e-newsletter Tuesday of the 4 th Day of the Octave of Christmas (IV: 104) Holy Innocents December 28, 2010

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1 Diocese of Honolulu e-newsletter Tuesday of the 4 th Day of the Octave of Christmas (IV: 104) Holy Innocents December 28, 2010 A New Year s blessing for you From the Diocese of Honolulu. May you always enjoy the love of family and friends. May you be blessed with health and happiness. May you continue to enjoy new experiences with God. Bishop Larry and staff thank God for you and ask him to bless you abundantly in the coming year. Thus says the LORD: Cease your cries of mourning, wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown shall have its reward, says the LORD, they shall return from the enemy's land. There is hope for your future, says the LORD; your sons shall return to their own borders. (Jeremiah 31:16-17) [All articles and pictures may be copied and used in parish/school bulletins and newsletters.] In this Issue: New Events/Announcements Holy Father s Prayer Intentions for January 2011 Liturgy Matters: Liturgical Calendar Advisories Reminder: Annual Diocesan Priest Retreat 2011 Second Collections March for Life Pro-Life Poster Contest St. Francis Hospice Seeks Hospice Volunteers Previous Events/Announcements 1

2 Deacon Thomas Rienzi, Rest in Peace TV Mass to Serve Diocese of Honolulu beginning January 2 Catholic Charities Hawai i Needs Your Help to Receive $20,000! Ave Maria Press Spring Webinar Series Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 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 Holy Father s Prayer Intentions for January 2011 From The Vatican General Intention: That the riches of creation be preserved, valued and made available to all, as precious gifts from God to mankind. Missionary Intention: That Christians may achieve full unity, bearing witness of the universal fatherhood of God to the entire human race. Liturgy Matters: Liturgical Calendar Advisories From Fr. William Kunisch, Office of Worship The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Committee on Divine Worship, has published the following advisories related to our liturgical calendar: Mary, Mother of God and Epiphany (January 1-2, 2011) Saturday, January 1, 2011 marks the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord follows on Sunday, January 2. Although both are ranked at number 3 on the Table of Liturgical Days, as a Solemnity of the Lord, the Epiphany outranks the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (a Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin 2

3 Mary). Therefore, Mass on the evening of January 1 is the Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of the Epiphany. St. Francis Hospice Seeks Hospice Volunteers Training for Hospice Volunteers Begins January 8, 2011 From Cheryl Tamura, Development & Communication Director, St. Francis Healthcare Foundation of Hawaii St. Francis Hospice, a program of St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii, is seeking caring individuals who are willing to give of their time. St. Francis Hospice, the first and largest hospice program in Hawaii, will be conducting a four-session volunteer training program that begins on Saturday, January 8, and runs on consecutive Saturdays through January 28. Each session is four hours; from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will learn about the history, philosophy and role of hospice care, and practical skills for their role as volunteers. Hospice volunteers help in many ways, ranging from offering companionship and reading to patients, running errands and providing respite to caregivers, to assisting at special events and providing office support. To register or for more information about the St. Francis Hospice volunteer training program, contact Patty Martin at or pmartin@stfrancishawaii.org. Reminder: Annual Diocesan Priest Retreat From Darlene Cachola, Administrative Secretary, Office of Clergy Just a reminder to all priests who are planning to attend the Diocesan Annual Priest Retreat: Retreat Director: Fr. Philip Chircop SJ Date: January 9 14, 2011 Place: St. Stephen Diocesan Center Retreat Fee: $ Please submit your registration forms and payment to the Office of Clergy by January 3,

4 All diocesan priests are asked to please submit your alternate retreat plans if you will not be attending the diocesan retreat Second Collections From Deacon Walter Yoshimitsu, Chancellor Bishop Larry Silva has approved the following collections: January 22/23 - Church in Latin America (CLA) and Black & Indian Missions February 12/13 - Augustine Educational Foundation April 2/3 - Catholic Relief Services April 21, Holy Thursday Operation Rice Bowl April 22, Good Friday Holy Land June 4/5 Catholic Communication Campaign June 25/26 Holy Father (Peter s Pence) July 9/10 Seminarian Education Fund (Diocesan Vocations Office) September 3/4 - Catholic University of America September 17/ 18 Catholic Charities Hawaii October 22/23 World Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith) November 19/20 Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) December 10/11 Retirement Fund for Religious Collections marked in red are special collections for this diocese. Checks issued for these special collections should go directly to the organizations. Send all other collections directly to the Diocesan Finance Office no later than 30 days after its assigned dates. Should you have any questions, please call or Nettie Lou Peiler: (808) or nettie@rcchgawaii.org. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and generosity. March for Life Pro-Life Poster Contest From Lisa Gomes, Director, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry The March For Life is on Saturday, January 22, It will start with sign waving at 10:30 a.m. and a program to begin at 12 noon. We are asking the schools, religious education classes, and parish youth ministries to join in this activity. Please have your students make a poster that will display a pro-life theme. Printing and picture has to be large enough to be seen from cars driving by. Poster size is to be 4

5 about 16" x 24 ". Make sure your name and contact number is written in small letters in a corner of the poster for identification. The students can wave their signs beginning at 10:30 a.m. and then carry them in the march, once it begins. Members of the Knights of Columbus will be the judges. We hope to have the posters on display at the State Capitol during the week following the March for Life. For more information, or questions, please contact Ruth Prinzivalli at (808) or ruthprinz1@aol.com. Previous Events/Announcements Deacon Thomas Rienzi, Rest in Peace From Darlene Cachola, Administrative Secretary, Office of Clergy We received word from Fr. Louis Hank Albrecht, Catholic Contract Chaplain at Tripler Hospital that Deacon Thomas Rienzi passed away on December 14 th. He was 91. Memorial services were held yesterday, December 27 at Star of the Sea, where he served as a staff member. 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. TV Mass to Serve Diocese of Honolulu beginning January 2 Submitted by Bishop Larry Silva and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee 5

6 Heart of the Nation s Sunday TV Mass will serve the Diocese of Honolulu beginning on January 2, 2011, when it will become available through the ION Network at 9:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. CT. Here in Hawaii viewers can tune in to Mass as follows: Broadcast: KPXO, Ch. 66 8:30 a.m. Cable: Time Warner Cable, Ch 27 8:30 a.m. Satellite: DirecTV, Ch 305 & 347 4:30 a.m. (3:30 a.m. DST) Satellite: Dish Network, Ch 216 & 217 4:30 a.m. (3:30a.m. DST) Santa Fe Communications produces the Sunday TV Mass to bring the beauty and richness of the Roman Catholic liturgy to the homebound, sick, elderly, and imprisoned. For those who are considering joining the Catholic faith or coming back to the Church after a time away, the TV Mass also provides a bridge to active participation in parish life. In conjunction with bringing the TV Mass to the ION Network, Santa Fe Communications is launching a new website, Features will include streaming video of the TV Mass, text of the homilies, inspirational prayers, a Where to Watch channel guide, and other elements. We hope that the TV Mass will be a tool for you in your ministry. If you need help finding where to watch or if you need other assistance, please Bruno John, Executive Director at Bruno@HeartoftheNation.org. 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. 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! 6

7 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. 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 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. 7

8 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: Catholic Charities Hawaii on Maui Celebrates the Holidays 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 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. Mahalo Star of the Sea Choir! CCH 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). St. Damien Toyland, Molokai A Great Success From Carol Ignacio, Director, Office of Social Ministry 8

9 298 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 * * * * 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: Saturday, January 15, 8:30am 12:30pm (Oahu) 9

10 What: Who: Focus: 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 For more information, contact Sharon Chiarucci, Office for Parish Resources, , schiarucci@rcchawaii.org 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 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 10

11 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 2011 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: HCCRS 33rd Statewide Conference - Aug , 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? 11

12 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 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 12

13 Michael Owens - mjo57lbe@mac.com Jerry Pleva, SM jplevasm@hotmail.com Russell Roide, SJ - frrussroide@newmanhawaii.org Ken Templin, SM ktemplin@netserve05.chaminade.edu Paul Zaconne, SS.CC. pczac@aol.com 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: 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. e-photos: From Darlene Dela Cruz, writer/photographer, Hawaii Catholic Herald 13

14 December 16, 2010, Immaculate Conception Church, Kauai: Bishop Larry Silva with newly ordained transitional deacon, Anthony Rapozo. They are joined by diocesan seminarians Nick Brown, Alfred Guerrero, EJ Resinto, Hung Le, Emmanuelle del Castillo and Frankie Villanueva. Photo courtesy of Ed Garces. December 21-22, 2010, Historic Iao Theater: Teens from Christ the King Church on Maui, under the direction of Bobbie Sensano (Coordinator of Youth Ministry), performed Believe, a contemporary musical about a young teen who stops believing in the Bethlehem story. Due to popular demand, a third performance will be held this Thursday, December 30 at Christ the King Church. Doors open at 6 p.m. Contact the Parish Office for more information 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. 14

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