Where do we stand?
Where do we stand?
Do we stand in the luxury of our own home?
Do we see the walls filled with comfort and security?
Do we stand on the front porch?
Do we see the house next door and across the street, perhaps where our friends live?
Do we stand on the corner down the street?
Do we see the neighborhood and its collection of people and lives?
Do we stand at the front of the neighborhood?
Do we see the main street and the traffic it brings to our world?
Do we stand at the bus stop?
Do we see the many busy people that drive by?
Do we see those who walk by?
Do we see the faces on the bus as they pass us by?
Do we stand at the center of the city?
Do we see the faces that live and breathe the life of urban surroundings?
Do we see the faces of those living on the street?
Do we see them, hiding under bridges or asking for help?
Do we stand at the airport?
Do we see the collection of people coming home and traveling far?
Do we see the people emptying the trash and cleaning the floor?
Do we stand in a new city?
Do we see the marvels of history and culture before us?
Do we see the poverty and hardship of the streets before us?
Do we stand in a warring nation?
Do we see the destruction?
Do we see the fear?
Do we see those mourning losses that can never be recovered?
Do we stand in the under-developed world?
Do we see the despair?
Do we see the hunger?
Do we see the hope?
Where do we stand?
Will we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters to work, hope and pray that we will all stand in one equal place?
Will we, one day, see a world of peace, abundance, compassion, and love from wherever we stand?
―Theresa Coop (via Social Justice Resource Center)
The Pastoral Council is currently developing our next three-year plan. We need your input! Please let us know what's in your heart. This is a stewardship parish which means every member contributes to directing and taking part in our church's existence and function. Please help us make our church a place that feeds your spiritual needs and ever-growing relationship with Christ so you can better know, love, and serve Him.
The survey is found on our website:
https://saintmichaelparishkona.org/pastoral-plan-survey/
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Pastoral Council
All wooded furniture in our sanctuary is being fumigated for termites. It’s closed for the next couple days. Morning masses are held in the Grace Parish Center.
A Night Prayer from St. Alphonsus Liguori
Jesus Christ, my God, I adore you and I thank you for the many favors you have bestowed on me this day.
I offer you my sleep and all the moments of this night, and I pray that you preserve me from sin. Therefore, I place myself in your most sacred side, and under the mantle of our Blessed Lady, my Mother. May the holy Angels assist me and keep me in peace, and may your blessing be upon me. Amen.
Check out these limited edition crosses at the gift shop. Aren’t they beautiful?
GIFT SHOP HOURS
MON | TUES | WED | FRI
9:30am to 1:30pm
SUNDAY
6:30am to 2:30pm
Happy Aloha Friday! Tuesday night was truly spectacular with Francesca LaRosa. The church resonated with joyous praise, heartfelt worship, and the graceful movements of hula. Francesca had lessons with our very own, Anita Okimoto. Capturing the moment in photos seemed unnecessary, as being fully present was enough to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. Gratitude to Francesca and David for this memorable experience! @francescaclarosa
Don't forget TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Our FREE Easter Concert, featuring the amazing FRANCESCA LAROSA @francescaclarosa ! Potluck dinner at 5:30pm followed by the concert at 7PM. E KOMO MAI!!!