The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i Diocesan E-News
HEADER PHOTO: This issue's header photo was taken at St. Albanʻs Chapel, ʻIolani School, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, where Andrew Arakawa was ordained to the Presbyterate by Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick, surrounded by fellow clergy, family and friends. More photos can be found on the Dioceseʻs Facebook page HERE . (Photo by S. Nishioka)
March 6, 2020
Important Message from the Bishop:
The Bishop sent the following message to all Clergy and Wardens today, March 6, 4:35 PM. Please read it carefully along with his original message about the Coronavirus dated February 28 (through the link below). Be sure to read through the information provided through the links in that message.
Aloha,

I have just received notice (via KITV News and Civil Beat) of the first confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Hawaiʻi.

I write again to urge special care. 

With that, I am resending my message of February 28 (see link below).  

I hope all congregations will immediately and completely stop “auto-intinction” (folk dipping the host into the wine themselves during administration of Holy Communion). In normal times, having the Eucharistic Minister take the host, dip it slightly in the wine and place it on the tongue of the person receiving the Sacrament, is preferred -- if intinction is allowed at all. In this situation, that too may be problematic. Just as we certainly don’t want many fingers in the chalice, we also don’t want a Eucharistic Minister to inadvertently touch the tongue or mouth of an infected person. If folk are concerned, at this point it is best to receive the bread alone. Please remind folk that reception of the bread (the Body) alone is full and complete participation in the Sacrament. 

If the chalice is offered, please remind the Eucharistic Minister that if a person has crossed their arms after receiving the bread, the Eucharistic Minister needs to pause in front of the person, raise the chalice slightly and say the words of administration. Do not push the chalice toward the person and don’t just walk on by. Acknowledge the person as noted and then move on to the next person. 

Clergy need to strongly urge folk to offer the peace to those immediately around them and, ideally, with a smile and a bow. At the most, you can suggest a handshake with the use of hand sanitizer before and after exchanging the peace. Please limit the time for the exchange of the peace. Do not pass through the congregation. Clergy and other liturgical ministers need to set the example in this interesting time. Please no hugging.  

You might consider how you will connect with folk if you can’t have worship on Sundays for a time. I suggest introducing the  Mission St. Clare website so folk can do Morning and Evening Prayer at home on their own. The Communication Design Team can do training on live streaming worship or preparing for posting after recording if a church is interested offering such an option. (Contact Rae Costa rcosta@episcopalhawaii.org for more information.)  If it appears needed, I will prepare online reflections with Morning Prayer to be posted on the website for personal use on Sunday mornings by those unable to leave their homes.

Consider establishing a set place (for example, a bowl on a stand in the middle of the aisle) to receive monetary offerings during the liturgy rather than passing the plate for the collection. Ideally, folk can give online.  

Finally, make provisions to wipe down (with a disinfectant) surfaces, handles, altar rails, etc., before and after worship.  

We need to be prepared, but there is no reason to fear.

O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your Brother in Christ Jesus,

Bob

The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick
Bishop Diocesan 
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

Bishop-in-Charge
The Episcopal Church in Micronesia
Prayer
Second Sunday in Lent
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious
to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them
again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and
hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ
your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer
Page 218
Upcoming Meetings
MONTHLY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Commission on Ministry
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
(Via ZOOM)

Standing Committee
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
(Via ZOOM)

Diocesan Council
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
(Via ZOOM)
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DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANTS
Upcoming deadlines to apply:

March 27, 2020
April 24, 2020

Diocesan events header
DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT: ONE BODY
March 20-22, 2020
Camp Mokule'ia, Waialua
SPRING TRAINING 2020 WITH CHRISM MASS
Saturday, March 28, 2020
8:00 AM-3:30 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
THE 52ND ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVENTION (& EDUCATION DAY)
October 23-24, 2020
ʻIolani School, Honolulu
Opportunities
ORDAINED POSITIONS

Parish of the Good Shepherd
Wailuku, Maui
Seabury Hall (Chaplain)
Makawao, Maui
Visit the Transition Ministry webpage HERE for more info...
LAY POSITIONS
Organist/Musician
Part-time
St. Timothyʻs, Aiea

Donation Intakers
Part-time
Christ Memorial, Kilauea

Organist & Choir Director
10 hours per week per position
St. Christopher's, Kailua

Part-time Organist
2 hours per week
St. Stephen's, Wahiawa

Click HERE for more info on all positions...
Stay informed with the latest updates on the Coronavirus:


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From the Bishop

ORDINATION OF STEVEN MC PEEK
Aloha,
 
Having received the consent of the Standing Committee, I hereby inform the Diocese of Hawaiʻi that:
 
I have taken order for the ordination to the Priesthood of Steven McPeek. The ordination is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2020, at The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury in Wiesbaden, Germany.
  
Your prayers are requested.
 
Mahalo,
Bob
 
The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick
Bishop Diocesan 
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
229 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813-2304
Continuing Series

TEACHINGS BY CLERGY
Priests are ordained to be “faithful pastors, patient teachers, and wise councilors” (BCP, p. 534). These Reflections will be offered over the next few months in the e-News and on the Diocesan website HERE.

Our sixth Teachings by Clergy piece is by the Rev. John Hauʻoli Tomoso, Wailuku, Maui

REFLECTION ON THE NICENE CREED:
Filioque Clause (“who proceeds from the Father and the son ”)
The “Filioque Clause” in the Nicene Creed, was, and still is, a controversy in the church in relation to the Holy Spirit. Filioque (in Latin pronounced as /filiˈokwe/) is a Latin term added to the original text of the Creed, attributed to the First Council of Constantinople, which convened in the year 381. In the late 6th century, some Churches in the West, namely the Latin (Roman Catholic) Rite, added the words "and from the Son" or Filioque. After the later Ecumenical Councils of Ephesus and the First Council of Nicaea, some Churches in the East (Orthodox), argued that the Filioque was then a violation, since the words were not included in the text by either the First Council of Constantinople or the First Council of Nicaea. It has been an enduring issue of great controversy between us, “The Church of the West” and “The Church of the East,” the Orthodox.

So, the clause is an addition to the original text, which says that the Holy Spirit "proceeds from the Father," “Filioque” is an addition, meaning “and the son.”  This enduring issue of great controversy comes down to the question, “From whom did the Holy Spirit proceed, the Father, or the Father and the Son?” The addition of the Filioque seems to answer this question, indicating that the Holy Spirit proceeded from the Father “and Son.” Ah, but the East did not (and still does not) see this answer as universally definitive for the Church. There was so much contention over the Filioque, that it soon became an issue, between East and West, which eventually led, among other issues, to the split between them in the year 1054. READ MORE
HURRY! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 10
DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT: ONE BODY
The Diocese of Hawaiʻiʻs Youth Retreat for all middle school and high school youth takes place at Camp Mokuleʻia on March 20-22, 2020, and the deadline to register is coming up on Tuesday, March 10! The camp will feature guest speaker Jesse Villegas, Canon for Youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Diocese of Arizona, and worship leader, Thomas Toole, a Mississippi native. Bring a friend!!! The weekend promises to be filled with lots of fun, praise, and fellowship! Cost is only $99, and scholarships are available. For more information and to register, click HERE.
STORM & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INFO DAY
A free informational event for storm and disaster preparedness will be taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, room 316. This is an event where you can learn about the products and services available to help you prepare in advance of intense storms and connect with companies and organizations that can provide them. For more information, download the event flyer HERE.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR EPISCOPAL CHURCHʻS 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN
Applications are now being accepted for educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2020-2021 academic year. A scholarship applicant must be an Episcopalian and must have the endorsement of his/her bishop.

The scholarships are derived from annual income of designated trust funds established by generous donors through bequests to The Episcopal Church. The scholarships assist:

  • Students enrolled in theological education and training.
  • Children of missionaries, bishops and clergy, and other groups covering a wide range of eligibility. 

The application form is available in English and Spanish HERE.
All applications must be submitted online. The deadline for submitting an application is April 8. Only complete applications will be considered. READ MORE
2020 ELECTIONS BY MAIL IN HAWAIʻI

Planning to vote in 2020?   Hawai’i is switching to VOTE BY MAIL (VBM), starting this year. Go to  https://olvr.hawaii.gov/  to register, confirm, or update your voter registration address.
 
If you did not receive an informational postcard from the Office of Elections in January, chances are you are not on the voter rolls, or have been dropped because they have been unable to deliver to the address on file. If you plan to exercise your right to vote in this extremely consequential year, check your voter registration at  https://olvr.hawaii.gov/  and make sure you get your ballot.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS
DEADLINE TO REGISTER COMING UP!
CHRISM MASS & SPRING TRAINING 2020
Saturday, March 28, 2020
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
All are invited to attend Chrism Mass followed by a Diocesan Education Day with workshops for clergy, wardens, treasurers, youth workers and those interested in family ministry. SPICE (Spouses, partners, widows of clergy) will also be holding a special morning gathering. Click HERE for more info and to register.
EPISCOPAL LENTEN RESOURCES
The Episcopal Church has a number of resources to help you and your church observe Lent that can be found on their website HERE. Lenten message links from our Presiding Bishop and Bishop Fitzpatrick:

Throughout Lent, thirty-two saints will battle to win the coveted Golden Halo. Visit the Lent Madness website HERE to learn more and get ready to cast your votes!
THE REV. NAIM ATEEK TO SPEAK IN HAWAIʻI
At the invitation of Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick, the Rev. Naim Ateek, Palestinian Episcopal priest, will be in Hawai’i from March 12-23, 2020. He will be speaking on Oʻahu and Maui at different venues. For more information, download the flyer HERE and view events in Honolulu under the Oʻahu section below.
Registration now open!
CAMP MOKULEʻIA SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
All children and youth in grades 1 through 12 are invited to attend summer camp at Camp Mokuleʻia! Over a dozen camps have been scheduled including day camps at congregations around the Diocese. Click HERE to visit the Camp Mokuleʻia website for more information and to register.
O'ahu
Visit the Diocesan website's COMMUNITY CALENDAR page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
PARISH SPOTLIGHT! CONGRATULATIONS ST. ELIZABETHʻS
St. Elizabethʻs Receives 2020 Best of Honolulu AWard
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church has been selected for the 2020 Best of Honolulu Award in the Religious Organizations category by the Honolulu Award Program.

Each year, the Honolulu Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Honolulu area a great place to live, work and play. READ MORE
Naim Ateek From St. Georgeʻs to Speak
At the invitation of Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick, the Rev. Naim Ateek, Palestinian Episcopal priest, will be in Hawai‘i from March 12-23, 2020. The public is invited to attend the following events taking place in Honolulu:

  • Saturday, March 14, 6:30 PM - “Palestine: The US Role, Past and Present" - The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room
  • Saturday, March 21, 6:30 PM - “Christian Zionism: A Palestinian Perspective” - The Parish of St. Clement
  • Sunday, March 22, 5:30 PM - Special Evensong and Installation as Honorary Canon, The Cathedral of St. Andrew
Choral Music Concert at St. Peterʻs
Come and join us at St. Peter's on March 22, 2020, for an evening of beautiful choral music featuring the Stanford University Chamber Chorale and St. Peterʻs very own Tokaikolo Choir!  

The Stanford Chamber Chorale is Stanford’s most select choir consisting of undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world. Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Sano, the Stanford Chorale has toured internationally and has appeared on the Grammy first-round ballot in the categories of Choral Performance, Chamber/Small Ensemble Performance, Program Notes, and Engineering (Classical).  

Our Tokaikolo choir equally impressive. They've performed at several concerts on Oahu and consistently amaze audiences with their strong voices and close harmonies typical of the deep and rich choral tradition from Tonga. If you haven't heard the Tokaikolo choir perform, you're in for a real treat!

Following the concert, we will host a brief reception with light refreshments in the Parish Hall. Doors open at 4:30 PM and the concert will be from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Lenten Formation at The Cathedral
The Cathedralʻs Formation Team is presenting Lenten programs:
  • Sunday morning meetings at 9:15 AM in the Manger based on the "Signs of Life" program.
  • Evening Soup Suppers with meditations base on Spiritual Classics. Remaining dates: March 18 & April 1 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Von Holt Room.
Click HERE for more information.
Lenten Fridays at St. Markʻs
Fridays during Lent, St. Markʻs Episcopal Church in Kapahulu is offering Lenten Fridays, with Evening Prayer at 5:30 PM, and Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM. For more information, visit the St. Mark website HERE.
Kaua'i
Visit the Diocesan website's COMMUNITY CALENDAR page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
Sign up today! 3 & 5-Day Kalaupapa Service Retreats Available in 2020
St. Michael and All Angel's ReSource for Christian Spirituality is now offering a new 3-Day Service Retreat to Moloka'i in 2020 for the following dates:
  • April 20-22
  • May 11-13
  • September 21-23
  • October 26-28
It is a condensed version of the 5-Day Service Retreats still being offered. For more information on the 3-Day Retreats, download the event flyer HERE. For more information and to download the flyer for the 5-Day Retreats, click HERE. Contact the Rev. Phyllis Meighen at (808) 647-4346 if you have any questions.
Maui
Visit the Diocesan website's COMMUNITY CALENDAR page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
Big Island
Visit the Diocesan website's COMMUNITY CALENDAR page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
Teen Talk!
Youth and young adults are invited to Teen Talk, this Sunday, March 8, 2020, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Rev. Marnie Keatorʻs home. Come enjoy an evening of food, fun and faith! For more information, contact St. Jamesʻ office at (808) 885-4923, or e-mail Marnie Keator.
Free Concert Organist Performance at Holy Apostles
Holy Apostles in Hilo will be hosting the Annual Spring Concert of the Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, featuring Monica Czausz, on Friday, March 20, at 7:00 PM. Czausz was recognized as one of the top 20 organists under 30 in The Diapason magazine, and has also received first prize in national and international organ performance competitions. The concert is free with calabash donations appreciated. Holy Apostles is located at 1407 Kapiolani Street.
Centering Prayer Begins at St. Jamesʻ
There are a number of Centering Prayer groups meeting throughout the Diocese, and St. Jamesʻ in Kamuela (Waimea) recently formed a group that meets on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM, in the back of the Spencer Building. Centering Prayer, a meditative approach that embraces silence and contemplation and is being led by the Rev. Linda Lundgren and parishioner Martha Massey. All are welcome. Come and see!
EYE20 Fundraiser for St. Augustine Youth: Purchase Hawaiian Plate Tickets!
St. Augustineʻs Episcopal Church will be holding a special fundraiser for two of their youth who will be attending the Episcopal Churchʻs triennial Youth Event (EYE20) this July. Mark Sahagun and Mark Joshua Salvador were selected to be a part of the Hawaiʻi Youth delegation heading to the University of Maryland, and performing mission afterwards. You can help support them by purchasing tickets for a delicious Hawaiian plate (kalua pig, lomi salmon, poi, rice and haupia) for only $12. Pick up is Sunday, March 29, in Walker Hall between 4:00-6:00 PM. St. Augustineʻs is located at 54-3801 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapaʻau. For more information, call the office at (808) 889-5390.
The Episcopal Church & Beyond
UNCSW meeting postponed due to public health concerns over coronavirus
The 64th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW 64) meeting in New York City, originally scheduled for March 9 to March 20, has been amended by member states at the suggestion of the UN Secretary General and Chair of CSW64, in light of public health concerns related to the COVID-19 (the coronavirus). READ MORE
Presbyterian-Episcopal dialogue looks at the needs of a changing church
Meeting at First Presbyterian Church in San Diego Feb. 17-19, representatives of the Episcopal-Presbyterian Bilateral Dialogue met and considered how the two ecclesial traditions could partner with each other considering the context of the 21st -century church. READ MORE
West Coast dioceses stop use of common cup at Communion as precaution against coronavirus
The bishops of the dioceses of Olympia, Los Angeles and California have instructed their clergy in recent days to stop using the common cup during Holy Communion as a precaution while the outbreak of the new coronavirus worsens in the United States, though it is not yet known whether the virus can be passed in this way. READ MORE
Episcopal Church limits global travel over coronavirus’ spread as dioceses urge precautions
The Episcopal Church has suspended official travel to a half-dozen Asian and European countries, and its dioceses and congregations are urging Episcopalians to take precautions to prevent the spread of infection as concern mounts over the growing number of global coronavirus cases. READ MORE
If your church is interested in installing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) please e-mail Rae Costa. The Red Cross is offering the Diocese discounted training rates with a minimum of four persons (including neighbor islands).
Hawaiian-Language Book of Common Prayer & Na 'Euanelio Hemolele
Click HERE for more info and to purchase.
Stay Informed! Quick Links to the Diocesan Websites :
Contact Information
Sybil Nishioka, Editor & Communications Contractor
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 636-7776
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