e-newsletter Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent (V: 51) December 20, 2011

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1 Diocese of Honolulu e-newsletter Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent (V: 51) December 20, 2011 And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as the Father s only Son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) 1

2 [All articles and pictures may be copied and used in parish/school bulletins and newsletters.] In this Issue: New Events/Announcements Pope Benedict XVI Approves Canonization Sainthood for Blessed Marianne Cope Word of Life Intercessions for Life December 25, 2011 Theology of the Body Artistic Event! Start Planning Now for 2013 World Youth Day in Brazil CCH Receives $5,000 Grant For Get Fit Kupuna Program On Conscience Rights: There Oughta Be a Law Media Statement: St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii January Webinar: Eight ways to keep your RCIA process from dying Previous Events/Announcements CORRECTION: Misa de Gallo Schedule of Masses Last Minute Christmas Shopping Special Book Offer March for Life Hawaii, Jan. 22, 2012 Notice to Priests and Deacons National Vocation Awareness Week January 9-14, 2012 Liturgy Matters: Roman Missal & Other Rites Ordination of Anthony Rapozo, Dec. 30, Co-Cathedral Anthony Rapozo Thanksgiving Mass, Dec. 31, Lihue, Kauai CCH Announces Final Phase Completion of Clarence T.C. Ching Campus Clarifications Concerning the Diocesan Hospital Ministry I Saw it in the enews and Read it in the Herald Christopher West Reflects on Theology of the Body, Jan. 28 FHB Foundation Grant Supports Construction of St. Francis Intergenerational Center HCCRS 2012 EVENTS Catholic Organizations Respond to Health & Human Services (HHS) Preventive Services Mandate Eucharistic Adoration at St. John Apostle & Evangelist, Mililani Key Dates for our Priests Key Dates for our Permanent Deacons ephotos Pope Benedict XVI Approves Canonization of Blessed Marianne Submitted by the Office of the Bishop STATEMENT BY THE MOST REVEREND LARRY SILVA, BISHOP OF HONOLULU We are hungry for the work. We do not fear any disease. As we give thanks to God that our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has declared his intention to enroll Blessed Marianne Cope, a Sister of St. Francis, among the saints of heaven, we continue to be inspired by these noteworthy quotes from Mother Marianne herself. Her sainthood is meant to inspire us all to hunger, as she did, for the work of serving the poorest among us in the most trying of circumstances. Her impending canonization will give us courage to face the severe social and physical diseases that eat away at our society. We are twice blessed in Hawaii with the recent canonization of St. Damien and now with the canonization of this woman of great intelligence, dedication and love. May her legacy in health care, education and spiritual nourishment of the soul move us to work without fear for all that needs to be done to bring the love of Christ Jesus to others! We in Hawaii join the entire world in giving thanks to God for this soon-to-be saint! 2

3 Sainthood for Blessed Marianne Cope Submitted by Sister Lorraine Wesolowski, Executive Director, Congregation Communications Syracuse, N.Y., December 19, Today Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed Blessed Marianne Cope a saint. This follows a December 6 ruling by the Vatican s Congregation for the Causes for Saints that a second miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Marianne Cope was an inexplicable medical recovery. Earlier this year, both the medical board and theologians at the Vatican ruled unanimously that the second miracle was due to the intercession of Blessed Marianne. A date for the canonization ceremony is yet to be determined. Marianne Cope, a sister of St. Francis, entered religious life in 1862 in Syracuse, N.Y. For a period of time she ministered as teacher and principal in several schools in New York State. She participated in the establishment of two of the first hospitals in the central New York area, St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica (1866) and St. Joseph s Hospital in Syracuse (1869). These two hospitals were among the first 50 general hospitals in the entire U.S. and continue operating today. In 1883, Mother Marianne was the only one out of 50 religious leaders to respond positively to an emissary from Hawaii with a request for Catholic sisters to provide health care on the Hawaiian Islands, especially to patients with Hansen s disease (leprosy). For more than 30 years, Mother Marianne ministered to these patients at Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii and promised her sisters that none of them would ever contract the disease. To this day, no sister has. Her compassionate care has earned her the affectionate title of beloved mother of outcasts. Timeline The Vatican Medical Board, theologians and cardinals and bishops at the Congregation for the Cause of Saints unanimously affirm Mother Marianne s heroic virtue and Mother Marianne becomes Venerable Marianne Cope The Vatican Medical Board rules unanimously that a miracle case is an inexplicable medical recovery. Theologians rule unanimously that the miracle was due to the intercession of Venerable Marianne Cope. The Congregation for the Causes of Saints affirms Mother Marianne for beatification. Pope John Paul II affirms the miracle case, allowing Mother Marianne to be eligible to be declared blessed Mother Marianne Cope is proclaimed Blessed during a ceremony at St. Peter s in Rome The Vatican Medical Board rules unanimously that a second miracle case is an inexplicable medical recovery. Theologians rule unanimously that the miracle was due to the intercession of Blessed Marianne Cope. The Congregation for the Causes of Saints affirms Blessed Marianne for canonization. Pope Benedict XVI proclaims Blessed Marianne a saint Mother Marianne Cope will be canonized a saint. 3

4 The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, who claim Mother Marianne as one of their own, is a congregation of 496 vowed women religious whose Franciscan spirit motivates them to continue God s work and respond to God s people wherever there is a need. Together, the sisters serve in three countries and 14 U.S. states/territories. Word of Life Intercessions for Life December 25, 2011 Submitted by Deacon Walter Yoshimitsu, Chancellor December 25th Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) For families with young children: that the love of God and family will be at the center of all celebrations Instead of worldly gifts; We pray to the Lord: Bulletin Brief A culture of life, not death.this vision our creator planted in the depth of every human person, as part of our normative law: that life is sacred; that, once God breathes it into us, it lasts forever; that to take innocent life is so inimical to a righteous society that its protection is mandated in the very middle of the ten commandments; that the more innocent and fragile the more it begs protection; that, indeed, to protect life is the most noble of vocations. ~Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, Homily at St. Patrick s Cathedral, Oct. 3, New Bulletin Announcement: Theology of the Body Artistic Event! From Elina Simon, Executive Assistant to the Vicar General Featuring Christopher West with Mike Mangione & The Union Fill These Hearts: God, Sex and the Universal Longing Join renowned author and speaker, Christopher West, on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Mamiya Theater, for an evening of beauty and reflection on Pope JohnPaul II's Theology of the Body- a bold, organic and contemporary understanding of human love in the divine plan. With folk-act Mike Mangione and the Union whose music explores the themes of the Theology of the Body through a subtle, yet dynamic and expressive sound. In a journey through spoken presentation, visual art and live performance, enter into the beauty of this message and how it illuminates life's deepest questions. Come to know the "whys" behind the "what" of the Catholic understanding of sexuality. For free tickets and more info., visit filltheseheartshawaii.eventbrite.com 4

5 Start Planning Now for 2013 World Youth Day in Brazil Submitted by Lisa Gomes, Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry 5

6 CCH Receives $5,000 Grant For Get Fit Kupuna Program Submitted by Becker Communications, Inc. HONOLULU (December 15, 2011) Catholic Charities Hawai'i (CCH) was awarded $5,000 from the Ho'okele Foundation. The money will go toward supporting CCH's "Get Fit Kupuna" program, which aims to encourage older adults to become more physically active. The Ho okele Foundation is a private non-profit foundation established and supported by Hookele Health Innovations, LLC. The initial funding for the foundation came from a bequest from Dr. Neal Winn, one of the founders of Ho okele Health Innovations, LLC. Its purpose is to support organizations that provide technology enabled services to elderly, disabled, and medically fragile individuals in the State of Hawaii. We are always looking for new ways to help our seniors stay active and social so they can avoid premature institutionalization, says Jerry Rauckhorst, President and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawai i. We are very appreciative of the grant from the Ho okele Foundation that will help to promote health and wellness in older adults in our community. The Get Fit Kupuna program will be implemented in nine affordable senior housing sites. With the grant given by the Ho okele Foundation, CCH will purchase exercise DVD s, a DVD player, and other related supplies for the sites. This will enable case managers to establish health maintenance activities that support regular exercise and encourage peer participation for approximately 100 seniors. Approximately one-third of persons ages 65 and over do not engage in any type of physical activity within any given month. People who are physically inactive are twice as likely to develop heart disease than people who are active. To find out more about Catholic Charities Hawai i, please visit About Catholic Charities Hawai i Serving Hawai'i since 1947, Catholic Charities Hawai i offers assistance to people in need, regardless of faith or culture. Long trusted in the community for their innovative and professional approach to human services, Catholic Charities Hawai i touches the lives of tens of thousands of people each year through programs statewide. The agency is fully accredited through the Council on Accreditation. Catholic Charities Hawai i is a partner agency of Aloha United Way and a member of the nationwide Catholic Charities USA network. For more information visit LIFE ISSUES FORUM On Conscience Rights: There Oughta Be a Law Submitted by the Respect Life Office I used to think we were a nation committed to freedom of conscience. Heck, I used to think we had a body of law effectively defending that freedom. After the events of the past few months, I m not so sure. Consider: 6

7 - The California Department of Managed Health Care has insisted that Catholic health care systems in the state may not provide health coverage to their employees unless they include abortion. When the systems invoked federal conscience laws forbidding such coercion, state officials basically laughed and said those laws would never be enforced against them. - Twelve nurses have sued a state-run medical center in New Jersey that tried to force them to assist in abortions against their moral and religious convictions. The hospital has replied that the nurses don t even have a right to sue in court, because federal conscience laws on abortion don t explicitly give them that right. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that soon almost all private health plans in the United States must cover a full range of sterilization and contraceptives, including drugs that can cause an early abortion, whether the people purchasing the plans want to buy that coverage or not. The Department issued a religious exemption from the mandate that protects no individuals, and does not even cover most Catholic institutions. - This same Department recently denied a grant proposal from the U.S. bishops department of Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) to implement a federal program serving victims of human trafficking. At a December 1st congressional hearing, it was revealed that MRS consistently received the highest acclaim from government reviewers for running this program in an exemplary manner for the last five years and that its latest proposal received far better scores from HHS s career professionals than most competitors. Nevertheless, political appointees at HHS, including a close advisor to Secretary Sebelius, gave the grant to three other organizations, including two groups with such low scores that the in-house experts recommended they be rejected. The officials reason? The Catholic entities couldn t guarantee that every female trafficking victim would be referred only to health care providers who help provide the full range of ob/gyn services such as elective abortions. Despite longstanding federal laws that forbid the government to discriminate against providers who don t take part in abortion, the HHS officials testified that they were told by their attorneys they were obeying all applicable laws. Add one detail and you will see the whole picture: As interpreted by the Obama administration, victims of discrimination can defend their rights under current conscience laws only by appealing to HHS the same department that is actively suppressing pro-life Americans rights of conscience in these last two examples. See why the perpetrators in the first two examples aren t afraid of the law? There is a solution. The Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (ANDA) would close loopholes in current law and provide clear support for victims right to sue in court. The House of Representatives has included the text of ANDA in its draft Labor/HHS appropriations bill, expected to be one of the last bills passed at the end of this year but pro-abortion members in House and Senate are trying to block it. You can tell them what you think about that by visiting the site of the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment ( and acting on its latest alert on conscience rights. 7

8 Who knows? You may help preserve your own local doctor s or hospital s right to provide care. (Mr. Doerflinger is Associate Director of the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. You can learn more about the bishops pro-life activities at Media Statement: St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii From Sister Agnelle Ching, OSF, chief executive officer of St. Francis Healthcare System Hawaii We respect Hawaii Medical Center s decision to close its two hospitals. The details and timeline of the wind down process are still being finalized. We want to make sure the safety and well-being of their patients remain priorities in the wind down process, and St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii has offered to help Hawaii Medical Center s wind down efforts. January Webinar: Eight ways to keep your RCIA process from dying Submitted by Sharon Chiarucci, Office for Parish Resources Join Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal for a one-hour online workshop to explore the reason you need to create a sense of urgency on your team. Discover the eight-stage process for keeping your team vibrant. We'll discuss these issues: Why RCIA teams fail and members burn out What is required to keep teams thriving How to lead your team to true conversion and growth What could be in store for your team in the new year Presenters: Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012 Time: 2:00p to 3:00p Eastern Standard Time Price: $15.00 (or $37.50 for your whole team of three or more!) 8

9 Previous Events/Announcements CORRECTION: Misa de Gallo Schedule of Masses From the Office of the Bishop Misa de Gallo, the Spanish phrase for Midnight Mass, or literally translated Rooster s Mass, is the start of the Christmas season in the Philippines. Traditionally, each morning beginning on December 16, families walk to churches for mass at dawn, culminated by Midnight Mass on December 24. It is said to be a blend of Christian tradition with the harvest thanksgiving of Filipinos since This year, Misa de Gallo will be celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva at the following parishes: December 20, 4:30 am: Misa de Gallo at St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu December 23, 5:00 am: Misa de Gallo at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu December 24, 5:00 am: Misa de Gallo at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City Please check your parish bulletin for a Misa de Gallo Mass in your area. Last Minute Christmas Shopping Special Book Offer Submitted by Ed & Betty Coda, Authors Anyone ordering the Coda s book from their website before Christmas, can have it personally autographed, gift wrapped and mailed to the address of your choice. In addition, if you name a charity, the Coda s will donate the amount you paid in shipping and match it as a Christmas gift to that charity! Here are the simple steps to follow: 1. Go to 2. At the top right tab click ORDER 3. At left of page Add to Cart any quantity you desire (Be aware that there is a discount for orders of 5) 4. You may adjust quantity up or down by highlighting and changing 5. Click Pay with Pay Pal 6. Check your order and EITHER click Have a Pay Pal Account or Don t have a Pay Pal Account 7. Now enter your credit card information and click Review and Pay 8. URGENT- This page is where you can Change Shipping address and Add Note to seller. 9. For 1 book just change shipping address if you want the gift sent directly 10. Then in note to seller, put name or names for personalize autograph in book. i.e. John and Mary. Also don t forget to put the name and address of your favorite charity! 11. For more than one book, you will need to enter your address in Note to seller and we will contact you to get details of names and addresses for personalization and mailing. 9

10 March for Life Hawaii, Jan. 22, 2012 From Elina Simon, Executive Assistant to the Vicar General Notice to Priests and Deacons From Bishop Larry Silva On January 1, 2012, Civil Unions will be sanctioned by the State of Hawaii. I simply want to remind you that no priest or deacon is authorized to preside over a civil union ceremony, whether for a same-sex couple or a heterosexual couple. If a heterosexual couple who has entered a civil union requests sacramental marriage in the Catholic Church, the civil union does not replace a civil marriage. After appropriate preparation, the couple will have to apply for a civil marriage license and present it to you so that you may legitimately witness the marriage on behalf of both the State and the Church. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Diocesan Office of Canonical Affairs. 10

11 National Vocation Awareness Week January 9-14, 2012 From Fr. Peter Dumag, Vocations Director The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, January God calls us all to live our faith and seek out our vocation to become a deacon, priest, and religious sister, married or single person. Perhaps God is calling you to the priesthood or consecrated life. Will you have the courage to follow your heart? We are all called to love and serve Him and one another. As we continue to walk in the light of Christ and to serve our Lord with our whole heart, mind and soul, may we be filled with the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and seek to forgive all who have hurt us. National Vocation Awareness Week is a time for reflection. During the week of January 9th-14th, we encourage all Catholics to: Take time to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Reflect on our own vocation and strengthen our personal relationship with Christ. Educate our young people about the importance of silent prayer and taking the time to truly Listen to God's voice in our hearts. Please feel free to download these files for your classroom use. Resources for National Vocation Awareness Week nvaw_english(2012a).pdf Contact Fr. Dumag at manao@rcchawaii.org if you have any questions. Mahalo. Liturgy Matters: Roman Missal & Other Rites Submitted by Fr. William Kunisch, Office of Worship The Committee on Divine Worship of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following clarifications regarding the Roman Missal Third Edition as it relates to the celebration of other liturgical rites. The new texts found in the revised Roman Missal should be used at: Every occurrence of And with your spirit, including the dialogue between the confirmand and the bishop in the Rite of Confirmation. The Confiteor The prayer of the priest and the assembly at the Invitation to Holy Communion (e.g. when visiting the hospitalized/homebound) The dismissal at other rites The prayers of the deacon/priest in preparation to proclaim the Gospel Other suggestions for using texts in the revised Roman Missal in other rituals will be mailed and ed to all priests and deacons this week. 11

12 Ordination of Anthony Rapozo, Dec. 30, Co-Cathedral Submitted by Fr. Peter Dumag, Vocations Director WITH PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD THE DIOCESE OF HONOLULU ANNOUNCES THE ORDINATION OF ANTHONY WAYNE RAPOZO TO THE SACRED ORDER OF PRIESTHOOD THROUGH THE IMPOSITION OF HANDS AND THE INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST REVEREND LARRY SILVA Bishop of Honolulu ON FRIDAY, THE THIRTIETH OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND ELEVEN SIX O CLOCK IN THE EVENING AT CO- CATHEDRAL OF ST. THERESA 712 NORTH SCHOOL STREET HONOLULU, HAWAII RECEPTION TO FOLLOW IN THE PARISH HALL Anthony Rapozo Thanksgiving Mass, Dec. 31, Lihue, Kauai You are cordially invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving with the Newly Ordained Anthony Wayne Rapozo On Saturday, The Thirty first of December Two thousand eleven Five o clock in the evening At Immaculate Conception Church 4453 Kapaia Road Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii Reception to follow 12

13 CCH Announces Final Phase Completion of Clarence T.C. Ching Campus Submitted by Becker Communications, Inc. Photo caption: Left to right bottom row: Mayor Peter Carlisle, Gailene Wong, Larry Rodriguez, Eddie Ontai, Very Reverend Gary Secor, Les Correa, Chuck Jones Top row: Rick Stack, Most Reverend Larry Silva, Jerry Rauckhorst. and the Ulu Center will be used to enhance the agency s operations. Over 100 guests gathered on December 6 as Catholic Charities Hawai i celebrated the completion of its Clarence T. C. Ching Campus with the blessing and dedication of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hale and the Ulu Center. Located on the main campus in Makiki, the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hale will provide short-term affordable housing for those in need within the community The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hale will offer short-term affordable housing to individuals and families who are working toward self-sufficiency but are unable to find or afford permanent housing. The three-story 8,874 square-foot building includes 12 two-bedroom, one-bathroom units. One of the units has been retrofitted to accommodate wheelchair accessibility. Those who are eligible for services include seniors, the developmentally disabled, single mothers seeking reunification with their children, individuals who have been identified as being at-risk for homelessness, and others who are in need of transitional housing. As part of this program, individuals will gain or regain the financial stability and life skills that will enable them to find permanent housing in the community. The 1,766-square-foot two-story Ulu Center will be used as a gathering place for the agency and for tenants of the Weinberg Hale. Meeting rooms will be available for tenant meetings and important counseling sessions. Clarifications Concerning the Diocesan Hospital Ministry From Fr. Teddy R. Gaquit, Director, Diocesan Hospital Ministry Director of the Diocesan Hospital Ministry, Fr. Teddy R. Gaquit, has provided the following information in order to clarify activities of the Diocesan Hospital Ministry: 1. Not all hospitals on Oahu are covered by the Diocesan Hospital Ministry. 2. The Diocesan Hospital Ministry covers only: a. Queen s Medical Center b. Straub Clinic & Hospital 13

14 c. Kaiser Permanente d. Kapiolani Medical Center 3. There are only two priests directly assigned to the Diocesan Hospital Ministry: a. Fr. Teddy R. Gaquit, ph or (Emergency) b. Fr. Jon Cabico, ph For coverage at the remaining Oahu hospitals, please check with hospital staff to assist you in contacting the parish and priest who is covering that hospital. 5. Hawaii Medical Center East & West is covered by the St. Francis Healthcare System, Department of Spiritual Services, ph Parishioners are encouraged to inform their parish priest of any illness or hospitalizations. NOTE: For those who may be accompanying Catholic patients for admittance to either Queen s, Straub, Kaiser or Kapiolani hospitals, please make sure that the patient is registered as Catholic. Due to the privacy guidelines in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), registering as Catholic will expedite the priest s ability to visit the patient and provide the necessary spiritual help. Each hospital provides a list to the Diocesan Hospital Ministry of all their registered Catholic patients. Please contact Fr. Teddy Gaquit at should you have any questions. I Saw it in the enews and Read it in the Herald From Elina Simon, Executive Assistant to the Vicar General Grateful Hearts Campaign / Road Map Priorities: Three receive post-abortion retreat training is the latest article by Lisa Dahm on how money collected by the diocese s With Grateful Hearts capital campaign is funding the Road Map diocesan strategic plan. Lisa Dahm is a contributor and former reporter and photographer for the Hawaii Catholic Herald. She is a freelance writer and lives with her family on the Big Island. Visit the link below to read the article in the December 9 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald: /Default.aspx For a copy of the Hawaii Catholic Herald call or herald@rcchawaii.org and 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 another one while supplies last. 14

15 Christopher West Reflects on Theology of the Body, Jan. 28 Submitted by Marcos Brackins, InHim Ministries of Hawaii 15

16 FHB Foundation Grant Supports Construction of St. Francis Intergenerational Center Submitted by Cheryl Tamura, Development & Communications Director The First Hawaiian Bank Foundation has awarded St. Francis Healthcare Foundation of Hawaii a $100,000 grant toward construction of the one-story, 15,000-square-foot St. Francis Intergenerational Center in Ewa Village. The grant will be paid out over a four-year period. St. Francis Healthcare Foundation is very grateful to receive the generous support of First Hawaiian Bank for this new intergenerational center that will bring kupuna and keiki together for shared experiences with the intent to build a bond between the two generations, said Sister William Marie Eleniki, OSF, St. Francis Healthcare Foundation of Hawaii president. We are pleased to support St. Francis efforts to build a much needed facility that provides daily care and support for older adults and young children living in the growing Ewa community, said Bob Harrison, First Hawaiian Bank president and chief operating officer. This project will create shared learning opportunities for young and old alike to further strengthen the social fabric of the west side community. The 15,000-square-foot St. Francis Intergenerational Center combines a preschool and adult day care under one roof and will be built on 1.25 acres across the street from the 149-unit Franciscan Vistas Ewa senior independent living community in Ewa Villages. It will bring young and old together for intergenerational activities such as cultural celebrations, music, games, and arts and crafts. Studies show these connections create rewarding experiences for both children and adults, provide enriching opportunities to learn from each other, foster their well-being, and strengthen the community. Construction is expected to begin in January HCCRS 2012 EVENTS Submitted by Rita Guinaugh, Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services SAVE THE DATES: 45 th Anniversary of the National Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference Let us pray with one heart together with Mary in the Upper Room Pennsylvania Convention Center June 1 3, 2012, Dates: November 2-4, 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas HCCRS Website - Contact Dominic Olaso, Website Coordinator, with any corrections or changes to the website at godchaser808@yahoo.com. National Charismatic Leaders' & Ministries' Conference Receive the Holy Spirit, Proclaim the Gospel & Live out the New Evangelization 16 Many, many blessings to you and to all whom you serve!

17 Catholic Organizations Respond to Health & Human Services (HHS) Preventive Services Mandate Submitted by the Office of the Bishop 17

18 Eucharistic Adoration at St. John Apostle & Evangelist, Mililani Submitted by Melissa Crisostomo, St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church In June 2010, Knights of Columbus Council # at St. John Apostle and Evangelist parish, Mililani, took the initiative to sponsor a Twentyfour-hour Eucharistic Adoration on the occasion of the First Friday of each month. The adoration starts with Benediction immediately after the morning Holy Mass at about 8:30am. After that Benediction, there is a procession to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel where a second Benediction takes place, after which adoration continues all day and all night till the following day at about 7:30am, when the adoration concludes with a third Benediction. This initiative has evolved into a ministry of EUCHARISTIC ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. The devotion s popularity is evidenced by the growth of the number of adorers from approximately 100 people in 2010 to 190 as of December The pastor, Msgr. John Mbinda, encourages all parishioners to participate in the adoration. He recently indicated that Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament nourishes parish life and that it was good to share this life as witnesses to Jesus Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament. Photos by: Melissa Crisostomo # alohamc@yahoo.com From Fr. Manny Hewe, Vicar for Clergy Key Dates for our Priests: December 30, 2011: Friday 4p.m. Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Priest Gathering with Evening Prayer and Fellowship. December 30, 2011: Friday 6p.m. Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Priesthood Ordination of Rev. Mr. Anthony Rapozo. Reception to follow. 18

19 December 31, 2011: Saturday 5p.m. Immaculate Conception, Lihue. First Mass for newly ordained priest Anthony Rapozo. Dinner reception to follow. January 8-13, 2012: Sunday 8p.m. Friday St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Priests Retreat. Fr. Dennis D. McManus will direct the retreat. Fr. McManus is the theologian of the Archdiocese of New York. January 19, 2012: Thursday 9a.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Red Mass. January 30, 2012: Monday 10a.m. 3p.m., St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Proclaiming the Theology of the Body: A Seminar for Clergy March 15, 2012: Thursday 9a.m. 1p.m., SSDC Auditorium. Workshop: Marriage & Family (lunch included). May 7-11, 2012: Monday 3p.m. Friday 12p.m. Turtle Bay Resort. Annual Convocation: Mandatory. July 12, 2012: Tuesday 9a.m. 3p.m. St. Louis High School. Priest Summer Gathering (lunch included). September 12, 2012: Wednesday 9a.m. 1p.m., SSDC Auditorium. Workshop: Internet Porn. Speaker is Msgr. Ed Arsenault from St. Luke. (Lunch included). May 13-17, 2013: Monday 3p.m. Friday 12p.m. Place is not yet determined. Annual Convocation: Mandatory. Available Spiritual Directors for Priests and Deacons: Roland Bunda, SM rolbunda@aol.com John Klobuka, SM - john.klobuka@chaminade.edu Paul Minchak, OFM Cap. plminchak@aol.com Michael Owens - mjo57lbe@mac.com Ken Templin, SM ktemplin@netserve05.chaminade.edu Paul Zaconne, SS.CC. pczac@aol.com Gus Coe autin.j.coe@us.army.mil Br. John Campbell, SM jhpcsm@gmail.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: December 30, 2011: Friday 6p.m. Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Priesthood Ordination of Rev. Mr. Anthony Rapozo. 19

20 January 30, 2012: Monday 10a.m. 3p.m., St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Proclaiming the Theology of the Body: A Seminar for Clergy March 15, 2012: Thursday 9a.m. 1p.m., SSDC Auditorium. Workshop: Marriage & Family (lunch included). July 27-29, 2012: St. Ann s Church, Kaneohe. Deacon Summer Gathering September 12, 2012: Wednesday 9a.m. 1p.m., SSDC Auditorium. Workshop: Internet Porn. Speaker is Msgr. Ed Arsenault from St. Luke. (Lunch included). ephotos: Submitted by Darlene Dela Cruz, Reporter/Photographer, Hawaii Catholic Herald December 16, 2011: Bishop Silva celebrated Misa de Gallo at St. Anthony Kalihi. 20

21 ephotos: Submitted by Lisa Gomes, Director, Youth & Young Adult Ministry December 16, 2011: Parishioners from West Hawaii Vicariate churches gathered at St. John the Baptist in Kealakekua to discover ways that they can collaborate more fully to make young people feel welcomed in all ministries of the parish. 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 Elina Simon ). 21