e-newsletter Tuesday, 18th Week in Ordinary Time (V: 31) August 2, 2011

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1 Diocese of Honolulu e-newsletter Tuesday, 18th Week in Ordinary Time (V: 31) August 2, 2011 When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, Abba, Father! So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. (Galatians 4: 4-7) [All articles and pictures may be copied and used in parish/school bulletins and newsletters.] In this Issue: New Events/Announcements Word of Life Intercessions for Life August 7, 2011 Obituaries Children in Need of Love, Comfort and Home Catholic Relief Services Responds to Drought in East Africa HCCRS AUGUST EVENTS Read Catholic Charities Hawai i s Hope Line Online! New Bulletin Announcement: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Hospital Ministry Seeks Eucharistic Ministers IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate for Second Half of 2011 Life Issues Forum The High Costs of Free Birth Control Previous Events/Announcements Holy Father s Prayer Intentions for August 2011 I Saw it in the enews and Read it in the Herald 2012 Chrism Mass Schedule Sr. Younghee Benedicta Ha to Exhibit Artwork in Germany Diocese Hires South Carolina Principal as New School Superintendent Internment Service for the Remains of Fr. Francis Pete Peterson Kahi`au Compassion in Action from the Hawaii Pastors Roundtable & You Key Dates for our Priests Key Dates for our Permanent Deacons ephotos 1

2 Word of Life Intercessions for Life August 7, 2011 From Deacon Walter Yoshimitsu, Chancellor August 7 th Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For President Obama and all world leaders, that they listen to the Word of God and respond in a fruitful manner. We pray to the Lord: Bulletin Brief Dear families, rejoice in fatherhood and motherhood! Openness to life is a sign of openness to the future, confidence in the future, just as respect for the natural moral law frees people, rather than demeaning them! The good of the family is also the good of the Church ~ Pope Benedict XVI, Homily, Holy Mass on the Occasion of the National Day of Croatian Catholic Families, Sunday, 5 June 2011 Obituaries From the Office of the Bishop Please pray for the peaceful and happy repose for the souls of: Marie Nelson - Mother of Deacon Ron Nelson, passed away in July 2011 and was buried in Minnesota. Please keep Deacon Ron and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Fr. Dan McNichol - Passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011 at the age of 70. Fr. McNichol was ordained a priest on May 21, Funeral arrangements and services are as follows: Thu. Aug. 11: Wed., Aug.10: 6:00-8:30 p.m., Visitation, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa 7:00 p.m., Vigil Service, Co-Cathedral 11:00 a.m., Funeral Mass, Co-Cathedral, Bishop Larry Silva presiding. 1:30 p.m. Burial, Mililani Cemetery Fr. Francis Pete Peterson - Mass and burial of the remains of Fr. Francis Pete Peterson, who died April 14, 2011 and donated his body to the John A. Burns School of Medicine, will take place Thursday, August 18, The schedule of the mass and burial is as follows: Thu. Aug. 18: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Visitation at St. Peter & Paul Church 9:30 10:30 a.m., Mass with Fr. Dave Travers as the celebrant 11:30 a.m., Burial at Punchbowl Cemetery 2

3 Children in Need of Love, Comfort and Home From Danny Morishige, Catholic Charities Hawaii The following children represent an opportunity. An opportunity for those within our community with discerning hearts to know and love and serve God s plan; thereby spreading the grace of God to these distressed young people. Alicia is a 13 year old female of Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Puerto Alicia Rican and African American decent. She is a special education student who loves School. She loves music and she loves to read to. She is unable to speak and unable to walk or take care of her needs. She does have a comfortable new wheelchair. She has had some problems with her spine curving and has had surgery for this. She understands English and she enjoys going for walks outside and to be take for automobile rides. Department of Human Services (DHS) in Hawaii has permanent custody of Alicia and she is legally free for adoption. Christy Christy is an eight year old female of Hawaiian and Filipino ancestry. She is a friendly and active young girl. She enjoys school and different activities such as reading, dancing hula and arts and crafts. She has had a difficult past and has challenging behaviors due to her early trauma. She needs a home where she is the only child and requires structure, consistency and nurturance. The family must be patient, understanding and willing to commit to Christy realizing that she struggles to make sense of her feelings and emotions. She has made great strides in her foster home and now needs a permanent home and family in order to continue her progress. She is truly a smart, beautiful, sensitive, creative and loving young girl. DHS has permanent custody of this young girl. Jamie is a 13 year old girl in need of an adoptive family that can embrace her Jamie unique qualities. She is of Caucasian decent and experiences symptoms of Asperger s Disorder. She is shy when you first meet her, but is very friendly. She has an excellent memory and enjoys meeting new people. Her interests include arts and crafts, reading, drama, dancing and singing. Like a typical teenage girl, she loves expressing her individuality through clothes and make up. Jamie s favorite colors are pink and black. Her strengths include her academic abilities and goals for the future. She averages A s and B s in school and has aspirations of going to college. Some challenges that she faces are frustration and anger due to her feelings of not being understood. Jamie needs a family that is able to give her one-on-one attention and will support her through future decisions that need to be made in her life. A single parent or family without young children that can provide patience and a structured environment would best meet her needs. If you are interested in knowing more about Alicia, Christy or Jamie, please call Danny Morishige at

4 Catholic Relief Services Responds to Drought in East Africa From Office of the Bishop A drought in East Africa, complicated by political instability in Somalia, has led to desperate conditions for millions of people. Your Church is responding through Catholic Relief Services that has worked in the region for decades. Many CRS projects that you have supported over the years have made communities better able to withstand this drought, alleviating their suffering. But many are still suffering, including Somalis who live beyond the reach of humanitarian aid and are fleeing to neighboring countries seeking help. CRS is responding to their needs. We ask that you show your solidarity with those who are suffering in East Africa with your prayers and support. Prayer resources and more information are available at HCCRS AUGUST EVENTS Submitted by Rita Guinaugh, Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services Tuesday, August 2 - Healing Mass, Waipahu "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in Fear. Matthew 14:22-36 Presider: Msgr. John Mbinda For more information, contact Inday Ramos at <lgr519@yahoo.com> HCCRS 33rd Statewide Conference - Aug 12-14, 2011 Location: St. Joseph Church, Waipahu Sponsored by: St. Joseph Prayer Group Time: 6:00 Praise & Worship; 6:30pm Mass Presider: Fr. Gregorio Honorio, Jr., MS For more information, contact Belinda Galinato at <belvaleros@yahoo.com> Monday, August 8 - Healing Mass, Mililani Feast Day: St. Dominic Location: St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church, Mililani Time: 7:30 pm Praise & Worship, Mass at 8:00 pm 4 Theme: "ALL IN FOR JESUS!" Dates: August 12-14, 2011 Location: Hawaii Catholic Charities Center, 1822 Ke'eaumoku St. Key Speaker: Jim "Butch" Murphy, Vera Cruz Communications Welcoming remarks and Sunday Mass Presider: Very Rev. Gary Secor, Vicar General Times: Friday, 8/12: Praise & Worship 6:30pm (Registration begins at 5pm) Sat, 8/13: Morning Session: Praise & Worship, 8:30am Sat, 8/13: Afternoon Session: Praise & Worship, 1:30pm Sat, 8/13: Evening Session: Praise & Worship, 6:30pm Sun, 8/14: Afternoon Session: Praise & Worship, 12:30pm, Mass to follow.

5 Cost: All weekend: $40 at the door; Youth under 18: $10; Clergy/Religious: Free For more information and/or to receive a brochure: Contact: Flo Andrade, Center Director at or <andradej001@hawaii.rr.com> SAVE THE DATES: Sunday, Sept The next STATEWIDE HCCRS meeting Date: Sunday, Sept 11 (Change in date due to Labor Day.) Time: 12:30 pm (Change in date.) Location: Terri Pang's home, Mililani (Neighbor Island representatives will be reimbursed for air travel.) For more information, map or directions, contact James Andrade, Chair of HCCRS, jamesandrade59@yahoo.com> Friday, Sept Holy Spirit Gathering Location: St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church, Mililani Time: 7:00 pm Praise & Worship Keynote Speaker: Fr. Dan Balizan, New Mexico For more information, contact Flo Andrade, Center Director, <andradej001@hawaii.rr.com> National Charismatic Leaders' & Ministries' Conference Dates: November 4-6, 2011 Location: Baltimore, Maryland HCCRS Website Coordinator: Contact Dominic Olaso with any corrections or changes to website: <godchaser808@yahoo.com> Many, many blessings to you and to all whom you serve! Read Catholic Charities Hawai i s Hope Line Online! From Celeste Imamura, Catholic Charities Hawaii Get updated on Catholic Charities Hawai i happenings by reading the new Summer/Fall issue of the Hope Line. Click here to read it today! 5

6 New Bulletin Announcement: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend From Jose & Mary Elizabeth Alvior, WorldWide Marriage Encounter Upcoming date on Oahu: September 9-11, 2011 at St. Anthony Retreat Center. Getting ready for school means lots of time spent on your children. After school begins, why not give you and your spouse some time together and attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? For more information call Jose & Mary Elizabeth Alvior at or visit their website at: Hospital Ministry Seeks Eucharistic Ministers From Fr. Teddy Gaquit, Hospital Ministry, Director/Chaplain Are you a Eucharistic Minister with a couple of hours to spare each week? If so, the Hospital Ministry needs your help. Volunteers are in short supply, especially those who can give Holy Communion to a sick patient. The success of our ministry in local area hospitals lies directly with our volunteers. Without these valuable servants, the priests in Hospital Ministry would struggle to meet the needs of Catholic patients. After a short training session, Eucharistic Minister volunteers can offer their services to the Lord through Hospital Ministry. If interested, please contact Fr. Teddy Gaquit (ph ) or Sr. Judy (ph ). IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate for Second Half of 2011 From the Finance Office In response to rising gasoline prices, the IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for business use of an automobile from 51 cents per mile to 55.5 cents per mile, effective July 1. The medical and moving standard mileage rate increased to 23.5 cents per mile, also on July 1. The new optional standard mileage rates will apply until superseded by future guidance and can be used by taxpayers to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile. Alternatively, taxpayers can instead use their actual costs, but must maintain adequate records and be able to substantiate their expenses. The standard mileage rate for services to charitable organizations is set by statute at 14 cents per mile and remains unchanged. 6

7 Life Issues Forum The High Costs of Free Birth Control From the Respect Life Office On July 21, the health news site Natural Society ( featured these breaking news headlines: Newer Birth Control Pill Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots ; Birth Control Increases Risk of Contracting, Transmitting HIV ; and finally, Medical Panel Pushes for Free Birth Control for Women. Hmm, one might ask, who was on this medical panel? Dr. Kevorkian? But no, it was the Institute of Medicine (IOM), advising the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on preventive services for women to mandate in virtually all private health plans under the new health care reform act. HHS says it delegated this task to the IOM so people would see the outcome as based on science rather than politics. But IOM s report seems based less on science than on the ideology of authors who share Planned Parenthood s (PP) view of sex and procreation, several of whom have served on the boards of PP affiliates and other pro-abortion organizations. The report says enhanced access to contraception will reduce abortions, though there is ample evidence against that claim (see In fact, the panel recommends that health plans must cover all drugs approved by the FDA as prescription contraceptives including the newly approved emergency contraceptive called Ella, which like RU-486 can cause abortion weeks into pregnancy. When asked about a conscience exemption for those who have a moral or religious objection to this, an IOM spokesperson said it wasn t her panel s job to take account of other people s personal feelings. Many fear HHS will take the same approach. Secular news media Time, U.S. News, USA Today, L.A. Times obediently repeated the panel s public relations message that it is offering free birth control for women. That message is nonsense. Currently women who want birth control coverage pay for it through their premiums, and sometimes also have a co-pay or out-of-pocket expense. Under the new mandate they will still pay for it, but the cost will be buried in the overall premium and everyone else, including churches and other religious employers as well as individual Catholics, will be forced to pay for it in their premiums too, so payments coerced from those who object will make birth control coverage a bit cheaper for those who want it. And what about the cost in women s lives from those blood clots and cases of AIDS? Researchers have known about both problems for years. In 2005, for example, a study funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control noted: The positive link between pill use and HIV infection was supported by a meta-analysis of 28 studies, including seven prospective studies. Most American women haven t been told this. Ironically, other preventive services recommended by the IOM includes screening for sexually transmitted diseases. But why would you mandate something that can cause what the other services on your list seek to prevent? The other big cost, of course, is the cost to freedom of religion and respect for conscience. Though not alone in its view, the Catholic Church has long been prophetic and counter-cultural in warning that artificial contraception and sterilization do not enhance women s well-being. No American, of 7

8 course, is required by law to believe that teaching. But should the government, in the name of all Americans, now coerce even the Church s institutions into acting on the opposite view -- when the evidence supporting its message is stronger than ever? Mr. Doerflinger is Associate Director of the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. For more information about the bishops pro-life activities, visit Previous Events/Announcements Holy Father s Prayer Intentions for August 2011 From the Vatican General Intention: That the World Youth Day taking place in Madrid may encourage all the young people of the world to root and found their lives in Christ. Missionary Intention: That Christians of the West, docile to the action of the Holy Spirit, may reencounter the freshness and enthusiasm of their faith. 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: Avoiding a Missal Crisis: Training for the New Translation by Lisa Dahm is one of a series of articles 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 July 22 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. 8

9 2012 Chrism Mass Schedule Submitted by Office of the Bishop Mark your calendars for the 2012 Chrism Masses: Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 pm OAHU at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa (Kalihi) Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 pm - MAUI Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 pm - KAUAI Thursday, March 22 at 6:00 pm BIG ISLAND Locations for the neighbor island Masses are in progress through the Office of Worship, or jkim@rcchawaii.org for Jonila Kim and or wkunisch@rcchawaii.org for Fr. William Kunisch. Kahi`au Compassion in Action from the Hawaii Pastors Roundtable & You From the Office of the Vicar General Join the Hawaii Pastors Roundtable as they embark on an ambitious project to make a difference in our communities throughout Hawaii. Churches from around the state will be coming together to support various causes, projects, and non-profit organizations on November 19, The Kahi`au project will be divided into districts throughout the state with a church/district leader responsible for helping to oversee the logistics of various outreach projects. Each district leader will partner with other churches within the specified area to help execute the outreach projects in their area. Depending on area participation and the number of volunteers, project examples for Compassion in Action are as follows: Beach clean up Homeless outreach School spruce up (painting of buildings, repairing infrastructure, etc) Light carpentry repairs for nearby non-profits Landscaping / clean up of a local park in the area Service to the community (free car wash etc ) CORRECTION: Please contact Allen Cardines at or allen@hawaiifamilyforum.org for more information on how your parish can get involved. 9

10 Sr. Younghee Benedicta Ha to Exhibit Artwork in Germany Submitted by Sr. Younghee Benedicta Ha, Chaminade University Artist/Instructor Chaminade University congratulates Sr. Younghee Benedicta Ha on the occasion of her 11 th Solo Art Exhibition in Germany! A popular teacher and artist on the faculty of Chaminade University of Honolulu, her previous exhibitions have marked the movement of her art from her homeland, through Asia and Europe, across the North American continent to the shores of Hawaii and now back to Germany. Sr. Benedicta s gifts as an artist and teacher have enriched the University and the local church communities in Hawaii and now she will grace our European brothers and sisters with a new Exhibition that is sure to engage their hearts and minds in a deep reflection on Peace. 10

11 Diocese Hires South Carolina Principal as New School Superintendent From Patrick Downes, Editor, Hawaii Catholic Herald The diocese has hired Michael M. Rockers, the principal of St. Francis Elementary School of Hilton Head Island, S.C., as the new superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools. He starts on September 1, Rockers, 56, had been a Minnesota, Arkansas and principal and Carmen Himenes, the superintendent since Catholic educator for 34 years in South Carolina, serving as a teacher, superintendent. He is replacing Hawaii Catholic Schools The new superintendent was picked from a field of about 20 in a nationwide search begun in January, said Dara Perreira, Human Resources Director for the Diocese of Honolulu. The search committee, made up of a local Catholic school principal, a pastor, a diocesan finance council member, a diocesan school board member and several Catholic community leaders, was impressed by the candidate s experience as a superintendent, his familiarity with strategic planning and his fund development skills, Perreira said. Rocker s was born in Austin, Minn., on September 8, After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education in 1977 from Winona State University in Minnesota, he began his educational career teaching sixth grade at St. Augustine-St. Edward s Catholic School in Austin. He received a Master of Science degree in community counseling from Winona State University in 1984, and in 1985 was named principal of St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School in Rogers, Arkansas. Eight years later, in 1993, he was appointed superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas a system of about 35 schools. At the time of his appointment, the previous superintendent, in an article in the Arkansas Catholic, the newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock, described Rockers as a recognized leader and innovator in providing quality Catholic education. As superintendent, Rockers helped implement VISION 2000, a plan to get all the schools set up with endowment funds, according to Malea Hargett, editor of the Arkansas Catholic. Rockers also established the Catholic Schools Endowment Trust Fund to assist teachers and administrators who wanted to continue their education. Five years into his job as superintendent, Rockers earned a doctorate in educational leadership in 1998 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He also has an advanced certificate of catechist formation from the Diocese of Little Rock. In 2001, Rockers was named the principal of Catholic High School in Little Rock, an all-boys school described by Hargett as being steeped in tradition with a time-honored legacy. He served there until 2005 when he moved to South Carolina to be principal of St. Francis. Last year, he was named the South Carolina Private School Principal of the Year, receiving the Dr. Charles Armar Educational Leadership Award. Rockers had served as board president of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations, the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association and 11

12 the Little Rock Scripture Study Board of Directors, and as a member of numerous other educational boards and associations. He and his wife Lori of 35 years have four children and 12 grandchildren. Himenes has been superintendent of Hawaii s Catholic schools for 14 years and a Catholic educator since She announced her retirement last November. Her last day was supposed to be June 30, but Bishop Larry Silva asked her to continue until Aug. 31. The superintendent oversees the Hawaii Catholic Schools office, which provides support services to about 40 Catholic preschools, elementary schools and high schools in Hawaii in matters of Catholic identity and mission, administration, personnel and curriculum. Located at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, the schools office offers leadership and assistance in the professional development of principals and teachers, orientation for pastors, accreditation of schools, strategic planning and legislative action pertaining to issues of private education, among other activities. Himenes retirement comes as the bishop launches System for Success, a 20-point strategic plan for the future of Catholic schools in Hawaii. From Fr. Manny Hewe, Vicar for Clergy Key Dates for our Priests: August 4, 2011: Thursday 10a.m. 4p.m. Priests Gathering. St. Stephen Diocesan Center. August 15-16, 2011 (date changed): Monday 8a.m. Tuesday 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). December 30, 2011: Friday 6p.m. Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Priesthood Ordination of Rev. Mr. Anthony Rapozo. 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. 12

13 May 7-11, 2012: Monday 3p.m. Friday 12p.m. Turtle Bay Resort. Annual Convocation: Mandatory. 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 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. 13

14 ephotos: Submitted by Lisa Gomes, Director, Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Friday, July 29 Couples for Christ Youth Ministry held its Annual PraiseFest at Immaculate Conception Church. (Photo courtesy of Oswald Bumanglag) Saturday, July 30 World Youth Day pilgrims from Maui gathered for Mass presided by Bishop Larry Silva. Dinner followed at Christ the King Church, Kahalui. Saturday, July 30 Maria Lanakila s Youth Ministry participated in the West Maui Relay for Life. 14

15 Check out World Youth Day pictures by scanning the QR code below, or visit the YYAM Facebook page by clicking on the Facebook icon. 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 ). 15