10 FEBRUARY 14, 2014 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEBRUARY 14, 2014 11 TheParish SchoolNews FEBRUARY 14, 2014

1 PUNAHOU graders went to Our Lady Sacred Heart Parish of Keeau in Waianae. The & eleventh grade went to Deacon Ron Nelson of our parish congratulated Jim Kalama Beach in Kailua. McMichael (left) and And the senior class Steve Siebert (second went to Paepae o Heeia from right) who were in- Fishpond in Kaneohe. (Re- ducted into the Knights of ported by Brother Norman Columbus 4th Degree, Capinpin, SM) Jan. 18, at St. Elizabeth’s 16 MAKAWAO Church in Aiea. “These two men have demonstrated St. Joseph Early 10 11 12 unrelenting charity and 1 2 3 Learning Center proud patriotism,” he said. The students enjoyed Cath- “We welcome them to the olic Schools Week (Jan. highest rank demonstrating 27-Feb.1) with exciting their unity and fellowship events and activities. One with all of their brother event (pictured) was held Knights. May God continue on Jan. 29 called “Wacky to bless us as we serve you.” Wednesday” crazy/ Our Sacred Heart, Punahou, pajama day. The students Knights of Columbus Coun- and staff got to wear their cil 15124 and Luci Nelson pajamas to school or have led hundreds of right to life a festive time with crazy marchers around the state 13 14 15 hair, socks or apparel. Also Capitol on Jan. 25, the 41st pictured are students in the anniversary of Roe vs Wade. 4 5 6 Butterfly Class celebrat- Many cars honked their ing their January birthdays. horn in approval. (Reported (Reported by Helen Souza) by Lynn Murata) 17 WAILUKU 2 PAUOA VALLEY St. Anthony High School Blessed Sacrament Our middle school and Parish senior high school Sci- This past Saturday evening ence Olympiad teams and Sunday morning, Bish- brought home second and op Larry Silva shared third place trophies and meals with the pastor, medals, respectively, from parish council mem- EDITOR’S the Maui Regional Sci- bers and parishioners. 7 8 9 CHOICE 16 17 18 ence Olympiad, Jan. 11. The parish council dis- The teams advance to the cussed the parish’s pastoral former St. Anthony pastors. have been carrying on with forms or troop 79 shirts. Lord on Feb. 2 be used trees. The trail was steep, volunteers, Hale Kau Kau the teachers and staff for a Congratulations! Wednes- Our music teacher Ms. WAIALUA March 1 state competi- tion on Oahu. With gener- goals and plans with the Also there were the Sisters their usual competency and Scouts participated in the on Feb. 3, feast day of St. but when we got to the top provides over 57,000 meals day. The student coun- day began with our annual Johnelle Silva and the St. Michael Parish ous support from private bishop. Our interactions of St. Paul of Chartres, again, as usual, in a gener- Mass as lectors and ushers. Blaise, patron of throat the forest was breathtak- a year: 120-160 meals every cil played a big role in the pet blessing. Deacon third grade music class Mark your calendars! An donors and foundation with the bishop were very Maryknoll Sister Rosa- ous manner. The blessing (Reported by Shirley David) ailments. St. Blaise was a ing. There were barricades evening on site and 75-80 success of the celebration. Manny blessed a menag- performed the musical play adult faith formation informative and reassur- grants (Fred Baldwin linda Barrozo and many of throats took place on physician and the Bishop of made out of fallen branches meals delivered. The pro- Pictured is Sister Anielyn erie of animals including a “Tikki Tikki Tembo.” session, Feb. 20, will ingly delightful. Pictured, 5 MAKAKILO Memorial Foundation, friends, relatives, a former the Sunday preceding St. Sebaste in Armenia. While for games up on the hill. gram is actively supported Delicana’s kindergar- horse! Our eighth grade We would like to thank our feature a presentation on from left, are Father Steve boss, office mates, fellow Blaise Day and Immacu- St. Jude Parish in prison for refusing to Looking up, we saw the by other Kihei area church- ten class performing their students did a great job Augustine Educational school committee for liturgy by Sister Helene Foundation and others) Nguyen, Dallas Carter, tour pilgrims, members of late Heart of Mary had a In memory of Father Cle- renounce his faith, he cured sunlight filtered through the es — Kihei Lutheran language arts presentation, handling a wide range of planning such an eventful Wood of the Congre- our students have been able Cora Orbito, Bishop Sil- the Filipino American well-attended Healing tus Mooya, a “Celebration a boy who was choking on tree leaves making specks Church, Trinity Epis- “Let It Go” from the movie tasks with grace and com- week! (Reported by Ainona gation of the Sacred to fully utilize equipment va, Paolo Leuta, Evelyn League of Engineers Mass on Feb. 11. Happy of Life” Mass was celebrated a fish bone. St. Blaise was of light on the ground. Af- copal Church and Keo- “Frozen.” (Reported by Tess posure! Finally on Thursday, Petelo) Hearts of Jesus and and supplies to increase Starkey, Fe Cardenas, and Architects, church Valentine’s Day! (Report- here on Jan. 14. Pictured martyred in 316. (Reported terward, we headed back lahou Church. Hale Kau Reyes) we celebrated Mass with St. Mary. (From the parish bul- their knowledge in order to Rick Fucini. (Reported by ministry heads, organization ed by the parish) are Father Mooya’s friends: by Bernadette V. Cabe) down for relay races and Kau executive director and Theresa School in the big 12 KAPAA HONOLULU letin) excel in the Science Olym- Rick Fucini) presidents and members of water activities. We thank St. Theresa pastor Msgr. pavilion, then enjoyed fun 4 WAIHEE Father Peter Miti, Fa- piad arena. Pictured is the Sacred Hearts of Jesus 8 EWA BEACH our youth group coordina- Terrence Watanabe (pic- St. Catherine School and games with our friends. Sts. Peter and Paul 15 HONOLULU 3 KALIHI KAI ther Robbie Deka, junior-senior high school and Mary Apostolate. St. Ann Parish Father Martin Mwan- Our Lady of Perpetual tor Annette Scognamillo tured) said, “This is a great What a busy week we have All in all, a wonderful Cath- Parish Saint Louis School St. Anthony Parish On Super Bowl Sunday, for planning this memorable time to gather together as had, starting with our huge- team. (Reported by Janice Rep. Romy Cachola and shibula and Rev. Law- Help Parish olic Schools Week! (Report- SHWAY, a parish organiza- “Educate for service, justice Parishioner Fe Rodillas football fans geared up activity and for the delicious the need for Hale Kau Kau’s ly successful annual PTG Pruett) councilman Joey Ma- man Chibundi. Most are Forty-one parishioners, ed by Madame Andrea Corbo tion of the faithful, is pre- and peace.” This character- celebrated her 75th birth- for the big game. At our lunch she prepared. We had meal services has never Rummage Sale Jan. 25- nahan presented Fe with from Father Mooya’s home mostly participants in our and Patricia Doherty) senting a number of events istic of Marianist education 18 KAILUA day on Jan. 11. The day parish, our youth rallied a fantastic afternoon. Pic- been greater.” According 26. We owe a debt of grati- certificates. There were country of Zambia. Also high school religious for the month on Thursday at our school, which fo- St. John Vianney School started with a Thanksgiving also dance numbers, a slide parishioners to give gener- present but not pictured tured in the forest are, from to program director Pinky tude to the PTG officers 13 AIEA Mass at 7 a. m. celebrated education programs evenings. All parishioners cuses on the needs of God’s To celebrate Catholic show, door prizes, awards ously for our own “Souper was Father Leonard left, Abigail Freeman, Mendoza, the fundraiser and the many parents St. Elizabeth School by Father Francis San- and their catechists wishing to increase their people, takes a unique form Schools Week, seventh and testimonies by friends Bowl.” The collection was Mussi. (Reported by Caren Isaac Freeman, Sean is essential, providing ap- and grandparents who Our school celebrated chez assisted by our pastor and sponsors, attended and proximately one-third of overall knowledge of the each year during our annual grade students presented of Fe. The emcee was Espe earmarked for the social Argenzia) Janneck Cheyenne gave so much of their time Catholic School Week Father Manuel Dela the March for Life Rally Yap. (Reported by Abigail the annual program budget. faith while building new Father Chaminade Ser- the play “Onipa‘a: Character Sipin. Pictured are mem- ministry program to as- and effort. We also thank with many fun activities, Cruz, MS. Fe thanked God sist those in need through- at the state Capitol Jan. Freeman; photo by Annette Tickets are $100 and table vice Day celebration. On Vignettes of Key Figures bers of the Sacred Hearts 7 PEARL CITY Chef Gilly and his crew including “pajama-jam- spiritual friendships with for the gift of life, her 45 out the year. Our youth co- 25. Our Confirmation can- Scognamillo) sponsorships and event pro- Jan. 30, the students began in Hawaiian History from organization serenading Our Lady of Good for the tremendous laulau mie day.” Our students, other parishioners are in- years living in beautiful Ha- ordinated everything from didates also entered the gram advertising are avail- their day in prayer on the 1790 through Annexation.” Fe while Audrey Ines sale. They made more than faculty and staff came vited! When: Thursdays, 6- waii, 41 years of volunteer posters, cheerleading and a Counsel Parish poster contest and although 10 KIHEI able. For information and 1,000 laulau! The funds Kalaepohaku campus before The production was a cul- puts a money crown on her to school dressed in their 8:30 p.m. Where: upstairs work at St. Anthony, her brief presentation prior to “Through the intercession they did not win any prize, St. Theresa Parish tickets, call (808) 875-8754 raised benefit St. Catherine boarding buses headed for mination of the students’ head. Fe was awarded the pajamas, which was a big parish conference room. 31 years as an Oblate of the collection. A huge ma- of St. Blaise, bishop and they were proud to display “Music Feeds the Soul” is or email halekaukau@saint- School students and pro- service sites around the is- cross-curricular studies in 2013 Perpetual Exem- change from their school Includes rosary, potluck the Precious Blood and halo for your generosity and martyr, may God deliver their artwork and take a again the theme for the theresa.com. (Reported by grams. … We also enjoyed land. Beach cleaning, restor- social studies and religion. plary Service Volunteer uniforms. Needless to say fellowship, and feature pre- her 10 years as tour host may we always be open to you from every disease of group picture with some 15th annual Hale Kau Marie Thomas) a wonderful Catholic ing loi and reading to young The students researched Award on June 13, 2013, everyone was comfortable with Adriatic Pilgrim- the opportunities to contin- the throat, and from every members. We are grateful Kau Fundraiser Pa‘ina, Schools Week. On Sun- sentation of Catholic teach- keiki were among the many their characters and wrote on the Feast of St. Anthony. and all, including the teach- ages. Mrs. Cora Aczon, ue Jesus’ mission. (Reported other disease. In the name to the Knights of Colum- featuring a Pacific Rim din- 11 HONOLULU day our students assisted at ing and tradition. Theme for ways the school celebrated their scripts. “I learned that God bless you, Fe! (Reported third grade teacher of St. by Frances Asuncion) of the Father, and of the bus who chartered a bus to ner, live and silent auctions St. Anthony School the 9:30 a.m. Mass, offering ers, had a good time as you Feb. 6 is The Miracle of Blessed Chaminade’s spirit the Hawaiians had almost Anthony School, played by Esperanza Sipin) Son and the Holy Spirit!” get to the rally. (Reported by and the six-piece Maui We started Catholic hospitality to parishioners can see by this cute picture Lourdes. (From the parish of generosity and service. no choice in anything,” said 6 KAILUA-KONA the organ for the Mass PAPAIKOU Parishioners were individu- Julia Torres) dance band Asian Blend, Schools Week, Jan. and visitors. We heard of our kindergarten bulletin) The sixth grade went student Chris Macalintal. songs Fe selected. Arroz St. Michael Parish ally blessed and responded class and their teachers. to Veterans Cemetery “I learned a lot more about 9 HAIKU 4-9 p.m., March 1, at the 26-30, with Holy Mass many compliments on our caldo, pan de sal and coffee Immaculate Heart of Our parish Boy Scout “Amen” as pastor Father Wailea Beach Marriott. Hale celebrated by Father Man- students’ reading ability (Reported by Sharon Naga- EWA in Kaneohe (pictured). the place where I live and were served for everybody Mary Parish Troop 79 honored the Khanh Hoang and Dea- St. Rita Parish Kau Kau is our parish non- uel Dela Cruz, MS. The and poise. On Monday, our sawa) Immaculate Conception Seventh graders went about my roots,” said stu- Our parish and Good con Tom Miyashiro On Jan. 20, the parish high to Papahana Kualoa afterward. At the evening Scouts at the 9 a.m. Mass profit meal program. For week’s celebration that fol- eighth graders delivered 14 HONOLULU Parish dent Micah Tupua. “I feel celebration at the Manda- Shepherd Mission are on Feb. 2. Visiting priest placed two candles tied youth group went on a more than 22 years, 365 lowed included a language cards and baked goods to in Kaneohe. The eighth more local when I learn lay restaurant downtown, in tune with this part of the Father Michael Zaniolo together with a red ribbon picnic and hike to get days a year, it has provided arts fair, factual feud, math firefighters and life- St. John the Baptist Due to an editing error, the grade did on-campus ac- about the history, even guests included Father Na- church year; things have celebrated the Mass. Scouts, forming a cross against closer to God in the open. warm, nutritious evening olympics and sports fest. guards in the Kapaa area. School name of Archie Agca- tivities with students from though I have no Hawai- poleon Andres of St. Jo- been “ordinary” at both leaders, badge counsel- each parishioner’s throat. The hike was at Giggle meals to the hungry, home- The celebration culminated The eighth grade hosted Our school celebrated maran was misspelled in Anuenue and Palolo ian blood in me at all,” seph, Waipahu, and Father places. The various minis- ors and family members It is customary that candles Hill at Fourth Marine Park bound elderly, sick and with Teachers Apprecia- a door-decorating contest Catholic Schools Week the last issue. The Hawaii Elementary. The ninth said Thaddeus Shinno, Augustine Uthuppu of tries and the people who showed their support by freshly blessed on the Feast off of Kokomo Road known disabled. Thanks to commu- tion Day where the upper and the winners are first with lots of fun activities Catholic Herald apologizes grade went to Keiki O Ka another student. Religion St. Raphael, Kauai, both make our parish ministries wearing their scout uni- of the Presentation of the for its beautiful, tall Norfolk nity support and generous grade students became grade and fifth grade. for the students to enjoy. for the error. Aina in Kalihi. The tenth teacher Gina Carnazzo, 12 13 TheParish&SchoolNews FEBRUARY 14, 2014 DECEMBER 6, 2013 TheParish&SchoolNews social studies teacher used for the early learn- Allysha Mae Mateo (8th Kanoe Turner and Ha- ing center and community grade), Darren Kam (8th waiian studies Nicole functions. Our annual feast grade) and Jonathan Li Shigeta, in a note thank- has great entertainment (8th grade). The MATH- ing parents for their support and delicious food such as COUNTS Competition Se- with scripts, rehearsals and our malassadas, Portuguese ries is the only contest pro- costuming, said the play soup, waffle dogs, chow gram of its kind, with live, was “wonderful!” (Reported fun, nachos, BBQ teriyaki, in-person events in all 50 by Gina Carnazzo) hamburgers and lots of states, as well as U.S. ter- sweets and treats. At 7 p.m. ritories and schools world- 19 EWA BEACH on Friday and Saturday, a wide through the U.S. Our Lady of Perpetual live valuable goods auc- Department of Defense Help School tion will offer golfing, gift and State Department. Our school was once again certificates to dinner, hotels, The competition is ideal for blessed with the presence activities, etc. donated by students with a talent and of St. Marianne Cope’s businesses throughout the passion for math who need great-great-grandniece state. There will also be 19 20 to be challenged. Students Margaret ‘Meg’ Burnett games, bouncers, crafters, engage in exciting, “bee- and her friend Lynn Di- country store, plants, pro- style” contests, competing chario. Our school family duce, flowers and lots more against and alongside other celebrated St. Marianne’s to see and enjoy. So mark bright, motivated students. birthday and feast on Jan. your calendar and come At the local, state and na- 23 starting with a liturgy. up to beautiful Makawao tional levels, students win After the liturgy, the third (1294 Makawao Avenue) hundreds of thousands of and fourth grade stu- and enjoy the St. Joseph dollars in scholarships and dents sang “Living my Feast. We are still accept- prizes every year. (Reported Life for You,” to show how ing donations, crafters and by Loryn Guiffre) St. Marianne lived her life entertainment. If you are 24 HONOLULU in service to the Lord and interested, call Donna Pico to God’s People, especially at 572-7652. (Reported by Sacred Hearts the patients at Kalaupapa. Donna Pico) Academy High School The celebration contin- Seniors Sara Tashima KULIOUOU ued with a treat from our exemplifies the meaning beloved principal Sister Holy Trinity Parish of student-athlete, relating Davilyn Ah Chick. Stu- We are excited to share riflery skills to academic dents enjoyed their snacks. our news of a mother’s 21 22 efforts, earning a 4.3 GPA. Everybody had a good time. fellowship group at On the range, Sara was We continue to thank God Holy Trinity. Plans include two-time league shooter for the countless blessings faith-focused discussion of the year, holds five we receive, especially for with Catholic women en- national records and will giving Hawaii and the uni- couraging each other in train with the Olympic versal church St. Marianne their ministry as mothers Riflery Program. She is Cope and St. Damien (MOM). We look forward to also an integral member de Veuster. (Reported by a start date in March. If you of the Lancer FIRST Emma C. Lacar) would like to be part of this Robotics team. Sara is new forming group, please pictured seated center with WAILUKU contact the church office at riflery coach Gary Chun St. Anthony of Padua 396-0551 or email htchnl@ (standing); athletic director Parish yahoo.com. (From the par- Ryan Hogue (kneeling) The parish is saddened with ish bulletin) and her family. (Reported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) the loss of Lynne Dudoit 20 HONOLULU who died on Jan.24. She 25 KAILUA is a retired grade school Sacred Hearts Academy 23 24 teacher from Kaunaka- Lower School St. Anthony School kai who, after moving to The students in junior The students concluded Maui, helped to reactivate kindergarten eagerly Catholic School Week the popular adult Bible anticipated the transforma- with an ethnic fair. Each study class at St. Anthony. tion of life watching as a grade picked a country, Lynne was also an active caterpillar changed into a cooked food from that member of the Marian- butterfly. The final meta- country, and provided sam- ist Community Ohana morphosis was a joyous ples for tasting. The coun- and will be sorely missed moment as they watched tries included France, for her leadership and par- the butterfly learn how to Italy, Egypt, China, Ja- ticipation. May she rest in flutter its wings before tak- pan, Thailand, Korea, peace! … The St. Anthony ing flight. The students, in Mexico and the United Grade School PTG is teacher Carrie Knebel’s States. Students also hosting its First Annual class, hope this butterfly dressed in ethnic attire. Pic- Spaghetti Dinner on Feb. will make its way back to tured is kindergarten teach- EDITOR’S 7, 6-8 p.m., in the Trojan visit them in the future. er Mrs. Veronica Prislin Cafe. Tickets are $8. This (Reported by Hayley Matson- 25 26 CHOICE with students, from left, year, the Marianist VILAC Mathes) Tyler Shelton, Matthew (Valley Isle Liturgy and water-ducky outfits, com- appropriate that one of physical ed teacher and Carpenter, John Bush, Arts Conference), March 21 PEARL CITY plete with duckbills. After our 2014 Catholic Schools coach Darwin Nazarino Addison Garrett and 21-22 in the church center Our Lady of Good the water balloon toss, the Week special events was for coordinating the event, Mae Carberry. It was a and campus, will feature Counsel School students got to choose from Jump Rope for Heart and to the many parent fun and great educational Bob Hurd, a renowned The second day of Catho- a myriad of games operated for the benefit of the volunteers and community experience for all. (Report- teacher, composer and litur- lic Schools Week was by seventh and eighth American Heart and guests who generously ed by Kristie Carpenter) gist. His songs, including grade students. In- Lung Association. The donated their time for this our Annual Fun Day, a 26 WAILUKU “Taste and See,” are sung reward to all students for flatables were an additional school courtyard was a sea worthwhile cause. (Report- at the parish. For informa- participating in the Read- reward for students, as well of red as students, faculty ed by Carol Chong; photo by St. Anthony Grade tion, visit marianistvilac. a-Thon, Sept. 11-Dec. 11, as faculty and staff. Top- and staff, all dressed in Cathy Kerch) School wordpress.com. (Reported ping off the activities for the red shirts, along with local 2013. During this period, 23 HONOLULU We celebrated Catholic by Miriam Kahalekai) they read books daily ac- day, alumna Nicole Enos guest celebrities, jumped Schools Week with a cording to guidelines set for had the children feeling the rope to the steady beat Maryknoll Grade variety of activities. On MAKAWAO each grade. The school’s ac- Hulaburn as they sweated of music played by our School Wednesday, Jan. 29, faith, St. Joseph Parish cumulative goal was 9,500 to the music and graceful school’s own deejay and In January, our MATH- knowledge and service in The St. Joseph Feast, books, but we surpassed moves of her routine. Every- emcee, Ms. Nicole Pais- COUNTS team com- our students was evident on the May 2-4 weekend, that by 483! Top reader was one agreed that this was a hon. Classic rope jump- peted at Kamehameha with a Talent Show. is a fundraiser that sup- Kristen H. in second grade great Fun Day and cannot ing, double-dutch, hula Schools for the first time Pictured on the piano is ports programs that feed with 253 books! Way to go wait until next year! (Re- hooping, and even hurdle and was awarded Best Christina Lam who pre- the homeless, distribute Kristen! Fun Day started ported by Ginger Kamisugi) jumping was in evidence New School for 2014. formed “Over the Rainbow” as the entire community food boxes to those in need, off with each child allowed 22 HONOLULU Team members are Mat- and “The Perfect Nanny.” give financial assistance to toss a water balloon got their hearts pumping! thew Batacan (6th Students also had a chance to those in crisis, as well at either principal Cindy Holy Family Catholic The invigorating two-hour grade), Reyn Okinaga to dress in school colors of as raise funds for the new Olaso, pictured left, or Academy exercise session raised (6th grade), Alyssa Wata- blue and gold. A very ener- multi-purpose center to librarian Heidi Valencia, With Valentine’s Day over $10,000! Mahalo to nabe (7th grade), Tyson gizing week! (Reported by replace the dilapidated gym right, who were dressed in fast approaching, it was kindergarten-third grade Tonokawa (7th grade), Teri Tavares)