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Bringing Christ to the streets About 100 faithful braved the rainy and humid weather on June 2 to participate in the diocese’s an- nual Corpus Christi procession. The procession began at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa and winded through the streets of metro-Honolulu to the Cathedral of . Bishop Larry Silva and other clergy took turns carrying a gold monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament, and led the crowd on the 1.25 mile walk to commemorate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

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Market ministry Good stewardship and good sense guide the management of the diocese’s investments By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz thirds of the $31 million comes the intention of being retained sion-maker for the diocese’s invest- have recommended a number of Hawaii Catholic Herald from a revolving fund that strictly and invested. There is no restric- ments. changes to our IPS over the past benefits the diocese’s 66 parishes tion on maintaining the principal The committee also reviews and few years.” Equities. Fixed notes. Quasi- and 30 schools. The other third is — unlike a regular endowment updates its objectives and guide- The IPS and the governance endowments. diocesan assets. — but the finance council con- lines regularly. This policy state- structure of checks and balances Financial investing jargon may According to Sakamoto, some tinually ensures that the funds are ment details everything from the upheld by the investment commit- at first sound out of place in the of the diocese’s available invest- being invested and expended ap- minimum and maximum amounts tee and its consultants have kept diocese’s spiritual lexicon of social ment funds accumulated from propriately. to be invested in various assets, to the rate of return in the diocesan outreach, Scripture and sacra- donations that were stewarded Joining Severson on the invest- the kinds of securities and transac- portfolio at a reasonable level. ments. These fiscal terms, howev- wisely over the years. Jim Sev- ment committee are two other tions prohibited by the diocese. Sakamoto said the ideal return on er, are very important to keeping erson, chairman of the finance finance council members: Paul One of the most crucial points each investment would be 5 per- ministries vibrant and thriving in council’s investment committee, DeVille and Sister Davilyn Ah in the document is the requirement cent of the amount invested. It is a the Islands. also noted that sales of land pre- Chick of the Sisters of St. Francis that the diocese not invest in any prudent objective, considering the The diocesan finance coun- viously owned by the diocese has of the Neumann Communities. company “whose major product, sometimes-extravagant expecta- cil and its investment committee helped to bolster the cache. Ex-officio diocesan representa- source of revenue or social actions tions that come with stock market manage the Diocesan Securities tives assisting them are director of Investing these funds in the are morally unacceptable to the risk and reward. Investment Portfolio, a cache that real estate Marlene DeCosta, vicar market prevents them from be- teachings of the Roman Catholic “Our goal is not to beat the mar- comprises about 15 percent of general Father Gary Secor and fi- coming simply finite resources. Church.” This includes any goods ket,” Sakamoto said. the funds used for local programs nance officer Sakamoto. and ministries. This portfolio of Severson said the diocese has or services related to abortion, Any additional income from stocks, bonds and other market struck a productive balance in Policies reviewed regularly contraception, stem cell research these investments goes directly to- assets provides the potential for maintaining the base amount in Severson said the investment or assisted suicide. ward programs in social ministry, additional financial returns to its portfolio while also taking the committee meets quarterly. In Severson said that, because of religious education and other dioc- supplement the diocese’s standing initiative for financial growth. these meetings, they, along with an the mercurial nature of financial esan initiatives. When put together resources. “If you view the total invest- outside group of investment con- markets, the diocese constantly with the diocese’s other resources “We really try to establish a ments of the diocese, you will find sultants selected by the diocese, re- needs to review its Investment Pol- from parish assessments, rentals, reasonable asset mix,” said dioce- that income and gains from both view the performance of the port- icy Statement (or IPS) in order to fees, grants and donations, the san finance officer Lisa Sakamoto. physical properties, as well as folio. They discuss how stocks and preserve its integrity. portfolio provides another level of “It’s the prudent thing to do, to from its investment portfolio, are equities are faring, the market’s ef- “The IPS is a dynamic, living financial security for ministries to sustain itself over time.” an integral part of our financial fect on bonds or “fixed notes” and document, which can and does continue into the future. The Securities Investment Port- strength,” Severson said. the rate of returns. change from time to time to re- “We rely on our portfolio to bal- folio totals about $31 million. The portfolio is what is called Their observations and recom- flect the ever-changing invest- ance our budget, so we can pre- That amount is calculated from a “quasi-endowment” fund. It was mendations are presented to the ment environment in which we serve the work that we do as wit- two separate funds. About two- established by the diocese with bishop, who is the ultimate deci- find ourselves,” Severson said. “We nesses to Jesus,” said Sakamoto. 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 7, 2013 Benedictines to remain in Islands under new status By Patrick Downes said. “This is exciting.” Hawaii Catholic Herald The Hawaii will elect a new prior or prioress on the The Benedictine Monastery of final day of a June 10-12 retreat Hawaii altered its status last month directed by Sacred Hearts Father from being part of an international William Petrie. religious order to being an inde- Bishop Silva will install the new pendent local church organization. superior for a four-year term at a But its mission and work remain July 11 ceremony at the monas- unchanged. tery that will also celebrate the The two Benedictine priests inauguration of the new associa- and four Benedictine sisters who tion and the renewal of vows for live in community in Waialua on its founding members. the lower slopes of the Waianae The founding members are Range, will continue doing what Father Michael Sawyer, Father they have done for many years, liv- Barfknecht, Sister Mary Jo McEna- ing a monastic life inspired by the ny, Sister Geralyn Spaulding, Sister Rule of St. Benedict, ministering to Ann Cic and Sister Celeste Cabral. the spiritual needs of the people of Brother Gregory Foret, a mem- Hawaii. ber up until this year, has moved In a one-page proclamation to a Mother of the Redeemer Bene- dated May 23, Bishop Larry Silva dictine Monastery in Louisiana. established the group, whose for- Another monastery resident, mal name is Mary, Spouse of the Benedictine Father Timothy Ott- Holy Spirit Monastery, as a “public man, 92, because of his age and organization of the Christian faith- physical condition, was not listed ful” under his authority. HCH file photo as a founding member. But he The new designation was The Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii in Waialua, Oahu. will continue to be an Olivetan prompted by the decision last No- Benedictine under the care of the vember by the Benedictine Congre- Waialua community. gation of St. Mary of Monte Olive- entity that “strive(s) by common It addresses the monastery’s term “prior/ess,” shortcut for “pri- While “Benedictine Monastery to, the religious order to which effort to promote a more perfect history, identity and mission, gov- or or prioress,” the terms for the of Hawaii” remains the group’s the Hawaii Benedictines had be- life or to foster public worship or ernance and decision making, and community’s local superior, who legal name, “Mary, Spouse of the longed, to shut down the Waialua Christian doctrine or to exercise offers guidance on dozens of topics can be male or female. Holy Spirit Monastery” will be- monastery and move its members other apostolic works” such as ef- including finances, vows, forma- The statutes also state that the to monaster- forts in evangelization, worship or tion, prayer, devotions and work. monastery is “seeking in due course come its public name. ies belong- charity. It frequently cites the “Rule of St. to become a ” in “Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spir- ing to the Public organizations of the Benedict,” the primary guide for the diocese, commonly known as a it” has long been the title of the order on the faithful include groups like the Benedictine around religious order or congregation, a patroness of the monastery. Mainland. Knights of Columbus, the Legion the world. status higher than that of “public To help sustain their Benedic- The on Mary and Couples for Christ. “It’s their document,” Father organization” where members pro- tine identity, Father Barfknecht leadership Some organizations belong to a Gantley said. “To understand it nounce public vows and lead a life said, the Hawaii group hopes to of the con- local diocese; others are national is to understand them. It defines of brothers and sisters in common. forge “informal relationships” with gregation, or international. They can be com- their purpose.” But to become a religious in- other Benedictine communities on posed of clergy or laity or both. stitute, “you would need to have the mainland. which had Men, women on equal footing 25 monas- The Benedictine’s organization, 12 members in final vows,” Father The Benedictine community in teries world- “created by the bishop, is the high- Father David Barfknecht, supe- Barfknecht said. He does not see Hawaii was founded in 1983 out Benedictine Father wide includ- est level of association,” said Fa- rior of the Waialua monastery, is that happening soon, but is hope- of Our Lady of Guadalupe Monas- David Barfknecht ing five in the ther Mark Gantley, judicial vicar of pleased with the new statutes. ful that the group’s new indepen- tery in Pecos, N.M., by Father Mi- United States, the Diocese of Honolulu and one “I feel good about them. It puts dence could spark a renewal. chael Sawyer at the invitation of wanted the 67-acre Hawaii mon- of the canon lawyers who helped our vision into a canonical format,” “The statutes are specific to Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario. astery shuttered because of the ad- in the transition. The other canon he said. us,” the superior said. “If it really The Pecos monastery had both vancing age and small number of lawyer was Benedictine Father The document also puts the works out, some day it could be the men and women members and its members. Dan Ward of St. John’s University monastery’s men and women on nucleus of a Benedictine congrega- had embraced the Catholic Char- The Hawaii Benedictines, most in Minnesota. equal footing. tion.” ismatic movement. “It’s a new canonical status, but The Hawaii Benedictines had After a couple of years in a of whom did not want to move, ‘We will see if God blesses it’ gained the help of Bishop Larry Sil- not a significant difference in life followed the constitution of the It- temporary house on Waialae Iki va and two canon lawyers to find and ministry,” Father Gantley said. aly-based Congregation of St. Mary “I get a stronger and stronger Ridge, the small community of a permissible arrangement that “Basically, in all outward appear- of Monte Oliveto, also known as sense that the Olivetans did us a five moved to the Waialua prop- would allow them to stay in Ha- ances, there is continuity. The new the Olivetan Benedictines, which favor,” he said. erty in 1986. To an original one- waii while keeping their identity status enables them to survive, to is an all-male community. While “I think this is the necessary house residence, the community as a religious community following continue on.” Hawaii’s Benedictine Sisters were step,” he said, “one we probably has added a seven-sided pavilion the Benedictine way of life. Bishop Silva’s proclamation always treated as equals by their wouldn’t have done” without the which houses the chapel, a confer- also approved the monastery’s new male counterparts, their status Olivetans’ order to shut down. ence and dining room, a kitchen Organization of the faithful statutes, 20 pages that describe the within the international order had “We stepped up to the plate,” and a bookstore, among other fa- The solution was found in community’s way of life, values been more ambiguous. Father Barfknecht said. “We are cilities. having Bishop Silva establish the and rules. The document, issued The Hawaii statutes are clear doing what we need to do and we The monastery enjoys non- group as a “public organization of May 13, calls itself “a contempo- about the equality of the male and will see if God blesses it.” profit status in Hawaii and, ac- the Christian faithful,” described rary articulation of the Benedictine female Benedictines. Conspicuous “This is a way to be able to go cording to Father Barfknecht, is by the Code of Canon Law as an charism as lived by its members.” throughout the document is the forward with a new energy,” he financially stable.

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Raymond Tam, trustee of the Clar- ence T.C. Ching Foundation and nephew of Clarence Ching, speaks about his uncle’s gen- erosity at the announce- ment of the new St. Fran- cis Healthcare facility.

the return of the two hospitals,” She said that the Sullivan he said, a reference to the facili- Building, named for Foodland ties in Ewa and Liliha that Hawaii founder and longtime benefactor Medical Center had bought from Maurice Sullivan, was the “work St. Francis in 2007 and returned of Sully and Clarence.” Ching five years later after it had filed was on the committee that raised for bankruptcy twice and closed. the money to build the five-story St. Francis has since sold the building nearly 40 years ago. HCH photos | Patrick Downes Ewa campus last December to The This latest project continues Three floors of the Sullivan Building on the St. Francis campus in Liliha will be converted into a skilled nursing facility. Queen’s Health Systems. “the legacy of Clarence Ching,” Although the Liliha acute care Sister William Marie said. hospital is closed, Correa said Raymond Tam, a trustee of the parts of the Liliha campus have Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation Former St. Francis Hospital to remained active with services of- and a nephew of Clarence Ching, fering cancer treatment, dialysis, spoke fondly of his uncle’s busi- endoscopy, a pharmacy and other ness methods being influenced kinds of care. by the sense of respect and duty reopen as skilled nursing facility St. Francis plans additional he inherited from his Chinese By Patrick Downes pist Clarence Ching. discharged from acute care hos- infrastructure improvements at heritage, and the lessons of faith, Hawaii Catholic Herald A dozen Sisters of St. Francis of pitals but who still need full-time Liliha. These include facelifts for hope and charity he learned from the Neumann Communities were nursing or rehabilitative services the lobby and courtyard, a level- the Marianists at St. Louis High ing of the driveway, upgrading the School. Hawaii’s Sisters of St. Francis present at the ceremony along before they can return home. Sullivan building air conditioning Loretta Fuddy, the director of took a major step in their develop- with the president and trustees of The $4 million is the lead gift and painting. the Hawaii Department of Health, ing vision of long-term and elderly the Ching Foundation and other for the $10 million project to ren- Future plans call for a physical praised the sisters for staying “true care with the announcement May guests. ovate 50,000 square feet on the 31 of a new 100-bed skilled nurs- therapy center, a dietary center, to their legacy, their mission.” “Today is a great day” said building’s third, fourth and fifth ing facility to be built at the loca- same-day surgery, adult daycare “We are pleased that they are Gerry Correa, president and chief floors. Most of the skilled nurs- tion of their original St. Francis and assisted living. taking care of the elderly,” she executive officer of St. Francis ing rooms will be private, not the Hospital in Liliha. “We will continue with the re- said, citing the mounting needs in The announcement coincided Healthcare. usual case in Hawaii. Some of the visioning process as we go along,” Hawaii. with the donation by the Clarence “The combination of the pas- rooms will be designated for hos- Correa said. The daily occupancy rate for T.C. Ching Foundation of $4 mil- sion the sisters have, the dedica- pice care. The facility is scheduled Sister William Marie Eleniki, nursing facilities on Oahu is 87 lion to St. Francis Healthcare Sys- tion of our volunteer pool, the to open sometime after July 2014. president of St. Francis Healthcare percent, she said. “That’s very tem of Hawaii. The presentation hard work of our employees and Correa cited 2012 as a “special Foundation of Hawaii, recalled high.” of the symbolic check took place the help of community partners” year for St. Francis Healthcare” the close relationship St. Francis She congratulated St. Francis in the lobby of the Sullivan Build- has allowed for the “revisioning” with the of Mother Hospital had with Clarence Ching for moving into this area of ser- ing, 40-year old former hospital of St. Francis’ Liliha campus, he , who brought the during his days as developer. vice, “taking care of body, mind that will be the site of the new said. first Sisters of St. Francis to Ha- “The sisters relied on him for and spirit.” facility, which will be named after Skilled nursing facilities are waii. his wisdom and business sense,” “I know the sisters will do the late developer and philanthro- mainly for patients who have been “We were also blessed with she said. that,” she said. Chaminade’s nursing program receives full accreditation Hawaii Catholic Herald commission’s on-site evaluation. Student demand for the pro- “Many of our students are also staff have collaborated to create a The commission’s board deter- gram has far exceeded available transfer students,” said Genz. “Con- first class nursing education,” he Chaminade University of Hono- mined that Chaminade’s program spaces. Chaminade’s “admit and sequently, our program has enjoyed said. lulu announced last week that its met all four accreditation standards. commit” program ensures that high rates of retention, exceeding Through clinical experience, baccalaureate degree nursing pro- “We are delighted to have there is space to graduate those national averages.” state-of-the art technology and a gram has been accredited by the reached this major milestone,” said who start as freshman. Chaminade president Marianist values based curriculum, Chami- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Chaminade’s nursing dean Stepha- “Our first-year students come in Brother Bernard J. Ploeger said the nade is preparing graduates to be Education for the maximum five- nie Genz. with a strong commitment to be- success of the nursing school is the registered nurses able to serve in year period, up to June 30, 2018. The nursing school’s first cohort coming a nurse and are academi- result of effective teamwork. a variety of health care settings in The accreditation was effective as will graduate next spring with some cally well-prepared and community “The health care community, our Hawaii, the Pacific Region and the of last Nov. 5, the first day of the 50 students. minded from the get-go,” Genz said. nursing advisory board, faculty and Mainland.

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Ganir will be ordained a Jesuit received more than $29 million amount of money collected that For more information on With priest on June 8 at Blessed Sacra- of the original amount pledged has been returned to the parish. Grateful Hearts, call the Office for ment Church in Hollywood, Calif. which exceeded $50 million. Parishes receive 25 percent of Stewardship and Development, The new priest will celebrate a All parishes were required to the funds collected up to its goal. 203-6712, or visit its page on the first Mass of Thanksgiving at his participate in this initiative. The Of the money a parish collects diocesan website, www.catholi- home parish of St. Elizabeth in first column of figures below is the over its goal, it receives half. A par- chawaii.org. Aiea, at 6 p.m., June 23. A light dinner will follow in the parish Parish Goal Collected % of goal Returned to parish hall. OAHU Ganir is the son of Brigido and Vietnamese Catholic Community $100,000 $282,922 283% $165,198 Lourdes Ganir of Foster Village, Blessed Sacrament, Honolulu $135,000 $285,621 212% $132,569 Honolulu. He attended St. Eliza- St. Stephen, Nuuanu $135,000 $256,532 190% $119,622 beth Grade School, is a 1994 grad- Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa $440,000 $644,411 146% $212,617 uate of Damien Memorial High St. Anthony, Kalihi $225,000 $312,943 139% $101,234 School and went to the University Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa $380,000 $482,747 127% $146,952 of Hawaii at Manoa. He entered Hawaii-born Jesuit Phillip St. John Vianney, Kailua $710,000 $808,708 114% $230,462 the Jesuit order in 1999. Ganir will be ordained on June 8. St. Joseph, Waipahu $750,000 $826,915 110% $231,157 During his 14-years of forma- Holy Trinity, Honolulu $725,000 $778,061 107% $212,076 tion, a fairly typical length of time St. Philomena, Honolulu $375,000 $400,596 107% $106,618 port through phone calls, email, for a Jesuit, he earned a number Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio $345,000 $356,342 103% $91,406 letters, gifts and care packages.” of academic degrees and served , Ewa $175,000 $177,191 101% $45,309 “Most importantly,” he said, in a variety of ministries across Korean Catholic Community $315,000 $316,300 100% $79,400 “my gratitude to God only deep- the Mainland. He also worked or Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waikane $120,000 $120,131 100% $30,101 ens because I am more aware that studied in a least six foreign coun- Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa $595,000 $587,274 99% $144,645 the call to religious life is a pure tries. St. Rita, Nanakuli $300,000 $291,219 97% $72,467 gift — a freely given grace. I did Ganir was ordained a deacon St. Roch, Kahuku $100,000 $94,765 95% $25,660 nothing to earn it. The story of my by San Jose Bishop Patrick Mc- St. Patrick, Kaimuki $480,000 $446,904 93% $112,322 vocation is the story of Jesus cap- Grath last Oct. 20 at Santa Clara St. Michael, Waialua $305,000 $279,616 92% $70,130 tivating my heart, and my (will- University in California. St. John Apostle & Evangelist, Mililani $1,045,000 $924,504 88% $238,949 ing though sometimes sloppy) re- In an interview with the Ha- St. John the Baptist, Kalihi $260,000 $214,440 82% $54,396 waii Catholic Herald last Decem- sponse to that call. St. Pius X, Manoa $180,000 $143,930 80% $34,893 ber, Ganir expressed gratitude to “This gift of my priestly voca- Holy Family, Honolulu $170,000 $132,949 78% $36,155 all those who helped him on his tion compels me to give of myself Star of the Sea, Honolulu $940,000 $731,814 78% $183,693 path to ordination. fully and generously for no other , Waianae $295,000 $229,137 78% $57,359 “I am grateful to the order and reason than because Jesus gave of St. Jude, Makakilo $875,000 $653,493 75% $163,665 to our benefactors for investing himself so fully and generously,” St. George, Waimanalo $350,000 $257,975 74% $64,486 their time, energy and resources he said. Newman Center/Holy Spirit, Honolulu $325,000 $229,091 70% $57,490 into my vocation,” he said. “I am “I am thrilled to celebrate a Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace $815,000 $552,465 68% $142,000 grateful to my Hawaii-based fam- Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Eliza- Our Lady of the Mount, Kalihi $185,000 $123,333 67% $30,864 ily and friends who have commu- beth Church, Aiea, my home par- St. Elizabeth, Aiea $970,000 $554,779 57% $139,340 nicated their steady love and sup- ish,” he said. Sts. Peter and Paul, Honolulu $795,000 $442,483 56% $109,653 St. Augustine, Waikiki $635,000 $324,465 51% $81,985

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MAUI St. Anthony, Wailuku $620,000 $724,554 117% $207,647 St. Joseph, Makawao $345,000 $311,639 90% $78,001 Christ the King, Kahului $580,000 $483,294 83% $121,421 Photo courtesy of Mary Jean Bega St. Ann, Waihee $85,000 $69,975 82% $17,494 St. Rita, Haiku $105,000 $75,635 72% $18,909 The early morning bread crew Holy Rosary, Paia $80,000 $53,740 67% $13,672 Patricia Tavares, Sarah Tavares and Leona Tavares of the Kula Catholic Com- Maria Lanakila, Lahaina $660,000 $398,292 60% $100,286 munity lead the crew of women and men who tirelessly bake their famous Our Lady Queen of Angels, Kula $145,000 $84,996 59% $21,974 Holy Ghost Portuguese sweet bread once a month, sometimes getting up St. Theresa, Kihei $810,000 $466,632 58% $117,233 as early as 2:30 a.m. to get the ingredients and supplies ready. Their dedica- St. Mary, Hana $75,000 $38,106 51% $ 9,811 tion and love for the Maui parish, along with the other countless volun- teers, is much appreciated. KAUAI Holy Cross, Kalaheo $290,000 $335,992 116% $95,771 St. Catherine, Kapaa $525,000 $555,248 106% $144,449 Immaculate Conception, Lihue $285,000 $270,033 95% $67,535 Couples for Christ hosting Christian Life Program in Hilo St. Theresa, Kekaha $230,000 $192,404 84% $48,251 Couples for Christ is hosting The talks will be followed by St. Raphael, Koloa $220,000 $164,119 75% $40,824 the life-renewal Christian Life a guided discussion. The event is Program, June 29-30, in the So- free and open to all. LANAI cial Ministry Center at St. Joseph For information, go to www. Sacred Hearts, Lanai $145,000 $141,723 98% $35,555 Church, Hilo. cfcglobal.org or www.couples- MOLOKAI The Christian Life Program is a forchristusa.org. St. Damien, Molokai $125,000 $267,306 214% $127,470 series of talks titled, “Absolute Ba- Or email cfc.cc@couples- *Parishes conducting a combined campaign with an assigned diocesan goal and an individual parish goal. sics of Christianity,” “The authen- forchristhawaii.org or call Linden **Conducting a combined campaign with an assigned diocesan goal and an individual parish goal. St. Michael fulfilled its commitment to tic Christian Life,” and “Living a and Chrislyn Villena, (808) 895- the diocese ahead of schedule in March, 2013. Spirit-filled Christian Life.” 1465. JUNE 7, 2013 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 7 After 10-year absence, Hawaii priest returns to ministry By Patrick Downes Father Stephen Hawaii Catholic Herald Macedo, right, is embraced by Father Stephen Macedo, a Bishop Larry priest of the Diocese of Honolulu Silva after renew- who left priestly ministry 10 years ing his priestly ago, has been accepted back into promises at the the ranks of active clergy by Bishop Co-Cathedral of Larry Silva. St. Theresa, June His return was made official in 2. Father Macedo two separate ceremonies, a private was the principal one May 17 with Hawaii priests celebrant of the at their annual convocation, and Mass, and as a public one June 2 at the Mass homilist, related the day’s feast for the Solemnity of the Body and of Corpus Christi Blood of Christ in the Co-Cathedral to memories of of St. Theresa. his Portuguese Father Macdedo renewed his heritage. priestly promises before the bishop at the convocation’s closing Mass at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s north shore. He repeated his renewal of priestly promises at the 10:30 a.m. Photo by Darlene Dela Cruz co-cathedral Mass at which he was also the principal celebrant and homilist. He then joined Bishop Sil- va in the mile-long Corpus Christi eucharistic procession to the Ca- thedral of Our Lady of Peace. The bishop has assigned Father Macedo to be parochial vicar of Annunciation Parish in Waimea on the Big Island starting July 1. Af- ter a year of mentoring by Father Robert Schwarzhaupt, pastor of Annunciation and Sacred Heart Church in Hawi, Father Macedo ‘God wanted me to be happy’ He started working fulltime as said. “I missed celebrating the Eu- He had also discussed the topic will be elevated to pastor of the Father Macedo discussed his a firefighter EMT about a week charist and sacraments. I missed with clergy friends in California Waimea Parish. Father Schwarz- return to ministry last week by before his final weekend as pas- most of all being part of a parish and with Father Faletoi, who him- community.” haupt will remain the pastor in iPhone, texting his answers to tor, but after he had announced his self had left the active priesthood “My aunt, my godmother and a Hawi. questions posed by the Hawaii plan to resign. for a short while and was back on cousin died while I was gone and it Father Macedo, 51, the grand- Catholic Herald. “I truly believed God would not the Big Island as pastor of St. Mi- pained me not to be able to preside son of Portuguese immigrants from He said he left the priesthood close one door without opening chael Church in Kona. at their funeral liturgies and was the Azores, grew up on a farm in a decade ago because most of the another,” he said. According to Father Macedo, to hard on my family,” he said. the town of Manteca in California’s priests in his Big Island “support He also got a job working part- prepare for his return to priestly “I think I kind of knew all along central valley. After graduating in group” — Fathers George DeCosta, time at Lowe’s Home Improvement service after a decade’s absence, 1986 with a degree in dairy and Warehouse. I would come back some day,” Fa- the bishop required that he re- Konelio Faletoi, Scott Bush, Marvin ther Macedo said. fruit sciences at the California Poly- Samiano, Dennis Koshko and Ala- Father Macedo lived mostly in sume praying the daily “Liturgy of technic State University in San Luis paki Kim — some of whom he had the Big Island’s southern district of Looking forward to ministry the Hours,” get a spiritual director, Obisbo, he was accepted as a semi- Kau and was assigned to fire sta- go to confession, and attend the known since seminary days, had “I am excited and looking for- narian for the Diocese of Monterey tions in Honokaa, Hilo, Pahoa and weeklong priests’ retreat in Janu- been assigned to Oahu, leaving ward to returning to fulltime min- where the university is located. Ocean View. ary and the five-day priests’ convo- him “lonely” and “pretty alone.” istry,” he said, “and not bouncing He said that, during his leave of cation last month. He came to Hawaii in 1989, to “I knew God loved me and around so much.” take a course in hospital ministry at wanted me to be happy, and I was absence, he still went to Mass reg- Meanwhile, he considered the He said that his “biggest con- Queen’s Medical Center and “fell in not feeling happy, fulfilled or sup- ularly, though not at the churches fire department “another form of cern” is using the new translation love” with the islands. He switched ported,” he said. in Kau where he had been pastor ministry.” of the Roman Missal, which con- dioceses and Hawaii Bishop Joseph At the same time, he said he and everyone knew him. “You also share in people’s hap- tains the prayers for Mass, adopted A. Ferrario ordained him for Hono- was also “pretty demoralized” by He said he spoke to Bishop Larry piest and most tragic times,” he about a year ago. lulu on June 12, 1993, in the Co- the clergy sex abuse scandal which Silva “about a year or so ago” about said. “I have assisted in the birth “I am a total newbie and find Cathedral of St. Theresa. had erupted, mostly on the Main- returning to the active priesthood. of five babies on the way to the the syntax, grammar, [and] word His first assignment was as an land. There were no canonical impedi- hospital. How many priests can say choice difficult at times,” he said. associate pastor at St. John Apostle While pastor, Father Macedo ments blocking him from coming that,” he said. He said that he “would like to and Evangelist Parish in Mililani. had been with the volunteer fire back. He had never married. Father Macedo said he has thank the clergy for making me He was pastor of both Sacred company in Pahala and Naalehu “While I enjoyed doing what I known Bishop Silva for about 30 feel so welcome.” Heart Parish in Naalehu and Holy and had passed the civil service was doing, I felt something was years and had kept in contact. He “I am looking forward to resum- Rosary Parish in Pahala when he exam and physical agility test for missing,” he said. said the bishop would drop hints ing an active role in the Diocese of left the active ministry in early the position of firefighter emergen- “I missed preaching, being part about his returning and sent him a Honolulu for a good long time,” 2003. cy medical technician. of sharing the Good News,” he birthday card every year. Father Macedo said.

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Thursday, June 20, 6:00-9:00pm YOUTH NIGHT! B5 “Peace Be With You” sometimes Translates into Conflict Resolution Anne Smoke Evangelizing our faith is best modeled by creating and maintaining positive relationships as well as working Friday, June 21, 12:30-1:30pm; Registration and Exhibits effectively with others to minister to God’s people. However, conflicts can occur at many levels. Friday, June 21, 1:30-4:30pm; Sessions A1-7 Understanding the level at which the conflict exists is the first step to resolving an undesirable situation. This course will offer the participants an experiential opportunity to assess their individual styles under normal A1 Scripture: Norma Normans Non Normata William Plourde conflict conditions. In addition, participants will receive practical ways in which conflicts can be resolved, This course focuses on the development of the Scriptures as a foundation for the Christian Faith. Included in diffused, or avoided. the development of the scriptures, we will look at how the Scriptures can be used in our personal faith life and our evangelical life. Catechists earn credit for CC 107 B6 My Body, My Boundaries Sr. John Joseph Gilligan, CSJ A2 Formation in the RCIA Deacon Modesto Cordero My Body, My Boundaries, a new Safe Environment resource, will help to educate students about sexual abuse. The Church helps Catechumens on their journey by means of suitable liturgical rites, which purify the By educating students about sexual abuse (what it is and what they can do to protect themselves) we can catechumens little by little and strengthen them with God’s blessing. In this session we will review and prevent some children from being victimized.

rediscover the beauty of the celebration of the rites from the period of catechumenate to the period of B7 Learning about L.I.F.E. (Session for families) Sr. Angie Laurenzo purification and enlightenment and its importance in the journey to full initiation. This program helps parents and their children in grades K-6 discuss basic concepts concerning the relationships A3 Creating Gathered Youth Events Malu Kamanu and Kathy Lee of Love, Infatuation, Friendship and Exploitation. Children need to know their body is a scared gift from God This workshop helps parish leaders plan successful youth ministry programs. Workshop participants will learn that is to be protected from any abuse.

how to create a focus for the program, put together the needed program element, and plan for success. B8 Let’s Worship in Sign Language Iwie Tamashiro Additionally, participants will learn how to evaluate resources and program designs. This workshop is for During this Year of Faith, we are called to reactivate the vitality of our Faith! What better way to do so than by youth ministry leaders, both youth and adults. learning the language of our brothers and sisters who are Deaf! Join us and learn basic religious sig ns for A4 Effective Catholic Social Ministry Carol Ignacio and Fr. Robert Stark celebrating the Mass while conveying a message of both love and welcome.

Want to make a difference about hunger and homelessness in Hawaii? This session uses interactive videos and B9 Evangelization Bootcamp for Catholics Kristina M. DeNeve, Ph.D. exercises from parish settings to engage participants in Catholic social teaching and the latest communication How do I talk with others about my faith? What do I say to my friends, family and children who are no longer tools. Involve young and old in developing sustainable nourishing food for the hungry and affordable housing coming to Mass? As a Catholic who can’t quote chapter and verse, how do I talk about Scripture? In t his with the homeless! interactive workshop, you will learn the answers AND practice the skills underlying these questions. A5 Team Building: A Win-Win Solution Kaala Souza Saturday, June 22, 8:00am; Registration and Exhibits A cohesive team can consistently outperform a collection of talented individuals. Participants will learn to align personal with team goals, find and build on individual strengths, and promote/maintain commitment from team Saturday, June 22, 8:30am; Mass with Most Reverend Larry Silva members. Saturday, June 22, 10:00am – 1:00pm; Sessions C1-8 A6 Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal Sr. John Joseph Gilligan, CSJ C1 I Believe! What Do I Believe?? William Plourde Churches, schools and youth organizations must ensure that children and youth who worship, study or This course will explore the basic tenets of the Ca tholic Faith. We will explore numerous Rules of Faith, participate in activities sponsored by the parish can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. How including the Apostles’ Creed, Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed and the Athanasian Creed. There is more to have we responded to this challenge as catechists? the faith than meets the eye!! Catechists earn credit for CC 109

A7 21st Century Skills and Teaching Strategies that Engage Students PJ Foehr C2 The (Idiot’s) Guide to Theology of the Body (ToB) Ed and Betty Coda Gain a working understanding of what 21st Century skills are with useful and immediately applicable strategies Want a working understanding of ToB but ’t have the time, patience and/or ability to read John Paul II’s to engage students during class. Using these strategies will lead to greater student engagement with course 600+ pages on the topic? Then this workshop is for you! Join us as we relate ToB concepts to the Gen esis content. Catechists earn credit for Track II course. story and then help you apply ToB to your current ministry of Marriage and/or Baptism Preparation. Catechists earn credit for CC 104 Friday, June 21, 5:00-6:00pm; Bento Dinner Available Friday, June 21, 6:00-9:00pm; Sessions B1-9 C3 What’s Up Yo!? Are You In or Out? (Session offered especially for Young Adults) Makana Aiona Young adults are searching for the Truth that is Jesus Christ (whether they know it or not). The only way you B1 Dusting Off the Catechism William Plourde can help them find it is to be an effective communicator of the “Word of God”. This workshop will foc us on Exploring the Catechism of the Catholic Church is f ar different from when we were children. This session will st the importance of young adult ministry and its many parts as well as how to communicate these things “dust” off the catechism and shine a light on the useful and relevant teachings of the Church for the 21 effectively to others. Century. Come explore and discuss this gift to Catholics. If possible, bring your Catechism of the Catholic Church. C4 We Go to Mass Iwie Tamashiro During this special year, we are to rediscover “the journey of faith so as to shed a clearer light on the joy and B2 The Mystery of the Mass Deacon Modesto Cordero renewed enthusiasm of the encounter with Christ.” Parents and children or young adults with intellectual Second Vatican Council document “Sacrosanctum Concilium, The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (SC)” disabilities are encouraged to join this class as we explore the liturgy and celebrate the possibilities for serving reminded us of the importance the Eucharist has in the life of the Church. It called us to study the liturgical in liturgical ministries. rites and celebrations so we can gain a “full conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations called by the very nature of the liturgy” (SC 14). In this session we will go over the structural elements of the order of C5 All Are Welcome at This Table: Understanding Parish Generational Differences Keri Watanabe the Mass from the “greeting to the dismissal” so we can participate more intelligently and with greater Our Church calls everyone to the altar, and many ge nerations are asked to worship, learn, serve and eat at the reverence. This course is recommended for parish liturgy coordinators, catechists, RCIA teams, educators, and same table. We are also called to share the good n ews with all generations. Therefore it is imperative that we to any Catholic seeking a greater knowledge of our rites. seek to understand each generation (Veterans, Boomers, Gen Xers or Nexters) and define key ways to mot ivate its members, and explore effective strategies for cross-generational communication, leadership, and conflict B3 All Who are Thirsty (Session for Teens) Lisa Gomes management. During this Year of Faith all Catholics are urged to re-examine and dive deeper into their faith and share that with others. This session will introduce teens to the virtue of faith and the need for their response to God’s C6 The Dark Side of Peace: Cyber Bullying from Preschool to Workplace Sr. John Joseph Gilligan, CSJ invitation of love – a love made most clear in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. This session is d esigned for The image of peace to some people is a relaxed and joy-filled time, a time of strengthening and courage-(the teens in grades 9-12. bright side). What happens to the bullied person, child or adult, who receives harassing texts or bullying B4 Effective Catholic Social Ministry Refer to Session A4 above for info. messages and begins to feel unsafe and afraid-(the dark side)? How can we reach out to these children and adults, both the bullied and the bully?

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Photo courtesy of Cameron Datanagan Happier by the dozen Bishop Larry Silva presided over the convalidation of the marriages of 12 happy couples June 2 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ewa Beach. The ceremony makes valid existing unions of couples previously married “outside the church.” Here the newly-convalidated pose for a photo with the bishop and the priests and deacons of the parish.

Father Greeley, sociologist, best-selling author, dies at 85 By Michelle Martin Catholic News Service

CHICAGO Father Andrew Greeley, a Chi- cago archdiocesan priest and well- known novelist, journalist and so- ciologist, died late May 29 at his home in Chicago’s John Hancock Center. He was 85 years old.

Father Greeley was perhaps most CNS photo/Karen Callaway widely recognized for the more Father Andrew Greeley is pictured than 60 novels he wrote, some in a 2003 file photo addressing a considered scandalous with their Catholic gathering in Chicago. portraits of hypocritical and sinful clerics. But he also wrote more than 70 works of nonfiction, often on respond to were prayers, especially the sociology of religion, including the Eucharist. We should keep him 2004’s “Priests: A Calling in Crisis.” in our prayers now.” The title notwithstanding, the Visitation for Father Greeley NOW OPEN! research he presented in that book was to take place at Christ the King found that priests are among the Church in Chicago the afternoon of St. Francis Adult Day Center at the newly opened happiest men in the United States June 4 and the morning of June 5, St. Francis Intergenerational Center in Ewa Villages — a conclusion that mirrored his followed by a noon funeral Mass own experience. with Cardinal George as the main offers the perfect solution for West Oahu families. “Andy loved being a priest, and celebrant. Father John Cusick, arch- he spoke very positively about the diocesan director of Young Adult The adult day center provides a comfortable priesthood,” said Father Greg Sako- Ministries, was scheduled to deliver social environment for older adults who need assistance and wicz, who was pastor of St. Mary the homily. Interment was to be pri- of the Woods Parish in Chicago for vate. companionship during the day, while family caregivers many of the years Father Greeley Born in Oak Park, Andrew Mo- receive well-deserved respite to prevent burnout. filled in at weekend Masses there. ran Greeley attended St. Angela “His Masses were very personal. School on the West Side, was or- If you would like to learn more about the adult day center He would name the altar servers dained a priest for the Archdiocese and have the people applaud for of Chicago in 1954 and served as at the St. Francis Intergenerational Center, call them,” the priest told the Catholic assistant pastor of Christ the King (808) 681-0100. New World, Chicago’s archdiocesan from 1954 and 1963, while pursu- newspaper. “Families with young ing postgraduate studies in sociol- St. Francis Intergenerational Center is at children loved his Masses, because ogy at the University of Chicago. they almost had a backyard picnic In later years, he taught sociol- 91-1758 Oohao Street at the intersection of flavor to them, it was so personal ogy both at the University of Chi- Renton Road and Oohao Street. and warm.” cago and the University of Arizona On the other hand, Father Sako- in Tucson. Father Greeley spent part wicz said, people who prefer their of most winters in Tucson and often Hours: Monday - Friday, liturgy to have more structure did gave public talks. The Arizona Daily 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. not enjoy them so much, but that Star newspaper reported that he was all right with Father Greeley. most recently was there earlier this “You either loved him, or you year, according to his cousin, liter- just shook your head,” Father Sa- ary agent Andrew T. Greeley. kowicz said, repeating a line often He maintained a relationship said — and acknowledged by Fa- with the National Opinion Research ther Greeley — that he never had a Center at the University of Chicago thought that went unpublished. from 1982 until he stopped work- Chicago Cardinal Francis E. ing following a 2008 accident in George described Father Greeley as which his coat caught on the door “an often-controversial priest, with of a taxicab in Rosemont, leading to deep convictions and a ready wit.” a fall that caused a traumatic brain “He dedicated his life to re- injury. While he returned home af- search, writing and speaking,” the ter a long hospitalization and reha- cardinal said in a statement. “In his bilitation, and enjoyed visitors, he StFrancisHawaii.org last years, the words he could still no longer appeared in public. 14 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 7, 2013 From east to west New book presents St. Marianne On June 2, the feast of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body as spiritual companion and model and Blood of Christ, called for dioceses around the By Patrick Downes artwork and photography. world to celebrate an hour of eucharistic adoration at 5 p.m., Hawaii Catholic Herald The book includes quotations from St. time. From top, Pope Francis leads the Benediction fol- Marianne’s own journals, the journals of lowing eucharistic adoration in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican; Two Hawaii religious sisters have writ- companion sisters, and the writings of biog- in Honolulu, a woman kneels in prayer before the Blessed Sacra- ten a compact book that presents St. Mari- raphers and commentators. anne Cope as a spiritual companion and The cover displays two glossy photos of ment at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; Catholics in Viet- friend, full of understanding, patience, love Kalaupapa, Molokai, where St. Marianne nam attend a eucharistic adoration service outside St. Joseph and common sense, and as an example lived for the last 30 years of her life in a Cathedral in Hanoi. to imitate on one’s personal journey to Hawaiian community of Hansen’s disease heaven. exiles. The front cover shows the gravel- “A Walk with Saint Marianne Cope of paved road connecting today’s Kalaupapa Molokai: Reflections and inspirations from town with the older settlement location of her life for our living,” was written, illus- Kalawao. trated and designed by Sister M. Davilyn “A Walk with Saint Marianne Cope” of- Ah Chick, a Sister of St. Francis of the fers its own suggestion on how to use it: Neumann Communities, and Sister Malia “Sit quietly, place your hand in St. Mari- Dominica Wong, a Dominican Sister of the anne’s and take up one value a day, or even Most Holy Rosary. practice one each week. Let the stories The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neu- come alive before your mind’s eye. Then mann Communities is the publisher. look at the scriptures and reflect further. To St. Marianne Cope, the Franciscan Sister what more may God be calling you?” from Syracuse, N.Y., who cared for Hawaii’s “May your life be surrounded with the Hansen’s disease patients from 1883 until fragrance of holiness as you walk along her death in Kalaupapa in 1918, was can- your own path to sainthood,” the authors onized in Rome last year on Oct. 21. She write. was a woman who faced extreme physical This little 5-by-7-inch book is a welcome and administrative challenges with serenity addition to the growing literature about and a remarkable trust in God, making her Hawaii’s newest saint. Its unique presenta- the perfect subject for a book of inspiration. tion and accessible content will make it a The authors describe their new 100-plus valued companion on retreats and pilgrim- page hard-cover volume as a “lei” offered ages, or on one’s personal spiritual journey. to the reader, a garland symbolizing “greet- Both authors are Hawaii-born. Sister Da- ing, affection or celebration.” vilyn served for many years as an assistant As a lei, it is of the “haku,” or braided, to Franciscan Sister Mary Laurence Hanley, variety, woven through with a lush assort- St. Marianne’s biographer and the director ment of thoughts and observations by and of her cause for canonization. Sister Davi- about St. Marianne, quotes from Scripture, lyn is now the principal of Our Lady of Per- original drawings, photos, prayers and Ha- petual Help School in Ewa Beach, Oahu. waiian vocabulary lessons. Sister Malia Dominica is a professor of The lei’s central cord is the “Prayer of religious studies at Chaminade University St. Francis,” explored one line at a time in of Honolulu with a focus on world religions eight-page chapters. and spiritualities. She is a regular contribu- Each chapter offers three Hawaiian tor to the Hawaii Catholic Herald, reporting words for values that illuminate St. Fran- primarily on Hawaii’s religious congrega- cis’ famous lines — terms like “maluhia” tions. For Mother Marianne’s canonization, CNS photo/Paul Haring (peace), “hanohano” (dignity, honor) and she wrote a series that examined the saint’s “ho‘ona” (to comfort). Syracuse-Hawaii connections. Each Hawaiian value is expounded upon The book is available at the Pauline further with three Bible verses, a biographi- Books and Media Center in downtown cal passage, a quote from the Molokai Honolulu, at the Cathedral of our Lady saint, a reflective question and a one-sen- of Peace Gallery and online at www.olph- tence prayer for guidance. All are accompa- schoolewabeachhi.com. nied by Sister Malia Dominica’s meditative

Dominican Sister Malia Dominica Wong, left, and Francis- can Sister M. Davilyn Ah Chick hold a copy of their new book, “A Walk with Saint Mari- anne Cope of Molokai.”

HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz Letter to the Herald Desert as a frequent visitor to the Holy Two steps to better sermons Land, I have always said that if I were With reference to Kathleen Choi’s col- “Pope-for-a-Day”, I would require all umn “Good sermon, Father” in the May priests to: 10 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, I 1) join TI to polish their presentation have always been a firm believer that the skills on how to connect with the congre- precious few minutes a priest has with his gation and congregation during his sermon is a mo- 2) have priests tour the Holy Land so ment in time that will cause parishioners when they read from the pulpit it is with to draw conclusions on how effective his the passion of the “being there, done that” message really was. category. As a member of Toastmasters Interna- Bowman Olds tional (TI) and having lived in the Sinai Montclair, Va. CNS photo/Reuters JUNE 7, 2013 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15

Pope Francis gives Father Kenneth first Communion to a girl while Doyle celebrating Mass at QUESTION CORNER Sts. Elizabeth and Zechariah Parish on the outskirts of Rome May 26. Should we bow The pope gave first Catechesis Communion to 16 children at the our heads at the parish.

name of Jesus? CNS photo/Paul Haring Could you please tell me why Catholics no longer bow their head at the name Qof Jesus? I seem to be the only one still doing that -- even the priests don’t. When and why did this stop? (Ocean City, N.J.)

The tradition of reverencing the name of Jesus A takes its origin from St. Paul, who wrote in his First communion and a catechism lesson Letter to the Philippians 2:9-10: “God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above By Francis X. Rocca “How many gods are there?” he asked. “One? But every other name, that at the name of Jesus every Catholic News Service they told me that there are three: the Father, the Son knee should bend ... and every tongue confess that and the Holy Spirit! How do you explain that? Jesus Christ is Lord. ...” “They are three in one, three persons in one,” he said. The custom was formalized at the Second Coun- Visiting an ordinary Rome parish for the first time as “The Father creates everything, he creates the world; cil of Lyons in the 13th century, which decreed the the city’s bishop, Pope Francis gave a group of children Jesus saves us,” the pope said. “And the Holy Spirit? He special honor due, “that at the name of Jesus every their first Communion and a catechism lesson on the loves us! knee should bow; whenever that glorious name is re- meaning of the Trinity. “How does Jesus give us strength?” he asked. “In called, especially during the sacred mysteries of the The pope celebrated Mass May 26, the feast of the Communion.” Mass, everyone should bow the knees of his heart, Most Holy Trinity, outside the Church of Sts. Elizabeth “Does a piece of bread give you such strength?” the which he can do even by a bow of his head.” and Zechariah, about nine miles north of Vatican City in pope asked. “It is not really bread. ... It is the body of The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the Rome suburb of Prima Porta. Jesus.” which currently governs celebrations of the Mass, Pope Francis arrived at the church by helicopter Pope Francis later administered first Communion goes beyond that and says in No. 275, “A bow of shortly after 9 a.m. and went inside to hear the confes- to 16 white-robed children and gave the sacrament to the head is made when the three Divine Persons are sions of several people, before celebrating Mass at an another 28 who had received their first Communion in named together and at the names of Jesus, of the altar under a canopy in front of the church. In the rural recent weeks. Blessed Virgin Mary and of the saint in whose honor setting of rolling hills, sheep could be seen grazing in a During his 26-year pontificate, Pope John Paul II vis- Mass is being celebrated.” nearby field. ited 317 of the 333 parishes in Rome. Pope Benedict XVI So, to your question, you are correct in bowing at “We understand reality better not from the center, but made such visits much less frequently, typically during the name of Jesus, and everyone else should be do- from the outskirts,” he told the several thousand people Advent and Lent. ing it, too. It lifts us all from the mundane and serves in attendance at the beginning of Mass. Also on May 26, after praying the noon Angelus from as a convenient reminder that there are lofty realities Most of the pope’s short homily was addressed to the the window of his study in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, that transcend and beckon us. children. Pope Francis addressed the crowd in St. Peter’s Square. Who counts as a Catholic? When Pope Francis was elected, it was often stat- Q ed that he would be the leader of the world’s 1.2 Msgr. Owen F. billion Catholics. Whom does that number include? Is Campion it just active Catholics? (In my own extended family, TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME unfortunately, only a few are regular churchgoers, and the others seem to be Catholic in name only. Do all of them count in the 1.2 billion?) (Little Falls, N.Y.) The 1.2 billion figure is, by any reckoning, a “soft” God sustaining, restoring life figure. That is to say, in a world of 7 billion peo- A Secondly, the outreach of Jesus ple, it is beyond difficult to determine with any real 1 Kings 17:17-24; Galatians 1:11-19; Luke 7:11-17 to the grieving woman, without any accuracy how many of them belong to each faith com- he first reading comes from he was second to no one in the most appeal from her, illustrates the over- munity. This is particularly so because demographers the First Book of Kings. As intense Jewish fervor. Since being whelming love of God for us, espe- differ on what constitutes “belonging” to a religion. would be assumed, this book, called by Christ, however, he preach- cially in our need. In church law, baptism makes you a Catholic and and its companion, 2 Kings, es a Gospel that is the Lord’s gift to Reflection you remain one forever unless you are excommuni- Tare Old Testament writings about the everyone, irrespective of nationality cated or formally renounce your faith. So, the Vati- kings of Israel. The kings certainly or ethnicity. Sustaining life, and even restoring can’s Statistical Yearbook counts 1.196 billion Catho- are mentioned, but these books are For the Gospel reading this week- life after death, are the strong fea- lics worldwide, which is likely the source reporters not political histories. In a way, the end, the church presents, from St. tures of the readings from First Kings used at the time of Pope Francis’ election. kings are not the principal figures. Luke’s Gospel, the familiar story of and from Luke. More than anything The difference in criteria is best illustrated by else, death represents the ultimate Very prominent in these books are Jesus at Nain. There he encounters a varying estimates of the number of Catholics in the helplessness of mortals. No human prophets, because the books are reli- grieving widow whose only son had U.S. The Pew Research Center sets that figure at 75 being escapes death in the long run. gious texts. Their purpose is to make died. Immediately the scene is set, million. Pew collects census and survey data and Death is so final, as many who grieve the presence of God better known to although few in the modern culture simply accepts the word of those who self-identify as after a loss will be quick to say. the Hebrew people. would grasp the impact. Catholic. In First Kings, and in Luke, God In this weekend’s reading, Elijah, Given the customs of the day, the The Official Catholic Directory, which tabulates comes as the supreme authority over the prophet, visits a home. He meets figures compiled by the nation’s dioceses, sets the woman had good cause for grief and death. Acting through the prophet in a woman, the mistress of the house, total at 66.3 million, but that initial compilation is anxiety, not simply the usual sense the first reading, God restores life. In something less than an exact science. (As a pastor, I whose son has been very sick and of loss at the passing of a loved one. the Gospel of Luke, acting through can verify this.) now has stopped breathing. The She was a widow. The dead man had Jesus, God restores life. The Glenmary Research Center publishes a U.S. mother is desperate. Elijah prays over been her only son. With his death, It is a study in the power of God. religion census in which local church leaders are the young man, and the young man she lost all security. It is awesome to behold. Consolingly, asked to estimate the number of their congregants, recovers. He lives. The reading states that Jesus was these readings reveal the love of God and Glenmary’s latest calculation shows 59 million This miracles confirms that Elijah “moved with pity for her.” As the sto- for humans, for us. In each instance, U.S. Catholics. indeed is a man of God who speaks ry unfolds, Jesus touches the corpse. a grieving mother is in the story. In If you were to consider only Catholics who for- God’s word. Again, this hardly bothers people ancient times, women were very mally register in a parish, the totals would probably The second reading is from the alive today. In the time of Jesus, how- vulnerable. Secondly, as mothers, the drop substantially, as they certainly would if you tal- Epistle to the Galatians. The Gala- ever, such a gesture defied Jewish pain of losing a child was acute. lied only those who attend Mass each weekend. tians lived in the area now in Turkey. laws of purity. With great love, God restores So, to get back to your question, the flock of our They were converts from paganism. The event revealed basic facts these sons to life. God extended di- new shepherd, Pope Francis, is certainly very large, They were not Jews. As time passed, about Jesus. All the ritual laws, such vine love to these women very visibly but it is, literally, countless. however, Christians of Jewish origins as touching the dead, were open to and tangibly. He gave earthly life. For arrived and they demanded that the the Lord’s amendment or definition. all who love God, eternal life awaits. Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfa- Galatians follow the rituals and prac- These laws came not from a prophet, [email protected] and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, NY tices of Judaism. such as Moses, but from God. Jesus is Msgr. Owen Campion is the associate 12208. Paul writes to establish that once God. He has control over the law. publisher of Our Sunday Visitor. 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 7, 2013

Father John Catoir Spiritualife Quotes to stir my soul very now then, each one of us is guilty of it. All those little peccadilloes we tend to com- mit, such as anger, jealousy, Egreed, etc. They gradually drive out love and beauty from our souls. Con- sequently, we need to think about the future. Who do we want to imitate? What should our lives be like? In his book, “Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World,” author John O’Donohue explains that each person’s heart holds “the in- ner face of your life.” “The human journey strives to make this in- ner face beautiful. It is here that love gathers within you. Love is absolutely vital for a human life. For love alone can awaken what is divine within you.” Since sin, committed wittingly or unwittingly, kills love and destroys inner beauty, we need to follow the teachings of Jesus in order to purify Father Ron our souls. Lucifer taught his followers to say, “I will not serve.” Jesus teaches us to say, “Thy will Rolheiser be done.” And Jesus, as well his disciples, teach- es us to serve, to love others, not to be envious, not to commit sin. God’s supreme intelligence is a furnace of The wages of celibacy love. It penetrates, pervades and permeates the ecently an op-ed piece appeared in The New York drove the car to the hospital some entire universe. That’s why my favorite quotes 15 miles away. My dad died before from Jesus come to mind when discussing this Times by Frank Bruni entitled, “The Wages of Celi- we reached the hospital. As tragic topic. bacy.” The column, while provocative, is fair. Mostly as this was, there was an element „„ “Come to me, all you who labor and are bur- he asks a lot of hard, necessary questions. Looking of beauty in it. My dad died in my dened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke mother’s arms. That tragic beauty upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and Rat the various sexual scandals that have plagued the Roman branded my soul. In my mind, in humble of heart; and you will find rest for your Catholic priesthood in the past number of years, Bruni sug- my fantasy, that’s how I have always selves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light” gests that it’s time to re-examine celibacy with an honest wanted to die — in the arms of my (Mt 11:28-30). wife. And so my major hesitation and courageous eye and ask ourselves whether its downside „„ “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You about entering the Oblates and mov- have faith in God; have faith also in me. ... I will outweighs its potential benefits. ing toward priesthood is celibacy. If come back again and take you to I become a priest, I won’t die in any Bruni, in fact, doesn’t weigh-in sence, is that celibacy is abnormal myself” (Jn 14:1-3). human arms. I’ll die as celibates do! “Come to definitively on this question; he only and dooms you to live in a state „„ “Whoever denies me before “Then one day, in prayer, trying points out that celibacy, as a vowed not been willed by the Creator; but, me, all you others will be denied before the to discern all of this, I had another lifestyle, runs more risks than are despite and perhaps because of that angels of God” (Lk 12:8). realization: Jesus didn’t die in the normally admitted. Near the end abnormality, it can be deeply genera- who labor „„ “And you will know the truth, arms of a spouse; he died differently, his column he writes: “The celibate tive, both for the one living it and and the truth will set you free” lonely and alone. I’ve always had a and are culture runs the risk of stunting for those around him or her. (Jn 8:32). thing about the loneliness of celi- [sexual] development and turning I know this to be true, as do burdened, „„ “For God did not send his sexual impulses into furtive, tortured countless others, because I have bates and have always been drawn to people like Soren Kierkegaard, Son into the world to condemn gestures. It downplays a fundamen- been deeply nurtured, as a Christian and I will the world, but that the world tal and maybe irresistible human and as a human being, by the lives Mother Teresa, Dorothy Day, Thom- as Merton, Jean Vanier and Daniel give you might be saved through him” (Jn connection. Is it any wonder that of vowed celibates — by numer- 3:17). some priests try to make that con- ous priests, sisters, and brothers Berrigan who don’t die in the arms rest. Take „„ “No one who lights a lamp nection nonetheless, in surreptitious, whose lives have touched my own of a spouse. There’s a real beauty in hides it away or places it [under imprudent and occasionally destruc- and whose “abnormality” served that way of dying too!” my yoke a bushel basket], but on a lamp- tive ways?” precisely to make them wonderfully Bruni is right in warning that That’s not an irreverent question, fruitful. celibacy is abnormal and fraught upon you stand so that those who enter but a necessary one, one we need to Moreover, abnormality can have with dangers. It does run the risk might see the light” (Lk 11:33). have the courage to face: Is celibacy, its own attraction: As a young priest, of stunting sexual development and and learn „„ “This is how all will know in fact, abnormal to the human con- I served as a spiritual director to especially of downplaying a funda- from me, that you are my disciples, if you dition? Does it run the risk of stunt- a young man who was discerning mental and perhaps irresistible hu- have love for one another” (Jn ing sexual development? whether to join our order, the Mis- man connection. One of the funda- for I am 13:35). Thomas Merton was once asked sionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, mental anthropological dogmas that „„ “As the Father loves me, so by a journalist what celibacy was or whether to propose marriage to a Scripture teaches us is contained meek and I also love you. Remain in my like. I suspect his answer will come young woman. It was an agonizing the story of God creating our first humble of love. If you keep my command- as a surprise to pious ears because decision for him; he wanted both. parents and his pronouncement: It ments, you will remain in my he virtually endorses Bruni’s posi- And his discernment, while perhaps is not good (and it is dangerous) for heart” love. ... No one has greater love tion. He responds: “Celibacy is hell! somewhat overly romantic in terms the man to be alone! Celibacy does than this, to lay down one’s life You live in a loneliness that God of his fantasy of both options, was at condemn one to live in a loneliness for one’s friends” (Jn 15:9-13). himself has condemned when he the same time uncommonly mature. that God himself condemned, but it’s „„ “I leave with you; my peace I give to you. said: ‘It is not good to be alone!’” Here (in words to this effect) is how a loneliness too within which Jesus Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not However, with that being admitted, he described his dilemma: gave himself over to us in a death let your hearts be troubled or afraid” (Jn 14:27). Merton immediately goes on to say “I am the oldest in my family that’s perhaps the most generative in „„ “I am the good shepherd, and I know mine that just because celibacy is not the and we lived in a rural area. When I human history. normal human condition willed by was 15 years old, one evening, just and mine know me, just as the Father knows me the Creator doesn’t mean that it can- before supper, my dad, still a young Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theolo- and I know the Father; and I will lay down my not be wonderfully generative and man, had a heart attack. There were gian, teacher, and award-winning au- life for the sheep” (Jn 10:14, 15). fruitful and that perhaps its unique no ambulances to call. We bundled thor, is president of the Oblate School The Lord asks us to avoid sin because sin fruitfulness is tied to how extraordi- him up in the car and my mother of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He drives love and beauty out of us, and it disfig- nary and abnormal it is. sat in the back seat with him and can be contacted through his website ures our souls. His yoke is easy because it leads What Merton is saying, in es- held him, while I, a scared teenager, www.ronrolheiser.com. us to joy both here and in the hereafter. JUNE 7, 2013 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17 Kathleen T. Choi IN LITTLE WAYS Myfaith Being church ne of my Catholic magazines is Sister Oliva Fuentes, so full of complaints about the Dominican Sisters of church that I’m cancelling my subscription. Still, the articles the Most Holy Rosary Omade me think about this church of VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING ours and what our attitude toward her should be. Teaching From the moment he began his public ministry, Jesus was building his church. He selected 12 close companions. He also had a larger group that some- with humor times traveled with him or provided hospitality (and probably funds) when he visited their town. This Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP larger group formed the core of the church that Hawaii Catholic Herald sprang into life following Christ’s resurrection. More than half of the New Testament deals with had always wanted to be a teacher, but I never name and gently told her that if she wants to be a teach- the growth and welfare of Christ’s church. We see thought about teaching preschoolers. Once I began er, she shouldn’t scream like that. She said, “Sorry.” the early believers struggle with theology, ministry, working with the children however, I began to love Daily I come across children that say, “She is not morality and finances. We see the development of them. Discipline is hard, but when you have a sense my friend.” Or, “He is not my friend.” Or, “Sister Olive, the sacraments, an ordained clergy, religious educa- Iof humor, it becomes easy. I am always happy with my he is being mean to me.” You can see them sitting by tion and social ministry. We see how increased num- preschoolers. themselves. Actually, however, his friend is playing with bers and increased persecution revealed the need There was one boy who used to bite others and throw another friend. I tell them to talk it out. I also encourage for a stable church government and authoritative tantrums. One day while we were making classroom them to make other friends. Scripture. decorations and I was cutting out pictures of the chil- When it comes to disciplining the children, I don’t The Holy Spirit worked through a few famous dren, I said to him, “I don’t have your picture.” Looking hold expectations of them. Instead of being upset, I apostles and countless humble believers in the early through the pile again, I did find one. He said, “Oh, respond to them with humor. I tell them some funny sto- church. That same Spirit guides and nourishes the that’s good Sister. I look good there.” “Yes, you look ries to make them laugh. I call them by different titles, church today. So, our attitude toward the church good here,” I affirmed. As he went out to play, I cut such as “brother,” to make them laugh. One thing that I should include hopeful expectancy. We should be out his face to insert in the decoration. When he came learned from the PACE Early Childhood Education pro- alert to what’s going on in Rome — and in our par- back, he hollered, “Guys! Who cut this picture?!” I was gram, is that teachers should always have a sense of hu- ishes, expecting to see the hand of God. surprised. He was really mad and began to throw a tan- mor. When I see a child with a serious face, I know that For example, my friend and I attended a church trum. I said, “Brother, brother, I cut it. I am sorry I did he or she is running away from me. So, I deal with him whose pastor was a poor preacher. It was hard to get not tell you.” Immediately, his attitude changed and he or her in a light-hearted way. enthusiastic about going to Mass. We prayed about said, “Oh, that’s okay, Sister.” Besides our evening prayers in common, I love to say it, asking God to feed us through these feeble homi- Oftentimes I need to hide my laughter at these quick the rosary on my own. When I am too tired, I play a tape lies. It worked. We trusted we would hear something changes and other surprises that come out of the chil- of the rosary. I also have a book of the psalms which I we could use, and we did. It might be as simple as, dren’s mouths. Because if they see me laughing, they read over and over. When I am really tired and simply “Don’t gossip.” Then we spent the following week will ask, “Why are you laughing, Sister?” One little girl feel exhausted, I recall the funny memories of the chil- considering, and trying to resist, that particular said, “Sister Olive, when I grow up, I am going to be dren which bring me joy. temptation. When we looked expectantly, we found a teacher like you.” I asked her why she wanted to do God, even in a boring sermon. that. She said “I am going to take care of children.” I Sister Oliva Fuentes is a Dominican Sister of the Most Holy St. Paul tells us the church is one body. Some asked her “How?” She said, “I am going to teach them.” Rosary of the Philippines. Professed for 17 years, she in- members are more publicly prominent than others; During nap time as her classmates began to settle, she structs the age 4 class at Rosary Preschool in Waipio. She all are necessary. There are some members I think yelled out: “Okay, everybody SLEEP!” I called her by lives at the Dominican Center Hawaii in Waipio. I could live without, but God disagrees. He cher- ishes the cheerful and the cranky believers. He loves liberal and Where we conservative bishops, parish secre- see flaws taries and popes, those who speak Father Eugene in tongues and those who mop the Hemrick in our floor. Some members have shamed THE HUMAN SIDE the Body, but we don’t amputate un- church, less it’s a matter of life and death. God doesn’t want to drive sinners we the la- out. He’d rather hold us close and To run or to stand and confront ity should help us change. The church is the Lord’s, and the o say the least, the news is anything but comforting. it related to anything else, is it an look for church is us. When there’s a prob- abnormal occurrence, and where is Take, for example, news about the Boston bombing, lem, we lay folk don’t need to wait it happening most? Are we retreat- opportu- for the hierarchy to tackle it. Con- the kidnapping of three girls who were enslaved for ing to the privacy of our homes with nities to sider the pro-life movement. It’s not a decade, thousands killed in Syria and hundreds our entertainment centers, or are we led by “single men in skirts,” as one Tof thousands more now refugees, horrendous forest fires, conferring with others to discuss the respond. critic claimed. It’s led by mothers most pressing matters? Do we just and fathers who know intimately the first-time snows in May and a multitude of services being cut talk about or study our problems, or value of every child’s life. It includes because of the sequester. If we listed all of our present woes, are we speaking up and confronting sons and daughters who know intimately the value they would fill a voluminous book. those responsible for ameliorating of an aging, easily confused parent. It includes or- them? dinary politicians and voters who believe the death Coping with a constant flow of to school, learn and try to confront I lived in a neighborhood in penalty violates our commitment to life. bad news pounding our psyches what is wrong. which robberies occurred frequently. Where we see flaws in our church, we the laity constitutes one of the greatest chal- In his description of education, As a consequence, the residents should look for opportunities to respond. We can lenges of our postmodern era. Plato Cardinal John Henry Newman formed a neighborhood watch and train religious educators and parents to recognize felt our corruptible bodies and the writes, “Education shows [us] how invited the local police to a street and report possible cases of child abuse. We can world enslave us and our only hope to accommodate [our self] to others, party. The result was fewer robber- serve on finance committees and insist on proper ac- of coping with them is to escape how to throw [our self] into their ies and a more united and vigilant counting procedures. We can open a food pantry or from them. states of mind, how to bring before help build transitional housing. We can invite a small neighborhood. Others realize that you can’t es- them [our] own, how to influence group to our home for prayer or Bible study. I believe we have all experienced cape. The best you can do is become them, how to come to an under- The church is not a building we sometimes visit or concerned citizens storming city matter-of-fact and live with it. standing with them, how to bear a charity we sometimes support. It is a living being. As much as denial, escapism with them.” councils and because of their vocif- One part of this being cannot reject or deny another. and indifference offer temporary To combat our 24/7 age of dis- erous outcries immediate action was Rather, we must work together with the Holy Spirit relief, they are not the answer to tressing news, Newman would taken. for the good of a troubled world — and our own living an enjoyable life. What then encourage us to ask: Are we com- There is a saying, “Fight fire with souls. is the answer? I suggest we stand placent, or are we upgrading our fire.” In our ferocious times, a fire is and confront the difficulties of our critical thinking and asking what needed in which our education and Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen times. And how do we achieve this? is essentially happening, why it’s the questions and actions it creates Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e-mail: We do so through education. We go happening, how did it happen? Is are raised to new heights. [email protected]. 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 7, 2013 Ephraem c. 306-373 June 9 Diversions Known to Syrian Christians as “the harp c) Reconciliation of the Holy Ghost,” this Hawaii Catholic d) Confirmation Mesopotamian from Nisibia 5) Terms was baptized at 18 and may have accompanied his bishop to the Council of Nicaea in Harold’s Quiz What does the Greek phrase “Kyrie eli- 325. He served as head of the cathedral school and son” translate to in English? left Nisibia only after it became Persian. In 363 he June is here, Heraldites. I am as excited b) Psalm 23 a) “Lord have mercy” moved to a cave overlooking Edessa but preached as can be for some leisurely summer days. c) Psalm 42 b) “Yes, I believe” frequently in the city and wrote many poems, There’s no better time to brush up on Catho- d) Psalm 61 c) “Glory to God” hymns and biblical commentaries; he organized a lic trivia! Good luck with the quiz below. d) “I have sinned” choir of women to sing his hymns during liturgies. 3) Popes About 370 he visited St. Basil in Caesarea. The win- 1) Saints June 3 marked the 50th anniversary of 6) Liturgy ter before his death, he earned praise for managing This Portuguese saint, who was a col- the death of Pope John XXIII. Which of True or false: After the Liturgy of the Eu- relief supplies during a severe famine in Edessa. league of St. Francis of Assisi and a the following is NOT true about this late charist, consecrated hosts are placed in Ephraem is the only Syrian father declared a doctor Doctor of the Church, can be invoked in pope? a container called a “ciborium.” of the church. © 2013 Catholic News Service helping to find lost items. Which saint a) He was pope for a little less than a) True am I speaking of? five years b) False a) St. John de Brito b) He was once appointed as the Pa- b) St. Martin of Braga triarch of Venice 7) Art c) St. Anthony of Padua c) He convened the Second Vatican The “Sistine Madonna,” which depicts Ordinary time d) St. Beatrice of Silva Council Mary and Jesus along with St. Sixtus, St. d) He was canonized in 2000 by Pope Barbara and two cherubs, was painted 2) Scripture John Paul II by what Italian Renaissance artist? Which of the psalms contains the fol- a) Michelangelo lowing famous line: “The Lord is my 4) Sacraments b) Donatello Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me is one of the two “Sacra- c) Leonardo Da Vinci lie down in green pastures; He leads me ments of Service.” What is the other? d) Raphael beside still waters?” a) Baptism a) Psalm 4 b) Matrimony Answers: 1) c, 2) b, 3) d, 4) b, 5) a, 6) a, 7) d

“If he’s a little bundle of joy, shouldn’t he be laughing?”

Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for June 9, 2013 Luke 7:11-17 Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Catholic Crossword Cycle C, the raising of the widow’s son in Nain. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. ACROSS 20 Dreadful Nicaragua 21 Headwear 44 People St. Patrick 1 The New 23 “This is the ___ converted DISCIPLES CROWD CARRIED OUT Jerusalem in that the Lord has 45 Convert Revelation was made” 47 Norse goddess ONLY SON WIDOW LORD made of this 24 Compositions 48 Doctor of the SAW HER DO NOT WEEP TOUCHED 5 Site of Paul’s 26 Thespians’ labor Church shipwreck YOUNG MAN ARISE BEGAN org. 53 Governor Bush, 10 “So, could you SPEAK GAVE HIM HIS MOTHER 28 Prayer petitioning convert to not watch with God to send the Catholicism FEAR SEIZED GLORIFIED me one ___?” (Mt Holy Spirit 56 Satirist Mort 26:40) PROPHET ARISEN SURROUNDING 33 Latin-American 58 “___ job!” 14 Topping in a tub dance 60 Potpourri 15 Online sales 37 Leave hurriedly 62 Bureaucracy that HER ONLY SON 16 Sea World 38 Not fer assists the Pope performer 39 Covenant seal (Ex 63 Barks Y O U N G M A N A G E B 17 Lyric poems 24:7–8) 64 Team 18 Drive back 41 Sand hill 65 Upright F S E I Z E D L O R D P 19 Coll. course 42 Archdiocese in 66 Plot of ground T Y U S A W H E R O I F 67 Be mindful of Answer to previous puzzle 68 Contract U D O R U I N A N A S D 69 Trillion (pref.) O E J O R D W O F A C E DOWN 11 Toward the 33 Compact by 51 Black Panthers D H I S M O T H E R I I 1 ___works mouth pounding co-founder E C L W K W U O A I P F 2 Any Beatles song, 12 Calif. college 34 Culture medium 52 One way to buy now 13 Indelicate 35 El ___ stock I U S P E A K N R S L I 3 Ogles 22 Sunday in Lent 36 Biblical tooth 53 OT historical R O N E S I R A D E E R 4 Prescribed 25 First word of a action? book amounts Latin trio 39 Papal order 54 Night author R T P R O P H E T I S O 5 Certain works 26 Great quantity 40 Not ordained 55 Remain 6 Officer’s order 27 Crystal-lined rock 43 Strange person 56 Free from doubt A L L E O N L Y S O N L 7 Scandinavian 29 Patron saint of 44 One of two 57 Certain code C R O W D M I H E V A G 8 Gifts for dad lawyers epistles (abbr.) 59 Nick and Nora’s 9 “…so death 30 Spiritual principle 46 Morality pooch © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com spread to ___ of human beings 49 Delight 61 Brit. reference men” (Rom 5:12) 31 A contraction 50 Joseph was sold book 10 Second of IHS 32 Views into slavery here 62 Animation frame Hope • Confidence • Expectation Hawaii Catholic Herald

NEWS for the Lifting up young adult VATICAN CITY – In the face FRI 6/7/2013 19 of difficulty, it’s natural to hope Catholic just to get by, but being Chris- Mana'olana tian means patiently enduring trials and overcoming oppres- sion with love, Pope Francis said at a Mass that included special prayers for China. During the Mass May 24, Pope Francis concluded the prayers of the faithful with an invocation “for the noble Chinese people, that the Lord would bless them and the Blessed Mother keep them.” The day’s feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians is a feast close to the hearts of millions of Chinese Catholics and is the day Pope Benedict XVI designated as a worldwide day of prayer for Catholics in China. Joining Pope Francis for the early morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae were -born Savio Hon Tai-Fai, secretary of the Congrega- tion for the Evangelization of Peoples, and several Chinese CNS photo/Fox priests, seminarians and nuns. A slug named Mub, voiced by Aziz Ansari, and MK, voiced by Amanda Seyfried, are seen in the animated movie “Epic.” They sang a Marian hymn in Chinese at the end of the Mass. Movie review | Epic (Catholic News Service) Final blessing A cheerful journey into the undergrowth MAUMEE, Ohio – Ordination “meant everything” to Father By John Mulderig Said heroine, 17-year-old Mary erson). Though Nod’s freewheeling Gaia. As a whole, the personification Scott R. Carroll. “His dream was Catholic News Service Katherine (voice of Amanda Seyfried) ways make him an initially unreliable of natural elements seems intended to be ordained a priest.” — M.K. for short — soon discovers ally for his fellow Leafmen, they don’t to excite children’s interest and NEW YORK that things are as unsettled at this prevent M.K. from falling for him. That’s how the 46-year-old Though some perilous interludes sympathy rather than to impart any level of existence as they are in the With some of its characters drawn priest was remembered by and the onscreen — albeit mild — nonscriptural belief. more familiar surroundings that tower from William Joyce’s book “The Leaf Though the impact of Wedge’s Father Keith Stripe, pastor of demise of at least one prominent char- over it. The armed champions of Men and the Brave Good Bugs” — picture falls well short of the promise his home parish of St. Joseph. acter might make it too scary for the growth and life in the forest, known Joyce is also credited as one of the contained in its overly ambitious — Father Carroll lost his battle littlest members of the family, director as Leafmen, are locked in battle with film’s five scriptwriters — this cheerful Chris Wedge’s pleasant 3-D animated perhaps ill-advised — title, it does with cancer May 10, just two the dark forces of decay, the Boggans. journey into the undergrowth sends fantasy “Epic” (Fox) provides appro- have its strengths as well as flaws. days after Toledo Bishop M.K. finds herself drawn into the innocuous messages about environ- priate viewing for just about everyone conflict when the Leafmen’s sover- mental stewardship, teamwork and In particular, some lovely imagery Leonard P. Blair ordained him else. eign, Queen Tara (voice of Beyonce responsibility. There’s also some compensates for various hit-or-miss a priest at the family home in Building on a premise that bears Knowles), entrusts her with a mission familial bonding via M.K.’s ultimately attempts at humor. Maumee. comparison with that of Hayao that could determine its ultimate appreciative interaction with her The film contains potentially “He had been totally Miyazaki’s far superior — but also outcome. In her quest to fulfill this stereotypically absent-minded dad, frightening clashes and themes involv- prepared and called to be a much darker — fable “Spirited Away” vital charge, M.K. gains the protection Professor Bomba (voiced by Jason ing death. The Catholic News Service priest, and I saw no reason not (2001), the collaborative script of the Leafmen’s gallant leader Ronin Sudeikis). classification is A-I — general patron- to ordain him, even in his last magically transports its heroine to a (voiced by Colin Farrell) but likewise Details of the plot might hint at age. The Motion Picture Association miniature, previously unobserved, the enmity of the Boggans’ hateful some pantheistic overtones; Queen of America rating is PG — parental days,” said Bishop Blair. “I’m world within nature. Like the more commander Mandrake (voiced by Tara, for example, is portrayed not guidance suggested. Some material very proud and happy that he menacing landscape of Miyazaki’s Christoph Waltz). only as the Leafmen’s liege lady but may not be suitable for children. should be numbered among film, this Lilliputian cosmos teems Another of M.K.’s newfound com- as the source of their life-giving, and the priests of Toledo.” with anthropomorphized animals and panions is Ronin’s protege, youthful life-restoring, power. Still, she’s really Mulderig is on the staff of Catholic News Father Carroll had hoped plants. warrior Nod (voice of Josh Hutch- more Mother Nature than goddess Service. to be ordained with his four classmates at Toledo Rosary Ca- thedral at the end of June, but Christina because of the severity of his illness, it was decided that he Capecchi should be ordained sooner, said TWENTY SOMETHING Msgr. Charles Singler, diocesan director of vocations. (CNS) Love, marriage and pizza delivery Defending all life It should come as no surprise that he said. “Would you go to a movie mond ring to their third date — the married to Jennifer Aniston. “Jen and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Using the story of how the Domino’s Pizza with me?” most expensive he could charge with I always made a pact we’ll see where capital punishment to show founder met his wife involves pizza. “Who are you?” the young woman no money down — and a week later, this is going,” he said. “I’m not sure it that killing is wrong “sanctions But indulge me in the details. shot back. he convinced Margie to accept. Tom really is our nature to be with some- It was a Monday night in early Feb- revenge,” Florida’s seven Not the response he was hoping and Margie have now been married one for the rest of our lives.” ruary, 1962, and the phones weren’t for. 50 years. But rather than lament the state Catholic bishops said in a letter ringing at Tom Monaghan’s pizza And then, relief: “Oh, I just came I marvel over the two departures to Gov. Rick Scott. store in Mount Pleasant, Mich., so the on duty.” from the norm — Tom’s decision to of marriage, I’m taking the long view Asking that Scott commute restless 24-year-old decided to change The operator said she’d replaced deliver a pizza and Bonnie’s absence and focusing on the positive, the the death sentences of three things up by taking a delivery himself, Bonnie Hula and rang Bonnie’s room. at the switchboard — that led the way the Holy Spirit still operates and inmates to life in prison, the leaving a trainee to manage the store. Tom worked up his courage a second 20-something Catholic to his wife. sacramental grace still seals a Catholic bishops said the violence of The order had come from Sweeney time. “I’m the guy who just delivered Day after day, the Holy Spirit works in wedding, where the same words Hall, an all-girls dorm at nearby Cen- a pizza. Would you go to a movie with amazing ways, and one of my favorite capital punishment would do uttered by Tom and Margie half a cen- tral Michigan University where men me?” examples is when we see it connect a tury ago will be spoken this month at little to relieve the pain of the weren’t allowed, so Tom stopped at “Who are you?” the young woman man and a woman and carry them to prairie churches and urban cathedrals. survivors of the men’s victims the switchboard operator. stammered. “Oh, another girl took my the altar, where they whisper life-long or be helpful to society. The curly-haired brunette wore a place today, Margie Zybach.” Tom was promises before God. Something beyond the human Scott recently signed white sweater and a red skirt — “cute transferred once more and finally his Wedding season is now upon us, realm happens at the altar, and the church describes it well in its nuptial warrants for the executions of as a bug’s ear,” he would later say. invitation was met with a yes. Margie and you’re likely to soon witness these blessing: husband and wife enter into the men over a span of 26 days Their conversation was brief, but Tom was the one. sacred vows firsthand. drove away on Cloud Nine. Normally A senior majoring in library sci- The problem, as the kids-these- “so holy a mystery.” From honeymoon starting May 29. Observers said he was shy around girls — he hadn’t ence, Tom liked the woman who days gripe goes, is that not enough to 50th anniversary, the butterflies the executions would be the been on a date in months — but Tom emerged on their first date: “very couples view marriage the way young may flee, but the holiness and the most in such a brief period of was convinced he shouldn’t let this pretty, wholesome, good, old-fash- Tom and Margie did. Increasingly, it’s mystery only deepen. time in more than two decades. one pass him by. ioned,” he told James Leonard, author treated as a hope-for-the-best pact (CNS) Back at the store, he forced himself of the book “Living the Faith: A Life of rather than a death-do-us-part pledge, Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer to dial the Sweeney switchboard. “I’m Tom Monaghan.” as Brad Pitt infamously expressed in from Inver Grove Heights, Minn. She can the guy who just delivered a pizza,” Tom brought a $400 half-carat dia- a Vanity Fair interview while he was be reached at www.ReadChristina.com. Hope • ConfidenCe • expeCtation Hawaii Catholic Herald

for the young adult FRI Mana'olana CatholiC 6/7/2013 20 Quote “Whether it is delicate furrows in fabric, the essence of feathers, or each strand of hair, the iconographer brings unique talents and a spiritual awakening to create a vener- able image. The Holy Spirit is at work A religion professor without a doubt.” | Virginia iconographer Veronica “Ronnie” Royal, who has been creating the sacred art since 1998. Royal, who was raised in the Ukrainian Catholic Church, has trav- eled the world to hone her craft. walks into a bar … (Catholic News Service) ProFILE No, really. Three Theology on Tap sessions will offer young adult Mallory Green Catholics the opportunity for a free-flowing discussion on faith Director of campus ministry, Saint Louis School Favorite saints: Canonized – St. Francis of Assisi; still on his way – By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz panded three-part TOT series. crees, has called for more opportunities to Blessed William Joseph Chaminade; Hawaii Catholic Herald Aimed at reengaging Catholics in their kick-start a new generation of knowledge- modern-day – Dorothy Day 20s and 30s, TOT fosters casual and candid able and passionate Catholic faithful. “A professor of religion and philosophy discussions about the faith in pubs, parish Theology on Tap fits in well with that Island: Lanai. I went there for a walks into a bar … ” halls and other low-key places. The pro- mission. Aiona said the upcoming TOT four-day mini-vacation. Fell in love. No, that’s not the opening line of a new gram started in the Archdiocese of Chicago series at Pearl Ultralounge also features top- Prayers: How am I supposed Catholic joke. It’s an actual scene set to after a priest and college student began ics especially appropriate for Island young to choose just one?! Two of my take place this summer as the diocese hosts conversing about Catholicism at a local adults. What “quarter-life Catholic” hasn’t favorites are poems rather than several nights of the popular young adult pizzeria. had questions about “love, friendship and prayers – “The Invitation” by Oriah program, “Theology on Tap.” With that premise, TOT works to bring happiness?” Mountain Dreamer … (and) a Pete Steiger of Chaminade University, the faith outside the pews and into a forum “When you are searching for a deeper poem written for Oscar Romero’s the aforementioned professor, will be where young adults can relax in conversa- faith, you start to ask yourself what these funeral called “A Future Not Our discussing three basic topics — “Love,” tion and camaraderie. terms really mean,” Aiona said. “They Own.” “Friendship” and “Happiness” — during TOT is now a worldwide thing. Ac- change your perspective, and then when Church songs: “The Summons,” three events at Pearl Ultralounge, the uber- cording to diocesan young adult ministry you find out what the church actually “Alleluia, Give the Glory,” “Here I am popular nightspot in Ala Moana Center. The coordinator Makana Aiona, some Island teaches about these terms, it changes your to Worship,” “Awakening,” “Breath Theology on Tap dates are June 9, June 23 pilgrims who went to Spain for World Youth life.” of Heaven” and July 7. Day in 2011 took part in TOT events there. Aiona said he had awesome discussions Theology on Tap — or TOT for short — Latest iPod download: Albums Lisa Gomes, director of the Office of Youth about love, friendship and happiness with is a 21-and-older program. A $15 ticket is from A Great Big World and The and Young Adult Ministry, was one of the the Genesis young adult ministry at Resur- required for each TOT evening, which will Mowgli’s pilgrims who attended the TOT nights in rection of the Lord Parish in Waipio. He get you in on professor Steiger’s talks, and Madrid. Aiona said he and Gomes were hopes TOT and professor Steiger’s insights Best church: Mystical Rose Ora- have a chance to do some faith-sharing eager to try a “local ” version of it here. will extend the dialogue to a greater audi- tory on the shared campus of Saint Q&A with him. You’ll also get to chill with “This was a program that both Lisa and I ence in the diocese. Louis and Chaminade your fellow Catholic peers over dinner and wanted to introduce to the diocese,” Aiona So bring your questions, and get ready Potato salad or mac salad? soft drinks (alcoholic beverages will cost said. for three evenings of free-flowing faith- Umm … green salad! you extra at the bar). It’s a timely program to bring to Hawaii. sharing, food and fun. Gave up for Lent: Meat! And I’ve TOT is sponsored by the diocesan Office Recent research by the Pew Forum on Log on to tot-lfh.event- stayed a vegetarian since. of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. The Religion and Public Life shows that young brite.com to purchase office coordinated its first event of the sort adults age 18-29 make up only 18 percent your Theology on Tap SaintS under 35 last December at Henry Loui’s restaurant in of the Catholic population in the United tickets, or call the Office Salt Lake. Local young adults responded so States. of Youth and Young Brave trailblazers positively to it that the diocesan ministry Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, with his Adult Ministry at (808) Christians in Korea faced harsh team excitedly followed it up with an ex- Year of Faith and New Evangelization de- 203-6763 for more info. persecution until religious freedom was declared in 1883. More than 100 people were martyred in the 19th century; among them were the first native Korean LiSa’S CateCHiSM Corner MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS priest, Andrew Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry Kim Taegon, and a lay apostle named Paul Chong Hasang. Taegon was only 25 when he What do we express by prayer postures? For what? was beheaded after being arrested YOUCAT*: Christians bring their life before God through the language of the Last week, I attended the National Diocesan Directors’ Institute in and tortured. The son of converts, body: they cast themselves down before God. They fold their hands in prayer or Washington, D.C. It was my first time there, and it was great to see the he was baptized at age 15 and stretch them out. They genuflect or kneel before the all holy God. They listen to national monuments standing as reminders of why and what we stand for. went to China to attend seminary the Gospel while standing. They meditate while seated. I came to realize that in the same way these monuments are statements and be ordained. He returned to of our national history, mission and identity, we have “monuments” that do Korea six years later and, before his A few weeks ago I was at Mass and in the pew next to me was a child about 10 the same for the Catholic Church! The most known Catholic “monument” arrest and death, arranged a way years old with her mother. “Mommy, I don’t want to stand again,” she said. would be the crucifix — a reminder of the mystery and promise of our to bring more missionaries into I couldn’t help but snicker. It made me think about the “Catholic aerobics” that the country while avoiding border we do at the Good Friday service during the intercessory prayer. What’s all that faith. patrol. standing, kneeling, sitting stuff mean when we are in God’s presence? In D.C., we were fortunate to attend a session by Doug Tooke on direct Pope John Paul II, on a Standing is a sign of reverence, like when someone important enters the room. services (events). One point he drove into us was that every event should visit to Korea in 1984, honored It also represents vigilance and readiness. be critiqued with these questions: Why are we putting it on? What are we the country’s Christian martyrs by Sitting is to really listen. What is God saying to me, deep within? trying to fulfill? And how does it fit into our ministry’s mission? canonizing Taegon, Hasang, 98 Kneeling is to humble yourself, to recognize your dependence on God. He recommended these follow-ups: When do you know what you are other Koreans and three French #YearofFaith Challenge: Be aware of your posture at Mass. What is your body doing is successful? And what would you like to do in the future? missionaries. (www.american- saying in the presence of God? When you take a critical look at your events, you should find yourself catholic.org) *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church inline with the goal of all ministries — to bring people closer to Christ. Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.