HAWAII HAWAII WORLD TRADITIONS Arrival of Carmelites, Bishop Silva says that Simple Christians: ordinary Family prayers at the fundraiser, prepare for the every parish must have a Trappist martyrs gave wreath for each week in refounding of monastery pastoral council extraordinary witness Advent Page 2 Page 4-5 Page 15 Page 20

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One unique commercial version of the Advent calendar available at the Pauline Book and Media Center in Honolulu offers the tra- ditional countdown to Christmas in the round.

HCH photo | Anna Weaver Advent calendars and more Fresh ideas on the annual tradition that you and your kids can make this season

By Anna Weaver “Reclaim the Advent calendar!” said They’ll help keep the focus on the religious Hawaii Catholic Herald Lisa Gomes, the director of the Office of side of the season amidst all the materi- Youth and Young Adult Ministry. al mayhem that can overwhelm the days Companies have been coming out with She says Advent is “a great opportunity leading up to Christmas. a flurry of new food, drink, candy or toy- to recommit as a family to praying daily, filled Advent calendars in recent years. reading Scripture, and staying faithful to Nativity set calendar But since Advent calls Catholics to a the church.” She recommends starting off Pick out an Advent calendar with draw- time of preparation for Jesus’ birth, not the season reflecting on 1 Corinthians 1:3- ers or pouches, which are big enough to one long season of indulgence, how about 9. hold small Nativity figurines and other making some more spiritually focused Ad- Here are some Advent countdown ideas parts of the stable and manger. Alternately, vent calendars for December? to inspire and have fun with your children. you can create a paper bag Advent calen- Continued on page 3 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • NOVEMBER 30, 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] Bishop Larry Silva, left, helps the EDITOR Carmelite Sisters, newly arrived Patrick Downes from the Philippines, with their (808) 585-3317 luggage at the Daniel K. Inouye In- [email protected] ternational Airport, Nov. 26. From ASSOCIATE EDITOR left, Sister Mary Francis Apordo, Anna Weaver Sister Mary Bernard Tescam, who (808) 585-3320 [email protected] helped recruit the sisters but is not ADVERTISING joining the Hawaii community, Shaina Caporoz Sister Assumpta John Theresa Ma- (808) 585-3328 capanas and Sister Mary Angelica [email protected] Guevarra. 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Send them to Letters to the Herald, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 or to [email protected]. MEMBER Official notices Catholic Press Association Bishop’s calendar „ December 11, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Adminis- „ Bishop Silva has accepted the resignation ADDRESS CORRECTIONS Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be trative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown of Deacon Efrain Andrews as the Diocesan To make corrections to your attended by Bishop’s delegate] Honolulu; 10:00 pm, Mañanitas in honor of Director of Prison Ministry, effective Decem- subscription name or ad- Our Lady of Guadalupe, Maria Lanakila Par- ber 31, 2018, and has appointed Deacon Wil- dress, cut out the address ish, Lahaina. label from the front page „ December 1-2, Episcopal Visitation, St. Pat- liam Friese to replace him, effective January (reverse side). rick Parish, Kaimuki. „ December 12, 5:00 pm, Spanish Mass in 1, 2019. (Deacon Friese will continue his dia- ‰ Please correct my name. honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Maria La- „ December 4, 9:00 am, Diocesan Finance conal assignment to St. Jude Parish, Kapolei.) ‰ Please correct my ad- nakila Parish, Lahaina. Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 5:30 „ Bishop Silva has appointed Edward An- dress. pm, St. Francis Healthcare System Dinner, „ December 13, 9:00 am, Annual Members drade to the Diocesan Planning and Build- ‰ We are receiving two Prince Waikiki Hotel, Waikiki. Meeting of the Augustine Educational Foun- ing Commission as the East Hawaii Vicariate copies. Please cancel this dation, Chancery; 9:45 am, Augustine Educa- one. „ December 5, 4:00 pm, Peace Ceremony Representative, effective immediately through tional Foundation Board, Chancery; 4:00 pm, ‰ Please cancel this sub- June 30, 2020, to complete the term of Mar- and Dinner, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Waikiki. Dialogue for International and New Priests’ scription. garita Hopkins. „ December 6, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Coun- Orientation, Chancery. MAIL TO cil, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), „ Bishop Silva has appointed Beverly San- Donna Aquino Kaneohe; 1:00 pm, Clergy Personnel Board, Announcements/Appointments dobal to the Diocesan Board of Education as Hawaii Catholic Herald 1184 Bishop Street SSDC; 2:00 pm, College of Consultors, SSDC. „ Bishop Silva has accepted the resignation the Leeward Oahu Vicariate Representative, Honolulu, HI 96813 „ December 7, 7:00 am, Pearl Harbor Multi- of Reverend Edison Pamintuan, MS as Spiritu- effective November 20, 2018 – June 30, 2020, QUESTIONS? Faith Ceremony, Pearl Harbor. al Director of the Kauai Filipino Catholic Clubs to complete the term of Antonio Boquer. Call Donna, 585-3321 „ December 8, 10:00 am, Mass for the West and has appointed Reverend Danilo Galang, „ Bishop Silva has reappointed Abe Correia Hawaii Vicariate Island Treasures, St. Michael M.S., to replace him, effective November 3, as a Member of Catholic Charities Hawaii, ef- Parish, Kailua-Kona. 2018. fective January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. NOVEMBER 30, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 3

Advent calendars and more

Continued from page 1 dar with one bag per day strung on a long clothesline or string to put larger figures in. Then fill each day of the calendar with one piece of the Nativity set. Your children will put together their crèche scene day by day as they pull out each piece from their Advent calendar. Save the man- ger and baby Jesus for the last calendar days. Straw in a manger countdown Create an empty manger from a small wooden box and pur- chase some straw or raffia. Each day of Advent, your children can put one piece of straw in the

manger and say a prayer or sing HCH photo | Anna Weaver a song. On Christmas Day, have Tuck small Nativity figurines in an Advent calendar with pockets and have them place a figure of the Baby your kids slowly build their creche as the days of Advent progress. Jesus in the manger, cradled by all the straw prayers your chil- Write the ideas on each strip. lical imagery drawn from the dren have placed there. Once all the strips have an act of messianic hopes of the Old Tes- Blank calendar kindness written upon it, staple tament to proclaim the coming or tape the first one into a circle. of Christ as the fulfillment not Create a blank calendar for From there, loop the next piece only of Old Testament hopes, but the days of December. Sit down of paper around the first loop present ones as well.” as a family and go over the acts and staple it to create a chain. Create your own calendar for of kindness, service and spiritual- Each day of Advent, tear off one these seven special days. Behind ity you plan to do together each ring and read it with your kids. each window, put the symbol day of Advent. They can be as Try to complete each act of kind- for that specific O Antiphon (i.e. simple as picking a particular in- ness and discuss what it was like keys for “O Key of David”). When tention to pray for each day. Give to do these small acts of service. your kids open the window, they up certain favorite activities or (Idea courtesy of Jayne Mondoy, can say the prayer for that day. foods on a few days of Advent as Office of Religious Education) (Idea courtesy of Lisa Gomes, an offering to God. Watch “The Office of Youth and Young Adult Nativity” or another Christian Ministries) Christmas movie together. So O Antiphons calendar many possibilities! During the seven days leading (Idea courtesy of Malulani up to Christmas Day, the church Not feeling crafty? Kamanu, St. Anthony Retreat celebrates the “O Antiphons” (O Online stores like the Catholic Center) Key of David,” “O Root of Jesse,” Company and Loyola Press sell etc.). The hymn “O Come O Come Catholic Advent calendars with Emmanuel” is based on them. daily scripture readings and im- Kindness calendar They have been sung in the ages to open each day of the sea- Similar to the blank Advent Roman Catholic Church since the son. If you’re on Oahu, Pauline calendar, the Kindness Advent eighth century as part of evening Books and Media in downtown calendar uses a paper chain. Cut prayer between Dec. 17-23. As Honolulu has a selection of Ad- pieces of construction paper into the U.S. Conference of Catholic vent calendars to pick from, in- 24 strips. Brainstorm ideas for Bishops’ website puts it, the O cuding the one on the cover of acts of kindness with the kids. Antiphons contain “ancient bib- this issue.

More Advent ideas Jayne Mondoy, the Diocese of Ho- ‘til this Advent time is done. their bedroom door. After they are nolulu’s Office of Religious Education Christmas Day will soon be here, asleep, fill the shoe with candy, small director, provided these additional Ad- time for joy and time for cheer. treats and toys for them to find in the vent ideas to do with your children, morning, little gifts from St. Nicholas. targeted at kids from birth through “Advent Candle Song” (To the tune of On Dec. 13, make a crown-shaped elementary school. “Jimmy Crack Corn”) coffee cake or traditional buns to cel- ebrate St. Lucy and her martyrdom. Read Light one candle, Advent’s here, (3 times) Reconciliation Add a Christmas book to your bed- time reading list. Christmas time is near. Consider participating in the Sacra- Read Nativity books, Christmas sto- (Clap, clap) ment of Reconciliation as a family. Ad- vent is all about preparing and there’s ries or stories of the Blessed Mother to Kindness Angels Create a “Kindness no better way to prepare your heart calendar” using a paper your children at bedtime. An alternative to Elf on the Shelf, and spirit. chain made of good Sing Kindness Angels use painted wooden deeds and prayers your peg dolls to inspire more acts of kind- Birth story picture book children pick to do Sing Advent songs around the Ad- throughout the season. vent wreath, in the car or wherever ness. This activity is particularly suited Invite your children to create a pic- Take off one each day the Spirit inspires. to grades three to five. You can read the ture book that tells the birth story of and complete the task. whole idea at catechistsjourney.loyola- Jesus. Use a children’s Bible or a Gos- “Advent is a Time to Wait” (To the press.com/2016/07/kindness-angels. pel account to help them remember HCH photo | Anna Weaver tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) all the parts to include. Then, use their Saints of Advent picture book to encourage their own Advent is a time to wait, Celebrate the Advent Saints. On retelling of Jesus’ birth story. You can not quite time to celebrate. the night of Dec. 5, have your children also tell them their birth story as a way Light the candles one by one, leave a shoe or a pair of shoes outside of relating it to their own life. 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • NOVEMBER 30, 2018 Every parish must have a pastoral council, bishop says By Patrick Downes According to the new norms, a ocesan norms and approved by Hawaii Catholic Herald parish pastoral council is to have the pastor. The goal of these at least five members plus all the According to Walsh, the old Bishop Larry Silva has man- parish priests and deacons. norms strongly recommended dated that every parish in Hawaii norms is ‘to assist Members are chosen by a par- but did not require parishes to have a pastoral council, a group ish election, by the pastor, or have pastoral councils. The new of parishioners that advises the pastors and parishes both. They should be represen- norms do. pastor or parish administrator with greater pastoral tative of the entire parish — “a “Every parish is expected to on pastoral matters and future microcosm of the parish.” have a pastoral council,” Walsh plans. planning, guided by The council is to meet at least said. The 1,200-word document once a quarter. The The deadline “Norms for Parish Pastoral Coun- the pastoral plan pastor must preside for each parish to cils in the Diocese of Honolulu,” at each meeting, but ‘NORMS FOR have a fully func- which the bishop put into effect of the Diocese of the meeting is run by PARISH PASTORAL tioning pasto- Nov. 15, describes the rationale, an elected chairper- ral council with makeup and function of the Honolulu’ son or, in the absence COUNCILS IN proper statutes council. of the chairperson, that conform The goal of these norms is “to the vice-chairperson. THE DIOCESE OF to the norms is assist pastors and parishes with Bishop Larry Silva Prayer or faith June 9 of next greater pastoral planning, guid- sharing is to be a part HONOLULU’ page 5 year, Pentecost ed by the pastoral plan of the of each meeting. Sunday. Diocese of Honolulu,” the bishop make recommendations to the planning who helped draft the The minutes, taken by an as- Parishes are also required to wrote in his decree promulgating pastor for goals and actions.” norms, diocesan rules for parish signed secretary, become part of have a parish finance council the norms. The topics the council would pastoral councils already existed, the parish records and should which is also advisory. Unlike the “The purpose of the parish address include “evangelization, but they were long and cumber- be available for parishioners to pastoral council, which is man- pastoral council is pastoral plan- faith formation, stewardship, some. read. dated by the diocesan bishop, the ning and creating a vision for the leadership, worship, social min- “We reduced it from five pages The pastoral council is to have finance council is a requirement future of the parish,” the norms istry, youth and young adults, to two and a half,” he said, and statutes or by-laws, written by of the Code of Canon Law. state. marriage and family life, and tried to make it “simple to read the council, that define its pur- The parish may also create Council members “prayerfully community life.” and understand.” pose, composition, leadership other committees to address spe- investigate and discern issues of According to James Walsh, The new norms strive to avoid and operation. The statutes must cific areas such as stewardship concern to the whole parish and the diocesan director of pastoral church jargon, he said. be drafted in accord with the di- and building and maintenance.

Heralding back NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Dec. 6, 1968 zon read in the parish bulletin of the parish’s new nurse program sponsored by St. Francis (left) PROJECT PLAQUE — Council 5000 Medical Center. … of the Knights of Columbus has purchased a On Nov. 19, nurse Christine Hall Thomp- new plaque to be mounted on the algaroba son paid her first visit to the Caraangs. … stump in the courtyard of Our Lady of Peace All this medical help was free, provided Cathedral. The stump is that of the first al- by St. Francis through the parish. garoba tree planted in Hawaii and is consid- ered the “grandfather of all algaroba trees in 10 years ago — Nov. 28, 2008 the islands.” Installing the new plaque were Molokai Ranch, the island’s largest pri- Ralph M. Medeiros (center) and A.W. Heath- vate employer and land owner, shut down erly. Other members of the Plaque Commit- operations on March 24 followed by the lay- tee were John Petrous, Harry Tong, P.G.K. off of about 100 workers. The ranch-owned John Horner, and P.G.K. Ollie Holzman. movie theater, gas station, golf course, hotel properties and cattle operations, as well as a Editor’s note: The algaroba (also know as kiawe privately-owned restaurant in Maunaloa all in Hawaii and mesquite elsewhere) stump with plaque is still outside the chancery offices in were shuttered. downtown Honolulu. On Nov. 15 MOILA worked with the Dio- cese of Honolulu’s Office for Social Minis- tries and several Oahu parishes to organize 25 years ago — Dec. 3, 1993 an early Thanksgiving meal and distribution Since 61-year-old Adriano Caraang’s of food bags for the upcoming holiday at the stroke in May 1992, his only regular trips town’s Catholic church, St. Vincent Ferrer. outside his home are Sunday mornings when he is driven to Mass 10 minutes away Editor’s note: The 55,000 acre Molokai Ranch at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Kalihi. property was put up for sale in November 2017 On a recent Sunday, he and his wife Cora- for $260,000,000 and has yet to be sold.

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to be drafted by the council in accord with these norms and must be approved by the pastor. Any revision of the statutes also requires the approval of the pastor. 4. Any parochial vicars or deacons assigned to the parish are ex officio members of the council. 5. The parish pastoral council is to meet at least once per quarter. 6. Because the pastoral council is advisory to the pastor, it does not meet in the absence of the pastor. Guidelines and Best Practices DECREE „ Membership qualifications are to be defined in the statutes. Promulgating Norms „ Size of the council will vary depending on the size of the parish, but it should ordinarily include at least five lay persons in addition to the clergy. for Parish Pastoral Councils „ Members are ordinarily baptized Christians who are in full communion with the Catholic Church and are firmly committed to developing their relationship With this decree, I hereby promulgate norms, in accord with with Jesus Christ in the Church he founded and in the mission he entrusted canon 536 §1 of the Code of Canon Law, that govern parish pas- to his Church. toral councils. I consulted with the Presbyteral Council regarding „ Members ordinarily are registered and involved members of the parish who are willing to listen to differing opinions and work collaboratively for the the requirement of mandating a pastoral council in each parish. good of the parish. These norms take effect immediately, but each parish is expected „ The involvement of parish staff members on the council should be defined in to have a fully functioning pastoral council with statutes no lat- the statutes. Some staff may be designated as ex officio members of the parish er than Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019. Parishes whose current pastoral council (e.g., the director of religious education, the school princi- pal). If parish staff members serve on the council, care should be taken that councils do not conform to these norms are to revise their statutes they do not dominate discussions or circumvent the nature of the council as and re-form their councils no later than June 9, 2019. an advisory group to the pastor composed of parishioners. The goal of these norms in particular is to assist pastors and „ Selection of non-ex officio members can be by election, appointment by the parishes with greater pastoral planning, guided by the pastoral pastor, or a combination of the two methods, as established in the statutes. A discernment process is recommended for all candidates. (Refer to Pastoral plan of the Diocese of Honolulu. Council Discernment Process on the catholichawaii.org website under the Of- I promulgate these norms by sending them to all pastors, by fice of Pastoral Planning for assistance.) having them published in the Hawaii Catholic Herald, and by hav- „ The statutes should assure that the members of the council are representative ing them posted on the diocesan website. of the entire parish and its various ministries so that the council is a micro- cosm of the parish. However, once serving on the council, all members should Given at the Office of the Bishop in Honolulu, Hawaii, on No- be mindful of the good of the entire parish, not just a particular ministry. vember 15, 2018. „ A liaison with the parish finance council and other councils or committees may be appointed by the pastor or chosen by the council. „ Terms of office are to be defined in the statutes. The statutes ordinarily state that non-ex officio members serve for a specific term (e.g., three years, renew- able once). This allows different parishioners to participate in parish leader- Most Reverend Clarence Silva ship and new ideas to emerge. Terms ordinarily are staggered so that there is Bishop of Honolulu both continuity and freshness. „ The leadership of the council and their terms of office are defined by the stat- utes. The pastor is always the president of the council. However, the pastor normally leaves running of the meeting to the council chair. The following three roles serve as a guide: „ Chair: The chair is to conduct the meeting, keep it focused on the agenda topics and timeline, and ensure everyone has the chance to speak. The chair should facilitate setting ground rules with the members to ensure Norms for Parish Pastoral Councils all members respect and listen to one another, especially when individu- als have disagreements. He or she also helps the group develop recom- in the Diocese of Honolulu mendations to present to the pastor. „ Vice Chair: The vice chair assists the chair and conducts the meetings in [November 15, 2018] the absence of the chair. „ Recorder: The recorder maintains a summary of council discussions and recommendations and sends the minutes of the last council meeting and Background the new agenda to all members at least a week before the next meet- ing. The recorder also files a copy of the approved minutes in the parish Code of Canon Law, canon 536, §1. If the diocesan bishop judges it opportune archives. after he has heard the Presbyteral Council, a pastoral council is to be established „ Agenda: The pastor, the chair, and other persons specified in the statutes are to in each parish, over which the pastor presides and in which the Christian faithful, set the agenda for the council meetings. together with those who share in pastoral care by virtue of their office in the parish, assist in fostering pastoral activity. §2. A pastoral council possesses a consultative „ A member of the council is to lead prayer or some faith sharing before or dur- vote only and is governed by the norms established by the diocesan bishop.” ing each meeting. „ Discussions center on pastoral and spiritual issues (for example, the renewal of the parish in stewardship; outreach to the unchurched, disaffected, or un- Purpose involved Catholics; inclusion of youth and young adults in the mission of the parish; motivation of parishioners to be engaged in the public arena on issues The purpose of the parish pastoral council is pastoral planning and creating a of life, family, and morality). vision for the future of the parish. The council is consultative and advisory to the pastor. Members prayerfully investigate and discern issues of concern to the whole „ Review of the parish pastoral plan and its implementation should be a regular parish and make recommendations to the pastor for goals and actions. Areas of con- part of the agenda. cern include matters important to the whole parish: evangelization, faith formation, „ Planning events and directing ministries are not normally the type of items stewardship, leadership, worship, social ministry, youth and young adults, marriage that a parish pastoral council addresses. and family life, and community life. They regularly assess the progress and issues „ Potential new topics and carryover items can be identified at the end of every relating to the implementation of the parish pastoral plan. They identify obstacles meeting for the next meeting’s agenda. to implementation and identify ways to address and overcome the obstacles. Strong „ emphasis and support for the parish’s stewardship efforts is vital. Communication: It is important for the council to keep parishioners informed as to what issues are being addressed and, if appropriate, to solicit the views of others in the parish community. Publicizing the agendas and minutes and Requirements scheduled listening sessions can help accomplishing these objectives. „ Members are responsible to come prepared to discuss agenda items. They are 1. Every parish in the Diocese of Honolulu is to have a parish pastoral council. also responsible to present issues to the pastor and council that they have Exceptions to this require the written permission of the bishop. identified through listening to the parishioners. Once a decision is made by 2. When a new pastor is appointed, the pastoral council from the prior pastor the pastor, they have the responsibility to support the decision and to help remains in place to help with the orientation of the new pastor. This will help parishioners understand it. the pastor understand the history and culture of his new parish. In exceptional „ The parish pastoral council should not do the work that is proper to the par- circumstances and with the written permission of the bishop, a new pastor ish finance council, stewardship committee, building committee, or any other may dissolve the existing council. A new council is then to be formed as soon group in the parish that has its own particular area of responsibility. At the as possible. same time, the parish pastoral council will need to have good structures of 3. The parish pastoral council is to have statutes (canon 94 §1) which define its communication with all of these groups so that its proper role of pastoral purpose, composition, leadership, and methods of operation. The statutes are planning can be enhanced. 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • NOVEMBER 30, 2018 A fond aloha to Deacon Dan and Rita By Bob and Charlotte White Special to the Herald

After more than 30 years of service to the Diocese of Honolulu and to Holy Trinity Church, it has come time to say “Aloha” to Dea- Exploring Carmelite Spirituality con Dan Guinaugh and his wife Rita. After his recent retirement An Open Retreat-Seminar from active ministry, Deacon Dan Saint Teresa of Avila: Woman of Prayer and Service announced his retirement from Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Holy Trinity and the couple’s move to the mainland to be near- Carmelite Monastery Chapel er to family and grandchildren. Best described as the “Dynam- at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, 6301 Pali Highway ic Duo” of Holy Trinity Church, The Retreat-Seminar provides insight into the origin and Deacon Dan and Rita have been there for our parish. They have concept of Carmelite Spirituality and Contemplative Life as shared their faith both by prayer formed by Saint Teresa of Avila and its application for the lay and example. For more than three person in today’s world. decades, the two have assisted in welcoming new pastors, coordi- Photo courtesy of Charlotte White Retreat Master - Professor Richard P. Hardy PHD nating and easing their transition Deacon Dan and Rita Guinaugh Professor Hardy has served as a Professor to East Oahu. of Spirituality at Saint Paul University, the Deacon Dan was seen in every which explained the history, ar- Our pastor, Capuchin Francis- Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley and aspect of Catholic life and forma- chitecture, sacramental vestments can Father Michel Dalton wrote tion at Holy Trinity. He and Rita and vessels of Holy Trinity Parish. in the parish bulletin, “The many Saint Michael College. He has authored sev- either organized or improved Also under Dan’s purview, adora- ways that they touched our lives eral books and studies on Carmelite Spiritual- countless ministries and commit- tion of the Blessed Sacrament was has hopefully been returned to ity. He currently presents retreat-seminars for tees, from RCIA to Bible study, established on a regular basis. He them, through our appreciation Carmelite Cloistered Religious Communities and Lay Carmel- from ministry training to writing initiated and directed “Catholics of all that they have done and ite Groups worldwide. job descriptions. He was in the for Christmas” and celebrated fu- shared with us.” forefront of the development of nerals, weddings and baptisms. While Holy Trinity Church Sponsor - The Hawaii Group of the Holy Trinity’s website, one of the Parishioners looked forward to wishes that Deacon Dan and Ri- Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. first to be up and running in the his homilies which were down ta’s departure “weren’t so,” the Diocese of Honolulu. to earth and meaningful. Mostly family of Holy Trinity, its parish- The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites is a confraternity of Deacon Dan developed our Holy Trinity will miss his warm ioners, staff and pastor wish Dea- lay persons who seek God through prayer and spirituality and adult faith formation team to in- smile and willingness to be there con Dan and Rita “Godspeed and offer love and service to family, neighbors and society. clude his “Tour of the Church,” for the people of God. aloha.” Goodwill offering (optional). Bring brownbag lunch and drink. For more information contact: Darlene Tvrdy OCDS Maui March for Life to feature physician speaker (808) 254-6677 • [email protected] The executive director of the in Kahului. Other activities in- Participants will gather for the American Association of Prolife clude prayers in front of Planned annual march Jan. 26 at 8-8:30 Obstetricians and Gynecolo- Parenthood, a concert and a a.m. in Christ the King Parish gists will be the guest speaker movie. parking lot at 20 West Wakea at a three-day The theme for the commemo- Street, Kahului, to take a shuttle event, Jan. 24- ration is “Unique from day one: to the corner of Kane Street and Newman Center 26, marking the pro-life is pro-science” Kaahumanu Avenue for sign- 45th anniver- Prayers at Planned Parent- holding and the march from 9-10 Catholic Campus Ministry sary of Roe v. hood in Kahului are scheduled a.m. Wade, the 1973 for 3:30-5:30 p.m., Jan. 24. The march is followed by a at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa U.S. Supreme On Jan. 25, obstetrician and program of music by the par- Court Deci- gynecologist Dr. Donna Harrison, ish youth ministry directed by sion that legal- who heads the prolife physicians Frank Chargualaf, and talks by PRAY • STUDY • GROW • SERVE • BELONG • CONNECT Dr. Donna ized abortion in group, will speak on the “physical Joy Wright, executive director of Harrison America. effects of abortion on women” at Malama Pregnancy Center, and YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME The Annual a concert by the NBA Band featur- Dr. Harrison. The event will end Maui March for Life and Prayer ing Billy Perry in Christ the King with a prayer service and rosary Service is being organized by the parish hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Maui councils of the Knights of The concert and talk concludes To order March for Life T- Columbus and the Respect Life with the movie “Bella” and light shirts, call Norman, 357-6676, or Ministry of Christ the King Parish refreshments. Admission is free. Kuulei, 281-4469. School concert to add a twist to Student Mass & Dinner – SUNDAYS @ 5PM Christmas songs Candlelight Mass & Fellowship – WEDNESDAYS @ 9PM The five instrumental and vo- cal musical ensembles of St. John Weekday Mass @ 12:10PM Vianney School in Kailua will present the free holiday concert “Christmas with a Twist,” Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The school music director Sarah Young will conduct the school’s Beginning Band, Begin- ning Orchestra, Senior Choir, Concert Band and Concert Or- chestra. The ensembles are made up Photo courtesy of Earl Walker of students from grades one St. John Vianney students rehearse “Christmas with a Twist,” a concert of through eight. novel takes on holiday favorites. 1941 East West Rd The groups will perform a mix (located next to the Dept. of Public Safety) of traditional Christmas carols Plum Fairies” from “The Nut- the parish church at 920 Keolu and songs with a twist. “Angels cracker” becomes “Secret Agent Drive, Kailua. Donations to the We Have Heard on High” will be Sugar Plum” mixed with a spy music program are welcome. For www.newmanhawaii.org performed with a rock beat and musical theme. more information, call the school the classic “Dance of the Sugar The students will perform in office at 261-4651. @NewmanHawaii NOVEMBER 30, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 7

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Photo courtesy of David Hioki Renovation donation The Knights of Columbus Brother Joseph Dutton Council 7156 donated $10,000 to Mary, Star of the Sea Parish for the school cafeteria renovation fund on Oct. 14. The Knights use the cafeteria for their pancake breakfast fundrais- ers, and this gesture was their way of “giving back.” The donation was supported by funds from pancake breakfasts, Zippy’s fundraisers and a large donation by Bob Lessard, a beloved and generous Knight of the council who died CELEBRATING LIFE in April. Other church ministries use the cafeteria to prepare meals for the homeless and other charitable work. The cafeteria was reopened on Oct. 15 in time for students returning from fall break. Pictured from left are Worthy HONORING MEMORIES Grand Knight Todd Kirwan, Blessed Sacrament Father Frankie C. de los Reyes, pastor of Mary, Star of the Sea, and We offer a full range of funeral and memorial services Deputy Grand Knight David Hioki. from traditional to contemporary ceremonies involving burial and cremation arrangements of all faiths. Assisting the families of Hawaii since 1967 2 Locations to serve you Msgr. Secor to celebrate memorial Mass for Father Edward Turner MILILANI MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY Mililani Memorial Park Road, at Ka Uka Blvd. A memorial Mass for Father vicar general of the Diocese of cese of Honolulu for 52 years. He Edward Turner, former pastor of Honolulu. died Aug. 7 in Florida where he MILILANI DOWNTOWN MORTUARY Resurrection of the Lord Parish, Father Turner was the found- had retired. His funeral Mass was 20 S Kukui Street, Honolulu, 96813 Waipio, will be celebrated at 7 ing pastor of Resurrection of the held Aug. 29 at St. Bernadette Please Contact Us at 677-5631 Ext 3 p.m., Dec. 6 by Msgr. Gary Secor, Lord. He was a priest of the Dio- Parish in Port St. Lucie, Florida. P.O. Box 457, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782 Visit our Website at www.mililanimemorial.com 8 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • NOVEMBER 30, 2018

FATHER RONALD JOHN BURKE | 1945-2018 Former Navy chaplain served Honolulu diocese for 8 years By Patrick Downes Francis Leo Burke and Helen Ma- Hawaii Catholic Herald rie DeLisle. He was part-American Indian on his mother’s side. Father Ronald John Burke, a He was ordained on April 8, retired U.S. Navy chaplain from 1972, by Bishop F. Joseph Gos- Detroit who served as a parish sman, auxiliary bishop of Balti- priest in Hawaii more. from the 1980s He served two years as a parish until 2002, died priest in Pennsylvania before join- Oct. 30 in Las ing the U.S. Navy as a chaplain in Cruces, New 1974. As a chaplain, he served at Mexico. He was a number of bases in Texas, Japan 74 and a priest and California. He also served at for 46 years. Pearl Harbor. He was pas- Father Burke was incardinated Father Ronald tor of Resurrec- in the Diocese of Honolulu on John Burke tion of the Lord Dec. 8, 1984, but continued as a Parish in Waipio military chaplain until he began from 1995 to 2002. ministry in Hawaii on Dec. 1, The parish bulletin for St. Gen- 1994, as an associate pastor of St. evieve Church in Las Cruces, the John Apostle and Evangelist Par- last parish he served as a retired ish in Mililani. priest, described Father Burke as He was appointed administra- “an amazing and dedicated priest, tor of Resurrection Parish on Feb. and a wonderful friend and father 5, 1995, and pastor on July 1,

Photo courtesy of Beverly Sandobal figure.” 1996. The bulletin also quoted one of He retired in 2002 and set up Philippines-bound the late priest’s favorite sayings: residence in the Diocese of Las Members of the student council of St. Joseph School in Waipahu pose with some of the more than 200 backpacks “Between last Sunday and this Cruces two years later. and assorted school supplies students and parents collected for children of the school’s sister parish, Immaculate Sunday, what did you do to make Father Burke’s funeral was Heart of Mary in Naguelguel, Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. The parish serves fishing villages in that region God smile?” Nov. 10, in New Mexico. Resur- that have recently been overcome by typhoons. The St. Joseph children sent seven balikbayan boxes. A balikbayan Father Burke was born on Feb. rection of the Lord, Waipio, will box is a large corrugated cardboard box containing goods sent home by overseas Filipinos. It is hoped that they 25, 1945, in Detroit, the son of announce a memorial service will receive them by Christmas. an airplane pilot and a librarian, soon. CCH_HawaiiCatholicHerald.qxp_Layout 1 9/21/16 3:05 PM Page 1

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Honoring the Vietnamese martyrs Members of Hawaii’s Vietnam- ese Catholic Community carry a flower-laden platform carrying three reliquaries in a procession at the Mass for the feast of the Vietnamese Martyrs at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu, Nov. 25. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the afternoon Mass commemorating 117 martyrs who were canonized by St. John Paul II on June 19, 1988. These saints, also known as Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, are those whose names are known of the more than 130,000 to 300,000 who died for their faith during persecutions in the 19th century.

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CNS photo/Paul Haring Pope names organizing committee for abuse conference in February By Carol Glatz Cardinal O’Malley said the Catholic News Service pontifical commission, as an advisory body to the pope, pro- VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis posed the global meeting for named U.S. Cardinal Blase J. Cu- the world’s bishops. He said the pich of Chicago to be part of the commission has hosted meetings organizing committee prepar- between survivors and groups of ing for a meeting of the world’s newly named bishops, and those bishops’ conferences and repre- meetings “have inspired our view sentatives of religious orders to that calling the bishops to Rome address the abuse and protection for a similar high-impact meet- of minors. ing would be very important in The Feb. 21-24 Vatican meet- addressing the clergy abuse crisis ing is not only “about keeping globally.” CNS photo/Beatrice Njemanze, Mississippi Catholic children safe from harm world- Cardinal Cupich told Crux Sister Thea Bowman, pictured in an undated photo, wide,” said Greg Burke, head of Nov. 23 that while Pope Francis was the granddaughter of slaves and the only African- the Vatican press office, in a writ- understands very well the degree American member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual CNS photo/Paul Haring ten statement Nov. 23. of suffering in the United States Adoration. She transcended racism to leave a lasting Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago mark on U.S. Catholic life in the late 20th century. “Pope Francis wants church has been appointed by Pope Francis because of abuse, the pope is leaders to have a full understand- to be part of the organizing com- calling a global meeting because ing of the devastating impact mittee for the Vatican’s Feb. 21-24 “he understands this to be a glob- that clerical sexual abuse has on global bishops meeting to address al issue.” Edict opens sainthood cause victims,” he said, soon after the clerical sexual abuse. Cardinal Cu- “The pope is seeking both a Vatican announced the members pich is pictured during the Synod of comprehensive understanding of the preparatory committee. Bishops on young people, the faith of past failings, as well as global for Mississippi’s Sister Thea Together with Cardinal Cu- and vocational discernment at the solutions moving forward,” the pich, the committee will in- Vatican Oct. 18. cardinal said Nov. 23. By Maureen Smith a widely known speaker, evan- clude Cardinal Oswald Gracias Cardinal Cupich told Crux it Catholic News Service gelizer and singer until she died of Mumbai, India; Archbishop will be critical that all church of cancer in 1990 at age 52. She Charles J. Scicluna of Malta; and the world.” leaders take “ownership for our JACKSON, Miss. — Bishop Joseph even made a presentation at the Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, presi- “We must continue to embrace failures fully in order to ensure R. Kopacz of Jackson read the U.S. bishops’ spring meeting in dent of the Centre for the Protec- and practice a commitment to they are not repeated.” This will edict to open the sainthood cause 1989, moving some prelates to tion of Minors at the Pontifical zero tolerance, work for greater require clearly defining respon- for Sister Thea Bowman at Mass tears. Gregorian University and a mem- transparency, including the re- sibilities and establishing “re- Nov. 18 at the Cathedral of St. Some of the songs she sang at ber of the Pontifical Commission lease of names of clergy accused sponsiveness, transparency, and Peter the Apostle in downtown that bishop’s meeting took center for the Protection of Minors. of abuse, and encourage all re- accountability, particularly for Jackson. stage at the Mass. The Pontifical Commission for ligious orders to adopt a similar bishops,” he added. The church was packed with Phyllis Lewis-Hale, a profes- the Protection of Minors, head- policy and cooperate with civil He said the pope sees safe- people who loved Sister Bowman sor from Jackson State Univer- ed by Boston Cardinal Sean P. and legal authorities. Above all guarding as part of his call for and can’t wait to see her become sity sang “Sometimes I Feel Like a O’Malley, and some survivors of else, we must place the support a change of culture, “that is, a a saint. Motherless Child” as a prelude to abuse by members of the clergy and pastoral care of survivors reform in how we approach min- Days before the Mass, the U.S. the Mass and brought the congre- also will be involved in the pre- first,” he said in a written state- istry for, in addition to being a Conference of Catholic Bishops gation to its feet with “We Shall paratory work for the meeting, ment Nov. 23. crime, sexual abuse of minors by unanimously voted in support of Overcome” after Communion. the Vatican said. “This is a lifelong journey” clerics is about the corruption of the cause moving forward during Everyone in the church spontane- “This a critical moment for the that “requires a partnership be- our ministry.” their general assembly in Balti- ously joined hands and swayed universal church in addressing tween the laity and clergy in re- The February meeting “is the more. as they sang with Lewis-Hale — the sexual abuse crisis,” Cardinal sponding to the failures of epis- beginning of a worldwide reform Sister Bowman, a Mississippi much like the bishops did in 1989. O’Malley said, and the February copal leadership by holding bish- that will need to be ongoing and native and the only African-Amer- Members of the choir from Sis- meeting “will be an important ops accountable for the crimes will involve a process of initia- ican member of her order, the ter Bowman’s home parish of Holy moment for developing a clear against children and vulnerable tives on regional, national and Wisconsin-based Franciscan Sis- Child Jesus in Canton offered “Be path forward for dioceses around adults,” he said. diocesan levels,” he said. ters of Perpetual Adoration, was Encouraged” during Communion. NOVEMBER 30, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD WORLD 11 World need cloistered nuns’ total dedication to prayer Pope Francis By Carol Glatz continuing their journey? What Catholic News Service would become of the church and the world without the lighthous- VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis es that signal the port for those asked people to give thanks to who are lost at sea?” he asked. God for the gift of so many men Contemplative men and wom- and women living a cloistered en are like “torches” in the dark- life of total dedication to prayer. ness, “sentinels” who proclaim a “May these communities not new day is coming, even though lack affection, closeness and sup- it is still night, he said. port,” including material sup- “Thank you, because you en- port, from the entire church, rich us with so many fruits of ho- he said, marking World Day of liness, mercy and grace,” he said. Cloistered Life, Nov. 21, at the The pope also called for care- end of his general audience in St. ful, well-rounded and in-depth Peter’s Square. formation, for candidates, forma- The pope also sent a written tors and leaders. message the same day, which Formation and spiritual ac- was also the feast of the Presen- companiment are lifelong and tation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, permanent for everyone, he said. to those taking part in a world Instead of being worried about congress in Rome, organized by numbers or efficiency, communi- the Vatican’s Congregation for In- ties should focus on formation stitutes of Consecrated Life and that responds to real, current Societies of Apostolic Life. needs and that are “integral” and In his written message, the “personalized.” pope thanked contemplative “May the Virgin Mary, model men and women for their voca- of contemplation, teach you to tion. constantly seek the face of God “What would become of the and stay faithful to your mis- weakest members of the church, sion as the praying heart of the who find in you support for church.” CNS photo/Anne Condodina Pope Francis blesses a woman during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 21. People must confront their evil desires, acknowledge their need for God’s mercy By Carol Glatz The pope continued his series or legal transgression. A trans- Catholic News Service of talks on the Ten Command- gression that wounds, wounds ments, reflecting on the final oneself, wounds others.” VATICAN CITY — God handed commands, “You shall not covet He said Jesus explains in the down his commandments not for ... your neighbor’s wife” and Gospel of St. Mark that what is evil people to hypocritically follow “anything that belongs to your comes from what is inside a per- the letter of the law with a proud neighbor.” son, what is in their hearts — evil and righteous heart, but for peo- The last commandments, he thoughts like, “unchastity, theft, ple to recognize the truth of their said, encapsulate the essence of murder, adultery, greed, malice,

weaknesses and acknowledge all of God’s commands — that deceit, licentiousness, envy, blas- CNS photo/Paul Haring their need for help, healing and every sin or transgression stems phemy, arrogance, folly.” Nuns attend Pope Francis’ meeting with priests, seminarians and religious salvation, Pope Francis said. from “coveting” and being caught “Each one of us could ask our- at the cathedral in Palermo, Sicily, Sept. 15. The pope has asked people to “Blessed are those who stop up in evil thoughts and desires. selves which of these desires oc- give thanks to God for the gift of so many men and woman living a clois- fooling themselves, believing The commandments aim to curs often in me,” as part of an tered life of total dedication to prayer. they are able to save themselves set clear limits, which, if they are examination of one’s heart and from their weakness without crossed, do great harm to oneself recognition of the truth, he said. God’s mercy,” which is the only and to one’s relationship with The Ten Commandments will thing that can heal a troubled God and others, the pope said. have no impact or effect if people heart, he said Nov. 21 during his But what compels people do not understand the source of Consumerism is enemy of generosity weekly general audience in St. to cross those boundaries? he sin is inside them and the chal- By Junno Arocho Esteves Peter’s Square. asked. lenge is to “free the heart from Catholic News Service “Blessed are those who recog- All transgressions and sins, all of these evil and ugly things,” nize their evil desires and, with he said, stem from “one com- the pope said. VATICAN CITY — The desire to spend vast amounts on shopping a penitent and humiliated heart, mon inner root: evil desires.” God’s laws could be reduced and needless extravagances can prevent Christians from being stand before God and humanity, These desires “stir the heart and to just a “beautiful facade of a life generous with others, Pope Francis said. not as one of the righteous, but one enters the fray and ends up that is still the life of a slave and “Consumerism is a great disease today. I am not saying that as a sinner,” he said. transgressing. But not a formal not children” of God, he said. we all do this, no. But consumerism, spending more than we need, is a lack of austerity in life; this is an enemy of gener- osity,” the pope said Nov. 26 during Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae. Helping the poor is not a fad, but a duty In his homily, the pope reflected on the day’s Gospel reading from St. Luke in which Jesus noticed wealthy people placing By Carol Glatz poor people attended the Mass as to pray for the grace to hear the their vast offerings into the treasury while an old widow makes Catholic News Service special guests; they were joined cries of all the poor: “the stifled an offering of two small coins. by volunteers and others who as- cry of the unborn, of starving chil- “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the VATICAN CITY — As the rich get sist disadvantaged communities. dren, of young people more used rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus richer, the increasing misery and After the Mass and Angelus, to the explosion of bombs than wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole liveli- cries of the poor are ignored every the pope joined some 1,500 poor happy shouts of the playground.” hood,” Jesus said. day, Pope Francis said. people in the Vatican’s audience May people hear the cry of the The pope said Jesus often spoke about and compared the “We Christians cannot stand hall for a multi-course lunch. abandoned elderly, those who behaviors of the rich and the poor, for example, in his parable with arms folded in indifference” Many parishes, schools and vol- lack any support, refugees and of the poor man Lazarus or his encounter with the rich young or thrown up in the air in helpless unteer groups across Rome also “entire peoples deprived even man. resignation, the pope said in his offered a number of services and of the great natural resources at Jesus’ assertion that it is difficult for a rich man to enter the homily Nov. 18, the World Day of meals for the poor that day. their disposal,” he said. kingdom of heaven may cause some to “label Christ as a com- the Poor. God always hears the cries Citing the Gospel story of the munist, but the Lord — when he said these things — knew that “As believers, we must stretch of those in need, the pope said poor man begging for scraps, Pope behind wealth there was always an evil spirit: the lord of the out our hands as Jesus does with in his homily at the Mass, but Francis said many people today are world,” he said. us,” freely and lovingly offering what about “us? Do we have eyes just like Lazarus and “weep while The poor widow in the Gospel reading, he continued, “gave help to the poor and all those in to see, ears to hear, hands out- the wealthy few feast on what, in the little she had” because she trusted God and knew that “the need, the pope said at the Mass stretched to offer help?” justice, belongs to all. Injustice is Lord is more than everything.” in St. Peter’s Basilica. About 6,000 Pope Francis urged everyone the perverse root of poverty.” 12 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD | NOVEMBER 30, 2018 The Parish News

1 PAUOA VALLEY Marie Tokuda-Wong) Blessed Sacrament Parish 5 WAIMANALO The religious education group from our parish had a wonderful Trunk St. George Parish or Treat visit to St. Stephen Church Pictured is the investiture on Sept. 20 in Nuuanu on Oct. 28. Many went of new altar servers with Father Ray dressed as saints for the Halloween Ellorin at the podium. (Reported by event. Many decorative and creative Vicky DeSilva) car trunks lined the parking lot, which also had an orange filled pumpkin 6 KOLOA patch. With excitement, the children first looked for a pumpkin then went St. Raphael Parish to each trunk with smiling parishio- Our festival of lights for the “Joy of ners handing them treats. The trunks 1 2 Christmas,” done by parishioners, featured themes and some even had local businesses and organizations, some fun games to play which added was tested on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 to the fun activity. At the trunk near- p.m., and blessed by Father Arlan est the church hall, children picked a Intal, MS. All enjoyed a potluck after partner and read a passage from the the test was over. Every Saturday and Bible which led them into the hall to Sunday evening in December, from 6 decorate a cookie. What a refresh- p.m.-8 p.m., the public is welcome to ing and fun way to end our visit. drive through the gates at St. Raphael Mahalo to St. Stephen, Father Mario Church and walk on the pathways that Raquepo, Velma Guieb-Mamuad lead to various “Joy of Christmas” festi- and religious education staff for your val of lights. We will have food, snacks, kind thoughtfulness in inviting us. (Re- drinks for purchase as well as music. ported by Lei Kondo) We also have a gift shop with many EDITOR’S Advent and Christmas specialties for 4 EWA BEACH 3 CHOICE sale. Official opening for the “Joy of 2 Christmas” is Dec. 1. Please join us this Our Lady of Perpetual Help year to bring the “Joy of Christmas” to Parish our keiki, kupuna and all ages in be- When the religious education cal- tween. (Reported by Lillian Vierra) endar for 2018-2019 was prepared in July, a community service compo- 7 KAHULUI nent for Edge Middle School Youth Christ the King Parish Ministry was added. Thus, Edgers Veterans in our parish came to church served a Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. to participate in our annual “Rosary 18 for people who came to the par- in Honor of Veterans Living and De- ish’s monthly food distribution. The ceased,” Nov. 20. Pictured, from left, simple menu included turkey, rice, Theresa Lopez (Philippine Army); Leo corn and juice. The challenge: there Agcolicol (U.S. Army); Father Nap; was no money in the religious educa- John Duarte (U.S. Army); Jeff Grimes tion budget for the project. So whom 5 6 (U.S. Navy); Ralph Maguddayao (U.S. should we ask to donate turkeys? The Army); Greg Peros (U.S. Army); Bo answer: Foodland’s free turkey offer Mahoe (U.S. Coast Guard); and Irene for those who hold My Reward cou- Decambra who shared her husband’s pons. By only word of mouth, turkeys U.S. flag and medals of honor, includ- came to the office from parishioners. ing his Bronze Star. (Reported by Caro- The donations did not stop at turkeys. line Sadiri) Parishioners brought ham, pumpkin pies, dinner rolls and potato salad. Even Sam’s Club donated pumpkin 8 ENCHANTED LAKE pies. The project pulled the commu- St. John Vianney Parish nity together to serve those most in Our parish continues its theme on need. Gratitude goes to the parish’s The Year of the Mass, the center of Food Pantry Team who distributed our Catholic faith. Launched on the the invitation, Edge Middle School 7 8 feast day of St. John Vianney by our Core Team and Edgers with some pastor Father Peter Miti and the Par- parents, Filipino Catholic Club, ish Faith Formation Committee, our Samoan ministry, RCIA and elemen- focus during December will be that tary catechists, music ministry and attendance at Holy Mass is worthy of the Campbell High School JV girls good conduct. There is nothing more soccer team. Special thanks to parish important we can do in this life than staffMela Kim and Emily Tui for coor- to attend Mass with reverence and dinating the volunteers who cooked respect. Therefore, during December the turkeys in their homes. The project we will review how each of us should had the full support of our clergy. conduct ourselves before, during and Shown is Father Ed Barut address- after Mass. We are not attending a ing attendees and volunteers before performance, but should participate leading a thanksgiving prayer. Father in the songs and prayers, follow the Jong Atinaja is standing to the left of readings and listen attentively to the Father Ed. (Reported by Julia Torres) 9 10 homily. Our goal is to help us realize KULIOUOU that we should adopt an attitude of piety, humility and reverence as if at- Holy Trinity Parish has obtained a proposal for the second was said on each by Father Jaime, Fa- MaryKutty Kottuppallil. Sister Mary- tending each Mass was our first, and Advent is a time to prepare our faith phase of our stained glass project to ther Michael and Deacon Pat. It was a Kutty and Sister Ruth have been in possibly even our last. (Reported by for the birth of Jesus. Adult faith for- replace 24 panels in 12 windows on beautiful evening when all the candles Hawaii 10 years and Sister Meristella Earl Walker) mation presents Family Faith Night the top tier of the church which have were lit and stars were shining bright! has been here five years. The sisters re- Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Come and listen to deteriorated and darkened due to Cars stopped to take pictures of our newed their vows and were blessed by 9 KAILUA parish families extol how Jesus hears weathering, heat and mold. Eight of cemetery! May our parishioners rest Father Mario. These three charismatic us. Every parishioner has a story to the panels will depict the descent of in peace! (Reported by Patrick Constan- missionaries have touched the lives of St. Anthony Parish tell. We are especially blessed to have the Holy Spirit above the altar, a bap- tino; photo by Jacob Metz) many in the islands with their support, Director of religious education Cindy several parish families who want to Kaul hosted a mini-retreat for eighth tism font, statues of the Blessed Virgin comfort, peace, love and hope. When share their faith stories. Questions we graders on servant leadership. Stu- Mary and St. Joseph. The rest of the 4 NUUANU the sisters sang “I Will Give Thanks To may be asking ourselves: Why is God dents worked together on problem panels will be designed to connect to You” they sounded like angels and important to my family? How did our the theme. (From the parish bulletin) St. Stephen Parish solving games, discussed the quali- parents and grandparents teach us to Hawaii’s Missionary Sisters of Mary were asked to sing it again. For the ties of great leaders, and reflected 280-plus people present, it was a night know and love God? (From the parish 3 MAKAWAO Help of Christians celebrated the on how they can better model the bulletin) 76th foundation anniversary of their of fellowship and spiritual bonding. It servant leadership that Jesus teaches St. Joseph Parish congregation on Oct. 23. Father was heartwarming to see many from us in the Gospels. … The first grade HONOLULU A prayer service at St. Joseph Ceme- Mario Raquepo and Father Arnold other parishes come to honor the retreat focused on kindness, with Sts. Peter and Paul Parish tery on All Soul Day was led by Father Ortiz concelebrated the 5 p.m. Mass. missionaries on this happy occasion. parents volunteering to teach lessons In less than a year, on Sept. 28, 2019, Michael Tolentino, Father Jaime A potluck fellowship followed in the The camaraderie was awesome. To on kindness and healing little hurts. the parish will celebrate the 50th an- Jose and Deacon Pat. Our reader was parish hall. Celebrating were, pictured Sister MaryKutty, Sister Ruth and Sister … for First Reconciliation school and niversary of its founding. In planning Corazon Constantino. Our youth lit from left, Sister Meristella Umdor, Meristella, mahalo and God bless you. religious education students came to- for this milestone event, our church candles on each grave as a blessing Sister Ruth Zonunthari Sister and (Reported by Ginny Jordan; photo by gether Nov. 17 for a 3-hour retreat on NOVEMBER 30, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD PARISH.NEWS 13

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class YAKUDOSHIS reunions 13 WEDDINGS GRADUATIONS the healing sacrament of reconcili- around visiting tables, eating their company ation. They participated in a stained continental breakfast and speaking to christmas parties glass craft demonstrating how Christ’s the representatives of each ministry. parties Light shines through us, role played (Reported by Mary Rosenthal) confession with their parents and made sacrifice beads to help them 12 KANEOHE learn the little way of St. Therese. … Hawaii’s #1 comedian At a Saint Fair sponsored by Kelsey St. Ann Parish Lawley’s seventh graders, students Ms. Kelii read the book “My Thanks- researched and (some) dressed as giving Prayer” to the early learning Frank De Lima saints. The first, second and fifth grad- center student on Nov. 16. The book ers were invited to visit the fair and shows how there is so much to be talk to the saints one-on-one to learn thankful for, like good food and the 521-4529 more about their lives. The younger people we love. But there are other [email protected] www.frankdelima.com ones especially loved the handmade things to thank God for at Thanksgiv- prayer cards the seventh grade “saints” ing time and at any time. The students gave them. Pictured are saints Eliza- prayed for those who are less fortu- beth Ann Seton, Teresa of Calcutta and nate and donated canned goods to Katera Tekakwitha. (Reported by Nikki our holiday food drive so that the Dewitt and Cindy Kaul) parish will have enough to fill every n Almost a Hero, basket to our neighbors in need. The 10 KEKAHA Dolphin class prepared table mats to Hawaii author Eugene St. Theresa Parish be taken to our senior care home Po- Napua Tiwanak de- hai Nani for their Thanksgiving meal. I On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, our parish The placemats read, “Thank you God picts his personal jour- joined other parishes throughout the for everything — for family, friends nal accounts of his two Diocese of Honolulu in the ringing of and fun. But most of all for Jesus, My years in the “Bells of Peace” 21 times, honor- Savior and Your Son.” (Reported by Dar- ing the 116,516 Americans who died lene Kelii; photo by Carla Castro) the Viet- in WWI on its 100th anniversary. At both Sunday morning Masses, parish- nam War ioners placed on a remembrance table 13 HAIKU between photos of their deceased loved ones St. Rita Parish the years who served in all wars. A blessing was Our eighth annual parish Fall Sale said over them and all the souls we are on Nov. 3 was an awesome and suc- 1965-1966 remembering throughout November. cessful event! We were blessed with and 1968- In the evening, our religious educa- great weather, an abundance of tion ministry and youth ministry rummage items, scrumptious breads 1969. As a conducted a luminary light service baked by St. Rita bakers, pickled U.S. Army in memory of all deceased loved items, jams and jellies. Ono foods Transpor- ones on the grounds of St. Theresa cooked by parishioners included kalua School. Over 100 luminaries were pork plate, gandule rice and pansit. tation Corp. Company decorated by those whose loved ones Also, an array of silent auction items Commander/Liaison have passed on and were placed in a were donated by community mer- semi-circle around the prayer group. A chants. Our own Wayne Freitas and Officer/General Staff unique and beautiful cloud formation friends welcomed all with local music. Officer, Tiwanak has swirled above just before the service We thank the Maui community for started, then slowly departed back coming and supporting our annual a unique perspective to heaven. We all felt the presence of event. A big mahalo to our hardwork- on life during a differ- our deceased loved ones and all the ing parish volunteers and all who do- angels and saints. A big “Mahalo!” to ent time, with much nated items. Pictured are parishioners our religious education coordinator gathering for the blessing of the event different surround- Mary Ann McMillen and to our youth by our pastor Father Chacko Muth- ministry coordinators, Blu and Rena ings. His fascinat- oottil. (Reported by Esther Yap) Ulanday, Jonelle Renti Cruz, and ing experiences give especially our youth group members! WAIALUA readers the opportu- Pictured are some of the many lumi- St. Michael Parish naries prepared by family and friends. nity to stop outside their Almost a Hero (Reported by Chantal A. Duarte) The parish, in celebration of the Feast of Christ the King, Nov. 25, conduct- comfort zones and un- ed a eucharistic procession around A Soldier’s Vietnam Journal 11 LAHAINA derstand what the word the church. The procession was a pub- By Eugene Napua Tiwanak Maria Lanakila Parish lic display of Christ’s sovereignty over “hero” really means. On Nov. 11, our parish held its min- the entire universe. 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(From the parish bulletin) 14 NATION HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • NOVEMBER 30, 2018 Ohio House bill bans abortion after heartbeat of unborn detected By Catholic News Service tected, H.B. 258 applies penalties A statement from the Catholic uphold an Indiana law that bans syndrome. to physicians violating this pro- Conference of Ohio, which is the abortion based on a diagnosis “The fate of thousands of chil- COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio hibition; allows for civil actions public policy arm of the state’s that the unborn child has Down dren with Down syndrome de- House for the second time in two related to the “wrongful death bishops, said the conference syndrome. pends on laws like Indiana’s that years has passed a ban on abor- of an unborn child”; and ensures “supports the life-affirming intent It was signed into law in protect them from being targeted tion after the fetal heartbeat is de- that women “whose pregnancies of this legislation and will con- March 2016 but in September for destruction in the womb,” the tected, which could occur within are protected under the bill” be tinue assisting in efforts aimed 2017 U.S. District Judge Tanya organization’s president, Marjo- the first six weeks of pregnancy. informed of available options for at resolving differences related to Walton Pratt ruled the law was rie Dannenfelser, said in a state- The “Heartbeat” legislation, adoption. specific language and strategies.” unconstitutional. In April of this ment. or H.B. 258, passed Nov. 15 by Among other provisions, the “In the end, the Catholic Con- year the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of “Our nation has fought a long a vote of 30-35. The Cleveland bill requires the Ohio Department ference of Ohio desires passage Appeals, based in Chicago, up- — but still incomplete — battle Plain Dealer daily newspaper re- of Health “to inspect the medical of legislation that can withstand held the ruling. to expand legal protections and ported that the House has enough records of a facility that performs constitutional challenge and be The amicus curiae brief argues educational and social opportuni- votes to override a veto by outgo- abortions to ensure compliance implemented in order to save that the viability rule established ties for people with disabilities,” ing Gov. John Kasich, who vetoed with certain reporting require- lives,” it said. by Roe v. Wade and Planned Par- she added. “We respectfully re- the first bill. The state Senate is ments, and it also does not pro- Meanwhile in Washington, the enthood v. Casey “is arbitrary” quest that the Supreme Court re- expected to consider the measure hibit “the sale, use, prescription, national pro-life group Susan B. and does not preclude a state view this case and rule in favor over the next several weeks. or administration of a drug, de- Anthony List filed a friend-of-the- government’s exercise of its inter- of allowing states who choose to In addition to prohibiting vice, or chemical that is designed court brief with the U.S. Supreme est in prohibiting discrimination protect babies from lethal dis- abortion after the heartbeat is de- for contraceptive purposes.” Court urging the high court to against individuals with Down crimination at the dawn of life.”

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CNS photo/courtesy Vatican Dicastery for Communication Trappist monks and a guest are pictured at the Monastery of Notre Dame de l’Atlas near Medea, Algeria, in this undated photo. Seven Trappist monks of the monastery were murdered in 1996 by the members of the Armed Islamic Group. They will be beatified Dec. 8 in Oran, Algeria. Simple Christians Ordinary Trappist martyrs gave extraordinary witness By Junno Arocho Esteves Oran, Algeria. es Christians today to be “strong, coura- Catholic News Service In anticipation of their long-awaited geous, faithful and coherent” in the face canonization, the Vatican publishing of persecution and to give “themselves to VATICAN CITY — After Islamic terror- house, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, pre- the cross, even though going to the cross ists stormed the Algerian monastery he sented a new book on the lives of the brings extreme consequences.” called home, Trappist Father Christian Trappist martyrs: “Simply Christians: The Recalling Father de Cherge’s final testa- de Cherge felt compelled to put pen to Life and Message of the Blessed Martyrs ment, Cardinal Becciu said the martyred paper and write down his testament. of Tibhirine.” prior knew until the day he died how to Father de Cherge, prior of the Monas- The book, written by Trappist Father distinguish between “the Islam that he tery of Notre Dame de l’Atlas, said he held Thomas Georgeon, postulator of the knew and he experienced” and the beliefs no ill will to those who would eventually monks’ canonization cause, and Francois of extremists who “betrayed Islam in its kill him. In his letter, written between Vayne, communications director for the essence.” Dec. 1, 1993, and Jan. 1, 1994, he said he Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, details the CNS photo/courtesy Vatican Dicastery for Communication “He knew an Islam that was tolerant knew extremists in the country followed a lives of the monks before their martyr- The Monastery of Notre Dame de l’Atlas near and, in being in contact with (Muslims), “caricature of Islam” and urged his loved dom. Medea, Algeria, in an undated photo. he saw them as respectful, friendly people ones to not confuse Muslim “religious tra- In a video message shown during pre- who needed help. They were ready to dition with the all-or-nothingness of the sentation of the new book Nov. 19, Father help and receive (the monks) in their extremists.” Georgeon said that while the church will will see that he will obtain great graces homes. So, he couldn’t react by saying, ‘All “I do not see how I could rejoice that formally recognize the sanctity of the for us.’ It was a prophetic word from St. Muslims are that way’ and give a global this people that I love should be glob- seven Trappist martyrs, St. John Paul II John Paul II, who was the first to spread judgement,” Cardinal Becciu told CNS. ally blamed for my murder,” the Trappist recognized their holiness soon after their the monks’ reputation of holiness,” the Franciscan Father Giulio Cesareo, monk wrote. death. postulator said. editorial director of the Vatican publish- The sense of impending doom felt by Vayne, who was born and raised in ing house, said the lives of the Trappist Father de Cherge would prove correct A prophetic word from a future saint Algeria until his teens, told journalists the martyrs detailed in the book also dispel when he and six of his fellow Trappists — Father Georgeon said the book’s cover memory of his martyred friends continues the myth that the path to holiness is lived Fathers Christophe, Bruno and Celestin features a picture of a mosaic located in to move him. He recalled often visiting only by “people who do extraordinary as well as Brothers Luc, Michel and Paul the Vatican’s Redemptoris Mater Chapel: the Tibhirine monastery, which “was the things, who do a lot of penance, work so — were murdered in 1996 by members it pictures Father de Cherge, flanked by lung of the diocese.” many miracles or who are out of the or- of the Armed Islamic Group in Tibhirine, two martyrs of the church. He said he Through their work in helping others dinary.” Algeria. asked Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik, who and their witness in staying with their Although the monastic experience is More than 20 years after their mar- designed the mosaic, how the Trappist people despite the risks, the monks are a something that not all Christians live, tyrdom, the seven Trappist monks will monk was included in the final design. testament to the brotherhood that exists the Trappist martyrs “gave of themselves be beatified along with 12 of their fellow Father Georgeon recalled Father between Christians and Muslims, Vayne in what did” through their daily activi- martyrs who were killed between 1993 Rupnik “told me that he met the Holy Fa- said. ties, which ranged from blacksmithing to and 1996, while Algeria was locked in a ther (St. John Paul) to present the project, Just as Pope Francis said that martyred providing medical care for their Algerian 10-year armed conflict between govern- but there were doubts of including Father Christians of different denominations neighbors,” Father Cesareo told CNS. ment forces and extremist Islamic rebel Christian only three years after his death. share “an ecumenism of blood, we can “This is a great message for all of us groups. The canonical process of his beatification also speak of a Muslim-Christian interreli- because, in the end, we think that saints Cardinal Angelo Becciu, prefect of had not begun.” gious brotherhood of blood,” Vayne said. are far away,” he said. “Instead, we are the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, will “The Holy Father gave him a big pat on Cardinal Becciu, who wrote the book’s all saints in the measure in which we live preside over the Dec. 8 Mass and beatifi- the back and told him, ‘This monk must preface, told Catholic News Service that within this logic of giving ourselves (to cation for the six women and 13 men in absolutely be included in the mosaic. You the example of the Trappist martyrs teach- others).” 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • NOVEMBER 30, 2018 Msgr. Owen F. Campion FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT We all shall Catechesis Can I go to confession online? Father Kenneth Is Catholic confession available meet Christ Doyle Q online? This would be so conve- QUESTION CORNER nient. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2; Luke Certainly at this time, there is 21:25-28, 34-36 A no provision in the church’s sac- his weekend begins the church’s year. Usual- ramental practice for online confes- ly Advent is seen simply as a time to prepare May a Lutheran receive sion and absolution. Implicit in the for the feast of Christmas, and in the current church’s Code of Canon Law (Canon American culture, a tempered, penitential 959 ff.) is the notion that the peni- Tseason is not in order. tent is in the personal presence of Catholic Eucharist? the confessor. Actually, the season is for us a new beginning. Advent summons us to consider the coming of Je- In fact, in 2011, when the Vati- sus into our own hearts, and it calls us to prepare One of my sisters who is Lutheran recently can gave qualified support to a new ourselves for the final coming of Jesus at the end of moved to an area where there is no Lutheran app designed to help people exam- ine their consciences, then-Vatican time. church, so she started attending Mass at a nearby Christmas symbolizes these additional occasions spokesman Father Federico Lom- of the Lord’s arrival into our hearts. Advent is a Catholic parish. She has been receiving the Eu- bardi was careful to tell reporters, Q “It is essential to understand well penitential season. We must focus upon Jesus, up- charist at Mass even though she is not Catholic. She says rooting the tendencies, and even vices, that separate the sacrament of penitence requires us from God. that she asked the Catholic pastor and he said that it was the personal dialogue between the Jeremiah is the source of the first reading. His OK. Is it? I find this completely wrong because when I con- penitent and the confessor and the theme, as it was the theme of all the prophets, was absolution by the confessor.” that God’s people could expect no peace nor joy in verted to the Catholic faith 30 years ago, I was required “This cannot in any way be sub- their lives until they wholeheartedly returned to to complete RCIA classes. Has anything changed on this? stituted by a technology application. One cannot talk in any way about ‘a God. (Chesapeake, Virginia) In this reading, the prophet notes the sad state of confession via iPhone,’” he said. The sacrament of penance is affairs for God’s people. Misery is their lot. Sin has As a general rule, the church’s From the wording of the canon, designed to be, for the penitent, an produced this unhappy situation. Code of Canon Law provides it would seem that all of these sev- encounter with Jesus Christ through Always merciful, always good, and always pro- A that Catholic ministers lawfully ad- eral conditions must be satisfied; it the person of the priest. It is dif- tective, God will send into their midst a Savior, a minister Catholic sacraments only to would not be enough, for example, ficult for me to see how the internet descendant of King David. This Savior will bring Catholics (Canon 844.1). That same simply that the non-Catholic ac- would permit that close personal justice. canon does go on to say that there knowledges the reality of Christ contact with the Lord. The addi- The First Epistle to the Thessalonians supplies are certain situations in which be- present under the symbols of bread tional concern I would have is for the next reading. It is an appeal to the Christians lieving non-Catholics might be ad- and wine. Some typical examples the privacy that is so integral to the of Thessalonica, now the Greek city of Saloniki, to mitted to the sacraments, but only of “grave necessity” I have seen sacrament of penance, the danger love each other. This love will signify inwardly fol- under very specific circumstances. mentioned include a non-Catholic that an internet confession could be lowing the Lord. The message ends by “begging” the Canon 844.4 explains that “if soldier who is present at Mass and recorded or hacked. Christian Thessalonians to live their lives in a way the danger of death is present or about to go into battle or someone Having said this, I do not think pleasing to God. if, in the judgment of the diocesan gravely ill in a nursing home whose that the physical presence of the St. Luke’s Gospel gives this weekend’s liturgy its bishop or conference of bishops, own minister rarely visits. absolving priest is necessarily by di- third reading. It is forthright, even stark, as is typical some other grave necessity urges it, This same canon does give some vine mandate; so online confession of Luke’s Gospel. Quoting Jesus, it states that sud- Catholic ministers administer these latitude to a bishop in determining could conceivably be permitted by denly and overwhelmingly will come signs in the same sacraments licitly also to other what qualifies as a “grave neces- the church sometime in the distant sky, with the sun, the moon and the stars. Nations Christians not having full com- sity,” so I would think that the safest future, provided that the privacy will be in anguish. The seas will roar. People will die munion with the Catholic Church, course would be to contact your concerns could be addressed — but of fright. who cannot approach a minister of own diocesan office. (It may be that I wouldn’t wait for that to happen Amid all this great drama, Jesus will come in their own community and who seek your diocese has already issued before confessing my sins! might and in glory. The Lord’s arrival will be an oc- such on their own accord, provided guidelines; and it could hinge, for casion to rejoice. He will bring final redemption. that they manifest Catholic faith in example, on just how inconvenient Send questions to Father Doyle at askfa- All actively anticipate the Lord’s coming by pray- respect to these sacraments and are it would be for your sister to attend [email protected] and 30 Columbia ing and sacrifice. properly disposed.” the nearest Lutheran church.) Circle Dr., Albany, New York 12203. This Gospel was written when, for Christians, the world was a difficult place to be. Certainly the cul- ture was against them. The political authority was turning against them. With Jesus, truly devoted fol- lowers prevailed. The Corporal Works of Mercy Feed the hungry Reflection Christmas, in every culture, is soft and lovely. Such befits the commemoration of the loving and forgiving Redeemer, Jesus the Lord. It is the accla- mation of life itself, and of redemption, even as it recalls the earthly birth of the Son of God to Mary in Bethlehem. Still, the forthcoming feast of Christmas has pro- foundly personal, individual considerations, and in some respects it is a warning. As St. Luke’s Gospel so bluntly says, as Advent says, Christ one day will confront us all. It may be a personal meeting, as many Christians already have experienced. It may be at the end of time, in some manner yet unknown, but about which the Scrip- tures offer such colorful hints. In any case, we all shall meet Christ. It may be a victorious reunion for us. It will be such a day, if we have followed the Lord in our own lives. Jeremiah looks to such a day of salvation and victory. On that day, good will stand starkly opposite evil. We must choose the side toward which we will go. If we choose the side of right, and of God, we will need strength. Evil is powerful. It lures us to death. God will strengthen us, but we must ask for this strength, and our request must be sincere, honest and uncom- CNS photo/Katie Rutter promised to be authentic. Thus, in Advent, by prayer Shopping carts are slowly filled with food Nov. 15 as clients make their way through the food pantry operated by the In- and sacrifice, we strengthen our own resolve to turn dianapolis Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Indianapolis. The pantry workers pride themselves on providing a to God, to meet Christ as our Lord and Savior. “client-choice” facility, which means that clients choose their own groceries from about 150 options. NOVEMBER 30, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17 Father Eugene Hemrick THE HUMAN SIDE Celebrating Advent to the fullest ow might we celebrate our best Advent? What might we do to experience its tranquil- ity, while at the same time Hits intensity? Philosopher Josef Pieper would suggest spending contemplative moments during the season. And how might this happen? Some time ago, the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington had the exhibition, “Pic- turing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea.” With outstand- ing works from the Renaissance to sensational Spiritualife FreeImages.com/Tulay Palaz paintings by Sandro Botticelli and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, “Picturing Mary” portrays the mother of Jesus in art as it developed in the Western world. I visited the exhibition three times, contemplat- ing the beautiful portraits of Mary’s life. Each time, I experienced an awesome tranquility and the inten- Father Ron sity of Mary’s life. According to Pieper, such an experience is the Rolheiser epitome of celebration: being totally there, gazing and imbibing in the beauty of the moment. Each painting I viewed depicted an aspect of Mary’s life I had never really thought of before. When is our life fulfilled? For example, as I pictured Mary with her mother, I wondered what their relationship was like. Was hen is our life fulfilled? At what point in our that a work was completely finished her mother Anne at her side daily as Mary awaited and that nothing more could be the Christ child’s birth? What did they talk about? lives do we say: “That’s it! That’s the climax! added to it. It was also used to ex- Was there an atmosphere of wonderment and exu- Nothing I can do from now on will outdo press that something was complete. berance? For example, Tetelesti was stamped In another painting, Jesus and St. John the Bap- this. I’ve given what I have to give.” on a document of charges against tist are portrayed as babies playing together. What WWhen can we say this? After parent, or living a life that served a criminal after he had served his must that relationship have been like, and how did we’ve reached the peak of our physi- others. full prison sentence; it was used Mary and Elizabeth feel observ- ing the two boys together? cal health and strength? After giving When, like a flower, do we give by banks when a debt had been In another One painting showed St. birth to a child? After successfully off our seed? Henri Nouwen sug- repaid; it was used by a servant to Luke in his study surrounded by raising our children? After we’ve gests that people will answer this inform his master that a work had painting, Jesus medical books, and underneath published a best-seller? After we’re very differently: “For some it is been completed; and it was used by famous? After we’ve won a major when they are enjoying the full and St. John his desk is a dog, symbolizing athletes when, tired and exhausted, faithfulness and commitment. championship? After we’re cel- light of popularity; for others, when they successfully crossed the finish ebrated the 60th anniversary of our they have been totally forgotten; for the Baptist are St. Luke’s Gospel is full of stories line in a race. about Mary. What was St. Luke’s marriage? After we’ve found a soul- some, when they have reached the It is finished! A flower dies to mate? After we’re at peace after a peak of their strength; for others, portrayed as relationship with Mary like? give off its seed so it’s appropriate Were they close? long struggle with grief? When is it when they feel powerless and weak; that these were Jesus’ last words. babies playing finally done? When has our growth for some it is when their creativity In another image, St. Joseph On the cross, faithful to the end, to is portrayed holding a sheet of reached its furthest place? is in full bloom, for others, when his God, to his word, to the love he together. The medieval mystic, John of the they have lost all confidence in their music as an angel plays the violin preached, and to his own integrity, Cross, says we reach this point in potential.” while Mary holds the Christ child he stopped living and began dying, our lives when we have grown to When did Jesus give off his seed, in her arms as he sleeps peace- and that’s when he gave off his seed what he calls “our deepest center.” the fullness of his spirit? For Je- fully. As husband and wife, how did Joseph and and that’s when his spirit began But he doesn’t conceive of this the sus, it wasn’t immediately after his Mary support each other, I wondered. What did they to permeate the world. He had way we commonly picture it, name- miracles when the crowds stood in discuss and how did they see the future? ly, as the deepest center inside our awe, and it wasn’t after he had just reached his deepest center, his life As my imagination lit up, I realized what Pieper meant by true celebration: to be totally there in con- soul. Rather, for John, our deepest walked on water, and it wasn’t when was fulfilled. templation, drinking in the beauty of the moment, center is the optimum point of our his popularity reached the point When does our living stop and the same beauty and awesomeness we are encour- human growth, that is, the deepest where his contemporaries wanted to our dying begin? When do we move aged to experience during the Advent season by maturity we can grow to before we make him king that he felt he had from being in bloom to giving off contemplating the Holy Family’s life. begin to die. If this is true, then for accomplished his purpose in life and our seed? Superficially, of course, a flower, its deepest center, its ulti- that people began to be touched it’s when our health, strength, popu- mate point of growth, would be not in their souls by his spirit. None of larity and attractiveness begin to its bloom but the giving of its seed these. When did Jesus have nothing wane and we start to fade out, into as it dies. That’s its further point further to achieve? the margins, and eventually into of growth, its ultimate accomplish- It’s worth quoting Henri Nouwen the sunset. But when this is seen in ment. again, in answering this question: the light of Jesus’ life, we see that What’s our ultimate point of “We know one thing, however, for in our fading out, like a flower long growth? I suspect that we tend to the Son of Man the wheel stopped past its bloom, we begin to give off think of this in terms of some con- when he had lost everything: his something of more value than the crete, positive accomplishment, like power to speak and to heal, his attractiveness of the bloom. That’s a successful career or some athletic, sense of success and influence, his when we can say: “It is fulfilled!” intellectual or artistic achievement disciples and friends — even his that’s brought us satisfaction, rec- God. When he was nailed against a Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, ognition and popularity. Or, looked tree, robbed of all human dignity, he teacher and award-winning author, is at from the point of view of depth knew that he had aged enough, and president of the Oblate School of Theol-

of meaning, we might answer the said: ‘It is fulfilled’” (John 19, 30). ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be CNS photo/Paul Haring question differently by saying that “It is fulfilled!” The Greek word contacted through his website www. An advent wreath is seen in the Apostolic Palace at the our ultimate achievement was a here is “Tetelesti.” This was an ex- ronrolheiser.com and on Facebook www. Vatican Dec. 7, 2017. life-giving marriage, or being a good pression used by artists to signify facebook.com/ronrolheiser. 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • NOVEMBER 30, 2018 Effie Caldarola FOR THE JOURNEY Remembering Dorothy Day ovember, just ending, is me of Norma, a Nebraska friend, to hold her own church to high stan- a month of thanksgiving, who, well into her 80s, protested dards in living out the Gospel. family and celebration. the death penalty with a group who She was in her early 30s when But November also ush- stood weekly at the state Capitol. she became Catholic. Like many Ners in our national period of over- Norma could no longer stand for an saints, her journey to faith took a consumption and excess. hour, so she brought a chair. circuitous route. She had love af- This year, the holidays come as “I’m sitting down for what I stand fairs, an abortion, a suicide attempt, the gap between the very rich and up for,” she laughed. She and Day a relationship with the love of her the poor widens, as attacks on Jew- are my heroes, activists to the end. life with whom she had a child. Sister Mary Mark ish-Americans and other minorities In our troubled times, Day has Her search for truth and her grow, and health care costs threaten particular relevance. All the social desire for baptism for her child Berdin, Dominican lives and livelihoods. protests going on throughout the brought the relationship to an end November is a good month to country could benefit from Day’s and Day into the church. Sisters of the Most Holy think about Dorothy Day, an Ameri- spiritual depth, focus and ability to As much as I love Day’s later pic- Rosary can social activist and a Catholic stay the course. tures, the image that intrigues me is VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING 20th-century icon whose birth was She began her professional life as a portrait of the young Day, a beau- Nov. 8, 1897, and death was Nov. a journalist, and certainly the press tiful woman reminiscent of the ac- 29, 1980. Her cause for canoniza- today could use her as a patron tress Audrey Hepburn. In the photo, tion, the first step toward sainthood, saint. Eventually, she co-founded a wide-eyed woman gazes soulfully has been accepted by Rome. The Catholic Worker, a little news- at the camera. My middle I love the photos of an older Dor- paper still printed today. If you had told that worldly othy Day — a tough woman in her She embraced the poor and cri- young woman that one day she 80s whose every line and wrinkle tiqued the system, always pressing would be a deeply committed Cath- name is survivor underscored her commitment. No for an examination of how our eco- olic, she might have laughed. How facelifts or Botox for Day, who often nomic and social structures neglect grace surprises us and is ready to Interviewed by Sister Mali Dominica Wong, OP sported ordinary housedresses and the common good and defy Catho- touch each of us! Hawaii Catholic Herald silver hair tied back with untidy lic social teaching. She was in the Day was a woman of remarkable braids. frontlines for unions, civil rights and charity. But her real gift was in chal- rom being assigned from the Philippines to Said to be a great storyteller, she peace. You can imagine her being lenging systems. Kauai to Oahu in the 1970s, to Africa in the supposedly protested, “Don’t call me at the border today or in immigra- “Where were the saints,” she 1980s and back and forth between the Philip- a saint. I don’t want to be dismissed tion court standing by families being asked, “to change the social order, pines, Oahu and San Francisco, returning to so easily.” torn apart. not just to minister to the slaves but FOahu in the years after, I think sometimes that my One picture shows Day sitting, She founded Catholic Worker to do away with slavery?” middle name is “Survivor.” No matter what happens, owing to age and bad health, pa- Houses and lived and died there Day reminds us that Christians I just keep holding on to my rosary and Mama Mary. tiently waiting to be arrested in one alongside the destitute. A deeply de- are called to be radically and persis- She is always there in whatever difficulties or prob- of a lifetime of protests. This reminds voted Catholic, she never hesitated tently countercultural. lems I may encounter. Each transfer to a different place holds something new. There is always someone there you can ask for help. As long as you try your best and are not afraid to accept that you need help, you will always be OK. Christina One summer, four sisters responded to the call Capecchi for volunteers to go to Molokai to help teach CCD TWENTY SOMETHING during the summer. We stayed on topside around the town of Maunaloa. The place where we were at was very simple and rustic. The priest even did not have enough food just making simple soups with vegetables he planted. As for ourselves, we supple- This side of heaven mented the canned goods we brought with hand- t all started with a lost birth cer- including one distinct name: a father for years,” Jan wrote in clos- squeezed juice from the guavas we picked behind tificate. The Holy Spirit was at member of Jan’s parish, St. Odilia, ing. “I will continue to do so.” the house. work that day and hasn’t slowed a thriving Catholic community in The letter was written in one sit- Out of the four of us, three sisters were licensed down since. Shoreview, Minn. ting and in the mail the following to drive. The car given to us was a stick shift. One IMy aunt Jan has always known Jan has known and worshipped morning. day, Sister Louise was having more difficulty driving. she was adopted, and the many alongside her first cousin for years! Initially, Jan hoped for an imme- Sister Bernarda said to her, “Give the wheel to Sister mysteries surrounding that reality The two have since forged a diate reply. Mark.” “But, I don’t have my license,” I said. Sister had never haunted her. She raised warm new friendship, meeting and None has come, but she’s OK Bernarda continued, “Choose. Either we end up off her daughters near St. Paul, Minn., texting regularly. Though her birth with that. a cliff, or you drive.” I later went to Kaunakakai and her husband’s hometown, and father’s identity remains unclear, “God is so amazing to allow me officially got my license. cherished her Catholic faith. Now Jan has determined that she has five to see these connections this side of One year, we were asked to help with the census 56, she is an empty nester who vol- half-siblings, including one in Dulu- heaven,” she said. “He is working taking. So, we paired up so that each team of sisters unteers often and paints religious th, Minn. Many cousins live nearby, through me more and more!” had at least one who could speak Tagalog. We were icons. and Jan recently met an uncle in It’s evident in her art: She has doing fine. At one house, we greeted the man in Last summer Jan was applying another St. Paul suburb. completed seven icons this year. Tagalog, and he replied in the same. Then we asked for her enhanced driver’s license Jan’s spiritual life proved just as Normally, she’d finish one or two. and Transportation Security Admin- him if he was alone. There was no response. We active as her adoption research. She It’s also evident in her abundant istration and couldn’t find her birth took three icon classes and began asked again. Frustration began to arise in his face. prayer life, including a daily rosary certificate. Finally she resolved to the lay formation process for the So, thinking quickly I said in broken pidgin, “Only and many Masses offered for her send for another one from Penn- Third Order Carmelites. you stay ova hea?” He responded, “Yeah.” From then birth parents and siblings. on we were able to communicate. sylvania, where she was born and Reconnecting with her birth mom raised. The state website noted that was never her goal, but suddenly it “You have to be in motion for With humor, all hardships, everything is easier. it would soon be issuing original seemed prudent to reach out before God to act,” she said. “Prayer is ac- Kenya had its own challenges. As we were only able birth certificates. someone else mentioned Jan to tion.” to obtain rice every three months, we ate a lot of Eventually she applied, and Judy. As the year draws to a close, Jan potatoes. One day the other sister complained about the following month a copy of her And so, on a Friday night in Au- has a peaceful acceptance of the only having potatoes. I took some crunchy raw sug- original birth certificate arrived, gust, Jan sat at her kitchen table many remaining unknowns — and a ar and dipped the potato in it. I gave it to her and bearing two revelations: her birth and wrote a letter to her birth mom. joyful optimism for the future. said, “Dessert.” name, Theresa Anne, and her birth The words and tears poured out. She’d love to paint icons full time As pioneers in the mission field, we needed to be mother’s name, Judy. The unusual “Thank you from the bottom of to give to churches in need. She trained well. I am grateful for my missionary train- maiden name prompted an online my heart for the gift of life and the plans to learn the violin after retir- ing. My rosary and the prayer to St. Martin de Por- search, and within minutes, White gift of adoption,” she wrote. “Thank ing and eventually walk El Camino. res, I always keep in my pocket. St. Martin reminds Pages churned up a 1940 census you for having me baptized Catho- She’s dreaming big and believing, me to also always stay humble. showing that Judy had grown up — lic. I know God has been with me like never before, that anything is of all places — in St. Paul! She is 80 from the very beginning.” possible in God. Sister Mary Mark Berdin is a Dominican Sister of the and still alive, living in Florida. She expressed a willingness to “I am living it!” Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines. She is professed 55 Within a week Jan was mining meet but left it up to her. years. She teaches at St. Joseph School in Waipahu and Ancestry.com. An obituary of her “I have prayed in thanksgiving Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer resides at the Dominican Center Hawaii. mom’s brother listed his children, for you and my siblings and birth in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. NOVEMBER 30, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 19 Saints Francis Xavier Diversions 1506-1552 years ago this month. What religious order did he first consider joining before becom- December 3 Hawaii Catholic ing a Trappist monk? Crosiers a) Redemptorists Known as the Apostle b) Jesuits to the Indies and to Japan, Harold’s Quiz c) Franciscans Francis was born in Spanish Navarre, the youngest in d) Benedictines a large family. He studied at the University of Paris, Dear readers, c) Faith where he met St. Ignatius of Loyola, and was among Advent is upon us! Consequently I’ve d) Peace 6) Scripture the first seven Jesuits who vowed to be spiritual thrown in several questions appropriate 3) Speaking of Advent The first reading from Dec. 2 is from Jer- soldiers for Christ. They were ordained as a group to the season. Happy new (liturgical) emiah 33:14-16. Fill in the blank for verse in 1537. For 11 years, from 1541 until his untimely year! Dec. 2 is the first Sunday of Advent this 15: “I will raise up for David a just _____; he death after only two weeks on the Chinese coast, year. Which “theme” is the first week of shall do what is right and just in the land.” 1) Catholic Hawaii Advent’s candle? Francis evangelized in the East Indies, Mozambique, a) tower India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Japan. A St. Rita Parish in Haiku on Maui used to a) Love b) shoot missionary prone to seasickness who had trouble have a mission church, built in 1930, that b) Joy c) root burned down in 1942. It was rebuilt and learning foreign languages, Francis is the patron saint c) Peace d) leader of missionaries, Borneo, the East Indies, India, Paki- eventually closed in 1962. What was the d) Hope stan, Japan and Outer Mongolia. name of that mission church? 7) Saints Copyright ©2018 Catholic News Service a) St. Gabriel 4) Even more Advent Since you might be doing some more bak- b) St. Ann The Jesse Tree has become an Advent ing than usual this holiday season, you can c) St. Joseph tradition, using symbols to connect Old pray to the patron saints of bakers. One of d) St. Mary Testament Bible passages with the birth of them was St. Elizabeth of Hungary, whom Jesus. Jesse was the father of whom? I mentioned in the last edition of the quiz. 2) Liturgical Year a) Boaz Can you name the other? Heller Each of the four weeks of Advent are rep- b) Judah a) St. Honore resented by four candles on the Advent c) David b) St. Lawrence wreath. The candles in turn have their own d) Joseph c) St. Martha meaning. Which is NOT one of them? d) St. Anthony of Egypt a) Justice 5) Trivia b) Hope Thomas Merton died on Dec. 10, 1968, 50 Answers: 1) b, 2) a, 3) d, 4) c, 5) c, 6) b, 7) a

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CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St Louis Review A lit candle is seen on an Advent wreath. Advent, a season of joyful expectation before Christmas, begins Dec. 2 this year. The Advent wreath, with a candle marking each week of the season, is a traditional symbol of the liturgical period. Prayers at the Advent wreath

FIRST SUNDAY FIRST WEEK SECOND WEEK THIRD WEEK FOURTH WEEK On the first Sunday of Advent, the For the first week in Advent, the Two candles are lighted on the The mother lights three candles. All four candles are lighted on the family gathers to bless the wreath. youngest child lights the first second Sunday by the oldest child The prayer for the third week is: fourth Sunday by the father. The The Leader, usually the father, candle. and allowed to burn as before. The prayer for the fourth week is: sprinkles the wreath with holy prayer for the second week is: Leader: Let us pray. We humbly water. Leader: Let us pray. O Lord, we beg you, O Lord, to listen to our Leader: Let us pray. Stir up your ask you to stir up your power Leader: Let us pray. O Lord, stir prayers and, by the grace of your power and might, O Lord, and Leader: Our help is in the name and come; that by your protec- up our hearts that we may pre- coming, bring light into our dark- come. Rescue us through your of the Lord. tion we may be saved from the pare for your only begotten Son, ened minds. Through Christ, our great strength so that salvation, All: Who made heaven and earth. dangers that threaten us because that through his coming we may Lord, who lives and reigns for which has been hindered by of our sins. Through Christ, our be made worthy to serve you ever and ever. our sins, may be hastened by Leader: Let us pray. O God, all Lord, who lives and reigns for with pure souls. Through Christ, All: Amen. the grace of your gentle mercy. things are made holy by your ever and ever. our Lord, who lives and reigns Through Christ, our Lord, who word. Pour forth your blessing for ever and ever. lives and reigns for ever and ever. upon this wreath. Grant that All: Amen. we who use it may prepare our Leave one candle burning dur- All: Amen. All: Amen. hearts for the coming of Christ ing the evening meal, at family At the end of Advent, the candles and may receive abundant graces prayers, or before bedtime. may all be changed to white, the from you through Christ, our leaves refreshed if necessary, and Lord. the wreath decorated with Christ- All: Amen. mas decorations.