Proper 19

O God, because without you we are not able to please you,

mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct

and rule our hearts; 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 233

DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANTS

Upcoming deadlines to apply:

September 27, 2019

October 25, 2019

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EDUCATION DAY &

51ST ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVENTION

October 25 & 26, 2019

The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu

For more info...

Visit the Diocese's dedicated news website! Click on the image above to go there now!

ORDAINED POSITIONS

CHURCHES IN TRANSITION:

All Saints' Episcopal

Kapa'a, Kaua'i

Epiphany Episcopal

Honolulu, O'ahu

Holy Nativity Episcopal

Aina Haina, O'ahu

Parish of the Good Shepherd

Wailuku, Maui

St. Mary's Episcopal

Mo'ili'ili, O'ahu

Visit the Transition Ministry webpage HERE for more info...

LAY POSITIONS

Part-time Parish Administrator

Includes medical & pension

St. Elizabeth's, Honolulu

Click HERE for more info on all positions...

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:

Hawaiian-Language Book of Common Prayer & Na 'Euanelio Hemolele

Click HERE for more info and to purchase.

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The Good Shepherd Church Women in Ministry still have a few palaka stoles and scarves for sale. The beautifully sewn items are $45 for the stoles and $35 for the scarves. Please e-mail Louise Aloy if you are interested in purchasing either of these items. They will also take orders if these sell out.

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).

EDUCATION DAY IS OPEN TO ALL!

REMINDER: DEADLINES TODAY FOR RESOLUTIONS, REPORTS AND NOMINATIONS

The Diocese of Hawai'i's 51st Annual Meeting will be taking place on October 25 & 26, 2019, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew. The guiding Scripture verse is 2 Corinthians 5:20, and the theme and logo is taken in part from Renewal 2019, utilizing the taro cross.

EDUCATION DAY is on Friday, October 25, and will feature guest speaker the Rev. Jay Sidebotham, who spoke at Renewal 2019, on RenewalWorks. Education Day is open to all in the Diocese. More information can be found on the Convention webpage HERE where you can also register, or visit the Convention webpage through the link below.

RESOLUTIONS - Resolutions are being accepted online until Friday, September 11. DEADLINE TODAY!

NECROLOGY REPORT - All churches should submit a Necrology Report by September 11 through the online form. The form will be active September 1-11 only. To read the Bishop's letter regarding this report, click HERE. DEADLINE TODAY!

SEEKING NOMINATIONS! DEADLINE TODAY! September 11 is the deadline to submit nominations for our governance committees that will appear in the Convention booklet. There is a lot going on the Diocese and we need people who care about our faith, mission, and its future.

Serving on these governing bodies gives you an opportunity to experience the behind-the-scenes and important workings of the church. Visit the convention website for descriptions, details, and a link to the nomination form. If you have any questions, e-mail Rae Costa.

DRAFT BUDGET UPDATE - An updated draft budget numbers and narrative have been posted.

Announcement from the Bishop

ORDINATION TO THE TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE: JAMES SHIRE

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 transitional diaconate of James Shire. The ordination is scheduled to take place at St. Christopher’s, Kailua, at 3:30 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2019. 

Clergy are invited to vest with red stoles. 

If you are available, please join us.

Yours faithfully,

+Bob

The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick

Bishop Diocesan 

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

Clergy Transitions

The Rev. Mafi Vakameilalo at St. Elizabeth's

St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Honolulu welcomes The Rev. Mafi Vakameilalo, who joins their growing and multi-cultural congregation. The Rev. David Gierlach, Rector of St. Elizabeth's, shared that Fr. Mafi has been a priest in Tonga for over 20 years. He and his wife Saane moved to Honolulu last year at the request of Deacon Viliami Langi, to assist in the growth of the Tongan Episcopal community. Fr Mafi is a skilled musician and a wonderful choir director. He is immersed in Anglican tradition and brings a wealth of cross cultural insight to St. Elizabeth's and the diocese. Welcome Fr. Mafi!

RSVP BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13!

FACE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUMMIT

Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) will be holding an Affordable Housing Summit on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, at the Art Auditorium at the University of Hawai'i Manoa, 2535 McCarthy Mall in Honolulu. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. RSVP by Friday, September 13, to [email protected] or call (808) 989-9398. Local experts address the primary challenges and opportunities for developing affordable housing. For more information, download the event flyer HERE or visit their website HERE.

SOUL SHOP: MINISTERING TO SUICIDAL DESPERATION

The Diocese of Hawai'i is pleased to co-sponsor Soul Shop, a national movement focused on helping faith and youth leaders, clergy, and mental health professionals, develop skills and strategies for the prevention of suicide. There will be two training sessions held at St. Louis School in Honolulu:

For more information, download the flyer HERE, or register online at soulshophi2019.eventbrite.com.

E-MAIL WEBSITE SCAMS: DIOCESAN WEBSITE CHANGES

In the ongoing battle against e-mail and online scams, over the next couple weeks, the Diocesan website will be removing linked e-mail addresses from all pages, and replacing them with a contact form. This change will also affect the ministry pages (DOK, ECW, EfM, etc.) that contain e-mail addresses of contacts, although form inquiries will still be directed to those persons.

It is a good idea for all churches to reconsider displaying e-mail addresses on their websites that could invite potential spoofers. As always, if you receive any e-mails asking for personal information, be wary and take steps to verify that it is from a legitimate source.

UNITED THANK OFFERING 2020 ANNUAL GRANTS

Informational Webinars: October 15 & January 14

The United Thank Offering (UTO) board of directors is pleased to announce the availability of their 2020 United Thank Offering Annual Grants. These grants are awarded for projects in The Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion, each year with a different focus. For 2020, the focus is Bless: Share faith, practice generosity and compassion, and proclaim the Good News of God in Christ with hope and humility.

 

The United Thank Offering was founded to support innovative mission and ministry in The Episcopal Church and to promote thankfulness and mission in the whole Church. 100% of thank offerings given to UTO are granted the following year. These awards have supported everything from staff positions, conferences, creation of educational resources, and contributing to building projects.

 

The application process opened September 6, 2019; application information and forms are available HERE. The deadline for submitting a grant application is March 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 pm Hawaii time. READ MORE

INVITE WELCOME CONNECT:

FOLLOW-UP BOOK ORDER

Over the past two weekends, we welcomed Mary Parmer, the founder of Invite-Welcome-Connect, to share this new ministry with the Diocese. There was a lot of positive response, and we are looking into the possibility of ordering her book at a bulk rate. For those interested in purchasing her book or receiving a workshop booklet, please let us know HERE by Friday, September 27. Thank you to everyone who attended the workshops on O'ahu and Kaua'i, and shared your aloha with Mary.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS

Special Announcement from the Bishop:

RESPONSE TO HURRICANE DORIAN

To read Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick's Special Announcement on responding to Hurricane Dorian through the Episcopal Relief & Development dated September 4, 2019, click HERE.

From the Bishop:



SPECIAL SUNDAY OBSERVANCES

As you plan your congregation's program year, please note the following special Sundays:

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS -SAVE THE DATES!

EYE20 DATES & LOCATION SET

The next triennial Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20) will be taking place at Howard University in Washington, D.C., July 7-11. There are plans for the Hawai'i delegation to participate in mission and community service in the area for a few days following the event. More information will be coming out in the fall, and applications will be accepted at that time. The delegation is limited to 24 high school youth plus chaperones, and we anticipate that this EYE event will be more costly than in previous years due to logistics.

PASTORAL CARE TEAM NEEDED! Are you a young adult or adult (at least 19 years of age or older) who would love to support the ministry and work of the EYE20? Volunteer to serve as Dorm Crew, Event Team, or Medical Care Team. All of these roles support the ministry and work of EYE20 and are managed by the Pastoral Care Coordinators, The Rev. Shannon Kelly, The Rev. Rich Clark, and Lauren Wainwright. See the skills/gifts, qualifications, and job descriptions found in the application for more information. You cannot be a part of your diocesan delegation and volunteer for any part of the Pastoral Care Team. Click HERE for more information and to apply. Deadline for submission is October 20, 2019.

So start gearing up! Plan your fundraisers for early 2020, and get ready for another transformative trip for our youth! For more information about EYE, visit the Episcopal Church website HERE or stay informed through the EYE Facebook page HERE.

ST. MARY'S NOW RECEIVING NAMES

St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Honolulu is now receiving names for a Priest-in-Charge/Rector. For more information and to view the Parish Profile, visit the Diocese's Transition Ministry page HERE.

EPISCOPAL EVANGELISM GRANTS PROGRAM

Application deadline: October 1, 2019

The Local Mission and Ministry Committee of the Executive Council, in collaboration with the Episcopal Church's Evangelism Initiatives Team, is pleased to announce the new Episcopal Evangelism Grants Program. The program – which will fund local and regional evangelism efforts – is designed to grow Episcopal ministries, resources and gatherings that energize the Church to boldly and fearlessly share and celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ. For more information and to apply, click HERE.

From the Diocesan Support Center:

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

[May 22, 2019 NOAA] NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center today announced there is a 70% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity during the central Pacific hurricane season this year. READ FULL ARTICLE

With NOAA predicting 5 to 8 tropical cyclones for 2019, here are some links to resources to prepare yourself and your church:

In addition, visit the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency's webpage HERE or download their emergency preparedness brochure HERE.