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Submit Names, Photos for All Souls’ Day Remembrance
In honor of All Souls’ Day on November 2, we remember all those who have passed and gone to be with our Heavenly Father. Names and/ or photos of your loved ones are displayed on a large screen at each Mass during the month of November. Please submit names and photos by email to stmichaelarchangel@rcchawaii.org.
Stewardship Renewal is Underway
Don’t Forget to Turn in Your Commitment Card! We’re still in the midst of our annual Stewardship Renewal. If you haven’t returned your Commitment Card or completed one online at the parish website, saintmichaelparishkona.org, it is NOT too late. Please take this opportunity to discern how God is calling you to grow closer to Him this year.
Campaign for Human Development November 16
Please support the US Bishops Catholic Campaign for Human Development special collection on November 16. In the US, more than 45 million people live in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and help vulnerable people acrossour country struggling to overcome persistent poverty.
Spiritual Book Club Meets November 20
Our choice for November is by Andrew Swafford entitled Lunatic Liar or Lord: Unveiling the Truth of Catholicism with CS Lewis’ Mere Christianity. This analysis of C S Lewis’ explanation of his Catholic belief was well reviewed. Our next meeting is at 4pm on Thursday, November 20 in the Grace Parish Center. Peggy will moderate and we will have book suggestions for our December selection.
St. Michael Statue Brick Garden Sales Ongoing
Order forms and information are available at the coffee station after weekend Masses or from the kiosks and the Parish office during the week. Choose from three brick sizes, each customizable with your personal engraving. All sizes are still available for Phases 2 – 4 so there is still time to be part of something lasting and beautiful. Let your legacy be part of our parish grounds!
Grief Recovery Method Program Through Dec. 19
Are the holiday months difficult because you are missing someone?
If this time of year brings up heartache, sadness, or low energy, we invite you to consider participating in the Grief Recovery Method program, a scientifically-studied grief (sadness) education program of eight weekly sessions. You will learn action steps that can help with ongoing sad-ness. There is no charge except for a commitment to attend each week. Reading and written assignments are part of this program and all materials are provided. Classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 10am to 12noon. The session is Oct. 29 to Dec. 19. To register, call Suzanne at (808) 339-7980.
Kokua for Thanksgiving Meal Campaign In the Works
“Whoever has two tunics should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.”
It’s that time of the year! Our community outreach ministry along with our Knights of Columbus Council would like to gift one hundred families with a complete Thanksgiving Turkey meal. Please consider donating $100.00 to feed a family on Thanksgiving Day. The meals will be distributed through Family Support Hawaii, Catholic Charities, and Ulu Wini. Mahalo for your generosity!
Men of Faith Meet Wednesdays
Is meeting with fellow men of our parish and growing in your faith of interest to you? If yes, we invite you to join us every Wednesday from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM on the St. Michael’s south lanai! We will reflect upon the prior Sunday’s readings and discuss how they can positively impact our lives. Special invitation: The last Wednesday of each month is extra special as we have a potluck
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.
Way of the Cross Wednesdays for an End to Trafficking
Each Wednesday at noon, we pray the Stations of the Cross at St. Michael’s for the safety of all those who are held captive by traffickers for either sex or agricultural work and usually have no way of escaping the status of slavery. The prayers were developed by Bishop Silva and require about twenty minutes of your time. Please join us!
Young Adults Ministry Meets Thursdays
The Compass, Third Thursdays at Ola Brew (Kona)
Meet us for casual fellowship! Enjoy a story about the inspirational life of a saint, followed by a low key discussion. New to the faith or just curious? All young adults are welcome, so bring a friend! For more information, contact Will at willbwind1@gmail.com or Becky at rebeccaflasz@gmail.com.
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 project, 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.
Sharing Garden Needs More Helping Hands
By feeding the hungry, we realize Corporal Works of Mercy. Our Sharing Garden volunteers tend to a large garden of fresh vegetables and fruit. We plant, remove weeds, water, and harvest on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 7 to 9:30am. The harvests are distributed at the St. Michael Food Pantry, Mālama Nā Keiki, and The Homes at Ulu Wini. Please contact Beth through the Parish Office for more information.
Project St. Damien in Hawi Fundraises for Statue
Sacred Heart Church in Hawi, once home to St. Damien before his ministry to the people of Kalaupapa, is honoring his legacy with a life-size bronze statue to be placed on church grounds. This sacred tribute will serve as a lasting reminder of his compassion, courage, and unwavering faith. Sacred Heart Church invites you to be part of this meaningful project. Fundraising is underway, with a goal of $200,000. Your monetary donation-large or small-will help bring this vision to life and celebrate the spirit of service that St. Damien embodied. For more information, please visit the flyer posted on our kiosks. Together, letus walk the pathway to Molokai and honor a saint who walked among us.
