Aloha our blessed parish 'ohana,
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We have some dear friends in the UK who were already the parents of two very active little boys, when Catherine was surprised to find she was pregnant. With dreams of pink tutus, she and Chris were even more surprised (and scared, I suspect) when they found out that, not only were they having another boy, they were having twin boys! When I asked Chris what they were going to name them, he replied, "Shock and Awe"! Needless to say, it took Chris and Catherine some time to adjust to the fact of four little boys under the age of six. At one point Chris said, "All we really want is for God to be glorified in and through all this."
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I love the word, Glory. When I think of glory, I think of flashing, dazzling light, thunder, lightning, pounding surf, a crocus breaking through the snow, a choir singing the Handel's Alleluia Chorus...I think of the underdog beating all the odds and winning the race... I think of the intricacy of our human bodies, along with all of nature. I think of "the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home" (BCP, p.370)
Theologian Eugene Peterson said, “It is easy to see God's power and glory reflected in nature, but do we see the glory of God revealed through the small, the mundane, the everyday, the broken, the hurting (in body, mind, and spirit), the empty, the annoying, the humble, the arrogant, the pushy, the wimpy, the sick, and the elderly, the feeble, the very young and the very vulnerable or in situations that we tend to call serendipity?” God's glory is manifested in each of them, all the time, but I know that I can be so concerned with my own feelings (frustrations, desires, needs, agendas) that like I can easily fail to see God's glory exhibited every day in my everyday life.
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Peterson says, "We must let Jesus define the glory for us or we will miss it entirely, because this glory is not conspicuous. It is not glamorous. It is not the glory that gets featured in glossy magazines or travel posters. Once we perceive it, glory is the brightness radiating from God as he moves into our neighborhood.” Theologian Gail R. O’Day says that “God’s glory is not revealed for power, but for grace-filled pastoral care.”
Needless to say, we cannot know or even comprehend the fullness of God in isolation. Together, we must be rooted and grounded in love, so that together we can perceive the richness of Christ's glory and together we may say: Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your Glory! Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your Glory…Hosanna in the highest! (BCP)
Blessings and love,
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Saturday
5 PM Kawaihae Canoe Club. Bring a beach chair or towel (in-person and online). No reservation needed.
Sunday
7:30 AM at St. James' (in-person by reservation and Drive-in)
9:30 AM at St. James' (in-person by reservation, Drive-in, and online)
9:30 AM at St. Columba’s (in-person and online). No reservation needed.
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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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St. James’ Church this Sunday, July 25, for worship at 7:30 and 9:30 AM. A reminder that the 9:30 AM St. James' Service will be online for those at home, as well as broadcast over FM 97.5 for those remaining in their cars.
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Sun, Jul 25, 2021 7:30 AM HST
7:30 AM Sunday Service in St. James' Church, Waimea
St James Episcopal Church,
Waimea
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Sun, Jul 25, 2021 9:30 AM HST
9:30 AM Sunday Service in St. James' Church, Waimea
St James Episcopal Church,
Waimea
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Sunday, July 25th, Worship IN
St. James' Church
Sign-ups for Sunday Services at St. James'
Seating will be limited, masks and social distancing required
NOTE: No sign up needed for folks who wish to remain in their car during the service. You will be able "hear" the service via our FM transmitter. Clergy will bring you the sacrament.
No Sign up or Masks required for the Saturday 5 PM Beach Mass at Kawaihae Canoe Club.
No Sign up required for Sunday 9:30 AM Mass at St. Columba's. Masks and Social Distancing ARE required
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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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Communion to the Homebound |
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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.
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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
The next Women’s Bible Study will be Friday, August 6, 2021,
from 10 AM to 12 noon.
The Women’s Bible Study will be discussing episodes of Season 2 of The Chosen. The Chosen can be downloaded for free from the App Store or found on YouTube. We watch it at home and then discuss the episode at our Bible Study on Zoom.
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. CLICK HERE to access the most recent of either.
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Share a photo, a link, a poem, a prayer...
Found something that supports, inspires, comforts or amuses you? Share it!
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Mahalo to Raina Dale for Beach Mass photos! |
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David and Bobby off-island next week
(Monday, July 19 – Tuesday, July 27)
Our Rector, David, and Bobby, will be visiting family this week, leaving Sunday night and returning the following Tuesday, July 27. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact our Associate Rector, Marnie, at 333-2247.
Please contact Jeanne Savage, our Senior Warden, or Frankie Pang, our Junior Warden, for other matters, or contact the Parish Office. David will not be accessing email while away.
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UPDATE "The Universal Christ" Book Study
Book Study: The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr - more than anything this book will invite you to think and experience a new thing (or two) about religion, the divine, the world, the church and, most important of all, love. Join the Rev. Mary Haddad, friend of the parish, from her home in Paris as we explore together this vision of the cosmic, universal Christ in our material and spiritual lives over two or three weeks in the summer, Second Session Date and Time To Be Announced, on ZOOM. Download to read a copy or contact David, our Rector, for a copy of the book.
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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, Nicole Anderson, Trevor, Carl Stanforth, Monica Parker, Gladys Takeya, Monique Abbasi, Jack A, Isaac DeRego, James Knox Everett, Jane Cook & Family, Maurice Cecil & Pukaua Summer Sommers, Betty Santorio, Cheyanna Lahnum, Jesse Osmun, Alex Ka'aua, Vicky Tagaca, Eli Ching, Shawn & Stephanie, Paterno Balmilero, Jerry Reyla, Greg Silva, Berlinda Toson, Maelle Wolfe, Joyce Horie, Riley Furlong, Debbie Roberts, Yoko & Tim Donavan, Quentin & Mary Murrell Faulkner, Tom Bailey, Scott Byron, Dave Warner, Sally Sakaitani, Matthew Latshaw, Wendy Geyer-Nixon, John Nixon, Dawn Lahnum, Frank & Margaret Fuchino, Nick Obrastoff, Charlotte Annette Obrien, Vivian Ettinger, Cheryl Mulder, Steve Lambuth, Ian Elliott, Kathe & Chris Atwood,Wm. Dean Mitchell, Jerry, Brenda Pearson, Gay Lynn Freeman, Vicki Nilles, Suzanne & Jimmy Knowles, Alana Crawford, Susan & Max Maxey, Brandi Mangarin, Chris Mangarin, Dallas Gomes, Kathy Ednie, Ted Lindsey, Hofert family, Brandy D & John K at the death of daughter Isobella, Seamus Shanahan on the death of his wife, Linda, Celine Burke, Rebekah Riviera, Brian Plain, Paul Lee, June Kibe Steinert at the death of Rita Steinert Forrester ++ |
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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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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. |
Tepa Farias
PO Box 1152
Kamuela, HI 96743
Jean Cherrigan
P.O. Box 248
Paauilo, HI 96776
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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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Anniversaries
Ian Hersey & Jeanne Cooper (7/24)
Birthdays
Conne Sutherland (7/19)
Heidi Bogert (7/24)
Alec Jones (7/24)
Sandy Pang (7/24)
Liberty Givens (7/25)
Paul Lee (7/25)
Cindy Montgomery (7/25)
Dave Allbee (7/26)
Kawai Plunkett (7/27)
Rebekah Simmet (7/27)
Dianne Jamieson-Feeney (7/30)
Zydaeiah Silva (7/30)
Vivienne Tooman (7/30)
Remembrances
Marten Ka`aua (7/27)
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Show me the MONEY!
On a weekly basis there is at least one comment or question of curiosity about what our Thrift Store sales are. The cashiers are often questioned about where the money goes and they eagerly answer with joy, "to various charities." They will name as many as they know.
This week, one of our regular customers gave us a poem her husband had written for the Thrift Store. It was quite cute and funny and written with good intent. I was planning to share it here in the newsletter, then hesitated and decided not to. Although written in jest, there is one line that talked about "the church's bottom line". It wasn't offensive in any manner, but possibly sending the wrong message to those reading is something I didn't want to do.
Our Thrift Store holds a fiscal responsibility to multiple venues, supporting charities and other expenses. Making money and boosting the church's bottom line is not what we are about. The Volunteers and Coordinators here strive to keep the good reputation that has been established over the years. We do our best to be the extension of the church ministry that is continuously reaching out to all who enter our establishment.
Our retail days start off with a morning prayer seeking for God to show us who will need us today, asking God to bless all and for us to be that difference. We also thank Him for all he does. We ask that He blesses the work of our hands. What we don't ask God for in prayer...we don't ask Him to make money. We know he will provide.
So the next time you stop by for pots and pans...ask for a prayer ...we'd love to bless you with both!
'Til next week,
Rona Scull and Juanita Ritz
Proverbs 22:1 "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver and gold."
NIV
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As we think about ministry positions, know that your vestry leadership is actively moving forward with hiring a new Keiki, Youth, and Families Ministries Coordinator. Susan Acacio answered the call to serve as our first staff person in this position and helped us step into one of the two areas of ministry our parish discerned as a priority. The other being Community Ministry Outreach. During the height of the pandemic, we offered an Interim version of this position. We had no applicants for this part-time (25) hour a week position. Last month, I asked the vestry to consider moving the position to full-time. In talking with several folks, I believe we would be in a better position to find someone, and I believe the need is there, especially if we add increased emphasis to:
- Supporting families (such as devotional materials, catechism for keiki’s first Communions and Confirmation, baptismal preparation, the offering of programs such as Parents-Night-Out, New parent help & classes, etc.)
- Working with local schools to connect students who need volunteer/service credits with our After school ministries, Community Ministry, Thrift Store Ministry, and other opportunities,
- Ministry with Junior and Senior high schoolers, such as a weekly youth group (in-person and online), youth devotions, retreats, camping trips and hikes, connecting and working with other Junior and Senior High youth ministries on our island, ect.).
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This position has been vacant for well over a year. Susan did such a phenomenal job establishing this program. We have more than a solid foundation to build on and take this ministry into its next chapter. In addition, with the pandemic causing a great many folks to reevaluate their work and lives, this unique position is primed for the right person to make a huge, rewarding, blessed difference in the lives of so many young people and their families. Lastly, because the position has been vacant, the monies not spent will bridge the gap of increase for several years to come.
If you have questions, concerns, and hopes for this position, please David know ASAP.
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MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS:
Mauna Kea Resort
and
Venture Sotheby's
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A Cool Night for Chili
Big Mahalo’s to Mauna Kea Resort for prepping tonight’s meal of Chili, Potato Mac Salad and a special Haupia dessert! A perfect meal for a cool Waimea night.
Craig Anderson, VP Operations was on hand with his admin staff to be our Car Hops. They were such troopers, a ‘little’ drizzle didn’t stop them from passing out 585 meals to 61 cars. They looked so cute in their rain ponchos and grooving to Frankie’s playlist!
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We have a great team of Community Meal volunteers from planning to executing😊 I feel very confident that the Waimea Community Meal will be in great hands for the next 4 weeks, as I will be on vacation.
Gregory will be handling the morning duties with the help from the Community Meal Committee, Tim, Jane, Frankie and Janice for the afternoon. The Morning Chop Crew and the Afternoon Packing Crew are amazing-they know what needs to be done-I have complete confidence that they can handle the next 4 weeks.
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Keeping it short, both Tim and Gregory will be writers for the next 4 weeks.
As they say: The mice will play when the cat’s away 😊 I hope you all have fun as I will be on a plane, train and river raft for the next 4 weeks!!
Mahalo to all for volunteering, planning, delivering, cooking, prepping, setting and cleaning up, bagging, trafficking, car hopping and sponsoring this wonderful meal ministry! We truly are “Building One Community At A Time”
Smiles,
Sue
For any meal inquiries or questions, please contact the Church Office 885-4923.
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Many mahalos to Paul Lee for faithfully sending weekly photos for community meal. |
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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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Convention 53
Registration is now open for the Diocese's 53rd Annual Meeting of Convention and Education Day. Both the Annual Meeting and Education Day will be live-streamed. There is no fee to watch but online viewers must also register. Before registering,...
Read more
www.episcopalhawaii.org
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Host An International Student!
There are 3 German students between the ages of 15-17 coming to Hawaii next month, who will be attending Parker School. These 2 boys and a girl have been very carefully selected and are eager to become part of a local family! They have personal spending money, and all their school costs have been prepaid. Volunteer host families provide a bed and meals taken with the family. It’s a great way to learn about another culture and to expose an international student to all the things that make Hawaii a special place. Host for 6-8 weeks, a semester, or an academic year – you can choose what is best for your family!
We have hosted numerous students over the years from all around the world, and every one has been an enriching experience. You don’t need to have teenagers to welcome an international student into your home! We had great success with international students when our kids were very young and even when we were empty-nesters! If you would like more information about the opportunities, please contact me at my Email
Mahalo,
Carolyn Stewart
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From the Kohala Center Newsletter
Eligible families invited to participate in the Mahi‘ai Meal Kit program
The Mahi‘ai Meal Kit program is a free five-week program that will run from July 14 to August 11. Participating families will receive one meal kit per week to be picked up at The Food Basket’s Hilo warehouse on Wednesdays from 1–3 p.m. Meal kits will include fresh, locally sourced ingredients and recipe cards. The program is administered by Chef Hui in collaboration with The Food Basket and Laulima Food Patch on Hawai‘i Island. Interested families should complete an application online. Contact The Food Basket at 808-933-6030 with questions.
Kaukau 4 Keiki summer meals program
The Kaukau 4 Keiki partnership increases access to healthy foods for children living in Hawai‘i’s rural areas. Weekly breakfast and lunch meal kits will be available through Saturday, July 31. Children 18 and under living in rural communities with ZIP codes starting with 967 are eligible to receive meals. Visit the program website for more information and to sign up.
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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 will be July 28th at 12:30 PM. 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. A reminder that all vestry meetings are open to parishioners to attend.
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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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It is not usually helpful to point out another person’s sins and shortcomings. What people need far more is a loving acceptance and affirmation of their worth, a kindly forbearance towards their weaknesses. This compassionate acceptance we must exercise not only towards others, but also towards ourselves.
An Episcopal Monastery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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A Prayer for the End of Day |
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"Like sun and day, shine in our hearts; like moon and night, give loving peace. Free us from bonds of blinding sin and guide us on our path to you."
~Latin Hymn
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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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Thrift Store Ministry
Below Left- Rona Scull, Coordinator Below Right - Juanita Ritz, Assistant
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Community Meals Ministry
Top - Sue Dela Cruz, Community Meal Coordinator
Lower - Gregory Koestring, Waimea Assistant
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Music Ministry
Below left- Rona Lee, Choir Director Below Right- Everett Knowles, Director of Music
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Jaisy Jardine, Parish Administrator |
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