Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Parishioner’s life has been ‘Holy Spirit-driven’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Mary Jean Bega reflects on her life, she is struck by the way in which the Holy Spirit has worked to draw her to Christ and his church. “It really seems as though everything has been Holy Spirit-driven,” Bega says. “Nothing happened by chance.” Bega immigrated to Maui from […]

Christmas offers opportunities to practice stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As Catholics living in an increasingly secular world, we must remember to find ways to keep the true meaning of Christmas — the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Beyond the exchange of gifts and festive decorations, Christmas is a time to embody the spirit of stewardship. Stewardship involves sharing […]

Parishioner urges others to ‘be not afraid’ and get involved

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Sharmayne Naone, a parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona, has a long list of ministries in which she serves. She enjoys every one of them, but what matters most to her is that she gets involved in ministries that need help. “Jesus commands us to love God […]

Active parishioner works to bring people to Christ

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus calling his disciples. For instance, in Matthew, he calls Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John. Jesus tells them he is going to make them fishers of men — he is going to use their talents to build his kingdom. They need simply to say […]

Thanksgiving is a day for gratitude and giving back

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. While it may not have religious origins, Thanksgiving holds a deep significance in the Catholic Church and serves as a perfect example of living the stewardship way of life. As Catholics, we […]

Active parishioner gives time, gains fellowship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Meet Gloria Aqui — 82 years young and a very active volunteer for the parish community at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai. You might see her in the parish office, the parish gift shop or the food bank; decorating the church with flowers; or participating in various ministry committee […]

St. Cecilia illustrates vital role of music in church

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The Roman martyr’s steadfast faith offers inspiration to all By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music in the Catholic Church, holds a special place in the hearts of the faithful. Her life and legacy are a testament to the church’s deep conviction that good music is an integral part of […]

Creating connections is key to fostering stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Mary Kay Espejo — a parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in the Hamakua Catholic Community on Hawaii island — is asked why she is involved in the life of the church, she chuckles because, for her, involvement is not optional. “It is just what we do,” Espejo […]

Stewardship: Give time to the Lord through deep, thoughtful prayer

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We make constant reference to the “three T’s” of stewardship, recognizing that to truly live as a stewardship people, we must give God the first fruits of our time, talent and treasure. It is easy for us to see the concrete reality of the latter two. If we are to […]

Answering God’s call to diaconate, stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Deacon Raffy Mendoza was 10 years old, he witnessed his father’s conversion. After attending a Cursillo retreat, his father grew closer to the Lord, and watching his father grow in faith had a profound impact on Deacon Mendoza. “I became more aware of the spiritual side of life,” Deacon […]