St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish

Monday, March 18, 2019

Mass Monday – Saturday

7am

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Saturday

Reconciliation 4pm / Vigil Mass 5pm

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Mass Sunday

6am, 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm

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Parish Office Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

– Closed holidays –

See our March 2019 Stewardship News

St. Elizabeth is a STEWARDSHIP parish. "Discipleship leads naturally to stewardship as a way of life. The time ... Read More

Lenten Regulations

The Lenten Regulations affirmed by Bishop Larry are designed to help you get the most out of this Lenten Season. Download the... Read More

High School Youth Ministry 2019 Calendar / Food Fast Form 2019

Download below the 2019 calendar of activities and the Food Fast form for March 30-31, 2019. Read More

Bishop Larry Silva reflects on the Church crisis ...

Letter from Cardinal DiNardo with Introductory Comments by Bishop Larry Silva; Letter to the Diocese; Statement of Bish... Read More

Cathedral Renewal project

Please help us complete this historic project! To ensure the mother church of the Diocese of Honolulu continues to serve o... Read More

Mon - Mar 18	• St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Mon - Mar 18	• Funeral Mass: Gordon Lau
Tue - Mar 19	• St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wed - Mar 20	• School Reconciliation
Wed - Mar 20	• Lent Reconciliation, Resurrection Parish

Sign up to "Best Lent Ever" and receive daily email reflections with practical information on how to make this Lent a truly life-fulfilling season. Click HERE to sign up.

Fridays of Lent through April 12

Walk the Way of the Cross at 6:30pm. Join us in the parish hall afterward for a penitential meal of soup and bread. Abstain from meat on all the Fridays of Lent.

Tuesday, March 19

Feast of St. Joseph,

Patron of the Church

The Season of Lent is a great time to turn away from sin in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Come to any of these 7pm services:

Resurrection Parish, Waipio

Wednesday, March 20

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St. Elizabeth Parish, Aiea

Tuesday, March 26

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Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City

Tuesday, April 2

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St. John Apostle & Evangelist, Mililani

Wednesday, April 3

Saturday, March 23

Join us under the trees next to our church to participate in the Tracitional Marriage Rosary Rally at 12noon. Join the crusade in support of traditional marriage. For more information, send email to Sister Stella at umeristella@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 23

This retreat will take place at the Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii (67-290 Farrington Hwy, Waialua) from 9am to 3:30pm and is for the middle school boys and girls of our parish. The retreat will provide an opportunity to learn more about the gifts of the Holy Spirit in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 5. Questions? Send email to Youth Minister Ashley at ashley.edgeym@gmail.com.

March 23-24

Tichets are on sale for our annual parish fish fry dinner – dine in or take out – scheduled for Friday, April 12. Get your tickets before they sell out.

March 23-24

All the women of our parish are encouraged to sign up after Mass this weekend for this awesome Conference scheduled for Saturday, April 6. Scroll down for more information.

Tuesday, March 26

Prince Kuhio Day / Holiday

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day, also known as Prince Kuhio Day, is a state holiday in Hawaii. It is observed on this day every year and honors Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, one of the best-known leaders in Hawaii’s history. Read more.

Our 7:00pm parish mission will be presented by Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ, an Oblate of St. Joseph from the USA Province currently based in Santa Cruz, California. Father Paul is a dynamic speaker who will help us appreciate the deeper meaning of Lent as a way to stronger faith in the Lord of the cross. We will have our parish Reconciliation the second evening of the Mission, March 26, with eight priests present from our Central Oahu Vicariate.

March 30-31

Teen 24-Hour Food Fast

Over these two days, our teens will experience a 24-hour fast from food. Fasting is when we voluntarily (the Bible doesn't command it) choose to refrain from eating food for the purpose of seeking God with more intensity. We are reminded that each soul HUNGERS for the love of the Lord. Teens can find more information about this food fast by clicking HERE.

March 30-31

Our parish will take The Catholic Relief Services second collection this weekend. Funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy to all people here and abroad. Help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Thursday, April 4

All are invited to this special 7pm Mass with Bishop Larry at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa as the Sacred Oils used for the Sacraments are blessed and all the priests of the Honolulu Diocese recommit to faithful ministry.

Saturday, April 6

All the women and friends of our parish are invited to this event here in our parish church. Mark your calendar. Registration fee is $10 (lunch is provided). Sign up after weekend Masses or register by contacting Sister Stella at (808) 725-4080 or send email to umeristella@gmail.com.

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7:30am Registration

Continental Breakfast

9am Opening Mass with Bishop Larry

10am Activities begin

2pm Closing

Palm Sunday, April 14

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Holy Thursday, April 18

Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7pm

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Good Friday, April 19

Liturgy of the Passion, 12noon;

Way of the Cross

and Veneration, 6:30pm

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Holy Saturday, April 20

Easter Vigil Mass, 7pm

Fri-Sun, May 24-26

Save the date! The Conference will take place at the Hawaii Convention Center with the theme "Divine Mercy and the Message of Fatima." Click HERE for all the details.

St. Elizabeth School successfully completed March 6, 2019 an almost two-year accreditation process with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Catholic Schools Accrediting Commission. We now expect a full six-year accreditation to be granted to our parish school in June. Congratulations to Principal Sister Bernarda, OP, teachers and staff. Photo: school staff with visiting accreditation team.

Parishioners have been receiving fake emails supposedly from Father Arnold asking for favors, donations and other items. BE ALERT: these emails are not from Father Arnold. Delete them as soon as you see them or call the parish office (487-2414 x31) for verification.

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Our parish is preparing to bring together a Safety Ministry whose purpose will be to keep everyone safe while they are on our parish campus. Are you an active or retired medical professional, police officer, firefighter or otherwise have expertise in these areas? We need you now. Please call (487-2414) or send email (stelizabe001@hawaii.rr.com) to our parish office for more information. Thank you.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City) shares a wonderful gift with us: Perpetual Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist. All are welcome to spend time in Adoration prayer in their Blessed Sacrament Chapel which is open all day every day.

The Bishop's Circle Appeal

requests your generous support. Our Catholic Church in Hawaii has many dimensions and continues to make a significant impact in the communities that we serve. Your generous gift to the Bishop's Circle helps support vital programs in our Faith Communities, Faith Formation and Service Ministries. Please consider joining one of the special Donor Societies with a generous gift today. For more information, view the Bishop's letter.

Since when is euthanasia healthcare?!

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Have you recently made St. Elizabeth your home parish? "E Komo Mai" – Welcome to our parish family! Won't you please register by clicking HERE so that we can put your family name on our roster? Registering helps us know who is with us and where we should allocate our resources. We have much to offer your family by way of a number of ministries and services. Continue reviewing this website to see what's happening with your new parish family.

Our parish has a strong and vibrant youth ministry where all our youth, from kindergarten through high school, can learn about our Catholic Faith. Our youth ministry team is prepared to share the Faith in a safe and warm community.

For details about our elementary grade levels K to 5th grades and 6th to 8th grades (the EDGE) middle school level: click HERE.

Parents and high school teens, see the 2019 calendar of events and download the permission forms ... click HERE. Questions? Contact Dino & Rose Javier: yclifeteen@gmail.com.

Read about all the news and events happening around our Diocese. Click HERE for the latest edition: March 11.

We are a STEWARDSHIP PARISH where all parishioners are invited to bring your talents and resources, your time and energy, to the service of the Church and our parish. Consider joining one of our parish ministries. Click HERE to see the ministries available for your consideration. Ask the Lord to help you discern where He calls you to serve.

Are you not able to be married in the Catholic Church because of a prior marriage? For more information about the annulment process and your eventual marriage in the Church, contact Father Arnold at 487-2414 x31 or send email to aortiz@rcchawaii.org.

Download the flyer "When a Marriage is Declared Invalid".

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St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish has set up the ability to make your offertory gift and donations electronically. Donors are able to quickly and easily manage their donations to weekly collections or one-time gifts. When you have an account set up, you can manage your own donation schedule, view completed and scheduled transactions, and make changes and updates on a 24-hour per day basis. You can make contributions from your checking account, savings account or credit card.

Click HERE to make your online donation. You can also access the online giving link from the myParish phone app by using the "Giving" icon. Your parish says "MAHALO" for your support.

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