March 5, 2021 Memorandum to Pastors and Parishioners
As we continue on our Lenten journey, we look forward to the joyful celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the greatest event in the history of the world. We have been living in this strange time of the pandemic, and now with decreasing numbers of cases, increasing accessibility to vaccines, and “herd immunity” on the horizon, we should be able to celebrate Easter in a more normal fashion this year. Since our Sunday encounter with the Risen Lord in the Eucharist is the source and summit of who we are as Christians, it is important that we return to our weekly celebrations.
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, a Parish of the Diocese of Honolulu
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Important Upcoming Dates at SJV:Stations of the Cross Every Friday During Lent
7 p.m. on Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 2-Day Parish Lenten Mission Session 1, Monday, March 8 at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Session 2, Wednesday, March 10 at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Lenten Communal Penance Services in the Windward Vicariate Tuesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at St. George, Waimanalo Thursday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Roch, Kahuku Tuesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at St. John Vianney, Kailua Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waikane Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at St. Ann, Kaneohe Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, Kailua Parish Calendar
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Mass for The Third Sunday of Lent, March 7, 20212021 Parish Lenten Mission, March 8 and March 10
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Diocese of Honolulu 2021 Lenten Regulations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FASTING
In the dioceses in the United States, Catholics aged 18 through 59 are bound to fast on both Ash Wednesday (February 17, 2021) and Good Friday (April 2, 2021). To fast means to consume one full meal a day at most, although taking of other, smaller quantities of food at the other customary mealtimes is permitted. Food and drink between meals (except water and medicine) is not permitted on fast days.
ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT
Catholics aged 14 and up are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. To abstain means refraining from eating beef, veal, pork, or poultry at least, although eggs and milk products are acceptable. The consumption of fish and shellfish is permitted, though the penitential character of the abstinence should be kept in mind.
EASTER DUTY
All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept is to be fulfilled during the Easter Season unless it is fulfilled, for a just cause, at some other time during the year. This period is extended to include all the weeks of Lent and the Easter Season up to Trinity Sunday (May 30, 2021).
LENTEN PRACTICES
The faithful are encouraged during Lent to attend daily Mass, receive Holy Communion, participate in penance services, and receive sacramental absolution; to take part in public and private exercises of piety, give generously to works of religion and charity, perform acts of kindness toward the sick, aged, and the poor; to practice voluntary self-denial, especially regarding food, drink, and worldly amusements; and to pray more fervently, particularly for the intentions of the Holy Father.
Funeral Masses may not be celebrated on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday, nor on the Sundays of Lent. When pastoral reasons require that a funeral be celebrated on these days, only a Funeral Outside of Mass may be held.
In the dioceses in the United States, Catholics aged 18 through 59 are bound to fast on both Ash Wednesday (February 17, 2021) and Good Friday (April 2, 2021). To fast means to consume one full meal a day at most, although taking of other, smaller quantities of food at the other customary mealtimes is permitted. Food and drink between meals (except water and medicine) is not permitted on fast days.
ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT
Catholics aged 14 and up are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. To abstain means refraining from eating beef, veal, pork, or poultry at least, although eggs and milk products are acceptable. The consumption of fish and shellfish is permitted, though the penitential character of the abstinence should be kept in mind.
EASTER DUTY
All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept is to be fulfilled during the Easter Season unless it is fulfilled, for a just cause, at some other time during the year. This period is extended to include all the weeks of Lent and the Easter Season up to Trinity Sunday (May 30, 2021).
LENTEN PRACTICES
The faithful are encouraged during Lent to attend daily Mass, receive Holy Communion, participate in penance services, and receive sacramental absolution; to take part in public and private exercises of piety, give generously to works of religion and charity, perform acts of kindness toward the sick, aged, and the poor; to practice voluntary self-denial, especially regarding food, drink, and worldly amusements; and to pray more fervently, particularly for the intentions of the Holy Father.
Funeral Masses may not be celebrated on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday, nor on the Sundays of Lent. When pastoral reasons require that a funeral be celebrated on these days, only a Funeral Outside of Mass may be held.
February 1, 2021 Letter to People of God of the Diocese of Honolulu
As I said in my last communication regarding the issue of Mass attendance, I urge all who are able to attend Sunday Mass to do so. There is nothing that substitutes completely for our weekly encounter with the risen Lord Jesus in the Eucharist. Nevertheless, if you cannot attend Sunday Mass, you are strongly encouraged to do one or more of the following:
Dispensation from Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass has been extended through noon on Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, Bishop Larry Silva extends the dispensation of all the people of the Diocese of Honolulu and all visitors to the Diocese of Honolulu from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass through noon on Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021. All who are able to attend Sunday Mass without putting themselves or others at serious risk of infection are encouraged to do so, but are not obliged to do so.
Live Masses continue to be offered with safety precautions in place. Face masks are required at all times in the church and social distancing of six-feet must be maintained. An online reservation system is used for planning and compliance with all ecclesiastical and government guidelines.
The church has limited seating capacity in order for all to be safely distanced. To assist us in planning, please let us know if you will be attending Mass next weekend by using the link provided. Those who do not have access to a computer or need assistance with this process are encouraged to please contact our parish office at 808-262-8317 during business hours and one of our staff members will be able to help.
The church has limited seating capacity in order for all to be safely distanced. To assist us in planning, please let us know if you will be attending Mass next weekend by using the link provided. Those who do not have access to a computer or need assistance with this process are encouraged to please contact our parish office at 808-262-8317 during business hours and one of our staff members will be able to help.
February 25, 2021: City and County of Honolulu implements Tier 3
This list represents how the city order relates to spiritual services and church operations for the Diocese of Honolulu on Oahu.
December 6, 2020 Letter to All Parishioners from Bishop Larry Silva
Why does the Church put such great importance on our celebration of Sunday Mass that it is a serious obligation for all Catholics to attend every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation? It is because the Eucharist is our unique physical encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ, who longs to be one with us and to strengthen us for our mission of living in his love and sharing his Good News with others.
Do you have questions and/or concerns about the morality of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Please refer to the article by the Public Affairs Office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The Hawaii Catholic Herald also published this article.
COVID-19 presentation by Dr. Neal Palafox for St. John Vianney Parish; Current Events in Hawai'i and New Science
In an effort to keep our parish community briefed on current events and new science developments related to the pandemic, we share this informational presentation with you. We hope you find this information helpful and useful as we continue to find ways for our parish and school communities to maintain our health and an active faith life. Our SJV parish family is blessed to have the medical expertise of Dr. Neal Palafox, a parishioner and school parent, available to us as a member of SJV's COVID Response Team. Assisting to prepare this community briefing is another SJV parishioner, Marianne Garcia, a University of Hawaii Pre-Med student who has an avid interest in COVID-19 and who helped to edit the content of some of the presentation.
The SJV COVID Response Team includes Fr. Peter Miti, Dcn. Jerry Tokars, Gail Browne, Robert Mondoy, Dr. Neal Palafox, Paul Chinen, Byron Hansen, Ellen Huntley, Estrella Seese, and Kamalani Rodrigues.
The SJV COVID Response Team includes Fr. Peter Miti, Dcn. Jerry Tokars, Gail Browne, Robert Mondoy, Dr. Neal Palafox, Paul Chinen, Byron Hansen, Ellen Huntley, Estrella Seese, and Kamalani Rodrigues.
September 23, 2020 Update on COVID-19 Protocols
The City and County of Honolulu presented new protocols for Tier 1 implementation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the memorandum from the Diocese of Honolulu's Office of Worship for the latest updated directives and reminders that impact all Catholic churches, chapels, oratories, centers, and missions in the diocese of Honolulu, including all islands.
Let us return to the Eucharist with joy!
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued a circular letter to the Presidents of the world’s Conferences of Bishops regarding the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy during and after the conclusion of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It was dated August 15, 2020 and publicly released on September 12.