10 JANUARY 31, 2014 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD JANUARY 31, 2014 11 TheParish SchoolNews & JANUARY 31, 2014

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14 15 16 4 5 6 ence. Opportunity. (Reported by direction of Dana Arbaugh, VFW Patriot’s Pen Medal, and Hayley Matson-Mathes) and who danced hula under a monetary award. First place the direction of Jack McK- winner Cailtyn also achieved 14 EWA BEACH eaque. Thanks to the Sodal- second place statewide. She Our Lady of Perpetual ity of our Blessed Lady will be honored again at the Help School for the beautiful decorations, Hawaii State VFW Awards The students have been prepar- the Knights of Columbus luncheon, where she will ing for the annual Geograph- #6307 who set up the parish receive additional monetary ic Bee, competing first in their hall and directed traffic and and achievement awards. Con- classrooms where two finalists the school’s staff and stu- gratulations to all our students were chosen. These finalists dents for being such gracious for their success! (Reported by (pictured) competed in front hosts. Thanks also to the many Ginger Kamisugi) generous sponsors who helped of the whole school on Jan. 14. 17 HONOLULU The social studies teachers the event reach its financial were responsible for coaching goal. The funds raised will the contestants. Ms. Crystal help renovate a portion of the Lower School 7 8 9 10 Kaíaikala, chairperson for 50-year-old John Read Center Our fourth graders were the school Geographic Bee, into a 21st century multimedia welcomed aboard the Hoku- 17 18 learning center and provide 1 PAIA an evening celebration that a member of the Tautua Fou 7 KALIHI Alejo, Genica Aban, Olivia reaction. They said they valued distributed the study booklets lea and the Hikianalia, two additional tuition assistance included a buffet dinner, en- Alasaas, Kristine Calun- the experience of a personal last October so that students navigational canoes set to Holy Rosary Parish Samoan Catholic Associa- St. St. John the Baptist for students. Next year’s fifth tertainment and lucky number tad, Jeselle Quedding, encounter with the homeless. next informational meeting is 11 KIHEI on Jan. 26. Student thank you had ample time to practice. embark on a world voyage in Our parish is proud of our tion of Hawaii, directed by Breakfast with the Bishop is surprises. It was a wonderful, Parish Arielle Macadangdang, AJ … A pro-life march on Jan. 6:30 p.m., Feb. 15, at Church. letters will be read to teachers Mrs. Laverne Suster and May. The sailing vessels are parishioner Christopher Father Sebastiano, the choir St. Theresa Parish Jan. 25, 2015. (Reported by memorable night filled with It was our pastor Father John Brown, Leighann Elvena, 22, the 41st anniversary of the All men are invited! (Reporter after Mass. There is already Mrs. Tracy Spencer mod- currently docked at the Uni- Ribucan who was admitted also sings at the Holy Family The parishioners bid aloha Earl Walker) fun, laughter, joy and fellow- Fredy Quintero’s 39th birth- Jaclyn Quedding, Shanell U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs by Judy Cabanting) much excitement as students erated the school wide bee. versity of Hawaii’s Sand Island into candidacy for the order Church every first Sunday of and mahalo to Deacon Stan ship as we remembered the day on Jan. 15. Many blessings Pugal, Angel Agcanas Wade decision began at the Ku- are decorating their classroom Mrs. Emma Lacar and Ms. Parkway. Prior to the visit, the of permanent diaconate. Franco on Jan. 12 at the 9:30 16 PEARL CITY past year, and the efforts of the month. (Reported by Berna- from St. John’s parishioners. and Gabrielle Bega. The kui Grove Shopping Center at 10 EWA doors based on the week’s Kahae Iakopo-Maikai were students read about the canoes Christopher, his wife Dawn, a.m. Mass. He is retiring after dette Cabe) (Reported by Bertha Guerrero) 10 a.m. Earlier that morning, a theme “Catholic Schools: Com- the judges. The finalists from Our Lady of Good Counsel on the Polynesian Voyaging his parents, son, and niece at- our youth and adults working play was directed by Bobbie Immaculate Conception more than 12 years of service together for our spiritual ac- Sensano. (Reported by Audie parish Mass celebrated “A Day munities of Faith, Knowledge grades 5 through 8 battled for School Society’s website. Long-time tended the rite of candidacy 5 EWA BEACH 8 KAHULUI Parish at the parish. Along with his of Prayer and Penance for Life.” and Service.” Students are the distinction of represent- On Jan. 16, at our weekly voyager Kealoha Hoe and Mass, Jan. 12, at Saint Ann tivities and community service Pascual) In keeping with our ongoing duties at Mass, funerals and Our Lady of Perpetual Christ the King Parish … Second year confirman- also preparing thank you cards ing our school at the District school Mass, we had the several female members of Church in Kaneohe, with Fa- projects. We are thankful to “Christmas Spirit,” we would blessings, he was a volunteer The Youth Ministry again 9 KAILUA-KONA di from St. Theresa, Holy for local firefighters and Geographic Bee. This year’s pleasure of witnessing the pre- the crew explained the vessel ther Eli Escanilla, Deacon God for the many blessings of Help Parish like to highlight another one at Hale Kau Kau, feeding the the past year and look forward produced the Christmas play, St. Michael Parish Cross, St. Raphael and lifeguards in appreciation of representative is eighth grader sentation of awards from the construction and the various Patrick Constantino and Our parish welcomed its new “The Nativity,” in church, of our parishioners. We do this hungry for many years. Stan is Jordan Fines. Students in Veterans of Foreign Wars, voyaging jobs, such as the to a new year of faith, prayer Father Anthony Rapozo Immaculate Conception their service to the community. other parishioners. Christopher parochial vicar Father Ger- Dec. 19 and 20. The dramatic not just to provide kudos to originally from Haiku, where kindergarten through grade 3 Fort Shafter Post 10276 captain, navigator, cook and and renewal through Christ holds up a new chasuble, a gift parishes were on retreat Jan. We look forward to getting is one of three candidates from man Gerry Somera on one-hour musical play based these folks, but to make them he has returned to live and be competed for the honor of first to four outstanding students. fisherman. The girls were intro- Jesus. (Reported by Phyllis Chan from the parishioners. Father 24-26 at our parish hall. The together with our friends from the Maui Vicariate. Congratu- on the Gospels of Matthew and known to our entire parish available to help at St Rita place in their respective classes. The youth were participants in duced to a star compass, which and Walter Weinzheimer) March 18 and 19. Parish ad- Rapozo served for the last two retreat, led by Chaminade St. Theresa School for a lations Chris! Pictured, from Luke was free of charge. It pro- community. We see each other Church. He is looking forward Congratulations to all on a job the VFW Patriot’s Pen Pro- helps navigators read the night ministrator Father Ed Barut years as parochial vicar at our University team, helped pre- closing Mass and a day of fun left, Ernie and Suzanne vided the youths and adults of every week at Mass but do to enjoying some travel and well done! (Reported by Laverne gram, an essay contest giving sky. At dockside, the students 4 PEARL CITY introduced Father Gerry at all parish. He was recently reas- pare the Kauai vicariate candi- at Lydgate Park. (Reported Ribucan (parents of candi- our parish another opportunity we really know each other? other interests in his free time. Suster; photo by Patricia White) students in grades 6-8 a chance designed a fabric square that Our Lady of Good Counsel Masses. Aloha Fellowship signed to Kauai. A farewell dates for Confirmation in May. by Andrea Corbo and Patricia date), Christopher, Dawn and to work together bringing the … The Fill-the-Backpack This parishioner profile After his final Mass, a luncheon to express their views on de- will be made into quilts to be Parish Ministry prepared and served party was held on Jan. 11. (Re- Doherty) 15 KAILUA Anthony (son). (Reported by Gospel of the birth of our Lord program in one way our parish highlights Archie Agcgca- was held in his honor in Sta- mocracy. More than 125,000 distributed to countries that refreshments after each Mass ported by Shirley David) Cyrilla Pascual) The Samoan Choir offi- to life. The play introduced is responding to the needs of maran. Archie and his family wasz Hall. (Reported by Anita 13 HONOLULU St. John Vianney School students participate annually Hokulea will visit. (Reported by cers for 2014 were installed to give parishioners an oppor- new gifts and talents of new the homeless, hungry and poor. have been parishioners for Carrington; photo by Leroy Car- At our fourth annual Break- on post, state and national lev- Haley Matson-Mathes) 2 AIEA on Jan. 12 by parochial vicar KALAHEO Sacred Hearts Academy tunity to meet the new priest, faces such as Father Joseph The program needs donations more than 11 years! Involved rington) fast with the Bishop, Jan. els. The Fort Shafter Post win- St. Elizabeth Parish Msgr. Thaddeus Mercado. Holy Cross Parish High School 18 HONOLULU pictured with some parishio- Pilotin as Angel Gabriel, of non-perishable individual- in many ministries, he is a 19, Bishop Larry Silva, our ners are, pictured in the first They are Ernie Alaimalo, It was a busy Advent and 12 KAPAA Seven members of our Leo Members of St. Elizabeth’s ners. Father Gerry comes from Joshua Franco of St. The- serving food items. Twenty-one money collector, usher, altar pastor Father Tom Gross row from left, 6th grade teach- Young Christian Life president; Lui Fuga, vice- Christmas season. Misa de St. Catherine School Club spent their Saturday the Archdiocese of Nueva resa Church in Kihei as Joseph backpacks are filled weekly server, religious ed teacher and principal Caryn DeMello er Mrs. Sylvia Tsuda (also Education of the whole per- group enjoyed a day of president; Rachel Faasu, Gallo Masses at 5 a.m. On Jan. 11, we bid farewell to working with participants in Segovia, Philippines. He ar- and Shantel Silva as Mary. with cereals, healthy snacks, and an overall handyman. greeted more than 400 attend- recipient of an award), John son: this unique characteristic games, food, entertainment secretary; and Rina Tui- became the focus in Advent. Father Gerry with a potluck the Young Athlete Pro- rived in Hawaii in 2012 and his Other cast members were Jac- juices, pre-made meals, noodle Archie is always ready to “step ees who enjoyed a delicious Nguyen (2nd place), Sarah of Marianist education at our and fellowship Jan. 18 at the olosega, treasurer. The choir lyn Quedding (Elizabeth), Bishop Larry Silva presided cups, etc. and distributed to dinner. The students sang a gram sponsored by Special buffet prepared by the school’s Barrientos (3rd place), school emphasizes the impor- first assignment was St. Cath- in” whenever there is a need! Central Oahu Vicariate has been singing at 6:30 morn- Jaymar Quedding (Shep/ at a well-attended liturgy on special song, “Give Thanks,” Olympics Hawaii. The Leos cafeteria staff and served by Caitlyn Pang, (1st place) and tance of spiritual, physical and public school children-in-need. Archie says, “This parish is the Youth Day at Neal S. Blaisdell ing Mass for about 19 years. erine on Kauai. (Reported by Zakarias), Benjamin Acob Dec. 21. Everyone enjoyed the Leave donations in the black as their goodbye gift. We wish helped participants, 2-5-years- parents, teachers and students. Christian Souza (4th place). academic growth among all of most important thing in my life Park in Pearl City. The YCL Currently, 11 families make up Julia Torres) (Joaquin), Leighanne El- fellowship breakfasts following container at the church en- Father Gerry well at his new old, practice motor and social A special addition to this year’s Behind them are VFW mem- its students, faculty and staff. outside of my immediate fam- teens were among about 100 one voice giving praise, honor vena (Anna), Shanell Pugal each Mass, allowing those who trance or at the church office. assignment. Our parish and skills by modeling behaviors buffet was mouthwatering pan- bers, from left, Post Senior Vice On Jan. 14, the school celebrat- 6 MAKAKILO youth who attended the event. and worship to the Lord. The (Liat), Gabrielle Bega (Aunt needed to go to work to eat For information, call project ily. I receive so much strength school will miss him. On Jan. and guiding the youngsters cakes prepared and served by Commander Calvin Sagara; ed their growing academic pro- (Reported by Celia Downes) inspirational sound of voices St. Jude Parish Morag), Keali’i Guzman first. … The Youth Ministry coordinator Jo Chapman at and encouragement from the 15, we welcomed Father An- through the activities. Most local celebrities James Duke Post Quartermaster Melvin grams by recognizing the ac- family atmosphere that Im- blend beautifully bearing wit- Our parish bid a fond aloha to (Bo’az), Austin Sensano and Confirmation classes the church office, 332-8011. thony Rapozo as our new importantly, the Leos, including Aiona, Ikaika Anderson, Hori; State Senior Vice Com- complishments of its students. 3 KAHUKU maculate portrays.” Archie is ness to the readings of the day. Father Joe Diaz with a pot- (Efrayim), Angel Agcanas prepared and served about … Attention: men of the three parochial vicar. Father Anthony junior Alexandrea Somera Chai Chaowasaree, Frank mander Fred Chang; and Principal Martha Evans and St. Roch Parish According to director Mavis 150 hot meals on Dec. 29 to married and has two boys. He graduated from St. Catherine (pictured), aimed to make sure luck party on Jan. 4. Pictured (Chasida), Alan Brown Jr. Westside parishes! If you are 18 De Lima, Miss Hawaii Post Youth Coordinator Stan- president Walter Kirim- Parishioners of St. Roch Alaimalo, she selects the (Officer/Innkeeper), Ariane the homeless at Lucy Wright or older, the parishes of St. Ra- is also very happy that his boys School and is now return- their young buddies had fun Crystal Lee, Aaron Mahi, ley Fernandez Sr. Principal itsu, ’58, presented academic is Father Joe and parishioners and St. Joachim Mission songs based on the readings, Alejo (Rachab), Fermin Park in Waimea and Salt Pond phael, Holy Cross and St. The- can grow up in such a family- ing home. He visited all the through play. The Leo Club is Father Gary Secor and Cindy Olaso was also recog- awards to 121 young men ohana celebrated the holiday the Gospel and/or the occasion Paul and Elitha Sulkowski. Garcia (Thief), and the Heav- Beach Park in Hanapepe. resa is organizing a Westside first environment at our parish. classrooms on his first day. … the youth branch of the Lions Sweetie Pacarro. Providing nized for the school’s continued as their classmates, teachers, season together at our parish being celebrated. Malia Ber- We wish all the best for Father enly Choirs of Angels/Celestial Compassion prevailed once the Council of the Knights of Pictured is Archie and his wife Students are busy planning for Clubs International service outstanding entertainment support and participation. All and families applauded their on Jan. 5. All gathered for a nard-Reiantaso accompa- Joe. He will surely be missed! Dancers: Elana Opinaldo, youth got over their initial “I’m- Columbus. Twenty men are Mady. (Reported by Normand Catholic Schools Week. We organization. The Leo name were students who sang and winners were presented with achievements. Seniors Nathan group photo that ushered in nies the choir on the piano. As (Reported by Caren Argenzia) Janine Quedding, Ariane really-not-too-sure-about-this” needed to start the council. The HJ Robert) will begin with a kick-off Mass stands for Leadership. Experi- played instruments under the a certificate of achievement, a Lam and Dane Okamura 12 TheParish SchoolNews JANUARY 31, 2014 received the highest honors & to songs praising the birth of both achieving a GPA of 4.57 at our Lord Jesus Christ. (Reported the end of their first semester. by Sharon Nagasawa) Pictured are Nathan, ’14, and President Kirimitsu. (Reported 22 MAKAWAO by Brother Norman Capinpin, St. Joseph Early Learning SM) Center 19 HONOLULU In preparation of Catholic St. Anthony School Schools Week, Jan. 27- Feb. 1, the students created Eighth grader Tricia Marie a replica of the national logo Reyes and seventh grader — “Catholic Schools: Ethel Guillermo partici- Communities of Faith, pated in the 2014 Spelling Knowledge and Service.” Bee District competition on Jan. 18 at Sacred Hearts The week’s program will focus Academy. Thirty-three students on that theme. For “service,” from 17 schools participated. 19 20 the students will do a church Tricia was in the top eight and cleaning project on Jan 27. On Ethel in the top 13. Principal Jan. 28, they will participate in Sister Mariza Mendes, a school pride and sports day. SPC, school advisor Sister Jan 29 will be a fun day and Jennifer Dayday, SPC, and on Jan 30, the staff will partici- the family members of the pate in the island-wide Mass two contestants came to cheer at St. Anthony, Wailuku. We and support Tricia and Ethel. are thankful to the staff, parish Excellent job, ladies! Your St. and families for investing in the Anthony Ohana is very proud foundation of a Catholic educa- for both of you! (Reported by tion for the future leaders of Tess Reyes) the world. (Reported by Helen Souza) WAIPIO Resurrection of the Lord 23 HONOLULU Parish Holy Family Catholic On Jan. 4, our Confirmation Academy candidates, sponsors and 21 22 Our talented students excel their families celebrated in many areas. Recently, three Epiphany at the Next Step middle scholars were recog- Shelter in Kakaako. Every nized for distinguished writing year the Confirmation youth achievement as aspiring poets. work on the Epiphany Proj- Sixth grader Lucy Landry, ect, a Christmas celebration seventh grader Joseph Con- for the residents of the shelter roy and eighth grader Cam- that brings the joy of Christ eron Landry had their poems to those who may not be able selected for publication in the to celebrate Christmas in the “Creative Communication of grandeur many of us are accus- Anthology of Poetry.” The stu- tomed to. The Epiphany Project dents were honored at morn- is financed entirely by funds ing assembly with special lei. generated through the Con- The school community looks firmation White Elephant forward to seeing their poems Sale, the parish’s sale of EDITOR’S in print when a copy of the an- gently-used goods donated by 23 24 CHOICE thology arrives for our library. parishioners. The money raised Congratulation to Holy Family buys Christmas gifts like gift Catholic Academy’s poet laure- cards, small toys and pillows Bolton won our school’s NUUANU church for the Maryknoll “Sts. Peter and Paul.” They ates! (Reported by Christina Ma- for the residents. The Con- Spelling Bee and will move on St. Stephen Parish Sisters. The former convent will look good as our parish lins; photo by Cathy Kerch) firmation group provides the to the District Level Spell- We marked the Year of Faith was dedicated to the memory ID at diocesan and other com- food, music and games. While ing Bee this month with first celebrating the 80th anniver- of Bishop Alencastre. (Reported munity gatherings. They are 24 HONOLULU the Epiphany Project draws our runner up, seventh grader An- sary of the founding of our par- by Ginny Jordan) given away with a donation to Confirmation candidates, spon- ish church. On April 20, 2013, help support the programs and gela Lowell. … This coming KULIOUOU Maryknoll is excited to be sors and families closer togeth- Bishop Larry Silva blessed activities of the ministry. For er, it is first and foremost the week, we celebrate Catholic developing our international Schools Week with the rest and dedicated the former St. Holy Trinity Parish orders and inquiries, please call exchange and leadership pro- youth’s Christmas gift to our Catherine Convent, which now Our Thrift Shop is expanding or see Keith Febrero. (From Lord. Our youth aim to present of the diocese. The school grams. This year, we launch kicks off the week with a 12:30 houses the chapel of St. Cathe- to a new location with a new the parish bulletin) our first international Jesus with the gift of service name. The Cottage Thrift p.m. performance Jan. 25 at rine and the Bishop Stephen student summer camp described in Matthew 25:40, Shop will be in the newly 20 HONOLULU P. Alencastre Memorial hosting students from China, “Truly I tell you, whatever you Windward Mall. The Parent renovated cottage next to the Parish Administration and Star of the Sea Early ages 13-17. We are looking for did for one of the least of these Teacher Student Guild is chapel building in the Koko Life Center. The event began Learning Center families to host our interna- brothers and sisters of mine, hosting a pancake breakfast with a solemn procession to Head parking lot. At this time, On Jan. 17, three Japanese tional friends and need to have you did for me.” (Reported by in Father Henry Hall 7-10:30 the church and blessing of the gently-used donations will students from the Nintei- confirmed families by March Stephanie Araki) a.m. on Jan. 26. Students who cross facing the Pali Highway, be gratefully accepted at the kodomoen Kashinoki 1. The program runs July 12 attend Mass and wear their Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed by current shop or at the office. WAIALUA School in Chiba City visited to Aug. 1. The schedule for red uniform shirt that day will fellowship and festivities in the As we get closer to opening, our school for two days. They St. Michael Parish receive a free dress day. On parish hall. St. Stephen began volunteers will be very much our international guests is very enjoyed participating in activi- Our first adult faith for- Jan. 27 is scheduled a prayer in upper Nuuanu as a mission needed for a variety of duties. structured with rigorous ESL ties with the students. The stu- mation session for 2014 service, band and speech club chapel of the cathedral but did Although all are welcome and classes and cultural activities dents demonstrated on how to during the week and on week- featured a movie sponsored by performances and a Safe and not remain a mission long. The no experience is required, we wear their traditional kimono ends. We encourage you to par- the parish’s Confirmation Caring activity. Jump Rope new church was blessed by would like those with retail or for the girls, and the happi for ticipate in this valuable cultural Class on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in for Heart is Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. Bishop Stephen P. Alencastre specialty experience to consider St. Damien Hall. The movie, the boys. Everyone enjoyed the experience for both our visitors in the courtyard and the stu- in November. 1932 and dedi- volunteering. Thanks to all of “Greater Glory,” starring the energetic and talented vol- hands-on culture experience. and for your own families. If dent talent show is Jan. 29 cated it to his patron saint, St. Peter O’Toole, Eva Logo- unteers who worked through (Reported by Leanna Brake) you are interested in hosting a at 1 p.m. in Father Henry Hall. Stephen, the first martyr. In ria, Andy Garcia and Oscar April 1933, Bishop Alencastre the holidays to create an ideal student for Summer 2014, or in The celebration ends on Jan. 21 AIEA Isaac, is based on a true story elevated the church to parish retail space. Watch for future the future, contact the Director of a war that was fought for the 30 with Ethnic Day where status with Sacred Hearts progress reports. (From the par- St. Elizabeth School of International Exchange and freedom to worship by Catho- students dress in clothes repre- Father Patrick Logan as its ish bulletin) During the holidays, our St. Leadership Programs, Mrs. lics in Mexico. (From the parish senting any ethnic background. first pastor. Father Alphon- Elizabeth Praise Choir Jennifer Tseu, at misp@ bulletin) At the Ethnic Fair, 9:30-10:30 sus Boumeister was the HONOLULU shared the joy of Christmas maryknollschool.org. Pictured a.m. in the courtyard, each pastor in 1944 when Bishop Sts. Peter and Paul Parish at the Ala Moana Shopping are Chinese exchange students KAILUA grade will host a food booth of James J. Sweeney built St. The youth and young adult Center’s center stage as well as during their last visit to Maryk- St. Anthony School a selected ethnicity. (Reported Catherine Convent (named ministry is printing T-shirts other venues around the com- noll in fall 2013. (Reported by Seventh grader Brooke by Kristie Carpenter) after his mother) next to the with the logo of our patrons, munity. They sang and danced Loryn Guiffre)

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