Tuesday within the Seventeenth Week of Ordinary Time (V31)
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Father Konelio “Lio” Faletoi greets parishioners after Mass on Father’s Day at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants)

By Catholic Stewardship Consultants
www.CatholicSteward.com, Hawaii Catholic Herald

A little over 10 years ago, after the Diocese of Honolulu’s With Grateful Hearts capital campaign, every parish was given the opportunity to focus more intently on stewardship.

At the time, Father Konelio “Lio” Faletoi, the pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona, knew he wanted to grow in his understanding of the spirituality of stewardship, so he began taking every opportunity he could to learn more.

“We were just coasting as a parish,” Father Faletoi recalled. “We were just surviving, and I knew there was more we could do to be a vibrant parish.”

Father Faletoi took the initiative and educated himself. When one of his brother priests, Father Stephen Macedo, told him about a stewardship conference in Wichita, Kansas, hosted by Catholic Stewardship Consultants — an organization committed to developing disciples of Christ through the practice of stewardship — he decided to go. Read more..

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From the Office for Social Ministry

God himself is a community, that perfect community of love, three persons in one God and that is what we are called to be. We are never to be alone. We know that we are part of an Ohana –– that God is always a part of that family. God is always the One who calls us into that family.” - Bishop Larry Silva, from the One Ohana video series on the Sacraments.  ­

Bishop Larry Silvaʻs 75th birthday in August provides an opportunity to reflect upon his years of loving service witnessing to Jesus in the Diocese of Honolulu. Over the last decade, the Office for Social Ministry has been blessed to participate in the production of the diocese’s award-winning “One Ohana” video series on the sacraments, which expressed some of  Bishopʻs Larry inspiring pastoral reflections. This Talk Story column will highlight some of his many memorable quotes from these videos.

The first of the “One Ohana” videos featured the sacrament of Baptism, in which Bishop Larry eloquently lifted up the vital connection of faith and family. He compared the joyful gift of a child’s birth to the experience of God’s beauty. Read more...

By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald

Maryknoll Sister Felista Wanzagi was gently told she was too young when she first expressed her intention to join the Mary­knoll Sisters.

Sister Wanzagi was just 11 years old, after all, when she approached the Maryknoll religious in her hometown in Tanzania, a country in east Africa.

Sister Wanzagi eventually realized her ambition and now, at age 38, is the youngest sister in the Maryknoll order. She was assigned to Hawaii last year but only arrived this past January as she prepares to make her final vows in 2025. Read more...

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The 2024 Knights of Columbus - Coats for Kids drive is happening this fall. This program aims to provide coats for every needy child in North America so no child goes without a coat during winter. Here in Hawaii, even though we do not experience a mainland winter, we do have a rainy season which last from November thru March.

If you know of a child in need of a free - brand new rain resistant jacket for this upcoming school year, please notify the KOC.

Please send your request o help our keiki in need to coats@kofchawaii.org. Be sure to include: number of jackets needed, size, and if it's for a girl or boy. Your KOC members across the state of Hawaii will be fund raising for these jackets, and they will be free to for our keiki in need. Please help them if you can with your generous donations.

Maui: Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Wailuku

Kauai: Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue

Hawaii: Friday, August 16 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona

Oahu: Saturday, August 17 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe

This session with presenters Paul & Sarah Jarzembowski will guide participants and facilitate dialogue around unpacking “moments of return” throughout the year, such as Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Easter, as well as weddings, baptisms, and funerals. We will also explore some less-obvious “moments” that reveal an overlooked abundance of occasions and opportunities upon which pastoral leaders, families, and concerned churchgoers can build. As Pope Francis notes, these “moments” can offer people “wellsprings of new life,” especially when we respond with intentionality, pastoral care, and a missionary spirit.

To RSVP or learn more, please visit www.catholichawaii.org/oec/moments

Flyer available HERE.

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Ala Moana Beach Park (Ewa side), Honolulu

All are welcome to join the Summer Sunset Rosary and Potluck. The rosary and potluck will be held on the third Friday of each month through September at Ala Moana Beach Park. Sponsored by the Outreach Ministry of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Questions? Please contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 306-7502.

Flyer available HERE.

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Church, Waipahu

Join the Growth in the Spirit Seminar with the Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services. The two days will feature speakers James Andrade, Tina Andrade, Joanna Jacob, Chloe Samaniego, Jorge Samaniego, and Brenda Viado.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
St. John Vianney Church, Kailua

Join the 2024 Annual Catholic Men's Conference "Becoming a Man of the Cross." The conference will feature guest speakers Jon Leonetti and Gil Alderete. The event costs $40 and is free for men under the age of 25. For more information, contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 206-4420.

Flyer available HERE.

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

Saint Ignatius of Loyola
1491–1556
Memorial – July 31

Íñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola (Ignatius in Latin) was born at the Castle of Loyola in the municipality of Azpeitia, in modern-day Gipuzkoa, Spain. He was the youngest of thirteen children. Shortly after his birth, his mother died, and he was cared for by a local woman named Maria. When he was seven, his father died, and he was sent to live with a local noble family where he fulfilled the duties of a page, introducing him to the idea of knighthood and military service. As a result, Ignatius became an enthusiastic man who dreamed of being a great military officer. Captivated by thoughts of worldly honor and glory, he became a soldier around the age of seventeen. For the next twelve years he fought in many battles and advanced in rank. In 1521, at the age of thirty, Ignatius was wounded in battle and bedridden for months as his wounded leg healed. Read more...

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On behalf of the parishes in the Diocese of Honolulu, thank you for your gift of support. Mahalo nui loa!

There are many opportunities to view Mass via live stream from various churches in the Diocese of Honolulu.

OAHU

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu
Sundays at 10 AM
Weekdays at 12 PM, Saturdays at 12 PM and 5 PM
https://www.cathedralofourladyofpeace.com/LiveStream.html

Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi
Sundays at 10:30 AM
Mondays to Thursdays at 6:30 AM, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 AM
https://www.facebook.com/hicocathedral

Mystical Rose Oratory, Kaimuki
Sundays at 10 AM
https://www.facebook.com/mysticalroseoratoryHI/

Newman Center, Manoa
Sundays at 5 PM
https://www.facebook.com/NewmanHawaii/

Mary, Star of the Sea, Waialae-Kahala
Saturdays at 5:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVaHZ63dLgyxEujc20LzkAw

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa Beach
Sundays at 9 AM
https://www.facebook.com/olphparishewabeach

Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa
Sundays at 9 AM
https://www.facebook.com/olswahiawa/live
or https://www.olswahiawa.org

Our Lady of the Mount, Kalihi
Sundays at 9 AM
https://www.facebook.com/olmkalihi/

Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio
Sundays at 9:30 AM
https://www.facebook.com/ResurrectionHI/live

St. Anthony, Kalihi
Sundays at 8:30 AM, Weekdays at 6:30 AM, Saturdays at 7 AM
https://www.facebook.com/saintanthony.kalihi

St. Augustine, Waikiki
Saturdays at 5 PM
https://www.facebook.com/StAugustineHawaii

St. Elizabeth, Aiea
Sundays at 10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bh9hK77HA3nwfXpaoZgww

St. Joseph, Waipahu
Sundays at 10 AM, Weekdays at 6:30 AM, Saturdays at 7 AM
https://www.facebook.com/StJosephChurchWaipahu/

St. Pius X, Manoa
Sundays at 11 AM
Facebook: Diocese Of Honolulu Evangelization Taskforce

St. Michael, Waialua
Sundays at 11 AM, Wednesdays at 7 AM
https://www.facebook.com/stsmichaelpeterpaul
or https://stsmichaelpeterpaul.org

St. Rita, Nanakuli
Sundays at 9 AM
https://www.facebook.com/stritananakuli/
or YouTube

St. Roch, Kahuku
Sundays at 7:30 AM
https://www.facebook.com/KahukuHawaii

St. Stephen, Nuuanu
Sundays at 10 AM
https://www.facebook.com/St-Stephens-Catholic-Church-Nuuanu-100906711581421/live
 

HAWAII

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Papaikoi & St. Anthony, Laupahoehoe
Sundays at 8 AM (St. Anthony, Laupahoehoe)
Sundays at 10 AM (Immaculate Heart of Mary, Papaikoi)
Saturdays at 5 PM (Immaculate Heart of Mary, Papaikoi)
https://www.facebook.com/Hamakua-Catholic-Community-110985457198038/

Our Lady of Lourdes, Honokaa
Sundays at 9 AM & 6:30 PM, Saturdays at 5:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/ourladyoflourdeshonokaa
 

KAUAI

St. Catherine, Kapaa
Sundays at 9:30 AM, Mondays to Saturdays at 7 AM
https://www.kauaistcatherine.church
or https://www.facebook.com/stcatherinekauai
 

MAUI

Our Lady Queen of Angels, Kula
Daily at 7 AM
https://www.facebook.com/ourladyqueenofangels/

St. Joseph, Makawao
Sundays at 9 AM
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Josephs-Church
 

Resources to Prepare for Watching a Livestream Mass:

• "Creating a Sacred Home Environment for the Live-Stream Viewing of Mass"
• "Mass Texts"

AUGUST

"Making the Most of Moments" in Wailuku, Aug 10

"Making the Most of Moments" in Lihue, Aug 14

Hawaii State Admissions Day Holiday, Aug 16

"Making the Most of Moments" in Kailua-Kona, Aug 16

HCCRS "Growth in the Spirit" Seminar, Aug 16

Summer Sunset Rosary and Potluck, Aug 16

HCCRS "Growth in the Spirit" Seminar, Aug 17

"Making the Most of Moments" in Kaneohe, Aug 17

2024 Catholic Men's Conference, Aug 24

NEWS

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