A Blessed Easter to All!
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2018 Easter message MOST REVEREND LARRY SILVA, BISHOP OF HONOLULU Transformed and led into fullness of life
pioid addiction has become a public health hazard. Many states are considering legalizing recreational marijuana. The teen suicide rate is appalling, and while we lament this fact, we seek ways for others who are suffering pain to end their own lives legally. When things become difficult in relationships many simply walk away from them. While we Owould like to believe that suffering is just a part of life, when we encounter it in our own lives, instead of dealing with it as a symptom that something in ourselves or in our culture needs to be healed, we tend to anesthetize ourselves, to cut the pain to a minimum, and to walk away from difficulties. In many ways we have forgotten how to suffer well and we think that just because there is suffering in our lives we must find ways to escape it, to minimize it, or to ignore it. When we do not deal with it head on, however, it does not disappear but becomes more in- tense. So we seek out ever newer ways of anesthetizing ourselves so that we can always engage in the “pursuit of happiness” — or so we think. The great mystery we celebrate at Easter is that Jesus, by embracing the most intense, unjust pain in his crucifixion and not walking away from it, was trans- formed, so that forever more he could live in glory. His final goal was not to em- brace the pain as if it were something glorious in itself. It was not. But Jesus em- braced us in our pain and sinfulness, so that just as he was raised from the dead we, too, might rise up with him. He did not anesthetize himself or run away from the suffering that came to him from speaking the truth and living righteously. In fact, others thought they were eliminating the pain that Jesus had been to them by ending his life, but they were proven wrong, some even benefitting by accept- ing the grace of forgiveness and healing that Jesus freely offered them. He taught us once and for all that, though we do not seek out additional pain in our lives, whatever we endure for the sake of righ- teousness and good can transform us and lead us into full- ness of life. Whether you are experiencing the pain of a weakened or injured body, the pain of a divorce or sorrowful separation from a loved one, or the pain of being mocked and criticized, Jesus has given us the model of how to endure these pains with grace so that they do not ultimately lock us into the tomb of despair, but raise us up with him to fullness of life. May the blessings of the Crucified Lord, risen from the dead, be with you and all your loved ones! 4 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018
Wishing you Easter peace and joy!
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Photo courtesy of Tatum Vayavananda Tatum Vayavananda is on a spiritual journey that has led him to Baptism at St. Philomena Church this Easter Vigil. Why I want to become a Catholic My faith journey started about 12 years ago at a tions. I often found that they sought to make the Bible U.S. Marine Corps boot camp when a Holy Bible was fit their lives, and not what we must do to have our given to me as part of my standard issue. Though I lives fit the Bible, the Word of God. read it throughout my time there, I had no clue as to It seemed that other denominations picked and how it would affect me over the next 12 years. chose what they wanted to believe, keeping only those My upbringing was the furthest thing from Chris- beliefs that were most convenient to them. tianity. I was raised Theravada Buddhist — a sect of When I was looking for a church, I initially had a Buddhism that is very regimented and strict — until I long list to check out. St. Philomena was first on the was about 17. I even served as a novice monk when I list. After attending a service and meeting a parish- was younger, living in a temple, meditating for three ioner, Aaron, who greeted me with a warm aloha, I hours a day, fasting every day. threw the list away. I knew I was in the right place for Though my parents raised me this way, I would only me to grow in my relationship with God. find out recently that, spiritually, I was blind. When I Although I had been going to St. Philomena for started reading the Bible, it was simply out of boredom. about six months before I signed up for RCIA last It took a couple of years for me to realize that it was not March, it wasn’t until I was deep into the program that just a book, but more of a mirror, full of deeply flawed I felt a deeper connection to the parish, and feel the characters like myself in precarious narratives who ei- warm aloha the community gave my fiancé and me. I ther were doomed or who found their way through radi- am so glad I did RCIA, because otherwise I would have cal belief in God through humility and suffering. just gone for the worship services and left, without the I started noticing that these threads of the Bible chance to feel intimately the dedicated community that were woven into the tapestry of my own life, and it surrounds the parish. called me to continue down the Christian path. I feel so blessed that I have found the St. Philom- I’ve been to many Christian churches in different ena community and the catechists and candidates who states and countries, but it wasn’t until I got to St. have helped me along this journey. As I approach the Philomena Church in Honolulu that it became clear day I will be baptized, I thank God for the opportunity that I needed to start the process to walk with God. I that he has given me to grow a solid and humble foun- chose to start the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults dation for my new life as a Catholic. because I wanted to start my journey on the right path. After visiting many different churches, many different Tatum Vayavananda denominations, I found the same thing over and over; Catechumen St. Philomena Parish, Salt Lake, Oahu they did not have the conviction that Catholics do, the Tatum Vayavananda (legal name Choke- conviction that I seek. chai Vayavananda, is a 30-year-old fed- Jesus was perfect and sacrificed himself for us and eral employee who moved to Oahu from God has given us the tools we need to walk the path. Washington, D.C., in 2016. He is engaged to Meghan E. Slavick. He will receive the On my own path to faith, I kept finding that other sacraments of initiation at the Easter denominations were more flexible in their interpreta- Vigil, March 31, at his parish. 6 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018
Christ the King Church 20 W. Wakea Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 I want to become a Catholic … … because I want to understand God better and not just to make him a bigger part of my life. I want him to be- come a bigger part of ME. I want to have a better under- standing and connection with him. When I went through some hard times, he was there to help me. And now, he is going to help me accomplish many big steps: Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. I want to learn more about him, read all the chapters in the Bible, all the good things he did and how he helped other people learn the true way, his way. Other reasons I want to become Catho- lic is because Christianity is the mother of all religions and it is also the oldest religion. I can also pray to the Good Friday, March 30th saints, and to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I can also No Morning Mass 12noon-2:00pm Passion Reading (Pabasa or Passion) by Filipino Group pray to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Whenever I want to Stations of the Cross in the Church at 2pm talk to Jesus, I pray to Mary so she can give my messages Veneration of the Cross & Communion Service to him. And this is why I want to become a Catholic. 3:00pm & 6:00pm Holy Saturday, March 31st Bryanna E. Cruz Espinoza (age 12) No Confessions – No 5:00pm Mass Catechumen Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00pm St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Easter Sunday, April 1st Bryanna is one of 13 children in her parish’s Hispanic community 5:00am “Salubong or Enquentro”: who will receive the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, Encounter of Risen Jesus & Mother Mary March 31. Regular Sunday Mass Schedule: 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am & 6:00pm (Hispanic Mass at 12 noon at Kahana Beach Park, near Kahului Airport) Easter Fun Day Sponsored by the Youth Ministry Activities begin at 10:30am “Easter Egg Hunt at 12 noon Bring your own Easter Basket”
The resurrected Lord sends us forth to be Instruments of His Peace.
Easter Blessings, The Capuchin Friars
Fr. Paulo Kosaka, O.F.M.Cap. (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Waikane) Fr. Michel W. Dalton, O.F.M.Cap. (Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou)
Blessings and Easter Greetings Easter from Blessings! Father Anthony, Father Norito and Deacon Manny From the Dominican Sisters, St. Catherine, Kapaa Hawaii Region St. William, Hanalei and Rosary Pre-School Staff and St. Sylvester, Kilauea MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 7
Easter Greetings from the Kula Catholic Community Easter Greetings from the Rev. Adondee Arellano, M.S. St. Elizabeth School Ohana Holy Week Schedule: March 25 – Palm Sunday: 7am, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, 9:30am Holy Ghost Mission and Noon, St. James the Less Mission March 26 – Reflection with Father Adondee, 6pm at Holy Ghost March 27 – Penance Service, 6pm at Holy Ghost March 28 – Prayer for Life Rosary, 6pm at Holy Ghost March 29 – Holy Thursday: 7pm at Our Lady Queen of Angels, followed by Adoration until 11pm March 30 – Good Friday at Our Lady Queen of Angels 2:30pm Stations of the Cross, Seven Last Words of Our Lord, Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, light snack in the hall; 6pm Liturgy of the Word, Adoration of the Cross, Holy Communion Why I want to be a Catholic March 31 - Easter Vigil, 7pm at Holy Ghost April 1 – Easter Sunday, 9:30am at Our Lady Queen of Angels, After five years of teaching in a Catholic School, I have followed by pot-luck lunch and a 1000 Easter egg hunt! Parish will finally chosen to become a Catholic. These past two years provide Hamburgers, Hot dogs and beverages! of preparing for receiving the sacraments, and especially my BAPTISM, have been amazing. I was able to spend time with new people that I now consider family within the Catholic community here at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and in the diocese. I have learned and grown Christ our light has risen. so much through the wonderful homilies shared at every Mass I attend, through my students, the fellowship and Rejoice in the radiance discussions with my colleagues, friends and through the RCIA program. I am thankful for the wonderful examples of this great light. of LOVE that everyone shares with their time, talents and gifts within the Catholic community. The relationship Happy Easter! with one another and most importantly the relationship with God are LOVE. I thank Uncle Mel, Sandi, Auntie Julia, Auntie Remi, Father Ed, Father EJ and Frank for always reminding me how simple our faith is … “It’s all relationship. It’s LOVE. It’s GOD. Our FAITH is a beauti- ful thing.” Thank you for journeying with me! I now see these things in everything and everyone! I just can’t wait to grow in our faith and become a CATHOLIC!
Kaha‘e Maika‘i-Iakopo Catechumen Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Ewa Beach Kaha‘e will receive the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, March 31, at her parish.
Greetings from St. Anthony Church, Kalihi St. Anthony School, Kalihi 8 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Parish 2124 Pauoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 531-6980
Holy Week Schedule I want to be a Catholic because … March 29, Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 p.m. … I was called. We are all called by God at different March 30, Good Friday: stages of our lives but it’s a matter of listening and not Veneration of the Cross - 3:00 p.m. March 31, Holy Saturday: just hearing it. I listened to the call when I chose life over Easter Vigil - 7:00 p.m. death in 2011. With the help of my friend Preston, the April 1, Easter Sunday: 7:00 a.m. Mass (English) period from 2011 to 2016 was a time of questions, edu- 10:00 a.m. Mass (Latin) cation and reflection on what this calling meant for me. In 2016, I was ready to take the next step and started the RCIA program. My past, present and future life has become clearer through faith and the teachings and prac- The Parish Ohana tices of the Catholic Church.
of St. George in Michael Coleman Waimanalo wishes Catechumen Immaculate Conception Church, Ewa, Oahu everyone the peace, Michael will receive the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, March 31, at his parish. joy and love of our Risen Lord!
Have a Blessed Easter
ChristWishing you a most is Blessed EasterRisen! from the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawai’i
Holy Thursday – March 29th Solemn Liturgy at 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm Easter Sunday – April 1st NO Mass at 6:30am & 12:00 Noon Passion, Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD Midday Prayer and Reception of the Night Prayer at 7:15pm Masses at 6:00am, 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, Holy Oils at 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 6:00pm Holy Saturday – March 31st Paschal Vespers at 5:00pm Solemn Adoration after Mass NO MASS at 7:00am, 12:00 Noon & 5:00pm Night Prayer at 10:00pm NO CONFESSIONS Monday in the Octave of Easter – Morning Prayer at 8:00am April 2nd Good Friday – March 30th Recitation of the Creed by the Elect & Ephphetha Rite Mass at 12:00 Noon DAY OF FAST & ABSTINENCE The Easter Vigil at 7:30pm Cathedral Basilica closed after Mass NO MASS at 6:30am & 12:00 Noon Baptism, Confirmation & First Eucharist of the Elect Morning Prayer at 8:00am Please assemble on Fort Street Mall Stations of the Cross at 10:00am for the Blessing of the Easter Fire MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 9
Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus 712 North School Street Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone (808) 521-1700 Facsimile: (808) 599-3629
2018 EASTER SCHEDULE Easter Triduum March 29 Holy Thursday 8:00am Morning Prayer 5:00pm Vietnamese Mass 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Bishop Larry Silva 8:30-12:00mn Eucharistic Vigil
March 30 Good Friday 8:00am Morning Prayer 1:00pm Stations of the Cross around the church & school campus 3:00pm Friday of the Passion of the Lord Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross & Communion 5:00pm Vietnamese Good Friday Liturgy
March 31 Holy Saturday 8:00am Morning Prayer 5:00pm Vietnamese Easter Vigil 8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass with Bishop Larry Silva
Easter Sunday April 1 Easter Sunday 6:15am, 8:00am Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord 10:30am, 6:00pm 3:00pm Vietnamese Mass A BLESSED EASTER TO ALL! From Fr. Greg and staff of the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus and from Bernie and the faculty and staff of St. Theresa Catholic School
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HOLY WEEK & EASTER SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Maria Lanakila Catholic Church Lahaina
Holy Thursday, March 29 TRIDUUM & EASTER SERVICES NO morning Mass MARCH 29, 2018 7:00pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Solemn Adoration HOLY THURSDAY MASS - 7 PM 10:00pm - Night Prayer Good Friday, March 30 MARCH 30, 2018 NO morning Mass GOOD FRIDAY 9:00am - Morning Prayer 3:00pm and 7:00pm - Good Friday Liturgy THE CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD - 3 PM AND 7 PM Holy Saturday, March 31 NO morning Mass NO 5:30pm Mass MARCH 31, 2018 8:00pm - The Great Vigil of Easter (begins outside the church) HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL Easter Sunday Masses, April 1 7:30PM 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:30pm 7:00pm (Misa Espanol) APRIL 1, 2018 EASTER SUNDAY MASSES Sacred Hearts Mission - Kapalua 7:00 AM; 9:00 AM; 11:00 AM Holy Thursday - March 29 6:00pm (Misa Espanol) Good Friday - March 30 3:00pm - Good Friday Liturgy 7:00pm - Good Friday Liturgy (Espanol) HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Holy Saturday - March 31 5919 KALANIANAOLE HWY. No 5:30pm Mass 6:00pm - The Great Vigil of Easter (Misa Espanol) HONOLULU, HI 96821 Easter Sunday Masses - April 1 7:00am & 9:00am 10 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018
I want to be a Catholic because …
May the blessing of Easter … when I was a child, I never really had a good idea about faith. I never really went to church. As I grew up, I fill you with Peace, Joy, and Love. always asked questions about God and Jesus. I knew one thing, to believe and know that God is real. Faith, I have. The Officers and Members It’s just hard for me to understand. I wanted to become a of Catholic Christian because I want to have a better under- Ana Malia #208 Y.L.I. standing of it and have a stronger relationship with God.
Kaylee Kohana Latasa-Guillen (age 15) Catechumen JOYOUS GREETINGS FROM St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa, Kauai PANIOLO COUNTRY I decided to become a Catholic Christian … … because I wanted to learn more about the Holy Trinity. I also wanted to feel more connected to God and by that I am going to get baptized, Confirmation and Eucharist. By that I am as close to God as ever since I am still on earth THE PARISH FAMILY OF and am a human being still. I also love God with all my ANNUNCIATION CHURCH, KAMUELA heart and my life, in life and death. I also want to wor- & ASCENSION CHURCH, PUAKO ship him forever! WISH YOU A BLESSED EASTER Trinity Roslyn Guillen (age 11) Catechumen St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa, Kauai Easter Blessings from the Parish Ohana of Immaculate Conception, Ewa I decided to be a Catholic … HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE … because I want to learn more about Jesus and I love 7 p.m. - March 29 ~ Holy Thursday God and I know he loves me too. And I really want to get Mass of the Lord’s Supper baptized. 7 p.m. - March 30 ~ Good Friday Veneration of the Cross Jocelyn Victoria Latasa-Guillen (age 10) 7 p.m. - March 31 ~ Holy Saturday Catechumen Service of the Light, Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa, Kauai 7 & 9:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. - April 1 ~ Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection I want to become a Catholic … … because I like to follow Jesus because I love church and He Is Risen! I love God and Jesus because God is the one that made May our resurrected us. Also another reason why I will like to follow Jesus: be- Lord continue to be a cause he’s the Son of God. source of strength and blessings for you and Leilani Marie Lovell (age 9) your loved ones during Catechumen this Lenten and Easter St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa, Kauai Season! Kaylee, Trinity, Jocelyn and Leilani are sisters. Each will receive St. Joseph Church the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, March 31, at their & Early Learning parish. Center Makawao, Maui, Hawaii MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 11
Hau‘oli la Pakoa! from the Pastoral Staff and Parishioners of St. Augustine Church by-the-Sea Parish Waikiki, Hawai’i The Sacred Triduum 2018 Holy Thursday, March 29 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 p.m. Collection to support “Operation Rice Bowl” Good Friday, March 30 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Collection to support “Holy Land” Holy Saturday, March 31 7 p.m. Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, April 1 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Established in 1854 with the Servant Leadership of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary St. Augustine, Pray for Us St. Damien , Pray for Us St. Marianne, Pray for Us Celebrating 163 years of witness and service in Waikiki 12 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018
Celebrating Saint Marianne Cope 135th Arrival in Hawaii On Oahu ...... November 8, 2018 130th Anniversary in Kalaupapa At Kalaupapa ...... November 14, 2018 Happy Easter! 100th Death Anniversary On Oahu ...... August 9, 2018 The At Kalaupapa ...... August 12, 2018 Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet celebrating 80 years in Hawai’i
May the ALLELUIAH! Risen Christ grant you May Christ’s gift peace and joy of well-being fill at Easter time you with immense and always! JOY, deeper TRUST St. Theresa, Mt. View Holy Rosary, Kea‘au and FAITH in the midst of life’s Easter Greetings from St. Joseph School, Hilo uncertainties. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and Mary, Star of the Sea Parish is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him Mary, Star of the Sea ELC that endured such contradiction of Mary, Star of the Sea School sinners against himself, let ye be wearied and & Congregation faint in your minds. of the Blessed Sacrament - —Hebrews 12:2-3 Honolulu Community MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 13
Hau‘oli Pakoa! Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church from our `ohana to yours ~Waikane~
The Lord May the PEACE of the RISEN LORD is Alive! reign in our hearts as we continue responding to HIS call: Let us Rejoice to proclaim in word and in work and Be Glad the good news of HIS RESURRECTION
Happy Easter to all! HAVE A BLESSED EASTER! The Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH (Fathers) & Parishioners of LIHUE, KAUAI Holy Cross Parish Kalaheo, Kauai
MAY THE LORD’S RESURRECTION HELP US TO SEE BEYOND THE SUFFERING AND DEATH IN THE WORLD TO A GLORIOUS UNION WITH GOD IN I want to become a Catholic … ETERNITY. … because that is what I feel Jesus is calling me to do. I HAPPY EASTER have been to many different denominations of churches SACRED HEART PARISH and nothing compares to the peace, and richness of faith WAI‘ANAE and tradition in the Catholic Church. I want my children to grow up with the solid foundation of faith that comes from the Catholic Church. Saint Anthony of Padua Pearl Akina 1627 B Mill Street • Wailuku, HI 96793 Wishes you and yours a Catechumen Joyous Easter! Join us for Sacred Triduum St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Wailuku, Maui Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Pearl will receive the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, Tenebrae Service - 6:00pm March 31, at her parish. Thursday, March 29, 2018 Mass of the Last Supper - 6:00pm Friday, March 30, 2018 Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion - 6:00pm Stations of the Cross - 12noon Holy Saturday, March 31, 2018 Vigil Mass, 7:00pm; no confessions Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 Mass @ 7:00am, 9:00am; no evening Mass 14 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018 Alleluia ! Why do I want to be a Catholic? Is it because I married a Catholic man, baptized my chil- dren, or because I go to church often? The answer to those questions should never be “yes.” Over the years I have opened my heart and ears to God. I have found that I am A Blessed Easter to One and All! a student as well as a messenger of his word. Like most Fr. Ajith, Deacons, Staff, and children we find ourselves saying things our parents once Parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Church told us: “Work hard yet share.” “Be wise yet humble.” “Love all yet be true.” Yet, I still hear a Father’s voice in HOLY WEEK SERVICES the moments that He speaks to me and reminds me: that PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION Mass with Blessing of Branches death should not be feared, for my spirit will live forever Saturday, March 24 at 5:00 PM (watching over my children) from heaven; that when I Sunday, March 25 at 7:00 AM & 9:30 AM HOLY THURSDAY am stressed, it’s merely moments of struggle for me to Mass of the Lord’s Supper learn so I can help others in return; that being human Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 12 midnight means that I will sin, I will make mistakes, and I will GOOD FRIDAY lose my way; but, like every child of God, He will take my Stations of the Cross at the Pieta hand and help me find my way; and not the least, He will Friday, March 30 at 3:00 PM Service of the Lord’s Passion always love me. Simple truths. Friday, March 30 at 7:00 PM with Veneration of the Cross until 8:30 PM Jennifer Wong EASTER VIGIL Catechumen Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection Saturday, March 31 at 8:00 PM St. Stephen Parish, Nuuanu, Oahu EASTER SUNDAY Jennifer will receive the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, Celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection with March 31, at her parish. Renewal of Baptismal Promises Sunday, April 1 at 7:00 AM & 9:30 AM
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Holy Thursday March 29, 2018, 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by night watch Good Friday March 30, 2018 7pm Good Friday Services Holy Saturday March 31, 2018 8pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Masses 6:30am, 8:30am and 11am MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 15 16 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018
Why I want to become a Catholic Growing up a Protestant, be- We wish one and all the joy and hope that come with the coming a Catholic was never an Lord Jesus’ Resurrection. option to be completely honest. May the new life and blessings of Easter fill our world and our lives. It wasn’t until I got married Greetings from: Fr. Edgar Brillantes * Fr. Adrian Gervacio and the words from Genesis Staff and Parishioners 2:24 came to life. Now learn- OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT CHURCH ing and deepening my faith in Kalihi Valley, Honolulu, HI the Catholic Church, I see so many similarities and differ- ences between the beliefs. Quite the contrary, I want to become a Catholic because it’s much more reasonable, very historical and to be honest, the basic proposal of faith is true.
Anne T. Lefai Candidate for full communion St. Augustine Parish, Waikiki, Oahu Anne will be received into full com- munion with the Catholic Church at her parish this Easter.
Sacred Heart & St. Pius X Parish Churches Easter Vigil Sacred Heart ~ 7:30 P.M. Happy Blessed Easter! From St. Pius X ~ 4:00 P.M. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Easter Sunday Services Sacred Heart ~ 7, 9 & 11 A.M. St. Pius X ~ 8:30 A.M. Church School 91-1004 North Road 91-1010 North Road Ewa Beach, Hawaii Ewa Beach, Hawaii Fr. Edmundo N. Barut, Jr. Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, osf Pastor Principal Fr. EJ Ikaika Resinto Evangeline Dionisio Parochial Vicar Administrative Assistant Dcn Ron Paglinawan, Faculty & Staff Dcn Eric Kim & Parish Staff MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 17
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Why I want to become a Catholic In the beginning, I wanted to The Marianists of become a Catholic for my kids. I wanted to give them what I nev- Chaminade University er had, someone to guide them in the direction to God. As I went to of Honolulu, Saint Louis class, I would pray if what I was doing was the right thing. I was School, St. Anthony Parish hit with problems and turned to God. I prayed a lot. When I felt and School (Maui) and the like I needed to go to class, we had classes. I need this relation- Marianist Center of Hawai‘i ship with God. I’m excited to go wish you and your loved ones through the program and can’t wait to receive my Sacraments. a Happy and Blessed Easter. Timothy-Joe Gonsalves Catechumen Maria Lanakila Parish, Lahaina, Maui Timothy-Joe will receive the sacra- ments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, March 31, at his parish.
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St. Roch 7:30 am St. Joachim 10:30 am Mass -- April 1, 2018 20 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018 Priest murdered in Colombia had served in Brooklyn parishes By Ed Wilkinson
Catholic News Service
BROOKYLN, N.Y. — A priest who served a number of parishes in The Saint John Brooklyn and moved back to Colombia four years ago to re- Catholic Preschool tire was brutally murdered there ‘Ohana wishes March 10. Father Dagoberto Noguera, 68, you & yours a was killed in his residence in Ma- St. Ann Church matoco, Colombia. He was doing wonderfully social work in the nearby capital blessed Easter! Waihee, Maui of Magdalena. The priest was reportedly tied and beaten and initial reports said his throat had been slit by a group of strangers who came to the priest’s home to rob him. Later the cause of death was changed to strangulation. A memorial Mass will be cele- brated for the priest at St. Antho- ny of Padua-St. Alphonsus Church in Brooklyn March 23. The funer- al Mass was March 12 at St. Je- rome’s Church in Mamatoco. According to members of the local community, a domestic em- ployee who worked for Father Noguera started screaming from the patio, saying people were in- May you and your families be side the building. When neighbors came to help, they only found the blessed with the gift of Peace! priest’s dead body. Alleluia! Rumors spread in Mamatoco Happy Easter! that Venezuelan immigrants whom the priest had given food Parish, Na‘alehu Christ is risen! were responsible for the homi- Sacred Heart St. Stephen Catholic Church cide. 2747 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 Police investigators said that Phone: (808) 595-3105 after allegedly committing the Email: [email protected] Website: https://ssccpali.net crime, two Venezuelans went to a clothing store located in the The Lord is Risen HOLY WEEK Historic Center of Santa Marta, Palm Sunday Of The Lord’s Passion where they made a large pur- He is Risen Indeed! March 24 at 4:00pm, March 25 at 7:15am & 9:30am chase of clothing, apparently Holy Thursday, The Mass Of The Lord’s Supper with a credit card owned by the March 29 at 7:00pm priest, and then fled to an un- known destination. Stations of The Cross They were recorded by secu- Easter Greetings March 30 at 2:30pm followed by rity cameras in the downtown Good Friday, The Passion of The Lord Service area as well as when they left the from Administration, Chaplet of Divine Mercy Novena priest’s residence. Faculty, Staff March 30 - April 7 Donaldo Duica, who was close Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song to the priest, told a digital news and Students April 7 at 3:00pm site in Colombia that the priest was a member of a very well-re- Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil garded family of Mamatoco. “By St. John the March 31 at 7:00pm killing him, they have broken the Easter Sunday of The Resurrection Of The Lord heart of Mamatoco,” he said. Baptist April 1 at 7:15am & 9:30am He said Father Noguera, who Catholic School was enjoying retirement and had E Komo Mai! mobility problems that forced him to use a wheelchair, “was a very dear person. This has been very painful.” Father Noguera was born in Ec- uador and educated in Colombia where he was ordained in 1985. He came to the Brooklyn Diocese Christ is Alive in 1990 and was incardinated as a priest of the diocese in 2002. He served at several Brooklyn parishes before retiring for medi- cal reasons in 2014 and return- ing to Colombia. Bishop Luis Adriano Piedra- hita Sandoval of Santa Marta expressed “deep sorrow” upon learning of the death of Father Noguera, saying that in retire- ment that “he dedicated himself The Parish Families of to charity work with people in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Papaikou need.” Good Shepherd Mission, Honomu The priest remained close to St. Anthony Church, Papaaloa the people of St. Anthony of Pad- st. BenediCt PArish ua-St. Alphonsus Parish; he had Wish You a Joyous and Blessed Easter planned to visit in April. south KonA MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 21 It takes more than one ‘Our Father,’ pope says By Carol Glatz said. Moses had the courage to Catholic News Service Pope Francis’ homily focused speak “face-to-face” and truthful- on the day’s reading from the ly to the Lord, he said, and suc- VATICAN CITY — Praying for Book of Exodus (32:7-14), in cessfully implored God to relent God’s intercession takes courage, which God tells Moses how angry and not punish his people. dogged persistence and patience, he is that his people have created “For prayers of intercession, said Pope Francis. a golden calf to worship as their you need two things: courage, “If I want the Lord to listen to god. God threatens to unleash that is, ‘parrhesia,’ and patience,” what I am asking him, I have to his wrath on them and promises he said. go, and go and go — knock on Moses, “Then I will make of you People’s hearts must be truly the door and knock on God’s a great nation.” invested in the thing or person heart,” the pope said in his hom- Pope Francis said Moses does they are praying for; otherwise ily March 15 at morning Mass in not take the bait or get involved not even courage and patience the Domus Sanctae Marthae. in “games of bribery.” Moses will be enough to keep going, he “We cannot promise someone sticks by his people and does not added. we will pray for him or her and “sell his conscience” for his own People should ask God for the then say an ‘Our Father’ and a gain, the pope said. grace to pray frankly and freely ‘Hail Mary’ and then leave it at “And God likes this. When God to God, as sons and daughters that. No. If you say you’ll pray sees a soul, a person who prays would talk to their father, know- for another, you have to take this and prays and prays for some- ing that “my father will listen to path. And you need patience,” he thing, he is moved.” me,” Pope Francis said.
The Community of Mary Spouse of the Holy Spirit May the glory of the Lord’s miracle Monastery wishes you a strengthen your faith and renew your hope. blessed and glorious Easter. Wishing you a blessed and a glorious Easter! May you recognize the risen Christ in every day. Rosary Preschool
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Holy Week Holy Thursday, March 29 Mass: 7:00pm Good Friday, March 30 Stations of the Cross: 12:00pm Good Friday Services: 3:00pm and 7:00pm Easter Vigil, March 31 Mass: 7:00pm Easter Sunday, April 1 Mass: 6:30am, 8:30 am, 11:00am & 5:00pm 22 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018 Christ is Risen!
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LITURGICAL CELEBRATION FOR THE PASCHAL T RIDUUM HO LY T HU RSDAY Washing of the Feet Thursday, March 29 7:00 PM Adoration & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament GOOD FRI DAY 2:00 PM Stations of the Cross Friday, March 30 3:00 PM Passion of the Lord 7:00 PM Passion of the Lord HO LY SATURDAY Saturday, March 31 7:00 PM Easter Vigil T HE RESURRECTION OF THE LO RD 8:30 AM Easter Sunday Mass Sunday, April 1 11:00 AM (Easter giveaways for keikis) 3:00 PM Samoan Mass
May the promise of Easter fill you with renewed faith, hope and joy! Aloha, HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, ACADEMY & EARLY LEARNING CENTER MISSIONARY STEWARDS 830 MAIN STREET HONOLULU, HI 96818 UNITED IN DIVERSITY MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 23
May abundant blessing, O Lord, we pray, descend upon your people, who have honored the Death of your Son in the hope of their resurrection: may pardon come, comfort be given, holy faith increase, and everlasting redemption be made secure. (Good Friday Blessing)
Easter Triduum Schedule Holy Thursday: March 29—6:00 p.m. Good Friday: March 30—3:00 & 6:00 p.m. Easter Vigil in the Holy Night: March 31 after 6:46 p.m. Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord: April 1—7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish 30800 Kaheka St. * Honolulu * 96814 (across from Don Quixote) Christ is Risen! May Easter Joy and God’s mercy be abundantly yours. Fr. Pat Freitas * Fr. Siegfred Dosdos * Fr. Khanh Dcn. Richard Abel * Dcn. Richard Port * Dcn. Angken Xymoon Staff and Parishioners
Happy Easter From the Four Churches of Saint Damien of Molokai Parish
Saint Damien of 53 Molokai
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Our St. St. Lady of Vincent Joseph Seven Sorrows Built Built by 1940, Fr. Built by West Damien Fr. Damien Molokai 1876, 1874, East Kamalo. Molokai Historic Registry of Hawaii 24 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018 Talk story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Images of God in your midst “The compassion shown by the “We use poems, dances, songs Good Samaritan is an image of — all sorts of activities to help the infinite mercy of God, who the students improve their litera- always sees our needs and draws cy,” Andrise says. And unlike be- near to us in love.” (Pope Francis, fore, every student has books of as quoted in the 2018 CRS Rice their own. The students love it, Bowl Calendar) and Andrise was named “teacher long with the Good Sa- of the year” at her school. maritan, what are some “They call me ‘my mother’ and other images of God’s I call them ‘my son, my daugh- infinite mercy in our ter’” she says. “They’ve already Amidst today? promised that next year, when Hawaii is blessed with two they’re in second grade, they’ll saints, Damien de Veuster and take time out of their recess to Marianne Cope, whose images come and visit me.” are in nearly every parish and in This year’s Lenten Rice Bowl many public places throughout materials relate Andrise experi- our Islands. These saints’ lives ence to the ninth Station of the are inspiring reflections of the Cross where Jesus Falls for a “mercy of God” with the vulner- Third Time by pointing out that able. On March 11, Bishop Larry teachers like Andrise believe they Silva led a pilgrimage to Kalau- Photo by Oscar Leiva/Silverlight for Catholic Relief Services can help their students under- papa following in the footsteps Joseph Andrise, 29, a teacher from Notre Dame de Lamerci de Robillard school in Haiti, with her first grade students. stand that we all fall, but God is of St. Damien and St. Marianne always drawing near to help us who showed us how God draws inside the Women’s Community vices Rice Bowl videos of vulner- ner table, shows how God draws get back up. near to us in love through accom- Correctional Center. These pa- able persons in far-away places near to us in love through people To learn more about Haiti, panying persons in need. That rishioners also accompany wom- overcoming natural and man- in Haiti reaching out in the midst please visit www.crsricebowl.org same weekend, parishioners en after they are released from made challenges. At the same of natural disasters and crushing and also please check out how from Mary, Star of the Sea Parish WCCC, transporting them to and Masses, the parish collected poverty. Rice Bowl 2018 is happening this on Oahu were also encountering from Mercy House, their transi- donations for their food pantry “Education is the foundation of Lent in Hawaii at www.office- Christ by sharing some of their tional home, and helping them run by the Knights of Columbus everything,” says Joseph Andrise, forsocialministry.org/ricebowl Sunday talking story and doing secure documentation for social serving persons in need. After who’s been teaching for 11 years or www.catholichawaii.org/rice- crossword puzzles with some of services and employment as well Mass, some parishioners, nour- at the same elementary school in bowl. These sites show some of the remaining Hansen’s disease as educational opportunities ished by the Eucharist, went to northern Haiti from which she the images and resources which patients at Leahi hospital. needed to successfully re-enter share Communion in elderly care graduated. A lot has changed can help us all experience God On that same weekend, other their communities. homes and hospitals. since she was a student. CRS has “who always sees our needs, and parishioners from Windward Over on the Big Island, parish- One of the videos from Rice partnered with the Catholic Edu- draws near to us in love.” Oahu parishes experienced God ioners at Malia Puka O Kalani, at Bowl 2018 being shared this Lent cation Commission to provide Mahalo, drawing near in love when they the end of their weekend Masses, in churches, in classrooms and in new teaching techniques and re- Your friends at the Office for gathered to pray with women were viewing Catholic Relief Ser- homes around the family din- sources for students. Social Ministry
May the glory of Easter fill you with hope and confidence that the Risen Lord is with us ’till the end of time! Easter greetings from St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church Mililani
HOLY TRIDUUM HOLY THURSDAY, March 29 8:00 AM Morning Prayer (No Mass) 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper GOOD FRIDAY, March 30 Parish Office Closed 8:00 AM Morning Prayer (No Mass) 3:00 PM Passion of the Lord Jesus Christ 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY, March 31 8:00 AM Morning Prayer (No Mass) No 3:30 PM Reconciliation 7:00 PM Vigil Mass EASTER SUNDAY, April 1 Masses at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM No 6:00 PM Mass MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 25
Saint Theresa Catholic Church 25 West Lipoa Street, Kihei • Maui, Hawaii 96753 • (808)879-4844 Website:www.saint-theresa.com Holy Week Schedule 2018 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Saturday, March 24th 5:30pm Mass, 7:00pm Misa en Espanol Easter Blessings from Malia Puka O Kalani Church, Hilo 4:30pm Reconciliation Sunday, March 25th 7:00am, 9:30am, and 5:30pm SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM HOLY THURSDAY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER NO 7:00am Mass ALLELUIA... Thursday, March 29th 7:00pm Service followed by Solemn Adoration 10:00pm Night Prayer to close Adoration Lord Jesus is Risen. FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (Good Friday) May our hearts awaken NO 7:00am Mass Friday, March 30th 12noon and 7:00pm Services to a New Life and a HOLY SATURDAY - Faithful to observe prayer and veneration Longing for Eternity. Preparation for the celebration of the sacraments of initiation The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night WE WISH YOU ALL NO 4:30pm Reconciliation NO 5:30pm Evening Mass Saturday, March 31st 7:30pm The Great Easter Vigil A VERY BLESSED *Reception will follow in the Parish Hall after Mass EASTER!! Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Sunday, April 1st 7:00am and 9:30am Masses (Church & Courtyard) NO 5:30pm EveningMass Love & Peace, *Parish Office will be closed Monday, April 2nd & on Tuesday, April 3rd and will St. Rita Church re-open Wed. April 4th, 2018 In Observance of Prince Kuhio Day and Good Friday. Haiku St. Gabriel Mission Keanae
Easter Greetings from the Aiea Catholic Community!
St. Elizabeth Church Aiea, Hawaii Holy Week Holy Thursday, March 29 Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7pm Good Friday, March 30 Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, 12pm Stations of the Cross, 6:30pm Easter Vigil, March 31 7pm Easter Sunday Masses St. John Vianney Parish and School 6am • 8am • 10am • 12pm • 5pm 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734 26 EASTER HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018
Easter Easter blessings and peace be Greetings yours always! from Our Lady of Lourdes Pauline Parish in Books & Honoka‘a Media May the Daughters of St. Paul Resurrection 1143 Bishop Street of our Lord, Honolulu 96813 CNS photo Jesus Christ, Blessed Paul VI, seen in this portrait fill you with joy Tel: 521-2731 made in early 1969, will be canon- Mon & Sat: 10 to 4PM ized a saint in late October. and peace Tues – Fri: 9 to 5 PM this Easter season and Validated Parking at Century Square Garage Miracles always! clear path to sainthood for Paul VI, Romero By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canoniza- tions of Blesseds Paul VI and Os- car Romero. At a meeting March 6 with Car- St. Michael Parish dinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, with the Mission of Sts. Peter and Paul Pope Francis signed decrees for Serra Club of Honolulu the causes of 13 men and women wishes everyone a blessed Easter — among them a pope, an arch- bishop, two young laywomen and “Alleluia Christ is Risen” a number of priests and nuns. He recognized a miracle at- tributed to Blessed Paul, who, according Cardinal Pietro Paro- St. Joseph Church lin, Vatican secretary of state, 43 Kapiolani St., Hilo, HI 96720 will be declared a saint in late 808-935-1465 October at the end of the Synod May the Risen of Bishops on youth and discern- HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: ment. Blessed Paul, who was born Christ fill your March 29, Holy Thursday Giovanni Battista Montini, was 6:00 am — Lauds pope from 1963 to 1978. 7:00 pm — Mass of the Last Supper Pope Francis also formally hearts with joy signed the decree recognizing the March 30, Good Friday miracle needed to advance the 6:00 am — Stations of the Cross sainthood cause of Archbishop and peace! 7:00 am — Lauds/Office of Reading 3:00 pm — Good Friday Service Romero of San Salvador, martyr. El Salvador’s ambassador to the Happy Easter! March 31, Holy Saturday Holy See, Manuel Roberto Lopez, 7:00 am — Lauds/Office of Reading told Catholic News Service March 7:00 pm — Easter Vigil Mass 7 that the news of the pope’s ap- April 1, Easter Sunday proval “took us by surprise.” Masses @ 7:00 am, 9:15 am., 11:45 am & 6:00 pm “They told us before that the Holy Rosary Rev. Wilbert Laroga, SSS process was going well and that all Rev. Apolinario Ty, SSS we needed was the approval of the Parish, Pahala Rev. Zaldy Norba, SSS miracle, and it turns out the pope Dcn. David Watson approved it yesterday,” he said. Lopez told CNS that he was happy that Blessed Oscar Rome- ro’s canonization was imminent and that his holiness was recog- St. Jude Parish nized alongside one of his earliest “HE IS RISEN” 92-455 Makakilo Dr. supporters. Kapolei, HI “To see that he will be canon- ized along with (Blessed) Paul VI, who was a great friend of Arch- bishop Romero and supported his work, is a great blessing,” Lopez said. The Vatican did not announce a Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Mass date for Blessed Romero’s canon- of the Lord’s Supper ization. The pope also recognized the Good Friday 12:00 Stations of the Cross miracles needed for the can- Passion of the Lord 3:00 Service/Veneration of The Cross onization of: Father Francesco 7:00 Service/Veneration of The Cross Spinelli of Italy, founder of the Sisters Adorers of the Blessed Holy Saturday 7:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass Sacrament; Father Vincenzo Ro- mano of Italy; and Mother Maria HAPPY EASTER FROM Easter Sunday 7:00 / 9 /11:00 am and 5:00 pm Katharina Kasper, founder of the of the Resurrection religious congregation, the Poor THE MARYKNOLL SISTERS of the Lord Handmaids of Jesus Christ. MARCH 23, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD EASTER 27 Famed German director makes film about Pope Francis By Cindy Wooden A Man of His Word,” is scheduled For the film with Pope Francis, Catholic News Service for release in theaters May 18. he said, he had four long sit-down “Not in my wildest dreams sessions with the pope and plied VATICAN CITY — After two years would I have expected to make a him with questions of his own as working on a documentary about film about Pope Francis,” Wenders well as queries submitted from Pope Francis, the noted German told Vatican News. When Msgr. around the globe. The film in- filmmaker Wim Wenders said he is Dario Vigano, prefect of the Secre- cludes exclusive footage shot for most struck by the pope’s courage. tariat for Communication, invited the documentary as well as clips “Meeting him eye to eye, and him to the Vatican to discuss the of the pope speaking at the Vati- then also seeing and hearing him project, “I first took a deep breath, can and abroad. every day in the editing room, not and then I walked around the After two years of work, only in our own interviews, but block,” he said. “It seemed that Wenders said, the film “fulfilled also his many talks all over the such a project would represent a the high hopes I had for it: that world to refugees, prisoners, poli- huge responsibility, a whole differ- it would allow Pope Francis to ticians, scientists, children, rich or ent kind of task than any film I had speak directly to every viewer and poor or regular people made me made before.” listener, almost face to face, about realize how courageous he was, Wenders is no stranger to docu- all his concerns and all the issues CNS photo/Vatican Media, handout how fearless,” the director told mentary films. His 1999 “Buena that matter to him. This wasn’t German filmmaker Wim Wenders is pictured in this undated photo with Vatican News March 13. Vista Social Club” about the Cuban meant to be a film about him, but Pope Francis during the production of his documentary film, “Pope Francis Wenders’ film, “Pope Francis — music scene won multiple awards. with him.” -- A Man of His Word.”
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Maureen Saturnio LOCAL VOICES Lessons of love s a mother of a young man who was born My dearest Uncle Joe, Words cannot express how with Down syndrome, I was so happy to read sorry I am that we were not able in the Feb. 23 Hawaii Catholic Herald about to make it to your special day. However, I hope that this letter delightful little Lucas Warren, the “Gerber will suffice. Aspokesbaby” for 2018. Wonderful! It is about time that Through the past 22 years Father Frankie C. de los they are treated normally. you have been in my life, I have learned so much about how to Reyes, Congregation of I have to admit that I was in Persons with Disabilities Commit- love one another, cherish each pain when my Joseph was born. tee with many wonderful people moment God gives us, and to be the Blessed Sacrament I wasn’t told before, but because as members. VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING grateful for the things that we of my age I just knew. I prayed Joseph has accomplished so already have. Although I wasn’t and prayed for his healing — for much. He has worked at a part- able to spend a lot of time with a miracle. God answered my time job for 22 years. He has you like I wish I could have, each prayers in a pretty short time. I acted, danced and entertained visit with you had a significant The living, was blessed with peace. I could with P.A.L.S. (Performing Artists impact on my life. To have you as actually feel it pour over me and I Lengthening Strides), a group of my godfather is just the icing on realized that Joe didn’t need to be teenaged and a little older people the cake to the kind of individual healed; I did. with different disabilities who breathing Christ you are. Every moment I’m able God wanted me to do so much. performed in theaters and care to spend with you is a blessing Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP In Kona, an infant stimulation pro- homes. He also plays golf for Spe- to me. Whether it be from your Hawaii Catholic Herald1 gram taught us how to move our cial Olympics and with his brother children up in life. We spoke in and his friends. “swifty” Michael Jackson moves ne year, I noticed a lot of caterpillars crawl- schools holding our babies to ask He has ministered at St. Joseph or making your grandniece ing about on a tree outside. Unfortunately, for donations to charities support- Parish, Hilo, for many years, first (Maya) laugh, you always make I also saw a number of birds entering into ing the different organizations. as an altar server and now as a sure I know I’m loved. their space and eating them. Being a lover We moved to Hilo and Joe en- hospitality minister. As an altar Growing up with you in my Oof nature, I got the idea to move the caterpillars to a tered the Easter Seals Infant Stim- server, he was named a “Parish life has led me to become the safer place. Gently I plucked them from the branches ulation Program. They ran out of Treasure.” teacher I am today. You are proof and transported them into my office placing them money. We created Parent Power I know that people with dis- that every person, no matter on an artificial tree. I was intrigued when they kept and wrote letters to the federal abilities behave at different levels, what their background may be, wiggling around; they were turning into chrysalises. and state governments and lob- but everyone can be more than can succeed in education. You’ve What a wonder of nature I saw! Several days after, bied at the State Legislature. We expected. You just have to treat inspired me to treat everyone my office was full of butterflies. It was so amazing. all worked on training our chil- them like they are normal. I meet with love and compas- This too, was a eucharistic moment for me as Eucha- dren, sometimes bringing Joe’s In 2016, for Joseph’s 40th sion since I was just a little girl. rist is definitely beyond everything. And, everything is brothers along and they worked birthday party, my granddaughter To me, you are a continuous in existence because of Christ himself. with him, too. Christina Botello, Joseph’s niece reminder of how to love even at My love for the Eucharist, my vocation, actually A few months after Bishop and godchild, wrote him a letter. the age I am now. Thank you for began in grade school when I told my classmates Frances DiLorenzo came, I pre- I asked Joseph and Christina for teaching me to never give up, no and my teacher, “I want to become a priest.” At that sented him with a brief for a plan permission to have it published in matter the obstacles I may face. time, I did not really know what that meant, but the for a persons with disabilities the Hawaii Catholic Herald. Both Without you, I wouldn’t be who I following year I became an altar server in our parish program. Based on his experi- agreed. Isn’t it amazing that some- am today. Thank YOU, for being with two of my cousins. The desire did not leave me. ence in Pennsylvania, he created a one with Down syndrome could YOU. Enjoy your celebration, it’s I even finished college, went to work in a company. program within the Office for So- teach about love. Joe’s late father all about you! But try not to get But, one day as I went to confession, I decided to cial Ministry supervised by Carol said that and Christina’s words too crazy. share my desire. It so happened that the vocation Ignacio. Father Marvin Samiano prove it. Blessings, hugs, and kisses director of the Blessed Sacrament Congregation was and I were named co-chairs of the Here is the letter: from Texas, Christina the confessor. I fell in love with the charism of our founder, St. Peter Julian Eymard, and his love of the Eucharist. In formation, we were guided by our formators in the development of our prayer life, and in the mission of Father Eugene the congregation “to respond to the hungers of the human family with the riches of God’s love manifest- Hemrick ed in the Eucharist.” THE HUMAN SIDE The living, breathing Christ is in everything, be- cause he is Lord of all as St. Paul said. Here, at Star of the Sea Parish and School, we try to help others in our own small ways, be they Catholic or not, to expe- rience Christ, even if it is in offering them a place to Words for the grief-stricken? sit, relax and be at peace, for it is the Lord that gives room, went to the mother and held the experience, we only help provide the environ- rief comes in many forms: losing a valued her in her arms without saying a ment. heirloom, a job or a home filled with beautiful For example, we had a water main break by the word. With that hug, she quietly flagpole. In digging to repair the pipe, a lot of rocks memories. The list of heartbreaks is unending. absorbed the mother’s pain and qui- were brought up. I pondered what we could do However, losing a loved one with a whole life eted her. Words of commiseration are con- with them, and the thought of making a Japanese Gahead of him or her pierces the very depths of our heart. garden arose. Then, another water main broke and soling, but without heart they limp there were more rocks to be moved. Once again, I How do we support a grief-strick- son comes with a price. When we and need a heartfelt hug: the tender pondered and the thought to add a small waterfall in en person? commiserate with another, we take power for soothing sorrow. the garden area materialized. The water is even regu- First, understanding grief’s five on their pain. Commiseration re- As much as grief has no time lated automatically by timer. With the help of one stages is imperative: denial, anger, quires heartfelt understanding of limit for healing, it can result in pa- of the seniors in our parish who has a green thumb, bargaining, depression and ac- the depths of pain and touching it. ralysis if healing never comes. the plants have taken root and all are happy. I can ceptance. Each stage possesses de- When we touch it, it says, “I don’t Poet and songwriter Patti Smith see how God was working through the water main manding challenges for mending a know all you’re suffering, but I am reminds us how to get over the breaks. wounded spirit. To understand them trying to understand it to be one hump of sorrow: “Grief starts to be- Our founder wanted the mystery of the Eucharist is the foremost means for lending with your suffering.” come indulgent, and it doesn’t serve to be loved and lived in its fullness. Through our ef- support. When I was a young priest, I anyone, and it’s painful. But if you forts in ecology here at Star of the Sea, we hope to Our human spirit is often taken received an emergency call in the plant the seeds of the Gospel and Catholic values. For, for granted when riding high. When middle of the night. Upon arriving, transform it into remembrance, then as the Gospel tells us in the parable of the sower, a crippled, it can leave us crying out: I saw a dazed police officer sweat- you’re magnifying the person you harvest is always assured. “What did I do to warrant this?” ing effusively. In another room was lost and also giving something of Feelings like this leave us with the a doctor with a crib-dead baby. that person to other people, so they Father Frankie C. de los Reyes is a Blessed Sacrament Fa- choice to give up on life or fight The mother was crying hysterically can experience something of that ther. He is the pastor of Mary, Star of the Sea Church in to amend it and enlist support. In because she felt responsible for the person.” Waialae-Kahala. He is 33 years professed as a religious and struggles like this, a supportive tragedy. Those around her tried to How very true it is: A life ended 27 years ordained. Aside from gardening, he enjoys playing friend is precious. console her with no success. is enabled to live on thanks to the the guitar and sports. Supporting a grief-stricken per- Suddenly a woman entered the gift of remembrance. 32 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 23, 2018 Saints Toribio of Mogrovejo Diversions 1538-1606 c) Jerusalem March 23 d) Capernaum Crosiers Hawaii Catholic Spanish-born Toribio 5) Liturgy taught law in Salamanca until 1574, when he was appointed inquisitor of Granada. Harold’s Quiz True or false: Catholics all over the world celebrate Mass on Good Friday. 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Here is a timely d) Esther a) Waianae seminary in the New World and encouraged Indians quiz to celebrate Holy Week! b) Waipahu to become priests. 3) Liturgy 1) Saints Which term refers to the “Easter Proclama- c) Waipio The feast of the man who is said to have tion” chanted or read at the start of Easter d) Waikiki taken Jesus’ body down from the cross and Vigil? laid him in the tomb is celebrated March a) Exsultet 7) Music 17. Who is this saint? b) Invocation Fill in the blank from “In Christ Alone,” a a) St. Barnabas c) Lucernarium popular Christian hymn and Easter song: b) St. Joseph of Arimathea d) Doxology “And as he stands in victory, ______curse c) St. Dismas has lost its grip on me.” d) St. Longinus 4) Holy Week a) Death’s Schwadron Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ arrival b) Sin’s 2) Scripture on a donkey into which city? c) Fear’s d) Hell’s According to the reading from the Gospel a) Nazareth of Mark for Easter Vigil, several women b) Cana went to Jesus’ tomb on Easter morning. Answers: 1) b, 2) d, 3) a, 4) c, 5) b, 6) c, 7) b
She gets help in searching for Dad cence and positive, if not always Movie review from an unlikely source: a trio of convincing, emotional interaction. celestial guides (Oprah Winfrey, But the uneasy combination of A Wrinkle in Time Reese Witherspoon and Mindy secularism and magical thinking (Disney) Kaling) who mysteriously manifest that characterizes the underlying New Age-style bromides domi- themselves to her, her younger worldview of Jennifer Lee and Jeff nate the script of this often eye- brother (Deric McCabe), a prodigy, Stockwell’s screenplay makes this pleasing adaptation of Madeleine and to her supportive would-be inappropriate for very young view- L’Engle’s 1962 novel for young boyfriend (Levi Miller). ers or for teens who are not well adults. With the women magi’s assis- grounded in their faith. Four years after the unex- tance, the kids set off on a cosmic Occasional peril, possible mo- plained disappearance of her fa- quest to track pop down and bring mentary off-screen immodesty. (CNS/Schwadron) ther (Chris Pine), a NASA scientist him home. The ultimate message The Catholic News Service clas- who, together with his physicist of Ava DuVernay’s film, that we sification is A-II — adults and ado- wife (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), had should love ourselves even while lescents. The Motion Picture As- developed an unorthodox method acknowledging our faults, can be sociation of America rating is PG of time and space travel, a middle- seen as promoting the Christian — parental guidance suggested. Scripture search® school student (Storm Reid) is virtue of humility. And the youth- Some material may not be suitable PAT KASTEN still devastated by his absence. ful romance is a model of inno- for children. Gospel for March 25, 2018 Mark 11:1-10 Following is a word search based on the proces- Catholic crossword sional Gospel reading for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: the entry into Jerusalem. The ACROSS 20 Barrister 40 Like Esau 22 Aspersion 41 Some jobs words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. 1 Calais monastic 23 The Merchant of 42 Attacked 5 Texas student Venice character 44 Biblical sea JERUSALEM BETHPAGE BETHANY 10 He has his “ears” 24 Apostle to the MOUNT DISCIPLES ENTERING on 45 Musical staff sign Gentiles 14 Angelus time 46 A Gymnosperm FIND A COLT UNTIE 26 Not a cleric 15 It may be actual 50 Wife of Abram 27 Touchy BRING OUTSIDE MANY PEOPLE or sanctifying 53 Sweet French 31 One of the seven ROAD LEAFY BRANCHES 16 Hello, from wine deadly sins Jacques 54 “Take ___ HAD CUT HOSANNA THE NAME 34 Topic 17 A queen of leave…” THE LORD KINGDOM DAVID Jordan 35 PBS funder 55 Make ___ in 18 Bizarre 36 Author of Atlas 57 Number of choirs Shrugged PALMS AND BRANCHES 19 Zacchaeus of angels offered to give 37 Liturgical color 58 Son of Jacob S W L D I S C I P L E S this much of his 38 Woody Allen 59 Paroxysm possessions to animated film 60 Lining E K J E R U S A L E M N the poor (Lk 19:8) 39 ___ of reason 61 Prime rating 62 Antelope H B E T H P A G E A A A Answer to previous puzzle 63 Greek goddess of C E E L L A J O C E N N strife N T D E P D A O R N E D 9 Loafer letters Jesus rose 41 Coin DOWN A H I D R O L E H T H K 10 Catholic author 28 Taverns 43 Greek island in 1 High priest to of How the Irish 29 Fourth man the Aegean Sea R A S E U T E D I E T I whom Jesus was Saved Civilization 30 Indefinite 44 Trounced 11 Reveal B N T L N I A P O R U N brought first (Jn 31 Seize 46 The ___ of saints 18:13) indiscreetly 32 Anger 47 Brother R Y U U T V F O Y I C G 2 Lincoln assassin 12 She, in Paris 33 Hydrocarbon 48 Boredom 13 “I’m hysterical!” in I J O K I E Y F I N D D 3 Spoils suffixes 49 Staggers 4 Registered netspeak 34 Dismas, the Good 50 Granary N M P D E C H O C G A O 5 Bureau 21 ___ to Emmaus ___ 51 Egyptian sun disk 22 Third Gospel G H P M A N N A S O H M 6 Language of the 37 Earnings 52 Wander New Testament 24 Reverence 38 A visit with the 53 Vaccines © 2018 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com 7 Actor and 25 Cartoon pope 55 Consumed convert Cooper company 40 Father of Joseph 56 Literary initials 8 Here, to Pierre 27 Day on which (Lk 3:23)