In our parish, we pray for Jeff & Kristi, Taghi, Susan K., Wayne, Heather, Erwin, Yuri & Olga, Eugene & Lois, Lora V. AND all who have COVID-19, caregivers, and those facing employment or housing struggles.
Please contact Athena in the office with any additional prayer requests
hncparish@gmail.com
We are posting a brief day by day meditation from Forward Movement. It's a great way to start your morning! Just click on the website above.
Celebrate St. Francis Day with us on Sunday, October 3, 2021:
Bring your pets to zoom or your drawings & pet photos to church!
A little history. St. Francis was born in Assisi, Italy 1181. He was originally named Giovanni, but his father changed the name to Francesco. Francis was an exuberant youth, worldly, and a natural leader of men. In 1202, he took part in a local war and was imprisoned for nearly a year. Upon his release, Francis had a vision that he was to return to Assisi and await a new calling. Eventually hearing the call, Francis started preaching and quickly gained a following. His imitation of the life of Christ and and literal work in Christ's own way garnered Francis much respect. Francis considered ALL creatures his brothers and sisters and is hence remembered as the Patron Saint of the animals. Francis died in 1226, in his beloved Assisi, he was only 45 years old. Francis was quickly canonized in 1228 by Pope Gregory IX, and his body rests in The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.
Grandparent's Day was also September 12th; but everyday we are blessed with our Kupuna and our Grandparents. It was a special day -- beautiful lei was given and some terrific photos taken. Dr. Cat shared a music video and to-go snacks were enjoyed.
or more on Sat, Oct 23? Join us for this opportunity to see our HNS kids their families!
While COVID is keeping the annual Pumpkin Festival small this year, there is still a lot planned on campus and we have a great opportunity to help out:
A scavenger hunt will include a look inside the nave. (Many new families have never seen it!)
Out on the courtyard, the PTO will be hosting a few games for kids to play, next to the traditional “pumpkin patch.”
If you are interested in hosting people at the nave door and/or helping host a game for kids --
please contact our new administrator,
Athena DeRasmo (hncparish@gmail.com)
and Rev. Libby (hncrector@gmail.com).
One hour of volunteering is enough time to help make the PumpkinFest a success!
(Our kupuna watch will be assisting at the entry and exit points on campus, since our kids and parents will recognize them from our regular morning check-ins. Come join them!)
"September Morning"
by David Kanter
This past Sunday, September 19th, our Musical Director gifted us with a virtual Choir, featuring singers from across the country performing David Kanter's "September Morning", a tribute to the events of 9/11. This beautiful performance was very moving and was received with applause and emotion. To see the performance and review the production credits please see link below.
https://youtu.be/d-IegEb6e84
The Diocese of Hawai‘i's Reconciliation Task Force is hosting the Convention Education Day with a theme on Reconciliation. Education Day will be held online via Zoom on Friday, October 22, and is open to all in the Diocese. Those interested in attending must register; see link below.
Theme: Reconciliation
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
9:00 am - 9:30 am Check-in
9:30 am - 10:10 am Plenary overview of the history of race here in Hawai‘i
(with Dr. Jonathan Okamura & Dr. Akiemi Glenn)
Break
10:30 am - 11:15 am Discussion Groups
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Lunch Break
Music provided by Jon & Jamaica Osorio
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm Plenary Session 2
A deeper dive into reconciliation with both speakers
