LARC Vocation Committee Monthly Meeting!

Pictured (L-R): Chairperson-Sr. Gioan Linh, FSP, Sr. Anne Marie, Tamanaha, SS.CC., Sr. Olivia Fuentes, OP, Sr. Celeste Cabral, OSB, Sr. Rochelle Liu, OSF-Phil., Sr. An Mei, FSP, (back) Sr. Patricia Schofield, OSF, Sr. Ivy Yim, SS.CC., and Sr. Paulette Yeung, MM

A group of religious sisters from various congregations gathered at Pauline Books & Media for their monthly vocational meeting.  They all belong to the LARC Vocation Committee.  The group comes together to share ideas and ways to promote vocation to religious life.  Their latest agenda is to plan a day of recollection/discernment during Lent for young men and women who are thinking of going into religious life or are curious to find out where God is calling them.  Stay tune for more information on this discernment event.

-Contributor: Sr An Mei, FSP

"From a BVM Teacher's Inspiration..."

Whoever thought the "Sleeping Giant" on Kauai was just so-- sleeping, that's not true! From the Kapaa side of the Garden Island seeds of "Freedom, Charity, Education and Justice" (core values lived by the BVM Sisters) were being planted in the minds of the young children at St. Catherine's School, from more than 30 snores (years) ago. As a 5th grade student, Sr. Marcelia Maglinte (right) was so inspired by her teacher, Sr. Mary Laurice (now aka: Sr. Margaret Mollan, left) that she followed in her footsteps to become a teacher herself as a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary!  Here they share a happy reunion!

  
What does it mean to be a BVM?  How do I know if religious life is for me?  How do I know "what I should be?" The question of vocation, or calling, lies at the heart of each individual. God gifts each of us in unique ways, and asks us to use our gifts in our relationships to God, oneself, others and all of God's creation. Vocation goes much deeper than a job or a career. Check out our website and video for more information:  http://www.bvmcong.org/join_vowed_life.cfm

Glimpses of our mission work in Ecuador, Guatemala and Ghana...

Missionwork in Ghana

Children in Ecuador

Trivia Question:  What is the difference between a nun and a sister?
*Answer can be found under "Frequently Asked Questions" at  http://www.bvm.org/

Meet the OFMCaps!

Hafa Adai! (Guam)  Aloha!  (Hawai'i)  Welcome!

As Capuchin Franciscan Friars, we are a brotherhood centered on living the Gospel way of life after the example of St. Francis of Assisi. For over one hundred years, we have served the church in the Pacific as missionaries, pastors, teachers and chaplains.  In 1984, Fr. George Maddock, OFMCap and Fr. Paul Minchak OFMCap arrived in Hawai'i from the vice-province of the Star of the Sea, Guam and Marianna Islands, responding to the invitation of Bishop Joseph Ferrario, D.D. to help shepherd the flock at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa Beach.  Since then, and from there, we have branched out to minister not only on O'ahu, but also on the Big Island in the parishes of Holy Rosary, Naalehu and Sacred Heart, Pahoa.

We are presently 21 members strong in the vice-province of Guam.  This includes the members in our Friary in Guam; an Air Force chaplain in New Mexico; a preacher in California; students in formation in Berkeley; a high school teacher and counselor on Oahu (St. Damien High School); and pastors at: St. George, Waimanalo, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Waikane; Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio by Gentry; Immaculate Conception, Ewa; and a minister at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, Oahu.

Check out our website at THE PACIFICAPS.ORG to "Meet the Friars," and to see, "How We Live," "How We Serve."  Come and see "Is God Calling You"?


Trivia Question:  "What does 'capuchin' mean"?
(answer can be found on our website, THEPACIFICAPS.ORG under "How We Live."