St. Joseph Church, Hilo
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St. Joseph Catholic Church

Served by the Blessed Sacrament Congregation!

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"Happy is the soul that knows how to find Jesus in the Eucharist, and in the Eucharist all things!"

St. Peter Julian Eymard

Location:
43 Kapiolani St.
Hilo, Hawaii
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Office Hours:
Monday-Friday:
9am to 1pm
(except on holidays)

Phone:(808) 935-1465
Emergency:
Fr. Poli: extention 131
Fr. Ferdie: extention 137

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Portuguese Sweet Bread Fundraiser

SJFCC fundraiser is selling sweet bread. Pickup is on Saturday, August 16th from 10am to 2pm here at St. Joseph. A portion of the proceeds will be given to St. Joseph School. So don’t forget to place your order. Please see an SJFCC representative after Mass...this is your last chance to order.

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Section 8 Housing Voucher Wait List

County of Hawaii Office of Housing & Community Development will open the Wait List for Housing Choice Vouchers on August 1, 2025. The program provides rental assistance to eligible low-income individuals & families. Submit applications through OHCD’s online application portal or call (808) 959-4642 for assistance

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Safety Tips for St. Joseph Church

  • Keep exits clear during mass.
  • No chairs by exits

Parents & Guardians

  • Accompany children under 16 to the restroom.

In the Event of an Emergency:

  • Stay calm
  • Avoid panic
  • Follow instructions
  • Emergency instructions may vary.

MAHALO

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Religious Education News

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Order of Christian Initiation for Adults




  • Are you interested in becoming a member of St. Joseph Church Catholic Faith Community? Do you know a family member or friend interested in a deeper relationship with God through the sacraments of Baptism, Conformation and Holy Eucharist?

  • OCIA is preparation for adults who have yet to be baptized. AND. for baptized adults who wish to be in full communion with the Catholic Church through receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.

  • Join us on Monday August 11 at 5:30 PM in the rectory Library for a brief "talk story" on adult faith formation and sacramental preparation

The Sacrament of Confirmation

  • The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) states, "Baptism, the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Confirmation constitute the sacraments of Christian Initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. The reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of Baptismal Grace" (CCC1285). "Every Baptiszed person not yet Confirmed can and should receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete." (CCC 1306)
  • Many faithful Catholic adults grew up when Confirmation was not offered until their middle or high school years. Some were not aware that Confirmation was available for them and so they were never Confirmed. If you are a baptized adult who has not yet been confirmed join us on Monday, August 11, at 5:30 PM in the rectory library for a brief meetng on adult faith formation and preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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Fathers, Mothers, Grandparents and Godparents,

Our 2026 Religious Education year is slated to start this September. If your children have reached the age of 7 and have not studied for and received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation, now is the time to sign them up for instruction to begin this Fall. Classes are held on Sunday morning between the 9 o’clock Mass and the 11:45 am Mass. That allows you to have your children attend Religious Education and to attend Mass as well. We have very fine dedicated instructors in place to help your children learn their Faith and to prepare them for their Sacraments. If your child has reached the teen years and has not received their Sacraments, not to worry, we have a very dynamic couple providing instruction for them.

At your earliest convenience, please go to our St. Joseph website to download the necessary application under RE Program. You can also pick one up at our church office between 9am and 1pm, Monday through Friday. Peace, Deacon Charley

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New Choir Members Welcome!

All of our choirs are looking to welcome new members who want to share the gifts that God has given them.

Please, speak with any music person at the Mass you attend if you feel called to serve.

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Pray for Vocations

Almighty and eternal God, in your unfailing love you provide ministers for your Church. We pray for those whom you call to serve the Church as priests.


Inspire in them a generous response. Grant them courage and vision to serve your people May their lives and service call your people to respond to the presence of your Spirit among us that, faithful to the Gospel and hope of Jesus the Christ, we may: announce glad tidings to the poor proclaim liberty to captives, set prisoners free and renew the face of the earth.



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Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations
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Stewardship News

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Catholic Stewardship is the commitment to be Christ-centered and grateful to God. It involves living out gratitude, justice, and love by using God's gifts wisely and sharing them generously.

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Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will!

MANAGE YOUR GIVING ONLINE

St. Joseph Church uses the online portal Vanco for our online giving and can be viewed by accessing the parish website and clicking the online donation button or clicking donate now button below.

For those of you who have considered online giving yet never tried ...now’s the time! Please go to our VANCO site and set up a new user account with them. MAHALO


Thank you
for your support of our parish!

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St. Joseph School News

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St. Joseph School

Best High School in Hawaii!

Triple Crown Accredited

  • Academically Rigorous and Spiritually Rich Curriculum

  • 1240 average SAT Score (200pts above nat'l average)

  • Fall, Winter and Spring Sports Programs

  • College Prep Courses

  • Tuition Assistance

Learn more: www.sjshilo.com

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A very special mahalo to Bishop Larry for taking time to meet with our Seniors and to encourage them as they soon will be venturing out into the world.

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