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November 12, 2024
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Tuesday within the Thirty-Second Week of Ordinary Time (V46)
Click on Web Version above for best viewing of this eNewsLetter.
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‘A Fuller Sign of the Sacrament’: All Pastors Asked to Resume Communion from the Cup
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Bishop Larry Silva consecrated the wine during the annual jubilarian Mass April 20 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)
By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill in March 2020, perhaps the most profound and immediate impact it had on Catholics was closing churches to Mass attendance.
Weekly worship and fellowship vanished, with livestreamed liturgies taking their place. Parishes had to swiftly up their technology game, or at least know where to direct parishioners to view Mass from home.
When churches reopened for Mass two months later, social distancing and cleanliness guidelines were firmly in place. And while parishioners could receive the body of Christ — with many precautions in place — use of the Communion cup was forbidden due to sanitary concerns. Read more...
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Listening to the Prayer of the Poor
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(Cherngchay Donkhuntod / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“The World Day of the Poor…is a pastoral opportunity that it challenges every believer to listen to the prayer of the poor, becoming aware of their presence and needs and to implement initiatives that concretely help the poor.” Message of Pope Francis for World Day of Poor November 17, 2024
This November 17th, Pope Francis invites us all to pause, to listen, and to hear the prayer of the poor. His message for the World Day of the Poor centers on the theme, “The prayer of the poor rises up to God” (Sir 21:5). Our Holy Father points out the sacred scriptures teaching that “Christian hope embraces the certainty that our prayer reaches God’s presence; not just any prayer but rather the prayer of the poor.” Pope Francis urges us to “read the prayer of the poor on their faces and in their stories” ––to share in their struggles so that we may all find healing together. He reminds all that “God knows the sufferings of his children because he is an attentive and caring father,” always caring for “the poor, the marginalized, the suffering and the forgotten.” This message is a call to both prayer and to action with the poor. Pope Francis reminds us
that in the Gospel “We are called in every circumstance to be friends of the poor, following in the footsteps of Jesus who always began by showing solidarity when dealing with the least among us.” Christ’s Gospel call involves responding to the prayer of the poor with actions which can begin by “offering a smile, a word of comfort, or a simple gesture of kindness.” God calls us all to an active response with the poor to overcome poverty as obstacle to integral human development for all. Read more...
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Sunset Rosary & Potluck, Nov 15
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Friday, November 15, 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.
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"Living Sacred Sexuality" Workshop, Nov 16
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Saturday, November 16, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Holy Family Ohana Center, 511 Main Street, Honolulu
Please join us at this event that provides the inspiration and insight which enables couples to create the lifestyle and marriage they have always dreamed of. Living Sacred Sexuality offers liberating insight into how differently men and women prefer to achieve intimacy and helps couples get in touch with the resources that draw them to each other and fuel their passion. The atmosphere is fun, lively, and yet life changing. The workshop consists of a series of presentations, followed by questions for reflection and private couple time for discussion. There is no large group discussion or open sharing. The cost is only $30 per couple including lunch.
Apply at https://www.hawaiiwwme.org/enrichment.php or for more information call Ed & Betty 808-256-5088.
Flyer available HERE.
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"Falling Into Christ" Women's Retreat, Nov 16
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Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Honolulu
Donations Accepted. Call (808) 845-4353 to reserve your place today!
Flyer available HERE.
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"Anchored in Mission" Young Adult Talk Story, Nov 21
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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.
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Respect Life Spiritual Retreat, Nov 22-24
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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. Bouget, 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.
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ʻOhana Mass, Nov 23
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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.
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St. Francis Healthcare's "Light Up a Memory," Dec 6
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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.
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Word of Life for November
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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Decree Concerning the 2024 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
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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.
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Restoring Communion from the Cup
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*This memo had been shortened to fit into the eNews. To read Bishop Silva's full memo, click "read more" below.*
From: Bishop Larry Silva
Date: October 26, 2024
Subject: Holy Communion as the Precious Blood (Communion from the Cup)
Since the pandemic, some parishes have restored the practice of offering the Blood of the Lord to the faithful at every Mass, while others have not done so.
While we do believe that a communicant receives the entire Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ by receiving Communion under either species, it is a fuller sign of the sacrament to offer the Precious Blood to those who choose to partake of it. It is a sign the Lord himself instituted as a memorial of his offering his Body and pouring out his Blood on the cross for our salvation.
I therefore would like to ask all pastors to prepare for offering the Communion cup to the faithful in their parishes. For some, this might take some organizing and training. The faithful should also be catechized about the fact that the Lord intended his sacrament of love to be given under both species, even though the full Christ is received under one species only. And all should be reminded that, after the consecration, we never refer to the contents of the chalice as “wine,” but rather as “the Precious Blood” of the Lord.
I ask that every parish that has not already done so offer the Communion cup to all the faithful no later than Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Thank you for your cooperation!
Read more...
View the memo on Restoring Communion from the Cup as a PDF file HERE.
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Saint of the Week
Saint Albert the Great
c. 1200–1280
Memorial – November 15
One of the greatest minds in the history of the Church was born in the Holy Roman Empire around the turn of the thirteenth century in the town of Lauingen, modern-day Germany. Different sources date his birth in various years between 1193 and 1206. He was known as Albert of Lauingen when born, but even before his death he was often referred to as Albert the Great (Albertus Magnus). Read more...
Copyright © 2024 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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Live-streaming Masses for the Diocese of Honolulu
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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
St. Joseph, Makawao
Sundays at 9 AM
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Josephs-Church
Resources to Prepare for Watching a Livestream Mass:
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