Fifth Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly

wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to

love what you command and desire what you promise; that,

among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer

Page 219

DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANTS

Upcoming deadlines to apply:

March 27, 2020

April 24, 2020

NOW ONLINE!

SPRING TRAINING 2020

Saturday, March 28, 2020

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Chrism Mass goes online!

CHRISM MASS & RENEWAL OF VOWS

April 9, 2020

9:00 AM Morning Prayer

9:30 AM Consecration of Oils & Renewal of Vows

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THE 52ND ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVENTION (& EDUCATION DAY)

October 23-24, 2020

ʻIolani School, Honolulu

For more info...

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

Part-time Organist

2 hours per week

St. Stephen's, Wahiawa

Click HERE for more info on all positions...

Visit the Diocese's website and dedicated news website! Click on the images to go there now!

LIVING WITH COVID-19

We are all on a journey together in unchartered territory, forcing us to address lifestyle changes and relationships in ways we never thought about before. The way we communicate is more important than ever. Those that were hesitant to deal with the internet are giving it a try, and some are even checking out social media for the first time!

While your priests and/or lay leadership discern the best ways to stay connected and continue to nurture your spiritual growth, please know that the Bishop and the entire Diocesan Support Team are here to help and support all of you. The Bishop plans to communicate regularly through video messages and announcements.

We are all working from home remotely and can be reached through the contact information on our webpage HERE. Please pardon any delays in responding.

Be sure to visit our special COVID-19 webpage often as it is being updated daily. It contains news links, a listing of churches in our Diocese that are offering live and online worship (that continues to grow), and resources for prayer, reflection and worship, including some for children.

In case you missed it, here are links to the latest news and announcements from the Diocese listed below. With church gatherings suspended, we have removed the island-by-island events in this issue, hoping it will be returning soon!

Stay safe... stay healthy... and keep praying. God bless you all.

SPRING TRAINING UPDATE

Spring Training is just a few days away! All registrants will be receiving an email with information on how to access your online workshop through Zoom by Wednesday, March 25. If you do not receive an email, be sure to check your SPAM folder first before contacting us. If you have any questions, contact Rae Costa at [email protected], or Sybil Nishioka at [email protected].

ALL CHRISTIANS INVITED TO PRAY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, NOON

Episcopalians are invited to join with Christians around the world as together we join in praying the Lord’s Prayer on Wednesday, March 25, at noon, in our own time zones. The world-wide prayer is in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pope Francis invited all Christians to respond to the coronavirus pandemic “with the universality of prayer, of compassion, of tenderness,” adding, “Let us remain united. Let us make our closeness felt toward those persons who are the most lonely and tired.ʻ  

Speaking after the traditional recitation of the Angelus, the Holy Father called on all Christians to join together in prayer. “In these trying days, while humanity trembles due to the threat of the pandemic, I would like to propose to all Christians that together we lift our voices towards Heaven.”

CHRISM MASS GOES ONLINE

Mark your calendars! Maundy Thursday, April 9

The Chrism Mass and renewal of vows for clergy and lay leaders that was originally scheduled to precede Spring Training, will be going online! Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will conduct a version of the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2020. It will follow The Cathedralʻs current Daily Morning Prayer that begins at 9:00 AM, and anticipate the consecration of oils to begin at 9:30 AM.

There will also be a renewal of vows for clergy, renewal of baptismal vows, and prayers for lay leaders. All are invited to view and participate in the live stream. Mark your calendars and be sure check The Cathedralʻs Facebook page HERE.

CAMP MOKULEʻIA: TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Still accepting registrations for summer camp

Due to the statewide government mandates, Camp Mokuleʻia is closed until further notice. As of this writing, all summer camp programs are scheduled to proceed and reservations are still being accepted. If camp programs are cancelled you will receive a full refund. For more information, visit the Camp website HERE .

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 on the Nicene Creed is by the Rev. Kaleo Patterson, St. Stephenʻs Episcopal Church, Wahiawa

REFLECTION ON THE NICENE CREED:

The Ulu from Heaven

If Jesus had taken a wrong turn in the Sea of Galilee and ended up in Hanalei Bay (Kauaʻi), he might have said to the Hawaiians there “I am the Ulu from heaven.”

In fact in the moʻolelo (stories) of the origin of the Ulu or breadfruit tree we find a Christ-like parallel or association in the demi-god Kukaʻilimoku, who comes to earth from heaven, to check things out and likes what he sees, he marries, has children, is having a wonderful life until a terrible famine comes upon the land, and a great hunger develops, and many are perishing. In this climate crisis, Kukaʻilimoku says goodbye to his family and goes on a journey arriving in a lonely place, a field where he becomes the Ulu Tree, burying himself into the earth, to rise again, at first a sprout, and then a young tree, and finally producing wonderful fruit, which is then discovered by his family, and his people, and they eat of the breadfruit, and are saved from the famine.

In the Nicene Creed we have the phrase: he came down from heaven. Jesus comes to earth in a time of great physical and spiritual hunger, and we are reminded of his declaration in John 6:35 (NRSV and Baibala): READ MORE

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS

ORDINATION OF STEVEN MC PEEK

The ordination of Steven McPeek is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2020, at The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury in Wiesbaden, Germany. Your prayers are requested.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR EPISCOPAL CHURCH'S 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 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?   Hawaiʻi 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.

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!