Our parish constant
I enjoyed reading the first “I am a Deacon” column featuring our very own Deacon Michael Weaver. Deacon Michael, as he is lovingly called, is truly a gift to our parish ohana! We have experienced many clergy transitions, since our beloved pastor, Father Dennis Koshko, was reassigned to another parish over 10 years ago. Deacon Michael has been “our constant” in an ever changing parish landscape.
Deacon Michael is a man of great character, a man of prayer, and a true servant to our church community. He is also a master-teacher! We are fortunate that we are the beneficiaries of his wider teaching classroom. His Sunday homilies are thoughtful, insightful, well-prepared and well-delivered.
After reading the article, I pointed out to Deacon Michael that he had missed an important point. His father, Deacon Jerome Weaver, who now enjoys eternal life with our Risen Lord, served our parish, too. We are grateful to our loving God of the Christian witness of the Weaver men in our Kailua community.
Lovey-Ann DeRego, Kailua
Wonderful tribute
Many thanks for the wonderful and informative tribute concerning the naming of the military chapel at Kaneohe Marine Base Hawaii for Bishop Joseph Estabrook.
Bishop Joe was a very special man, bishop and friend. I was privileged to be his sponsor when he joined our Knights of Columbus Council 6307 in Kailua in 2003. He became our council chaplain and when ordained as Auxiliary Bishop of the Military, we gave him an oil stock, a portable container for the holy oils. He told me he was very proud of this engraved gift and routinely told others this was given him by his K of C Brothers.
That you placed the base chapel picture on the front page of the Hawaii Catholic Herald showing CHAPLAIN JOSEPH W. ESTABROOK CHAPEL is greatly appreciated. This is a tribute that the people of Hawaii should know and of which we can be exceedingly proud.
Additionally, he had such a positive impact on others who became priests and serve our men and women in uniform. It speaks volumes of his Faith extension.
May this good servant of God rest in peace.
Chuck Furr, Kailua
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