The Episcopal Church of West Oahu. V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 J A N U A R Y CLERGY CORNER Father Paul Klitzke

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1 the ECWO ECHO Annual Meeting: The Episcopal Church in West Oahu has developed a great foundation for our work together over the past year. The ECWO council, selected by Bishop Committees at each ministry site, met last month to learn more about one another and find common ground and goals. As we look toward 2015, I believe we are ready to take the next steps to improve upon our work together. By-laws for the region are nearly complete. This will allow for more official work and efficiency. During our November meeting the Bishop reminded me, that as Priest-in- Charge, I d be responsible to chair the annual meeting at each church site. It was suggested that instead of four separate meetings that maybe we could hold our annual meetings together in one place. While we recognize this will be challenging, we believe it could also be very rewarding. The regional annual meeting will be held on Sunday January 25, starting at noon at Christ Gathering Place in Aiea. This time should leave adequate time for travel; I hope to have carpooling sign-ups available in the weeks leading up to the meeting. The meeting will begin with a catered lunch and fellowship. Most annual meetings allow time for reporting on various ministries. Part of the gathering time will have a time to showcase ministries, through written reports, as well as posters or booths where we can engage around the ministry of the region. I hope we might add other aspects, including a photo area that could help us build a photo directory for the region. While much of the reporting and fellowship of the meeting can be done as a whole, parts of the annual meeting will have to be broken into small groups. We are working on ordering t-shirts, with each church site having a different color shirt. This could help us to intersperse while retaining some identity by site. The shirts will help as we break into smaller groups for elections for Bishop s Committee, Convention Delegates and Regional Representatives. Each site will vote on the budget that is presented as well. This is a new model. I know that many of you will have to travel, or otherwise adjust your schedules in order to participate. Yet, I believe it will help us continue to unite as a region and effectively address the business aspect of our church life. The Bishop also committed to joining us for this meeting. His presence will be helpful as we discuss what has happened so far, as well as assisting with any needed break-out groups. I hope you too will commit to being at the annual meeting. Blessings - Fr. Paul The Episcopal Church of West Oahu V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 J A N U A R Y CLERGY CORNER Father Paul Klitzke The Reverend Paul K. Klitzke Podcasting sermons here: and through itunes "Please consider who might serve well on the Bishop's Committee and as convention delegates. Nominations (including self-nominations) are best in advance of the meeting, if possible by January 18. Please send to paul.klitzke@gmail.com or call Fr. Paul"

2 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 EPISCOPAL CHURCH WEST OAHU Ministers: Vicar: Father Paul Klitzke St. Nicholas - St. Timothy vicar@stnickschurch.org Priest: Kaleo Patterson St. Philip s - St. Stephen s kaleop@me.com Deacon: Steve Costa St. Stephen's thnxhp@yahoo.com Episcopal Church Of West Oahu, Hawaii Introduction to the Brotherhood of St Andrew A world-wide ministry to men and boys in the Episcopal-Anglican Communion P A G E 2 Men, are you looking for something more than another work party at your church? Are you interested in meeting with other men to discuss how the bible relates to your job, your family, or how to reach out to those less fortunate in your community?? Then join us for an introduction to the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a ministry for the spread of Christ s Kingdom through men and youth in the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion. ECWO Men s Breakfast Meeting 8:00 AM Christ s Gathering Place Saturday - January 31, 2015 Treasurer: Doug Brown EDGE Sarah Klitzke youthdirector@ episcopalhawaii.org Shana Ikeda Newsletter: Bob Windisch gigatt99@hawaiiantel.net Photography: Steve Costa Shana Ikeda Dave Jones Sarah Klitzke Kaleo Patterson Men have always had an active role in the maintenance and operation of the church. Men serve on vestries, finance committees, building committees and as ushers, lectors and ministers during the services of the church. While these activities keep men busy and involved many men are searching for ways to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, to become more Christ like, to become disciples. Dr. Patrick Morley defines discipleship as, Called to live in Christ, equipped to live like Christ, and sent to live for Christ Participation in small group ministry with like-minded men provides an opportunity for men to learn and share as they grow in their life in Christ. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been providing a format for men s ministry in the Episcopal/Anglican Communion for more than 130 years. A strong men s ministry strengthens congregations and makes communities better all in the name of Jesus Christ. To learn more contact Father Paul: vicar@stnickschurch.org OR Arnold Carson: arnold.carson@googl .com ST. STEPHEN S NEWS from Kahu Kaleo Patterson There s lots happening at St. Stephen's, with the organ being repaired and a future recital event in the works; but also the new liturgical dance group of St. Stephen's under the leadership of Dr. Haaheo Guanson, created a joyful stirring of the Holy Spirit, and embraced fully as part of the liturgical dynamics on the fourth Sunday of Advent. The newly formed group practices forms, and choreography related to the Magnificat, for five weeks. Liturgical dance is a dynamic form of prayer, praise, and worship that requires the Harmony and oneness of mind, body, and spirit, through movement and creative expression. Love, faith and joy were clearly visible and felt by all. The integration of mind, body and spirit, in practice with music is also a very healthy activity. In other news, St. Stephen's very own Jim Putman, son of Bishop Putman, has become the first official pu - conch blower, first preparing for the first Feast of the Sovereigns then again on Christmas Eve at the Candlelight Service. St. Stephen's Liturgical Dancers Magnificat are Molly McCurdy, Marge Kashiwada, Jean Smith, Sylvia Eschbach, Sandra Shawhan, April Kimura, Marion Chow, Rae Costa, Haaheo Guanson

3 P A G E 3 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 OUT AND ABOUT IN WEST OAHU! St. Philips Pacific Island Ministry , Roast Pig and Snow crab pot-luck, St. Philip s Children's Worship Team. St. Philips - Bishop's Annual Visit , Pancakes Pot-Luck, Great Fellowship Waianae Harbor Xmas feeding Tuesday morning Bible Study Group: (Front) Bob Windisch, Kala Holden, Deacon Steve Costa, Paul Convard. (Back) Father Paul Klitzke, Luella Windisch, Bob Holden, Janice Lowery, Angie Dolfo-Hamasaki Kala Holden, Bishop John Grey and May Holokai having lunch. The Anglican Indigenous Network met at Epiphany Church on Dec. 6, 2014 to follow up on plans for the AIN conference scheduled for 2015 in NYC. Bishop Grey was the AIN host when the conference was held in Aotearoa, NZ in Nov

4 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 Bishop s Reading List for 2015 P A G E 4 I. UNDERSTANDING THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH *Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers: Exploring Christian Faith By Ian S. Markham (Author), C.K. Robertson (Author) Paperback: 104 pages Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (March 10, 2014) A People Called Episcopalians Revised Edition: A Brief Introduction to Our Way of Life By John H. Westerhoff (Author), Tobias Stanislas Haller (Author), Sharon Ely Pearson (Author) Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: Morehouse Publishing; Revised edition (October 15, 2014) II. UNDERSTANDING WORSHIP IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH *The Liturgy Explained: New Edition By James W. Farwell (Author) Paperback: 57 pages Publisher: Morehouse Publishing; New edition (March 1, 2013) Liturgical Life Principles: How Episcopal Worship Can Lead to Healthy and Authentic Living By Ian S. Markham (Author) Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (April 1, 2009) III. OUR FAITH AND OUR IDENTITY IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH *Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer By Rowan Williams (Author) Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company (July 23, 2014) Seeking Life: The Baptismal Invitation of the Rule of St. Benedict By Esther de Waal Hardback: 106 pages Publisher: Liturgical Press (May 1, 2009) IV. CHANGING EPISCOPAL CHURCH *Holy Currencies: Six Blessings for Sustainable Missional Ministries By Eric H.F. Law (Author) Paperback: 184 pages Publisher: Chalice Press (March 31, 2013) The Episcopal Way: Church's Teachings for a Changing World Series: Volume 1 By Stephanie Spellers (Series Editor), Eric H.F. Law (Series Editor) Series: Church's Teachings for a Changing World Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (August 1, 2014) The Agile Church: Spirit-Led Innovation in an Uncertain Age By Dwight J. Zscheile Paperback: 176 pages Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (November 1, 2014)

5 P A G E 5 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 DAUGHTERS OF THE KING IN HAWAII EPIPHANY TEA PARTY Saturday, January 3, :00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Home of Vicki Millard 1124 Kukila Place CHAPTER NEWS Book Study Group The book titled Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter" by Lindsay Hardin Freeman. Winner of over thirty awards for excellence in religious journalism, the Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman is committed to helping free Bible women and other Bible characters from the dusty, dry literary caskets in which they seem to have been trapped for centuries. An Episcopal priest, mother and editor, she is the author/editor of six other books. The most recent: Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter. Questions at the end of each chapter encourage individual or smallgroup reflection about what we might learn from each of the these women and how God is speaking through them to us. Freeman is going to be the speaker for our May 30th Assembly and she will be speaking on this book. St. Nicholas Chapter will begin the book study on Monday, January 26th until the end of May, covering 8 different women from the Old Testament to the New Testament, the idea is to get familiarized with the book when they hear her speak at the May event. This is part of regular chapter meetings. All DOK are welcome to join in the study. Please RSVP Phone: Tea Sandwiches or Cookies are welcome. Photo-Ops for some of the members who stayed longer following the All Saints Day Gathering. MARK YOUR CALENDARS DOK Assembly Board Meeting - Monday, January 5, 2015 Holy Nativity, 5286 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu Diocesan DOK Quiet Day Saturday, January 31, 2015 (8am 4pm), St. Anthony Retreat Center 3351 Kalihi Street, Honolulu, HI May 30th Diocesan Assembly Venue: To be determined Program: Planning Stages Ideas are welcome from our more experienced (or should we say, seasoned) members.

6 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 CHRISTMAS 2014 Aloha to all the congregations of the West Oahu Churches: P A G E 6 Mahalo Nui with much Aloha to everyone who participated in the "Christmas At Onemalu" event. There are so many people to acknowledge. Mahalo to all the Kapolei Hawaiian civic club members, Na Wahine Hui O Kamehameha ladies, and the congregations of St. Nicholas, St. Timothy's, St. Stephen's and St. Phillip's Episcopal Churches. A very special Mahalo to Deacon Steve Costa for the great lunch and his helpers, the Cookes from St. Stephen's. Eleven years ago the Kapolei Hawaiian Civic Club hosted the first Christmas party at Onemalu (sandy shelter). There was a small tent set up in front of the building right on the parking lot. It rained. Though it rained we managed to play a few games and give out presents to 36 plus children. At that time, Onemalu was an emergency and transitional center managed by a private company under the auspices of the Department of Transportation. Currently, Onemalu is a Transitional shelter still managed by the same private concern, however the Department of Health is now in charge. Decorating of the big tent was done by a whole core of folks who also helped with other activities. Our EMCEE this year was Abi Villanueva. Portrait Gallery folks were Mario and Cathe Portillo and Kevin and Brandie Shin. Christmas Card designs, Face Painting, and Various Games were handled by Linda Aga, Tammy Bruce, Arma Oana, Lance Holden, Amanda Allison, and Dawn, Ariel and Abi Villanueva. Door Prize Tickets were distributed by Sarah Klitzke and Gifts/ presents/food baskets were put in order by a whole lot of folks supervised by Grace Peacock. They were Onemalu Staff, Shana, Becky Fitzgerald, and Kaala Jay. The lunch tent was coordinated by Luella Windisch for Steve Costa as he had to leave for Diocese Council meeting. Luella had kokua from the Onemalu staff, Becky Fitzgerald and Kaala Jay

7 P A G E 7 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 AT ONEMALU TRANSITIONAL HOMELESS SHELTER when it was time to serve lunch. One of the Residents of Onemalu provided musical entertainment, therefore we had a microphone and speaker to use. Kokua Elves were Emma and Noah Klitzke and Trey, Tanner and Chloe Bruce (and special elf, Bill Bruce). Father Paul was able to make it back from the Standing Committee meeting at St. Andrews and gave a little history of the true St. Nicholas. St. Phillip's folks donated stuffed animals from their thrift shop - an abundance of stuffed animals! - all in very good condition and most were used as prizes for the games. Behind the scenes folks who were a great support that day, were Melissa Lyman (Civic Club Treasurer), and Doug Brown (St. Nicholas Treasurer), who also brought Aaron (exchange student from Germany) along to help. Last but not least were personal supporters of the event - Husband Bob and sons Robert, Doug and Lance. Mahalo to all who sponsored a child this year. The total original listing was 106, which was split up between two Hawaiian organizations and two West Oahu Episcopal churches. Throughout the weeks 11 more children were added. On the day of the event, there were 117 gifts distributed, and food baskets given to 40 resident families at Onemalu. Mahalo to the Civic Club for the food Baskets and a special Shout Out to St. Nicholas for the big tent. There are truly not enough words to thank everyone. I have already prayed my thanks to the Lord for each and every person, that participated and contributed in some way to make "Christmas At Onemalu" a great success. God bless everyone and Aloha Ke Akua. Kala Holden CHRISTMAS AT CAMP MOKULE IA

8 ECWO Worship Services St. Nicholas Episcopal Church s Gathering Place 10:00 AM 939 Moanalua Rd. Aiea, HI SUNDAY Pacific Academy 5:00 PM 909 Haumea St. Kapolei, HI info@stnickschurch.org St. Philip s Episcopal Church SUNDAY: St. John s Rd. 8:00 AM Waianae, HI St. Stephen s Episcopal Church SUNDAY: 1679 California Ave. 10:00 AM Wahiawa, HI St. Timothy s Episcopal Church s Gathering Place 8:00 AM 939 Moanalua Rd. Aiea, HI sttimsoffice@hawaiiantel.net Bring friends and Family! JANUARY CALENDAR January is National Blood Donor Month January 1 - Thursday - New Year s Day - Be safe and party responsibly! January 4 - Sunday - Blessing of the wheels at Christ s Gathering Place, 9:30 AM approx. Bring your new or old bikes, skates, cars or any wheeled transportation to receive a special blessing from Father Paul Klitzke. January 4 - Sunday - Epiphany Sunday January 6 - Tuesday - Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas celebrates the visit of the three kings to the Christ Child, signifying the extension of salvation to the Gentiles. January 6 - Tuesday - ECWO Regional Ministry Meeting, 7:00 PM - Christ s Gathering Place January 25 - Sunday - 12 Noon. Annual meeting of the Episcopal Churches of West Oahu. Ministry reports, budget discussion, election of Bishop s Committee members, election of delegates to convention. Buffet luncheon to be served and Bishop Fitzpatrick is schedule to attend and help facilitate the meeting. January 26 - Monday - St. Stephen s Day January 31 - Saturday - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Daughters of the King Quiet Day at St. Anthony Retreat Center, 3351 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI Merry Christmas Happy New Year