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Traveling Rosary Bringing Many Graces to the Homes of Our Parish ʻOhana

from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Newsletter — Apr/May 2023 by Catholic Stewardship Consultants The Rosary is a prayer that developed from a long history with roots going as far back as the third-century Desert Fathers’ prayer ropes, and St. Dominic’s dream in the year 1208. The word rosary refers to a garland of roses and is associated with many heavenly promises. St. Louis de Montfort was a great proponent of the Rosary and he spoke […]

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Update on the Grace Parish Center: Community Looks Forward to Long-Awaited Completion of Project

from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Newsletter — Feb-Mar 2023 by Catholic Stewardship Consultants Many longtime members of St. Michael the Archangel will remember talks of constructing a parish center taking place 30-plus years ago. The project has seen many setbacks over the years. Finally, the Grace Parish Center will open after crossing one last hurdle. So far, $3.8 million has been paid toward the $5.5 million project. There were some issues with the flooring this […]

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Meet Kumu Keoni Jenny: Transforming His Home-Grown Lā`au into Lei of Prayer and Aloha

from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Newsletter — Feb-Mar 2023 by Catholic Stewardship Consultants Early Sunday morning, before 7 a.m. English/`Ōlelo Hawai`i Mass, our clergy get a special delivery of beautiful lei made by parishioner, Kumu Keoni Jenny, that will adorn their vestments during the Sacred Liturgy. “I love to do the lei,” Kumu Keoni says. “It’s part of my dedication to the faith. We give our clergy lei to represent not just our aloha for […]

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STEWARDSHIP: What to do With a Windfall?

STEWARDSHIP: What to do With a Windfall? from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Newsletter — Feb-Mar 2023 by Catholic Stewardship Consultants A businessman sells some property for a nice profit. A woman retires from a 20-year career at age 43. A high school student discovers he has an exceptional talent for playing the piano. What do they have in common? Each person has recently received a windfall — an unusually large gain of money, time, or […]

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From the Office

Advocates for Annulment Process  Pope Francis has streamlined the process to petition for a declaration of nullity to make the process shorter. He also eliminated the mandatory fee. For assistance in petitioning, the following persons are Advocates for St. Michael’s: Deacon Sándor Hernández Morales, Meali’inani Duarte-Morales, Rosana Knudson, and Judy Glickstein. Call the office at (808) 326-7771 to leave a message for one of them to call you.  Spam Emails Posing as Our Clergy are Fake SPAM emails are being sent as […]

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Enrichment Opportunities

Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat April 28-30 Healing the Pain of Abortion . . . One Weekend at a Time.  Singles, couples, siblings, parents & grandparents, even former abortion industry workers have come to Rachel’s Vineyard to find peace and inner healing. Retreats are held for 3 days/2 nights at a private Retreat Center. Registration fee is $175 and covers meals, refreshments, materials and accommodations.  Weekend Retreat: April 28-30 & October 13-15, 2023 For more info, […]

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Ministries Update

  Volunteers Needed for Gift Shop Ministry  Volunteers in this ministry create a welcoming environment while assisting the Gift Shop manager with operations. Come join us and volunteer at least once a month before or after the Sunday Mass you attend or during the weekday while the Gift Shop is open. Call the Parish Office if you are interested in meeting new people by helping out at the Gift Shop!  Friendly Place Lunches Ministry on […]

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Faith Formation

Prepare for Next Week’s Scripture Readings  1st Reading/Primera Lectura: Isaiah (Isaías) 50:5-9  Psalm/Salmo: 116(114):1-2,3-4,5-6,8-9  2nd Reading/Segunda Lectura: James (Santiago) 2:14-18  Gospel/Evangelio: Mark (Marcos) 8:27-35  Faith Formation Classes Grades K-5  Faith Formation classes for students in grades K-5 begin on Sunday, September 22nd from 10:20-11:20. Students in K-3 will meet in the Grace Parish Center, and 4th and 5th will meet on the North Lanai.  All students must be registered before attending class. Parents can register […]

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Mark Your Calendar

For more upcoming events, please visit our events calendar by clicking here. Honokaa Holy Ghost Feast Day Rescheduled to September 8 Please note that this event has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 8. Our sister Parish in Honokaa – Our Lady of Lourdes invites us to join their Holy Ghost Feast Celebration and Annual Fundraiser. Procession will start at 8am followed by Mass. The Bazaar is open from 10am – 3pm. The event will be held […]

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National Eucharistic Revival

By Deacon Sándor Hernández Morales This year on the Solemnity of The Body and Blood of the Lord, Corpus Christi Sunday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) launched a National Eucharistic Revival with a myriad of Eucharistic processions and adoration throughout the country. The revival is composed of three phases — a year of Diocesan Renewal, a year of Parish Renewal, and a National Eucharistic Congress that will complete the renewal in 2024. […]

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