NKCC

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

Seniors Ministry / Young at Heart – Gospel study and reflection Monday, Oct 5, 10am-12:30pm at Immaculate Conception Hall. Shirley David will show a video interview with Boniface Aiu and Josephine Palacat Barney of their remembrances of St. Michael's and their families' contribution to the - community. Copies of the "North Kona Catholic Heritage Remembered" will be on sale at the meeting.  Refreshments will be served.

Seniors Ukulele Class — Class meets Wednesday, Oct 7th from 10:00am-11:30am in the Luika Kaumaka Room. Any adult with an ukulele, regardless of skill, is invited to join us. Come share your love of music!

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ONE `OHANA — GENERATIONS OF FAITH

Thanks to all who registered for the One `Ohana —Generations of Faith Religious Education Program.

There are still some who do not understand that this IS our program for RE. It is especially important that families with school-age children register although the program is designed for people of all ages.

We are grateful for all who volunteered to help with the program. There are ways for everyone to offer their skills.

One `Ohana is "events oriented." Events focus on how the particular topic is lived out in our parish of North Kona Catholic Community. Each year, the parish will have a different theme for study, activities and service. Since October is Respect Life Month, the first event will feature prayer, discussion, and activities related to the inherent dignity of every living person because we were made in the image and likeness of God.

One `Ohana will take place on October 25th at St. Michael's. It will begin with a lunch which we will pro­vide, followed by an introductory prayer and overview of the theme. Age-related activities will take up the largest segment of the time. There will be a short gathering and period of sharing followed by a Closing Prayer. Each fam­ily will receive a home kit to be worked on until the next event in December. People needing Registration Forms and/or brochures, please call the office. We have plenty of extras available. If you have questions, please contact Fr. Lio, Zola, or Cynthia

Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Samoa, Tonga, and the Philippines. Our second collection will be to support them as they work to begin their healing and rebuilding.

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BLESSING OF THE TRI-ATHLETES

The athletes will be blessed in front of the Grotto on Friday. October 9th at 8:00 am. our own who has made it: St. Damien. pray for us.

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SAINT DAMIEN DE VEUSTER OF MOLOKAI

At last the great day the Islands of Hawaii have yearned for is upon us! Sunday, October 11th, Pope Benedict XVI will canonize Fr. Damien a saint. What a joy it will be for us the next time we sing the Litany of saints to hear the name of one of our own... "St. Damien, Pray for Us." While not everyone is able to be in Rome for the canoniza­tion, the Church in the Diocese of Honolulu will have the opportunity to celebrate its joy as a relic of St. Damien will be presented for Veneration in the various Churches of the Diocese.

The Relic of St. Damien will be received by the North Kona Catholic Community on Sunday, Oct. 18th with a procession of a picture of St. Damien and the Relic at the beginning of the 7am Mass at St. Michael's. At the con­clusion of the Mass there will be an opportunity for Ven­eration of the Relic.

The Relic will next be received at Immaculate Con­ception Church at 9am. Here the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated.

At 2pm in the afternoon the general public will be invited to join the Catholic Community in an Ecumenical Prayer Service at St. Michael's (tent). Refreshments will be served following the service.

At 6pm the Spanish Community will receive the Relic and after their Mass there will be Devotions celebrating St. Damien.

Each of the above celebrations will provide opportunity for the Veneration of the Relic of St. Damien. We do hope you will join in the celebrations praising God for one of our own who has made it:  St. Damien, pray for us.

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A COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK ... will take place Sunday, Oct. 18th at 9am at Immaculate Conception Church in Holualoa. If you are seriously ill or will undergo surgery very soon, or if you have a loved one who is ill, we would like to invite you to come and pray for healing and receive the Anointing of the Sick and also venerate our new saint. St. Damien.

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LIVE VIDEO VIEWING OF THE CANONIZATION OF ST. DAMIEN DE VEUSTER On Saturday, Oct. 10th at 9:30pm at Immaculate Conception Hall, we would like to gather all our parish Youth for viewing the canonization of St. Damien. Come and share your time with friends and watch history in the making with a front row seat! Refresh­ments will be served. Any questions, call John Paul at 217­6886.

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MORE CANONIZATION INFORMATION

On Sunday, Oct. 11^th, It will be preceded on Oceanic Cable OC­16 at 9pm by an hour-long video documentary on Fr. Damien, being prepared by a local film company under the direction of Venny Villapando, a member of the Diocesan Fr. Damien/ Mother Marianne Commission. On Sunday, Oct. 11th (Hawaii Time), the following will be broadcast:

• Replay of Canonization at 7:30am on EWTN Digital Channel 408.
• Replay of Damien Biography at I pm on Oceanic Cable OC 16.
• Replay of Canonization at 2pm on Oceanic Cable OC 16.

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LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE MUSIC

We are currently looking for anyone who can play the keyboard, organ, or piano who would be able to assist us with the music during our week­end Masses. If you feel you are being called to share your talent, please call the parish office to leave your name and phone number.

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STEWARDSHIP REPORT: WEEK OF SEPT. 26-27

	# of Attendees	Total Contributions
St. Michael's
Saturday 5pm	170	$1,516.00
Sunday 7am	205	51.153.00
Sunday 9am	251	$1,443.00
Sunday 1 I am	420	$1,507.00
Sunday 4pm	104	$692.00
Sunday 6pm	231	$342.00
Immaculate Conception	57	$342.00
Holy Rosary	34	$313.00
TOTALS =	1,472	$7,770.00

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

One of our great treasures is the way the Church has frequently flourished under unfavorable conditions, like the grape ivy on the mantel that refuses to die no matter how infrequently you water it or open the drapes. Like the apartheid laws in South Africa in the last century, the penal laws of Ireland were aimed at depriving the ma­jority population of basic human rights. The Protestant parliament of Ireland enacted laws limiting the practice of Catholicism. The goal was to force conversion from "popery" to the Church of Ire­land, and additional laws took aim at Jews, non-Anglicans, and Quakers.

There were laws against intermarriage, laws against Catholics being lawyers (there was a one-hundred-pound fine), a law granting lifelong income to priests who became Protestant, and a ban on weapons. In fact, until 1793, a Catholic man had to recruit and pay a Protestant man to serve in the local militia in his place! As if family life is not complicated enough in any age, the sons of a deceased father could divide his land equally, unless one became Protestant. In that case, all would go to him! When allowed, new Catholic churches had to be built of wood, not stone, be off a main road or city square, have no steeple or bell, and be called a "chapel." Catholic "Emancipation" was largely secured by 1829, but even up to the founding of the Irish State in the 1920s, some effects of the laws endured. No wonder that poor Irish immigrants to the United States frequently built gloriously beautiful churches as their first act on free soil!

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LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY

God's design for all of creation is that it be harmonious and whole. Paradoxically, it's the rhythm of the paschal mystery —between dying and rising—that keeps us harmonious and whole. Dying to self means that our own selfish interests are not put ahead of the good of another—which promotes harmony. The new life that always comes from, self-giving is a sign of wholeness. Always what stands in the way of harmony and wholeness is hardness of heart—our own or another's. The challenge is in the example of Jesus: embrace and bless even the little ones.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Every child in our parish has a right to participate fully in our faith community. However, there are children who may not manage well in regular classes for sacramental preparation. Working in small groups with catechists trained to work with children with special needs, these young members of our faith community can receive their First Communion and continue with their religious education. We are fortunate to have husband and wife catechists, Ben and Jo­anne Agdeppa, who attended a diocesan training on how to prepare children with autism for First Communion. From their personal experience, they will encourage you to give your child the opportunity to grow in their faith. Joanne has materials to share with moms who are struggling with this issue. For more information. you can reach Joanne at 987-6796.

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ALL SOULS DAY ENVELOPES

Please use the envelopes provided this weekend to write the names of the deceased you'd like included in the Book of the Dead.

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ONE CATHOLIC `OHANA YOUTH GROUP

Our youth minister, John Paul Nardelli would like to invite all youth and their families to the youth group "kick off" gathering this Sunday, October 4th at Immaculate Conception Hall. The social will be from 12 noon to 1:00pm. Come and see what's going on! For more information contact John Paul at 217-6886.

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FIRST YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASS

Students who wish to participate in these classes, must email John Paul Nardelli at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Sunday, October 4th to be on the list for this year's confirmation class. Call John Paul if you have any questions at 217-6886.

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL FEAST DAY CELEBRATION

BIG MAHALO TO OUR SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE DONORS

BUSINESSES

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Choicemart

Cosmetics Laser Centers of Hawaii

Dance Hawaii Ballroom Dance Club

Davis Tiles & Marble

Dr. David K. Hiranaka

Dr. Joan Greco

Dr. Kelly Shaw

Dr. Mark L. Masunaga

Emma's Flowers

Hannan's Barber Shop

Hawaii Healing Ohana

Heavenly Hawaiian

Hilo Hattie

In-to-Spirit

Island Slice Tennis, Co.

Jeans Wearhouse

Kevin McHugh Optical

Kona Country Club

Kona Village Resort

Kona Wine Market

Richard B. Leander

Longs Drugs

McDonald's

Minda's Flower Shop

Nail Tech

Nail Trixx Salon & Spa

Oceanic Time Warner

Picture Plus

Sunrise Nursery

Tao of the Body

The Club

The Screen Shop

Tropical Cuts

U-Top-It

NAME OF INDIVIDUALS / ORGANIZATIONS

Marcy Akao

Susan Bender

Evelyn Callahan

Beatrice Correa

Tom Dembski

Filipino Catholic Club

Susan Franco

Fanny Gouveia

Tom and Edie Hering

Heritage Committee

Sol Ilagan

Claire Inman

Rene Kathe

Knights of Columbus

Kona Chess Club

Melvine Kualii

Jean Leitch

Kathy Leopoldino

Marilyn Loando

A.J. McKenna

Maggie Adarme

Patrick McFeeley

Carmen Mills

Ann Marie Muramoto

Chris Nielsen

Cheryl Pickett

Evelyn Teope

Alice Texeira

Wilhelmina van den Boom

Note: Our sincere apologies to anyone we may have missed.

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