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Jesuit Father Phillip Ganir bowed at the start of Mass July 14 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea as Father Arrion Rosales-Llantos, parochial vicar of St. Elizabeth, looked on. Father Ganir celebrated Mass to mark his 25th jubilee of profession as a Jesuit. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)

By Jennifer Rector and Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald

The young boy running across the grounds of St. Elizabeth Church and School in Aiea in the 1980s probably wasn’t thinking about joining the priesthood.

Fast forward through grade school at St. Elizabeth, high school years at Damien Memorial School and college life at the University of Hawaii at Manoa: Jesuit Father Phillip Ganir increasingly found himself drawn to religious life and the priesthood, the “joy and happiness” he observed among ordained men.

After years of involvement in church and school ministries, plus a year abroad at the University of the Philippines, Father Ganir made the decision to join the Society of Jesus “because of the way I came to see how Jesuits worked to integrate their love for Jesus and the church with intellectual rigor and sensitivity to the poor.” He entered the order’s novitiate in 1999 — the same year he graduated from UH-Manoa. Read more...

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The 2024 Knights of Columbus - Coats for Kids drive is happening this fall. This program aims to provide coats for every needy child in North America so no child goes without a coat during winter. Here in Hawaii, even though we do not experience a mainland winter, we do have a rainy season which last from November thru March.

If you know of a child in need of a free - brand new rain resistant jacket for this upcoming school year, please notify the KOC.

Please send your request o help our keiki in need to coats@kofchawaii.org. Be sure to include: number of jackets needed, size, and if it's for a girl or boy. Your KOC members across the state of Hawaii will be fund raising for these jackets, and they will be free to for our keiki in need. Please help them if you can with your generous donations.

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From the Office for Social Ministry

“To hope and act with creation means above all to join forces and to walk together with all men and women of goodwill.” Pope Francis’s message Hope and Act with Creation for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

The intense summer heat and extreme weather we are currently facing around the world are clear indicators of the pressing climate change crisis, a critical issue that Pope Francis has repeatedly addressed in his previous papal messages including the 2015 encyclical Laudato Si' (Care for Our Common Home). In his groundbreaking message nearly a decade ago, our Holy Father recognized the connection between care for the environment and care for humanity, especially the poor. Now his recent 2024 message on Hope and Act with Creation emphasizes an urgent need to respond to global warming impacts with unity, love, and a commitment to sustainable practices that honor both our faith and our environment.“As people who dare to dream, we must dream with our eyes wide open, impelled by a desire for love, fraternity, friendship and justice for all.” Read more...

Saturday, July 27, 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.

Maui: Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Wailuku

Kauai: Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue

Hawaii: Friday, August 16 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona

Oahu: Saturday, August 17 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe

This session with presenters Paul & Sarah Jarzembowski will guide participants and facilitate dialogue around unpacking “moments of return” throughout the year, such as Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Easter, as well as weddings, baptisms, and funerals. We will also explore some less-obvious “moments” that reveal an overlooked abundance of occasions and opportunities upon which pastoral leaders, families, and concerned churchgoers can build. As Pope Francis notes, these “moments” can offer people “wellsprings of new life,” especially when we respond with intentionality, pastoral care, and a missionary spirit.

To RSVP or learn more, please visit www.catholichawaii.org/oec/moments

Flyer available HERE.

Friday, August 16, 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.

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Church, Waipahu

Join the Growth in the Spirit Seminar with the Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services. The two days will feature speakers James Andrade, Tina Andrade, Joanna Jacob, Chloe Samaniego, Jorge Samaniego, and Brenda Viado.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
St. John Vianney Church, Kailua

Join the 2024 Annual Catholic Men's Conference "Becoming a Man of the Cross." The conference will feature guest speakers Jon Leonetti and Gil Alderete. The event costs $40 and is free for men under the age of 25. For more information, contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 206-4420.

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

Saint James, Apostle
First Century – c. 44
Feast – July 25

Among the Twelve Apostles were two named James: James, the son of Zebedee and James, the son of Alpheus. The former is traditionally called James the Greater, and the latter is traditionally called James the Lesser, perhaps because the former was taller than the latter, or more likely because of the greater importance James the Greater played in the Gospel narrative.

James the Greater, whom we honor today, was the brother of John, the Gospel writer. Their mother is traditionally believed to be Salome, who is identified as the sister to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Hence, if Salome and Mary were siblings, then James and John were Jesus’ cousins. 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.cathedralofourladyofpeace.com/LiveStream.html

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"

JULY

‘Ohana Mass, Jul 27
 

AUGUST

"Making the Most of Moments" in Wailuku, Aug 10

"Making the Most of Moments" in Lihue, Aug 14

Hawaii State Admissions Day Holiday, Aug 16

"Making the Most of Moments" in Kailua-Kona, Aug 16

Summer Sunset Rosary and Potluck, Aug 16

"Making the Most of Moments" in Kaneohe, Aug 17

2024 Catholic Men's Conference, Aug 24

NEWS

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