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August 31, 2024

Proper 17 - Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

BISHOP'S CORNER

UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT:

THE REV. CANON DAVID & ANNA MARIE KENNEDY

The Reverend Canon David Kittle Kennedy (age 92) died on August 13, 2024. David was ordained to the transitional Diaconate on July 7, 1963, and to the Priesthood on January 12, 1964, by his father, the Right Reverend Harry S. Kennedy, the last Bishop of the Missionary District of Honolulu.

David served as the Vicar of St. Barnabas’ Church, Ewa Beach, from 1963 to 1968; Rector of St. Peter’s Church, Honolulu, from 1968 to 1973; Priest-in-Charge of the Church of the Ascension, Kwajalein, from 1969 to 1972; Rector of St. Timothy’s Church, 'Aiea, from 1973 to 1981; and Head of St. Andrew’s Priory School, Honolulu, from 1981 to 1996. In retirement, David served several congregations in the Diocese as an interim and supply priest.

Through the decades, David often served on Diocesan Council and the Standing Committee. He was a Deputy to General Convention several times. He also served on the Board of Camp Mokulēʻia. David was raised at The Cathedral of St. Andrew. He was a graduate of ‘Iolani School, Trinity College, and the Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

In 2012, David was named an Honorary Canon of The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu, to fill the Father Kenneth A. Bray Chair for his special ministry of leadership in our Diocese, in several congregations, at St. Andrew’s Priory School, and by sharing the faith, nurturing others in fellowship, righteousness, and love, and striving to create “One Team” in our common mission as followers of Jesus Christ.

His beloved wife, Anna Marie, predeceased him in 2021. He is survived by four sons and grandchildren.

The Requiem Eucharist and Burial Office for David and Anna Marie Kennedy will be celebrated on Sunday, September 22, at 3:00 PM, in The Cathedral of St. Andrew, 229 Queen Square, Honolulu, HI 96813. Family visitation will precede the service in the Cathedral beginning at 2:15 PM. The service will be followed by a reception in Davies Hall.

Clergy are invited to vest (white stoles) and form the procession.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

St. Andrew’s Schools

Attn: Anna Marie and David Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Fund

224 Queen Emma Square

Honolulu, HI 96813

The purpose of the “Anna Marie and David Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Fund” is to assist students whose families are in need of financial aid to enable their children to attend the school.

ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, to whom there is never any prayer made without hope of mercy, be merciful to the soul of your faithful servant, David, being departed from this world in the confession of your Holy Name that he and all the departed may be welcomed into the company of your saints, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Yours faithfully,

Bob

The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick

(Pronouns: he, him, his)

Bishop Diocesan

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE

Special Convention 56 Update & Reminders

Visit the Diocese's Calendar page HERE for Diocesan events & activities.

Visit the Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.

IMPORTANT CONVENTION 56 UPDATES!

Convention 56 is only a few weeks away! Here are some important updates and reminders:

BUDGET - The Budget Numbers and Narrative are now available for viewing on the Convention 56 webpage.
NOMINATIONS - The deadline for governance committee nominations has been extended to Wednesday, September 4, at 11:59 PM. Any new nominations after this time must be made from the floor during the Annual Meeting. Visit the Convention 56 webpage to view the open governance positions.
RESOLUTIONS - The deadline for submitting online resolutions has passed. Resolutions that were received before the online deadline are now posted on the Convention 56 webpage. Any new resolutions must be submitted from the floor during the Annual Meeting.
EDUCATION DAY & ALOHA RECEPTION - Don't forget to register for a full day of activity on Friday, beginning with Education Day and closing with the Aloha Reception. More info about Education Day can be viewed further below, or visit the Education Day event webpage HERE.
REGISTRATION & LATE CHARGES - Register by Monday, October 7, or incur higher fees! Online registration closes on October 7, and those who miss registering will have to register at the door at higher rates. Keep in mind that registration fees are transferrable, so if a delegate cannot make it, paid fees can be applied to the new delegate. The registration form also includes Friday's activities. Visit the Convention 56 webpage for a listing of all fees.
NECROLOGY REPORT - Submission deadline for Necrology reporting is Friday, September 13.
OTHER INFO - Links to lodging are posted on the bottom of the Convention 56 webpage.

To learn more and to register, click on the buttons below:

All invited to attend!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 IS EDUCATION DAY

All are in invited to attend the activities on the first day of Convention 56 that takes place on Friday, October 11, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew. The theme for this year's Education Day is Discipleship, defined in the Episcopal Dictionary of the Church as "A follower or pupil of a great master."

The day will begin with Morning Prayer and a Plenary session led by a team from Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) who will be presenting a new curriculum. In Session 2, a panel of representatives from some of our Diocesan Ministries (Racial Reconciliation, Creation Care, Prison, Diaconate, and Youth), will be "interviewed" by our Convention Chaplain, the Right Reverend Diana Akiyama, Bishop of Western Oregon and a former priest of St. Augustine's on the Big Island. Session 3 will offer different activities to pick from, including the screening of The Philadelphia 11, hands on lei-making class, and choir practice (see next article below for Convention choir information).

The Convention Eucharist takes place at 4:15 pm, followed by the Aloha Reception at 5:30 PM featuring a delicious Hawaiian buffet. To learn more about all the activities during Convention 56 and to register, click on the buttons further above.

Seeking Joyful Voices for Convention Eucharist Choir

This year's Convention Eucharist on Friday, October 11, will once again have an open choir. All those in the Diocese who would like to share their voices are welcome to join in. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Canon Sandy Graham who will send you the music for the service. There will be only one in-person practice together, held just before the service from 2:30-4:00 PM on Friday. Email Canon Sandy through this link HERE.

Clergy Women! Save the date! October 10!

Celebration Gathering of Ordained Women's Ministries

In conjunction with Convention 56, the Rev. Heather Mueller will be hosting a very special dinner for all clergy women, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in the Von Holt Room of The Cathedral of St. Andrew. "The event is to celebrate the presence of ordained women in the Diocese of Hawai'i," says Mueller, "and give us an opportunity to get to know each other a bit better and learn how we can support each other in our ministries." The event will begin at 4:30 PM, with dinner served at 6:00 PM. More information will be forthcoming soon!

LAY POSITION OPENINGS

(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)

MAUI: Community Relations Coordinator (Full-time, Exempt)
O'AHU: St. Clement's, Honolulu - Choir Director (Part-time)
O'AHU: St. Mary's - Parish Administrator (Part-time)
OʻAHU: The Cathedral of St. Andrew - Seeking Volunteer Docents
OʻAHU: St. Stephen's Church, Wahiawa - Organist (Part-time)
HAWAI'I ISLAND: Holy Apostles - Minister of Music (Part-time)

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