Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 2140 Main Street, Wailuku, HI (808)

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1 Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 2140 Main Street, Wailuku, HI (808) February 2017 Lent is a traditional time of prayer and fasting, a time to prepare ourselves spiritually for the immense mysteries of Holy Week and especially the Triduum, the celebration of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. There will be some new things this Lent, as well as things we traditionally practice. Ash Wednesday March 1st, 2017 Imposition of Ashes Liturgy: 7:00 am and 7:00 pm... remember you are dust and to dust you shall return... Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. The palms from the previous years Palm Sunday service have been burned at the previous evening's Shrove Tuesday events. We use the ashes to make the sign of the cross on the forehead, an ancient sign of penance and a recognition of our mortality... that we may remember that it is only by Your gracious gift that we are given everlasting life... Ashes To Go March 1st, :00 am 1:00 pm Ashes to Go is a creative way of reaching out to our community on Ash Wednesday. We will have a banner which we will put on the front lawn on the corner by the McDonalds drive through. We will invite people to drive through to receive the imposition of ashes. We will have a handout on the meaning of receiving the sign of ashes, and an invitation to celebrate with us for our Lenten studies and services, culminating in our Easter services. We will also ask people if they would like prayer. The evangelism committee is sponsoring Ashes to Go. We would welcome some people to join us for a while to hand out the brochure and invite people to receive ashes as well as whether they would like Fr. Craig to pray for them. We hope to have some media coverage to let folks in Wailuku that it will be happening, as well as have a banner on the lawn letting people know it is happening. Pilgrim Pilgrim 1: Wednesdays in Lent, starting March 8th,5:30pm 7:00 pm Would you like to explore what it means to be a Christian? Would you like to consider following Jesus in baptism personally, or have your children baptized? Would you like to prepare for the sacrament of confirmation in having the Bishop lay hands on you and pray for the gift of the Holy Spirit? Or perhaps this Lent you would like to go back to the beginning, to practice beginners mind? Please join us for Pilgrim 1, the first in a series of 8 classes to grow deeper in the Christian faith. We will share a simple meal together and explore together being pilgrims on what the early Christians called The Way. (please call the office: to register) Pilgrim 2: Fridays in Lent, starting March 3rd. 5:30 pm and after the Stations of the Cross The Lord's Prayer is a profoundly simple prayer, packed with the essence of what Jesus was trying to teach about God, spirituality and how to live as a spiritual person in a complex world. Pilgrim 2 invites us to consider that prayer together on the Way of Jesus. Like Pilgrim 1, we will share a simple meal together. The Stations of the Cross: Fridays in Lent at 5:00 pm This is an ancient and beloved form of spirituality and devotion. We have 14 stations of the cross around the church, each focussing on Jesus' last day that ended in his death. We sing, pray and process around the church as we prepare our hearts in Lent to celebrate the Mysteries at Easter. Two special Saturdays in Lent: March 11th We come to Jesus the Rev'd Canon Alexander Graham 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Canon Sandy Graham is our new Canon for Congregational Development. We have asked him to share with us on the theme of the church. He will both challenge, encourage and enable us to be the Body of Christ in a new and deeper way. April 8th Mission Shaped Church with Fr. Craig 9:00 am 12:00 pm Churches throughout the Anglican communion we are grappling with a society which is ever more secular. We have embraced the Five Marks of Mission and are increasingly using the word missional. Fr. Craig will be leading us in scripture and asking us what our parish could look like if we embraced, grasped, what it means to be focussed on those who do not yet know Jesus or are part of.

2 Page 2 T H O S E W H O S E RV E C H R I ST IN H I S C H U R C H **NOTE: Please call the parish office to sign up where needed Shepherd Staff Lectors Intercessor Eucharistic Ministers February 5 Epiphany 5 Shirley Evangelista February 12 Epiphany 6 Gil Keith-Agaran Maggie Evangelista February 19 Epiphany 7 Briyana Steiff February 26 Last Epiphany Youth Peter Lee Gil Keith-Agaran John Decker John Decker Marina Melchor Mary Lou Mellinger Gloria Cajigal Eugenia Sitts Sergei Lampitoc Dolores Garcia Sheena Agtagma Aaron Batulayan David Batulayan Altar Guild Po o Marie Paul Mary Lou Mellinger Bessy Evangelista John Tomoso Ohana Kitchen Team 7 Idica s Team 9 GSEC Youth Team 2 Shirley Evangelista Kramp Ohana Coffee Host POTLUCK Candlemass Brigida Domingo Home Coming Sunday Luau March 5 Lent 1 March 12 Lent 2 March 19 Lent 3 March 26 Lent 4 Lectors Intercessor Eucharistic Ministers Shirley Evangelista Gil Keith-Agaran Maggie Evangelista Briyana Steiff Youth Maggie Evangelista Peter Lee Gil Keith-Agaran Maggie Evangelista Peter Lee John Tomoso Marina Melchor Mary Lou Mellinger Gloria Cajigal Eugenia Sitts Sheena Agtagma Aaron Batulayan David Batulayan Altar Guild Po o John Tomoso Mary Lou Mellinger Eugenia Sitts Bessy Evangelista Ohana Kitchen Team 3 Gusman Ohana Coffee Host St. Ann s Confirmands Ka Ohana O Kamai Kaluakini Ohana Celebration of New Ministry The Rev. Ernesto "JaR" Pasalo There will be a Celebration of New Ministry at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Kapolei, on Saturday, February 25, 2017, beginning at 10:00 AM. This is a NEW date originally scheduled for January 8. Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will be the Celebrant and preacher for his appointment of the Rev. Ernesto "JaR" Pasalo, who has been with St. Nick's since July. The service will take place on the diocesan land across from Kapolei Elementary School ( Kama'aha Loop) where Sunday services are held. Clergy are invited to vest. There will be a reception following the service. husking rice A Benefit for A Cup of Cold Water Donate a towel, or more, to church on February 11 & 12. Towels will be distributed each week to our unsheltered friends and families. Other donations needed: bottled water, L-XXL t-shirts, rubber sllippers, Spam, Vienna sausage, sardines. Sponsored by Good Shepherd Church in Ministry

3 Shepherd Staff Page 3 C ebruary F ongratulations to those celebrating their special day! Brigida Domingo 02/01 Nestor Rondal 02/03 Dolores Garcia 02/09 Catherine Yago 02/09 Lovely Agtama 02/10 Guiller Evangelista 02/11 Riley Manuel 02/11 Kodi Perreira 02/11 Lyn Alpuro 02/12 Craig Vance 02/15 Megan-Lynsey Alpuro 02/16 Andrew Nicolas 02/18 Gavina Dadis 02/19 Larry Adzuara 02/26 Febrino Pagco 02/27 02/10 Juanita & Manny Adzuara 02/24 Purification & Melchor Adzuara Position: Communications Co-ordinator Good Shepherd Episcopal Church is looking for a volunteer to help us with our communications. We have a number of ways that we seek to communicate with each other including our newsletter, website, facebook pages, powerpoint announcement slides. You might have some of the qualifications below. You might be interested in a particular area such as newsletter editor or webmaster or facebook editor, or graphics and poster production, or...? basic new media skills familiarity with websites sufficient to update the website using our online website editting program some graphics skills. The ability to take a photograph and use it as a graphic with text for posting online writing and editting skills enjoys working with awesome people We could use your services for a few hours a week on a regular basis. If interested talk to Cora or Father Craig. Head of the Church - Our Lord Jesus Christ Bishop - The Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick Priest - The Rev. Craig Vance Assisting Priest - The Rev. Linda Decker Assisting Priest - The Rev. John Tomoso Sr. Warden - K. Peter Lee Jr. Warden - Alex Davis Vestry Keku Akana - Larry Brown - Alfredo Evangelista Vestry Ricky Melchor - Marilyn Oura - Shelley Womack Vestry Jeanne Abe Bessy Evangelista Lucy Santiago Vestry Clerk - Lucy Santiago Delegates - - Larry Brown - Alex Davis - Lucille Davis - Gloria Cajigal - Peter Lee Treasurer - Alfredo Evangelista Acolyte Master - Pacifico Evangelista Queen Emma Athletic Club - Lawrence Kauhaahaa ECW Co-Chair - - Eugenia Sitts ECW Secretary - Gemma Calvan ECW Treasurer - Cora Brown Music Director Ferdinand Cajigal Parish Secretary - Cora Brown Bookkeeper - Lani Scott Building/Ground - Alex Davis Evangelism - Mark & Eugenia Sitts Fellowship - needed Formation - Basilia Evangelista Outreach - needed Pastoral Care - needed Stewardship - Worship - Pacifico Evangelista Youth/Young Adults-Gloria Cajigal Youth Council Pres. - Kimberly Taroma Youth Council VP - Kody Calvan Youth Council Sec. - Shandi Agpoon Youth Council Tres. 9th Grade Rep. - Britley Case 10th Grade Rep. - Jacob Akana 11th Grade Rep. - Joseph Lampitoc 12th Grade Rep. - Sheena Garo College Rep. - Princess Cainguitan *THE DEADLINE FOR THE SHEPHERD STAFF NEWSLETTER ARTICLES & INFORMATION IS DUE ON THE 10TH OF EVERY MONTH.

4 Page 4 ALTAR GUILD TRAINING FEBRUARY 25, SATURDAY 1:30pm POTLUCK Shepherd Staff In the life of a parish in the Episcopal Church, how we think of, view, use and care for the Altar (or Holy Table) is of extreme importance. You will know this when you enter our church and almost immediately see the Altar, prominently place in the sanctuary. It's prominence, vesting and decoration, almost forces you to see it, to gaze upon it...and to pray. The Altar is really the "seat" of God, through His Son, Jesus and upon which we celebrate the Eucharist. In the life of a parish in the Episcopal Church, the Altar Guild is the representative and active group, of the parish, that makes sure the Altar cared for, so that it remains prominent in our minds, hearts and souls...and in our actions as a Community of Faith, as the People of God here at GSEC. I will be delivering a training for the Altar Guild, including anyone who would like to become a member...to care for the Altar. Please let me know you want to attend...to come and see our Altar "up close" and intimately so. I'll be waiting for your call. I can assure you that you will enjoy your time being "up close" to our Altar. Aloha Ke Akua John A. Hau'oli Tomoso+, Associate Priest john.a.h.tomoso@gmail.com Safeguarding God's Children Training - Maui Saturday, March 25, :30 AM - 1:30 PM Trinity By-the-Sea Episcopal Church Trainer: The Rev. John Hau'oli Tomoso Under the Episcopal Church's Safe Church Policies, this mandatory training is required for all people who work with children in church. You can learn more about the policy and view the requirements at: To register, please call the parish office, Training class is limited to 20 persons, so register early. Deadline to register is Friday, March 17, 2017, or when the maximum number is reached. ACupofColdWater are welcome to attend. A CUP OF COLD WATER'S BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL MEETING is scheduled for THURSDAY. FEB. 23, 4:30-6:30 PM, in the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. All volunteers, donors and community friends If you are interested in learning more about volunteering for this shared-outreach including being trained as a run leader, taking on operation and administrative roles, or helping to schedule the van volunteers please let us know or acupofcoldwatermaui@gmail.com.

5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 CANDLEMASS Sunday School Holy Eucharist 10:00AM Youth Council 1:00pm Marshallese Full Gospel 12 Sunday School Holy Eucharist 10:00am Acolyte/Parents mtg 1:00pm Marshallese Full Gospel :00am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Young Adults gathering 7 8 7:00am Morning Prayer :00pm First Friday in Wailuku Town 4 Worship Mtg Shepherd Staff Page 5 20 PRESIDENT DAY 14 VALENTINE DAY 28 SHROVE TUESDAY 19 Sunday School Holy Eucharist 2:00pm Marshallese Full Gospel 26 HOMECOMEING SUNDAY 8:00am Acolyte practice Holy Eucharist 10:30am HOMECOMING SUN- DAY LUAU 1:00pm Marshallese Full Gospel Parish office closed 327 5:00pm Sesquicentennial Mtg. 21 5:30pm Vestry Mtg 15 7:00am Morning prayer 22 7:00am Morning prayer 16 12:00pm Staff Meeting 23 4:30pm ACCW Annual Meeting, Parish hall Altar Guild cleanup Altar Guild training, potluck FEBRUARY 2017

6 For the Love of God G o o d S h e p h e r d E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h M a i n S t r e e t W a i l u k u, H I P h o n e : E m a i l : p a s t o g o o d s h e p h e r d m a u i. o r g o ffi c g o o d s h e p h e r d m a u i. o r g b o o k k e e p e g o o d s h e p h e r d m a u i. o r g Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Permit NO. 36 Wailuku HI We re on the Web NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2016 Address Service Requested Worship Schedule Saturday Eucharist 5:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist 7:00am & Wednesday Morning Prayer 7:00am Thursday Evensong 5:30pm Home Coming Sunday! February 26 th 9:00 am service - Sesquicentennial Finalé To wrap up our Sesquicentennial we are going to hold a grand service and luau on February 26 th. We want to invite old friends and parishioners to come together to worship God and celebrate together. We want your help in inviting folks. If you can give us a name and address we can mail out an invitation. It is an opportunity to invite friends and family to join us. We will be going through our baptism, confirmation records and see if we can find people who would like to join us. What would be a better way to celebrate our Sesquicentennial than to double our church in one Sunday. All it takes is inviting one person... A highlight will be opening the time capsule in the cornerstone of the church. What will be in it? Historical treasures? Former rectors? Nothing at all and the rumors are not in fact true? The only way to find out will be to be there to join us. We will also be putting a few select items in the time capsule for those in the future to open it and peer back into the dim and dusty 21 st century INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Those Who Serve Celebration of New Ministry Throwing in the Towel Birthdays and Anniversaries Volunteer Opportunities Altar Guild Training ACCW Annual Meeting The Bishop will be preaching and presiding. After the service we will have a luau with entertainment and that legendary Good Shepherd hospitality! February Calendar 5 Please join us, and contact the office to give us names to invite people.