THIS SUNDAY: March 3, 2024

3 Lent

Exodus 20:1-17

After escaping from slavery, the Israelites come to Mount Sinai, where God teaches them how to live in community with the Ten Commandments, the first four to do with loving God and the last six to do with loving each other.

Psalm 19:7-10

The Psalmist reminds us that God’s commandments are life-giving and beneficial for our lives. When we go along the grain of God’s moral universe and live in the center of God’s will, we can know peace and belonging.

John 2:13-22

Jesus pays a visit to the Temple in Jerusalem, the seat of Judaism and the center of Jewish social and religious life. There he is distressed about all the business and busyness in the area of the Courtyard of the Gentiles, which is preventing non-Jews and those with disabilities from the opportunity to worship God at the Temple. He thus drives out the moneychangers and animals that are there, drawing the ire of the Temple leaders.

Duty Roster

8:00AM

Joe Adorno (EM)

Bob Terao (U)

Rosalind Terao (G)

Marge Akana (AG)

Mark Cain (DM)

9:30AM

Mario Antonio (EM)

Rachel Secretario (LR)

Ron Morinishi (U)

Faith Shiramizu (AG)

Vikki Secretario, Nelson Secretario (HP)

Jan Hashizume, Larry Richardson (DM)



Live Stream

9:15AM on our home page, YouTube, or Facebook accounts

@allsaintskauai

* EM - Eucharistic Minister; U - Usher; LR - Lay Reader; AG - Altar Guild; G - Greeter; HP - Healing Prayers; DM - Digital Ministry; SS - Sunday School

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, Mar 7, 12-3pm

Project Vision Hi'ehi'e Free Showers

Nurse and Social Worker services

12-2pm Free Lunch Distribution

Friday, Mar 8, 6pm

Organ Concert, suggested donation $25

Wednesday, Mar 13, 6pm

DOK meeting via Zoom

Please contact Mabel for login

Thursday, Mar 14, 12-3pm

Project Vision Hi'ehi'e Free Showers

Nurse and Social Worker services

12-2pm Free Lunch Distribution

Thursday, Mar 21, 12-3pm

Project Vision Hi'ehi'e Free Showers

Nurse and Social Worker services

12-2pm Free Lunch Distribution

Saturday, Mar 23, 9am

Palm Cross making @Church Lāna'i

(organized by Altar Guild)

Sun, March 24

Palm Sunday

Regular Sunday Service

Wed, Mar 27, 5pm

Stations of the Cross

@Kealia Beach Lifeguard Shack

Thursday, Mar 28, 12-3pm

Project Vision Hi'ehi'e Free Showers

Nurse and Social Worker services

12-2pm Free Lunch Distribution

Thurs, Mar 28, 5pm

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

(with foot washing)

Fri, Mar 29, 12pm and 5pm

Good Friday service

Sunday, March 31, 8am & 9:30am

Easter Sunday Services

with Easter Egg Hunt (led by Ke Akua Youth Group)

For those in need of God's healing touch: Lance Yamaguchi

Reflections by Kahu Kawika

"Pay Now or Pay Later" - 25 Feb 2024

You can watch or listen to Kahu Kawika's sermon by clicking here Sunday 2024-02-25 The sermon starts at around 28:10.

Upcoming Holy Week Services/Events

"Prayer Watch"

Maundy Thursday Overnight Prayer Vigil!

March 28, 8pm to March 29, 11am

The Daughters of the King (Mana‘olana Chapter) of All Saints will be organizing a “Prayer Watch” from Thursday, March 28, 8:00pm to Friday, March 29, 11am. 

“Prayer Watch” is based on the story of the Garden of Gethsemane, the night Jesus was arrested (see Matthew 26:36-56, Mark 14:32-52, Luke 22:39-53 and John 18). 

After the Last Supper, Jesus led his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus asked his closest followers – Peter, James and John – to stay with him and keep watch with him. 

Jesus left the three to pray to God, in agony, asking God to find another way. While Jesus wept in anguish, Peter, James and John fell asleep.

When Jesus returned to the group, he woke them. “So you men could not keep watch with me for one hour? Keep watching and praying, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:40-41).

With our prayer watch, let us watch and pray as Jesus asked of his disciples. 

If you would like to sign up, please use an online signup sheet here. For security, we recommend two people per hour Please enter your name, email address and cell phone on the appropriate time (Contact info is only for emergencies only). There will also be a paper sheet available at Sunday services.

A few instructions:

• The watch will begin with Maundy Thursday Compline at 8:00pm. All are invited to participate in holding any portion of the prayer watch, but please sign up first. The prayer watch will last until 11am Good Friday.
• We will have some books and prayer materials available.
• Ideally, please remain in the Church until the next person(s) arrives. If you need to leave before the next person arrives, please make sure the front door is unlocked. 
• For safety, especially during the early morning hours, you may want to lock the Church during your time. Please just make sure it is unlocked when you leave. 
• If you have questions or concerns, please contact Faith. If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1 first.

Youth Group Clean Up Day

Thank you to our volunteers!

Thank you to the following who helped clean up the Youth Room on Sunday, February 25. Ember Lore, Triton Kurisu, Faith Shiramizu, Jan Hashizume, Wayne Doliente, Lorna Nishi, Diane Sato, Rachel Secretario and Carolyn Morinishi (taking photo). Together, we moved furniture, emptied shelves, vacuumed roach carcases, wiped gecko poop, sorted through old supplies, and basically did "Day 1" of getting the Youth Room ready for habitation. "Day 2" hasn't been planned yet, but we hope to schedule it soon!

If you know of any other youth who are interested in joining this or other Youth activities, please contact Kahu or one of the Youth Team (Faith, Carolyn, Jan, Mabel, Wayne or Ron). We meet every Sunday at 9:30am. Hope to see you there!



Youth Group Mini Golf!

Saturday, March 9

Youth Group mini-golf will be held on Saturday, March 9. We have three reservations for four people each: at 3:00pm, 3:20pm and 3:40pm, but you must contact one of the Youth Group leaders to sign up. We may also gather for cake either before or after golf.

We will be at Anaina Hou Mini Golf. If you need a ride from church, please contact Aunty Faith or Uncle Ron. Please come to our Sunday Youth Group meetings to find out more details about this outing. Hope to see you there!

Organ Concert

Friday, March 8, 6pm, Suggested donation: $25

Easter Egg hunt

Easter Sunday, March 31

Organized by Sunday School & Youth Group

The All Saints Youth Group and All Saints Sunday School will organize an Easter Egg Hunt after the 9:30am service on Easter Sunday, March 31. Everyone, please bring your keiki to come join in the fun!

We are looking for donations of plastic eggs, small candy, and small toys. (We welcome re-used plastic eggs, as long as you wash them!) Please bring them to church and hand them directly to a youth group leader. We will store candy in the church fridge.

Project Vision

Lunch Program and Schedule Updates

Aloha All Saints Members,

PLEASE volunteer to help in this important ministry, by either making lunches, distributing lunches, or contributing funds. Please contact Carolyn if you are able to help.

MAHALO NUI to the following who have made (bold) and distributed lunches for the past month. (Thursdays, 12:00 - 2:30pm)

• January 11 (2nd Thursday): PV (prepare); Paula & Denton Holland (distribute)
• January 18 (3rd Thursday): Carolyn Morinishi (prepare/distribute)
• January 25 (4th Thursday): PV (prepare); Joseph Figaroa & Kalani (distribute)
• February 1 (1st Thursday): Mabel & Mario Antonio (prepare/distribute)
• February 8 (2nd Thursday): PV (prepare); Carolyn Morinishi (distribute)
• February 15 (3rd Thursday): Wayne Doliente (prepare/distribute)
• February 22 (4th Thursday): PV (prepare); Sarah Rogers (distribute)
• February 29 (5th Thursday): Wayne Doliente (prepare); Joseph Figaroa (distribute)

Here is our upcoming schedule. Please contact the coordinator (Carolyn) if you'd like to volunteer!

• March 7 (1st Thursday): Wayne Doliente (prepare/distribute)
• March 14 (2nd Thursday): PV (prepare); open (distribute)
• March 21 (3rd Thursday): open (prepare/distribute)
• March 28 (4th Thursday): Chris Curtis (prepare/distribute)
• April 4 (1st Thursday); open (prepare/distribute)
• April 11 (2nd Thursday); PV (prepare); open (distribute)
• April 18 (3rd Thursday); open (prepare/distribute)
• April 25 (4th Thursday); PV (prepare); open (distribute)

Our lunch schedule: 

• All Saints volunteers will make and distribute the lunches on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays
• Project Vision staff will provide lunches on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays (All Saints volunteers will distribute/serve the lunches). 

EAM Young Adult Retreat (New Flyer!)

"Let Aloha Lead Your Way", Rev. Keleawe Hee

October 25-27, Camp Sloggett, Kōke'e

The Episcopal Asiamerica Ministry (EAM) Young Adult Convocation is holding a retreat for Episcopal young adults in their 20s from across the United States. This retreat will be held on the beautiful island of Kaua‘i in the mountains in the Kōke‘e area, from 1pm on Friday, October 25 to 1pm on Sunday, October 27. (We will meet/drop off in the Līhu‘e Airport area.)

The registration fee is $50 and will cover lodging, ground transportation and all meals. This retreat is limited to 24 young adults, so it is recommended that you register soon. [Participants are welcome to make their own arrangements to extend their stay either before or after the retreat and enjoy the beautiful island of Kaua‘i.]

Rev. Keleawe “Malcolm” Hee will be the keynote speaker with the theme "Let Aloha Lead Your Way." In addition, Carolyn Morinishi is organizing the retreat logistics, including registration, venue, ground transportation and food. Weekend highlights: team-building workshops, daily compline, meditation, hiking, a historical tour and two visits to the beach (weather permitting). Most importantly, you will be able to network with other Episcopalian Young Adults from across the country. Please contact Carolyn for more information and she will give you the registration link and more details.

All Saints' Youth Director

Position Open at All Saints

JOB POSTING: Youth Director will hold weekly meetings on Sundays at 9:30am-10:15am to help foster the spiritual development of our youth; must be current with Praesidium Safe Church training; will plan other special events, outings and service projects, keeping all permission forms for off-site activities current and in order; will be responsible for all communication with parents/guardians regarding the youth activities. This position compensates for up to 10 hours per week. Contact Kat Tapusoa, the All Saints' Parish Administrator, at church@allsaintskauai.org, or at 808.822.4267.

Youth Programs at Camp Mokulē'ia

Spring and Summer programs available

There are exciting opportunities for your youth at Camp Mokulēʻia this spring and summer!

1. Diocesan Youth Retreat - This weekend retreat is for 6th -12th graders to come together for some fun while learning about how to grow in Christ and friendship with one another as our special guest speaker Erin Wolf guides us in conversations and games to discover the love of God, friends, and our community!
2. Counselor in Training Program - This PAID program gives 11th and 12th graders a fun and meaningful way to gain professional and life skills for college and future jobs. It runs over the months of June and July. Counselors in Training live at camp during camp sessions and go home on the weekends. 
3. Summer Camp - Registration is open for our 2024 Summer Camp season! We offer 4 different weeks of residential (sleep away) camp for campers who have finished 2nd-12th grade, 1 week of camp for young adults with special needs (ages 18-35), and 1 week of adventure camp for campers who have finished 6th - 8th.

For more information or for registration links, please go to campmokuleia.org.

Camp Mokuleʻia 

68-729 Farrington Hwy.

Waialua, HI 96791

In the Future...

Please check here every week for upcoming church and community events...

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Who Do You Call?

Contact information for All Saints' Ministries and Outreach 

Please submit articles to news@allsaintskauai.org. The deadline is Wednesday night 11:59pm HST; the Epistle is emailed the following Friday morning-ish.

USHER MINISTRY

If you would like to serve as an All Saints' usher, please contact Kat at church@allsaintskauai.org.

Medical Equipment Loan Ministry

The Medical Equipment Loan Ministry (MEL) loans out and accepts donations of durable medical equipment including items such as walkers, transfer chairs, shower chairs, and more. If you or anyone you know is in need or would like to donate medical equipment, please call the church (808-822-4267) and they will forward your request.

HALE HO`OMALU ACCEPTING DONATIONS

Currently Hale Ho`omalu is only accepting monetary donations.

KŪPUNA SHOPPING ASSISTANCE MINISTRY

Any of our All Saints' kūpuna who need assistance with grocery shopping can contact Carolyn Morinishi at church@allsaintskauai.org to set up a delivery.

PASTORAL CARE CONTACT INFORMATION

Whenever you have a need for support, please call (650) 691-8104 and leave a voice mail. The system will immediately forward the information to the Pastoral Care Committee who will respond to each request. If you prefer, you may send an electronic pastoral care request via email to pastoralcare@allsaintskauai.org.

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Individuals who want to participate in the Prayer Chain Ministry must re-enroll to continue receiving the email communications. To re-enroll, please visit the newly established Pastoral Care web page or contact the Church Office at (808) 822-4267.

SUBMITTING A PRAYER REQUEST

Prayer requests will now be submitted online or by contacting the Church Office at (808) 822-4267.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Names can be added to the Prayers of the People petitions by using the Prayer Chain Request form or by contacting the Church Office at (808) 822-4267. Names will remain in the Prayers of the People for a maximum of four Sundays before a name must be resubmitted.