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This Weekend's
Nā hoʻailona (announcements)
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The Feast of All Saints
and
The Feast of All Souls (Transferred)
with the reading of the Parish Necrology
The Holy Eucharist – Enrich Our Worship, Eucharistic Prayer 3
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Gospel Summary:
Matthew 5:1-12 opens the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus delivers the Beatitudes—a series of radical blessings that define true well-being and life inside the kingdom of heaven. Rather than honoring worldly power, wealth, or status, Jesus describes an "upside-down kingdom" where God lifts up the broken, humble, and marginalized.
About the Feasts
Feast of All Saints
All Saints’ Day, celebrated on November 1, honors the great communion of saints—those known and unknown—who live in the nearer presence of Christ. Its roots reach back to the early church, when Christians gathered to remember martyrs and faithful witnesses.
By the third century, writers such as Gregory Thaumaturgus and Ephrem the Deacon spoke of commemorations of all martyrs. In the fourth century, John Chrysostom noted the observance of a feast of all saints in Constantinople. In Rome, May 13, 610, marked the dedication of the Pantheon, once a temple to “all the gods,” as the Church of St. Mary and All Martyrs.
The November 1 observance is thought to have originated in Ireland, spreading to England, the continent, and eventually Rome by the ninth century. Today, the Prayer Book names All Saints’ Day as one of the seven Principal Feasts of the Church, unique in that it may also be transferred to the following Sunday. It is further set apart as one of the four especially appropriate days for Holy Baptism, highlighting the unity of the living and the dead in the Body of Christ.
The Feast of All Souls
This optional observance is an extension of All Saints' Day. While All Saints' is to remember all the saints, popular piety felt the need to distinguish between outstanding saints and those who are unknown in the wider fellowship of the church, especially family members and friends. The commemoration of the All Faithful Departed did not appear in an American Prayer Book until 1979, and it is celebrated on Nov. 2. It is also known as All Souls' Day. Many churches now commemorate all the faithful departed in the context of the All Saints' Day celebrations.
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Join us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or the evening before, Saturdays at 5 p.m., for Holy Eucharist, uplifting music, and a welcoming atmosphere. Explore the readings and use the links below to watch the livestream.
Afterward, connect with others at Coffee Hour in the Parish House.
For information about Sunday Discussion groups, just show up!
8:30 a.m. in the Parish House.
Keiki Church starts at 9 a.m. each Sunday! The keiki are brought into the church about the time Holy Communion begins!
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No Word & Table Service This Saturday, October 31
Due to Halloween festivities, there will be no Saturday evening Word & Table service this week.
We hope you will join us on Sunday, November 1, at 9:30 a.m., as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (All Souls).
Come as we give thanks for the saints who have gone before us, remember those we love but see no longer, and celebrate the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus.
All are welcome at St. Clement!
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Worship this Weekend
You can find the lectionary readings for this Sunday's service here.
Note: We are using Track 2 for the readings when available.
Our live stream is available on our website at StClem.org.
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Our worship services are also live-streamed via
our Facebook Page and YouTube channel.
We stream live on our Facebook page. You can watch the service without needing to log in to Facebook.
Please check that the video player's sound is on and not muted. When you first tune in to the service, the sound may be muted. Please check and adjust the volume to your preferred level.
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This Sunday's service
Ministers of Worship - opportunities available
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Ministers of Worship, if you are vesting,
please be vested no later than 9:10 a.m.
Please note that if you are not vested by 9:10 a.m.,
a substitute may be appointed.
All others, please check in with the greeter
and let them know you are there!
Mahalo!
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Sunday Morning
Adult Formation Groups
starting at 8:30 a.m.
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All are welcome to join one of our discussion groups, which meet on Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
On Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM, we offer two educational discussion groups for churchgoers: Adult Discussion and Reading Between the Lines. Both groups are always open to everyone.
Meeting (In-person) Info & Zoom Links:
Click here to join the Adult Discussion meeting. They also meet in person at the Parish House.
The Bible Study/Reading Between the Lines meeting meets in person at the Parish House.
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The Class has been scheduled!
Join us!
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Take the Next Step in Your Faith!
Curious about the Episcopal Church? Want to deepen your understanding of the Sacraments and our life in Christ? Join Ashley Maynard and Father Brian for a welcoming six-week journey exploring our faith, traditions, and what it means to be Episcopalian.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to the entire series! Whether you're new to St. Clement or have been part of our ʻohana for years, there's something for everyone.
Classes begin Saturday, November 7, at 6 p.m., in Classroom 1 of the Parish House. See the flyer for the complete schedule.
Questions? Email info@StClem.org.
Come as you are. All are welcome!
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The Reign of Christ the King
and
The Holy Sovereigns of Hawaiʻi
Sunday, November 22, 2026
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A Joyful Celebration of Faith,
Hawaiian Music, and Aloha!
Join us on Sunday, November 22, as we celebrate Christ the King Sunday and commemorate the Holy Sovereigns of Hawaiʻi, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma.
As we bring the Church's liturgical year to a close, we will enjoy a joyful celebration filled with beautiful Hawaiian music! We are especially delighted that a guest choir will join the Choir at St. Clement to make this festive Eucharist even more memorable.
Keiki Church begins at 9:00 a.m., and our keiki will join us in church around the Peace.
Following worship, we'll celebrate with a Hawaiian potluck lunch! Bring your favorite Hawaiian dish to share as we enjoy good food, fellowship, and the spirit of aloha.
Invite your family and friends! Come celebrate our faith, our Hawaiian heritage, and the joy of being together as God's ʻohana.
E komo mai!
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Vendors Wanted! Makiki Community Yard Sale
Saturday, December 5 | 8 a.m. – Noon
Have something to sell? Join us for the Makiki Community Yard Sale at St. Clement! This is a wonderful opportunity to clear out your closets, sell your treasures, and connect with our neighbors.
Click here for the Vendor Application or stop by the Parish Office Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., to complete your application and pay your vendor fee.
Vendor fees help cover advertising and staffing costs. Our goal is to build community, not raise funds.
Questions? Email info@StClem.org.
E komo mai! Let's bring our Makiki ʻohana together!
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It's Been Too Long Since Our Last BBQ!
Doesn't it seem like forever since we've gathered for a good old-fashioned St. Clement BBQ? Well, mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5, at 6 p.m., following Word & Table worship!
We'd love to have BBQs more often, but Rosemary and Robert could use some helping hands! We're looking for volunteers to help with setup, hosting during the BBQ, and cleanup afterward. Many hands make light work—and more volunteers mean more opportunities to gather as an ʻohana!
Bring a dish to share if you like, or simply come as you are! We'll have food, music, fun, and plenty of aloha!
Want to help? Email info@StClem.org or speak with Rosemary or Robert before or after church.
Everyone is welcome!
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Mark your Calendars
October 2026
November 2026
Tuesday, November 3 – Election Day – Church open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for silent prayer – Looking for hosts to welcome people.
Saturday, November 7 through December 19 – Take The Next Step In Your Faith classes each Saturday evening at 6 p.m., excluding Thanksgiving Weekend.
Saturday, November 14 - Ordination and Consecration of the Sixth Bishop of Hawaiʻi – Tickets are required. See www.EpiscopalHawaii.org for more information.
Thursday, November 18 - Thanksgiving Food Drive Chapel
Sunday, November 22 – The Reign of Christ the King and the Feast of the Holy Sovereigns (transferred) – Hawaiian music and Hawaiian potluck dinner following the service.
Wednesday, November 25 – Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with pies to follow at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu – Father Brian preaching
Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 – The Parish Office is Closed for Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 29 – The start of Advent and the new Liturgical Year (B)
December 2026
Saturday, December 5 – Makiki Community Yard Sale starts at 8 a.m., and St. Clement’s Famous BBQ follows the 5 p.m. Worship Service.
Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6 – The Feast of St. Clement of Alexandria
Saturday, December 12 – Blue Christmas service at 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve service – Family Service with Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m., Festive Candlelit Christmas Eve with Holy Eucharist service at 8 p.m.
Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day service with music at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, Friday, and Monday, December 24, 25, and 28 – The Parish Office is Closed for Christmas.
Thursday, December 31 – Parish Office Closed for New Year’s.
Our Parish Calendar is a comprehensive resource for finding a wide range of worship services, events, and community-building opportunities designed to engage and enrich our congregation. We encourage all parish members to consult the calendar regularly to stay informed about upcoming activities and to foster collaboration and connection within our community.
By participating in these events, you not only enhance your own experience but also contribute to the vibrant life of our parish.
For questions about the calendar or an event, please email the office.
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Exciting Changes Are Coming to
Keiki Church!
Keiki Church is growing, and so is our need for more room! What a wonderful blessing to see our youngest members growing in faith, friendship, and love for Jesus!
To make room for this growth, we will soon be moving Keiki Church to a larger space on our campus.
Stay tuned for some exciting changes! We look forward to sharing more as we continue making room for our keiki to learn, explore, and experience God's love.
Would you like to be part of this exciting ministry? We are looking for parishioners who would enjoy spending time with our keiki just once a month. If you are interested, please schedule a time to meet with Father Brian to learn more!
There is always Plenty Good Room at St. Clement!
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A Quiet Place for Prayer on Election Day
As our nation approaches an important election, we recognize that many may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a moment of peace.
On Tuesday, November 3, St. Clement will open its church doors for silent prayer. Whatever is on your heart, you are welcome to step away from the noise of the world and spend some quiet time in God's presence. All are welcome.
We are also looking for volunteers to serve as quiet hosts, offering a warm welcome to those who come to pray while helping maintain a peaceful, prayerful space. To volunteer, please email the Parish Office at info@StClem.org.
In a world filled with noise, sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is simply be still and pray.
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🎶 Calling All Singers! Choral Scholar Auditions
Do you know someone who loves to sing? The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement, in collaboration with the Cathedral of St. Andrew, is seeking Choral Scholars in all voice parts: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass.
This is a wonderful opportunity for singers to develop their musical gifts, receive mentorship, and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to beautiful sacred music.
Auditions will be held Sunday, November 8, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at St. Clement.
An application must be completed in advance. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an individual audition time. Walk-in auditions will not be accepted.
Click here to complete the application!
Can't make November 8? Email choir@StClem.org to inquire about additional audition opportunities.
Please help us spread the word! Share this opportunity with friends, family, students, music teachers, and anyone you know who might enjoy singing. You never know whose musical journey you might help begin!
Mahalo for helping us share the gift of music
with our wider community!
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A Blessing of Aloha, Mālama, and Mele
at St. Clement’s School!
Our St. Clement’s School keiki recently gathered with Kahu Brian for a special blessing of the new safety railing and the Music Building, which has undergone important repairs to address concrete spalling and ensure the building remains safe for our school ʻohana.
Together, our 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds learned about mālama (caring for and protecting one another) and mele (song and music). With prayers of thanksgiving and the sprinkling of holy water, we asked God's blessing upon the new railing, the repaired building, our teachers, and all the keiki who learn and grow here.
It was a joyful reminder that caring for our buildings is also an expression of aloha—helping us protect the places where our children learn, sing, play, and grow in God's love.
Mahalo to everyone who helped make these important safety improvements possible!
Enjoy these wonderful photos of our keiki celebrating God's blessings and the joy of being part of the St. Clement’s ʻohana!
St. Clement’s School — A Ministry of
the Episcopal Parish of St. Clement.
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A Joyful and Historic Day for
the Episcopal Church in Hawaiʻi!
Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
A new chapter in the life of our Diocese is about to begin!
On Saturday, November 14, the Reverend Elizabeth “Libby” Berman will be Ordained and Consecrated as the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu. The Most Reverend Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, will serve as Chief Consecrator.
Even if you have not made a reservation to attend in person, you can still be part of this historic and joyful celebration! The entire service will be livestreamed, allowing our ʻohana of faith to join in worship, thanksgiving, and prayer from wherever we may be.
Watch the service online at:
https://www.episcopalhawaii.org/
As we prepare to welcome Bishop-elect Libby, let us continue to surround her with our prayers. May God grant her wisdom and grace, strengthen her in the ministry of Word and Sacrament, and guide her as she seeks truth, promotes unity, and leads our Diocese in the ways of righteousness, compassion, and peace.
There is much hope for the future of our Church in these islands, and much joy in welcoming the gifts and leadership that Bishop-elect Libby brings to this new ministry.
Whether you are sitting in the Cathedral or watching from your living room, you are part of this sacred moment in the life of our Church.
Let us rejoice together and give thanks to God for the ministry that lies ahead!
Mahalo i ke Akua! Thanks be to God!
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Do you have a plan to vote?
With Election Day approaching, now is the time to make your plan to vote. In-person, absentee, and mail-in voting rules vary widely by state, so check your options and make a plan.
As Episcopalians, we are called to engage faithfully in our common life. Our baptismal covenant calls us to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves; to strive for justice and peace among all people; and to respect the dignity of every human being.
Participating in our elections, helping our neighbors participate, and making space for every eligible voter to be heard are ways we can put those promises into practice. Voting is a commitment to our communities and to seeking the common good.
Things to consider as you make your plan to vote:
Help your neighbors make their plan to vote by sharing these links with them. Other ideas about how to support your neighbors and help everyone access the vote are available on our Election Engagement webpage.
If you are not already part of our monthly Vote Faithfully networking calls, we would love to have you join us. Register here. The next one is on Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. We will host a prayerful space to reflect on election week.
We encourage you to bookmark The Episcopal Church's Election Engagement webpage and share it with others in your congregation, diocese, and community.
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First revised edition of "Cross Before Flag" since 2005 now available for usage throughout church
New, free digitally-downloadable brochure issued just in time for diocesan convention season, and in advance of potential automatic enrollment of young men in potential military draft, starting in December, threatened by Trump administration
Read more here.
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Forward Day by Day Has Arrived!
The November 2026–January 2027 edition of Forward Day by Day is here! This wonderful devotional offers a short daily reflection on Scripture, helping us pause, pray, and grow in our relationship with God.
Pick up your FREE copy at the back of the Church, on the Parish House Lending Library bookcase, or in the Parish Office during regular office hours.
Did you know you can also enjoy Forward Day by Day online?
Read online: Forward Day by Day Daily Devotions
Apple App Store: Download for iPhone or iPad
Google Play Store: Search for Forward Day by Day (Android availability is currently limited).
Whether you prefer a booklet or your phone, take a few moments each day to be still, reflect on God's Word, and nourish your faith.
Make Forward Day by Day part of your day!
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Four Episcopal bishops elected on same day, including in one diocese for the first time
By Shireen Korkzan
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[Episcopal News Service] Four Episcopal dioceses – Great Lakes, Kansas, New Hampshire and Tennessee – held bishop elections on Oct. 24 during their diocesan conventions.
These four dioceses are among the 19 currently undergoing leadership transitions.
The Grand Rapids-based Diocese of the Great Lakes, which formed in 2024 following the juncture of the dioceses of Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan, elected the Rev. Zachary “Zack” Nyein as its first bishop diocesan on the second ballot. Nyein, who serves as senior associate rector and pastor of Imagine Worship at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in New York, New York, is scheduled to be ordained and consecrated on May 8, 2027.
Read more here.
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Episcopal News Service] A federal appeals court panel has ruled in favor of The Episcopal Church and 26 ecumenical and interfaith partners in a lawsuit contesting the Trump administration’s removal of “sensitive locations” protections for houses of worship in immigration enforcement.
The three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled, 2-1, that a lower court judge erred in finding that the faith-based plaintiffs lacked standing to file their lawsuit. The plaintiffs have argued that the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement actions have driven some worshippers to stay home.
Read more here.
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Our next scheduled vestry meeting is on
November 23, 2026
at 5:30 p.m.
in the Parish House.
We would love to have you attend.
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The Vestry of
The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement
The Reverend Brian G. Rallison – Priest-in-Charge
Martha Morgan, Senior Warden – 1/2027
Robert Nakatsuji, Junior Warden – 1/2027
Elizabeth Baldwin, Co-Treasurer - 1/2027
Maile Hatfield, Co-Treasurer - 1/2029
Holoua Stender, Vestry Clerk - 1/2029
Ashley Maynard - 1/2028
Paul Weidig - 1/2029
Diocese Convention Delegates for 2026
Garrett Hall
Maile Hatfield
Martha Morgan
Holoua Stender
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For information on the role of a vestry, the Vestry Resource Guide by the Episcopal Church Foundation can be purchased here.
Committees of the Vestry
There are several committees of the Vestry. The Priest-in-Charge/Rector appoints all committees of the vestry in consultation with the Senior Warden (Bylaws, Section 10.1)
The committees are as follows:
Compensation Review Committee
Finance Committee
Property Committee
The School Board of St. Clement's School
Stewardship Committee
If you are interested in service on one of them, please schedule time with Father Brian to talk about how you can assist your faith 'Ohana by supporting the Vestries' responsibility.
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If we missed your birthday, please accept our apologies.
Please email the Parish Office to update your membership records.
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Your prayers are requested…
For those who are sick or troubled…
Elizabeth McCutcheon, Annette Jim, Robyn Nomura,
Terry Ledford, Karen Brousseau,
Hewitt Reynolds, César Luis Palacios León, Lana Thompson
Members of the Commission on Finance, Commission on Investment, and Commission on Property and their families of the Diocese of Hawaiʻi,
And Keiki Church and the Youth Ministry of St. Clement.
For those who are traveling…
Tim Lucey
In thanksgiving for…
Everyone who is worshiping with us for the first time this weekend.
The Institution of Pastor Amanda McGlynn and the people of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu.
For those who have died…
Sandra Washburn and Richard Tompson
If you would like to have persons added to our list, please email them
before 9 AM on Wednesday to:
prayerlist@StClem.org
Please ensure you have permission from the individuals you want to add to this prayer list. We will keep a person’s name on the list for at least three weeks.
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Parish Contact Information
The Reverend Brian G. Rallison
XIV Rector
o. 808-590-7745 ext. 108
c. 808-590-1502 (For pastoral emergencies only. Please do not text.)
e. rector@StClem.org
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To submit your announcements for your ministry or event,
please submit your request
before Wednesday at 10 AM
here!
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