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Maryknoll Sisters celebrate 90 years of ministry in Hawaii By Patrick Downes at the invitation of Bishop Stephen Oahu’s windward side. Hawaii Catholic Herald Alencastre to teach in the Islands’ paro- Almost immediately, requests for chial schools. Maryknoll Sisters multiplied. By 1930, The Maryknoll Sisters this month The Hawaii mission already had they were working at St. Anthony mark their 90th anniversary in Hawaii. “private” Catholic schools run by the School in Kalihi, St. Anthony School In their near century of labor in the Is- Sacred Hearts Sisters and the Marianist and children’s home on Maui, and as- lands, their pioneering contributions in Brothers, but the bishop wanted parish sisting at the hospital stations for lep- the areas of education, social work and schools. rosy patients in Pearl City and Kalihi. peace and justice have been incalcula- Six of the new arrivals opened Before long they were running sev- ble. The sisters will celebrate their mile- Maryknoll School, the parish school for en elementary schools — Maryknoll stone at a thanksgiving Eucharist litur- Sacred Heart Church, Punahou, which School; St. Ann, Kaneohe; St. Anthony, gy, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 7, in the Maryknoll earlier that year had been given to the Kalihi; St. Anthony, Maui; St. Michael, School Community Hall in Honolulu. Maryknoll Fathers to run. The remain- Waialua; St. Augustine, Waikiki; and St. The first Maryknoll Sisters, a group ing four went to St. Ann Parish School John the Baptist in Kalihi — and three of 10, came to Hawaii on Sept. 5, 1927, in Heeia, then a lay run grade school on Continued on page 10 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Hawaii Catholic Herald Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Founded in 1936 Published every other Friday Bishop’s page PUBLISHER Bishop Larry Silva (808) 585-3356 [email protected] EDITOR Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 [email protected] Bishop REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Larry Silva (808) 585-3320 WITNESS TO JESUS [email protected] ADVERTISING Shaina Caporoz (808) 585-3328 Nurturing forgiveness, rather than anger [email protected] CIRCULATION Donna Aquino This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry sue. 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Thirteen years after he left Ha- waii, Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo returned to Honolulu’s Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in the memories and prayers of the 150-or-so people gathered Sept. 7 for a memorial Mass for the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu who died in Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 17. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the evening liturgy for his im- mediate predecessor with about 20 priests. Deacon Clarence De- Caires preached. Through the Mass, Bishop DiLorenzo’s framed photo, draped with a maile and lantern ilima lei, was on display in front of the altar. Deacon DeCaires described Bishop DiLorenzo as having a keen mind and a determined at- titude. With his “intellect, quick mind- edness, pastoral care and adminis- trative skills,” the bishop “worked hard, dared much,” he said. The deacon said that Bishop DiLorenzo, who was Hawaii’s bishop from 1993 to 2004, was a strong voice for truth when chal- lenged by the secular push for same-sex marriage and the scan- dal of clergy sex abuse. HCH photo |Darlene Dela Cruz He stanchly defended church An altar server holds a candle in front the a photograph of Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, Honolulu’s fourth diocesan bishop, at a memorial Mass Sept. 7 in teaching, Deacon DeCaires said, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Bishop DiLorenzo died Aug. 17 in Richmond, Virginia, where he was bishop. He was 75. “especially on marriage, sexual- ity in marriage and the proper meant to me,” Deacon DeCaires he made me feel like a partner relationships between men and said. “We can be assured that rather than just an employee,” women.” He also established a Bishop Francis now rests with the Chiarucci said. “He’d introduce Never a dull moment “zero tolerance policy” when con- Holy Trinity and is singing with me as his colleague and that went Patricia Tossey was Bishop DiLorenzo’s administrative fronted with the sexual abuse of the angels.” a long way with me.” assistant in Hawaii. She shared her thoughts on the late minors by priests. Among the congregation were “He invited me to do a job, Bishop of Honolulu. “Bishop Francis’ perseverance members of the late bishop’s staff gave me some parameters and never allowed the forces outside from over a decade ago, Cathe- then let me fill in the box and was “In the 11 years I worked for Bishop DiLorenzo, there of the Catholic Church’s teachings dral parishioners, members of supportive of what I proposed,” was literally, never a dull moment. Working for him sidetrack him,” he said. religious orders and clergy whom she said. was remarkable and gratifying. His heart was as big as The deacon, who as one of the he ordained. After Mass, in the Chirarucci said the late bishop his size and he had a sense of humor that was uplifting bishop’s ministers of ceremonies parish hall next door, over a din- was truly affected by the people especially when your day was not going well. The hours would travel with him to parish ner of local food, they exchanged he met. celebrations across the state, said stories about the bigger-than-life “When we visited parishes, were long and sometimes challenging, but at the end of he would advise the bishop on is- bishop who was always quick people would remark on his mem- the day, he would say ‘thank you.’ land traditions and practices. with a laugh. ory of names and stories from the “As to his contributions to our diocese, a few things “Coming from the east coast, Sharon Chiarucci, who headed last time he met them,” she said. come to mind. Each year he would visit the junior and he was not accustomed to all the the Bishop DiLorenzo’s signa- Bishop DiLorenzo led the Ho- senior classes of each of our Catholic high schools. He hugging, kissing and lei giving,” ture Welcoming Parish initiative, nolulu’s diocese for 11 years, the began yearly episcopal visitations to each of our par- he said. “I suggested to him to which enhanced the bishop’s vis- first year as apostolic administra- ishes. He met with our priests and deacons individually ‘just hang loose’ and enjoy the its with parish communities, said tor and then a decade as dioc- each year. He established the Bishop’s Administrative Ad- ride of the local customs.” that he was a man “comfortable esan bishop. He was named Rich- visory Committee. And he created the Bishop’s Advisory “I will miss Bishop Francis’ with himself” and therefore with mond’s 12th bishop in 2004. He Board for Persons with Disabilities. And much more.” booming voice that often turned others. died from kidney and heart fail- into song and all that he has “In my work with and for him, ure at age 75.

Heralding back NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 29, 1967 the driving rains and 165 mile-an-hour of Hawaii at Manoa. The campus minis- winds which slashed across the island of try center will now be called the Univer- Left, an editorial cartoon printed in the 51,000 residents leaving a devastated and sity Catholic Center/Holy Spirit Parish to Sept. 29, 1967 Hawaii Catholic Herald is- crippled community. … make it more recognizable as a Catholic sue. The cartoon caption reads, “You’re in entity. the wrong pew.” Iniki, a Hawaiian word meaning to pinch, nip or pierce, was rated a “category Jesuit Father Christopher Cartwright, 25 years ago — Sept. 25, 1992 four” hurricane, the same as Hurricane the pastor and director of the center, said Andrew which tore through South Florida the name University Catholic Center “situ- The hurricane called Iniki weeks earlier. .. ates us in the university, proclaims us as Catholic, and the word center says that Miraculously with Iniki, the island was Sitting across the street from the beach there’s a [physical] place” on the UH- spared a great loss of life. .. But Iniki left in Kekaha, Kauai, St. Theresa School was Manoa campus. … in the direct path of the eye of Hurricane more than 350 injured and about 7,000 The bishop granted the request in a let- Iniki when it roared ashore Friday after- people homeless. ter to Father Cartwright on Sept. 11. … noon, Sept. 11. The center, which is adjacent to Saint The school is now just a pile of rubble 10 years ago — Sept. 22, 2007 Francis School toward the end of East- among the wreckage of the Catholic par- Newman will be renamed West Road, has 930 registered members, a ish worst hit by the most powerful storm University Catholic Center third of them university students. It start- to pound Hawaii this century. ed out as the Newman Club in 1932 and Kauai’s other four parishes fared bet- There’s a new name for the Newman got its first building, the Newman Hall, in ter, but none were spared the ravages of Center/Holy Spirit Parish at the University 1957. 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

100th Anniversary In honor of the last apparition of Our Lady of Fatima On October 13, 1917

Photo courtesy of Chuck Furr Meeting in Rome Serra Club of Honolulu member Chuck Furr met Pope Francis on June 23, the second day of the Serra International annual convention in Rome attended by 615 Serrans from around the world. The man between the pope and Furr is Greg Schweitz of Omaha, president of the Serra U.S. Council. Furr is a parishioner of St. Anthony in Kailua. The Serra Club of Honolulu is part of a worldwide Catholic organization of lay men and women dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. Those who want to learn more about the Serra Club may call Furr at (808) 263-8670.

Ala Moana Beach Park Serra hosting gatherings for religious, priests (Sites 8&9 - behind L&L Diner, Diamond Head side) The Serra Club of Honolulu is Organizers said it will not be a chaplains and visiting priests are Friday, October 13, 2017 hosting two events in October in time of speeches, but those who welcome. appreciation of those who have come are asked to “bring a story Reservations for the steak and 2-4 pm: Procession, Divine Mercy, and Rosary dedicated their lives to God and to share.” mahimahi dinner must be made the church — one for religious The luncheon is free, but the by Oct. 21. The Serra club will Bring flowers (optional) for offering and water to keep hydrated. men and women, the other for Serra Club must have reserva- pay for parking. Contact Ser- You may bring a chair, mat or umbrella for your own comfort. priests. tions by Oct. 2 so it can buy and ran June Brieske, 836-3080, or Serra’s 25th annual apprecia- prepare enough food for every- by email at thebrieskes1@juno. one. tion luncheon for consecrated re- com. ligious is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Make reservations with Mark Founded in 1970, the Serra Oct. 14, in the Blessed Sacra- Pillori, 721-1810 or markp@ ment Parish Hall, at 2124 Pauoa pixi.com until Oct. 1. Thereafter Club of Honolulu is part of a Road in Honolulu. call Jack Kampfer, 621-0852, or worldwide Catholic organiza- The event, for all of Hawaii’s email [email protected]. tion of lay men and women dedi- religious brothers and sisters, will The Serra Club invites all cated to promoting vocations to be casual and non-structured. priests residing in the Diocese of the priesthood, diaconate, and Participants are encouraged to Honolulu to a gala appreciation vowed religious life. come “to relax and enjoy the fel- dinner at the Hale Koa Hotel, 6 For further information on lowship, renew old acquaintanc- p.m., Oct. 27. Diocesan priests, Serra, contact president Jack es and to make new ones.” religious order priests, military Kampfer at 621-0852. Equestrian Order CONTRIBUTION of the Holy Sepulchre To grow in faith, consider the Holy Name Society By Vicki Lai raising money for scholarships, assigned by the church. We also of Jerusalem Special to the Herald supporting and overseeing Cub have luncheons on Parents’ Day Scouts and Boy Scouts Troop 123, and Christmas day which is a lot Saint Patrick Holy Name Soci- picking and preparing leaves for of fun, with activities and games, For the Love of our Christians in the Holy Land ety (SPHNS) promotes the spiri- Palm Sunday for the church and prizes and singing. tual welfare of St. Patrick Parish, for the Newman Center at the The Holy Name Society Mass Your personal invitation of discernment about Kaimuki, and the community. We University of Hawaii-Manoa. is every second Sunday of the are committed to helping mem- SPHNS is a big ohana. We are month at 6:30 a.m. at St. Patrick joining The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre bers grow in holiness through in close contact especially with Church. After Mass, members of Jerusalem. As a Knight or Lady of the Order, the devotion to the most Holy Name the senior members who may gather for a short meeting with focus of the Hawaii Council as part of the Western of Jesus. We are called to be lead- need help. We give communion our spiritual director in the con- ers in the evangelization mission to the homebound and the sick. ference room. Lieutenancy is Personal Sanctification, Fidelity to of the church and to make per- We also visit members who might SPHNS is not a time-consum- the Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and petual acts of reverence and love need spiritual or emotional sup- ing organization. Our meeting for our Lord and Savior. port. is only once a month. But the Support and Love of the Christian Community in the Members lead their families, SPHNS activities include re- reward is overwhelmingly satis- Holy Land. Knights and Ladies continue this tradition friends and the community to treats, leading the St. Patrick fying, spiritually and mentally. Christ Jesus by their acts of char- congregation in prayer for spe- Won’t you please consider join- through Prayer and Pilgrimage, active involvement ity and piety. Functions of SPHNS cial events such as Divine Mercy, ing? Contact David Dang, presi- in their parish and diocese and a commitment to members include, but are not lim- the Feast of the Holy Name of dent 735-2297, hopdang@yahoo. financially support our Catholic brothers and sisters ited to, organizing fundraising ac- Jesus, Immaculate Heart Ro- com, or Vicki Lai, secretary, 375- tivities to support pro-life clinics, sary and other spiritual work 3230, [email protected]. and Institutions in the Holy Land.

For more information, contact the Hawaii Area Councillors of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre: Search. View. To advertise in the Ann & Tom Brehm Hawaii Catholic [email protected] Print. Share. 808.373.7982 Herald, call Shaina digital.hawaiicatholicherald.com Caporoz at 585-3328 SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 5 Our unique Island faith community Aloha spirit makes worship, service special in Hawaii

By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald

In 2012, the official Diocese of Honolulu pilgrimage group travel- ing for the canonization of Mother Marianne Cope was comprised of more than 200 Hawaii faithful. There were lay Catholics and re- ligious, young and young-at-heart. They represented the rainbow of ethnicities that colors the Islands. At restaurants, museums and religious sites, the pilgrimage group shared its joy and hospital- ity. Passersby joined in to watch the hula performed during the pilgrims’ Masses at Rome’s major basilicas. An Italian eatery paused dinner service for a “chicken skin” moment when the group joined hands and together sang “Hawaii Aloha.” Moments like these exemplify Hawaii’s Catholics celebrate the unique Catholic faith commu- the faith with camaraderie nity of the Islands. and culture. Clockwise from This special local spirit is what top, Island faithful pray at The Damien and Marianne Catho- the St. Damien statue at lic Conference, Oct. 20-22 at the the Honolulu State Capitol; Hawaii Convention Center, aims to Bishop Larry Silva kisses celebrate. a relic of St. Damien De Under the theme “Saints for Veuster; Sisters of St. Francis Life,” the conference features hold feather kahili at the many talks and activities led by Is- Mass for the enshrinment of land Catholics. St. Marianne Cope’s earthly The Hawaii Catholic Herald remains at the Cathedral caught up with conference partici- Basilica of Our Lady of pants Father Alapaki Kim, Colette Peace in 2014. Higgins, Peter Cruz and Brandon

Elefante. They discussed what HCH file photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz makes worship and service differ- ent in the Aloha State from any- where else in the world. Deep historic, cultural roots Today, Catholics comprise ethnicities are mixed and interact “Knowing our history can serve non-Catholics, can learn from and Hawaii’s vibrant Catholic com- roughly 20 percent of Hawaii’s 1.3 much more than in other places.” to strengthen our faith,” Higgins be deeply inspired by the example munity traces its roots back to early million people. The Diocese of Ho- Father Kim noted that at St. said. “Our practices reflect our lo- of the saints,” Cruz said. “The man- French Catholic missionaries from nolulu has 66 parishes, 27 mission Rita, parishioners make flower cal customs.” ner in which they were able to face the Congregation of the Sacred churches and 36 Catholic schools lei weekly for visitors new to the “People come from all over life’s many challenges — big and Hearts of Jesus and Mary. These spread across six Hawaiian Islands. church. Parishioners also treat the world to our beautiful island small — with such hope, peace, missionaries landed in the Islands Chinese, Hispanic, Korean, keiki and kupuna with dignity and home,” she added. “I’ve heard and even joy is a powerful testimo- in 1827 to spread the faith. Samoan, Micronesian and Viet- respect. them comment on the fact that ny of the Gospel message.” An epidemic of leprosy in the namese ministries represent Ha- “The community at St. Rita is everyone seems to be participat- Brandon Elefante, a lifelong pa- late 1800s led Island monarchs waii’s multiethnic faithful. Parishes truly an ohana.” Father Kim said. ing in the singing during Mass, as rishioner of St. Elizabeth Church King Kalakaua and Queen Kapi- across the diocese also celebrate Father Kim is the national advi- if they are surprised that we are in Aiea and Honolulu City Council olani to ask religious orders around Masses in Hawaiian, Filipino dia- sor to the U.S. Conference of Cath- not merely spectators. It’s just the member, is slated for two talks at the world for aid. Mother Mari- lects, Latin and other languages. olic Bishops for Native Hawaiian Island way.” the Damien and Marianne Catholic anne Cope came to Hawaii in re- ministry. He participates regularly Peter Cruz of St. Anthony, Kai- Conference. He will speak on his sponse to this need. Father Damien ‘Welcoming and comforting’ in Masses and conferences here lua, will speak at the conference personal faith journey and his pas- De Veuster prior had already vol- Father Alapaki Kim, pastor of and abroad where Hawaiian lan- on the topic, “Our Saints — God’s sion for service. Elefante, a mem- unteered to serve in Hawaii. St. Rita Church in Nanakuli, will guage consultation is needed. He Many Faces of Love and Mercy.” ber of the diocesan stewardship The Belgian Sacred Hearts priest be celebrating a Hawaiian Mass at is assisting on a translation of the Cruz moved with his family to and development commission, said and the German-born Franciscan the Damien and Marianne Catholic New Roman Missal into Hawaiian. Hawaii from the Philippines when he appreciates that Hawaii’s “very nun from New York were canon- Conference on Oct. 20. Colette Higgins, a parishioner he was 5 years old. He said the Is- multicultural” Catholic community ized in 2009 and 2012 respectively The priest of part-Hawaiian an- of St. Anthony Church in Kailua, land church is “especially blessed brings forth a wide range of talents for their service to leprosy patients cestry celebrates bilingual liturgies will be speaking at the Damien and in that we have the unique concept and perspectives that make serving in Kalapuapa, Molokai. in Hawaiian and English on the Marianne Catholic Conference. of ‘aloha spirit’ to enhance our faith in parishes and the public sector di- The Roman Catholic Diocese of first weekends of each month at The Dean of Academic Affairs, experience.” verse and dynamic. Honolulu was established in 1941. the West Oahu parish. Division I at Windward Commu- “It’s a welcoming and comfort- The Damien and Marianne The faith of Island Catholics has Father Kim said a sense of open- nity College will share a talk titled ing, very tangible feeling,” Cruz Catholic Conference, Elefante said, been shaped over the years by a ness and welcome is what makes “Queen Kapiolani and the Saints of said. is “a great way to promote and strong connection to traditional Ha- faith life in the Islands so special. Molokai.” Having two saints from Hawaii share our faith.” waiian culture, by the agricultural “Hawaii, like other places in the Higgins said the faith life of Is- also provides local Catholics with “It’s truly amazing to see every- boom that brought immigrants to U.S., is multiethnic,” he said. “The land Catholics “reflects the rich cul- spiritual role models. one worshiping God,” he said. local plantations, a bustling tourist difference is that in Hawaii, the tural heritage of Hawaii.” “I think every Catholic, and even industry and modernization. Editor’s note: This article is the second in a four-part series highlighting speakers and perspectives to be shared at the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference. In the next Hawaii Catholic Herald issue, DMCC speakers will explore the topic, “The next generation of ministry.” Damien & Marianne Catholic Conference Oct. 20-22, 2017 • Hawaii Convention Center • https://www.dmcchawaii.org 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 A life of stewardship: music to God’s ears By Melissa Pavlicek, Father Ed This may help to open our was unsurpassed, the master. As Popish, SSCC, and Paul Pancho minds and hearts to truly live our followers of Jesus, we have been Special to the Herald daily lives of stewardship with blessed with the knowledge and genuine gratitude. In doing so, belief that God is almighty and In Psalm 24:1, David ac- let us be guided and encouraged our way to salvation. He has claimed: “The world is the Lord’s by these three tenets: equipped us with the freedom and all it contains, the world and „„ Stewardship: God has and the fire to spread the good those who dwell in it.” Through blessed us physically, mentally, news. To those who will listen, his psalms, David sang out with emotionally, materially and spiri- we can freely speak out and joy and thanksgiving for all the tually — unconditionally — just share our faith. To those who goodness that God bestowed on as parents do for their children. are hesitant, a subtle approach mankind. It was, one might say, Let us steward, not squander, of “actions speak better than “music to God’s ears.” The same these sacred gifts. We do so by words” may be the order of the rang true as Jesus proclaimed sharing with those around us day — through simple acts of po- unequivocally, in all his teachings — in our personal relationships, liteness, kindness, appreciation. and actions, the absolute and un- at church, at the workplace or „„ Discipleship: “A disciple wavering generosity of His (Our) at school, in business or social is not greater than his teacher, Father. settings. We share our time, tal- but everyone when fully trained Now, more than 2,000 years is like his teacher.” (Luke 6:40) hence, as Catholics we acknowl- Jesus was the greatest teacher, edge that all we have comes di- Sharing, not squandering, bar none. And, he has commis- rectly from God. For many of us, sioned us to learn and share his we do this by attending Mass, time, talent, treasure Scripture — not just through engaging in the liturgy and shar- words, but by example. For those ing our monetary offering each ents and resources. As grand as curious about our faith, invite week — and we feel content with a large donation to a church or them to Mass or a special church this. Others step further and vol- school. Or volunteering our time event. For those experiencing unteer their time and talents in and talent at church or an orga- a trial or tribulation, listen and their parish ministries. Yet, does nization. It may be a simple ges- empathize, then offer an appro- Photo courtesy of Charlotte White it truly satisfy what David sang ture of helping an elder cross the priate prayer or Scripture. Invite Holy Trinity parishioners show the myParish app on their cell phones in out through his Psalms, and Je- street, or buying a homeless per- someone to a Bible study or to a front of a banner promoting the new digital communications application. sus through his teachings and son a cup of coffee. Or it may be ministry project. The opportuni- lifestyle? They truly challenge us our motivation for increasing our ties for teaching, educating and to live a daily life of stewardship. weekly offertory or tithe to God. motivating are endless, and now Smart phone application keeps Granted, with our ever-evolv- Whatever the sharing, let us give await our action. ing technology and daily busy- it freely and with gladness in our Stewardship. Evangelization. East Honolulu parish connected ness, this is easier said than done. hearts. Simply, all that we have is Discipleship. By fully espousing Rather than seeing “living a daily God’s, we are merely the manag- to follow all three, inseparably, By Charlotte White from around the US. as well as life of stewardship” as a duty and ers while here on earth. we can live a daily life of stew- Special to the Herald the Vatican, parish information, obligation, let’s take a step back, „„ Evangelization: “Give ardship, and proclaim mahalo ke the on-line parish bulletin and reflect and simply ask ourselves, praise to the Lord, proclaim Akua and hallelujah to our forev- In May, Holy Trinity Parish in daily messages from the pastor, “Am I totally grateful for all that His name; make known among er giving and forgiving Almighty Kuliouou launched and has been Capuchin Franciscan Father Mike I have? How can I show my ap- the nations what He has done! Father. Now, that — like David’s enjoying the benefits of myParish Dalton. preciation to God for all he has (Psalm 105:1) This is what Da- psalms of acclamations — would app, a new Catholic parish-based Since Holy Trinity initiated given me?” vid excelled in. And where Jesus be “music to God’s ears!” application for smart phones and the app, 485 parishioners have other digital devices that helps logged in and more than 200 use improve parish communication it daily. Last month, users spent and outreach. It was introduced more than 24 hours reading daily at the Diocesan Stewardship Scripture as well as Father Dal- add some punch Conference in January. ton’s messages focusing on keep- One of the incentives to sign ing “The Word” alive and mean- BIRTHDAYS to your party! KANREKIS up for myParish app is that it ingful. costs a parish nothing for the first The myParish app has been year. After hearing about all the an exciting, viable way to com- class YAKUDOSHIS reunions possibilities, Holy Trinity quickly municate and bring parishioners signed up. Parishioner Rich Mei- closer to Jesus. At Holy Trinity, GRADUATIONS ers volunteered to be the app you will not hear our lector an- WEDDINGS administrator, maintaining and nounce, “Please turn off your keeping it up to date. phones.” Rather you are invited company MyParish App allows parishio- to stay connected to our parish christmas parties parties ners to use their smart phones to through appropriate social me- connect to many features includ- dia. Holy Trinity is a connected ing daily readings, Catholic news parish in more ways than one. Hawaii’s #1 comedian Frank De Lima 521-4529 [email protected] www.frankdelima.com

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The Hawaii delegation is pictured, standing from left, Danielle Burgos, Nancy and Vic Canubida, Ron and Joyce Cabalse. Sitting, DAVID Members of the HJCC, lions, & RCAH Associations from left, are Molly and Bruce Anguay, Ceferino Aguillon Jr., Father Edgar and Brillantes and Rose Crozier. DAVelyn lic. #BC-19703 Since 1980 SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 7 Talk story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Join a Rosary Rally Saturday, October 14 A church at one of 350 locations throughout Hawaii, including the State Capitol rally by St. Damien’s statue without borders 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Rosary starts at 12:00 Noon) In the centennial year of Our Blessed Virgin Mary’s apparitions at Fatima, “Our shared response to migrants kidnapped, robbed or tortured, it please join the 2017 America Needs Fatima Public Square Rosary Crusade. As and refugees may be articulated was also inspiring to witness how we all know, the United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance and by four verbs: to welcome, to the poor were protecting the poor. conversion. We must ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most protect, to promote and to One family, who recently survived Holy Mother. integrate.” (Pope Francis) an armed robbery, took in a preg- More than 20,000 groups will pray the Rosary throughout the United States. nant migrant who was abused Please join one of 350 Rosary Rally Groups in Hawaii on Saturday, October uring the same week in and raped. The laity, along with 14, 2017 at 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Rosary starts at 12:00 noon. August that the Vatican priests and sisters, continually released Pope Francis’s risk their lives night and day to Please contact your parish for a Rosary Rally location, or call American Needs message about migrants assist refugees crossing borders. Fatima (866) 584-6012 / Den Ferido (808) 621-0654 / Dand refugees, we were invited Valerie Elefante, (808) 372-9043. Shelters are overflowing with to Mexico to accompany immi- women and children as well as grants on their journey. Our first men, young and old, living in fear stop was the southernmost state on the margins of society. of Chiapas — a beautiful moun- tainous frontier widely known Promoter — Promote now as a place of refuge for Cen- Our Vatican-led team for mi- tral Americans fleeing violence, grants and refugees visited many war, corruption and terror in the churches and communities to neighboring countries of El Sal- share Pope Francis’ message of vador, Honduras and Guatemala. helping our brothers and sisters It is also a place Pope Francis in need achieve their full poten- specifically chose to visit dur- tial. It was heartening to meet ing his 2016 American/Mexican so many volunteers, including tour, where he saw firsthand not psychologists, social workers and only the beauty of the people and lawyers working together with nature there but the real des- migrants in crisis seeking securi- peration and devastation experi- ty, connecting them to resources and helping them apply for work We were invited to Mexico permits and refugee status. to accompany immigrants Integrar — Integrate on their journey During our visit to the larg- Live Every Moment est migrant and refugee deten- tion center in the Americas, we enced by migrants and refugees encountered Christ through the on their journey to a better life. many migrants making the tran- During that trip the pope sition back to their homes of Delivering the called on Catholics to be a church origin. One man from Honduras “without borders” with “an op- shared his courageous story of tion for the poor,” including the jumping a train called “la bestia” Quality of Life You Deserve! migrants and refugees living on to find work across the border to the margins of their communities. support his family, losing his arm Now it was our chance to encoun- St. Francis Healthcare System offers a full and leg in the process. We met a ter Christ through the most vul- spectrum of services to serve your family! young mother of two who was nerable. The Catholic Church in attempting to flee the violence Chiapas is clearly embodying the The Villas message of Papa Francisco to (in and poverty of El Salvador, only Spanish) “acoger, protectar, pro- to be robbed of her life savings by Skilled Nursing Care, managed by moter e integrar” — even amidst gangs three times on the journey Ohana Pacific Management the many dangers that migrants and then imprisoned and sepa- face during and after transit. rated from her husband. We also Franciscan Adult Day Center talked with four young teenage Adult Day Care (Manoa) Acoger — Welcome girls from Guatemala who were We were blessed to talk story still in shock after being caught St. Francis Intergenerational Center and detained for crossing the and experience the living sacra- Preschool and Adult Day Care (Ewa) ment of Eucharist, bread being northern border. We were able to help them make phone calls to broken and wine poured out St. Francis Health Services for Senior Citizens through the migrant ministry their families back home and let of people in Chiapas welcom- them know they were still alive. Bathing and Personal Care Services (Islandwide) ing migrants crossing the bor- These kinds of stories are hap- der. Former migrants opened pening every day in Mexico and Franciscan Vistas Ewa their homes, preparing food for across borders around the world. Senior Independent Living weary travelers. Many volun- Let us work to truly be a church teer to serve at feeding centers without borders by following Our Lady of Kea‘au and to build shelters, which bear Pope Francis’ call to welcome, Spiritual and Recreational Retreat Center & protect, promote and integrate the names of Pope Francis and Homeless Outreach (Waianae Coast) Blessed Oscar Romero, Archbish- our fellow migrants and refu- gees. And may all our brothers op of San Salvador, a martyr of St. Francis Hospice social justice who was assassinat- and sisters in need find safety, ed in 1980 while offering Mass. security, peace and justice — no Home Hospice Care (Islandwide) & matter where they go. Gracias a Inpatient Hospice Care (Nuuanu) Protectar — Protect Dios. Mahalo, As we listened to the trau- Your friends at the Office Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry matic stories of refugees being for Social Ministry Bone marrow donors for patients in Hawaii and throughout the world Nuuanu Memorial Park Be one of the first to learn about St. Francis Healthcare System’s newest programs and upcoming events! 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Sept. 9 at St. Anthony Parish in The program ended with each Marianist Brother Dave Quig- Wailuku, was an unqualified suc- family showing off its poster and ley helped serve breakfast, lunch cess. announcing a family resolution. and dinner. Marianist Brother The day-long, multi-age event Mass and supper followed. Ev- Tom Spring was one of the adult Traditional Funerals~Memorial Service~Graveside Service~Cremation~Pre Planning had the participants examining eryone went home exhausted but small group coordinators. Mari- four themes: affirmation, com- satisfied and happy. anist Brother Fred Silbereis took munication, forgiveness and The retreat was directed hundreds of photos and ran er- commitment. by Marianist Brother Dennis rands. Father Syl Kerketta helped Each theme was introduced Schmitz from Honolulu and the little ones with their projects. by a short puppet skit. The par- Jayne Mondoy, director of the Di- The pastor, Marianist Father Ro- ticipants then broke into groups ocesan Office of Religious Educa- land Bunda, was also involved in CAREGIVERREFERRALS! by age — adults, teens, pre-teens tion, also from Honolulu. Several a lot of ways. and little ones — each to work Chaminade University students Then there were the many YOUARE IN CHARGE! on projects appropriate to their helped out. volunteer helpers: discussion years. Maui’s Marianist Lay Com- group leaders, youth leaders, Each family then came back munity did the considerable prep people who are good with young 377-5264 together to create a poster il- work and logistical stuff. Among kids, those willing to serve food “AMERICA’S PERSONAL CHOICE!” CCH_HawaiiCatholicHerald.qxp_Layout 1 9/21/16 3:05 PM Page 1 lustrating the themes. In the af- the many helping were Marian- and move furniture around and a ª ternoon, participants watched ist Lay Community chairwoman crew to clean up. 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8:30am - 10:15am Opening Prayer and Morning Breakout: Session 1 LOCATION: 10:15am - 10:45am Break St. Theresa Church 10:45am - 12:15pm Morning Breakout: Session 2 25 West Lipoa Street 12:15pm-1:15pm Lunch Break Kihei, HI. 96753 1:15pm - 2:45pm Afternoon Breakout: Session 3 Saturday, October 14, 2017 SESSION 1 8:30am 10:15am 101 Prayer and the Spiritual Life Sr. Angie Laurenzo Counts for LEM 542 Zero in on the spiritual life, including the charisms of various Christian spiritualities (e.g., Franciscan, Benedictine) and several different approaches to prayer. 102 How to Offer Adult Confirmation in Your Parish Dr. Kristina DeNeve Counts for LEM 854 Learn the diocesan guidelines for sacramental preparation for adult Catholics who desire Confirmation, including differences and similarities with RCIA. Various implementation strategies will also be discussed.

103 Happy Parents, Happy Kids David and Sarah Herrmann Practical ideas for raising responsible, spiritual kids—including children who freely choose not to be tethered to their technology! This seminar utilizes material from the “Love and Logic”® parenting program. 104 Characteristics of Human Development Tonata Lolesio Counts for LEM 547 By understanding the continuous cycle of growth and development that occurs throughout life we are better equipped in our ministry as catechists. This session will focus on models and stages of human development throughout the life cycle. 105 What Did You Volunteer for? The Status Quo or Making Your Parish Better Jim Walsh Using parish planning, leadership skills to make a difference. Get more people involved and moving forward together to improve their parish. Saturday, October 14, 2017 SESSION 2 10:45am 12:15pm 201 Prayer and the Spiritual Life Christopher Malano See Description 101 Counts for LEM 548

202 Six Tasks of Catechesis Dr. Regina Pfeiffer Counts for LEM 548 and 856 Explore the overall objective of our catechesis, the six tasks that make up catechesis, our key roles as catechists and how different ages and learning styles impact the task of catechesis. 203 Strong, Smart, Pure Kids Jayne Mondoy and Pastor Dave Willweber Learn about LoveEd, a Catholic program equipping parents to talk more comfortably and effectively with their children about life, love, and sexuality. We’ll also discuss how to PEACEfully engage the topic of public schools’ sex education curriculum. 204 Bringing Hope and Mercy to Youth Kathy Lee Learn how to identify and support youth when they face life’s toughest issues (i.e., homeless, LGBT, suicidal, bullied and more) by developing and implementing a comprehensive pastoral plan using parish or outside resources. Saturday, October 14, 2017 SESSION 3 1:15pm 2:45pm 301 Faith, Action and Truth Dr. Regina Pfeiffer Counts for LEM 554 An overview of basic concepts in moral theology as well as a discussion of specific moral issues that every Catholic should be able to address faithfully. 302 Confirmation: One ’Ohana Jayne Mondoy Counts for LEM 666, 668 or 660 View the locallyproduced video on the Sacrament of Confirmation and take a reflective journey with Sacred Scripture and Sacred Doctrine, focusing on God’s grace come alive in this Sacrament of Initiation. Bring your Bibles! 303 Facilitating Small Groups Christopher Malano Counts for LEM 855 Prepare and strengthen your skills in facilitating small faith sharing groups. Adult learning styles and the role of relationships for adult faith formation will also be examined. 304 Child and Youth Ministry and the Law Kathy Lee Counts for LEM 549 Discussion of the essential information concerning civil law and its impact on religious education and youth ministry programs. Registration Form Last Name: First Name: Email: Phone: Do you work for a Catholic School or ELC: YES NO Name of Parish/School and City: Advance Registration Deadline: Wed. October 4 ● Registration Fees are $15.00 Per Course Indicate your course by placing the session number in the box below TIME SESSION Register online: catholichawaii.org/mauifaithconference

Saturday, October 14, 8:30am 10:15am 1 Or fill out this form and either: Saturday, October 14, 10:45am 12:15pm 2 Mail to Adult Faith Formation Office; 6301 Pali Highway; Kaneohe, HI 96744 Fax to (808) 2617022 Saturday, October 14, 1:15pm 2:45pm 3 All mailed and faxed forms must be received by October 4th.

Light meal available for purchase, $10.00 at the door: If your Parish/School/Congregation is paying your fees: Complete this registration form and give to your Pastor/ (Payment to St. Theresa Parish by check/cash the day of event) Administrator prior to September 27th. Do you plan to purchase lunch at the event? YES NO Pastor/Administrator: submit forms and payment to the address above by Wed. October 4, 2017.

Funding for Maui Fees must be paid by October 4th or at the conference registration table the day of the event. Sorry, no refunds and no parish billing. Island Faith Formation Conference Provided by: Please make check payable to: Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii

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The original pioneers The first Maryk- noll Sisters in Hawaii gather outside of Sacred Heart Church, Punahou, for a photo. From left, Sisters Immacu- lata, Matthias, Adrienne, Greg- ory, Alphonsa, Berchmans, Veronica, Piety, Tarcisius and Robert. Hawaii Catholic Herald file photo Missionaries celebrate 90 years in the Islands Continued from page 1 echetical experience to the new the popular 1955 book series high schools, Maryknoll, St. Ann department. She set up an inter- “Exploring Nature in Hawaii” to and St. Anthony, Maui. island program to train parish supplement the Mainland sci- With missionary tempera- catechists, and wrote her own ence texts featuring apple trees ments not content to be confined nationally-acclaimed instruction and snow rabbits being used in to the classroom, the Maryknoll booklets, “Lay Catechist Training Hawaii schools.

Sisters expanded their ministries Program” and “Manual for Train- Three Maryknoll Sisters to family home visits and other ing Catechists.” served here as medical doctors. sion forms of extra-curricular out- At their peak in the early Sister Irene Solzbacher practiced MaryKnoll Sisters Mis reach. 1960s, Maryknoll had 165 sisters psychiatry in Waianae. Sister After the establishment of the in Hawaii staffing seven elemen- Maria Rieckelman integrated Diocese of Honolulu in 1941, tary schools, three high schools psychiatry and spirituality in Bishop Alencastre’s successor, and Catholic Social Services and her work as a psychiatrist. Sister Bishop James J. Sweeney, had a working in the Catholic School Mary Lou Townsend served as an VISION STATEMENT new job for the sisters. He want- Department, the office for the emergency physician in Hilo. ed a diocesan department of so- Confraternity for Christian Doc- On Molokai, Sister Ardis Kre- „„ “We Maryknoll Sisters, envision One Earth Community where the co- cial services and in 1944 turned trine, and other ministries. Dur- mer has worked for years as a creative energy of Divine Love flows freely, nurturing wholeness of to Maryknoll to establish one. ing this time they also reaped the public health nurse and veteri- being in expanding and evolving Universe” From New York, Maryknoll benefits of around 15 local voca- narian. sent three sisters to establish tions. Sister Grace Dorothy Lim MISSION STATEMENT Later they could be found served the administration of Catholic Social Services, now „„ We Maryknoll Sisters have been engaged in God’s mission and Catholic Charities Hawaii. Their working for the Catholic Youth Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo as nurtured by the spirit of Mother Mary Joseph for over a century. leader was Sister Victoria Francis Organization, the diocesan busi- chancellor, tribunal official, di- In this time of global awareness and accelerating change, we have Larmour, a pioneer in modern so- ness office, the diocesan Tribu- rector of the Office for Ethnic been called to reflect on evolutionary consciousness and its impact cial work in New York and New nal, the Chancellor’s office, the Ministries and director for Catho- on our understanding of our charism and our response in mission. England. Hawaii Catholic Herald, the Of- lic Relief Services in Hawaii. Recent insights have enabled us to recognize that we are One Earth It was the first time women fice of Clergy and a number of Former principal Sister Kath- Community where the energy of God’s love flows freely, nurturing the religious in the United States parishes. erine Theiler’s interest in spiritu- wholeness of being. Wholemaking is the overarching mission task for had worked as professional case Because of Hawaii’s cultural ality and houses of prayer in the our time. This mission imperative requires partnering, collaborating workers. And to do so required a and geographical position, the 1970s led to the establishment and networking which will enable us to respond effectively to master’s degree in social work. At large Maryknoll presence served of the ecumenical Spiritual Life emerging and urgent needs, particularly on the margins of society. one time, the Maryknoll Sisters as a boost and a bridge to oth- Center, which provided oppor- had 18 degreed social workers er Maryknoll missions. Hawaii tunities for live-in retreats, spiri- THANKSGIVING MASS living in one convent in Hawaii. became a Maryknoll training tual direction and contemplative „„ Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Maryknoll Sisters mission The Maryknoll Sisters intro- ground, an ethnic studies re- prayer. presence in Hawaii duced adoption, social action, source center, and a school for Sister Joan Chatfield’s post- „„ Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. interfaith relations. classroom work has included the parish outreach, group homes, „„ Maryknoll School Community Hall, 1402 Punahou Street Project Rachel for women who The decade of the 1960s ush- executive directorship for the had abortions, foster care and ered in changing times for the Institute for Religion and Social „„ Msgr. Gary Secor, celebrant other programs Catholic Chari- church and for the Maryknoll Sis- Change. ties maintains today. ters in Hawaii. As the number of By the end of the 1990s, the ASIA EAST WORLD SECTION MEETING In 1945, Bishop Sweeney sisters decreased and they gave ministries of the Maryknoll Sis- „„ In conjunction with their 90th anniversary in the Islands, The Maryknoll needed another position filled more attention to core aspira- ters in Hawaii were diverse and Sisters in Hawaii are hosting 17 Maryknoll Sisters from the order’s Asia and again called on Maryknoll. tions of peace and justice and an imaginative. They volunteered in East World Section (Japan, Korea, China and Philippines) for a special Two sisters came to Hawaii to “option for the poor,” their num- hospitals, parishes, prisons and world section meeting Oct. 4-10 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Along open an office for the Confra- bers in the classrooms declined. women’s shelters, worked with with other important topics for the community, the sisters will explore ternity of Christian Doctrine, or In addition to their occupa- children, abused women, immi- Hawaiian culture and spirituality with leaders from the Hawaiian CCD, the precursor of today’s tions as educators and social grants and the elderly. They had community. workers, the Maryknoll Sisters a presence at Maryknoll School, diocesan religious education de- „„ The younger Maryknoll Sisters will be meeting on Oct. 2-3 at St. partment. made other distinctive contribu- their original Hawaii assignment, Stephen Diocesan Center. In the 1950s, Sister Mary tions to Hawaii. until 2006. Clotilde, a survivor of a Japa- Maryknoll Sister Mary St. Since 1927, close to 400 „„ Four Sisters will publicly renew their profession of vows: Sister Cecilia nese World War II internment Lawrence Demanche, a member Maryknoll Sisters have served in Santos, 70 years; Sister Elizabeth Kato, 60 years; Sister Ardis Kremer, 60 camp in the Philippines, brought of the Hawaiian Academy of Sci- Hawaii at one time or another. years; Sister Lourdes Fernandez, 50 years. her 25 years of missionary cat- ence, spent two years writing Today there are 12. SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 11

Hawaii’s Maryknoll Sisters Seated, from left, Sisters Ardis Kremer, Maria Rosario Daley, Joan Chatfield. Standing, from left, Sisters Earnest Chung, Eleanor Killion, Rosalinda Barrozo, Bitrina Kirway, Celilia Santos, Isabel Rabbon, Yoo Soo Kim, Aurora de la Cruz. Inset, Sister Paulette Yeung Hawaii’s Maryknoll Sisters today They work in parish outreach, catechetics, prayer ministry, art, pastoral counseling and more Sister Rosalinda Barrozo tor before she was called back to ing in ministry with the Hispanic about how stress affects the body Walking with Jesus.” The group Sister Rosalinda Barrozo was in- Maryknoll, N.Y., in 2012 for mis- community centered in St. John and providing tools to reduce and has met weekly to pray and reflect vited to join Maryknoll’s Central sion service as a co-director of the the Baptist Parish in Kalihi. Her to prevent stress. Keolaniau pro- on God’s Word and share Faith sto- Pacific Region in Hawaii in 1974, order’s personnel department. She main activity has been the coordi- vides these skills through work- ries since 2004. specifically to respond to the spiri- has recently returned to Hawaii. nation of the religious education shops to nonprofit organizations, tual and social needs of the Fili- program of the Hispanic commu- schools, community and church Sister Cecilia Santos pino communities. It is a ministry Sister Maria Rosario Daley nity until it successfully merged leaders, as well families and indi- Sister Cecilia Santos’ team of three she continues today as spiritual After leaving Maryknoll School with the parish program this past viduals. Sister Bitrina also volun- women and one man prepare 112 director of the Diocesan Congress in 2006 where she worked in year. The Spanish Mass every Sun- teers providing services to unwed sandwiches and crack open almost of Filipino Catholic Clubs. She has the college guidance office, Sis- day has Kids’ Word. During the mothers and to women incarcer- a crate of eggs to be scrambled worked for 20 years for Catholic ter Rosario kept her job of open- Liturgy of the Word she takes the ated at the Woman’s Community and distributed to the homeless Charities of Hawaii as an immigra- ing Sacred Heart Church at 4:30 children to the hall for the Gospel Correctional Center. and other needy people. She also tion case manager, while serving each morning, setting up for Mass reading and explanation on their prepares 112 small paper bags as a parish pastoral associate and and serving as a special minister level. Sister Eleanor continues ac- Sister Ardis Kremer with nonperishable goodies for a member of the Maryknoll Sis- of the Eucharist. She also volun- companying children, catechists Sister Ardis Kremer arrived on distribution to these same people. ters’ Governance Teams. For Sister teered at a public school reading and parents in their activities. Molokai around 1973 and worked On another day, registered people Rosalinda, each journey has been program headed by one of her as a parish church groundskeeper come to the food pantry to pick up a challenge, and each challenge former Maryknoll students, and Sister Yoo Soo Kim and a licensed practical nurse at their large bag of food items which a proof of God’s providential care at Maryknoll Grade School “listen- Sister Yoo Soo Kim is a “sacred art- the Molokai General Hospital. She and she and another woman have and unconditional love. She has ing to second graders read.” God’s ist” whose ministry of presence is then moved to the Department of prepared. Sister Cecilia also sorts been fortunate to live for 45 years plan for her life changed radically recognized internationally in her Health in Kaunakakai for about and hangs used clothing on mov- in Hawaii and to see the fruits of in December 2014 when she had a retreats, workshops, art exhibits 25 years, serving many on the is- able racks. Those who come for her labor and love. As she enjoys serious fall and “began a life with- and liturgical dances. Creative land in her nursing position. Sister their bags of food are allowed to her retirement years, the Mary- out driving a car and began one energies flowing from her con- Ardis also taught elementary and take three pieces of clothing. Sister knoll Sisters “One Earth Commu- of driving a walker.” Since then, templation in action experiences high school religious education Cecilia’s sister, Sacred Hearts Sister nity” (2015 and Beyond) General her ministry has taken on praying enable Sister Yoo Soo to connect which she continues to do today. Dorothy Santos, has two tumors Assembly’s Mission-Vision inspires more, in particular for the special with astounding immediacy with Upon retiring from the Depart- on her spine which have caused her to share her ecological art proj- intentions which people more and diverse groups who appreciate and ment of Health, she continued paralysis of both legs. Four times ects classes with interested groups more present to her. trust the depth of loving kindness, help out at St. Damien Parish in a week she awaits Sister Cecilia’s stillness and silence that nourish Kaunakakai doing home visits as a two-hour visits. They chat, play and friends. She will continue to Sister Aurora de la Cruz be active in service, discerning her soul. This silence and sacred- eucharistic minister and catechist. cards and she wheels her around Since 2014, Sister Aurora de la ness, which evokes wonder, grati- She also serves on the parish fu- their convent corridors visiting the how, when, where and what kind Cruz has worked as a part-time im- of voluntary ministry she can find. tude and even healing in all of her neral committee and does lots of other sisters who are ill. She en- migration employment specialist creative work, attracts and inspires church chores including opening joys her ministry to the sick. Life goes on regardless of time and at Catholic Charities Hawaii, serv- age, in God’s way and time. many to transform their lives. and closing the church daily and ing the needs of immigrants com- setting up for daily Mass. In her Sister Paulette Yeung Sister Joan Chatfield ing from many countries around Sister Bitrina Kirway spare time, she continues to help A Maryknoll Sister for 54 years, Sister Joan is involved in a variety the world. She assists clients who Sister Bitrina Kirway came to Ha- out at the animal hospital as a vet- Sister Paulette Yeung has been of ministries and organizations need help applying to become waii in 1991 and worked as a par- erinary assistant. missioned to China, Korea, Hawaii including The Interfaith Alliance United States citizens, petitioning ish pastoral associate and director and San Francisco. From 2007 and the All Believers Network. She relatives, obtaining legal perma- of religious education, an advocate Sister Isabel Rabbon to 2013 she was a counselor for is co-chair of Hawaii’s Leadership nent residence through adjust- for abused women and children, a For Sister Isabel, 62 years in Transition House — a Honolulu Association of Religions Commu- ment of status or consular process- prison minister, as a program di- Maryknoll have passed: 10 years in residence for abused women pre- nities, president of the Pan Pacific ing, obtaining a certificate of U.S. rector for Communities in Schools Chile, five years in vocation minis- paring to begin new lives. She also South East Asian Women’s Associ- citizenship, extending or changing Hawaii, and as a certified trainer try for our congregation, 10 years taught a course on domestic vio- ation, and president of the Global their non-immigrant status, com- for Ohana Management System as a pastoral associate on Topside lence at Hawaii Pacific University Youth Center Hawaii. pleting Affidavit of Support forms, mentoring community leaders. Molokai with four churches at in 2009. In 2015, Sister Paulette applying for employment authori- In 2008, she was elected to the that time, four years as pastoral began her prayer ministry in San Sister Earnest Chung zation documents, applying for a Congregational Leadership Team associate on Lanai, then retiring Francisco. At present, besides lead- Sister Earnest Chung had been United States passport, and more. at Maryknoll, New York. She re- on Oahu. She is in St. Anthony of ing prayer groups, she is also giv- working for many years for Catho- turned to Hawaii in 2015 and Padua Church in Kailua joining the ing spiritual direction and pastoral lic Charities Hawaii serving the Sister Eleanor Killion started the Keolaniau-Wholeness: wonderful parishioners in prayer counseling and retreats to the Chi- elderly and immigrants and as Since arriving in Honolulu in 2001 (Free Flowing Energy) project and parish life. She facilitates a nese Catholic community in the the agency’s social policy direc- Sister Eleanor has been participat- providing educational awareness women’s Bible group, “Women Bay Area. 12 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD | SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 The Parish News

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lectors, sacristans, ushers, Life Teen 1 KALIHI VALLEY Youth Ministry, Edge Middle School Our Lady of the Mount Parish Youth Ministry, pastoral council, music Gathered as one family, our parish ministry, extraordinary ministers of priests and parishioners celebrated Holy Communion, and a few who did with joy and gratitude two events, the not belong to any ministry. Participants patroness feast and the 147th parish were grouped by six with each group anniversary. Novena prayers were tasked with coming up with three to said for nine days in preparation and five ways they could practice mission- in devotion to Our Lady of the Mount. ary discipleship. Pictured is First Com- Our priests concelebrated the feast day munion catechist Joe Rayray leading Mass on Aug. 20. This was preceded his group in the discussion. The second by floral offering of the faithful and half of the retreat was a presentation crowning of the Blessed Lady’s im- on prayer and spirituality by Father age by Gloria Rodrigues. Led by the EJ Resinto, parochial vicar. He spoke Knights of Columbus and the altar about the “Five Pillars of the Spiritual servers, the solemn procession climbed EDITOR’S Life” based on a book with the same up to the grotto where the holy rosary 4 CHOICE 5 title by Father Robert Spitzer. The was prayed. The faithful processed five pillars are Eucharist, Spontaneous back to the church for the final prayers Prayer, Beatitudes, Partnership with and blessing and then proceeded to the the Holy Spirit, and Contemplative parish hall for fellowship. A slideshow Life. Some highlights from Father EJ’s of the photos shot by Jun Cortez dur- talk: on the Eucharist, we need to ing the previous parish events were be transformed by the Eucharist; on shown. This day, too, was the open- Spontaneous Prayer in times of trial ing of the religious education classes and suffering, to ask for forgiveness, which enabled the catechists and stu- to offer forgiveness and the sigh is also dents to participate. The Samoan kids a prayer in terms of thy will be done; provided entertainment and Robert on Beatitudes, as the moral compass Liua, the youth ministry chair, served of our spirituality, the Beatitudes can’t as emcee. We thank our priests, parish simply be a matter of the mind, they leaders and parishioners who made must transform our hearts; on the the celebration meaningful and memo- Holy Spirit, we should take the lead rable. Guests and friends from various from the Holy Spirit. Father EJ also parishes also attended including Fa- touched on various spiritualties, i.e. ther Danny Laeda and Father Francis Benedictines, Ignatian, Carmelites, and Sanchez. The Portuguese Club, Irman- 6 7 listed forms of prayer to practice: ACTS dade de Nossa Senhora da Monte, was Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, again so gracious to allow us to go up Supplication; Lectio Divina, Adoration the grotto and afterward served their of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and famous malassadas. The Kalihi-Uka devotion to Mary, devotion to saints, School through the administrative staff novenas, Liturgy of the Hours and Dai- provided additional parking. Through ly Examen. (Reported by Julia Torres) the loving intercession of Our Lady of the Mount, may God bless our parish 8 PEARL CITY and all parishioners, now and always. Our Lady of Good Counsel (Reported by Fran Kovaloff) Parish After having journeyed down the road 2 WAHIAWA less travelled, Msgr. Thaddeus Mer- Our Lady of Sorrows Parish cado will amble on another fork of the Our parish catechists recently gathered road, that of retirement, including tak- for their annual retreat at the Bene- ing a sentimental journey throughout dictine Monastery in Waialua. They Europe; becoming a farmer of organic are pictured with their pastor, Father 8 9 vegetables and fruit trees; planting Ajith Kumar Antony Dass. The instruc- ornamental plants and flowers; and experimenting with aquaponics. His tion and beautiful setting inspired the went without incident. While all the surely were multiplied on this day! Nanaikapono, Maili, Leihoku, Waianae illustrious career as a priest began in catechists for the coming school year. games were going on, some members Food dishes kept on coming through- and Makaha elementary schools. Rome on July 2, 1967, where he was (Reported by Jack Kampfer) just chose to sit on chairs outside on out the day. Mahalo to all for a fun and This has become an annual program ordained at the Pontificio Collegio Spirit-filled day! (Reported by Normand for the Knights and this year was very the lawn, enjoying the beautiful day Filippino Chapel by Bishop Francis 3 HAWI HJ Robert) successful. Two bins, full of supplies and each other’s company. (Reported by Reh from the Archdiocese of Nueva Sacred Heart Parish Lee Rivera) went to each school, and the staff were Segovia. He had been granted a schol- It was a hit! The parish picnic on Aug. 5 KULIOUOU very appreciative. Pictured is Nanakuli arship to study theology for four years 27 was well attended. Mahalo to all 4 EWA Holy Trinity Parish Elementary School. (Reported by Sebas- in Rome. Later, in 1981, he earned a tian Lopez) the members of the picnic committee Immaculate Conception Parish The Adult Faith Formation team spon- doctorate of sacred theology after at- and to the kitchen crew, your plan- tending graduate schools in Iowa and Matthew’s Gospel 18: 20, states: “For sored an informative presentation on ning, set up and presence was much 7 EWA BEACH Rome. Besides parish priest, Msgr. where two or three are gathered in my estate planning and preservation of appreciated. A bigger mahalo to all Thad’s past ministries include that of name, there am I among them.” Well, assets entitled “You Can’t Take It with Our Lady of Perpetual Help who came out and supported this professor, hospital chaplain, spiritual on Sept. 4, our parish held its annual You” by Michelle Scully Hobus and Parish event. Without your support, all the on Sept. 11. Those advisor, seminary vice-rector and rec- summer Labor Day Picnic. It was again Naill Kilcommons The annual catechists retreat on Sept. planning would have been in vain. who attended learned ways to ensure tor, vicar general, chancellor and pa- held on church grounds. The high 9 was different in some ways. The The church provided the hot dogs and their final wishes were followed and rochial vicar. Many young priests from humidity and scorching temperatures theme of this year’s Catechetical Sun- hamburgers. The members provided how to avoid costly probate by wise the Philippines, including our pastor didn’t keep the parishioners from at- day, living as missionary disciples, salads and desserts galore. The keikis planning. Also discussed, were meth- Father Pascual and our former paro- tending this family event. With the was discussed in conjunction with enjoyed several games. But the hit of ods to provide for our families, our chial vicar Father Rex, were students assistance of the Knights of Columbus, the day was the waterslide run by Lau- charities and our church. (Reported by the diocesan pastoral plan Stewards of Msgr. Thad. His assignments were Council 6734, and other volunteers rie Koustik and Hokani Maria. While Charlotte White) of the Gospel with its four priorities: in Wisconsin; the Philippines (Vigan, the keikis enjoyed the outdoors, Leo from the parish, the kids were occu- (1) Faith formation; (2) Leadership Ilocos Sur, Nueva Segovia); Naalehu, pied with water games to help beat the development of clergy and laity; (3) Guitang and Liz Bautista were doing WAIANAE Pahala and Pearl City. During his annu- Bingo indoors. First co-winners were heat. The dunk tank seemed to be the 6 Strengthening of marriage and family al vacation this past July, parishioners Raymond Moniz and Harmony Rocha- “star of the show” once again. Parish- Sacred Heart Parish life; (4) Youth and young adult min- from Vigan and Magsingal organized Fernandez. We also provided a first ioners lined up to dunk Father Nick. The Knights of Columbus, Council istry. In addition to catechists, some a three-day fete for his 50th jubilee aid station with the go-to person being Other parishioners also volunteered to 11485, and our parish were able to members of various parish ministries anniversary, complete with concerts nurse Kui Len Gibson. Luckily the day be dunked. The fish and barley loaves donate school supplies to Nanakuli, also attended the retreat. There were and many dignitaries, including a car- SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD PARISH.NEWS 13 dinal, an archbishop and three bishops. Ministry hosted the parish kupuna Here at our parish an estimated crowd who are 80 years and older at the an- of 350 honored him on his 50 years nual super seniors luncheon, honoring and retirement and to bid him a fond those born in 1937 or earlier. The day aloha. The pastoral center resounded began with a liturgical service during with an opening oli, music and dance. which Father Rico read some Old and People feasted on a lavish buffet and New Testament passages, spoke a few gleefully socialized. Members from the words about involvement in parish life Filipino Women’s League and the Ser- and thanked the seniors for the many enaders of Our Lady of Manaoag en- valued contributions they have made tertained the partygoers with Filipino to our community over the years, dances. Other dancers performed a ending with a brief prayer and bless- Samoan dance and hulas. Even Father ing. The 39 honorees lingered for a Pascual dedicated a song to the monsi- few minutes for a group picture, then gnor. Msgr. Thad left Hawaii on Aug. 9 headed outside for lunch prepared by for the Philippines where he will reside the Kokua Ministry and other mem- in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City 10 11 bers of the parish, many of whom are and in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, which is members of the 80-plus club or are in the southwestern part of the island only a year or two away. With nearly of Luzon. Pictured is Msgr. Thad danc- 40 people being honored, it’s not un- ing with members of our Samoan Com- expected that one of them would be munity. (Reported by Arlene Aranita; photo by Rodel Eleccion) celebrating a birthday on that very day, but it’s especially fitting that the birth- day boy, former usher of many years 9 KEKAHA George Ah Sing turned 90 on Sept. St. Theresa Parish, 1! Congratulations George, and many The Mass of the Holy Spirit was cele- more to come! Also noteworthy is that brated Aug. 21 where faculty and staff the group included at least five first of both St. Catherine School, Kapaa, timers. Those born in 1937 and are or and St. Theresa School were prayed will be 80 years old this year include over. The presider was Father Emerson 12 13 William Chang, Harold Chun, Kathleen “Boyet” Delos Reyes of our parish. Chun, Jean Ganiko and Bertha Kaui. Con-celebrating were Father Anthony Each year, the number attending this Rapozo, pastor of St. Catherine; Father celebration continues to grow as we Arlan Intal, pastor of St. Raphael Par- are not only more long-lived, but con- ish, Koloa; Father Tony Abuan, pastor tinue to practice our faith in our later of Holy Cross Parish, Kalaheo; Father years. (Reported by Evelyn Rojo and Edison Pamintuan, pastor of Immacu- Michael Ho) late Conception Parish, Lihue; and Father Norlito Concepcion, assistant KOLOA priest at St. Catherine. We ask the Holy 14 Spirit to continue to bless both schools St. Raphael Parish with a very successful school year! On Sept. 10, La Salette Father Arlan (Reported by Chantal A. Duarte; photo Intal had the honor of installing altar contributed by Father Boyet) servers at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Without hesitation, these altar server stewards 10 KALIHI 14 15 serve during Masses. Top row: Father St. John the Baptist Parish Arlan. Center row: Benymor Tapucol Jr., Andrew Cezar, Jadyn Nakaahiki, Pictured is Bishop Larry Silva with Fa- XVI. A nine-day novena will begin on Caren Sue Argenzia) WAIALUA Denzel Magallanes. Bottom row: Edyn ther Moses Akebule, Father Jesus Na- Sept. 16, before the 8 a.m. Mass in St. Michael Parish Nakaahiki, Eryn Nakaahiki, Kamryn varrete and Deacon Modesto Cordero the chapel leading into the fiesta. (Re- 11 WAILUKU Our Health and Wellness Fair, Sept. 17 on the bishop’s visit to the Hispanic ported by Ginny Jordan) Yates, Cassie Valencia, Ciara Valencia St. Anthony of Padua Parish in St. Damien Hall, was a free commu- Tyra Valencia, Tyler Valencia, Aiden community at our parish Aug. 20. The nity event offering Meals on Wheels, HONOLULU Gadingan, Jessica Cezar, Nikki Tapucol main purpose of his visit was to talk Youth enjoyed the “Welcome Back a tai chi exhibition, flu vaccinations, and Emily Melchor. Missing: Anjelique about the renovation of the Cathedral Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Youth Fellowship” on Aug. 27 held at blood pressure checks, and free eye Cauzaldo, Jason Felipe and the three Basilica of Our Lady of Peace and to in- The recently confirmed youth have our parish. We would like to say “thank screening with near and far vision Bukoski sisters who serve at the 7 a.m. vite the Hispanic community to pledge been meeting twice a month to build you” to the Youth Core Team Members screening for keikis and retinal screen- Mass. We are certainly very proud of and support this big project. He also and share their faith with each other. and the Saint Anthony Life Team mem- ing to adults. There were free reading these young stewards who sacrifice took the opportunity to introduce to They have also been carefully plan- bers. (Reported by Chiree Souza) glasses to adults and free sunglasses the Hispanic community Father Moses ning their first service project together, for keiki! The event was sponsored by their time to serve the Lord! (Reported as the new administrator and Father preparing gifts for children who are 12 MILILANI St. Michael Health Ministry. (From the by Lillian Vierra) Navarrete as a resident priest of St. ill. The monetary donation that was parish bulletin) John’s. (Reported by Bertha Guerrero) collected at their Confirmation Mass St. John Apostle and Evangelist 15 HAIKU will be used to purchase gifts that they Parish 13 SALT LAKE St. Rita Parish NUUANU decided to donate to children staying Bishop Larry Silva presided at the 5 St. Stephen Parish at Kapiolani Medical Center. Some of St. Philomena Parish On Sept. 10 the religious education p.m. vigil Mass and marriage con- children celebrated the birthday of There will be a Filipino Fiesta Sept. 24 the gifts include totes, prayer cards, validation at our parish on Aug. 19. Our parish culminated its 75th anni- after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Parishioners games, and arts and crafts for all ages. versary event with a nine-day novena our Blessed Virgin Mary. Before Mass, Concelebrated by Father Joseph Ay- our pastor Father Chacko Muthoottil will celebrate and honor two Filipino The youth ministry hopes that these inpuusa, parochial vicar, and Father followed by a potluck on Aug. 12. The donations will bring smiles to the brave 75th anniversary celebration started blessed all the servers and children. saints, St. Lorenzo Ruiz and St. Pedro Michael Suh Niba, a visiting priest young patients in the hospital. (From with Mass celebrated by five priests The children proceeded in the Mass Calungsod. St. Lorenzo’s feast day is from the Archdiocese of Bamenda and Sept. 28. A sacristan and calligrapher, the parish bulletin) led by Father Rico Bernadez. After and put their gifts of flowers in vases assisted by Deacon Modesto Cordero St. Lorenzo was martyred in Japan in Mass, the parishioners joined friends in front the Blessed Mary’s statue. After and Deacon Romeo Ganibe. Pictured 1637. He was the first Filipino to be MAKAKILO gathered together under the tent for Mass the children and guests contin- declared a saint. His beatification by St. Jude Parish front, from left, Nam and Thien Nguy- fellowship. They were entertained by ued the celebration with a cake, and Pope John Paul II in 1981 in Manila It was a busy week for religious educa- en, George and Rosemary DeCosta, talented parishioners, plus Frank De singing “Happy Birthday” to our Holy was the first such ceremony to be held tion as we welcomed back 300-plus Shirley and Rudy Romero Jr., Maricar Lima, and a slideshow of the history of Mother. The religious education direc- outside the Vatican. St. Pedro’s feast students from grades PK-1st and stu- and James Pinaula, Kari and Tylor Mai. the parish; served delicious food; and tor Christine Matheis spent part of the day is April 2. This young sacristan and dents preparing for the original order Top row, Deacon Modesto Cordero, won a lot of door prizes. Mahalo for morning teaching the children about missionary catechist was martyred on of the Sacraments of Initiation. St. Father Michael Suh Niba, Bishop Silva, the many volunteers and donors who the rosary and recited one decade with Guam in 1672 at age 17. He was beati- Jude is among the first group in our Deacon Romeo Ganibe. Not pictured: unconditionally shared their time, tal- them. It was a beautiful morning in fied in 2000 by Pope John Paul II and diocese to revert back to the original Father Joseph Ayinpuusa. (Reported by ent and treasure for the success of this honor of Blessed Virgin Mary’s birth- canonized in 2012 by Pope Benedict order of sacraments. (Reported by Jolly Guerrero-Tano) event … On Sept. 1, the parish Kokua day. (Reported by Esther Yap)

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PRAY • STUDY • GROW • SERVE • BELONG • CONNECT Among those present at the au- CNS photo/Paul Haring dience was former British Prime Pope Francis embraces a young woman while meeting the disabled during YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME Minister Tony Blair, who briefly his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 13. greeted Pope Francis at the end of the general audience. Recalling Colombia’s tragic 52- ation, was “the culminating mo- which stretches forth upon those year armed conflict, which was ment of the entire visit,” the pope who fear him.” responsible for the deaths of more said. Saints like St. Peter Claver than 220,000 people, the pope The Sept. 8 prayer service fea- and St. Mary Bernard Butler, who said that while the country was tured a crucifix from a church in ministered in Colombia, he add- torn apart, its strong Christian Bojaya, an image of Jesus without ed, are also examples for Chris- roots “constituted a guarantee of arms or legs after an improvised tians in protecting the rights and peace, the solid foundation of its homemade mortar launched by dignity of all men and women. reconstruction and the lifeblood rebels crashed through the roof of Both saints, he said, “gave of its invincible hope.” a church and exploded in 2002. their life for the poorest and Student Mass & Dinner – SUNDAYS @ 5PM “It is evident that the evil one The Christ of Bojaya, the pope the marginalized and thus they wanted to divide the people to de- said, was “mutilated like his peo- showed the true path of revolu- Candlelight Mass & Fellowship – WEDNESDAYS @ 9PM stroy God’s work, but it is equally ple.” tion — evangelical not ideologi- evident that the love of Christ, his The beatification of Bishop cal — that truly frees people and Weekday Mass @ 12:10PM infinite mercy is stronger than sin Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve societies from yesterday’s and, and death,” he said. of Arauca, who was murdered unfortunately, today’s slavery.” Departing from his prepared by Colombian Marxist guerrillas The encounter of mercy and remarks, Pope Francis recalled in 1989, and Father Pedro Maria truth as well as justice and peace how mothers and fathers lining Ramirez, who was killed at the prophesied in the Psalms, Pope up along the popemobile’s route start of the Colombian civil war in Francis said, were fulfilled in would hold up their children to 1948, served as a reminder that Colombia’s “wounded people,” receive a blessing. peace is also founded on the blood allowing them to “rise up again “I thought to myself that a of the martyrs who are witnesses and walk in a new life.” people capable of making chil- love, truth, justice and faith. “These prophetic words — dren and capable of letting them “To listen to their biogra- full of grace — we saw incar- be seen with pride and hope, this phies was emotionally tearful: nate in the stories of witnesses people has a future,” the pope tears of both pain and joy,” the who spoke in the name of many 1941 East West Rd said. pope said. “In front of their relics and of many who, through their (located next to the Dept. of Public Safety) The second day of the trip, and their faces, the holy people wounds, with the grace of Christ which included the beatification of God have felt strongly their were able to come out of them- www.newmanhawaii.org of two Colombian martyrs and own identity; with pain, think- selves and opened themselves to an evening prayer service in Vil- ing of many, too many victims, the encounter, to forgiveness and @NewmanHawaii lavicencio dedicated to reconcili- and with joy for the God’s mercy reconciliation,” the pope said.

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Box 22187, Honolulu, HI 96823 under Mail • Phone • Email PROTECTS Orders accepted! THE VALUE OF Mainland, too! YOUR HOME LIC #PCO-601 SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15 Mary Adamski VIEW FROM THE PEW The fire that Luther started n event that ignited and masterful writer and speaker. It was a time when the 51 percent of Europe was earthshaking change owned by the Catholic Church. Luther still felt 500 years lat- awoke dormant perceptions that the pope wanted far too much money,” said Cardinal er will be marked next Dolan on the PBS program. “He thought Amonth in Hawaii as it is in most the 95 theses would help the church.” Luther became disenchanted at the of the Christian world. political machinations of Pope Leo X, a For the Lutheran Church folks who member of the powerful de Medici family plan the 3 p.m. Oct. 14 interfaith service, of Florence, who was involved in non-reli- it’s an anniversary they celebrate every gious matters between various countries, year marking the beginning of Protestant typical of the popes of medieval times. Christianity. The pope was determined to rebuild St. It all started on Oct. 31, 1517, when Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and the fundrais- German Catholic monk Martin Luther ing was what set Luther off. Luther was nailed a list of 95 questions challenging outraged when a traveling friar was sell- Catholic teaching to a church door in Wit- ing indulgences to finance the construc- tenberg. tion, in effect putting salvation for sale. People of many other Protestant de- nominations are invited to the event at St. Indulgences no longer for sale Andrew’s Cathedral, center of the Episco- In Catholic-speak, an indulgence is a pal Church in Hawaii. pass to avoid some of the punishment Catholics are invited, too. And that or time in Purgatory linked to your sins. very idea sent a Catholic writer spinning We earn the pass by recitation of prayers, off on many theoretical introductions to CNS photo/Paul Haring such as the rosary, or pilgrimages to this column. Such as: “Popes from down Pope Francis embraces the Rev. Martin Junge, general secretary of the Lutheran World Fed- churches, and other spiritual practices and through the ages would be spinning in eration, during a prayer service at the Lutheran cathedral in Lund, Sweden, Oct. 31, 2016. good works. their graves …” Indulgences are no longer for sale, “The soaring music of famous classi- according to the catechism. However, I cal composers will be a counterpoint to free gift from God.” swollen or wiped out, what kings fell, all confess that it bothers me that it is still memories of millions killed in centuries of It’s a ponderous document, the Joint because of the schism in Christianity. A approved practice for parishes to collect a wars between Christians …” Declaration of Justification, and available different form of religious strife makes fee for prayer intentions voiced at Mass or “We used to holler heretic but now at the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops headlines today but it was just a few years printed in the bulletin. But that’s another we’ll sing hallelujah together at the website and other Catholic online loca- ago that the Catholics and Protestants column. Hukilau Reformation Service …” tions. The World Methodist Council ad- took turns at being terrorists, in Ireland But that was a minor matter compared Or, an anecdote about the Irish priest opted it in 2006 and earlier this year, so for instance. to Luther’s challenge to the authority of in my midwestern hometown who sent did the World Communion of Reformed the Catholic Church. His assertion that it gossips into a tizzy because he and the Churches representing 80 million people The press and the protester is the Bible alone that holds the authority Lutheran pastor enjoyed a cup of coffee in Congregational, Presbyterian, United Fred Benco, who identifies himself as of God, not the organization and its cho- together decades ago in less ecumenical Church and other mainline Protestant de- “a lifelong Lutheran,” recalls his grandfa- sen leader, was embraced by his followers times. nominations. ther’s story from his European homeland. and is a basic tenet of the many branches Or, my personal favorite, a recent Just thinking about how much time “He said Hungarian Catholics would and variations of Protestantism that have round of hilarity in the family when our and talk that took, how many fine distinc- invade Czechoslovakia and destroy the arisen ever since. cousin threatened to “sell indulgences” at tions parsed by theologians, how points homes of Protestants. That’s why he told Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther a wake in response to an officious Luther- of pride and protection of power were me I was not to date Catholic girls. It was in 1521. The church called the Council an mortuary administrator who balked at undertones; it makes your brain spin. And the only time I lied to my grandfather.” of Trent in 1562 to address reforms in donations to a Catholic charity in lieu of of course, humans being what we are, “Nowadays, people don’t even know its teachings and actions. But nothing flowers. many are the naysayers, Protestant and the differences,” said the Honolulu at- quenched the fire Luther set. His was not Oh well, I guess you had to be there. Catholic, avid in their affirmation of dif- torney, a member of the Lutheran Church a wholly uplifting legacy as scholars point I was even tempted to use the words ferences. Many are the divisions in each of Honolulu, which was founded in 1900 out. Luther’s antisemitic writings in later “epic” or “iconic” which are so overused in denomination and that is why you won’t by German immigrants. In his own family, life were embraced by dark forces ever media and marketing these days that I’ve find all island Lutheran churches at the one sister married a Presbyterian, another since. vowed not to use them. interfaith event. More conservative con- married a Jewish man and the third mar- Much more will be said on the subject Father Jack Ryan, pastor of the New- gregations, splintered by not just points of ried a Catholic. next month. The keynote speaker at the man Center, talked me down from the belief but also social issues such as ordain- Benco is behind a series of small adver- Oct. 14 service will be the Rev. David wow perspective. As the diocesan ecu- ing women and welcoming gays, will hold tisements outlining the history of Martin Lose, author of many books, articles and menical/interfaith minister, of course he’s separate Reformation services. Luther and the Reformation that are teaching and preaching guides used by going to the Protestant Reformation cel- appearing weekly in the Honolulu Star ministers of several denominations. The ebration; in fact he provided the master Pope went to Sweden Advertiser and Midweek through October. pastor of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church list of who’s who in the many varieties of If Catholics hesitate to step through “I decided it’s a good time for me to help in Minneapolis, he was former president Christians here. Those folks gather to- the ecumenical door next month, know people to consider religion. I’m doing it of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in gether every January to mark the interna- that Pope Francis beat you to it. You can for education, and if even 100 people get Philadelphia. Lose will also give a free tional Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. find online photos of the pope embracing something from it … it is a joy to be work- public lecture on the impacts of Luther at They traditionally took turns as hosts but the Rev. Martin Junge, general secretary ing for it.” 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at Tenney Theatre at St. participants were so moved by the Taize of the Lutheran World Federation last Benco gets a special pleasure out of Andrew’s Cathedral. ecumenical service at the Newman Center October. The pope went to Sweden to using the print media, rather than an The Gospel reading for the Sept. 10 that they’ve chosen to return for the past kick off the year-long celebration of the electronic outlet, since the printing press, liturgy resonated as my mind percolated three years. Protestant Reformation. He and Lutheran invented in 1440, was the vehicle that the subject of a single monk whose angst Father Ryan pointed out that the Cath- leaders agreed that the next difference to spread Luther’s popular challenge to the and audacity changed Christianity. olic Church has been “having dialogues tackle is shared Communion. Unlike most authority of the Catholic Church quickly The passage from St. Matthew shows for years” with international Lutheran Protestant denominations which consider throughout Europe and to the rest of the Jesus telling the apostles “whatever you church leaders trying to talk out some of a communion service as a memorial of world. The press and the protestor were bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, the 95 points that Luther wanted debated the Last Supper, Lutherans, like Catholics, counted as two of the greatest forces dur- and whatever you loose on earth shall be 500 years ago. The Lutheran World Fed- believe in the transubstantiation of bread ing the last millennium, he said. loosed in heaven.” That’s part of the scrip- eration and the Vatican Pontifical Council and wine into the body and blood of Luther was described in terms of tural basis for our belief in the authority for Promoting Christian Unity reached an Christ … although that’s not their word. “social media savvy,” “first best-selling of the church organization and leader. agreement in 1999 to iron out one major “Lutherans and Catholics have wound- author” and “Europe’s first celebrity” in a It goes on with these words: “If two wrinkle. Both agreed that “by grace alone, ed the visible unity of the church,” they two-hour PBS special that aired Sept. 10. of you agree on earth about anything for in faith in Christ’s saving work and not be- said in a joint statement. “Theological dif- The show combined costumed reenact- which they are to pray, it shall be granted cause of any merit on our part, we are ac- ferences were accompanied by prejudice ments from his life and highlights of his to them by my heavenly Father. For where cepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, and conflicts, and religion was instrumen- beliefs and their impact from a wide array two or three are gathered together in my who renews our hearts while equipping talized for political ends.” of theologians and authors. name, there I am in the midst of them.” and calling us to good works.” Whew, talk about an understatement. His challenges to the Catholic Church Those words, it seems to me, are “Millions were killed for something Historians may love the details but I “were the strike of a match that set off a grounds for us to get together, Catholic that’s not an issue anymore,” said Father know I have hordes of company in be- bonfire, the flames of which are still burn- and Protestant. As often as we can, as Ryan. “They thought we believed we had ing overwhelmed by the stories of who ing,” said Cardinal Timothy Dolan, arch- long as it takes, to get in synch with each to earn salvation. We believe salvation is a fought whom, whose country was shrunk, bishop of New York. “He was an articulate other and with God. 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Catechesis The unlimited Father Kenneth Doyle mercy of God QUESTION CORNER Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a; Matthew 20:20:1-16a he last section of the Book of Isaiah provides Is my mother in heaven? this weekend with its first reading. Virtually none of the prophets of ancient Israel wrote My mother passed away some time ago, and Church, and is it a lengthy process? when times were good, or at least when the (Mom says that she’s not getting Tprophets perceived the times to be good. I wonder whether she is now in “God’s eternal any younger!) (Louisville, Kentucky) Certainly, the author of the section of the Book embrace.” How can I be sure? She was a good of Isaiah from which this weekend’s reading comes As you indicate, a Catholic who hardly regarded the times to be good. mother and she dearly loved the church, but we A wishes to marry a non-Catholic Q (whether baptized or unbaptized) An added dimension to the story of the unhappy have been taught that everyone has some imperfections must first obtain permission from plight then being endured by God’s people is that the Catholic Church. This require- when they returned from Babylon — where they and, upon death, must be sent to purgatory before they ment is rooted in a bishop’s respon- and their ancestors had been in exile for four gen- can enjoy heaven. I would rest more easily if I knew that my sibility to safeguard the religious erations — they found not relief but want. mother were not suffering any longer. (Forest, Virginia) faith and practice of the Catholic Having greeted the fact that their exile was over party. with great rejoicing, convinced that God had pro- The church does not teach that ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the king- And so, for such a dispensation vided for them and had rescued them, they found everyone who dies must neces- dom of heaven, but only the one to be granted, the Catholic party misery and despair waiting them. A sarily pass through purgatory before who does the will of my Father in must promise to continue to remain It is easy to imagine their anger. They were furi- reaching heaven. heaven” (7:21); since your mother, faithful to the Catholic religion and ous with God. For generations, they had trusted that As a matter of fact, the Cat- to do all within his or her power to God would come to their aid. in your words, was a good mother echism of the Catholic Church says and loved the church dearly, she see that any children of the mar- This prophet had to restore their trust in God. specifically that the punishment riage are baptized and raised as In this reading, Third Isaiah warns the people not obviously tried to do what the Lord due for venial sins can be meted asked of her. Catholics. to put their trust in scoundrels. The prophet tells the out “either here on earth, or after Beyond that pledge, it is not dif- people to call upon God, the source of true strength, But I would “play it safe” and death” (No. 1472). It goes on to say keep praying for her nonetheless; ficult to obtain the permission your regardless of fleeting appearances to the contrary. that “fervent charity can attain the mother seeks, and such dispensa- For this weekend’s second reading, the church of- praying for the dead is a sacred complete purification of the sinner and long-held practice that even tions are regularly granted. fers us a passage from the Epistle to the Philippians. in such a way that no punishment As to the time required, there is The Apostle Paul, in this Epistle’s soaring lan- predates the church — in the Old would remain.” Testament (2 Mc 12:46) Judas Mac- some variation from diocese to dio- guage, proclaims the divinity of Christ, the Savior, Even for those who must un- cese (depending on the volume of the Son of God. Paul continues to explain the inti- cabeus “made atonement for the dergo some punishment after death dead” that they might be delivered requests and the size of the tribunal mate, inseparable link between the Lord and true — which, I would think, includes staff), but generally such permis- from their sin. disciples. most of us — we have no idea as sions are granted within a matter Come what may on earth, a disciple will never to just what purgatory involves or Getting a dispensation to marry of a few weeks. Your mother should die if the disciple is constant in loving God and fol- how long it lasts. (It could even be contact her parish priest and get the lowing Christ in obedience to God. instantaneous.) My widowed mother is getting process started. St. Matthew’s Gospel provides the last reading, a So even though you cannot have Q ready to remarry, and she is parable. This parable is set within the context of ev- infallible certitude that your mother very concerned that her fiance has Questions may be sent to Father Ken- eryday life in Palestine at the time of Jesus. Agricul- is already in heaven, she may well never been baptized. How hard is neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. ture was the pursuit of most. Life was hard. Poverty be. Jesus said in Matthew’s Gospel, it to get a dispensation to marry com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Al- was epidemic. “Not everyone who says to me, someone like that in the Catholic bany, New York 12203. Gainful employment was at a premium. Men looking for employment, and income, came to vil- lage centers each morning, making themselves avail- able for work. Persons with projects came to these places and hired these men. Beatitudes It was a buyer’s market. No labor statutes or Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you requirements for any minimum wage restrained falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven. employers in their pursuit of profit. Still, at least for Jews, certain expectations of fairness prevailed. A dinarius was a typical day’s wage. Jesus used the term “vineyard.” It immediately brought to mind Old Testament references to Israel as God’s vineyard. So the story from the beginning had a theological and moral quality. God owned and cared for the vineyard. He set the rules, but God hires the men. He therefore provides them with sur- vival itself. Two powerful lessons emerge. The first is that God is enormously generous. The second is that God’s ways are not necessarily our ways, a reality we seldom remember. Reflection For some weeks, the church, through these week- end readings, has been calling us to follow Christ. Wisely, in this process, the church recognizes that some of us hesitate not because we do not want to be with the Lord, but because we bear the burden of guilt or doubt. We think that our self-created dis- tance from God is too great to bridge. Emphatically, in these readings, the church reas- sures us of the unlimited mercy of God. God is the source of life. He lavishly offers it to us. Whatever our sin, if we repent, even at a late hour, God’s loving forgiveness awaits us. Ultimately, however, we must choose to be with God, to be disciples. No one is dragged, kicking and screaming, into heaven. Discipleship requires faith. Paul’s words call us to faith with the reminder that CNS photo/Danish Siddiqui, Reuters without God all is folly, all is impermanent, and all is Exhausted Rohingya refugees rest on the shore in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh, after crossing by boat through the Bay of death. God alone offers life. Bengal Sept. 10. SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17 Effie Caldarola ON THE JOURNEY Spiritualife Become the body of Christ hen I lived in Alaska, I was an extraordinary minister of holy Communion to the homebound. Looking Wback, I’m rather amazed that I volun- teered for this task, which often took me on ice-clogged roads that meandered haphazardly into the snowy hillsides of Anchorage. The years have turned me into a much more timid driver. But I’m so glad for the memory of that parish ministry. Sometimes I look back at the people our little group served and I recall what a privilege it was to be able to bring the body of Christ to people on Sunday morning. FreeImages.com | Rogerio Perez One man we visited had a rare disease that kept him in chronic, intense pain. Only middle-aged, he spent his days sequestered in a dark bedroom. Ap- Father Ron parently, even bright light hurt, and when I entered his room, the only thing keeping the darkness at Rolheiser bay was light streaming softly in from the adjacent bathroom. When he died, the priest who officiated at his funeral said he had never ministered to anyone who Stuck in traffic suffered as much. I can only hope that the Eucharist, provided news just shows large what’s inside here’s a famous billboard that hangs along a con- by me and other parishioners, buoyed him in that our hearts. What’s in the macrocosm dreadful pain. gested highway that reads: “You aren’t stuck in is also in the microcosm. Another place on our rounds was a small as- And so we aren’t just viewers of traffic. You are traffic!” Good wit, good insight! sisted living home, licensed for five people. The the evening news, we’re complicit little house was immaculate, and when I arrived, the How glibly we distance ourselves from a problem, in it. The old catechisms were right ladies would be gathered around the dining table Twhether it is our politics, our churches, the ecological when they told us that there’s no getting their nails done or having their hair fixed in problems on our planet, or most anything else. such a thing as a truly private act, that even our most private actions anticipation of Sunday family visitors. We aren’t, as we want to think, So, metaphorically speaking, we can affect everyone else. The private is I will never forget Daisy, who lived there, because stuck in a bad political climate be stuck in traffic and not ourselves political. Everything affects every- she always welcomed the Eucharist with such devo- wherein we can no longer talk to be part of that traffic, though gener- thing. tion. “Jesus ... Jesus,” she would mumble softly with each other and live respectfully with ally we are, at least partially, part of The first take-away from this is her eyes closed after receiving Communion, as if each other. Rather we ourselves the traffic we’re stuck in. obvious. When we find ourselves engaged in an intense private reverie. have become so rigid, arrogant, and Henri Nouwen often highlighted stuck in traffic, metaphorically and Not everyone was so devout or so personally sure of ourselves that we can no this in his writings. We are not, he otherwise, we need to admit our inspiring. We trudged up to dirty houses and places longer respect those who think dif- tells us, separate from the events own complicity and resist the temp- where our arrival was greeted as of no more conse- ferently than we do. We are a bad that make up the world news each tation to simply blame others. quence than the paperboy’s. We spent much time at political climate and not just stuck day. Rather, what we see written But there’s another important les- a house that reeked of tobacco smoke, where filled in one. large in the world news each night son here too. We are never healthier ashtrays competed with an oxygen tank amid the Likewise for our churches: We simply reflects what’s going on in- than when we are confessing our clutter. aren’t stuck in churches that are side of us. When we see instances sins; in this case, confessing that “If anyone starts to light up, we’re out the door,” too self-serving and not faithful of injustice, bigotry, racism, greed, we promised one another. enough to the teachings of Jesus. violence, murder and war on our we are traffic and not just stuck in traffic. After recognizing that we are But no one welcomed our visits more than the Rather we are Christians who too newscasts we rightly feel a certain lady of that house. When our group would meet often, ourselves, out of self-interest moral indignation. It’s healthy to complicit, hopefully we can forgive ourselves for the fact that, partially monthly to assign tasks, we would talk about her compromise the teachings of Jesus. feel that way, but it’s not healthy to need. Yes, we came to bring the body of Christ, but We aren’t stuck in our churches, we naively think that it’s others, not us, at least, we are helpless to not be complicit. No one can walk through we realized we also came as the body of Christ, and comprise those churches. who are the problem. it was our presence that she craved. The same is true with the eco- When we’re honest we have to life without leaving a footprint. To pretend otherwise is dishonest and This is the time of year when most parishes are logical challenges we face on this admit that we’re complicit in all gearing up for ministry sign-ups. I just visited a par- planet: We aren’t stuck on a planet these things, perhaps not in their to try to not leave a footprint is ish where the priest was begging for 50 more faith that’s becoming oxygen-starved crasser forms, but in subtler, though futile. The starting point to make formation volunteers. At another parish, I saw tables and a junkyard for human garbage. very real, ways. The fear and para- things better is for us to admit and full of sign-ups for the fall festival. Rather it’s we, not just others, who noia that are at the root of so much confess our complicity. are too careless in how we are using conflict in our world are not foreign So the next time you’re stuck in Our parishes are the place where the church up the earth’s resources and how we to us. We too find it hard to accept traffic, irritated and impatient, mut- lives. Sometimes, we go to Sunday Mass as if we are leaving behind our waste. those who are different from us. We tering angrily about why there are have blinders on. We slip in and out with hardly Admittedly, this isn’t always true. too cling to privilege and do most so many people on the road, you a greeting to anyone. We merely go through the Sometimes we are stuck in nega- everything we can to secure and might want to glance at yourself in paces. tive situations for which we bear protect our comfort. We too use the rearview mirror, ask yourself I can just about guarantee you that if you become no responsibility and within which, up an unfair amount of the world’s why you are on the road at that involved in a parish ministry, this attitude toward through no fault of our own, we resources in our hunger for comfort time, and then give yourself a for- your church home will be changed and enlivened. are simply the unfortunate victim and experience. As well, our nega- giving wink as you utter the French That old saying — I got so much more out of it than of circumstance and someone else’s tive judgments, jealousies, gossip, word, touché. I gave — will be true for you. You will meet wonder- carelessness, illness, dysfunction or and bitter words are, at the end of ful, spirit-filled people and make deeper friendships. sin. We can, for instance, be born the day, genuine acts of violence Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, You will be inspired. into a dysfunctional situation which since, as Henri Nouwen puts it: No- teacher, and award-winning author, is Choose a ministry that calls to you. Maybe you’re leaves us stuck in a family and an body is shot by a gun that isn’t first president of the Oblate School of Theol- not the catechetical type, or maybe a Sunday morn- environment that don’t make for shot by a word. And nobody is shot ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be ing trek up an icy hillside road doesn’t appeal. Pray easy freedom. Or sometimes simple by a word before he or she is first contacted through his website www. about it. Every parish has a multitude of needs and circumstance can burden us with shot by a murderous thought: Who ronrolheiser.com or Facebook www.face- opportunities to become the body of Christ to some- duties that take away our freedom. does she thinks she is! The evening book.com/ronrolheiser. one. You won’t be sorry. 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Carolyn Woo OUR GLOBAL FAMILY Raise our voice he events in Charlottesville, may feel a sense of loyalty to their Virginia, gave me many rea- boss. Sometimes it is just pragmatic Keeping silent, sons for pause. The hatred calculus that perhaps one could do spewed by people in white more good or accomplish an agenda whether we intend Sister Meristella Thoods with flaming torches jumped staying silent for the moment. from the safety of books, movies or Raising one’s voice can put a or not, indicates Umdor, Missionary some isolated places to permeate the marker that invites derision and at- news in my home and puncture my tacks: There is a price to pay. For approval and makes Sisters of Mary Help of perception that such sentiments are some, racism is not their problem: only on the fringe. They are not the victims nor the per- us complicit. Christians Until now, the Ku Klux Klan petrators. It is someone else’s fight. VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING seemed far away enough from our Whose fight is it anyway? legitimize suppression and oppres- lives, notwithstanding my warning I have not always stood up to rac- sion, and eventually result in vio- to our sons never to go over the ism. I grew up in a culture that has lence. speed limits in towns where there honed “go along to get along” to a Keeping silent, whether we in- Taking Jesus are Klan activities. fine art with operating instructions tend or not, indicates approval and I was further stunned by the to walk away from trouble, or work makes us complicit. Then we are all president’s remarks that seemed harder and “swallow bitterness” diminished having lost the essence to give cover for the people who when one is treated unfairly. that defines our humanity. with me screamed white supremacy, waved During my early experience here Whose fight is it? The U.S. Con- Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP the Nazi flag and denounced Jews in as a foreign student, it seemed “saf- ference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Hawaii Catholic Herald chants. If that was not bad enough, er” to let Chinese jokes, derogatory Committee Against Racism made it a I was appalled by the Jewish cabi- comments and discriminatory prac- fight for all of us in the words of its here are times when I honestly say, “Lord, I net members who stood with blank tices go unchallenged. I held back as chair, Bishop George V. Murry, who am so tired. Give me strength.” Other times, faces and a Chinese cabinet member I felt isolated, marginal, vulnerable, draws from the Gospel to clearly I might just sigh, “Whew …” But, when I do who smiled her approval. powerless and awkward. state that “racism is a sin.” need to tell the homebound or others in the Silence: How could these indi- All this changed the day when my My conviction comes not only Thospital that I minister to that I cannot visit them viduals say nothing? For a Jewish 4-year-old son walked into a new from the Gospel, but also from the that week and hear their deeper sighs of “Aw …. person to not immediately call “foul” classroom and a boy led a chant of actions by the generals as well as hope we will see you next week,” I surrender myself after the experience of the Holo- “China-man.” I saw confusion, in- men and women who populated more to the Lord. caust, or for a Chinese to not stand timidation and hurt on his reddened the peaceful protests with placards My ministries at St. Elizabeth (Parish in Aiea) up for people of color is beyond face. In an instant, he had been sin- that proclaim unity and community. are many and diverse. Daily, I serve as the sacristan, reason. gled out, made an outsider, rendered Their courage calls forth my own, preparing for Masses and taking care of the linens. That is, of course, when we leave a “legitimate” object for mocking. and their passion reminds me of As the director of religious education, I oversee the fear out of the equation. Why do In the following years, particu- what we are fighting for: the peace- Saturday and Wednesday night classes. On Monday, we keep silent in the face of such larly from my work at Catholic Re- able kingdom of God here and now. Tuesday and Friday I bring Holy Communion to plain and indefensible injustice and lief Services, I have recognized the about 60 homebound each week. On Monday nights wrong? Some surmise that at least pernicious effects when individuals Woo is distinguished president’s fel- I hold a Bible study. On Thursdays, I visit the sick in one of the officials aims for a more or groups are labeled as “the other.” low for global development at Purdue the hospital bringing them Holy Communion and prestigious appointment. Labels reflect and fortify attitudes, University and served as the CEO and praying for them. I am also involved in the parish Others may just want to keep calcify differences into threats, dis- president of Catholic Relief Services from bereavement committee. what they have. There are those who solve the instincts of human decency, 2012 to 2016. In my visitation to the homebound, I am sup- ported by wonderful parish volunteers who drive me from house to house. I am happy to be taking Jesus with me to share with those parishioners — alone, Elise infirmed or in other difficulty — who no longer can come to church. I spend between 20-25 minutes Italiano IN LIGHT OF FAITH with each of them taking time to listen to their prob- lems and difficulties. I also share my insights and spiritual reflection while praying for and with them. It is really a graced time. Each day, I wake up about 4:15 a.m. I spend the First time for eucharistic adoration first hour of my day in private prayer in my room and in dedicating myself to Mary. In my consecra- think I was 19 years old the first There I was in the back pew wishing silence. So I talked to God about tion to Mary, I ask her guidance and to cover me time I went to eucharistic adora- for a Marty Haugen hymn. everything ordinary in my day: trou- with her mantle, to use my feet, my hands, my lips, tion. It wasn’t regularly offered But in all of the strangeness, bles and successes at work, whether my ears, my eyes, my whole being in the mission at my parish, and my family there was also something deeply or not to stay in romantic relation- that is waiting for me. At 5:15 a.m., my religious Inever lingered after Holy Thursday familiar. The more I went, the more ships, the difficulty I had communi- sisters gather in the chapel for community prayer Mass. I looked forward to it each week. An cating with a friend. strengthening us together for the work ahead. By When my college chaplain in- hour went by in the blink of an eye. This is not to say each hour has 3 p.m., wherever I am, I say the prayers of Divine formed us he was going to start of- I learned the prayers of benediction. been easy. I’ve gotten angry with Mercy. In the evening at 7 p.m., our community fering it each week, I had to ask him When I didn’t know what to say to God, used foul language (not audi- gathers again to close the day in thanksgiving, for a tutorial. I was pretty uncom- God, the music offered me a starting bly) and cried so hard that I had to prayer and adoration. fortable during my first few visits. point. begin wearing waterproof mascara. Work can sometimes be tiring, but it is a joy to An hour seemed like an eternity to I liked going to adoration along- I’ve daydreamed about everything be engaged in. I have so much joy in my heart. With be looking at the host. side others with whom I shared a from crushes to clothes, and I’ve all the support of my congregation, sisters in com- Though my dorm room was class or some beers the night before. even fallen asleep (although a priest munity, pastors, parishioners and others, I feel my in Aquinas Hall, I had no idea St. It was transformative to see that reminded me that the apostles did life has been enriched here in Hawaii. When I do feel Thomas Aquinas wrote the “Tantum real people — ordinary people — this, too). exhausted, I keep myself united to the Lord, and just Ergo.” I also had no idea what “tan- did these things, not people who are St. Edith Stein wrote, “It is most sing out loud: “Lord, you are so gracious to me. I love tum ergo” meant. When you grow already saints. important the holy Eucharist be- you because you first loved me.” Or I sing with St. up Catholic, you have a sense that When I moved to a new city after comes life’s focal point … that every Paul, “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice.” you’re part of something really old. graduate school, I randomly picked day is received from his hand and I continuously praise and thank God, for I know I just hadn’t known how old before a parish to attend. Upon discover- laid back therein; that the day’s hap- God has called me for a purpose. I know wherever I this point. ing that it offered perpetual adora- penings are deliberated with him.” go, God has a plan for me. There are so many peo- To add insult to injury, there was tion, I decided to sign up for one Priests often preach about the ple hungry for the Lord. The more I give, the more a group of musicians that played hour per week. Life was getting a need to cultivate time for prayer blessings I feel I receive to continue to keep on giv- praise and worship music during the lot noisier: there were social media outside of Sunday Mass. One way ing. To be able to take Jesus with me and feed them hour of meditation. My peers start- accounts and smartphones, and the to help is to offer their parishioners is so beautiful. ed singing along without looking at workweek was spilling over into adoration. They might need to the music sheets. weekends. A little bit of set time for explain the incense and the intona- Sister Meristella Umdor is a Missionary Sister of Mary I soon learned that everyone who silence on a Monday night seemed tion, but once that’s done, there’s no Help of Christians from Shillong, India. She arrived in had gone to a Jesuit high school had like a good idea. telling what God will do. Hawaii four years ago and is involved in a multitude of been through the ropes before at Silent adoration was startling: diverse ministries at St. Elizabeth Parish, Aiea. She is 34 these things called Kairos retreats. It was just me and Jesus. I felt like Elise Italiano is executive director of years professed and resides with her religious community The others had done this in Toronto I had to do all of the legwork. If I communications at The Catholic Univer- of four in Aiea. with the pope at World Youth Day. didn’t talk, there would just be … sity of America. SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 19 Saints St. Vincent Strambi Diversions 1745-1824 from the fires of hell” is the beginning of Sept. 25 Hawaii Catholic the prayer attributed to which Marian ap- Vincent joined the Pas- parition? sionists as priest in 1768. a) Our Lady of La Salette Over three decades he served Harold’s Quiz b) Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal as a leader of the congregation, ultimately as provin- c) Our Lady of Lourdes cial. In 1801, he became bishop of Macerata in cen- We’re advancing into autumn, quizzicals! b) Esther d) Our Lady of Fatima tral Italy. Vincent reformed the diocese by caring for This month has been a blast, but the c) Naomi 6) Church in Hawaii his priests. He built a seminary, staffed it with gifted sweetness of September simply sets us up d) Judith teachers, and taught there himself. Vincent also fos- for an October of awesomeness. Ready True or false: St. Marianne Cope made her tered a renewal of worship in his churches. In 1808, for a quiz covering Catholic topics as 3) Sacraments final profession of vows as a Sister of St. Francis in 1863 at the Cathedral of Our he refused to swear allegiance to Napoleon and diverse as color-changing fall foliage? True or false: Baptism can only be adminis- Lady of Peace. was forced into exile. But when Napoleon abdicated tered during Eastertide. 1) Saints a) True in 1814, Vincent returned to Macerata. In the final a) True To which saint, whose feast day is Oct. 4, is b) False decade of his life he personally turned an Austrian b) False army away from the province and cared for people a prayer with this line attributed: “O divine 7) Current events – sports suffering from famine and a typhoid epidemic, all master, grant that I may not so much seek 4) Popes while continuing his reforms. ©2017 Catholic News to be consoled as to console”? Pro-football rookie DeShone Kizer began Which South American country has Pope Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops a) St. Teresa of Avila this season as the starting quarterback for b) St. Therese of Lisieux Francis not yet visited during his pontifi- the Cleveland Browns. He was a stand-out c) St. Anthony of Padua cate? athlete prior at which Catholic college? d) St. Francis of Assisi a) Suriname a) Notre Dame b) Ecuador b) Creighton Schwadron 2) Scripture c) Colombia c) Boston College Which of the following women in Scripture d) Brazil d) Marquette does NOT have a book in the Bible named for her? 5) Devotions Answers: 1) d, 2) c, 3) b, 4) a, 5) d, 6) a) Ruth “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us b, 7) a

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