Invitation to Return to Mass from Bishop Larry Silva
This year of 2020 has brought us many unprecedented experiences and major adjustments to our lives and livelihoods due to the coronavirus pandemic. While we must not let down our guard and continue to observe prudent hygiene measures, we also want to look optimistically to the future.
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.
Read the letter here.
Read the letter here.
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, a Parish of the Diocese of Honolulu
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The church is now open for private prayer from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday through FridayPlease ensure that:
*You are wearing a mask at all times. *You are socially distanced 6 feet from persons not in your household. *You clean the pew before leaving the church. If you forget something inside the church, please come to the Parish Office to get someone to open the door for you. If you wish to have private prayer time outside of these established hours, please call the Parish Office at 808-262-8317 to set up an appointment. 
Reconcile with God. Examine your conscience, confess your sins, and prepare to receive the healing graces of our Lord and celebrate his reconciling love. The Communal Penance Service includes scripture reflection and public prayer, followed by individual confessions. Experience true forgiveness and be ready for Jesus to be born in your heart this Christmas!
Register here. Dec. 5 and 6, Second Collection for Seminarian Education FundIn this time and age, it is really very consoling and inspiring to see young men stepping forward to become future priests, despite the lures of the material world. It is not easy to follow the footsteps of the Lord. It takes a lot of sacrifices and it is a constant pursuit to be closer to God.
As of now, the Diocese of Honolulu is blessed with 12 seminarians who are being formed at St. Patrick's Seminary at Menlo Park in California and at Mt. Angels Abbey and Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon. Let us pray that most of them, if not all, will be ordained priests. 
For more than 40 years, our St. John Vianney parish community has been bringing Christmas joy to families and children in need. This year we hope to grant 300 wishes to kids in the following communities:
Due to the special circumstances of 2020, many families are asking for gift cards so they can do their own Christmas shopping. Most gift cards should be from statewide chains of discount department stores. Each gift card should be $20-$25 with the amount clearly seen, but you may give as many cards as you like. Below is a wish list of gifts compiled from the groups. Click here to see a full list of requested gifts. (Names with strikethroughs have already been selected by someone.) The gifts should be unwrapped but with price tags removed and brought in regular shopping bags with the tag numbers noted. Each gift should cost approximately $25 or less, but you may bring as many gifts as you like. Please bring all gifts to the Parish Office by Sunday, December 13 and please include the SJV tag number on your gift. This year is exceptional and many of you may be avoiding the stores and the malls, and we totally understand. Your donations are gladly accepted and our volunteer coordinators will do all the shopping for you. Volunteers will also match your gift to the appropriate child because individual tags will not be hung on a tree and physically distributed.
We're also looking for 'elves' to help with the festivities. Catholic Advent Wreath BlessingPray along with Fr. Peter as he blesses the advent wreath you have prepared for your home.
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Important Upcoming Dates:Adoration
Saturday, December 5 immediately following daily Mass at 8 a.m. Holy Day of Obligation, The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday, December 8, Masses at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. SJV's Advent Communal Penance Service Wednesday, December 16, 7 p.m. in the Church Holy Day of Obligation, The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, Vigil Masses at 5 and 8 p.m. Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, Mass at 9 a.m. Parish Calendar
Mass for the First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020COVID-19 presentation by Dr. Neal Palafox for St. John Vianney Parish; Current Events in Hawai'i and New ScienceOur 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. 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. 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. 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. View the presentation here.
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. Annual Stewardship Report Now Available
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September 23 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.
Dispensation from Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass has been extended through December 31, 2020.
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 December 31, 2020. 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.