Tuesday within the Second Week of Lent (V11)
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[Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu]

Last July, I had the privilege of attending the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. It was a great experience, but there were two particular moments I remember. One was in the stadium, where about 50,000 people were gathered. We were talking, laughing, meeting people from all over the country. But then the music began, the lights went out, and the Blessed Sacrament was processed into the stadium. There was suddenly utter silence from the crowds, and all were focused on the Lord Jesus, who was present with us. The second was during the Eucharistic Procession through the streets of Indianapolis. They lined us up in groups. The first group was women and men religious, and there were perhaps 2,000 in that group. The next group was priests, with perhaps 1,000. Then the bishops came out, about 100 in number. As each group came out, the crowds on the street cheered us. I thought to myself, “This must be what entering heaven is like! The throngs of the friends of Jesus are there to joyfully greet you as you enter.” These experiences I recall from time to time, and they give me great joy. Read more...

By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald

Pastor Shared Love of Christ and Culture with All

Father Elias “Eli” Escanilla possessed a keen ability to cultivate many things — plants and animals; funds for church repairs and improvements; interest in the Philippines, his home country; and a sense of community and pride at the parishes where he served.

At Holy Rosary Church in Paia, Maui, where he began his time in Hawaii in 2009, and later at Sacred Heart Church in Hawi, Hawaii Island, he introduced Filipino traditions and culture. He took parishioners to the Philippines on pilgrimages, installed stained-glass windows featuring Filipino saints and brought back gifts after his vacations at home. Read more...

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From the Office for Social Ministry

“This Lent, as we share in the grace of the Jubilee Year, I would like to propose a few reflections on what it means to journey together in hope, and on the summons to conversion that God in his mercy addresses to all of us, as individuals and as a community.” - Pope Francis, Message for Lent 2025

As Pope Francis recently lay seriously sick in a hospital bed, he sent out a worldwide Lenten message, urging us to reflect on how we can respond to the most vulnerable among us. He compassionately suggested “It would be a good Lenten exercise for us to compare our daily life with that of some migrant or foreigner, to learn how to sympathize with their experiences … so that we can better advance on our journey to the house of the Father.” The pope underscores the parallel between the 40 days of Lent and the Israelites’ 40 years in the desert seeking the Promised Land. He also connects the Lenten theme of “conversion” and the Jubilee 2025 them calling all to be “Pilgrims of Hope.” Our Holy Father points out: “A first call to conversion comes from the realization that all of us are pilgrims in this life.” As fellow pilgrims in this life, we are called to conversion and to learn from one another’s trials by walking together in hope. Read more...

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Paying it Forward as a Lead Mother

Amina Bukar, a mother of five, is a well-respected leader and small business owner in Muna Moforo, Nigeria. In her village nutrition group, she teaches mothers how to prepare nutrient-rich porridge for their children to help them grow strong and healthy. This is important because in Nigeria, more than 25 million people face extreme hunger and lack access to nutritious food. Amina makes regular house visits to families in her community to provide support and knowledge for leading healthy lives.

Amina and her family used to live in their hometown of Marte. She owned a chicken farm and a store. Her husband, Garba, worked for a water and land conservation agency. But in 2014, violence in their community forced them to flee their village. Read more...

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Each Friday of Lent, we abstain from eating meat as a way to experience a little of the hunger that many experience daily. Journey with us around the world and incorporate these Lenten recipes into your meatless Fridays. Give the money you saved each week by not eating meat to your CRS Rice Bowl to feed those in need around the world.

Egg Sauce with Boiled Yams
Egg sauce—or fried eggs—is a common dish from Nigeria. This easy-to-make recipe includes scrambled eggs cooked with vegetables and spices and served with nutritious boiled yams.

See the full recipe at https://www.crsricebowl.org/recipe/egg-sauce-with-boiled-yams-nigeria.

From the Hawaii Catholic Schools

Hawaii Catholic Schools and Chaminade University with the support of John C. and Mary Lou Brogan presents The Golden Pine"apple" Awards for both Administrator and Educator of the Year. Both awards recognize excellence in outstanding teachers/specialists and administrators within the Catholic Schools in the State of Hawaii.

The recipients of the 2024-2025 school year's award will be announced at the Recognition Ceremony in May and will receive the Golden Pine”apple” trophy and a monetary award. The recipients’ school will also receive $1,500 to be used for Staff Development from the Augustine Educational Foundation.

Nominations are being accepted until the end of March. For more details, click HERE for Teacher of the Year and click HERE for Administrator of the Year.

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church, Mililani or via Zoom

Join this infomational meeting on the Nativity Pilgrimage to the Philippines on July 20-31, 2025.

Bishop Larry Silva will lead 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.

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Christ the King Church, Kahului

Aloha Maui vicariate music ministers, join us for a Gathering of Music Ministers on Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church. Lunch and Fellowship to follow. Pastors/Music Directors, please encourage all music ministers to participate. Please RSVP by Friday, March 14th at https://forms.gle/uZ1rNerBk17ZWYf96.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu

Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope with a special Lenten pilgrimage experience at the mother Church of our Diocese, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace! Join us for a guided tour of the Mother Church of our Diocese, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, the opportunity to light a candle at the Diocesan Jubilee Cross, and the celebration of Holy Mass with our parish community.

The tour will be led by Anthony Selvanathan, a local theologian and young adult parishioner at the Cathedral Basilica. This is one of the last opportunities to receive a guided tour of the Cathedral Basilica before it closes for restoration later this spring. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit this sacred place where Saint Damien was ordained to the priesthood, and where Saint Marianne came to in prayer and thanksgiving when she first arrived in Honolulu. We look forward to welcoming you to this special afternoon of faith and pilgrimage!

Register here: https://forms.gle/yhEAeqQUTTrpYSgg7

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, March 22, 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.

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
St. Rita Thrift Shop, Haiku

Stop by St. Rita Church, Haiku's thrift shop for this free clothing giveaway. There will be gently used clothing, books, shoes, toys, kitchen ware, bedding, and more!

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, March 29, 20205 at 5:00 p.m.
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Kailua

Join us for the Annual Scout Mass and Awards Ceremony! The diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is celebrating Catholic scouts who have earned religious emblems/awards in the past year. All are invited to come and celebrate faith, service, and community!

Let’s come together to support and celebrate our scouts! Want information on Catholic Religious Emblems? Visit our website: www.catholichawaii.org/scouts.

Scouts are invited to RSVP HERE.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Honolulu

Join the HCCRS Lenten Statewide Prayer Meeting. Fr. Sebastian Soosai will lead a Lenten Reflection and the HCCRS Worship Team will lead praise and worship.

Flyer available HERE.

Mondays & Thursdays in March at 7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Church, Kaimuki

The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1231 states “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.

All are welcome to join these talks on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8pm at St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki. 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, and Benjamin Paz a seminarian for the Diocese of Philadelphia.

The Neocatechumenal Way is a post-baptismal catechumenate for adults to help people grow in their faith by living with the Scriptures and liturgy so as to experience it in small communities within the structure of the Parish. Pope Saint John Paul II wrote in a letter: “I acknowledge the Neocatechumenal Way as an itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times.”

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

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona

Clergy, couples, and singles are invited to attend a Languages of Love enrichment based of the book "The Five Love Languages" by Dr. Gary Chapman.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/4uz45mju. For more information or assistance with registration email WWMEBigIsland@gmail.com or text 808-478-6071.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Annunciation Church, Waimea

During this Jubilee Year, all are invited to deepen their faith by exploring the Catechism, Vatican II, and more. These Days of Study will feature prayer, keynotes, workshops, and fellowship—engaging gatherings to inspire and equip participants in their faith journey.

Registration link for Waimea HERE.

Flyer available HERE.

June 22–27, 2025
St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe

Empower young people in your parish for leadership
The Christian Leadership Institute – Hawaii (CLI) is a week-long leadership development program for high school youth (grades 9–12) who show leadership potential. It equips young people with practical skills for Christian leadership and ministry, fostering personal and communal faith growth through workshops, prayer experiences, and reflection. CLI emphasizes peer collaboration and hands-on leadership opportunities. The 2025 session runs from June 22–27 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Oahu.

More details here: https://www.catholichawaii.org/oyyam/ym/cli-hi.

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.

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Saint Patrick
c. 387–c. 460 or 493
Memorial – March 17

Patrick was born in Roman-ruled Britain to loving parents, perhaps as an only child. His father was a senator and a deacon, and his grandfather was a married priest. Despite his Christian upbringing and the clerical influences of his father and grandfather, Patrick struggled with his faith, stating later that when he was young he “did not know the true God.” This testimony, and the quotes to follow, come from his own hand, preserved in his Confessio, Saint Patrick’s short autobiographical confession about the workings of God’s grace in his life and ministry. 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.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"

MARCH

Chrism Mass for the Maui-Lanai Vicariate, Mar 20

Maui Music Ministry Workshop, Mar 22

Informational Meeting for Nativity Pilgrimage, Mar 22

Lenten Pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica, Mar 22

‘Ohana Mass for March, Mar 22

Prince Kuhio Day Holiday, Mar 26

Free Clothing Giveaway in Haiku, Mar 29

Lenten Statewide Prayer Meeting, Mar 29

Scout Mass at St. Anthony of Padua, Kailua, Mar 29

APRIL

Annual Mass for Clergy and Religious Jubilarians, Apr 5

"Languages of Love" Marriage and Family Enrichment, Apr 5

Chrism Mass for the Kauai Vicariate, Apr 8

Chrism Mass for the East and West Hawaii Vicariates, Apr 10

Bagels with Bishop at St. Joseph School, Hilo, Apr 11

Jubilee Year Days of Study in Waimea, Apr 12

Mass for Palm Sunday, Apr 13

Chrism Mass for Oahu-Molokai Vicariates, Apr 15

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Apr 17

Good Friday Holiday, Apr 18

Good Friday Morning Prayer, Apr 18

Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord's Passion, Apr 18

Holy Saturday Morning Prayer, Apr 19

The Easter Vigil, Apr 19

Mass for Easter Sunday, Apr 20

NEWS

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