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Ordination to Transitional Diaconate of John Akau July 12
Bishop Larry Silva will ordain John Akau a transitional deacon on Saturday, July 12 at St. Joseph Parish in Hilo. Mass begins at 9am. Come and celebrate with us! John is assigned here at St. Michael’s for the summer and will return to Sacred Heart Seminary in Wisconsin for his final year.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast July 13
Please join fellow parishioners on July 13th, after the 7am and 9am Masses for a delicious breakfast and warm fellowship in the Grace Parish Center. The $5 per person (children are free when accompanied by parent) menu items include pancakes, sausages, fruit, juice, water and Kona coffee.
Spiritual Book Club July 17
Our next meeting will be held at 4pm on Thursday, July 17th in the Grace Parish Center. Our book for July is Pope Leo XIV by Jesus Colina and it is available on Amazon. You can participate in person or from home via Zoom. If you need help to connect via Zoom, please call the Parish office at 808-326-7771.
Bishop Larry’s Anniversary & Birthday Celebration August 8 in Kona – 50 years in the Priesthood, 20 years as our Bishop, 76th Birthday
Come and celebrate Bishop Larry as we honor three incredible milestones: 50 years in the priesthood, 20 years as our bishop, and his 76th birthday! The celebration will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Maka‘eo County Pavilion (Old Airport). Tickets are $40 and include your choice of one entrée: Chicken Chimichurri with Rice, Shrimp Arrabbiata Pasta, or Pasta Primavera. Entrée selection must be made at the time of ticket purchase. Tickets go on sale this weekend after our Vigil Mass and Sunday Masses and will also be available through the Parish Office. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, food, and entertainment featuring John Keawe, Pa‘ani Pila, along with a performance from each West Hawaii Vicariate Parish. All proceeds from the event will go toward the restoration of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu.
St. Michael Statue Brick Garden Sales Underway
Plans to install a Brick Garden surrounding our St. Michael statue have begun! There are three sizes of bricks available for purchase with your choice of engraving. Pick up a flyer with detailed information at the coffee station after Mass or from the Parish office during the week. Installation will begin once all bricks are purchased.
Marriage and Family Life Workshop August 16 in Pahoa
Clergy and Couples are invited to attend a Living Sacred Sexuality workshop 10 am-4pm Saturday, August 16 at Sacred Heart Pahoa. Register by August 3 online at WWMEBigIsland@gmail.com. A $10 fee will be collected at the workshop. Text 808-478-6071, email WWMEBigIsland@ gmail.com or go to https://tinyurl.com/5629ztx7 for information.
Two Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekends Set on Big Isle
All couples planning to receive the Sacrament of Marriage are required to attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend. We are fortunate to host two weekends on our island. St. Joseph in Hilo offered one on February 22 & 23. St. Michael’s will offer one on September 13 & 14. Other weekends are offered on the outer islands. If you are getting married, please sign up for one weekend. For a com-plete list of weekends offered on all islands, visit https://hawaii.engagedencounter.com/.
Next Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat October 10-12 on Oahu
Rachel’s Vineyard is for anyone who has experienced suffering after an abortion… women and men of all faiths are invited to this weekend retreat to begin the healing process. The next retreat is on October 10-12, 2025 on Oahu. To register, contact Lisa Shorba at (808) 490-4702 or email: rvinhawaii@gmail.com. For more information go to www.rachelsvineyard.org. Suggested donation: $200/person (covers room, meals/refreshments and materials). Space is limited. Registrations/ Retreats are Strictly Confidential. Need-based scholarships are available.
Charismatic Prayer Group Takes Summer Break
Please note that the Charismatic Prayer Group will take a break from their meetings for the summer. Weekly meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Men of Faith Meet Wednesdays
Join fellow men of St. Michael’s to deepen your faith during the Holy Season of Lent. We meet on the South Lanai of Church every Wednesday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and reflect on the prior Sunday’s scripture readings. Come early to spend time with Christ in Adoration, evening prayer and Benediction starting at 5pm. Reminder: On the last Wednesday of the month, we meet in the Grace Parish Center where we share a potluck dinner.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays
Join our prayer disciples and spend one hour with Jesus on Wednesdays from 7:30am to 5pm. For more information or to reserve your hour, contact TJ through the Office.
Young Adults Ministry Meets Thursdays
The Young Adults Ministry continues to meet weekly on Thursdays from 6 to 7pm in the Grace Parish Center. All young adults (ages 21 through 35) are invited to join. For more information, contact Joseph through the office.
Traveling Neighborhood Rosary Inspires Community Prayer
“The Rosary will make virtue and good works flourish, and will obtain for souls the most abundant divine mercies. It will draw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means”. – From Mary’s Promises for Daily Devotion
Display the statue of the Blessed Mother in your home and invite your Catholic neighbors to pray the Rosary with your family. Contact Beth at (760) 212-4533 for more info.
Blind and Visually Impaired Service Meetings
Please help support the newest program for the blind and visually impaired that will be administered by the Ho’opono Services for the Blind Division. Right now this program is only being offered on Oahu. The newly enacted legislation aims to provide support services to the blind and visually impaired individuals on the Neighbor Islands that would help them to integrate well within the communities they reside and provide opportunity where they have access to training to acquire new skills and also assist with barriers that are preventing them from achieving independence and self-sufficiency. There are three virtual meetings scheduled that interested parties can attend via zoom. Agenda items include an overview of the pilot pro-ject, stakeholder questions i.e. what services will be offer-ed, where and how often. You will also have the opportunity to offer your input for any services that you need.
For more information, please contact Ronald Formata through the Parish Office.
