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May 20, 2025 - Fifth Week of Easter
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Tuesday within the Fifth Week of Easter (V20)
Click on Web Version above for best viewing of this eNewsLetter.
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Bishop's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
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(artin1 / Shutterstock.com)
[St. John Vianney Church, Kailua (Confirmation & First Holy Communion); St. Ann Church, Kaneohe (Confirmation & First Holy Communion); Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu (Confirmation & First Holy Communion)]
I counted seven places mentioned in today’s first reading where St. Paul and St. Barnabas went to preach the Good News of Jesus. They really moved around! And although you may never go to Pisidia or Pamphylia or Antioch, there are lots of places you do go. You go home, to school, to sports activities or dance classes. You go to visit friends and family. Maybe you go on vacation every now and then. You obviously come here to church. So, if we made a list of places you go, they would be different from the places St. Paul and St. Barnabas went, but they might be just as many or even more. But the question is, do you do where you go what they did where they went? Read more...
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Deacons Are Excited and Ready for Priesthood
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Bishop Larry Silva ordained Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Denis III last June at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. (Courtesy Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Denis III)
By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
For Deacon Preston Castro and Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Denis III, the last few weeks before their priestly ordinations have been filled with prayer, anticipation and preparation.
Spiritual preparation, of course, but also logistical preparation: Before the priesthood comes final exams, seminary graduation and moving back home to Hawaii from St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, something both men have especially been looking forward to after years of being away from family and friends.
More than anything, though, Deacon Castro and Deacon Denis are excited — “very excited,” each said. Read more...
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Peace, Resilience, and Aloha
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(MotherLisa333 / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“Peace be with you all! Beloved brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ…I too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, reach your families, to all people, wherever they may be.” - Pope Leo XIV’s First Papal Message: May 8, 2025
On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made history as the first American and Augustinian religious elected as the 267th Roman Catholic pope. Appearing on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the new pope greeted the world with the words “Peace be with you. This is the peace of the Risen Christ-..it comes from God who loves us all unconditionally.” It is also significant the newest pope chose the name Pope Leo XIV after Pope Leo XIII, who is known for his contributions to Catholic Social Teaching on justice and peace. From the first moment of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV made it clear he wants to reach out pastorally with a heartfelt message of God’s unconditional love, peace and justice for all peoples. Read more...
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ʻOhana Mass, May 31
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Saturday, May 31, 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 May and 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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Jubilee Year Study Day - O’ahu, Jun 14
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea
During this Jubilee Year, all are invited to deepen their faith by exploring the Catechism, Vatican II, and more. Join us for a day of learning featuring Keynote Speaker, Bishop Larry Silva, and a variety of breakout sessions. Let us come together to embrace the spirit of hope and renewal as we journey together in faith.
Register HERE. Flyer available HERE.
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Introduction to Spiritual Direction, Jun 16-20
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June 16-20, Weekdays Monday - Friday (5 sessions)
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chaminade University, Honolulu
Offered as non-credit only, this course is for clergy, religious, and lay persons and is limited to 24 registrants. Fee $100 for the one-week workshop. Register by June 15, 2025 at https://webforms.chaminade.edu/sdi/
For information or assistance: cclaire.nishiguchi@chaminade.edu, rpfeiffe@chaminade.edu, or (808) 256-8859.
Flyer available HERE.
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Christian Leadership Institute – Hawaii, Jun 22-27
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June 22–27, 2025
St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe
Empower young people in your parish for leadership
The Christian Leadership Institute – Hawaii (CLI) is a week-long leadership development program for high school youth (grades 9–12) who show leadership potential. It equips young people with practical skills for Christian leadership and ministry, fostering personal and communal faith growth through workshops, prayer experiences, and reflection. CLI emphasizes peer collaboration and hands-on leadership opportunities. The 2025 session runs from June 22–27 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Oahu.
More details here: https://www.catholichawaii.org/oyyam/ym/cli-hi.
Flyer available HERE.
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Call Out to Samoan Communities
Bishop Kolio Tumanuvao from American Samoa will be in the islands from July 8-14, 2025 with the Samoan Community on Oahu for a seminar. All of the Samoan Communities in each parish are encouraged to be present for this event.
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Word of Life for May
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 Bernardine of Siena
1380–1444
Memorial - May 20
Bernardine was born into a noble family in the town of Massa Marittima, in the Province of Siena, Italy, where his father was governor. Both of Bernardine’s parents died before he reached the age of seven, leaving him to the care of his aunt. His aunt’s devout Catholic faith greatly influenced Bernardine. He especially grew in love for the poor and often preferred to give his food away rather than to refuse a beggar. Read more...
(Statens Museum for Kunst, 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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