Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Answering God’s call leads to lifetime of happy service

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Evelyn Balatico is a familiar face around her parish, St. John the Baptist in Honolulu. In over 50 years as a parishioner, she has lovingly shared her time wherever it was needed. From Sunday school and the food bank to the homebound ministry, Balatico recognizes that we can’t just wait […]

Generosity benefits giver, community and parish

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com One of the most visible expressions of stewardship is generosity. Yet Christian generosity is about far more than financial giving. It begins with recognizing that everything we have comes from God and responding to his blessings with grateful and open hearts. Every person has received gifts from God. Some gifts […]

‘Sticking around’ draws couple into rich life of service

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Jimmy Kwan has a simple explanation for how he became so involved at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua: He stuck around. Stay after enough parish events, he discovered, and someone will eventually need a hand. Help once, and there is a pretty good chance they will remember you the […]

For Christian stewards, sharing Good News can mean many things

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The word “evangelization” can sometimes sound intimidating. Many Catholics hear it and immediately think of public speakers, missionaries or people with extensive theological training. Yet at its core, evangelization is much simpler: It is sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others and inviting them to encounter his love. […]

Deacon finds new ways to serve in new isle home

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Deacon Jerome Bettencourt and his wife, Kara, began thinking about retirement, Hawaii was not where they expected to land. After years in Los Angeles, their plans initially pointed toward Washington state. But family needs, connections to Hawaii and what Deacon Bettencourt came to recognize as God’s quiet direction ultimately […]

Stewardship means respecting life, dignity of human person

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com One of the most fundamental truths of the Catholic faith is that every human life has value and dignity. From the moment of conception until natural death, each person is created in the image and likeness of God and is loved by him. This belief forms the foundation of the […]

Learning, gratitude never end on faith journey

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A simple question from her young daughter more than two decades ago set Lynn Vasconcellos on a path she never expected — one that continues to shape her faith and her service at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua. At the time, Vasconcellos regularly attended Mass with her family but […]

Stewardship helps carry legacy of faith through generations

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Stewardship begins with gratitude. When we recognize that every good gift comes from God, we naturally desire to share those gifts with others. While people often think about sharing their time, talent and treasure, one of the most important gifts we can share is our faith. None of us came […]

Finding fulfillment in contributing to parish life

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Marcial Tumacder admits there have been times when he has taken on too many ministries at St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi. Yet he is continually surprised by how the Lord seems to multiply his time as he serves others. Sharing his time, talent and treasure has brought Tumacder […]

Everyone can play a role in building community at church

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A parish is much more than a place where people gather for Mass each week. It is a community of believers united in Christ and called to support one another in faith. When parishioners develop meaningful relationships, share their gifts and work together in service, a parish begins to reflect […]