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.
CONGRATULATIONS, HOLY NATIVITY SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021!
There was much joy and cheering as members of the HNS Class of 2021 received their diplomas and congratulations for their work well done on last Thursday, June 3. They are all well-prepared to take on the challenges that await them next year. Though they are headed to several different school in the fall, graduates said they'll never forget the fun they've had and the lessons they've learned at our "little school in the valley." Commencement speaker and teacher, Mr. Jordan Gibson, shared personalized remarks about each student, saying these young people have moved and inspired him in his continuing commitment to the field of education. The ceremony concluded with Dr. Cat and friends from the rising 3G class singing the graduates out into the sunshine and their futures. Congratulations to Jordan, Leilani, Tristan, Sean, Noah, Paolo and Toby, and long-time HNC parishioners Daniel and Sean. God bless you as you move forward from HNS!
HNS students prepare to thank their parents with lei and hear graduation speaker and teacher Jordan Gibson, pictured at right.
Below, students being treated by the Holy Nativity PTO to generous servings of shave-ice on Fellowship Day
CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIA YAMAGUCHI, IOLANI SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021!
Julia, pictured below with her parents, Eric and Gretchen, will matriculate at the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan this fall. Join us at an HNC Sunday service later this summer, when we will celebrate with Julia in person and thank her for the many contributions to our church and school community over the years. Date TBD; watch this space for more details!
OUR
STAINED-GLASS NEEDS...
A LITTLE TLC
It's splendid that so many of us have been able to return to worship in our nave. Our new cleaning service is now caring for it--and making a real difference. But there is still a hole in one pane of our stained glass windows. The initial estimate for the cost of replacing that pane is $375; if you would like to contribute to this beautification project, please send along a check with "stained glass" on the memo line, or go to the online giving option for "worship" on our webpage. Mahalo!
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CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER
RE-GATHERING
IN PERSON and ON ZOOM
Thursdays from 4-5pm in Monteiro Chapel
All are welcome! No prior experience necessary. If questions, please contact Rev. Libby at hncrector@gmail.com.
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NEIGHBORHOOD FIREHOUSE
CONSIDERED
Honolulu Councilman Tommy Waters will host an upcoming gathering entitled, "Wailupe Fire Station Relocation Town Hall" on Tues, June 15, 2021 from 5:30-6:30pm. There will be a presentation followed by a Q&A. To register: www.tinyurl.com/wailupetowhall and/or contact Davin Aoyagi at 808-768-5044.
SOME (MORE)
SUMMER FUN
(this week's submission from Chandi Hinrichs)
When Moses came down from the mountain of the Lord carrying two heavy stone tablets. He was met by a small crowd of ten people, each carrying a jar. "What are you doing?" asked Moses. "Well, what are you doing? responded the leader of the ten. "I'm bringing you the Ten Commandments from God," said Moses. "Oh," said the leader of the ten, speaking up again, "we thought you were bringing the ten condiments!"
