Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Holy Trinity parishioners bring stewardship to life

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com In late 2013, Bob White was asked by Holy Trinity Church’s pastor, Father Dennis Koshko, to begin stewardship at the parish. White was handed an envelope of fellow parishioners’ names and contact information to begin this journey of stewardship. “I asked, and all accepted,” he said, and thus the Stewardship […]

Stewardship is our response to the gift of the Eucharist

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Eucharist, often referred to as the “source and summit of the Christian life” in Catholic theology, stands as the ultimate gift from God to his people. It is in this sacred sacrament that Catholics partake in the real presence of Christ, an encounter that nourishes our souls and strengthens […]

Practicing stewardship in the domestic church — our homes

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com In the Catholic tradition, the concept of stewardship goes beyond attending Mass and making donations to the church — it encompasses a way of life deeply rooted in sharing our time, talent and treasure for the greater good. This way of life is not confined to the church walls but […]

It’s never too late to devote time to ministry

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Nanette Salcedo has been Catholic her whole life, attending Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina and now St. Joseph Church in Makawao. But in the last year, the Maui resident started to more fully appreciate and understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Bringing the Eucharist to the homebound […]

Share the hope of Jesus’ resurrection with those in need

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com What hope Jesus’ resurrection offers to us! Indeed, had he not raised himself from the dead, our faith would be in vain, as St. Paul says. And yet, this hope is for every human being, even those who do not know him. Jesus calls us as Catholic Christians to rejoice […]

A lifetime of service, with no slowing down

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Marina Pascua has been an essential part of St. Raphael Church in Koloa, Kauai, for many years. In her time spent serving and volunteering at the parish, eight priests have come and gone through their assignments. Through each season, Pascua continues to dedicate her time and energy in vital ways […]

Embracing stewardship can enhance our Lenten journey

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As the sacred season of Lent continues this month — a time of reflection, repentance and preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter — we strive to grow closer to Christ through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. A frequently overlooked but deeply meaningful approach to enhancing one’s Lenten spiritual […]

Maui-Lanai Vicariate dedicates day to stewardship

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By Mary Jean Bega, Maui Commissioner on Stewardship Special to the Herald On Feb. 15, parishioners from all corners of Maui met at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku to be a witness to the goodness of God, who couldn’t have provided us with a more beautiful day to gather for the Maui-Lanai Vicariate Stewardship Day. […]

Ministry, service are ‘how you live out your faith’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Toni Bissen spends much of her time serving, whether proclaiming the word as a lector, singing in the choir or helping with forest preservation. Of all the work she does, she feels most blessed to be involved with prison ministry. Bissen serves by teaching classes at the Women’s Community Correctional […]

Discerning how to bring new disciples to God’s church

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Whether you hold a high-profile position, such as parish council president, or have more of a behind-the-scenes role as a coordinator of a parish ministry, God has called you — as a parish leader — to help build his church. This challenge is just as important as the call of […]