One ‘Ohana for 2010—2011
In September, St. Michael’s will begin the second year of Whole-Community Catechesis as its foundation for Religious Education. We call R.E. our One ‘Ohana. One ‘Ohana is an innovative approach to faith formation and admittedly, all new things have growing pains. Over the summer, we have had time to iron out the wrinkles and employ many of your suggestions.
- One ‘Ohana moves us from a focus on children-only Religious Education by implementing lifelong faith formation for all ages and all generations, including, and especially, adults
- Assists parents, grandparents, aunties, etc. to learn how to carry out their roles as primary educators of the Faith for our young
- Changes the practice of catechesis as a “separate” Sunday morning program to a more collaborative program that involves all the parish ministries in faith formation and views catechesis in its connection with liturgy, Sacraments, the Church year, justice and service, and prayer
- Moves beyond the “textbook” as the way of teaching faith formation by tapping into events of the Church year
- Provides home kits for use in the home between sessions
One ‘Ohana for this year will focus on The Creed. We will begin on Sept. 26th. The first topic will be I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church. There will be a total of six One ‘Ohana Sundays this year. One ‘Ohana will begin at noon with registration and lunch. A revised calendar will be distributed to enable parents to mark their family calendars for the year.
Registration for One ‘Ohana
Registration for Religious Education (One ‘Ohana) will take place after each Mass outside the tent on Sundays—Sept. 5th / 12th / and 19th. If you prefer, you may fill out the form on the website here: http://onecatholicohana.org/one-ohana/register-for-one-ohana.html
First Holy Communion and Confirmation
What do I do if my child is preparing for First Holy Communion or Confirmation?
- The reception of each of these Sacraments requires two years of preparation.
- In order to prepare for First Holy Communion, all First Graders (First Communion in 2012) must attend all six One ‘Ohana sessions this year with a parent or an adult.
- Those who will receive First Holy Communion in 2011 must attend all One ‘Ohana Sundays, attend a scheduled meeting of parents and children with Fr. Lio and their Catechist, and must attend the eight mandatory sessions for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
- All First-Year Confirmation candidates will attend all six One ‘Ohana sessions. They will attend a Retreat and three mandatory meetings with their Catechist and Sponsors.
- Second-Year Confirmation candidates will attend all One ‘Ohana sessions, a Retreat and three mandatory sessions with their parents and Sponsors.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
It’s not too late to inquire about the Catholic Faith. Come and see, or call and ask. There is a place for everyone in the North Kona Catholic Community. It might be your spouse, neighbor, or friend who just wants to know what the Catholic Church is all about. In the end, they may or may not choose to join. If you know someone like this, call the office and we can arrange to meet: 326-7771.
In September, Zola Ingram will begin inquiry for unbaptized children over the age of 7 years. If you have children who fall into this category, please leave your name and number in the parish office.
Hospital Ministry to the Sick
Taking the Eucharist to the hospitalized and the homebound requires deep sensitivity and compassion. Our call for assistance with this Ministry was met with an amazing response. I was hoping for three; seven people came forward to volunteer. As soon as everyone is cleared by the Hospital and receives pastoral training, we will be able to cover every day except the one day each week covered by St. Benedict’s. Our new Hospital Ministers are the following: Tammy Lapa, Christina Ramos, Pat Fornataro, Teresa Moses, Becky Wilson, Angie Haena, Trudy Bateman. I, too, will rejoin this Ministry on a regular basis.
Others who minister at the Hospital regularly are Ric Silva, Edgar & Annie Francisco, Jenny Carlstrom, Maria Garcia, Marianne Rhine, Mac McKenna, Tom Knapp, and Dick Leander (when needed).
Bill & Suzie Bond, and Annie & Edgar Francisco also visit the Life Care Center in Keauhou. Teresa Schlecht and Claire Inman take the Eucharist to the Regency at Hualalai once a week.
We are hopeful that when we have our full complement of Ministers to the Sick, we will be able to expand our coverage to the homebound. Right now, very few people call for Euch-arist in the home. If anyone has a special interest in the homebound, please call. Fr. Lio will continue to hold training sessions. Homebound Ministers do not have to go through the Hospital training. Sincere thanks to all of you for your generosity in sharing your gifts with other members of our faith community. —Cynthia: 960-0734
It is with great pleasure that today we welcome six members into our faith community (plus one more later). They have come with their parents and godparents to be baptized into the Christian Community:
Lorie Jane Cervantes Esteban
Bernie Lance Llanes, Jr.
Kalvien Cornelle Vasquez Malaqui
Kayla Joy Mascari
Alfonso Yormar Tagolayang
Saydee Sabrina Kehau’olikolani Vasquez
Francisco Ivan Makaio Orellano-Santana will be baptized on Saturday, Sept. 11th at the 5pm Mass.
Please pray for them and their families that they will remember who they are and what it means to belong to Christ.
Spanish Classes
For those people who registered to take Spanish Class with Mr. Sánchez, the classes will begin on Thursday, Sept. 9th, 2010, at 4pm in the conference room (Luika Kaumaka Rm) at St. Michael’s. Classes will then be every Monday and Thursday at 4pm.
Enjoy a Huli-Huli Chicken Lunch and help a good cause! On Sunday, Sept. 12th, the Knights of Columbus will be serving lunch (or take-out if you prefer) and the proceeds will benefit the various charities they support. You may buy your reservation tickets today after each Mass at $8.00 per ticket. Bring your family and friends and let us enjoy a delicious lunch together!
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries of Honolulu is offering an Abortion Recovery Retreat on Oct. 1st—3rd in a supportive, confidential, non-judgmental, small-group setting. Open to women and men, the Retreat allows participants to express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. Married couples, mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents of aborted children, as well as persons who have been involved in the abortion industry have come to Rachel’s Vineyard in search of peace and inner healing. The Retreat runs Friday evening through Sunday evening. A $100 registration fee includes accommodations, meals, and materials.
For registration and more information, please contact Lisa Shorba at (808) 349-5071 or email:
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. Scholarships are available based on need. Also visit their website at: www.rachelsvineyard.org.
The next Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend will be held in Hilo on Sept. 10th—12th (Fri thru Sun) for couples preparing for marriage. The next weekend dates after that will be Feb. or March 2011. For information, contact Fred or Patty Basilio at 961-2442 in Hilo. Couples can register online at www.hawaiicee.org.
The National Federation of the Blind—Voice of the Nation’s Blind—now offer meetings locally, creating ideas and inspiration for the visually-impaired and those with low vision. Scheduled meetings are held one Tuesday/mo. at the Regency at Hualalai in the Chapel (4th Flr), on Oct. 12th; Nov. 9th. The address is: 75-181 Hualalai Rd. / Contact Sylvia Abernathy at 989-9299 to RSVP. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Catholic University of America
Reason. Faith. Service. Next weekend we will take up a special collection for The Catholic University of America. Your gifts supports the National University of the Catholic Church in America, and also can provide direct financial aid to students in our Diocese. High School Seniors recommended to Catholic University by their Pastors automatically qualify for a $3,000 annually renewable Parish Scholarship. For admission information, visit their website at www.cua.edu. Envelopes have been inserted in the bulletins.
St. Gregory the Great—September 3rd
Imagine, 1400 years after death, boasting a best-selling CD! Yet outside the Church and within, “Gregorian” chant is enjoying a renaissance. Still, the timeless sacred music that bears his name is but part of Gregory’s legacy. Renouncing civic service for monastic life, Gregory’s administrative and diplomatic skills prompted continual summons from the cloister. Papal ambassador and advisor, he was eventually elected Pope himself, renowned as a wise steward of the Church’s material possessions, generous benefactor of the poor, sponsor of missionaries, and promoter of monasticism. His liturgical enrichment of the Church endures not only in Gregorian chant, but in eloquent homilies still gracing the Liturgy of the Hours, the “Gregorian Canon” (Eucharistic Prayer I), and his spiritual classic, Pastoral Care, once presented to new Bishops at ordination.
Of countless impressive papal titles—Supreme Pontiff, Vicar of Christ, Successor of Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles—the title still so cherished that it heads official documents is the one Gregory coined to describe his papal ideal: Servant of the Servants of God. Together with being designated “the Great,” a fitting epitaph. —Peter Scagnelli, © Copyright, J.S. Paluch Co.
Burned—“Who sacrifices the conscience burns the picture to obtain the ashes.” —Chinese Proverb
No Surprises—“We are told by all spiritual writers that one important point to bear in mind, as we seek to attain humility, is not to be surprised by our own faults and failures.”—François Fénelon, Archbishop of Cambrai
Stewardship Report: Weekend of August 21—22
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# of Attendees |
Total Contributions |
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St. Michael’s |
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Saturday 5pm |
153 |
$970.00 |
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Sunday 7am |
204 |
$2,693.00 |
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Sunday 9am |
296 |
$1,716.00 |
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Sunday 11am |
201 |
$1,114.00 |
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Sunday 4pm |
115 |
$404.00 |
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Sunday 6pm |
219 |
$664.00 |
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Immac Concept’n |
48 |
$328.00 |
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Holy Rosary |
45 |
$415.00 |
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Building Fund* |
*Excludes pledges |
$701.00 |
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Totals = |
1,277 |
$9,005.00 |
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