St. Joseph Catholic Church
Served by the Blessed Sacrament Congregation!
Served by the Blessed Sacrament Congregation!
Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Jesus is our savior, our redeemer, our Lord, and our God. Our belief in Jesus is what makes us who we are as Catholics, as Christians, but do we really know him as we should? Is Jesus a part of your life, or is he at the center of your life as he should be?
We invite you to make him the center of your life by joining us for Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a 10-week video study program that explores the entirety of Jesus’ life and what he means for us as Catholics today. St. Joseph Parish will begin the Jesus study on May 1st at 6pm.
Participants will meet on the first and third Thursdays to view an engaging video presentation by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Edward Sri, followed by a lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register, contact St. Joseph rectory at (808) 935-1465.
Our next formation night is Thursday, July 3rd.
We hope you can join us!
JULY 11, 2025
The East Hawaii Vicariate is organizing a special dinner for Bishop Larry Silva in honor of his 50th Anniversary Presbyteral Ordination.
The dinner will be held on July 11 starting at
6 pm and will be held in the SJS gym.
Tickets are being sold as this is a fundraising event as well. Ticket price is $100 each and seating is limited.
Please contact the rectory office to reserve a ticket or drop by during the normal Office hours of 9-1.
Please be aware that all tickets must be picked up and paid for by June 30th. All proceeds and all unsold tickets will be returned to Sacred Heart Parish on July 1, 2025.
JULY 12, 2025
Sunday Eucharistic
Adoration & Prayers
Please plan to join us on
July 13th at 10:30 am
St. Joseph Church, Hilo
Clergy and Couples are invited to attend a Living Sacred Sexuality workshop on Saturday, 8/16/2025, 10:00am - 4:00pm at Sacred Heart Pahoa.
Register no later than 8/3/2025, at WWMEBigIsland@gmail.com.
A $10 fee will be collected at the workshop.
For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5629ztx7, email WWMEBigIsland@gmail.com
or text 808-478-6071.
Please accompany ALL minors (ages 17 & younger) to the restrooms. It is YOUR kuleana to keep them safe while attending Mass & parish events.
SAFETY NEEDS TO BE EVERYONE’S PRIORITY!
We are seeking donations of the following items for our monthly Feed the Hungry Ministry.
Volunteers are also needed and welcomed.
Contact Bernie at (808) 640-8709 for more information.
June 22–27, 2025
St. Stephen Diocesan Center,
Kaneohe
The Christian Leadership Institute – Hawaii (CLI) is a week-long leadership development program for high school youth (grades 9–12) who show leadership potential. It equips young people with practical skills for Christian leadership and ministry, fostering personal and communal faith growth through workshops, prayer experiences, and reflection. CLI emphasizes peer collaboration and hands-on leadership opportunities. The 2025 session runs from June 22–27 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Oahu
Please, speak with any music person at the Mass you attend if you feel called to serve.
“EPIC Ministry Hilo Chapter has successfully completed its first season of small groups under the Diocese of Honolulu’s Huaka’i Project; with the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization. This was a 12-week journey of faith, reflection, and service from the Lenten through Easter seasons.
EPIC Ministry (Ever Present in Christ) is a Catholic young adult community dedicated to empowering individuals to follow Christ and live as missionary disciples. Founded on Oʻahu, it has grown over the past decade into one of the largest young adult ministries in the Diocese of Honolulu, now with four active chapters. Our Hilo Chapter of the ministry currently comprises young adults from the East Vicariate.
Over the past weeks, our young adult men’s and women’s groups have come together in prayer and discussion; strengthening bonds and growing in faith. To conclude this season, we partnered with HOPE Services Hawai‘i to provide professional attire and hygiene essentials for families in need as a response to the mission of “living out our call to serve with compassion”. This effort focused on rebuilding dignity and confidence, preparing the adults and eligible youth to enter the workforce.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated and prayed for this ministry. This journey has been a blessing, and we look forward to continuing the work of faith filled service to our community in Hilo.
For more information about EPIC Ministry and upcoming events, please visit www.epicministry.net or follow us on our Instagram social media pages.”
Big Island Youth Day was held on March 1, 2025 at St. Michael’s in Kona. St. Joseph was represented by members of EPIC Ministry and also youth from St. Joseph School and Church.
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.
Contact Dcn. Charley Mapa
for possible volunteer opportunities!
808-935-1465
Examples: Children's Liturgy, Relgious Education, Altar Serving, Feeding the Hungry, etc. We have weekly, monthly, or other annual event opportunities for you to choose from.
Mahalo!
Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will!
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.
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!
I am very pleased to announce that Kumu Maile Kipapa has been named as permanent Head of Schools for the coming school year.
Ms. Kipapa has been serving as the interim Head of Schools and has shown her dedication and determination to uphold the vision and mission of St. Joseph Schools.
Please continue to pray for Kumu Maile and for our school.
Fr. Apolinario Ty, sss
Pastor
Best High School in Hawaii!
Triple Crown Accredited
Learn more: www.sjshilo.com
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.
