Official Visitation by Bishop Bob

Aloha! Wow, can you believe it? Lent is fast approaching, but in the meantime, we’ve been busy at St. Timothy’s! Last week I participated in the annual Diocesan Clergy Retreat February 11-13, during which we had a “pilgrimage” to several important cultural and historical sites on the island. And on Sunday I celebrated my first anniversary as your vicar! I was surprised by that beautiful and delicious anniversary cake presented during the fellowship time—mahalo!

Of course, last Sunday Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick made his official visitation, and we are grateful for his stirring sermon and his time with us in fellowship. By the way, our apologies that technical problems prevented our live streaming of the service. Our whole STEAM team deserves our praise—but special thanks go to Brandon Casey for getting the technology straightened out for this Sunday’s service.

Mark your calendar: Our first ever “Shrove Sunday” celebration will be Sunday, March 2, during our fellowship time. We’ll enjoy pancakes and other goodies, so please join us. And many thanks to those who will plan, prepare, serve and clean up.

Then on Ash Wednesday, March 5, we will enter the penitential season of Lent, with services here at 12 noon and 6 p.m. During Lent we’ll have a Wednesday evening “Soup & Study” gathering in Sumida Hall starting around 6 p.m. We’ll be focusing on the five “Will you” questions in the baptismal covenant (which Bishop Bob led us through last Sunday), using the booklet called “Will I?” See more information below, and plan to join us every Wednesday March 12 – April 9.

Dear sisters and brothers, you are in my prayers, and I ask for your prayers for St. Timothy’s Church, for our dedicated staff and our devoted lay leaders, and for your vicar. May God bless you and your loved ones. 

Aloha Ke Akua!
Fr. Pete+