut off a baptized Christian from We were young and invincible once, screenings had anything to do with to see friends pass, but there you are. the Body of Christ. Only our sinful pride can do that. and now the years bring the reality the fact that I eventually named a The years sneak up, don’t they? In defending the church, supporters sometimes of mortality. It’s a reality we all face daughter Maria. It’s something you can never quite distinguish between good or practicing Catholics as we grow older, and how we deal Guys who would have scorned explain to the young. And that’s and bad or lapsed Catholics. I’m uncomfortable with with this reality is at the heart of our their mom’s card parties learned how probably a good thing. It’s a luxury that distinction. I remember how many saints were faith. to play bridge, not to mention canas- we possess early on, the sense that initially labeled bad or dangerous Catholics. Yet who From that perspective, it’s a chal- ta and cutthroat poker. Our rickety life spreads out before us with an is more Catholic than Ignatius Loyola or Joan of lenge. Lent and Easter are consoling old gym saw school dances on Friday almost limitless horizon, with choices Arc? Nor can we say that sinning proves you’re not times to face that challenge. nights, and then pickup basketball and possibilities limitless as well. really Catholic. Many saints were raised Catholic Living in a community in a remote games for volunteers after the kids But it’s also not such a bad thing but led shabby lives until their spiritual conversion. locale produced tight friendships were in bed. to look at the horizon in the later Some had difficult personalities or made serious er- and even a few marriages, including The school had a plentiful supply third of life. The losing of friends is rors even after their spiritual awakening. my own. With no restaurants, pubs of nearly antique wooden cross- sad, but the horizon, now limited, I can’t say that loud, insensitive boor isn’t really or movie theaters in the village, we country skis, and an enthusiastic has beauty in its temporality, each haole, and I can’t say some crooked politician or learned to make our fun together. Jesuit eager to get us all out onto the day more precious. There aren’t any scandal-prone celebrity isn’t really Catholic. We’re No television meant that enter- frozen river and the snow-laden hills. to squander. all sinners, and we are the church. tainment came in old movies shipped Then, we were young, healthy, And we hold to our faith, made out from Anchorage, which we ran with lives ahead of us. We filled our clear in the liturgy for Christian Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen on an old-time reel projector. Netflix, days with laughter and optimism, burial: Lord, for your faithful people, Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e-mail: computers and cellphones were still and many of us forged bonds that life is changed, not ended. [email protected]. APRIL 11, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 31
Saints Blessed Diversions Savina Petrilli 1851-1923 Hawaii Catholic April 18 Born in Siena, Italy, this foundress had a lifelong de- Harold’s Quiz votion to St. Catherine of Siena. As a young member of a Marian sodality, she taught catechism to street Happy Easter, quiz maniacs! Joy to you 3) Definitions children and gradually felt called to serve abandoned as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. What is the “Via Dolorosa”? children and the poor. At 22, she began the work of May your faith continue to blossom in establishing the Congregation of the Sisters of the the days of Eastertide ahead. Here’s my a) The Latin term for the Sorrowful Mysteries Poor of St. Catherine of Siena, which received papal latest quiz to add to the seasonal festivi- approval in 1877. Somewhat impulsive and impa- b) A street in Jerusalem believed to be ties. where Jesus walked while carrying tient, Savina made a special vow never to deliber- 1) Saints the cross ately refuse God anything. She counseled her sisters, c) A title of the Blessed Mother “Whoever looks at us must see Jesus in us.” She died The feast day of this saint and Gospel d) An archaic name for the Commu- 6) Hawaii’s Saints of cancer and was beatified in 1988. Her congrega- writer is not April 15, but he is well- nion line May 21 this year marks the 150th an- tion serves today in Italy, South America, Asia and the known for being the patron of tax col- lectors. Which saint am I speaking of? niversary of which important date in the United States. ©Catholic News Service 4) Popes life of St. Damien of Molokai? a) Matthew True or false: Pope John XXIII was beati- a) His birthday b) Mark fied by Pope John Paul II. c) Luke b) His arrival in Honolulu Ordinary time a) True d) John c) His ordination to the priesthood b) False d) His arrival in Kalaupapa 2) Scripture 5) Church in Hawaii 7) Religious Orders In the Gospel reading (John 20:1-9) for In which Oahu church can you find the Easter Sunday, April 20, which of Jesus’ Which Catholic religious order runs the stained glass window of the Risen Christ disciples was among the first people University of Dayton? shown above right? who ran to see his empty tomb? a) Franciscans a) Resurrection of the Lord Church, a) Andrew b) Marianists Waipio b) Philip c) Augustinians b) Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace c) Simon Peter d) Jesuits c) St. George Church, Waimanalo d) Bartholomew d) Sacred Heart Church, Punahou Answers: 1) a, 2) c, 3) b, 4) a, 5) d, 6) c, 7) b
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Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for April 13, 2014 Matthew 21:1-11 Catholic crossword Following is a word search based on the proces- sional Gospel for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Pas- ACROSS 27 Structure for crying in the sion. The words can be found in all directions in prayer and the wilderness” (Lk 1 “___ in terris” celebration of 3:4) the puzzle. 6 Catholic actor, Mass 43 Slogan Robert ___ 28 Martyred 45 Husband of Sarai THE MOUNT OLIVES COLT 10 Poor actors Salvadoran, 46 Spicy sausages UNTIE THEM SEND THEM PROPHET 14 Birthplace of Bishop Romero 49 “Go, therefore, ZION FOAL BROUGHT John Paul I 29 Morality and make 15 Monetary unit of 31 Daybook disciples of all CLOAKS BRANCHES THE TREES Iran 32 Taverns ___ (Mt 28:19) HOSANNA BLESSED WHO COMES 16 Writer Wiesel 33 Domesticated 51 Desires THE NAME LORD HIGHEST 17 Adjective for God carnivore 52 Alphabet string 19 Beer type 36 Root of the taro CITY JESUS NAZARETH 53 Malarial fever 20 Commandment 37 Land with a 54 Castel Gandolfo pronoun cavalry in Ezekiel has two of these YOUR KING 21 Chewed the 39 Very strong wind 60 Oxidize scenery 40 French “these” 61 “I fear no ___; for T H E T R E E S L W D J 23 “No one can 41 Diocese on the thou art with me” serve two ___” French Riviera (Ps 23:4) E H H I G H E S T K E D (Mt 6:24) 42 “The ___ of one 62 Confirmation H A E M A N E H T S S H Answer to previous puzzle gesture 63 Galilee, and P N A M A M O P U E S T others 9 Changing 26 Tropical tuber 44 First name of O A B F O A L S H V E E 64 Kind of car 10 Serfs 27 “Mercy!” John XXIII 65 Pertaining to the 11 Catholic United 30 Large cat 46 Strikebreakers R D R C H U E C H I L R nose States Supreme 33 Capital of Egypt 47 Dispute P H O S A N N A Y L B A Court justice 34 Highway to 48 Dern of DOWN 12 Bishop’s hat Fairbanks “Rambling Rose” N H U Z D A C T N O I Z 13 Shabby 35 Abounds 50 Exclamations of 1 Padre ___ W L G T R H I H L O F A 18 Abbr. for two OT 37 ___ of Hospitality pleasure 2 Bank mach. books 38 NT book that 52 Turn over B P H B O C H D R O L N 3 Metal container 22 Some outdoor follows John 55 Holy day cusp 4 He gave Hannah gear 39 Desert in east 56 An end to pay? D E T Z A S K A O L C J words of comfort 23 Standard for Asia 57 Step in ballet M E H T E I T N U J O J 5 The ___ of faith comparison 41 “…hallowed be 58 US government 6 Melodic 24 Comment to the thy ___.” agency © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com 7 Stead audience 42 ___ City 59 Catholic actor 8 Tribe of Israel 25 Loads 43 Experts Mineo 32 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 11 , 2014
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people For today. in the city of David
a saviorfor has you who been is born Christ and Lord.” LUKE 2:10-11 “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.” + matthew 28:5-6 Easter Mass Schedule St. Joseph Parish The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night: School Saturday, April 19th, 2014 + 7:00 p.m. Established in 1946 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord: Sunday, April 20th, 2014 5:30 a.m. (Encuentro + Salubong), 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., [email protected] 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. (Tagalog), 94-675 Farrington Hwy. 5:00 p.m., & 7:00 p.m. Waipahu, HI 96797 St. Joseph Church (808) 677-4276 waipahu,hawaii