LATEST MESSAGE: Click HERE to read Bishop Fitzpatrick's most recent message. (There is no video this week)
With the Bishop's schedule uncertain while preparing for this year's virtual Annual Meeting, he will be offering reflections on elements in the Book of Common Prayer and theology during the months of September and October. He will also be addressing questions and concerns you have on worship, theology, the practice of faith, or social issues.  If you have a question, please send it to the Bishop at Questions for the Bishop (be sure to include your name and congregation). He will do his best to answer your questions.  Please note that this email address is only used for such questions and survey results. The Bishop never uses it for communication. He looks to begin the Wednesday Scripture studies again in November after the October Annual Meeting of Diocesan Convention (October 24). 
The Rubbah Slippah Drive
Help support the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island as we collect new slippers for their keiki. 

Slippers are the numbah one footwear of many students. They are an indispensable part of our local kids lifestyle for getting to and from school as well as the Boys and Girls Club. The Big Island Club offers daily homework support, enrichment and wellness programming, recreational physical activity, out-of-school educational classes, and daily nutritional supplementation.

Please consider donating today through October 20. Your slippahs may be dropped off at our office. Questions? Call 935-5545. 

Places to buy slippahs: Longs, Old Navy, Target, Walmart
A Letter from Pastor Katlin
Luke 17:3-6
“If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; 
and if they repent, forgive them.
 Even if they sin against you seven times in a day 
and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ 
you must forgive them.”
 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”
He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed,
you can say to this mulberry tree, 
‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.

Dear Friends,

The highlight of this week for me is the new start to Bible Study! I hope you will join in via ZOOM for Bible Study with us this Wednesday, 10/7, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Please do the reading in advance if possible as found in the schedule of reading below. 
 
Topic:
The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Luke
 
Schedule:
10/7     Introduction and Chapters 1-2 
10/14   Chapters 3-5
10/21 Chapters 7-9
10/28 Chapters 10-12
11/4     Chapters 13-15
11/11 Chapters 16-18
11/18 Chapters 19-21
11/25 Chapters 22-24 and Overview 
 
Let us draw near to Christ through this 8-week gospel study together. One hour per week to prayerfully read, inwardly digest, and share reflections with one another. Come and see. TO sign-up and receive the ZOOM link, send me an email at pastor@episcopalchurchhilo.org. No need to attend every class to participate, though your weekly presence is a blessing. 
 
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Katlin

P.S. Here’s some helpful info for upcoming events:
October 11; Lay Leader Faith and Stewardship Series 
October 18; We will worship through the Cathedral of St. Andrew online.
October 25; We offer the option to attend in person, as well as continue online streaming. Also online Sunday School.
November 1; All Saints Day Holy Communion! More info to come
A Blessing for all the Children 

With smiling faces and eager minds, they came. Using Zoom video communications, Holy Apostles Family Ministry held its first Sunday School out-of-the classroom session this past Sunday with six of our young parishioners. Our bright students were online and ready to go five minutes before the actual 10:15 am start time! 

Their first assignment? If someone came to your home, what would one see that tells me your family believes in God the Father? Demos, Sofia, AJ, Alyssa, Trinity, and Leland each came prepared to share personal stories about Christian religious objects found in their home. Some of the items brought were rosary prayer beads given at Baptism, a Greek Orthodox icon, self made art, several examples of crosses, a Children’s Bible, a Family Bible and a candle. 

In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assis, the children listened to a story about Friar Francis and the birds. The students were asked to share their thoughts about Francis preaching to wild birds. Without much prompting, each young one said they too talk to their pets regularly. Sofia says hello every morning to her pet and her pet always replies. At the end of the session, our kids brought their pets into the video screen and Pastor Katlin offered a blessing for all the children and their pets. 

Thank you to our parents for their participation and thanks to Sr. Warden Doug for setting up the Zoom video conference. And thank you Pastor Katlin for all that you do for the children of our parish.
September 16, 2020 - A Word to the Church from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry: What Did Jesus Do?
​This video is the Presiding Bishop's sermon given at The Episcopal Church House of Bishops, which met virtually September 16, 2020. To read the full text of his sermon, click HERE.
Centering Prayer
Contemplative Outreach of Hawaiʻi; September Newsletter
Come and join our Holy Apostles small group of centering prayer followers on Mondays starting at 3:30 pm online Zoom meetings. Drop in 15 minutes ahead of time for a brief introductory period. Questions? Contact lindymarzo@gmail.com

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 223 091 057
SCAM ALERT!! Please be aware that scammers posing as Bishop Bob or Pastor Katlin have been emailing random congregation members asking for favors. Please DO NOT respond or click on any links. If in question, please call the office at (808) 935-5545. Here is a reference link to the most current scams out there: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts
Are you needing assistance?
Through the generosity of our congregation, we are able to meet some basic needs for anyone facing critical hardship to purchase groceries, rent, electric, and medicine. When we offer such assistance, it is done in the form of a check or giftcard and bills are paid directly to vendors and landlords. If you are in need of assistance from the church, call the office and leave a message for Pastor Katlin. 808-935-5545