One ‘Ohana
One ‘Ohana will begin again in September with a Sept. 10th Saturday workshop for parents. There will be talks to assist you in your roles as educators in the faith of our children.
The One ‘Ohana sessions will begin on October 9th. As One ‘Ohana, we will be learning about the Sacraments. Each month will focus on a different Sacrament. Some of our parishioners learned about the Seven Sacraments when they were children. What is widely unknown is that after Vatican II was over in 1968, each of the Sacraments gradually underwent changes in the way they were administered. In some cases, the names of some of the Sacraments were changed to better reflect what the sacraments do for us. What we formerly called the Sacrament of Penance is now called the Sacrament of Reconciliation. What we once called Extreme Unction is now called the Sacrament of Anointing.
Please begin marking your calendars. All the One ‘Ohana dates will be published soon.
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Farewell Celebration for Father John Fredy
On Sunday, June 26th, our entire faith community will gather at the Old Airport Pavilion to say thanks to Fr. John Fredy Quintero and offer our best wishes to him in his new assignment. By this time, everyone knows that Fr. John Fredy is moving to Oahu to be the Administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish and Chaplain to the Hispanic Community of Oahu.
The doors will open at 5:45pm; Invocation and Dinner will take place at 6:15pm, followed by entertainment and presentation of mementos to Fr. John Fredy. Tickets will be on sale after each Mass during the month of June. The cost of the tickets is $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for children under the age of 12.
The Spanish Mass will be celebrated on that day at 4pm at St. Michael’s to enable all members of the Hispanic Community to attend the party. There will be no English Mass at 4pm on June 26th.
Photos of Fr. John Fredy Quintero
Anyone out there have any photos of Fr. John Fredy? If you would like to have them included in the Farewell Celebration slideshow, please send them to our parish webmaster at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Baptism Scheduling Information
Beginning in July 2011, the process for Baptism of infants and young children will change. Baptisms will be done only on the last Sundays of September, January and June.
Baptism is a gift that parents give to their children. It is also a commitment parents make to raise their child in the Catholic Faith they have professed for the child. Many couples who bring a baby to be baptized are unsure of what the Sacrament of Baptism is or what it does. Many of the parents either no longer attend Mass, or else they attend only occasionally. If the Church agrees to baptize a child, then it is the Church’s responsibility to prepare the parents or whoever will raise that child. We are committed to doing that.
Parents are required to attend three distinct classes prior to having their child baptized. If you select September as the month for Baptism, you must attend a class in July, one in August and one in early September. Each class will be offered two times a month. One will be on a Sunday and the other on an evening during the week to allow for options. We will publish the dates for the entire year so that parents can plan ahead. Missing a class will delay the Baptism.
The three sessions will be geared toward helping couples understand what they are asking for their children, participate in small group discussions, meet other couples who are preparing to have their child baptized and listen to couples who have already been through the experience.
Godparents and Christian Witnesses must attend one of the three sessions:
Baptismal Preparation for the September Baptism
Session 1- Attend either Wed., July 13th at 7PM OR Sunday, July 24th at 1PM
Session 2- Attend either Wed., Aug. 10th at 7PM OR Sunday, Aug. 14th at 1PM
Session 3- Attend either Wed., Sept 14th at 7PM OR Sunday, Sept 18th at 1PM
Baptismal Preparation for January Baptism
Session 1- Attend either Wed., Nov. 9th at 7PM OR Sunday, Nov. 6th at 1PM
Session 2- Attend either Wed., Dec. 14th at 7PM OR Sunday, Dec. 18th at 1PM
Session 3- Attend either Wed. Jan.11th at 7PM OR Sunday, Jan 22nd at 1PM
Baptismal Preparation for June
—Session Dates for March, April, May TBD
Baptized Adults Who Wish to Become Catholics
If you have friends or relatives who are baptized Christians and who would like to join the Catholic Church, they may begin preparation at any time during the year. With very few exceptions, those who have already been baptized in a Protestant denomination have no need to be re-baptized when they become Catholics. The length of time the preparation takes is completely dependent on where the individual is in their practice of the Christian faith and their understanding of what we believe as Catholics. It can take anywhere from three months to one year or longer.
We have had five such adults in the past 8 months, all brought to the Catholic Church by a friend or spouse. If you know someone who is thinking becoming a Catholic, you can walk with them on this journey. For inquiries, please contact Cynthia M. Taylor at 960-0734.
Art Show
Suzanne Bearth and Tess Rumley are having an ongoing art show at Rumley Gallery inside the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel until June 30th. Suzanne will be showcasing her edible and visual art and Tess will be showcasing her wood art. The net proceeds of this show will be donated to the building of the new St. Michael’s Church.
Due Date for Bids
All the bids from the General Contractors will be submitted by June 17th. We should know who is awarded the contract within the next two weeks.
Kona Marathon on June 26th
Half a road closure due to Kona Marathon is next Sunday, June 26th! The south-bound lane of Alii Drive will be closed from 5am through 12:30pm. The north-bound lane will not be restricted at any time. This will allow people to enter the Church from either the north- or south-bound direction of Alii Drive. Anyone leaving the Church and wanting to go south, will be routed north to Hualalai Road where they can then travel south on Kuakini Highway. There will be a police officer working the intersection of Alii Drive and Hualalai Road.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
On August 7th, we will resume Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 9am Mass. It is being offered for Preschool and Kindergarten children. We have two volunteers but we are looking for another to help lead the children. The activities are based on the Sunday Readings for each week. They require only minimal preparation on the part of the leader.
The children are dismissed for Children’s Liturgy of the Word before the First Reading and return to Mass after the homily. In order to make this happen for the children, we need your help. If this is a ministry you think you would enjoy, please contact Cynthia M. Taylor at 960-0734.
Collection of School Supplies for Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities has asked each parish for help with school supplies for their children in foster care. We, in turn, are asking you to bring school supplies to the Masses on July 9th-10th. There will be a table outside the tent where you can place your donation.
Pillowcases
The response for pillowcases and pillowcase dresses has been overwhelming. We have received calls and participation from as far away as Honolulu, Kea’au, and Hilo. The dresses and/or fabric have been pouring in. Women from St. Joseph’s Parish in Hilo are now making dresses for us to send. While this is all happening, we have not yet had our own sew-in. Eventually, we will have hundreds of dresses to donate to “Dress a Girl Around the World.”
If you have pillowcases, you may bring them on July 9th—10th at the same time and place as school supplies for Catholic Charities.
Credit Cards Are Accepted
St. Michael the Archangel Church, as a convenience to our parishioners and visitors, now accepts credit card payments for donations or purchases at our Gift Shop.
St. Michael’s PayPal Account
St. Michael the Archangel Church has established an account with PayPal to accept donations. This account is accessible from our website onecatholicohana.org with a direct link to PayPal. The Donation Button on our website allows for only one donation at a time. Donations may not be set up for recurring donations. You will need to select what type of donation you are making from the drop-down menu prior to selecting “Donate.” Receipts will be issued by PayPal and your donation will be recorded in our parish records for the annual giving report if you are a parishioner; or your donation will be acknowledged by a letter from the parish.
Emergencies and Warnings
Whenever an emergency occurs such as a fire, wind damage, tsunami, or the like; or when a warning is issued by a State or County agency for a given day or period, all activities, including Masses at St. Michael’s, will be cancelled for the day or the period set forth in the warning.
Peter’s Pence Collection Next Weekend
Next weekend at all the Masses, a special collection will be taken up for the Peter’s Pence Collection. Through your generous support, the work of the Holy Father can be done. With your help, Christ’s peace will be cast upon the world. To learn more about the Peter’s Pence Collection, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections. Mahalo!
Stewardship Report: Weekend of June 11th—12th
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# of Attendees |
Total Contributions |
|
St. Michael’s |
|
|
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Saturday 5pm |
164 |
$1,106.00 |
|
Sunday 7am |
271 |
$1,821.00 |
|
Sunday 9am |
220 |
$1,646.00 |
|
Sunday 11am |
155 |
$1,249.00 |
|
Sunday 4pm |
127 |
$1,241.00 |
|
Sunday 6pm (Spanish) |
124 |
$239.00 |
|
Immac Concept’n 8am |
42 |
$376.00 |
|
Holy Rosary 10am |
35 |
$318.00 |
|
St. Paul’s –Spanish 10:30am |
185 |
$213.00 |
|
Subtotal |
Collections = |
$8,209.00 |
|
Tennis Tournament |
|
$4,909.20 |
|
Fr. John’s Farewell |
|
$627.00 |
|
Cath Relief Services |
|
$5.00 |
|
Global Solidarity |
|
$530.00 |
|
Building Fund* |
*Excludes pledges |
$3,118.00 |
|
Totals = |
1,323 |
$17,398.20 |
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