International, Intercongregational Breakfast

Aloha Kakahiaka!(Hawaiian)Hafa Adai!(Charmorros-Guam)Dzao-An! (Manderin) Bom Dia! (Brazilian) Chao!(Vietnamese) Good Morning!

Over li ling pineapple and kula fresh strawberries, to fragrances of steaming lotus tea and folger's coffee...our little community welcomed a few wayfarers for a wonderful breakfast exchanges.

Sr Jean Ann, SSND (from Guam)
Sr Patty Chang, CSJ (from Hawaii)
Sr Malia Dominica, OP (from Hawaii just back from lower Amazon)

Only in Hawaii!

Tomorrow-I'll be saying "Talofa" as I head off for Samoa for a few weeks.

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Fr. Marvin Bearis' First Anniversary of Ordination

Celebrating seems to never stop on the tropical islands!
Today Fr. Marvin, OFM Cap. celebrated his first anniversary of ordination with family and friends.
Fr. Matt who is vacationing from Boston was also able to attend with his parents and sister. Our prayers are also for Fr. Matt's parents who celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Congratulations and God bless you!

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Welcome Sr Paulamarie and Sr Jean Ann!

Welcome back, Sr. Paulamarie!
With a big Aloha! Just in time for King Kamehameha Day and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary!


We also welcome Sr. Jean Ann, a Notre Dame sister from Guam, as she makes her retreat. May the Holy Spirit be with her.

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Visiting Priests from Kauai and Zambia!

The Honolulu Pauline Books & Media Center is a favorite place for priests and religious to visit. Today we had the joy of welcoming Fr. Peter and Fr. Smart who stopped in to shop.
Fr. Peter is serving on the neighbor island of Kauai at St Catherine's Parish. Fr. Smart recently graduated from Catholic University and is on his way home to his diocese in Zambia.
May St Paul bless both of you!

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Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo and Kyoto

Father Nakagawa, our chaplain, shares with us of his trip to Japan.

"I was in Japan for two weeks, April 6-17. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom everywhere. They usually last only a week, but fortunately the cold weather kept them blooming. People turn out in droves to enjoy them. It's a wonderful spring time in Japan. These photos are from Tokyo and Kyoto. It's a sight you must experience."

First Communion at St Michael Church

The twelve young men and women make their First Communion at St Michael's Church in Waialua. The Church was established in 1853 and the school in 1944. Maggie Coyle invites us for her First Communion. Fr. Bertram Lock, a Sacred Hearts Father, celebrates the Sacred Liturgy. As he delivers his homily, Fr Bertram asks the all present, especially the children,"Where are your hands? Where are your feet?" Then he goes on to say, "You are Christ's hands and feet reaching out to others."
The students at St Michael's School enhanced the Liturgy through their enthusiastic and joyful voices with hymns of praise.
The celebration continues to Maggie's home at Schofield Barracks for lunch. As we chat with her grandmother who visiting from Texas, we notice that the house is being filled quickly with friends and neighbors. Maggie's grandmother made her Communion dress and cake.
Congratulation to Maggie and all First Communicants at St Michael's Church!

Celebrating Mother's Day at Schofield Barracks

Mahalo to the Endres' family for inviting us to their new place in Schofield Barracks on Mother's Day!

Schofield Barracks occupies some 17,725 acres on Central Oʻahu. The base was established in 1908 to provide mobile defense of Pearl Harbor and the entire island. It has been the home of the 25th Infantry Division, known as the Tropic Lightning Division, since 1941 as well as the Command Headquarters for United States Army Hawaii (USARHAW). Schofield Barracks is also home to the 8th Theater Sustainment Command.


We're blessed to have met two other families. There are about 11 children running around. A few older ones remember Sr Linh at the Pauline Bookfair at St Michael School a couple of months ago. As soon as we sat down, Savannah, a fifth grader, approaches each of us for an "interview." She made a list of questions the evening before we came. She was very delightful to talk to. Sr Laura and I are very impressed with how the parents nurture, love and care for their children. We can see that for these families, to nurture their faith is important. Traditionally, they gather together for dinner and "family" Rosary on Sunday evening. That's exactly what we did this evening. We pray the Rosary before we depart!
Riz and Brad will be deployed soon and Ryan is already oversea. Let us continue to pray for these families and those around the world. In a special way on Mother's Day, let us pray for all mothers.


"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."- Abraham Lincoln

"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom."- Henry Ward Beecher

"It is not the size of our actions but the amount of love and care that is put into them that matters.
Show kindness through your face, your eyes, your smile and through the warmth of your greetings. You must bear a cheerful smile. Don't only give your care, but give your heart as well." -Mother Teresa of Calcutta

"My mother never gave up on me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back."- Denzel Washington


Here is an excerpt from the book entitles: Mom to Mom: Day to Day by Danielle Bean. You can purchase the book at our Pauline Books & Media near you.

"Dear Lord, I am so many things: a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a neighbor, an employee, and a volunteer. Despite my many labels, help me to remember that I am first and formost a child of God. Above all else, keep me focused on the unique relationship I have with you. Even when the baby throws up in the car. Even when the dog digs up the neighbor's prize-winning geraniums. Even when a crayon gets run through the dryer. And especially when I am just weary of it all and looking for a break. Help me to see that I will find the "break" I need in you. Turn my heart and mind toward you often throughout my busy day. Remind me that my cheerful acceptance of little sacrifices and distractions can add up to a priceless gift of love, if only I will give them to you. Amen."

An Encounter with New Friends

Fr. McCormick’s retirement celebration continues---
As we were leaving Fr McCormick’s party on Sunday evening two retired navy officers stopped us- Jerry and Stewart. Both were out-of-town friends of Father who had flown in for the celebration. “Sisters, what order do you belong to? How do you know Fr. Pat?” and so began their numerous questions about our life as sisters, our faith, and why we “do what we do!” The conversation continued as Jerry, plate in hand, sat down at a near by table to finally eat, and we joined him, as well as Stewart and now, Fr Pat. The conversation was not one-sided for we too, heard many interesting stories about the navy, like how they bury the dead at sea, celebrate Mass on an aircraft carrier on a Sunday morning between “take offs” and “landings,” -it was all quite amazing and fascinating, to say the least….I guess there are similarities between the military and religious life!
And the conversation continued when they stopped by our Bookcenter two days later to get some “food for the soul” in the form of books and CD’s for their journey home. Stewart stocked up on apologetics and Jerry, I forget what! But both of these men were “sincere seekers” with a thirst to know the truth and to follow the Lord. And for me, that means everything.

A Meal Shared with Visitors from Mainland

We are blessed to have Lawrence from Oklahoma and Barbara from Arkansas visiting and sharing a meal with us. On Saturday morning, Barbara and Lawrence walked into our Pauline Books and Media on Bishop Street. He introduces himself as Br. Pascual's brother. Br. Pascual who lives in Canfield, OH is a member of the Society of St Paul. Who are the Society of St. Paul? Our Founder, Blessed James Alberione founded the Society of St Paul in 1914 and the Daughters of St Paul in 1915. This is how the Society of St Paul describes themselves:



The Society of St. Paul is a religious congregation in the Catholic Church made up of brothers and priests dedicated to using the media to bring Christ to the world. The vision started at the beginning of this century and will be valid through the next millennium. Consecrated men are needed for the arduous global media ministry.
Working together with the whole Pauline Family the brothers and priests strive to be lights for the good news. They speak a word of conscience to the world and address the needs of the human spirit and the soul of the world's cultures. They promotes justice for all, peace among nations, tolerance among peoples, respect for human dignity, and a reverence for the God who is love.

The brothers and priests in the Society of St. Paul take four vows: poverty, chastity, obedience, and fidelity to the Pope in matters of the Apostolate. We minister to the world through our use of every aspect of the media. We utilize books, magazines, tapes, videos, radio, television, the internet, etc. in spreading the Gospel, promoting justice and furthering human understanding. Our bookstores and media centers are designed to nurture the human mind, heart and soul.

Commander Patrick J. McCormick Retires

On April 25, 2010, at the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe,Hawaii, Commander Patrick J. McCormick retires from active duty in the United States Navy. After 20 years of pastoral service to the men and women in the armed forces, Fr. McCormick enjoys the presence of family and friends who gather together for the Sacred Liturgy and for the military ceremony of retirement. A young man says, "Not every day that you get to experience such momentous ceremony." His pastoral and gentle presence touches many lives. He will be missed.

Aloha 'oe, aloha 'oe
E ke onaona noho i ka lipo
A fond embrace a ho'i a'e au
Until we meet gain





Commander Patrick J. McCormick, CHC, USN - 04 October 2005

Biographical Outline
Born in Erie, PA, youngest of five children.
(23 nieces and nephews, and 43 grandnephews and grandnieces)
Education:
Cathedral Prep School, Erie, PA; graduated June 1960
University of Notre Dame, BA degree; graduated June 1964
St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, MD, attended 1964-65 school year
Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy; Licentiate in Sacred Theology Degree (STL); graduated July 1969
St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN, attended summer 1974
Civilian Catholic Priest:
Ordained to the Catholic priesthood, 20 December 1968, at St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome
Service in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, GA
Assistant Pastor at a Parish, 1969-73
Pastor, 1977-90
Seminary Professor; North American College, Rome; 1973-77
Military Career:
U.S. Army Reserve Officer, Corps of Engineers: ROTC Program at the University of Notre Dame.
Commissioned in USAR 06 June 1964, Corps of Engineers.
Honorably Discharged from the Army Reserve, Dec 1971.
U.S. Navy
RESERVE, 1986-90
ACTIVE DUTY:
NSO LaMaddalena, Italy; July 1990-June 1993
USS Constellation, North Island, CA; July 1993-June 1995
Naval Air Weapons Station; China Lake, CA; July 1995-July 1998
CFAY, Yokosuka, Japan; Aug 1998-Feb 2001
MCAS, Iwakuni, Japan; Feb 2001-Feb 2003
Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, HI; Feb 2003
Promotions:
LCDR, 01 Oct 1994
CDR, 01 Jan 2002
Awards:
Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal – 1
Navy Commendation Award – 4
Meritorious Service Medal - 1

Eternal rest unto Paul

May the angels lead you into paradise: may the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the Holy City, the new and eternal Jerusalem. (Revelation 21:2)

"Hawai'i Aloha
E Hawai'i, E Ku'u Oue Hanau E,
Ku'u Home Kulaiwi Nei
'Oli No Au I Na Pono Lani Ou
E Hawai'i Aloha E."

"Beloved Hawaii
O Hawaii, O Sands of my Birth
my Native Home
I rejoice in the blessings of Heaven
O Hawaii, Aloha."

Paul Nolan Magnani
Born to Life: Oct 15, 1927
Raised to Eternal Life: April 12, 2010

The funeral Mass was at St. Anthony Church in Kailua and the burial was at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.