He Ana Iki. Summer 2016

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He Ana Iki Summer 2016 Church: The People of God We commit ourselves to

Priest of Shinnyo-en, a school of Buddhism, in a moving Memorial Day Lantern

Names and messages are written on lantern papers and slipped into holders

Family members wade into the ocean at Ala Moana Beach Park and place the

The lanterns move away from shore on the mild ocean current.

1 He Ana Iki Summer 2016 Church: The People of God We commit ourselves to Dialogue and pray with people of other faith traditions whose mission and hopes are compatible with our mission. Since 1999 the people of Hawai`i have joined Her Holiness Shinso Ito, High Priest of Shinnyo-en, a school of Buddhism, in a moving Memorial Day Lantern Floating ceremony. Names and messages are written on lantern papers and slipped into holders framing a candle, all floating on a simple flat boat. Family members wade into the ocean at Ala Moana Beach Park and place the lanterns in the water. The lanterns move away from shore on the mild ocean current. It is common practice in Hawai`i to decorate the graves of veterans and other family members on Memorial Day. The Lantern Floating Ceremony provides people with an opportunity to express gratitude for and remembrance of their beloved family members and friends who have passed away.

After everyone has left the beach, volunteers gather all the floating lanterns, reverently handle the messages and carefully clean and

For some, the ceremony provides a release of pent up emotion, for others it strengthens the memories of family and friends who have

This year s theme, Many Rivers, One Ocean Hope, drew approximately 50,000 participants both residents and visitors.

souls of those being remembered. All photos are used with permission and are from the webpage: www:lanternfloatinghawaii.

2 After everyone has left the beach, volunteers gather all the floating lanterns, reverently handle the messages and carefully clean and prepare the lanterns for use the following year. For some, the ceremony provides a release of pent up emotion, for others it strengthens the memories of family and friends who have passed and allows them to be shared with the younger generations. This year s theme, Many Rivers, One Ocean Hope, drew approximately 50,000 participants both residents and visitors. The ceremony included a taiko (drum) performance, hula and oli (Hawaiian chant), a blessing and spiritual nourishment offered to the souls of those being remembered. All photos are used with permission and are from the webpage: www:lanternfloatinghawaii.com/page/home Then as the sun slowly slipped over the horizon thousands of glowing lanterns were placed into the water. MY MEMORY LIBRARY By Sarah Blackstone Imagine if I was given one moment, just a single slice of my past, I could hold it close forever And that moment would always last. Source:

Mary Dugar Silver Jubilarian of our transition to union with the Los Angeles Province.

She continues to update and maintain the archival files that are being kept in Hawai`i.

Her ten years in the Navy, with experiences worldwide, proved that Hawai`i was da Bes! Here she met Sr. Angela Faustina at St. Philomena s Parish and the rest is history!

Joseph as dedicated religious and teachers, and asked for more sisters to open a school on Maui. In 1939 five sisters were sent to the small plantation town of Paia to open Holy Rosary School.

assisting an incarcerated individual. She also lived with our Sisters in Japan for a year where she came to know the sisters and the Japanese culture better.

3 Mary Dugar Silver Jubilarian of our transition to union with the Los Angeles Province. Mary continues her service, particularly to the Sisters, as a driver, resource person, tour guide for visitors and support for community members who are family caregivers. She continues to update and maintain the archival files that are being kept in Hawai`i. The First CSJ Neighborhood on Maui Born in Massachusetts, Mary moved to Hawai`i 46 years ago and found the winters here much more appealing than the cold and snow of the East coast. Her ten years in the Navy, with experiences worldwide, proved that Hawai`i was da Bes! Here she met Sr. Angela Faustina at St. Philomena s Parish and the rest is history! After their first year of mission and ministry in Hawai`i, Bishop Alencastre, SS.CC. recognized the Sisters of St. Joseph as dedicated religious and teachers, and asked for more sisters to open a school on Maui. In 1939 five sisters were sent to the small plantation town of Paia to open Holy Rosary School. Mary s many interests and talents have led her into a variety of ministries from teaching English as a Second Language to School Library and Diocesan Office work, Parish volunteer ministry to assisting an incarcerated individual. She also lived with our Sisters in Japan for a year where she came to know the sisters and the Japanese culture better. Holy Rosary Church, Paia From the late 1800s to the mid 1950s, Paia (which means noisy ) was the center of plantation life. The population consisted of sugar plantation workers from a mixture of ethnic origins: Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Puerto Rican, Portuguese, and Native Hawaiian. Mary and Margaret at work in the Archives While serving for four years on the last Vice Province Leadership Team, Mary along with Margaret Leonard Perreira assumed responsibility for the Vice Province Archives. Her biggest job recently was the organization, packing and shipping the majority of our archival material to Los Angeles as part As the workers bought homes in Kahului and moved out of the plantation camps, the town of Paia lapsed into a sleepy stop on the road to Hana. In the late 1970s a group of windsurfers discovered the perfect conditions at Ho`okipa Beach Park just outside of Paia. Paia has now become the windsurfing capital of the world and its new residents have refurbished the old shops and returned Paia to a bustling

gathering place. Today, you can walk through Paia and pass by oldschool hippies and professional surfers, Hollywood actors, street corner preachers, as well as homeless individuals.

The Paia General Store and Bersamin s Market have been replaced with boutique shops and small eateries. The new owners have kept quality high and prices reasonable.

The population has seen a slow but steady growth and currently is a mix of about 30% Caucasian, 25% Asian and 10% Hispanic. Approximately 9% of the residents live below the poverty line.

The following stanza, from an ancient mele, of eight stanzas, is representative : Heaven's painted one side by the dawn, Her curtains half open, half drawn; A rumbling is heard far below.

4 gathering place. Today, you can walk through Paia and pass by oldschool hippies and professional surfers, Hollywood actors, street corner preachers, as well as homeless individuals. You might stop to listen to a young artist playing his guitar or catch resident Willie Nelson in an impromptu jam session. The Paia General Store and Bersamin s Market have been replaced with boutique shops and small eateries. The new owners have kept quality high and prices reasonable. Restored shops in Paia Webite for Image: Paia continues to grow and adapt. Property values have more than doubled in the past 15 years. The population has seen a slow but steady growth and currently is a mix of about 30% Caucasian, 25% Asian and 10% Hispanic. Approximately 9% of the residents live below the poverty line. A Hawaiian Poem Around her name, mightiest of the Polynesian goddesses, accumulated a mass of lore and legend. The following stanza, from an ancient mele, of eight stanzas, is representative : Heaven's painted one side by the dawn, Her curtains half open, half drawn; A rumbling is heard far below. Wakea insists he will know The name of the god that tremors the land. " 'Tis I," grumbles Pele, "I have scooped out the pit Hu'e-hu'e, A pit that reaches to fire, A fire fresh kindled by Pele." Now day climbs up to the east; Morn folds the curtains of night ; The spade of sapper resounds 'neath the plain; The goddess is at it again! Website for the poem: archive.org Paia is not the same as when our sisters first arrived. There is only a set of crumbling stairs behind the church to remind folks of Holy Rosary School and Convent. Yet the local people cherish their memories of the Sisters who once served the families here. Website for Image: Can you see Pele s face left side of flames? Misty Kalamau s Facebook Page

5 What s Been Happening in Hawai`i Nei? Lots of Birthdays were celebrated! Brenda Lau and Sara Sanders Tomasa Marcos Memorial Day brought back memories of family and friends who have gone before us. Tomasa Marcos, Anita Marie Rosco and Jean Larm decorated our Sisters graves at Diamondhead Cemetery Patty Meya remembered her Mother as Hospice Maui released A flock of white doves Dorothy Purdy and family cleaned the graves on their Kula property

Rose Damien Malabon moved to Leahi Hospital

Yahtzee Francine Costello provided a coloring

King Church on Maui `Ohana members regularly

6 Rose Damien Malabon moved to Leahi Hospital for Skilled Nursing Care Flat Fontbonne came with the Sisters to visit Rosie D. Patty Chang and Anita Marie Claudia Wong and Tomasa Marcos Activities Continued at Carondelet Mary Dugar started a game of Yahtzee Francine Costello provided a coloring project Monthly Pro-Life Rosary at Christ the King Church on Maui `Ohana members regularly lead The Rosary at Christ the King Parish; Linda Martin leads the prayer this time

He Ana Iki. Vice Province Spring Forum. Spring 2016

He Ana Iki. Vice Province Spring Forum. Spring 2016 He Ana Iki Spring 2016 Vice Province Spring Forum The Vice Province Spring Forum was held on the Campus of Chaminade University March 12-13, 2016. The Saturday session, attended by Sisters and `Ohana,