Holy Week 2023The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.
The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are: Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. Good Friday of the Lord's Passion at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday at 7 a.m., 9 am. and 11 a.m. |
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Celebrate the Last SupperThe Catholic Church traces the origins of the Eucharist to the very actions and words of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospels and the New Testament. Join us as we look closer at what the Last Supper really was like as we break bread together. Dinner will be provided and registration is required.
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Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified.
Masses on Saturday, April 1 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 2 at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Meet at the Circle of Peace for a Gospel proclamation and procession of palms in to the Church. |
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Seeking donations for our Easter Egg HuntPlease drop off these donations to the parish office no later than Friday, March 31st.
New baskets, books, coloring books, crayons, toys, crafts, snacks, individually wrapped candy, juice boxes. |
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Lenten Fish Fry, Friday, March 31, 2023Knights of Columbus Council 6307 is having a fish fry to raise money for students of St. John Vianney and St. Anthony Schools who are in financial need, and for Ho’ola Na Pua, a local organization that is committed to the renewal of girls trafficked in the sex trade, through health, education, advocacy, and reintegration.
Come and enjoy the Best Fry Ever and make some new friends while supporting two great causes. The Fish Fry will be held at the Saint John Vianney Parish Hall at 920 Keolu Drive in Kailua between 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. You can eat in the Parish Hall or pick up your meals at the drive thru and eat at home. Tickets will be available after all Masses at St. John Vianney and St. Anthony of Padua Churches in Kailua or online at The Ticket Tailor web site. The QR code on the fliers in the back of the church will lead you there. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on March 31st. Prices are as follows: Adults: $20.00 Children - Ages 5 – 12: $10.00 Children - Below Age 5: FREE |
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Catholic Nurses' Fellowship, March 25, 2023 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus5 p.m. Mass
6 p.m. Welcome and Opening Prayer 6:15 p.m. Reflection, sharing and discussion on the integration of faith and nursing and how it can impact patient care. 6:30 p.m. Inspirational Talk by Peggy Humm 6:45 p.m. Closing Prayers and Announcements 7 p.m. Adjournment |
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First Eucharist Retreat, Saturday, March 25, 2023This retreat is for all youth who are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion.
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Lenten Communal Penance Service, Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m.Experience the mercy of God in the healing sacrament of Reconciliation. Meet in the church at 7 p.m. for a short prayer service, communal examination of conscience and act of contrition. Individual confessions follow.
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Windward Vicariate Lenten Communal Penance Services 2023Lent is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. Experience the healing power of God's mercy through Reconciliation. Leave behind the guilt, shame, burdens and the hurts. Seek God's merciful love and healing that comes in the sacrament of Confession. The pastors of all the Windward vicariate churches are hosting Communal Penance Services. Meet in the church at 7 p.m. for a short prayer service, communal examination of conscience and act of contrition. Individual confessions follow.
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Saint Patrick's Day Dispensation, Friday, March 17, 2023“Many people enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, with corned beef and cabbage. In light of this tradition, Bishop Silva dispenses from the obligation of Lenten Friday abstinence from meat any Catholic living in or visiting the Diocese of Honolulu (State of Hawaii) for that day only. Those who take advantage of this dispensation should choose another day that week to abstain from meat.”
"Faith and begorrah, a dispensation!" Hawaii Catholic Herald 03/01/2023 |
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3-Day Lenten Mission, March 6, 7 and 8, 2023Life in the Desert: A Lenten Journey to Greater Faith
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. each night in the church Monday, March 6th: The Hidden Power of Weakness "If you are the Son of God, turn these rocks into bread." Tuesday. March 7th: The Limitations of Strength "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down." Wednesday, March 8th: The Test of Love "All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me." "Yet even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments." -Joel 2:12-13 About Our Speaker Jeremy Rivera is an award-winning speaker and writer. A passionate truth-seeker and storyteller, Jeremy has produced international documentaries on the lives of St. Damien of Molokai, St. Patrick of Ireland, JRR Tolkien and St. James the Apostle for global Catholic television network, EWTN. Prior to reverting to the Catholic Church in 2006, he was a staff member at New Hope Christian Fellowship in Hawaii, Menlo Park Presbyterian in California, and Pathways Church in Denver. A Colorado-native, Jeremy is passionate about sharing real stories of faith and life with people he encounters. His greatest joy is spending time with his wife and four children. |
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Men's Fellowship, Saturday, March 4, 2023Our men’s fellowship group is meeting on Saturday, March 4th at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua with special in-person guest Jeremy Rivera. Light refreshments will be served.
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Altar Server CommissioningAltar Servers who received proper formation to perform their functions of service at the Mass will be commissioned the weekend of March 4 and 5, 2023 at all Sunday Liturgy Masses.
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Guest Speaker Mayra RodriguezMayra Rodrigues, a former Planned Parenthood Director in Glendale, AZ, will share her story at these events of how she quit working in the abortion industry after 17 years:
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Confirmation Candidates and their SponsorsSaturday, February 25, 2023
9 a.m. at the Parish Hall Required attendance for all youth and their sponsors/Godparents. |
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40 Days for Life Spring Campaign 2023Pray to end abortion. Sign up for 1-hour prayers shifts in front of the local abortion facility.
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Diocese of Honolulu 2023 Lenten RegulationsLenten Regulations for the faithful of the Diocese of Honolulu
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated for Oahu and Molokai parishes on Tuesday, April 4th at 7 p.m., Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. |
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Ash Wednesday, February 22, 20236 a.m. Prayer Service with distribution of Ashes
8 a.m. Mass with distribution of Ashes 7 p.m. Mass with distribution of Ashes |
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Mardi Gras at SJV!Fr. Vincent makes his Mardi Gras singing debut this year!
“Mardi Gras” is French for “Fat Tuesday,” also called Shrove Tuesday. Mardi Gras traditionally is the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink before the fasting of Lent. The season of Mardi Gras is the entire period between Epiphany & Ash Wednesday. Tickets are on sale after all Sunday Masses and also in the Parish office. Adult tickets are $10.00 and Student tickets are just $5.00! Everyone who attends will receive a free mask, while colorful, attractive beads, festive hats, feather masks and other Mardi Gras items may be purchased for a small fee. As they say in the French Quarter "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" Let the Good Times Roll! |
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Confirmation-A Sacrament of Initiation for ChristiansThe Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist – are the foundation of the Christian life. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. |
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Men's Prayer Breakfast, Saturday, February 11, 2023The men of our parish are invited to a morning breakfast with special guest via Skype, Jeremy Rivera. The morning begins with Mass at 8 a.m. in the church followed by breakfast and fellowship in the Parish Lounge. Come be inspired to be a man of God, leading your family in Christ and serving the needs of the church.
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Girls Bible Study for all girls in grades 3-5GBS sessions include Bible study, journaling, arts and crafts, a time to share with friends, snacks,
and lots of laughs as we learn more about Christ in our lives. This term, we are studying the BE-ATTITUDES! January 27 February 17 April 21 |
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Seeking ministers to serve at the Altar for MassMen, women, boys, and girls may all serve at the altar with proper formation and understanding. Contact Steffanie at the parish office to sign up.
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Calling for tropical plants and arrangers for Breakfast with the BishopDonations of tropical flowers and plants for the 2023 Breakfast with the Bishop is needed. Learn how to make striking flower arrangements with the donated flora and fauna.
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Saint Marianne Cope Feast Day, January 23Bishop Larry Silva invites you to the celebration of Saint Marianne's Feast Day. Mass at 6:30 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa.
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Annual Red Mass, January 17, 2023 A tradition since 1955 for government officials and the community to gather at the beginning of the Legislative Session to pray together. This year will feature guest speaker Robert Van Tassell, President and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaii. All are welcome.
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You are God's gift to the world!March for Life on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Hawaii State Capitol.
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Week of Christian UnityAll are welcome for an hour of Sacred Music, Scripture and Prayer.
January 18, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Newman Center-Holy Spirit Parish |
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Youth Ministry Spring 2023 CalendarThe first meeting of the new year is January 8.
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Youth Ministry Christmas PartyCelebrate the happiest time of the year on December 28 in the Parish Lounge.
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Christmas Mass ScheduleSaturday, December 24 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 25 at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. |
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Walk through a Living NativityThe Living Nativity is a walk-through experience sharing the story of the greatest event in human history, the birth of Jesus Christ. Join us for an evening the whole family will remember with live actors, live animals and a petting zoo in an amazing manger scene that takes you back over 2,000 years. The Fellowship Lanai in the Parish Center will have cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider stations for all to enjoy. This event is free.
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2022 Advent Communal Penance ServiceWindward Vicariate Advent Penance Services
A communal penance service includes a public prayer service including a Scripture reading, brief exhortation by the priest, an examination of conscience, and then the entire community prays the Act of Contrition together. Individual confessions and prayer of absolution follows privately. All are welcome to attend any service in the vicariate which suits your availability. Priests from the windward vicariate parishes will be available at each service to hear confessions. |
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Holy Day of Obligation
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Advent Wreath MakingOur Family Faith Formation Event, Advent Wreath Making, will be held on Saturday, November 26th beginning with dinner at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. All are invited to attend this multi-generational, interactive event which will help us learn more about our Catholic faith and celebrate the beginning of Advent. Sign-up by November 20th to reserve your seat. Sheets are available in the back of the church.
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Greenery needed for Advent Wreath MakingWe are also in need of donations of greenery for our wreaths. Please let the parish office know if you are able to donate.
If you need help in gathering the greenery, please contact Steffanie Beissel in the parish office. |
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Annual Thanksgiving Food DriveSJV Parish is now accepting donations of canned goods and non-perishable items to help stock the food pantries in our Windward Vicariate. Donations will be shared to St. George (Waimanalo), St. Anthony of Padua (Kailua), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Waikane), and St. Roch (Kahuku) parishes. Please see the flyer for a list of suggested donations. Please place your donations in the baskets located inside the church, or use the convenient drive-thru option on Sunday, November 13 between 12:30 - 2 p.m. Last day for collection is Wednesday, November 16. Let's all work together to make someone's holiday season a little brighter!
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Girls Bible StudyFriday, October 21, 2022, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. for all girls in grades 3 – 5
GBS sessions include Bible study, journaling, arts and crafts, a time to share with friends, snacks and lots of laughs as we learn more about Christ in our lives. This term, we are studying the BEE-ATTITUDES! If you have not been to a session before, please register. As always - feel free to have your daughter invite a friend to join us! Just be sure to have them register. |
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Rest in Peace Rev. Patrick FreitasPlease pray for the happy repose of the soul of Father Patrick Freitas, a retired priest of the Diocese of Honolulu. Father Freitas passed away early this morning at 12:50 a.m., October 18, 2022, at the care home in Waipahu where he had been residing since 2019. He was 83 years old. Funeral services are pending. Fr. Freitas served as St. John Vianney's first associate pastor and eventually led the parish as our second pastor from 1976 to 1979. Read his bio of his time at St. John Vianney Parish. May he rest in peace.
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Middle School Youth Lock InYouth in grades 6 through 8 are invited to join us for an overnight lock-in beginning Saturday, October 29 at 6pm. The event will include dinner, fun, games and activities as we learn more about our Catholic Saints. Spots are limited and registration is required. Contact the Religious Education Department for more information.
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Trunk or TreatSt. John Vianney Catholic Church will hold our annual Trunk-or-Treat event at the church and school campus (920 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734) on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. This is a family-friendly event where children wear their costumes and trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk while enjoying all of the decorated vehicle trunks. This event is open and no registration is required. Please bring a canned good donation.
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Book SaleWe offer new and used books, comics, CDs, DVDs, and art collections including prints, original pieces, posters and much more.
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Novena to St. John Vianney, July 26 through August 3
What is a novena? It is a series of prayers that are said for 9 straight days, usually as a prayer of petition but sometimes as a prayer of thanksgiving.
On August 4, we will be celebrating the feast day of our patron, Saint John Vianney. Did you know that as a parish, we have been in existence for 60 years? It is not by coincidence that we continue to thrive. It certainly is by grace; the presence of the Lord among us. To obtain this grace, our patron Saint John Vianney continually intercedes for us as well. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to invoke his intercessions as we approach the feast day?
Beginning July 26 until August 3, please pray a short novena prayer that will be helpful as we prepare as individuals, families and the parish community. The Novena will be prayed each day before Mass. If you are unable to join us in person, please pray with us virtually. The prayers will be texted to you each morning in the MyParish App. Mahalo!
On August 4, we will be celebrating the feast day of our patron, Saint John Vianney. Did you know that as a parish, we have been in existence for 60 years? It is not by coincidence that we continue to thrive. It certainly is by grace; the presence of the Lord among us. To obtain this grace, our patron Saint John Vianney continually intercedes for us as well. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to invoke his intercessions as we approach the feast day?
Beginning July 26 until August 3, please pray a short novena prayer that will be helpful as we prepare as individuals, families and the parish community. The Novena will be prayed each day before Mass. If you are unable to join us in person, please pray with us virtually. The prayers will be texted to you each morning in the MyParish App. Mahalo!
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom The book of Matthew brings the history of Christ to life. We see Jesus as the awaited Messiah who fulfills the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament, establishes the New Law, and inaugurates the kingdom of heaven. Matthew: The King and His Kingdom, a twenty-four-part Bible study, explores how Jesus is challenging and empowering us to a new level of holiness and shows how we must be thoroughly immersed in the kingdom of heaven on earth, the Church, to live it. Register at the parish office.
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