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1 MAKAKILO natural death. Pictured, from St. Jude Parish left, are Duane Ogata, Father & Boniface Waema, Rosalie On Jan. 20, Bishop Larry Tadda, Mary Smart, Clyde Silva confirmed 35 youth and Sauget, Maria Aguirre, Fe- one adult. The pastor Father licia Routon, Pat Asano and Khanh Hoang and Father Melissa Crisostomo. (Miss- Joseph Ayinpuusa concel- ing: Negris Indacio, Wanya ebrated. Deacons John Cough- Ogata, Frank Tadda, Julie lin, William Friese and Raul Sauget, Angela Bolan and Perez assisted in the Mass. (Re- Barbara Ursal). (Reported by ported by Caren Argenzia) Melissa Crisostomo)

2 HAWI 6 PEARL CITY Sacred Heart Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish It was a busy, blessed week- 1 The Epiphany of Our Lord end on the west side of the Big was celebrated with the arrival Island. On Jan. 16, we held a of the Three Kings. Members huge bazaar at St. Damien of the Neo-Catechumenal Hall to continue to raise funds Way reenacted the Magi’s visit for our rectory repairs. The to the newborn King for the outpouring of support and dona- youth of our school and parish. tions to our silent auction, food The Kings offered gifts of gold, and bake sale, concession, plants frankincense and myrrh. They and rummage was overwhelm- spoke in their native tongues ing. Because of the generosity and told of the long journey they of our parishioners, families endured. The children asked and friends, here and beyond, EDITOR’S them questions and were very we are now over 50 percent of 2 3 CHOICE curious about how long they had our $100,000 goal! … Thirteen traveled, where they left their ladies from our parish accompa- camels and why they traveled nied Father Eli to the Santo so far for a little baby. They re- Nino festivities Jan. 17 at St. minded the children to continu- Michael’s church in Kona. The ally seek God in all they do. The afternoon started with a proces- Kings gave the children blessings sion with many people carrying and presented them with gifts of statues of Santo Nino, followed chocolate. The experience was by Mass and fellowship, food filled with meaning, songs, joy and a program. Four of our pa- and laughter thanks to the three rishioners danced the Philippine visiting seminarians who played folk dance “Pagtatahip” (Win- 4 5 the Kings — Wilmer Chirino nowing Rice). Pictured, from of Venezuela, Ianana Taran- left, are Nora Toribio, Vivian teuea of Kiribati, both from Moku, Juana Mejia, Paz Ri- the Redemptoris Mater Archdi- vera, Father Elli, Sally Cas- ocesan Seminary of Guam, and tillo, Leo Guitang, Connie Michael Pollet of New Orleans Bautista, Elsie Carpio, Lin- from the Redemptoris Mater da Gonzales, Lydia Mones, seminary in Leon, Spain. It was Belma Rullan and Macaria a great way to learn the mean- Ancheta. Missing is Erlinda ing of the Epiphany in a way the Alejandro. Everyone enjoyed children will always remember. the afternoon. (Reported by Lee More than 100 children at- Rivera; photo by Elsie Carpio) tended along with teachers and parents. (Reported by Christine 3 PAHOA Parker) Sacred Heart Parish 6 7 On Jan. 3, at our 8:30 a.m. 7 PAPAIKOU Mass, RCIA candidate Cheryl Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Sanderhill was confirmed and made the decision to become a fore Christmas break. They also do works of charity! May their During all the Masses on the received the Holy Eucharist for Catholic. Now, three years later, performed the play to our senior feet walk in the way of Jesus Feast of the Epiphany, parishio- the first time. In the photo, she she proudly shares in her own community at Hale Mahaolu Christ, Your Son and our Lord. ners reenacted the presentation stands proudly with our pas- words how through RCIA, she in Kahului. Everyone enjoyed Amen.” (Reported by Frances of the gifts of the three wise tor, Father Mike Scully and has formed a closer relation- it and potluck gathering after- Asuncion; photo by Leilani Ven- men — gold, frankincense and her sponsors William and ship with God. “I would like to ward. It is our hope that the tura) myrrh — to the baby Jesus. Por- deeply thank my sponsor and Anna-Marie Cesaletti. As I children know the real “Reason traying the three wise men at teacher. You have shared your spoke to Cheryl after Mass, she for the Season” of Christmas and 5 MILILANI the 10 a.m. Mass were Tommy faith with great insight through- shared the events that led up to share this Parent’s Prayer: “Lov- Figueira, John (Buddy) out my spiritual journey. I am St. John Apostle and Evangelist this wonderful day. Her young ing God, You are the giver of all Souza and Jesse Terpestra. now so moved by the powerful Parish adult life was one with many we possess. The source of all … Some parish councils and sense of God’s presence at Mass. After their commissioning, the trials and bumpy roads. About of our blessings! We thank and committees, under the guidance Every Sunday as I come to our ten years ago she visited the praise you. Thank you for the Respect Life Ministry gath- of Father Tim, have been un- little humble church, I experi- amazing cathedrals of France, gift of our children. Help us to ered around the parish monu- dergoing changes. The Parish ence the same gift of tears, as I including the Basilique of set boundaries for them, and yet ment built by the Knights of Pastoral Advisory Council did in Vezelay, France. Now as I Sainte Marie-Madeleine in encourage them to explore. Give Columbus. It states, “In Loving is one. Current members are sit in church, I truly feel like I’m Vezelay, where she received the us the strength and courage to Memory of All the Unborn Chil- Father Tim Tuyac, Deacon home and loved by all.” Cheryl, gift of tears. Not understand- treat each day as a fresh start. dren of God.” During the com- LeRoy Andrews, Fred Gal- who has a voice of an angel ing why, she completely broke May our children come to know missioning, they all resolved to dones, Rosanna Gomes- and is a cantor at Mass, and is down and wept through vespers. you, the one true God, And Je- promote the church’s teachings Figueira, Inez Johnson, involved with other parish func- Later in life, her mother con- sus Christ, whom you have sent. on the dignity of human life, James Kennedy, Susan Lee tions. Her Confirmation name is verted to Catholicism and she May Your Holy Spirit help them as outlined in “The Gospel of and Dotty Macanas. Newly Magdalene. (Reported by Steve would regularly attend services to grow in faith, hope and love, Life.” They also said they were formed is the Stewardship Torres) with her. Her turning point so they may know peace, truth ready to work with the pastor, Committee: Deacon LeRoy came when a priest encour- and goodness! May their ears under the guidance of the U.S. Andrews, Madeline Caba- WAIHEE aged her to attend a retreat in 4 hear your voice! May their eyes bishops’ “Pastoral Plan for Pro lar, Nancy Chong, Rosanna Colorado at the Abbey of Saint St. Ann Parish see your presence in all things! Life Activities,” to pray, educate, Gomes-Figueira, Janet Walburga, where she listened to The catechism program May their lips proclaim your shape public policy and provide Galdones, James Kennedy, a Benedictine nun talk about her presented parishioners with the word! May their hearts be your concrete assistance to the most Anne Miller, Jesse Terpes- faith. This was the moment she play “A Star is Born” just be- dwelling place! May their hands vulnerable from conception to tra and Danica Terpstra. 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bless them for volunteering their if they provided sufficient tests time and talent toward the spiri- and trials, and if the conclusions tual development of our parish. were presented in an organized Pictured in front, Jesse Terpes- manner. Colorful, eye-catching tra; in back, Tommy Figueira, graphs and charts displayed the left, John “Buddy” Souza. (Re- data on cardboard, tri-fold dis- ported by Pat Phillips; photo by play boards. The students were Inez Johnson) also interviewed to test their knowledge, what formulas and WAIALUA principles they used, and their St. Michael Parish conclusion. Seven judges deter- The Adult Faith Formation mined which projects moved for- Ministry is planning a pilgrim- ward to the district competition. age to the Cathedral Basilica 8 They were Mr. Mike Spencer, of Our Lady Of Peace in Ho- Mrs. Estrella Pajimula, Mr. nolulu on Feb. 15, for the oppor- Mark Tsuda, Mrs. Catherine tunity to obtain plenary indul- Awong, Mr. Roland Lee, gence during the Jubilee Holy Mrs. Charlene Lawler-Tatro Year of Mercy. Plans are to rent a and Mr. Garry Dixon. Going bus for those without transpor- on to the next level are sixth tation but with limited seating graders Joseph Akeo, Alyssa available. Preference will be giv- Bautista, Nathan Bonnell, en on a first-come first-serve ba- Malie Kekoa, Katylyn Kuni sis according to the signup sheet and Nicholas Reynon. Also that will be placed in the rear of moving on to the district compe- both churches. Cost for bus fare 9 10 tition are seventh grader Chloe to be determined at a later date. Toledo and eighth graders More information will be posted Conner Amano-Lee (pic- as it becomes available. (From tured), Teanna Hubbard and the parish bulletin) Travis Lanier. Congratulations to all who participated! (Report- 8 NUUANU ed by Ginger Kamisugi) St. Stephen Parish 12 EWA BEACH The morning in upper Nuuanu Valley was sunny and beautiful Our Lady of Perpetual Help School for our first Holo Holo minis- Students participated in the try event on Dec. 9. Forty-eight Annual Kapolei City Lights adventurers, 18 of whom were Keiki Art Contest, each deco- in their 80s and older (the old- rating a heart with his or her est was 94), enjoyed a day of re- ideas of what Christmas means. laxation and fun. Transportation The students diligently created was by an air-conditioned Royal 11 12 their hearts, filling them with Star Hawaii tour bus. We left St. depictions of what Christmas re- Stephen at 9:45 a.m. to jour- ally means. Of the 6,000 entries ney to Our Lady of Keaau in received from various Leeward Makaha. Our kupuna were the schools, 23 students from our school were awarded prizes. stars of the day. This Holo Holo Two of the 25 grand prize win- was the first for the parish to ners were also from our school, take our kupuna, especially the eighth grader Kylie Swann homebound, travelling. It was and seventh grader Anne Di a dream come true. The mood Martino. As a part of their was upbeat with excitement and prize, Kylie and Anne led the curious anticipation. All enjoyed Kapolei City Lights Parade. They the camaraderie, and singing marched throughout the main and the reciting of the Rosary 13 14 streets of Kapolei, representing on the way. Upon arrival and our school so beautifully. Truly, after a short rest, we gathered Porras, Caesar Reyes, Poly God has blessed our students in the spacious hall for Mass, ality, fellowship and getting to 10 KEKAHA Lapasaran, Cecillo Manalo, with many gifts and talents. Our celebrated by Father Mario know each other better. We ar- St. Theresa Parish, Teresita Luis, Matta Tai school is very proud of these Raquepo. Lunch and fellow- rived back at St. Stephen at 1:30 Our parish recently celebrated Nguyen, Fe Coloma, Joel Keiki Art Contest winners, as ship followed. Members of our p.m., greeted by a light drizzle, the Novena of Santo Nino and Lily Narusawa for main- well as all of our students who Knights of Columbus assist- a blessing from above. (Reported along with other parishes here taining our church and grounds share their gifts and talents in ed those who needed help get- by Ginny Jordan; photo by Stan on Kauai. Pictured are those immaculately. These people many diverse ways. (Reported by ting around. Some of our kupu- Contrades) parishioners that came together spend a portion of their Satur- Laverne Suster; photo by Kahae na came with wheelchairs, walk- at our church on Jan. 11. The day morning weekly keeping our Maikai-Iakopo) ers or canes. For many it was the HAIKU 9 novena ended on Jan. 17 at church beautiful. (From the par- first time seeing the communi- St. Rita Parish Immaculate Conception ish bulletin) 13 HONOLULU ties on the Leeward coast as it Church with Mass celebrated is today and learning about Our We were blessed with visiting Sacred Hearts Academy High priest Father Joseph Kasule with all the participating par- 11 PEARL CITY Lady of Kea’au. Here are some of ishes. (Reported by Chantal A. School from the Diocese of Kampala their comments: “I’ve never been Duarte; photo by Georgia) Our Lady of Good Counsel School Sophomores Dorothy Sani- out that way.” “Better than just in Uganda. This was his first vis- Students statewide prepare for dad has hit the target, winning staying home all day.” It’s good it to Hawaii. Father Joseph was KULIOUOU the yearly Junior Science the Junior Olympic Small- to get out of the house.” “Won- busy during his visit, taking care Holy Trinity Parish and Engineering Fair, and at bore Match on Dec. 20 at derful, so nice to see far away of the various needs in our is- our school, this is no exception. Saint Louis School. In win- Do you enjoy doing crafts of places and watch the beautiful The children in grades sixth ning this match, which featured land community. With daily and all sorts? Come join our craft sceneries, the beauty of nature.” weekend Masses and attending through eighth work tireless- both boys and girls, Sanidad “So refreshing. Feel like you are group. They meet Tuesday ly, gathering their data, testing qualified for the Small-bore parish meetings he had the op- mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 with God.” “It was fun.” “Heart- portunity to get to know our their hypotheses, and charting April Junior Olympics com- warming and so wonderful to p.m. in the Makai House. They the results of the dilemmas they parish community and culture. petition in Colorado. She also have many of our seniors, come have a variety of skills, so come wish to solve. They know experi- competed in the air riflery sec- Father Joseph did find the time holo holo.” One Knight from and share your skills. (From the ments selected will go on to dis- tion, finishing third, and will Council 16267 said it was a to visit many beautiful sights on parish bulletin) trict level competition, and then learn if her scores earned her a Maui. He was also blessed with privilege to help. “I thank the HONOLULU hopefully to the state level. The spot at the Olympics later this Lord for the opportunity and a day trip to Kalaupapa. Pictured projects are judged on the pre- spring. Other Academy shooters am looking forward to our next is Father Joseph with parishio- Sts. Peter and Paul Parish sentation of the testable hypoth- participating in the small-bore Holo Holo ministry adventure.” ners at a welcoming breakfast. Mahalo church cleaners: Carina esis, development of good proce- match included Aimee Pak, The journey was one of spiritu- (Reported by Esther Yap) Vung, Grace Porras, Gerald dures for testing the experiment, Angelique Mara, Janelle 10 TheParish&SchoolNews JANUARY 29, 2016 Inao and Mabel Cheng. (Re- blessed Lenten Season. (Report- ported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) ed by Helen Souza)

14 KAILUA 20 HONOLULU St. Anthony School Star of the Sea Early Learning Our school would like to first Center acknowledge the 12 Marines Snow Day is sponsored yearly from neighboring Marine Corps by our Parent Teacher Guild Base Hawaii who lost their and the school so that the chil- lives in the tragic helicopter ac- dren can experience snow and cident off Oahu. Many of our how it feels, as well as play in it families and faculty have been building snowmen and making affected as they either knew the 15 16 snow angels. (Reported by Jill soldiers, their families or were Hirata) first responders. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with 21 HONOLULU our military neighbors. … Our most recent events include our St. Patrick School middle school students par- The seventh and eighth ticipating in the science fair. graders competed in the an- A lot of thought went into these nual Science Fair Jan. 11-14. projects. We thank our science Faculty and guest judges had teacher Mrs. Braden for her decide on an array of projects. hard work. A number of them During the Science Fair awards will go on to the State Science night, Jan.14, four winners were Fair. … We are also preparing chosen. Third place went to sev- for our annual Catholic Schools enth grader Kellen Tongpalan Week talent show. This event, for “The Power Of Wind,” sec- which has been held for de- 17 18 ond place went to eighth grader cades, highlights some of our Andrew Wong for “How Effec- many talented students. Some tive Are Catapults,” first place will perform at Windward Mall, went to eighth grader Chazmin Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m., during Cath- Thurman for “The Electrolyte olic Schools Week. Come and Challenge: Orange Juice versus join us. Pictured is one of our Sports Drinks,” and the Princi- pre-kindergarten classes pal’s Choice went to seventh enjoying their physical edu- grader Wyanette Thurman cation class. Don’t tell them, for “The Strop Effect.” This was but they are also learning a new the first year for seventh grade skill. (Reported by Patricia Bar- homeroom and science teacher ros) Marjorie Souza as Science Fair coordinator. She ran the 15 HONOLULU event smoothly. (Reported by Pa- St. John the Baptist School mela Asuelo-Montalla) Congratulations sixth-eighth 22 KAILUA graders for your hard work in participating in the School Sci- 19 20 St. John Vianney School ence Fair 2016. We are very Congratulations to Kathleen proud of your achievements. You Tereschuk in grade seven surprise us every day with your whose beautiful artwork was constant application when work- chosen to grace the front of the ing on a task. Keep up the good Epiphany card sent out by Dr. work! (Reported by Kryzen Chloe Mike Rockers, superintendent Guillen) of Hawaii Catholic Schools. He presented her with a $50 award KEKAHA and gave the entire seventh St. Theresa School grade a pizza party to celebrate. In celebration of Catholic … Congratulations also to Ga- Schools’ Week nationwide, briel Wilke who will complete we will have a pancake the qualifying test for the State breakfast fundraiser on Bee. We will soon know if he EDITOR’S will represent our school at the Jan. 31. Breakfast will include 21 22 CHOICE two pancakes, Portuguese sau- State Bee. … We hosted our sixth sage, scrambled eggs, rice and Breakfast with the Bishop fruit. Cost per ticket is $8 and In all, the students, including 18 KAPAA Cathleen Triplett competed on Jan. 17, as part our school’s will go toward the purchase of (right) Amber Wolfe, Diana St. Catherine School against two teams from Island 50th anniversary celebration. Lee and Reece Machida, add- School and one team from There were three servings. Bish- LED lamps for all classrooms On Jan. 11, Father Anthony Waimea Canyon Middle op Larry Silva spoke at all three ($7,500). It’s best to purchase ed 200 buckets to the restora- blessed the site of our future ad- School for the regional. Many about the value of parish schools your tickets from any student, tion effort! (Reported by Hayley ministration building. Semi- students won medals and Team and a Catholic education. As part because “at the door” will be Matson-Mathes) narian Vincent Vu, student 1 took home a trophy for third of the buffet, local celebrities limited to only unsold tickets. John-Paul Lindsey and our place team overall. We will have prepared pancakes, Ikaika An- Mahalo to everyone for their 17 HONOLULU principal Mrs. Celina Haigh one team at the state com- derson, Chai Chaowasaree, continued support of our parish assisted him while the entire Holy Family Catholic Academy petition March 5 at Leeward Frank De Lima, Cathy Foy, school! (Reported by Chantal A. school surrounded them for For the sixth consecutive year, Community College on Oahu. Father Tom Gross, Father Duarte) the blessing. Parents Mr. Marc our school organized a Christ- (Reported by Andrea Corbo and Gary Secor, Mihana Souza Ventura and Mr. Richard Sil- 16 HONOLULU mas drive for Holy Family Patricia Doherty) and Pamela Young. Other Home Orphanage in Osaka, liman have been working hard celebrities attending were Miss Sacred Hearts Academy Lower to make this dream a reality! Japan. Members of our student MAKAWAO Hawaii Jeanne Lapeia, Tai- This new building will enable 19 School National Junior Honor So- lor Grubbs of Hawaii Five-0, more space for classrooms as St. Joseph Early Learning Center On Dec. 15, our fourth grad- ciety were responsible for orga- and musician Aidan James. our school is growing. … On The students are gearing up for ers went to Heeia Fishpond nizing, packaging and decorat- Kainoa Hepener and his Cub in Heeia Uli on Oahu’s Wind- Jan. 13, five alumni, who will a new year as they return from Master Lisa Peddle Smith ing 135 gift bags for the children graduate from high school this their Christmas break ready ward side to explore its history living at the orphanage. The gift were honored for their bravery and the unique and advanced year, visited our eighth grad- to learn. Pictured are Ladybug at the helicopter crash at Bel- bags were hand-delivered by forms of aquaculture. Built by ers to help get them ready for room classmates Alexander lows. Approximately 478 people the ancient Hawaiians 800 years Wolfhound military person- high school. They brought two Kalama,Wyatt Fuqua and attended the three breakfasts. ago, the students discovered nel from the 27th Infantry school guidance counselors and Antonio Lopez working on a Funds raised will go toward im- how adult fish are herded or Unit at Schofield Barracks. With their principal Mr. Hamada. tricky domino bridge. The stu- proving the school facilities and trapped in the Pond, while al- much gratitude the sisters at the We are so proud of our gradu- dents look forward to Catholic tuition assistance. Pictures of this lowing baby fish, or pua, to ma- orphanage sent us this beautiful ates! They are all planning to Schools Week Jan. 29 -Feb. event will soon be on the school ture. The students filled buckets collage of heartwarming photos attend college, some with gener- 5 and will be preparing for the website www.sjvkailua.org. An- with coral and rock to fill the showing the happy children with ous scholarships. … On Jan. 18, Lenten season with St. Jo- other Breakfast with the Bishop puka, or hole, in the 1.3-mile their special gift bags. (Reported our Science Olympiad Team seph’s famous malassadas is scheduled for January 2017. wall surrounding the fishpond. by Mrs. Becky O’Reilly) under the direction of Mrs. on Fat Tuesday Feb. 8. Have a (Reported by Earl Walker)