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Lt. Gov. Mazie Hirono told government and business leaders that they are colleagues "in the struggle for justice and peace and a fair settlement for HSTA and UHPA." Strikes, spy plane
Easter Calendar By Mary Adamski
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Star-BulletinHawaii is "a community in anguish" because of strikes by the unions representing educators, Hirono said yesterday at the Hawaii Prayer Breakfast.
The strikes were one recent news event targeted for prayer by speakers who included Adm. Dennis Blair, commander in chief of Pacific Forces, and state Senate President Robert Bunda.
More than 1,400 people attended the annual event at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
The Rev. Dan Chun prayed for God's "wisdom to know what to do in terms of the teachers strike (and) the university faculty strike" in a prayer for government leaders.
Mayors Jeremy Harris of Honolulu and James Apana of Maui, Chief Justice Ronald Moon and about 150 state and city lawmakers, department heads and military officers stood while the pastor of First Presbyterian Church asked God to "give them the strength and wisdom needed in the midst of stress and pressure knowing their decisions could affect thousands of people.
"May they have forgiveness in their hearts, meaning to give up the right to retaliate," Chun prayed. Blair asked the crowd to pray for the 24 American spy plane crew members being held by the Chinese, the Chinese pilot missing since the crash and for the leaders making decisions in the case.
Hirono said, "The way in which we solve our problems will determine how lasting our ability to work together will be."
The officials stood with bowed heads as Chun said: "There will be times that the peer pressure and the lobbying and the name-calling will be incredibly intense. "Protect them and give them the courage that right might be done."
Punchbowl allows potted plants
Officials at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific will allow people to place potted plants and artificial flowers at grave sites beginning Tuesday.
on graves during AprilThe items will be removed from the Punchbowl cemetery on April 23.
Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, glass objects and commemorative items, including pinwheels, balloons, stuffed toys or similar articles, are not permitted.
It is requested that items not be secured to headstones or markers and metal hooks not be used to secure plants or other decorations since they present a safety hazard during mowing.
Festival celebrates birth of
The birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, founder of Buddhism, about 2,560 years ago, will be celebrated tomorrow with music and ritual by island Buddhists.
Buddha with music, ritualsMembers of several Oahu temples will participate in the Hanamatsuri family day program at 9 a.m. at the Kaimuki High School auditorium. The Rev. Reynold Fujikawa, associate minister at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, will speak on "Buddhism in Hawaii for the 21st Century."
A ritual of the festival recalls a legend that a dragon from heaven poured scented water on the infant Buddha after his birth. Participants pour sweet tea over a statue of the infant set in a Hanamido, or flower shrine. University of Hawaii students led by the Rev. Masatoshi Shamoto will perform Japanese imperial music. Also featured will be the Hongwanji Mission School children's choir and ukulele band led by Kevin Hughese, vocalist Toko Iwasa, harpist Mary E. Kong and pianist Michiyo Tanigawa.
The Hawaii Buddhist Council sponsors the annual event.
Reorganized Latter-day Saints takes new name
The church known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken a new name.Community of Christ is the title that went into effect yesterday for five congregations on Oahu and members worldwide.
Delegates to the church's annual conference last year approved the change as a way to more adequately reflect its theology and mission, according to local spokesman Ralph Aona.
Mormons seek people for genealogy project
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kaneohe Stake is seeking participation in a genetics research project.Researchers at Brigham Young University are using DNA to construct genealogies of people around the world. Medical professionals will take blood samples from volunteers for the "Molecular Genealogy" project 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. next Saturday at the Kailua Chapel Cultural Hall, 349 Kailua Rd.
Participants will be required to provide information about ancestors for four generations.
Israeli musician to perform concert
Israeli entertainer Yoel Sharabi will perform in a concert Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom.Sharabi, a guitarist and flutist, will present modern Israeli music as well as Yemenite and classic Hassidic melodies.
The event is sponsored by Chabad of Hawaii.
Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance by calling Chabad of Hawaii, 735-8161.
The Salvation Army begins its Easter observance tomorrow with an Easter Celebration Concert featuring youth-involved music activities and a service at Pokai Bay, with performances by the Leeward Community Gospel Choir and Leeward Corps Praise Team. [ Easter Calendar ]
The concert will be held at 6 p.m. at the Leeward Corps, 98-612 Moanalua Loop in Aiea.
The service will be at 10:30 a.m. at Pokai Bay in Waianae Beach Park.
Windward residents may also attend a service at 11 a.m. at the Kaneohe Corps at 45-175 Waikalua Road.
Following is a list of Salvation Army's Holy Week activities:
>> Passover Maunday Thursday service and meal, 6:30 p.m. at Parker United Methodist Church, 45-211 Waikalua Road.
>> "Nail Your Prayers to the Cross" for the public to meditate and place prayer requests on a wooden cross, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at Kauluwela Mission Corps, 296 Vineyard Blvd.
>> Good Friday services: In Chuukese language, noon at Leeward Corps.; in English, 5:30 p.m. at Kauluwela Mission Corps, 296 Vineyard Blvd.; 6:30 p.m. at Leeward Corps; and Tenebrae service, 7 p.m. at Kaneohe Corps, 45-175 Waikalua Road.
>> Easter services (sponsored by Wahiawa churches): 6 a.m. at Leilehua High School; a united service of the Kaneohe Congregational Church, Parker United Methodist Church and the Salvation Army Kaneohe Corps, 6:30 a.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Cemetery, 45-114 Waikapoki Road, Kaneohe with breakfast to follow; 6:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Kauluwela Mission Corps, 296 N Vineyard Blvd. with breakfast to follow; Japanese language service, 9 a.m. at Kauluwela Mission Corps with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. at Kaneohe Corps; 11 a.m. at Leeward Corps; in Chuukese language, 12:30 p.m. at Leeward Corps; contemporary celebration, 6 p.m. at Leeward Corps.
Other churches:
>> Calvary Chapel of Honolulu, 1190 Nuuanu Ave., 524-0844: Good Friday service, 7 p.m.; Saturday Night Alive with Danny Lehmann, 6:30 p.m. Saturday; Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. at Magic Island. Potluck refreshments will be served. Baptism in the lagoon area; Sunday services after Easter sunrise services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
>> Calvary Episcopal Church, 45-435 Aumoku St., 247-2733: Tenebrae service, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.; Good Friday service, 7 p.m.; Holy Eucharist Rite 2 at 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
>> Christ United Methodist Church, 1639 Keeaumoku St., 536-7244: Service, 7 p.m. Friday.
>> First Christian Church, 1516 Kewalo St., 521-3500: Palm Sunday worship service, 10:45 a.m. tomorrow; Easter Sunday worship service, 10:45 a.m. and keiki egg hunt to follow.
>> First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway, 595-4047: The Rev. Mike Young will lead a meditation service of poetry and flute, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday. Young will also deliver the sermon, "The Kingdom of Heaven is Still in Your Midst," at services, 10:15 a.m. Easter Sunday.
>> First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St., 522-9555: Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, noon; ecumenical service of "The Seven Last Words of Jesus, a processing service begins at Harris United Methodist Church and then makes stops at Nuuanu Baptist Church, Church of the Nazarene and Community Church, noon-3 p.m.; Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
>> Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd., 536-9602: Palm Sunday, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow; Light supper to recall the Last Supper Jesus held with disciples, 5:30 p.m. Thursday; Good Friday services, noon and 7 p.m.; Easter services, 10:30 a.m.
>> Hawaii Kai United Church of Christ, 6650 Hawaii Kai Drive, Suite 221, 395-3408: Hawaii Kai Community Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. at Maunalua Bay Beach Park. Bring beach chairs or mats. Sponsored by Grace Community Church, Hawaii Kai Baptist Church, Hawaii Kai Christian Church, Hawaii Kai Community Church, Hawaii Kai United Church of Christ, Hope Chapel Hawaii Kai and Kalama Baptist Fellowship.
>> Kaumakapili Church, 766 N. King St., 845-0908: The 28th annual Palm Sunday Parade, "We're In It Together," beginning 8 a.m. tomorrow at Smith and Beretania Streets. Community worship and celebration service, 8:45 a.m. at the church. Guest speakers will be Aaron D. Mahi, bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band and Oswald Stender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee. The Kaumakapili "Makaainana Community Service Award" will be given to Kalihi-Palama Health Center, Kaiulani Elementary School, Royal Hawaiian Band, Waikiki Trolley (E Noa Tours) and "Weed 'n' Seed" Program.
>> Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl St., 522-1333: Sixth annual "Celebration of Our Lord's Passion," 11 a.m. Friday.
>> Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., 941-2566: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater" in a Solemn vespers service, 7:30 p.m. Friday.
>> Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St., 594-6446: Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.; Good Friday service, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday service, 7:45 and 10 a.m.
>> Maluhia Lutheran Church, 85-256 Farrington Highway: Palm Sunday joint services, 8 a.m. tomorrow; Maundy Thursday soup and bread service, 6 p.m.; Good Friday service, 7 p.m.; Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m.; continental breakfast and Easter egg hunt Festival Service, 9 a.m.
>> Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St., 988-3271: Maundy Thursday service of Holy Communion and the Office of Tenebrae, 7 p.m. Thursday; Good Friday service, 7 p.m.; Sunrise service at Kakaako Waterfront Park by youth and young adults, 6:30 a.m.; Easter family worship, 9 a.m. in the sanctuary.
>> Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway, 595-3935: The Chancel Choir will present an Easter Cantata, "No Wonder We Call Him Our Savior!" arranged by Russell Mauldin at joint worship services, 10:15 a.m. tomorrow. Ray Miyamoto is soloist, Lori Yamashiro is narrator and Russell Ishida is choir director.
>> Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, 10 a.m. Palm Sunday; noon Good Friday; 9 a.m. Easter Sunday. Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, 7 p.m. Thursday; 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil, Saturday.
>> Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1404 University Ave., 946-4223: Maundy Thursday, 7:15 p.m.; Good Friday, 7:15 p.m.; vigil of Easter, 7:15 p.m.; Easter service, 8 a.m. and brunch, 9:30 a.m.; Second Easter service, 10:45 a.m.
>> Roman Catholic Diocese, Fort Street Mall, 533-1791: Catholic Bishop Francis DiLorenzo will preside at the following Holy Week services:
>> St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square, 524-2822: Palm Sunday services of Holy Eucharist, 7 and 8 a.m.; Congregations of St. Andrew's, St. Paul's and St. Peter's churches will gather for the "Liturgy of the Palms," 9:45 a.m. tomorrow; Maundy Thursday Liturgy, 7:30 p.m.; "Watch in the Garden," 7 a.m.-noon, "What's So Good About Good Friday," 9 a.m., Liturgy of Good Friday, noon, devotional service, "Stations of the Cross," 5 p.m. Good Friday; the Great Vigil of Easter, 7 p.m. next Saturday; Easter services, 7, 8 and 10 a.m.
>> St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave., 732-2333: Holy Week Mass, 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; Maundy Thursday Mass, 5 p.m., Adoration until midnight; Good Friday, Stations of the Cross, 5 p.m., Mass, 6 p.m.; Holy Saturday confessions, 3-5 p.m.; First Mass of Easter, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday Mass, 7 a.m.; High Mass, 9 a.m.
>> St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 41-054 Ehukai St. 259-8664: Palm Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Eucharist; Holy Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Eucharist and 7:30 p.m. soup supper; Good Friday, 7 p.m. service, private confession times available by appointment only; Easter Eucharist, 8:30 a.m.
>> Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, 930 Lunalilo St. 521-7220: Holy Thursday: 6 p.m.; Holy Friday: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Lamentations; Great Easter, midnight Saturday; Easter Sunday vespers, 6 p.m.
>> United Church of Christ, 467 N. Judd St., 536-8418: The 100th annual Easter sunrise service, 6:15 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Music by the Royal Hawaiian Band and the Samoan Youth Chorus. The Rev. Frank Chong, United Church of Christ minister and executive director of the Waikiki Health Center, will deliver the Easter message. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Parking in the crater. The bus will run two shuttles marked "Special -- Punchbowl Cemetery," departing from the Monsarrat Avenue terminus at 5:15 and 5:30 a.m., making stops along Kuhio Avenue, Kalakaua Avenue and the Alapai Terminal about 5:30 and 5:45 a.m. before heading to Punchbowl. Return buses will follow regular Route 2 via Alapai Terminal back to Waikiki.
>> Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., 677-3317: The Rev. Chris Eng will deliver the sermon, "Praying for God's Will," at 8:30 a.m. contemporary and 10:30 a.m. traditional worship services tomorrow. Eng will also deliver the sermon, "The Meaning of the Cross," 6 p.m. Friday. Easter sunrise worship service, 6 a.m. and family service with Easter Fun and Petting Zoo, 9:30 a.m. April 15.
>> There also will be an ecumenical Good Friday observance featuring a procession with stops at four churches for meditations on the last words of Christ: noon, Harris United Methodist Church; 12:45 p.m. Nuuanu Baptist Church; 1:30 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene; 2:15 p.m. Community Church of Honolulu. Nuuanu Congregational Church and First United Methodist Church will participate.