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12 NOVEMBER 22, 2013 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD NOVEMBER 22, 2013 13 TheParish SchoolNews & NOVEMBER 22, 2013 1 2 3 10 11 12 4 5 6 13 14 15 EDITOR’S 7 8 9 CHOICE 16 17 18 1 MOLOKAI education program re- not just to provide kudos to na Tangatailoa. (Reported tanker, in security detail, with all the fixings in the res. Kudos to these awesome from left: Maria Vicente, The Maguires provided infor- the building fund. Father 15 EWA BEACH Bearis as St. Michael the St. Damien Parish searched and made posters these folks, but to make them by Mary Ann Bode; photo by a weapons tech, and even church hall. Pictured are top parishioners! … Pictured: Makana Waikiki, Isaiah mation to catechists and youth Joseph Diaz, our tourna- Our Lady of Perpetual Archangel. The judges, Teo of saints of their choice. Dur- known to our entire parish Father William Shannon) someone who had worked in chefs Eric Bega and Roy Valerie Murai and Claude Galdones, Nyah Lacro ministry adult leaders ranging Matsuda, Kathy Sniffen, On Oct. 19, after 18 months ment ambassador and candid ing Mass, Father Rufino community. Our first parishio- cryptology. Those present felt Aipa who worked diligently Pasalo praying for their and Eunice Domingo. … from core values to safe envi- Help Parish Jerome Kanalulu, Eric of study and reflection, seven photographer, opened the Gepiga called the children ner profile is Geri Mannino. 6 KALAHEO humbled by the willingness behind the scenes preparing loved ones resting in our cem- Also on Oct. 27, the Hawaii ronment guidelines and fel- Our second annual All Kim and Derek Salis, had parishioners entered a one- event with a prayer. Eighty- forward and gave each child A parishioner for over 30 Holy Cross Parish of these men to serve. There the delicious meal. … Prior etery. (Reported by Lee Rivera) Council of Filipino Catho- lowship. Their visit wrapped Saints Party, kicking off our a difficult time. Pictured are year commitment as secular seven golfers from across the Parish Religious Educa- an opportunity to share about years, Geri is involved in many The Westside Ministries are no words to say except a to the All Souls Day Mass, lic Clubs second annual up at the Nov. 10 youth and some of the age 10-13 par- branch members of the 10 KANEOHE island played and 30 parish tion Week on Nov. 2, had their saint. It was a joy to see ministries. She is a money Concert of Choirs again heartfelt thank you. Pictured Confirmation students Charity Queen Corona- young adult Mass, during ticipants. Trunk or Treat after Congregation of the Sa- volunteers wore “Thank God saintly games for children, the different costumes and the counter, RCIA team member, filled an October evening are Father Edison and the placed luminaries at each St. Ann Parish tion at the Hualalai Academy which workshop participants the 5 p.m. Mass drew some cred Hearts of Jesus and grave in the Holy Ghost cem- for Golf” T-shirts. The awards saints costume contest, Trunk creativity of each saint. They in the centering prayer group, with good ole hymns as well veterans. (Reporter by Judy Twenty-six parishioners, in Kailua-Kona brought to- promised to serve and nurture 20 trunks, double last year’s Mary. The new members etery in remembrance of our gether three Big Island parish- banquet offered a local-style or Treat, hot dogs, chips, inspired everyone who came a lector, and a former religious as new songs of inspiration. Cabanting) including associate pastor youth the best way they can. number. The parish celebra- extend their thanks to Sacred faithfully departed. During es: ours, St. Joseph, Hilo, and juice and popcorn. The goal to see and hear the stories of education teacher for over 25 Choirs of all sizes and accom- Father Dedi Riberu, spent (Reported by Celia K. Downes) buffet, lechon-style roast pig tion of Religious Education Hearts sector coordinator Ai- the Mass, parishioners offered St. Michael, Kailua-Kona. Our of the party was to increase their lives and how they be- years. Geri is always ready to paniment, a cappella to hula, 7 WAIPAHU time on Nov. 2 helping build and homemade desserts. One Week ended on Nov. 10 with leen Kupihea and Sisters came models for all of us. We candles at the remembrance parishioner Mrs. Leonida 13 PEARL CITY an awareness of the lives of “step in” whenever there is a shared their talents praising St. Joseph Parish houses for Habitat for Hu- hundred sponsors and donors posters from pre-kinder to Marie Christine, Herman thank the religious ed teach- table displaying photos of Cumlat received the title of the saints. The games, run by need! Geri says, “This parish and glorifying God. See you manity. Parishioners, with Our Lady of Good donated special gifts. Each middle school and essays Julia and Jessie Kai of our ers who assisted the children Those gathering on Oct. 12 at their deceased loved ones. Princess of Prudence. Mrs. the high school religious is the most important thing all next year! … There were volunteers from other groups player received a goody bag from the high school depart- parish for their faithful men- in this wonderful project. noon at the front steps of St. (Reported by Mary Jean S. Janet Galdones, also from Counsel Parish education department, in- in my life. I receive so much not only games, a haunted such as BYUH and Blue with all sorts of things includ- ment on display on the walls toring over many months. Pic- Pictured, from left, are Jerzy Joseph Church to be a part of Bega) our parish, received the Father The high school youth cluded Canonizing the Saints, strength and encouragement house and other cool stuff Water Mission helped to of the parish breezeway. The tured, from left, are Danny Weeks (St. Helen), Kamalei the nationwide 2013 Public Ernest Claes Award as the in our Confirmation Pro- ing a Pope Francis Prayer St. Isadora’s Pumpkin Patch, from old timers and from our at our parish Fright Night lay foundations, build frames theme of the posters and essay Gutierrez, Sacred Hearts Omalza (St. Rose of Lima), Square Rosary Crusade 9 HAWI most outstanding member gram hosted the fourth card and a Golfer’s Prayer. Fishing with Saint James, Pin- new parishioners. My life is Oct. 26, but also Trunk-O- and erect walls. A group from contests was “Encountering provincial Father Johna- Lei Ana Bland (St. Colum- included La Salette Father of the year. Congratulations annual All Hallows Eve Frito Lay’s donated bags of ning the Shamrock on St. Pat- totally centered around our Treat, a chance to get candy Sacred Heart Parish our parish also prepared and Christ Every Day.” (Reported than Hurrell, Sacred ba) and Sophia Mortejo Efren Tomas, La Salette Janet and Leonida! … Also for Celebration for the children chips and Kentucky Fried rick, Musical Chairs with the church. It’s my home.” Geri by going from one decorated We celebrated All Saints served lunch for the volun- by Julia Torres) Hearts provincial Sister (St. Pedro Calungsod). (Re- Father Philip Naw Aung, our Year of Faith observance, of our parish and school. The Chicken sponsored their Saints, St. Therese’s Flower has one daughter, two grand- car trunk to another. Thanks Day with a short prayer ser- teers. Our Homelessness Regina Mary Jenkins, ported by Esther Yap) representatives from AGAPE, 14 parishioners are participat- youth dressed up as some of Toss Feed My Sheep and children and two great-grand- to all, young and old, who vice followed by a potluck and Affordable Housing famous chicken sandwich 16 PEARL CITY Grace Kashiwamura, Extraordinary Ministers ing in the 33 Days to Morn- our beloved saints and pro- Tower of Babel. Fourth grade children. All of them live in helped in the Halloween dinner, bingo and games. The Committee were thrilled to box lunches. Tournament Rose Brito, Mary Ann 3 WAIMEA of Holy Communion, the ing Glory Marian Retreat, vided games, treats and prizes teacher Remi Cabrera also Our Lady of Good Hawaii. (Reported by Normand event. … On Nov. 10, Kauai event was well attended and see the St. Ann’s spirit in ac- games and prizes added to the Hill, Maria Sullivan, Ai- Filipino Catholic Club, Nov. 5 to Dec. 8. The group is that, mixed together with the had games in her classroom. Counsel School Annunciation of the Lord H.J. Robert) Vicariate youths spent those who came would like tion. Some of our parishioners fun. After entertainment by leen Kupihea and Janeel the Knights of Colum- seeking total consecration to smiles and laughter of the An additional attraction this Our Division B girls vol- Hew. The mission of a secular Parish a day at the Kauai Memo- bus, Ladies Altar Society, to do this more often. … On pose for a picture. (Reported children, made for a fun-filled OnTheFlipSide, Body by 5 LIHUE Christ through Mary through year was face painting by leyball season has come branch member is to share in Father Stephen Macedo, rial Convention Center with lectors/commentators, All Souls Day, 7 a.m. Mass by Kuulei Halemano) event. (Reported by Laurie Champ and Jarred Cam- Jesse Manibusan who was celebrated in our church daily readings from a book Stan and Valerie Alvarez. to a close, but what a season the Sacred Hearts Congrega- our associate pastor, blessed Immaculate Conception Legion of Mary La Salette by Father Michael E. Gaitely Munoz) pos, the evening ended at 8 The winners of the saint cos- it was! The 13 players from the graves at the Waimea shared with them his music, cemetery.