HAWAII HAWAII WORLD TRADITIONS Arrival of Carmelites, Bishop Silva says that Simple Christians: ordinary Family prayers at the fundraiser, prepare for the every parish must have a Trappist martyrs gave wreath for each week in refounding of monastery pastoral council extraordinary witness Advent Page 2 Page 4-5 Page 15 Page 20 HVOLUME 81,awaii NUMBER 24 CatholicFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018 Herald$1 One unique commercial version of the Advent calendar available at the Pauline Book and Media Center in Honolulu offers the tra- ditional countdown to Christmas in the round. HCH photo | Anna Weaver Advent calendars and more Fresh ideas on the annual tradition that you and your kids can make this season By Anna Weaver “Reclaim the Advent calendar!” said They’ll help keep the focus on the religious Hawaii Catholic Herald Lisa Gomes, the director of the Office of side of the season amidst all the materi- Youth and Young Adult Ministry. al mayhem that can overwhelm the days Companies have been coming out with She says Advent is “a great opportunity leading up to Christmas. a flurry of new food, drink, candy or toy- to recommit as a family to praying daily, filled Advent calendars in recent years. reading Scripture, and staying faithful to Nativity set calendar But since Advent calls Catholics to a the church.” She recommends starting off Pick out an Advent calendar with draw- time of preparation for Jesus’ birth, not the season reflecting on 1 Corinthians 1:3- ers or pouches, which are big enough to one long season of indulgence, how about 9. hold small Nativity figurines and other making some more spiritually focused Ad- Here are some Advent countdown ideas parts of the stable and manger. Alternately, vent calendars for December? to inspire and have fun with your children. you can create a paper bag Advent calen- Continued on page 3 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • NOVEMBER 30, 2018 Hawaii Catholic Herald Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Founded in 1936 Bishop’s page Published every other Friday PUBLISHER Bishop Larry Silva (808) 585-3356 [email protected] Bishop Larry Silva, left, helps the EDITOR Carmelite Sisters, newly arrived Patrick Downes from the Philippines, with their (808) 585-3317 luggage at the Daniel K. Inouye In- [email protected] ternational Airport, Nov. 26. From ASSOCIATE EDITOR left, Sister Mary Francis Apordo, Anna Weaver Sister Mary Bernard Tescam, who (808) 585-3320 [email protected] helped recruit the sisters but is not ADVERTISING joining the Hawaii community, Shaina Caporoz Sister Assumpta John Theresa Ma- (808) 585-3328 capanas and Sister Mary Angelica [email protected] Guevarra. At right is Carmelite CIRCULATION Father Danilo Lim, the religious Donna Aquino assistant of the Association of (808) 585-3321 Monasteries of the Discalced [email protected] Carmelite Nuns in the Philippines, HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage who traveled with them. The new paid at Honolulu, Hawaii. Published ev- sisters will help in the refound- ery other week, 26 issues a year, by the ing of the Hawaii monastery. Two Roman Catholic Church in the State of more are expected early next year. Hawaii, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. HCH photo | Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES Hawaii: $28 Mainland: $32 Dear Friends of the Carmelite Sisters, the Church and all the members of the Mainland 1st class: $50 Foreign: $35 GROWING GOD’S GARDEN Body of Christ through their humble Peace be with you! POSTMASTER CARMEL IN HAWAII dedication to prayer. Send address changes to: On Saturday, January 12, 2019, Hawaii Catholic Herald, 1184 Bishop A fundraiser supporting the re-founding The expenses involved in providing a special fundraising luncheon will Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. of the Carmelite Monastery in Kaneohe food, medical insurance, spiritual books, OFFICE be held in the parish hall of the Co- with five new sisters from the Philippines and other necessities for our dear Sisters Hawaii Catholic Herald Cathedral of St. Theresa, 712 N. School 1184 Bishop St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — in addition to the transitional expens- Honolulu, HI 96813 Street, Honolulu. Its purpose is to raise Jan. 12, 2019 es of airfares from the Philippines and PHONE funds to support the re-founded Car- (808) 585-3300 Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Hall legal work to obtain their visas — can be melite Convent in Kaneohe, and espe- 712 N. School Street, Honolulu FAX daunting, so they depend upon the good (808) 585-3381 cially to help with the expenses of the Lunch, entertainment, prizes, stewardship of the people of our diocese WEBSITE five new Sisters who are joining from silent auction, plants for sale, www.hawaiicatholicherald.com video presentation: “Growing to assist them in their ministry. We hope the Philippines. The event runs from 10 E-MAIL God’s Garden: Carmel of Hawaii” you will be able to join us for this joyful [email protected] a.m. to 2 p.m., and will include a lunch event and to lend your material support NEWS DEADLINES and silent auction. I will be present to $100 DONATION Nine days before publication date. to the Sisters who so lovingly support us lend my support and to give a short For tickets, contact Paula Manz, ADVERTISING DEADLINES 585-3322, [email protected] spiritually. Nine days before publication date. presentation on the importance of the If you would like to make a direct ADVERTISING INFORMATION presence of the Carmelite Sisters in our For a rate card or other information, call contribution to the Sisters, please send Shaina Caporoz, 585-3328. A rate card is diocese. the Holy Trinity their permanent home donations to: Carmelite Monastery, also available at www.hawaiicatholicher- As many of you know, the Carmel- so that the convent can be “re-founded” ald.com. Click on “Advertising.” 6301 Pali Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744- ite Sisters came to Hawaii about 40 with a full contingent of Sisters. These “PASS IT ON” POLICY 5224. Make checks payable to: Carmel- To share an issue of the Hawaii Catholic years ago from Hong Kong. Over the dedicated nuns have given their lives to Herald with a friend, write or call us and ite Monastery. we will send him or her a free copy. Or years, their numbers have diminished, live in a cloistered convent so that they give them yours and we will send you and there was the real possibility of can pray for the needs of our diocese another one while supplies last. Sincerely yours in Christ, LETTERS TO THE HERALD having to close the convent. With the and the world. Although our very utili- Letters are welcome. Letters should prayers of many and the generosity of tarian culture may not consider their pertain to a story or issue in the Ha- waii Catholic Herald, be courteous, and the Carmelite Federation in the Philip- work very productive, we people of not exceed 250 words. Letters must pines, five professed Sisters have been faith know what a powerhouse they are Most Reverend Larry Silva be signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters recruited to make the Hawaii Carmel of in support of all the public ministries of Bishop of Honolulu may be edited for length and clarity. Send them to Letters to the Herald, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 or to [email protected]. MEMBER Official notices Catholic Press Association Bishop’s calendar December 11, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Adminis- Bishop Silva has accepted the resignation ADDRESS CORRECTIONS Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be trative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown of Deacon Efrain Andrews as the Diocesan To make corrections to your attended by Bishop’s delegate] Honolulu; 10:00 pm, Mañanitas in honor of Director of Prison Ministry, effective Decem- subscription name or ad- Our Lady of Guadalupe, Maria Lanakila Par- ber 31, 2018, and has appointed Deacon Wil- dress, cut out the address ish, Lahaina. label from the front page December 1-2, Episcopal Visitation, St. Pat- liam Friese to replace him, effective January (reverse side). rick Parish, Kaimuki. December 12, 5:00 pm, Spanish Mass in 1, 2019. (Deacon Friese will continue his dia- Please correct my name. honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Maria La- December 4, 9:00 am, Diocesan Finance conal assignment to St. Jude Parish, Kapolei.) Please correct my ad- nakila Parish, Lahaina. Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 5:30 Bishop Silva has appointed Edward An- dress. pm, St. Francis Healthcare System Dinner, December 13, 9:00 am, Annual Members drade to the Diocesan Planning and Build- We are receiving two Prince Waikiki Hotel, Waikiki. Meeting of the Augustine Educational Foun- ing Commission as the East Hawaii Vicariate copies. Please cancel this dation, Chancery; 9:45 am, Augustine Educa- one. December 5, 4:00 pm, Peace Ceremony Representative, effective immediately through tional Foundation Board, Chancery; 4:00 pm, Please cancel this sub- June 30, 2020, to complete the term of Mar- and Dinner, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Waikiki. Dialogue for International and New Priests’ scription. garita Hopkins. December 6, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Coun- Orientation, Chancery. MAIL TO cil, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), Bishop Silva has appointed Beverly San- Donna Aquino Kaneohe; 1:00 pm, Clergy Personnel Board, Announcements/Appointments dobal to the Diocesan Board of Education as Hawaii Catholic Herald SSDC; 2:00 pm, College of Consultors, SSDC. the Leeward Oahu Vicariate Representative, 1184 Bishop Street Bishop Silva has accepted the resignation Honolulu, HI 96813 December 7, 7:00 am, Pearl Harbor Multi- of Reverend Edison Pamintuan, MS as Spiritu- effective November 20, 2018 – June 30, 2020, QUESTIONS? Faith Ceremony, Pearl Harbor.