HAWAII OBITUARY WORLD MANAOLANA Stewardship of time, Zambia-born Father Cletus Church entering ‘new era’ Meg Hunter-Kilmer is a talent, treasure called the Mooya was a parish priest under Pope Francis, top wandering missionary. practical path to holiness in Hawaii for seven years papal adviser says This week she’s on Oahu. Page 3 Page 5 Page 14 Page 20
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On Jan. 13, the 20 cardinals and bishops of the Con- Honolulu, HI 96813 Ladies of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pearl City, are seen gregation for the Causes of Saints voted unanimously to recommend QUESTIONS? preparing the bar-b-que sticks of tasty beef for the Mardi Gras Carni- that the pope declare her “venerable.” Call Donna, 585-3321 val to be held by the parish at 1425 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City A venerable decree officially affirms that Mother Marianne “lived the evenings of February 7 and 8. This benefit is for the new school a life of heroic virtue” and positions her two steps away from canon- currently under construction and which will be opened in September. ization. JANUARY 31, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 3 Spiritual stewardship: the ‘practical’ path to holiness By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Clockwise from top, Father Daniel Hawaii Catholic Herald J. Mahan of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Bishop Larry Silva and Catholics are called to holi- diocesan Office of Stewardship and ness, and stewardship is “the Development director Mark Clark practical way of life that gets us give remarks at the Stewardship there,” said the keynote speaker Day event, Jan. 25. at the diocesan Stewardship Day gathering Jan. 25 at Holy Family HCH photos | Darlene Dela Cruz Church in Honolulu. Father Daniel J. Mahan of Church in Kaneohe led a forum the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, to discuss their Homelessness and author of “More than Silver or Affordable Housing Committee. Gold: Homilies of a Stewardship The outpouring of time, talent Priest,” visited Hawaii to share and treasure from St. Ann parish- his insights on the spiritual giving ioners for their outreach mission of time, talent and treasure. served as an example of the im- About 200 local parishioners, pact of stewardship. religious and clergy from every Father Mahan closed the Stew- island — representing more than ardship Day with the session, 40 parishes and faith communi- “Seven Steps to Success.” The ties — attended the Saturday U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- event. It is the second time the ops’ 1992 pastoral letter, “Stew- diocesan Office of Stewardship ardship, a Disciple’s Response,” and Development has held this outlined the following recom- workshop, as Bishop Larry Silva mendations for establishing a continues to encourage parishes stewardship culture in parishes: to find sustainable ways to sup- Personal witness port their ministries. Commitment of leadership Bishop Silva opened the Stew- Hospitality, evangelization and ardship Day program using Scrip- outreach ture passages to illustrate themes Communication and educa- of gratitude and generosity. Us- tion ing the example of the multipli- Recruiting, training and recog- cation of the loaves and fish to feed 5,000 people, the bishop nizing gifts of time and talent said those present at the time of Stewardship of treasure Jesus’ miracle serve as a “para- Accountability digm” for today’s Catholics in the Father Mahan suggested that way they viewed and shared their clergy and lay people provide resources. personal testimony at their parish “Whatever they got, they gave about stewardship at least once thanks for,” Bishop Silva said. a year. He recommended recruit- “That’s when the miracle began.” ing parish volunteers according Hawaii’s faithful have been to their talents, not simply based gracious in contributing their tal- on the time they have to spare for ents and financial gifts to spread any available ministry. the Gospel, he added. That has Parishioners, he said, should borne much fruit in the diocese, consider their “stewardship “but there is so much more to do.” of treasure” in a “prayerful, Father Mahan echoed Bishop planned, proportionate and sac- Silva’s message in his first talk of rificial” manner contingent with the workshop, “Stewardship as a their finances. Spirituality.” He said good stew- Transparency in church spend- ards of God’s gifts are grateful ing and activities is key in foster- for the blessings they receive, re- ing stewardship participation as sponsible in nurturing them, and sess their own abilities to contrib- stewardship season is over. It’s tries were sorely needed. After well. beneficent in offering those grac- ute time, talent and treasure to ongoing.” fostering a culture of stewardship An “eighth step,” Father Ma- es for the betterment of others. the church, and “make a return to “Our Lord is not interested in there, parishioners eagerly came han said, is perseverance. It is not Catholics practicing good the Lord with increase.” a percentage or part,” he added. forward to help with everything easy to get everyone on board stewardship become close to God “I have yet to meet a parish “The Lord wants a full and total from yard work to increasing col- with stewardship, he acknowl- and the church, and have a keen where stewardship is practiced response to him.” lections. edged, but it is possible over time. sense of mission in life. Father and taught consistently that a Father Mahan highlighted his “It is my prayer that your par- “This is something that you Mahan said this exemplifies “ho- transformation didn’t happen,” experience as pastor of a small ishes will flourish,” he said. will want to keep coming back liness.” he said. “Stewardship is not church in Indiana, where repairs After Father Mahan’s talk, to,” he noted. “I have not known Parishioners, he noted, can as- something that stops when the and more volunteers for minis- Dave and Bernie Reeves of St. Ann it to fail at any parish.”
Annual schools conferences to honor 31 educators for years of service By Patrick Downes Bishop Larry Silva, who will also of Sacred Hearts Academy, Daph- Lebaquin from Rosary Pre-School School. Hawaii Catholic Herald give the homily. The liturgy will ne Kauhane from St. Ann Model and Neil Nitta from Damien. Keynoter Mears is a former be followed by the service award Schools and Rudolph Alejo from On the Big Island, which Catholic school teacher and ad- The Hawaii Catholic Schools ceremony and keynote address. Damien Memorial School. only has one Catholic school, ministrator and assistant school Annual Conference for Catholic Superintendent Michael Rock- Being honored for 30 years are St. Joseph pre-K through 12 in superintendent for the Archdio- Educators, Jan. 31 at the Co-Ca- ers will present the awards. Linda Debo from Sacred Hearts Hilo, Susan Wehrsig will be hon- cese of Indianapolis. thedral of St. Theresa, will honor The keynote speaker is Kathy Academy, Angeline A.V. Thomas ored for 30 years of service. Co- She has extensive experience 18 Oahu Catholic school educa- Mears, executive director of the from St. Philomena Early Learn- lette Tyrin, Miri Sumida, Stella in special education, school im- tors marking 20, 30, 40 and 60 National Catholic Educational ing Center and Stephanie Jardine Kawaauhau, Janan Malinowski provement programs and profes- years of service. Association Elementary Schools from St. Ann Model Schools. and Robert Alapai will be recog- sional development. She inaugu- Neighbor island events will Department, who will close the Educators being recognized nized for 20 years. rated Project REACH which helps honor two educators on Kauai, conference with an hour-and-a- for 20 years of service are Sheila Maui educators being recog- teachers provide for special needs four on Maui and seven on the half presentation. Banigan and Melanie AhSoon nized on Jan. 30 are Carlene San- children in regular classrooms, Big Island. Mears will also speak on Jan. from Sacred Hearts Academy, tos of St. Anthony Preschool for resulting in an increase in the Being recognized for 60 years 30 at St. Anthony Church in Wai- Amytes Quiason from St. John’s 30 years, and for 20 years, Ardel- number of special needs students in the field of Catholic educa- luku, Maui, and Feb. 5 at St. Jo- Catholic Preschool, Conception la Kahula of St. Anthony Grade served by Catholic schools. tion are Sacred Hearts Sister seph School in Hilo. Gora from St. Theresa School, School and Ernest Mendoza and She was named executive di- Georgene Perry of Sacred Hearts The theme for the Oahu event Marife M. Argel from St. Philo- Kathleen DeLima of St. Anthony rector of the NCEA Elementary Academy and Mabel Pacheco of is “21st Century Learning in Ha- mena Early Learning Center, Jr.-Sr. High School. Schools Department in July 2012. St. Joseph Schools, Hilo. waii Catholic Schools.” Gail Nakamura, Sheila Worley Twenty-year honorees on Mears lives in Arlington, Va., The morning-long Oahu event Forty-year awardees are An- and Blaine Gier from Maryknoll Kauai are John Rowell and Zi- with her husband, Brian. She has opens with Mass celebrated by drea Hamilton and Gaylen Isaacs School, Dominican Sister Merle beth Hada, both of St. Catherine two grown children. 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 31, 2014
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OBITUARY Father Cletus Mooya was a parish priest in Hawaii for seven years By Patrick Downes a diocesan priest. recalled learning about Pacific Hawaii Catholic Herald “I thought, since my diocese islanders from a place with the had too many guys already, I felt same name. He liked Hawaii’s Zambia-born Father Cletus like it’s better that I become a mis- friendly and racially diverse peo- Mooya, the parochial vicar of St. sionary,” he said. ple. Michael Parish in Kailua-Kona, He joined the Passionist Fa- Seafood was a revelation as died at Queen’s Medical Center thers in neighboring Botswana well, Zambia being a landlocked on Jan. 18. He had been a priest with five other Zambians. One of country, and Father Mooya nev- for the Diocese of Honolulu for them was Peter Miti, who is now er become a big fan of shellfish. seven years serving at several the pastor of St. Philomena Parish However, he loved kalua pig. He Oahu parishes. He was 40. in Honolulu. After a year of pos- also enjoyed jogging and playing His funeral vigil service was tulancy, Miti and Mooya went to golf. scheduled for Jan. 28 at the Co- South Africa to study philosophy From 2003 to 2005, Mooya, Cathedral of St. Theresa and his and to Tangaza College in Nairo- Miti and the third Oratorian semi- funeral for Jan. 29 at St. Jude bi, Kenya, for theology. narian at Holy Trinity, Paul Dong- Church, Kapolei. His body is be- Halfway through the four- Min Li, attended Beda College in ing sent back to Zambia for burial. year Kenya program, a visiting Rome completing their academic Father Mooya is survived by his Passionist priest from California studies. parents Joseph and Mary Mooya, talked to the seminarians about Back in Hawaii, the uncertain brothers Christen, Leonard, Fred the need for priests in other parts status of the Holy Trinity Oratory and Austern, and sisters Judith of the world. had left their ordinations as Ora- and Eugine. “He said, ‘Why don’t you guys torian Fathers in limbo, so they Bishop Larry Silva, who or- try and go somewhere else and accepted Bishop Silva’s invitation dained Father Mooya in 2007, help out where young men are to become priests for the Diocese said he was “a quiet man, who no longer interested in becoming of Honolulu. They were ordained was very likeable and enjoyed be- HCH photo priests,’” Mooya recalled. “That’s on June 8, 2007. ing a priest.” Father Cletus Mooya with St. Jude Parishioners in an undated photo. when he gave me the contact of Father Mooya served as a The bishop said he was the Oratory in Hawaii.” priest at St. Jude Parish in Kapolei shocked and very saddened by his The Oratory was a community and St. John Apostle and Evange- death. soul,” he said. rica almost on the exact opposite in the process of being established list Parish in Mililani. This year, “Though he was only 40 years “I ask the prayers of all in the side of the globe from Hawaii. by Oratorian Father Halbert Wei- on Jan. 16, he was assigned to St. old, he struggled for some time diocese not only for Father Cletus, He was one of six sons and two dner, then pastor of Holy Trinity Michael in Kona. with severe diabetes and other but for his family and all his loved daughters of Joseph and Mary Parish in Kuliouou. Father Miti will accompany Fa- health issues,” he said, “but I was ones,” Bishop Silva said. “May he Mooya. One of the sons, Victor, is Mooya and Miti arrived in the ther Mooya’s body back to Zam- very surprised that he died so rest in peace.” deceased. islands in 2001 to live and work bia, delivering condolences and young.” Father Mooya first came to Ha- Father Mooya talked about his at Holy Trinity as they prepared representing the Diocese of Ho- “I thank God for Father Cletus’ waii in November 2001 as one of path to priesthood in a 2006 Ha- for priesthood. nolulu at the burial. service to the Diocese of Honolu- a group of four Oratorian semi- waii Catholic Herald interview. Father Mooya said his biggest In a May 29, 2009, Hawaii lu,” the bishop said. “He was a mis- narians residing at Holy Trinity He said he had first thought challenge was being far from Catholic Herald profile, Father sionary who came to us from Zam- Parish in Kuliouou, three of whom about becoming a priest around home. When he first came to Ha- Mooya said his favorite Bible pas- bia and I am sure there were great eventually joined the Diocese of age 7 or 8. He entered a diocesan waii he was surprised at how far sage was Psalm 139 which starts, challenges in being so far away Honolulu. high school seminary but lost away it was, a two-day trip from “O Lord, you have searched me from his family and his homeland, He became a U.S. citizen on interest and, after graduating, Zambia. He tried to get home and you know me. You know but he dedicated himself to serve March 2, 2011. taught school for a year. every two years and also kept in when I sit and when I rise; you us well here in Hawaii.” Father Mooya was born on Some time later, Father Mooya touch with his family by phone perceive my thoughts from afar. “I am grateful that he offered April 8, 1973, in Mazabuka, Zam- said, after some prayer and dis- and email. You discern my going out and my himself to serve our diocese and bia, a country with a large Catho- cernment, he felt a renewed call A member of his native coun- lying down; you are familiar with I pray for the happy repose of his lic population in south central Af- to the religious life, though not as try’s Tonga tribe, Father Mooya all my ways.”
HCH photos | Darlene Dela Cruz In the footsteps of a saint About 100 people participated in the inaugural St. Marianne Cope Charity Walk, orga- nized by the St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii, Jan. 18. Participants began the two-mile trek with morning warm-up exercises, right, before walking or jogging from Kakaako gateway park to Kewalo Basin and back. A few stopped at the statue of St. Marianne in Kewalo to sing hymns and offer prayers to the Franciscan nun. Proceeds from the charity walk will go to St. Francis Healthcare programs and services. 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 31, 2014 Relaunched Bishop’s Circle collects $141,000 to date By Patrick Downes Hearts capital campaign. Hawaii Catholic Herald The bishop brought back the circle in November with an in- The Bishop’s Circle, the di- vitation letter to about 3,000 ocesan fundraising appeal re- Catholics, mostly people who launched in November after be- have fulfilled their With Grateful ing on hold for five years, has Hearts campaign pledges. collected more than $141,000 The diocesan Office for Stew- to date in gifts ranging from $10 ardship and Development de- to $10,000, according to Mark scribes the appeal as a way of Clark, director of the Office of “honoring the Lord with the fruits Stewardship, which is coordinat- of your stewardship of treasure.” ing the effort. The money goes toward dioc- The Bishop’s Circle is primar- esan ministries. ily an appeal for large donations, According to Clark, the funds although any amount will be ac- were collected from former Bish- cepted. Its five suggested dona- op’s Circle members, new mem- tion levels, or “societies,” range bers, clergy, staff, parishes and from the $1,000 “Catholic Ohana faith communities. Society” to the $20,000 or more The appeal goes through June. “Our Lady of Peace Society.” Donations to this year’s appeal A thanksgiving Mass and recep- HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz tion for Bishop’s Circle members are being accepted through June is planned for late July. 30 by check or online at catholi- Viva Santo Niño The Bishop’s Circle was start- chawaii.org. Hundreds of devotees to Santo Niño, the child incarnation of Jesus widely revered in the Philip- ed by Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario For more information, visit pines, gathered at St. Anthony Church in Kalihi Jan. 19 for a special Mass, procession and cel- in the 1980s. Bishop Silva put it catholichawaii.org/stewardship ebration. Bishop Larry Silva presided at the liturgy and blessed the Santo Niño statues brought on hold in 2009 when the dio- or call the Office of Stewardship to the church by congregants. cese launched the With Grateful at 203-6723.
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The forces that serve the public are called “to deepen our genuine desire to join together, to be nour- ished by what we share, to be sent forth to labor together on what may seem like impossible tasks for the good of all,” he said. Father Stark addressed a full church at the traditional annual HCH photos by Darlene Dela Cruz liturgy that seeks the guidance of Above, Bishop Larry Silva blesses the public officials gathered at the an- the Holy Spirit for Hawaii’s public nual Red Mass, Jan. 14, in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Left, homilist servants. Father Robert Stark. Bishop Larry Silva presided at the Mass, concelebrating with 25 priests. cluded the Koolauloa Hawaiian Near the close of the Mass, “We rejoice at the presence Civic Club, the Royal Order of Bishop Silva thanked the public of civic and government leaders Kamehameha, Na Wahine Hui O officials for their attendance. with us today,” the bishop said Kamehameha I and the Daugh- “We don’t always agree, but it in welcoming Mass guests. “We ters of Hawaii. is essential that we pray together share in the work so that God’s The invited government fig- and pledge our desire to work to- peace can reign.” ures were seated closest to the gether,” he said. Approximately 50 govern- altar. They included Kauai May- Just before the Mass conclud- ment officials were there, about or Bernard P. Carvalho Jr., Rep. ed, the civil servants were in- half of whom were members of Henry Aquino, Rep. Karen Lein- vited to stand as a group behind the Hawaii state legislative and ani Awana, Rep. Rida Cabanilla, the altar for a special blessing by executive branches. The rest rep- House Speaker Joseph Souki and Bishop Silva. The bishop asked resented the City and County of Senate President Donna Mercado the “God of power and might, Honolulu, Kauai County, the judi- Kim. wisdom and justice” to send his ciary and government staff. Also present were Rep. Romy blessing down on them that they In his homily, Father Stark for former prisoners. al Housing Trust Fund to 50 per- Cachola, Senator Suzanne Chun- may serve the people of Hawaii gave examples of collaboration Another example he gave was cent of the conveyance tax, and Oakland, Rep. Ty Cullen, State, well. among churches, government, that of Catholic Charities Hawaii appropriate $100 million to the Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, The Red Mass concluded with businesses and non-profits that and HOPE Services Hawaii work- Rental Housing Trust Fund for at Honolulu Police Chief Louis M. have recently put roofs over peo- ing with private landlords and least 600 new units of affordable Kealoha, Honolulu Fire Chief the hymn “America the Beauti- ples’ heads in Hawaii. government funds “to open up rental housing.” Manuel P. Neves, and First Circuit ful.” These included houses built on hundreds of affordable housing Before the Mass started, the Judges Patrick W. Border and Mi- The Red Mass this year was the Big Island and Oahu by Habi- units to the poor.” cathedral buzzed with the con- chael D. Wilson. scheduled for Tuesday, the day tat for Humanity with the help of He suggested two other ways versations of congregants finding Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie before the Jan. 15 opening day of Catholic parishes and government the state legislature could work to their places and greeting familiar attended the pre-Mass breakfast the Legislature in the hope that agencies, and a Big Island project overcome homelessness in 2014: faces until the opening Hawaiian hosted by the bishop, but not the more legislators would be free to that recycled donated emergency “Provide the $1.5 million chant and Hawaii Ponoi put ev- Mass. attend. Prior to this year, the Mass shelter units into homes for the needed to continue the Hous- eryone in a more pious posture. Also in the congregation was a was always celebrated on the day elderly on church property. ing First initiative as a standing Processing in first, mostly group of 25 seminarians visiting after opening day. Father Stark also cited joint budget item.” The “housing first” dressed in black and wearing red from the Diocese of Brooklyn. According to the bishop’s of- projects by church, private and concept gives stable homes to and yellow feather capes and lei, The rest of the church was fice, the number of officials at- public partnerships that provide the chronically homeless before were about 40 members of native filled with Catholic Church and tending showed an increase of “transitional homes, work oppor- addressing their social problems. Hawaiian societies, traditional school staff, members of religious about 10 over last year’s count tunities and family reunification” “Restore funding for the Rent- Red Mass participants. They in- orders and laity. of 41. Lilies of the Field Maui CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN STORE
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loha kakou! to the poor, liberty to prisoners, sight to Because it is a real issue in so many involves Catholic Charities Hawaii and Thank you for taking time out the blind.” Then in conclusion, Jesus says, people’s lives, six years ago the diocese’s HOPE Services Hawaii working with pri- of your busy schedules to come “Today this Scripture is being fulfilled in new strategic plan, “Witness to Jesus,” vate landlords to open up hundreds of af- here today to celebrate this Red your hearing.” listed homelessness and affordable hous- fordable housing units to the poor. These AMass together! These scriptural challenges may seem ing as a priority action. In 2011, the U.S. non-profits, with government funds, help To all our public servants, mahalo nui like impossible tasks, but Scripture also bishops called for renewed commitment homeless persons, vets, the disabled loa for your generous service. tells us, “With God, all is possible.” These to increase affordable housing. That same and elderly as well as low-income work- When Bishop Larry Silva asked me to Scripture passages were chosen to help us year, Bishop Silva’s appointed Home- ing families become sustainably “rent- speak here today about how faith is relat- connect, communicate, collaborate so we less and Affordable Housing Task Force able.” Families such as Marty and Fran- ed to the formidable challenge of afford- can see the invisible, and do the impos- launched a plan whose goal is to increase cine’s, who are raising their five month able housing in Hawaii, frankly, I felt over- sible — to overcome the hopelessness of affordable housing in Hawaii by partner- old grandson, but who lost their housing whelmed. But then I remembered what a homelessness and lack of affordable hous- ing with public and private sectors, non- when Marty was laid off. Or like Chassie, a medicine man told me when I was working ing. How? By recognizing that when we profits and faith-based communities. This single mother with four children working as a missionary in Latin America. That wise collaborate together, seemingly unattain- collaborative effort contributes to the gov- at multiple jobs and living in substandard man said, “Those who can see the invisible, able or unfeasible tasks can be fulfilled in ernor’s overall plan for ending homeless- shelter on a relative’s property. Over the can do the impossible, and we learn to see our midst. ness and it underscores that partnerships past three years, this Tenant-Landlords by listening.” That simple, profound truth The proof is right here! Saints Damien with many others, including government, Solutions collaboration has put more than continues to help me in my current work and Marianne of Molokai prayed in this help make it all possible. 2,000 valuable vulnerable persons such at the diocesan Office for Social Ministry, cathedral more than a century ago, as we as Marty, Francine, Chassie, their children where daily I try to listen more and strive do today. They shared these same scriptur- ere are some examples from these and grandchildren into affordable housing to see what is invisible to the human eye in al challenges. We know their stories. How H collaborative partnerships, snapshots in Hawaii. order to attempt to do what appears impos- they dedicated their lives with those con- from stories of how “Today these Scrip- The Housing First initiative, which fo- sible for the human hand. sidered even more outcast than the souls tures are being fulfilled now in our midst.” cuses on rapid re-housing (on re-connect- When I came to these beautiful islands, who sleep on our sidewalks today. Damien On the Big Island, Habitat for Humanity, ing combined with wrap-around services) I was immediately struck by how folks and Marianne’s compassion inspired col- in partnership with Annunciation Catholic for the chronic — and often the most vis- here love to “talk story.” What a way to laboration between government, hospi- Parish in Waimea and Hawaiian Home- ible — homeless in our communities, is connect! For example, by talking story, lis- tals, businesses and faith communities lands, built a house for four elderly wom- also helping the invisible working fami- tening, connecting with Makia Malo, an — to do the impossible for those, whom en, one with cancer. All had been living lies, who are 39 percent of people living amazing blind storyteller from Kalaupapa, some of society wished were invisible. We in a boarded-up shack with no windows. in our homeless shelters. The Institute I have learned to see plenty of what he are invited to follow in their footsteps in It came about after neighbors, troubled for Human Services and Waikiki Health says I “never care for look.” Through “talk- a mission of mercy today; to put our faith by what they saw, gathered with others Center, among others, all successfully use ing story” here, I have come to see some in action, in service with the most vulner- to “talk story” — connect, communicate Housing First. of the often invisible examples of collabo- able, in a way that is healing for all of us and collaborate. Soon the community was ration around the seemingly impossible — as sinners struggling to become con- coming forward with money, building sup- hese are just some snapshots of the challenges of providing affordable hous- nected. plies and willing hands to construct a new T many amazing, often invisible, stories happening here and now. People who are ing in Hawaii. Today I simply come to con- Now in our day, Pope Francis, the once home for these kupuna. Also on Hawaiian connected to these stories, who are com- nect, to share some of these stories in the invisible Argentine bishop, has been work- Homelands in Kona, Habitat for Human- mitted to overcoming homelessness and framework of our faith and the scriptures ing on the impossible task of transforming ity organized 16 churches, community to building affordable housing for all, are we just heard. the church today into a hospital of healing groups and the public and private sectors for an Apostles Blitz Build, constructing suggesting several ways we can collabo- The lyrics of our entrance song this for all right before our eyes and TV cam- 5 houses in 10 days with and for low-in- rate in 2014. Here are two examples: morning are very fitting. “We come to eras. He was recently on the cover of Time come working families, some headed by Provide the $1.5 million needed to share our story.” Those words were first magazine as Person of the Year. single mothers. Impossible? Well they did continue the Housing First initiative as a connected to a traditional Hawaiian mel- Why are people paying attention to it, and Habitat for Humanity collabora- standing budget item. This will provide ody at Malia Puka O Kalani Parish in the him, even those not Catholic? Perhaps be- cause, like his namesake St. Francis of As- tions are now building another 5 houses stability and continuity of services for historic Hawaiian homestead of Keaukaha sisi, he lives by a phrase: Preach the Gos- in Waimanalo. individuals and families who depend on where I am blessed to serve on weekends. pel at all times. If necessary, use words.” The Pahoa Recycled Housing for Ku- Housing First funding. It was there that I received a blessing from This pope’s recent writings call us to puna Project on the Big Island is another Restore funding for the Rental Housing a kupuna Auntie Ulu who taught me the “keep our ear to the people,” to “be posi- example of a creative, inspiring public- Trust Fund to 50 percent of the convey- Sign of the Cross in Hawaiian — a com- tive,” to seek “unity prevailing over con- private partnership. This involved a dona- ance tax, and appropriate $100 million to bination of prayer and gesture that helps flict.” He warns that if we remain trapped tion of 20 vacant emergency shelter units the Rental Housing Trust Fund for at least us connect, communicate and be in com- by what divides us, we will lose a sense of in Kawaihae donated by Nasay, a private 600 new units of affordable rental hous- munion, collaborate with our God and our the profound reality of what connects us. firm, to HOPE Services Hawaii, a non- ing. neighbor. By focusing on what we share in common, profit supported by the Diocese and for- There are plenty reasons and opportu- In this Sign of the Cross, we reverently we can achieve far more together than by merly a part of our Office for Social Min- nities for collaborating including the criti- invoke the image of Makua-Father, Keiki- going separate ways. istry. The County of Hawaii trucked the cal concern about the current sale of 12 Son and ‘Uhane Hemolele—Holy Spirit: Yes, Pope Francis’ words are inspir- units down the Hamakua Coast to Sacred city-managed affordable rental housing Three Persons in one divine collaboration ing. But his actions speak even louder. Heart Catholic Parish in Pahoa. The Coun- complexes where Christy and Lynn live; connecting God and humankind through You probably recall recent images of him ty acquired three lots from developers to or the multiple needs of migrant popula- creative love, compassionate sacrifice and washing the tattooed feet of female Mus- meet their housing credits. The County tions such as workplace housing, driver’s merciful healing. This image of collabora- lim prisoners, embracing persons with deeded the lots to HOPE Services Hawaii licenses and living wages. All are part of tion is especially appropriate as we come distressing deformities or disabilities, cel- with the condition they be sold and the the challenge to fulfill in our midst the together to ask for our invisible God to ebrating his birthday with the homeless funds used for the Pahoa Recycled Hous- Scripture we heard today. help us work together, to connect, com- — these are the pictures of our scripture ing Project. Certainly this is a creative way If we care to look, and can tap our in- municate, collaborate, to govern well — a readings being fulfilled today. to connect and collaborate to care for our visible capacity for collaboration, maybe task that can often seem impossible. The kupuna, (some of whom are widows with- someday the Time magazine Person of the blessing of a collaborative God challenges ope Francis reminds us we are all con- out families here). Year cover will have not just one person, us this morning to go beyond the mere vis- P nected. And he calls us all to recon- In Kailua, a retired Methodist minister but one image of one people of Hawaii — ible appearance of cooperation — among nect, be about forgiving, healing! That is donated his home to provide a stable envi- hand in hand, unified in a rainbow of ef- faiths, between church and state — to why Time magazine called him a People’s ronment for women coming out of prison, forts to create affordable housing for all. deepen our genuine desire to join togeth- Pope. This People’s Pope recently urged like Amy, struggling to find and build a Impossible? Not if we remember those er, to be nourished by what we share, to priests to prepare better homilies by fo- home that is safe, substance-abuse-free who can see the invisible, can do the im- be sent forth to labor together on what cusing on real questions in people’s lives. and loving, something she has never possible. And if we are connected and col- may seem like impossible tasks for the Well the need for affordable housing is known. This Beacon of Hope Home is run laborating with God, all is possible. good of all. certainly a real issue for people in Hawaii. by a former inmate, Daphne, and is part Let us leave here more connected with Our Scripture readings today challenge We’ve all heard the statistics about Hawaii of the “Going Home” collaboration that one another, like a flower lei artfully us to recognize our connectedness and having the highest rate of homelessness brings together the Department of Public joined, woven together and the stronger God’s call to compassionately collaborate and the highest housing costs in the na- Safety, the Pu‘a Foundation, HOPE Servic- for it, with differences but of ONE loving on building a better world for all, espe- tion. Hawaii’s working and middle class es Hawaii and a diverse group of churches heart — a pu‘uwai aloha — in our collab- cially the vulnerable. families often pay 50 percent or more of around the Women’s Community Correc- orative service to be Good News with the The prophet Micah calls us to “do jus- their income on housing. But the real is- tional Center. Likewise the “Going Home” vulnerable, so that together, with Jesus, tice, love compassionately, walk humbly sue is about so much more than statistics. public-private partnership on the Big Is- we can say, “Today these texts are being with our God.” The Acts of the Apostles It’s about real people like Christy, a land provides transitional homes, work fulfilled in our midst.” describes early Christians “dividing re- 34-year-old from the Big Island, a veteran opportunities and family reunification Ma ka Inoa, O ka Makua, A o ke Keiki, sources among all according to each one’s diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and like for the formerly incarcerated, preventing A me ka ‘Uhane Hemolole. ‘Amene. needs.” Luke’s Gospel recalls Jesus begin- Lynne, a 61-year-old disabled UH Manoa homelessness and reducing recidivism. ning his public ministry by quoting the security guard with sciatica — who both The Good News is “Going Home” collabo- Father Stark, a priest of the Congregation of great prophet Isaiah: “The Spirit of the live in fear of losing their affordable one- rations are beginning to spread statewide. the Blessed Sacrament, is the director of the Lord has anointed me to bring Good News room or studio units in nearby Chinatown. Another very effective partnership Office for Social Ministry, Diocese of Honolulu. JANUARY 31, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD NATION/HAWAII 9 ‘We are the pro-life generation’ Millennials at the Washington, D.C., March for Life say their age group is the most aware of the cost of abortion By Katherine Talalas Signs at the march read: “1/3 Catholic News Service of our generation has been killed by abortion.” WASHINGTON When asked about the shift in Despite single-digit tempera- perspective about abortion, some tures, thousands descended on think it is because of technology. Washington Jan. 22 to declare their opposition to abortion. Clara Milligan, a senior at Mor- Most of the red noses and ris Hill Academy in Cincinnati, chapped lips belonged to faces said that “we see the ultrasounds under 25. and know that life begins in the “We are the pro-life genera- womb.” tion,” read signs carried by the “Social media has given us the marchers. ability to spread the word about March for Life President causes that are important to us,” Jeanne Monahan echoed that she added. opinion. In her opening remarks, Her sister Grace Milligan, a Monahan thanked millennials for sophomore at Morris Hill, be- understanding the devastation lieves that “this generation is caused by abortion “more than more accepting of people, and any group.” that includes the unborn.” Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., also The desire for compassionate showed faith in the young people understanding was reflected in present, saying: “Your generation this year’s theme for the March will end abortion.” for Life: “Adoption: A Noble Deci- Schools across the nation had sion.” Few marchers carried post- shipped busloads of students, ers depicting graphic abortions, many of whom wore bright-col- and many simply asked mothers ored sweatshirts and scarves for CNS photo/Leslie Kossoff to choose life. easy identification. Many teens Though full of hope for a cul- also sported stickers reading Young people hold signs outside the U.S. Supreme Court building during the March for Life in Washington Jan. 22. Thousands took part in the annual event, which this year marked the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe ture of life, Generation Y activists “Worth Waiting For.” face challenges on the issue un- The message on the pro-chas- v. Wade decision that legalized abortion across the nation. imagined in years past. tity stickers had an extra mean- No longer limited to the abor- ing to those who had experienced babies.” cold toes or frozen ears.” groups had had their flights can- tion clinic, emergency contracep- travel delays because of the ex- The participants’ energy was Logistics may have been part celed because of the bad weather. tives that can act as abortifacients treme weather. not dimmed by frigid conditions of the reason that March for Life According to a 2013 Gallup Mary Peters, 16, drove for 11 upon arrival. attendees were especially young poll, millennials are the group are used in homes and dorm hours with her classmates from Andrew Redman, 25, from this year. most likely to believe that abor- rooms. Dr. Donna Harrison, ex- St. Catherine of Siena Academy Notre Dame Seminary and An- Kelly Hanlon is the office tion should be outlawed in all ecutive director of the American in Michigan. “It’s amazing to be drew Gutierrez, 20, from St. Jo- manager of St. Joseph’s on Capi- circumstances, and a majority Association of Pro-Life Obstetri- here with your peers, pepped up seph’s Seminary came with 10 tol Hill, a parish that offers hot believed in placing restrictions on cians and Gynecologists, asked about something you believe in,” buses of students from New Or- chocolate and snacks to shivering abortion. marchers to engage their peers she said. leans. marchers. Out of the 56 million abor- on pro-life issues. “It is up to you Monica Stephens, a 17-year- “The snow helped unite us, all “We only had a few hundred tions since 1973, the millennial to talk to your roommates and old student from Grinnell, Kan., huddled together,” Redman said. stop by, much fewer than last generation has suffered the great- friends about what these drugs said it was worth “31 hours on a “It’s a great chance to pray year,” she said. Though she had est losses. The number of annual actually do.” bus with smelly boys” to attend. with people!” Gutierrez added. met visitors from as far as Canada abortions reached their peak of It looks like Generation Y is up “You have to stand up to help the “Then you aren’t distracted by and Minnesota, many expected 1.6 million in 1990. for the challenge. Signs, speeches, music, march commemorate abortion anniversary By Patrick Downes chairs facing the stage. Hawaii Catholic Herald The Catholic Church was represented by vicar general Fa- Oahu’s annual March for Life ther Gary Secor, parish groups marking the anniversary of the like the one from Resurrection U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Church in Waipio in matching Wade decision drew about 400 maroon T-shirts, the Knights of people to the state Capitol on the Columbus and members of reli- clear Saturday afternoon of Jan. gious orders. 25 to hold signs, listen to mov- Testimonials were given by ing speeches, enjoy live music Camille Adams, Mei Elizabeth and, for the more adventurous, Luichan and musician and singer get their faces painted with baby Cynthia Milles who told the story “footprints” in remembrance of of how youthful circumstances unborn children killed by abor- and a former “boy friend” pushed tion. her to have an abortion 37 years Young sign holders lined Bere- ago. She credited the Rachel’s tania Street fronting the Capitol Vineyard post-abortion ministry waving and cheering at the pass- for helping her find emotional ing cars many of whom respond- and spiritual healing. ed with affirming honks. Providing music was Milles, The activities, which went recording artist Shanita Akana from noon to 5 p.m., were cen- and others. tered around the statue of St. The keynote speaker was Mar- Damien on the mauka side of ianist Father John Thompson. the capitol buildings. Informa- Giving a political point of view tion tables for the event sponsor, on the right to life battle was Hawaii Life Advocates, and other State Rep. Robert McDermott. groups lined the sides. Most of The centerpiece of the rally the participants stood around in was the march at 3 p.m. around HCH photo | Patrick Downes groups or sat in the section of the state Capitol block. State Rep. 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1 PAIA an evening celebration that a member of the Tautua Fou 7 KALIHI Alejo, Genica Aban, Olivia reaction. They said they valued Holy Rosary Parish included a buffet dinner, en- Samoan Catholic Associa- St. St. John the Baptist Alasaas, Kristine Calun- the experience of a personal tertainment and lucky number tad, Jeselle Quedding, encounter with the homeless. Our parish is proud of our tion of Hawaii, directed by surprises. It was a wonderful, Parish Arielle Macadangdang, AJ … A pro-life march on Jan. parishioner Christopher Father Sebastiano, the choir memorable night filled with It was our pastor Father John Brown, Leighann Elvena, 22, the 41st anniversary of the Ribucan who was admitted also sings at the Holy Family fun, laughter, joy and fellow- Fredy Quintero’s 39th birth- Jaclyn Quedding, Shanell U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs into candidacy for the order Church every first Sunday of ship as we remembered the day on Jan. 15. Many blessings Pugal, Angel Agcanas Wade decision began at the Ku- of permanent diaconate. past year, and the efforts of the month. (Reported by Berna- from St. John’s parishioners. and Gabrielle Bega. The kui Grove Shopping Center at Christopher, his wife Dawn, dette Cabe) (Reported by Bertha Guerrero) 10 a.m. Earlier that morning, a his parents, son, and niece at- our youth and adults working play was directed by Bobbie together for our spiritual ac- Sensano. (Reported by Audie parish Mass celebrated “A Day tended the rite of candidacy 8 KAHULUI tivities and community service 5 EWA BEACH Pascual) of Prayer and Penance for Life.” Mass, Jan. 12, at Saint Ann Our Lady of Perpetual Christ the King Parish … Second year confirman- Church in Kaneohe, with Fa- projects. We are thankful to The Youth Ministry again 9 KAILUA-KONA di from St. Theresa, Holy ther Eli Escanilla, Deacon God for the many blessings of Help Parish the past year and look forward produced the Christmas play, St. Michael Parish Cross, St. Raphael and Patrick Constantino and Our parish welcomed its new “The Nativity,” in church, to a new year of faith, prayer Father Anthony Rapozo Immaculate Conception other parishioners. Christopher parochial vicar Father Ger- Dec. 19 and 20. The dramatic and renewal through Christ holds up a new chasuble, a gift parishes were on retreat Jan. is one of three candidates from man Gerry Somera on one-hour musical play based Jesus. (Reported by Phyllis Chan from the parishioners. Father 24-26 at our parish hall. The the Maui Vicariate. Congratu- on the Gospels of Matthew and and Walter Weinzheimer) March 18 and 19. Parish ad- Rapozo served for the last two retreat, led by Chaminade lations Chris! Pictured, from Luke was free of charge. It pro- ministrator Father Ed Barut years as parochial vicar at our University team, helped pre- left, Ernie and Suzanne vided the youths and adults of 4 PEARL CITY introduced Father Gerry at all parish. He was recently reas- pare the Kauai vicariate candi- Ribucan (parents of candi- our parish another opportunity Our Lady of Good Counsel Masses. Aloha Fellowship signed to Kauai. A farewell dates for Confirmation in May. date), Christopher, Dawn and to work together bringing the Ministry prepared and served party was held on Jan. 11. (Re- … The Fill-the-Backpack Anthony (son). (Reported by Parish Gospel of the birth of our Lord program in one way our parish refreshments after each Mass ported by Shirley David) Cyrilla Pascual) The Samoan Choir offi- to life. The play introduced is responding to the needs of cers for 2014 were installed to give parishioners an oppor- new gifts and talents of new the homeless, hungry and poor. AIEA KALAHEO 2 on Jan. 12 by parochial vicar tunity to meet the new priest, faces such as Father Joseph The program needs donations St. Elizabeth Parish Msgr. Thaddeus Mercado. pictured with some parishio- Pilotin as Angel Gabriel, Holy Cross Parish of non-perishable individual- Members of St. Elizabeth’s They are Ernie Alaimalo, ners. Father Gerry comes from Joshua Franco of St. The- It was a busy Advent and serving food items. Twenty-one Young Christian Life president; Lui Fuga, vice- the Archdiocese of Nueva resa Church in Kihei as Joseph Christmas season. Misa de backpacks are filled weekly president; Rachel Faasu, Gallo Masses at 5 a.m. group enjoyed a day of Segovia, Philippines. He ar- and Shantel Silva as Mary. with cereals, healthy snacks, games, food, entertainment secretary; and Rina Tui- became the focus in Advent. rived in Hawaii in 2012 and his Other cast members were Jac- juices, pre-made meals, noodle and fellowship Jan. 18 at the olosega, treasurer. The choir lyn Quedding (Elizabeth), Bishop Larry Silva presided cups, etc. and distributed to first assignment was St. Cath- Central Oahu Vicariate has been singing at 6:30 morn- Jaymar Quedding (Shep/ at a well-attended liturgy on public school children-in-need. Youth Day at Neal S. Blaisdell ing Mass for about 19 years. erine on Kauai. (Reported by Zakarias), Benjamin Acob Dec. 21. Everyone enjoyed the Leave donations in the black Park in Pearl City. The YCL Currently, 11 families make up Julia Torres) (Joaquin), Leighanne El- fellowship breakfasts following container at the church en- teens were among about 100 one voice giving praise, honor vena (Anna), Shanell Pugal each Mass, allowing those who trance or at the church office. youth who attended the event. and worship to the Lord. The 6 MAKAKILO (Liat), Gabrielle Bega (Aunt needed to go to work to eat For information, call project (Reported by Celia Downes) inspirational sound of voices St. Jude Parish Morag), Keali’i Guzman first. … The Youth Ministry coordinator Jo Chapman at blend beautifully bearing wit- Our parish bid a fond aloha to (Bo’az), Austin Sensano and Confirmation classes the church office, 332-8011. 3 KAHUKU ness to the readings of the day. Father Joe Diaz with a pot- (Efrayim), Angel Agcanas prepared and served about … Attention: men of the three St. Roch Parish According to director Mavis 150 hot meals on Dec. 29 to luck party on Jan. 4. Pictured (Chasida), Alan Brown Jr. Westside parishes! If you are 18 Parishioners of St. Roch Alaimalo, she selects the (Officer/Innkeeper), Ariane the homeless at Lucy Wright or older, the parishes of St. Ra- is Father Joe and parishioners and St. Joachim Mission songs based on the readings, Alejo (Rachab), Fermin Park in Waimea and Salt Pond phael, Holy Cross and St. The- ohana celebrated the holiday the Gospel and/or the occasion Paul and Elitha Sulkowski. Garcia (Thief), and the Heav- Beach Park in Hanapepe. resa is organizing a Westside season together at our parish being celebrated. Malia Ber- We wish all the best for Father enly Choirs of Angels/Celestial Compassion prevailed once the Council of the Knights of on Jan. 5. All gathered for a nard-Reiantaso accompa- Joe. He will surely be missed! Dancers: Elana Opinaldo, youth got over their initial “I’m- Columbus. Twenty men are group photo that ushered in nies the choir on the piano. 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ence. Opportunity. (Reported by direction of Dana Arbaugh, VFW Patriot’s Pen Medal, and Hayley Matson-Mathes) and who danced hula under a monetary award. First place the direction of Jack McK- winner Cailtyn also achieved 14 EWA BEACH eaque. Thanks to the Sodal- second place statewide. She Our Lady of Perpetual ity of our Blessed Lady will be honored again at the Help School for the beautiful decorations, Hawaii State VFW Awards The students have been prepar- the Knights of Columbus luncheon, where she will ing for the annual Geograph- #6307 who set up the parish receive additional monetary ic Bee, competing first in their hall and directed traffic and and achievement awards. Con- classrooms where two finalists the school’s staff and stu- gratulations to all our students were chosen. These finalists dents for being such gracious for their success! (Reported by (pictured) competed in front hosts. Thanks also to the many Ginger Kamisugi) of the whole school on Jan. 14. generous sponsors who helped The social studies teachers the event reach its financial 17 HONOLULU were responsible for coaching goal. The funds raised will Sacred Hearts Academy the contestants. Ms. Crystal help renovate a portion of the Lower School Kaíaikala, chairperson for 50-year-old John Read Center Our fourth graders were the school Geographic Bee, into a 21st century multimedia welcomed aboard the Hoku- 17 18 distributed the study booklets learning center and provide lea and the Hikianalia, two last October so that students additional tuition assistance navigational canoes set to had ample time to practice. for students. Next year’s fifth embark on a world voyage in next informational meeting is 11 KIHEI on Jan. 26. Student thank you 6:30 p.m., Feb. 15, at Church. letters will be read to teachers Mrs. Laverne Suster and Breakfast with the Bishop is May. The sailing vessels are St. Theresa Parish Jan. 25, 2015. (Reported by All men are invited! (Reporter after Mass. There is already Mrs. Tracy Spencer mod- currently docked at the Uni- The parishioners bid aloha much excitement as students erated the school wide bee. Earl Walker) versity of Hawaii’s Sand Island by Judy Cabanting) and mahalo to Deacon Stan are decorating their classroom Mrs. Emma Lacar and Ms. Parkway. Prior to the visit, the Franco on Jan. 12 at the 9:30 16 PEARL CITY EWA doors based on the week’s Kahae Iakopo-Maikai were students read about the canoes 10 a.m. Mass. He is retiring after theme “Catholic Schools: Com- the judges. The finalists from Our Lady of Good Counsel on the Polynesian Voyaging Immaculate Conception more than 12 years of service munities of Faith, Knowledge grades 5 through 8 battled for School Society’s website. Long-time Parish at the parish. Along with his and Service.” Students are the distinction of represent- On Jan. 16, at our weekly voyager Kealoha Hoe and In keeping with our ongoing duties at Mass, funerals and also preparing thank you cards ing our school at the District school Mass, we had the several female members of “Christmas Spirit,” we would blessings, he was a volunteer for local firefighters and Geographic Bee. This year’s pleasure of witnessing the pre- the crew explained the vessel like to highlight another one at Hale Kau Kau, feeding the lifeguards in appreciation of representative is eighth grader sentation of awards from the construction and the various of our parishioners. We do this hungry for many years. Stan is their service to the community. Jordan Fines. Students in Veterans of Foreign Wars, voyaging jobs, such as the not just to provide kudos to originally from Haiku, where We look forward to getting kindergarten through grade 3 Fort Shafter Post 10276 captain, navigator, cook and these folks, but to make them he has returned to live and be competed for the honor of first to four outstanding students. fisherman. The girls were intro- available to help at St Rita together with our friends from known to our entire parish St. Theresa School for a place in their respective classes. The youth were participants in duced to a star compass, which community. We see each other Church. He is looking forward Congratulations to all on a job the VFW Patriot’s Pen Pro- helps navigators read the night to enjoying some travel and closing Mass and a day of fun every week at Mass but do at Lydgate Park. (Reported well done! (Reported by Laverne gram, an essay contest giving sky. At dockside, the students we really know each other? other interests in his free time. Suster; photo by Patricia White) students in grades 6-8 a chance designed a fabric square that After his final Mass, a luncheon by Andrea Corbo and Patricia This parishioner profile Doherty) to express their views on de- will be made into quilts to be highlights Archie Agcgca- was held in his honor in Sta- 15 KAILUA mocracy. More than 125,000 distributed to countries that wasz Hall. (Reported by Anita maran. Archie and his family HONOLULU St. John Vianney School students participate annually Hokulea will visit. (Reported by Carrington; photo by Leroy Car- 13 have been parishioners for Sacred Hearts Academy At our fourth annual Break- on post, state and national lev- Haley Matson-Mathes) more than 11 years! Involved rington) fast with the Bishop, Jan. els. The Fort Shafter Post win- High School HONOLULU in many ministries, he is a 19, Bishop Larry Silva, our ners are, pictured in the first 18 12 KAPAA Seven members of our Leo pastor Father Tom Gross row from left, 6th grade teach- Saint Louis School money collector, usher, altar St. Catherine School Club spent their Saturday server, religious ed teacher and principal Caryn DeMello er Mrs. Sylvia Tsuda (also Education of the whole per- On Jan. 11, we bid farewell to working with participants in and an overall handyman. greeted more than 400 attend- recipient of an award), John son: this unique characteristic Father Gerry with a potluck the Young Athlete Pro- Archie is always ready to “step ees who enjoyed a delicious Nguyen (2nd place), Sarah of Marianist education at our dinner. The students sang a gram sponsored by Special Barrientos (3rd place), in” whenever there is a need! buffet prepared by the school’s school emphasizes the impor- special song, “Give Thanks,” Olympics Hawaii. The Leos cafeteria staff and served by Caitlyn Pang, (1st place) and tance of spiritual, physical and Archie says, “This parish is the as their goodbye gift. We wish helped participants, 2-5-years- parents, teachers and students. Christian Souza (4th place). academic growth among all of most important thing in my life Father Gerry well at his new old, practice motor and social A special addition to this year’s Behind them are VFW mem- its students, faculty and staff. outside of my immediate fam- assignment. Our parish and skills by modeling behaviors buffet was mouthwatering pan- bers, from left, Post Senior Vice On Jan. 14, the school celebrat- ily. I receive so much strength school will miss him. On Jan. and guiding the youngsters cakes prepared and served by Commander Calvin Sagara; ed their growing academic pro- and encouragement from the 15, we welcomed Father An- through the activities. Most local celebrities James Duke Post Quartermaster Melvin grams by recognizing the ac- family atmosphere that Im- thony Rapozo as our new importantly, the Leos, including Aiona, Ikaika Anderson, Hori; State Senior Vice Com- complishments of its students. maculate portrays.” Archie is parochial vicar. Father Anthony junior Alexandrea Somera Chai Chaowasaree, Frank mander Fred Chang; and Principal Martha Evans and married and has two boys. He graduated from St. Catherine (pictured), aimed to make sure De Lima, Miss Hawaii Post Youth Coordinator Stan- president Walter Kirim- is also very happy that his boys School and is now return- their young buddies had fun Crystal Lee, Aaron Mahi, ley Fernandez Sr. Principal itsu, ’58, presented academic can grow up in such a family- ing home. He visited all the through play. The Leo Club is Father Gary Secor and Cindy Olaso was also recog- awards to 121 young men first environment at our parish. classrooms on his first day. … the youth branch of the Lions Sweetie Pacarro. Providing nized for the school’s continued as their classmates, teachers, Pictured is Archie and his wife Students are busy planning for Clubs International service outstanding entertainment support and participation. All and families applauded their Mady. (Reported by Normand Catholic Schools Week. We organization. The Leo name were students who sang and winners were presented with achievements. Seniors Nathan HJ Robert) will begin with a kick-off Mass stands for Leadership. Experi- played instruments under the a certificate of achievement, a Lam and Dane Okamura 12 TheParish SchoolNews JANUARY 31, 2014 received the highest honors to songs praising the birth of both achieving a GPA of 4.57 at & our Lord Jesus Christ. (Reported the end of their first semester. by Sharon Nagasawa) Pictured are Nathan, ’14, and President Kirimitsu. (Reported 22 MAKAWAO by Brother Norman Capinpin, St. Joseph Early Learning SM) Center 19 HONOLULU In preparation of Catholic St. Anthony School Schools Week, Jan. 27- Feb. 1, the students created Eighth grader Tricia Marie a replica of the national logo Reyes and seventh grader — “Catholic Schools: Ethel Guillermo partici- Communities of Faith, pated in the 2014 Spelling Knowledge and Service.” Bee District competition on Jan. 18 at Sacred Hearts The week’s program will focus Academy. Thirty-three students on that theme. For “service,” from 17 schools participated. 19 20 the students will do a church Tricia was in the top eight and cleaning project on Jan 27. On Ethel in the top 13. Principal Jan. 28, they will participate in Sister Mariza Mendes, a school pride and sports day. SPC, school advisor Sister Jan 29 will be a fun day and Jennifer Dayday, SPC, and on Jan 30, the staff will partici- the family members of the pate in the island-wide Mass two contestants came to cheer at St. Anthony, Wailuku. We and support Tricia and Ethel. are thankful to the staff, parish Excellent job, ladies! Your St. and families for investing in the Anthony Ohana is very proud foundation of a Catholic educa- for both of you! (Reported by tion for the future leaders of Tess Reyes) the world. (Reported by Helen Souza) WAIPIO Resurrection of the Lord 23 HONOLULU Parish Holy Family Catholic On Jan. 4, our Confirmation Academy candidates, sponsors and 21 22 Our talented students excel their families celebrated in many areas. Recently, three Epiphany at the Next Step middle scholars were recog- Shelter in Kakaako. Every nized for distinguished writing year the Confirmation youth achievement as aspiring poets. work on the Epiphany Proj- Sixth grader Lucy Landry, ect, a Christmas celebration seventh grader Joseph Con- for the residents of the shelter roy and eighth grader Cam- that brings the joy of Christ eron Landry had their poems to those who may not be able selected for publication in the to celebrate Christmas in the “Creative Communication of grandeur many of us are accus- Anthology of Poetry.” The stu- tomed to. The Epiphany Project dents were honored at morn- is financed entirely by funds ing assembly with special lei. generated through the Con- The school community looks firmation White Elephant forward to seeing their poems Sale, the parish’s sale of in print when a copy of the an- gently-used goods donated by EDITOR’S 23 24 thology arrives for our library. parishioners. The money raised CHOICE Congratulation to Holy Family buys Christmas gifts like gift Catholic Academy’s poet laure- cards, small toys and pillows Bolton won our school’s NUUANU church for the Maryknoll “Sts. Peter and Paul.” They ates! (Reported by Christina Ma- for the residents. The Con- Spelling Bee and will move on St. Stephen Parish Sisters. The former convent will look good as our parish lins; photo by Cathy Kerch) firmation group provides the to the District Level Spell- We marked the Year of Faith was dedicated to the memory ID at diocesan and other com- food, music and games. While ing Bee this month with first celebrating the 80th anniver- of Bishop Alencastre. (Reported munity gatherings. They are 24 HONOLULU the Epiphany Project draws our runner up, seventh grader An- sary of the founding of our par- by Ginny Jordan) given away with a donation to Confirmation candidates, spon- Maryknoll School gela Lowell. … This coming ish church. On April 20, 2013, help support the programs and Maryknoll is excited to be sors and families closer togeth- Bishop Larry Silva blessed KULIOUOU activities of the ministry. For er, it is first and foremost the week, we celebrate Catholic developing our international Schools Week with the rest and dedicated the former St. Holy Trinity Parish orders and inquiries, please call exchange and leadership pro- youth’s Christmas gift to our Catherine Convent, which now Our Thrift Shop is expanding or see Keith Febrero. (From Lord. Our youth aim to present of the diocese. The school grams. This year, we launch kicks off the week with a 12:30 houses the chapel of St. Cathe- to a new location with a new the parish bulletin) our first international Jesus with the gift of service name. The Cottage Thrift p.m. performance Jan. 25 at rine and the Bishop Stephen student summer camp described in Matthew 25:40, Shop will be in the newly HONOLULU P. Alencastre Memorial 20 hosting students from China, “Truly I tell you, whatever you Windward Mall. The Parent renovated cottage next to the Parish Administration and Star of the Sea Early ages 13-17. We are looking for did for one of the least of these Teacher Student Guild is chapel building in the Koko Life Center. The event began Learning Center families to host our interna- brothers and sisters of mine, hosting a pancake breakfast with a solemn procession to Head parking lot. At this time, On Jan. 17, three Japanese tional friends and need to have you did for me.” (Reported by in Father Henry Hall 7-10:30 the church and blessing of the gently-used donations will students from the Nintei- confirmed families by March Stephanie Araki) a.m. on Jan. 26. Students who cross facing the Pali Highway, be gratefully accepted at the kodomoen Kashinoki 1. The program runs July 12 attend Mass and wear their Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed by current shop or at the office. WAIALUA School in Chiba City visited to Aug. 1. The schedule for red uniform shirt that day will fellowship and festivities in the As we get closer to opening, our school for two days. They St. Michael Parish receive a free dress day. On parish hall. St. Stephen began volunteers will be very much our international guests is very enjoyed participating in activi- Our first adult faith for- Jan. 27 is scheduled a prayer in upper Nuuanu as a mission needed for a variety of duties. structured with rigorous ESL ties with the students. The stu- mation session for 2014 service, band and speech club chapel of the cathedral but did Although all are welcome and classes and cultural activities dents demonstrated on how to during the week and on week- featured a movie sponsored by performances and a Safe and not remain a mission long. The no experience is required, we wear their traditional kimono ends. We encourage you to par- the parish’s Confirmation Caring activity. Jump Rope new church was blessed by would like those with retail or for the girls, and the happi for ticipate in this valuable cultural Class on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in for Heart is Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. Bishop Stephen P. Alencastre specialty experience to consider St. Damien Hall. The movie, the boys. Everyone enjoyed the experience for both our visitors in the courtyard and the stu- in November. 1932 and dedi- volunteering. Thanks to all of “Greater Glory,” starring the energetic and talented vol- hands-on culture experience. and for your own families. If dent talent show is Jan. 29 cated it to his patron saint, St. Peter O’Toole, Eva Logo- unteers who worked through (Reported by Leanna Brake) you are interested in hosting a at 1 p.m. in Father Henry Hall. Stephen, the first martyr. In ria, Andy Garcia and Oscar April 1933, Bishop Alencastre the holidays to create an ideal student for Summer 2014, or in The celebration ends on Jan. Isaac, is based on a true story elevated the church to parish retail space. Watch for future 21 AIEA the future, contact the Director of a war that was fought for the 30 with Ethnic Day where status with Sacred Hearts progress reports. (From the par- St. Elizabeth School of International Exchange and freedom to worship by Catho- students dress in clothes repre- Father Patrick Logan as its ish bulletin) During the holidays, our St. Leadership Programs, Mrs. lics in Mexico. (From the parish senting any ethnic background. first pastor. Father Alphon- Elizabeth Praise Choir Jennifer Tseu, at misp@ bulletin) At the Ethnic Fair, 9:30-10:30 sus Boumeister was the HONOLULU shared the joy of Christmas maryknollschool.org. Pictured a.m. in the courtyard, each pastor in 1944 when Bishop Sts. Peter and Paul Parish at the Ala Moana Shopping are Chinese exchange students KAILUA grade will host a food booth of James J. Sweeney built St. The youth and young adult Center’s center stage as well as during their last visit to Maryk- St. Anthony School a selected ethnicity. (Reported Catherine Convent (named ministry is printing T-shirts other venues around the com- noll in fall 2013. (Reported by Seventh grader Brooke by Kristie Carpenter) after his mother) next to the with the logo of our patrons, munity. They sang and danced Loryn Guiffre)
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261-0306 Catholic Charities Hawai‘i 14 Oneawa St.Kailua, HI 96734 Agency # 96130 january 31, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 13 Mary Adamski VI EW FRom THE PEW Reconciliation needs more than apologies anuary certainly lives up to its name. work with Hawaiian prison inmates, whose right to ob- serve native Hawaiian spiritual practices was upheld by We inherited the word from the ancient the U.S. Supreme Court and expedited by United Church Romans who started the calendar year of Christ members. The rebirth of the Hawaiian language, fostered by charter schools, is another forward step. commemorating Janus, a mythological Working with homeless people and fighting evictions in Jfellow depicted as having two faces since he Waianae and Chinatown were collaborative efforts with looked to the past and to the future. He was several churches involved, said Patterson, a founder of the Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center. Educational the god of transitions, presiding over the be- initiatives are on the agenda, through Hawaiian history for ginning and ending of conflict. Hawaii schools, the tourist industry, the military. Fitzpatrick evoked the Queen’s presence in an anec- That unique concept of double vision played out this dote. She regularly attended services at the cathedral next month on so many fronts, spiritual and political and per- door to her Washington Place home and sat in the second sonal, whether it was diplomats edging toward mending pew, under the pulpit. A story recorded by Bishop Henry historical rifts or just a lone human facing up to past mis- Restarick is part of cathedral lore. “A guest preacher at a takes and vowing reform in the New Year. Thanksgiving Day service preached about the overthrow It’s a brilliant coincidence that we honor the great and how thankful they should be under the protection of American prophet Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Hur- the United States. She listened, and after church, greeted rah for the civil rights laws that are the legacy of his 1960s the person without comment. Then she graciously accept- struggles and the topic of decades of speeches on his ed the apologies of the cathedral staff, recognizing that it national birthday holiday. But if there’s ever an issue that was someone who did not understand the situation and calls for never losing sight of past evil but continuing the was foolish. It was a wonderful moment of true forgive- mission vision into the future, this is one. ness in a bad situation.” Looking back while facing forward was the bittersweet mood at the annual Ho’oku’ikahi — reconciliation service rthodox Christian Bishop Randolph Sykes, in the final — Jan. 17 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Bitter because it is Obenediction, called on the Holy Spirit to “Fill us with the date of the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani in 1893, hunger for justice and mercy; bring us health and strength an event which has been observed with anger and angst to reconcile our differences with each other.” by sovereignty activists in the past. That, finally, is where we Catholics come into this story. A tone of forgiveness and peace — and yes, sadness — There wasn’t a designated Catholic representative at the prevailed in readings and songs in the words of the late event, not unusual at interfaith events. There is one Catho- queen at the evening service attended by an interfaith lic priest on the Hawaii Reconciliation Committee formed crowd of about 130. last year to launch future collaborations. Hawaiian religious leader Kaleo Patterson decided to You can’t blame us for backpedaling away from the accentuate the positive when he launched the reconcilia- sticky issues of sovereignty and homelands distribution. tion service 21 years ago. That was the 100th anniversary SSCC archive photo Those chapters of Hawaiian history mostly played out on of the nonviolent coup engineered by American business- Queen Liliuokalani other people’s courts. If you are not Hawaiian, you prob- men. Two organizations not known for admitting their ably do as I do and silence yourself on certain subjects errors finally apologized for their roles in ousting the Ha- something happens. in certain company. It is really difficult to be mute on the waiian monarch. “Forgiveness does require two parties. Through the loathsome concept of “entitlements” — ah, don’t get me Then-President Bill Clinton signed the 1993 apology process of forgiveness … you remember the past in a new started. from the United States to the Hawaiian people, a Congres- way.” He pointed to the change from a racially divided But how can any people, whatever pew we’re in, close sional resolution authored by former U.S. Senators Daniel society to democracy in South Africa which has taken two our eyes to the malfunctions of our community. People Inouye and Daniel Akaka. generations as “reappropriating history and finding a new are starving, homeless, disenfranchised from education, Earlier that year, the national leadership of the United way forward.” employment, a voice to their government. What Hawaii is Church of Christ made headlines with an apology for the Reconciling historical injustices here calls for “some in the future is not a Hawaiian problem. We need to see role taken in the overthrow by its members, and for not kind of recognition, some autonomy of the Hawaiian peo- ourselves as part of the whole community, not only the recognizing native Hawaiian spirituality. The denomina- ple,” he said. “With that comes issues of economic justice. Catholic slice of society. tion that sent the first Christian missionaries to Hawaii We are still caught in the plight of homelessness, helpless- Queen Liliuokalani wrote, “I could not turn back the also pledged redress, which eventually came in the form of ness and joblessness, not only among Hawaiians but other time for political change but there is still time to save our monetary support of many historic Hawaiian churches. Pacific islanders … and the widening separation of the heritage. You must remember never to cease to act be- Portions of those documents were read at the evening very rich and not only the very poor but from the middle cause you fear you may fail.” She wrote these remarks in reconciliation service at the Episcopal cathedral, the latest working class. The real call for reconciliation is on the next 1917, the year of her death. of several churches to host a service in which the Christian generation.” Her words were read by Esther Kiaaina, and sung by emphasis on forgiveness is entwined with the historical awaiian alii, including the queen, left money to care the combined choirs of Pearl City Community Church and event. Hfor future generations of Hawaiians, a mixed blessing Nu’u Lotu Congregational Church. “Reconciliation will come, not with a formal apology,” as the bishop sees it. “The wealthy trusts, such as Kame- Her deep spirituality and commitment to reconciliation said Episcopal Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick. “Reconciliation hameha Schools, create an illusion that there are huge are reflected in “The Queen’s Prayer,” which is heard regu- isn’t easy. Does it mean forgiving what we cannot forget? pools of money and that someone is going to take care of larly in Protestant services and occasionally in a Catholic It means living in a new way.” everything.” church. The bishop told the interfaith crowd “Wouldn’t it be Patterson said the process of reconciliation is moving In translation, the prayer goes: “Your loving mercy is awful to be back here 40 years from now reading the forward in demonstrable ways. “We remember transform- as high as heaven, and your truth so perfect. I live in sor- apologies again.” ing events, but we don’t want to just focus on the tragedy row, imprisoned. You are my light. Your glory, my support. Fitzpatrick said in an interview later “My question is: do and loss. The apologies are affirmation of Hawaiian identi- Behold not with malevolence the sins of man, but forgive you continue to commemorate apologies without making ty that was denied in the past. We want to build on things and cleanse. changes in behavior and relationships? True reconciliation that are healing.” “And so, O Lord, protect us beneath your wings and let comes not only with acknowledging a wrong, but when Moving forward into practical activism has involved peace be our portion, now and forever more.”
Feb. 1) and celebrate our Hawaii Catholic Schools. Our been easy. Michael schools have a long and rich history of academic achieve- As with anything done to build the Kingdom of God, ment. Equally impressive is the spiritual development it is not only “not easy” for our schools to achieve their Rockers and moral growth of their thousands of graduates. The mission, it is impossible without God’s grace. Our young Commentary two basic goals of our schools, for more than 170 years, people must be touched by God to have the courage and have been academic excellence and Christian formation wisdom to be truly successful as future leaders in our for our students. church and communities. The pastors, parents, teachers, It is that simple, but it has never been easy. administrators, students, parishioners and benefactors Our Catholic schools It is not easy for parents to sacrifice so that they can affiliated with our schools must be enlightened by the send their child to a Catholic school. It is not easy for our Holy Spirit to be willing to do what is difficult because it teachers to work with today’s students for less pay than is God’s will. — simple, not easy they could receive in a public school setting. It is not easy Because God is with us, we will continue to provide hen I was young and would whine about hav- for our administrators to be educational and spiritual quality academics and Christian formation for our stu- ing to attend Mass or help around the house, leaders. It is not easy for our students to live up to the dents — because it is God’s will for our children. It’s that my dad would often tell me that “Doing God’s higher expectations we place upon them. Although the simple … but not easy. will is simple, not easy.” That phrase comes concept is simple, achieving our schools’ two main goals Wto mind as we observe Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26- of quality academics and Christian formation has never Rockers is the superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools. 14 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • january 31, 2014 Pope Francis “To do all this, you need to swallow a lot of ‘toads’ … because that’s how peace is made — with humility, humiliation, always trying to see the face of God in the other.” | Explaining in his homily Jan. 24 during early morning Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, where he lives, that the Christian response to being wronged is not anger or revenge but humility.
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CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters ‘Do not forget that Patty cake you are pastors’ Pope Francis gestures as he greets a baby during a visit to the Basilica of the Sacred By Francis X. Rocca Heart of Jesus in Rome Jan. 19. Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY COMMUNICATIONS DAY MESSAGE Addressing the Vatican court primarily responsible for hearing requests for mar- riage annulments, Pope Francis said judges Internet a ‘gift on church tribunals should show “imper- turbable and impartial balance” as well as the “delicacy and humanity proper to a from God’ pastor of souls.” By Carol Glatz The pope made his remarks Jan. 24 to Catholic News Service officials of the Roman Rota, at a meeting to inaugurate the tribunal’s judicial year. VATICAN CITY “You are essentially pastors,” he told Like the good Samaritan, who stopped the officials. “As you carry out your judicial on the road to help a person in need, trav- work, do not forget that you are pastors. elers along today’s communication high- Behind every file, every position, every ways should offer support to those they case, there are persons who wait for jus- encounter there, Pope Francis said. tice.” “The digital world can be an environ- Pope Francis has said that church law ment rich in humanity; a network not of on marriage is a topic that exemplifies a wires but of people,” he said in his mes- general need for mercy in the church to- sage for World Communications Day. day, and that it will be among the subjects Modern means of communication, es- of discussion at this October’s extraordi- pecially the Internet, offer “immense pos- nary Synod of Bishops on the “pastoral sibilities for encounter and solidarity,” he challenges of the family in the context of said. Because of that, he said, the Internet evangelization.” is “a gift from God.” In his speech to the Rota, the pope said “Communication at the service of an a judge on a church tribunal must sympa- authentic culture of encounter” is the thize with the “mentality and legitimate theme of this year’s World Communica- aspirations” of the community he serves, tions Day, which most dioceses will mark and thus render “justice that is not legal- June 1, the Sunday before Pentecost. The istic and abstract, but appropriate to the message, released Jan. 23, was dated Jan. needs of concrete reality.” 24, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, the Such a judge “will not be content with patron saint of journalists. superficial knowledge of the reality of the “Good communication helps us grow CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi via Reuters persons who await his judgment, but will closer, to know one another better, and ul- Pope Francis walks with French President Francois Hollande during a private audi- recognize the need to understand deeply timately to grow in unity,” the pope said. ence at the Vatican Jan. 24. the situations of the parties,” the pope said. Pontiff leading church into a ‘new era’ By Jonathan Luxmoore and bishops in line with the “sometimes Benedict XVI to head the doctrinal congre- result of the ‘option for the poor.’ When Catholic News Service forgotten message of Jesus,” and believed gation in July 2012 and named a cardinal no one criticizes capitalism, this is some- they should go out to people, rather than by Pope Francis Jan. 12. thing false,” he said. OXFORD, England “sitting in our administrative offices and Speaking Jan. 21 at a Catholic uni- Asked about calls for the church to The cardinal who heads Pope Francis’ waiting for people to come.” versity symposium in Venice, Cardinal- change its attitude to divorced and re- Council of Cardinals said the Catholic He said most Catholics were “behind designate Muller said he believed church married Catholics, Cardinal Rodriguez Church is entering a “new era” and ac- the pope” and added that he believed Car- life should not be “so much concentrated Maradiaga said the church was “bound by cused critics of the pope’s statements on dinal-designate Gerhard L. Muller, prefect on the pope and his Curia.” He said the God’s commandment” that “what God has economic injustice of failing to “under- of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doc- pope’s November apostolic exhortation, joined together, man must not divide.” stand reality.” trine of the Faith, could be less absolute in “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the However, he explained that there were “I’m firmly convinced we are at the his defense of authority in the church. Gospel”), did not, “contrary to superficial “many ways to interpret” the command- dawn of a new era in the church, just as “I understand it. He’s German and a interpretations, contain any instructions ment, and “still much room for a deeper when Pope John XXIII opened its win- German professor of theology on top of for a change of direction or revolution.” interpretation” without reversing the dows 50 years and made it let in fresh it. In his mentality, there is only right or However, in the interview, Cardinal Ro- teaching. air,” said Honduran Cardinal Oscar Ro- wrong, that’s it,” said Cardinal Rodriguez driguez Maradiaga said the pope’s priority The cardinal said an October Synod of driguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa in an Maradiaga. was that the church should “reach the Bishops on the family would tackle new interview with Germany’s Cologne-based “But I say: The world, my brother, isn’t common people,” and show compassion social issues such as surrogate parenthood, Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger published Jan. 20. like that. You should be slightly flexible through “a different kind of care for the childless marriages and same-sex partner- “Francis wants to lead the church when you hear other voices, instead of world, especially the needy.” ships which were “not even visible on the in the same direction that he himself is just listening and saying, no, here this He added that there had been “a lot of horizon” at the last family synod in 1980. moved by the Holy Spirit. This means is the wall. I believe he’ll get there, and shouting” against the pope’s “critique of “We have the traditional doctrine, and, closer to the people, not enthroned above understand other views. But for now he’s capitalism” in “Evangelii Gaudium,” es- of course, the traditional teaching will them, but alive in them,” said the cardi- still only at the beginning.” pecially in “U.S. business circles” who did continue,” Cardinal Rodriquez Maradiaga nal, who leads the council appointed by The cardinal’s remarks follow recent not “understand reality.” said. Pope Francis to work on reform in the criticisms of Cardinal-designate Muller, “Who says capitalism is perfect, espe- “But pastoral challenges require timely Roman Curia and advise him on church formerly bishop of Regensburg, Germany, cially since the recent financial market answers. They can’t any longer come from governance. for what some bishops and cardinals see crisis?” the cardinal said. authoritarianism and moralism.” In addition, Cardinal Rodriguez Mara- as an overly rigid stance on church teach- “This crisis didn’t hit the poor, but rich He said the cardinals who elected Pope diaga said, the pope favored “above all, a ing in some areas. America and rich Europe, and it wasn’t Francis in March knew that “much had to simpler life and leadership” from priests The archbishop was appointed by Pope the invention of liberation theology or the change in the church.” JANUARY 31, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15 Msgr. Owen F. Campion THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Catechesis Simeon and Father Kenneth Doyle Anna QUESTION CORNER Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40.
nder other circumstances the liturgy for this weekend would be that of the Fourth Can I shorten pre-Cana counseling? Sunday of Ordinary Time. Instead, how- I am involved in a long-distance relationship and for marriage inserted. ever, the church celebrates the Feast of the But there is no liturgical prohibi- UPresentation of the Lord. would appreciate your advice. My girlfriend is a tion of weddings during Advent. Any interruption in the usual course of the li- Filipina living and working in Hong Kong. (I was (Couples may be asked to keep in turgical season is a lesson in itself. The church tells mind the penitential nature of the believers that the feast contains such an important Q a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines.) We season and to tone down the flow- message, and commemorates such a notable person have been corresponding for four years and have now de- ers and other decorations.) Again, or event, that it should be observed and the day of cided on marriage. talk with your pastor and a suitable the season set aside. This is occurring with the feast arrangement should be easy. of the Presentation of the Lord. I intend to fly to the Philip- fill out the necessary paperwork, By presenting their newborn child in the temple, pines to ask her parents for their to register for and complete the re- Why no act of thanksgiving? Jewish parents in effect consecrated the child to daughter’s hand in marriage. (This quired counseling and to select the I have often wondered why we God. It was more than just a faithful, charming is important in the culture of the prayers, readings and music for the Q don’t teach our children an act gesture. It was to place the infant fully within the Philippines.) If they accept, we will ceremony. of thanksgiving. I believe we often stream of life among the Chosen People. The child try to fly them to the (United) States Each bishop approves a pre- forget to thank God for all we have. shared in the prerogatives of the people, bestowed for our wedding. Cana program for his diocese, but As children, we learned the acts of by God, beginning with the promise of salvation. Our problem is this. We are both typically the sessions take nowhere faith, hope, charity and contrition, Presentation also placed the child in the mission of devout Catholics, and we want to do near six months. In our diocese, a and I still try to say each of them God’s Chosen People, to adore God above every- things properly. Our understand- number of parishes conduct their daily. Why not an act of thanksgiv- thing and to obey God in all things. ing is that the church requires six own pre-Cana sessions, but couples ing? (Cumming, Iowa) In this spirit, Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in months of pre-Cana counseling. also are free to choose one of the the temple. I think you’re on to something. However, a fiancee visa requires that two diocesan-sponsored programs The first reading is from the Book of Malachi. Of the four main types of prayer we marry within three months of her of pre-Cana. A Through this prophecy, God promises the Chosen (adoration, contrition, petition and arrival in the (U.S.). Also, she would One is an all-day Saturday pro- People that they will receive a messenger, divinely thanksgiving), probably the one that like to get married on her birthday, gram; the other has two sessions sent and empowered. He will be perfect and power- is most neglected is thanksgiving. which is Dec. 15, and I am not sure that can each last two to three hours ful. In him, absolute reconciliation between God and That may be because children don’t how appropriate it is to get married and is offered at various times dur- the people will be achieved. learn a short and simple way to say during Advent. Please let me know ing the week. (This second option For the second reading, the church offers us a “thank you” to God. your thoughts. (Columbia, S.C.) begins with the completion of a passage from the Epistle to the Hebrews. No work Myers-Briggs personality profile and Grace at meals, of course, ex- in the New Testament is more eloquent in its testi- I support your desire “to do highlights how people of different presses our gratitude for food, but mony to the identity of the Lord Jesus. This reading A things properly” and your focus personality types can blend harmo- what about thanking the Lord also marvelously discloses that, in what theologians call on the pre-Cana sessions. I have niously.) for family, friends, teachers, fun, the Incarnation, Jesus shares with people, the Lord’s found the pre-Cana program to be I believe that if you present your etc.? (I’m not forgetting that the brothers and sisters, everything — including himself, an important aid to couples as they situation to your local pastor, you word “Eucharist” means “thanksgiv- his identity and the divine life dwelling in him. approach marriage. It helps them can craft a workable plan of mar- ing” and the Mass thanks God for the The final reading is from St. Luke’s Gospel, the assess their readiness for marriage, riage preparation. greatest gift of all, our redemption — only source in the Bible of this story of the Presenta- to identify areas of their relationship As for your other concern, be as- but we need a shorter prayer, too.) tion of the Lord. that might need extra work and to sured that a Catholic wedding can Many parents have their kids Several strong lessons occur in the reading. reflect on how they can bring God indeed take place during the season kneel at their bedside at night and First, an obvious lesson is that Mary and Joseph into their marriage as their hidden of Advent. Some parishes do not thank God for the blessings of the participated in this revered Jewish custom and this strength and “silent partner.” schedule marriages on Saturday day, which, I think, goes a long way reveals much about them. They were devout. They I believe, though, that you may evenings or on Sundays, so that the in helping them to live with an at- obeyed God. They saw themselves as members of be overstating the rigor of the re- priest can give adequate attention to titude of gratitude. the Chosen People with all the obligations derived. quirement. True, many parishes the parish’s weekend Masses. Next, they encounter Simeon, “religious and require couples to register for their If a wedding is allowed on an Questions may be sent to Father Ken- devout” as the Gospel describes him. He sees in the marriage at least six months before Advent Sunday, the liturgy (prayers neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. tiny Jesus the messiah, the future and the life of the and readings) for the Sunday Mass com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. world. Simeon was quite specific, revealing much their wedding date. This ensures more than the attention given to any newborn. Je- that there will be adequate time to is used, with the vows and blessings 12208. sus was unique. Simeon’s exclamation is the church’s hymn sung everyday in Morning Prayer in the Liturgy of the Beatitudes Hours. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. Predicting the great role ahead for Jesus, Simeon Hundreds of also warns Mary that she will suffer as she watches “luminaries” lined the life of her son unfold. the Hawaii state Then Anna enters the scene. She is a “prophet- capitol grounds ess,” according to Luke, meaning that she sees Jan. 22, during an everything in the context of God and of obedience evening prayer to God. She is elderly and a widow. She is in the service com- temple night and day. She too sees in Jesus the com- memorating the ing of hope and glory. anniversary of the 1973 Roe vs. Wade Reflection Supreme Court The Liturgy of the Word for this feast of the Pre- decision that sentation of the Lord is very practical for anyone legalized abortion. believing in Jesus and seeking salvation. Each luminary — a The figures of Simeon and Anna tell much to paper bag lit up us. They recognized Jesus and saw a role hardly with a flameless suggested simply by the presence of an infant. The tea light — was Gospel is clear. They are devout. Anna is aged. Un- decorated with pro-life draw- derstanding God’s will and accepting limitations in ings and mes- understanding it come only to the devout and the sages. Aloha Life sincere. Advocates and the Finally, Simeon’s warning to Mary is telling. No Pearson Founda- Christian life is beyond the Lord’s call that each be- tion of Hawaii liever must take up a personal cross — and follow sponsored the Jesus. Mary was no exception. event. HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz Msgr. Campion is associate publisher of Our Sunday Visitor. 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 31, 2014
Father John Catoir Spiritualife When courage is not an option e often think of courage as a battlefield virtue. However, another kind of bravery exists in more Wfamiliar circumstances. Day after day, real courage often takes place at home, in the form of patient endur- ance, loyalty, constancy and the will to face a scary future with grace and determination. These qualities are all signs of the kind of courage that wom- en possess in admirable proportions. One of the most important qualities anyone can master in life is found in the art of putting on the will to bear discomfort. The golden rule requires it, “Do unto others as you would have Father Ron them do unto you.” In order to be charitable, we need to become Rolheiser less preoccupied with our personal needs. This requires sacrifice. Mothers are famous for their ability to per- form many difficult and monotonous duties. They Struggling to understand suicide practice privation. Privation occurs when one gives up the comfort of feeling free to do as one adly, today, there are many deaths by suicide. Very those who die in this way. God’s pleases. understanding and compassion in- Of course, men possess this noble virtue, too, few people have not been deeply affected by the finitely surpass our own. Our lost but women excel in it, especially the mothers of suicide of a loved one. In the United States alone, loved ones are in safer hands than young children. They persevere in difficult times ours. If we, limited as we are, can showing us over and over again the noble virtue there are more than 33,000 suicides a year. That already reach through this tragedy of love in action. As they try to love their children Saverages out to 90 such deaths per day, about three to with some understanding and love, and husbands without counting the cost, they four every hour. we can rest secure in the fact that, make the necessary sacrifices to keep the family given the width and depth of God’s alive and well. We are in admiration of their cou- And yet suicide remains widely fire on Sep. 11, 2001. They were love, the one who dies through rageous commitment. misunderstood and generally leaves jumping to certain death, but only suicide meets, on the other side, a Admittedly, not everyone succeeds in being those who are left behind with a because they were already burning compassion that’s deeper than our as brave as they wished they could have been. particularly devastating kind of to death where they were standing. own and a judgment that intuits the We do not judge them. Any human being can be grief. Among all deaths, suicide per- Death by suicide is analogous to deepest motives of their heart. overwhelmed at times by the crush- haps weighs heaviest on those left death by cancer, stroke or heart at- Moreover, God’s love, as we are ing burdens of life. This truth makes behind. Why? tack; except, in the case of suicide, assured of in our Scriptures and as women all the more praiseworthy. Suicide hits us so hard because it’s a question of emotional-cancer, Of course, is manifest in Jesus’ resurrection, is By the grace of God, many have per- it is surrounded with the ultimate emotional-stroke or an emotional- not as helpless as our own in deal- men possess severed. Others have not. taboo. In the popular mind, suicide heart attack. ing with this. We, in dealing with To understand the nobility of is generally seen, consciously or Moreover, still to be more fully our loved ones, sometimes find this noble courage more fully, we need to look unconsciously, as the ultimate act explored, is the potential role that ourselves helpless, without a strat- at the relationship between courage of despair, the ultimate bad thing biochemistry plays in suicide. Since egy and without energy, standing virtue, too, and cowardice. The two are direct a person can do. This shouldn’t some suicidal depressions are treat- outside an oak-like door, shutout opposites. Cowardice is found in surprise us since suicide does go able by drugs, clearly then some but women because of someone’s fear, wound, those who shirk their duties and against the deepest instinct inside suicides are caused by biochemical sickness or loneliness. Most persons descend into the quicksand of es- us, our will to live. Thus, even when deficiencies, as are many other dis- who die by suicide are precisely excel in it capism. They always seem to blame it’s treated with understanding and eases that kill us. locked inside this kind of private others for their failures. When they do wrong, compassion, it still leaves those left The person who dies in this way, room by some cancerous wound they refuse to own up to it and have a curious behind with a certain amount of almost invariably, is a very sensitive through which we cannot reach and inability to say they’re sorry. shame and a lot of second-guessing. human being. Suicide is rarely done through which they themselves can- Also, more often than not, it ru- in arrogance, as an act of contempt. not reach. Our best efforts leave us Many cowards suffer from addictions of one ins the memory of the person who There are of course examples of still unable to penetrate that private kind or another. For them, repentance is a rem- died. His photographs slowly disap- persons, like Hitler, who are too hell. edy they despise. Acknowledging the wrongs pear from our walls and the manner proud to endure normal human But, as we see in the resurrection they have done and making amends in a spirit of of his death is spoken about with an contingency and kill themselves out appearances of Jesus, God’s love genuine atonement is the only way to gain back all-too-hushed discretion. None of of arrogance, but that’s a very differ- and compassion are not rendered their self-respect, but they are repelled by the this should be surprising: Suicide is ent kind of suicide, not the kind that helpless by locked doors. God’s thought of it. The 12-step program lays this out the ultimate taboo. most of us have seen in a loved one. love doesn’t stand outside, help- for recovering addicts. So what’s to be said about sui- Generally our own experience lessly knocking. Rather it goes right One can only hope that they will experience cide? How can we move toward un- with the loved ones that we’ve lost through the locked doors, stands that shocking moment of recognition called “hit- derstanding it more empathically? to suicide was that these persons inside the huddle of fear and loneli- ting bottom.” Until they wake up to fact that Understanding suicide more were anything but arrogant. More ness, and breathes out peace. So they’re in danger of death, the addict is lost in a compassionately won’t take away accurately described, they were too too for our loved ones who die by blinding fog. The truth that their habit is self-de- its sting, nothing will, except time; bruised to touch and were wounded suicide. We find ourselves helpless, structive is either hidden from their eyes or they but our own long-term healing and in some deep way that we couldn’t but God can, and does, go through have a death wish so far advanced that they have the redemption of the memory of comprehend or help heal. Indeed, those locked doors and, once there, unwittingly become their own worst enemy. the one who died can be helped by often times when sufficient time has breathes out peace inside a tortured, When one descends into such a state of deep keeping a number of things in mind: passed after their deaths, in retro- huddled heart. denial, he or she is blind to the sad truth that Suicide, in most cases, is a dis- spect, we get some sense of their death is near. Everyone else around them sees it ease, not something freely willed. wound, one which we never clearly Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, too clearly, which is why crisis intervention is so The person who dies in this way perceived while they were alive. teacher and award-winning author, is necessary. With God, all things are possible. Every dies against his or her will, akin to Their suicide then no longer seems president of the Oblate School of Theol- saint-in-training has a past, and every sinner has those who jumped to their deaths as surprising. ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be a future. Never give up! from the Twin Towers after terrorist Finally, we need not worry un- contacted through his website www. This is why we come to see that, after all is planes had set those buildings on duly about the eternal salvation of ronrolheiser.com. said and done, courage is not an option. JANUARY 31, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17 Kathleen T. Choi Myfaith IN LITTLE WAYS Father Stephen Cuddle up he Jesuits encourage us to pray Macedo, diocesan with our imagination. For ex- priest ample, imagine the day John VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING baptized Jesus. Picture the Tcrowds and the noise. How much atten- tion do strangers give to Jesus’ moments The other ways in the water? Do you hear God declare that Christ is his son? Or was it just a I pray clap of thunder? What does this suggest Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP about miracles? Hawaii Catholic Herald Such exercises help us find and maintain a con- nection to our Lord. The Old Testament also has t’s really nice being at Annunciation Parish in 7 a.m. Mass. I really enjoy this special prayer time with some great stories to consider. We can picture young Waimea. It is a really beautiful area of the state and the community. Toward the end of the day, I say evening Joseph showing off his new robe and his brothers’ island of Hawaii. The parishioners are very good prayers before I retire for sleep. At that time I also pause jealous reaction. After they sold him into slavery, and helpful. There is a lot of active involvement in to make a spiritual review of the day. how often did he swear to get even? Contemplating Iour religious education and faith formation programs When I first arrived in Waimea, I painted the inside Joseph’s struggle to forgive his brothers can help us as well as in our social ministries. Our parish district of my house. I also built a fence around it for my two overcome our anger at our own siblings. includes Ascension Mission in Puako and Waikoloa, little dogs. I like to do things, to be active. So, during Since Christmas, I’ve been thinking about the where we hold Sunday Mass every second Saturday of the day, one of the other ways I pray is to do so as I infant Jesus. I can easily picture myself among the the month in one of the meeting rooms of the Waikoloa am working. I like to do mindless work which has a disciples, listening to the adult Jesus teach. I ask Village Association. Ours is a praying community, which beginning point and an end — like mowing the yard or him a question that’s been bothering me. Perhaps I makes it a strong community. clipping the bushes. The other day I needed to put up a hear his answer, or perhaps I just feel Christ’s sin- I grew up on a farm in California. My grandparents sign, so I enjoyed digging a hole. cere concern. had a dairy and my mom and dad raised almonds, During this generally mindless and peaceful time I It’s harder to imagine interacting with the infant peaches and grapes. In college, I majored in agricul- pretty much give thanks to God for everything. It may Jesus. What can you do with a baby? I remember ture. As I got involved in the parish at San Luis Obispo be for the perfect weather that isn’t too hot or muggy, tiptoeing into my children’s bedroom just to watch near the college, I saw they did a lot of social justice just usually comfortably breezy; or for just the beautiful them sleep. When I bathed them, I marveled at the work and outreach to seniors. I then changed my ma- greenness and vast open pastures all around Waimea. softness of their skin. I delighted in their efforts to jor to theology. It was later during my time at Queen’s There is so much stuff in my life to give thanks to God grasp something, even my glasses. My favorite mem- Hospital, Oahu, when I took a CPE (Clinical Pastoral for. We are really so blessed. So if I cannot be found in ory is just sitting in a chair cuddling my baby. Education) course that I fell in love with the ethnic and the church, on home visits, or ministering in our other We can use such memories to place ourselves in cultural mix here in Hawaii. Thus, I left the family farm- programs or outreach, you may find me in the yard. Scripture or church history. For example, we could lands and moved over here. join the Holy Family on their journey to Egypt. They My days begin about 6 a.m. when I arise. I then join Father Stephen Macedo is a diocesan priest and the pastor at probably traveled in a group, and they had lots of the parish community for morning prayers before the Annunciation Parish in Waimea since July 1, 2013. time for conversation. If something is troubling us, we could ask Joseph or Mary for advice. Or, we could offer to carry Jesus for a while. Effie So here we are, holding this warm bundle close to our hearts. We can’t ask him for anything; he’s Caldarola too young. He wouldn’t understand our confession FOR THE JOURNEY either. So we do what anyone does with a quiet baby. We cuddle him. We rejoice in the fact of his existence. We treasure each tiny finger and toe. We gaze into those shiny dark eyes. We match our The invisible problem of modern slavery breathing to his until we’re almost one person. This, to me, is the highest level of prayer. We f you connect the term “hu- that provides shelter and services My Covenant House contact said spend time with Jesus for no reason except we love man trafficking” with exotic to runaway and homeless youth. that in the U.S. city where she works, him. We rejoice in the love that compelled divin- locales and wild action films like She works with vulnerable kids in a her staff had encountered 25 young ity to become human. Even if Jesus never granted “Taken,” in which the actor Liam medium-size American city and said people in the past three months who a single one of our requests, he would still be an INeeson tracks down his daughter’s young males and females are typical fit the criteria for being trafficked amazing gift. He’s the proof that God considers sin- captors in Europe and kills a slew of prey for a trafficker. and none fit a particular demograph- ful humanity worth his time, even his life. scary-looking Eastern Europeans in “A girl who hits the streets can be ic. They can be the kids next door. Our whole spiritual life is richer the process, you’re like a lot of peo- approached within 45 minutes,” she Pope Francis, aware of the issue when we spend some of our time ple, including me a few years ago. said. when he served in South America, We spend just enjoying Jesus. As we imagine I now realize that trafficking is The ideal target is a 15- to cares deeply about the problem. In holding that very real baby, pain and a problem on the streets of my city, 20-year-old girl who is alone in the November, he held a workshop at the time with worry fall away. Penance and peti- and trafficking recruiters may be no world. She may be escaping abuse at Vatican in which experts discussed further than the middle school or home or has been kicked out by her “Trafficking in Human Beings: Mod- Jesus for tion become less important. We come high school my kids attended. family. She’s needy, perhaps naive, ern Slavery.” away from such encounters with What is human trafficking? Traf- and a trafficker befriends her and The U.S. Catholic bishops work no reason fewer worries and regrets. We share ficking is no less than a modern-day begins to groom her. He flatters her, with a group of more than 20 Catho- except we some of Christ’s confidence in his Fa- form of slavery. It can involve sending spends money on her and leads her lic agencies, including Covenant ther’s love. people to faraway places, but it may to believe she’s in a romantic rela- House and Catholic Charities USA, to love him. We don’t love babies because enslave someone in their own com- tionship. combat trafficking. States are begin- they’re beautiful. Some are pretty munity. It often ensnares victims for To a troubled teen, he’s prince ning to pass laws dealing specifically funny looking. We don’t love them because of what the sex trade, but it can exploit peo- charming. with trafficking. Local as well as they can do. A baby’s repertoire is limited. We love ple to work in factories, restaurants Soon, he begins to exert control. federal agencies such as the FBI have them just because they are. They don’t have to do or farms. A hallmark of trafficking is He takes her identification and mon- become involved in this battle and anything to impress us. We already think they’re that it focuses on the vulnerable. And ey. He may ask her to share sexual are becoming more attuned to signs wonderful. the vulnerable are all around us, even favors with others, or sometimes her of trafficking. That’s how God the Father sees us. Dirty diapers when they seem invisible. initiation comes in the form of gang The bishops have designated and spitting up don’t disturb him. Our screaming The United Nations estimates rape. Eventually, she is psychologi- Feb. 8 as an annual day of prayer doesn’t anger him. He holds us and walks with us more than 20 million people are cally and physically dependent, and for survivors and victims of human through hunger, pain and disease. All the gentleness trafficked, or enslaved, worldwide. is used for the trafficker’s money- trafficking. It falls on the feast day we feel toward a newborn is tiny compared to the Others put that number at 30 mil- making purposes. of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was immense tenderness God feels for us. In cuddling lion, but the real figure is hard to pin This is different from prostitution, kidnapped as a child and sold into the baby Jesus, we find ourselves cuddled in return. down when a “hidden” population is in which an adult woman chooses to slavery in Sudan. involved. trade sex for some kind of payment. Our job is to become aware and Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen I recently spoke to a social worker The trafficked youth finds herself in educated, and to pray and fast on Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e-mail: at Covenant House, an organization a place of coercion. Feb. 8. [email protected]. 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 31, 2014 Saints Colette of Corbie Diversions 1381-1447 February 7 5) Definitions Born Nicolette Boellet in Hawaii Catholic What is a refectory? France, this reforming saint a) The dining room of a monastery or preferred Colette, her nickname. convent She entered and left several religious orders, then Harold’s Quiz b) The vessel that holds hold Holy Wa- lived as an anchorite, or hermit, for three years. Even- ter at the entrance of a church tually, she discerned that God wanted her to return I love February, Heraldites. Its transition see death before he had seen the Christ?” c) Another name for a chapel used for Franciscan religious to their original rule of strict pov- from winter to spring makes me want to a) Naaman adoration of the Blessed Sacrament erty. She was empowered in her reforms by the schis- sing. I hope you are as excited about the b) Phanuel d) The building where diocesan offices matic Benedict XIII, recognized in France as pope. new month as I am about presenting you c) Asher are located Considered the founder of the Colettine Poor Clares, with this new quiz. d) Simeon Colette also helped inaugurate reforms among 6) Church in Hawaii 1) Saints 3) Current Events Franciscan friars. She spent every Friday fasting and True or false: The first Island youth to re- meditating on Christ’s Passion. After reportedly sav- Which of the following is true about Pope Francis’ list of 19 newly appointed ceive Holy Orders in Hawaii was Sacred ing the life of a woman dying in childbirth, Colette St. Andrew Corsini, whose feast is cel- cardinals names “Princes of the Church” Hearts Father Stephen P. Alencastre, © 2014 ebrated Feb. 4? was considered a patron of expectant mothers. from which of the following countries? ordained in 1902. Catholic News Service a) He was known as the “Apostle of a) Korea a) True Venice” b) Burkina Faso b) False b) He died on the Feast of St. Stephen c) Chile c) His kinsman, Lorenzo Corsini, be- d) All of the above 7) Devotions Schwadron came Pope Clement XII d) A chapel dedicated to him was built 4) Religious Orders During what time of the day do monas- in the Basilica of St. Mary Major Which religious order holds the motto, tic communities pray the Lauds? “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,” or “For the a) Noon 2) Scripture Greater Glory of God”? b) Evening The Gospel reading for Sunday, Feb. 2, a) Crosiers c) Morning comes from Luke’s account of the Presen- b) Jesuits d) 3 p.m. tation of Jesus. Which biblical figure in c) Salesians the Gospel was told that he “should not d) Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Answers: 1) c, 2) d, 3) d, 4) b, 5) a, 6) a, 7) c
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Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for February 2, 2014 Catholic crossword Luke 2:22-40 Following is a word search based on the Gospel AOCR SS founder of Boys lawyers Town, Fr. Edward 58 Compass letters reading for the Feast of the Presentation of the 1 Most important J. ___ teaching 60 Roman emperor Lord, Cycle A. The words can be found in all direc- 32 One of two who persecuted 6 Fashionable tions in the puzzle. epistles (abbr.) Christians 10 Splendor 34 Payment due 61 Wickedness PURIFICATION WRITTEN SACRIFICE 14 “The bombs letters 64 ___ of the Sacred bursting ___…” PIGEONS SIMEON DEATH 35 Language of the Heart 15 “On the third day Church 68 “…from now on JESUS MASTER PEACE he ___ again” 37 Dinah, to Esau will all ___ call MY EYES PEOPLES GLORY 16 Church divider 41 Brother of Jacob me blessed.” 17 Leaves out SIGN SWORD ANNA 43 Indian form of 69 Shelter for 18 Spoken address honeybees ASHER PRAYER TOWN 19 Bologna bone 45 Cartel 71 Sills and NAZARETH STRONG FAVOR 20 Brought in 46 Cul-___ Anderson 22 Birth of Christ 48 Cancelled 72 Elvis Presley co- 24 Hydrocarbon 50 OT prophetic star who became ANNA & SIMEON suffixes book a nun 26 One less than 200 51 Unbiased hirer, 73 Soissons seasons N T O W N O R E Y A R P in ancient Rome briefly 74 Chew the A O D R O W S L L E E I 27 Evidence of a 53 Cherished scenery leak relation 75 Upon Z L I I J O H A H O E G 28 Priest and 55 Patron saint of 76 “___ in peace” 9 Type of cross season we shall 47 Monk’s hood A W H T A T N S P C S E Answer to previous puzzle 77 The Lord, in 10 OT wisdom book reap, if we do not 49 Mocks Madrid (with “El”) 11 Abraham was ___ heart.” (Gal 52 Biblical heroine R K K T A N A L I G I O probably glad 6:9) 54 Have a pen for a E A P E A C E F D L G N DOWN to see this in the 30 Latin 101 word pad 1 French-Canadian desert 31 ___ obstat 55 The Diocese of T A D N A S I M E O N S Catholic singing 12 Thin fogs 33 Eve beginner Boise is here H N P R E R Y F G R A N phenomenon 13 Ruses 36 37th president of 56 He would find 2 “My treat” 21 Catholic French the US Fridays in Lent C H O Y C H C H I Y T F 3 Manner of painter, Edgar 38 Patron saint of easy V B E A E B G N O R T S walking ___ sailors 57 Not concealed 4 Hand covering 23 Sacred image 39 Parable of the 59 Pen P Y S T X O F J E S U S 5 Collection of 25 He went to and ___ in the fish 62 Analogy words M A S T E R O V A F G P weaponry fro on the earth 40 Word from 63 “Y” in YSL 6 ___-Magnon (Job 1:7) Pontius Pilate 65 The Bard’s river © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com 7 Biblical 28 “___ my sheep.” 42 Middle eastern 66 Western pact instrument (Jn 21:17) country (abbr.) 67 North Sea feeder 8 Son of Abraham 29 “…for in due 44 Slant 70 Superlative finish Hope • Confidence • Expectation NEWS Hawaii Catholic Herald Pope Francis’ for the travel plans young adult FRI VATICAN CITY – A possible 1/31/2014 19 papal trip to South Korea for an Catholic Asian youth gathering in August Mana'olana is under consideration as are invitations to the Philippines and Sri Lanka, the Vatican spokes- Founder of shelters for unwed teens, their experiences inspire film man said. By Maria-Pia Negro and I let her in,” Krauss “It’s true,” an invitation Catholic News Service recalled. “Kathy told me that for Pope Francis to visit South they did have a bed available Korea, “is being studied,” but ARLINGTON, Va. and to tell her she could stay. Every day, Kathy DiFiore, the Vatican is not ready to ... I did it without thinking confirm the trip will take place who helps young unwed much of it.” He later learned or announce dates, Jesuit Father mothers in need and their that the pregnant teenager Federico Lombardi told journal- children with shelter and sup- had walked about 30 miles in ists Jan. 22. port, tells God that she wants the cold to get to the shelter. He said the possible trip to to do his will. “When she heard there Korea would be to coincide with “And if I’m not doing what was room for her, she grabbed Asian Youth Day in Daejeon, he wants, he has a right to me and hugged me so hard South Korea, which is scheduled pick up his divine two-by-four, she almost knocked me over,” for Aug. 10-17. hit me over the head a couple he said. “That hug was the Father Lombardi also said, times and I’ll pay attention,” inspiration for the movie.” “It’s true there are invitations” she said. The plot of “Gimme for the pope to visit the Philip- DiFiore’s conviction that Shelter” centers on a teen- pines and Sri Lanka and that a God repeatedly was asking age girl named Apple Bailey possible trip to those countries her to share the stories of (Hudgens), who has grown is being studied, “but it is not for the mothers she works with up in a series of foster homes this year.” eventually led to the movie after being taken away from The Vatican did confirm “Gimme Shelter,” now in her drug-addict mother. When that Pope Francis will meet with theaters. she finds out she is pregnant, U.S. President Barack Obama The movie — starring she turns to the father she has March 27. Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario never known (Fraser), but The White House had Dawson, Brendan Fraser and he refuses to help her if she announced the spring meeting, James Earl Jones — tells the keeps her baby. which would be Obama’s second powerful story of a teen- With the help of a Catholic visit to the Vatican as president ager faced with desperate priest (Jones), Bailey finds but his first with Pope Francis, choices when she finds herself refuge in one of the shelters who was elected March 13. pregnant and homeless in run by DiFiore (Ann Dowd). (Catholic News Service) New Jersey and how meeting The independent film has people who cared changes been hailed by pro-life groups Reopening doors her. and has been recommended The movie was inspired by CNS photo/Roadside Attractions by, among others, New York to Vatican real events that took place in Kathy DiFiore, on whom the movie “Gimme Shelter” is based, poses with stars of the movie James Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, DUBLIN – Archbishop Diar- DiFiore’s shelters, which have Earl Jones, Vanessa Hudgens and director-writer Ronald Krauss. The movie tells the powerful story who praised its “uplifting muid Martin of Dublin welcomed been providing assistance to of a teenager faced with desperate choices when she finds herself pregnant and homeless in New message of hope and the an Irish government decision to unwed mothers on the East Jersey and how meeting people who cared changes her. dignity of life,” and Bishop reopen a Vatican Embassy just Coast for more than 30 years. Ignacio Carrasco de Paula, over three years after closing it. Called Several Sources Shel- president of the Pontifical Foreign Affairs Minister ters, the network includes a and production of the film — “You’re going against the Catholic paper that the young Academy for Life. Eamon Gilmore announced Jan. shelter for homeless women. which would have seemed grain. People don’t want films women in the shelter “really Although the movie does 21 that Ireland was preparing to “I like everything involved impossible before meeting like this; there was a lot of confided in” Krauss, “and not shy away from depicting open a scaled-back embassy but with helping them solve their award-winning director resistance,” Krauss said. as they began to open up to harsh realities, it is permeated gave no date for the reopening. problems, bringing God into Ronald Krauss almost four He decided to do the him, I got a little message in with hopeful moments when Gilmore came under sharp their lives, helping them to years ago. filming at one of the Several my head that God was saying Apple opens up to the other criticism in November 2011 focus on motherhood, one Krauss stopped by one of Sources shelters in Ramsey, to me, ‘Trust him.’ In other teenagers. when he announced that the baby at a time,” she said in an the shelters during a trip to N.J., where DiFiore’s office is words, all these years have In addition to caring for embassy would close and a interview with the Arlington see his brother in New Jersey located. Many of the young gone by and now it’s the time their babies and participating diplomat based in Dublin would Catholic Herald, newspaper over Christmas; he first heard mothers and their babies are to share the story.” in an educational program, represent Ireland at the Vatican. of the Diocese of Arlington. about DiFiore’s work in 2009. featured in the movie. The young mothers were the girls can participate in At the time, the government “It is all about quality and not In an interview with The “People were telling me open to the idea of sharing Bible study and may attend said the closure was a cost- quantity.” Colorado Catholic Herald, that I needed to go to a place their testimonies so they any of the different churches saving move, a claim rejected DiFiore started the first newspaper of the Colorado like Georgia to save money. could help other girls in simi- in the area. DiFiore said that by opposition politicians who shelter at her house in 1981, Springs Diocese, he said he This movie could never lar situations. part of the mission of Several accused Gilmore of wanting to following an inspiration she was so affected by what he have been made elsewhere,” In Washington, after a Sources is that the mother has downgrade relations with the had while reciting the prayer saw that he lived there for a Krauss said. Jan. 7 screening of “Gimme to learn about God, to trans- Vatican amid tensions about the of St. Francis of Assisi. She year, interviewing many of Despite their initial skepti- Shelter,” Krauss told the audi- mit it to her children. church’s handling of allegations never thought that her net- the shelter’s residents and cism, two major studios — Li- ence that one of the girls from A link on the movie’s of sexual abuse against priests. work would save thousands observing DiFiore’s work. onsgate in the U.S. and Sony the shelter had inspired him website — gimmeinspiration. The Vatican had no immedi- of babies while sheltering Upon returning to Hol- Pictures overseas — agreed to to make a feature film instead com — takes visitors to a list ate response to the announce- young mothers, and providing lywood in 2011, he wrote the distribute the movie. Krauss of a documentary. He met her of more than 530 shelters ment. them with education, ongoing script for “Gimme Shelter” said “Gimme Shelter” will outside the shelter during a across the nation and to the Archbishop Martin said re- support and guidance. and chose the cast members. be showing in at least 400 January night three years ago. real mothers’ stories. opening the embassy, although These mothers and DiFiore But the film industry was theaters. “I thought she lived there. Veronica Ambuul contributed to on a smaller scale, was “a very were involved in the writing skeptical. DiFiore told the Arlington She thought I worked there this story. constructive exercise.” (CNS)
The path to their love, commitment and gifts. sainthood Meg, the wandering missionary “Radical discipleship, being a VATICAN CITY – The prelature Christian, can’t be something that’s just of Opus Dei has announced that Continued from page 20 have to earn their friendship and their an hour a week,” Hunter-Kilmer said. Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the and health insurance, gas and a cell hospitality.” “If we can begin to understand how successor to Opus Dei founder St. phone. Her time as a wandering missionary desperately God loves us, then I think Josemaria Escriva, will be beati- More than 50,000 miles have been hasn’t been easy. Hunter-Kilmer’s car it gives us the courage to trust that we fied Sept. 27 in Madrid. clocked on her odometer, and she has has broken down frequently. Her father can be who he’s calling us to be.” In July, Pope Francis ap- already been to 48 states. recently passed away. People on the After her trip in Hawaii, Hunter- proved the miracle needed for From conducting church retreats to street and on the Internet have called Kilmer has speaking engagements lined the beatification of Bishop del evangelizing to passersby on the Las her names and rebuked her messages up in several states, which will keep Portillo, who served as the head Vegas Strip, Hunter-Kilmer has enlight- of faith. her on the road “at least till October.” of Opus Dei from 1975 until his ened people on topics such as Catholic Nonetheless, Hunter-Kilmer said Anything beyond that, she said, is in death in 1994. apologetics, prayer and Christian mo- she is called to persevere. In her talk the hands of the Lord. The cure accepted as a rality. She said she doesn’t charge any Jan. 30 at Resurrection of the Lord “God will fill things in, or he’ll make miracle through his intercession fees when invited to speak at events. Church, she aimed to tell local young it evident that it’s time to do something involved a Chilean newborn boy, Yet Hunter-Kilmer has been able to get adult Catholics that they, too, must else,” she said. “People always say, ‘It’s Jose Ignacio Ureta Wilson, who by with magnanimous support from put everything they have out there for amazing how you let God be in control recovered after being in cardiac those she has touched. Jesus. of your life.’ I always say, ‘He’s in arrest for 30 minutes and suffer- “People are so kind and so af- Most young adults may not be charge of yours, too, I just know it.’” ing a massive hemorrhage. (CNS) firming,” she said, and God has been summoned to preach across the U.S., Visit Meg Hunter-Kilmer’s website and blog teaching her that “you don’t have but all have a special vocation asked (including a post about Kalaupapa) at to earn people’s love and you don’t of them by God that greatly demands www.piercedhands.com. Hope • ConfidenCe • expeCtation Hawaii Catholic Herald
for the young adult FRI Mana'olana CatholiC 1/31/2014 20 ence of God’s grace. Meg Hunter-Kilmer She holds bachelor’s and master’s Quote degrees in theology from the Univer- “We are part of the sity of Notre Dame. Prior to her travel- community, part of ing ministry, Hunter-Kilmer worked as a religion teacher in Georgia and God’s family, and we Kansas for a combined five years. have responsibilities for “It was almost creepy how much I each other. Those who loved teaching,” she joked in a phone are suffering and those interview with the Hawaii Catholic who are poor have a Herald, Jan. 23. “I was sad on vacation because I missed my kids so much. It special claim on our was so rewarding ... to know that the love.” | Boston Cardinal Sean P. Lord was using me to play a role in O’Malley, speaking to more than 1,500 their journey towards him.” people Jan. 19 at New York Encounter During the final semester of teach- 2014, a three-day festival. The cardinal ing, Hunter-Kilmer said she began was reflecting on Pope Francis’ admoni- to experience “unrest and a lack of tion to “Go out, head for the periphery.” peace.” Her schedules in and out of (Catholic News Service) the classroom had eased, but Hunter- Kilmer said things felt more difficult ProFILE for her than ever. Tasha Haimoto- “Everything in my life should have been great, and it was just wrong,” she Leite said. “In my experience, if everything Youth and external stays the same and the inter- young adult nal has changed, then you need to pay minister, attention to that.” Immacu- She prayed about her situation and late Heart spoke to a priest spiritual adviser. “A of Mary, lot of peace” came with the idea of Papaikou, Big Island stepping away from teaching, she said. Unsure about what else to do with Favorite church song: “How Great her life, Hunter-Kilmer pondered the is Our God” priest’s suggestion to pursue public Food: Spam and rice speaking full-time. Movie: “My Life in Ruins” “I was like, ‘Father, you can’t just quit life and be a public speaker,’” she Holiday: Christmas said. “I took it to prayer, and God was Courtesy photo Island: Big Island like, ‘Tell me why not.’” By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Best church: Immaculate Heart of Totally bizarre way of living Mary Parish, Papaikou Hawaii Catholic Herald Hunter-Kilmer would drop her job, Potato salad or mac salad: Mac Leaving most of your worldly pos- steady income and home to follow that Breakfast this morning: Brown sessions behind and traveling from city call. Not one to normally embrace be- sugar Pop-Tarts to city as a “hobo missionary” for Christ coming a vagabond, she called it “a su- Meg, the sounds like something straight out of a pernatural thing” to be “excited about SaintS under 35 12th century saint’s biography. this totally bizarre way of living.” For 30-year-old Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Her friends and devout Catholic Standing up to evil however, it’s her modern-day way of parents were supportive as well. It Blessed Marie-Clementine living out the Gospel’s call for radical wasn’t the first “radical” thing Hunter- Anuarite Nengapeta’s vow to remain discipleship and being a passionate wit- Kilmer had done. She once lived a virgin led to her violent martyrdom ness for the Catholic faith. in Palestine by herself for a month. at age 24 — during which she had wandering Hunter-Kilmer was scheduled to She also entered the convent of the the grace to forgive her attacker for present a talk called “Sold Out for Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of “not knowing what you are doing.” Christ” Jan. 30 at Resurrection of the the Eucharist in Michigan. Currently, The reli- Lord Church in Waipio. The diocesan Hunter-Kilmer is discerning the voca- gious sister was Office of Youth and Young Adult Min- tion of consecrated virginity. born Nengapeta istry organized the event as part of its Since she started the hobo ministry Alphonsine in ongoing Young Adult Speaker Series. in June 2012, Hunter-Kilmer has lived the Democratic missionary Hunter-Kilmer made her second trip almost entirely out of her car, save for Republic of to Hawaii after spending almost two being housed along the way by a few Congo in 1939; With no permanent place to call home, 30-year-old years driving across the U.S., speaking gracious acquaintances. She lists her a clerical error at her school resulted to anyone who wants to know anything sister’s residence in Virginia as her in her enrollment under her sister’s Meg Hunter-Kilmer crisscrosses the country in her about being Catholic. The Washington, legal address for taxes and such. Her name, Anuarite. She felt called D.C., native uses her spunk, wit and only living expenses have been for car to become a nun at an early age car spreading the Gospel. This week she is on Oahu. humor to share with others her experi- Continued on page 19 despite her parents’ disapproval and the convent’s refusal to accept her due to her youth. Anuarite, however, found her way to the convent by LiSa’S CateCHiSM Corner MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS sneaking onto a truck bound for the Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry site. She became Sister Marie- Clementine in 1959. A rebellion broke out in 1964 How is Baptism administered? Keep the Faith and swept across the country, with YOUCAT*: The classical form of administering Baptism is the threefold The night before one of my games, I remember praying and feeling guilty for the Simba rebels targeting religious immersion of the candidate in the water. Usually, however, water is asking God to allow my team to win. So instead, I asked God to help everyone play whom they suspected of cooperat- poured three times over the head of the candidate, while the minister of the best that they deserved. Immediately, I felt peace. I came to realize, originally I ing with foreigners. All the nuns in the sacrament speaks the words, “(Name), I baptize you in the name of wanted God to invoke his power for me at the cost of another while I really desired Anuarite’s convent were taken away the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” [1229-1245, 1278] integrity, honesty and self-sacrifice. Sometimes we expect our ministry to attract hundreds of people and make every to a rebel household, where a colo- There are a number of symbols used in Baptism — holy water, chrism oil, young person desire God above their own lives ... and when we don’t see this hap- nel tried and failed to get Anuarite a white garment and a candle. Holy water symbolizes the cleansing away of pening, we feel the game is lost. and another sister to lie with him. sin and the reception of new life. The chrism is used to anoint us as follow- The furious rebel began to beat both However, when you are focused on making the proper preparations, carrying out ers of Jesus. The white garment signifies that we are pure, cleansed of sin, a the work, and asking God to help you play your best, win or lose, peace will come nuns, then became further enraged new creation; and a candle is used to represent the light that shines in our at Anuarite when she forgave and your ministry will thrive. Integrity of action, sacrifice and, most importantly, darkness — the Light of Christ. faith and trust in God will always gain for us the deepest desire of our human heart. him. The colonel called over other The formula for baptism comes directly from Scripture. Jesus said, “Go, rebels who proceeded to stab her; a “But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry. For I am already being poured out gunshot from the colonel eventually the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19) claimed Anuarite’s life. like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I She was beatified by Pope John *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:5-7) Paul II in 1985. (www.dacb.org) Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.