All Souls Day Mass at 7 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023On November 2nd, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day, we will honor all our loved ones who have gone before us in the hope of the resurrection. There are books placed on the counters on either side of the front doors of the church for you to add names of your loved ones to be remembered and prayed for at the All Souls Day Mass at 7 p.m.
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Trunk or Treat, October 27, 2023Our parish will be holding its popular Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 27th between 6 and 8 p.m. Our parking lot will be transformed into a thrilling arena filled with festively decorated trunks of cars and pickup trucks. Goodies will be distributed to young trick or treaters of all ages in a safe, controlled environment. Suggested entry donation is a can of food. For details and to register to host a trunk, please see the flyers in the online bulletin or under the events tab on our website.
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Diocesan Rosary Congress, Friday, October 13, 2023The Diocesan Eucharistic Rosary Congress is seven days of perpetual devotion to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament through devotion to his mother and the Holy Rosary. Each six-hour shirt is reserved by a different parish on every island, religious community, or Catholic school. The six-hour shift at St. John Vianney is on Friday, October 13, from 6 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to sit and pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament in our Adoration Chapel. The Rosary will be prayed at the top of every hour.
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'Ohana in Christ 2023-2024Bishop Larry Silva is asking for our support on the ‘Ohana in Christ appeal that raises funds for the many diocesan ministries and services vital to our Catholic mission throughout Hawaii. Our parish goal this year is $19,917. Look for more information in the Hawaii Catholic Herald, in the online bulletin in MyParish app and on our website, and in the mail. Please be generous—Mahalo!
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Priesthood Sunday, September 24, 2023Priesthood Sunday is a special day in the United States to honor the men who have chosen the priesthood as their vocation. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the central role of the priesthood in the Church's life. With priests, we can receive Jesus in the Eucharist. Next weekend, you may show your appreciation for our parish priest, Fr. Vincent, with a simple gesture or note of thanksgiving to him.
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Catholic Men's Fellowship Service Project, September 23, 2023The men's group will restripe the church's parking lot on Saturday, September 23 beginning at 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Preparation work will begin the evening of the 22nd. Those who attend daily morning Mass and reconciliation are asked to park in the school side of campus. If you would like to participate in this service day, please contact Mike Wong at 808-228-3105. Thank you to all the men for dedicating their day to the parish!
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Girls Bible Study begins September 22, 2023Girls Bible Study for all girls in Grades 3 through 5. Feel free to have your daughter invite a friend to join us! Just be sure to have them register at the link below.
2023 – 2024 sessions will be held as follows: September 22, 2023 October 20, 2023 November 17, 2023 December 8, 2023 January 26, 2024 February 23, 2024 (followed by Stations of the Cross) March 22, 2024 April 26, 2024 May 17, 2024 |
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Catechetical Sunday, September 17, 2023The word "catechesis" means "to echo." Literally, we are to echo the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. This is not a suggestion; it is a command of our Lord.
Some people are called and set apart in our communities as catechists - those formally trained and charged with passing on the Gospel to children and adults, both inside and outside of our communities. On Catechetical Sunday, we acknowledge them and remind ourselves of the need for formation and growth in all of us. To be a catechist is a privileged calling, and today be sure to say "thank you" to one in your community. However, on this day, it would be wrong to only look to those bearing the title of a catechist for an echoing of good news. Parents are the first and primary catechists in a child's life. Even more, all of us are also important catechists in the lives of our coworkers, our spouses, our relatives, and our friends. We are ALL called to echo and share the Gospel message. Some say catechesis begins in the home; however, it truly begins in the HEART. “Come to me all who labor and are burdened” is the theme for the 2023 Catechetical Sunday observed today. All parishes in the United States will recognize the Ministry of the Word and those who have dedicated themselves to passing on the faith. |
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2023 - 2024 Religious Education CalendarSeptember 2023 to May 2024
Religious Education Catechetical Programs and Sacramental Preparation |
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Fall 2023 Youth Ministry CalendarYouth-led Mass, Youth Praise and Worship Band, Youth Group, MS Girls Bible Study, eXtra Hour, Youth Online Bible Study
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End of Summer Bash, September 4, 2023<39
Labor Day Bash, potluck, pool party, lawn games, connect with other young adults from around Oahu. |
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Youth Ministry Kicks Off on September 2, 2023Youth Ministry starts with Mass at 5 p.m. followed by food, fun and games at 6 p.m. Be sure to register for this program using the button for online religious education programs.
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Papal Message Regarding the Maui Wildfires, August 11, 2023Bishop Larry Silva received this Papal Message regarding the Maui Wildfires on Friday, August 11, 2023. Click the image to view as PDF.
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Holy Moments Will Make You Insanely HappyIn celebration of our parish patron’s feast day (August 4), we are giving away copies of
Dynamic Catholic’s Holy Moments book. Holy Moments will flood your life with meaning and divine purpose. They will also make you insanely happy. Moment by moment, they will turn the nagging dissatisfaction in your soul into enduring and overflowing joy. In a world full of distractions where we are encouraged to fill our lives with meaningless things and trivial activities, Holy Moments have the power to unleash the greatness of the human spirit. One per family will be distributed to every family at Mass on August 5 and 6, 2023 while supplies last. |
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Unpack the Mysteries of Revelation, Bible Study begins Sep. 11, 2023Perhaps no book of the Bible fascinates people more than Revelation. Yet relatively few people have studied it, especially from a Catholic perspective. Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is an intriguing eleven-session study program that shows how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven. In this study, presenter Jeff Cavins pulls back the veil on the rich symbolism present in Revelation. Discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean and see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the “end times.” Explore the Church’s teaching on the second coming of Christ and the Last Judgment. Understand how God, the Divine Bridegroom, and the Church, his spotless bride, enter into a heavenly, holy, and mystical marriage every time we celebrate Mass.
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I Thirst Hawaii Conference on July 14 and 15, 2023Click here to download a bulletin with full event details.
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Preview Events for I Thirst Hawaii Conference, July 10-14, 2023You are invited to an unprecedented revival in Oahu! I THIRST HAWAII is set to take place July 14-15 and is part of the national JESUS Thirsts for America Tour! Come and hear powerful national speakers, unite in prayer with Catholics from other parishes, and receive grace from the Sacraments! Come be spiritual renewed to fulfill the mission GOD has for you!
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All Men's Prayer and Fellowship, Wednesday, July 12, 2023Steve Greco is a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Orange in California, author of numerous books and articles on Catholic spirituality, and the president of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, which is the main sponsor of “Jesus Thirsts for America” tour. Dcn. Steve will be the guest speaker at the Men’s Prayer and Fellowship gathering on July 12th at 6:30 p.m. at St. George Church in Waimanalo.
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St. John Vianney Parish and School in the Kailua Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 2023Come celebrate our nation's birthday and the 6o plus years for our St. John Vianney ohana by participating together as one in the Kailua Fourth of July parade. Other churches have historically fielded large groups in this parade. Lets show parade watchers how proud we are of our Catholic community To register, please click this link.
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2-Night Summer Spiritual Retreat, June 30 - July 2, 2023Located deep in the valley of the Koolau mountain range, Basic Christian Community of Hawaii (BCCH) offers a two-night summer retreat for adult men and women led by spiritual directors, the Very Reverend Msgr. Gary Secor of the Diocese of Honolulu, and Sr. Meristella Umdor, a Missionary Sister of Mary Help of Christians. Retreatants come to enjoy the natural beauty of the peaceful location, and the freedom from modern distractions. Since 1985, BCCH has welcomed guests to experience true Christian community, found in song, prayer, witness talks, educational and reflective experiences, and small faith-sharing groups. The theme of BCCH Adult Retreat #123 is "I'm so Blessed."
Register online at Eventbrite. |
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Worldpriest Annual Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, June 16, 2023Join a world at prayer on June 16, 2023.
The Annual Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests will again take place on 16 June 2023, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This will be its thirteenth year, involving more prayer locations than ever, having grown from 24 single prayer locations in June 2003 its first year to 2,600 in 2020. Each of the participating prayer location countries prays a particular mystery of the Rosary at a specific allocated time on the day in thanksgiving to God for our priests and to implore the protection and loving care of Our Lady, Mother of all priests, for all her priestly sons. With the coming of midnight on 16 June 2023, the entire world will by then have been encircled yet again in prayer on this The Worldpriest Annual Rosary Relay Day. It was the great Irish priest Fr. Patrick Peyton who never tired of saying that: ‘The family that prays together stays together.’ As part of the family of the Church, you are invited to join your prayers to the prayers of millions throughout the world. It is an opportunity for us to raise our hearts to God for all priests in the exercise of their ministry; that they will be blessed, through our prayers, with God’s grace for their priesthood; that in this worldwide community of prayer for them, they may experience our gratitude and support; and finally that they will persevere in unity with Christ and his Church and shepherd the Lord’s flock to the safe pastures of his Kingdom. |
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Enchanted Eats on June 10, July 8, August 12 from 4 to 8 p.m.Your favorite food trucks are coming to Kailua for 3 summer nights. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, our Keolu Drive church neighbor, invites us to enjoy the fun of gathering around good food and community spirit! Food trucks will park in their church lot with guest parking available on the street and in the Enchanted Lake Community Park lot. (Recently, Windward faith leaders met to share initiatives, ideas, and events of common interest to religious communities.)
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Blessing of the Graduates on June 3 and 4, 2023During all Masses this weekend, a blessing and special gift will be given by Fr. Vincent to
all middle, high school, college, and university graduates. |
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Men's Prayer and Fellowship Group meets June 1, 2023Invite a friend to dinner and fellowship and be joined by special guest speaker, Fr. Herman Gomes, ss.cc. Meet in the parish lounge on Thursday June 1, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. $10 donation appreciated.
“Strengthen the man, strengthen the family. Strengthen the family, strengthen the church. Strengthen the church, transform the community.” |
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Altar Server Training May 24 and 25, 2023Altar server training will be held on Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 25 for anyone interested in this liturgical ministry. Candidates must be fully initiated Catholics, or are preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. This ministry is not reserved just for children, but open to anyone who is looking for a fulfilling opportunity to serve during our worship services and special liturgies. For more information, please contact Steffanie Beissel in the parish office.
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60th Anniversary Praise Festival on May 6th, 2023As we approach the final months of our 60th Anniversary celebration, we invite you and the Kailua community to celebrate with us at a Praise Fest on Saturday, May 6th. We will begin the festival evening with Mass in the church at 5 p.m. followed by food trucks, family games and live band performances from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a variety of food choices available from Ono Fresh Poke, Leilani's Tacos, The Sted, Kona Ice Truck, and a dessert booth from our SJV youth ministry. Enjoy the fun and let us celebrate our 60 years in the wonderful Enchanted Lake community!
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All Men's Prayer and Fellowship, May 4, 2023Invite a friend! Thursday May 4, 2023 with dinner 6:30pm at Saint George Catholic Church, 41-1323 Kalaniana’ole Highway, Waimanalo
Speaker: Seminarian Larry Denis III Larry Denis was born and raised in Hilo on the Big Island and is currently on his Pastoral Year at Saint Elizabeth Church in Aiea. After several years of teaching, he became active in his parish on the Big Island-Annunciation and Ascension. There he served as Stewardship Chair for six years. He has answered God’s call to enter the seminary and will return to St. Patrick Seminary in California to finish up his remaining two years. After completion, he hopes to be ordained as a Priest for the Diocese of Honolulu. |
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Diocesan Priests Retirement Fund, April 29 and 30, 2023On April 29th and 30th weekend, our Second Collection will be for the Diocesan Priest Retirement Fund. This is a different collection from the Religious Retirement Fund that is done each December. In concert with Good Shepherd Sunday, we are asked to prayerfully consider giving generously to this collection that will directly support our priests who are in their retirement years. They have given their lives shepherding our communities, and we pray that they are adequately cared for in this next chapter of their lives.
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All Men's Prayer and Fellowship, April 20, 2023Invite a friend! Thursday, April 20, 2023 with dinner at 6:30pm. Donation $10. Meet at Saint John Vianney Church in the parish lounge, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua.
Speaker: Sean Berg He is a colonel in the Army with 28 years of service and nine tours in Iraq, West Africa and Afghanistan. Sean is in his second year of diaconate formation with the support of his wife Ann. |
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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:
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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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