Aloha my beloved parish 'ohana,
It was good to be away, but it is good to be home. My deepest mahalo to all who made it possible for me to go be with family for these past two weeks. It was a joy to reunite with many good friends and family members, including my 94 year-old grandmother who still lives in the same Indiana farmhouse that she has lived in for the past 60 years. One of things we did together was have Bible study. We used the passage in her daily devotional that was of St. Paul testifying about his conversion to Christ. We talked about how Paul persecuted the early followers of Jesus. As you may recall, it was on the road to Damascus when Paul was struck by a blinding light and heard the voice of Jesus saying, “Why do you persecute me?” His life was transformed in moment that would take a lifetime to live into. A man whose life was so set in heading down on road, was completely changed. His life is one of the most important witnesses of the power of God to change lives. His story is one that is flashed in our faces anytime we find ourselves saying, "Oh what's the use, they'll never change!" God may say otherwise, because God never gives up on us. That is the love of God. Love that is eternal, constant, never-ending. It is always seeking us out, yearning for us to see its light.
On the plane ride home, one of the movie options was a new film entitled, “Paul, An Apostle of Jesus.” It is the story of how the Gospel writer Luke sought out Paul to write down his story to include in what we know as "The Book of the Acts of the Apostles." In the movie, Luke bribes his way into the Roman prison where Paul is being held. One striking and horrific scene is of Luke walking through the streets of the city of Rome and looking at the Christians were tied to posts, doused with oil and set ablaze to light the streets at night. To hear the laughter of those who so easily murdered them, was deeply disturbing. The movie offered powerful imagery to the very things my grandmother and I had just been talking about the day before. In watching it, I remembered the question my grandmother and I discussed, which was “Why would anyone be willing to follow Christ if meant possible persecution?” The answer is simple – LOVE. The way of Jesus is the way of love. And for those who have come to see the light, it is the only thing in this world that makes life worth living. This kind of love not even death can extinguish. Knowing this kind of love, is one of the reasons I believe in the offering of forgiveness even after death. How could God's love for us stop when our heart stops?
In the movie, Paul states, “Evil can only be overcome by love.” Paul shared a great truth. You can’t defeat evil or deceit or hate with more of the same. The only thing that overcomes evil is love.
As my Grandmother said at the end of our Bible study, "Davy, remember Paul says people will know us by our love.” Through persecution and discrimination, be a person who loves.
Through sorrow and grief, be a person who loves.
Through fear and worry, be a person who loves.
Let people know you are a follower of Jesus! Show them by your acts of love.
Aloha ke Akua,
David+
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Midweek Worship
Every Wednesday
Morning Prayer, 9 AM
Every Wednesday, at 9 AM in St. James' church, we offer the service of Morning Prayer. This is a beautiful way to begin one's day. The service of Morning Prayer, also known as Matins, is one of the two main Daily Offices in the Episcopal church. One of the beautiful aspects of Morning and Evening Prayer is that as you pray the office you are praying it with thousands of people around the world who are also engaged in these same or similar prayers. In addition, during the service, we will be incorporating the reading of the names on our parish prayer list. Please come and join us in prayer.
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Up-coming Parish Events at a Glance
Godly Play Planning Meeting for Storytellers/Door People
Spencer Building, St. James’ Sunday August 19 10:45 AM
Godly Play Orientation for Parents
Spencer Building, St. James’ Sunday August 26 10:45 AM
Labor Day - Office Closed
Monday, September 3
Feast of Gregorio Aglipay
We remember the feast day of Gregorio Aglipay (September 5) to be celebrated at our worship services for the weekend of September 8 and 9
Nursery will resume
Nursery will resume on September 23, 2018. We will once again meet in the Small World Preschool Building from 8:30AM to 10:30AM.
Blessing of the Animals
Weekend of October 6-7 at Beach Mass on Saturday October 6 at 5 PM and 9 AM Service at St. James. 7:30 Mass at St. James will be ‘fur-free’.
Diocese Convention
Education day Friday October 26, Convention October 27, King Kamehameha Hotel, Kailua Kona
Fall Fun Fest
Fall Fun Fest for Families, “Treasure Hunt, Finding All You Need in Jesus” will be held in the Pavilion on October 26, 2018 from 5PM – 7PM
Thrift Store Christmas Store Opens
November 3
Veteran’s Day Celebrated – Office Closed
Monday, November 12
Parish Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 17
9 AM - 1 PM
Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch
Thursday, November 22 St. James’ Noon to 2 PM
Advent Evensong & Study
Wednesday, December 5, 12, & 19
6 - 8 PM (Soup & Salad dinner)
Greening of the Churches
December 22, both St. James’ and St. Columba’s
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Bishop Fitzpatrick Visiting the Big Island in August
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- August 19 | Visitation: St. Augustine's (Big Island)
- August 19-26 | Week on Big Island
- August 26 | Visitation: Holy Apostles (Big Island)
With churches on five of the Hawaiian islands (Big Island of Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu), Bishop Fitzpatrick visits each island regularly and also attends national and other regional meetings. Additionally, he has oversight of the Episcopal churches in Micronesia (Guam and Saipan). As a result, much of his time is spent traveling.
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Bishop Fitzpatrick 10th Anniversary Video, 2017
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The Episcopal Church use a common cup (chalice) for the wine in the Holy Eucharist. Chalice bearers assist in communion by coming after the Priest, who has the bread, and offering to each person at the altar a sip from the cup and saying “The blood of Christ. The Cup of Salvation” or similar words. Some people prefer to dip their piece of bread in the wine instead. It is also important for people to know that one may receive in only one kind, receiving only the bread.
Training is required to perform this ministry. If interested, contact any one of our clergy. A training session will be offered soon at a date & time to be determined. Please let us know if you are interested in attending.
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CLICK HERE
to read the approved minutes from the July vestry meeting.
The next vestry meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 20 at 10 AM in the Parish Office. All are welcome to attend.
We will elect new vestry members at our Annual Parish Meeting in January. Please prayerfully consider serving in this ministry.
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If you are already baptized, and desire to make this parish 'ohana your parish 'ohana, then do not hesitate to contact David+, our rector, if you have questions about becoming a member of our parish.
"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God."
Romans 15:7
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Will you help?
This year's convention will be held at the King Kamehameha Hotel in Kona. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available. Lunch included! The Education Day is Friday, October 26 and the Convention will be held on Saturday, October 27th. Help is needed for both days in a variety of areas including set up and take down, reception and registration, hospitality, and elections. If you would like more information,
CLICK HERE.
If you would like to help, please contact David+, our rector or if you have any questions, contact Rae Costa at (808) 536-7776, ext. 326, or
e-mail her
. Mahalo for considering this request!
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Bishop's Office
The Office of the Bishop is located on the second floor of the Memorial Building at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in downtown Honolulu. 229 Queen Emma Square; Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel: (808)...
Read more
www.episcopalhawaii.org
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Quick Links to Diocese Information
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Prayer for those in path of volcano eruptions
Jesus, protect the people of our island home as Kīlauea erupts. Be with the people who have already lost their homes and protect the rest of the people living there and nearby. Calm the volcano and bring the settling of the 'āina. Protect people, animals, crops, homes and other structures from injury or damage due to the volcanic eruption. We thank you for the first responders and rescue workers. We ask for your shield of protection to be around them as they seek to offer help. Empower us in the days ahead to help and support those impacted by the eruption. Thank you, Lord. We cherish the people of our island. AMEN.
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Peggy Rein, Patricia Eckstrom, Sarah, Leanne Baskin, Gloria Seiden, Narcisa Yagin, Menelio Balmilero, Nicole Anderson, Marlene Thees, Trevor, Carl Stanforth, Barbara Lackey, Alan Ackerman, Brad Young, Monica Parker, Gladys Takeya, Gerry Goodenough, Monique Abbasi, Jack A, Isaac DeRego, James Knox Everett, Riley Furlong, Jerry Reyla, Debbie Gaines, Israel Kahoopii, Dallas Gomes, Pedro Ka'awaloa, Eleanor, Nathan Lee, Ted Lindsey, Jane Cook & Family, Eleanor Mendias, Mark & Kay Segal, Carol Carpenter, Maurice Cecil & Pukaua Summer Sommers, Betty Santorio, Cheyanna Lahnum, Jesse Osmun, Art-Andre (Petit) Dieme, Patrick OʻBrien, Pegi Young, Linda Axel, Graham D. Kitchen, Helen Cronk, Shin Runkel, Mary Avery, Alex Ka'aua, the Reyes family, Paterno Balmilero, Jeff Morrell, Vicky Tagaca, Victor Wusstig, Maelle Wolf, Steven, Kaipo Young, Veronica Yadao, Wayne Haia, Larry Olsen, Coe Atherton, Annette LaBonte, Pat Holiday, Nancy Davidson, Grace Inamine, Betty Sheldon, Dr. Jill Fishback Chambers, Wendy Copra, Karen Sanchez, family & friends of Jan Sing, The Rev. Katherine Cunningham, Tony Abbott, family & friends of Gladys Chock ++
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If you would like to be added to the Prayer List or would like to add someone else (please get their permission first), call the parish office at 808-885-4923 or email at
prayer@stjameshawaii.org
by the Tuesday before you would like the name to appear in the bulletin. Please mention 'Prayer List' in the Subject line of the email to Jacque so that she knows it's not a spam email from someone she doesn't know personally.
Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks. You must then request to have the name added again.
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n the back of the church are note cards. Please take 5 to 10 cards and envelopes home with you. Use them to reach out to one another and those in the wider community.
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Please keep in your thoughts and prayers parishioners who are unable to be with us in worship. Please reach out to them and let them know they are missed.
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Gerry Goodenough
PO Box 988
Kamuela, HI 96743
Veronica Yadao
PO Box 61
Pa'auilo, HI 96776
Tepa Farias
PO Box 1152
Kamuela, HI 96743
Alexandra "Alex" Ka'au'a
Coe Atherton
c/o Tripper Atherton
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Do you know of someone else to whom we could reach out?
Please get their permission first, then contact the parish office to have them added to the list.
email here
or telephone at 808-885-4923
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St. Columba's ministerial couple- Richard and Pam Mallory are enjoying our island and we're enjoying them. Richard adds: "We walked through the BotanicaGarden Sunday afternoon. We felt we were in a magical land as we descended from the entrance down to sea level with its crashing surf. This place conveys the sacredness and beauty of the island. Today we aim for swimming and snorkeling . I'm aware of continuing to relax and let down."
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Our Priest Associate for St. Columba's, Linda Lundgren will return on September 5.
The St. Columba's phone number is: 323-2627
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Beach Mass resumes this week
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After a week hiatus due to the Kawaihae Canoe Club Annual Steak Fry Fundraiser last Saturday, Beach Mass will be held at 5 PM on the beach at Kawaihae. Bring a beach towel or chair to sit on and a friend!
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Paving Project Proceeding
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Slowly but surely asphalt is replacing the dirt and dust and mud! Thank you all for your patience during the process. We're sure that the end results will make it all worthwhile.
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On a warm summer evening with a light wind and no dust (thanks to our recently paved road), we had a steady crowd from opening straight through to closing. We served 228 meals in the Pavilion (including 25) keiki plus 95 deliveries for a grand total of 323 meals. It was Soup Night and we had two delicious soups: Portuguese Bean Soup & Coconut Chicken Curry Soup prepared by our head cooks for the week Melanie Holt & Laurie Rosa. Mahalo to them and all who helped. In addition we had an array of creative salads including Green salad, Watermelon & Feta Salad, Spicy Mango Salad created by Grace Lovig and others. And of course our usual tasty pies, cakes and cookies for dessert.
Entertainment was provided by Degan Bernstein with Fiddle assist by Fred.....they definitely got the place moving with several guests up dancing.
Our MEAL SPONSORS were IRIS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH who both paid for the meal and provided some servers. Mahalo Nui Loa to them.
We were blessed with a full contingent of volunteers for prep and cooking, serving and clean up. Mahalo nui loa to all who helped throughout the day.
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If you have been wanting to come and volunteer, come on down on Thursdays anytime from 10am-6:30pm......there is ALWAYS room for another set of hands and we would LOVE to have you join us in this fun and meaningful ministry. Any ages are welcome (our youngest regular server is 7 and he is great) If you have out of town guests, bring them too (no experience necessary) MAHALO NUI LOA.
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Support the Thrift Store by donating, shopping, or volunteering - or, even better, by doing all three!
Both men and women volunteers are needed for all areas Monday thru Saturday 9:00-1:00 and Friday evening from 4:00-7:00. Please consider joining this important and fun outreach mission of our church.
VOLUNTEER JOBS INCLUDE:
* Assisting customers
* Cashiering
* Maintaining the appearance of the merchandise areas
* Managing a department
* Managing displays
* Shop maintenance
* Sorting clothing, shoes, etc.
* Stocking merchandise
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Nina Disbro,
Thrift Store Ministry Coordinator
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Ukulele Group is on hiatus. After school tutoring and Ukulele group will resume in October.
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Fall Fest Fun for Families, “Treasure Hunt, Finding All You Need in Jesus” will be held in the Pavilion on October 26, 2018 from 5PM – 7PM. Dinner will be served. Register early.
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Godly Play Planning Meeting for Storytellers/Door People
Spencer Building, St. James’ Sunday August 19 10:45 AM. Please come and help us plan our Fall and Winter schedules for St. James’ and St. Columba’s.
Godly Play Orientation for Parents
Spencer Building, St. James’ Sunday August 26 10:45 AM.Laura Williams will share the story of the Circle of the Church Year. Bring the keiki and get all the information about this amazing program. Refreshments will be served and registration forms will be available.
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Nursery will resume on September 23, 2018. We will once again meet in the Small World Preschool Building from 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Suzette and Henia are excited about getting back to our routine.
Godly Play resumes September 9, 2018. We will meet in the Spencer Building and the keiki will be back from Godly Play in time for Communion with their families. We are having a parent orientation meeting after church at 10:30AM, on August 26, 2018, in the Spencer Building. Laura Williams will share the Godly Play story of The Circle of the Church Year. I know the keiki and the adults will enjoy this story, as it explains the reasons for the different colors in our Altar Vestments throughout the year. Come and find out about this amazing program we offer to our Elementary and Middle School keiki. Registration papers will be available at the parent orientation.
I will be on Vacation from September 4 through September 24, 2018. We have volunteers ready to fill in for me in my absence and all programs will run smoothly in my absence.
I am always available by phone @ 808-895-2086 or email
youth@stjameshawaii.org.
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Susan Acacio,
Youth Ministry Coordinator
(808) 895-2086
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Volunteer Opportunities and Community Needs
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August 26, 2018
KANIKAPILA FOR HALE IKI VILLAGE - HILO
Meet at 12:45pm on August 26 for a kanikapila (jam session) to raise funds to build Hale Iki Village - a community of tiny homes for those displaced by the 2018 Puna lava flow. The event will start with a hula kahiko (ancient-style hula) to bless the endeavor, performed by Halau Ulumamo o Hilo Paliku, under Kumu Hula Mamo Brown.
The kanikapila will be led by Andy Andrews of Puna 'Ukulele Kanikapila Association. Bring your 'ukulele, a guitar, an ipo, your voice, OR, just come and enjoy the joyful noise! Pupu will be provided to reward all your hard work! Admission is a minimum of $5 per person (but more will gladly be welcomed!)
ALL funds collected go to Hale Iki Village fund. Time: 12:45 to 4:00pm at Church of the Holy Apostles, 1407 Kapiolani St, Hilo. For more information, call (808) 745-7363, email
thehroost@hotmail.com
or visit
HERE
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Monthly Women's Bible Study
Resumes on September 7, meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon in the Church. We will undertake an in depth study of Mary, mother of Jesus. All women are welcome. Bring your friends!
Education for Ministry - EfM
Resumes meeting on August 21, thereafter Tuesdays at 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at St. James, through November. Registration required. New program participants can sign up beginning in November for the study year beginning in January. For additional information about the program
CLICK HERE
Noon Bible Study at the Piltz's Home in Kanehoa subdivision
Wednesday Noon (every week) - A scholarly reflection on the upcoming assigned Scriptures for our weekend worship. If there is a need to cancel or move the bible study, we try to contact everyone that regularly attends. If in doubt, always contact the parish office.
Directions to Guy+ and Jo's:
From St. James' Church it is 4.9 miles. Drive south on Kawaihae Road. Turn left on Ouli Street into Kanehoa subdivision. Follow the road around all the way until it comes to an end. Turn right into the driveway at the end of the cul de sac, and follow the driveway to the yellow two story house. You have arrived! Any questions, contact our rector, David, at 238-4956
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Today I shall behave as if this is the day I will be remembered.~ Dr. Seuss
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Memory is a gift. Memory gives us a window to God. God is timeless. Our memory gives us a glimpse into how God sees and knows us, how God has loved us all along.
-Br. Curtis Almquist
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An Episcopal Monastery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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A Prayer for the End of Day
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Day is over, night has come. Today is gone, what's done is done. Embrace your dreams, through the night. Tomorrow comes with a whole new light!
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What's going on in the Neighborhood?
The Waimea Community Association maintains a comprehensive calendar of civic and social events in Waimea.
CLICK HERE
to check out what is happening, where and when in our area.
Tutu's House offers many free or low cost activities. Their calendar is
HERE
What's on at the Kahilu? Check
HERE
The Waikoloa Community Association publishes a monthly newsletter covering events in Waikoloa.
CLICK HERE
for the current issue of The Breeze.
Waikoloa Beach Resort has a monthly calendar of free and for fee events.
CLICK HERE
for the current issue.
The Shops at Mauna Lani Resort’s Calendar of Events is
HERE
And Konaweb publishes an Islandwide calendar
HERE
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North Hawaii Hospice Lantern Float
August 26
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Daylight Mind Science Monthly Talk Story
September 14
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Friday, August 31 7:00 pm Saturday, September 1 7:00 pm Sunday, September 2 4:00 pm
Price $68 / $38 / $28
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Hawaii Island Aloha Festivals
30 Days of Aloha
Events throughout the month of September
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St. James' Episcopal Church, 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela (Waimea), HI 96743|
P.O. Box 278
Kamuela, HI 96743-0278
Office: 808-885-4923
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