Tuesday within the Twenty-Fourth Week of Ordinary Time (V38)
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[Holy Family Church, Honolulu (Installation of Father Dario Rinaldi as Pastor); Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa (Parish Feast Day)]

Recently a man approached me and told me I should confront one of our political leaders because this leader is saying unkind things about the Catholic Church. I can understand this man’s concern. Even though we are all aware that the Catholic Church has its faults and failings, we are still proud to be members of it. On the other hand, my response to the man was, “We should rejoice and be glad we are being criticized, just as Jesus said we should in the Beatitudes, because we are being criticized for living our faith in works, and not simply to be popular or well accepted.” The Catholic Church is still proclaiming the sacredness of every human life, not only by advocating against abortion, assisted suicide, and other actions that disrespect the sanctity of life, but by our great works in healthcare and social services, which enhance life for the most vulnerable. The Catholic Church is still teaching that true marriage is only between one man and one woman, and that this life-long and faithful union is the basis for solid family life, which is good for everyone. The Catholic Church still insists that there are only two genders, male and female, and that we are happiest when we accept the way God has created us. As you know, these stances are far from popular these days, and we might be tempted to just “get along” with everyone and accept whatever the world says we should accept. The fact that we are hated by many, and even persecuted, is actually something that should cause us to rejoice and be glad. Read more...

From the Office of the Bishop

BEWARE of emails pretending to be from the Bishop and asking for special favors. They are phishing emails and are a scam.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church was filled with energy and joy Sept. 4 as its school celebrated 60 years of welcoming students. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)

Hawaii Catholic Herald

Our Lady of Good Counsel School first opened its doors on Sept. 2, 1964, and for the past 60 years has provided quality Catholic education to students from across Oahu.

The Pearl City campus celebrated this milestone on Sept. 4 with a jubilee Mass, attended by the entire school as well as parents, alumni and former faculty and staff. State Sen. Brandon Elefante was also on hand to present a special proclamation from the state Legislature.

Bishop Larry Silva celebrated Mass. He was joined by more than a half-dozen priests, including Our Lady of Good Counsel Church’s pastor and parochial vicar, Sacred Hearts Fathers Santhosh Thottankara and Herman Gomes, and current and former pastors of churches in the Leeward Oahu and Central Oahu-Molokai vicariates. Read more...

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From the Office for Social Ministry

“Let us pray for the Cry of the Earth. If we took the planet’s temperature, it would tell us that the Earth has a fever. And it is sick, just like anyone who’s sick. Are we listening to this pain?”
- Pope Francis Prayer Intention Video "The Cry of the Earth" for the Month of September 2024

Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention for September 2024 calls us to recognize the critical connection between the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor.The Holy Father asks, "Do we hear the pain of the millions of victims of environmental catastrophes?" The Pope points out that as climate disasters such as floods, heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires increase, it is the poor who often bear the brunt of the pain. The pontiff reminds all that responding to these connected cries requires action on multiple levels—ecological, social, economic, and political. His September Prayer encourages us to “commit ourselves to the fight against poverty and the protection of nature, changing our personal and community habits.”

Recently when Hurricane Hone threatened to impact Hawaii, more than two dozen staff members of HOPE Services Hawaii sprang into action. In groups of two or three, they set out to help houseless residents as 18 inches of rain fell in some areas of East Hawai‘i, flooding roads in the Ka‘ū District and the Bayfront area in Hilo. Read more...

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 6:30 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 September at Ala Moana Beach Park. Sponsored by the Outreach Ministry of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Questions? Please contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 306-7502.

Flyer available HERE.

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.

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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.

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

Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs
Saint Cornelius: d. 253, Saint Cyprian: c. 200–258
Memorial – September 16

Today, we honor Saints Cornelius and Cyprian. Nothing is known about Cornelius’s upbringing and early life. In 251, he was elected as the twenty-first pope, a position he held until his death two years later. Cyprian, born Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus, was the son of wealthy pagan parents in North Africa. Well educated in Greco-Roman literature and rhetoric, he had a successful career as a lawyer and teacher. Around the age of forty-six, he converted to Christianity and gave much of his wealth away, devoting himself to prayer and asceticism. Within three years, he was ordained a deacon, a priest, and finally, the Bishop of Carthage, in modern-day Tunisia, North Africa, around the year 249. 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

Summer Sunset Rosary and Potluck, Sep 20

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

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

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Word of Life for September

Diocesan Guidelines for Speaker Approval

How to Order a Papal Blessing?

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