Fr. Jim Moran
Dear Parishioners of NKCC,
It has been a joy to have been a part of this wonderful and vibrant parish family these last three months. It has been an affirming and challenging experience. However, the time unknown to either of us brings changes, some of which we expect and some of which we do not expect. The unexpected is the brevity of the time that was allotted to us, and so it is that our time together is culminated. I shall return to my religious community, The Congregation of the Oratory in Rock Hill, South Carolina. I do not know as of this time what ministries I may engage in, but it may be something from Retreat work to Campus Ministry. The important thing will be that I respond to God's call as each of us must do.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your love and support in these months we had together. I especially want to thank Fr. Lio for his leadership and direction, and Fr. John Fredy for his fraternal support in ministry and priestly life together. I also want to thank Cynthia Taylor for her support. I also thank John Paul Nardelli, our Youth Minister, for his support in the even more brief time we had together. To those of you who worked with me in the area of Liturgical Ministries, a great mahalo for your cooperation.
If you wish to contact me, here is my address:
Fr. Jim Moran, C.O.
The Oratory434 Charlotte Avenue
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Seniors Ministry / Young at Heart – Monday,- Oct. 12th is the Columbus Day holiday. No meeting.
- Seniors Ukulele Class – Class meets Wednesday, October 14th from 10:00am-11:30am in the Luika Kaumaka Room. Any adult with an ukulele, regardless of skill, is invited to join us. Come share your love of music!
ONE `OHANA — GENERATIONS OF FAITH
You are invited to attend our Faith Formation (Religious Education) Program on Sunday, October 25th at 12noon in the tent. We will serve lunch, followed by singing, prayer, learning activities, and reflection. One `Ohana is for the whole family. We welcome people of all ages. This will be the first of five events between October 25th and June, 2010. Registration forms are available in the parish office.
Mahalo to the many volunteers... for our One `Ohana Intergenerational Faith Formation program. If you offered to help with activity or meal planning, facilitation, set-up, clean-up, or in any way – there will be a short meeting in Kamiano Hall this Friday, Oct. 16th at 6pm.
Some of our families with children have not yet registered. We would like to stress the fact that THIS IS OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM THIS YEAR. Even if your child is attending First Holy Communion or Confirmation Classes, they should also participate in the One `Ohana sessions. You may pick up a registration form in the office or get one on the parish website.
SAINT DAMIEN DE VEUSTER OF MOLOKAI
At last the great day the Islands of Hawaii have yearned for is upon us! Sunday, October 11th, Pope Benedict XVI will canonize Fr. Damien a saint. What a joy it will be for us the next time we sing the Litany of saints to hear the name of one of our own... "St. Damien, Pray for Us." While not everyone is able to be in Rome for the canonization, the Church in the Diocese of Honolulu will have the opportunity to celebrate its joy as a relic of St. Damien will be presented for Veneration in the various Churches of the Diocese.
The Relic of St. Damien will be received by the North Kona Catholic Community on Sunday, Oct. 18th with a procession of a picture of St. Damien and the Relic at the beginning of the 7am Mass at St. Michael's. At the conclusion of the Mass there will be an opportunity for Veneration of the Relic.
The Relic will next be received at Immaculate Conception Church at 9am. Here the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated.
At 2pm in the afternoon the general public will be invited to join the Catholic Community in an Ecumenical Prayer Service at St. Michael's (tent). Refreshments will be served following the service.
At 6pm the Spanish Community will receive the Relic and after their Mass there will be Devotions celebrating St. Damien.
Each of the above celebrations will provide opportunity for the Veneration of the Relic of St. Damien. We do hope you will join in the celebrations praising God for one of our own who has made it: St. Damien, pray for us.
A COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK ... will take place Sun?day, October 18th at 9am at Immaculate Conception Church-Holualoa. If you are seriously ill or will undergo surgery very soon, or if you have a loved one who is ill, we would like to invite you to come and pray for healing and receive the Anointing of the Sick and also venerate our new saint, St. Damien.
"Because it should be treated as a person from conception, the embryo must be defended in its integrity, cared for, and healed like every other human being." —Catechism of the Catholic Church #CC2323
MORE CANONIZATION INFORMATION
On Sunday, Oct. 11th, our Holy Father will canonize Blessed Fr. Damien at a 10am (Rome Time) Mass in St. Peter's Square. The following will be broadcast (Hawaii Time):
- Replay of Canonization at 7:30am on EWTN Digital Channel 408.
- Replay of Damien Biography at 1pm on Oceanic Cable OC 16.
- Replay of Canonization at 2pm on Oceanic Cable 0C16.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Every child in our parish has a right to participate fully in our faith community. However, there are children who may not manage well in regular classes for sacramental preparation. Working in small groups with Catechists trained to work with children with special needs, these young members of our faith community can receive their First Holy Communion and continue with their religious education.
We are fortunate to have husband and wife Catechists, Ben and Joanne Agdeppa, who attended a diocesan training on how to prepare children with autism for First Holy Communion. From their personal experience, they will encourage you to give your child the opportunity to grow in their faith. Joanne has materials to share with moms who are struggling with this issue. For more information, you can reach Joanne at 987-6796.
ONE CATHOLIC OHANA YOUTH GROUP
Our Youth Minister, John Paul Nardelli, would like to encourage all youth and their families to continue attending the Youth Group gatherings on Sundays from 12noon to 1pm at Immaculate Conception Hall in Holualoa. Come and see what's going on this Sunday (Oct. I lth)! For information, contact John Paul at 217-6886.
1ST-YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASS
1st-Year Confirmation Class begins Sunday, Oct. 17th at 8am (for one hour) in Kamiano Hall. We encourage families to attend the 9am Mass directly following the Confirmation Class. If you haven't already contacted John Paul Nardelli, please do so to make arrangements for completing the registration form.
ALL SOULS DAY ENVELOPES
All Souls Day is Monday, November 2nd. Please use the envelopes provided last weekend to write the names of the deceased you'd like included in the Book of the Dead. If you don't have an envelope, just write a list of those to be remembered, and put the list in a plain white envelope marked "All Souls Day." Thank you.
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT: WEEK OF OCT. 3rd-4th |
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# of Attendees |
Total Contributions |
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St. Michael's |
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Saturday 5pm |
180 |
$1,935.00 |
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Sunday 7am |
269 |
$3,274.00 |
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Sunday 9am |
291 |
$2,682.00 |
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Sunday 1 I am |
141 |
$953.00 |
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Sunday 4pm |
127 |
$481.00 |
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Sunday 6pm |
223 |
$436.00 |
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Immaculate Conception |
46 |
$281.00 |
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Holy Rosary |
49 |
$455.00 |
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TOTALS = |
1,326 |
$10,497.00 |
OCTOBER BAPTISM CLASS
Please note that the next Infant Baptism Session will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18th, with Baptisms taking place the following weekend, Oct. 24th/25th. If you wish to baptize your child this month, please do the following:
- Call the office (326-7771) to request that a Baptism form be sent to you. The form must be completed and in the parish office no later than Thursday, Oct. 15th.
- Parents, godparents, and children must all attend the 11am Mass on Sunday, Oct. 18th. Please arrive for the Mass no later than 10:45am in order to be seated in one of the front rows of the tent. IT IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS MASS. Parents and children will be presented to the faith community, and the children will receive the Anointing of the Catechumens during the Mass. Do not arrive late for the Mass! If you miss the presentation and/or the anointing, you will be missing part of the Baptism ceremony, and must wait for the next session to have your child baptized. The next session will not be until January.
- Immediately following the 11am Mass on Oct. 18th, parents, godparents, and children must attend the Baptism Class, which begins at 12:15pm in Kamiano Hall. During this class, you will sign up for the Mass at which you would like your child to be baptized. Paperwork for the Baptisms will not be accepted during the class.
- Attend the Mass the following weekend (Oct. 24-25) to have your child baptized. A Baptism candle and Certificate will be given to each family during the ceremony.
If you should have any questions, please call the office.
ST. MICHAEL'S HOLY KAPA QUILTING GROUP
Quilt Drawing! A big, beautiful Christmas Quilt made with Hawaiian fabrics has been donated by Marilyn Boman and Shirley Bohac, to be used in our upcoming drawing. A donation of $5/ticket or 5 tickets for $20 is encouraged, with all proceeds going toward St. Michael's Building Fund. This drawing/donation will begin this weekend, with people from the Quilting Group distributing tickets. The possibility of having this quilt in your home while contributing to St. Michael's Building Fund is a winning combination! For more information on the tickets, contact Wilhelmina van den Boom at 322-6616.
MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN
St. Michael's Movie Night will be Friday, Oct. 16th at 7pm. The movie will be "Molokai — The Story of Father Damien" - a great movie to see as Blessed Fr. Damien becomes St. Damien! Admission is FREE! Snacks will be sold by the Youth Group.
GIFT SHOP NEWS
The 2010 Catholic Wall Calendars are now available at the Gift Shop — stop by to purchase your copy. We also carry many Damien materials — books, DVDs, medals, plaques, etc. Now is the time to pick up Damien materials before we run out!
CORRECTION ON SILENT AUCTION/RAFFLE DONORS
We apologize for mixing up some of the names Our thanks go to: Lorraine Loando, Rita Gouveia, Maggie Adarme-McLean, Jeans Warehouse, The Club in Kona, Cosmetic Laser Centers of Hawaii, and Davis Tile & Marble. Thank you to all who made possible the outstanding success of our 2nd St. Michael's Feast Day!
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