10 JANUARY 31, 2014 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD JANUARY 31, 2014 11 TheParish SchoolNews & JANUARY 31, 2014 EDITOR’S 11 12 13 CHOICE 1 2 3 14 15 16 4 5 6 ence. Opportunity. (Reported by direction of Dana Arbaugh, VFW Patriot’s Pen Medal, and Hayley Matson-Mathes) and who danced hula under a monetary award. First place the direction of Jack McK- winner Cailtyn also achieved 14 EWA BEACH eaque. Thanks to the Sodal- second place statewide. She Our Lady of Perpetual ity of our Blessed Lady will be honored again at the Help School for the beautiful decorations, Hawaii State VFW Awards The students have been prepar- the Knights of Columbus luncheon, where she will ing for the annual Geograph- #6307 who set up the parish receive additional monetary ic Bee, competing first in their hall and directed traffic and and achievement awards. Con- classrooms where two finalists the school’s staff and stu- gratulations to all our students were chosen. These finalists dents for being such gracious for their success! (Reported by (pictured) competed in front hosts. Thanks also to the many Ginger Kamisugi) generous sponsors who helped of the whole school on Jan. 14. 17 HONOLULU The social studies teachers the event reach its financial were responsible for coaching goal. The funds raised will Sacred Hearts Academy the contestants. Ms. Crystal help renovate a portion of the Lower School 7 8 9 10 Kaíaikala, chairperson for 50-year-old John Read Center Our fourth graders were the school Geographic Bee, into a 21st century multimedia welcomed aboard the Hoku- 17 18 learning center and provide 1 PAIA an evening celebration that a member of the Tautua Fou 7 KALIHI Alejo, Genica Aban, Olivia reaction. They said they valued distributed the study booklets lea and the Hikianalia, two additional tuition assistance included a buffet dinner, en- Alasaas, Kristine Calun- the experience of a personal last October so that students navigational canoes set to Holy Rosary Parish Samoan Catholic Associa- St. St. John the Baptist for students. Next year’s fifth tertainment and lucky number tad, Jeselle Quedding, encounter with the homeless. next informational meeting is 11 KIHEI on Jan. 26. Student thank you had ample time to practice. embark on a world voyage in Our parish is proud of our tion of Hawaii, directed by Breakfast with the Bishop is surprises. It was a wonderful, Parish Arielle Macadangdang, AJ … A pro-life march on Jan. 6:30 p.m., Feb. 15, at Church. letters will be read to teachers Mrs. Laverne Suster and May. The sailing vessels are parishioner Christopher Father Sebastiano, the choir St. Theresa Parish Jan. 25, 2015. (Reported by memorable night filled with It was our pastor Father John Brown, Leighann Elvena, 22, the 41st anniversary of the All men are invited! (Reporter after Mass. There is already Mrs. Tracy Spencer mod- currently docked at the Uni- Ribucan who was admitted also sings at the Holy Family The parishioners bid aloha Earl Walker) fun, laughter, joy and fellow- Fredy Quintero’s 39th birth- Jaclyn Quedding, Shanell U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs by Judy Cabanting) much excitement as students erated the school wide bee. versity of Hawaii’s Sand Island into candidacy for the order Church every first Sunday of and mahalo to Deacon Stan ship as we remembered the day on Jan. 15. Many blessings Pugal, Angel Agcanas Wade decision began at the Ku- are decorating their classroom Mrs. Emma Lacar and Ms. Parkway. Prior to the visit, the of permanent diaconate. Franco on Jan. 12 at the 9:30 16 PEARL CITY past year, and the efforts of the month. (Reported by Berna- from St. John’s parishioners. and Gabrielle Bega. The kui Grove Shopping Center at 10 EWA doors based on the week’s Kahae Iakopo-Maikai were students read about the canoes Christopher, his wife Dawn, a.m. Mass. He is retiring after dette Cabe) (Reported by Bertha Guerrero) 10 a.m. Earlier that morning, a theme “Catholic Schools: Com- the judges. The finalists from Our Lady of Good Counsel on the Polynesian Voyaging his parents, son, and niece at- our youth and adults working play was directed by Bobbie Immaculate Conception more than 12 years of service together for our spiritual ac- Sensano. (Reported by Audie parish Mass celebrated “A Day munities of Faith, Knowledge grades 5 through 8 battled for School Society’s website. Long-time tended the rite of candidacy 5 EWA BEACH 8 KAHULUI Parish at the parish. Along with his of Prayer and Penance for Life.” and Service.” Students are the distinction of represent- On Jan. 16, at our weekly voyager Kealoha Hoe and Mass, Jan. 12, at Saint Ann tivities and community service Pascual) In keeping with our ongoing duties at Mass, funerals and Our Lady of Perpetual Christ the King Parish … Second year confirman- also preparing thank you cards ing our school at the District school Mass, we had the several female members of Church in Kaneohe, with Fa- projects. We are thankful to “Christmas Spirit,” we would blessings, he was a volunteer The Youth Ministry again 9 KAILUA-KONA di from St. Theresa, Holy for local firefighters and Geographic Bee. This year’s pleasure of witnessing the pre- the crew explained the vessel ther Eli Escanilla, Deacon God for the many blessings of Help Parish like to highlight another one at Hale Kau Kau, feeding the the past year and look forward produced the Christmas play, St. Michael Parish Cross, St. Raphael and lifeguards in appreciation of representative is eighth grader sentation of awards from the construction and the various Patrick Constantino and Our parish welcomed its new “The Nativity,” in church, of our parishioners. We do this hungry for many years. Stan is Jordan Fines. Students in Veterans of Foreign Wars, voyaging jobs, such as the to a new year of faith, prayer Father Anthony Rapozo Immaculate Conception their service to the community. other parishioners. Christopher parochial vicar Father Ger- Dec. 19 and 20. The dramatic not just to provide kudos to originally from Haiku, where kindergarten through grade 3 Fort Shafter Post 10276 captain, navigator, cook and and renewal through Christ holds up a new chasuble, a gift parishes were on retreat Jan. We look forward to getting is one of three candidates from man Gerry Somera on one-hour musical play based these folks, but to make them he has returned to live and be competed for the honor of first to four outstanding students. fisherman. The girls were intro- Jesus. (Reported by Phyllis Chan from the parishioners. Father 24-26 at our parish hall. The together with our friends from the Maui Vicariate. Congratu- on the Gospels of Matthew and known to our entire parish available to help at St Rita place in their respective classes. The youth were participants in duced to a star compass, which and Walter Weinzheimer) March 18 and 19. Parish ad- Rapozo served for the last two retreat, led by Chaminade St. Theresa School for a lations Chris! Pictured, from Luke was free of charge. It pro- community. We see each other Church. He is looking forward Congratulations to all on a job the VFW Patriot’s Pen Pro- helps navigators read the night ministrator Father Ed Barut years as parochial vicar at our University team, helped pre- closing Mass and a day of fun left, Ernie and Suzanne vided the youths and adults of every week at Mass but do to enjoying some travel and well done! (Reported by Laverne gram, an essay contest giving sky. At dockside, the students 4 PEARL CITY introduced Father Gerry at all parish. He was recently reas- pare the Kauai vicariate candi- at Lydgate Park. (Reported Ribucan (parents of candi- our parish another opportunity we really know each other? other interests in his free time. Suster; photo by Patricia White) students in grades 6-8 a chance designed a fabric square that Our Lady of Good Counsel Masses. Aloha Fellowship signed to Kauai. A farewell dates for Confirmation in May. by Andrea Corbo and Patricia date), Christopher, Dawn and to work together bringing the … The Fill-the-Backpack This parishioner profile After his final Mass, a luncheon to express their views on de- will be made into quilts to be Parish Ministry prepared and served party was held on Jan. 11. (Re- Doherty) 15 KAILUA Anthony (son). (Reported by Gospel of the birth of our Lord program in one way our parish highlights Archie Agcgca- was held in his honor in Sta- mocracy. More than 125,000 distributed to countries that refreshments after each Mass ported by Shirley David) Cyrilla Pascual) The Samoan Choir offi- to life. The play introduced is responding to the needs of maran. Archie and his family wasz Hall. (Reported by Anita 13 HONOLULU St. John Vianney School students participate annually Hokulea will visit. (Reported by cers for 2014 were installed to give parishioners an oppor- new gifts and talents of new the homeless, hungry and poor. have been parishioners for Carrington; photo by Leroy Car- At our fourth annual Break- on post, state and national lev- Haley Matson-Mathes) 2 AIEA on Jan. 12 by parochial vicar KALAHEO Sacred Hearts Academy tunity to meet the new priest, faces such as Father Joseph The program needs donations more than 11 years! Involved rington) fast with the Bishop, Jan. els. The Fort Shafter Post win- St. Elizabeth Parish Msgr. Thaddeus Mercado. Holy Cross Parish High School 18 HONOLULU pictured with some parishio- Pilotin as Angel Gabriel, of non-perishable individual- in many ministries, he is a 19, Bishop Larry Silva, our ners are, pictured in the first They are Ernie Alaimalo, It was a busy Advent and 12 KAPAA Seven members of our Leo Members of St.