A message from our Rector

Please check here frequently, and "Like" our Facebook page, to receive the most up-to-date information in this rapidly changing environment.  Let us know what assistance you need and how we can pray for you!

​If you are not yet a member of our parish, please call the office (262-8176), email our Rector, or send us a Facebook message. How can we assist you or pray for you at this time?
Aloha St. Christopher’s sisters and brothers,

​This Sunday is Palm Sunday, when we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, just before his death and resurrection.  The people spread palm branches along his way and proclaimed Jesus, “King of Kings.”  They shouted, “Hosanna!”   This was behavior and language typically reserved for the Emperor, who at the same time was entering Jerusalem from the opposite end of the city.  Theologians now believe that Jesus was intentionally setting up a counter-processional into Jerusalem, reminding people that He is Lord; the Emperor of an often cruel and violent empire is not.  Maybe we need to say during this difficult time: “Jesus is Lord of our lives.  This coronavirus is not.”  Let’s celebrate Palm Sunday this year in a new way.  See below how we can celebrate Palm Sunday together, even while physically apart.  

Palm Sunday blessings to you and yours!
Giovan+
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For those who do not have a copy of the Book of Common Prayer with you, Church Publishing has made an easy-to-navigate PDF version of the Book of Common Prayer available by clicking here.

Announcements

ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICES
Our Rector, Curate, and music team will continue to lead us in worship this Sunday.  The service will be posted at 7:15am on our Facebook page, and you may watch it at 7:15, 9:30, or anytime after that.  You can view the bulletin here.  Please join us at a virtual Aloha Time at around 10:15 to enjoy our "love feast" and keep connected!  An email invitation to Aloha Time has been sent out to those who receive the e-blast.  If you don't receive e-blasts and would like to sign up please complete the following:

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Aloha Time will be conducted on Google Hangouts Meet.  If you do not have a gmail address, we suggest downloading the free Google Meet app on your phone or computer prior to Sunday.  Search for it in your App or Play store.  Please visit this link for instructions based on what device you are using, i.e. computer, Android, or Apple iOS.  Also, you are welcome to call in to the meeting if you don't have access to a computer.  The phone number to call is listed on the invitation.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Are you affected by COVID-19 or issues that have arisen as a result of it (medical, social, financial, etc)?  Please let us know!  We have resources with which we may help you.
Please notify any vestry members on the Care of Parish Committee: 
Linda Bruckner (753-2315)
Paula Sterling (254-3114)
Talbert Takahama (295-1115)
Joanna Witt (528-5945)
All in-person gatherings are suspended until April 30
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Family Promise April Hosting Canceled
​We can still help. Please visit their website for ways to make a difference. https://familypromisehawaii.org/

We are scheduled to host August 23, 2020. Please mark your calendars and plan to assist as you are able.
2020 Summer Camp at beautiful Camp Mokule'ia
Registration is Open!  (This may change...but it is currently open!)
Early Bird rates end May 1, 2020.  
Open House is April 19, 2020.
2020 Summer Camp Schedule 
Register online at  www.campmokuleia.org     
 
Full scholarships are available through St. Christopher's!  Check with the office or M. Giovan+
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH CAMP
Camp has unfortunately been postponed.  For those who have already signed up and paid, Chelsea will be contacting you shortly. 
LENTEN DISCIPLINES
--Observe morning prayer between 6:30-8:30am on your own, as fellow St. C members also so observe; contact Maryalice Woody
--Read Psalms and Proverbs and plan to gather to discuss; contact Father Preston
​---Other Lenten disciplines, including a study of Jon Meacham's "The Hope of Glory" and AJ Cronin's "The Keys of the Kingdom" will meet when in-person gatherings are once again permitted

Please contact the office or the group leader if you are interested in one or more of these disciplines; also, more information is available by contacting Fr Preston at 615.516.9191; information will also be available at Church.
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