A 2014 Serra Club priest appreciation dinner with Father Louis Yim and Bishop Larry Silva (File photo)
The Serra Club of Honolulu urges lay parish leaders to join parishes throughout the United States in honoring their priests on Sunday, Sept. 26, “Priesthood Sunday.”
Serra Club of Honolulu president, Jack Kampfer, hopes every parish does something to express the appreciation of its faith community for the devoted priests who serve it.
“Recognition is especially relevant considering the small number of priests that serve our diocese,” he said.
“Also, those contemplating a vocation will be encouraged by the esteem shown our priests,” Kampfer said. “This is an opportunity for each parish to reaffirm the priesthood as central to the life of our church.”
The USA Council of Serra International is the nationwide sponsor for this event. It has created a parish guide with special liturgy elements and activities for this day at serraus.org/priesthood-sunday.
Although one day has been designated as “Priesthood Sunday,” parishes may choose any day or occasion to celebrate the contribution of their priests to their spiritual well-being.
Founded in 1970, the Serra Club of Honolulu is part of the worldwide Serra organization of Catholic lay men and women dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and vowed religious life.
For further information on Serra or “Priesthood Sunday,” contact Jack Kampfer at 808-621-0852.
