We watched “Gone with the Wind” the other night. It’s been years since I last saw it, and my response has changed dramatically. The central character is the spirited but selfish Scarlett O’Hara. Her gentle sister-in-law, Melanie Wilkes, serves as contrast. I used to fantasize about being Scarlett. Now, I want to be Melanie. Melanie […]
Archives for April 2013
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: What is Confirmation?
YOUCAT*: “Confirmation is the Sacrament that completes Baptism; in it the gift of the Holy Spirit is bestowed upon us. Anyone who freely decides to live a life as God’s child and asks for God’s Spirit under the signs of the imposition of hands and anointing with Chrism receives the strength to witness to God’s […]
St. John Vianney School presents student musicians spring concert
The multi-level music department of St. John Vianney School in Kailua under the direction of Dana Arbaugh will present its spring concert, 6:30 p.m., May 10, in the parish church. The public is invited. The concert will feature the school’s beginning band, beginning orchestra, concert band and concert orchestra performing works from around the world […]
Hawaii’s Secular Franciscans elect local leadership council
In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI told his rowdy American flock in his homily in New York’s Yankee Stadium that “obedience” wasn’t a bad word. Rather, it is the surrender of one’s will to God in service to him and the church. That’s the spirit of Hawaii’s Secular Franciscans, an order of lay men and women […]
Kapiolani Park celebration planned to cap Year of Faith
The Diocese of Honolulu is planning a festive day in the park to mark the end of the Catholic Church’s Year of Faith in November. Tentatively called the Catholic Cultural Celebration, the event being planned for Kapiolani Park in Waikiki, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 23 will feature a prayer service, entertainment, music, food and inspirational […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: You’re awesome!
In March, we held a series of retreats for leaders of ministries for youth and young adults. Dann Ebina volunteered to help us at each one and even paid his own airfare to the neighbor islands! At each retreat, Dann would constantly say, “You’re awesome!” When asked why, he’d say, “Cause you’re awesome!” Everyone who […]
Photo: New lay associates formally received
Seven new members made their commitment and formally were received into the Lay Association of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, April 14, in the chapel of the Sacred Hearts Sisters’ Regina Pacis Convent in Kaimuki. Pictured in front, from left, are Leander Jung and Rose Nacion. In the back from left are Linda Jose […]
Manaolana | Sidebar: April 26, 2013
Quote “To be accepted in this country … was like receiving a gift. … I hear my father saying, ‘Now you have the right to be here, you don’t have to worry.’” — Rwandan genocide survivor and peace advocate Immaculee Ilibagiza, who became a U.S. citizen April 17 in New York City. During the 1994 genocide, […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Fifth Sunday of Easter
With the Resurrection, divine love triumphed Acts of the Apostles 15:21-27 Revelation 21:1-5a John 13:31-33a, 34-35 Again in this Easter season, the Acts of the Apostles supplies the first reading for Mass, reporting some of the missionary activities of Paul and Barnabas. Although eventually they parted, Paul and his disciple Barnabas visited several prominent cities […]
Official Notices: April 26, 2013
Bishop’s Calendar April 27, 8:00 am, Mass for Knights of Columbus Annual Meeting, Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Waikiki. [Fr. Gary Secor]; 6:00 pm, Knights of Columbus Banquet, Queen Kapiolani Hotel. [Fr. Gary Secor] April 28, 8:00 am, Mass for Knights of Columbus Annual Meeting, St. Augustine Parish, Waikiki. [Fr. Gary Secor]; 11:00 am, Confirmation Mass, St. […]