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.
Long-time parishioner Lois Taylor Clark died on April 23 at the age of 96 in Boulder, Colorado. Lois was an active member of Holy Nativity Church until a few years ago, when she went to live with one of her four children, Emily. Her son, Jeff, continues as a member of our parish.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser published a lovely tribute to Lois on May 17; several former colleagues offered comments: “She was the most beautiful writer, a gifted writer,” retired Star-Bulletin news reporter Helen Altonn said. Leila Fujimori wrote of Lois,"Taylor’s versatility as a talented writer showed even after the society page (she originally wrote for) gave way to feature stories ranging from the Keeaumoku Street bars to the opera. She ended her journalism career in October 1999 when she wrote her final Star-Bulletin column — on gardening, filled with parting words to her readers disguised as useful gardening tips but perhaps more a reflection on life, (such as) 'The best source of new ideas, like the bluebird of happiness, is in your own backyard.'"
The headline to Lois' obituary in the Star-Advertiser reads, "If there's a heaven, Lois will shake it up!" May she rest in peace and joy, and may light perpetual shine upon her.
Lois Taylor and Barbara Abe share a fun moment with matching clothing a few years ago at HNC
PUBLIC WITNESS OPPORTUNITY
Episcopal Support for Veto of HB499
Bill HB499 “authorizes the board of land and natural resources to extend commercial, industrial, resort, or governmental leases, other than those to which the University of Hawai’i is a party, that have not been sold or assigned within the last ten years, for lessees who commit to substantial improvement to the existing improvements...” This Bill would allow 40-year extensions on 65 year land leases.
This issue has long term effects for Hawai’i and the indigenous people of this land. The Committee on Native Hawaiian Ministry agrees to support and be in solidarity with the growing state-wide support of asking Governor Ige to Veto HB499. We stand in solidarity with native Hawaiians, thereby continuing the legacy of our beloved Queen Liliʻuokalani, who stood for nonviolent reconciliation and justice. We are asking that you stand with us, and our native Hawaiian community. Please come to a peaceful protest at Washington Place on Friday, May 21, beginning at 3:30 PM. If you feel called to do so, please come and stand in protest with us. Clergy are asked to wear their clericals or other identifying vesture.
If you are unable to join us, please consider contacting the Governor and urge him to veto B499. Governor Ige can be engaged directly, via his "contact" at: https://governor.hawaii.gov/
As always, pray with and for us and this issue and cause, which is pono.
--The Committee on Native Hawaiian Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi
Pray for our NHS students, especially our graduates, as they head into the last two weeks of school before the summer break.
TO CELEBRATE, COME TO THE LAST DRIVE-IN MOVIE WEEKEND OF THE TERM ON OSCO FIELD: MAY 27-29
COMING NEXT WEEK: ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PARISH
Part-time Communications Coordinator and Administrator and Part-time Bookkeeper positions will be posted next week. If you know someone who would be interested to apply, please check back in this space next week for the formal announcement and process.
