DEACON ARRION ROSALES-LLANTOS (left) will be ordained to the Priesthood on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa at 6:00pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend. He will begin his assignment as Parochial Vicar at St. Elizabeth Parish effective July 1, 2023. We send our congratulations and prayers to Father Arrion and a warm welcome to our parish.
SEMINARIAN KURT MEYER will be ordained a Deacon on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa at 8:00am. All our parishioners are invited to attend the Mass for Deacon Kurt. He will continue with one more year of seminary studies and we look forward to his ordination to the priesthood in 2024. We send our heartfelt congratulations and prayers.
Father PJ and Father Sebastian
BISHOP LARRY SILVA has appointed Father PJ Camiring to serve as the Administrator of St. Roch Parish, Kahuku, effective July 1, 2023. Congratulations, Father PJ, and "MAHALO" for serving St. Elizabeth so well during this past year. You will be greatly missed.
BISHOP LARRY ANNOUNCED RECENTLY that Father Sebastian Soosai will be the new Pastor for St. Elizabeth Parish effective July 1, 2023. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Roch Parish, Kahuku. We offer congratulations to Father Sebastian and we want him to know we WELCOME him with open hearts.
PARISH SECRETARY
Mrs. Bernie Teson announces her retirement September 1, 2023. Parish secretaries are often the first contact for parishioners when you come to the parish office for help and information. So now we begin a search for a new secretary. Any interested person may call the parish office (
808-487-2414) for more information and the hope is that we will find someone perhaps one or two months before July 31 to allow plenty of time for training.
YOUTH MINISTER
Youth ministry has top priority in our parish. We have a serious obligation to support our youth in every way and to share with them our holy Faith. We pray the Lord will send us a caring adult or couple who will lead our high school Life Teen youth ministry. Training and all materials are provided, including a training conference in Arizona next June. Do you have a passion for serving our youth? Interested persons may contact Father Arnold's
email.
Aloha, New Parishioners!
ALOHA AND WELCOME TO OUR PARISH. Are you new to St. Elizabeth Parish? You will find here refreshment for your soul where you will celebrate the great Sacraments of the Church and grow to love and treasure our Catholic Faith. Please take a moment to register. This lets us know you are part of our family and helps us know and serve the needs of all our parishioners. Mahalo. Registration Form.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOLY BIBLE by joining our Bible Study series. Read the DETAILS.
Old St. Elizabeth Church
THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PARISH IS COMING IN 2025! The actual date of the dedication of the first parish church was April 15, 1925. That anniversary date is not that far off and we need to consider preparations now. Do you have any old photos from WAY back? A wedding or baptism photo or any celebration you had in the old church? Please send a copy of the photo (including date, names, and other pertinent information) to Corry Lopez at
celope1014@gmail.com or bring it to the parish office. Mahalo.
BISHOP LARRY SILVA ASKS EVERY FAITH COMMUNITY to actively support 'OHANA IN CHRIST' in an effort to raise awareness of our wider church mission and services, as well as to help raise the funds to sustain them through an annual diocesan appeal. Watch for more information in the Hawaii Catholic Herald, at church, online and in the mail. MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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OUR PARISH PRESENTS A LIVE STREAM MASS each Sunday at 10:00am only for those who are unable to attend Sunday Mass in person. For those unable to attend Mass at church due to illness or age, pray with us but be sure to stay in the same room at home for the entire Mass and treat the room as though you were actually in our parish church. At the time of Communion, make a spiritual act of Communion as you invite the Lord into your heart.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES AT ST. ELIZABETH PARISH are open to all our parish youth: LifeTeen (high school students) Sunday at 5pm Mass with session to follow to 8pm. The EDGE (middle school students) Tuesday 6:30pm to 8pm. Saturday morning Religious Education (K to 5th grade) 8:30am to 10am. Download and complete the registration form and bring it to the next session. "Leading our youth closer to Christ."
Director: Sister Meristella
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Youth Minister Bernadette Manoa,
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Youth Minister Reno Remigio,
ARE YOU AN ADULT WHO IS THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Have you been wondering about God? Do you feel like there is something missing in your life? Does it seem as though you have a spiritual yearning deep within you that is not fulfilled? Do you feel as though God is calling you in some internal way? Do you long for more meaning to your life or the life of your family? Our parish OCIA is designed to help you answer those questions and prepare you for Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Sessions take place Sundays at 9:30am to 11am. For details, contact Director Robin Oania at
robinoania@yahoo.com.
For more information and to download the Application Form, click
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OUR PARISH HAS JOINED WITH OTHER PARISHES across the islands in a nationwide effort to increase outreach and support for pregnant and parenting mothers in need. We need all of you to join us by praying for all mothers and for the Culture of Life to be an integral part of our community. Let us be like our Blessed Virgin Mary who went in haste to help her cousin Elizabeth when she heard she was pregnant. Mary stayed with her for three months. Mothers, we are in this together, mothers helping other mothers. We have a brochure for you to keep and hope you will contact us if and when you know of a woman in need. We will do everything in our power to assist in whatever way we can. Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. We are to be a community of mercy and love for them during their difficult times so they can once again get back on their feet.
IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN JOB SEEKER who is having trouble finding a job with a company or organization that fits your values, here are some of the best job boards for Christian job seekers with postings that could fit your desired career path and vocation. Read more.
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A review was conducted of more than 20,000 assisted living communities across the country. In the state of Hawaii, we examined 22 facilities to uncover information such as average costs, Medicaid assistance, and more. While long-term care costs in the state vary significantly among its islands, Hawaii has a median monthly assisted living cost of $5,500 — a full $1,500 more than the national average. Read more.
WE ARE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT PARISH, keeping all adults and children safe while on our parish campus. All adult volunteers must complete background screening before serving in any ministry in our parish. For details, send EMAIL to Rommel Ofalsa.
WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL to all our parishioners and friends who make donations to our parish to support our ministries, building fund and parish school tuition assistance program. We offer an online giving option. It's EASY, FAST and SECURE. Click HERE.
THE DIOCESE OF HONOLULU is blessed with many senior (retired) priests, those who are no longer assigned to a parish. These men make present Christ, the Good Shepherd, and continue to give of themselves in countless ways of service for which we are grateful. Can you help them by supporting their retirement fund? Click HERE for details. We thank you sincerely for your support.
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