Point of contact: Paulette Bibbs & Ed Taguba

Purpose & Duties: Assist at Mass on Saturday, Sunday and Holy Day liturgies to make our celebration more prayerful.

Requirements: Must have received First Communion Ages 8+ and in the Third Grade are invited.  Training is provided.

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Point of contact: Manette Kokubun

Web: http://ccd.stelizabethaiea.org/

Purpose: CCD provides for the religious formation of the youth of the parish and includes preparation for the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation.  Accommodation is provided for special needs students and children older than seven years old who have not been baptized (RCIC).  CCD needs teachers, classroom aides, and assistance in special activities such as retreats and community-building gatherings.  Teachers or aides need not be licensed teachers but should be open to attending diocesan teacher education classes and workshops to enhance their knowledge of their faith and Church teachings.  All teachers and aides must also attend in-service workshops and meetings.  A Student Handbook is provided with a schedule.  Elementary grades (K-6) are held on Saturday mornings; upper grades (7-High School/Confirmation) meet on Sunday afternoons.  Teachers and aides must be Confirmed and active, practicing Catholics.

Roles: Catechists, Classroom Assistants, and Administrative Assistants.

Requirements: No experience necessary! Catechists must be confirmed, practicing Catholics with willingness to attend classes and training sessions to improve understanding of the Catholic faith, as well as enhance teaching methods. Must also be willing to work toward a Basic Certificate of Catechists (tuition covered by parish)

Classes for K-12th grade run from September through May and are held on either Saturday mornings, for the younger students and Sunday evenings, for the older students. Special attention is given to the understanding of the Mass and the importance of regular Sunday Mass attendance. Ministry is active through the summer months preparation for the upcoming year.

The religious education of our children is one of the most vital functions of our faith community. Please be open to God's call to this special ministry and answer the call with a commitment for at least one year of service.

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Point of contact: Vangie Pangelinan

Purpose: Volunteers provide outreach to various groups to bring Christian comfort and encouragement to those in need.  They have monthly meetings to plan upcoming projects with have included collecting needed items for families and other groups, visits to pediatric wards, visits to Gregory House, Ronald McDonald House and providing gift baskets to Hale O Hauoli senior residence house at Thanksgiving.  All you need is a loving heart and a desire to do good.

Requirements: Must be willing to give mostly of time, but not exclusively, to help collect and distribute items collected in various drives. All you need is a sincere heart and dedication to helping those less fortunate and in distress.

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Point of contact: Ben & Wanda Fong

Purpose: Minister the Eucharist to the parish community during Mass.

Duties: In the absence of enough priests, volunteers minister the Eucharist at Masses, Communion services as needed.  Training and a handbook is provided.  Ministers operate in teams at Mass, setting up the vessels, linens, wine carafe and hosts for Mass.  They also stay back after Mass to cleanse the vessels and set up for the next Mass.  Volunteers must be practicing Catholics who have been Confirmed and are in good standing with the Church.  Monthly schedules of assignment to Masses is provided.

Requirements: Practicing Catholic who has been confirmed and is in full communion with the Church. Ministry formation training and annual spiritual development is offered.

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Point of contact: Lourdes Ganir

Web: http://fcc.stelizabethaiea.org

Purpose: To perpetuate the unique spiritual and cultural heritage of our Catholic faith in the Filipino community.

Duties: To support the parish in its various projects and activities such as cleaning of the church on the monthly basis, conducting a Novena for a deceased family or member, monthly Rosary or by special request, 9 day Novena to St. Joseph-Flores de Mayo.

Requirements: Practicing Catholic of Filipino heritage.

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Point of contact: Tom Teson

Purpose: Every parish is required to have a Finance Committee, by Canon Law.  Membership on the Committee is by invitation-of-the-Pastor only.  The members develop the annual budget to cover the needs of the Rectory and Ministries who are allotted a budget.  They act in consultation to the Pastor and advise him on financial matters in general.

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Point of contact: Vince & Shirley Motas

Hospital Communion Ministers

Purpose: Members encourage the parishioners to take responsibility for their own health to develop their spiritual well being.  They provide blood pressure check-ups at Aloha Sunday gatherings (4^th Sunday of @ month).  They need planners, health care professionals and all those interested in promoting health.  They could use anyone with access to health information who could write a “health-tip” article for the bulletin.

Duties: To be an extension of our parish by bringing communion as requested and assigned to those who are hospitalized at Pali Momi Hospital.

Requirements: Practicing Catholic who has been confirmed and is in full communion with the Church. Ministry formation training and annual spiritual development is offered.

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Point of contact: Liz Mack

Purpose: Service to the homeless by cooking or serving dinner.

Duties: On the fourth Wednesday of each month, choose to cook dinner or serve dinner to the homeless at one two Honolulu Institute of Human Services (IHS) shelters.  Or choose to pick up donated desserts at the Rectory and delivery them to the two IHS shelters. 

Needs:  Two people to cook at the Men's Shelter, five people to serve dinner at the Women's and Family Shelter, 12 to serve dinner at the Men's Shelter and one person with to deliver desserts to two shelters.

Requirements: Must be willing to give about two hours of your time, one day a month and have a desire to help those in need. 

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Point of contact: Wendy Ford

Purpose: To proclaim the Word of God at Sunday Masses and other liturgical celebrations.  Training, a Lector Handbook, and an annual Lector Workbook is provided.  Training is to determine whether the individual has the skill to read clearly, with expression and devotion.  A  monthly schedule and brief note from the Coordinator is provided.  Lectors must be Confirmed and in good standing with the Church.

Duties: Proclaim readings at all Masses, Holy Days of Obligation and other celebrations planned throughout the year.

Requirements: Must be 16 years or older, confirmed, in full communion with the Church and able to participate fully in the celebration of the liturgy. Must have the ability to speak clearly and understandably before a large group. Ministry formation training and annually spiritual development is offered. You will be given formal training and 2 required information books.

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Point of contact: Kathy Adams

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Point of contact: Flo Johnasen

Purpose: Their purpose is simple:  to pray for others in their time of need.  No meetings, except an annual social gathering to meet each other, since all the prayer requests are handled by telephone contact or email.  Prayer requests come through individuals as well as the Pastor.

Duties: To be able to accept phone calls to pray and to also pass the call to another in a timely manner.

Requirements: A person with a desire to increase their spirituality by helping others through prayer.

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Point of contact: Deason Kin Borja

Purpose: Volunteers engage in outreach to our brothers in Christ who are inmates at Halawa CCC and Federal Prison to bring God’s Word to them and give them an opportunity to worship together and receive our Eucharistic Lord on a weekly basis.  They need volunteers to assist at worship and lead in music.  A formal application must be submitted to our Pastor after which the volunteer must attend Training provided by the State Dept. of Corrections.  Volunteers must abide by Corrections rules of conduct and dress.  Teams are scheduled for weekly rotations or as needed.

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Point of contact: Linda Cacpal

Email: rcia@stelizabethaiea.org

Web: http://rcia.stelizabethaiea.org

Purpose: Ministers to adults in their search for faith and a close relationship with Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church.  Their primary ministry is to the unbaptized.  RCIA also welcomes members of other Christian denominations who wish to become Catholics and Catholics who have not received Eucharist or been Confirmed.  Resources and a weekly Newsletter is provided.

 RCIA needs and welcomes a diverse number of people to assist in this Journey of Faith, including: teachers, musicians, Sponsors, helping with hospitality, craft-lovers, seamstresses to make baptismal robes, people skilled with PC’s and photographers and anyone interested in helping to put on a twice-yearly retreat. Many times you can be of help on an as-needed basis.

Duties: To present the faith and nature the spiritual life of the inquirers through the liturgical seasons of the Church, the beginnings of a prayer life, a study of scripture and the life of Jesus, and the practical living out of the Christian life in our parish. To recruit and train sponsors who welcome and befriend the inquirers, journeying along with them in their search for faith. Give retreats and introduce inquirers into life of service out of love for Jesus.

Requirements: Inquirers - a sense of being at the start of "something new" - and the courage to enter into the search for faith, a sense of willingness to give faith a chance to work in you. Sponsors must be fully-initiated Catholics, willing to listen and encourage others, patient, understanding dependable. We also welcome other with special talents and skills (musicians, artists, photographers, teachers, typists, computer literates, etc., for short-term commitments.)

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Point of contact: Yuji Hata

Purpose: To keep a watchful eye on the vehicles and grounds while our parishioners attend Mass, meetings and other functions; and to direct traffic to maximize the available parking areas.

Duties: To watch and walk through the parking areas during church functions.

Requirements: Willingness to serve others.

Point of contact: Raynette & James Fong

Purpose: Having fun takes planning and dedication.  The Social Committee plans parish events from dances to holidays to buffets.  The seasonal Valentine’s dance, Halloween children's event, the Easter activities for families, all these are planned to foster parish community bonds.

Duties: The planning of parish picnics, social, dinner dances and other social events.

Requirements: Time and energy.

Point of contact: Liz Ishimitsu

Purpose: Founded by St. Vincent de Paul in France, it coordinates providing material assistance to persons in need.  The group meets each Monday for an hour to discuss cases and how to provide assistance.  All information is confidential. Training in providing assistance and assessment of the need is offered.  Resources for financial needs is provided through parish collection envelopes and diocesan resources.  Spirituality is emphasized in all of their works and members are taught to seek the face of Christ in everyone they meet.

Duties: The principal works of SVD in Hawaii: Providing material assistance to the needy, especially in the form of clothing, and financial help. Providing some counseling to those who find themselves in difficult situations. Acting as advocates for the rights of those in need. Home visits and institutional visits, e.g., hospitals, care homes, etc. Collaboration with other people of good with in relieving need and address its causes.

Requirements: Our organization is made up of ordinary Christian people who are willing to help others in need whatever called upon. In a friendly and cordial way, our members extended an invitation to these families to join with us in the spiritual life of our church.

Time Involvement: Weekly meetings on Monday for 1 hour and additional time as needed for special projects and occasions.