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HawaiiVOLUME 77, NUMBER 10 CatholicFRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 Herald$1 ‘We thank God this day for our jubilarians’ Bishop Larry Silva at the May 3 Mass celebrating anniversaries of religious vows and ordination, page 2

Bishop Larry Silva celebrated a special May 3 Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa to honor jubilarians celebrat- ing milestone anniversaries in priestly and religious life. Shown clockwise from top left: Marianist Brother Thomas Payne and Christian Brother Liam Nolan, Sacred Hearts Sister Grace Marie Tom, Holy Family Sister Carol Reichert, Dominican Sister Benedicta Sanchez, Capuchin Franciscan Father Gordon Combs, Dominican Sisters Priscilla Enarsao, Bernarda Sindol and Teresita Con- stantino, and Sacred Hearts Sister Mary Dolorine Pires. In the center, wearing a lei, is Benedictine Father David Barfknecht.

HCH photos | Darlene Dela Cruz 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MAY 9, 2014 Bishop praises jubilarians ‘amazing work over the years’ Hawaii By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic Dozens of well-wishers Herald gathered at Co-Cathedral of Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Founded in 1936 St. Theresa May 3 to honor 19 Published every other Friday jubilarians who are celebrating PUBLISHER 70, 60, 50 and 25 years of service Bishop Larry Silva in religious and priestly life this (808) 585-3356 year. [email protected] The co-cathedral was EDITOR Patrick Downes festively decked with colorful (808) 585-3317 springtime flowers, and a spirit [email protected] of gratitude flowed throughout REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER the congregation as Bishop Larry Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Silva celebrated the mid-morning (808) 585-3320 liturgy. [email protected] ADVERTISING In his homily, the bishop Shaina Caporoz honored the jubilarians with a (808) 585-3328 reference to the day’s Gospel. 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One diocese, one payroll system The Catholic Church in Hawaii is centralizing its paycheck and benefits process for all its employees across the state By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Under the centralized payroll its expanded needs. Perreira said “To standardize that is chal- use the data to provide advice on Hawaii Catholic Herald system, pastors and principals that will be the only full-time po- lenging because in most corpo- proper pay scales, job descrip- will still be able to set pay scales, sition added to the diocesan HR rations that Ceridian has worked tions and other inquiries. Perreira A new centralized payroll sys- holidays, vacation guidelines and office as a result of the initiative with, they don’t have all those dif- said many pastors and principals tem is in the works for the Dio- operating rules for their employ- thus far. ferences,” she added. have sought the office’s help on cese of Honolulu. By August, the ees. Parishes and schools will Switching everyone to a bi- such matters. Understanding diocesan human resources office also continue to be responsible Payday every two weeks weekly pay schedule will not alter comparable salaries and staff po- will be processing paychecks for for ensuring that their employ- One of the biggest challenges anyone’s overall pay, but “if you’re sitions has so far been difficult more than 1,000 church employ- ees’ salaries are financed by their with centralizing payroll will be moving from 24 pay periods to without an overall scope of em- ees in parishes, schools and of- institution’s budget. adjusting all employees to the 26” a year, Perreira said, “pay- ployment in the diocese. fices across the state. The diocesan HR office will diocese’s bi-weekly pay schedule checks look a little different.” A centralized payroll system The human resources depart- now simply be the hub through with a “pay lag” — the allowance She advises parish and school will coincide as well with the ment currently handles payroll which all timesheets are submit- of a few days between the pay employees to plan ahead for their launch of a new online hiring ini- for only about 250 people. This ted, paychecks distributed, em- period and paycheck. finances, particularly during the tiative. According to Perreira, the includes paychecks and benefits ployee data updated and inqui- Parishes and schools not al- month their respective locations diocesan website (www.catholi- administration for diocesan staff ries about benefits answered. ready under the diocesan payroll will be transitioned into the dioc- chawaii.org) on July 1 aims to (in offices like the diocese’s fi- “We want to support our em- system have been managing pay esan payroll. include a special module listing nancial department, Office for ployees,” Perreira said. “The em- frequencies at their own discre- “There is a little bit of pain in all the jobs available in local par- Social Ministry and the Hawaii ployees make the ministries, they tion. This inconsistency has not the beginning because of change, ishes, schools and diocesan de- Catholic Herald) and employees are the ones that are in there day been a problem, Perreira said, but once you get into the swing of partments. of 37 parishes, said HR director in and day out. We want to sup- but the bi-weekly pay schedule things, there are some very posi- This will provide a hub allow- Dara Perreira. port them as best as we can with used by the diocese (rather than tives about having” a bi-weekly ing Hawaii’s Catholic institutions The Islands’ 29 other parishes the best services, the best human monthly or twice a month) is system, Perreira said. “to share in applicants” for vari- and its 30-plus parish schools are resources department that we widely considered to be a “best Employees will still have the ous positions. in the process of moving their can offer them.” practice.” option for direct deposit of their In 2015, the HR office will be- payroll responsibilities over to The human resources office The bi-weekly system with paychecks. gin handling administration of the diocesan human resources will be migrating payroll data a pay lag ensures that all hours The diocesan human resources all employee benefits. With that, team. from parishes and schools in sev- worked are accurately accounted department can be reached at enrolling in and updating benefit “Payroll is a necessary process eral phases. From May through for. Without a pay lag, payroll 585-3337 to answer any ques- plans will be much more efficient of any employer,” Perreira said. August, a handful of locations managers have to forecast the tions employees have about their and timely. “Our business managers and the will transition into the diocese’s hours an employee will work paychecks during the payroll Perreira said the process of staff at our locations (parishes payroll system at the start of each between the day paychecks are transition. implementing these changes has and schools) often find they have month. Perreira emailed a time- calculated and the day they are been daunting, but it has been a lot of things to do. This is a way line to school and parish employ- disbursed. Advantages of centralization pivotal in establishing a good to remove something from their ees March 31 listing when each This can sometimes leave an Perreira said centralizing pay- connection between the diocese’s plate so that they can work on institution will make the change. employer continually adjusting roll paves the way for other ser- human resources department things that matter most.” Perreira and human resourc- paychecks hours that did not meet vices the HR office can provide in and local church staff. es generalist Lisa Sakuma have their forecasts. It can become an the future. She noted that the support of Better support for employees been working with staff at Cerid- efficiency issue down the line, Having data on wages, medi- parish and school leaders, partic- The diocese has long consid- ian, the diocese’s payroll process- Perreira said. Implementing a pay cal and retirement plans, and ularly those who shared advice in ered centralizing its payroll pro- ing company, on the centraliza- lag, she explained, “captures all other employee information a payroll/benefits steering com- cessing, Perreira noted. There are tion project. The jump from the the hours that are worked, and under one umbrella allows the mittee, has been key in allowing myriad calculations, as well as diocese’s current payroll load then you pay it one time.” human resources department to the diocese to move forward in ever-changing federal and state of 250 employees to more than “It’s not easy,” Perreira said procure quick and accurate cen- best employment practices. laws, to monitor when handling 1,000 will mark an increase of at of standardizing the payroll fre- suses. This is important in meet- “It’s been a very good part- employee paychecks. The human least 75 percent. quency. “The most difficult part ing state employment reporting nership,” Perreira said. “Because resources office can now provide The human resources depart- of this is you have all of these requirements, and in adding new of those positive partnerships, their expertise in these areas to ment is looking to hire a payroll/ different groups doing different benefit plans for staff. we’re able to do something like assist parishes and schools. benefits coordinator to help with things at different times.” The HR department can also this now.” 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MAY 9, 2014

Office of Social Ministry TALK STORY Nutrition education for everyone Aloha, On Holy Thursday, we celebrated Jesus instituting the Eu- charist at the Last Supper. At that special liturgy, the “washing of the feet” reminded us that the Eucharist is founded and grounded in service. Jesus gathers us as one ohana to be fed by his body and blood so we can then go out and be bread broken, and wine poured out, with and for others in need. One week later, on April 24, folks gathered at St. Jude Photo courtesy of Office for Deacon Formation Church in Kapolei to serve and be served at the parish’s week- The deacon class on April 13 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center after receiving academic certificates of completion from ly food pantry distribution. Pantry coordinator Aunty Carolyn Chaminade University. Also in the photo are members of the deacon formation team and Chaminade professors. and her team of volunteers were joined by Kami Nishimura and Sharon Fujishige of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at the University of Hawaii who pre- sented their Nutrition Education for Wellness program. Kami and Sharon’s participation is part of a diocese-wide Rite of acolyte last major step before effort to help parish food pantries provide nutritious sustain- able food. Kami and Sharon arrived early to learn about the pantry’s ordination for 13 deacon candidates operations. While the food was distributed, they met and pro- By Patrick Downes Scripture, ecclesiology, canon law ministry of reader, or lector, last vided nutrition advice to more than 50 pantry visitors who Hawaii Catholic Herald and homiletics taught by Chami- Dec. 15. represented almost 100 family members. Their lessons on eat- nade University professors. They The men and their wives have ing a balanced diet were from “My Plate Guidelines” by the Thirteen men studying for the received certificates of comple- been meeting one weekend a U.S. Department of Agriculture. Everybody was engaged and permanent diaconate will receive tion on April 13. month since 2010 at St. Stephen interested. the rite of acolyte, the last major Four of the candidates, An- Diocesan Center for classes and The Nutrition Education for Wellness program has plenty step before ordination, May 17 cheta, Friese, Perez and Weaver, formation. The remainder of the of ways to share information that is meaningful and easy to at St. Stephen Diocesan Center and two candidate wives, Easter year will be spent learning the understand. Kami and Sharon are eager to help parish food Chapel in Kaneohe. Bishop Larry Almuena and Cecilia Weaver, more practical aspects of the pantries and ministries. We hope our parishes will contact our Silva will confer the ministry. took additional courses to earn ministry, plus marriage and fam- partners at the Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Eco- An acolyte’s duty is to assist a master’s of pastoral theology. ily issues. nomic Development (email [email protected]) to have the deacon and the priest in li- They will participate in Chami- The diaconate is one of the the Nutrition Education for Wellness program help them wit- turgical celebrations, the Mass in nade’s May 12 commencement church’s three holy orders, the ness to Jesus through nutritious food ministries. particular. exercises. others being priest and bishop. Mahalo, The deacon candidates are Jo- Kane, a Kauai resident, will Seminarians are also ordained Your friends at the Office for Social Ministry seph P. Aglia, Jose R. Almuena, be ordained Jan. 17 at Immacu- deacons as a step to priestly or- Jr., Jose L. Ancheta, Keith A. Ca- late Conception Church in Lihue. dination. Their diaconate is often biles, William R. Friese, Romeo Big Island candidate Aglia will described as “transitional” to dis- E. Ganibe, David E. Kane, Eric be ordained Jan 24 at St. Joseph tinguish it from the “permanent” W. Kim, Stephen A. Kula, Raul A. Church in Hilo. The rest, all from diaconate, which is open to mar- Perez, Joseph T. Soon, John R. To- Oahu, will be ordained on Jan. 31 ried men and does not lead to lentino and Michael E. Weaver. ROBERT A. BAYSA,D.D.S. at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa priesthood. They comprise the diocese’s in Honolulu. Deacons may read the Gospel, seventh class of permanent dea- This class began formation for preach and assist the celebrant cons. Their ordinations are sched- the diaconate with an aspirancy priest at liturgical events. They uled for January on three islands. 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ed school of 1,500 Polynesian stu- Speaking of sharing: “In the Damien Inspireert* dents. rain, students walk six or seven 150 YEARS Of his experience Father Zac- to an umbrella, and if I am car- cone wrote: “Yes, perhaps it is hot, rying mine I have a flock of them and yes, the humidity is enough, pressed against me,” he said. “Yet along with the ants and mosqui- in this poverty, in these circum- Tonga: a new mission St. Damien de Veuster, Micah Hicks, tos, to consider myself as the Sa- stances we would find impossible, By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP a heaviness to his woolen habit. Sacred Hearts Father Paul Zaccone cred Hearts Congregation’s first they find room for charity.” Hawaii Catholic Herald However, through all the challeng- Tongan martyr, but when you are The secret to life in the mis- es, he was sustained: “I find my ual adoration in the two churches doing God’s work, he always pro- sions? According to Father Zac- “Ouch!” exclaimed St. Damien consolation in my only companion of the leprosarium,” he wrote. St. cone, “It is the power of prayer de Veuster. Was it a poke from the vides!” who does not abandon me: our di- Damien was making real the King- that helps us to transcend souls, thorny kiawe grown thick or from Micah Hicks, born in Guam vine Savior in the Eucharist.” dom of God at Kalawao. and raised on Oahu, is a Sacred and the intercession of the Sacred a mosquito thinking this foreign Hearts and St. Damien of Molo- For St. Damien, the work of Move from the Kingdom of Hearts lay missionary in Tonga. blood was a perfect Belgian beer? kai.” St. Damien had to get used to the prayer was never separated from Belgium and the Kingdom of Ha- He shared stories of “how during the work of his hands. Inside the waii to the Kingdom of Tonga. In flora and fauna of his adopted our track and field day our stu- *Dutch for “inspires,” a slogan used country. Coming from the cooler churches he built, he celebrated 2013, Sacred Hearts missionary dents would share a pair of shoes in Belgium for the canonization of Fa- farmlands of Tremolo, he learned not only Mass and the sacraments, Father Paul Zaccone, a Nebraska and socks among four people! ther Damien. to cope with the high humidity but a devotion close to his heart. native, was assigned as a teacher One shoe a piece for two students, and the salty sea spray that added “We have established the perpet- at Apifo’ou College, a Tongan co- one sock apiece for two others.” Next (final) issue: “USA — the way”

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C (2277) A S or visit us online at E nia and Rome. 546-CARS T vested in the Franciscan habit on She was also missioned at I H O IT L R www.CatholicCharitiesHawaii.org. IC CHA She died April Aug. 16, 1947. She made her final Stella Maris Retreat Center in 28 at St. Fran- vows on Aug. 18, 1952. Skaneateles, N.Y., and the Sisters’ cis Convent, Sister Laurenza received her di- Pensione in Rome, Italy.

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Honolulu. She ploma as a registered nurse from Sister Laurenza was preced- Agency # 96130 Sister M. was 90. St. Francis School of Nursing in ed in death by her parents, her Laurenza Her wake Honolulu, a bachelor of science brothers Edward and Benedicto Fernandez service is 3:30- degree in education from Chami- Fernandez, and her sister Sophia 4:45 p.m., May nade College of Honolulu, and a Childs. She is survived by her sis- Zabanal Services 12, at St. Pius master’s of science in reading from ters Rosaline (Edward) Deponte, If you have a problem, pray first, X Church, 2821 Lowrey Avenue the University of Scranton, Pa. Pacita (Jake) Manegdeg, Leonora then call us. We might be able to help! in Manoa. The eulogy is sched- Her ministries were primarily Lizama, Betty (William) Blidy and Rose Zabanal, paralegal uled for 4:45 p.m. and the funeral education and nursing. Cresencia (Paul) Poepoe; by many [email protected] Mass at 5 p.m. Dinner will follow In New York state, she taught nieces, nephews, grandnieces and in the parish hall. Viewing will at Our Lady Help of Christians grandnephews; and by the Sisters Century Square, Suite 1911 1188 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 continue until 7 p.m. School in Albany, Our Lady of of St. Francis of the Neumann The next day, Liturgy of the Good Counsel School in Endicott Communities. 808-521-1452 / 808-354-8338 Hours will be celebrated at 8 a.m. and St. Peter School in Utica. In In lieu of flowers, contributions May God bless you and give you good health, peace and happiness all your days! at St. Francis Convent, 2715 Pa- Hawaii she taught at St. Joseph may be made to the Retirement moa Road, Manoa, followed by School in Hilo; Sacred Heart Fund of the Sisters of St. Francis burial at 9 a.m. at Diamond Head School in Lahaina; and St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, Memorial Park. School in Honolulu. St. Francis Convent, 2715 Pamoa Compassionate Elderly Care Sister Laurenza was born Nan- She also taught at St. Anthony Road, Honolulu HI 96822-1885. Hospice Specialties

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Marianist Father Joseph L. where he directed the famous Cleveland, Ohio, where he came For 15 years the Marianist Priestley, who resides in retire- Saint Louis College Band. to know the Marianists while at- brother was facilities director for ment at Marianist Hall on the Father Priestley’s years as a tending St. Joseph High School Mount St. John and service man- Chaminade University of Hono- Marianist took him to assign- on the banks of Lake Erie. ager for the Bergamo Retreat lulu campus, is marking his 70th ments in Switzerland, San Fran- He joined the Marianists in Center in Dayton, Ohio. He also year of profession. cisco, Wailuku, Yokohama, Santa 1964 and earned a bachelors of spent four years in East Africa as The first association with Marianist Father Marianist Brother Cruz and Cupertino, among mechanical engineering tech- treasurer for the Marianist mis- the Marianists of the Honolulu- Joseph Priestley Thomas Payne other places. He was an itiner- nology from the University of sions in Kenya. native began in grade school in ant preacher from 1970 to 1981, Dayton and a master of arts in Brother Payne was recently as- 1933 at the Old Saint Louis Col- speaking across the country. religion/lay ministry from Ath- signed to the provincial adminis- lege on Nuuanu Stream in Hono- lived and worked on the campus He served as pastor of St. enaeum of Ohio. tration of the Marianist Province lulu. which had been transformed into Anne Church in Waihee, Maui, Over the years Brother Payne of the U.S. where he managed The young student followed an army hospital. from 1986 to 1995 and has lived served in a variety of jobs, from the property capital renewal and the Marianists in 1939 to their In 1943 he entered the Mari- in Marianist Hall since 1996. plant and property management replacement budgets, and coor- present Saint Louis location in anist novitiate in New York. He Marianist Brother Thomas to chaplain for several juvenile dinated the property and vehicle Kaimuki. During World War II, he made his first profession on Payne, Chaminade University’s detention facilities and for the liability insurance. Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Marian Muehlbauer, marking 60th jubilee year of religious life Sister of St. Joseph of Caron- master’s degree in elementary delet Marian Muehlbauer, who education from the University of served 32 years in Hawaii, is cel- Hawaii in 1970. ebrating her 60th anniversary in Sister Marian taught for near- religious life this year at the St. ly 10 years in Kansas City, Mo., Joseph Provin- before returning to Honolulu to cial House in St. teach 15 more years at St. The- Louis, Mo. resa. While in Hawaii, she also Born in Green taught religion classes to the Healthcare can be confusing. Bay, Wis., and public school children, coached baptized Janet students for the speech competi- Let St. Francis help you. Theresa, Sister tions, and organized the speech Marian entered club at St. Theresa School. With the Sisters of the help of lay teachers, she led St. Joseph of the students in monthly meet- Carondelet in ings to implement the National Sister of St. Jo- 1953 and was Catholic Education Association’s seph of Caron- delet Marian received into Vision and Value program. Muehlbauer the novitiate in A highlight of her time in Ha- 1954. She has waii was a visit to Kalaupapa, served 50 years Molokai, where St. Damien and in education beginning as a pri- St. Marianne Cope ministered to mary grade school teacher in Mis- Hansen’s disease patients. souri and Georgia. Since her return to St. Lou- In 1967 she was assigned to is in 2008, Sister Marian has Honolulu, teaching first at Holy served her Sisters of St. Joseph Trinity School and then at St. of Carondelet community as a Theresa School. From 1970 to hospitality associate for the St. 1982, Sister Marian taught at St. Joseph Provincial House and as Joseph School in Waipahu. Then, a volunteer at the Carondelet Lit- after two more years at St. The- eracy Center. resa, she returned to the main- Sister Marian is an avid Pack- You or a family member may need care, land in 1984. er fan and looks forward to next but may not know what you need or even where to begin. She received a bachelor’s de- season when Aaron Rodgers will gree in history from the Font- be completely healed and ready Let St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii’s bonne College in 1963 and a for the challenge of the NFL. team of healthcare professionals help you.

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David Cohen, former president More than $30,000 in prizes of Common Cause and renowned was awarded to eight winners public interest lobbyist. Cohen of the competition. This was the also received the program’s Life- sixth competition held at Chami- time Achievement Award. nade University. The winners, Students receiving Hogan their projects and their prizes Awards were: are: „„ Outstanding Hogan Entrepre- „„ First place, $12,000: Ho‘oulu neur: Alexandra Copney, senior Pacific: Waimanalo Aquaponics history/political science major Project from Honolulu Courtesy photo „„ Second place, $8,000: Big Is- „„ Outstanding Senior: Bernardo land Substance Abuse Council: Equila III, accounting major from New instrument introduced Food Truck Training Initiative Honolulu; Sacred Hearts Fathers Edward Popish, left, and Lane Akiona stand at the microphone in St. Augustine Church „„ Third place, $4,000: Boys and „„ Outstanding Juniors: Peter in Waikiki as musician Timothy Cubero Jr. plays on the church’s new Rodgers 599 Three-Manual Drawknob Girls Club of the Big Island: Rev- Cheng, accounting major from Organ on April 27. 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Bach, Cesar Franck „„ Fourth place, $2,000: Blue international business-trade ma- Planet Foundation: WEfficiency jor, from Portland, Ore. and Tomaso Albinoni which showcased the instrument’s power and musical color. „„ Four finalists, each winning Receiving Aloha Awards were: $1,000 are: „„ Melyn Yamaguchi, senior in „„ The Food Basket, Inc.: Supple- accounting, from Pohnpei, Feder- mental Nutrition Assistance Pro- ated States of Micronesia; gram „„ Fabian Lewis, MBA, from San Bishop Silva presiding at 26 of 45 „„ Imua Family Services: Inclu- Antonio, Texas; sion Preschool „„ Jon Ilao, junior business ad- post-Easter confirmation ceremonies „„ Pacific Gateway Center: Culi- ministration major, from Barri- nary Business Incubator gada, Guam; The diocese scheduled 45 May 10: 6 p.m., St. George, Waimanalo (Bishop Silva) „„ Health and Research Center: „„ Kaelani Demapan, junior in confirmation ceremonies after (Father Secor) May 25: 9:45 a.m., Holy Cross, Kalaheo Non-Resident Pilot psychology, from Saipan, North- Easter, the traditional period for May 11: 9 a.m., Newman Center, UH (Bishop Silva) Chaminade’s Hogan Entre- ern Mariana Islands administration of the sacrament, (Bishop Silva) May 25: 10 a.m., Our Lady of Mount preneurs combined the awards Open to all majors, under- from the end of April through the May 11: 10:30 a.m., Co-Cathedral of St. Carmel, Waikane (Father Secor) event with its 12th annual grad- graduates and graduate stu- end of July. Theresa (Father Secor) May 25: 5 p.m., St. Catherine, Kapaa uation and induction of students dents, Chaminade’s Hogan En- Bishop Larry Silva will preside May 11: 5 p.m., Immaculate (Bishop Silva) at Mystical Rose Oratory. This trepreneurs program recognizes at 26 of the liturgies and vicar Conception, Ewa (Bishop Silva) May 31: 10:30 a.m., St. Benedict, program encourages students to new entrepreneurial ideas from general Father Gary Secor will May 14: 6:30 p.m., St. Ann, Waihee Honaunau (Bishop Silva) use their entrepreneurial passion students that will contribute to celebrate the remaining 19. (Father Secor) May 31: 10 a.m., Our Lady of Perpetual and academic achievements to the well-being of society. The rites will take place on all May 15: 6:30 p.m., Christ the King, Help, Ewa Beach (Father Secor) six major islands. Kahului (Father Secor) May 31: 6 p.m., St. Anthony, Kalihi Here is the schedule, courtesy May 16: 5:30 p.m., Kula Catholic (Father Secor) of the diocesan Office of Wor- Community (Father Secor) June 1: 11 a.m., Holy Trinity, Kuliouou ship. May 16: 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph, Waipahu (Father Secor) April 27: 10:30 a.m., Cathedral of Our (Bishop Silva) June 1: 12 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Lady of Peace (Bishop Silva) May 17: 10 a.m., St. Joseph, Makawao Kalihi (Bishop Silva) Hispanic April 27: 6 p.m., Saint John Apostle (Father Secor) June 1: 5 p.m., Sacred Heart, Waianae and Evangelist, Mililani (Bishop Silva) May 17: 5 p.m., St. Anthony, Wailuku (Bishop Silva) April 30: 7 p.m., St. Jude, Makakilo (Father Secor) June 7: 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist, (Bishop Silva) May 17: 6 p.m., St. Patrick, Kaimuki Kalihi (Bishop Silva) May 1: 6 p.m., Our Lady of Good (Bishop Silva) June 7: 5 p.m., Holy Family, Honolulu Counsel, Pearl City (Bishop Silva) May 18: 11 a.m., Maria Lanakila, (Father Secor) May 3: 6 p.m., St. Ann, Kaneohe Lahaina (Father Secor) June 8: 2 p.m., Holy Rosary, Kalaoa (Bishop Silva) May 18: 11 a.m., St. John Vianney, (Father Secor) May 4: 10 a.m., Star of the Sea, Kailua (Bishop Silva) June 8: 6 p.m., St. Anthony, Kailua Come and Be Blessed Waialae-Kahala (Father Secor) May 18: 5:30 p.m., St. Theresa, Kihei (Bishop Silva) May 4: 10 a.m., St. Michael, Waialua (Father Secor) June 8: 6 p.m., St. Joseph, Hilo (Father A Healing Service by Bob Canton (Bishop Silva) May 18: 6 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul, Secor) May 12th, 2014 • 7:00 p.m. May 4: 5 p.m., Sacred Heart, Punahou Honolulu (Bishop Silva) June 29: 10a.m., Sacred Hearts, Lanai St. John Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church (Bishop Silva) May 20: 7 p.m., Our Lady of Sorrows, (Father Secor) Wahiawa (Bishop Silva) 95-370 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani, HI 96789 May 4: 5 p.m., St. Elizabeth, Aiea July 13: 9 a.m., St. Damien, Molokai Host: St. John Prayer Group • Contact: Nenita 625-6227 (Father Secor) May 24: 1 p.m., Immaculate (Bishop Silva) May 10: 5 p.m., Resurrection of the Conception, Lihue (Bishop Silva) July 27: noon, Christ the King, Kahului May 13th, 2014 • 6:30 p.m. Lord, Waipio (Bishop Silva) May 24: 5 p.m., St. Raphael, Koloa (Bishop Silva) Hispanic St. Joseph Catholic Church 94-675 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu HI 96797 Host: Waipahu Prayer Group • Contact: Belinda 779-0329 May 14th, 2014 • 6:30 p.m. Holy Family Catholic Church 830 Main St., Honolulu, HI 96818 Host: Holy Family Bible Sharing Group • Contact: Aida 488-1388 Who is Bob Canton? 1. National coordinator, Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charismatic prayer com- munities. Let Hawaii’s #1 comedian BAPTISMS 2. Former member of the National Service Committee Council of the Catholic BIRTHDAYS Charismatic Renewal in the U.S. 3. Speaker of various National and International Conventions and Conferences. Frank De Lima 4. Council Member International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (IC- add some punch to your party! CRS) based in the Vatican. WEDDINGS GRADUATIONS YAKUDOSHIS Bob is active in the healing ministry not only in North America, but also in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia. He has conducted retreats, workshops, seminars, KANREKIS healing rallies, and crusades since 1989. He is highly recommended by Most class reunions 521-4529 FINAL VOWS Rev. Stephen Blaire, Bishop of the Diocese of Stockton and by Rev. Gael E. ORDINATIONS [email protected] Sullivan, SDB, Pastor, St. Luke’s Parish, Stockton, California. www.frankdelima.com MAY 9, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 9 Free laulau a tradition at annual Holy Ghost Feast in Kula, Maui A free laulau meal will be crown of the queen. served to everyone who comes Mass will be celebrated June 7 out to the Kula Catholic Commu- at 5 p.m. and June 8 at 9:30 a.m., nity’s annual Holy Ghost Feast, 10 each followed by a procession led a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, June 7, and by the Holy Ghost Feast Queen. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, June 8, The live auction begins at 6 at Holy Ghost Mission, the historic p.m. Saturday and continues at octagonal church at 4300 Lower 11 a.m. Sunday. Auction items in- Kula Road in Waiakoa. clude golf, hotel stays, restaurants, The meal comes with all the boat excursions, health and beauty rest the annual feast offers: a live- gift certificates, home-made baked stock auction, a live auction, en- goods and more. tertainment, games, a bouncing The livestock auction is 2:30 castle for children, baked goods, p.m., Sunday. a farmers’ market, jams and jel- The Holy Ghost Feast, held ev- lies, flowers and plants, crafts and ery Pentecost weekend, is the main plenty of ono food. fundraiser for the parish, which in- The free meal, which will be cludes Our Lady Queen of Angels served in shifts starting at 11:15 Church in Keokea and St. James a.m. Sunday, is a tradition that re- the Less Mission in Ulupalakua. calls Queen Isabel’s (St. Elizabeth) Parking will be available at the piety and devotion to her people in community center. Maui Bus “Kula HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz 14th century Portugal. Villager” stops at the Holy Ghost The shape of the Kula church, Church. ‘Ground-breaking’ ground breaking built by the Portuguese who set- For information call 808-878- Bishop Larry Silva, center, joined Damien Memorial School president Bernard Ho, to his right, and other special tled there in the 19th century, is 1261 or visit www.kulacatholic- guests at a groundbreaking ceremony at the Kalihi campus, April 30. Construction is slated to begin soon on the said to represent the eight-sided community.org. Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Building, the first major complex to be built at the school in about 30 years. Workshop guides school reps through nuts and bolts of grant writing Development officers and hour presentation which fea- A panel of grant-funders and Augustine Educational Founda- educational goals. other representatives from nine tured as guest speaker Maryk- grant-receivers showed the par- tion; Ann Medeiros, parent, St. The workshop concluded Oahu Catholic schools and one noll School’s director of insti- ticipants what grants and fund- John Vianney School; and An- with a PowerPoint presenta- representative from Kauai at- tutional advancement Yvonne ing were available and how to drea Hamilton, development di- tion on practical tips on writing tended the first grants and fund- Morris. apply for them. Panel members rector, Sacred Hearts Academy. grants by Anne Harpham, exec- ing workshop sponsored by the Morris, who has a long and were Terry George, president Superintendent of Catholic utive assistant/advancement co- Hawaii Catholic Schools Dioc- successful track record channel- and CEO, Harold K.L. Castle Schools Mike Rockers intro- ordinator of Maryknoll’s Institu- esan Board on April 25 at St. ing financial support to Maryk- Foundation; Sue Ferandin, ex- duced the workshop. He stressed tional Advancement Office. Her Stephen Diocesan Center. noll, spoke on what schools need ecutive director, Augustine the need for schools to look for presentation prompted many Twenty-five people partici- to know to prepare themselves Educational Foundation; Tonya available financial resources to questions and answers on the pated in the four-and-a-half- to pursue grants and funding. Stevenson, associate director, help them meet 21st century nuts and bolts of writing grants. 10 MAY 9, 2014 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD MAY 9, 2014 11 TheParish&SchoolNews MAY 9, 2014

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1 KALAHEO Fernandez, Kayla Fernan- Marcus Mendoza, Paulo nual Easter egg hunt to the and fellowship. In 1467, in the Quedding. High school: Val- Holy Cross Parish dez, Faith Helgen, Darian Leuta and Bryan Baniaga. porch of our parish hall and little town of Genazzano, near erie Bascar-Fernandez, Martin, Jr., Tiare Martin, Second row: Noah and Maya the area between the hall and Rome, pilgrims celebrating the Cielo Capilitan, Bradly-Jay Parish confirmandi par- Ryan Martin, Kainoa Mar- Piper, Isaac, Ilana and Is- the office. After the 10 a.m. feast of St. Mark noticed a mys- Pascual, Judie Rasos, Julie ticipated in Holy Thursday tin, Shyann Martin-Patricio, rael Sagapolutele. Back: Jes- Mass, the children assembled terious mist of cloud descending Rasos, Zacchary Ventura, services by having their feet Harley Nonaka, Rayven sica Cardenas. (Reported by in the parking area and on cue on the wall of an unfinished Zaezsa Ventura. Jesus Christ washed. For some, it was their Iwalani Orsatelli, Blade Elizabeth Lum; photo by William scrambled for the hidden trea- church dedicated to Our Lady of is risen! He is alive in our heart, first active involvement in a Piccirilli, Isabell Pimental, Cardenas) sures. Afterward, everyone en- Good Counsel. When the cloud soul and mind! (Reported by Lenten service. Father Edison Casera Silva, Coryssa Silva, joyed ice cream, cake, chips and dissipated, a painting of our Audie Pascual) said service to others is important 3 WAHIAWA juice! … Ten young parishioners Lady holding her son appeared. and, though it can be painful as Ysabel Tempon, Steven Zina Our Lady of Sorrows received First Reconcilia- The picture, which is painted 8 WAIKIKI his back was hurting a bit after and Haley Zina. … Our new- tion on April 26 and their First on a piece of thin plaster, is washing their feet, he is joyful to est parish ministry, the Food Parish St. Augustine Parish Communion on April 27 at the suspended in air. Since then, be able to serve each of them. … Pantry Soup Kitchen and Our parish bid a warm aloha to We celebrated the birthdays of 10 a.m. Mass. Catechist Joyce many miracles of healing and At the Good Friday service, Thrift Shop, will begin serving its parochial vicar Sacred Hearts our pastor Sacred Hearts Fa- the youth presented a dramatic dinner, 5-6 p.m., on the third and Father Yohanes Budiyanto Yafuso congratulated them on answered petitions have been at- ther Lane Akiona, parochial interpretation of the Gospel fourth Tuesdays of the month. (Father Yanto) at a farewell party a fine preparation leading up tributed through the intercession vicar Sacred Hearts Father Passion of Jesus Christ with cos- Call Clarissa, 651-9725, if you April 26 on the parish grounds. to their special day. After pos- of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Ed Popish, and former pa- tumes and sound effects. Parish- feel called to help in this ministry. The evening featured a sumptu- ing for pictures, they and their (Reported by Bernadette V. Cabe) rochial vicar Sacred Hearts ioners appreciated the effort and … Pictured are Father Edi- ous array of potluck dishes and families and friends were treated Father Lusius Nimu at a PUNAHOU hard work the youth put into this son and deacon-candidate a rotisserie side of beef, enter- to a lunch of hamburger patties, 6 party on April 26. Entertainment project. … This past weekend, Bambi Emayo washing the feet tainment by parishioners, and a rice, brown gravy, corn, potato Sacred Heart Parish included hula by dancers from the Confirmation classes and of Confirmation students at Holy surprise display of Father Yanto’s salad, fruit salad, cake and juice. Our parish celebrated the Bap- Kealiikaapunihonua Keena youth ministry, with several Thursday Mass. (Reported by musical talents as he played and Congratulations and may you tism and Confirmation of Ao Hula. The parish’s Altar parents, saw the movie “God’s Judy Cabanting) sang Indonesian songs. Father remain close to Jesus through- new members at the Easter Vigil. Rosary Society organized Not Dead.” During the movie, Yanto came here 15 months ago out your journey through life! Father Gordian Carvalho the event. Pictured, from left, viewers were invited to text 2 PAUOA VALLEY from his native Indonesia for his Pictured in front row, from left, presided with Deacon Vince Margaret Stafford, Father “God’s Not Dead” to people on Blessed Sacrament Parish first real assignment as a priest. Justin Takemoto, Madisyn Wozniak. Congratulations to Popish, Beverly Tavake, Fa- their contact list. Several youths Free motivational tees “Stay Our pastor, Sacred Hearts Fa- Leite, Zoey AhYo, Kanoelani all, pictured from left, Chris- ther Nimu, Angie Andrade, texted three to five people, a sign Calm and Altar Serve” were ther Richard McNally wrote Lyman, Randy Antonio, RJ topher Ugale,. James Siu,. Father Akiona. (Margaret, Bev that the movie’s message was given to the altar servers after in the parish bulletin, “It would O’Dell-Lambeth and Pauline Irene Chor-Fong Wong, and Angie are Altar Rosary Soci- important on a level other than the Easter Sunday Mass which be hard to live in this community Aughe (catechist aide). Back Mich Panos, Chase Ogoshi, ety members). (Reported by Anne entertainment. … Nine young brought smiles of joy to each and not grow in a sense of one’s row, from left, Shelly Wingate Claudette Nishigaya, Harpham) people will receive the Sacrament server. Coordinator Fe Carde- vocation. I believe that he will go (catechist aide) Father Mi- Heather Postema. (Reported of Confirmation on May 25 at the nas requested that each server forth from us strengthened and chael Scully, Marley Credo, by Lynn Murata) 9 MOLOKAI 9:45 a.m. Mass. They are Alii wear the free tee whenever built up in faith and that’s the Aaron Aughe, Greyson St. Damien Parish Emayo, Amber Pabustan, serving Mass and to always ask greatest gift.” Father Yanto left Karonis, Santiago Patino, 7 KAHULUI On Holy Thursday, our pastor Chazlyn Aki, Christopher God for help before serving and on April 29 for Rome, where he Joyce Yafuso (catechist), and Christ the King Parish Sacred Hearts Father Wil- Corpuz, Janice Purisima, during Mass to do his or her best. will continue his studies. During Deacon Leroy Andrews. (Re- Welcome and congratulations to liam F. Petrie washed the feet Jaymee-Lyn Yadao, Keatin Jessica Cardenas, daughter his time at our parish he greatly ported by Pat Phillips; photo by our newly baptized adult Catho- of several parishioners (pic- Mariano-Hardy, Marcus of Fe, and a former altar server, endeared himself to the people Inez Johnson) lics: Shayne “Claire” Casio, tured). Father Petrie, Sacred Pereira and Trevor Freudig. helped get the free tees printed with his energy, sense of humor Renee “Susanna” Bascar, Hearts Father Mike Kelly, Congratulations! … Religious with thought that the theme and caring touch. If he received 5 PEARL CITY Larry “Lawrence” Rhoden. Deacon Mike Shizuma, the education is also preparing for may spark a thought for other strength from the parishioners Our Lady of Good Counsel Congratulations to our students liturgy team and music min- First Holy Communion. This boys and girls to consider “Stay we were equally blest by his Parish (pictured) who received their istry provided extraordinary year, 30 children will receive the Calm and Altar Serve.” Our time with us. (Reported by Jack Children lined up to offer flow- First Reconciliation and First services to the community over Eucharist for the first time. They pastor Father Steve Nguyen Kampfer) ers at the Our Lady of Good Communion this Easter. Grades the Triduum — Holy Thursday, are Nicole Adella, Fred Ryl trained the altar girls and boys Counsel statue in honor of her seventh and eighth: Renesha Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Adella, Annabelle Adver- with the help of the experienced 4 PAPAIKOU feast day on April 26. Our parish Aldan Amor, Carl Nohea Easter Sunday services. In ad- sario, Kaina Andrade, Ni- servers. Pictured, from left, first Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrated her feast day on April Antiado, Niveen Bacalso, dition, an Easter sunrise Mass cole Bisarra, Adam Bueno, row: Joshua Petersen, Sone Parish 27 with food provided by various Kimberly Calinog, Kaleolea and egg hunt was held at Our Quentin Carveiro, Bryce Leuta, Megan Petersen, Damp weather moved our an- ministries, music, a lion dance Caones-Paahana, Jeselle Lady of Sorrows at Kaluaaha MAY 9, 2014 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD MAY 9, 2014 11

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TheParish SchoolNews 16 EWA BEACH Our Lady of Perpetual Help School On April 15, the grade eight & students shared with their fellow students, faculty, staff and family members the “Sta- tions of the Cross,” leading them through an emotional and touching walk-through of what our Savior Jesus Christ endured to share with us true love and 10 11 12 salvation. The audience was moved to tears as they reflected on what Jesus did for all. Faith was strengthened, as well as our appreciation for the relationship we all have with God our Father. Pictured from left, Keoni Casu- ga, Larson Jones, Charles Suster, Kristian Apilando, William Sotelo,Erica Ni- shikata, Koby Gerboc-Chun. (Reported by Kahae Maikai- Iakopo)

17 NUUANU St. Stephen Parish A Filipino fiesta March 29 after the 4 p.m. Mass celebrated the feast day of St. Pedro Calung- 13 14 15 sod, a sacristan missionary catechist from Cebu, Philippines, who was martyred in 1672 on Guam at the age of 17 with the Spanish Jesuit missionary Padre Diego Luis de San Vitores. His love of Jesus inspired him to devote his teenage years to teaching the faith as a lay cate- chist. Leaving family and friends at age 14, Pedro accepted Padre Diego de San Vitores’ challenge to join him on the mission to the Chamorros. Pedro undertook the demanding work and bravely faced the many obstacles and difficulties he met. This young saint was beatified on March 5, 16 17 18 2000, by Pope John Paul II and canonized on Oct. 21, 2012, by Pope Benedict XVI. His feast day and a daytime Easter Mass was Frances Abreu and Mary 13 KAILUA-KONA ter Hannah Johnecheck. Lapuebla who both will be re- is April 2. The celebration in the celebrated at St. Vincent Fer- Cachuela. (Reported by Irene St. Michael Parish May God bless Lorrie! … On turning to the Philippines in late parish hall was a joyous gather- rer Church in Maunaloa. The Sandry; photo by Joni Cachuela) May 4, 13 children received Here’s the church. Here’s the July. Our parish has truly been ing, thanks to a committee of parish is grateful for the work of Jesus for the first time in the steeple. Construction on Kona’s blessed by these three most gen- dedicated volunteers. Drawing our clergy and lay ministers to 12 MAKAKILO Holy Eucharist. Congratula- long-awaited parish church erous people who have dedicat- much attention to the spread of make the Triduum memorable. St. Jude Parish tions and God’s blessings on is making progress. (Reported by ed their lives to the spreading of Filipino dishes and desserts was (Reported by Maria Sullivan) Our staff lovingly prepared and them all! … On this same date, Dick Leander) the Good News! Everyone is wel- the lechon (roast pig). The deco- hosted a dinner for Bishop our pastor La Salette Father rations reflected the culture and 10 AIEA Arnel Soriano celebrated his come to join in bidding them a Larry Silva, Deacons HAIKU tradition of the Philippines. The St. Elizabeth Parish 14 10th priestly anniversary and fond and loving aloha on May 24 Modesto Cordero and Fred St. Rita Parish entertainment included children Our parish administrator Fa- Carahasen and spouses Sister Janet Rose had a birth- at 6:15 p.m. in the parish hall. and adult games, Visayan songs The lighting and blessing of ther Arnold Ortiz blessed the before the celebration of the day! We ask God to continue to … To all the students, faculty and the tinikling bamboo dance the paschal candle by Father church’s new tabernacle April Sacrament of Confirmation, bless them and thank God for and staff whose school year by Gigi, George and Arvin. Rufino Gepiga assisted 17 in the Eucharist’s new home celebrated by the Bishop Silva. allowing them to be part of our ends May 30. Job well done! Our pastor Father Khanh later behind the altar. Donations from Thirty students and two adults by Deacon Stan Franco, lives! … A “job well done” to God bless you all and may your joined Gigi dancing the tinikling symbol of Christ, the light of parishioners helped finance the were confirmed. Pictured, in our religious education stu- summer be safe and fun-filled! and also did a solo. The evening the world, opened the Easter purchase and relocation of the the front row, Father Manny dents whose last class on May Pictured, from left, Martin was delightful. A big mahalo Vigil. We listened to some of tabernacle. (Reported by Celia Hewe, Bishop Silva and Fa- 14 will be a “Come and See” Costales (adult server), Aliyah to Marfie Gawat and Julie ther Tim Tuyac. Second row, the most powerful passages in Downes) celebration of what they’ve ac- Boyd (fully initiated), Father Abcede who co-chaired the cel- Keahi Teson, Father Mario the Bible, and then prayed to complished this school year. Our Soriano, Jonathan Dalay ebration! Coordinating the food 11 WAIPAHU Raquepo, Bonnie Boquer, all the saints to stand with us. thanks to their catechists, under were Marie Gawat and Gigi (fully initiated), Lorrie Otto St. Joseph Parish Caren Sue Argenzia, Grace Initiated with the sacraments of the direction of Sister Hannah, Labrador; the décor, Julie (fully initiated) and Sister Our parish was blessed with Balderas, Lucy Pascual, Baptism, Eucharist and Confir- who guided them throughout Abcede, George and Glen many activities and celebrations Donna Caris. Back row, Dea- mation are, pictured, Wesley this year! … On May 18, we Hannah. (Reported by Chantal Abcede; games, Jamie Lab- in March. On March 19, we cel- con Cordero, Lana Vargas, Weeks, Lei Ana Bland, Lisa celebrate our Baccalaureate A. Duarte) rador and Kalani Medina; ebrated the feast of our patron Judy Datzman, Tony Bo- Kuwahara, Kamahealani Mass with the graduating music and entertainment, Arvin saint, St Joseph, Spouse of quer, Ray Datzman, Deacon Liwy and Christian Dela seniors of Waimea High HONOLULU Lucio and Lauren Felipe; Our Blessed Virgin Mary, with a Carahasen. (Reported by Caren Cruz. They gave their answer School. Most, if not all, will Sts. Peter and Paul Parish and cultural display, Vickie “yes” with joy to their baptismal novena and Mass. Fellowship, Sue Argenzia) continue their education at col- Mother’s Day Mass cards Solidum. (Reported by Ginny promises. A beautiful service food and entertainment followed leges, universities, trade schools are available in the back of the Jordan) WAILUKU of Communion followed where with parishioners and friends in and the military. We are very church of those who would like St. Anthony of Padua we, a community of believers, proud of these graduates, many 18 PEARL CITY the parish hall. Students from their mothers to be remembered our parish school shared their Parish went to the table and celebrated of whom are St. Theresa School Our Lady of Good Counsel at all the Masses on their special talents. Our parish School Congratulations to these parish- the Easter Eucharist. Our parish alumni. Joining the seniors at School day, May 11. (From the parish Youth Ministry Choir gave ioners who were confirmed at community welcomes our newly Mass will be our eight eighth Martin Luther King Day was us a treat with songs they will the Easter Vigil: Patrick Ama- initiated with gladness, grateful grade graduates whose gradu- bulletin) celebrated Jan. 20. To honor his be singing in America Sings in ral, Shane Dudoit, Kelsey that God will now share this new ation Mass is May 21. We ask vision of universal peace, a poem Washington, D.C., in April. … Keyes, Mary Sagawinit and life them. Alleluia! (Reported by the Holy Spirit to guide all our WAIALUA contest is held each year by the Our pastor, La Salette Father Sidnei Torres. Aaron Acpal Esther Yap) graduates as they move on to St. Michael Parish International Peace Poem Efren Tomas celebrated 33 made a profession of faith and new pursuits. … Ten parish An adult faith session, 7 p.m., Project. The organization, years of priesthood on March 27. was received into full commu- 15 KEKAHA youth will be confirmed May which began on Maui in 1996, St. Theresa Parish, May 14, will feature Lori Our parish honored him with a nion with the church. … Our 25 at Holy Cross Church and be Protzman, the palliative care held its first contest in 2000. Like Catholic parishes around party on March 29. Father Efren parish appreciation dinner fully initiated into the Catholic nurse coordinator for St. Fran- Poem submissions are sent in is an inspiration with his leader- April 30 at the school cafeteria the world, we are thrilled to faith. They presented the Living cis Healthcare System of from all over the United States, ship. With his guidance, our par- honored all the volunteers have two new saints, St. John Stations on Good Friday and as well as from more than 120 Hawaii. Her “end of life” ses- ish is undergoing many capital who give so much to our various XXIII and St. John Paul II. did an outstanding job! … Our countries. This year’s Oahu win- improvements to improve the ministries. Tokyo Tei catered What a blessing for us all! … parish will have a despedida sion will cover the topics: What ners received their awards at the quality of life for our parishio- the delicious dinner. Each volun- Our parish welcomed Lorrie (farewell) potluck for Sister is a good death? Why good end- 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther ners. Pictured with Father Efren teer was given a pen/flashlight Otto who was fully initiated in Hannah and La Salette Father ings require advance planning. King Jr. Peace Award Ceremony, are parish staff members Ange- as a thank you souvenir. (Re- the Catholic faith at the Easter Rene “Biz” Bisaillon and La Why hospice? Dispelling hospice April 12, at the Mission Memori- lina Andres, Irene Sandry, ported by Brenda Phillips) Vigil. Lorrie’s sponsor was Sis- Salette Father Enrique Ike myths. (From the parish bulletin) al Auditorium next to the Hono- 12 TheParish SchoolNews MAY 9, 2014 lulu Hale. Six students from our & es. It was a heavenly three-day EDITOR’S school were among the over 70 trip. (Reported by Mary Wellein) awardees: third grader Alexia CHOICE Mae Eleccion; fourth grader KAILUA Keira Cachola; fifth grader St. John Vianney School Christine Nguyen; sixth Our music department under grader Makayla Morinaga; the direction of Dana Arbaugh seventh grader Alyssa Kahia- will perform a spring concert po; and eighth grader Riahna May 16, at 6:30 p.m. The Cachola. Two of them — Alexia performance will feature the and Makayla — were among beginning band, beginning the 13 who received the coveted orchestra, concert band Golden Circle Award. Our and concert orchestra, which school is extremely proud of all will perform works from around of our representatives! (Reported the world and well-known folk by Ginger Kamisugi) tunes. The school is proud to have 17 students performing in 19 HONOLULU the Oahu Band Directors Sacred Hearts Academy Association Middle School High School Honor Ensembles. In ad- Our Lancer Aviation team 19 20 dition to the large ensemble won the Hawaii Real World works, the percussion ensemble Design Challenge. The team will premier an original com- presented its engineering design position they have co-written and precision agriculture busi- over the past four months. The ness plan to a team of four judg- concert orchestra’s presenta- es in the state competition. The tion will include music from the 20-minute presentation required blockbuster “Pirates of the Carib- six months of intense research, bean.” The concert band will design and planning. This year’s end the evening with the main challenge was focused on the theme from “Star Wars.” The design and implementation of an public is invited to this exciting Unmanned Aerial System event, which will be held inside to support precision agriculture, the parish church. (Reported by specifically following infestations Earl Walker) of the European corn borer and the monitoring and assess- 21 22 25 HONOLULU ment of crop conditions in an St. Theresa School Iowa cornfield. This is the third Lots of wonderful things are consecutive year the academy happening in kindergarten. team took top honors in Hawaii. In religion this month, we have Our math department chair focused on the Lord, Jesus Deborah Kula is the team’s Christ. We followed his jour- advisor and English teacher Jill ney as he walked the earth and Sprott provided editorial sup- blessed us with so many won- port. Reid Noguchi of BAE derful gifts. We learned that he Systems mentors the team. Pic- loved us so much, that he died tured are team members Aimee for us. The greatest gift of all! Pak, Angela Wong, Lauren In math, we are learning to Loualhati, Elle Bower, Ma- subtract single digit numbers. ria Cashdollar, Catherine We mastered the 100s chart and Sequeira and Jasmine skip-counting by 5s and 10s. In Quinn and advisor Kula. (Re- reading, we have been learn- ported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) ing our sight words and reading 23 24 every day in school and at home. KALAUPAPA The key to fluency and reading St. Francis Parish comprehension is: Read! Read! He walked through the door- Read! In motor skills, we way like the second coming have been busy writing. Some- of King Kamehameha with a times we write silly sentences young woman on his arm and and share them with the class. I thought, “Oh my, he surely Most of the kindergarteners has discovered the fountain of have met the Common Core youth!” Bugles blared and a Standard and are writing five host of voices sang out, “Happy sentences a day. In science, birthday to you!” It was the eve we are planting an indoor veg- of Palm Sunday and we had etable garden. We are exploring gathered at the home of Winnie plant structure, identifying and Harada to celebrate the birth- recognizing foods we eat, and day of her neighbor and long charting our plants. We are pre- time friend John Arruda. John dicting, comparing and writing was celebrating his 90 years of 25 26 about our plants’ progress every youth with great gusto. Power to day, and it is so much fun! (Re- the Portuguese! John was born ported by Mrs. Morell) Melina Ventura (third). Third food booth offered a humon- coordinator Dino Pabre Sr. 23 WAILUKU and grew up on the beautiful grade winners: Toni Jordyn gous half-chicken, kiawe grilled for a job well done! Our school St. Anthony School HONOLULU island of Kauai. In 1945, after Umalla (first), Angelina Bur- to perfection, along with pork, thanks everyone who worked 26 The Class of 2014 enjoyed the he had been diagnosed with son (second) and Shaden Ya- peas, pimento and a kalua and generously donated to this St. Anthony School Annual Senior Class Luau Hansen’s disease, John arrived maguchi (third). Second grade plate all superbly cooked and worthwhile event. God bless and Twenty-one choir, hula and on April 27, a school tradition here in Kalaupapa, prior to the winners: Katie Brown (first), see you next year! (Reported by ukulele members, from first served in generous portions. that the senior class plans and arrival of sulfone drugs in 1947. Chantal A. Duarte; photo by Dino to eighth grade, and their fami- Martian Binonwangan And what is a school carnival facilitates as a mahalo to their In 1957 John left Kalaupapa and (second) and Julia Durocher without pronto pups, hamburg- Pabre Sr.) lies, traveled to Orlando, Fla., returned to Kauai to care for parents for all the support and (third). Katie Brown’s poster ers, cheeseburgers, chili bowls, April 20-26. After a wonderful his mother and sister. However, love they have given them over took first place for the island of flying saucers and saimin? Our 22 HONOLULU performance at Disney World’s as is evidenced by his frequent the years. The junior class Kauai and has been entered at food booth committee did Sacred Hearts Academy Performing Arts stage, everyone visits, John has a special fond- helps to set-up, serve, and clean the state level. Great job! … On an absolutely outstanding job, Lower School enjoyed Planet Hollywood, EP- ness for Kalaupapa and for his up for the event, so the seniors COT Center, Magic Kingdom, April 27, 20 students from the as always! Mahalo to all the many friends here. We rejoiced Forty-seven of our fifth grad- may enjoy the day with their Universal Studios and Sea World. school and parish religious committee chairs who worked in having John with us for all ers enthusiastically gathered parents. Pictured is the Senior The trip ended with a dinner and education program received tirelessly for a year: advertise- of our Holy Week. John in his for an exciting three-day stay Class 2014. (Reported by Janice performance at Medieval Times. their First Holy Commu- ment, Janet Goding; finance, unique way is a link between at Camp Timberline, Makakilo. Pruett) Sixty family members including nion. In addition, preschool Marlene Ruiz; non-game what has been and what is today Team-building activities chal- Mrs. Corazon Aczon, Mr. student Sophia Cocumelli in Kalaupapa. Long live John Ar- booths, Jenneen Ragasa; sup- lenged their ability to communi- 24 HONOLULU Eliezer Aczon and daughter was baptized. Congratulations ruda! (Reported by Father Patrick plies, Kanani Olores; prizes cate, collaborate, problem-solve St. John the Baptist School Sienna Aczon, third grade Killilea, ss.cc.) to Sophia and our second grade and game booths, Melissa and think critically. The zip line Our Easter break Big Island teacher and musical director, students who received their First Kelekoma; support, Brenda and climbing wall emphasized trip was a great experience for joined this trip. Much mahalo 20 KAPAA Holy Communion — Martian Hatcher. Our parish youth building confidence and taking 26 fourth, fifth and sixth to the following students who St. Catherine School Binonwangan, Nico Cocu- served up cappuccinos that were risks as the students towered 25 graders chaperoned by Mrs. performed their best at Dis- Three students were baptized melli, Julia Durocher, Aulii sooo delicious. Ice cream, soda to 30-feet above the ground. The Wellein, Sister Estelita and neyworld on April 22! Tricia and fully initiated into the Kaui, Emma McCartney, and water rounded out the re- girls also enjoyed fine-tuning Ms. Castillo and 22 helpful Marie Reyes, Jenna Pedro, Catholic Church at the Easter John Paul Mueller, Evalei freshment stand! The Country archery skills, swimming, expe- parents. We stayed at the Kilauea Brandon Sagucio, Mason Vigil. Our school is happy to Shimabukuro and Maya Store, Repeat Boutique, Shi- riencing the Mad Scientists Fire Military Camp and experienced Daoang, Kyrsten Dacua, welcome Kaulu Rittmeister, Ventura. May God continue to rola and Silent Auction offered and Ice show and bonding. Ac- the volcanoes up close on a Ethel Guillermo, Haycel Emma McCartney and Nico bless you with grace and love! homemade goodies and crafts, companied by teachers Susan guided tour by park rangers. Maluyo, Amery Mamuad, Cocumelli into the commu- (Reported by Andrea Corbo and gently used items, great items at Phillips, Sheila Banigan and We also visited Jagger Museum, Tyra Tabayoyong, Brad nity of the faithful. … On April Patricia Doherty) great prices and a chance to win a corps of parent volunteers, the a black sand beach, Hilo town, Sagucio, Dylan Ancheta, 21, Mr. and Mrs. Chapp of food baskets! A host of parishio- students returned to campus the NOAA museum, Naha stone, Lilzen Dacua, Kendall Ra- the Kapaa Lion’s club awarded 21 KEKAHA ners and alumni staffed booths with newfound confidence, an the farmer’s market, Akaka melb, Angelito Jay Agsalud, prizes to “Sight Is Beautiful” art St. Theresa School along with our school parents. understanding of perseverance Falls, Liliuokalani Park, Imiloa Sigrid Benigno, Saralyn So- contest winners. Congratulations Our school celebrated its big- The big draws on Friday night and a positive attitude. Pictured: Astronomy Center, Hilo Bay and lina, Jezsiree Duong, Alana to fourth grade winners: Sa- gest fundraiser of the year, the were the pony rides and petting Mia Lee tackles the steep climb Big Island Candies. We were Keao, Tyra Marie Reyes, mantha Brown (first), Tory school carnival on April 25 zoo! Everyone had a wonderful up the rock wall. (Reported by also blessed to visit St. Joseph Germaine Seril and Angello Refamonte (second), and and 26. Always a big draw, the time! A huge mahalo to carnival Hayley Matson-Mathes) Church for Good Friday servic- Corpuz. (Reported by Tess Reyes) MAY 9, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD WORLD 13

CNS photo/Paul Haring A massive crowd, an estimated one million people, is seen as Pope Francis celebrates the canonization Mass for Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 27. Pope Francis, with retired Benedict, canonizes Sts. John and John Paul By Francis X. Rocca he was for the church a pastor, a Paul put on the church’s univer- Floribeth Mora Diaz, a Costa than 1 million people, according Catholic News Service servant-leader,” the pope said of sal calendar in 2000. The Polish Rican woman whose recovery to Italian police estimates at the St. John. “This was his great ser- pope died on the vigil of the feast from a brain aneurysm was recog- time. VATICAN CITY vice to the church. I like to think in 2005 and was beatified on Di- nized by the church as a miracle The Vatican said 93 countries Canonizing two recent popes of him as the pope of openness to vine Mercy Sunday in 2011. attributable to the intercession of sent official delegations to the in the presence of his immediate the Spirit.” In addition to Pope Benedict, St. John Paul, brought up a silver Mass, and more than 30 of the predecessor, Pope Francis praised Pope Francis characterized making only his third public ap- reliquary containing some of the delegations were led by a presi- the new Sts. John XXIII and John St. John Paul as the “pope of the pearance since he resigned in saint’s blood, taken from him for dent or prime minister. The cur- Paul II as men of courage and family,” a title he said the late February 2013, Pope Francis’ medical testing shortly before his rent king and queen of Spain and mercy, who responded to chal- pope himself had hoped to be re- concelebrants included some 150 death in 2005. the former king and queen of lenges of their time by moderniz- membered by. Pope Francis said cardinals and 700 bishops. The Mass took place under Belgium were in attendance. ing the Catholic Church in fidelity he was sure St. John Paul was Pope Benedict did not join the cloudy skies with temperatures in Pope Francis spent half an to its ancient traditions. guiding the church on its path to procession of bishops at the start the low 60s, and only a sprinkle hour personally greeting the “They were priests, bishops two upcoming synods of bishops of Mass, but arrived half an hour of rain fell just before the 10 a.m. delegations following the Mass. and popes of the 20th century,” on the family, to be held at the earlier, wearing white vestments start of the liturgy. Huge tapes- He then rode in his popemobile the pope said April 27, in his Vatican this October and in Oc- and a bishop’s miter and walking tries bearing portraits of the two through the square and adjacent homily during Mass in St. Peter’s tober 2015. with a cane; he sat in a section saints hung from the facade of the avenue, drawing cheers and ap- Square. “They lived through the The pope invoked the help of of the square designated for car- basilica, and the square was deco- plause from the crowds, for about tragic events of that century, but the two new papal saints for the dinals. Pope Francis greeted his rated with 30,000 roses and other 20 minutes until disappearing at they were not overwhelmed by synods’ success, and he prayed, predecessor with an embrace at flowers donated by the nation of the end of the street. them. For them, God was more “May both of them teach us not the start of the Mass, drawing ap- Ecuador. The canonizations of both powerful.” to be scandalized by the wounds plause from the crowd, and ap- The square and the broad Via popes came after extraordinary “John XXIII and John Paul co- of Christ and to enter ever more proached him again at the end. della Conciliazione leading up measures by their successors to operated with the Holy Spirit deeply into the mystery of divine to it were tightly packed with expedite the process. Pope Bene- Relics of the saints presented in renewing and updating the mercy, which always hopes and approximately half a million pil- dict waived the usual five-year church in keeping with her origi- always forgives, because it al- During the canonization cere- grims, many of whom had been waiting period before the start of nal features, those features which ways loves.” mony, which took place at the be- standing for hours before the start a sainthood cause for Pope John the saints have given her through- Pope Francis has said the ginning of the Mass, devotees car- of Mass. Among the many nation- Paul shortly after his death, when out the centuries,” he said. agenda for the family synods ried up relics of the new saints in al flags on display, the majority he was mourned by crowds shout- Speaking before a crowd of will include church teaching and matching silver reliquaries, which were from Poland, the native land ing “Santo subito!” (“A saint at half a million that included re- practice on marriage, areas he Pope Francis kissed before they of St. John Paul. once!”). In the case of St. John, tired Pope Benedict XVI, Pope has said exemplify a particular were placed on a small table for The Vatican estimated that Pope Francis waived the usual Francis praised St. John for his need for mercy in the church to- veneration by the congregation. 800,000 attended the ceremony requirement of a second miracle best-known accomplishment, call- day. St. John’s relic was a piece in Rome, with overflow crowds before a blessed can be added to ing the Second Vatican Council, The pope repeatedly men- of the late pope’s skin, removed watching on giant-screen TVs set the church’s canon of saints. which he said “showed an exqui- tioned mercy in his homily, which when his body was transferred to up at various locations around site openness to the Holy Spirit.” he delivered on Divine Mercy its present tomb in the main sanc- the city. The 2011 beatification Contributing to this story was Cindy “He let himself be led, and Sunday, an observance St. John tuary of St. Peter’s Basilica. of Pope John Paul drew more Wooden at the Vatican. 14 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MAY 9, 2014 Pope Francis QUOTE “It’s not the uniform, but the person who puts it on that should impress others with his kindness, a spirit of welcoming and an attitude of charity toward everyone.” | Pope Francis to members of the Swiss Guard during a private audience with the Swiss Guard, including new recruits and their family members, May 5, the day before the guard’s annual swearing-in ceremony.

PHOTO HOMILY Jealousy is CNS photo/Paul Haring Pope Francis walks past Swiss Guards as he arrives to meet devil’s work Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes for a private audience at By Carol Glatz the Vatican April 29. Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY Beware of the devil, who wants a vatican spokesman jealous, power-hungry and divided church, Pope Francis said. Be open to the Holy Spirit, who Pope’s phone call brings unity and harmony, and who pushes people to focus fully on Christ, didn’t change the pope said April 29 during his hom- ily at Mass in the Domus Sanctae Mar- church teaching thae, where he lives. The pope’s morning homily re- By Cindy Wooden flected on the day’s reading from the Catholic News Service Acts of the Apostles (4:32-37), which describes the early Christian commu- VATICAN CITY nity as being made up of believers who Reports that Pope Francis told an CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters were “of one heart and mind,” who Argentine woman civilly married to “bore witness to the resurrection of the a divorced man that she can receive Baby blessing Lord Jesus,” and who distributed their Communion “cannot be confirmed as Pope Francis blesses a baby as he greets people outside after Mass for the assets “to each according to need.” reliable,” said Jesuit Father Federico, Polish community at Stanislaus Parish in Rome May 4. Pope Francis said the passage de- the Vatican spokesman. scribes what every Christian commu- Julio Sabetta, 50, wrote on his Face- nity — including parishes and dioceses book page that Pope Francis phoned To social climbers — should model and aspire to: “peace, his wife, Jacquelina Lisbona, April 20 witness, poverty and taking care of the at their home in Argentina, identifying poor.” himself as “Father Bergoglio.” He said A community of peace, forgiveness he was calling in regard to a letter she Head for hills, not the church and harmony means “there’s no place had written him last September about for gossip, jealousy, back-stabbing and not being able to receive Communion By Carol Glatz slander,” he said, according to a report because Sabetta was divorced. Catholic News Service by Vatican Radio. Media in Argentina, Italy, England To see how a community measures and then all over the world picked up VATICAN CITY pastor is not good for the people of God.” up to what Christ wants, look at how the story based on Sabetta’s claim that The Catholic Church is no place for It doesn’t matter if someone is ordained its members behave, he said. “Are his wife told him Pope Francis told “climbers,” who want to reach the heights a bishop or priest, if they “like vanity,” he they meek, humble? Are there battles her she could receive Communion, of prestige, power and profit, Pope Francis said they are not following Jesus. among them over power? Jealous ar- although her parish priest had told her said. Some Christians — sometimes uncon- guments? Is there gossip? They are not that was not possible unless Sabetta Instead of putting their sights on the sciously — are after power, he said. on the road of Jesus Christ,” he said. received an annulment and the two church, such people should set off for the “There are climbers in the church! A peaceful, harmonious commu- married in the church. Alps for a healthier way to get to the top, There are many who knock on the door nity is “very, very important,” he said, Basilian Father Thomas Rosica, the pope said May 5 during his homily of the church,” looking for some kind of “because the devil is always trying to who is serving as an assistant to Father at Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, advantage, he said. “But if you don’t mind, divide us. He is the father of division.” Lombardi, told reporters April 23 that where he lives. head north and do some alpine climbing. The second important characteristic Pope Francis had phoned Lisbona, but He also raised a red flag against “many It’s healthier! Don’t come to the church to of a Christian community is its dedi- said the content of the conversation good Catholics” and benefactors, who have do your climbing!” cation to giving witness to the risen was private. raised money for the church, but profited Christians should ask themselves wheth- Christ, he said. Father Lombardi, in his formal state- handsomely from their efforts, even with er they would be willing to follow Christ “Does this parish, this community, ment April 24, said the pope often so-called dirty money. all the way “to the cross,” he said, “or do I this diocese really believe that Jesus phones people, but since the calls “do In his homily, the pope said people seek power and use the church a little, use Christ is risen?” or do people only be- not in any way form part of the pope’s should ask themselves why they follow the Christian community, the parish, the lieve it with their head and not their public activities, no information or Jesus. diocese to have a little bit of power?” heart? he asked. “To give witness that comments are to be expected” from the Because everyone is marked by sin and Christians also should avoid exploiting Jesus is living, he is among us — this is Vatican press office. faced with temptation, he said people the church for money or profit, the pope the way you can verify how a commu- “That which has been communicat- should reflect on their true motivation said. There are “those who follow Jesus for nity is doing.” ed in relation to this matter,” he said, for being part of the church and being money, with money, trying to profit eco- The third aspect of a Christian com- and its “consequent media amplifica- Christian. It should never be for prestige, nomically from parishes, dioceses, Chris- munity is its members’ “poverty of spir- tion cannot be confirmed as reliable power or profit, but purely out of love for tian communities, hospitals and schools.” it” — that they put their trust in God and is a source of misunderstanding Jesus, he said, according to a report by It is a temptation that has existed since and not riches and power, he said. and confusion.” Vatican Radio. the time of the early Christian community, This is what Jesus meant when he While Pope Francis has made it Unfortunately, there are Christians who he said. told Nicodemus that “you must be clear the church should find a pasto- like to “strut around like real peacocks,” “We’ve known many good Catholics, born from above” and born of the Holy ral approach to helping divorced and full of vanity and the need to show off, the friends, benefactors of the church, (people) Spirit, the pope said. remarried Catholics, he has said any pope said. with various honors, too. Many people!” When it comes to peace, witness decisions on how to handle such situ- “Vanity is dangerous because it makes he said. “Then it was discovered that they and a concern for the poor, “the only ations would have to be discussed by us slip immediately into pride and arro- did some back-alley deals; they were real one who can do this is the Spirit. This the Synod of Bishops, which will meet gance, and then it’s all over,” he said. wheelers and dealers and they made a lot is the work of the Spirit,” he said. in October and again in 2015. “How do I follow Jesus? Do I hide doing of money!” The Holy Spirit creates unity, “the “Consequences relating to the teach- the good things I do or do I like showing “They presented themselves as benefac- Spirit pushes us to give witness,” the ing of the church are not to be inferred” off?” he asked. tors of the church, but they took a lot of pope said. “The Spirit makes you poor from anything the pope may have said It’s an important question for priests money, and not always ‘clean’ money,” he because he is the richness and he to Lisbona, Father Lombardi said. and bishops, too, he said, because “a vain added. makes it so you care for the poor.” MAY 9, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15 Msgr. Owen F. Campion FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Catechesis Jesus is the Father Kenneth Doyle Good Shepherd QUESTION CORNER Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10

he Acts of the Apostles again furnishes the first biblical reading. As was the case last Heaven without my children? weekend, it is a passage recalling a time Peter Is the happiness of heaven dependent on human ing, as the theologian Tertullian spoke in behalf of all the Apostles. said, a “throne for the Lord.” TThis event occurred on Pentecost, an important factors? Specifically, when I die and — hopefully The priest places the host in the Jewish feast. Like last week, the sermon is in the — get to heaven, how could I be eternally happy left palm and then, using the fingers literary style of kerygmatic. It goes to the essence of the right hand, the communicant of the Christian message. Jesus is Lord. He is the Q if my children were not to make it with me? (The puts the host into his or her mouth. Redeemer. In Jesus, and only in Jesus, is salvation. way things are right now, that is a distinct possibility.) How (Never should a communicant reach Jesus bears God’s mercy and eternal life. could I ever be at peace knowing that they are being pun- out to the priest and grab the host.) However, this mercy and eternal life are not The general instruction grants to thrust upon us. We must ourselves accept Jesus. We ished forever? (Aiken, S.C.) each nation’s conference of bishops must turn to God. We must repent and reform. the right to decide the posture to be The reference to Pentecost is not just simply to In the kingdom of heaven, ac- Christian life, and how St. Ambrose used in taking Communion, as well provide a date. Rather, its mention reminds us that A cording to the promise of the told her that it was impossible that a as the particular gesture of rever- the Apostles stood in the current of God’s long pro- Book of Revelation (21:4), God “will “child of such tears” would perish. ence before receiving. cess of salvation and protection. wipe every tear from their eyes, So, take heart, continue to give The U.S. bishops have deter- It further links the salvation offered by Christ, and there shall be no more death or witness to the faith we hold dear. mined that Communion is to be and salvation offered by the Apostles in the Lord’s mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the Entrust your children to the care of received while standing, following a name, in the context of God’s constant loving care. old order has passed away.” God (who loves them even more simple bow of the head (such as one First Peter once again supplies the second read- How exactly that is going to than you do) and keep praying for uses when pronouncing the name of ing. Scholars dispute that the Apostle Peter, Simon happen is hidden from us while we them, as I will, too. Jesus). are on this side of heaven. To be Peter the Galilean fisherman, literally authored this However, the general instruc- honest, I have no direct answer to How do we receive Communion? epistle. Such questions in no sense demean or dis- tion clearly states in No. 160 that your question, which is a perennial count the assertion that this epistle is the authentic In our parish, we have been an individual communicant may one, except to say that I choose to and revealed word of God. Q studying the Eucharist, and opt instead to receive while kneel- put my trust in the revealed word The tests of the authenticity of Scriptures is that that has resulted in some wonder- ing. There is no need to genuflect of God. they were believed to be divinely inspired by the ful and fresh insights, but it has also before receiving or to make the sign early Christians, and most importantly that they Some theologians have explained prompted a question in my mind. It it this way: In heaven, we will bet- of the cross before or after. (I have were accepted as such, and formally and officially seems that we have all been taught witnessed several near-accidents identified, by the church. ter understand how the Lord is just, different ways of receiving Com- that those who reject him by the when a communicant in line sud- Whatever its exact origins, First Peter fully meets munion. At our church, some take denly decided to genuflect in front these tests. way they live have chosen their fate. the host on their tongue, some in God will not override that choice of an elderly person who was taken Its message is twofold. First, Jesus is the Savior. their palm. Some kneel to receive by surprise.) His blood, spelt on Calvary, reconciles for all time — and we will be comforted by this or genuflect first, some bow and fuller knowledge. As your final line suggests, the God with created humanity. Secondly, we must link others make the sign of the cross. Is fact that a communicant is receiving Truthfully, that explanation there a best way to receive Jesus, or ourselves with Jesus, affirming by our faith and by the body of Christ is paramount and doesn’t help me much, but this one does it matter? (Willard, Utah) our total rejection of sin our love for God and faith overrides any consideration of pos- in the Lord. does: I believe that the mercy of The guidelines for the reception ture or gesture. St. John’s Gospel is the source of the last reading. God is expansive and that many of holy Communion are ex- But a certain uniformity creates It dwells on a theme obviously preferred by Jesus more people are in heaven than we A pressed most clearly in the General an orderly and more reverent flow. and emphasized in the Gospel of John. This theme is imagine. Only the Lord knows the Instruction of the Roman Missal. It also highlights the fact that the that Jesus is the Good Shepherd. true state of our souls, and I am It says that the host may be re- reception of Communion is not just Sheep raising and herding were common liveli- encouraged by Matthew’s Gospel, ceived either on the tongue or the an individual act of faith and piety hoods in Palestine at the time of Jesus. The images which says in Chapter 25 that we hand, and the choice belongs entire- but illustrates the spiritual unity of of shepherds and sheep would have been instantly will ultimately be judged by how we ly to the communicant. If Commu- Christ’s followers. understood. Jesus and the evangelists employed responded to people who needed our help. nion is taken in the hand, it is done these images to make clear and direct the message I love the story of Monica, who in the following way: If the person Questions may be sent to Father Ken- of salvation. prayed — over many years, with is right-handed, let’s say, he or she neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. The very technique in itself reveals the holy many tears — for her son Augustine should open the left hand fully and com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. yearning of God to be united with us. when he was living far from the place it over the right hand, creat- 12208. This reading insists that Jesus is the only route to heaven. Without the Lord, we reach for heaven in vain. Also important in this reading is its reference to Beatitudes a thief who slyly, and under the cover of darkness, Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. steals the unsuspecting and helpless sheep away, taking them away to death and destruction. Jesuit Father Mi- We need Jesus. Sheep are tame, unassuming, chael Schultheis non-predatory animals. They are vulnerable. So are distributes Com- humans. Indeed, thieves lay in wait for us. However, munion during the Lord, the victor over death itself, is our Good Mass held in a camp for inter- Shepherd. nally displaced Reflection families inside a U.N. base in Still, these several weeks after Easter, the church Juba, South proclaims its joy and faith in the Risen Lord. Still, Sudan. The camp it speaks the message long ago spoken by Peter on holds Nuer fami- Pentecost. Jesus is Lord! He lives! Repent, renounce lies who took sin, and turn to God! refuge there in These readings introduce a new element. The December 2013 devil, or at best forces unfriendly to Jesus, await us. after a political We are unable to withstand these forces without dispute within God’s help. We are sheep. We are limited. We are the country’s rul- weak. Temptation and the human condition weaken ing party quickly us. fractured the Nevertheless, if we are in Jesus, and with Jesus, young nation we are strong. No power can overwhelm us because along ethnic and tribal lines. no power can overwhelm the Lord, the victor over death itself. CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey The church bids us to face the facts about our- selves — and about the power of the Lord. 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MAY 9, 2014

Father John Spiritualife Catoir Juggling the difficulties of life with grace ife has been falsely compared to a juggling act, where the juggler tosses many balls in the air with ease and keeps Lthem all circulating magically until he or she sets them down in perfect order. Real life is not at all like that. In fact, in real life, most of us will make mistakes regularly, and the stakes are much higher than just drop- ping a few balls. If you drop some responsibility in real life, it could have lasting, unhappy consequences. Mis- takes are frequently made as you try to juggle Father Ron the conflicting duties and obligations amid the tensions of daily life. Rolheiser But take heart, because by constantly jug- gling several objects, just like obligations, that’s how jugglers learn to develop their skills and ultimately learn to balance everything that’s up God’s quiet presence in our lives in the air. The way a juggler learns to handle several he poet Rumi submits that we live with a deep se- Ruth Burrows, the British Car- objects is much the same way that a person melite and mystic, describes a simi- learns to juggle obligations in life. It’s impos- cret that sometimes we know, and then not. That lar experience in her autobiography, sible for an ordinary person to become an can be very helpful in understanding our faith. “Before the Living God.” Chronicling overnight expert at juggling obligations. No one her late adolescent years, Burrows is in perfect control all the time. But constant One of the reasons why we struggle with faith is describes both her religious flighti- practice, learning to spot what needs immediate Tthat God’s presence inside us and in our world is rarely ness and her lack of attraction to the attention and what does not, can help us learn dramatic, overwhelming, sensational, something impos- religious life at that time in her life. this balance. Yet she eventually ends up not only Just remember not to impose false and un- sible to ignore. God doesn’t work like that. Rather God’s being serious about religion but reasonable expectations of perfection on your- presence, much to our frustration and loss of patience becoming a Carmelite nun. What self. These high expectations happened? Why do of immediate perfection have sometimes, is something that lies quiet and seemingly One day, in a chapel, almost the effect of imposing extraor- helpless inside us. It rarely makes a huge splash. against her will, triggered by a se- we grow so dinary burdens on our lives, Because we are not sufficiently God that Jesus incarnates is neither ries of accidental circumstances, spiritually and otherwise. When aware of this, we tend to misun- dramatic nor splashy. she opened herself to a voice in- impatient you realize that you’re only an ordinary person, you have a derstand the dynamics of faith and And there’s an important faith- side her that she had, until then, better chance of enjoying your find ourselves habitually trying to lesson in this. Simply put, God lies mainly ignored because it lay inside when, time precious life. ground our faith on precisely some- inside us, deep inside, but in a way her precisely as a voice that was Yet why do we grow so im- thing that is loud and dramatic. We that’s almost non-existent, almost almost non-existent, almost unfelt and again, patient when, time and again, are forever looking for something unfelt, largely unnoticed, and eas- and largely unnoticed. But once we find we find ourselves falling short beyond what God gives us. But we ily ignored. However, while that touched, it gushed up as the deepest of perfection? should know from the very way God presence is never overpowering, it and most real thing inside her and ourselves When you find yourself fall- was born into our world, that faith has within it a gentle, unremitting set the direction of her life forever ing into this trap, try to remem- needs to ground itself on something imperative, a compulsion toward afterward. Like C.S. Lewis, she falling short ber that no one, except God, is that is quiet and undramatic. something higher, which invites too, once she had opened herself perfect. If you fall short of your Jesus, as we know, was born into us to draw upon it. And if we do to it, felt it as an unyielding moral of perfection? expectations, remember that our world with no fanfare and no draw upon it, it gushes up in us in compulsion opening her to ultimate the faults you find so heavy to carry are more power, a baby lying helpless in the an infinite stream that instructs us, liberation. sins of weakness than sins of malice. straw, another child among millions. nurtures us and fills us with endless Why doesn’t God show himself God is merciful with all sinners, but espe- Nothing spectacular to human eyes energy. to us more directly and more pow- cially so with those who mean well. But those surrounded his birth. Then, during This is important for understand- erfully so as to make faith easier? who are malicious, out to step on others to at- his ministry, he never performed mir- ing faith. God lies inside us as an That’s a fair question for which, tain their selfish goals, those are the ones who acles to prove his divinity; but only invitation that fully respects our partly, there is no fully satisfying should fear God’s wrath. as acts of compassion or to reveal freedom, never overpowers us; but answer. But the answer we do have It is normal to feel disappointment in oneself. something about God. Jesus never also never goes away. It lies there lies in understanding the manner The disappointments we experience every once used divine power in an attempt to precisely like a baby lying helpless in which God manifests himself in in a while in life may be upsetting, but failure prove that God exists, beyond doubt. in the straw, gently beckoning us, our lives and in our world. Unlike isn’t fatal. Adjusting to one’s humanity and lack His ministry, like his birth, wasn’t an but helpless in itself to make us pick most everything else that’s trying to of perfection takes time and patience. attempt to prove God’s existence. It it up. get our attention, God never tries to It’s almost comical and difficult to face this was intended rather to teach us what For example, C.S. Lewis, in ex- overwhelm us. God, more than any- reality if you’re the kind who thinks of yourself God is like and that God loves us un- plaining why he finally became, in one else, respects our freedom. For as an undiscovered superstar. Remember that conditionally. his words, “the most reluctant con- this reason, God lies everywhere, it’s hard, if not impossible, to attain perfection Moreover, Jesus’ teaching about vert in the history of Christendom,” inside us and around us, almost in this life. God’s presence in our lives also writes that, for years, he was able to unfelt, largely unnoticed and easily Finally, we need to remember that in this makes clear that this presence is effectively ignore a voice inside him, ignored, a quiet, gentle nudge; but, path toward improvement of our inner lives, it’s mostly quiet and hidden, a plant precisely, because it was almost non- if drawn upon, the ultimate stream especially important to practice kindness, espe- growing silently as we sleep, yeast existent, almost unfelt and largely of love and energy. cially kindness to ourselves. leavening dough in a manner hid- unnoticed. On the other hand, in den from our eyes, summer slowly retrospect, he realized it had al- Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, turning a barren tree green, an in- ways been there, a gentle, incessant teacher and award-winning author, is significant mustard plant eventually nudge, beckoning him to draw from president of the Oblate School of Theol- surprising us with its growth, a man it, something he eventually recog- ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be or woman forgiving an enemy. God, nized as a gentle, but unyielding, contacted through his website www. it seems, works in ways that are imperative, a “compulsion” which, if ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook quiet and hidden from our eyes. The obeyed, leads to liberation. www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser [ MAY 9, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17 Kathleen T. Choi Myfaith IN LITTLE WAYS Sister Georgina Delgado, If advertisers Dominican Sister of the were evangelizers Most Holy Rosary hat would you pay to be forgiven for VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING shoplifting? What if I told you that all your sins could be forgiven? Now what would you pay? But wait, there’s more! WFor a limited time only, God will not only forgive your sins but will also provide you with the grace to resist Perseverance sin in the future. Don’t delay. Call your nearest Chris- Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP tian church today. Hawaii Catholic Herald „„ The Blood of Christ — Shed for you to the very last drop. ne asks, “Sister, my electricity is going to be „„ “Help! I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.” If you have a cut. Can you help me?” While another pleads, life, you need PrayerSupport. PrayerSupport responds “Sister, I need food.” And yet another inquires, promptly to medical emergencies, final exams, IRS “Sister, can you open the door to the gym?” audits, air turbulence and scores of other scary mo- OThis is my work here at St. Joseph’s Church (Makawao, example repacking rice and flour and other amenities ments. Saints, angels and living Christians are stand- Maui). Aside from being the director of religious edu- for the food pantry, I take my time while doing the ing by 24/7 to lift you up body and soul. Contact us cation, my ministry also encompasses parish outreach tasks at hand and consciously reflect more on the Lord. today to activate your own personal PrayerSupport through the food pantry, social and financial ministry. I Mary was always thinking of Jesus, even as she worked. network. PrayerSupport is a service of the Christian keep forefront in my mind the words of St. Paul (to the When I think of whom I am working for, the day be- church. Accept no imitations. Corinthians): “Do you not know that the runners in the comes grace-filled. stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? My other role models are St. Damien de Veuster and „„ Midnight Mass — because nobody doesn’t like Run so as to win.” St. Marianne Cope. I like to reflect on how they gave Baby Jesus. Some days are more of a marathon than others. The their lives for others without counting the cost. Their „„ “Do you know me? My name gets used a lot when office phone rings every 10 minutes. And sometimes, lives were for the people, and that’s what I am here someone drops the ball or spills the milk. I hang on a when I am outside unlocking a door or taking care of for. I find my fulfillment in touching the lives of others. million crucifixes in a million churches. Thousands of other business, by the time I return there are 10 more Actually, it is a mutual benefit as I am also touched by Hispanic kids share my name. But do you know me? messages left on the phone waiting to be addressed. them. When, for example, the homeless come into the If not, let’s talk.” A message from Jesus of Nazareth. If it is an electric bill that needs to be paid, I write to office with heavy faces and hearts, I give them a chance „„ “Look Ma, no sins!” See the smile on that kid’s Maui Electric and ask them to hold off cutting the elec- to talk. They usually leave in peace which gives me face? How long has it been since you went to confes- tricity for a week while we get a check from St. Joseph’s great joy. Through their challenges I am strengthened as sion? Church sent in. Sometimes our help is needed to pay for I am reminded that I am not the only one having issues rent in the face of eviction. Other times, we even pay for in life. So, as St. Paul said, “persevere.” And, as I tell the „„ Can you hear me on a busy street? Good. Can you cremations. Our pastor and parishioners are very good youth, “Put God first in your life and everything else hear me at the beach? Good. Can you hear me at in stewardship. Everyone tries to help those in greater will be taken care of.” work? Good. Can you hear me at home? Good. Hav- need than themselves. The parish even supplements the ing trouble hearing me? Come to church. I’m always here. Christ the Lord. I never stop calling for you. food bank which helps with our monthly food distribu- Sister Georgina Delgado is a Dominican Sister of the Most tions. Holy Rosary of the Philippines. She is 38 years professed „„ Jesus — Because God cared enough to send the In the midst of all this busyness however, I find that and is in her 19th year of ministry at St. Joseph Church, very best. there are moments when I feel like Mary of Nazareth. Makawao. She lives at St. Joseph Convent on Dominican Lane „„ “Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Reconciliation, When I am working in the quiet of the convent, for in Makawao. Eucharist, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick — cel- ebrate the moments of your life with us.” Brought to you by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Stephen „„ Prayer — when you absolutely, positively need God’s help. Kent „„ You don’t like it when we ring your doorbell. You CONSIDER THIS don’t like it when we say grace before meals. You don’t like it when we leave Bibles in hotel rooms. You don’t like it when we say we’ll pray for you. So why do Christians do these things? Because friends don’t A radical rebranding of Christianity let friends miss out on the Gospel. here he goes again. Francis speaks and writes continu- personal misfortune or living under „„ The Church is God’s way of leaving the light on. Pope Francis continues to ously about Christian responsibility corrupt leaders, find themselves des- „„ Picture a cracked egg. That’s your soul. Picture an speak out for the poor — to for those in poverty. It is not new, titute and who knock on the door of Easter egg. That’s your soul after you invite Jesus in. the exclusion of the “strug- but he says it in direct and contem- the Catholic Church.” Any questions? Tgling middle class” — much to the porary language that is finding great Yet that is not enough, as the „„ Morning prayer — don’t leave home without it. exasperation of some people. appeal. world is learning from Pope Francis. „„ I want to be someone who loves the Savior. The writer of a recent letter to Being poor isn’t just about having Francis, who was known as the That is what I’d really like to be. the editor of a California diocesan few material possessions. “It suggests “slum bishop” in Argentina because Cuz if I am someone who loves the Savior, newspaper does not like to “read lowliness, a sense of one’s limitations of his work among the poor, said God can send his love to you through me. continuous scolds from Rome about and existential poverty,” the pope reaching out to those on the margins the need to help the ‘poor.’” told a group of young people earlier of society was “the most concrete „„ Religious education — Kid tested. Blessed Mother “I for one am weary of the adu- this year. “The anawim (God’s poor) way of imitating Jesus.” approved. lation of our current pope for his trust in the Lord and they know they “The word ‘solidarity’ is a little „„ Prayer — Those nighttime crying pacing sighing drumbeat about preferences for the can count on him.” worn and at times poorly under- regretting upset frightened feelings so you can rest poor as if no previous pope had em- The letter writer is not alone in stood, but it refers to something medicine. phasized the theme,” she wrote. her misconception of the poor. more than a few sporadic acts of „„ If you can give a dime, you can give a dollar. If you Good. That means it’s working. Poverty is more than lacking mon- generosity. It presumes the creation can say you’re sorry, you can make amends. If you Most advertising experts tell their ey — it is lacking power. The pope of a new mindset that thinks in terms can bite your tongue, you can speak with kindness. If clients it is not until they are tired of spoke of “an economy of exclusion” of community and the priority of the you can hear the Gospel, you can help a stranger. If hearing their own commercial that it where “the powerful feed upon the life of all over the appropriation of you can weep at sunsets, you can praise the Lord. If is finally registering with the public. powerless.” goods by a few,” he wrote in his ex- you can dream of heaven, you can follow Christ. Holi- “What I am not hearing from “As a consequence, masses of hortation. ness — just do it. Rome is a single sentence, never people find themselves excluded and This creating a community-mind- mind a document, saluting the strug- marginalized without work, without ed mindset is a radical rebranding „„ RCIA — You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers. gling middle class,” the letter writer possibilities, without any means of of Christianity. If followed, it could „„ Someday the Energizer bunny will stop, Coke will said. escape,” he said in the apostolic ex- change the world. go flat and McDonalds will go vegan. On that day, She should expect a long wait hortation, “The Joy of the Gospel.” There will be plenty of time to when you realize just how empty the world’s prom- ahead. The letter writer seems to be a address the middle class once that is ises are, turn to me. I’m Jesus Christ, savoir of the The middle class do not lack for good person. “Since I was a child, accomplished. world, and my father approved this promise. spokespersons. They have the AARP, decades ago, I have been solicited various chambers of commerce, to help the less fortunate, and I Kent is the retired editor of archdiocesan Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen legislators and public officials who have regularly contributed through newspapers in Omaha and Seattle. Con- Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e-mail: will take their phone calls. Yes, Pope the years to those who, because of tact him at: [email protected]. [email protected]. 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MAY 9, 2014

Saints Our Lady of Diversions Fatima 20th century b) St. Gabriel Church, Maui May 13 Hawaii Catholic c) St. Roch Church, Oahu Mary appeared to three peas- d) St. Philomena Church, Molokai ant children near Fatima, Portugal, 5) Sacraments six times between May 13 and October 13, 1917, Harold’s Quiz and asked for prayers for world peace and an end True or false: The sacrament of Confirma- tion can be administered to a Catholic as to World War I, for sinners, and for the conversion of “May” I ask you a question, Heraldites? c) Psalm 51 young as roughly 7 years old, the “age of Russia. She entrusted the children with three secrets, How are you enjoying this beautiful d) Psalm 118 discretion” determined by the church. regarding devotion to her Immaculate Heart, a vision Easter season? I hope your festivities of hell, and a “bishop in white” shot by soldiers firing celebrating the Risen Lord are still go- 3) Current events a) True bullets and arrows. Many connect the third secret to ing strong as we enter a new month. I Pope Francis is scheduled to make his b) False the attempted assassination of Blessed Pope John also hope you are eager to answer more first visit as pontiff May 24-26 to which 6) Devotions Paul II on May 13, 1981, and the pope thanked Mary Catholic trivia below! part of the world? for guiding the bullet and saving him. At the Vatican a) Holy Land The Marian “Miraculous Medal” was last October 13, Pope Francis stood before the statue 1) Saints b) Africa inspired by apparitions of the Blessed of Our Lady from the Fatima shrine and formally en- Which of the following is true about St. c) Korea Mother to which French saint? trusted the world to Mary. © Catholic News Service Rita of Cascia, whose feast day is cel- d) Central America a) St. Bernadette Soubirous ebrated May 22? b) St. Therese of Liseux a) She was married and had two sons 4) Picture c) St. Catherine Labouré b) She became a nun at the monastery d) St. Louis de Montfort of St. Mary Magdalene in Cascia c) She was beatified in the 1600s and 7) Hawaii’s saints Joe Heller canonized almost 275 years later After St. Damien de Veuster was or- d) All of the above dained a priest on May 21, 1864 in Ho- nolulu, where was he assigned? 2) Scripture a) Kalawao, Molokai Which psalm contains the line, “The b) Wailuku, Maui Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and c) Puna, Big Island saves those who are crushed in spirit”? Which Hawaii church is shown in the d) Kakaako Branch Hospital, Honolulu a) Psalm 23 picture here? b) Psalm 34 a) St. Benedict Church, Big Island Answers: 1) d, 2) b, 3) a, 4) d, 5) a, 6) c, 7) c

Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for May 11, 2014 Catholic crossword John 10:1-10 Following is a word search based on the Gospel ACROSS farmers 55 Pertaining to fire 26 Yang’s 60 Strangle reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A, 1 Catholics Ted compliment 65 Moses, for one also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. The words Kennedy and 27 Word bk. 66 Genesis weather can be found in all directions in the puzzle. Alec Guinness 5 Sister of Judah 29 “___ Fideles” 67 One of the 34 “It was ___ joke.” prophets ENTER CLIMBS A THIEF 10 Lenten foliage 14 Second woman 38 Launch grp. 69 Landed A ROBBER SHEPHERD SHEEP mentioned by 40 The Lord, in 70 “___ Kleine Nacht GATEKEEPER HEAR HIS VOICE name in the Bible Madrid (with”El”) Musik” (Gen 4:19) 41 Agape ___ 71 Abraham was CALLS BY NAME FOLLOW 15 Terse bridge bid 42 Take off the probably glad STRANGER FIGURE JESUS 16 Scent board to see this in the desert CAME BEFORE SAVED PASTURE 17 The soldiers put 44 Infatuated 72 Sandwich shop STEAL DESTROY HAVE LIFE a scarlet one on 45 Vatican news Jesus (Mt 27:28) service 73 Part of BPOE 18 Currency units 47 Cart for heavy 74 British guns SHEPHERD SUNDAY 19 Leaf of a book loads 75 The Garden 20 “Great” teacher of 48 Vacation sites F E C A M E B E F O R E Aquinas 49 Rash DOWN O E N T E R F I G U R E 22 Prestigious 51 Jolly Roger hand 1 Wife of Abram 24 Patron saint of 53 Science rm. 2 Paul was upset because of the L H I S V O I C E U G S Answer to previous puzzle original briefly? ___ of the number of these earth” (Mt 5:13) L A E H C L A E T S A O in Athens (Acts 12 Booth 31 Crack 50 Pity O V L A T J O S Y V T S 17:16) 13 TV horse, of 32 Garment of 3 Title for Jesus course ancient Rome 52 Vane reading W E L N N A A O E C E T 4 One of two 21 “…thy ___ and 33 Gaslight and 54 Puff up Good Feeling 56 Elude F L W K O P R D E L K R names in a thy staff, they Catholic book comfort me.” (Ps 34 Radio bands 57 Greased S I D P E T R O N I E A publishing 23:4) (abbr.) 58 Beneficial company 23 “…to the ___ of 35 Princess from 59 Start to have an C F E E S A I O B M E N 5 Tenet the earth.” (Acts Alderaan effect H E H E E M A N Y B P G 6 Serpent’s tail? 1:8) 36 1949 Gatsby 60 Plant in the 7 Hawaiian goose 25 American- portrayer story of the fall O S D H J J E S U S E E 8 Restless greetings.com 37 Knighted 61 “___ Mary” S H E P H E R D N H R R 9 “O Salutaris ___” product Catholic actor 62 Skating arena 10 Leader of the 28 Former Russian 39 “Same here” 63 Singles © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com Church rulers 43 Monocle 64 Being (Lt.) 11 He was an 30 Head shots, 46 “You are the 68 Aachen article Hope • Confidence • Expectation NEWS Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic roll call for the VATICAN CITY — The num- young adult ber of Catholics in the world and FRI 5/9/2014 the number of priests, perma- Catholic 19 nent deacons and religious men all increased in 2012, while the Mana'olana number of women in religious Movie review | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 orders continued to decline, ac- cording to Vatican statistics. The number of candidates for the priesthood also showed Action! Thrills! Romance! Niceness! its first global downturn in recent years. By John Mulderig The statistics come from a Catholic News Service recently published Statistical NEW YORK Yearbook of the Church, which Patrons are unlikely to reported worldwide church walk away from the over- figures as of Dec. 31, 2012. stuffed but diverting 3-D com- By the end of 2012, the ic-book sequel “The Amazing worldwide Catholic population Spider-Man 2” (Columbia) had reached 1.228 billion, an feeling that they’ve failed to increase of 14 million or 1.14 get their money’s worth. In percent. Catholics as a percent- fact, director Marc Webb’s age of the global population follow-up to his 2012 reboot remained essentially unchanged covers enough material for at from the previous year at around least a movie and a half. 17.5 percent. In doing so, the film show- However, the latest Vatican cases a good deal of mostly statistical yearbook estimated stylized mayhem that’s too there were about 4.8 million intense for little kids. But the Catholics who were not included positive use to which the web- in its survey because they were slinger — once again played in countries that could not pro- by Andrew Garfield — puts his vide an accurate report, mainly powers, together with a script China and North Korea. (Catholic that’s virtually free of objec- News Service) tionable vocabulary, makes this adventure acceptable for Sanctity of sports just about everyone else.

VATICAN CITY — Soccer fan Garfield brings an ap- CNS photo/Sony Pope Francis urged profes- pealing — and approach- Andrew Garfield stars in a scene from the movie “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” sional athletes to always be able — goofiness, both to his sportsmanlike on and off the titular persona and to the uber-conglomerate Oscorp his desire to safeguard Gwen. ture, he has a fraught reunion ciate Spider-Man’s knack for field because so many people, superhero’s alter ego, average who, together with Peter’s Is there any way for him to do with his best friend from making the ordinary people especially kids, look up to them. teen Peter Parker. Peter’s high Mom (Embeth Davidtz), so short of parting with her childhood, Oscorp heir Harry he routinely rescues feel good The pope also said he school graduation provides disappeared under mysteri- forever? Osborn (Dane DeHaan). Af- about themselves. He thus not wished all sports could be about the setting for some early ous circumstances when Peter Romantic troubles have flicted with a fatal hereditary only battles evil but affirms celebration, not money and big scenes during which we see was still a small child. to be put on the back burner, disease, Harry believes that and encourages goodness as that Spider-Man is so busy business, which risk “tainting Raised by his kindly Aunt though, when a new foe for Spider-Man can help to cure well. protecting the people of New everything.” May (Sally Field) and now- Spider-Man emerges in the him, and he’s desperate to The film contains much York that Peter misses his girl- The pope made his remarks deceased Uncle Ben, Peter’s person of Electro (Jamie arrange a meeting with the action violence, including tor- during an audience May 2 with friend Gwen Stacy’s (Emma ture, a single crass expression Stone) valedictorian address quest to learn the truth about Foxx). The confused victim wall-crawler. the top two ranking Italian and a mild oath. The Catholic and barely arrives in time to his parents led to his being of a power-grid accident at Did we mention that major league soccer teams News Service classification claim his own diploma. bitten by a genetically altered Oscorp headquarters, Electro there’s also a crazed Rus- before the squads — Fiorentina is A-II — adults and adoles- Webb gives those viewers arachnid — with results fa- angrily hurls bolts of his sian gangster named Aleksei and Napoli — were to hit the cents. The Motion Picture who may not have seen his miliar to every 4-year-old who namesake form of energy Sytsevich (Paul Giamatti) in pitch in Rome and vie for the Association of America rating earlier movie only a mini- cherishes a “Spidey” figurine. hither and yon, disturbing the offing? Italian Cup championship title is PG-13 — parents strongly mum of information about While Peter’s initial con- the denizens of Times Square Giddy special effects and a the next day. cautioned. Some material The pope explained Spider-Man and how he got flict involved balancing his and testing even Spider-Man’s lively pace help pass the long that way. He does let us know, new powers with a concomi- ability to contain him. running time and make the may be inappropriate for that sports have important children under 13. educational value because they via flashbacks, that Peter’s tant sense of responsibility, he As Peter continues to excess of storylines somewhat contribute to personal growth, father (Campbell Scott) was now struggles to reconcile the probe the circumstances of less noticeable. More substan- Mulderig is on the staff of Catholic highlight the harmony of body a genetics researcher with dangers of his mission with his parents’ long-ago depar- tially, moviegoers will appre- News Service. and spirit, foster social develop- ment and promote the values of “solidarity, loyalty and respect.” “May soccer always develop Christina this potential,” he said, adding Capecchi that he hoped the next day’s TWENTY SOMETHING championship would be “a wonderful celebration.” (CNS) Pope nears The big reveal: looking back at God’s plan beatification Blue or pink? That was the secret sweet pay-off for a breathless audi- dinary ways, through ordinary means. how an unwelcome no paved the VATICAN CITY — Pope Paul contained in the cake. ence — the promise of big news and For Sister Mary Madonna Ashton, a way to a blessed yes. Doors we never VI, who led the church between My younger brother and his wife bakery-made cake. 90-year-old Sister of St. Joseph, it was would’ve closed on our own lead the pontificates of Saints John are always looking for an excuse to Its popularity has surged with the neighbor girl who happened to to opened windows, once we picks XXIII and John Paul II, may be throw a themed-party — a World Pinterest, where pregnant women attend a Catholic high school and per- ourselves up and look around. Sorrow beatified in October, an Italian Series game for the Cardinals, an end- dream up a million ways to decorate suaded her to enroll, which led to her softens us, kneading our hearts into Catholic magazine reported. of-the-world prediction, the 100th an- with light pink and powder blue. My conversion to Catholicism and pursuit doughier, more compassionate organs. Credere, a magazine run by niversary of the sinking of the Titanic. brother hung a cascade of pink and of religious life. For my husband, the This long winter has reminded the Pauline Fathers, reported They couldn’t resist the opportunity blue balloons in the entrance of his impromptu decision to stop at my me that I can’t mastermind my future April 24 that the alleged miracle to kick-start the celebration of their home and used his pitcher’s arm to college one afternoon — which turned with a spreadsheet and a stopwatch. needed for Pope Paul’s beatifica- firstborn by hosting a gender-reveal fling crepe paper onto the ceiling fan out to be registration day — led our Life doesn’t unfold in even numbers tion would be considered by the party, so we gathered on a chilly Sun- in his two-story great room. paths to cross. and rhyming couplets. I’m learning cardinal members of the Congre- day afternoon to learn about the baby When Tony and Jodie lifted a Disappointments also take on new what it means to be open to life, the gation for Saints’ Causes May 5. due in July. slice of blue cake, I felt a flicker of meaning in retrospect. My friend church’s charge to married couples, The cardinals’ recommendation A gender-reveal party takes the that hospital thrill right there in the Natalie’s labor did not go according to on a broad level. It can be scary to would be given to Pope Francis, news captured at an ultrasound and dining room. My voice broke when I her labor plan — which, she later told trust God, to dive headfirst when you who could order the publication announces it in a more dramatic congratulated him. “You’re going to me, was apt preparation for parent- can’t see the net beneath you. But I of a decree recognizing the heal- fashion: pulling a sheet out of an have a son!” hood. want to operate on grace, not strategy. ing as a miracle. envelope, Oscars style; slicing into a Later that day, after I’d download- Learning to deal with the space I’m entering into Easter, the ultimate The Italian magazine said blue- or pink-colored cake; opening ed my pictures, I found myself think- between fantasy and reality is how we surprise. the beatification Mass likely a box of balloons. The concept took ing about the idea of a big reveal. So grow up. For one mother of five, pray- God’s plan for my life is different would be celebrated in October, off in 2011, according to BabyCenter. few major events can be known in ing a daily rosary takes the edge off from mine — and, I have no doubt, probably Oct. 19, the final day com, which reported an explosion of advance through an announcement pinched holiday expectations, helping better. of the extraordinary Synod of discussion threads. It is the antithesis or alert. her keep calm and carry on when her Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer Bishops on the family. (CNS) of a baby shower, heavy on obligation It’s in the looking back, not looking visions of a Victorian Christmas go from Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and edi- and estrogen. A gender-reveal party ahead, that we can trace the hand of unfulfilled. tor of SisterStory.org, the official website of centers on the surprise, delivering a God. We are guided along in extraor- When I review my 20s, I can see National Catholic Sisters Week. Hope • Confidence • Expectation Hawaii Catholic Herald

for the young adult FRI Mana'olana Catholic 5/9/2014 20 Quote “The days of old, fat, balding bish- ops being the best spokespeople is long ‘Boxers & Saints’ gone, if they were ever really here at An award-winning graphic novel tells a story of faith and rebellion in China all.” | Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, in his keynote address By Mark Judge imperial army, Bao forms a April 28 at a conference for Catholic Catholic News Service small armed band to march communicators sponsored by the on Peking and take control NEW YORK school of church communications at of China back from Christian “Boxers & Saints” (First the Pontifical University of the Holy missionaries and their Chi- Second Books), a two-volume Cross in Rome. Among his tips for the nese sympathizers. graphic novel written and communicators were to remember During the rebellion, of- drawn by Gene Luen Yang, always that they are Catholic and to ficial China was split between is an example of comic art at speak the truth, “even when we are those who supported the its best. dealing with bad news … people Boxers and those who favored Author Yang is a practic- expect utter honesty and transpar- conciliation. Thus Bao and ing Catholic who teaches ency from the church.” (Catholic News his fellow warriors are often computer science at Bishop Service) unsure which side any given O’Dowd High School in Oak- person is on. Profile land, Calif., (where Bishop They draw strength from Larry Silva graduated). But Chinese gods and dislike Alva Sana “Boxers & Saints” is more Christians — both Chinese Young adult than simple cartoon evan- ones, whom Bao calls “second- minister, gelization. It’s a subtle and ary devils,” and those from the Sacred colorful work that keeps the West. A Catholic priest, Father Heart faith while acknowledging Bey, is shown smashing an idol Church, that sometimes there are no and demanding that the vil- Waianae easy answers in life. lagers worship “the one God, No surprise, then, that Favorite Scripture quote: It is Jesus Christ.” “Boxers & Saints” has just Yet in “Saints” Yang shows not a quote from the Bible but I like been awarded the Los An- the other side of the conflict. this quote from St. Francis of Assisi: geles Times Book Prize for Four-Girl — who received her “Start by doing what is necessary; Young Adult Literature. unusual moniker because her then do what is possible; and sud- Yang’s subject is the Boxer family couldn’t bear to give denly you are doing the impossible.” Rebellion, the anti-foreign, her a proper name after three Food: Chocolate anti-Christian movement other children died in infancy Holiday: Easter that roiled China from 1898 — is subjected to multiple to 1900. “Boxers,” the first Island: Molokai misfortunes. She’s called volume in the set, tells the a devil by her grandfather, Plate lunch: Chicken katsu story of Bao, a young man physically assaulted by family Prayer: Psalm 91 who becomes a leader in the members, and driven from Potato salad or mac salad: uprising. her home. Potato “Saints,” by contrast, is Retreating into the woods, Tattoos: No tattoo the tale of Four-Girl, a young Four-Girl encounters a vision woman who has visions of of Joan of Arc, another strong Saints under 40 St. Joan of Arc, becomes a young woman. St. Joan Catholic and adopts the name convinces Four-Girl to convert Working for reform Vibiana. The two characters to Catholicism. Now called St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria ultimately come face to face Vibiana, she is schooled and turned from the secular world to on opposite sides of the politi- helped by Father Bey. seek reform in the church, cal and religious divide. As they both approach endorsing a number of rituals There is no sexual content Peking, Bao and Vibiana are and founding in “Boxers & Saints,” but “Peanuts.” Additionally, Yang’s Saints” could be a very useful family in the small Chinese on a collision course. The several religious there is violent action. Yet depiction of violence is always teaching tool, both for teens village of Shan-tung (Shan- outcome should be left to congregations. Yang’s art is very simple, the driven by events and never and for those adults who dong in real life), Bao meets readers, but this much can be St. Anthony lines very basic — something involves gratuitous gore. may not be familiar with the Red Lantern Chu, an itinerant said without fear of a spoiler: was born in on the order of a marginally Though clearly not meant period in which it’s set. kung fu master. After Red The conclusion is realistic, Cremona, Italy, more sophisticated version of for young children, “Boxers & While living with his Lantern is executed by the understated and moving. in 1502, and was cared for by his widowed mother. He received his medical degree at LISA’S CATECHISM CORNER MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS age 22 but became attracted to Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry religious life while working among the poor in his native city. He was ordained a priest at Why do we yearn for happiness? The heart to serve 26, eventually helping to organize YOUCAT*: “God has placed in our hearts such an infinite desire for happiness Tomorrow is my cousin’s birthday. I always try to remind him that his religious communities deemed the that nothing can satisfy it but God himself. All earthly fulfillment gives us only birthday is also the feast day of St. Damien of Molokai. Usually I just men- Barnabites (inspired by St. Paul the a foretaste of eternal happiness. Above and beyond that, we should be drawn tion it, but this year I can’t just mention it because we celebrate 150 years Apostle and named for his com- to God.” [1718-1718, 1725] since he first arrived in our island home! panion, St. Barnabas) in an attempt I was in Washington, D.C., last week and, while visiting the National Mall, I Over the next four days, the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of to reform Italy’s decadent society. walked past a group of middle schoolers who had T-shirts which read, “Because Jesus and Mary (to whom he belonged) will celebrate this joyous celebra- St. Anthony also encouraged the I’m Happy.” tion with Mass, music and adoration tonight, a ceremony at the capitol Forty Hours devotion and greater There’s a popular song on the radio these days and one line of the chorus is: Saturday, and a family night and benefit concert Monday. Eucharistic adoration, and called “Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth, because I’m happy.” Why all the fuss? As Dann Ebina would say, “He’s awesome!” for church bells to be rung at 3 p.m. We all want to be happy. I read a study once that said 50 percent of our happi- St. Damien is Hawaii’s first saint. He willingly served the patients of Ka- on Fridays. ness is genetic, 10 percent is based upon circumstance and 40 percent is based on laupapa knowing he would most likely die with them. “No one has greater St. Anthony fell ill while on a the choices that we make. love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) mission and had to return to his That last statistic is huge — what kind of choices do you make? Do they make Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace downtown, the very place St. hometown, where he died in 1539. you happy? The season of Easter is 50 days of joyous celebrating, a time to be Damien was ordained a priest. See his relic. Pray in front of the tabernacle Decades later his body was found happy. Cardinal Timothy Dolan once said: “An evangelist must be a person of joy and ask his intercession for someone in your life. On the feast day of St. to be incorruptible; he was declared — someone who smiles.” Damien, I greet my cousin Jeremy, “Happy Birthday,” and pray for the a saint in by Pope Leo XIII in 1897. So, come on, clap along and be happy! Christ is risen! intercession of St. Damien in carrying out the work God has planned for (americancatholic.org, catholic- *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church him. newsagency.com) Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.