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8 JANUARY 29, 2016 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE H TheParish SchoolN 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. God F THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD JANUARY 29, 2016 9 hoolNews JANUARY 29, 2016 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.