May 10,2010 is the first Feast Day of St. Damien de Veuster.
This morning we gather with the Sacred Hearts Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and students from various Catholic Schools at the state capitol to celebrate the Feast of St. Damien deVeuster.
The program includes a welcome by Sacred Hearts Fr Lane Akiona, a song "Hawaii Ponoi" performed by Maryknoll School students, an invocation by Fr. Marc Alexander, a Scripture reading, a reflection by Sacred Hearts Father Herman Gomes, a hula by students from Sacred Hearts Academy, the draping of the statue with leis, the singing of Hawaii Aloha, and a benediction by Sacred Hearts Father Christopher Keahi.
In the reflection given by Fr. Herman Gomes, he challenges all present and especially all the students to be "Agent of Transformation, Agent of Love" as St Damien was.
We will continue our celebration with the Sacred Liturgy at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Bishop Larry will be the main celebrant at the 6pm Mass. 
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