Let us this day

Sign Up to Attend Safe

Church Training

Visit the Shut-in and Sick

Invite Someone to Church

Do Disaster Preparedness

in your Home

Plan to have your pet

blessed on Saturday Octo-

ber 10th

Inside this issue:

Kupuna Luncheon 2

Wedding Anniversary 4

Acolytes at Movie 5

Yamada Baptism 5

Safe Church & Bible Classes 6

Suzumu’s B’Day / fixed roof 6

Special Announcements 7

Upcoming Activities 8

An Online Monthly Pictorial News Record

The Journey

September 2015

St. Mary of Mo’ili’ili

Michael & Mish Kuklok

Eugenia Park

Don & Denise Hagarten, plus Terry Bear

“I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

Shion Teresa Furnish Yamada

August 9th

Tamae Endo, Ruth Yoshioka,

Silperius Suzumu, Jayleen Edwards,

and Josephine Suzumu

Page 2 The Journey

Ladies

1916 Kay Okutani

1920 Annie Kau

1921 Jane Oki

1924 Ellen Corrie

1925? Fannie Kono

1926 Ellen Hew

1927 Bernice Tawarahara

1928 Annabelle Yamaguchi

1930 Betty Hirozawa

1930 Sets Kouchi

1930 Emiko Sugino

1931 Amy Chong

1932 Jeanne Lui

1933 Ruth Yoshioka

1934 Tamae Endo

1934 Amy Ushijima

1936 Teresa Bowden

1941 Jan Horimoto

1942 Eugenia Park

1944 Mary Mercier

Gentlemen

1922 Joe Pang

1922 Jon Ushijima

1925 George Nakamura

1930 Albert Nishikawa

1930 Isamu Yoshioka

1939 Roy Horimoto

1945 Richert Au Hoy

1945 Murray Cohen

1945 David Blanchett

Hugh Kaiser

Left to right: Bradley Padama-Kinere, Tracie Padama-Kinere, Jacqueline Mok, Sherylin Padama-

Kinere, Faith Blanchett, Krislyn Padama-Hanamaikai, Joselyn Sanders, Isaiah Horimoto,

Brandon Padama-Kinere, and Elizabeth Lewin

Left to right: Jeanne Liu, Betty Hirozawa, Ellen Hew, Annie Kau, Gay Hadama, William Mok,

Mary Mercier, Ellen Corrie and Rev. Martha Blanchett

Left to Right: Jayron Moses, Joclyen Edward, Cheyenne Suzumu, Joey Suzumu, Juliana Edwards,

Suzumu Edwards, Pablo CortezIII, Silperius Suzumu and Josephine Suzumu

On August 2, 2015, We had a Kupuna Luncheon

for our Kupuna's of St. Mary's 70 years of age and

above organized by Jackie and Bill Mok and as-

sisted by Laurie Lee, Father Blanchett, Halaki

Ancheta and Kimery Ushijima. Bill and Jackie

Mok graciously blessed all of our Kupuna's to a

seven course lunch an the Mandalay Restaurant.

Thank you to those who helped pay for the lunches

to the parish that could not afford it.

We had a slide slow that showed St. Mary's Church

from decades ago and all of the congregation from

many years ago up until today created by Laurie

and Leland Lee. There even was a picture of Lau-

rie Lee as a child at a church picnic. After our deli-

cious 7 course meal that even included a peking

duck, we had a game to play. Jackie had created a

game that list names of our Kupunas on one col-

umn and a description or brief history of that per-

son in the next column. Everyone present tried to

match the listed description to the correct person.

This was a lot of fun but it was hard to guess the

congregant that was at St. Mary's from a long time

ago but it enlightened us what those Kupuna's had

done for St. Mary's Church.

Our next game we had a Scavenger Hunt Game that

you had to fill in the blocks that best describes that

person at the luncheon. Laurie Lee had donated

chocolate covered fortune cookies along with a few

candies to everyone and Kyle Ushijima had do-

nated orchid plants to all of our Kupuna's. There

was over 60 people that attended and many thanks

to those who donated rides to all that didn't have

transportation to downtown.

It was a fun luncheon that celebrated our seniors

and honored the fellowship we have at St. Mary's.

At the luncheon we got to enjoy each other com-

pany and got to know each other even better.

Our eldest member at our church Kay Okutani had

her son John, her 2 daughters and her son in

law come to celebrate this occasion with her. It

was the first time for Josephine and Silperius' grand

children to taste this type of Chinese cuisine and

Joey said it was good. Mahalo and Aloha to Jackie

and Bill and all that helped out to make this Ku-

puna Luncheon a special day. And all of you that

attended, to just have your presence there was a

memorable time for all of us.

Article by Kimery Ushijima

Photos pages two and three by Rev David H. Blanchett

Page 3 The Journey

Left to right: John Afong, Kyle Ushijima, Kimery Ushijima, Arlene Seto, Gregory Holmes,

John Okutani, Leland Lee, Maude Omai, Kay Okutani and Laurie Lee

Left to right: Isamu Yoshioka, Nancy Yoshioka, Ruth Yoshioka, Hugh Kaiser, Marilyn Okutani,

Joe Pang, Young Mi Cohen, Murray Cohen, George Okutani and Grace Okutani

Left to right: Donna Turner, Rev. Teresa Bowden. Allison Dingley, Eugenia Park, Gail Hirozawa,

Tatjana Johnson, Don Hargarten, Fr. Gregory Johnson and Denise Hargarten

Left to right: Roy Horimoto, Jan Horimoto, Dara Tawarahara, Bernice Tawarahara,

Channe Horimoto, Jon Ushijima, Amy Ushijima, Setsuko Kouchi and Tamae Endo

Page 4 The Journey

Married in Honolulu, Hawaii, this lovely couple has been with St Mary’s since 1980.

Always active in their church work, Roy has served on the Vestry and Janice served as the church secretary.

Married in Anchorage, Alaska, the Reverends Martha and David Blanchett have been at St Mary since 2014.

Rev. Martha serves as an ecumenical partner, representing the AME Zion Church and Fr. David serves as associate priest responsible for the St. Mary’s newsletter, Safe Church Training, and Disaster Preparedness

Page 5 The Journey

The St. Mary’s Mo’ili’ili Acolytes Go to the Movies!

The movie was a hit with everyone. “Inside Out” proved to be more than a cartoon. The stars of the movie are “feelings”! Five in fact: Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Sadness. These five feelings take center stage in the life of the main character, an 11 year old girl named Riley. Her life was skating along just fine, until she and her family move to a new place, a new home, a new school, new friends, and life took on some bumps. Suddenly, Riley found herself trying to cope with feeling sad and missing her old friends, school, good family times, and hockey!

“Inside Out” is very imaginative, colorful, and action filled, yet deals with complex emotions. Our feelings express emotional, physical, psychologi-cal, and spiritual highs and lows. Feelings are normal and not to be dis-counted or ignored or judged – just felt. Jesus had feelings too: Jesus was sad and wept, Jesus got angry, Jesus had fear, and Jesus rejoiced.

In the chances and changes of this life there may be a time that we or our friends or family experience loss or hardship or suffering. If feelings become too strong it is perfectly okay and appropriate to talk to someone who has the skills to help us to heal.

Feelings are a part of our human nature and the way that we respond to our experiences and the world around us. In the movie, the feeling representing “Joy” made breathtaking efforts to maintain Riley’s good memories and thereby override her sadness. However, in order for Riley to begin to heal, she needed to allow her sadness to be felt. Feeling sad did not make her unlovable or unwanted. And as Riley shared her feelings with her parents, it unified them as a family and led to greater communication and love.

May you feel blessed today and always.

Elizabeth

Acolytes Brandon, Gail, Krislyn, Faith, and Sherylin, ac-

companied by chaperones Tatjana, Evelyn, and Elizabeth

went to see the movie “Inside Out” following the Sunday

Service on July 5th. Good fun and a lot of popcorn was

shared. Our acolytes serve all year round at the altar with

hearts of grace, spiritual maturity, and joy.

ACOLYTES: WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

Shion Teresa Furnish Yamada was baptized by Fr. Gregory Johnson during the morning Eucharist , Sunday August 9.

The Parents and Godparents presented little Shion to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Together they pledged to be responsible for seeing that Shion, a gift of God, will be brought up in the Christian faith and life. They vowed by prayer and witness to help little Shion grow into the full stature of Christ.

With Joy, the congregation, as witnesses, vowed to do all in their power to support the parents, Grandparents and little Shion Teresa Furnish Yamada.

Godmother: Joanna Witt

Godfather: John Okutani

Celebrant: Fr. Gregory

infant: Shion Teresa Furnish Yamada

Mother: Naomi Yamada

Father: Toru Yamada

Page 6 The Journey

Porch of Soldier Chapel has roof repaired just in time before the rains.

Fr. Gregory gives birthday greetings to Silperius Suzumu.

Silperius has been attending St. Mary’s for six years. He

has been involved in church beautification and is a recent

participant serving the homeless ministry on

the last Thursday of the month. For many

years he has been an Aloha Hour Host.

Presently he is a kitchen worker employed at

Wolfgang and Illopine Restaurants. Married

to Josephine they have seven children and

eight grandchildren - all in Hawaii. Josephine Suzunu Fr. Gregory wishes Silperius a Happy Birthday

Left to right: Alison Pascua, Calvin Pascua, Larke Golaski, Elizabeth

Lewin (trainer), Gail Hirozawa, Denise Hargarten, Pablo Cortez III

Left to right: Bob Joseph, Ruth Yoshioka, Don Hargarten, Denise

Hargarten, Michael Kim, Fr. Gregory Johnson, Barbara Service,

Judy Joseph, Susan Hall, Larke Golaski, and Gail Hirozawa

Page 7 The Journey

Shoe Box Ministry: St. Mary Style

This year’s shoe box ministry once again will be held to bless our island’s needy. To provide Christmas Joy!

All new items are to be in by November 1, 2015

Saturday, November 7th at 9:00am volunteers will finish decorating the boxes

November 14th, items only will be put in the boxes to fill by volunteers.

Please bring the items in early and see Kimery, Laurie or Jackie

Between now and then the church needs your support by donating new:

Shoe boxes or boxes of that size Old Xmas Cards or greeting cards to decorate the shoe boxes

Toiletries - soap, shampoos, razors, shaving cream Hand towels or face cloths

Rubber slippers Diapers size 3,4,5

Small toys - children toys - games Baby wipes

Hair items –like clips, rubber bards, comb Children clothes

T shirts Small blankets

Deodorant Christmas Stickers, Paper or Ribbons

Money Donations Accepted For Shoe Box Ministry

Sunday school starts week after Labor Day, September 13th at 9am. Returning

teachers Jackie, Kimery, and Laurie welcome Denise Hargarten as the new teacher on the block.

Acolyte Camp Retreat will be Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27th at Camp Mokuleia

A beach front tent site has been reserved. Dinner will be served in the cafeteria on Saturday night; and breakfast on Sunday morning.

There will be an informal church service prior to break-fast on Sunday.

No cost for campers or chaperones. For more information, contact the church office.

Disaster Preparedness

We need to Be Ready, to care for our own, our community and the stranger among us. The Parish Disaster Preparedness and Response Team will be reaching out for your support to Assist in: Doing church inventory, Gathering emergency supplies and equipment, Creating a mechanism to contact all St. Mary Communicants during and after an emergency or disaster, Educating parishioners to properly prepare for a disaster at home, Survey/identify medical practitioners and other emergency personnel among parishioners and To complete Parish Photo Directory. We thank you in advance for your love and assistance!

FOOD and BAKE SALE October 18th after church

in Sunday School Room

Shoe Box Ministry: St. Mary Style

This year’s shoe box ministry once again will be held to bless our island’s needy. To provide Christmas Joy!

All new items are to be in by November 1, 2015

Saturday, November 7th at 9:00am volunteers will finish decorating the boxes

November 14th, items only will be put in the boxes to fill by volunteers.

2062 South King Street

Honolulu, HI 96826

Email: saint.marys@hawaiiantel.net

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Tri Church:

BIBLE STUDY Every Wednesday at 10:00am

at: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Tri Church:

LUCY QUILTING CIRCLE

Every Tuesday 9:30am– 2pm

at: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Web: http://www.stmaryshawaii.org

5-Shurei Hirozawa 10-Robert Kumura

16-Tom Teruya

25-Gladys Miyamoto 29-Judy Garrison

Sunday September 20th

10:15 AM

Saturday and Sunday,

September 26-27

Camp Mokuleia

September 24th, 10am - 1pm - Gathering Room

St. Mary

of Mo’ili’ili

9-Kyle Lee

9-Jayron Moses

13-Ashlee Tawarahara

14-Kalea Pascua

17-Richert Au Hoy

17-Gail Hirozawa

24-Leland Lee

24-Jane Oki

25-Emiko Sugino

26-Hugh Kaiser

27-Roger Kumura

27-Albert Nishikawa

30-Allie Anastacio

30-Blake Ushijima

30-Sherylin Padama-Kinere

September 11 Leland & Laurie Lee

Every Saturday

10-11am

Gathering Room, St. Mary

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JOURNEY EDITOR:

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