Outreach and Care

Meals for the Homeless

Every third Thursday of the month, members of our parish prepare and serve a hot meal for the residents of Next Step, the homeless shelter in Kakaako.  For more information, contact the Coordinator, Henry Pang at 841-4455.

 

Food Pantry

The first Sunday of every month our parish collects canned and non-perishable goods for those in need.  They can be placed in the collection basket near the main doors of the church and are distributed through our neighbor Kaumakapili Church at 766 North King Street.

 

Hospital/Homebound Ministry

Our lay ministers take communion on Sundays after Mass to those who are homebound or hospitalized.  Those interested should attend the training session for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and plan to receive additional training for hospital volunteers.  For more information, contact the Coordinator, Nita Ayag, at 841-3505.

 

Stephen Ministry

The Stephen Ministry is a nation-wide, ecumenical ministry that trains lay men and women to provide Christian care to those going through difficult life-transitions - bereavement, separation and divorce, the elderly, etc.  It is not professional counselling but Christians providing a listening ear and compassion to those in need.  If you would like to speak to a Stephen Minister, please contact Fr. William at our Cathedral Office.

 

Grief Support

Below is a list of area of grief support groups for those who recently experienced the death of a loved one.

 

St. Francis Hospice                                547-6508

 

Hospice Hawaii                                      924-9255

 

Compassionate Friends                           792-0204

(for parents grieving for the loss of a child)  

 

Life Foundation                                     521-2437

(for persons/family members with HIV/AIDS)

 

Survivors of Suicide                               440-3861

 

Counselling & Spiritual Care Center        545-2740

of Hawaii

 

 

Prison Ministry

Members of our parish serve with our Diocesan Prison Ministry and visit those incarcerated at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu.  Special training is required through the Department of Corrections.  For more information, contact Melba Bantay at 521-2294.

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm in Siberia Hall.  Parking is available in our church lot.