On Saturday, February 21, Sister Malia Wong invited over 70 St. Michael's Women of the Word and guests to slow down to find peace during our Lenten journey. Participants learned to use one word in meditation, to follow the peaceful actions of others, to savor a simple orange slice and create peaceful moments through art. The art project was creating an icon style painting of the Madonna on glass. Thank you to the Men of Faith for preparing and serving breakfast and lunch and for the Knights of Columbus for setting up the room.

On Saturday, February 21, Sister Malia Wong invited over 70 St. Michael's Women of the Word and guests to slow down to find peace during our Lenten journey. Participants learned to use one word in meditation, to follow the peaceful actions of others, to savor a simple orange slice and create peaceful moments through art. The art project was creating an icon style painting of the Madonna on glass. Thank you to the Men of Faith for preparing and serving breakfast and lunch and for the Knights of Columbus for setting up the room.

Apache Arrow Makanaokeakua Youngblood-Solis participated in Big Island Youth Day at St. Joseph HS Gym and was blessed with the opportunity to participate in the Rite of Elect with Bishop Larry on the east side.

Mahalo Bishop Larry for sharing your mana’o and mana with us. #biyd2026 #alohakeakua❤️

West Hawaii Vicariate in the Gym at Big Island Youth Day 2026 with the relic of Saint Carlo Acutis.

As we joyfully launch the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, I invite you to prayerfully join in supporting the work of our Church. Together, with faith and aloha, let us Share God’s Gifts – ensuring that every person in our churches and schools experiences the love and care of our Catholic community today and in the future ahead. – Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu Diocesan donation page link in bio. Mahalo!

We are one week away from Ash Wednesday. Here's our Mass schedule:

Bread for the journey, walking with the WORD This women’s retreat invites participants to slow down, listen deeply and walk alongside women of Scripture through guided reflection, creative prayer, and embodied practice. Participants will discover how one word, one gesture, or one faithful step can be carried home, nourishing everyday life as you are. Leave with bread for the journey. St. Michael the Archangel Church Grace Parish Center Feb. 21, 2026 Mass 7AM, Breakfast/Retreat 8AM, Lunch 12PM Registration link in the first comment. IG: Link in the bio

SAVE THE DATE: MEN OF FAITH RETREAT: Sat., Feb. 28th, 7am to noon Deacon Jerome Bettencourt was ordained in 2011 and served the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for 14 years as a deacon. He has worked as a catechist, retreat leader, and spiritual director. He recently retired from his career as a professional educator after 40 years of service. He moved to our island last August and currently serves the Diocese of Honolulu. Deacon Jerome is assigned to Sacred Heart Parish in Pahoa. He also serves as a Byzantine (Eastern Rite) Deacon for the Byzantine Outreach in Honomu. All Men of Faith of our parish and beyond are invited. Continental breakfast to start and lunch will be provided. To sign up, please see Deacon Craig Camello or John Czajkowski

Happy Aloha Friday! You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. -Leviticus 19:34 #allarewelcome