A BRIEF HISTORY OF ST. RAPHAEL'S PARISH
FOUNDED 1841, BY FATHER ROBERT ARSENIUS WALSH, SSCC, 1804-1869
Father Walsh, Irish by birth, used his British citizenship to his advantage in the early years
of his missionary service in Hawaii. The first Catholic missionary priests who arrived in 1827,
were forced to leave, due to an anti-Catholic attitude in the islands. Using the strong British
influence in Hawaii, the church decided to send a priest who was also a British subject. Fr. Walsh
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arrived in Honolulu on September 30, 1836, then the Hawaiians retracted their consent and he had
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to leave.
Thanks to some French influence, Catholics were once again allowed to have a presence in
the islands. In July, 1839, Fr. Walsh celebrated a public Mass in Honolulu, and in 1840, he
established the Mission of St. Michael the Archangel on the Big Island. The following year, Fr.
Walsh set sail for Kauai where he stayed for 17 years.
"I have celebrated the first Mass that has ever been celebrated to my knowledge on the
island of Kauai, and founded the mission of St. Raphael the Archangel."
With this journal entry recorded on Christmas Day, 1841, Fr. Robert Arsenius Walsh noted
the founding of the Catholic Mission on the island of Kauai. Only three days earlier, on Dec.
22nd, Father stepped ashore at Koloa where he was promptly introduced to a Captain Hudson and
Mr. Pratt. Upon explaining the reason for his presence and the work that lay before him, Mr. Pratt
arranged to make a horse available for Fr. Walsh's use on his travels around the island.
There may have been Catholics already on the island, for the Hawaiians on learning Fr.
Walsh was a priest, took him to the home of Jakopo Pehu who lived near the beach at Poipu.
Here Father immediately established a school putting Pehu in charge. It was also at Pehu's home
that Fr. Walsh said that first Mass on Christmas Day.
Not much is known about Pehu, but perhaps he moved to Kauai to escape religious
persecution in Honolulu, or he may have been a trained catechist sent to Kauai in anticipation of
Fr. Walsh's arrival. In any case, he welcomed Father and ably assisted him in establishing this
new Mission.
A zealous and capable worker, Fr. Walsh spent the morning hours of the next week
building a school house with Pehu and his followers at his side. In the afternoons, he visited the
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native people living near the sugar mill and scattered about the village. Evenings were devoted to
prayer meetings and religious instruction classes. In the following weeks,
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work at Koloa; Masses were offered in a plantation house with the more advanced and devout
students in attendance. In clear and simple language Fr. Walsh used these opportunities to
explain the meaning of the Mass.
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Notified that a young priest would soon join him on Kauai, Fr. Walsh left Koloa Mission in
the charge of Jakopo Pehu and began making contacts in other parts of the island. He was
introduced to various foreign entrepreneurs who befriended him and would later support his
endeavors.
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Waiting for Father on his return to Koloa was Fr. Barnabe Castan, who had arrived on
January 20, 1842. On March 20th, Fr. Walsh celebrated the first Mass in the new chapel of Koloa.
Later in the Spring, he baptized 49 persons. The permanent church was completed in 1854, though
not blessed until nearly 2 years later. Father Walsh continued his ministry here and was
followed by many other Sacred Hearts priests, the last of whom was Fr. Felix Vandebroek. In
2003, the La Salette Missionaries were entrusted with the care of the parish and St. Raphael's is
still served by them.ATION - a two year program of preparation.
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PASTORAL STAFF
PASTOR: Rev. Augustine Uthuppu, MS
PARISH SECRETARY: Millie C. Curtis
PARISH ACCOUNTANT: Mercedes Casticimo
RESPECT LIFE COORDINATOR: Janis Benn
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION: Allison Carveiro
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Weekday masses at the Old Historic Church.
Monday - Friday: 7 AM
Wednesday- Novena to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help after the morning mass.
Saturday: 5 PM Sunday Vigil
Sunday: 7 AM (Old Historic Church)
930 AM (New Church)
(Rosary is prayed 30 mins before every mass)
DEACON: Deacon Thomas P. Contrades
PARISH BOOKKEEPER: Marina Pascua
PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON: Noli Melchor
FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: Jerry Vigil
MUSIC DIRECTORS: Millie and Paul Curtis
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Pre-School through Grade 8: Sunday, 8:30 - 9:20 AM
Confirmation: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 10:45 AM -12:30
FOOD PANTRY: Tina Brun 742-6788
CHOIR PRACTICE: Wednesday, 6:30 PM
ST. RAPHAEL CEMETERY- Open Sat & Sun 8AM- 6PM
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM - Submission of application form and required papers; baptism class: 2nd Tuesday of the month,
6 pm. Baptisms held the 3rd Sunday of the month, following the 9:30 am Mass.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - a two year program of preparation.
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CONFIRMATION - a two year program of preparation.
MARRIAGE - Contact the priest at least 6 months before wedding; Engaged Encounter required.
RECONCILIATION - Confession on Saturdays, 4:15 -4:45, or call the office to schedule on a weekday.
R.C.I.A. (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) - Process to initiate adults into our
Catholic Christian Community and to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
FUNERALS -Arrangements are first to be confirmed with the parish office to schedule date and priest.
Fifth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
February 08, 2015
[The LORD] tells the number of the stars and
calls them by name.
— Psalm 147:4
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The story of Job seems at first hearing
to be an extension of February’s gloom into
the liturgy. The monumental suffering of a
good man is so horrific that the laments of the
front page of modern newspapers barely
measure up. The whole story is not long to
tell, but its resolution is of great comfort. We
can trace in its plot the stirrings of a belief in
an afterlife, and in God’s great power to right
every wrong and raise human beings from
suffering.
In the Gospel, we see the fulfillment of
these longings in the hand of Jesus, grasping
an ill woman by the hand and raising her up to
vibrant life. Peter’s mother-in-law becomes
her best self, attentive to her guests,
providing hospitality, the warmth of her
laughter, the delights of her kitchen. Last
week, at Candlemas, candles were blessed,
including baptismal candles for some not yet
born. Today is a day to check the fragile flame
of your own baptismal candle. Against
February’s customary lethargy, its background
whines and ailments, the liturgy summons us
to life, grasps us by the hand, and sends us to
serve in Christ’s name.
—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Job spoke, saying: I have been
assigned months of misery, and troubled nights
have been allotted to me (Job 7:1-4, 6-7).
Psalm — Praise the Lord, who heals the
brokenhearted (Psalm 147).
Second Reading — I have become all things to
all, to save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:1619, 22-23).
Gospel — Jesus cured many who were sick
with various diseases (Mark 1:29-39).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981,
1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday:
1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday:
1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30
Friday:
1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday:
1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34;
Mk 8:1-10
Sunday:
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32;
1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45
. Living Stewardship Now
—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
VISITORS - ALOHA AND WELCOME
We pray that you enjoy celebrating with us this weekend.
Whether you are new to the community or have been
living here, know that you are invited to join our parish
family. If you are visiting for the weekend, we hope you
enjoy your time with us and consider us your "home away
from home!
Have you committed your abilities, your time, and your
financial resources to your parish for God and the
Church? Is your involvement a true reflection of your
gratitude to God? Do you need to give more, or give
differently?
Please remember St. Raphael Church in your last will
and testament. Mahalo
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Vol 3 Issue 6
Oldest Catholic Church on Kauai - 1841
3011 Hapa Road, Koloa, Hawaii 96756
Phone: (808)742-1955 Fax:(808)742-1845 Rectory(808)742-1958
Email: [email protected] ~ ~ Web: St-Raphael-Kauai.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE AUGUSTINE EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION--SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!
Our Catholic schools provide a quality education to students
from all ethnic, religious and financial backgrounds. The
Augustine Educational Foundation provides tuition scholarships
to financially needy students in our schools. Please take a
moment today and help make a difference in a student's life-your gift goes directly to support tuition scholarships for our
parishioners and vicariate. MAHALO for helping the Foundation
reach its goal of raising $100,000!
What are the Five Precepts of the Church?
(1) You shall attend Mass on Sunday and holy days of obligation
and abstain from work or activities that offend against the
character of the day.
…what's happening in our parish…
*Please visit the St Raphael Church website
to learn about our Parish and for more information, at
St-Raphael-Kauai.org
*We are looking for more Parish Ministry
volunteers. Please contact the office for more
information.
*Every Sunday after the 9:30.A.M. Mass, the
Youth ministry will be providing coffee for donation.
Proceeds to benefit the various activities of the
ministry. Please support our youth.
*Next week Sunday, Feb 15, after the 9:30
A.M. Mass, our parish's Filipino Catholic Club will be
having a bake sale. Please show you support.
(2) You shall receive the sacrament of Penance at least once a year.
(3) You shall receive the Eucharist at least during the Easter
Season.
(4) You shall observe the prescribed seasons of fasting and days of
abstinence (Ash Wednesday and Good Friday).
(5) You shall contribute to the material support of the Church.
Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, France and Switzerland
With Fr Efren Tomas M.S.
Thursday, September 10 - Wednesday September 23, 2015
For more information and reservation, please contact:
Redaja's Travel Agency
Attn: Tessie Redaja
Ph: (808) 487-2288
Cell: (808) 383-5555
February Birthdays!
Rhonda Abara 12
Bryson Brun 10
Anna Bukoski 13
Nancy Cezar 07
Shelly Gerardo 12
Brooke Nawai 11
Edgar Sagucio 10
Bree Blake 12
Tina Brun 10
Fred Casticimo 10
Isabelle Curtis 11
Gianna Lewis 09
Karen Ruiz 09
Mary Vales 12
May God continue to fill your life with love!
Stewardship of Treasure
February 01, 2015
WELCOME TO ST. RAPHAEL CHURCH COMMUNITY !
Thank you for celebrating with us. Please complete the form to register
as a new parishioner or to update your information. You may drop it in
the collection basket or at the church office. Thank you!
Name__________________________________________
Mailing Address__________________________________
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Telephone number/s (with area code)
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