Tuesday within the Twenty-Ninth Week of Ordinary Time (V43)
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[Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu]

When I was a pastor, I recall a couple coming to me for advice. They were having difficulties in their marriage and decided to go to marriage counseling. At the end of their first session, the counselor acknowledged their problems and recommended divorce. They came to me to tell me that they did not want to divorce – which is why they went to a counselor in the first place – and asked if I could refer them to a counselor who valued the commitment of marriage. I never met the counselor who recommended divorce, but I would say that counselor was caught up in a notion that is not new, but that is very popular these days, that if something is good, there should be no suffering involved. If one has to suffer or struggle, many believe, you should just walk away from the situation.

This is the heart of the exchange between James and John and Jesus. They wanted glory on their own terms, a special place in his kingdom, sitting at his right and left. Jesus brings them down to reality, asking if they are willing to suffer as he would suffer.  Read more...

Mary, Star of the Sea Church and School and Kahala Nui are neighbors in Waialae-Kahala. (Photos by Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)

By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald

o Kahala Nui, a retirement community, next to Mary, Star of the Sea Church and School.

This land lease agreement provided a home for Kahala Nui’s apartments and wide range of life care services for seniors, and also benefited Mary, Star of the Sea, which received new buildings for a gym, early learning center, business offices and a clergy residence as part of the deal.

The relationship between the diocese and Kahala Nui is now entering a new phase with the announcement Oct. 3 of a land sale agreement expected to close in the last quarter of this year.

“This agreement enables Kahala Nui to gain ownership of the land under its facilities, allowing for greater stability and flexibility in its long-term planning and development, while at the same time, providing the Diocese of Honolulu with the critical funds needed to ensure the Catholic Church can continue ministering to our faithful and community for many generations to come,” Bishop Larry Silva said in a press release. Read more...

(billsoPHOTO, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.)

From the Office for Social Ministry

“At a time when little could be done for those suffering from this terrible disease, Marianne Cope showed the highest love, courage and enthusiasm. She is a shining energetic example of the spirit of her beloved Saint Francis.” Pope Benedict XVI Canonization of St. Marianne Cope of Molokai’i 10/21/2012

St. Marianne of Moloka’i lived her life as a prayer giving thanks to God by encountering and imitating Christ through serving with the most vulnerable. This October, we celebrate the 12th anniversary of her canonization on Mission Sunday, October 21, 2012. This was a special prayerful moment during the Synod on New Evangelization, when more than 80,000 pilgrims from around the world—including nearly 300 from Hawaii—gathered in Rome to honor seven new “missionary” saints recognized for witnessing to Jesus by their love of God through action. Known as “Mother to Outcasts,” St. Marianne evangelized the way St. Francis said: “Preach the Gospel at all times; and use words if necessary.” Read more...

The weekend August 31-Sept 1, 2024 was a very blessed weekend for 13 Couples for Christ, including a couple from Maui, who attended the CFC Hawaii Marriage Enrichment Retreat Part 1 at St Stephen Diocesan Center; service team came from Canada and California.  The retreat was a time of discovery for those who attended the first time and an assessment for those attended it as a refresher whether we have grown in our relationship.  But all in all, a time to renew, recommit and rekindle our love to our respective spouses and to reinforce passion and romance in our marriages.  The retreat dynamics include praise and worship, prayers and scriptures, talks, couple discussions, fellowship, Celebration of the Holy Mass, and blessing of couples. Read more...

From the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Greg Wasinski is a Catholic Evangelist, Missionary, and Author known for his engaging presentations and impactful writing which inspire individuals to deepen their relationship with God. Greg is planning to be in Hawai'i between December 28, 2024 and March 20, 2025 and is pre-approved to speak in our diocese. You can learn more about Greg through his website or visit the website for his non-profit organization, Faith and Life. If you are interested in booking him, please email him directly.

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.

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea

Join this Christian Life Seminar on Family and the Eucharist with Fr. Sebastian Soosai. Bishop Larry Silva will preside at a special mass following the seminar on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. This is a free event and will include dinner, snacks, and lunch. The seminar is sponsored by the Missionary Families of Christ Hawaii.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pearl City

Join this special Christian Life Seminar with Fr. Santhosh Thottankara, SS.CC. Be part of an awesome Ohana in Christ! This is a free event and will include snacks and lunch. The seminar is sponsored by the Missionary Families of Christ Hawaii.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, October 26, 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.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe

The Advocate Training registration has been opened again as the training has moved to a larger meeting space.

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.

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
O'ahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu

"Back from the Dead" Cemetery Walk is an engaging and inspiring "evangelization drama" to help teach the Catholic faith about the "Last Things" including teachings on the Communion of Saints, the angels, and the three great virtues: faith, hope and charity.

Peter Cruz will have relics on hand for veneration and will also share more about them. We will also pray for all souls.

Learn more and RSVP here: https://forms.gle/aix3sX7nS9jz7CX59.

This event is hosted by Aloha Council BSA Troop 311 with the Diocese of Honolulu Catholic Committee on Scouting. Questions? Email dhccs.hi@gmail.com.

Flyer available HERE.

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Ching Conference Center, Chaminade University of Honolulu

Join Chaminade Students and Community Members in this open forum on how different traditions honor their ancestors. Refreshments will be served after in this free event. The event is presented by the BDK-Fujitani Interfaith Program.

To register, click HERE. For more information, please contact Dr. Malia Wong, O.P. at mwong2@chaminade.edu.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Paewalani, 45-901 Wailele Rd., Kaneohe

Let’s come together to celebrate our giftedness. Bring a dish to share – all are invited!

Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing here: https://forms.gle/mJtjYCxFPpwSamUk6

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, November 9th at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
& Sunday, November 10th  at 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Rita Church, Haiku

Come visit St. Rita Church's Annual Christmas Sale. Find Christmas gifts and decor, holiday clothing, toys, plants, a silent auction, baked goods, sushi, and much more! A delicious chicken hekka plate will be available for $13.00.

Flyer available HERE.

Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Alipio Patten Thomas, father of Deacon John Thomas (St. Joseph, Waipahu). Alipio passed away yesterday, Friday, October 18, 2024, in Hawaii. He was 87 years old.  

May he rest in the peace of Christ.

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

Saint John Paul II
1920–2005
Memorial – October 22

Karol Józef Wojtyła, the future Saint John Paul II, was born in the Polish town of Wadowice, the youngest of three children, just two years after Poland regained its independence after 123 years of partitions and foreign rule by the Russian, Austrian, and Prussian empires. As a youth, he was known to his friends as Lolek, an affectionate form of his name Karol (Charles). Though Poland was free as he grew up, Karol suffered many hardships. He never knew his older sister who died just hours after she was born. When Karol was eight, his mother died, and when he was twelve, his older brother died, leaving only Karol and his father, Karol, Sr.. Despite these tragedies, Karol’s father had a profound impact upon his life. 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
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"

OCTOBER

‘Ohana Mass for October, Oct 26

Mass for 175th Anniversary of St. Anthony School, Wailuku, Oct 27

Advocate Training with the Diocesan Tribunal, Oct 29
 

NOVEMBER

"Back from the Dead" Cemetery Walk, Nov 2

International & New Priests Orientation, Nov 6

"Called - Celebrating Our Giftedness" Young Adult Event, Nov 9

Veterans Day Holiday, Nov 11

New Pastors & Administrators Orientation, Nov 14

Annual Convocation of Priests, Nov 18-22

Thanksgiving Day Holiday, Nov 28-29

NEWS

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

Bishop Silva’s Reminder of the Importance of Voting

15 Years a Saint: Recalling St. Damien’s Canonization

Franciscan Values Help Our Mission as Catholics

Saint of the Week - Teresa of Ávila

Diocesan Guidelines for Speaker Approval

How to Order a Papal Blessing?

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