In our parish, we pray for Kelly, Hanohano, Chris, Lola, Sylvia, Lora V., Heather, Ronnie, Wayne, Coco, June, Beverly, Susan, Cindy, Thalia T., David, Sofia,
for all who have contracted the Corona virus, caregivers, and those facing unemployment. We pray for the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of the undocumented children in detention centers.
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.
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MAY 30
Trinity Sunday
Service of Holy Eucharist
IN-PERSON only--
Please join us at 9am!
PENTECOST & BAPTISM
ON MAY 23
A JOYFUL CELEBRATION!
"When the day of Pentecost had come, [the disciples] were all gathered in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house..Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. [They] were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability." (Acts 2)
Last Sunday's celebration of Pentecost was joyful and colorful, as the church and parishioners all were decked out in the bright red color of this season, symbolizing the the fire of the Holy Spirit coming to rest on us, as it did on the first disciples. We celebrated the baptism of Wyatt Goheen, who answered the question, "Do you desired to be baptized?" with a resounding, "I do!" The congregation responded in kind to their question, "Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in his new life in Christ?" "We will!" they said.
Many voices participated in our celebration. Six people read the first lesson and psalm in their own first languages: Rosemary Domecki in Polish, Chandi Hinrichs and Rick Fung, pictured above, in Hindi and Cantonese, Louisa LeRoux in Afrikaans, Leah Condello in Tagalog, and Tusi Mayer, whose mother's Bible is pictured below, in Samoan.
Our choir added to the celebration by working with the to produce three pieces appropriate for the occasion, concluding with a beautiful rendition of the Hawaiian hymn, "'O 'Oe 'Io" ("You are God"). See the article, below, for a bio of our talented music director, Chris Suzuki.
Thank you to everyone who helped make such a joyful and fitting Pentecost liturgy. As Ignatius of Loyola encouraged, "Now, let us go & set the world on Fire"!
WHO'S BEHIND THE MUSIC STAND?
OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR, CHRIS SUZUKI!
Chris Suzuki, our Choir Director, is a kamaaina who attended Lanakila Baptist High School in Ewa, UH-Hilo and UH-Mānoa. He earned his degree in musical composition. He used to sing in the St. Andrew’s Cathedral choir and it was there for Malcolm Chun’s funeral, that he met Kathy Otani and Chandi Hinrichs during the reception. That was how he learned Holy Nativity was looking for a choir director: the rest is history!
Chris has been a member of the Oahu Choral Society, an elite choral group that performs with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. He is also the founder, director, and arranger of the Hitbox Music Ensemble, a chamber ensemble of 10-20 musicians, which performs video game music, a genre in its own right. Chris regards this music as a new art form which is entering mainstream media and is having relevance in today’s music and culture.
It was after experiencing The Symphony of the Goddesses, a live touring orchestral production from the video game series, Legend of Zelda, that he started his video game music group. Chris first saw and heard this performance of video game music in an orchestral concert setting in San Francisco. He was thrilled when this same production was brought here to Hawaii a few years later with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and Oahu Choral Society. It was after experiencing this show as a concertgoer and a performer that Chris decided to form Hitbox to perform video game music for Hawaii audiences, collaborating with local musicians. The group performs live at local anime and comic conventions, and other live venues, and their performances have been uploaded to YouTube and other social media sites. What a thrill!
Chris feels blessed to have a variety of musical skills. From college onward, he has been both an instrumentalist and a singer. He composes and arranges for both forms of expression. His work requires many hours of working alone as well as rehearsing and performing with musicians. He sustains himself with his favorite foods: ramen, pizza, and burgers!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Our parish office serves visitors and those who telephone. We need volunteers to "cover" the office for a few two- or three-hour morning shifts on weekdays. If you are available and interested to help, please call Jean Steele at (301) 237-2467. You, too, can be an "Aloha Greeter!" Mahalo!
Pray for our NHS students, teachers, and staff, especially our graduates, as they head into their last week of school before the summer break.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PARISH
JOB OPPORTUNITIES ON "INDEED.COM"
We now have posted two positions on Indeed.com for a part-time administrator and communications director and a part-time bookkeeper. A brief sketch of each position is below; we will be posting more widely in coming days. Please encourage those you know who might be interested to go to Indeed.com to apply!
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Are you looking for a place to work that provides a sense of community...a place to feel appreciated and share your appreciation for others? Join us at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity! We have a 65-year tradition in East Oahu of supporting families and the local community through our church, school, thrift shop, venue rentals, and social events.
ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICAT'NS ASSISTANT
The Role: In this part-time (12 hours/week) position, you will play a leading role at the Church with your welcoming presence. Use your strong administrative skills to organize the Parish office activities and provide support to the Rector. Your flair for writing and design and skill with social media tools will be critical for helping the Church share its message and create community through our online newsletter, website, and other social media.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Detail-oriented and professional.
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented and professional.
Highly proficient with computers, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.
Good understanding of clerical procedures and systems. Flexible and adaptable.
Hands-on experience with social media, email distribution, and website applications. Proficiency with Constant Contact and Weebly preferred.
Must be able to work at a physical office location during regular business hours, preferably 9 am to noon, Monday to Thursday.
BOOKKEEPER
The Role: This is a part-time (6-8 hours/week) position. Reporting to the Rector and working closely with the Vestry and Treasurer, the bookkeeper will maintain accounting records to ensure the overall health of the Parish’s finances.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial data analysis.
Strong bookkeeping skills.
Highly proficient in QuickBooks software
Ability to manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensure that Church Shared Expenses are accurately calculated and recorded, and reconcile bank and financial statements.
Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual taxes and reports, and annual insurance reports.
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on age, race, gender, religion, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds for these positions!
Portions of Acts 2 in Samoan, courtesy of Tusi Mayer.
