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The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i
Where you'll find announcements and links to upcoming events and activities from around the Diocese
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March 21, 2019
Diocesan Events & Special Announcements
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Third Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves
to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and
inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all
adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil
thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Book of Common Prayer
Page 218
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MONTHLY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS
Saturday, April 13, 2019
(One week earlier due to Holy Week)
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Commission on Ministry
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Bishop's Reading Room
Standing Committee
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bishop's Office
Diocesan Council
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Video Conference from Diocesan Conference Room
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DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANTS
Upcoming deadlines to apply:
March 29, 2019
April 26, 2019
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REGISTER NOW!
PRESIDING BISHOP'S VISIT TO HAWAI'I
March 22-24, 2019
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SAVE THE DATE!
PLANNED GIVING WORKSHOP
Saturday, June 8,2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
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PALM CONFERENCE
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
9:30 AM-3:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Davies Hall, Honolulu
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Date Change!
ECW QUIET DAY RETREAT
Saturday, April 27, 2019
9:00 AM-1:30 PM
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Kalihi
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INAUGURAL YOUTH DAY
Saturday, April 27, 2019
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Camp Mokule'ia, Waialua
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GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 4, 2019
9:30 AM-3:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room, Honolulu
More info coming soon
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Save the date!
INVITE-WELCOME-CONNECT
Saturday, September 7, 2019
More info coming soon
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FULL-TIME CHAPLAIN
Upper School
(Grades 7-12)
'Iolani School, Honolulu
CHURCHES IN TRANSITION:
Emmanuel Episcopal
Kailua, O'ahu
Holy Nativity Episcopal
Aina Haina, O'ahu
All Saints' Episcopal
Kapa'a, Kaua'i
Parish of the Good Shepherd
Wailuku, Maui
Epiphany Episcopal
Honolulu, O'ahu
St. Mary's Episcopal
Mo'ili'ili, O'ahu
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Visit the Transition Ministry webpage
HERE
for more info...
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FULL-TIME OFFICE MANAGER
Monday-Friday, hours negotiable, benefits
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Honolulu
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Click
HERE
for more info on all positions...
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AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Hawaiian-Language Book of Common Prayer & Na 'Euanelio Hemolele
Click
HERE
for more info and to purchase.
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BEGINS TOMORROW!
RENEWAL 2019
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We are thrilled and delighted to have the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, with us for a weekend of spiritual renewal, worship and fellowship, beginning Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24, 2019.
Pictured below, our Planning Committee and volunteers led by event organizer Rae Costa (shown leading a volunteer meeting), have been busy getting ready for this very special event that promises to lift, inspire and bring a smile to all! Also pictured are the Rev. Cns. Kate Cullinane and Sandy Graham who have played significant roles in securing guest speakers and ironing out logistics.
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LATEST UPDATES:
TUNE INTO HAWAII NEWS NOW SUNRISE TOMORROW MORNING (FRIDAY)
The Revs. Moki Hino and Jasmine Bostock will be interviewed on Hawaii News Now Sunrise tomorrow morning at approximately 8:30 AM. They will talking about Renewal 2019 and the Sunday service at the Cathedral.
SHUTTLE FROM BEST WESTERN
For those staying at the Best Western Plaza, the Diocesan shuttle to the Neal Blaisdell Center on Friday and Saturday will be at 7:15 AM & 9:15 AM. There will be only one shuttle at 9:15 AM on Sunday going to the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Return shuttle to the hotel each day will take place at the end of each day's activities.
CHRISM OILS AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP
Although the annual Chrism Mass was "preempted" Oils of Chrism, Healing and the Catechumenate have been blessed and will be available for pick up at the conference. The oils will be in the Retail Room.
OPTIONS TO WATCH THE SUNDAY SERVICE LIVE!
If you can't make it to the Cathedral for the Sunday Service, you now have a couple options to watch it live. Visit the Diocesan website
HERE for the link to live-stream video, or tune in to channel 22 or HD 1022 on Spectrum!
Note: for those who will be live-streaming, we suggest you log on a little early. Press play, then press pause, wait about 20 seconds, then press play again. This will allow some of the video to buffer so it should stream smoother.
LUGGAGE STORAGE ON SUNDAY
For those traveling on Sunday, there are two options for your luggage:
- There will be a room available to store your bags at the Cathedral.
- If you will be taking the Diocesan Shuttle back to the hotel, you can leave your bags with bell desk upon morning checkout and then take the hotel’s shuttle to the airport.
SOCIAL MEDIA: #RENEWAL2019HI
We are encouraging everyone to post and share their photos of the event using the hashtag #renewal2019hi and also #episcopal_hi.
ACTIVE RENEWAL 2019 BLOG PAGE
If you are not on Facebook, you can follow along with each days' activities through the Renewal 2019 Blog page! We'll be posting photos, live videos and articles on the activities taking place. Be sure to visit and follow us
HERE.
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For more information on RENEWAL 2019 events, speakers, logistics, etc., click on the button below to visit the event webpage.
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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INTRODUCING NEW STAFF MEMBER TO DIOCESAN SUPPORT CENTER
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Aloha:
Please join me in welcoming a new staff member to the Diocesan Support Center. Denise Esposito joins our office as “Executive Assistant to the Bishop”. As you know, Irina will be leaving our office at the end of the month – she has been busy training Denise and bringing her up to speed on the work, files, and documents related to her work during this month long transition.
Denise joins us with 12 years of experience in the non-profit world. She lives in Hawai‘i Kai with her husband Michael and has 2 daughters named Alyssa and Anna. In her free time she loves indoor cycling and crossword puzzles.
If your congregation has an e-News publication or newsletter that you send out, please add Denise to the distribution list.
Denise may be reached at desposito@episcopalhawaii.org and 808.536.7776 ext. 302.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mahalo,
+ Bob
The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick
Bishop Diocesan
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
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The Diocese will be holding its PALM (Professional Administrators in Lay Ministry) Conference on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Davies Hall, from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. All church administrators, secretaries and/or those involved in the handling of church administration are invited to attend this informative workshop.
Meet our Diocesan Support Center staff along with guest speakers covering topics on human resource issues, operations, forms and documents, communications and more! Cost is only $15 and includes lunch. The Diocese will be covering airfare for administrators/secretaries from the neighbor islands. To register, click
HERE. If you have any questions,
e-mail the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham
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ANNOUNCING THE FIRST INAUGURAL YOUTH DAY AT CAMP MOKULE'IA
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Camp Mokule'ia and the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i are excited to announce the first inaugural YOUTH DAY on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (registration begins at 9:00 AM).
Youth day is for students in grades 6-12, and will feature guest speaker and worship leader,
Easton Davis. Youth will enjoy a full day of worship, lunch, zipline, games, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming in the pool! Cost is only $10. For more information, download the flyer
HERE, or visit their website
HERE and register today!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SAVE THE DATES!
The Diocese is pleased to be offering two wonderful opportunities to help churches with grant writing and a new ministry that is taking the Episcopal Church by storm! Mark your calendars and save the dates! More information and registration will be coming very soon!
- GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP - Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room, Honolulu (Airfare covered for neighbor island clergy and one other.)
- INVITE-WELCOME-CONNECT WITH MARY PARMER - Saturday, September 7, 2019, Honolulu (Airfare covered for neighbor island clergy and two others.) Learn more about this program HERE.
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2019 BISHOPS' SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS
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Applications are now being accepted for two Diocesan Scholarship funds that are available to students for the 2019-2020 school year.
- Bishop's Scholarship Fund - Students entering kindergarten to grade 12 entering an Episcopal Church-related school in the Diocese of Hawai'i for the first time.
- The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund - Children of clergy under the age of 24 who are canonically resident and domiciled in the Diocese of Hawai'i.
The submission deadline is Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 4:00 PM. For more information, eligibility requirements and to download the application packet, click
HERE
. Should you have any questions, please
e-mail Denise Esposito
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ECW ANNUAL QUIET DAY RETREAT
Note Change of Date!
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The Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese will be holding their annual "Quiet Day" Retreat on Saturday, April 27, 2019 (WAS March 23), at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. The day begins with coffee and light refreshments at 9:00 AM, followed by worship, guided meditation, lunch, and sharing session wrapping up at 1:30 PM. Cost is $20. For more information contact Louise Aloy at (808) 264-9830 or
e-mail her.
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GODLY PLAY TRAINING 2019
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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2019 Godly Play Commuter Core Training on O'ahu will be taking place on April 6, May 4 and June 1.
Commuter Core Training enables people to attend one or more of the sessions over a span of time (and even years) instead of committing to a three-day training all at once. All three modules will need to be completed for full training. Registration is now open for all three classes. Click on the linked dates below for more information and to register:
The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i supports Godly Play, and has generously underwritten a portion of the training to help with tuition costs for churches in the Diocese.
Long time trainer and consultant Jenny Wallace is also in the process of updating the status of Godly Play in our churches and expanding the program into the wider community, and would appreciate feedback and input. You can e-mail Jenny at jennywallace02@gmail.com. For more information, visit the Godly Play webpage on the Diocesan website
HERE.
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CAMP MOKULE'IA OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ALL CHURCHES IN THE DIOCESE
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Camp Mokule'ia is excited to share their 2019 program that includes five summer camps for children and teens in grades 2 through 12, including a camp on Maui and the Big Island. Early bird rates are in effect until April 5, so plan your summer dates and register soon! To view the different camp options, visit their website
HERE.
For 2019, they are also offering every Episcopal church in the Diocese $1,000 in camp scholarships. Each church will be given four $250 summer camp scholarships! Contact your church office for more information.
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REGISTER NOW!
PLANNED GIVING WORKSHOP COMING IN JUNE
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There will be a planned giving workshop on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room.
Whether your church has an existing Planned Giving Ministry/Endowment or none at all, all parishes will benefit from this workshop, that reviews best practices and empowers leadership to be able to take the best, next steps for their congregation!
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The workshop is being led by James Murphy, the Managing Program Director of Financial Resources for the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF), who oversees ECF’s Financial Resource development programs and resources, including planned giving, donor solutions and endowment management. He leads workshops and works with congregations, dioceses, and other Episcopal organizations to enhance and develop their programs and resources.
The Diocese will cover the cost of airfare for one person from each church on the neighbor island. Please
e-mail Peter Pereira for authorization instructions.
For more information and to register, visit the event webpage
HERE.
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HEADER PHOTO: This issue's header photo features the Renewal 2019 Planning Team and volunteers with a cut out of our Presiding Bishop. They gathered together for a final meeting held at the Cathedral of St. Andrew on Wednesday, March 20. Pictured at far left is Rae Costa, the Business Manager for the Diocese, and who is also the main event organizer.
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O'AHU PARISH HAPPENINGS
Evensong & Benediction
Ongoing Sundays, 5:00 PM
St. Mark's, Honolulu
Kay's Cafe Free Hot Lunch
(Volunteers welcomed & always needed)
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
St. Elizabeth's Wallyhouse, Honolulu
(808) 845-2112
Rector's Bible Study
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
St. Christopher's, Kailua
For more info: (808) 262-8176
Healing Mass at St. Mark's
Ongoing Tuesdays, 12:00 PM
St. Mark's, Honolulu
Healing Prayer and Bible Study at St. Elizabeth's
Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM
St. Elizabeth's, Honolulu
Bible Study & Eucharist at the Cathedral
Ongoing Wednesdays:
Bible Study 10:00-11:00 AM
(Von Holt Room)
Holy Eucharist 11:30 AM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Healing Prayer Service and Bible Study at St. Luke's
Ongoing Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
St. Luke's, Honolulu
Free Yoga & Zumba
Ongoing days as shown:
Yoga - Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Zumba - Saturdays, 8:30 AM
St. Mary's, Honolulu
(808) 949-4655
Moʻiliʻili Service Center
Free medical & legal services, clothing, food, bus passes
Ongoing every last Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Mary's, Honolulu
(808) 949-4655
Makiki Farmers Market
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:30 - 7:30 PM
St. Clement's, Honolulu
(808) 955-7745
Centering Prayer
(Honolulu)
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 PM
Holy Nativity, Aina Haina
(808) 373-2139
Centering Prayer
(Honolulu)
Ongoing Thursdays, 5:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Centering Prayer
(Kailua)
Ongoing Thursdays, 5:00 PM
Emmanuel, Kailua
(628) 400-2644
Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's
(Lenten Jazz Vespers during the Season of Lent)
Ongoing Thursdays,
6:00 PM (Soup & Salad served after the service)
St. Peter's, Honolulu
Tai Chi at Epiphany
Ongoing Thursdays, 9:00 AM
Epiphany, Honolulu
(808) 734-5706
Breakfast for Houseless
(Volunteers welcomed & needed!)
Ongoing Saturdays, 6:30 AM
St. Elizabeth's, Honolulu
(808) 845-2112
Free English Classes at St. Peter's
Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
St. Peter's, Honolulu
Ordination to the Presbyterate: Niel Preston Lentz
Saturday, April 6, 10:00 AM
St. Christopher's, Kailua
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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LENTEN WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AROUND O'AHU
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Churches around the Diocese will be offering special worship and study opportunities during the Season of Lent. Below are some of the offerings taking place on O'ahu. If your church would like to be listed, please
e-mail Communications:
- "The Way of Love" at The Cathedral, four Wednesdays beginning March 13, Evening Prayer at 5:30 PM with soup and table talk following. Registration required. Contact Ramona Simmons (808) 524-2822, ext. 212 or e-mail (229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu)
- Lenten Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's, Thursdays at 6:00 PM with light supper and fellowship following (1317 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu)
- "Souper Tuesday" Lenten Series at St.Timothy's, beginning March 12, 6:00-7:30 PM, soup and salad followed by study on spiritual practice of St. Ignatius of Loyola using Reimagining the Examen (98-939 Moanalua Road, Aiea)
- Lenten Study at Emmanuel, March 13, 27 & April 10, 6:00 PM soup, bread, salad dinner, 6:30 PM study, sign-up at the church (780 Keolu Drive, Kailua)
- Lenten Fridays at St. Mark's: The Way of the Cross Evening Prayer at 6:00 PM, Stations of the Cross at 6:30 PM (539 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu)
- Lenten Series on the Book of Common Prayer at St. Christopher's, Sundays beginning March 10, Parish Hall 8:30 AM and library at 10:45 AM (93 N. Kainalu Drive, Kailua)
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ORDINATION OF THE REV. NIEL PRESTON LENTZ
The ordination of the Rev. Niel Preston Lentz, Transitional Deacon, to the Presbyterate will be on Saturday, April 6, 10:00 AM in St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Kailua. Clergy are invited to vest. Red stoles. If you are available, please join us.
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CATHEDRAL OF ST. ANDREW ANNOUNCES 2019 ALI'I SUNDAY & EVENSONG SCHEDULE
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The Cathedral has released its schedule of Ali'i Sunday services and Evensongs for 2019, and can be viewed on their website
HERE.
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KAUA'I PARISH HAPPENINGS
North Shore Food Pantry
Ongoing Saturdays, 3:30 PM
Christ Memorial, Kilauea
Saturday Evening Jazz Vespers Communion
Ongoing Saturdays, 5:15 PM
St. Michael's, Lihue
North Shore Centering Prayer Group
Ongoing first & third Sundays, 4:00 PM
Christ Memorial, Kilauea
ReSource for Christian Spirituality Centering Prayer Group
Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:00 AM
St. Michael's, Lihue
Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM
St. John's, Ele'ele
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Ongoing Wednesdays 8:30 AM
St. Michael's, Lihue
Laundry Love Kauai
Ongoing first & third Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
Kapaa Laundromat, Kapaʻa
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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LENTEN STUDY AT ALL SAINTS'
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Beginning Saturday, March 9, 2019, we will spend six weeks studying and discussing
Entering the Passion of Jesus as we seek to develop a greater understanding of the events surrounding Holy Week. If you are interested in attending the study, please sign up at church on Sunday or contact Mary Margaret Smith
by e-mail or phone (808) 821-2878. We want to make sure we have enough books for everyone.
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LENT PROGRAM AT ST. MICHAEL'S
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St. Michael and All Angels in Lihue will be offering an adult formation Lent program on Christian Salvation. Beginning on Tuesday, March 26 for three Tuesdays, the sessions will begin at 6:00 PM in the church for evening prayer followed by a potluck dinner in the parish hall and discussion on salvation.
The idea of salvation through Christ has evolved through the years, and different denominations and many faith communities have a variety of beliefs and points of emphasis. We will take a look at these and then set aside ample time for the sharing of our experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is a great opportunity to “take something on” this Lent! We hope you will join us!
St. Michael's is located at 4364 Hardy Street in Lihue.
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KALAUPAPA SPRING SERVICE RETREAT: "IN THE LIGHT OF RESURRECTION"
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ReSource for Christian Spirituality will be heading to Moloka'i for their annual Spring Service Retreat in Kalaupapa, April 24-28, 2019. Join ReSource in the glorious light of the Easter Resurrection and worship with the people of Kalaupapa. Volunteer to clean/paint historic buildings, care for grounds and other tasks. There will also be time to enjoy the pristine beaches, fellowship with stories and music and explore how Kalaupapa and ancient Palestine have many commonalities. For more information and to download the registration form, visit the ReSource website
HERE.
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MAUI PARISH HAPPENINGS
Team Outreach Sandwich Making
Ongoing Sundays, 8:30 AM
Holy Innocents, Lahaina
Centering Prayer Group
Mondays, 6:15 - 8:00 PM
Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei
Centering Prayer Group
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 PM
Holy Innocents, Lahaina
PBJ Sandwiches for ACCW
Ongoing second Saturdays
9:00 AM
Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei
West Maui Clothing Swap
Ongoing second Saturdays
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Holy Innocents, Lahaina
Organ Concert at St. John's
Saturday, March 23, 6:00 PM
St. John's, Kula
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LENTEN BIBLE STUDY AT GOOD SHEPHERD
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During the Season of Lent, Good Shepherd will be offering a Friday Lenten Bible Study on the book
Embracing the Uncertain by Magrey R. deVega. The session will begin with Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM, light meal of bread and soup at 6:00 PM, followed by Lenten Bible Study at 6:30 PM.
Good Shepherd is located at 2140 Main Street in Wailuku.
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ORGAN CONCERT AT ST. JOHN'S
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St. John's Episcopal Church will be holding an organ concert on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 6:00-7:00 PM, featuring Adam Pajan, who will perform on their tracker pipe organ. Dr. Pajan will perform pieces by Bach, Gershwin, Schumann, Mendelsohn, Ola Gjeilo, and others. The concert is sponsored by The Hawaii Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Admission is free, donations welcomed.
Called “a rising star definitely worth watching” (Michael Barone,
Pipedreams) and “unusually able and sensitive” (T
he American Organist), Adam Pajan is Instructor of Organ and Shop Technician at the University of Oklahoma’s American Organ Institute, where he teaches students in organ performance, organ technology, and church music. To read more about Adam and the concert at St. John's, click
HERE.
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BIG ISLAND PARISH HAPPENINGS
Lincoln Park Prayer & Feed the Hungry
Ongoing first Sundays
Lincoln Park, Hilo
Holy Apostles (808) 935-5545
Teen Tech at St. James'
Second & fourth Sundays, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
St. James' (Spencer Building), Kamuela
St. Jude's Free Hot Showers and Soup
Ongoing Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Jude's, Ocean View
Free Community Meal
Ongoing every 4th Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
St. Augustine's, Kapaau
Centering Prayer in Hilo
Ongoing Mondays, 4:30 PM
Holy Apostles, Hilo
(808) 859-3847
St. James' Bible Study
Ongoing Wednesdays, Noon
St. James' Spencer Bldg., Waimea
(808) 885-4923
St. Jude's Women's Bible Study
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
St. Jude's, Ocean View
A Scholarly Exploration of Sunday's Scriptures
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
St. James', Kamuela
(808) 885-4923
Ka'u Food Pantry
Ongoing last Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Jude's, Ocean View
Call Karen: (510) 778-5500
Weekly Community Meal
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
St. James' Pavilion, Waimea
For more info: (808) 885-4923
St. Jude's Men's Bible Study
Ongoing Fridays, 9:00 AM
McKinney Place
For more info: (808) 939-7000
St. James' Women's Bible Study
Ongoing, First Fridays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. James', Waimea
For more info: (808) 885-4923
The Labyrinth Book Group
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Christ Church, Kealakekua
For more info: Nancee Cline (808) 324-1192
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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LENTEN FORMATION CLASSES AT HOLY APOSTLES
During the Season of Lent, Holy Apostles will be holding formation classes after each service on Scripture, Tradition & Reason. All are invited. Holy Apostles is located at 1407 Kapiolani Street in Hilo.
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LENTEN STUDY AT ST. JAMES'
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For five Wednesdays beginning on March 13, 2019, St. James' will be offering a joint study with Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. The gatherings will begin with Holden Evening Prayer followed by a potluck light soup and salad dinner. The Rev. Jay Sidebotham, Director of
RenewalWorks (and who will be a guest speaker at Renewal 2019), will be joining the study by Skype and in person for several of the dates. Come share in what will be a spiritually enriching time of seeking to go deeper in what it means for us to be followers of the way of Jesus. St. James' is located at 65-1237 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela. For more information, call the church at (808) 885-4923
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ST. COLUMBA'S LENTEN STUDY
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St. Columba's Lenten study program will be
The Parables of Jesus, every Wednesday during Lent beginning March 13, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There will be a light soup and sandwich potluck. This will be a DVD series with workbooks provided. There will be time for reflection and discussion after the presentation. We will have a Soup and Sandwich sign up sheet for each Wednesday. Our first time together Soup and Sandwich will be provided by Rev. Linda and Bob. St. Columba's is located at 43-1425 Hauola Road in Pa‘auilo.
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SLACK-KEY VESPERS AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S
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During the Season of Lent, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church will be offering a simple sung service adapted for Slack-key guitar by St. Augustine's Music Director, Mila Polevia. All are welcome to attend this service that will be held Wednesday evenings during Lent beginning at 5:30 PM. St. Augustine's is located at 54-3801 Akoni Pule Highway in Kapa'au.
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LENTEN STUDY AT ST. JUDE'S
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St. Jude's will be reading Dennis Maynard's book,
Forgive & Get Your Life Back, for their Lenten Study. They will be meeting at St. Jude's on Thursdays at 1:00 PM during Lent.
Forgiveness is one of the hardest disciplines that we as Christians face. Dennis Maynard has given us a path to follow and an opportunity to understand what we need to do to "get our life back" through forgiveness.
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FAMILY DAY AT THE BEACH WITH HOLY APOSTLES
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Holy Apostles in Hilo invites you to join them at their Family Day at the Beach event taking place on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 10:00 AM -2:00 PM at Onekahakaha Beach. Come and enjoy a beautiful day at the beach, make new friends, potluck to share, family prayer, swim and just relax! For more information, contact Holy Apostles at (808) 935- 5545 or
e-mail Family Ministries.
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The Episcopal Church & Beyond
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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LENT MADNESS HAS BEGUN!
The Season of Lent has begun, and that means Lent Madness is in the air and the battle for the Golden Halo has begun! Be sure to cast your vote for the battling Saints throughout Lent, and learn about the many Saints of the Church! For more information and to vote, visit the Lent Madness website
HERE.
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PRESIDING BISHOP CALLS FOR GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING TO SUPPORT MINISTRY IN ANGLICAN PROVINCE OF JERUSALEM AND MIDDLE EAST
“The Good Friday Offering of our Church is one way to help connect the love of Christ on the cross with our support of the ongoing ministry of love and compassion carried out by our Anglican sisters and brothers throughout the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East,” Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry wrote to the bishops and clergy of The Episcopal Church. In his Good Friday letter, Presiding Bishop Curry asks each Bishop and congregation to consider providing assistance for the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East.Information, including bulletin covers and bulletin inserts on the Good Friday Offering, is available
HERE. To view a copy of the Presiding Bishop's letter, click
HERE.
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TENS CONFERENCE 2019: GENEROSITY TRANSFORMED!
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) announces the Generosity Transformed! Conference that will be held April 30-May 12, 2019, in Indianapolis, IN. Church and organizational leaders will learn how to energize and revitalize their strategies for faithful generosity by connecting their missions, ministries, and resources. More than a typical workshop-based conference, Generosity Transformed! Conference participants will engage deeply in peer discussion groups and subject-based roundtables to develop practical implementation plans, and leave ready and able to help their churches and organizations thrive through transformative practices of faithful generosity. Live streaming of all keynote speaker presentations will be available. For more information and to register, visit their website
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LIFE TRANSFORMED: THE WAY OF LOVE IN LENT AND EASTER
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The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving and death; then we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, faith communities are invited to walk with Jesus in his Way of Love and into the experience of transformed life.
New Way of Love resources for Lent and Easter include three components; additional resources from partnering organizations and churches are also featured. To view the variety of resources available, visit the Episcopal Church website
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Contact Information
Sybil Nishioka, Editor & Communications Contractor
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 636-7776
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