Jean and Bob Steele reflect on their several years

at Holy Nativity.

Nine years ago Jean and Bob Steele came to Holy Nativity; the Rev. Alison Dingley was the supply priest. Shortly thereafter, they were asked to dinner by Kip and Jan Jones; they also became buddies with Justin Donahue because of his unexpected accent and his prize-winning ability to swing through trees with agility and style! Coffee Hour was a time to visit with so many more fellow parishioners.

In 2019, Bob chaired the committee to recruit a Rector and the Interim Priest asked Jean to be parish Treasurer. Among other things, Jean used her detective inclinations to trace why HNC was receiving an $11 check quarterly! She also documented the sources and purposes of the various funds invested with the Diocese. Austin Nakoa was Senior Warden and Eva Eglinton was Junior Warden. During that time, Jean managed to get our insurance to provide the sanctuary with a new million-dollar roof.

Bill Seeley started the Kupuna Watch, which welcomes children to Holy Nativity School every morning, and Bob joined up. Then Bob became a member of several boards, including Holy Nativity School, the Samaritan Counseling Center, and the HOMA boards of directors. A deacon for many years, Bob began to participate in worship leadership, as well. More recently, Bob and Jean gave some of their African American art to HOMA and hosted tours of the show for congregants.

After twenty years here, Jean and Bob's daughter and her husband elected to return to Maryland (with grand-daughter Ida Marie!). Now, Jean has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, so they have decided to return to Maryland, as well, so they can be closer to them and to other friends and relatives.

Leaving kamaʻāina friends and our HNC ʻohana

isn’t easy, but by the first of August we expect to be winging away.



Aloha! Aloha Nui Loa!

--Jean and Bob

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A Message from Deacon Bill

As most of you know, I will be ending my time at HNC this coming Sunday. Gabe and I are grateful for your warm aloha and hospitality! It has been a delight to worship with you all and getting to know many of you during my time here. I have greatly appreciated your support and encouragement, and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers as I approach my ordination to the priesthood. I will bring my experience with your community with me, since it has made a significant impact on my formation as a deacon. 

I will be continuing my ministry at St. Andrew's Cathedral and the churches at Queen Emma Square: St. Andrew's, St. Peter's and St. Paul's. Also, I will be looking into establishing a ministry with Deaf children and adults in Hawaii.

Please keep me and Gabe in your prayers! 

Pax,

Deacon Bill

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Read Bishop Bob's letter HERE

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4th of July Weekend

Is right around

the corner!

On Sunday July 6th, after service Holy Nativity will be having a Hot Dog Buffet.

The Church will supply the hotdogs, buns, and condiments.

We are asking parishioners to bring the sides and the sweets. All offerings will be much appreciated!

If you have questions, seek out Chandi or call the office (808) 373-2131

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REMINDERS

Addiction Awareness Workshop

Led by Rev. Dcn. Bill Heran Ph.D

Honolulu, O'ahu, Saturday, July 5, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu. Click HERE for the informational flier, and HERE to register.

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Food Security Meeting at The Cathedral of St. Andrews, Davis Hall

This Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 5:30p - 7:30p, the Executive Director of Appleseed will speak about legislative efforts to address this, the director of the Hawaii Foodbank will be on hand to speak about the impact they are feeling, a representative of FACE will speak about what is currently happening in our various churches, and Rev David J Gierlach will speak about the moral response that churches ought to have in the face of these difficult times.

All are welcome!

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Summer Speaker Series

sponsored by the Huli ka lima i lalo project. 

July 28, 9am - 11am. - The Rev. Rachel Taber Hamilton

August 2, 9am -11am. - Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Gathering Moss, and The Serviceberry)

To sign up to hear one, two or both of the speakers click HERE

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Columbarium Space Available

If you are interested in more information or to purchase space, please contact the HN office .

hncparish@gmail.com or (808) 373-2131

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