Aloha our blessed parish 'ohana,
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This weekend we hear the famous story of Jonah who was called by God to preach repentance to the Ninevites. To say that he is less than eager to do so is an understatement. There was a long history of hatred between the Hebrews and the Ninevites. Remember Nineveh had been the capital of the Assyrian Empire. Centuries before the Assyrians had all but wiped out the 12 tribes of Israel and then dragged off the survivors into captivity. It is a "whale of a tale" that finally gets Jonah to Nineveh. When he does arrive, he preaches perhaps the shortest (and worst) sermon in history. Basically he tells them that in “40 days, no more, Nineveh is toast. Good luck.” However, much to Jonah's chagrin, they repent. From the king to the cows, everyone repents! Evidently, God’s grace will not be held back even by the poorest of preachers. |
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Now, you’d think this would be the best moment of a prophet’s life – to have such a glorious response. Not for Jonah. Jonah walks outside the city walls, plops down and sulks. A character in Liane Moriarty's novel, Big Little Lies tells us why: “They say it's good to let your grudges go, but I don't know, I'm quite fond of my grudge. I tend it like a little pet.” Sometimes people don’t want there to be peace. They don’t want there to be healing, especially when they are holding on to a grudge. If this is hitting a little too close to home, maybe the following will help. Pastor Jeff Moore argues three reasons to let go of a grudge:
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Holding a grudge takes more energy than letting it go. Just think about all the time spent thinking about “what they did” and “how they’ll get what they deserve one day.” Life is too short. Let it go.
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Holding a grudge sabotages your own happiness. As Moore puts it, “How can you be happy, excited and passionate if your mind is full of reasons to hate, dislike and disconnect?"
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Lastly, holding a grudge makes you and your life smaller. It limits you. It sabotages you. You make choices based on traveling the same road of visiting past hurts. As Moore says, holding a grudge “takes away your time and your mind.”
I would add another reason: Jesus. Jonah walks outside the city walls and pouts because God was too gracious, too generous. Jesus is dragged outside the city walls and nailed to a cross because he tried to bring people the Good News of another way that brings life eternal. There is something here to pay attention to. Is God nudging you, maybe even pushing you, to do something gracious that you just don’t want to do? If so, this passage is speaking directly to you. As one scholar writes, "The story of Jonah is held before us as a picture of God that is so loving, so patient, so relentlessly gracious that it pushes us to extend our boundaries of love as well.”
I don't have any easy answers to help bring healing to our divided country or to any relationship where there is enmity. But I do believe healing starts with letting go of things that are not of God. I also know this takes will, effort and time.
May God heal the divisions and hurts in your life. God has so much more for you to do with your time, your heart and your mind.
With love and aloha,
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Worship with us this Saturday & Sunday |
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This Saturday, January 23
5 PM, at the Kawaihae Canoe Club.
(bring a beach chair or towel)
This Sunday, January 24
8 AM, at the Kawaihae Canoe Club.
(bring a beach chair or towel)
The service will be streamed live. Links below.
10 AM St. Jamesʻ Drive-in Mass.
(stay in your car. Service is broadcast over your car radio. Holy Communion will be brought to you.)
9:30 AM, St. Columba's
The service will be streamed live. Links below.
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In-person worship: Some things to note to help one another feel comfortable and safe: Click here.
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MORNING PRAYER
MONDAY - SATURDAY 9 AM
(streamed live, links above.)
HERE is a link to The Book of Common Prayer online.
Once on this site, click on Morning Prayer, Rite 2.
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Men's Bible Study
EVERY WEDNESDAY, 7:30 AM
On ZOOM Password: faith
We study the upcoming Scriptures that will be read in worship. CLICK HERE to review before we meet.
Barclay’s reflections very helpful as well. We often used his commentary in seminary for sermon prep.
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Women's Bible Study
1st and 3rd Fridays, 10 AM
Next Meeting: Friday, February 5, 2021
ON ZOOM
Password: faith
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Bishop's Bible Study
Every Wednesday, Bishop Fitzpatrick, offers an online study/reflection.
On Mondays, he offers a weekly message to the diocese.
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Confirmation/Newcomer/Inquirerʻs Course |
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A four-week brush up confirmation and newcomer class
Wednesdays, January 27 &
February 3, 10, 17, 6 PM HST
Led by the Rev. Mary Haddad, joined by our parish clergy.
The Right Reverend Bob Fitzpatrick will be at the Saturday 5 PM Beach Mass, on February 27th and the Sunday 9:30 AM Eucharist at St. Columbaʻs on February 28th. The Bishop will preach and celebrate as well as confirm those being put forth. This past Spring and Summer we offered a 10-week confirmation/newcomer course. Starting Wednesday, January 27th, we will offer a 4-week refresher course. All are welcome to attend. It will be led by priest and beloved friend of our parish, the Rev. Mary Haddad. Held on ZOOM, Mary will be joining us from her home in Paris, France. Mary is a incredibly gifted teacher. Come join us. Bring your questions. Below is an outline of the topics. Our class will be from 6 – 7 PM HST.
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Following Jesus (The Episcopal Way. Baptism into the life of Jesus)
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The Church (Being the Body of Christ: Our history, our and mission and ministry)
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Prayer & Worship (Holy Eucharist, private prayer, the rhythm of the church year, etc.)
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Faith in Action (The Christian Life)
The Episcopal Church recognizes any baptism with water, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. While all baptized persons are invited to make an adult affirmation their baptismal vows, confirmation is particularly appropriate for those baptized as infants or keiki. of you who were confirmed in another tradition, such as the Roman Catholic Church, may have your confirmation “received” into the Episcopal Church on this day as well. If you have been confirmed in the Episcopal Church or have already had your confirmation received into the Episcopal Church, but are feeling the need to mark this point in your spiritual journey, you can “reaffirm” your baptismal promises before the bishop. Again, contact the parish office, preferably via email (Office@StJamesHawaii.org), to make sure that we have you on our list to be confirmed, received, or for reaffirmation. Any of our clergy are more than happy to talk with you individually about any of the above.
If you are new to worshiping in the Episcopal Church and are not sure if you wish to be confirmed or received, but would like to take the course to learn more, please attend. Weʻd love to have all who would like to join us. No sign up required. CLICK HERE to join the ZOOM MEETING (passcode is "faith") or to join by telephone call +1 669 900 6833. The Meeting ID is 872 5274 9062 and the passcode is 802933.
We also have more of the books “Confirming My Faith” on the way. This is a great introductory book to the Episcopal Church. If you would like a copy, contact the parish office.
We will begin the class with a very abbreviated version of Evening Prayer. Please have your Prayer Book available for the class! If you need one please contact the parish office and we will be glad to get one for you.
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From Bobby Clement (with an assist from the editor)
Bobby: New Communion Kit Backpack? (Donna: Puff the Magic Backpack)
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The clergy are happy to bring communion to those who are homebound or who do not feel comfortable coming to an in person service. Simply contact one of the clergy directly or through the parish office. Contact information is at the bottom of the newsletter.
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PLEASE HELP US KEEP CRUISING
UPDATE: Our Beach Cruiser (wheelchair)
One of you came up with a great idea that might solve our problem of our beach wheel chair deterioration. The main issue is the deterioration of the seat fabric. The tires Bobby has been able to fix. What we need is someone willing to go or contact one of the upholstery stores in Kona or Hilo and explore the possibility of them making us the needed items. Unfortunately, the replacement "seating" for our model is no longer available from the manufacturer.
Please contact the Parish Office ASAP if you are willing to help take this project on. The chair is used at every service and as the weeks go by the seating and padding material deteriorates a little more exposing the metal underneath. At some point it will become unsafe to use if not fixed. The Beach Cruiser is kept during the week at David and Bobby's house. You are welcome to borrow David's truck to take it to the upholstery store. |
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Needed: a new wheelbarrow
Every Sunday morning, around 7 AM, two folks (presently either Chuck Brink, Frankie Pang, and Philip Rodriguez) come to where we hold the Beach Mass and begin to rake up debris from the trees and that which has washed up on shore. They do this to ready us for the Beach Mass, but also to do our part in caring for the Kawaihae Canoe Club, who graciously allows us to use the space for worship. We need a new wheelbarrow. The one we borrow from the club is on its last wheel. Do you have one you would donate to the club or be willing to purchase one? If yes, let David our rector know at worship or send a note to the Parish Office. Preferably a strong, plastic one.
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A reminder that our online giving site is up and running. Mahalo to all who helped set up this new easier way of giving.
After you click the link above you'll be taken to the new giving page. It will open to "My pledge for 2021" from the drop down menu. You have the option to make your pledge a "one-time" gift or "recurring."
Mahalo for joining in supporting what God is doing in
and through our parish 'ohana!
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Our Parish Annual Meeting |
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Save the Date
~ Parish Annual Meeting ~
NEXT Saturday, January 30th,
1:30 - 2:30 PM
ON ZOOM
Please save the date for our parish annual meeting. We will review our hopes and dreams and the 2021 budget and hold an election for Junior Warden, Vestry positions, and Diocesan Convention delegates. As was published in previous newsletters, the deadline for nominations to the above positions was Sunday, December 28th.
GOOD NEWS is that have a full slate of folks willing to serve in the ministry of Junior Warden and Vestry! However, we still need a couple of people willing to serve in the ministry as a delegate to diocesan convention. If you are willing to serve as delegate to the convention, please let David, our Rector, ASAP. We will ask that someone (or you can as well) nominate you from the floor of the meeting. View the requirements and expectations for serving in the ministry of a delegate to convention by clicking HERE. God willing, the Diocesan Convention will be held in Honolulu on Oʻahu on Friday and Saturday, October 29 & 30. If it is not in person, we imagine it will be held via ZOOM as it was this past year.
We will send out electronically the slate of folks willing to serve, the annual Ministry Reports, and the 2021 Vestry approved parish budget the week before the annual meeting date.
Regarding our Parish Meeting to be held on ZOOM. If you, or someone you know, are NOT able to attend via ZOOM, please the Parish Office know ASAP so we can do our best to try to help make arrangements for you/them to attend.
In preparation, know that only one person can vote per device they are logged into. In other words, each person who is eligible to vote needs to be signed into ZOOM on a separate device (iPad, desktop, phone, etc.). Mahalo for your understanding as the Vestry and Parish Staff are trying hard to make this all go as smoothly as possible.
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Saturday January 16th, was St. Columba's work day in the church. We had a great crew of workers and much was accomplished. Juanita Wusstig and Pat Anderson undecorated the Christmas tree, Glen Ruiz cleaned the ceiling of the nave and sanctuary and also the high outside windows. Steve Lambuth with Bob Lundgren took the Christmas decorations down from the Bell Tower and tent, and Wilma Oshiro washed all the inside windows. |
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We had a great time sprucing up the church and celebrating Wilma's birthday. Wilma's birthday was January 15th so we had delicious birthday cake and very quietly (in our heart) sang happy birthday to the birthday girl. We still have more work to do, so another work day will be scheduled. Watch the newsletter for the next date. Don't miss the fun, and maybe even another birthday, with cake! |
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Mahalo nui loa to Clay and Helen Reeves for a new wooden cross for our outside altar. Clay is a gifted woodworker and he handcrafted this beautiful cross especially for St. Columba's. The cross was blessed before the service and all in the congregation joined in the blessing.
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St. Columba's worshiped outside this past Sunday although it was an inside Sunday. Due to a Covid scare in the neighboring school we erred on the side of caution and worshiped outside. The Covid was a false alarm, but it is better to be safe. We will again have an inside service on February 7th.
We had a lovely service and Millie Yagin did a beautiful job playing the keyboard. Thank you to everyone who helps with the outside service as it is a bit of work getting the church set up and taken down. All is so appreciated!
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Sunday's Lanai and Drive in Mass |
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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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Patricia Eckstrom, Sarah, Nicole Anderson, Trevor, Carl Stanforth, Monica Parker, Gladys Takeya, Gerry Goodenough, Monique Abbasi, Jack A, Isaac DeRego, James Knox Everett, Israel Kahoopii, Pedro Ka'awaloa, Jane Cook & Family, Mark & Kay Segal, Maurice Cecil & Pukaua Summer Sommers, Betty Santorio, Cheyanna Lahnum, Jesse Osmun, Mary Avery, Alex Ka'aua, Vicky Tagaca, Steven, Kaipo Young, Nancy Davidson, Tony Abbott, Eli Ching, Shawn & Stephanie, Heidi Barnett, Gilmore family, Paterno Balmilero, Jerry Reyla, Greg Sliva, Berlinda Toson, Maelle Wolfe, Nancy Maleno, Joyce Horie, Sterling & Lynette, Gael Burke, Riley Furlong, Debbie Roberts, Elizabeth Agustin, Yoko & Tim Donavan, Syndi Texiera, Quentin & Mary Murrell Faulkner, Tom Bailey, Frank Claire, Scott Byron, Dave Warner, Sally Sakaitani, Finnen family, Matthew Latshaw, Tom Michelsen, Donna, Wendy Geyer-Nixon, John Nixon, Tali & Tom McCall, Dawn Lahnum, Frank & Margaret Fuchino,Nick Obrastoff, Charlotte Annette Obrien, Vivian Ettinger, Cheryl Mulder, Helen Reeves, Steve Lambuth, Mike Wagner, Ian Elliott, Kathy Cazermerio. Kathe & Chris Atwood, Ski Kwiatkowski, Wm. Dean Mitchell, Jerry, Greg Calkins, Jason, (Ezra's son), Brenda Pearson, Gay Lynn Freeman, Christopher Webb, Jim Growney, Shannon, 'Ohana of Neal Isaacs, family of Gloria Seiden, mother of Teri Greenwell, Vicki Nilles, 'Ohana of Evarts Fox, Suzanne & Jimmy Knowles, 'Ohana of Harry Lui, 'Ohana of Doreen Dawe, 'Ohana of Tony Ramos, ‘Ohana of Tyler Armitage ++
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Now more than ever it is important for us to reach out to one another. Send a note, an email, make a phone call.
If you need someone's contact information, and they have given us permission to give it out, the parish office can provide. If we do not have permission to give out their contact information, we can take your information and get it to them to ask them to contact you.
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You are invited to reach out in love and sympathy to the 'ohanas of Bill Heaney and Evarts Fox :
Veronica Heaney
PO Box 1638
Big Timber MT 59011
Chris Heaney (wife: Hannah Carney; sons: Curtis and Jack),
723 W. Foster Ave.
State College PA 16801
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Phyllis Fox
Rogue Valley Manor
1109 Skyline Drive
Medford OR 97504
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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. |
Gerry Goodenough
PO Box 988
Kamuela, HI 96743
Tepa Farias
PO Box 1152
Kamuela, HI 96743
Jean Cherrigan
P.O. Box 248
Paauilo, HI 96776
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Rest in Peace Harry Lui
Longtime beloved parishioner Harry Lui entered in Glory surrounded by his family at his home in Waimea on Saturday evening, January 17. Harry and his wife Claudia were active members of our parish ʻohana and to whom we owe much gratitude. Claudia helped start our Thrift Store Ministry, volunteering many hours to help our community and our church during a very difficult financial time. Harry is well-remembered volunteering his time with the upkeep of St. Jamesʻ property and buildings. A favorite memory of many is seeing Harry (pictured here in the white shirt) flipping pancakes at our annual Shrove Tuesday gathering. Harryʻs smile could light up a room. Harry was a gentle, hardworking, loving soul. He grew up on Oʻahu and after serving a tour of duty in the Army, he continued to serve our Country by working for Department of Defense at Hickam Air Force base. Harry and Claudia bought property on White Road, where they built their home and eventually moved to after retirement. Harry is survived by his three children, Karen, Clare, and Lowell, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His grandson, Dan, is a priest on Oʻahu, currently serving at St. Timothyʻs Church, Aiea.
Notes of love and sympathy may be sent to:
The Lui ʻOhana
P.O. 404
Kamuela, HI 96743
May Harryʻs soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise to Glory.
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Rest in Peace Doreen Dawe
and Tony Ramos
It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Joan Ramosʻ mother, Doreen Dawe, and David Ramos' brother, Tony. Doreen lived with Joan and David at Waikiʻi Ranch and became a member of our parish ʻohana. Soon after becoming a part of our parish ʻohana, she began to make and donate colorful ribbon leis for us to welcome visitors to offer them our aloha. Doreen was 91 years when she entered into Glory on Friday, January 15th.
Davidʻs brother, Tony, was born in Hamakua and grew up in Paʻauilo mauka. He moved to Honolulu and later became a vestry member at St. Andrewʻs Cathedral. Tony passed into Godʻs arms from his home in Honolulu on January 7th.
Please keep Joan and David in your prayers. Both Joan and David were longtime, active members of St. Jamesʻ before moving to Utah where they continue to reside. They remain a part of our ʻohana and we we grieve with them. You may reach out to them at:
David and Joan Ramos
2747 South 3870 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
May Doreen and Tonyʻs souls, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise to Glory.
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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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Birthdays
Gale Bates (1/24)
Dallas Gomes (1/25)
Alana Halstead (1/25)
Lynn White (1/26)
Keanu Givens (1/28)
Noelani Givens (1/28)
Caroline Linton (1/28)
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Share your newest arrivals!
We want to recognize and introduce all those new arrivals to your 'ohana. Proud parents, grandparents, auntie and uncles, send in a picture of the new baby or grandbaby, neice or nephew. We'll be running one each week.
We have had several new arrivals in the parish ʻohana. Send us pictures, baby's name, and to whom they belong. If we have enough, we'll also make a slideshow to showcase the new arrivals for the New Year! Email: newsletter@stjameshawaii.org
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We send our aloha to Diana Akiyama as she takes up this new chapter in her ministry as Bishop of the Diocese of Oregon. |
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Diana was elected the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon. Her consecration is January 30th at 2 PM PST. It will be live streamed for everyone to view and to witness. Below is a link to more information about her consecration.
We offer Diana and her husband Michael our aloha and ask for Godʻs blessing upon them as they begin this new chapter in their lives and that of the people of the Diocese of Oregon.
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The 11th Bishop of Oregon Diana Akiyama
Should you wish to contribute to her new ministry you can send your tax–deductible donation Online with a credit card through this link...
Read more
www.oregonbishopsearch.org
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THRIFT STORE SPECIAL SALES |
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VACAY IS OVER!
Special Thrift Shop Sales resumes THIS week!
Special Thrift Shop Sale
Friday 1/22 - 25
** HAWAIIANA **
Preview/Purchase Email sent around 5 PM
(If you are on the list serve & did not get an email, pls check spam before contacting us)
If you would like to be added to listserv, pls leave your email at the parish office.
Coming up:
- nice HOME things
- mid-century
- collections: coins, records sports cards, etc.
- Asia & Pacific
Proceeds help fund St. Jame’s outreach efforts.
Have fun shopping!
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SILENT AUCTION ELVES RETURNING FOR VALENTINES DAY
Silent Auction: The Silent Auction usually held during the Christmas Bazaa has been re-scheduled for Valentines week. Friday 5 pm 2/12 through Saturday noon 2/20
This way, you can get yourself or your honey a special Valentine & raise funds for St. James community outreach projects at the same time!
We have many amazing items to auction off including original artwork, fine Jewelry, signed books, Hawaiian & Pacific items, gift cards etc. It’s not too late to donate, so please email Deacon ( tafahijoe@gmail.com) if you have an item or two you could contribute.
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MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS:
Neighbors at Anekona Estates
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In Honor of Harry Edmondson
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Hot Spaghetti on a Wintry Waimea Night
The drizzle was driving as we set up for drive through tonight, so we placed the stations next to the Thrift Store for shelter. Just 4 servers tonight – Frankie and Tim, Eric Mumau and young Adam, assisted by Henry and Stanley bringing out the coolers. It was a busy night! 592 meals served to 110 cars and 5 walk-throughs, plus 159 deliveries. Hot bolognaise sauce served on top of spaghetti, with bread, green salad and a delicious cauliflower and tomato salad, plus homemade cookies and brownies.
The morning began with Greg starting the sauces at 5am, and the chop crew came to his rescue at 9 – many thanks to Janet, Marci, Pat, Kathy and Warren (welcome back to Hawaii!), and Debbie. Janice took control of the salads after 11am, and the packing crew got to work soon after – Mahalo to Henry, Deb, Karen, Rick (thanks for the playlist!) Shirley-Ann, Stanley, Hermine, Margo and Rachel.
We’re very grateful to this week’s sponsors, Neighbors at Anekona Estates, and in Honor of Harry Edmondson. Also thanks to Real Farm, HPA Garden, Huluhulu Farm and Big Island Giving Tree who all provided produce for the bags. We shared lots of lettuce, along with bread, spinach, beets and radishes, lemons and tomatoes. Tori and Vera ably managed the distribution from the Pavilion, and George, Peter and Garret directed cars with aplomb and aloha!
Eric took the last boxed meals to Noelani Estates, and Tim took the fire station a big tray of sauce, cooked spaghetti, bread and lettuce. Our freezers are very full! So we need to move out leftovers as soon as we can. About 10% of food is wasted in an average restaurant – we aim for zero!
Next week we’ll be serving the famed Venison Bourguignon, at Pa'auilo and Waimea. Come one, come all!
Me ke ha’aha’a
Tim Bostock
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As always there is a call out for cooks, cookie bakers, meal planners. If you are interested in helping us in any way, contact Sue Dela Cruz, at eat@stjameshawaii.org .
Smiles,
Sue Dela Cruz, meal coordinator
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Pa'auilo Community Meal Tuesdays
St. Columba's
4:30-5:30 PM
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MAHALO to our Sponsors:
Monica Demeulemeester
and
Microsoft
Sponsorships are available for St. James' and St. Columba's Community Meals- contact Sue or Tim for details at eat@stjameshawaii.org
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from Gregory
What a super day and super team….. Our first challenge was Sue is gone. She came to the kitchen in the morning to rub it in - her going on vacation. All happy and dressed for travel, she deserves it.
Kailua turkey and cabbage - WHAT? Just would never have put these two together in my mind but - again, the end product I am told was delicious. It was kinda easy: add lotsa rough cut cabbage (I mean lots), shredded turkey (which was accomplished by recruiting many of the same volunteers cooking, shredding and bagging), salt & pepper, liquid smoke and water. My mom made corned beef and cabbage regularly, The smell permeated the house and I am sure the church kitchen smelled just like that.
I understand it was well received and we are happy for that. It is very nutritious distributed with a nice scoop of rice. Our rice is “hapa” - 50% brown and 50% white. We made the potato salad that was a nice accompaniment too and we added celery. NOT ONE of the ingredients in the recipe we use. Drats, a mutiny on the first day Sue is gone!! I just think celery really makes it different. And we added some swiss chard too.
I have a special thanks this week. I always appreciate our base team of volunteers. But I have to mention Harriet and Glen this week. Harriet comes after everyone else is gone and we clean and put the final touches on a meal together occasionally. Now Harriet weighs about 90lbs soaking wet and she dished up the rice from the pots - a challenge for me too - like she was a professional. She fluffed it a bit and when she was done with a pan it was neat, uniform and looked really good (not like mine). She was focused on getting the last grain of rice out of the pot like Stanley is of getting the last noodle outta the wok - ARGH :-). Then she helped clean - she is amazing and we talk and laugh most of the time. I am intrusive, she is polite but answers the questions we ponder. Glen shows up week after week, loads his car - this is anaerobic work with heavy roasters and or pots a lot of the time. Pans of rice, the cambros, pans of potato salad - he loads it, hauls it, unloads it and is always talking about how thankful he is for his spirituality. A good example of a good guy. Thank you Harriet and Glen.
I also want to thank John who single handedly put the potato salad together. As we cleaned it was easy to see everywhere you had been through the day because there was always a little “slosh” of the potato salad ingredients to greet our cleaning towels!
With Aloha,
Gregory
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From Alea
Kalua Turkey and cabbage, rice, bread & potato salad
This past Tuesday we served 371 meals of Kalua turkey, hapa rice, bread and potato salad. 33 cars showed up to our car hop, receiving meals, cookies & produce bags with chard & baked goods from Mamane Bakery.
Denise transported the potato salad, bread & produce from Waimea after helping the chopping crew in the morning. Glenn delivered the rice in 3 pans, 1 pan of rice was reheated from last week’s meal by Reverend Linda. The Kalua Turkey was delivered in 7 roasters and 1 pot by Glenn as well. Cookies were bagged by Josie & Reverend Linda, while Millie prepped the containers with pop up foil sheets in each one.
Every week Reverend Linda gives a beautiful prayer over the meal and everyone who makes it, packs it and receives it. Our packing crew of Millie, Cynthia, Wilma, Jessie, Josie, Steven and Glenn packed and moved the meals to the car hop where Sharon & Kelly distributed them. Thanks to Bob & Benny for being on traffic control, counting how many cars come through each week. Andi lovingly delivered 171 meals to the community, Joycie delivered 10 meals, and Kelly Lewis delivered 26. We are very grateful to our cleanup crew of Clara, Wilma & Juanita for keeping the church sparkling clean after every meal.
Many thanks to our sponsors this past week Monica DeMeulemeester & Microsoft. If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring a meal at the Pa'auilo Community meal, or if you would simply like to make a donation towards the meal, please contact Sue DeLa Cruz at eat@stjameshawaii.org. If you are interested in volunteering for our meal either in Waimea for our chop & cleanup crew, or in Paauilo for our packing, car hop & cleanup crew, please reach out to Alea at eatpaauilo@stjameshawaii.org.
Love,
Alea
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As always, we are looking for volunteers to help with the Morning Chop Crew and a Clean up Crew in Waimea. If you are able to help, please contact Gregory Koestering at eatwaimea@stjameshawaii.org In Pa'auilo, volunteers needed to Car Hop, Pack and Clean up. If you are able to help, please contact Alea Backus at eatpaauilo@stjameshawaii.org
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Family Stay-Cay | Mysite
In the fall of 2020, Camp Mokule'ia began offering Family Stay-Cay weekends and they were extremely successful. As a result we are happy to announce that we will be offering more in the coming year! These packages are intended for our friends on...
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CLICK HERE for the approved minutes from the most recent Vestry meeting. CLICK HERE for the approved Treasurer's Report.
The next Vestry meeting is Monday, January 18 at noon. It will be held via ZOOM. We are meeting virtually. If there is something for which you wish to bring to the vestry's attention, please reach out to our wardens or vestry members. You can reach them via the Parish Office.
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Whether you have been coming to St. James', St. Columba's, or the Beach Mass for 6 months or 6 days, if you have come to see this parish 'ohana as your Spiritual home we would like to welcome you as a member. If you have questions about becoming a member of this parish family, speak to one of the clergy.
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We make our vows in public. Whether they be baptismal vows, or ordination vows, or the profession vows of a monk, or vows of a governmental leader being sworn into office, or marriage vows, we make our vows in public because we are going to need one another’s help for us to be faithful to our vows. We cannot do this alone.
-Br. Curtis Almquist, SSJE
An Episcopal Monastery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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A Prayer for the End of Day |
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"May we come together for the common good and do as you have called us to do - to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you through creation. Help us to listen in love, work together in peace, and collaborate with one another as we seek the betterment of our world. May we all work toward reconciliation with one another and with God." |
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Rev. Marnie Keator, Associate Rector |
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Rev. Linda Lundgren, Associate Rector for St. Columba's |
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IMPORTANT: Your participation in physical distancing is needed and appreciated. But don't let that keep you from spreading aloha!
Clergy:
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Sue Dela Cruz, Community Meal Ministry |
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Rona Scull, Thrift Store Ministry |
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Rona Lee, Choir Director, Music Ministry |
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Everett Knowles, Director of Music, Music Ministry |
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Jaisy Jardine, Parish Administrator |
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To contact our Parish Staff
The Rev. Marnie Keator, Associate Rector
Sue Dela Cruz, Community Meal Ministry Coordinator
Rona Scull, Thrift Store Ministry Coordinator
Malu Lindsey, Sexton, contact via the parish office.
Jaisy Jardine, Parish Administrator,
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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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