St. Joseph Catholic Church
Served by the Blessed Sacrament Congregation!
Served by the Blessed Sacrament Congregation!
Please plan to join us
on
April 27th at 10:30am
Divine Mercy Sunday
Eucharistic Adoration & Prayers
Special Collection
this weekend April 26/27
for the Servant of God
Joseph Dutton, Layman Canonization Cause
Your support will allow this work to continue in the Vatican.
Mahalo for your support!
St. Joseph Parish will begin the Jesus study
on May 1st at 6pm.
Join 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.
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. We hope you can join us!
The next "Spiritual Wellness" Ministry (formerly the Spiritual and Mental Health Ministry) meeting will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the parish downstairs meeting room. We will meet from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and discuss suicide and suicidal ideation and the Church's more recent merciful understanding of this complex and distressing reality. Everything discussed at these meetings is confidential. For more information please contact Deacon Jim Dougherty at (808) 315-1319
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Lord God, I lift up those who are in pain and hurting, praying that your healing and comfort may envelop their lives. May your light shine brightly in their darkness, bringing hope and restoration to their souls. I ask for your divine intervention, bringing forth healing, deliverance, and abundant peace in their lives. Amen
Donate or Volunteer
to Feed the Hungry!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Just a friendly reminder that Children’s Liturgy is a program for all children between the ages of 5 through 12. The Word is shared through stories, discussions, pictures and games to convey the message of the Scriptures. Most importantly, they learn how Jesus is present in our lives through the Gospel and the Eucharist.
So please encourage your children and grandchildren to attend and participate in the Children’s liturgy.
For more information, please contact the Religious Education office. Mahalo
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.
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.
Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will!
Progress report for St. Joseph, Hilo
as of January 31, 2025
Goal: $18,257
Collected:$13,420
74% collected towards our goal!
Great job so far!!
This weekend we kick-off the campaign for `Ohana in Christ. St. Joseph Parish goal for the year is $18,257.00.
You may scan the QR code and fill out the form directly on your cell phone or electronic device. If you prefer there are pledge card available that you can fill out and drop in the collection plate and we will mail them for you.
Or you may wish to make a donation by simply placing your donation into an envelope and placing in the collection plate (there were no OIC envelopes provided this year). Campaign runs until the end of June 2025.
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!
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!
Best High School in Hawaii!
Triple Crown Accredited
Learn more: www.sjshilo.com
