June 2015
Good Samaritan Newsletter
HIKARI
Welcome to our June Hikari!
For the month of June, it means change - change for young people
graduating from school, change in terms of travel to parts of the world
for the first time for some and relaxation for others, and change because
we are now at the half way mark of 2015 and it is a time for us to imagine and think of Good Samaritan Church and its ministry in a new way.
Bishop's Committee minutes of 4/19/15
1. A leak had been found under the floor of the vicarage caused by an inability to
shut the valve. Board of Water Supply was called to repair the valve. Hopefully, the
church will receive credit for this.
2.Any change to the church will come under the direction of the Bishop who will
meet first with the Bishop's Committee.
3. Outreach Committee of Epiphany Church has invited Good Samaritan to participate in their monthly meetings.
4. June 13, 2015 was set as clean-up day to clean and de-clutter pavilion, office,
and church office storage.
5. Firefighters came for annual inspection of the Preschool and asked to see the
chapel. They noted the lit candle, a no-no regarding fire and safety rules. Georgenette Kam extinguished the candle. Father Kennedy will look into other ways to have
the candle lit.
6. For the Hikari, various ministries should be posted 2 months in advance. Eucharistic Ministry will be added.
7. Church Management tool for the computer will be upgraded.
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TRIP OF A LIFETIME BY ANDREE IKEZAWA FALLAS, granddaughter of The Rev. Benjamin
Shuntaro Ikezawa., first priest of Good Samaritan Church.
Researching my family history had been in my mind for years. Hints of connections to the Taira
clan from a scroll my uncle, Nathaniel Shiro Ikezawa gave me in 1984 when my dad passed was
a bittersweet gift and great inspiration to explore possibilities. The scroll dated back to the 1700's
and links to the 700's to Taira no Munemori and his son, Taira no Kiyomori.
Andree traveled with her aunt, Sherry Ikezawa, widow of Michael Ikezawa, youngest son of
Rev. Benjamin Ikezawa. In Kyoto, they visited Nyakuoji Shrine near her grandfather's gravesite.
They also walked to Kawaramachi Gojo where there was a church, Kyotosei no Kyokai where her
dad, Andrew was born.
In Nara, they saw the Anglican church near the Kintetsu Nara Station where her grandfather
worked. Today it is surrounded by a shopping and restaurant arcade.
In Osaka contact was made with the Kawaguchi Church where her grandfather's portrait was
displayed on the third floor. This was where her uncle Mike was born.
Thank you to Andree Fallas for this history. Please forgive the editing of your report by me, Myrtle
Kaneshiro,
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Trenton, Taylor, and
Melissa‟s Confirmation
on May 17, 2015 at The
Cathedral of St. Andrews.
Photo‟s by Fr. David
Blanchett
KK was an Honor Graduate and received an AVID
award at the Kaimuki
High School Awards Assembly on May 21st.
Rodney Nishimoto was the valedictorian of his dental class. He graduated
from Tufts University Dental School in Boston, Mass. It is something to be
proud of and for us to congratulate Russell and Kathy of this occasion.
Paul Ota, son of the Rev. David Ota and the Rev. Karen Swanson, graduated from
Chaminade University in Criminal Justice.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2015!
In memory of the Late Mabel Sumida and Howard Nakamoto, Beretania
Florist generously donated roses to Mothers at Good Samaritan. We
THANK BERETANIA FLORIST for their generosity and thoughtfulness in
honoring the women at Good Samaritan in such a special way!
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Good Samaritan Preschool chapel Ministry, 5/22/2015
Jesus is found in the Temple is the story of Joseph, Mary and Jesus taking a trip
to Jerusalem. This lesson provides a good opportunity for parents to talk to their
children about being lost and what to do if it happens.
After chapel, Brandt
Kepa was the volunteer snack prayer
leader.
Photos provided by
Jan Motoshige.
Thank you to Kathy Otani who gave a flute solo at
church on Sunday, May 24, Pentecost Sunday. She is a
member of Church of the Holy Nativity in „Aina Haina.
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From “The Journey”, St Mary‟s
Newsletter:
St. Mary of Mo‟ili‟ili in partnership with IHS is providing the means
whereby those who are homeless might
receive services that would be of benefit
to them.
Free Service are provided the last
Thursday of each month. To make it
possible to achieve success, Volunteers
show up an hour before the homeless to
setup, bag groceries and prepare food to
be served -9-10am. Some volunteers stay while the homeless
are present to serve them meals, and signup and hand out
food bags.
We are so grateful to the volunteers. They are the foundation
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June 7—21—Fr. Kennedy away on a trip
Volunteers Wanted:
June 13th
June 11—Holiday: King Kamehameha Day
Anyone willing and able
for church clean up day
will be greatly appreciated!
June 21—Father‟s Day
June 13—Church Clean up day—volunteers
needed
June 28—Bishop‟s Committee Meeting
Every Wednesday—Tri-church Bible Study at
St. Mary‟s Episcopal Church—10:00 am to 11:30
am (Led by Michael Kim of St. Luke‟s except 1st
Wednesdays when studying the Prayer Book)
Youth Activity:
RECYCLE—
bottles, cans,
newspaper
Every 3rd Saturday—4 pm Hawaiian Service at
Good Samaritan
If you enjoy writing . . . Sign up
with Janice to be
an angel with
“Angels in
Touch”
Last Thursday—IHS at St. Mary‟s, 9:00-2:00.
Any help is welcome—stay for a few minutes and
observe the difference this program is making in
our community!
Ukulele Ministry—Meet in church from 9:30—
10:00 am, every 2nd Sunday
Lucy’s Quilters—9 am—2 pm at St. Luke‟s, see
Jan for more info
Please help the counters by providing specific information on your contributions. If you
write a check and you want part of the money to go towards something other than your
pledge amount, please write a note in the memo part of the check, or write a note on the
envelope. For example, if you write a $25 check and want $20 to go towards your
pledge and $5 to go towards buying tsukemono in a fundraiser, please write a note such
as "$20 pledge; $5 tsukemono." If you give cash, and want the money to go towards
something other than your pledge amount, please attach a note or write it on the envelope. Thank you very much for your cooperation. This will really help the counters work
more efficiently.
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Calendar for June 2015
June 7—June 21: The Rev. Canon David Kennedy
June 28: The Rev. Malcolm Chun
Ministries
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
Altar Guild
Jessica
Jan
Georgie
Taylor
Lector
Nappy
Russell
Betsy
Myrtle
Alms
Nappy
Youth
Pat
Youth
Eucharistic
Minister
Debbie
Jan
Chris
Debbie
Counters
Chris & Pat
Nappy &
Georgie
Les & Myrtle
Chris & Pat
Flowers
Pat
Motoshige - 47th
Anniversary
Nappy
Kaneshiro
Jean H
Nappy
Jean H.
Nappy
Kaneshiro
C. Say
Watering
Refreshments
June 2—Kimberlee Luke
June 21—Darin Chun
June 5—Jessica Lum
June 25—Michael Chinen
June 16—Seiko Oshita
June 29—Maui Ogata
June 19—Dalene Nekoba
June 30—Cy Nishihira
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Calendar for July 2015
July 5 & 12:The Rev. Malcolm Chun
July 19: The Rev. Alex Geston
July 28: The Rev. Canon David Kennedy
Ministries
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
Altar Guild
Chris
Jennie
Debbie
Betsy
Lector
Paul
Nappy
Russell
Betsy
Nappy
Youth
Pat
Youth
Jan
Chris
Debbie
Jan
Nappy & Georgie
Les & Myrtle
Chris & Pat
Nappy & Georgie
Jean
Nappy
Alms
Eucharistic
Minister
Counters
Flowers
Watering
Nishihira
Jean
May Birthdays!
Nappy
Refreshments
Nappy
July 3—Chelsea Miyake
July 13—Steve Hamano
July 5—Gail Lee
July 13—Gavin Nishihira
July 6—Alison Shimabukuro
July 16—Hillary Hee
July 8—Joni Kohama
July 17—K.K. Miyake
July 9—Ernest Oshiro
July 19—David Hayashida
July 9—Connie Kaneshiro
July 25—Denby Garcia
July 12—Ashley Luke
Hikari Editor: Myrtle Kaneshiro
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
1801 Tenth Avenue
Honolulu, Hawai‟i 96816
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Good Samaritan Newsletter
HIKARI
(The Light)
The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Bishop of Hawaii
The Rev. Canon David K. Kennedy, Clergy
Russell Nishimoto, Sr. Warden
Nappy Napu’unoa, Jr. Warden
June 2015
Original art work by Les Hata; “Hikari” name by Louise Nakamura