Hawaiian Flair to All! to the Traditional Scene

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A locally made wooden Nativity adds Hawaiian flair to All! to the traditional scene. The set is a part of Bishop Larry Silva’s crèche collection. See story on page 13.

HCH photo | Anna Weaver 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018 Hawaii Catholic Herald Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Founded in 1936 Bishop’s page Published every other Friday PUBLISHER Bishop Larry Silva (808) 585-3356 [email protected] EDITOR Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 2018 Christmas Message [email protected] BISHOP LARRY SILVA ASSOCIATE EDITOR Anna Weaver (808) 585-3320 uclear missile warnings. Hurricane watches. Monster waves and rising sea levels. [email protected] ADVERTISING Homeless tent cities everywhere. Caravans of refugees. Mass shootings. We can Shaina Caporoz (808) 585-3328 feel overwhelmed by so many threats. But when we feel we simply cannot take any [email protected] more, let us hold the Baby Jesus in our arms. Let us look into his eyes and try to CIRCULATION Donna Aquino Nmake him smile. (808) 585-3321 [email protected] Sexual scandals galore in our beloved Church. #MeToo HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage Movement. 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December 17, 5:00 am, Misa de Gallo, Co- Honolulu, effective January 1, 2019. Please cancel this sub- Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. December 26, 5:00 pm, Mass and Dinner Bishop Silva has appointed Eva Andrade scription. December 18, 5:00 am, Misa de Gallo, Our with diocesan seminarians and their parents, as the Director of the Hawaii Catholic Confer- MAIL TO Lady of Sorrows Parish, Wahiawa; 12:00 pm, SSDC. ence, effective January 1, 2019. (She continues Donna Aquino Hawaii Catholic Conference Board, Kamiano December 27, 6:00 pm, Mass for the 50th Hawaii Catholic Herald in her position as the Executive Director of the 1184 Bishop Street Center, downtown Honolulu; 4:30 pm, Catho- Ordination Anniversary of Msgr. John Mbinda Hawaii Family Forum, which is not a ministry Honolulu, HI 96813 lic Charities Hawaii Board of Directors, Ching and Parish Feast Day, St. John Apostle & Evan- of the Diocese of Honolulu but one of its part- QUESTIONS? Campus, Makiki. gelist Parish, Mililani. ners in ministry in the public policy arena.) Call Donna, 585-3321 December 19, 6:00 pm, Simbang Gabi December 28, 6:00 pm, Ordination to the Bishop Silva has appointed Paulette Vernay Mass, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Honokaa. diaconate (transitional) of Anh (Vincent) Vu, as the Diocesan Director of Respect Life Minis- December 20, 6:00 pm, Simbang Gabi Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. try, effective January 1, 2019. DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 3 Star bright moments Here are scenes from the 2018 “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua on Dec. 8. The annual event is for women inmates, their children and the kids’ caregivers. The Diocese of Honolulu’s Office of Prison Ministry spon- sors the event. This year’s party included lunch, treats from an ice cream truck, cookie decorating, craft projects, a puppet show, games, karaoke and a visit from Santa. All the children received gifts, and each female inmates’ family took home a laundry basket filled with food, gift certificates and other personal items. Donations cover the cost of the event, gifts and flying several outer island families to Oahu plus putting them up at St. Stephen Diocesan Center so they can visit their moms. Deacon Walter Yoshimitsu (pictured at top right) and diocesan employee Paulette Vernay, started “Star Light, Star Bright” 18 years ago when they saw that local inmates who were mothers didn’t get to see or reconnect with their children at Christmastime.

Editor’s note: A partial breakdown of the press that prints the Hawaii Catholic Herald resulted in limiting the number of pages for our Christmas issue to 24. We normally print 32 pages. As a result we were extremely limited in the number of news stories and columns we could run. Luckily we had enough room HCH photos | Anna Weaver to publish all the Christmas greetings we received. However, we were not able to print the commercial ads. Those customers will receive credit.

2018 CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 PM Children’s Mass 6:00 PM Christmas Vigil Mass 10:00 PM Christmas Midnight Mass TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Solemnity of the 9:00 AM Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ DECEMBER 29 & 30 FEAST DAY OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY 5:00 PM Saturda Vi il Mass 8:30 AM, 11 AM & 7 PM Mass TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD 9:00 AM Mass 4 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018

Congregation of the Sacred Hearts (SS.CC.) of Jesus and Mary Sisters, Brothers and Secular Branch DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 5

St. Augustine by-the-Sea Parish, Waikiki

Christmas Mass Schedule 2018 Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:30 p.m. (Christmas carols), Midnight Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. NO NEW YEAR’S EVE! New Year’s Day 2019 Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 8:00 a.m. only

Saint Augustine, pray for us! Saint Damien, pray for us! Saint Marianne, pray for us! With the Servant Leadership of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary 6 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018

MELE KALIKIMAKA • HAUOLI MAKAHIKI HOU CHRIST THE KING CHURCH 2018 Advent Schedule Immaculate Conception - Holy Day of Obligation Vigil - Friday, December 7 at 6:30pm Saturday, December 8 at 7am Tuesday, December 11th, 2018: Advent Parish Penance Service at 6:30pm Wednesday, December 12th, 2018: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at 7am Misa de Gallo 5am: December 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 6am: December 16 & 23 Monday, December 24th, 2018 Christmas Vigil Mass 5:00pm Family Mass, 7:00 pm Hispanic Mass 9:00pm Bilingual Mass GREETINGS OF ALOHA Monday, December 25th, 2018 Christmas Day 12:00am Midnight Mass FROM THE PARISH OF SACRED HEART, WAIANAE 8:00am, 10am and 6pm Monday, January 1st, 2019 New Year’s Day 8:00am

Wishing all a Blessed & Joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with God’s Peace and Love! We joyfully celebrate the Birth of our Lord, Jesus, during our Christmas Masses: Dec. 24th: 7:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Mass 11:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling Aloha from the 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass Dec. 25th: 7:00 & 9:30 a.m. Christmas Masses St. George Parish No 5 p.m. Mass Peace & Blessings this Advent Season Ohana Fr. Nick Brown & the Parish Ohana of Waimanalo, Hawaii Immaculate Conception, Ewa

1627-B Mill Street Wailuku, Hawaii 96793-1999 Join us this Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE VIGIL MASS at 6:00pm Christmas Carols at 11:30pm CHRISTMAS DAY Mass of Christmas 12:00am - MIDNIGHT 7:00am & 9:00am We Wish You JESUS!

St. Joseph Church 43 Kapiolani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 808-935-1465 HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE Dec. 24 — Mass @ 7:00 am Christmas Eve Masses: 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm Midnight (12:00 am) MAY THE GIFT OF JOY AND THE BLESSING OF PEACE Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Masses 7:00 am, 9:00 am & 11:45 am BE YOURS THIS CHRISTMAS AND IN THE NEXT YEAR! Dec. 31 — Mass @ 7:00 am Jan. 1, 2019 — Mass @ 7:00 am GREETINGS FROM ST. RAPHAEL CHURCH Merry Christmas & Happy New Year KOLOA, KAUAI from the clergy & staff of St. Joseph Church DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 7

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder of Alexandria Parish dominion rests. They name him St. Catherine, St. Sylvester and St. William Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Kapaa + Kilauea + Hanalei Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:5 Have a Blessed Merry Christmas And a Prosperous New Year May you rejoice in the miracle, the

gift and the promise of Christmas! Pastor – Rev. Anthony Rapozo Parochial Vicar – Rev. William Tulua COUPLES FOR CHRIST

5021-A Kawaihau Rd., Kapaa, HI 96746 Tel. 808-822-7900 Fax 808-822-3014 Website: www.kauaistcatherine.church/parish

Rejoice!

St. Benedict Parish

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 1294 Makawao Avenue Makawao, HI 96768

The Parish Community

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) Of Holy Trinity Church Vigil Mass on December 7th at 6:30 p.m. December 8th at 7 a.m.

Advent Penance Service December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Wishes you a Misa Aguinaldo—Dec. 16-24 at 5 a.m. Except on Sundays Mass will be at 7 a.m.

Christmas (Holy Day of Obligation) Holy and Merry Christmas Vigil Mass, December 24th 5 p.m. Children & Youth Mass 7 p.m. in the Church and 10 p.m. December 25th 12 a.m., 7 a.m., 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.. and a New Years New Years Day, January 1st at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Happy New Year.

Please join us for our Christmas Masses Monday, December 24th at 5:00 and 9:00 pm Tuesday, December 25th St. Jude Catholic Church at 9:00 and 11:00 am 92-455 Makakilo Dr., Kapolei, HI 96707 Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th 5pm & 8pm Holy Trinity Church Christmas Day, Dec. 25th 5919 Kalanianaole Highway 12am, 7am, 9am & 11am Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (808) 396-0551 8 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018

Merry Christmas from the Kula Catholic Community Our Lady Queen of Angels Church (Keokea) Holy Ghost Mission Church (Waiakoa) St. James the Less Mission Church Greetings & Blessings of the Holy Season! (Ulupalakua) Rev. Adondee Arellano, M.S. **************************** From: Advent Recollection – Nov. 30th Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Parish Penance Service – Dec. 12th Parish Christmas Program, Dec. 15th, Honokaa, HI after 5pm Mass at Holy Ghost, potluck dinner, The Nativity Play by our R.E. students, and a visit by St. Nick! Christmas Mass Schedule: Vigil – Monday, Dec. 24, 6pm, Our Lady Queen of Angels, Portuguese Soup & Potluck dinner to follow Christmas Day, 9:30am, Holy Ghost New Year’s Mass Schedule: May your Christmas Vigil – Monday, Dec. 31, 6pm, Holy Ghost be filled with New Year’s Day, 7am, Our Lady Queen of Angels Peace, Love & Joy! & 9:30am, Holy Ghost

Legion of Mary

Celebrate Christmas With Us At Resurrection of the Lord Church in Waipio 94-1260 Lumikula St., Waipahu, HI 96797 808.676.4700 St. Theresa Church – Mountain View & Christmas Mass Schedule Holy Rosary Mission Church – Kea‘au Fr,. Paul Li, Dcn. Jim Daugherty, Dcn David Watson December 24, Christmas Eve Family Mass, 7:00 pm Wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! December 25, Christmas Midnight Mass, Christmas Schedule with carols beginning at 11:00 pm Vigil Mass, 6 p.m. at St. Theresa Church 12 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary Mission Church December 25, Mass for Christmas Day, 8:00 am, 10:am 8:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary Mission Church 11 a.m. Mass at St. Theresa Church

St. Elizabeth Church 99-312 Moanalua Road, Aiea, Hawaii 96701 www.stelizabethaiea.com

M A S S S C H E D U L E Christmas Eve 5 p.m. • 9 p.m. • Midnight Christmas Day 6 a.m. • 8 a.m. • 10 a.m. • Noon (No Evening Mass) New Year’s Eve Merry Christmas and blessings 7 a.m. for the 2019 New Year. New Year’s Day St. John the Baptist Church 9 a.m. only DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 9 Talk Story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Open wide our hearts “See what love the Father has bestowed hatred.” ciety. “The conversions needed to on us that we may be called the children The bishops explain how “rac- overcome racism require a deep of God.” (1 Jn 3:1) ism arises when — either con- encounter with the living God in Advent is a season calling us sciously or unconsciously — a the person of Christ who can heal to make straight the paths in our person holds that his or her own all division.” world so we can receive the com- race or ethnicity is superior, and They end with a special prayer ing of Emmanuel, God with us, therefore judges persons of other to our Blessed Mother. “Mary, in the form of a vulnerable child. races or ethnicities as inferior and friend and mother to all, through And as we prepare to celebrate the unworthy of equal regard. When your Son, God has found a way birth of the Christ child, the U.S. this conviction or attitude leads to unite Himself to every human Catholic Conference of Bishops individuals or groups to exclude, being, called to be one people, used the Scripture quote above to ridicule, mistreat, or unjustly dis- sisters and brothers to each oth- begin their pastoral letter on rac- criminate against persons on the er. We ask for your help in call- ism: “Open Wide Our Hearts: The basis of their race or ethnicity, it ing on your Son, seeking forgive- Enduring Call to Love,” which is sinful.” ness for the times when we have was approved at their Novem- The pastoral letter points out failed to love and respect one an- ber general assembly. The letter that “racism can also often be other. We ask for your help in ob- spearheads aims “to combat the found in our hearts — in many taining from your Son the grace scourge of racism in the hearts cases placed there unwillingly we need to overcome the evil of May Christ Jesus, the Word made flesh, and minds of the faithful, in our or unknowingly by our upbring- racism and to build a just society. own church communities and in ing and culture. As such, it can who humbled himself to be one with us, We ask for your help in following the structures of society.” lead to thoughts and actions that your Son, so that prejudice and inspire us to be people clothed with humility This pastoral letter is a re- we do not even see as racist, but animosity will no longer infect sponse to growing racism in nonetheless flow from the same our minds or hearts but will be as we journey towards becoming a stewardship parish. prejudicial root.” the world: the reappearance of replaced with a love that respects Whether we are conscious of A Blessed Christmas and a Faith-filled New Year expressions of hatred in public the dignity of each person.” spaces, racial profiling and -dis this or not, an “attitude of supe- to you and your whole family. This Advent, let us reflect on crimination in hiring, housing, riority can be seen in how cer- what we can do to overcome rac- educational opportunities and tain groups of people are vilified, ism as individuals and a society Immaculate Conception Church immigration. called criminals, or are perceived in preparing for the coming of Lihue, Kauai The bishops’ letter affirms that as being unable to contribute to (808) 245-2432 “Racism occurs because a person society, even unworthy of its ben- the Lord of justice and peace for all children of God. For the full Christmas Eve Mass ignores the fundamental truth efits.” that, because all humans share Racism can also be institu- text of the bishops’ pastoral let- 6:00 p.m. Family Vigil Mass a common origin, they are all tional, when churches and com- ter on racism, please see https:// Midnight Mass brothers and sisters, all equally munities fail to act against such www.officeforsocialministry.org/ 12:00 a.m. made in the image of God. When injustices. open-wide-our-hearts. this truth is ignored, the conse- The bishops ask us all this Ad- Mahalo, Christmas Morning Mass quence is prejudice and fear of vent to open our hearts for real Your friends at the Office for 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. the other, and — all too often — change in our institutions and so- Social Ministry

Diocese schedules We Appreciate and Thank You All for Your Support sessions to discuss Prayers and Love in the Year physician-assisted 2018. Wishing you a Blessed & Prosperous New Year suicide implications 2019. The Diocese of Honolulu is May the Holy Family holding discussion sessions in of Nazareth Protect You January and February for clergy and Your Family from all and parish staff on the pastoral Dangers and Make You Grow implications of the new Hawaii in Wisdom, Love and Joy all law permitting physician assisted suicide. Through the New Year. Here is the schedule: Sessions for explanation, discussion and questions on St. Rita Church, Haiku physician-assisted suicide St. Gabriel Mission, Keanae For: Priests and deacons, parish staff, those involved in ministry to the sick and homebound, those involved in HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE, 2018 funeral and bereavement ministry Oahu Maria Lanakila Sacred Hearts Honolulu: Thursday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m., Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu Mele Kalikimaka Church Mission Central/Leeward Oahu: Thursday, (Merry Christmas) 712 Waine’e Street, Lahaina Office Road, Kapalua Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Windward Oahu: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 12:30 p.m., St. John Vianney, Kailua & 6:00 pm Vigil Mass 6:00 pm Vigil Mass 11:30 pm Christmas Children’s Mass Neighbor Islands Hauoli Makahiki Hou Carols West Hawaii: Monday, Jan. 14, 10 12:00 am Midnight Mass NO Midnight Mass a.m., St. Michael, Kailua-Kona (Happy New Year) East Hawaii: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10 Christmas Day a.m., St. Joseph, Hilo Christmas Day Kauai: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m., St. Theresa Church 7:00 am Mass St. Raphael, Koloa 9:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass Molokai: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m., by the Sea, 11:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass St. Damien, Kaunakakai 5:30 pm Mass Maui: Thursday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m., St. Theresa School Christ the King, Kahului & Sacred Hearts of Maui: Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m., January 1, 2019 St. Theresa, Kihei Jesus & Mary Mission 8:00 am Mass at both locations Each session will last at most 90 Kauai, Hawaii minutes. 10 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018

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May you have the gift of Faith Merry the blessing of Hope and the Peace of His Love Christmas at Christmas and always and a St. Michael Church, Waialua Dec. 24th: 7:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Mass bountiful 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass New Dec. 25th: 7:00 a.m. & 10 a.m. Mission of Sts. Peter & Paul, Waimea Year! Dec. 24th: 7:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Mass Dec. 25th: 7:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Merry Christmas! from the Parishioners and from Rev. Danilo Galang, M.S. St. Michael Church and Deacon Bambi Emayo Mission of Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Michael School of Holy Cross Parish, Kalaheo, Kauai 67-390 Goodale Avenue, Waialua, HI 96791

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 1525 waimano home road, Pearl City, hi 96782 & Our Lady of Good Counsel school 1530 hoolana st., Pearl City, hi 96782

christmas mass schedule December 24th, Monday: 5 PM & 8 PM December 25th, Tuesday: 12:00 AM Midnight, 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 11

The Birth of Christ would forever change our world. May our Sacred Heart & St. Pius X celebration of His birth Parish Churches give us renewed faith,

December 24, 2018 increased hope, and Sacred Heart greater love. Christmas Vigil Mass: 5 pm Christmas Night Mass: 10 pm St. Pius X Christmas Vigil Mass: 4 pm Merry Christmas! From: Christmas Day, December 25, 2018 Sacred Heart St. Anthony Church 7 am, 9 am & 11 am 640 Puuhale Road St. Pius X Honolulu, HI 96819 8:30 am Merry Christmas

from St. Roch Parish, Kahuku Dec. 24/25, 2018 Midnight Dec. 25, 2018 7:30 AM St. Joachim Church Punalu‘u Dec. 25, 2018 10:00 AM 12 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018 ‘This looks like Davao’ Three Carmelite sisters arrive at their new home, setting the groundwork for the re-founding of the Hawaii monastery

By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald

“Sister Dominica, could you please pick up the nuns on No- vember 26th?” asked the sweet voice on the other side of the line. It was Sister Agnella Iu, the last of the seven Carmelite nuns from Hong Kong who established Hawaii’s Carmelite monastery in 1973. She was speaking of three of the five new nuns who would be arriving from the Philippines to re-found Hawaii’s Carmel. “Yes, Sister,” I replied. The night before their arrival I could hardly sleep. “DL 612 from NGO, ETA 10:12 a.m.” was imprinted in my brain. At around 5:30 a.m., I checked the Delta Airlines flight schedule to - dis cover a new estimated time of arrival: 9:35 a.m. Around 7:30 a.m. I texted Sister of St. Joseph HCH photo | Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP of Carondelet Patty Chang and Hawaii’s newest Carmelite nuns pose in front of their new home, Carmel of the Holy Trinity, after arriving from the Philippines Nov. 26. From left, are notified Bishop Larry Silva about Carmelite Father Danilo Lim, the religious assistant of the Association of Monasteries of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in the Philippines, who accompa- the change in time. I was happy nied them, Sister Mary Francis Apordo, Sister Assumpta John Theresa Macapanas, Sister Mary Angelica Guevarra, Sister Mary Bernard Tescam, who helped that the earlier arrival would recruit the sisters but is not joining the Hawaii community, and Sister Agnella Iu, the last of the original seven Carmelites from China who arrived in 1973. add a half-hour cushion to get a The new sisters will help in the refounding of the Hawaii monastery. Two more are expected early next year. photo of their arrival to the Ha- waii Catholic Herald office be- on the different uniforms worn and diocesan departments have nun said, “This looks like Davao, proclaimed upon seeing the baby fore their noon deadline. Thank by the exiting flight attendants. their offices. it is so green. We have the same Jesus, “Lord, now let your ser- goodness for cellphone cameras. Suddenly, a familiar brown “No, here, straight to our par- trees.” vant go in peace; your word has Driving into the airport park- and white habit appeared. I lor,” she replied. Excitement was amplified been fulfilled: my own eyes have ing lot, I saw Bishop Silva cross- jumped up and ran to greet the Driving on the H-1 toward the when I pointed out a waterfall to seen the salvation which you ing the street carrying a clear petite figure peering over the Pali Highway, the nuns got ex- the right and said, “The Koolaus have prepared in the sight of ev- polyethylene bag perfectly puffed crowd of passengers in front of cited as we passed through the are your backyard.” Emerging ery people.” with enough air so he wouldn’t her. Everyone else sprang to their School Street underpass think- from the second Pali tunnel to Gene said, “I have waited for crush his beautiful lei. Other lei heels as another Carmelite fol- ing it was a tunnel. Mother Mary more oohs and aahs, the multiple this day.” greeters included representatives lowed, and another, until four Bernard, who had recruited the blue shades of the ocean capti- I veered from my “straight of the Leadership Association of nuns and one Carmelite priest sisters and had visited Oahu be- vated them. to the parlor” route to give the Religious Communities of Hawaii were gently encircled as the bish- fore, slipped comfortably into the Making the right turn into St. sisters a spin around their new — Sister Patty and her fellow op and the island sisters became role of tour guide as the three Stephen Diocesan Center, Sister grounds and diocesan center Carondelets Sister Brenda Lau a living lei of aloha welcoming newcomers oohed and ahhed at Mary Bernard proudly pointed ohana. As we returned back up and Sister Jean Larm, and Sacred the nuns to their new home. the mountains to the left and the out the lettering on the wall to the hill, Sister Agnella and nov- Hearts Sister Helene Wood. Lat- Their gentle radiant smiles ocean to the right. their left, “Carmelite Monastery.” ice Sister Elizabeth were wait- er, Deacon Fernando Ona joined beamed above their fragrant and They repeated the Hawaiian I paused the van near the Blessed ing outside to greet them. A new the group. colorful lei. How the heavens too words “mauka” for mountain, Mother grotto where retired chapter of love and prayerful Sister Patty, noting that 10 must have been elated! and “makai” for sea as I listened maintenance man Gene Pollock mission has begun. international planes had arrived “Sister Dominica. After you for similarities of vocabulary to was working. He’d been around As fellow Carmelite St. around the same time, said, pick them up, bring them here their native tongues. It was re- long enough to see the original Therese of Lisieux said, “Jesus for “They may be awhile in cus- [to the monastery],” Sister freshing to listen to them and see number of sisters dwindle from ever! How good it is to vow one- toms.” Agnella had instructed. my native home through their seven to one. His tender expres- self to Him, sacrifice oneself for As we waited, we took turns “I do not need to take them to fresh eyes. sion, being among the first to His love.” guessing which groups were the chancery?” I asked, referring On the Pali Highway headed greet the new nuns, evoked the Welcome, Sisters, to Carmel of ahead in the customs lines based to the building where the bishop toward the Windward side, one Old Testament’s Simeon who the Holy Trinity!

City Nativity scene The Diocese of Honolulu put up a Nativity scene as part of the Honolulu City Lights Christmas display Nov. 24 around Honolulu Hale. The display was created by the diocesan Office of Worship. Assisting with the construction were Deacon Modesto Cordero, David Oliveira, Denise Oliveira, Kevin Saito, Jeremiah Carter and the students of Damien Memo- rial High School. New this year are figures of St. Damien and St. Marianne.

HCH photo by Dann Ebina DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 13 Merry mangers Nativity scenes from around the world make up Bishop Larry Silva’s personal collection of crèches

By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald

Tiny and tall. Manufactured and handmade. Local and inter- nationally inspired. Close to 150 Nativity scenes fill the bookshelves of the St. Stephen Diocesan Center library this month, all of them a part of Bishop Larry Silva’s personal collection of manger scenes. This is the first year Hono- lulu’s bishop has put his crèches on public display. In the past, he decorated his personal residence at St. Stephen’s with the scenes, which limited both the number of people who could see them and the number of sets he could bring out. “I think they bring joy to people,” Bishop Silva said of sharing his crèche collection during this season of joy. The bishop didn’t set out to amass such a large grouping of Nativities. He says that close to 20 years ago he mentioned in passing to Msgr. Terence Wata- nabe of Maui that he loved the traditional scenes depicting the birth of Jesus. Msgr. Watanabe soon after gave him a crèche. Then more people started gifting them to him and soon he had a growing collection. The Nativity scenes come from around the world and are made of clay, wood, paper, leaves and plant fibers, porcelain, glass, metal, even alpaca wool. There’s a set depicting the Holy Family in a cave at Wadi Carith on Mt. Carmel that the local Carmelite Sisters painted. There’s a lighthearted manger scene with cloth musubi figures. There’s a puzzle piece Nativity and one with baby Jesus on what looks like an ambo, the “Word made flesh.” Out of all his sets, Bishop Silva has only purchased two himself. One is a palm-sized, blue velvet clamshell that opens to reveal a tiny silver manger scene with a shooting star overhead. The bishop bought it on a Fatima pilgrimage. The other is a non-traditional Nativity with the Magi, Holy Family, shepherds, star, animals and angels intricately carved HCH photos | Anna Weaver within a gold-painted cross. That Christmas from now on instead Clockwise from top left: Bishop Larry Silva holds a cross Nativity he purchased from the Daugh- one came from Pauline Books & of additional Nativities as much ters of St. Paul’s Book and Media Center. A colorful two-piece sculpture of the Holy Family Media Center. as he enjoys the ones he has. is inset with the image of Joseph and a pregnant Mary traveling to Bethlehem. Bishop Silva The bishop’s collection has In the meantime, you can purchased this small clamshell Nativity scene on a pilgrimage to Fatima. The Carmelite sisters, gotten so large that he is rapid- call St. Stephen Diocesan Center whose cloister is next to St. Stephen Diocesan Center, painted this manger scene for the bishop. ly running out of storage room. to inquire about seeing Bishop One gets the sense that he might Silva’s Nativities at the center’s appreciate people’s prayers at library this December: 203-6700.

Bishop to observe Filipino tradition of pre-Christmas dawn and evening Masses

Bishop Larry Silva will again es, morning and evening, on Gabi schedule. Kahuku this year observe the Filipino Dec. 23. Dec. 15, 5-6 p.m., Sacred Here is his Misa de Gallo tradition of celebrating a no- The Misa de Gallo, or Mass Heart, Waianae schedule. vena of Masses on the nine days of the rooster, is customarily cel- Dec. 19, 6-7 p.m., Our Lady Dec. 17, 5-7 a.m., Co-Cathe- before Christmas. The bishop ebrated before dawn. It is also of Lourdes, Honokaa dral of St. Theresa, Honolulu will preside at four early morn- called the Misa de Aguinaldo, or Dec. 20, 6-7 p.m., St. Mi- Dec. 18, 5-7 a.m., Our Lady ing Misa de Gallo liturgies and “gift” Mass. The Simbang Gabi, chael, Kailua-Kona of Sorrows, Wahiawa six evening Simbang Gabi Mass- “night Mass,” is celebrated in Dec. 21, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph, Dec. 23, 4:30-6:30 a.m., St. es, from Dec. 15 to Dec. 24 at the evening. Hilo Joseph, Waipahu 10 parishes on Oahu and the Traditional Filipino treats are Dec. 22, 5-7 p.m., Our Lady Dec. 24, 5-7 a.m., St. John Big Island. served after each Mass. of Perpetual Help, Ewa Beach Apostle and Evangelist, Mili- ©Eugene Alvin Villar, 2007 He will celebrate two Mass- Here is the bishop’s Simbang Dec. 23, 7-9 p.m., St. Roch, lani Filipino Christmas parols 14 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018

“May the God of peace make you perfect in holiness. May he preserve you whole and entire, spirit, soul, and body, irreproachable at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thess. 5:23)

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For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.

DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 15

O Come let us adore him.

“God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good.” St. Anthony of Padua, Kailua

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The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Merry Christmas DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 19 Christmas spirit in the air as Vatican unveils Nativity scene, tree By Junno Arocho Esteves a poor material that “recalls the Catholic News Service simplicity, the littleness and frailty with which God showed himself VATICAN CITY — The annual un- through the birth of Jesus in the veiling of the Vatican’s Christmas precariousness of Bethlehem.” tree and Nativity scene brought “The child Jesus, Son of God some much-needed warmth to and our Savior, whom we lay in people’s hearts as winter ap- the manger, is holy in poverty, lit- proached. tleness, simplicity and humility,” Hundreds of people in St. Pe- the pope said. “By contemplating ter’s Square Dec. 7 applauded as the God-child who emanates light white curtains unfurled, reveal- in the humility of the manger, we, ing a 52-foot wide artistic rep- too, can become witnesses of hu- resentation of Jesus’ birth made mility, tenderness and goodness.” entirely of sand and dubbed the Kicking off preparations to “Sand Nativity.” celebrate the birth of Christ was The bas-relief sculpture, a special exhibition in the morn- which weighed over 700 tons, ing of over 100 different Nativ- was made with sand from Jesolo, ity scenes at the Vatican. The an Italian seaside resort town event, now in its 43rd edition, roughly 40 miles north of Venice. was sponsored by the Pontifi- Shortly after, as the sun set cal Council for Promoting New behind St. Peter’s Basilica, the Evangelization. sounds of “Silent Night” filled Dubbed “100 Cribs at the Vati- the square before the lights of can,” the Dec. 7-Jan. 13 exhibi- the Vatican’s towering Christmas tion featured a wide variety of tree were lit. artistic representations depicting The 42-foot-tall red spruce Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. tree, donated by the Diocese In a statement promoting of Concordia-Pordenone in the the event, Archbishop Rino Fisi- northern Italian region of Vene- CNS photo/Paul Haring chella, president of the pontifi- to, was unveiled at the Vatican’s The Christmas tree and “Sand Nativity” are seen after a tree-lighting ceremony in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 7. cal council, said the exhibition annual tree lighting ceremony. of different Nativity scenes — a Among those present at the Square until the feast of the Bap- tivity scene and Christmas tree for forgiveness.” tradition credited to St. Francis annual Christmas tree lighting tism of the Lord Jan. 13. are visible signs that “help us to The soaring height of the of Assisi — was “a strong instru- were Cardinal Giuseppe Bertel- Earlier in the day, Pope Fran- contemplate the mystery of God, Christmas tree, he added, also ment of evangelization.” lo, president of the commission cis met with delegations from the who was made man in order to be symbolizes “God who — through “So many people stop every governing Vatican City State; northern Italian regions of Veneto close to us.” the birth of his son, Jesus — came Christmas before the mystery Archbishop Francesco Moraglia, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, respon- The bright lights emanating down to man to raise him to him- of God made man, represented patriarch of Venice; and Bishop sible respectively for the 2018 from the Christmas tree, he ex- self and elevate him from the fog with figurines — which in many Giuseppe Pellegrini of Concor- Vatican Christmas tree and Nativ- plained, “remind us that Jesus is of selfishness and sin.” cases are authentic masterpieces dia-Pordenone. ity scene. the light of the world, the light of Pope Francis also reflected on of art — to pray, to reflect and The “Sand Nativity” scene Thanking the delegations for the soul that drives out the dark- the unique composition of the to discover the love of God who and tree will remain in St. Peter’s their gifts, the pope said the Na- ness of enmity and makes room Nativity scene. Sand, he said, is became a child for us.”

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VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD, DECEMBER 24TH (MONDAY) CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS AT 6:00 PM May the Lord grant you and your loved ones OFFICE OF READINGS & CAROLS AT 11:00 PM CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT Love, Joy and Goodwill this Christmas and through the New Year! THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS), DECEMBER 25TH (TUESDAY) HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Holy Rosary Church CHRISTMAS MASSES AT 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM & 12:00 NOON Pahala

FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN, DECEMBER 26TH (WEDNESDAY) CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY NO SCHEDULED CONFESSIONS MASS AT 12:00 NOON ONLY (CHURCH WILL CLOSE AFTER NOON MASS)

THE FEAST OF SAINT JOHN, DECEMBER 27TH (THURSDAY) MASSES AT 6:30AM & 12:00 NOON

FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, DECEMBER 28TH (FRIDAY) MASSES AT 6:30AM & 12:00 NOON

FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, DECEMBER 29TH (SATURDAY) NO SCHEDULED CONFESSIONS May the good times and treasures MASSES AT 7:00AM & 12:00 NOON of the present become the golden VIGIL MASS AT 5:00PM memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of love, joy and happiness. TH THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH, DECEMBER 30 (SUNDAY) Merry Christmas! MASSES AT 6:00AM, 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00 NOON & 6:00PM Sacred Heart Church ST THE SEVENTH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, DECEMBER 31 (MONDAY) Naalehu CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY MASS AT 12:00 NOON ONLY (CHURCH WILL CLOSE AFTER NOON MASS) Blessed Sacrament Parish THE OCTAVE DAY OF CHRISTMAS: MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, JANUARY 1ST (MONDAY) 2124 Pauoa Rd. Honolulu, HI 96813 CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing; To us this day a MASS AT 12:00 NOON ONLY child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven. (CHURCH WILL CLOSE AFTER NOON MASS)

SAINTS BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY NAZIANZEN, JANUARY 2ND (WEDNESDAY) THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS, JANUARY 3RD (THURSDAY) ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, JANUARY 4TH (FRIDAY) ST. JOHN NEUMANN, JANUARY 5TH (SATURDAY) REGULAR MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, JANUARY 6TH (SUNDAY) MASSES AT 6:00AM, 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00 NOON & 6:00PM Christmas Vigil Mass 12/24/2018 — 4:30 P.M. (Carols begin at 4:00 P.M.) 9:00 P.M. (Latin Mass) THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD, JANUARY 13TH (SUNDAY) Christmas Day Mass 12/25/2018 — 7:00 A.M. (English) 10:00 A.M. (Latin Mass) MASSES AT 6:00AM, 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00 NOON & 6:00PM New Year’s Day Mass 1/1/2019 — 7:00 A.M. (English) 10:00 A.M. (Latin Mass)

from the Maryknoll Sisters DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 21

Courtesy photo Filipino Catholic Club carolers The Filipino Catholic Club of St. Jude Parish, Kapolei, went caroling on Dec. 1 at two west Oahu nursing homes. Armed with song sheets, guitar, and other instruments, it was the fourth year for the dozen-or-so amateur-voiced singers boldly sharing their Christmas cheer at the Pearl City Nursing Home in Aiea and Ka Punawai Ola in Kapolei. For the delighted residents, the songs brought back fond memories of their yesteryears. Even the nurses sang and danced along. At Ka Punawai Ola, the audience wanted an encore — of the entire 20-minute repertoire!

May the World Experience the Peace the Christ Child Ushers in for 2019 Mele Kalikimaka!

Christmas Peace to all from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Hawaii

Malia Puka O Kalani —Keaukaha—

The time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her Þrstborn son.* She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Lk. 2:6-7)

May Jesus, Mary and Joseph Þnd room in your hearts this Holy Season! The Hawaii Benedictines 22 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018

Celebrating the Birth of Christ with two Saints of Moloka‘i - St. Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. Exploring Carmelite Spirituality and St. Marianne Cope, O.S.F. An Open Retreat-Seminar Saint Teresa of Avila: Woman of Prayer and Service Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Carmelite Monastery Chapel at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, 6301 Pali Highway The Retreat-Seminar provides insight into the origin and concept of Carmelite Spirituality and Contemplative Life as formed by Saint Teresa of Avila and its application for the lay person in today’s world. Retreat Master - Professor Richard P. Hardy PHD Professor Hardy has served as a Professor of Spirituality at Saint Paul University, the Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley and Saint Michael College. He has authored several books and studies on Carmelite Spiritual- ity. He currently presents retreat-seminars for Carmelite Cloistered Religious Communities and Lay Carmel- ite Groups worldwide. Sponsor - The Hawaii Group of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites is a confraternity of lay persons who seek God through prayer and spirituality and offer love and service to family, neighbors and society. Goodwill offering (optional). Bring brownbag lunch and drink. For more information contact: Darlene Tvrdy OCDS (808) 254-6677 • [email protected] Glad Tidings from Saint Damien Catholic Parish

“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.” (LUKE 2:11)

Glory to the King of Kings! Christmas peace, joy, and blessings from Fr. Ajith Kumar Antony Dass, ss.cc., Deacons, Staff, and Parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Church 2018 Christmas Schedule MISA DE GALLO: DECEMBER 16-24 5:00 AM

MASS SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS: DECEMBER 24 6:00 PM Monday, December 24, 2018 Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Eve Christmas Day CHRISTMAS MASSES: DECEMBER 25 6:00 P.M. 7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 11 A.M. 12:00 MIDNIGHT Midnight Mass (12:00 A.M.) No 6:00 P. M . Mass 8:00 AM

The Catholic faith community of 1403 A California Avenue St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786 proclaims and celebrates the joy of his birth Tel 621-5109 and wishes all a blessed Christmas and grace-filled new year! www.olswahiawa.org DECEMBER 14, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 23 Pope: prepare for Christmas by recognizing mistakes By Carol Glatz Hills that need leveling, he to conversion “with strength, Catholic News Service said, are the bitter, harsh obsta- vigor and severity. Nonetheless cles of pride and arrogance. he knew how to listen,” how to VATICAN CITY — Advent is a What is needed here is recon- act with tenderness and be for- time for people to think about ciliation and asking for forgive- giving. what they can change about ness for one’s mistakes, he said. “Today, as well, Christ’s dis- themselves so that they can sow Even though taking the first step ciples are called to be his humble the seeds of peace, justice and is not easy, “the Lord helps us in but courageous witnesses in or- fraternity in their daily lives, this, if we are of goodwill.” der to rekindle hope, to make it Pope Francis said. “We cannot give up in the face understood that, despite every- The Advent season is a call of negative situations of closure thing, the kingdom of God con- for personal conversion, “hum- and refusal,” he said; “we must tinues to be built day by day with bly recognizing our mistakes, not let ourselves be subdued by the power of the Holy Spirit.” our infidelities, our failure” to do the world’s mindset because the People must pray for help in one’s duty, he said Dec. 9 before center of our life is Jesus and his preparing the way of the Lord, praying the Angelus with visitors word of light, love and consola- “beginning with ourselves and gathered in St. Peter’s Square. tion.” for spreading around us seeds of Celebrating the second Sun- St. John the Baptist, he said, peace, justice and fraternity with day of Advent, the pope said the invited the people around him steadfast patience,” he said. attitudes of vigilance and prayer that characterize the Advent season and preparations for Christ- mas include a journey of conversion. “Let each one of us think, how God’s can I change something about journey is my behavior in order to prepare our journey, the way of the Lord?” the pope said. let us Preparing the way entails journey with making straight “his paths. Every God in our valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made brothers and From all of us at low,” the pope said, citing the sisters. Saint Theresa Catholic School day’s Gospel reading according Happy to St. Luke. 712 N. School St. The pope said to think of the Holidays! valleys as being the result of in- Honolulu, HI 96817 difference and cold-heartedness. Filling them, he said, requires Rev. Fr. Elias Escanilla reaching out to others — like Je- Deacon Tom Adams and sus did — with warmth and at- We wish you a Blessed Christmas tentive care and concern for their Parish Pastoral Council needs. Sacred Heart Church, Hawi And a Happy New Year

St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church ADVENT, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS SCHEDULE 2018-2019

CELEBRATIONS AT MARIA LANAKILA December 11, Tuesday

Vigil & Rosary: 7:00 pm Concert by “Zenaida Garcia”: 8:30 pm Mass accompanied by Mariachi 10:30 pm Mañanitas Midnight December 12, Wednesday Rosary: 5:00 pm Mass: 6:00 pm Dinner & Mariachi entertainment 7:30 pm

MISSION AND PARISH ADVENT RETREAT with Rev. John Gordon December. 15 & 16, Saturday & Sunday: Homilist at all the Masses December 16, 17, & 18, Sun, Mon. & Tues: Retreat at 6:30 p.m. in the Church

Fr. John Gordon is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark. Over his 29 years of priestly ministry, he has served in a variety of parishes, as well as having been a high school chaplain, and formation director at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Fr. John was recently named the Acting Vicar for Pastoral Life and remains the Coordinator of the Office for Evangelization of the Archdiocese. He also serves as the Coordinator for the Charismatic Renewal, as the Coordinator for Multi-Cultural Affairs, and is the dean for the North Essex Deanery # 16.

December 19, Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

MISA de GALLO (Dawn Mass) December. 16-24 (9) day Novena Mass: 5:00 a.m. daily Exceptions: December 16 & 23: Sunday Mass at 7:00 a.m.

December 22, Saturday: No Reconciliation

CHRISTMAS : HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION December 24, Monday, Mass: 5:00 a.m. ( NO 7:00 a.m.) Vigil Mass Times: 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., & Midnight May the Joy and Peace (Note for Midnight Mass: Church doors will open at 11 :00 p.m., Carols begin at 11:30 p.m.) THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS DAY) of Christmas be Yours December 25, Tuesday, Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., & 10:00 a.m. (No Evening Mass) THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH December 29, Saturday, Reconciliation at 4:00 p.m., & Mass: 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Español December 30, Sunday, Mass Times: 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. , & 5:30 p.m. Blessings of this Holy Season BLESSED NEW YEAR! 2019

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD –(NEW YEAR'S DAY) from the parish family of January 1, 2019 Tuesday, - Mass Time: 9:00 a.m. (NO 7:00 a.m. Mass)

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 5, Saturday, Reconciliation at 4:00 p.m., & Mass: 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Español January 6, Sunday, Mass Times: 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Papaikou

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (End of the Christmas Season) & Good Shepherd Mission, Honomu January 12, Saturday, Reconciliation at 4: 00 p.m. & Mass: 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Español January 13, Sunday, Mass Times: 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 5:30 p.m.

Blessed be the God of all consolation who has shown us His Great Mercy through the birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ! May Peace & Mercy Be your Christmas gift and your Blessing all year through! 24 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 14, 2018

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