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1 Diocese of Honolulu e-newsletter Tuesday of the 19 th Week of Ordinary Time (IV: 84) Feast of St. Laurence, Deacon, Martyr August 10, 2010 Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him. (James 1: 12) [All articles and pictures may be copied and used in parish/school bulletins and newsletters.] In this Issue: New Events/Announcements Fr. Romeo Nietas Now Msgr. Romeo Nietes Hawaii Catholic Herald Farewell and Job Opening Leadership Association of Religious Congregations (LARC) Meeting New Deacon Council Officers Meeting Jesus at the Movies: The Mighty I Saw it in the enews and Read it in the Herald Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center - August 2010 newsletter AKUA in Kauai and Maui Volunteers Needed for Catholic Worker Community Previous Events/Announcements Second Collection: The Catholic University of America, September 4 & 5, (b) Plan Terminations 2010 Catechist Retreat: Big Island of Hawaii September 2010: Word of Life HCCRS Annual Conference, Got Spirit? Go! Catholic Charities Hawai i on Facebook Support Needed for Gulf Coast Oil Spill Recovery Cross International Catholic Outreach Key Dates for our Priests e-photo Fr. Romeo Nietas Now Msgr. Romeo Nietes Key Dates for our Permanent Deacons

From Bishop Larry Silva On Sunday, August 8, 2010, Bishop Silva received word from Bishop Mylo Vergara, Bishop of San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Philippines that Fr. Romeo C. Nietes, Parochial Vicar for Sts.

2 From Bishop Larry Silva On Sunday, August 8, 2010, Bishop Silva received word from Bishop Mylo Vergara, Bishop of San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Philippines that Fr. Romeo C. Nietes, Parochial Vicar for Sts. Peter and Paul has been given the award of Honorary Prelate. Let us offer our congratulations to Msgr. Roemo Nietes! Hawaii Catholic Herald Farewell and Job Opening From Dara Perreira, PHR, Director of Human Resources The Hawaii Catholic Herald reporter/photographer of nearly four years, the talented Anna Weaver, is moving on to bigger and better things including residence in Washington, D.C., a new job, and an eventual wedding -- hers. We wish her all the best and pray that God s blessings and graces continue to flow generously her way. Her final day with us will be August 13 th. Meanwhile, she leaves a big gap that needs filling. So this notice also serves to mention that the Hawaii Catholic Herald is looking for a full-time reporter/photographer. Applicants must have a bachelor s degree, at least two years experience in journalism and knowledge of the Catholic Church and Catholic teaching. Social media knowledge is a plus. Send resume and samples of your work to the Human Resources Department, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI or to humanresources@rcchawaii.org. Leadership Association of Religious Congregations (LARC) Meeting From Sr. Patty Chang, LARC The Leadership Association of Religious Congregations (LARC) comprised of superiors and representatives of all religious congregations in Hawaii will be meeting on Tuesday, August 24, from 7:00 9:00 P.M. at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, second floor conference room. Videoconferencing is being arranged for committee members from neighbor islands. Members who are unable to attend are asked to send a representative

3 to speak and vote on your behalf. There are a number of issues that require your input and commitment. An agenda and supporting documents will be made available soon. We want to welcome Brother John Campbell, SM, who is the newly selected male religious representative to the Bishop on the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Also, we have a new member, Sister Georgellen Vissers, superior for the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Kekaha, who arrived in late July from Nebraska. Please welcome them at our upcoming LARC meeting. New Deacon Council Officers From Bishop Larry Silva Please welcome our new Deacon Council Officers for the Diocese of Honolulu. Their terms are effective from July 1, 2010 through June 30, Chairperson: Tommy Contrades Secretary: Modesto Cordero Co-Chairperson: Billy Whitfield Treasurer: Cora Constantino Meeting Jesus at the Movies: The Mighty From Sr. Gioan Linh, Pauline Books and Media Pauline Books & Media presents, The Mighty, nominated for two 1998 Golden Globe s, as their monthly film program for the month of August. Directed by Peter Chelsom, the movie tells the story of a strong friendship between a young boy with Morquio s syndrome and an older boy who is always bullied because of his size. Adapted from the novel, Freak the Mighty, the film explores a building of trust and friendship. Kevin, an

4 intelligent boy, tutors Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him places. Being the social outcasts of the town and through their adventures together, they find a friendship providing completeness of self and an unbreakable bond of love. WHEN: Friday, August 13 TIME: 6:00 pm WHERE: Pauline Books & Media 1143 Bishop St. Honolulu, HI TRAILER: I Saw it in the enews and Read it in the Herald From Elina Simon, Executive Assistant to the Vicar General As our children head back to school, the Road Map Report for Year Two takes a look at the progress being made with Road Map Recommendation #3: Faith Formation in the August 6, 2010 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald. To read the full article written by Jayne Mondoy, Diocesan Director of the Office of Religious Education and chair of the coordinating task force for faith formation, visit: or contact the Herald at or. Ask about the "Pass It On" Policy which allows you to share an issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald with a friend. Herald staff will send your friend a free copy. If you give your copy away, the Herald will send you a replacement while supplies last. Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center - August 2010 newsletter From Florence Calderon, MBA, CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAI`I, Program Coordinator Please take a moment to view this month s newsletter at: AUGUST HAPPENINGS Candidates Fair- August 16, 2010 from 8am 10:30am at Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP or for more information contact the center at

5 Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center provides education, health promotion, recreation, and cultural activities for seniors, 60 and older. The Center is a program of Catholic Charities Hawai`i and is partially funded by the State through the Department of Health/Executive Office on Aging through contract with the City & County of Honolulu/Elderly Affairs Division. For more information about our parent agency, Catholic Charities Hawai i, please visit: Questions or comments are welcome. Please contact the Center at (808) Thank you very much for your interest in and support of Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center! Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 1640 Lanakila Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, Tel: (808) , Fax: (808) , florence.calderon@catholiccharitieshawaii.org, Catholic Charities Hawai`i helping people in need to help themselves, regardless of, their faith. AKUA in Kauai and Maui From Fr. Peter J. Dumag, Director of Vocations Join us in Kauai or in Maui for another AKUA Run/Walk for Vocations campaign on September 5, 2010 during the Kauai Marathon and on September 19, for the 40 th Maui Marathon. Visit: and more details. Contribute to our spiritual bouquet. Get prayer pledges, send the pledge form to the Office of Vocations, and you will get a yellow, AKUA Run/Walk for vocations t-shirt. For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at or at manao@rcchawaii.org. Volunteers Needed for Catholic Worker Community From Matthew Flynn, St. Damien Catholic Worker

6 The St. Damien Catholic Worker is starting a Catholic Worker community here in Honolulu. Our group is planning on developing a newspaper specific to the Catholic Worker cause and we need your help. We need people to write articles, help edit and/or layout the newspaper, aid in distribution, contribute money for publishing costs, and, of course, above all else, pray for us. Anyone who is interested in helping is most welcome. We are hoping to schedule a meeting in the next couple of weeks and will set a time and date soon so please let us know if you are interested by replying to the following address: stdamienhouse@gmail.com Let us know what days, evenings, mornings, or general periods of time would work best for you--we will try to accommodate everyone as best we can. Thank you for your help and prayers. "The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us?" ~ Dorothy Day, Servant of God. The Catholic Worker Movement: is grounded in a firm belief in the God-given dignity of every human person. Today over 185 Catholic Worker communities remain committed to nonviolence, voluntary poverty, prayer, and hospitality for the homeless, exiled, hungry, and forsaken. Catholic Workers continue to protest injustice, war, racism, and violence of all forms. Previous Events/Announcements Second Collection: The Catholic University of America, September 4 & 5, 2010 From Elina Simon, Executive Assistant to the Vicar General Each year Bishop Silva prepares a list of organizations for which he has approved for collections. Distributed to all parishes from Chancellor Walter Yoshimitsu s office, the list identifies the charity approved for second collection for that month. September s Second Collection funds financial aid for students from dioceses across the country, including Hawaii. Please feel free to use the following brief descriptions of how funds donated during the National Collection are used by The Catholic University of America.

7 Bulletin Announcement (For the Weekend Before the Collection) The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, located in Washington, D.C. It provides an academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition to 6,000 students every year. The National Collection for The Catholic University of America has been approved for September 4 and 5 by Bishop Larry Silva. Every dollar given directly supports financial aid for students from dioceses across the country, including ours. Please be generous. Pulpit Announcement (For the Weekend of the Collection) Today s second collection is for The Catholic University of America, the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States; located in Washington, D.C. CUA provides an academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition to 6,000 students every year. Every dollar we give directly supports financial aid for students from dioceses across the country, including ours. Please be generous. Please visit for more information or additional collection materials. 403(b) Plan Terminations From Dara Perreira, Diocesan Director of Human Resources Information for 403(b) participants regarding the 403(b) plans (TIAA-CREF, ING, MetLife, etc.) Many employees have been asking about rollovers, withdrawals, etc. from their 403(b) plans. The 403(b) plans throughout the Diocese of Honolulu have now been terminated and employees are free to do as they wish with the assets in the 403(b) plans. The Diocesan Human Resources Department will notify each participant with a 403(b) plan via a memo and additional information sent to their homes. If you have not received a memo and Special Tax Notice Regarding Plan Payments (the Notice ) in the mail, please see your principal or pastor as they have a copy of the memo and Notice. Please read these documents before taking action. You do not have the option of leaving your account in the RCCH 403(b) Plan as the plan is terminated. All accounts must be rolled over or otherwise distributed by September 15, 2010.

If you do not choose a distribution option by September 15, 2010, your account will be distributed as a cash distribution to you, subject to any applicable taxes, surrender fees, and other charges.

8 If you do not choose a distribution option by September 15, 2010, your account will be distributed as a cash distribution to you, subject to any applicable taxes, surrender fees, and other charges. In addition to income taxes, cash distributions may be subject to an additional early distribution penalty if you are under age 59-1/2. Again, you should consult your tax advisor when choosing a distribution option. For those interested in meeting with Merrill Lynch, representatives from Merrill Lynch will be available to meet with you at a centralized location on each of the neighbor islands, and at several locations on Oahu. Please contact Lisa Sakuma at or by at lsakuma@rcchawaii.org to schedule your personal appointment with Merrill Lynch representatives at one of these meetings. Bring your last RCCH 403(b) Plan statement so that Merrill Lynch will be able to assist you with your options. Oahu St. Ann s School, Kaneohe St. Joseph School, Waipahu Friday, August 12, 2010 Thursday, August 13, p.m. 8:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 8:30 p.m. St. Theresa Co-Cathedral Maryknoll School Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Thursday, August, 19, p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Kauai Big Island St. Catherine s School St. Joseph School Hilo Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Saturday, August 14, p.m. 7 p.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Maui St. Anthony School, Wailuku Library Monday, August 16, p.m. 7 p.m Catechist Retreat: Big Island of Hawaii From Jayne Mondoy, M.A., Director, Office of Religious Education Who is Jesus? Do We Take Him Seriously? Do we ~ love our enemies ~ turn the other cheek ~ forgive seventy times seven times ~ bless those who curse us ~ share what we have with the poor ~ put all our hope and trust in God? On this day of prayer, input, reflection and sharing we will learn to take Jesus seriously; because in this day and age this is precisely what we are called to do. Retreat facilitators: Bro. John Campbell, S.M., Rev. Ken Templin, S.M. Open to all active religious education and youth ministry catechists.

Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Papaikou, Big Island of Hawaii Free-will offering ~ Bring your own lunch ~ Drinks provided Download a registration form or register online at www.

9 Saturday, September 11, :30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Papaikou, Big Island of Hawaii Free-will offering ~ Bring your own lunch ~ Drinks provided Download a registration form or register online at Sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Religious Education If you have any questions, contact Theresa Gomez Desk / toll free : tgomez@rcchawaii.org This retreat will also be held on: Maui - October 16, 2010 Kauai - November 20, 2010 Oahu - December 4, 2010 September 2010: Word of Life From Deacon Walter Yoshimitsu, Chancellor The September 2010 Word of Life is now available. Please visit the link below to view the English and Spanish versions. Thank you! HCCRS Annual Conference, Got Spirit? Go! From Rita, Servant of the Lord, Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services HCCRS Annual Conference - Aug Theme: "Got Spirit? Go!" Date: August 13-15, 2010 Speaker: Fr. Tom DiLorenzo, Massachusetts Location: Catholic Charities' new facility, 1822 Ke'eaumoku St. Times: Friday: 13 Aug, 6:30-10:00 pm; Saturday: 14 Aug, 8:30 am -10:00pm Sunday Mass in afternoon: 15 Aug, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm For a registration form, see (Statewide Conference) Contact: Flo Andrade, Center Director,

10 Many, many blessings to you and to all whom you serve! Catholic Charities Hawai i on Facebook From Aileen Shin, Director of Development, Catholic Charities Hawai i Catholic Charities Hawai i is now on facebook! This is an exciting new chapter for us as we look at new ways to share our agency s good work with the community and beyond. I know for some there may be a bit of hesitation regarding the use of social media for our agency. Rest assured, we are monitoring the site daily and will evaluate its effectiveness. We have worked closely with Becker Communications to set up the page and they are checking the postings daily and will let us know if there are any issues to address. We are already on You Tube so this is just another tool to inform and gather support. The link will go directly to the Facebook page. Support Needed for Gulf Coast Oil Spill Recovery From Fr. Larry Snyder, President, Catholic Charities USA Dear Friends: The Gulf Coast oil spill is the worst environmental disaster of our times. The economic toll is equally devastating. We need your support to help our neighbors recover from this tragedy that has left them out of work, hungry, homeless, and

11 emotionally scarred. Through your past generous financial support, you have enabled Catholic Charities to provide emergency lifesustaining assistance to help families and communities affected by disasters. Please help once again. This silent disaster has dramatically increased the emotional and mental health burden of families and individuals. Livelihoods of those who rely upon the Gulf have been halted; their futures are uncertain. The disaster struck at a time when many were still reeling from both the aftermath of the 2005 and 2008 hurricane seasons and the economic recession of Those who struggle in poverty are the first to suffer during an economic recession. A disaster makes it even worse. Catholic Charities needs your support to help families put food on the table, keep a roof over their heads, deal with emotional strain, and develop long-term plans for economic security. Please support Catholic Charities as it works to serve the least among us, especially the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized. Visit our Disaster Response Web site for local stories. Watch Fr. Snyder's as he testifies on Capitol Hill on the urgent need for charitable giving. read more This is a disaster that won t go away after the leak is successfully capped. It will be years, even a decade, before the habitat a source of bountiful food and gainful employment is safely restored. Please make a donation today to help the Catholic Charities network respond to this immense economic disaster. Your gift will help Catholic Charities USA provide relief grants for local agencies and develop a coordinated and strategic response plan in the Gulf community. Cross International Catholic Outreach From Rev. Marvin J. Samiano, Mission Appeal Coordinator The Mission Appeal Office of the Diocese has received calls from parishes regarding Cross International Catholic Outreach stating that a representative from the organization has contacted them about doing an appeal in their parishes, and stating that I have given them permission to come into the Diocese. This is not entirely true. While Cross International does do wonderful work (URL: they are not, properly speaking, a mission appeal society. As such, this office does not regulate their appeals. What this office did tell Cross International is that since they are not a mission appeal, they do not

12 fall under the auspices of this office. They are free to contact parishes, who have the right to say yes or no to their presence in the parish. They would come and give a talk (and provide supply help) based upon the decision of the pastor. Some parishes in the Diocese have, in the past, used their services, and found them to be inspirational. Funds are collected at these talks, but since they are not governed by the mission appeal policy, they do not go through the diocesan finance office, but rather straight to the organization. Pastors are free to accept or not accept their request to come into their parish. Having a missionary from Cross International come to your parish does not fulfill the parish s responsibility for their annual mission appeal. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Mission Appeals From Fr. Khanh Hoang, Vicar for Clergy Key Dates for our Priests: August 25, 2010: Wednesday 10a.m. 2p.m. Priests Gathering. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. October 26-27, 2010: Tuesday 2p.m. Wednesday 3p.m. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Divine Worship and the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions in consultation with the National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy are offering a training workshop for priests and deacons on the implementation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal under the title: Welcoming the 3 rd Edition of the Roman Missal: Deepen, Nurture, Celebrate. Attendance is mandatory. January 9-14, 2011: Sunday 8p.m. Friday St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Priests Retreat. Fr. Philip Chircop SJ will direct the retreat. He has advanced degrees in Pastoral

13 Theology, Communications and Spirituality. Born on the Mediterranean Island of Malta, he is currently involved in retreat work and spiritual direction in Toronto, Canada. May 2-6, 2011: Monday 3p.m. Friday 12p.m. Turtle Bay Resort. Annual Convocation: Mandatory. May 7-11, 2012: Monday 3p.m. Friday 12p.m. Turtle Bay Resort. Annual Convocation: Mandatory. Available Spiritual Directors for Priests and Deacons: James Bartlett, SM Roland Bunda, SM John Campbell, SM John Chandler, SJ John Klobuka, SM - john.klobuka@chaminade.edu Paul Minchak, OFM Cap. plminchak@aol.com Michael Owens - mjo57lbe@mac.com Jerry Pleva, SM jplevasm@hotmail.com Russell Roide, SJ - frrussroide@newmanhawaii.org Ken Templin, SM ktemplin@netserve05.chaminade.edu Paul Zaconne, SS.CC. pczac@aol.com Fr. Thomas McDermott, OP, STD is the Assistant Professor of Spiritual Theology and the Director of Spiritual Formation at Kendrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Fr. McDermott is interested in doing parish supply work for 4 to 5 weeks during the summer of He can be reached at (314) Fr. John Dear, SJ is a 49 year old Jesuit priest in good standing. Fr. Dear gives talks and retreats and writes books. He is currently living in New Mexico and is willing to offer a few weeks a year for fill in. If you can use his service please contact Fr. Dear through this address: johndearsj@msn.com. Fr. Joseph Sullivan is a 58 yr old priest in good standing with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane WA. Fr. Joe is pastor of five parishes one of which is a Native American tribe and works with their spirituality in the Catholic Church. He is currently living in Newport WA and is willing to offer a few weeks a year for fill in. If you can use his service please contact Fr. Joe through this address: materdei@catholic.org. ***The Upper Room Crisis Hotline is to provide 24/7/365 telephone hotline services for Roman Catholic priests, deacons and vowed religious brothers. The services provided are counseling, information and referral, suicide prevention/crisis intervention, and reassurance calls to the elderly *** Key Dates for our Permanent Deacons: August 20-22, 2010: Deacons Summer Gathering at Star of the Sea Parish.

14 October 26-27, 2010: Tuesday 2p.m. Wednesday 3p.m. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Divine Worship and the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions in consultation with the National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy are offering a training workshop for priests and deacons on the implementation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal under the title: Welcoming the 3 rd Edition of the Roman Missal: Deepen, Nurture, Celebrate. Attendance is mandatory. e-photo: From Gwen Mitsui, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Religious Education/Youth Ministry e-newsletter is published every Tuesday for the benefit of the parish and diocesan communities of the Diocese of Honolulu. Article submissions are due no later than Monday, 10:00 a.m. For article guidelines and submissions, please contact Fr. Pascual Abaya (pabaya@rcchawaii.org; ). Co-Editors: Fathers Pascual Abaya and Marc Alexander

e-newsletter Tuesday of the 10 th Week of Ordinary Time (IV: 75)

Diocese of Honolulu e-newsletter Tuesday of the 10 th Week of Ordinary Time (IV: 75) June 8, 2010 In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,