e-newsletter Tuesday of the 4 th Week of Advent (IV: 103) December 21, 2010

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1 Diocese of Honolulu e-newsletter Tuesday of the 4 th Week of Advent (IV: 103) December 21, 2010 The Diocese of Honolulu extends to one and all a Merry Christmas of many Blessings! Let the light of Christ s birth shine brightly in your hearts and in every corner of our world and guide us into the way of peace always. He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock by the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD, his God; And they shall remain, for now his greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth; he shall be peace. (Micah 5: 3-4) [All articles and pictures may be copied and used in parish/school bulletins and newsletters.] In this Issue: New Events/Announcements Deacon Thomas Rienzi, Rest in Peace Previous Events/Announcements RIP Brother William Greg O Donnell Hearts of the Nation TV Mass begins January 2, 2011 Ave Maria Press Spring Webinar Series Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Catholic Charities Hawai i Needs Your Help to Receive $20,000! Catholic Charities Hawaii on Maui Celebrates the Holidays Star of the Sea Choir Spreads Holiday Cheer at CCH Senior Group Home St. Damien Toyland, Molokai A Great Success Save the Date for a Morning of Renewal for Lay Ministers Oahu & Maui New Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines New Blog for vocations of religious men and women 2011 HCCRS Events First Annual Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) Summit, Jan. 21 & 22, 2011 Key Dates for our Priests Key Dates for our Permanent Deacons e-photos 1

2 Deacon Thomas Rienzi, Rest in Peace From Darlene Cachola, Administrative Secretary, Office of Clergy We received word from Fr. Hancock, Catholic Contract Chaplain at Tripler Hospital that Deacon Thomas Rienzi passed away on December 14 th. He was 91. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 27 at Star of the Sea, where he served as a staff member. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Inurnment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl on Dec. 30 at 9:30 a.m. Let us pray for the repose of his soul and the comfort of his family. Hearts of the Nation TV Mass begins January 2, 2011 Submitted by Bishop Larry Silva and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee During the days of Christ s earthly ministry, thousands gathered to hear him teach. Today, we have an opportunity to reach 45 million people at one time in need of the spiritual blessings available through the Holy Mass. Beginning on January 2, 2011, Santa Fe Communications, Inc., based in Milwaukee, will provide the Heart of the Nation TV Mass at 9:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. CT on broadcast, cable, and satellite channels on the ION television network. You can check the channel guide available on Produced in a chapel nestled within the oldest continually operating seminary in the country, the Heart of the Nation TV Mass follows all Roman Catholic liturgical norms. While a TV Mass does not allow viewers to receive Holy Communion, the Heart of the Nation brings viewers into spiritual communion through a deeply inclusive prayer shown on the air for viewers to pray as those in the congregation receive the Eucharist. Parishes are encouraged to: Regularly run bulletin announcements about the TV Mass as a means of reaching out to the homebound, hospitalized, or in hospice care within our communities. Include a link to on your parish website. Ave Maria Press Spring Webinar Series Submitted by Sharon Chiarucci, Office for Parish Resources Ave Marie Press will offer a series of free professional development webinars. 2

3 January 11 January 25 February 8 February 15 March 8 March 29 April 12 April 26 May 10 May 24 Sr. Margaret Kelly, SJ & Dr. Larry Boone of the Vincentian Center Church Management--Communications and Meetings Msgr. Peter Vaghi: Celebrating the Four Pillars of Our Catholic Faith William L. Pickett: Pastoral Planning Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P., and Fr. Tom Iwanowski: Open Our Hearts: Exploring the Spiritual Riches of Lent Lisa Hendey: Catholic Moms--Building and Sustaining Small Groups to Support the Vocation of Motherhood Br. Loughlan Sofield, S.T., and Sr. Carroll Juliano, S.H.C.J.: Collaborative Ministry TBA Lisa Hendey: Digital Ministry and Social Media Sr. Kieran Sawyer, S.S.N.D.: Teens and Chastity: Implementing the USCCB's New Document, Catechetical Formation in Chaste Living Charles Wilber: Economic Stewardship: Catholics Spending and Acting Justly Mark your calendars. Information about registration will be coming soon. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity From Charles Buck, Conference Minister United Church of Christ, Hawaii Conference Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, For over a hundred years, Christians have observed the days between January 18 and 25 as the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This annual observance is a call for us to pray with Jesus for the unity of all God s people that they all may be one (John 17:21). Here in Hawaii, one of the important and meaningful ways that we observe the Week of Prayer for Christian United is our annual ecumenical worship. The worship service will take place on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, beginning at 6:30 pm, at historic Kawaiahao Church (957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu). Bishop Larry Silva will be in attendance. For more general information about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, including ideas for personal and corporate observance, please visit the website of the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute: 3

4 Aloha ke Akua! Catholic Charities Hawai i Needs Your Help to Receive $20,000! From Celeste Imamura, CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAI I Hawaii Honda Dealers The Power of Your Gift campaign will donate up to $20,000 to the non-profit with the most votes by the end of the campaign period that runs from December 1, 2010 through January 10, Just go to and follow a couple simple steps to vote for Catholic Charities Hawai i. Spread the word! Please share with friends and family to take part in this exciting opportunity. Every vote counts! Catholic Charities Hawaii on Maui Celebrates the Holidays 4

5 CCH Maui staff celebrated the "reason for the season" at their Christmas luncheon with staff, board and volunteers on December 8. Star of the Sea Choir Spreads Holiday Cheer at CCH Senior Group Home From Celeste Imamura, CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAI I Mahalo Star of the Sea Choir! Star of the Sea Choir members visited a Catholic Charities Hawai i group home for seniors and provided wonderful Christmas music, food, fellowship and gifts to the residents. Eight choir members came in beautiful red muumuus led by Choir Director Fidelis Lee. Catholic Charities Hawai i provides affordable housing options to seniors through its Housing Assistance Program (HAP). HAP provides counseling and assistance in accessing affordable housing options to seniors (Age 60 years and older) and affordable shared housing in small group homes (62 years and older). 5

6 St. Damien Toyland, Molokai A Great Success From Carol Ignacio, Director, Office of Social Ministry 298 toys, scooters, boogie boards, ipods, etc. were gifted to the Molokai community by the generous parish community of St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church, Oahu. Additionally, St. John s Hui O Laulima outreach ministry financed Hormel Hams for every family and a dozen $15 certificates for Molokai Drug Store that served as alternative gifts for teens. Families who came to shop at the Toyland were from every part of the island, most unemployed or experiencing a cut in hours/pay and some kupuna raising grandchildren while parent(s) live and work on neighbor islands to earn a living and provide financial care. Extra toys and canned hams will be shared with women and children in shelter for domestic violence, participating families in the Healthy Start program and other families as needs arise. Pictured above: Volunteers transform Kalanianaole Hall into Christmas Toyland. Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth. Isaiah 12:5 * * * * 6

7 Previous Events/Announcements RIP Brother William Greg O Donnell From Bro. John Cullerton, CFC Br. William Greg O Donnell, CFC, former president of Damien Memorial School, passed away Friday, December 10 th. See story in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser at Funeral arrangements are as follows: Monday, December 20: Tuesday, December 21 Viewing: 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Wake Service: 7:30 P.M. St. Damien Damien Memorial School 1401 Houghtailing St. Honolulu, HI Viewing: 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Mass: 9:30 A.M. Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa 712 N. School St. Honolulu, HI Save the Date for a Morning of Renewal for Lay Ministers Oahu & Maui Re-Creative Ministrations: ministering to ourselves as a springboard to minister to others. From Sharon Chiarucci, Director, Office for Parish Resources When: What: Who: Focus: Saturday, January 15, 8:30am 12:30pm (Oahu) Monday, January 17, 8:30 12:30pm (Maui) A retreat for lay parish leaders led by Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ. Pastoral and Finance Council members, Liturgy, Religious Education, Social Ministry directors and coordinators, anyone who ministers to God s people. Where is God leading you in this new year? What do you need to renew your commitment to your ministry? Where: Come and spend the day in the quiet beauty of St. Stephen Diocesan Center to renew yourself and remember why you continue to say "Yes!" to God who is always calling you into a deeper relationship. The Maui retreat will be held at Christ the King Church 7

8 For more information, contact Sharon Chiarucci, Office for Parish Resources, , New Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines From Sharon Chiarucci, Director, Office for Parish Resources Bishop Larry has approved new guidelines for Parish Pastoral Councils effective October These new guidelines provide basic principles for council operations. Existing councils are encouraged to review the new guidelines to affirm what they are already doing successfully. They are also encouraged to identify those aspects of council ministry that could be improved. A variety of resources accompany the guidelines. These provide assistance and suggestions for different ways councils might develop their spirituality, select new council members, create procedures to guide and evaluate their operations, survey parishioners for planning purpose, create a pastoral plan and more. Two copies of the guidelines and resource handbook were sent to every parish for the pastor and pastoral council chair. All materials are now available on the diocesan website. For more information, questions or to schedule a parish training contact Sharon Chiarucci, schiarucci@rcchawaii.org New Blog for vocations of religious men and women From Sr. Gioan Linh, FSP, LARC Vocation Committee Check out the new local vocations blog by the vocations committee of the Leadership Association of Religious Congregations (LARC): Consider posting it in your bulletins and newsletters. For more information the team at hawaiivocation@gmail.com HCCRS Events Submitted by Rita Guinaugh, Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services 2011 International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services ICCRS Catholic Italy Pilgrimage with Fr. Patsy Iaquinta May 10-19, SAVE THE DATE: 8

9 HCCRS 33rd Statewide Conference - Aug , 2011 Date: August 12-14, 2011 Speaker: Jim "Butch" Murphy, Vera Cruz Communications Location: Catholic Charities' new facility, 1822 Ke'eaumoku St. Times & Info for Conference: To be announced Contact person: Flo Andrade, Center Director, HCCRS Website: Contact Dominic Olaso with any corrections or changes to website: godchaser808@yahoo.com First Annual Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) Summit, Jan. 21 & 22, 2011 From the Office of the Vicar General Our parents and grandparents built a State that assured access and equality of opportunity for all. Today, Hawaii s natural and financial wealth is being diverted from our islands. How are we going to secure the same equality of opportunity for future generations? Join us at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to hear invited speakers, Governor Elect Neil Abercrombie, Mayor Peter Carlisle, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood tackle tough questions such as: Where will our jobs come from in the next 20 years? How can we sustain an agricultural sector? How will we make rail transit work for Honolulu? Can we build and retain affordable housing for local people? How will we fix Hawaii s education system for all Hawaii s children? For more information call the FACE (Faith Action for Community Equity) office at or visit the website 9

10 From Fr. Khanh Hoang, Vicar for Clergy Key Dates for our Priests: 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 Theology, Communications and Spirituality. Born on the Mediterranean Island of Malta, he is currently involved in retreat work and spiritual direction in Toronto, Canada. January 20, 2011: Thursday 9a.m. Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Red Mass. March 16, 2011: Wednesday 9a.m. 1p.m. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Fr. Kevin Burke, SJ will present a workshop on Theology, Preaching and the Word of God. Fr. Burke is the current academic dean at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. May 2-6, 2011: Monday 3p.m. Friday 12p.m. Turtle Bay Resort. Annual Convocation: Mandatory. August 17-18, 2011: Wednesday 8a.m. Thursday 1p.m. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Orientation for International Priests (first session). October 10-14, 2011: Monday 8a.m. Friday 1p.m. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Orientation for International Priests and Religious (second session). 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. May 7-11, 2012: Monday 3p.m. Friday 12p.m. Turtle Bay Resort. Annual Convocation: Mandatory. Available Spiritual Directors for Priests and Deacons (updated 12/6/10): Roland Bunda, SM rolbunda@aol.com John Chandler, SJ frjohn@newmanhawaii.org 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 10

11 Russell Roide, SJ - frrussroide@newmanhawaii.org Ken Templin, SM ktemplin@netserve05.chaminade.edu Paul Zaconne, SS.CC. pczac@aol.com Gus Coe autin.j.coe@us.army.mil John Campbell, SM jhpcsm@gmail.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: November 6, 2010: Saturday 6:30a.m. 9:30a.m. Airport Hotel. Deacon Council. February 18-20, 2011: Friday Sunday. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Deacon Retreat. Fr. Philip Chircop SJ will direct the retreat. He has advanced degrees in Pastoral Theology, Communications and Spirituality. Born on the Mediterranean Island of Malta, he is currently involved in retreat work and spiritual direction in Toronto, Canada. March 16, 2011: Wednesday 9a.m. 1p.m. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Fr. Kevin Burke, SJ will present a workshop on Theology, Preaching and the Word of God. Fr. Burke is the current academic dean at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. July 15 17, 2011: Friday Sunday. Malia Puka O Kalani, Hilo. Annual Summer Gathering. 11

12 e-photos: From Lisa S. Gomes, Director, Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Fr. Biz and the St. Raphael Youth Ministry deliver Christmas stockings to homeless children in Waimea, on the island of Kauai. Photo courtesy of Adela Fune. Fr. Ray and the Confirmation Candidates from Sacred Heart Church, Waianae, following their Christmas dramatization. Happy Birthday Jesus! 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 ). 12

13 Co-Editors: Fathers Pascual Abaya and Marc Alexander 13