Aloha our blessed parish 'ohana,
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For some reason, during this particular Eastertide of 2021, I have been thinking about how different the Easter Sundays of my childhood were from the Easter Sunday we just celebrated.
Because we lived in southern Connecticut, Easter fell in early spring. In preparation for Easter my mother would take my sister and me shopping for the obligatory Easter Bonnet. As a family we would walk into the church wearing our Easter finery. My father and two brothers wore suits and ties, and my mother, my sister and I wore our new Easter hats, white gloves, and dressy shoes, which for my sister and me were shiny black patent leather “Mary Jane” shoes. Christ Church was a big Episcopal church with a large choir and a booming organ which played all the great Easter Hymns. To be honest, I did not understand what the Resurrection was all about. For me, Easter meant that we got some new clothes and the Easter Bunny brought us baskets filled with chocolate Easter eggs. Easter Monday inevitably came and our lives returned to “normal”. Easter was over until the next year.
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Twenty years later, in 1973, the culture that we knew as children had changed radically. We found ourselves back in Christ Church once again singing some of the traditional Easter Hymns we had sung as children. However, it was not Easter Sunday, but rather, the memorial service for our much beloved 24-year-old youngest brother who had taken his life only days before. In the anguish of the following days, months, and years, the resurrection began to take on new meaning in my life and that of my siblings. My younger sister, much inspired by our brother’s death, became a singer of sacred music as well as an artist and playwright. My brother became a sculptor. One of his earliest pieces was a 12-foot-high bronze cross which now is placed in the center of the cemetery at Christ Church. At first glance the center of the cross is most unusual. It looks like the center has been blown out. And that is exactly the point. As the second stanza of the ancient Easter Hymn, written in the 8th century by St John of Damascus “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain” proclaims,
Tis the spring of souls today:
Christ hath burst his prison,
and from three days’ sleep in death
as a sun hath risen.
Now rejoice, Jerusalem,
and with true affection
welcome in unwearied strains
Jesus’ resurrection.
Resurrection Cross, Christ Church, Greenwich CT
James Knowles, Sculptor
Years later, I asked my then 6-year-old granddaughter to tell me about Easter. She said, “Easter is a happy-sad time.” When I asked what she meant, she replied, “It is sad that Jesus had to die, but it is happy because he didn’t stay dead.”
When I found my voice, I asked her what the Easter Bunny was all about, and she said in a voice that implied my stupidity, “Nini, the Easter Bunny hops around bringing Easter Baskets to children so they will always remember that Jesus is alive, not dead!” “How could that be?” I asked. “Duh! It is a miracle of course!” I was astounded. Astounded that for well over 2000 years, Jesus is still alive and well. Astounded that this little girl got what it is all about, when most of us struggle all our lives to get it a little bit, let alone utterly believe it.
Theologian NT Wright once said that the resurrection of Jesus was God’s gift to a surprised world. There is no question that it continues to be. My prayer for each of us is that every day be a day of resurrection for us as we allow the presence of Jesus in our lives to turn our sadness into joy. What have we got to lose?
Blessings and love,
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Upcoming Worship Schedule for April
Sunday, April 18, 25
8 AM at Kawaihae Canoe Club. Bring a beach chair or towel (in-person and online).
9:30 AM at St. Columba’s (in-person and online).
*Note: there will be no 5 PM Saturday Beach Mass or 10 AM Drive-In Mass at St. James’ over the above dates, please join us at one of the two in-person services above or join us online.
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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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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. Contact information is at the bottom of the newsletter.
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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, May 7, 2021,
Season 2 of “The Chosen“ Series starts on Easter Sunday, April 4th. The Women’s Bible Study will be discussing episode # 2 of Season 2 at our next meeting on Friday, May 7. 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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David, our Rector, and Bobby will be off-island for the next the three weeks visiting family, returning Monday, April 26. David will not be accessing the church email or phone.
In case of a pastoral emergency please contact one of our wonderful Associate Rectors: The Revs. Marnie Keator and Linda Lundgren. .
Mahalo to everyone who is making it possible for David and Bobby to really be away.
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St. Columba's worshiped outside under a beautiful blue sky and radiant sunshine. No rain clouds and very little wind to thwart our worship experience. Peter Christensen played traditional Easter hymns to enhance our worship and it was beautiful. |
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I again want to thank everyone who comes early each week to set up and stays after to take down. We have a wonderful team that works tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly. Mahalo nui!
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Cynthia Waymegwance is the new Pa'auilo Meal Coordinator for the Tuesday meal at St. Columba's Church in Pa'auilo.
Cynthia has lived in Hamakua since 1999, when she moved here to study acupuncture. She is a licensed acupuncturist, but says that acupuncture is "one of her give-aways". She does not practice acupuncture on-island, but has traveled internationally with Acupuncturists Without Borders to help in Haiti and Fiji after calamities. Cynthia was in education for many decades, and says her youngest student was 5 weeks old, and her oldest student was 92, but her greatest love was teaching 3 to 6 year old children to read and write using their own stories.
Cynthia has had a lifelong love of 'working on the land', and has a small farm in Hamakua. In addition to just enjoying the work, her goal has always been to "be part of the food sustainability community, particularly if/when 'the boats stop coming'." Working with St. Columba's Community Meal Program melds beautifully into this goal, and has the added benefit of working with the nicest group of people ever.
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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, Israel Kahoopii, Jane Cook & Family, Mark & Kay Segal, Maurice Cecil & Pukaua Summer Sommers, Betty Santorio, Cheyanna Lahnum, Jesse Osmun, Alex Ka'aua, Vicky Tagaca, Nancy Davidson, Eli Ching, Shawn & Stephanie, Heidi Barnett, Paterno Balmilero, Jerry Reyla, Greg Silva, Berlinda Toson, Maelle Wolfe, Joyce Horie, Sterling & Lynette, Gael Burke, Riley Furlong, Debbie Roberts, Yoko & Tim Donavan, Syndi Texiera, Quentin & Mary Murrell Faulkner, Tom Bailey, Scott Byron, Dave Warner, Sally Sakaitani, Matthew Latshaw, Wendy Geyer-Nixon, John Nixon, Tali & Tom McCall, 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, Dante Aldana, Peter Babin, Corinna Valley family, Lim-Yap family, Liam. Sharon Alfonso, Fiona Dempster, Noa Manoi, Carolyn Minson, Noe, Rev. Celine Burke, Michelle Beavins, Reverend Deacon Sil Gavin, 'Ohana of Kikuko Kibe, ‘Ohana of Michael Eaton, Alana Crawford++
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Please send your notes of sympathy at the death of Kikuko Kibe to:
June Kibe Steinert
19 Stony Brook Rd.
Morris Plains, NJ
07950
and at the death of Michael Eaton to:
Marianne Eaton
PO Box 190675
Hawi HI 96719
May Kikuko's and Michael's souls and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory.
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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
Nina & William Disbro (4/17)
Birthdays
Sara Murty (4/20)
Matthew Mills (4/20)
Denise Ray (4/20)
Nina Disbro (4/21)
Jane Prough (4/23)
Eric Savage (4/23)
Frosty Yardley (4/23)
Remembrances
Virginia Morgan (4/19)
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Mahalo to Mrs. Goodenough for remembering us in her estate plan.
Last Saturday was a wonderful success! Thanks to ALL the volunteers who put their hardworking efforts and shared their talents in preparation for this event.
Being the world traveler that Mrs.Goodenough was, many interesting collectibles and treasures were available for purchase.
If you were not able to join us, please stop by the thrift store. New items are put out twice a week. Sales from these treasures will help fund the future Gathering Place Community Center.
Mahalo Mrs. Goodenough for your continuing generosity that keeps on giving...
With love, Rona and Juanita
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Lots of Saved Bags?
The Thrift Store is looking for gently used paper bags - if yours are piling up, please drop some by the Thrift Store!
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Summer Job as a Camp Counselors:
Aloha all! Camp Mokule'ia is searching for 19-25 year olds to be summer camp counselors this camp season! If you enjoy the beach, spending time with youth, campfires, ropes courses, community and God, then please apply! You will receive room and board, and a stipend for the summer. Camp dates are from May 28th to July 30th. For more information, please reach out to James Williams at 808-637-6241 (press 2 for extension).
Camp Mokule`ia, a historically sacred place of rest, recreation and renewal, is a Christian ministry of the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i that inspires individuals and communities to connect with the goodness and blessings of all God’s Creation "
For more information about the 2021 Summer Camps CLICK HERE
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MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS:
Carol & Clive Davies
Marsha Elixson
and
Lynne Kiker & Friends
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Mott’s Thai Curry was a Hit!
Chef Mott taught Gregory and Sue how to mix her famous Pumpkin Tofu Thai Curry on Monday and Wednesday this week, and Sue directed the prep on Wednesday with Pumpkin Choppers: Katie, Rick, Michael and Harriett with clean up. And early this morning, Gregory started the hearty concoction of kabocha pumpkins, coconut milk, veggie stock, curry paste, lemongrass, and Sue, Debbie and Karen put on the finishing touches with onion, basil and tofu. We served the curry along with hapa rice of Jasmin and brown, bread, green salad topped with tomatoes and dessert.
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Prepping on Wednesday gave the Morning Chop Crew: Warren, Katie, Rick, Marci, Pat and Hunter a small break. All they got to chop was the greens and tomatoes for salad, slice bread and pack cookies (we were about 400 cookies short today-Much Mahalo to Jane Sherwood for picking up and packing the last 200 bags)
The Afternoon Packing Crew came in to get down to business with Janice leading the charge with Debbie, Hermine, Catherine, Rick, Shirley-Ann, Henry, Stanley, Brandie and Cathy packed out 247 meals to go by 4pm and set to with gusto to fill 5 coolers before 4.30pm. Meanwhile the produce bags were filled and handed out by Vera and Sanae, with quantities of kale, lettuce, avocadoes, bok choy, herbs and fennel, from HPA School Garden, REAL Farm, and Huluhulu Farm.
Tim’s granddaughter Violet rang the bell and our sponsors tonight were on hand to help with Car Hopping – Lynn Kiker had just spent 4 hours in the ER but still came along to be a part of the party! Marsha Elixson and Deedee manned one station, Tim with Violet, son Kai and grandson Koa, and daughter Gracie ran another, and the third station was manned by newcomer volunteers Kauilani Hollister and her 3 daughters: Jasmine, Katelyn, and Lexi Lagaret. They came to us through a Human Service class Kauilani is enrolled in and her project is to interview an organization in North Hawaii, and she chose the Waimea Community Meal!
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The other sponsors tonight were Clive and Carol Davies, who couldn’t be with us but we appreciate their support enormously! June sponsorships are available still – please reach out to Tim if you can help! Timbostock808@gmail.com, or cell 382-3290.
We served a total of 542 Meals tonight, the third week in a row of less than 600, and maybe signifying that more people are getting back to work, and “getting out from under”, as Gerrit put it. 76 cars and 7 walk-throughs, plus 247 deliveries. We took leftovers to the Fire Station, and volunteers took home the rest – nothing wasted! Many thanks to Chef Mott for coming in to teach us how to cook this yummy meal, it’ll be on our roster from now on! The clean-up was fast and efficient, many thanks to Frankie who is always the last one packing away the coolers and tables, and tidying up the Pavilion after another long day. We’re proud to be here week after week – Building Community, One Meal at a Time. We couldn’t do it without your help!
Me ke ha’aha’a
Tim and Sue
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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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Pa'auilo Community Meal Tuesdays
St. Columba's
4:30-5:30 PM
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MAHALO to our Sponsor:
Dennis and Donna Brown in Memory of Irene Laycock
Sponsorships are available for St. James' and St. Columba's Community Meals- contact Sue or Tim for details at eat@stjameshawaii.org
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from Gregory
Think about this - in one year we have served over 20,000 meals in Pa’auillo. Just saying it makes me tired - and happy. This is all good work, for the community and the church. I am happy to have been a part of it. Because I am just a very small part and I learned about my role again yesterday.
So yesterday we served a red and yellow, squash/pumpkin/tofu curry. Now I am not a fan of curry but after tasting it early Tuesday morning I was satisfied - because with just a spoonful of the base liquid I got an idea of what it tastes like and it was good. Maybe all of the spices and curry aroused my wasted tastebuds just a little! So, we started with oil, red and yellow curry paste. We added a plethora of squash and pumpkin next. I gotta tell you that one of the squashes we used was Kabocha and this sucker is as hard as it gets. Tough to skin, tough to cut and prepare for the dish. If someone had walked in when I had a knife with a Kabocha stuck on it fully extended over my head getting ready to drive it down on the cutting board they might have called S.W.A.T. to subdue me. Then it is coconut milk and stock to complete the base. We used a spice most people never use - lemongrass (fresh). I have been searching for the words to describe how it is prepared for entry in the pot. You partially slice the bulb end just making a small separation and exposing the interior of the plant. Onions, sugar, salt, basil and tofu completes the dish and everyone who tried it on the staff loved it. I have learned not to totally trust Sue’s opinion because she loves everything we cook - and like all of us she loves food so…. You gotta add the tofu at the end just before serving so it doesn’t become mush. And we didn’t have to use the ovens at all - which is good.
And speaking of the ovens I was reminded of something yesterday that has served me well over the course of my life and career - COMMUNICATION is key to success. Simple is better. You can think that Rockefeller, and his buddies that are exalted on the shows that claim “these men” built America but I can tell you that they may have “led” the charge but it took a team to make it happen. Matt and I were discussing the ovens yesterday after he delivered his usual batch of delicious cookies and we agreed after a lengthy discussion that the only way to solve the oven issue is to do the work collecting the information/research needed to correctly analyze the issue and try different paths to fixing it. Before we go any farther I gotta get something off my chest - I eat one of Matts cookies every week because they are really delicious. OK OK - sometimes it might be 2 (argh - that hurt) but I feel better now. Anyway, we are working on the issues so we have good appliances to complete another 20,000 meals in the future.
Now to the team - and we were short this week more than ever before. We were without Denise, John and Margo Wray and Jennifer… I initially thought we were gonna be jammed up and stressed to get it all done. But two things happened: the dish this week needed only one cook to prepare and after Mott showed us the way - that part was easy; and we had a competent lettuce washer (who had some previous experience - like 2 years’ worth) who stepped in for Denise and did a great job supplying the choppers. Praise was lavished on him (mostly by himself) but he kept deferring to needing Denise in the future - she is an essential part of the team.
And then there is Sue. Look - Sue is a leader. She doesn’t do it the same way I do but…… she always gets the job done and that is most important. And she said to me when I mentioned having a short staff - it would have been no problem because she would have made sure we got it done and I believe her. But without Jane who stepped up to get the squash and pumpkin ready I would have had to have spent the night there. Thank you, Jane, - I mean she really came through. And thanks to Viv, Martha, Silka and Paula as usual - when these people show I am happy.
Lastly, Paul our photographer said something to me yesterday I did not realize was standing out. He said I mention my mom a lot. I had wonderful parents. Neither had a high school education. But they put me on the wonderful path I have had. I understand nature is a part of the formula but I am betting that nurture plays a much bigger role. I say all the time I do not ever remember them telling me they loved me but I knew that every minute of every day. And that kind of love is what we need today to get by all of this nonsense. Unconditional, easily identifiable and full of real everyday support. I remember the first time I told my mom I loved her. It was December 8, 1980. I was kinda drunk, going home and listening to the radio when it was announced that John Lennon was shot and killed. And my first thought was, did Yoko get to hold him and tell him she loved him before he passed. I called my mom and told her a half dozen times how sorry I was that I had not done it enough.
So, call someone today and tell them how you feel about them. Get out your wallet or checkbook and contribute. Help a friend. Volunteer. I am assuring you these things will make you feel better and do more good. If we want things to get better that is the only way it works - with love and kindness.
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From Cynthia
Aloha Everyone,
Our meal at St. Columba’s Church this week was Mott’s Pumpkin Tofu Curry, with rice, salad, bread and cookies.
Despite the initial confusion with deliveries, all went smoothly thanks to our wonderful team. We served 330 meals, with Andi delivering 155 meals, a total of 128 meals being taken at the drive-through, and the remainder being taken by volunteers for their families and neighbors. Once again, we had the just the right amount food for our meals, with no food left over to return to Waimea for their Thursday meal.
Sue delivered everything for the meal and produce bags this week, as both our transporters was not available to bring down the Pumpkin Tofu Curry, rice, bread, salad, abundance of Swiss chard and carrots.
Cookies were donated by Donna's Cookies, as well as by Matt Binder and Pat Anderson- who gifted us with some of her double chocolate chip cookies, and our #1 Cookie Packer, Josie made sure the cookies were bagged for families.
Reverend Linda said a beautiful prayer, reminding all to hold faith when we are not sure quite HOW something is going to come together, and as always, blessing the food and all those who help make it possible for us to serve it, as well as for everyone receiving it.
The meal-packing line included Scott, Linda, Alice, Millie, and Josie, working to put the meals together, after which Steve and Adele packed the meals into coolers. Sam moved the coolers outside and helped to keep everything running smoothly. Allison and Rev. Linda distributed the meals to families. Steve, Ben and Bob again worked traffic duty, making sure the community people know where to turn to get their meals.
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The meal-packing line, with Josie, Millie, Scott, Alice and Linda....
So many people helped with clean-up of the food line, the floors, and the coolers. Special thanks to Wilma and Clara for ensuring that the dishes were washed, the kitchen was in order, the coolers were cleaned, and the floor was swept.
Again, thank you to everyone who helps make this Tuesday meal possible. I am so grateful to be a part of it.
-Cynthia
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As always, we are looking for volunteers to help with the Morning Chop Crew and a Clean up Crew in Waimea. If you are able to help, please contact Gregory Koestering at eatwaimea@stjameshawaii.org In Pa'auilo, volunteers needed to Car Hop, Pack and Clean up. If you are able to help, please contact Alea Backus at eatpaauilo@stjameshawaii.org.
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AARP HI Hawaii Island Aging In Place Conference, HILO,...
"Lucky we live Hawai'i" takes on a double meaning when you live on Hawai'i Island. It's a great place to live, work and play. But, is it a great place to grow older? What will it take to "age in place," on the island?
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Vaccine Information
Vaccine Availability Beginning Monday 4/5, those in Phase 2 of the State Department of Health's vaccination plan are eligible to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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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 Wednesday, April 20th at Noon. 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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Jesus comes and walks with us where we are, amid challenges and grief, amid darkness and despair, when we are bent under the weight of heavy hearts, when lips tremble and tears flow. This is Easter. Jesus comes to be alongside in our current pain and sadness. Jesus is alive here with us, compassionate and curious, an oh so human friend: listening to our heartache, sharing his own stories of suffering, and breaking bread together.
An Episcopal Monastery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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A Prayer for the End of Day |
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"In the darkness of the evening, the eyes of my heart are awake to you. In the quiet of the night, I long to hear again of your love. Amen ." |
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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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IMPORTANT: Your participation in physical distancing is needed and appreciated. But don't let that keep you from spreading aloha!
Clergy:
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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 Left - Gregory Koestring, Waimea Assistant
Lower Right - Cynthia Weymegwance, Pa'auilo Assistant
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Music Ministry
Below Right - Rona Lee, Choir Director Below Left - Everett Knowles, Director of Music
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Jaisy Jardine, Parish Administrator |
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To contact our Parish Staff
The Rev. Marnie Keator, Associate Rector
Sue Dela Cruz, Community Meal Ministry Coordinator
Rona Scull, Thrift Store Ministry Coordinator
Malu Lindsey, Sexton, contact via the parish office.
Jaisy Jardine, Parish Administrator,
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St. James' Episcopal Church, 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela (Waimea), HI 96743|
P.O. Box 278
Kamuela, HI 96743-0278
Office: 808-885-4923
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