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	In This Issue:
+ Message from the Bishop for Lent
+ More 2018 Lenten Resources
+ Lent Madness Begins!
+ Second Update on Peter Pereira
+ Whale Watch Excursion to Benefit Maui Churches
+ Invitation to Quiet Day with the Order of the Daughters of the King
+ Workshop on Communications for Effective Church Ministry and Leadership on Maui
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH?:
+ Traveling the Jesus Movement
+ This Flu Season, Congregations Urged to Take Common Sense Health Precautions
+ Register for 2018 Evangelism Matters Conference
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS
+ Annual Chrism + Mass and Education Day
+ Info for 2017 Parochial Reports Now Posted
+ 2018 United Thank Offering Grant Application Available
+ Bishops' Scholarships Applications
+ 2018 Godly Play Training Dates
+ Hui Pu Diocesan Summer Youth Camp 2018
+ Episcopal Relief & Development
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This issue's header photo was taken during Bishop Fitzpatrick's semi-annual visit to Guam (The Episcopal Church in Micronesia) during the first week of February. He is pictured at St. John the Divine's All-school chapel. (Photos from the St. John's Facebook page)

Prayer

Ash Wednesday

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have
made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and
make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer

p. 217

Mark Your

Calendars!

FEBRUARY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS:

Saturday, February 17, 2018

The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu

Commission on Ministry

9:00 AM-12:00 AM

Bishop's Reading Room

Standing Committee

9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Bishop's Office

(Note earlier start time)

Diocesan Council

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Diocesan Conference Room

Upcoming deadlines to apply for Diocesan Council Grants:

Friday, February 23, 2018

Thursday, March 29, 2018

CHRISM MASS & EDUCATION DAY FOR CLERGY, WARDENS & TREASURERS

Saturday, February 24, 2018

9:00 AM - 4:00PM

For more info...

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THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING QUIET DAY

Saturday, March 10, 2018

8:30 AM-2:00 PM

For more info...

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HUI PU SUMMER YOUTH CAMP

June 24-29, 2018

Camp Mokule'ia, Waialua

Contact: Seini Lino

	KAUA'I
Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM St. John's, Eleele For more info... Christ Memorial Food Pantry Ongoing Saturdays, 3:30 PM Christ Memorial, Kilauea For more info... Saturday Evening Jazz Vespers Communion Service Ongoing Saturdays, 5:15 PM St. Michael's, Lihue For more info... ReSource for Christian Spirituality Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:00 AM St. Michael's, Lihue Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM St. John's, Ele'ele For more info... Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Ongoing Wednesdays 8:30 AM St. Michael's, Lihue For more info... Laundry Love Kauai Ongoing first & third Wednesdays, 5:30 PM Kapaa Laundromat, Kapaʻa For more info... Soup Kitchen at St. Paul's Ongoing last Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM St. Paul's (ECWK), Kekaha For more info...

	MAUI
Team Outreach Sandwich Making Ongoing Sundays, 8:30 AM Holy Innocents, Lahaina For more info... Centering Prayer Group Mondays, 6:15 - 8:00 PM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei Morning Prayer & Lectionary Study Wednesdays, 9:00 AM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 PM Holy Innocents, Lahaina For more info: E-mail PBJ Sandwiches for ACCW Ongoing second Sundays 9:00 AM Trinity By-the-Sea, Lahaina Whale Watch Cruise Sunday, February 25, 2018, 3:00 PM Ma'alea Harbor For more info... Effective Church Ministry and Leadership Workshop Saturday, April 21, 8:30 AM Good Shepherd, Wailuku For more info...

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February 13, 2018

Message from the Bishop for Lent

Miracle of the Crucifix (ca.1298)

Fresco by Giotto di Bondone (d.1337)

Located in the Upper Church, San Franceso, Assisi, Italy

Na ke aloha o ke Akua ma loko o Iesu Kristo, e aloha iā ʻoukou ā pau!

As I prepare for Lent, a time for self-reflection and amendment of life, the story of St. Francis of Assisi (b. ca. 1182-d. 1226) praying before the crucifix in the ruins of the Church of San Damiano is again brought to mind. It is a much-told story. The young Francis suffering from what we might diagnose today as Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (having been a prisoner of war and then faced with the possibility of war again) withdraws from the world. Praying in the neglected chapel, he hears the voice of God: "Francis, Francis, go and repair My house which, as you can see, is falling into ruins." He took this to mean the repair of the ruined church in which he was praying, and so he sold some cloth from his father's store for this purpose. Francis had a crisis of identity and of faith.

One of the earliest recorded saying of St. Francis is his prayer before the crucifix. He prayed this prayer in 1205/6, in the early days of his conversion:

Most High, glorious God,

enlighten the darkness of my heart

and give me

true faith,

certain hope,

and perfect charity,

sense and knowledge,

Lord, that I may carry out

Your holy and true command

It is a simple direct prayer. It is a cry for faith, hope, love, common sense and true understanding in order to know and do God's will. What more can we ask?

I hope you can take the time this Lent to be still and listen to God. Perhaps following the example of Francis with a crucifix before you, you can speak directly to God surrendering that which broken in your life and asking God's guidance.

In the hymn "Abide with me: fast falls the eventide" (Hymn 662 in The Hymnal 1982), the final verse reflects our hope:

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;

In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Lent calls us to union with God by trying to set aside that which separates us from God. This time holds that promise that we can be still and listen.

I pray that you have a holy and life-giving Lent.

Aloha ma o Iesu Kristo, ko makou Haku,

+Bob

San Damiano Crucifix (ca.1100)

Now located in the Basilica of St. Claire, Assisi, Italy - Originally located in the little church of San Damiano

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More 2018 Lenten Resources

The Season of Lent begins tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018, and in addition to the previously shared Lenten resources, here are a few more great options for observing Lent that you can follow along online on your own time. (Click on the hyper-linked titles to be taken to their websites.)

The Good Book Club: A set of daily readings created by Forward Movement, dividing Luke and Acts into 50 days each. Each day, participants will read a few verses of Luke through the end of March and then Acts beginning on Easter Sunday through May 20. Although this started on February 11, you can easily catch up.

Set Free by Truth: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Chuch in Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have joined together to offer a weekly series of Lenten devotions beginning on Ash Wednesday. It includes scripture citations, a reflection and a prayer.

Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John: A six-week study of the gospel of John by the Society of Saint John the Evangelist. Although it started on February 11, you may still view the video mediations and download the journal.

Previously shared resources:

UTO Lenten Devotional Calendar: This downloadable calendar contains links to just some of the many sites that received United Thank Offering grants. The calendar invites you to learn more about each site and consider the items featured for each day*, and to make a thank offering in your "blue box." (*Sundays are left for considering your blessings.)

Episcopal Relief & Development: This year, ERD focuses on children. Order their 2018 Lent meditation booklets in packets of 25 or download the pdf file. They also have prayer bookmarks, Hope Chest boxes, pew envelopes and downloadable bulletins. To order, call the Episcopal Marketplace at (866) 937-2772 or order online HERE.

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Lent Madness Begins!

It's that time of year again, and the battle for the Golden Halo begins this Thursday, February 15, 2018, with the first match up: Peter vs. Paul! Be sure to visit the Lent Madness website to vote, and more importantly, get to know the Saints a little better with write-ups by "celebrity bloggers."

Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck . In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church's Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints, Lent Madness was born. During Lent, 32 Saints are selected to "battle" for the Golden Halo. Each week, two Saints face off with the winner moving to the next bracket until the final match up taking place on Wednesday during Holy Week.

In 2012, our very own Queen Emma made it to the final round, shaking up the Lent Madness world. A relative unknown on the Calendar of Saints, the Queen was thrust into the spotlight. Those that had never heard of her became big fans after learning more about her through the write-ups. To learn more about Lent Madness and to view and download the 2018 bracket, visit the website HERE.

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The following is a letter from Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick released on February 8, 2018:

Second Update on Peter Pereira & The Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham

TO: Diocese of Hawai'i

Aloha,

Following the surgeries on January 29, Peter (the recipient of a new kidney) and Sandy (the donor) are both doing well.

Sandy was released from the hospital after two days and is recovering at home. He reports being "a bit sore in some places" and that he does "get a bit tired doing simple things," but that otherwise "things are progressing well".

Peter was remarkably discharged after four days. He reports that "the kidney is functioning well" and that tests report daily improvements. There is some post-surgery pain and he realizes that his recovery has just begun.

All in all, things are going well, but prayers are still much appreciated. Notes and cards for Peter and Sandy may be sent here to the office:

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

229 Queen Emma Square

Honolulu, HI 96813-2304

Yours faithfully,

+Bob

The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick

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Whale Watch Excursion to Benefit Maui Churches

Maui churches are holding their annual Whale Watch fundraiser on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at 3:00 PM, aboard the Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Odyssey. Check-in is at 2:30 PM at the Ma'alea Harbor, and the boat will be returning at 5:00 PM.

The event is a collaboration of the four Episcopal churches on Maui: Good Shepherd, Holy Innocents, St. John's and Trinity By-the-Sea, and is a great fundraiser that benefits them all. Tickets are $45 and children 12 and under are $20. The charter is open to everyone. You can purchase online tickets HERE. For more information, download the event flyer HERE.

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Invitation to Quiet Day with The Order of the Daughters of the King

The Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK), Diocese of Hawaii, is inviting all women of the Diocese to our Annual Quiet Day. This is a day for scripture-led reflection, prayer and guidance for spiritual renewal. Our theme this year is "Praying with Hope."

In these troubling times, we may feel that nothing is within our control or reach; however, we can pray, diligently and fervently. Join us as we experience reverence and meaningful dialogue as well as peace, quiet and fellowship in beautiful surroundings.

Quiet Day will take place at St. Anthony's Retreat in Honolulu, on Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 8:30 AM-2:00 PM. DOK Chaplain, Fr. Ernesto "JaR" Pasalo, will lead opening prayer and will preside at the Eucharist.

For more information and to register before March 1, 2018, download the informational flyer HERE, or contact Adele Thomas at (808) 744-3618, e-mail: [email protected].

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Workshop on Communications for Effective Church Ministry and Leadership on Maui

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Maui will be hosting a workshop on "Understanding the Psycho Social Dynamics of Communications for Effective Church Ministry and Leadership." The workshop will be taking place on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, and participants must make a commitment to stay for the duration of the workshop.

T he presenter, Michael Cheang, is an Associate Professor in the Human Development and Family Studies Program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and holds a doctorate in Public Health. He has received numerous awards for teaching including the Chancellors Citation for Meritorious Teaching in 2016.

Light breakfast with bento lunches and drinks will be provided. To reserve a space and meals, please contact Ricky Melchor at 276-6337 no later than April 7, 2018. (Voice message only) For more information, download the flyer HERE.

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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?

Announcements from around The Episcopal Church & beyond

Traveling the Jesus Movement: A Witness to Hurricane Recovery

Traveling the Jesus Movement, a new periodic video series, chronicles the visits of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry throughout the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.

"The hope for this new video series is to raise awareness within the church and in the wider world of the ministries of Episcopalians everywhere, helping people understand the exciting ministry of the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement," the Rev. Canon Michael Hunn, Presiding Bishop's Canon for Ministry within the Episcopal Church, explained. "The Jesus Movement happens in all kinds of places and all kinds of ways but wherever it happens you can be sure people are following the movement of the Holy Spirit and joining right in."

The inaugural Traveling the Jesus Movement illustrates a witness to the hurricane recovery and chronicles the visit by Presiding Bishop Curry to the dioceses of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. READ MORE

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This Flu Season, Congregations Urged to Take Common Sense Health Precautions

[Episcopal News Service] Has the sound of coughing and the sight of runny noses got you questioning whether to shake hands during the peace or sip from the common cup on Sunday?

With this flu season said to be the worst since 2009, you have reason to be concerned for your health, but Episcopal leaders are advising parishioners to use common sense during worship without letting their precautions get in the way of participating fully in the life of the church.

"There are, I suppose, a million ways to get the flu, and it troubles me that we bring so much of our attention to the common cup as a particular danger," Diocese of New York Bishop Andrew Dietsche said in a Jan. 19 letter to the diocese, adding there is little evidence that sharing wine during the Eucharist poses a great risk of spreading illness.

"I am concerned that extraordinary practices adopted during the flu season may send the message to our worshippers that the cup is a threat to us - that communion with one another is itself a threat to us - and that those perceptions may be hard to overcome later when the flu danger passes," Dietsche writes. READ MORE

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Register for 2018 Evangelism Matters Conference

An innovative gathering, Evangelism Matters 2018 is for those seeking to share, learn, and grow the Church's capacity and passion for evangelism. Participants will experience inspiring panels and talks, a keynote from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, memorable workshops and resources, and vibrant worship. Many sessions will be available via livestream and online archive.

The conference will take place March 15-17, 2018, and is hosted by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, OH. Evangelism Matters is co-sponsored by Forward Movement and the Episcopal Church's Evangelism Initiatives Team. This three-day conference will equip and empower evangelists for the journey ahead. For more information and to register, click HERE.

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Previously Announced Event Reminders

Registration Now Open!

Annual Chrism Mass and Education Day for Clergy, Wardens and Treasurers

This year's annual Chrism Mass will be combined with an Education Day for clergy, wardens and treasurers. The event will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew, beginning with the Chrism Mass at 9:00 AM. At this service, the Bishop blesses the oils of chrism (for baptism), healing, and the catechumenate, and the clergy take a portion of these oils back to their own churches for use during the coming year.

Following the service a special Education Day will take place in the various meeting spaces of the Cathedral. Clergy, wardens and treasurers will each have their own "professional development" sessions. For wardens, this will be a sequel to the Warden Boot Camp held earlier in the year, and treasurers will have an opportunity to meet as a group and learn about their roles and responsibilities. The day will end at 4:00 PM.

The cost for the day is $25 and includes lunch. For more information and to register click HERE.

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Reminder: Deadline Approaching

Info for 2017 Parochial Reports Now Posted

Information and forms for filing your 2017 Parochial Reports are now posted on the Diocesan website's Forms and Documents page HERE, under Parochial Reports. Online filing begins January 4, 2018, and the report is due March 1, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Rae Costa ([email protected]).

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2018 United Thank Offering Grant Applications Now Available

The 2018 United Thank Offering grant application materials are now available. The focus of the 2018 UTO grants will be Becoming Beloved Community: Racial Healing, Reconciliation and Justice.

Detailed information, guidelines and forms can be found on the UTO grant webpage HERE. The deadline for submission of a completed application (and required documents) is 5:00 PM (EST) on Friday, March 2, 2018.

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Bishops' Scholarships Applications

The Diocese of Hawai'i has two scholarship funds available for students for the 2018-2019 school year:

Bishop's Scholarship Fund - Students entering kindergarten to grade 12 entering an Episcopal Church-related school in the Diocese of Hawai'i for the first time.

The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund - Children of clergy under the age of 24 who are canonically resident and domiciled in the Diocese of Hawai'i.

The submission deadline is Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 4:00 PM. For more information, eligibility requirements and to download the application packet, click HERE. Should you have any questions, please e-mail Irina Martikainen, or call (808) 536-7776, x302.

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Register Now for the Final Modules!

2018 Godly Play Training

A final Godly Play Core Training module for 2018 is coming up! Jenny Wallace leads the training sessions for this Montessori-based program for children that helps them to explore their faith through story, gain religious language, and enhance their spiritual experience through wonder and play. To learn more about Godly Play, visit their website HERE.

The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i has generously underwritten a portion of the training to help with tuition costs for churches in the Diocese. The remaining classes for 2018 are as follows: (Click on the linked dates for more information and to register.)

O'ahu Commuter Core:

COMPLETED - Sacred Stories, St. Christopher's, Kailua
February 17 - Parables, Camp Mokuleia, Waialua
March 17 - Liturgical Action Stories, Epiphany, Honolulu

(Note: Three modules are required for a full training certification and can be taken at any training session in the future.)

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SAVE THE DATE!

HUI PU Diocesan Summer Youth Camp 2018

June 24-29, 2018

Camp is a great ministry for winning young hearts to God! We hope campers DISCONNECT from WiFi and CONNECT to something GREATER!

This year's Hui Pu camp will be held June 24-29, 2018, and the theme is "Arise" to remind our youth that they are well equipped to take on this life. Youth will gather in a safe environment for fun faith-filled fellowship. With friends old and new, we hope they will be reminded that they are never alone.

All three camps will be taking place simultaneously at Camp Mokule'ia on O'ahu. Cost and details are as follows:

AHE (9-12 years) June 24-27 (3 nights): $350
LOKAHI (13-14 years) June 24-28 (4 nights): $450
OPIO (15-18 years) June 24-29 (5 nights): $550

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SUMMER OF SERVICE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Camp Mokule'ia hosts Hui Pu, an annual summer camp for a week, catering to campers between the age of 9 and 18. We look forward to the camp as a time of growth not just for the campers but counselors as well. We are looking for volunteers for the following positions:

COUNSELORS - Must be 20 years or older; love working with kids; enjoy working outdoors and have some experience catering to children between the ages of 9-18.

JUNIOR COUNSELORS - High school students; love working with kids; enjoy working outdoors and open to experience working with children between the ages of 9-12 years.

NURSE - Must have a current nursing license in the State of Hawai'i

We hope you join our wonderful summer camp 'ohana and get to experience the beautiful souls that make this camp amazing! For more information about the camp, to submit a resume, or if you have questions, e-mail Seini Lino.

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Your donations are vitally important now more than ever. Episcopal Relief & Development is responding to the horrific suffering caused by the natural disasters around the world.

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