Costa Joins Office of the Bishop

The Office of the Bishop is delighted to welcome its newest member of the staff, Rae Costa. As the Business Manager, she will handle diocesan properties and spaces, help Treasurer Peter Pereira with business and finance affairs, and also coordinate special events such as the Annual Meeting of Convention. 

Prior to her new role, Rae was the Supply Chain Manager for Diamond Bakery, and also worked for Wilson Food Service.

"If the name sounds familiar," says Rae, "my better half is Deacon Steve Costa."  They currently worship at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Honolulu, but she has served as Senior/Bishop's Warden at St. Timothy's in Aiea for several years.  

"I plan to bring both my work and church experiences to this new position," continues Rae. "I look forward to meeting you over the phone or when you stop by the office!"

Rae can be reached at (808) 536-7776, ext. 326, or by e-mail.

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Hurry! Deadline to Register is May 31!

Called to Transformation
ABCD Facilitator Formation Workshop 2017

Leading the workshop are Sean McConnell, Director of Engagement for Episcopal Relief & Development  and the Rev. Shannon Kelly, Officer for Young Adult and Campus Ministries for The Episcopal Church and a member of the Presiding Bishop's staff. 

For more information and to register, click HERE. If you have any questions, e-mail the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham.

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Mark your calendars!

CONVENTION XLIX

The 49th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i will be held on on the grounds of 'Iolani School in Honolulu, beginning with the Convention Eucharist on Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017, and followed by the meeting on Saturday, October 21.

Preparations for the meeting, an education day on Friday, and related events are underway. Up-to-date information will be posted on the Convention webpage HERE  as it is made available. For now:

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rae Costa at (808) 536-7776, ext. 326, or e-mail her.

Eucharistic Minister/Visitor Training - Kaua'i

There will be a Eucharistic Minister/Visitor training workshop on Kaua'i on Saturday, June 3, 2017, beginning at 9:00 AM. The Eucharistic Minister portion will conclude at 11:00 AM, and Eucharistic Visitors will be required to stay until 12:00 PM for additional training. The workshop will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Kapa'a.  For more information and to register, click HERE.

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Farewell Faithful Servant Dot Shigemura

(The following is from an e-mail message by Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick that was released on May 12.)

Dot Shigemura died on Wednesday, May 3, after a long struggle with cancer. Many in the Diocese will know her as an active lay leader (including as Bishop's Warden) at St. Nicholas Church, Kapolei, and from various Diocesan governance groups (including the Standing Committee) and committees (including the Compensation Review Committee).  Dot was a woman of passionate faith with keen organizational and leadership skills.  Her father, the Rev. Richard Kim, was the Rector of Good Shepherd Church, Wailuku, from 1977 to 1981.  Dot is survived by her husband, Kelvin, and two sons, Schuyler and Drake.

 

Notes of condolence may be sent to:  2108 Puualii Place,  Honolulu, HI 96822

 

A Requiem Eucharist was celebrated in remembrance of Dot on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu.    

 

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, Dot, being departed from this world in the confession of your Holy Name that she and all the departed may be welcomed into the company of thy saints, through Christ our Lord. Amen.   

 

Rest eternal grant her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Ascension Day to Pentecost

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has introduced a new prayer movement, Thy Kingdom Come, that will run for 10 days, from Ascension Day, May 25, to Pentecost, June 4. 

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry encourages all of us to pray in a video that can be viewed HERE. To learn more about this movement, visit the website HERE that also contains prayer resources for churches, individuals, and families/young people.

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[May 18, 2017]  Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have issued a joint statement calling for prayer, fasting and advocacy.

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Full Communion Proposal of Episcopal Church-United Methodist: A Gift to the World - Co-Laborers for the Healing of Brokeness

[May 17, 2017]  The Episcopal Church - United Methodist Dialogue group have prepared  A Gift to the World: Co-Laborers for the Healing of Brokenness; The Episcopal Church and The United Methodist Church - A Proposal for Full Communion , the result of dialogue for a formal full-communion relationship.

Bishop of Manchester Offers Prayers After Suicide Attack

(May 23, 2015 - Anglican Communion News Service) The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, has issued the following statement after the attack at a concert venue in Manchester in northern England in which twenty two people were killed and fifty nine injured:

"Today is a day to mourn the dead, to pray with their families and with the injured, and to reaffirm our determination that those who murder and maim will never defeat us.

Like other great cities, Manchester is an obvious target for terrorists to choose. What makes this latest atrocity particularly dreadful is the deliberate choice of a concert known to attract very young fans. Many lives will be lived out, impacted by this tragedy for long years to come. Others have had decades of life ripped away from them.

There is a proper anger and rage in the face of events like this. Our challenge will be to direct that rage and anger to be a force for good. We will rally around the victims and their families. We will unite across our diversity, drawing close especially to any that the terrorists would seek to separate us from. And we will rebuild and repair the damage to our city, as we have done before. 

Today is a day to mourn, and I would ask churches throughout Greater Manchester and beyond to make space and time for people who wish to come into their buildings and  pray.  But today is also a day to begin our response. A response that will crush terrorism not by violence but by the power of love. A love which Christians celebrate especially now in Eastertide.

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Hui Pu 2017: S.W.A.G. (Saved With Amazing Grace)

Hui Pu 2017 will be a huge event with all three camps for the different age groups taking place simultaneously. Our theme is "S.W.A.G. (S aved W ith A mazing G race)" and will be full of new experiences, re-kindled friendships and most importantly full of praise and worship with unconditional love! Although the camp will begin on the same date for all age groups, it will end on different days.  The camp dates and costs are as follows:

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St. Paul's Summer Bazaar

Accepting donations beginning June 18

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Honolulu will be holding their summer bazaar on June 24 and 25, 2017, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM both days.

Declutter your house, and consider donating items to St. Paul's. They will be accepting new or gently used clothing, shoes, linen, bathroom articles, kitchen items, pots, pans and other household gadgets.  Please, NO large appliances (fridge, washer/dryer) or large furniture (bed, couches). They will be accepting items beginning on Sunday, June 18, at Davies Hall located next to the Cathedral of St. Andrew.  For more information and collection dates, download the flyer HERE, or contact Phyllis Miller at (808) 497-5848.

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May 9, 2017:

Hospice Hawai'i's Family Bereavement Camp  June 9-11

St. Timothy's Offers Summer Music Program

St. Paul's Summer Bazaar June 24

Jennifer Baskerville Burrows Becomes 11th Bishop of Indianapolis and First Black Woman to Lead an Episcopal Diocese

April 21, 2017:

Holy Week and Easter Sunday Photos

Bishop Todd Ousley Names Bishop for Office of Pastoral Development

April 13, 2017: Bishop's Easter Message 2017

April 11, 2017:  Special Announcement on The Rev. Robert E. Walden

April 11, 2017:

St. John the Baptist's new Saturday Free Store

March 23, 2017:

Holy Innocents Welcomes Alice Haulani Crowe

EYE17 Delegation Receives Huge Boost from Holy Nativity

March 8, 2017:

Transition in the Office of the Bishop (Ito)

Threat Against Preschool at Temple Emanu-El

EYE17 Hawai`i Youth Delegation Gearing Up for Oklahoma

Episcopal Lutheran Leaders Issue Ash Wednesday Message on Refugees

Curry/Jennings Take Lead in Supreme Court Brief on Transgender-Bathroom Policy