Tuesday within the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time (V26)
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[Sacred Heart Church, Hawi (Opening of Centennial Celebration and Blessing of Renovated Church)]

Marriage is a wonderful sacrament that joins a man and a woman together in a lifelong bond of love. But we know that sometimes marriages can be a bit stormy, and we may even wonder if they are ultimately going to sink if there is no major intervention. Things can be going along very well in a family, until one of the members is diagnosed with a potentially fatal disease, and then their lives can be tossed about with worry and anxiety. We can be gainfully employed, earning what we need to support the family, and suddenly we lose our job, and this can rock us to the core, tossing us about with many anxieties and even despair. The Gospel we heard today about the disciples of Jesus being on a boat in a storm-tossed lake, full of anxiety and fear is not just about boats on a lake. It is about all the torments and storms that shake us up in life. Read more...

Sacred Hearts School Principal Tonata Lolesio was overcome with emotion May 23 as she was awarded the Golden Pine’apple’ award recognizing the state’s top Catholic school administrator.  (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)

Hawaii Catholic Herald

Tonata Lolesio, the principal of Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina who guided students, faculty and staff in the aftermath of last August’s deadly wildfires on Maui and has helped to ensure continuity amid the ongoing recovery efforts, was honored May 23 as the Hawaii Catholic Schools administrator of the year during the organization’s annual recognition luncheon.

Lolesio, who was clearly stunned to receive the Golden Pine‘apple’ award, spoke of how families continued to trust Sacred Hearts School with their children’s learning even as the campus was relocated to a smaller, outdoor site at Sacred Hearts Mission Church in Kapalua — a testament to the importance of a Catholic education.

Hawaii Catholic Schools also named its teacher of the year: Kathleen Delima, a preschool teacher at St. Anthony School in Wailuku with more than 40 years of service. Read more...

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From the Office for Social Ministry

“Jesus calls us to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, visit the sick and imprisoned.  We know they are all around us, crying out for our love” - Bishop Larry Silva’s Homily at the Eucharistic Congress Mass at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, Hawaii (June 8, 2024)

This month Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress Mass on Oahu hosted by the Co-Cathedral parish of St. Theresa on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. During the Mass that Saturday morning, outside in the church parking lot parish volunteers were distributing the monthly senior Food Bank boxes for hungry kupuna who filed by on foot or in cars lined up in the driveway. Inside the Co-Cathedral, Bishop Larry delivered a very moving homily that underscored how the Eucharist nourishes us to recognize Christ daily in our world today. His sermon asked all to reflect on  “when we walk by the least of our brothers and sisters, do we not leave Jesus behind to fend for himself?  Some are war-weary Ukrainians who continue to live in terror in their own homes, while others have fled and are refugees in foreign lands – and many, right here in Honolulu!  Some are the homeless who live in tents and under freeway overpasses in the many cities around our country.” Bishop Larry urged us all to be very concerned as Our Blessed Mother Mary was “not to leave Jesus behind.”  Read more...

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i is looking for more volunteers as a driver and/or chaperone to assist kupuna 60 years and older for our Transportation Friends for Kupuna (TFK) Project.

As a volunteer driver, you will use your own vehicle to transport kupuna clients to needed destinations, and as a chaperone, you will assist in accompanying kupuna to and from their destinations. Your contribution as a volunteer will make a meaningful impact on the lives of frail kupuna who live independently.

If you are interested or need more information, please contact Program Volunteer Coordinator at (808) 527-4783

Funeral services for Fr. Alapaki Kim are as noted below:

Vigil for the Deceased
Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa

Viewing: 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Program by family and friends: 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Vigil Service: 6:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass
Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa

Viewing: 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Royal Hawaiian Order of Kamehameha Protocol: 8:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m.

Burial
1:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Cemetery Park, Kaneohe

Livestream will be available at https://www.kuuakua.com/fralapaki

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, June 29, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
St. Rita Church, Haiku

In the spirit of sharing with the community, join St. Rita Catholic Church in Haiku for their free clothing give-away in their hall.  Gently used clothing, books, shoes, toys, kitchenware, bedding, and more are available for free.  Bring your own bag.  All are welcome!

Flyer available HERE.

July 8-19, Weekdays Monday - Friday (10 sessions)
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chaminade University, Honolulu

Offered as non-credit only, this course is for religious, clergy, and lay persons and is limited to 24 registrants. Fee $100 for the two-week workshop. Registration link: https://webforms.chaminade.edu/sdi/

For information or assistance: claire.nishiguchi@chaminade.edu

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, July 27, 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.

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.

Saint Irenaeus
c. 135–c. 202
Memorial - June 28

After Pentecost, the Apostles preached the Gospel and established the Church in numerous cities. Saint John the Apostle is believed to have preached in Ephesus, modern-day Turkey. It was there that Saint Polycarp learned from him about Christ, was ordained a bishop, and was sent to the town of Smyrna, just fifty miles north, to govern the Church for approximately sixty-five years. In Smyrna, a young man named Irenaeus, raised in a Christian family, became Polycarp’s disciple, learning more about the faith from this disciple of the Apostle John. After his ordination as a priest, Irenaeus ministered in modern-day Lyon, France, under Bishop Pothinus. 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"

JUNE

Funernal Mass for Father Alapaki Kim, Jun 28

St. Rita Free Clothing Give-Away, Jun 29

JULY

Independence Day Holiday, Jul 4

Mass for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Peace, Jul 9

NEWS

For our most recent news, visit www.catholichawaii.org.

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