MARCH FOR LIFE 2024 All are invited to the March for Life at the State Capitol, 3-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19. Join us in celebrating the gift of life as we bring God’s love through prayer and example to the public square, under this year’s theme, “Aloha Kekahi I Kekahi” — love one another. […]
40 Days for Life ends its fall campaign
By Val Streff Special to the Herald The 40 Days for Life fall campaign ended with a beautiful Mass Nov. 11 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa presided over by the pastor Father Manny Hewe accompanied by Deacon Ray Lamb and Deacon Gary Streff. Deacon Lamb gave a homily on the “preciousness of life.” 40 […]
Parish baby showers welcome new mothers celebrating life
By Val Streff Special to the Herald “Walking with Moms in Need” is a program initiated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s encyclical, “The Gospel of Life,” to support pregnant women and new mothers. It was introduced in Hawaii in the form of parish “baby […]
Respecting life with supplies of diapers, wipes and infant clothes
By Deacon Gary and Val Streff Special to the Herald St. Elizabeth Parish in Aiea hosted a baby shower on May 7 for expecting and parenting mothers, 1-3 p.m. in the church auditorium. We opened with a prayer followed by a snack of sandwiches, fruit cups, cupcakes and ice cream. Each family received a lucky […]
Deacon Gary and Val Streff: The truth we believe and live
RESPECT LIFE Daily we are bombarded with news about women’s rights. Women call themselves “pro-choice” to describe their “right” to decide what is best for their own bodies in issues such as contraception and pregnancy. This term has been around since the 1960s and is visible today in the slogan “My Body, My Choice.” “Pro-choice” […]
Mother and child services
Here is a list of local services for women with crisis pregnancies and new mothers in need. Some programs are affiliated with the Catholic Church, some are not. PREGNANCY CARE Oahu Oahu Pregnancy Center and A Place for Women (A medical resource center) 94-1044 Waipio Uka Street Waipahu, HI 96797 808-678-3991 OahuPregnancyCenter.com Provides pregnancy testing, […]
Deacon Gary and Val Streff: Reversal of Roe will usher in a new era
RESPECT LIFE The leak of the draft of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health has stirred up a lot of upheaval for suggesting that the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion will be overturned. Whatever the outcome, it will divide our nation for years to come. Many […]
Join the Jericho March, combat the violations against sanctity of life
Invitation By Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff Special to the Herald As we ring in the New Year, we invite everyone to join in solidarity with people of goodwill across America by marching around our state capitol on Friday, Jan. 21 — day seven and the grand finale of seven capitol marches beginning on Jan. […]
40 Days for Life campaign to end abortion begins in over 1,000 cities
By Catholic News Service BRYAN, Texas — The national 40 Days for Life organization launched its fall campaign Sept. 22, with volunteers in over 1,000 cities across the country planning to pray, fast and hold 24-hour vigils outside abortion clinics. They also will participate in outreach to the community to promote awareness about abortion and […]
Sidewalk Advocates train, support pro-life volunteers
By Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff Special to the Herald In Joshua 1:6-9, we read, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” That is good advice for those who gather in front of Planned Parenthood offices to pray […]
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