Tuesday within the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time (V24)
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[Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu]

Children, happy Fathers Day to you! Yes, happy Fathers Day to you because, after all, if it were not for children there would be no fathers, right? Mothers, happy Fathers Day to you as well, because -- you guessed it -- without mothers there would be no fathers! And, of course, a very happy Fathers Day to all our fathers! You are much appreciated in all you do.

Did you notice I mentioned the three kinds of persons who are needed to make all of these people what they are? And, I think, this helps us to reflect on the beauty of today’s feast, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are the primordial community of love, because, even though they are three distinct persons, they are one God. St. John tells us that “God is love,” and it is the very nature of love to be in relationship with others. Read more...

Derek and Lyn Salis settled at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Ewa Beach after returning home to Hawaii in the 1990s. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants)

By Catholic Stewardship Consultants
www.CatholicSteward.com

Derek Salis is very involved at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Ewa Beach and loves his Catholic faith — but he admits it hasn’t always been that way. Previously, Sundays were for sleeping in, golfing and whatever else he wanted to do.

Salis is retired from the U.S. Air Force — he and his wife, Lyn, lived in Colorado Springs in the early 1990s. It was there, at Holy Apostles Church, where things started to change.

“I’d go to Mass sometimes to keep Lyn happy, but I wasn’t going regularly,” Salis said.

Some friends invited Salis to attend Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults classes. He surprised Lyn at the last minute by attending. Read more...

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From the Office for Social Ministry

"At Pentecost, the doors of the Upper Room were opened because the Spirit opens borders… first of all, the Spirit opens borders in our hearts…the Spirit also opens borders in our relationship with others…and finally, the Spirit opens borders between peoples." - Pope Leo XIV Pentecost Homily 2025

In his first papal Pentecost homily to thousands of Jubilee Year pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV offered a stirring meditation on the Holy Spirit’s work in the world today—especially how the Spirit opens borders on three interconnected levels––within ourselves, with each other, and between peoples of different cultures: “The Spirit opens borders, first of all, in our hearts. He is the Gift that opens our lives to love. His presence breaks down our hardness of heart, our narrowness of mind, our selfishness, the fears that enchain us, and the narcissism that makes us think only of ourselves… The Spirit opens our interior borders, so that our lives can become places of welcome and refreshment.”

Just as in the first Pentecost, our new Holy Father calls on the Spirit to open the borders of our hearts and renew the fire of our faith by breaking down our inner walls of isolation and individualism and focus outward to others. Read more...

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
Lead location: Kamiano Center, next to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.

The Global Rosary Relay for The Sanctification of Priests will be held on Friday, June 27th, the feast day of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our recitation of the rosary marks the 7th year of participation of the Diocese of Honolulu in reciting the Sorrowful Mysteries which, for this year, will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Kamiano Center. The event will be live-streamed through the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace on Facebook. You may pray the Sorrowful Mysteries anytime of the day for the sanctification of all priests, for wisdom, strength and comfort, and to give thanks to God for all they do to support us.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, June 28, 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 PM 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.

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays during June
at 6:00 p.m.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona

All are welcome to join these talks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7pm at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. These talks will be given by the missionary team of the Neocatechumenal Way in Hawai’i: Jonathan & Nazarena Stenger with their seven children, Fr. John Wadeson, Benjamin Paz a seminarian for the Diocese of Philadelphia, and Paulo Da Mata a seminarian for the Diocese of Brooklyn.

These talks are an announcement of the Good News where Christ has an answer to the difficult situations we experience and gives us the possibility of love and forgiveness. This itinerary of Catholic formation lived in small communities within the parish will help us to discover the richness of our baptism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1231 states that by its very nature infant baptism requires a post baptismal catechumenate. Not only is there a need for instruction after baptism but also for the necessary flowering of baptismal grace in personal growth.

For more information, please contact Jonathan and Nazarena Stenger at (808) 268-3993.

Sunday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, Honolulu

Jesse Romero, dynamic Catholic author, speaker, and radio host will present Preparing Your Hands for Battle for three consecutive evenings. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii. For more information, please contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 306-7502.

Flyer available HERE.

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu

Join the 2nd Annual "Sip & Savor" Wine Tasting and Dinner Fundraiser for the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii. The evening will feature guest speaker Jesse Romero. This event will help fund future events for the  CMFH including conferences, seminars, and other speaker events.

Flyer available HERE.

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Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
1568–1591
Memorial - June 21

Luigi Gonzaga was the firstborn son of eight children, and the scion to a wealthy and noble inheritance. He was born into the Duchy of Mantua, modern-day northern Italy, which was ruled by his family, the princely House of Gonzaga. Luigi was the Italian version of his name; Aloysius was the Latin version. His father, Ferrante Gonzaga, was Governor of Milan, Viceroy of Sicily, and a general in the army of the Holy Roman Emperors Charles V and Philip II. As the oldest son, Luigi was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps through a military career. Ferrante began training Luigi as a soldier when Luigi was just four years old. Luigi’s mother, a devout Catholic, had different hopes for her son. 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!

JUNE

Intro to Spiritual Direction at Chaminade University, Jun 16-20

Juneteenth Holiday, Jun 19

Christian Leadership Institute – Hawaii, Jun 22-27

Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, Jun 27

‘Ohana Mass for June, Jun 28

JULY

Independence Day Holiday, Jul 4

Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of John Akau, Jul 12

"Preparing Your Hands for Battle" with Jesse Romero, Jul 13-15

"Sip and Savor" Fundraiser, Jul 18

NEWS

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