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This issue's header features Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick addressing students during morning school chapel at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Divine in Guam. The Bishop was in Guam during the last week of January and is currently wrapping up meetings in the Philippines. (Photo from the St. John Facebook page.)

Prayer

Ash Wednesday

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have
made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and
make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer

p. 217

Mark Your

Calendars!

FEBRUARY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS:

Saturday, February 20, 2016

The Cathedral of St. Andrew:

Standing Committee

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Von Holt Room

Diocesan Council

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Diocesan Conference Room

(Correction: This is not a video-conference meeting.)

Saturday, February 27, 2016

The Cathedral of St. Andrew:

Commission on Ministry

(Following Discernment Day)

Bishop's Reading Room

CHRISM MASS & CLERGY EDUCATION DAY

Friday, February 26, 2016

9:00 AM - Chrism Mass, St. Paul's

10:30 AM - Education Day, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room

For more info...

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DISCERNMENT DAY

Saturday, February 27, 2016

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

The Cathedral of St. Andrew

For more info...

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Upcoming Safe Church Trainings

Please check under the island listings for a class taking place in your area.

	KAUA'I
Christ Memorial Food Pantry Ongoing Saturdays, 3:30 PM Christ Memorial, Kilauea For more info... Saturday Market and Swap Meet Ongoing every second Saturday of the month, 9:00 AM All Saints', Kapaʻa For more info... Saturday Evening Jazz Vespers Communion Service Ongoing Saturdays, 5:15 PM St. Michael's, Lihue For more info... ReSource for Christian Spirituality Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:00 AM St. Michael's, Lihue Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM St. John's, Ele'ele For more info... Laundry Love Kauai Ongoing first & third Wednesdays, 5:30 PM Kapaa Laundromat, Kapaʻa For more info... Soup Kitchen at St. Paul's Ongoing last Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM St. Paul's (ECWK), Kekaha For more info... ReSource: Molokaʻi & Kalaupapa Pilgrimage April 11-15, 2016 For more info... St. John's 75th Anniversary Luncheon Sunday, May 1, 10:00 AM St. John's (ECWK), Ele'ele For more info: (808) 335-5533

	MAUI
Centering Prayer Group Mondays, 6:15 - 8:00 PM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei Centering Prayer Group Thursdays, 4:00 PM Holy Innocents, Lahaina For more info: E-mail Safeguarding God's Children Training Saturday, April 9, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM St. John's, Kula For more info...

	BIG ISLAND
Teen Tech at St. James' First & third Sundays, 10:30 AM St. James' (Spencer Building), Kamuela For more info... Free Community Meal Ongoing every 4th Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM St. Augustine's, Kapaau For more info... St. Jude's Women's Bible Study Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM E-mail Beverly Nelson Brown Bag Bible Study Ongoing Tuesdays, 12:00 PM St. James', Kamuela Ka'u Food Pantry Ongoing last Tuesdays, 12:00 PM Ocean View Community Center Call Karen: (510) 778-5500 St. Jude's Men's Bible Study Ongoing Fridays, 9:00 AM McKinney Place For more info: (808) 939-7000 The Labyrinth Book Group Ongoing Fridays, 9:30 AM Christ Church, Kealakekua For more info: (808) 323-3429

Opportunities

LAY POSITION POSTINGS

Children and Youth Ministries Coordinator

Part-time, All Saints', Kapa'a, Kaua'i

Click HERE for more info.

Childcare Worker

Part-time, St. Christopher's, Kailua

Click HERE for more info.

Director of Music

Part-time, St. Peter's, Honolulu

Click HERE for details.

If you would liked to post a position at your church, e-mail Communications with the information. Positions are also posted on the Diocesan website HERE

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February 8, 2016

Please note: The Office of the Bishop will be closing early on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 12:30 PM.

The Rev. John A. Longo

The Rev. John A. Longo, a priest canonically resident in the Diocese of Hawaiʻi, died on Monday, February 1, 2016. He was in hospice care at the time and is survived by his wife, Barbara Longo, who was at his side when he died.

A 1983 graduate of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, John A. Longo III was ordained deacon in the Diocese of Wyoming by Bishop Robert Cochrane in 1986; and priest in the Diocese of Oregon by Bishop Robert Ladehoff in 1987.

He was installed as Rector of St. Mary's, Honolulu, in June 1995. Upon his retirement in June 1999, John and Barbara returned to Oregon, before moving to All Saints Parish in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Fr. Longo requested that his Memorial Service be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Toledo, Oregon, where John served prior to coming to Hawaiʻi. Details as to day and time will be forthcoming.

Please keep Mrs. Longo in your prayers during this time. Notes of condolence may be sent to: Barbara Longo, 10950 N. La Canada Drive, Apt. 12103. Tucson, AZ 85737-5951

Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good example of your servant, John, who, having finished his course in faith, now finds rest and refreshment. May we, with all who have died in the true faith of your holy Name, have perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday

Lent Reminder from the Bishop

(The following message from the Bishop was released on January 30, and also appeared in the latest issue of the E-Chronicle.)

I invite Episcopalians in the Diocese of Hawai'i and the Church in Micronesia to join in personal daily meditations throughout Lent using "Repairing the Breach: Discipleship and Mission in a Global Economy."

The theology committee of the House of Bishops has prepared this resource for the Church to explore ways to recover and renew economic imagination.

Please join me this Lent and engage "Repairing the Breach."

Download the PDF of lessons for each day of Lent HERE.

See the Episcopal News Service article on the resource HERE.

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The Madness Begins!

The long awaited annual battle for the Golden Halo begins in just a few days, and Lent Madness will officially commence! By now, many in the Diocese are familiar with Lent Madness, when in 2012, Queen Emma made it all the way to the final round against Mary Magdelene, a feat that propelled our Queen into the spotlight! And that is exactly what the purpose of Lent Madness is about!

The brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck, who combined his love of sports with his passion for the lives of saints, created this unique Lenten devotion. Each year, 32 saints are selected from the Church's Calendar of Saints and are placed in a tournament-like elimination bracket. Each week during Lent, saints are paired up in a "battle" and the public is invited to vote for their favorite. The final battle for the Golden Halo takes place during Holy Week. It's a wonderful way to learn about the different saints, with "celebrity bloggers" sharing the history and legacy of each one.

Although there are familiar names in the mix each year (Francis of Assisi, John the Baptist and Joan of Arc), you would be surprised at the lesser known saints that actually capture the Golden Halo. To learn more about Lent Madness, click HERE, and be sure to vote each week for your favorite saint!

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Lenten Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's

Looking for a way to intentionally mark this season of Lent? We invite you to join us for Jazz Vespers during Lent (February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17) at 6:00 PM, followed by soup supper and fellowship in the Parish Hall.

Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's provides a contemplative combination of scripture, prayer, and jazz in a beautiful sacred space. During Lent, variations on John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" will begin the service. Regarding this piece, Arun Rath wrote: "Even in struggle and suffering, we sing, because life is a blessing." As much as Coltrane made his saxophone cry - for his suffering, and the world's - in "A Love Supreme" he's telling us that the most important voice to raise is one of "gratitude to the creator for the gift of life." (NPR, December 7, 2014)

The tone is set. Join us! The jazz ensemble includes Reggie Padilla (sax), Starr Kalahiki (vocals), Dan Del Negro (piano) and Jon Hawes (bass). St Peter's Episcopal Church is located at 1317 Queen Emma Street in Honolulu. For more information, call (808) 533-1943 or visit our website.

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Free Lunchtime Lecture Series through March 10

The Historic Hawai'i Foundation began its 29th Annual Free Lunchtime Lecture Series on January 28, and continues every Thursday through March 10. This year's theme is "Preserving Our Historic Churches and Other Religious Buildings" and features "Experts at The Cathedral."

The lectures take place in the Von Holt Room at The Cathedral of St. Andrew, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. All are welcome to stop by and bring a brown bag lunch. The remaining sessions are as follows:

February 11: Frances Palama, "Chapels in Need: Hale'iwa and American Samoa"
February 18: Angela Thompson, "The Cathedral of St. Andrew: Master-Planning for Conservation"
February 25: Barbara Shideler and Virginia Murison, "Our Lady of Peace: Mock-ups and Historic Structure Reports, Aids in Project Planning"
March 3: Glenn Mason, "St. Augustine By The Sea: Preservation and Improvement of a Modernist Site"
March 10: Lorraine Minatoishi, "Aloha Buddha: The Making of A Film"

Historic Churches in Downtown Honolulu Tour - Docents at four historic downtown churches will provide fascinating tidbits about the history and architecture of The Cathedral of St. Andrew, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral and Kawaiaha'o Church. This is a self-guided tour with docents at each location. Tickets are $10 for Historic Hawai'i Foundation members and $15 general admission. Check in at The Cathedral to begin the tour.

For more information on the lecture series and tour, visit the Historic Hawai'i Foundation website HERE.

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Free Concert at St. John's By-the-Sea, Kaneohe

St. John's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Kaneohe will be hosting a free concert on Saturday, February 13, beginning at 7:00 PM. The concert will feature La Ca�ada High School Chamber Singers from Southern California. The group, directed by Dr. Jeff Brookey, visited St. John's a few years ago and are back to provide another free concert. St. John's is located at 47-074 Lihikai Drive. For more information, visit their website HERE.

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Deadline for Deposit is February 14

Moloka'i Pilgrimage

ReSource for Christian Spirituality is offering a Molokaʻi and Kalaupapa Pilgrimage, April 11 - 15, 2016. Experience firsthand, places and stories of people who embody the history, culture and the spirit of Moloka'i.

The pilgrimage is hosted by ReSource founder, Rev. Phyllis Meighen, an ordained minister of the UCC and currently serving on the staff of St. Michael's. This event is limited to 11 pilgrims, so register early to be assured a spot. Deadline for deposit is February 14.

For more information, click on the flyer image above, or call (808) 647-4346. Visit the ReSource website HERE to download a registration form.

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St. Paul's Valentine's Dinner Party

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Honolulu will be holding a Valentine's Dinner Party and Jr. Mr. & Ms. Valentine's Pageant on Saturday, February 20, 2016, in Davies Hall at The Cathedral. The event kicks off at 5:30 PM. Donation: $20 for adults, $10 for children. For more information, call the Rev. Cn. Randolph VN Albano at (808) 538-3275, Maribel Duldulao at (808) 429-7127, or Fay De Jesus at (808) 636-5061.

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Save the Date!
Hui Pu Summer Youth Camp Announcement

Camp Mokule'ia invites you to our slice of heaven on the north shore of O'ahu for Hui Pu, open to all youth in Hawai'i! GIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA A BREAK and join us for an awesome and spiritually fulfilling summer break.

Hui Pu is a summer camp for youth in grades 4 - 12. Expect a week full of adventure, fun and GOD, while making new FRIENDS! Mark your calendars and save the dates:

June 24- 26: Elementary School (Grades 4-5)
June 27 - July 1: Middle School (Grades 6-8)
July 3 - 7: High School (Grades 9-12)

For more information, contact Seini Lino, Camp Programs, at (808) 632-6241, or e-mail her, and visit the Camp Mokule'ia website HERE.

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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?

Announcements from around The Episcopal Church & beyond

The Episcopal Church Offers up Lenten Resources for a Spirit-filled Season

The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10, and continues to the festive day of Easter on March 27. Resources for Lent 2016 from the Episcopal Church can be found HERE and includes a wide array of prayers, reflections, links, videos, social media, bulletin inserts, and more, for all ages to participate in and experience a spirit-filled Lenten season.

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Applications Being Accepted Now:

National AmeriCorps Grant Funds 10 Positions in The Episcopal Church Refugee Program

[January 25, 2016] Through a partnership grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and funding from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), The Episcopal Church will enlist 10 AmeriCorps positions who will work with Episcopal Migration Ministries in 10 refugee resettlement affiliate organization offices to recruit and manage local volunteers to support refugee resettlement programming.

"The grant is a unique partnership and will support AmeriCorps members in eight states to further the mission of Episcopal Migration Ministries to resettle refugees," explained Deborah Stein, Director of Episcopal Migration Ministries. "This innovative new program will enlist AmeriCorps members to engage in a year of volunteer development and other capacity-building activities at one of ten Episcopal Migration Ministries' affiliate offices across the United States."

Among the duties of the AmeriCorps members will be to work in the local resettlement office and reach out to the community in order to expand the number of volunteers serving refugee arrivals, build the volunteer program capacity through improved training and volunteer support, and match volunteer skills to the needs of these new Americans.

For information about the program e-mail Allison Duvall, Episcopal Migration Ministries Manager of Church Relations and Engagement, or call 212-716-6027.

To read the article in its entirety, click HERE.

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The Episcopal Church's Toolkit for February

Lent 2016 is upon us as Ash Wednesday is February 10. This month The Toolkit of the Public Affairs Office focuses on seasonal resources.

The Toolkit, prepared by the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs, is designed to make research and facilitation as problem-free as possible for you as you develop your messages, addresses, social media, statements, letters, blogs, sermons, etc.

The Toolkit is located on the Public Affairs pages of The Episcopal Church website HERE. Among the items are:

Topics - topics of interest and dates of importance.
Catalog - a list of important topics along with actions taken by The Episcopal Church and General Convention
Getting started - an easy how-to for getting started in preparing materials, media releases, op-eds, etc.

For more information contact Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at (212) 716-6080, or e-mail her.

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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS:

UPDATED: Safe Church Training Dates

The Church's Safe Church Policies require church leadership and those working with children to attend special training classes. The following classes have been set up with more to come. Please read the Safe Church Policies to note the differences between Safeguarding God's Children and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training, and to see if you are required to attend a class.

Saturday April 9, 2016 - Safeguarding God's Children Training (St. John's, Kula, Maui) - Register HERE.

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Godly Play Core Training - Honolulu

Jenny Wallace will be conducting a Godly Play Core Training from Saturday, February 13 through Monday, February 15, at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Honolulu.

Core Training is the essential training for all Godly Play teachers in the Godly Play room. You will learn the processes and Core stories of Godly Play as well as the theology behind these practices. This time of retreat will strengthen your understanding of children's spirituality and leave you spiritually refreshed!

For more information, download the event flyer HERE, or register online HERE.

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Chrism Mass and Clergy Education Day

On Friday, February 26, 2016, the annual Chrism Mass will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Honolulu. At this service, the Bishop blesses the oils of chrism (for baptism), healing, and the catechumenate, and the clergy take a portion of these oils back to their own churches for use during the coming year.

Following the Chrism Mass, a Clergy Education Day will be held in The Cathedral of St. Andrewʻs Von Holt Room, with guest speaker, the Rev. Robert S. Heaney, Associate Professor of Christian Mission and Director of the Center for Anglican Communion Studies, Virginia Theological Seminary.

The topic will be The Future of Anglican Mission: Critical and Constructive Conversations. Mission is a contested word and a contested practice. Yet, the nature of God is mission. How do we understand and how do we practice mission that does not deny missionary malpractice and at the same time does not reduce mission to charity? This will be a question at the heart of our conversations together. For more information and to register, click HERE.

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Discernment Day Workshop

All clergy and laypersons are invited to attend a special Discernment Day gathering on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Join the Commission on Ministry (COM) to explore the questions:

How do Vestry/Bishopʻs Committees, Clergy and Discernment Committees help shape the ministries of Christians in this diocese?
How do lay ministries really differ from ordained ministries?
What are deacons and priests called to do?
In this diocese, how are they formed and what resources are offered?
What are the steps in the ordination process?
How do you say "no" to someone?

The program will begin at 9:00 AM (registration at 8:30 AM), and will conclude at 1:30 PM. For more information and to register, click HERE.

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2016 Diocesan Grant Guidelines

The 1% Diocesan Council Grant Guidelines for 2016 have been posted on the diocesan website's "Forms and Documents" page HERE. (Scroll down to "Grants".)

The grants, which have been awarded to a number of programs throughout the Diocese in 2015, support activities based on the Five Marks of Mission and are in alignment with the vision and goals of The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i. Soup kitchens, music and children's programs, Care Van ministry, technology and laundry outreach are some of the programs that were funded.

Previous deadlines for submission were quarterly, but are now monthly, on the last Friday of the month beginning with February. The next deadline will be Friday, February 26. To download the informational packet, click HERE.

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Bishops' Scholarships Applications

The Diocese of Hawai'i has two scholarship funds available for students for the 2016-2017 school year:

Bishop's Scholarship Fund - Students entering kindergarten to grade 12 entering an Episcopal Church-related school in the Diocese of Hawai'i for the first time.
The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund - Children of clergy under the age of 24 who are canonically resident and domiciled in the Diocese of Hawai'i.

The submission deadline is Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 4:00 PM. For detailed eligibility requirements and to download the application packet, click HERE. For more information or should you have any questions, please e-mail Irina Martikainen.

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2016 United Thank Offering Grant Applications

Now Accepted

[January 4, 2016] Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 United Thank Offering grants. The application forms are available HERE.

The focus for the 2016 United Thank Offering grants is Mark Five of the Anglican Marks of Mission:

To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.

"The United Thank Offering is continuing its tradition of thankfulness by awarding grants for 2016," commented Sandra K. Squires, Ed.D., United Thank Offering Board President.

Established by United Thank Offering, a ministry of The Episcopal Church to promote thankfulness and mission in the whole Church, the purpose of the grants is to provide start-up money for a new project that focuses on the Fifth Mark of Mission. The funds are not permitted for the continuation of ongoing ministries.

Detailed guidelines for applying for the grants, and the list of allowable projects and projects not eligible can be found HERE. The deadline is 5:00 PM Eastern (12:00 PM HST) on Friday, March 4, 2016.

For more information about guidelines and applications, e-mail the Rev. Heather Melton, Missioner for United Thank Offering.

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In case you missed it, click on the link to read

the latest issue of the E-Chronicle:

FEBRUARY 2016

SPECIAL EDITION E-CHRONICLE:

CONVENTION XLVII

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Did you miss an edition of the E-News? Listed below are the titles of some recently published announcements. To see the complete article, click on the linked issues below or visit the Diocesan website's

Archived E-News Editions.

January 22, 2016:

Bishop: Communiqu� from the Primates

2016 Diocesan Grant Guidelines

Bishops' Scholarship Applications

A Retreat for the Journey of Lent

Prayers of the People with Hawaiian Values

Presiding Bishop Speaks on Actions at Primates Meeting

January 6, 2016:

St. Elizabeth's Featured on CBS Evening News

2016 United Thank Offering Grant Applications Deadline March 4

Godly Play Core Training - Honolulu February13-15

December 17, 2015:

The Rev. Charles Tarleton Crane

Pastoral Memo on Congregational Membership

Dengue Outbreak: Precautions and Staying Informed

Chrism Mass and Clergy Education Day February 26

Discernment Day Workshop February 27

Molokai and Kalaupapa Pilgrimage

Presiding Bishop Released from Hospital

Episcopal Congregations Research Available

November 18, 2015:

St. Peter's Jazz Vespers features Theme Thursdays

Pacific Islander Young Adult & Youth Retreats

Opportunities for Big Island College Bound Students

Presiding Bishop Calling People to Prayer

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Contact Information
Sybil Nishioka, Editor

News
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