The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i Diocesan E-News
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HEADER PHOTO: This issue's header photo was taken at Good Shepherd in Wailuku, Maui this past Sunday, where Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick baptized the Revs. Annalise and Ernesto JaR Pasalo's son, Theodore Andrew Castro Pasalo. (Photo from the
Good Shepherd Facebook page
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Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our
Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Book of Common Prayer
Page 215
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MONTHLY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS
Held at
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Saturday, February 8
Commission on Ministry
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bishop's Reading Room
Saturday, February 15
Standing Committee
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Bishop's Office
&
Diocesan Council
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Diocesan Conference Room
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DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANTS
Upcoming deadlines to apply:
January 31, 2020
February 28, 2020
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DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT: ONE BODY
March 20-22, 2020
Camp Mokule'ia, Waialua
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SPRING TRAINING 2020 WITH CHRISM MASS
Saturday, March 28, 2020
8:00 AM-3:30 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
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Visit the Diocese's website and dedicated news website! Click on the images to go there now!
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CHURCHES IN TRANSITION:
Parish of the Good Shepherd
Wailuku, Maui
St. Mary's Episcopal
Mo'ili'ili, O'ahu
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Seabury Hall (Chaplain)
Makawao, Maui
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Visit the Transition Ministry webpage
HERE
for more info...
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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...
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Hawaiian-Language Book of Common Prayer & Na 'Euanelio Hemolele
Click
HERE
for more info and to purchase.
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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).
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In case you missed it...
PRAYERS AFTER THE DIAMOND HEAD TRAGEDY
(Message from the Bishop released January 20, 2020 - Click
HERE to read)
DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
In addition, the Bishop has announced the creation of a fund for the families of the slain officers. If you would like to make a donation, you may do so online through the Paypal donation button on the homepage of the
Diocesan website (select Bishop's Pastoral Fund: Police Officers).
Checks can also be made payable to "The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i" with a notation in the memo section: "Bishop’s Pastoral Fund: Police Officers." Mail to: The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i, Diocesan Support Center, 229 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
We will make sure your donation is received by the families. Please be aware that a few people have set up fake GoFundMe accounts. The police department is working on setting up an authorized one and that is where we will direct the funds. If you have any questions, please
e-mail Denise Esposito.
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THE ORDINATION OF ANDREW ARAKAWA
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 Andrew Arakawa. The ordination is scheduled for Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM, in St. Alban’s Chapel, ‘Iolani School, Honolulu.
Clergy are invited to vest with red stoles.
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Mahalo,
Bob
The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick
Bishop Diocesan
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
Bishop-in-Charge
The Episcopal Church in Micronesia
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THE REV. GUY HIWA PILTZ, RIP
The Reverend Guy Hiwa Piltz died on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Guy was born in Honolulu on September 7, 1938. He graduated from Dartmouth College and the Church Divinity School of the Pacific. Ordained by Bishop Harry S. Kennedy to the Diaconate in May 1963, and to the Priesthood in December 1963, he spent most of his ordained ministry as the Chaplain of Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy. He also served as a Priest at Emmanuel (Kailua), St. Matthew’s (Waimānalo), St. Mary’s (Mōʻiliʻili), St. Barnabas (Ewa Beach), Holy Spirit (Waipahu), St. Philip’s (Māʻili), St. Augustine’s (Kapa'au), and St. James' (Waimea).
Guy is survived by his wife, Jo, children and grandchildren.
Service times are pending.
ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, to whom there is never any prayer made without hope of mercy, be merciful to the soul of your faithful servant, Guy, being departed from this world in the confession of your Holy Name that he and all the departed may be welcomed into the company of thy saints, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick
Bishop Diocesan
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
Bishop-in-Charge
The Episcopal Church in Micronesia
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Continuing Series
TEACHINGS BY CLERGY
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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 third Teachings by Clergy piece is by the Rev. Paul Lillie, Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Honolulu.
REFLECTION ON THE NICENE CREED:
"He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father."
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Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated with the Feast of the Ascension. Maybe it is all those great hymns associated with the day such as “Crown him with many crowns” and “Hail the day that sees him rise, alleluia.” Everyone I know loves those two particular hymns. But I also believe my love of the Ascension was about something deeper for me, even as a child.
I was fortunate to grow up in a church with a large Sunday School program. Our church had an educational wing, and in that building there was a classroom for every grade level. On any given Sunday each classroom would be filled with 15 to 20 children attending Sunday School. Looking back, I now know that I owe much of my faith development to that graded Sunday School. That Sunday School was a gift that taught me love for Jesus Christ.
As a child I remember thinking how great the Ascension was, because it was proof that Jesus ultimately wins. Of course, there is Good Friday and Easter, and those were great days too, but the Ascension was the final chapter for me. It was proof that Jesus rose from the dead, and now he is King of the Universe. The whole world was now in good hands.
Fast-forwarding to several decades later as a priest, my excitement for our Lord’s ascension has not waned, but I have also realized people’s indifference to the event. When I was serving as a priest at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Buffalo, New York, we celebrated the Ascension every year on the fortieth day after Easter, which is always a Thursday.
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EYE20! HERE WE COME!!!
Hawai'i Youth Delegation Announced
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The Episcopal Church's triennial
Youth Event (EYE) will be taking place at the University of Maryland this July, and the Diocese of Hawai'i is proud to have a full delegation of 24 youth (plus an alternate) and four adult chaperones. Youth from O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui and the Big Island make up this diverse delegation that will represent not only the Diocese, but the State of Hawai'i.
Following EYE20, the Hawai'i delegation will perform community service and mission in the surrounding area including Washington D.C. EYE and mission has been transformative for many of the youth who attend. It is also one of the Episcopal Church's largest events with over 1,000 high school youth in attendance.
SUPPORT NEEDED! Although the Diocese covers up to 1/3 of the cost, churches and delegates will have to come up with the balance. Please support the youth in their efforts to fundraise through car washes, bake sales, concerts and other special events. A diocesan t-shirt fundraiser will also be coming up soon.
In 2017, the EYE delegation received a huge $10,000 grant from Holy Nativity's Nellie Hartman Fund, which helped keep delegate costs to a record low! Along with the diocesan t-shirt fundraiser, churches and delegates only needed to come up with roughly $650 for this incredible experience, compared to nearly $2,000 in years past.
Stay tuned for updates and visit the Diocese's EYE20 webpage
HERE where you can view the listing of the EYE20 Hawai'i Youth Delegation and follow their journey!
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Register Now!!!
WORSHIP LEADER
DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT: "ONE BODY"
Along with special guest Jesse Villegas, Canon for Youth and Young Adult Ministries from the Diocese of Arizona, Thomas Toole will be the worship leader for the Diocesan Youth Retreat, being held March 20-22, 2020, at Camp Mokule'ia. All middle school and high school youth are invited for a weekend of worship, discovery, fellowship and FUN! Cost is only $99, and scholarships are available. For more information and to register, click
HERE.
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS
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SPRING TRAINING 2020 WITH CHRISM MASS
Saturday, March 28, 2020
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
For more information and to register, visit the event webpage
HERE.
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UTO YOUNG ADULT & SEMINARIAN GRANTS
UTO Young Adult and Seminarian grants for Episcopal students enrolled in an ordination-track program at an Episcopal seminary or diocesan/regional training school. Deadline to apply is February 7, 2020.
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Visit the Diocesan website's
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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Epiphany Evensong at the Cathedral
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The Cathedral of St. Andrew's next Evensong will be held this Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 5:30 PM, celebrating the Epiphany of our Lord. Under the direction of Leohone Magno, the Cathedral Choir will be joined by the Orvis Choral Scholars. All are invited. Parking is free. For more information, visit the Cathedral website
HERE.
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Visit the Diocesan website's
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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Quiet Mornings at Christ Memorial: God spoke to me...
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A Quiet Morning at Christ Memorial will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. It is an opportunity to check out of the busy-ness of life and spend quiet time with God. This month’s teaching, “God spoke to me….and the message was…..” will be about
writing your spiritual autobiography.
Quiet Mornings at Christ Memorial begin with a Taize-style worship service. Following the teaching,
participants are invited to journal, create a Soul Collage, meditate, walk the labyrinth, draw, create a
poem, or just sit in quiet under the Poinciana tree. Materials and sustenance of coffee and muffins are
provided. Faith offering suggested: $10. E-mail Pastor Gae to sign up at gdchalker@gmail.com
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NEW! Introducing 3-Day Kalaupapa Service Retreats in 2020
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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.
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14th Annual All Angels Annual Music Festival
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St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue will be holding their 14th Annual Music Festival February 7-9, 2020. The event will feature concerts nightly on Friday and Saturday and end with their popular Sunday jazz masses. For more information, download the event flyer
HERE or visit their website
HERE.
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Visit the Diocesan website's
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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Tickets now on sale!
Trinity By-the-Sea's 6th Annual Tasteful Benefit 2020
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Trinity By-the-Sea will be holding their annual Tasteful Benefit on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM, at the King Kamehameha Golf Clubhouse Ballroom. Proceeds go towards A Cup of Cold Water ministry and the David Malo Fund. The evening features a lavish buffet, silent auction and great entertainment. Tickets are $110 and can be purchased online
HERE. For more information, contact Trinity BTS at (808) 879-0161.
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2020 Maui Episcopal Churches Whale Watch Tour
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Maui Episcopal churches will be enjoying their annual Whale Watch Tour on Sunday, March 8, 2020, from 2:30 PM-5:00 PM, aboard the Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Odyssey at Ma'alea Harbor. All are welcome to take part in this private chartered adventure! Net proceeds will be distributed between all four Maui Episcopal churches. For more information and to purchase online tickets, click
HERE.
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Visit the Diocesan website's
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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Enroll Now for a New EfM year at St. James'
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If you are interested in participating in
Education for Ministry, please contact our certified EfM mentors Elsbeth McKeen or John Sucke (808) 885-4495), or Father David Stout. Talk to them or any of our priests to learn more and to register. The annual fee for the course materials is $375 payable in advance. That’s just $10.46 per week!. St James’ offers financial help to all who need it to make sure all interested can participate in this course. For more information about EfM, visit the Diocesan website
HERE.
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St. Jude's Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser Dinner
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St. Jude's Episcopal Church will be holding a Mardi Gras fundraising event on Friday, February 21, 2020. Dinner will feature Jambalaya, red beans and rice, cornbread, dessert and drinks. Tickets are available for $8, $15 for two, and $20 for family. Tickets may be purchased at the door, at Sunday services, or by calling (808) 939-7555. St. Jude's is located at 92-8606 Paradise Circle in Ocean View.
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The Episcopal Church & Beyond
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Headlining 50th annual Martin Luther King breakfast, Presiding Bishop decries political injustice
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s keynote address at the 50th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Jan. 20 was full of Scriptural interpretation, moral lessons and charismatic preaching reminiscent of King himself. Several times, however, he jokingly reminded the audience of around 1,500 that he had been asked to give a keynote address, not a sermon.
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Presiding Bishop says Anglican Primates at meeting showed commitment to ‘walking together’
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The heads of 33 of the Anglican Communion’s 40 provinces gathered last week in Jordan for the Primates Meeting, with The Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop Michael Curry among those seeing opportunities to look beyond the provinces’ theological divisions amid preparations for this summer’s Lambeth Conference.
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As nation honors Martin Luther King Jr., some churches pay tribute in stained glass
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The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is in good company at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church on the city’s South Side. For nearly 25 years, the late civil rights leader has held a position of prominence between the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in The Episcopal Church, and the Rt. Rev. James Theodore Holly, the first black Episcopal bishop.
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Puerto Rico earthquakes severely damage churches
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Several churches in the Diocese of Puerto Rico have suffered severe damage from the series of earthquakes that have struck the island in recent days, killing at least one person and injuring at least eight. hundreds of minor earthquakes have hit Puerto Rico’s southwest coast since Dec. 28, ...
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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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