Top: Msgr. Gary Secor celebrated the confirmation and first Communion Mass for more than 20 young candidates Nov. 15 at Sacred Heart Church in Waianae. Excitement filled the church as proud parents, sponsors and families shared in the holy sacraments. The parish celebration continued after Mass with dinner and desserts in the church hall with […]
Reclaiming Halloween
Together with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, All Hallows’ Eve is a time for reflection and celebration By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald When it comes to Halloween, haunted houses, ghosts and pumpkins are just a few things that come to mind. Dressing up in costume is a hallmark of the day, whether […]
6 spiritual ways to celebrate All Hallows Eve
CHURCH SOCIAL TIPS By Sherry Hayes-Peirce The secular world celebrates the last day of this month, Oct. 31, as Halloween, a holiday about dressing up, trick-or-treating, and scaring people. For our church, it is the start of 48 hours celebrating those who have been elevated to sainthood on All Saints Day (Nov. 1) and our […]
Kailua parish hosting ‘special’ Halloween
St. Anthony Church in Kailua, at 148 Makawao Street, is hosting the Kahumana Learning Center’s Special Halloween Party, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 26, an annual event for teens and young adults with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. Featured will be dancing, refreshments, trunk-or-treat, a photo booth and tons of spooky fun. Wear your favorite […]