Tuesday within the Twenty-Fifth Week of Ordinary Time (V39)
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Ray Reyes, left, with his family: son Joeb-Zaiston Reyes, grandson Mason-Ray Reyes, daughter Xadeisha Reyes and wife Malia Reyes. (Courtesy HOPE Services Hawaii)

By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald

More than two decades after it became its own nonprofit organization, HOPE Services Hawaii continues to grow and to broaden its efforts to help people experiencing homelessness on Hawaii island.

In 2024 alone, the agency has made strides in expanding its network of support sites and has also worked to help houseless individuals wherever they are as they face challenges beyond their control.

Earlier this year, HOPE Services assisted people facing a homeless encampment enforcement in Kailua-Kona. The organization learned that Hawaii County would take action at the Kona Community Aquatic Center and prepared to help the 16 people living in the camp there. Read more...

A group of migrants enters the U.S. from Mexico through a hole in the border fence near Sasabe, Arizona on July 15, 2023. (Aaron Wells / Shutterstock.com)

From the Office for Social Ministry

“Open our eyes and our hearts so that every encounter with those in need becomes an encounter with Jesus, your Son and our Lord.” Pope Francis, World Day of Migrants and Refugees, September 29, 2024

One focus in the 2024 US elections is immigration’s impact on not only on border states but nationwide. Daily in the media there are multiple images of migrants and their families on the Mexico-US border, as well as in many of the major cities and rural areas. Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, recently remarked that the Pope’s message for the 2024 World Day for Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) provides a special scriptural image of and perspective on migrants today. “Pope Francis calls for solidarity with migrants, reminding us that their journeys mirror the biblical Exodus, with God as their guide and companion. He emphasizes that every encounter with migrants is an encounter with Christ, urging us to respond with compassion, recognizing their struggles as a reflection of our shared journey toward the Kingdom of Heaven.” Read more...

By Easter Almuena
Special to the Herald

I invite everyone to recollect memories they have of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace for a book I am compiling celebrating the cathedral.

Were you married there or your children baptized there? Did you spend time in prayer there and found yourself closer to Jesus? Do you serve there as a minister or as a volunteer? Do you have a fond memory with friends or family coming together for Mass, and perhaps meeting other people whom you eventually became close to? What part of the Mass moved you?

It may even be something that made you laugh and brought joy to your life. Whatever that may be, as you recollect those times, pray to God and consider putting it into writing. Read more...

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Catholic Charities Hawaii, Honolulu

Join the 44th Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference "Faithful Endurance." Admission is free to this one-day conference.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
at 5:30 p.m.
Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu

From the Office for Social Ministry

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 “’Ohana 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 “‘Ohana 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.

Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6, 2024
(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 join us on our next retreat!

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. Call us today if you need someone to talk to.

To register, contact Lisa Shorba at (808) 490-4702 or email rvinhawaii@gmail.com.

Retreats are held at a private retreat center for 3 days and 2 nights. The retreat fee of $200.00 covers accommodations, daily meals/snacks, and materials. Space is limited. Registrations & Retreats are strictly confidential. Need-based scholarships are available. For more information visit www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Flyer available HERE. Brochure available HERE.

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Saturday, October 5 - Friday, October 11, 2024

From October 5-11, 2024 the Diocese of Honolulu will join other dioceses around the nation for the 2024 Eucharistic Rosary Congresses (ERC). The purpose of the ERC is to assist the faithful to fulfill the message of Our Lady of Fatima.

As in years pass, our diocese will follow “The Traveling Congress” model. The relay will start on Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. and will end on Friday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. Each 6-hour period is held at a different parish or religious community or Catholic school in the Diocese.

Parishes, religious congregations and Catholic schools that are interested in participating can contact Cami Adams at (808) 721-2307 or camikjmj@gmail.com with their desired day(s).

For more information, please visit www.rosarycongressusa.org.

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory, Honolulu

Save the date for the next Marianist Lecture Catholic Bioethics: Catholic Social Tradition and Human Flourishing with M. Therese Lysaught, Ph.D. 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.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe

Advocate Training is being offered by the Diocesan Tribunal Staff for Priests and Deacons who were not previously trained and Lay Persons designated by their pastor. The workshops will provide training on:

• How to assist those who are divorced with petitioning for a Declaration of Marital Nullity
• When a Lack of Canonical Form applies
• What is need for a Pauline Privilege petition

To register, contact Roxanne Torres at rtorres@rcchawaii.org or (808) 203-6766.

Flyer available HERE.

Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Natividad Alfaro, the mother of Father Nicholas Brown. She died in the Seattle area on September 17, 2024, and her funeral services will be there on October 4. Father Nick Brown is the Pastor of St. Pius X Church in the Manoa district of Honolulu. May she rest in peace!

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 Vincent de Paul
c. 1581–1660
Memorial – September 27

Vincent de Paul was the third of six children born to peasant farmers in the village of Pouy in the Kingdom of France, about 100 miles north of the border with the Kingdom of Spain. As a child, he worked the fields and tended the livestock, but he also showed great intelligence. Although he was quite devout as a child, he was ashamed of his poverty and longed to advance in society. He later shamefully admitted that he was even embarrassed by his father when he was young: “I was ashamed to walk with him and to acknowledge him as my father because he was badly dressed and a little lame.” Vincent’s father, however, was not ashamed of Vincent and saw much promise in him. When Vincent was a young teenager, his father sold an ox so that he could send his son to be formally educated. Read more...

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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.facebook.com/HonoluluCathedralBasilica/live
or https://honolulucathedral.org/

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"

SEPTEMBER

Funeral Mass for Deacon Manny Pascua, Sep 28

HCCRS Fall Conference "Faithful Endurance," Sep 29

‘Ohana Mass for September, Sep 29

OCTOBER

Eucharistic Rosary Congress, Oct 5-11

Mass for 50th Anniversary of the Korean Catholic Community, Oct 6

International & New Priests Orientation, Oct 9

New Pastors & Administrators Orientation, Oct 10

Marianist Lecture "Catholic Bioethics," Oct 13

Mass for 175th Anniversary of St. Anthony School, Wailuku, Oct 27

Advocate Training with the Diocesan Tribunal, Oct 29

NEWS

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Diocesan Guidelines for Speaker Approval

How to Order a Papal Blessing?

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