Hawaii Catholic Herald VOLUME 78, NUMBER 26 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2015 | $1
Christmas issue HawaiiVOLUME 78, NUMBER 25 CatholicFRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015 Herald$1
CNS/Bridgeman Art Library Mary and the child Jesus are depicted in a 17th-century painting by Il Sassoferrato. 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015 Hawaii Bishop Larry Silva Catholic 2015 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Herald Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Founded in 1936 Published every other Friday PUBLISHER Bishop Larry Silva e left the splendors and the glories of heaven (808) 585-3356 [email protected] to come to us here on earth. He humbled himself to EDITOR Patrick Downes become one of his own creatures. He, who existed (808) 585-3317 for all ages in eternal love with the Father and the [email protected] REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER HHoly Spirit, came down to earth to be despised, rejected, and a man of Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz (808) 585-3320 sorrows. He who was sinless took on the flesh of sinners. Such was the [email protected] ADVERTISING love of God for all of us human beings that Jesus became one of us, born Shaina Caporoz (808) 585-3328 in Bethlehem of the Virgin Mary. [email protected] We gather Sunday after Sunday in the splendor of our churches, with CIRCULATION Donna Aquino wonderful people, beautiful music and inspiring words. We gather to re- (808) 585-3321 [email protected] member what we so easily forget: that Jesus became one of us, died for HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage us, and rose from the dead. At his first coming he was laid in a manger, paid at Honolulu, Hawaii. Published ev- ery other week, 26 issues a year, by the the feeding trough of animals in the town of Bethlehem, which means Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI House of Bread. Now he comes to us every Sunday and every day, laid 96813. upon the altar so that he can become our Bread of Life and remind us ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES Hawaii: $24 that we are not mere animals, but share in the very life of God. Mainland: $26 Mainland 1st class: $40 But once we gather to be nourished by the Bread of Life, we, too, must Foreign: $30 POSTMASTER leave the splendors and glories of worship to serve our families and our Send address changes to: Hawaii Catholic Herald, 1184 Bishop communities in the real world. We who were made little less than the Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. angels must humble ourselves to reach out to those who have forgotten OFFICE Hawaii Catholic Herald their own dignity or whose human dignity has been robbed from them by 1184 Bishop St. Honolulu, HI 96813 the cruelty or neglect of others. We who know that the Gospel is joy also PHONE know that making it become flesh in the world may lead to our being de- (808) 585-3300 FAX spised, rejected, a people of sorrows. We who struggle with sin but are set (808) 585-3381 WEBSITE free by the mercy of God must now go out to others so that they, too, may www.hawaiicatholicherald.com experience the richness of God’s mercy. E-MAIL [email protected] How our hearts are warmed by this beautiful season of Christmas, with NEWS DEADLINES Nine days before publication date. its music, its lights, its special gatherings and festivities! This is all a gift ADVERTISING DEADLINES from God to help us celebrate God’s greatest gift to us, his only begotten Nine days before publication date. ADVERTISING INFORMATION Son. But the God who is merciful beyond all telling wants not only to For a rate card or other information, call Shaina Caporoz, 585-3328. A rate card is warm our hearts but to set them on fire, so that the whole world can be also available at www.hawaiicatholicher- ald.com. Click on “Advertising.” ablaze with God’s merciful love. As we enter into intimate communion “PASS IT ON” POLICY To share an issue of the Hawaii Catholic with Jesus, who accepted his mission to be God-with-us, we are sent out Herald with a friend, write or call us and we will send him or her a free copy. Or of our comfort zones on the same mission, to proclaim with every word, give them yours and we will send you every deed, and every moment of silent awe that God has come in his another one while supplies last. LETTERS TO THE HERALD mercy to save all people, to bring us peace, and to embrace us in his ever- Letters are welcome. Letters should pertain to a story or issue in the Ha- lasting love. waii Catholic Herald, be courteous, and not exceed 250 words. Letters must A blessed Christmas to all! be signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Send them to Letters to the Herald, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 or to [email protected]. MEMBER Catholic Press Association
ADDRESS CORRECTIONS To make corrections to your subscription name or ad- dress, cut out the address label from the front page Official notices (reverse side). Please correct my name. Bishop’s calendar de Gallo, St. Catherine Parish, de Gallo, St. Anthony Parish, Ka- Announcements/Appointments Please correct my ad- Bishop’s Schedule [Events Kapaa.(Deacon E.J. Resinto will lihi. Bishop Silva has appointed Mi- dress. preach the homily.) indicated will be attended by December 24, 5:00 am, Misa chael Magaoay to a membership We are receiving two Bishop’s delegate] December 21, 5:00 am, Misa de Gallo, Our Lady of Good Coun- on the Board of the Hawaii Cath- copies. Please cancel this one. de Gallo, St. Theresa Parish, sel Parish, Pearl City. olic Conference for a three-year December 18, 4:30 am, Misa Kekaha. Please cancel this sub- December 25, 12:00 am, term, effective January 1, 2016 de Gallo and Adult Confirma- December 22, 5:00 am, Misa through December 31, 2018. scription. Christmas Midnight Mass, Cathe- tions, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. de Gallo, Co-Cathedral of St. The- The diocesan offices will be MAIL TO dral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Donna Aquino December 19, 5:00 am, Misa resa, Kalihi; 9:30 am, Bishop’s closed on December 24-25, 2015 downtown Honolulu; 10:30 am, Hawaii Catholic Herald de Gallo, Immaculate Conception Administrative Advisory Council, in observance of the Christmas 1184 Bishop Street Parish, Lihue; 10:30 am, Ordina- Chancery, downtown Honolulu; Christmas Day Mass, Co-Cathe- holiday. Honolulu, HI 96813 tion to the Transitional Diaconate 7:00 pm, Simbang Gabi Mass, dral of St. Theresa, Kalihi; 3:00 The diocesan offices will be QUESTIONS? Call Donna, 585-3321 of E.J. Resinto, Immaculate Con- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Par- pm, Christmas Day Mass for closed on December 31 - January ception Parish, Lihue. ish, Ewa Beach. Chuukese Catholic Community, 1, 2016 in observance of the New December 20, 5:00 am, Misa December 23, 5:00 am, Misa St. Philomena Parish, Salt Lake. Year holiday. DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 3 Our mission of mercy Bishop Larry Silva opens Hawaii’s door to the global year of consolation, pardon and hope Story and photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald
“What if you were told that you had been selected by God to bear the savior (the world) needs so desperately?” Bishop Larry Silva posed that question to an evening congregation gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the opening day of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. “Would you be greatly troubled?” the bishop asked. “Would you ultimately make the response, ‘I am the servant of the Lord’?” Reflecting on the response of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the bishop encouraged local Catholics to model her obedience and courage. We are all called in service to God, he said, to be unafraid to “share the good news of his merciful love to all who have strayed away.” The Dec. 8 Mass at the cathedral was the first of two ceremonies celebrated by Bishop Silva to begin the Year of Mercy in Hawaii. Pope Francis declared the jubilee year, focused on compassion and love, to run until Nov. 20, 2016. About 200 Island faithful Bishop Larry Silva blesses the Door attended the local Year of Mercy of Mercy at the Cathedral Basilica of opening liturgy. Themes of mercy Our Lady of Peace before its official were woven into the Mass music, opening Dec. 13. homily and prayers. Bishop Silva during the Mass connected the Dec. 8 celebration Rome — either at St. Peter’s or one of the Feast of the Immaculate of the other three papal basilicas Conception with the Year of Mercy. — is a requirement for pilgrims The solemnity commemorates to obtain special graces during a the conception of Mary without jubilee year. original sin, an essential part For the Year of Mercy, Pope in preparing her to become the Francis asked the world’s bishops to mother of Jesus. open Holy Doors at the cathedrals Mary’s “great mission” in God’s and other churches in their own plan of salvation, the bishop said, dioceses. still resonates with us today. On Dec. 13, at the regularly “We are in Mary’s shoes,” Bishop scheduled 10:30 a.m. Sunday Silva said in his homily. “You are Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the ‘highly favored one’ that God Our Lady of Peace, Bishop Silva has chosen to bear the savior the opened the downtown Honolulu world so desperately needs.” church’s “Door of Mercy.” “God’s mercy restores us so The bishop has also designated we can have the strength and a Holy Door for at least one church the courage” to “make the Word on every island: St. Catherine become flesh” in our words, deeds Church, Kapaa, Kauai; St. Theresa and love for others, the bishop Church, Kihei, Maui; Sacred added. Hearts Church, Lanai City; St. After his homily, the bishop Michael Church, Kailua-Kona, Big blessed a copy of the new diocesan Island; St. Joseph Church, Hilo, Parishioners, above, exit through pastoral plan, “Stewards of the Big Island; and St. Damien Church, the Door of Mercy on the mauka Gospel.” Brought to the sanctuary Kaunakakai, Molokai. side of the cathedral Dec. 13. At the in a stately folder by Blessed The opening of the Door of opening Mass for the Year of Mercy Sacrament Father Robert Stark, Mercy in Honolulu coincided with Dec. 8, right, the bishop blessed a head of the diocesan Office for Pope Francis’ opening of the Holy copy of the new diocesan pastoral Social Ministry, the pastoral plan Door at Rome’s cathedral, the plan, “Stewards of the Gospel.” highlights ways for Island Catholics Basilica of St. John Lateran, on the to evangelize. Third Sunday of Advent. It is our mission, the bishop In his homily at the Dec. said, to go beyond our parishes 13 Mass, Bishop Silva tied the love and compassion to others. and bring the Word to all those in significance of the Door of Mercy “It’s not so much what we do need. with the day’s first reading from when we come in that Door of the book of Zephaniah. The Mercy, but what we do when we Opening the door Scripture passage assures Israel go out the door,” he said. “God is Halfway around the world at that God takes “great delight” in tuning our voices to sing with his. the Vatican on Dec. 8, Pope Francis his people. God does not rebuke Now the song that God sings is ushered in the Year of Mercy by them for their faults; instead, he you.” opening the Holy Door at St. rejoices over them with singing. Initially, the door selected to be Peter’s Basilica. “He sings to us, ‘Fear not, do the Door of Mercy was the one on The pontiff explained in an not be discouraged,’” the bishop the right side of the front of the apostolic letter earlier this year said. “When we come in the door cathedral. The designated door Maui artist Phil Sabado created end of the liturgy, the bishop sang that the Holy Door “will become (of mercy), we gather to hear God was later changed to the one on a painting of St. Damien and St. with the congregation “Misericordes a Door of Mercy through which sing songs of gentle, quiet love to the building’s mauka side. Marianne of Molokai placed beside Sicut Pater,” the official hymn anyone who enters will experience us, so those songs can make us Inside the cathedral the door the door. Outside, above the door, specially written for the Jubilee the love of God who consoles, more merciful.” was flanked with fresh orchids hung the sign “Puka Hoano,” Year of Mercy. The titular antiphon pardons, and instills hope.” The bishop again underscored and surrounded by a decorative Hawaiian for “Door of Mercy.” is translated from Latin as “Be Passing through a Holy Door in the importance of extending God’s oversized artificial maile lei. Before blessing the door at the Merciful as Your Father Is.” 4 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015 St. Joseph School EST. 1946
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people For today. in the city of David
a saviorfor has you who been is born Christ and Lord.” LUKE 2:10-11
On Behalf of The St. Joseph Parish and School Community, we want to wish you a Faith-Filled Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
MASS SCHEDULE: Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve): Tuesday, December 24th, 2013 5:00pm, 7:00pm & 9:00pm Christmas Midnight Mass -12:00am The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day): Wednesday, December 25th, 2013 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm & 6:30pm
“One People of God, United in One Spirit”
[email protected] 94-675 Farrington Hwy. Waipahu, HI 96797 Church: 677-4276 School: St. Joseph Church 677-4475 waipahu, hawaii DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 5
Joy to their world The diocesan prison ministry brought gifts and joy to the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua during its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party, Dec. 12. Star Light, Star Bright reunites women inmates and their families at the prison for a day of food, games, activities and quality time. Deacon Richard Abel, in costume, treated the children at the party to a special visit from Santa.
HCH photos | Darlene Dela Cruz
We wish one and all the blessings of the Holy Christmas Season of joy, peace & love, and a New Year filled with grace and hope.
Christmas Mass Schedule Fr. Joe Carroll * Fr. Pat Freitas Christmas Vigil: Thursday, December 24 Fr. Danny Laeda * Fr. Khanh 6:00 p.m. & Midnight Dcn. Richard Abel * Dcn. Richard Port Christmas Day: Friday, December 25 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Staff and Parishioners
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish 800 Kaheka St. * Honolulu * 96814 (across from Don Quixote) 6 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
Making the Season Brighter!
St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii is committed to bringing you and your family health and healing this holiday season and throughout the new year. To carry on the legacy of caring established by Saint Marianne Cope and the Sisters of St. Francis, we offer a growing spectrum of health and social services for the community, with special attention for seniors and family caregivers. . Adult day care . Affordable independent senior living . Bathing and personal care services . Bone Marrow Registry . Home hospice care . Inpatient hospice care . Private duty nursing . Homeless outreach . Preschool . Skilled nursing care As part of the St. Francis Kupuna Village in Liliha, we’ll also offer an Assisted Living Facility, Senior Community Center, and Independent Living townhomes in the near future.
DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 7
Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Sisters, Brothers, Secular Branch and Associates 8 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
May the Light of Christ be your guide to Peace, Love, and Joy this holiday season!
From the Students, Faculty & Staff of Saint Francis School and Saint Marianne Cope Preschool
“Quality Catholic Education in the Spirit of JOY”
2707 Pamoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 988-4111
From all of us at
StMichaelParishKona.org 75-5769 Alii Drive (808) 326-7771 Merry Christmas Kailua-Kona, Hawaii [email protected] 96740
Mele Kalikimaka MISSIONS: Holy Rosary - Kalaoa St. Peter by the Sea - Kahalu’u Immaculate Conception - Holualoa St. Paul - Kawanui DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 9
Mele Kalikimaka a me Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou From the Staff, Parishioners and Visitors of St. Augustine by-the-Sea Parish, Waikiki
Christmas Mass Schedule 2015 Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24th 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:30 p.m. (Christmas carols), Midnight Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. New Year’s Schedule 2016 Friday, January 1, New Year’s Day 8:00 a.m. ONLY
Saint Augustine, pray for us! Saint Damien, pray for us! Saint Marianne, pray for us! With the Servant Leadership of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary 10 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015 Judge’s decision on frozen Father Martin and the Parish embryos called ‘tragic case’ By Liz O’Connor couple’s 2010 wedding, and they Team wish you a Happy Catholic News Service decided to create embryos through IVF before she underwent treat- LEVITTOWN, Pa. — A California ment that might impair her fertil- Christmas. May the Light of the state judge’s ruling that a now- ity. She and Findley separated in divorced couple’s five frozen em- 2013 and divorced earlier this year. bryos must be destroyed is an Lee, 46, asserts that the em- Newly Born shine brightly in your example of doing something that bryos represent her last chance technology allows without consid- to have a biological child; Findley ering all its aspects, according to does not want to have children medical ethicists. with her. Lee’s lawyer did not re- families. Merry Christmas. Christopher White, director of turn a CNS request for comment, research and education for the Cal- but Lee is reported to have said ifornia-based Center for Bioethics she would appeal a ruling against Holy Rosary Church and Culture, called the dispute a her. “tragic case” illustrating “the plight Massullo’s ruling is in line with Pahala of these frozen embryos.” most other rulings on the subject Estimates of the number of em- across the country, according to a bryos in frozen storage range from Nov. 19 article in The New York “hundreds of thousands” to sev- Times. Judges in at least 11 states eral million worldwide. White told have ruled in estranged couples’ Catholic News Service he would be embryo-custody cases, and in at comfortable putting the number at least eight of those states the rul- 1 million. ing has been in favor of the party The center is opposed to the who did not want the unborn ba- ‘ destruction of the embryos created bies brought to term. by in vitro fertilization for anes- In Pennsylvania, Illinois and thesiologist Mimi Lee and Stephen Maryland, however, courts have Findley, when they married. They awarded the embryos to women Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace are now divorced. who argued, as Lee does, that the 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i The couple had signed a release embryos created with ex-husbands at the time directing that the em- or ex-boyfriends represent their Cathedral Catholic Academy bryos should be destroyed if they only chance to have biological chil- 1728 Nu‘uanu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai'i were to divorce. But Lee said she dren. There is no federal law regu- did not understand the agreement lating these issues. to be binding and thought she Father Tad Pacholczyk, director TH VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD, DECEMBER 24 (THURSDAY) could change her mind. of education at the National Cath- CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS AT 6:00 PM California Superior Court Judge olic Center for Bioethics in Phila- Anne-Christine Massullo in San delphia, said that “it is objectively LESSONS & CAROLS AT 11:00 PM Francisco ruled Nov. 18 the embry- contrary to human dignity to bring CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT os must be thawed and discarded. our children into the world in labo- According to articles in the Los ratory glassware; they have the TH Angeles Times, Lee was diagnosed right to be conceived exclusively THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS), DECEMBER 25 (FRIDAY) with breast cancer days before the within the marital embrace.” HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION CHRISTMAS MASSES AT 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM & 12:00 NOON Merry Christmas FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN, DECEMBER 26TH (SATURDAY) NO SCHEDULED CONFESSIONS MASSES AT 7:00 AM & 12:00 NOON VIGIL MASS AT 5:00 PM
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH, DECEMBER 27TH (SUNDAY) MASSES AT 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON & 6:00 PM
FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENT, DECEMBER 28TH (MONDAY) MASSES AT 6:30 AM & 12:00 NOON St. Roch FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD, Dec. 24, 2015 (Midnight) DECEMBER 29TH (TUESDAY) MASSES AT 6:30 AM & 12:00 NOON Dec. 25, 2015 (7:30 am) St. Joachim SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD, Dec. 25, 2015 (10:30 am) DECEMBER 30TH (WEDNESDAY) NO SCHEDULED CONFESSIONS MASSES AT 6:30 AM & 12:00 NOON
SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD, DECEMBER 31ST (THURSDAY) CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY MASS AT 12:00 NOON ONLY (CHURCH WILL CLOSE AFTERN OON MASS)
THE OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD: MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, JANUARY 1ST (FRIDAY) CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY MASS AT 12:00 NOON ONLY (CHURCH WILL CLOSE AFTERN OON MASS)
MEMORIAL OF SAINTS BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY NAZIANZEN, JANUARY 2ND (SATURDAY) NO SCHEDULED CONFESSIONS MASSES AT 7:00 AM & 12:00 NOON VIGIL MASS AT 5:00 PM
Blessings of Christmas throughout the New Year HE PIPHANY OF THE ORD ANUARY RD UNDAY T E L ,J 3 (S ) from the administration, faculty, staff and students of BIRTHDAY OF SAINT DAMIEN OF MOLOKAI (1840) MASSES AT 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON & 6:00 PM Damien Memorial School DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 11
Blessed Sacrament Parish “O Come Let Us Adore Him” May The Miracle Of The First Christmas Fill Your Heart With Joy. Merry Christmas!
Mele Kalikimaka from the
St. Elizabeth School Ohana Christmas Vigil Mass 12/24/2015 5:00 P.M. (Carols begin at 4:30 P.M.) 9:00 P.M. (Latin Mass) Visit us at www.steliz-hi.org Christmas Day Mass 12/25/2015: 7:00 A.M. (English) 10:00 A.M. (Latin Mass) Accepting applications for 2016–2017 school year New Year’s Day Mass 1/1/2016: 7:00 A.M. (English)
Daughters of St. Paul Pauline Books and Media 1143 Bishop Street, Honolulu 521-2731
“Journey for a new evangelization for the church to be humble if it were to win new converts.” Merry Christmas and a blissful year 2016 Rev. Cipriano Alnas, Jr. Deacon Pat Constantino Parish Pastoral Council SACRED HEART Holy Rosary, Paia, HI 96779
& ST. PIUS X Merry Christmas! PARISH CHURCHES Immaculate Conception Church Lihue, Kauai (808) 245-2432 Sacred Heart Christmas Vigil, Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Midnight Mass, Dec. 25, 12:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Family Vigil Mass Christmas Day, 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. Midnight Mass 12:00 a.m. St. Pius X Christmas Vigil, Dec. 24, 9:00 p.m. Christmas Morning Mass Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 8:30 a.m. 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 12 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
CELEBRATE HIS BIRTH
Christmas Blessing, Rosary Preschool Children & staff
St. Joseph Church 43 Kapiolani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 In the Sacred Hearts 808-935-1465 of Jesus And Mary Christmas Mass Schedule: Peace And Blessings Thursday, December 24, 2015 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm & Midnight through this Friday, December 25, 2015 most holy season! 7:00 am, 9:00 am & 11:45 am Thursday, December 31, 2015 7:00 am
New Year’s Mass Schedule: Friday, January 1, 2016 7:00 am “Merry Christmas” from Parish of Saint Michael, Waialua your brothers & sisters at Sts. Peter & Paul, Waimea Bay St. Joseph Church — Hilo and St. Michael School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 1525 waimano home road, Pearl City, hi 96782 & Our Lady of Good Counsel school 1530 hoolana st., Pearl City, hi 96782
christmas mass schedule december 24th: 5 PM & 8 PM December 25th: Midnight, 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 13
2015 Advent Schedule Missa de Gallo 5am: December 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24 6am: December 21st December 24th, 2015 7am Thursday Morning Mass Thursday, December 24th, 2015 Christmas Vigil Mass 5:00pm Family Mass • 7:00pm Hispanic Mass • 9:00pm Bilingual Mass Friday, December 25th, 2015 — Christmas Day 12:00am Midnight Mass • 8:00am Thursday, December 31st, 2015 — New Year’s Eve 7am Weekday Morning Mass • 9:00pm Friday, January 1st, 2016 New Year’s Day 8:00am Christ the King Church & Child Development Center, Kahului, Maui
We joyfully celebrate and remember the Birth of our Lord, Jesus, during our Christmas Masses: Dec. 24th - 7:00 pm Dec. 25th - Midnight, 7:00 & 9:30 a.m. Peace & Blessings this Advent Season Fr. Michel W. Dalton, O.F.M.Cap St. John Vianney Parish & Parish School and the Parish Ohana of Immaculate Conception, Ewa Kailua, Hawaii
St. Ann Church & Model Schools Kaneohe, Hawaii
May you have the Gift of Faith, the Blessing of Hope and the Peace of His Love at Christmas and always.
Holiday Mass Schedule December 24th: Christmas Eve Masses: 7:00pm, 9:30pm and 12 Midnight Christmas Caroling 1/2 hour before each Mass December 25th: Christmas Day Masses: 8:45am and 11:30am January 1st: Mary, Mother of God: 8:00am Mass 14 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
Wishing all a Blessed & Joyful The Capuchin Franciscan Christmas and a Friars of Guam & Hawaii New Year filled with God’s We extend all the blessings of this holy Peace and Love! season to the people of our Diocese.
“Peace and all good things” Aloha from the Fr. Gordon (Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace) St. George Parish Ohana Fr. Paulo (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel) Waimanalo, Hawaii Fr. Mike (Immaculate Conception, Ewa)
May you be blessed with the gifts of May the Christmas, the gifts of love, happiness peace and joy of and hope. Our family at St. Philomena Christmas be with Church wishes all of you a Merry you throughout this holiday season and Christmas and Happy New Year! the coming year from St. Philomena Church Holiday Schedule Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Honoka‘a Dec. 24 - 5:30 p.m. Children Christmas Caroling 6:00 P.M. Children Christmas Eve Mass 11:00 p.m. Christmas Carolling December 24th: Vigil Mass - 5:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Mid-Night Mass Midnight Mass - 12:00 a.m. Dec. 25 - 9:00 a.m. Christmas Mass December 25th: Morning Masses - 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Jan. 1 - 9:00 a.m. New Year Day Mass
Knights of Columbus Stephen D. Lopez State Deputy
Council 5000 - Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu Council 14469 - St. Theresa, Kihei Council 6302 - Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa Council 14620 - St. Ann, Kaneohe Council 6307 - Bishop Stephen Alencastre, Kailua Council 14663 - St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Mililani Council 6734 - Immaculate Conception, Ewa Council 14808 - Pago Pago, American Samoa Council 6906 - Fr. Damien De Veuster, Aiea Council 15124 - Sacred Heart, Punahou Council 7156 - Brother Joseph Dutton, Honolulu Council 15300 - Holy Family, Pearl Harbor Council 8578 - Kahului, Maui Council 15594 - Christ the King, Kahului Council 10190 - Our Lady of Kauai, Kapaa Council 15774 - Maria Lanakila, Lahaina Council 10475 - Our Lady of La Salette, Waipahu Council 15952 - Mary Gate of Heaven, Hilo Council 11485 - Bishop James J. Sweeney, Waianae Council 16002 - Ss. Peter and Paul, Honolulu Council 11636 - Our Lady of Good Counsel, Aiea Council 16109 - St. John the Baptist, Kalihi Council 11743 - Kamiano, Waikiki Council 16276 - St. Stephen, Honolulu Council 12045 - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa Beach Bishop Louis Maigret Assembly 1577 Council 12733 - St. Jude, Makakilo Bishop James J. Sweeney Assembly 1826 Council 12935 - Our Lady of the Mount, Kalihi Helio-Apostle of Maui Assembly 2290 Council 13227 - St. Michael the Archangel, Kailua-Kona St. Michael Archangel Assembly 2298 Council 13663 - Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio St. Damien Assembly 3221 Council 14105 - St. Anthony, Kalihi
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s Organization supporting the Family, our Holy Father, our Bishops and Priests. If interested in joining over 1.8 million men, please call 282-3846, or e-mail [email protected] DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 15
Celebrating the Birth of Christ May your with two Saints of Moloka‘i - Christmas be filled St. Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. with Peace, Love & Joy! and St. Marianne Cope, O.S.F.
Legion of Mary
May the Miracle of the first christMas fill your heart with joy. Merry christMas! froM all of us at sacred heart church, hawi Glad Tidings from Saint Damien Catholic Parish
Blessed Christmas and a Holy New Year
St. Patrick Church, School and Monastery
December 24, 2015 Christmas Eve Masses: 7:00pm and Midnight (12am) Caroling 1/2 hour before each Mass
December 25, 2015 Christmas Day Masses: 8:30am and 11:00am
January 1, 2016 New Year’s Day Mary, Mother of God Mass at 8:00am 16 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
Scenes from nature are featured in a light show illuminating the facade and dome of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 8. The show was sponsored by a coalition of production companies and charitable St. Peter’s light show | foundations with the intent to raise awareness about climate change. (CNS photos by Paul Haring)
‘Open the gates of justice’ Holy Year is a reminder to put mercy before judgment, Pope Francis says By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY — On a cloudy, damp morning, Pope Francis’ voice echoed in the atrium of St. Peter’s Basilica: “Open the gates of justice.” With five strong thrusts, the pope pushed open the Holy Door, a symbol of God’s justice, which he said will always be exercised “in the light of his mercy.” The rite of the opening of the Holy Door was preceded by a Mass with 70,000 pil- grims packed in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the beginning of the extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy. As the sun broke through the clouds, heralding the start of the jubilee year, the pope bowed his head and remained still for several minutes in silent prayer. Amid a crowd of dignitaries and pil- grims, a familiar face was also present at the historic event: retired Pope Benedict XVI, who followed Pope Francis through the Holy Door into St. Peter’s Basilica. During his homily, Pope Francis empha- sized the “simple, yet highly symbolic” act of opening the Holy Door, which “high- lights the primacy of grace;” the same grace that made Mary “worthy of becom- ing the mother of Christ.” CNS photo/Maurizio Brambatti, EPA “The fullness of grace can transform the Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica to inaugurate the Jubilee Year of Mercy at the Vatican Dec. 8. human heart and enable it to do something
The Bishop’s Circle Mahalo to all the donors whose stewardship of treasure provides extra support to our diocesan ministries. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
For information about becoming a member of The Bishop’s Circle or to make a gift online, please visit: catholichawaii.org or call (808) 203-6723 DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 17
Scenes from nature are featured in a light show illuminating the facade and dome of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 8. The show was sponsored by a coalition of production companies and charitable foundations with the intent to raise awareness about climate change. (CNS photos by Paul Haring)
‘Open the gates of justice’ Holy Year is a reminder to put mercy before judgment, Pope Francis says By Junno Arocho Esteves so great as to change the course of human Catholic News Service history,” he said. The feast of the Immaculate Concep- “Were sin the only VATICAN CITY — On a cloudy, damp tion, he continued, serves as a reminder morning, Pope Francis’ voice echoed in the of the grandeur of God’s love in allowing thing that mattered, atrium of St. Peter’s Basilica: “Open the Mary to “avert the original sin present in gates of justice.” With five strong thrusts, every man and woman who comes into the pope pushed open the Holy Door, a this world.” we w ould be the symbol of God’s justice, which he said will “This is the love of God which precedes, always be exercised “in the light of his anticipates and saves,” he said. “Were sin most desperate of mercy.” the only thing that mattered, we would be The rite of the opening of the Holy Door the most desperate of creatures. But the was preceded by a Mass with 70,000 pil- promised triumph of Christ’s love enfolds creatures.” grims packed in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 8, everything in the Father’s mercy.” the feast of the Immaculate Conception The Year of Mercy, the pope stressed, is again take up this missionary drive with and the beginning of the extraordinary a gift of grace that allows Christians to ex- the same power and enthusiasm.” Holy Year of Mercy. perience the joy of encountering the trans- Shortly after the Mass, as thousands As the sun broke through the clouds, forming power of grace and rediscovering of people waited in St. Peter’s Square for heralding the start of the jubilee year, the God’s infinite mercy toward sinners. a chance to walk through the Holy Door, pope bowed his head and remained still for “How much wrong we do to God and Pope Francis led the midday Angelus several minutes in silent prayer. his grace when we speak of sins being pun- prayer. Amid a crowd of dignitaries and pil- ished by his judgment before we speak of The feast of the Immaculate Conception grims, a familiar face was also present at their being forgiven by his mercy,” he said. has a special connection to the start of the the historic event: retired Pope Benedict “We have to put mercy before judg- CNS photo/Maurizio Brambatti, EPA Year of Mercy, he said, because “it reminds XVI, who followed Pope Francis through ment, and in any event God’s judgment Pope Francis greets retired Pope Benedict XVI prior to the opening of the Holy Door of Saint us that everything in our lives is a gift, ev- Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 8. the Holy Door into St. Peter’s Basilica. will always be in the light of his mercy. In erything is mercy.” During his homily, Pope Francis empha- passing through the Holy Door, then, may Like Mary, the pope continued, Chris- sized the “simple, yet highly symbolic” act we feel that we ourselves are part of this on her missionary journey.” The council Catholic Church to return to the spirit of the tians are called to “become bearers of of opening the Holy Door, which “high- mystery of love.” closed Dec. 8, 1965. early Christians by undertaking “a journey Christ” and to “let ourselves be embraced lights the primacy of grace;” the same Fifty years ago, he said, the church Pope Francis, the first pope to be or- of encountering people where they live: in by the mercy of God who waits for us and grace that made Mary “worthy of becom- celebrated the “opening of another door,” dained to the priesthood after the coun- their cities and homes, in their workplaces. forgives everything. Nothing is sweeter ing the mother of Christ.” with the Second Vatican Council urging cil, said the council documents “testify to Wherever there are people, the church is than his mercy. Let us allow ourselves to be “The fullness of grace can transform the the church to come out from self-enclosure a great advance in faith,” but the council’s called to reach out to them and to bring the caressed by God. The Lord is so good and human heart and enable it to do something and “set out once again with enthusiasm importance lies particularly in calling the joy of the Gospel. After these decades, we he forgives everything.”
Merry Christmas and special blessings to our generous donors who have contributed over $35.2 million to this historic diocesan capital campaign – of which $13.6 million has been returned to the parishes for their individual projects and ministries. Mahalo Nui Loa from the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation. For more information about With Grateful Hearts please visit: catholichawaii.org or call (808) 203-6723 18 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
Father Martin and the Parish Team wish you a Happy and Blessed Christmas. May the King of Peace always guide your ways. May the Joy and Peace of Christmas be Yours Blessings of this Holy Season from the parish family of Sacred Heart Church Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Papaikou Naalehu & Good Shepherd Mission, Honomu
We are deeply grateful Revive the Spirit for all your support, prayers, love and through the Corporal devotion through the year. Works of Mercy Wishing you a Blessed & Prosperous New Year, and may each day offer you the opportunity to grow in wisdom and The faculty and Staff of love of Christ. Love and Peace Cathedral Catholic Academy St. Rita Church, Haiku St. Gabriel Mission, Keanae
Glory to God In the Highest!
W ishing you a blessed Christmas and peace in the New Year.
From the Brotherhood of
Saint Louis School. and on Earth, Peace.
May the PEACE of Christ fill your hearts & homes year around!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Church School 91-1004 North Road 91-1010 North Road 3142 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 • (808) 739-4832 Ewa Beach, Hawaii Ewa Beach, Hawaii Fr. Edmundo N. Barut, Jr. Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, osf www.saintlouishawaii.org Parish Administrator Principal Fr. Santiago A. Agoo, Jr. Evangeline Dionisio Parochial Vicar Administrative Assistant Dcn Ron Paglinawan, and Faculty & Staff Dcn Eric Kim & Parish Staff DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 19
Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish at University of Hawaii, Manoa
St. Ann Church Waihee, Maui
Wishing everyone a Holy Christmas and Blessed New Year
St. Jude Catholic Church Christmas Eve Children’s Mass, 5:00 PM 92-455 Makakilo Dr., Kapolei, HI 96707 The Great Feast of Christmas Mass at 10:00 PM Christmas Eve, December 24th Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 AM 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm We are located on the U.H. Campus Christmas Day, December 25th just past the Korean Pagoda 1941 East West Road at Maile Way 7:00 am, 9:00 am & 11:00 am www.newmanhawaii.org 988-6222 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Wishing you & your family “Yes,I am a king. I was born for this. a Blessed and Holy Christmas I came into the world for this: to bear witness to the truth; and all who are on the side of truth listen to my voice.” John18:37b-38 Wishing you a Blessed Christmas! Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii The Feast of Christmas —————————— Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit Na Pua Ho‘okahi Monastery “the blossoms coming together as one” 5:30 pm Christmas Eve (Children’s Liturgy) 12:00 Midnight Mass Christmas Joy to ALL (Caroling begins at 11:00 p.m.) St. Elizabeth Church 8:00 am Christmas Day 99-312 Moanalua Road, Aiea, Hawaii 96701 (Chapel of St. Catherine) www.stelizabethaiea.com
Dec. 31, 2015 M A S S S C H E D U L E New Year’s Eve Mass Christmas Eve 11:45 pm 5 p.m. • 9 p.m. • Midnight (Chapel of St. Catherine) Christmas Day 6 a.m. • 8 a.m. • 10 a.m. • Noon No Evening Mass) St Stephen Catholic Parish ( 2747 Pali Hwy. Nu‘uanu Valley New Year’s Day 9 a.m. 595-3105 or [email protected] facebook.com/st.stephenpali 20 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon! Naimbag a Paskua Ken Naragsak a Baro a Tawen!
Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette Christ the King Kahului Holy Cross Kalaheo Immaculate Conception Lihue St. Anthony Honolulu CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec Honor your mother St. Joseph Waipahu A woman in a headdress decorated with an image of Our Lady of Guada- lupe joins thousands of people at an “Honor Your Mother” event in down- St. Raphael Koloa town Phoenix Dec. 5. The annual public procession honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe concluded with an outdoor Mass concelebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares of Phoenix.
Christmas Greetings from The Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Church and School 712 North School Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 808-521-1700
Christmas Eve, December 24th 5:00 PM – Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord (Children’s Mass) 10:45 PM – Carols in the Co-Cathedral 11:30 PM – Midnight Mass
Christmas Day, December 25th 8:00 AM – Mass 10:30 AM – Mass with Bishop Larry Silva
December 31st 6:30 AM –Regular Daily Mass 6:30 PM – Vigil Mass- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
New Year’s Day, January 1st 9:00 AM- Mass- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God May you have the spirit of Christmas which is Peace, the gladness of Christmas which is Hope, and the heart of Christmas which is Love. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas Holy Family Catholic Church, Academy & Early Learning Center DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 21
Saint Theresa Roman Catholic Church 25 West Lipoa Street Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753-8128 Phone: (808) 879-4844 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.saint-theresa.com
MISA de GALLO (Mass of the Rooster) Dec 16-24, (9) day Novena ~ 5:00 a.m. daily *exception Sunday, 20th Mass at 7:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE, Thursday, Dec 24th Mass Times: 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. & 12 Midnight Mass (Note: Church doors will open at 11 p.m. with singing of carols beginning at 11:30 p.m.)
The Parish Community of Holy Trinity Wishes you a CHRISTMAS DAY, Friday, Dec 25th Holy and Merry Christmas Mass Times: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. (No Evening Mass) And a Weekend Mass Schedule: Sa.5:30p, / Hispanic Mass-7pm / Su 7a, 9a & 5:30p Happy New Year. FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY, Dec 27th
Please join us for our Christmas Masses Thursday, December 24 at 5 & 7 pm and 11 pm Friday, December 25 at Blessed New Year! 2016 7, 9 & 11 am BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Friday, Jan 1st 9:00 a.m. Mass Father Dennis Koshko, Pastor FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, Jan 3rd Holy Trinity Church BAPTISM OF THE LORD , Jan 10th 5919 Kalanianaole Highway Blessed be the God of all consolation who has shown us His great Mercy Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 through the birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ! Church Phone: 396-0551 May Peace & Mercy Be your gift of Christmas and your Blessing all year through.
May Christ come to you this Christmas with the gift of Love, the blessing of Hope and the promise of Peace
St. Theresa Parish – Big Island St. Theresa Church – Mountain View Holy Rosary Church – Kea‘au 22 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
1403our a california lady ave. of sorrows church wahiawa, hI 96786 Tel: 621-5109 fax: 622-5073
2015 christmas schedule december 16-24 - Misa de Gallo, 5:00 am december 24 - christmas Vigil Mass, 6:00 pm december 25- christmas Masses, 12:00 mn & 8:00 am Glory to the King of Kings! christmas peace, joy and blessings from: CNS photo/courtesy Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office fr. richard McNally, ss.cc., staff and parishioners The Vatican’s 2015 Christmas stamps feature a manuscript illumina- tion of the Holy Family by an unknown artist from the 15th century. The image is from the Codices Urbinates Latini 239 (1477-1478) at the Vatican Library. Vatican Christmas stamps feature manuscript painting of Holy Family By Carol Glatz Library. Catholic News Service The special edition stamps went on sale Nov. 19 in two de- VATICAN CITY — This year’s nominations of 80 euro cents Vatican Christmas stamps fea- and 95 euro cents in sheets of ture a 15th-century manuscript 10. The Vatican post office and illumination of the Holy Family. Philatelic and Numismatic Of- Flanked by a lowing ox and fice also offer a collector’s book- a donkey, Mary and Joseph let containing four 95 euro-cent pray over baby Jesus as angels stamps and commemorative sing above and poor shepherds cover for 3.80 euro. approach. All order requests should be The image, painted by an made by email to: order.ufn@ unknown artist, is from the scv.va. The Vatican stamp office Codices Urbinates Latini 239 will then send a proper order (1477-1478) from the Vatican form and methods of payment.
May the Blessed Child and His Holy Mother bring joy, love and peace at Christmas and throughout the coming year.
St. Anthony Maui Ohana HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE, 2015 Maria Lanakila Sacred Hearts Preschool (3-5 years old) Church Mission 242-9024 • [email protected] 712 Waine’e Street, Lahaina Office Road, Kapalua Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Grade School (K-6) Thursday, December 24th Thursday, December 24th 6:00 pm Vigil Mass 6:00 pm Vigil Mass 244-4976 • www.sagsmaui.com 11:30 pm Christmas Carols NO Midnight Mass 12:00 am Midnight Mass Junior-Senior High School (7-12) Christmas Day Christmas Day 244-4190 • www.sasmaui.org Friday, December 25th Friday, December 25th 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass 5:30 pm Mass 7:00 pm Mass Spanish
Friday, January 1, 2016 Friday, January 1, 2016 8:00 am Mass 8:00 am Mass DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 23
Star of the Sea Early Learning Center The Birth of Christ would forever change Wishing you Love, Peace and Joy! our world. May our celebration of His birth give us renewed faith, increased hope, and “For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.” (LUKE 2:11) greater love. Merry Christmas! From: St. Anthony Church and St. Anthony School 640 Puuhale Road Honolulu, HI 96819
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from Mass sChEDULE Thursday, December 24, 2015 Friday, December 25, 2015 Christmas Eve Christmas Day St. Joseph 6:00 P.M. (Children’s Mass) 7:00 a.M., 9:00 a.M., 11 a.M. Church Midnight Mass 12:00 a.M. No 6:00 P.M. Mass and Early The Catholic faith community of Learning st. John apostle and Evangelist Church Center proclaims and celebrates the joy of his birth Makawao, and wishes all a blessed Christmas and grace-filled new year! Maui 24 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
St. Catherine Parish St. Catherine, St. Sylvester and St. WIlliam Churches Kapaa + Hanalei + Kilauea Kauai
Have a Blessed Merry Christmas Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year from the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
Pastor - Rev. Anthony Rapozo Parochial Vicar - Rev. Rex Rilveria Deacon Manny Pascua
5021-A Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746 Tel. 808-822-7900 Fax 808-822-3014 Website: www.kauaistcatherine.org www.maryknoll.us
REJOICE AND BE GLAD! MAY THE GLORIOUS SEASON OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BRING BLESSINGS OF PEACE AND JOY TO EVERY FAMILY. MAY THE JUBILEE YEAR OF 1627-B Mill Street MERCY MAKE US BEARERS OF Wailuku, Hawaii 96793-1999 MERCY AND RECONCILIATION Join us this Christmas TO ONE AND ALL! CHRISTMAS EVE VIGIL MASS at 6:00pm Warm aloha, Christmas Carols at 11:30pm OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT PARISH CHRISTMAS DAY Mass of Christmas Kalihi Valley, Honolulu 12:00am - MIDNIGHT 7:00am & 9:00am Fr. Edgar Brillantes, Fr. Adrian Gervacio, Staff & Parishioners We Wish You JESUS!
THE PARISH FAMILY OF ANNUNCIATION CHURCH, WAIMEA, AND ASCENSION CHURCH, PUAKO, WISH YOU A BLESSED CHRISTMAS
Christmas greetings of peace from the parish of Ho‘onani kakou laia, Kristo ka Haku! St. Anthony Mele Kalikimaka! Laupahoehoe, Hawaii South Kona Catholic Church St. Benedict • St. John • St. Peter DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 25 Christian persecution has reached ‘critical, violent’ point By Junno Arocho Esteves forgotten. We must not engage in Catholic News Service an unholy silence,” he told CNS. Archbishop Lori said religious ROME — The survival of Christian- persecution and threats to reli- ity in the Middle East has reached gious liberty are “two sides of one such a critical point that the chanc- coin” and that it was crucial for es of dialogue and reconciliation in Christians in the West to “keep the the region are being threatened, flame of religious liberty bright in said Chaldean Catholic Patriarch solidarity with our suffering sisters Louis Sako of Baghdad. and brothers in the Middle East, “The situation is very bad, very Africa and elsewhere.” critical and always violent,” Patri- The conference also touched arch Sako told Catholic News Ser- upon the reasons why terrorist vice Dec. 10. “Last year in August, groups, like Islamic State, carry out 120,000 Christian people were brutal attacks against Christians expelled from their homes, their and religious minorities. Patriarch villages and now they are living in Sako said such fundamentalist ide- some camps with nothing, but the ologies are a “cancer not only for church is helping them.” Islam, but other” religions in the Patriarch Sako was among the region as well. keynote speakers at a Dec. 10-12 The Islamic State and “funda- international conference on Chris- mentalists don’t accept anything tian persecution in the world. He that doesn’t fit with their vision of told CNS that the mass exodus of Islam,” he said. “This is a kind of pu- Christians in the region will only rification and, of course, Christians worsen the situation due to grow- and other minorities are a target.” ing tensions between Sunni and Patriarch Sako also said it was Shiite Muslims who “are killing “very wrong” for Western politi- each other.” cians to label actions by the Islamic “We Christians, we always State as “violent extremism” rather we wish you all a blessed ChRisTMas. bridged the groups and we pro- than “Islamic extremism.” moted dialogue, reconciliation and “This is not the truth because May The Joy aNd peaCe of This gReaT seasoN forgiveness,” he said. these groups, ISIS and others, are Archbishop William E. Lori of basing their actions on the holy ReMaiN wiTh us Now aNd iN The yeaR To CoMe. Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Quran” and recited sayings of the bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for prophet Muhammad. “Even when fR. aRlaN iNTal, deaCoN ToM CoNTRades Religious Liberty, stressed the need they burn (people) they recite” one aNd sT. Raphael paRishioNeRs for Catholics in the West to “speak of these sayings, he said. up for the persecuted Christian mi- “Of course, all Muslims are not norities in the Middle East” who fanatics or terrorists, but there are are often “omitted” and “not men- groups that want to establish an sT. Raphael ChuRCh tioned.” Islamic state with Islamic law as it Koloa, Kauai “We must not allow them to be was in the 7th century,” he said.
Saint John’s Catholic Preschool From the students, faculty, and staff of St. Joseph School in Hilo, we wish you and your family a very May the gift of Jesus’ birth, the greatest gift of all, fill your hearts with love And bring you great peace blessed Holiday Season At Christmas and throughout 2016!
MELE KALIKIMAKA • HAUOLI MAKAHIKI HOU
Share in Jesus’ mission and vision — unify, reconcile, act prophetically, work toward peace.
FROM THE PARISH OF SACRED HEART, WAIANAE A PARISH NOTED FOR WARM PEOPLE The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and CSJ Ohana 26 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015 Star of the Sea Parish JESUS May Gift You with His adds ‘Mary’ to its name Bishop Larry Silva has an- Bishop James J. Sweeney nounced Dec. 9 that the name of opened Star of the Sea Parish in Star of the Sea Church in the Wai- 1946 and assigned the Marist Fa- and alae-Kahala district of Honolulu thers to administer it. The parish will be changed to Mary, Star of school opened in the same year the Sea Church on Jan. 1. and was run by the Sisters of The name of the parish school Notre Dame de Namur. and early learning center will also Early documentation also re- be changed accordingly. ferred to the parish as Our Lady In a memo to all parishes and Star of the Sea and Mary, Star of diocesan staff, the bishop said the the Sea. Merry Christmas! name was changed because “par- A new school and convent ish leadership felt that many peo- were blessed in 1954 and the first from the ple simply did not know that the class in the all-girls parish high title ‘Star of the Sea’ is one of the school graduated in 1956. A so- Maryknoll Sisters titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary, cial hall was added in 1958. The so the new name should make this high school closed in the early fact more evident.” 1990s. Mele Kalikimaka May the reconciling presence and mercy of God reign! (Merry Christmas) & GreetinGs Hauoli Makahiki Hou from (Happy New Year) Holy Cross CHurCH, KalaHeo
St. Theresa Church saCred Heart Mission, eleele by the Sea, St. Theresa School FroM tHe parisHioners and pastor & Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Mission Kauai, Hawaii
May Christ Jesus Fills Your Heart with Love And Bless Your Home With Serenity and Abundant Blessings!
Sending blessings of Peace & Happiness A Blessed Christmas and a to you on Christmas! Grace-Filled New Year to All Love, From Star of the Sea Parish, School, Administration, Faculty, And Early Learning Center Staff & Students of St. JoHn tHe bAPtiSt And the Congregation CAtHoLiC SCHooL of the Blessed Sacrament Community DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD CHRISTMAS 27 Damien dedicates first of three buildings in its largest expansion project Damien Memorial School, lo- ated several years ago when the Untying the maile, cated in one of Honolulu’s poorer school was struggling with enroll- from left, Bernard districts, dedicated on Dec. 11 the ment. But the last three years has Ho, president and first of three new buildings in the seen enrollment nearly double CEO of Damien largest expansion project in the from 360 to 685, after the 2012 Memorial School; school’s 53-year history. transition to a coed campus. Bob Fujioka, First The $3 million, 25-foot-high, According to Damien president Hawaiian Bank and 5,300-square-foot Clarence T.C. and CEO Bernard Ho, the next Clarence T.C. Ching Ching Athletic Building will be structure to go up will be a mu- Foundation Trustee, a multipurpose athletic facility sic building with upgraded music Damien board with space for wrestling, judo and practice rooms, improved acous- chairman Greg Sitar weight training. tics and additional storage areas and Father Dennis The structure is the first of for instruments and equipment. Koshko. three in the school’s $15 million The final building will be the project, which will also include an Student Services Center, which expansion of the parking lot and will house a library with state- an upgrade of the football field of-the-art technology, additional and track. classroom space, counseling of- Damien Memorial’s “E Hoo- fices, health room, administration paa” capital campaign was initi- and conference meeting spaces. Damien courtesy photo by Ronen Zilberman
CELEBRATING LIFE HONORING MEMORIES We offer a full range of funeral and memorial services 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 MILILANI MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY Mililani Memorial Park Road, at Ka Uka Blvd. MILILANI DOWNTOWN MORTUARY 20 S Kukui Street, Honolulu, 96813 Please Contact Us at 677-5631 Ext 3 P.O. Box 457, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782 Visit our Website at www.mililanimemorial.com Always Flowers Full Service Florist Todd Oshiro Lead Event & Design Consultant 1639 Liliha Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 (808) 536-5522 | Fax (808) 536-1352 email: [email protected] website: alwaysflowers808weddings.com Facebook: always flowers 808 weddings
CAREGIVERREFERRALS! YOUARE IN CHARGE! 377-5264 “AMERICA’S PERSONAL CHOICE!” ª GROUND TERMITES? CALL US! WE CAN HELP 836-9707 Rigolette P. ØGround & drywood termite treatments without tenting Baraquio ØPre-construction treatment President ØTermite inspection reports ØRoach, ants, flea, centipede, mice control P.O. Box 22187 ABLE TERMITE and PEST CONTROL, Inc. Honolulu, HI 96823 PROTECTS THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME LIC #PCO-601 FAMILY LAW
•Adoption •Guardianship •Wills & Trusts •Family Law Sandra G.Y. Young 487-8464 Attorney at Law •By Toys R Us •Free Parking PEARLRIDGE •P.O. Box 2897, Aiea, HI 96701 28 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
CARS TO HELP FAMILIES Sister Bernadette MarieMeno, diocesan hermit, Donate your vehicle in safe, driveable condition uuanu emorial ar N M P k hasdedicated her lifetosolitude, and help people in need regardless of their faith. & ortuary, LLC prayer andpenance. S FO M AR R To donate your vehicle, please call C Sheaccepts requests forprayers.
C “Planning is Caring” (2277) A S or visit us online at E 546-CARS T I Writetoher at: H O IT L R www.CatholicCharitiesHawaii.org. IC CHA Full service mortuary • Cremation services [email protected] or 1450 Kaupakalua Road,Apt.A Crypts, niches & urn plots Haiku, HI 96708. Anyone in need of prayersfor Catholic Charities Hawai‘i anyintention maywrite to her. Agency # 96130 2233 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817 • (808) 537-5255
MRC ROOFING, LLC MIKE R. CHU
A quality Roofing Company 842-4464 Bonded, Licensed, Insured - Expert Leak Detection All these add up to a job done right the first - Specializing in “COOLROOFS” time and backed with a qualified guarantee. Our philosophy has resulted in scores of - Pride in Workmanship satisfied customers without a single complaint. A+ Rating - Roofing Hawaii for Over 27 Years FREE Estimates • Church Discounts • Lic.#C-31624 • www.mrcroofinghawaii.com ACRY FORHELP Membersand /ordonations for the
Specializing in Customer Satisfaction #1 ST. VINCENT DEPAULSOCIETY “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Award Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year To serve, to be served,pleasecall 456-7837 “Once a Customer, Always a Friend” To donate —pleasemailtoaddressbelow. (100% directed to servingthe poor) All types of roofing, repairs, & also Photovoltaic SVDP Honolulu District Council “No job is too big or too small” St. John Vianney Call us for a FRee eSTIMATe: 833-1633 920 Keolu Drive T. VINCE f S N Kailua, Hawaii 96734 o T Y d 96-1217 Waihona St. #2, Pearl City, HI 96782 T e E P
I A
C U
O de L www.davidsroofinghi.com S Youare the Servant of thePoor... DAVID Members of the HJCC, lions, & RCAH Associations —St. Vincent de Paul and HAWAII DAVelyn lic. #BC-19703 Since 1980
Hawaii Catholic GROUND Herald Classified TERMITES? Cruise with Frank De Lima! Advertising Oceania Cruise Line and Vals Cruise and Travel is CALL US! offering this beautiful European cruise from London to Reach 16,000 Hawaii WE CAN HELP Catholic homes for pennies Copenhagen in June 2016 on the 5 Star Marina. 836-9707 Airfare is included from Honolulu or any major airport. 1 time ...... 20¢ a word ØGround & drywood termite treatments • 4 FREE Shore Excursions 2 times...... 18¢ a word without tenting • FREE Unlimited Internet 3 times...... 15¢ a word ØPre-construction treatment • FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities 4 or more ...... 12¢ a word Rigolette P. ØTermite inspection • $100 shipboard credit to spend on board Payable in advance. Copy and Baraquio reports Ø • Veranda $6507.00 per person double payment due 9 days before President roach, ants, flea, centipede, mice control publication date. • Limited space available Mail: Classified Ads, Hawaii ABLE TERMITE and Catholic Herald, 1184 Bishop PEST CONTROL, Inc. Call Frank at 521-4529 or go to frankdelima.com Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. P.O. Box 22187, Honolulu, HI 96823 for more info. Or call Vals Cruise and Travel, Phone: 585-3300 PROTECTS 808-572-6049, [email protected] Fax: 585-3381 THE VALUE OF Yes, Frank De Lima will be traveling with the Email: [email protected] YOUR HOME group! Be ready to have a Jolly Good Time!!! The Herald reserves the right to LIC #PCO-601 refuse any advertisement. FOR SALE HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL PARK, Pali View, Section C, Lot 23, Sites 3 and 4. $8500 buys both. Call Maui Catholic Christian Store Yvette (808)341-4394. VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES, Catholic Section, 4 plots at David+Natalie Diaz $3000.00 each or Best Offer. 168A Ale‘a Place Call Joanne 235-3308. Makawao, Hawaii 96768 You save ... time, money, effort! HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL, Mount 808-573-8942 We will order for you Calvary 2, Five(5) plots. Best [email protected] -or- if in stock, get it in a few days - not weeks offer. Call 735-8418. Se habla Español Churches - Schools Big or small order? - HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL, Pali View, 3 plots. Best offer. Call Call us first & discover discounts we can offer 226-3266. Everything is still in storage; we’re putting items on Craig’s list & Facebook HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL plot for the time being; check-it-out. Keep checking here for updates - (Meditation I overlooking park), we’ll keep you posted! Please, Pray for us. WhileMahalo in “storage,”nui loa. we’ll accept orders, via Double Interment (burial for two Statewide! U.S. Mail, phone and/or email, if we have or 4 urns) - $7175/offer; call/text Mail • Phone • Email in storage and can get to it, we’ll ship to 256-8622; familylau2@yahoo. Orders accepted! you immediately; if have to order from ven- com Mainland, too! dor, it will take 3 weeks or less. Thank You. DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 29 Msgr. Owen F. Campion FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Catechesis Even before birth, Father Kenneth Doyle John testifies QUESTION CORNER Micah 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45
his weekend the church observes the last Sunday in Advent. The first reading is from How should Christians respond to ISIS? the Book of Micah. Micah is regarded as one of the Minor What is the Chris- 2308), which states that “as long as help with any chores of the house. I TProphets. It is a relatively short book, containing the danger of war persists and there am on disability myself, our family tian response to only seven chapters. By contrast, the Book of Isaiah is no international authority with life is unhealthy and the children has 66 chapters. ISIS? (Harrison- the necessary competence and pow- are suffering from her presence in er, governments cannot be denied Very few biographical facts about the author of Mi- burg, Virginia) our midst. cah are known, but it is thought that the author was a Q the right of lawful self-defense, once My question is this: Would it be all peace efforts have failed.” uncharitable for me to tell her to contemporary of Isaiah, the author of the first section The Christian response to ISIS of the Book of Isaiah, and that he came from a small A parishioner happened to ask go live on her own and to leave this A is to deplore their violence and me, after the Paris bombings, how house before I go crazy? (City of ori- village some 25 miles southwest of Jerusalem. to seek the most effective means to As was the case with so many prophets of ancient he could ever “forgive ISIS.” I told gin withheld) stop it. him that he didn’t have to, because Israel, Micah saw his mission as calling the Chosen In March 2015, in what was seen Your first obligation is to your People away from indifference to God and from sin, forgiveness (in my mind) presumes as an unusually blunt endorsement remorse on the part of the perpetra- A husband and to your children. to piety and to loyalty to the covenant with God. of military action, the Vatican’s rep- If, as you say, your mother-in-law’s He lived in a time when piety was in short supply. tor and a pledge of changed behav- resentative to the United Nations ior, both of which are notably lack- presence is seriously impacting your Greed and exploitation flawed the economy. Reli- in Geneva called for a coordinated family’s health and happiness, she gious practices were sparse and often insincere, and ing in the ISIS terrorists. I said that international force to stop the “so- we should pray for those benighted needs to leave. And you need, very poorly presented when they did occur. quickly, to have an honest conversa- called Islamic State.” Archbishop Sil- individuals and leave judgment of In this weekend’s reading, Micah promises that tion with your husband as to how to vano Tomasi said that any anti-ISIS them to God — while also remem- a savior will come. This savior will lead the people accomplish this in as kind a manner coalition should include the Muslim bering, of course, to pray especially away from sin and to God. To be precise, the savior as possible (keeping in mind that states of the Middle East and unfold for their victims. will come from Bethlehem. under the sponsorship of the United there is, of course, no perfect way.) Of course, for Micah, the reference is to David, Nations. How do I balance charity and Can you help to guide your who was from Bethlehem. David became the great Archbishop Tomasi noted that ev- responsibility? mother-in-law into an alternate king of Israel, venerated in Hebrew history. His royal erything possible ought to be done living arrangement? (Perhaps a lo- role was not primarily political. It was religious. His first to achieve a political settlement I am the mother of three ad- cal parish priest or Catholic social task was to see that the nation upheld the covenant, without violence, “but if that not Q opted children, ages 5 to 15. services agency could advise you that the people obeyed God. possible, then the use of force will We live in a small house with no on some suitable alternatives that The savior will inherit this role. When the savior be necessary.” extra space. A year ago, we came would address her physical and psy- comes, all will be well, because the nation will obey Following the ISIS bombings in to my mother-in-law’s rescue when chological concerns.) Far from pro- God. Paris in November 2015 (which she was having some problems and hibiting this course of action, charity For its second reading, the church gives us a les- Pope Francis deplored as “intoler- offered her temporary shelter until in fact demands that you take this son from the Book of Hebrews. able” and said “using God’s name she could get back on her feet. courageous step — for the greater Heavy with its Hebrew symbolism, this epistle to justify this path is blasphemy”), Now, though, she is still with us good of your entire family. eloquently extolls Jesus as Lord and as the Lamb of Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal and depends on us to do everything God. Pietro Parolin backed the possibility for her. She just sleeps, eats (she Questions may be sent to Father Ken- In Hebrews, Jesus appears as the perfect victim of global military action against ISIS weighs over 300 pounds) and talks neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. and priest. His sacrifice on Calvary was sublime, militants. He referenced the Cat- on her cellphone; she interferes in com and 40 Hopewell St. Albany, N.Y. perfect and utterly unique. It was final because its echism of the Catholic Church (No. the life of the family and refuses to 12208. effects are eternal, providing for humanity’s recon- ciliation with God. The result will never cease, so no other sacrifices are necessary. All has been accom- plished. St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the last reading. It Jubilee Year of Mercy* is the story of the Visitation. Mary travels from her The Corporal Works of Mercy: Shelter the homeless. own home to a place in the hills of Judah. Tradi- tionally, it has been thought that this place is the site now called Ein Karem. Once a few miles from Jerusalem, it has been absorbed by the sprawl of the city and for all practical purposes is today a part of Jerusalem. Mary travels to meet her cousin, Elizabeth, the wife of Zachariah. Elizabeth herself is pregnant. Elizabeth’s unborn child will be John the Baptist. John had a special destiny. He would prepare the way for Christ. Since Elizabeth was past the childbearing age for a woman, her conception was regarded as miracu- lous. Elizabeth knows that Mary is expecting a child and that Mary’s child will be the messiah. Elizabeth’s unborn child understands all that is transpiring and senses God in the presence of Mary and her own unborn infant. Thus, even before birth, John testified that Jesus, also yet to be born, will be the Messiah. Reflection It is the last Sunday of Advent. Christmas prepa- rations are hectic. Everyone is in a hurry, and most are excited. Less and less attention is given the spiritual preparation for Christmas, but the church calls us to reality. Jesus is everything, the church emphatically and joyfully reminds us. In the writings of Micah, it reminds us that when we allow Jesus to come to us, all peace and happi- ness will abide with us. In Hebrews, it proclaims the CNS photo/Ammar Abdullah, Reuters everlasting loving mercy of God. Internally displaced Syrians stand outside their tents Nov. 20 at a camp in Idlib, Syria. In the Gospel, the church reinforces its belief in *Pope Francis has announced a Jubilee Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015, to Nov. 20, 2016. Jesus as Lord by recalling the Visitation. 30 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015 Father Eugene Hemrick Spiritualife Welcoming those who feel unwelcomed hen we speak of serv- ing the poor, we usu- ally envision collect- ing donations, creat- Wing parish food pantries, gathering clothing, providing housing and contributing a variety of services to those in need. Assuring that the poor have sufficient food, clothing and a roof are excellent mate- rial means for enabling them to live more wholesome, dignified lives. However, in the apostolic exhortation “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis further focuses on an essential Freeimages.com|Roar Peterson psychological need. His unique insight not only creates a broader understanding of the poor, but also contains a successful means for countering crime, family divisions and insuf- Father Ron ficient work. He writes that in our time “masses of Rolheiser people find themselves excluded and margin- alized: without work, without possibilities, without the means to escape. Human beings are themselves considered consumer goods to The hiddenness of God, the darkness of faith be used and then discarded. … It is no longer simply about exploitation and oppression, but hen I first began teaching theology, I fanta- pictures and images of that person something new. begin to break down. Imagine this: A “Exclusion ultimately has to do with what sized about writing a book about the hidden- friend says to you, “I understand you it means to be a part of the society in which ness of God. Why does God remain hidden perfectly. I know your family, your we live; those excluded are no longer society’s and invisible? Why doesn’t God just show background, your ethnicity, your psy- underside or its fringes or its disenfranchised chological and emotional tempera- — they are no longer even a part of it. The Whimself plainly in a way that nobody can dispute? ments, your strengths, your weak- excluded are not the ‘exploited’ but the out- One of the standard answers womb; the analogy of darkness as ness and your habits. I understand cast, the ‘leftover.’” to that question was this: If God excessive light; and the analogy of you.” Would you feel understood? I And who are the outcasts? They are the for- did manifest himself plainly there deep intimacy as breaking down our suspect not. Now imagine a very dif- gotten. They live in places most people avoid. wouldn’t be any need for faith. conceptual images. ferent scenario: A friend says to you, They come from a family lacking parents or But that begged the question: Who First: Imagine a baby in its moth- “You’re a mystery to me! I’ve known can be a released prisoner with nowhere to go wants faith? Wouldn’t it be better er’s womb. In the womb, the baby is you for years, but you’ve a depth and no one to see. They are the refugees with to just plainly see God? There were so totally enveloped and surrounded that’s somehow beyond me. The lon- no country to return to and no other answers to that question of by the mother that, paradoxically, it ger I know you, the more I know that country wanting them or wel- course, except I didn’t know them cannot see the mother and cannot you are your own mystery.” To be coming them. or didn’t grasp them with enough have any concept of the mother. Its In this non-understanding, in be- The excluded are not just depth for them to be meaningful. inability to see or picture its mother ing allowed to be the full mystery of human “out there,” they also exist in For example, one such answer is caused by the mother’s omnipres- your own person in that friend’s un- our homes where a husband or taught that God is pure spirit and ence, not by her absence. The moth- derstanding, you would, paradoxi- is to be wife may act, as they say, “like that spirit cannot be perceived er is too present, too all enveloping, cally, feel much better understood. something passing ships in the night,” or through our normal human senses. to be seen or conceptualized. The John of the Cross submits that the where children feel no connec- But that seemed too abstract to me. baby has to be born to see its moth- deeper we journey into intimacy, and to be tion with their parents or rela- And so I began to search for differ- er. So too for us and God. Scripture the more we will begin to under- tives, sometimes, not even with ent answers or for better articula- tells us that we live and move and stand by not understanding than by part of their siblings. They are also in tions of our stock answers to this breathe, and have our being in God. understanding. Our relationship to the workplace where they feel question. And there was a pot of We are in God’s womb, enveloped God works in the same way. Initially, something. excluded by co-workers. gold at the end of the search; it led by God, and, like a baby, we must when our intimacy is not so deep, Being excluded translates me to the mystics, particularly to first be born (death as our second we feel that we understand things into not counting, being reject- John of the Cross, and to spiritual birth) to see God face to face. That’s and we have firm feelings and ed, ignored and disregarded. To be human is writers such as Carlo Carretto. faith’s darkness. ideas about God. But the deeper to be something and to be part of something. What’s their answer? They offer Second: Excessive light is a dark- we journey, the more those feelings Whenever this is missing, there is the feeling no simple answers. What they offer ness: If you stare straight into the and ideas will begin to feel false of being nothing, which often fosters bizarre instead are various perspectives that sun with an unshielded eye, what and empty because our growing behavior and misconduct. This message of Pope Francis’ causes us to throw light on the ineffability of God, do you see? Nothing. The very ex- intimacy is opening us to the fuller wonder what would happen if the excluded the mystery of faith, and the mystery cess of light renders you as blind as mystery of God. Paradoxically this poor were made to feel recognized as a per- of human knowing in general. In es- if you were in pitch darkness. And feels like God is disappearing and son, regarded as a human being and made sence, how we know as human be- that’s also the reason why we have becoming non-existent. to believe in his or her worth. The practice of ings and how we know God is deeply difficulty in seeing God and why, Faith, by definition, implies a inclusion possesses an awesome power that paradoxical, that is, the more deeply generally, the deeper we journey paradoxical darkness, the closer can change a person who is in exile into a wel- we know anything, the more that into intimacy with God, the deeper we get to God in this life, the more comed neighbor, an outcast into a treasured person or object begins to become we are journeying into Light, the God seems to disappear because gift and someone with poor self-image into a less conceptually clear. One of the more God seems to disappear and overpowering light can seem like proud human being. most famous mystics in history sug- become harder and harder to pic- darkness. gests that as we enter into deeper ture or imagine. We’re being blind- intimacy we concomitantly enter ed, not by God’s absence, but by a Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, into a “cloud of unknowing,” namely, blinding light to the unshielded eye. teacher and award-winning author, is into a knowing so deep that it can no The darkness of faith is the darkness president of the Oblate School of Theol- longer be conceptualized. What does of excessive light. ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be this mean? A final analogy: Deep intimacy contacted through his website www. Three analogies can help us here: is iconoclastic. The deeper our in- ronrolheiser.com or on Facebook www. the analogy of a baby in its mother’s timacy with anyone, the more our facebook.com/ronrolheiser. J DECEMBER 18, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 31 Saints Holy Innocents Diversions first century fessional basketball teams playing in the Dec. 28 National Basketball Association’s full slate The Holy Innocents are Hawaii Catholic of Christmas Day games. The Clippers’ the boys of Bethlehem put head coach is an alum of Jesuit-run Mar- to death by King Herod the Harold’s Quiz quette University. What is his name? Great after the Magi from the East visited the baby a) Steve Kerr Jesus, then left for home without stopping in Jeru- b) Byron Scott Blessed Christmas wishes to you, quizzi- b) Mark salem to give Herod news about “the newborn king c) Doc Rivers cians! May the stars shine brightly upon c) Luke of the Jews.” This slaughter is related in the second d) Erik Spoelstra chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, but is not mentioned you this season, and may your heart d) John by other sources, including the Jewish historian Jose- be aglow with the light of Christ. Here’s 6) Church in Hawaii a Christmas-themed quiz to celebrate. 3) Devotions phus. Estimates of the number killed range from 10 The Feast of the Holy Family is traditionally or 12, based on the likely population of Bethlehem at Cheers! Fill in the blank: “The Birth of Jesus” is the Third _____ Mystery of the rosary. celebrated the Sunday after Christmas. In the time of Christ’s birth, to 64,000, a fantastic figure 1) Saints a) Glorious Hawaii, there is only one Catholic parish cited in the Syrian liturgy. This feast has been cel- named for the Holy Family. On which is- ebrated in the West since the fifth century; the Holy True or false: The popular Christmas carol b) Joyful “Good King Wenceslas” is based on the c) Luminous land is it located? Innocents are the patrons of foundlings. © Catholic a) Maui News Service historical figure St. Wenceslas I, a duke d) Miraculous from Bohemia who was martyred in the b) Big Island year 935. 4) Music c) Oahu a) True Which classic Christmas carol does the d) Kauai b) False following line come from: “All Hail! Lord, Schwadron we greet Thee, born this happy morning. O 7) Calendar 2) Scripture Jesus, for evermore be Thy name adored.” True or false: Christmas Day culminates The Gospel reading for Masses during a) “O Come All Ye Faithful” the season of Advent and ushers in a short Christmas Day includes this famous verse: b) “Joy to the World” period of Ordinary Time before Lent in the “In the beginning was the Word, and the c) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Catholic liturgical calendar. Word was with God, and the Word was d) “Away in a Manger” a) True God.” In which Gospel is this Scripture b) False found? 5) Current events — sports a) Matthew The Los Angeles Clippers is among the pro- Answers: 1) a, 2) d, 3) b, 4) a, 5) c, 6) c, 7) b
“Naughty or nice? Before I answer that, I’ll need to consult LegalZoom.”
Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for December 20, 2015 Catholic crossword Luke 1:39-45 ACROSS 24 “…he sent them 40 Tenth letter Following is a word search based on the Gospel to proclaim the of the Greek 1 One of the seven kingdom of God alphabet reading for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle C: deadly sins and to ___” (Lk 41 Disorderly the Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth. The words 6 Architect’s 9:2) 43 South side? can be found in all directions in the puzzle. abbreviation 25 What our bodies 44 Rowing 10 Alphabet string will do at the end implements 14 Island inhabited MARY HILL ENTERED of time 45 Son of Adam by Circe ZECHARIAH ELIZABETH LEAPED 26 “…at the name 46 Francis’ 15 Condor’s home of Jesus ___ knee hometown WOMB SPIRIT BLESSED 16 Medieval Spanish should bend” 49 Criminals ARE YOU AMONG WOMEN FRUIT chest (Phil 2:10) 53 Germinated grain 17 Catholic singer MOTHER MY LORD SHOULD COME 28 Undiplomatic used in brewing and songwriter 32 Beneficiaries TO ME EARS JOY George M. 54 Jesus asked for 33 Son of Jacob this when he 18 Low in pitch BELIEVED SPOKEN 34 Sticky substance spoke of paying 19 Catholic taxes presidential 35 Energy units 56 Company newbie FAMILY hopeful 36 Clique Santorum 37 Group of two 57 Native American Z R T I R I P S C H O B 20 ___ under 38 Nero’s full deck? 58 River through Firenze 22 It was built by 39 “Are you calling B E L I E V E D K W L L Solomon me ___?” 59 Of necessity 60 Fortune teller D S C E U E L A I N E E Answer to previous puzzle 7 A biblical sea 26 Scary 37 More delicate 61 Cut of meat 8 Monopoly 27 Easter ___ 39 Amo, ___, amat P H M H S R A E E D H S 62 Spring up quartet (abbr.) 28 ___-cain, the first 40 Hindu deity J O J H A D F M O M T S 9 ___ Body of metal worker 42 Linger aimlessly DOWN Christ (Gen 4:22) 43 Chatter T U R D D R O L Y M E E 1 ___ cloth and 10 Elijah held his 29 The Hebrews fled 45 Pope of the 7th U L E E L W I E J O B D ashes challenge here from here century 2 Jaworski of 11 Faucet problem 30 Lathers 46 He called for O D H M G B M A R Y A F Watergate fame 12 “Vanity of 31 Soft drink justice to roll Y C T N Y M Y P H E Z E 3 Diocese of vanities” source 32 “Our soul waits down like water Honolulu home (abbr.) for the LORD; he 47 Surfeit E O O S P O K E N I I D 4 Tutors 13 Simulate is our ___ and 48 ___ gin fizz R M M G J W D D F O L X 5 Longs for 21 ___ Minister shield” (Ps 33:20) 49 Prefix for small 6 Place where 23 Only OT book 33 Alcatraz, and 50 “…___ saw Elba” A E N T E R E D A N E L language was that never others 51 Clarets confused, mentions God 36 Pertaining to 52 Mobutu ___ Seko © 2015 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com according to 25 Detection those who have 55 Conquistador’s Genesis equipment received Orders plunder 32 CHRISTMAS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 18, 2015
CNS photo/Orlando Barria, EPA Pope Francis emphasized protection of the environ- ment in his June encyclical, “Laudato Si’.” In this photo a woman throws CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters rubbish into a Pope Francis walks in St. Peter’s Basilica after opening the Holy Door to inaugurate the Jubilee Year of Mercy at the stream in the Vatican Dec. 8. neighborhood La Cienaga, Dominican Republic.
Po pe Francis’ 2015: CNS photo/Malacanang photo bureau handout via EPA Rain falls as Pope Francis walks past a statue of Mary as Family, ecology, but mostly he celebrates Mass in Tacloban, Philippines, Jan. 17. and the Philippines in January; Pope Francis also drew atten- Bosnia-Herzegovina in June; Ec- tion to internal church matters, uador, Bolivia and Paraguay in though he always said the prior- July; Cuba and the United States ity was on a lean, limber and lis- in September; and Kenya, Uganda tening church busy ministering to and the Central African Republic the world rather than preoccupied in late November. with shoring up its own structures. Each trip featured visits to pris- With his international Council of ons, hospitals and soup kitchens or Cardinals, work continued toward other places where Christian char- reorganizing the Roman Curia ity and mercy take their most con- and revamping spending and bud- By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service crete forms. He spoke in the halls geting procedures to ensure re- mercy of power, including at the United sponsibility and transparency. ATICAN CITY — At the Vatican and on five Pope Francis kept saying he Nations and at the U.S. Congress, But the process hit a major welcomed the discussion and de- where he was the first pope to ad- bump in the road with the leak of continents in 2015, Pope Francis continued to bate, that it was important and a dress a joint meeting of the Sen- confidential documents on Vati- encourage and demonstrate a style of evange- sign that the church is alive. How- ate and House of Representatives. can finances; the Vatican court or- lization that emphasizes walking with people, ever, there also were times, par- Whether soaked repeatedly by dered the arrest and trial of five ticularly at the Synod of Bishops people in the case, including the Vlistening to them and showing them God’s mercy. From rain like he was in the Philippines on the family in October, when he or baked by the sun like in Cuba, two Italian journalists who wrote the heart of the universal church to the heart of Africa, indicated that some of the rhetoric he called on governments to put books based on the leaked docu- the pope showed how Christians with a joyful, living had crossed the line. He cautioned the needs and rights of their peo- ments. synod members against reading ple first, and he called on Catho- faith take calculated risks, engage in discernment and their differences of opinion in a lics to bend down with love and Leadership: service, not power even debate, and resist the natural temptation to stay “hermeneutic of conspiracy” and care to help society’s most needy And if mercy must be at the safe and cozy at home, letting everything move along against using church teaching as and defenseless members. heart of the church’s message, “stones to hurl at others.” “synodality” — walking together like it always has. The pope and synod affirmed ‘An immense pile of filth’ — must mark its internal rela- On the 1,000th day of his pon- Holy Year far from the Vatican. repeatedly that God’s ideal for In the document department, tionships, he said. The themes of tificate, which began March 13, Ten days before the jubilee began the family is based on the mar- the highlight of the year was the synodality and collegiality have release in June of his much-antic- been present since the begin- 2013, Pope Francis opened the at St. Peter’s, he opened the Holy riage of one man and one woman, ipated encyclical on the environ- ning of Pope Francis’ pontificate Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica Door at the cathedral in violence- united for life and open to hav- ment, “Laudato Si’.” and featured in his exhortation, and inaugurated the Year of Mercy torn Bangui, Central African Re- ing children. Without acting as if Although forcefully insisting on “Evangelii Gaudium,” published to help Catholics “rediscover the public, Nov. 29. Despite security every form of modern family life a need to mitigate climate change in November 2013. But he devel- infinite mercy of the Father, who concerns, the Vatican newspaper was equally valid, but also with- out “demonizing others,” the pope and clean up polluted land, air oped the notions further this year, welcomes everyone and goes out reported, he told the pilot flying said at the end of the gathering, and water, Pope Francis’ encycli- particularly when marking the personally to encounter each of him to Africa that if a landing in the synod wanted “to embrace ful- cal took a broader view of ecology 50th anniversary of the Synod of them,” he said at Mass Dec. 8. Bangui was not possible, “give me ly and courageously the goodness and called people to treat all of Bishops. With his gestures, homilies a parachute.” and mercy of God, who surpasses creation — including poor people “The journey of synodality is and speeches, the first 33 months Mercy, the family and the en- our human calculations and wants — with respect and concern be- the journey that God wants from of his pontificate led toward that vironment topped the list of top- nothing other than that ‘all would cause a lack of respect for creation his church in the third millenni- door in a way very much like the ics repeatedly and insistently early years of St. John Paul II’s be saved.’” is a lack of respect for God who um,” the pope said Oct. 17. “A syn- discussed by Pope Francis and created all that exists. odal church is a listening church, energetic papacy prepared him Catholic leaders across the globe Prisons, soup kitchens to lead the church into the new “The earth, our home, is begin- aware that listening is more than in 2015. millennium, calling Catholics to Pope Francis, who was to cel- ning to look more and more like hearing. It is a reciprocal listening None of the topics was treated throw open the doors of their ebrate his 79th birthday Dec. 17, an immense pile of filth,” the pope in which each one has something just on the level of theory. Discuss- hearts to Christ. said from the beginning of his wrote in the document. to learn.” Pope Francis’ call, building on ing concrete situations, though, pontificate that he would not be At the United Nations in New In a synodal church, he insist- St. John Paul’s, is for those who set off a seemingly endless series a globetrotter and did not particu- York, at U.N. offices in Nairobi and ed, leadership is not about power, have experienced Christ’s love of debates, including: Are there larly like to travel. In 2015, like in speeches at the Vatican, Pope but about service. “We must never to throw open the doors of their situations where justice and truth previous years, his summer break Francis urged world leaders meet- forget: for the disciples of Jesus churches and their hearts to oth- prevent some expressions of mer- was a “staycation” inside the Vati- ing at the Paris Climate Conference — yesterday, today and forever — ers, welcoming them in with ges- cy and forgiveness? How far can can and not the change of scenery in December to put the needs of the only authority is the authority tures of tenderness. the church go in acknowledging in Castel Gandolfo his predeces- the earth and its inhabitants — of service; the only power is the and welcoming families who do sors enjoyed. both present and future — before power of the cross,” he said. ‘Give me a parachute’ not fully live up to the church’s Other than enjoying a restful desires for political or financial And the cross, he said opening He showed a willingness to ideal? Is climate change as real August, though, he added more gain. The world is facing a clear the Year of Mercy, is the clearest take risks to spread the message and as dangerous as most scien- than 50,000 miles to his frequent- choice, he said: “either to improve sign of God’s mercy, love and will- when he decided to anticipate the tists say? flyer account. He visited Sri Lanka or to destroy the environment.” ingness to forgive sinners.