Tuesday within the Thirty-Third Week of Ordinary Time (V47)
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By Jennifer Rector
Hawaii Catholic Herald

The Diocese of Honolulu is addressing mental health among parishioners with its new Spiritual and Mental Health Ministry.

It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic, with its tremendous death toll and restrictions on gathering, triggered a rise in mental health afflictions such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse. According to studies, the crisis has continued despite the end of coronavirus-related social distancing and isolation mandates.

A study released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that more than 13 million adults had serious thoughts about suicide in 2022. Read more...

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From the Office for Social Ministry

“Gratitude, the ability to give thanks, helps us appreciate the presence in our lives of the God who is love and to recognize the importance of others, overcoming the dissatisfaction and indifference that disfigure our hearts.” ~ Pope Francis, homily during the canonization of missionary St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini.

For Catholics, every November begins with the celebration of All Saints Day honoring persons who inspire us to live our faith. In Hawaii we remember the missionary saints, Fr. Damien and Mother Marianne. Another missionary saint is Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, known as the “Father of Migrants.”  A 19th-century Italian bishop, Scalabrini was dedicated to serving the needs of marginalized migrants. During Scalabrini’s canonization, Pope Francis praised him for “giving thanks” for migrants, quoting the saint saying “precisely because of the migrations imposed by persecutions, the Church pressed beyond the confines of and of Israel, and became ‘catholic’ thanks to the migrations of our own days, the Church can be an instrument of peace and of communion among peoples.” Read more...

From Kristin Leandro
Director of Safe Environment, Diocese of Honolulu

A two-day audit site visit that took place October 23-24, 2024, found the Diocese of Honolulu’s Safe Environment policies to be in full compliance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Charter is a comprehensive set of national standards and procedures established in 2002 to address the sexual abuse of minors by clergy.

The virtual site visit was organized by Stonebridge Business Partners, an independent firm engaged by the USCCB to conduct the audit. Audit site visits are conducted every three (3) years; the diocese also participates in a U.S. Bishops’ annual paper audit.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa

Join us for an inspiring evening at Our Lady of Sorrows Church where Rick Popp will share his insights on being the leaders we are called be, getting fired up for the mission set before us, and transforming the communities we serve. This in-person event promises to be engaging and thought-provoking. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other young adults and ministry leaders around the island and discover the importance of staying anchored in our mission. Secure your spot today!

Reserve your spot at https://anchoredinmission.eventbrite.com

Flyer available HERE.

Friday, November 22 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
(Begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and ends at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday.)
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Honolulu

Retreat Director: Father Shenan J. Boquet, President of Human Life International, Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Bioethics from the University of Mary in Bismark. Cost: $200 if attendance includes sleeping over on Friday & Saturday. $100 for attending the each of the day sessions. For more information, contact Valerie Streff at vstreff@rcchawaii.org or (808) 673-3074.

Flyer with registration available HERE.

Saturday, November 23, 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, December 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
St. Francis Kūpuna Village Courtyard in Liliha
2230 Liliha Street, Honolulu

Please join St. Francis Healthcare System for their 45th Annual Light Up a Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fundraiser. Let's cherish the memories of our loved ones who are no longer with us.

You can RSVP for the event, request snowflakes, and donate online or phone. To guarantee that your snowflake(s) will be ready at the event, that your loved one’s name(s) to be included in our event video, and to receive refreshments at the event, please submit your request by Monday, November 18.

For questions, please contact (808) 547-6500 or lightupamemory@stfrancishawaii.org.

Request a snowflake ornament HERE.

Join this fundraising endeavor for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church's Christmas Country Craft and Farmers Market. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is small parish in Waikane, nestled amongst the Koolaus in the country. The fair will have farm vendors, arts and crafts, Hawaiian food, music and entertainment.

Vendors are still welcome to sign up to participate in the fair. Please call (808) 436-7377 or (808) 421-9331 if interested.

Flyer available HERE.

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 6:45 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 December at Ala Moana Beach Park. Sponsored by the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii & Knights of Columbus Council 5000. Questions? Please contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 306-7502.

Flyer available HERE.

July 20-31, 2025 in the Philippines

Join Bishop Larry Silva for this special 12-day nativity pilgrimage to the Philippines. The tour will go through Malina, Ilo-Ilo, Cebu, Simala, Batangas, and Tagaytay. The trip includes round-trip airfare, airport taxes & fuel surcharges, land transportation, first-class hotels, daily mass, meals as per itinerary, and a medical protection plan. To learn more, visit travel.nativitypilgrimage.com/silva-philippines.

See the full brochure 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

From Most Reverend Clarence (Larry) Silva
Bishop of Honolulu

General Decree Concerning the 2024 Solemnity of the Immaculate  Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

While this very important celebration is usually on December 8, since that is a Sunday of Advent this year, all the Masses for December 7/8 must be for the Second Sunday of Advent. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday, December 9. Although the Paulist Press Ordo says it is not a day of obligation this year, in order to give due honor to our national patroness, and since the Diocese of Honolulu only observes this Solemnity and the Solemnity of Christmas as holy days of obligation, I hereby decree that the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is to be celebrated  on Monday, December 9, 2024, as a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION in the Diocese of Honolulu. Pastors are to schedule Masses so that all may observe this holy day of obligation and to publicize that it is a holy day of obligation well in advance of December 9. Any Vigil Mass celebrated on Sunday, December 8 is to be a Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent, not for the Immaculate Conception.

This decree is to be promulgated as law through publication in the Hawaii Catholic Herald and in the diocesan eNews.

Given at the Office of the Bishop on September 26, 2024.

Saint Columban
c. 1200–1280
Memorial – November 15

Columban (commonly called Columbanus in Latin) was born in the Kingdom of Leinster, on the southeast coast of Ireland, a century after Saint Patrick brought the Catholic faith to the island. Writing shortly after Columban’s death, his first biographer and fellow monk, Jonas, states that when Columban’s mother was pregnant with him, she had a dream of the sun rising from her womb. She later interpreted her dream to mean that her child would be a man of incredible genius, shining the light of faith upon the people of God whom he would serve. Read more...

Trebbia at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikicommons. Copyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.mycatholic.life

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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
https://www.facebook.com/hicocathedral

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

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

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

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

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

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. Rita, Nanakuli
Sundays at 9 AM
YouTube

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

Resources to Prepare for Watching a Livestream Mass:

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

NOVEMBER

Annual Convocation of Priests, Nov 18-22

‘Ohana Mass for November, Nov 23

Thanksgiving Day Holiday, Nov 28-29

DECEMBER

St. Francis Healthcare of Hawaii's "Light Up a Memory," Dec 6

Mass for 140th Anniversary of Immaculate Conception, Lihue, Dec 8

Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec 9

Mass at Immaculate Conception, Ewa, Dec 9

Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John the Baptist, Kalihi, Dec 12

Deacon Ordination of Preston Castro, Dec 14

Simbang Gabi at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa Beach, Dec 16

Misa de Gallo at St. Anthony, Kalihi, Dec 17

Simbang Gabi at St. Roch, Kahuku, Dec 17

Misa de Gallo at St. John Apostle & Evangelist, Mililani, Dec 18

Simbang Gabi at St. Philomena, Honolulu, Dec 18

Misa de Gallo at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Dec 19

Misa de Gallo at Holy Cross, Kalaheo, Dec 20

Sunset Rosary & Potluck, Dec 20

Misa de Gallo at St. Catherine, Kapaa, Dec 21

Misa de Gallo at Immaculate Conception, Lihue, Dec 22

Misa de Gallo at St. Michael, Waialua, Dec 23

Christmas Eve Holiday, Dec 24

Misa de Gallo at St. Joseph, Waipahu, Dec 24

Christmas Midnight Mass, Dec 24

Christmas Day Holiday, Dec 25

Christmas Day Mass, Dec 25

New Year's Eve Holiday, Dec 31

NEWS

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

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