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September 16, 2025 - Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
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Tuesday within the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time (V37)
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Isle Youth Find Inspiration in ‘Relatable’ New Saints
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A participant in last month’s Day of Study at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wailuku, Maui, venerated first-class relics of young saints and soon-to-be saints, including then-Blessed Carlo Acutis. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Gomes)
By Lisa Dahm
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Newly canonized St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati have touched young people throughout the world with their faith, humility and relatability — they were only 15 and 24, respectively, when they died.
Their impact has also been felt in Hawaii, with many young people here finding inspiration in the saints’ brief lives.
In interviews with the Hawaii Catholic Herald before St. Carlo and St. Pier Giorgio were canonized Sept. 7 by Pope Leo XIV, officials with the Diocese of Honolulu and others connected to the islands’ youth and young adult faith community described the young men’s importance to the Catholic Church. Read more...
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Mercy Awakens Hope
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(beeboys / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“Mercy is the very foundation of the Church's life...The Church's very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love...Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope.”
~ Pope Francis, 2015 Jubilee Year of Mercy
Ten years ago in the Jubilee year of Mercy, Pope Francis called the Church to be a “field hospital” for wounded humanity, planting the seeds for this year’s Jubilee Year of Hope, now led by Pope Leo XIV. Both popes remind us that the Church’s mission is to walk with the afflicted — offering mercy that heals and hope that inspires. By emphasizing the importance of responding with compassion and spiritual guidance, these popes have called the Church worldwide to develop healing ways to welcome and embrace those who are suffering. Read more..
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Calling All Married Couples
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Jubilee of Consecrated Life
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The LARC Vocations Subcommittee has Religious Sisters, Brothers, and Priests available to speak at your parish or school—especially during the week of October 4–12 for the Jubilee Year celebration of Consecrated Life (October 8 & 9). If you are interested, please email larcvocations@rcchawaii.org or contact the Religious Community directly.
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Funeral Mass of Patricia Tossey
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The Funeral Mass for Patricia Tossey has been scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Honolulu. Msgr. Terrence Watanabe will preside. May she rest in peace.
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ʻOhana Mass, Sep 27
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Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu
At Mary, Star of the Sea Church on Oahu, parishioners established their Ministry for Persons with Disabilities by welcoming persons with varying gifts and abilities to celebrate the “ʻOhana Mass.” Ushers who are members of the Knights of Columbus offer a warm welcome and escort them to the designated pews where they were able to better participate in the Eucharist. After Mass, the community continues fellowship together through a potluck supper where all joyfully serve each other with nourishing food and aloha. These “ʻOhana Masses” and potluck fellowship normally take place on the fourth Saturday each month, 5:30 p.m. at Mary, Star of the Sea where all are welcomed to celebrate and share their gifts as one ‘Ohana.
Live stream available at Mary, Star of the Sea's YouTube Channel.
For more information, please call the parish office at (808) 734-0396 or email rafmendoza@rcchawaii.org.
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Oahu Jubilee Day of Study - Waipahu, Oct 4
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Saturday, October 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Church, Waipahu
You are invited to the Jubilee 2025 Day of Study on O’ahu – a special opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow alongside others seeking deeper understanding and renewed hope.
Why attend?
• Learn what the Jubilee Year is all about
• Deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith
• Be inspired to live as a Pilgrim of Hope
• Connect with others in our diocesan ʻohana
Whether you serve in a parish ministry or are simply hungry to grow in faith, this day is for you. REGISTER TODAY and invite friends, family members, your ministry or youth group, or fellow parishioners to come with you!
Cost: $20 for adults | $10 for youth
Register Here: https://dayofstudyleeward.eventbrite.com
Flyer available HERE.
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Marianist Lecture, Oct 12
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Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory, Honolulu
The Marianist Lecture Nuclear Weapons: It’s 89 Seconds to Midnight—Does Anybody Care? with Archbishop John Charles Wester. Archbishop Wester has served as the Archbishop of Santa Fe since 2015. The lecture is open to the public and free parking is available.
For more information, please visit https://chaminade.edu/marianist-lecture. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Flyer available HERE.
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Rachel's Vineyard Weekend Retreat, Oct 10-12
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Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
(Arrival at 5:30pm on Friday / Departure on Sunday at 5:00pm)
If you or a friend are hurting from a past abortion and are searching for a confidential, non- judgmental, safe place of healing and support to express and reconcile painful emotions and begin the healing process, look no further, and come join us!
Both women and men are impacted by abortion and greatly benefit from the retreats. Singles, couples and family members of aborted children have come to Rachel's Vineyard for peace and inner healing.
Retreats are held at a private retreat center for 3 days and 2 nights. A retreat fee of $200.00 covers materials, accommodations, and daily meals/snacks. Space is limited. Need-based scholarships are available. Calls us today for personalized assistance!
To register, contact Lisa Shorba at (808) 490-4702 or email rvinhawaii@gmail.com.
Registrations are Strictly Confidential.
Visit the national website at: www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Flyer available HERE. Brochure available HERE.
A Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii’s Respect Life Office
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Word of Life for September
Word of Life is a monthly resource from the USCCB's Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. Each month includes resources for print and are adaptable for digital efforts including Feature of the Month, Intercessions for Life, Bulletin Quotes, and Bulletin Art. Learn more at www.respectlife.org.
Available in English: PDF | Word
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Saint of the Week
Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs
Died 1839–1867
Memorial - September 20
From 1392–1897, the Great Joseon Dynasty ruled all of what is today North and South Korea. Though shamanism and Buddhism were among the religious beliefs of Koreans during that period, Confucianism was the main philosophical, ethical, and political system. Within that system, a clear hierarchy was established within the family and social structures, with the king on top. This class system was at the heart of their culture. Ancestors were also highly honored and even ritually worshiped, and various human virtues were emphasized, studied, and fostered. Read more...
(Texguille / Shutterstock.com). Copyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.mycatholic.life
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Online Giving for Parishes
Support your local parish online! You can give directly to your parish on the Diocese of Honolulu's Offertory page at www.catholichawaii.org/offertory.
On behalf of the parishes in the Diocese of Honolulu, thank you for your gift of support. Mahalo nui loa!
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Events and Previous Announcements
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Subscribe to the Hawaii Catholic Herald
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Members of Hawaii Catholic parishes may receive a subscription free through the Hawaii Catholic Herald Parish Plan.
Others: $28 Hawaii, $32 Mainland, $35 foreign.
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