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October 7, 2025 - Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
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Tuesday within the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time (V40)
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Deacon Joseph T. Soon / 1971–2025: Deacon Was Known for His Quiet, Humble Service to All
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Deacon Eric Kim, right, congratulates newly ordained Deacon Joseph Soon at Cohort 7’s final ordination ceremony on Jan. 31, 2015, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (HCH file photo / 2015)
By Lisa Dahm
Hawaii Catholic Herald
In every family, each member has a special charism that helps them to best serve the others. Deacon Joseph T. Soon will best be remembered by Cohort 7 — the group of men with whom he shared a five-year deacon formation journey — as the humble, introspective one who was sincere and steadfast in his ministry.
“Joe was the most down-to-earth person in our class,” said Deacon Eric Kim of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Ewa Beach, who was Deacon Soon’s close colleague and friend. “He wasn’t a lot of pomp and circumstance, but he had a deep faith. It was really good we could rely on each other.”
Deacon Soon died Sept. 1 at age 54. Born in Moto’ofua, Western Samoa, he was married to Onolata “Ono” Soon; they have one daughter. Read more...
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The Multiplication Miracle of Sharing Our Daily Bread
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(Sergii Koval / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“Especially in this Jubilee Year, the Lord’s example is a yardstick that should guide our actions and our service: we are called to share our bread, to multiply hope and to proclaim the coming of God’s Kingdom.” — Pope Leo XIV, Feast of Corpus Christi Homily 2025
When we pray the inspired words, “Give us this day our daily bread,” for many in Hawaiʻi — it is a hopeful prayer for survival. Lines at food distributions have grown longer, and more families are facing the painful choice between paying rent or buying groceries. Our local nonprofits are doing extraordinary work. Aloha Harvest, for example, “rescues” food — turning surplus meals from hotels and groceries into nourishment for individuals and families who would otherwise go without. The Hawaiʻi Foodbank stretches every donation across hundreds of community partners, while the Institute for Human Services-IHS offers 800 hot meals a day to houseless neighbors downtown. These are not just social services. They are everyday multiplications of the loaves — signs that God’s Kingdom is breaking bread in our midst.
And yet, the need keeps growing. Demand for food assistance in Hawaiʻi has jumped dramatically as federal support is being drastically reduced. Nonprofits are scrambling to do more with less, just when more individuals and families are falling through the cracks. Read more...
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Rest in Peace
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Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Lucille (Luci) Nelson, the wife of retired Deacon Ron Nelson. She died in mid-September and her cremated remains will be taken to the Mainland for burial. May she rest in peace.
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul James (Jim) Severson died on September 29. He served the diocese for many years as a member of the Diocesan Finance Council and some of its subcommittees. Most recently, he was the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation. In his parish of St. John Vianney, Kailua, he was a dedicated choir member and gave much time and energy to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in its outreach to those who are in need. May he rest in peace.
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Talks for Youth and Adults
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Mondays and Thursdays in October at 7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kaimuki
All are welcome to join these talks for youth and adults which 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 will be presented by the missionary team of the Neocatechumenal Way in Hawai’i: Jonathan & Nazarena Stenger with their seven children, Fr. John Wadeson, and Paulo Da Mata a seminarian for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
The Neocatechumenal Way is a post-baptismal catechumenate for adults to help people grow in their faith by living with the Scriptures and liturgy so as to experience it in small communities within the structure of the Parish. Pope Saint John Paul II wrote in a letter: “I acknowledge the Neocatechumenal Way as an itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times.”
For more information, please contact Jonathan and Nazarena Stenger at (808) 268-3993.
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Rachel's Vineyard Weekend Retreat, Oct 10-12
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Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
(Arrival at 5:30pm on Friday / Departure on Sunday at 5:00pm)
If you or a friend are hurting from a past abortion and are searching for a confidential, non- judgmental, safe place of healing and support to express and reconcile painful emotions and begin the healing process, look no further, and come join us!
Both women and men are impacted by abortion and greatly benefit from the retreats. Singles, couples and family members of aborted children have come to Rachel's Vineyard for peace and inner healing.
Retreats are held at a private retreat center for 3 days and 2 nights. A retreat fee of $200.00 covers materials, accommodations, and daily meals/snacks. Space is limited. Need-based scholarships are available. Calls us today for personalized assistance!
To register, contact Lisa Shorba at (808) 490-4702 or email rvinhawaii@gmail.com.
Registrations are Strictly Confidential.
Visit the national website at: www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Flyer available HERE. Brochure available HERE.
A Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii’s Respect Life Office
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Marianist Lecture, Oct 12
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Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory, Honolulu
The Marianist Lecture Nuclear Weapons: It’s 89 Seconds to Midnight—Does Anybody Care? with Archbishop John Charles Wester. Archbishop Wester has served as the Archbishop of Santa Fe since 2015. The lecture is open to the public and free parking is available.
For more information, please visit https://chaminade.edu/marianist-lecture. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Flyer available HERE.
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Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii Annual Retreat, Oct 24
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Friday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25, 2025
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Honolulu
Join the Annual Men's Retreat with retreatant Fr. Dario Rinaldi. Registration includes meals and accommodations. Early bird before October 10, 2025 = $155.00. After October 10, 2025 = $175.00
Register with the QR code or at https://cmfhawaii.org/saint-benedict-retreat.
Flyer available HERE.
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ʻOhana Mass, Oct 25
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Saturday, October 25, 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 p.m. 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. Rita Church Annual Christmas Sale, Nov 8-9
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Saturday, November 8 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
St. Rita Church, Haiku
Do your early Christmas shopping and find Christmas gifts and decor, holiday clothing, plants, silent auction, baked goods, sushi, and more!
Flyer available HERE.
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Word of Life for October
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
Our Lady of the Rosary
Memorial - October 7
Today’s feast of Our Lady of the Rosary has its roots in a feast named Our Lady of Victory. In the late sixteenth century, the Muslims of the Ottoman Empire were expanding into southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean region. In 1571, Pope Pius V, who was a Dominican, formed an alliance between the Papal States, Spain, Venice, and several other smaller Christian states, called the Holy League, in order to stop Ottoman aggression. Read more...
(Robert Lipka, 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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