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June 24, 2025 - Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
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Tuesday within the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time (V25)
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Faithful Find Connection, Inspiration in Traveling Jubilee Cross
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The traveling Jubilee cross was transported by Father William “Pila” Tulua from Holy Rosary Church in Pahala, left, to Sacred Heart Church in Naalehu, in Hawaii island’s remote Kau district. (Photos courtesy Father William “Pila” Tulua)
By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
ince the start of the Jubilee Year, the Diocese of Honolulu has provided Catholics across the state with a unique way to feel spiritually connected to Rome as well as to each other.
In addition to the official Jubilee cross that resides at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu, Bishop Larry Silva commissioned a smaller version that could be transported across the island chain — allowing parishioners who might not be able to travel to Oahu a chance to see the Jubilee cross.
Visiting and venerating the Jubilee cross also enables people to obtain a Jubilee Year indulgence as long as the “ordinary conditions” are met, according to a fact sheet provided by the diocese — “namely, detachment from sin, sacramental confession, reception of holy Communion, and prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father, with one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.” Read more...
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Opening the Borders of Our Hearts
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(Alicia G. Monedero / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
"At Pentecost, the doors of the Upper Room were opened because the Spirit opens borders… first of all, the Spirit opens borders in our hearts…the Spirit also opens borders in our relationship with others…and finally, the Spirit opens borders between peoples." - Pope Leo XIV Pentecost Homily 2025
In his first papal Pentecost homily to thousands of Jubilee Year pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV offered a stirring meditation on the Holy Spirit’s work in the world today—especially how the Spirit opens borders on three interconnected levels––within ourselves, with each other, and between peoples of different cultures: “The Spirit opens borders, first of all, in our hearts. He is the Gift that opens our lives to love. His presence breaks down our hardness of heart, our narrowness of mind, our selfishness, the fears that enchain us, and the narcissism that makes us think only of ourselves… The Spirit opens our interior borders, so that our lives can become places of welcome and refreshment.”
Just as in the first Pentecost, our new Holy Father calls on the Spirit to open the borders of our hearts and renew the fire of our faith by breaking down our inner walls of isolation and individualism and focus outward to others. Read more...
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Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, Jun 27
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Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
Lead location: Kamiano Center, next to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.
The Global Rosary Relay for The Sanctification of Priests will be held on Friday, June 27th, the feast day of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our recitation of the rosary marks the 7th year of participation of the Diocese of Honolulu in reciting the Sorrowful Mysteries which, for this year, will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Kamiano Center. The event will be live-streamed through the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace on Facebook. You may pray the Sorrowful Mysteries anytime of the day for the sanctification of all priests, for wisdom, strength and comfort, and to give thanks to God for all they do to support us.
Flyer available HERE.
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ʻOhana Mass, Jun 28
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Saturday, June 28, 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.
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Talks for Youth and Adults, May and June
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Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays during June
at 6:00 p.m.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona
All are welcome to join these talks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7pm at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. 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, Benjamin Paz a seminarian for the Diocese of Philadelphia, and Paulo Da Mata a seminarian for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
These talks are an announcement of the Good News where Christ has an answer to the difficult situations we experience and gives us the possibility of love and forgiveness. This itinerary of Catholic formation lived in small communities within the parish will help us to discover the richness of our baptism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1231 states that 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.
For more information, please contact Jonathan and Nazarena Stenger at (808) 268-3993.
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"Preparing Your Hands for Battle" with Jesse Romero, Jul 13-15
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Sunday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, Honolulu
Jesse Romero, dynamic Catholic author, speaker, and radio host will present Preparing Your Hands for Battle for three consecutive evenings. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii. For more information, please contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 306-7502.
Flyer available HERE.
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"Sip and Savor" Fundraiser, Jul 18
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Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu
Join the 2nd Annual "Sip & Savor" Wine Tasting and Dinner Fundraiser for the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii. The evening will feature guest speaker Jesse Romero. This event will help fund future events for the CMFH including conferences, seminars, and other speaker events.
Flyer available HERE.
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Word of Life for June
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
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Saint of the Week
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...
(Image: Lucien Bégule, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) Copyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.mycatholic.life
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Online Giving for Parishes
Support your local parish online! You can give directly to your parish on the Diocese of Honolulu's Offertory page at www.catholichawaii.org/offertory.
On behalf of the parishes in the Diocese of Honolulu, thank you for your gift of support. Mahalo nui loa!
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Events and Previous Announcements
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