In our parish, we pray for Kelly, Hanohano, Chris, Lola, Sylvia, Lora V., Heather, Ronnie, Wayne, Coco, June, Beverly, Susan, Cindy, Thalia T.,
those who have died from acts of violence recently in Atlanta, Georgia and Boulder, Colorado, and for all who have contracted the Corona virus, caregivers, and those facing unemployment.
We also pray for victims of violence around the world.
If you wish to add a name to the prayer list, please be in touch with Puna Coldwell in the parish office at hncparish@gmail.com
We are posting a day by day meditation from Forward Movement. This is a great way to start your day with prayer. Please consider clicking on the website above.
WELCOME CHERI KEEFER, NEW ASSISTANT THRIFT STORE MANAGER, TO THE HNC OHANA!
This article is graciously coming directly from Cheri herself, enjoy!
Aloha Banyan Tree Readers:
June 1971 I received a phone call from a girlfriend in Texas. She had just been asked to come to Oahu to house/dog sit. Did I want join her on this venture??? The farmers daughter from Mediçine Lodge, KANSAS received approval from her parents. I had just graduated from Wichita State University with an Art teacher degree so this was the perfect gift. Little did I know that I would never return to KANSAS but to visit.
My boyfriend came over to Oahu after getting out of the Air Force in Kansas. We were married here on Oahu at St. Clement’s Church in 1972. We make a great team. We both love to travel, golf, and play darts. Bob even helps me untangle jewelry when I bring it home to clean and price for the Thrift Shop.
I have taught art on the island for 36 years. Kailua High School, LaPietra (Hawai’i School for Girls), and Iolani School. During my teaching, I received my Master’s Degree in Education. I did take a break in teaching before I joined the faculty of Iolani for 28 years. Sales was giving me a calling! I worked as a sales representative for Proctor & Gamble, sales supervisor for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, and sales for Jim Slemons Wine Company. I loved sales and am glad to have the challenge to put my experience to work at the Thrift Shop.
When I retired from Iolani, we moved to Hawai’i Loa Ridge. I started substitute teaching at Holy Nativity School. One lunch hour I walked over to visit a friend, Marge Grune, who suggested I volunteer at the shop. I have been volunteering since, going on 5 years. I love working with all of great personalities of the volunteers. They make the shop a special place for the customers. The people who donate their treasures help to make the shop successful. We all need to show love and concern for others. By working at Holy Nativity Thrift Shop, I feel closer to the community. With Covid everyone needs more help than ever. I find it so rewarding to see the smiles on the volunteers and customers faces. I am most excited to see the shop continue to grow with more volunteers and customers. The church is fabulous to give the shop support and strong encouragement.
Please feel free to visit the shop soon!!!
With Holy Nativity love, Cheri Lee Keefer
HELPING HANDS ON MARCH 27
Holy Nativity Altar Guild is hosting a morning dedicated to making Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday at 9am. For more information, contact Sandra Braham at scdbraham@gmail.com
Join HNS parents and friends for "Make a Difference Day," on Saturday morning, March 27, and help beautify the campus in a variety of ways. Sessions are 8-10am and 10am-12noon. For more information or to volunteer, send a message to the team at: development@holynativityschool.org.
E KOMO MAI NO HALE:
COME INSIDE,
THE HOUSE IS YOURS
These are the first words you see when you go to our Holy Nativity website. Right below them is the parish mission statement. Then comes an invitation to “give in support of our mission.” CLICK HERE
If you haven’t tried it, you may not know that CLICK HERE takes you to our new software which is named Tithe.ly . The first time you use it you will enter your name and bank account or credit card number. You will give yourself a password. Every time you want to make a donation at our website, you will only need your name and password. You may make payments against your annual pledge or set up a recurring gift or contribute for flowers or other special purposes.
This little Banyan article would be longer if Tithe.ly were more complicated. It isn’t!
HOLY NATIVITY'S 2021 DIRECTORY
IS AVAILABLE NOW!
What better time, than to stay connected. The Parish Directory will be available at Sunday Service for the next two weeks. If you prefer a directory to be mailed to you, please email our Parish Administrator, Puna Coldwell with you contact information at hncparish@gmail.com.
LILIES
FOR
EASTER
Please consider contributing to the Holy Nativity Flower Fund to decorate our nave on Easter Sunday. For $10.00, you can purchase a potted Easter Lily. You may make a dedication to be noted with your name in the church bulletin. After Easter you can take the lily home to plant.
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I wish to contribute $_______ for _____ (potted Easter Lily.
