Aloha,
We figure you might be pretty busy getting ready for Malassada Day, March 4, but we wanted to make sure you knew about special Mardi Gras happenings this Saturday, March 1, in Waimanalo and on the Big Island in Hawi.
First, in Waimanalo, St. George Parish is kicking off Lent with a “Feed the Hungry” lunchtime celebration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Besides serving hot meals to neighbors in need, there will be live entertainment. Parishioners will also give away clothes and basic hygiene items like shampoo and toothpaste.
St. George’s food ministry has come a long way. Auntie Blanche and Auntie Joan remember when they just put out a sign in front of the church and hoped people would come. Well, they did.
Last Thanksgiving, their holiday dinner was a big hit! So they made “hana hou” for Christmas and ended up feeding more than 200 people! They are not sure how many people are going to show up on March 1, but Auntie Blanche and Auntie Joan are not worried. Because it’s not just about food, it’s about ohana.
If you can come by 10 a.m., that would be good. And St. George Parish always needs donations of food, clothing, household goods and toiletries. Drop them off at St. George’s Outreach on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. If you need more information, call Auntie Blanche at the church, 259-7188.
The event in Hawi on the same day is the blessing of Palili O Kohala’s Natural Farming Learning Lab near Sacred Heart Church. The festivities go from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include workshops and demonstrations on kalo planting, poi pounding and natural pig and chicken farming.
Among the entertainers will be slack key master Cyril Pahinui, son of Gabby.
Come if you can, and tell your friends.
If you want to know more, call Auntie Kara at 224-2104.
Sincerely,
Your friends at the diocesan Office for Social Ministry