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August 26, 2025 - Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time
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Tuesday within the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time (V34)
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Bishop's Homily for the Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time
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(The Image Party / Shutterstock.com)
[St. Catherine Church, Kapaa (with Installation of Pastor)]
Remember Beanie Babies? Pet rocks? Macramé plant hangers? Bell-bottomed polyester pants? Cabbage Patch kids? These were all very popular products once upon a time, such that “everybody was buying them,” as we say. They are products you could probably not find now because no one makes them any more. Advertisers know very well that people go along with trends, and they presented these trendy products successfully; then they did not and moved to some other trendy product.
It is human nature to “jump on band wagons,” to do what “everyone else is doing,” and to buy products that “everyone else is buying.” Sometimes it can even be our nature to jump on religious bandwagons. If some religious website guru says you are simply not being reverent unless you receive Holy Communion kneeling, then we see an uptick in people kneeling for Communion. If some other influential religious publication says that we should freely experiment with the liturgy, then we see more experimentation with the liturgy. If the news is constantly reminding us of the plight of wildfire victims, we become very generous in reaching out to them in their need – until the news cycle diminishes, and then they are “out of sight, out of mind.” Read more...
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Dominican Sisters Mark Founding 100 Years Ago
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Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines showed off their dancing skills July 22 on Appreciation Day at the Iloilo Convention Center during centennial festivities in Iloilo, Philippines. (Courtesy of Sr. Malia Dominica Wong, OP, via Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines)
By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP
Hawaii Catholic Herald
“More than a century ago, in 1925, in the humble town of Molo, Iloilo (Philippines), a woman of remarkable faith and courage, Mother Rosario Arroyo, responded to God’s call with a resolute ‘fiat.’ A member of a prominent family, and with a heart devoted to the Lord, she gave her ‘yes’ and laid the foundation for the establishment of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines.” — welcome address by Mother Nemia Daral, prioress general of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines
The 100th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines marked a milestone in their commitment to faith, service and education.
Rooted in prayer and the Dominican spirit of truth, their humble beginnings — guided by the vision of Venerable Mother Rosario Arroyo — have grown into a missionary congregation now serving in the Philippines, Hawaii, the continental U.S., Kenya, Italy, Japan and Australia. Read more...
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HOPE Services Hawai‘i Marks 15 Years of Faith in Action
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(Photo courtesy of HOPE Services Hawaii)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“May hope fill your hearts…Everyone knows what it is to hope. In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring.” - Pope Francis Opening Message for Jubilee Year December 2024
One of the many memorable actions Pope Francis did before he passed was to decree that the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica be opened on Christmas Eve 2024, inaugurating the Jubilee Year calling all to be pilgrims of hope with the marginalized suffering around the world. “Each day we meet people who are poor or impoverished; they may even be our next-door neighbors. Often, they are homeless or lack sufficient food for the day. They suffer from exclusion and indifference on the part of many. It is scandalous that in a world possessed of immense resources… the poor continue to be the majority of the planet’s population, billions of people.”
Pope Leo XIV echoes his predecessor’s call connecting hope with the poor in his message for the 2025 World Day of the Poor this fall: "The poor can be witnesses to a strong and steadfast hope, precisely because they embody it in the midst of uncertainty, poverty, instability and marginalization.” The new pope’s letter also acknowledged the everyday saints who regularly bear Witness to Jesus through works of charity in soup kitchens, shelters, schools, care homes and community centers where people are welcomed, seen, and heard. “How many of these quiet signs of hope often go unnoticed and yet are so important for setting aside our indifference and inspiring others to become involved in various forms of volunteer work!”
Here in Hawaii, that same spirit of hope in service with others in need shines strongly through an organization that consistently lives up to its name. HOPE Services Hawaii is celebrating its 15th anniversary of inspiring hope and changing lives. Read more...
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Keeping Their Faith in Public Schools, Aug 29
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Friday, August 29, 2025 at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Kalihi Union Church, Honolulu
Helping your children graduate with their faith and values intact
Are you concerned that your children’s faith and values will be negatively impacted in a public school? You are not alone.
At this seminar parents, grandparents & ministry workers will discover: A powerful way to teach children discernment in class; how to address a concern with a teacher in a gracious way; students’ religious liberties at school; how to teach children a biblical definition of tolerance and more!
Tickets are complimentary but you must register. For more information please visit www.gogateways.org/hawaii2025.
Flyer available HERE.
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Faith, Freedom, and Public Schools, Aug 30
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Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church, Mililani
This professional development seminar is for public school educators and school leaders. It is not about “education theory.” You’ll learn practical ways to appropriately and lawfully include teaching about the Bible and Christianity as it relates to history, culture, and values across the curriculum.
You’ll also learn how the separation of church and state applies and does not apply in schools. You’ll receive the latest updates on federal and state religious liberty issues affecting students and teachers…and more!
Tickets are $25, register soon! For more information please visit www.gogateways.org/hawaii2025.
Flyer available HERE.
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Young Adult Symposium, Sep 6
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Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe
Are you a young adult leader or passionate about building up ministries for young adults in your parish or community? Join us at the Young Adult Symposium, a dynamic day of connection, collaboration, and Spirit-led strategy as we gather leaders from across the Diocese to shape the future of young adult ministry together.
Whether you're new to ministry or have been leading for years, your voice matters. Lunch and materials will be provided. Please RSVP by August 31st.
For more information or to RSVP, please visit https://yasymposium.eventbrite.com.
Flyer available HERE.
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Oahu Jubilee Day of Study - Kailua, Sep 13
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Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Kailua
You are invited to the next Jubilee 2025 Day of Study in Windward Oahu – a special opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow alongside others seeking deeper understanding and renewed hope.
What’s special about this Day of Study?
• Marilyn Santos, from the USCCB Office of Evangelization & Catechesis, travels to us to start the day with an awesome keynote
• Incredible breakout sessions with great presenters to choose from to help deepen your understanding and faith
• A great opportunity for all parish, school, and ministry members including youth!
Why attend?
• Learn what the Jubilee Year is all about
• Deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith
• Be inspired to live as a Pilgrim of Hope
• Connect with others in our diocesan ʻohana
Whether you serve in a parish ministry or are simply hungry to grow in faith, this day is for you. REGISTER TODAY and invite friends, family members, your ministry or youth group, or fellow parishioners to come with you!
Cost: Only $20 for the day! (Includes lunch)
Register Here: https://dayofstudywindward.eventbrite.com
Flyer available HERE.
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Word of Life for August
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 Augustine of Hippo
1572–1641
Memorial - August 21
Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis, known as Augustine, was born in Tagaste, present-day Souk Ahras, Algeria, North Africa. He was the oldest of three children, including a younger brother and sister. His father, Patricius (Patrick) was not wealthy but had civic responsibilities in his city, which was part of the Roman Empire. His father was a pagan, known for his violent temper and immoral lifestyle. Augustine’s mother, known today as Saint Monica, struggled with alcohol at an early age but overcame that vice. She was raised a Christian and wholeheartedly embraced her Catholic faith. Despite suffering due to her husband’s temper and adulterous behavior, Monica was a model of charity, and her prayers eventually converted her whole family. Read more...
(Philippe de Champaigne, 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
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On behalf of the parishes in the Diocese of Honolulu, thank you for your gift of support. Mahalo nui loa!
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