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1 PEARL CITYOur Lady of Good Counsel Parish“I was hungry and you gave me to eat.” Taking to heart this mission, our parish Filipino Ministry mem-bers shared their cooking skills to feed hot arroz caldo (rice and chicken soup), hot dogs with buns, hardboiled eggs and fresh fruits to the homeless men and women at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki last March. Then in June, with ingredients in hand, the Filipino Ministry converged upon the Ronald McDon-ald House to cook lumpia, chicken apritada, pansit, in-salada and Jello cake for the families staying there while their sick children were being cared for at nearby hospitals. Coming up: another outreach project to meet military fami-lies and prepare dinner for them at Tripler Hospital’s Fisher House. And our Catholic action continues. (Reported by Julia Cabatu)

2 EWA BEACHOur Lady of Perpetual Help ParishCatechists, catechists assistants and RCIA candidates spent an Eve-ning with St. Ignatius on Aug. 1. The purpose of the event was: 1) to celebrate the memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus; 2) to learn about the life and spirituality of St. Ignatius; 3) to learn how to pray the “Examen,” an examination of the pres-ence of God in our daily liv-ing; 4) to pray together as a community of catechists and RCIA candidates; 5) to get to know each other better through faith sharing. The catechists and catechists as-sistants who attended were: Natividad Valenzuela, Linette Natividad, Cora Yahiku, Sandi Javar, Donna Alvaro, June Melendez, Mel Amion, Josie Banasihan, Can-dace Choe, Josey Choe, Eleanor Ragojo, Rose Legaspi, Christian Le-gaspi, Donna Lynn Baguio, James Baguio, Shaun Agtarap, Noah Supnet, Bernie Kanal-ulu, Elvira Maltezo, Robyn Camacho, Aida Morales, Allan Cortez and Aileen Leonardo. The RCIA participants were Ken-neth Pascual, Kiara Pas-cual, Jeffrey Bautista, Lizette Aquino, Tyler Hegy, Lindsay Hegy and Shannon Ancheta. The di-rector of religious education Julia Torres facilitated the evening. The group posed for a picture at the end of the evening. (Reported by Julia Torres)

3 WAIMEAAnnunciation of the LordOn July 28, Father Bob Schwarzhaupt celebrated Mass and Deacon Larry Ignacio gave his last hom-ily before his retirement as

deacon at the end of the month. Over 150 parishio-ners gathered for a potluck luncheon in honor of Father Bob (now also pastor of Sa-cred Heart Church in Hawi), Deacon Larry and new as-sociate pastor Father Ste-phen Macedo. The Youth Group presented Deacon Larry with a crucifix built by parishioner Craig Higaki and finished by the Youth Group. They also presented him with a signed picture of “Spam” in memory of all the times he thanked visitors from Minnesota for bringing Spam to Hawaii. Our parish has been truly blessed with wonderful priests and dea-cons and so very thankful for them. Our parish continues to be blessed as we welcome Father Macedo. (Reported by Mary Erickson)

4 KAHULUIChrist the King ParishFather Joseph Pilotin arrived on Maui on May 11 and was introduced to our parish community on May 12 by our pastor Father Adondee Arellano. Father Joseph was born in Santiago, Isabela, the Philippines. Prior to his assignment to our parish, he was the associ-ate pastor of Santo Nino De Congreso Parish in Caloocan City. “It feels like home,” he said about his new par-ish. “The people here are so welcoming and nice.” He has three things he wants to accomplish. First, he would like to bring his energy as a young clergy. Second, he wants to share more of the Philippine culture with the parish’s diverse ethnic com-munity. Third, he wants to bring in his spirituality as a La Salette, reconciliation in the life of the church. Father Joseph celebrated his first Mass here on May 19. Thank you for joining our parish, Father Joseph. (Reported by Audie Pascual)

5 PAPAIKOUImmaculate Heart of Mary ParishOur summer started with the May Crowning of our Blessed Mother, May 5 before the 10 a.m. Mass. A rosary at 9 a.m. was followed by a procession to her statue and the crowning. Those in attendance placed loose flowers and bouquets at the base of her statue. It was wonderful to start the day with prayer and devotion to our Blessed Mother. The honor of crowning was given to Amanda Sadamoto, a candidate for Confirmation in May. … The high school Youth Ministry ended its year on May 7 with a family potluck. The youth, young adults and young adults on staff and their families enjoyed an evening of good food and fellowship. Under director Inez Johnson, highlights of their year in-cluded five young adults attending the Religious

Education Congress in Los Angeles and the hosting of the Big Island Youth Day. … Parishioners Aman-da Sadamoto and Adam Chong were among those confirmed May 19 at St. Joseph Church by Bishop Larry Silva. Congratula-tions to Amanda and Adam. May Our Lord bless them and may the Holy Spirit fill them with the desire to love and serve the Lord. (Reported by Pat Phillips)

6 WAIHEESt. Ann ParishParishioners generously do-nated their time and treasure to make our July 27 parish Rummage and Bake Sale a huge success. For several weeks, donations came in and eventually flooded our doors up to our collection deadline. Adults and children worked side-by-side fold-ing rummage and setting up. Though it is summer, our catechism children and graduates manned the bake goods and steak plate lunch concessions that very day. Thank you to rummage sale coordinator Precila Peros (she has a knack for get-ting everyone involved) and Sheldene Cockett, the overall chairperson. Christ the King Church was also a benefactor receiving items to assist in their outreach ministry. (Reported by Frances Asuncion)

7 KALIHI KAISt. Anthony ChurchOn June 20, the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and

Mary Apostolate cel-ebrated its 15th anniversary at a restaurant in Chinatown. Five priests, four nuns and 45 members attended. Es-peranza Sipin welcomed everyone and the celebra-tion started with a Sacred Hearts song followed by the consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Coordinator Fe Rodillas gave the 15-year report. Our pastor La Salette Father Manuel Dela Cruz offered the invo-cation and everyone enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. Fifteen years ago, in June 1998, Father Joven Junio and Maryknoll Sister Rosa-linda Barrozo asked Fe to organize a parish devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary every First Friday and First Saturday of the month. On July 3, 1998, 44 new members attended the First Friday Mass. Sister Rosalinda was the guest speaker at the anniversary dinner. She com-mended the members for being loyal to the devotion and said she was impressed with the many activities and accomplishments of the or-ganization, which now has 63 members. The celebration also had door prizes, games and a question and answer portion. Everyone received a gift. For entertainment two groups competed by dressing up models with toilet paper. It was hilarious and resulted in a tie. All 10 participants received a prize. Everyone enjoyed the evening. Thanks be to God! (Reported by Fe Rodillas)

8 HONAUNAUSt. Benedict ParishA pilgrim is a traveler on a journey to a holy place. Some travel to the Holy Land to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Others have visited As-sisi to sit in the home of St. Francis and St. Claire. We in Hawaii are fortunate to be a short plane ride away from a sacred place. Ten pilgrims from Kona were honored with the opportunity to jour-ney to Kalaupapa and Kala-wao joined by four pilgrims from Oahu, Bishop Larry Silva and visiting priest Father Diego. Our group listened to the stories, visited graves and holy grounds, offered prayers, lifted their hearts in song, embraced the beauty and sights and celebrated Eucharist at the altar St. Damien had built so many years ago. For this pilgrim, whether sitting in St. Francis Basilica in As-sisi or St. Francis Church in Kalaupapa, the sacredness and transforming power of the Lord is equally evident. If you can’t afford the $3,000 to travel to the Holy Land, Rome, Fatima or Medjugorje, maybe you can gather up $700 and join a pilgrimage to Kalaupapa. It just might change your life forever. Pictured, from left: Tuyen “Kim” Phan, Virginia Bringas, Father Diego, Ruby Ann Kahoonei, Cammy Yeaman, Cheryl Ono, Bishop Silva, Ed-wina Fujimoto, Gwen DeGuair, Angie Tabieros, Patsy Sabarre, Daniel Ladore, Penny Burgess,

Rita Fuller, Mary Warren and Carlotta Kidder. (Re-ported by Edwina Fujimoto)

9 KAPAASt. Catherine ParishOur parish recently started a prayer shawl ministry. Under the leadership of Pa-tricia Saturnino, ladies gather weekly in the parish’s Pastoral Life Center not only to learn how to knit or cro-chet but to enjoy fellowship and prayer. Finished shawls are blessed and given to the sick of the parish com-munity. Anyone interested can give the church office a call to learn more about this wonderful ministry. (Reported by Carmen Nakasone)

10 AIEASt. Elizabeth ParishOn April 21, Bishop Larry Silva confirmed 24 young men and women. Before Mass, he went down to the conference room to meet them, put them at ease and get to know them better. During the Mass, the bishop spoke of what it means to be a shepherd and the hopes he had for them, not only for their work and professional futures, but for their future in the church. He stressed that they must be leaders in the church and take care of those who come after them, just as a shepherd takes care of the flock. Just as Pope Francis stressed the need for bishops to smell of the sheep, so the confirmandi must dig in and do their part and become teachers, volun-teers who care for the poor,

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and have a real presence in the parish and the wider church. Who knows? Maybe there are some vocations in the group, too! (Reported by Linda Cacpal)

11 MAKAWAOSt. Joseph ParishParishioners celebrated the completion of their study of the Gospel of Matthew on July 14, receiving diplo-mas from Father Leonard Ssempijja at the Sunday 5 p.m. Eucharist. (Reported by Brother Frank Gomes)

12 MAKAKILOSt. Jude ParishOur parish will send five youth choir leaders to the LA Congress in 2014 so that they may better under-stand all facets of the Holy Mass (not just music). As future leaders of our par-ish, it is important that they be catechized according to and in compliance with di-ocesan policies. One of their upcoming fundraisers this month will be selling Para-cord bracelets, lanyards, key chains and rosaries. Pictured are Kaelynn Balderas, Frishon Paulo, Danielle Montano and Ronnie Vazquez. Not pictured: Anne Fernandez. … Also, our parish community welcomes our new paro-chial vicar Father Mario Raquepo! (Reported by Caren Argenzia)

13 HAIKUSt. Rita ParishOn July 27-28, our parish celebrated the feast day of

our patron St. Rita. After Sunday morning Mass, a parish picnic followed at Giggle Hill Park. The event started with a blessing of a light drizzle. When more pa-rishioners arrived, the skies cleared and the sun shone. Father Rufino Gepiga blessed us all and the meal we shared. We enjoyed a wonderful spread of food, fun games for the keiki and good fellowship throughout the day. We also celebrated Father Rufino’s birthday. Pictured with Father Rufino are Diane Nifong lighting the candles and children and well-wishers of St. Rita. It was a successful weekend in honor of our patron with much camaraderie and love shared by all. (Reported by Esther Yap)

14 KEKAHASt. Theresa ParishUnder the radiant rays of the sun, the Santa Cruzan/Flores de Mayo celebra-tion started with a procession of the Virgin Mary’s image around the parish school yard. Beautifully dressed “sagalas” (young ladies rep-resenting the virtues of the Virgin Mary) paraded under flower-decorated arches fol-lowed by parish Filipino Catholic Club members praying the rosary and sing-ing “Dios ti Salve.” At the end of the procession were last year’s Hermana Mayor, Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Mararagan, and this year’s Hermanas, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Acosta. The proces-sion culminated with the

crowing of the Virgin Mary in church followed by Mass celebrated by La Salette Father Enrique “Ike” Lapuebla. This is the sec-ond year celebrating Santa Cruzan after many years of non-observance. Our pastor La Salette Father Arnel Soriano moved the FCC to resurrect the devotion as a church fundraiser. This year, three “nanang”-agers accepted the challenge to be candidates for Reyna Elena: Florafina Castillo, Irenia Edrada and Salva-cion Mendoza. Members helped the candidates solicit donations with the winner being the one who raised the most. After two months of feverish solicitations, a total of $7,022 was collected. Part of this money goes toward church building maintenance and FCC activities. The cel-ebration continued in the church hall with a sumptu-ous dinner complete with lechon. Florafina Castillo was crowned Reyna Elena, Salva-cion Mendoza came in sec-ond and Irenia Edrada was third. Kauai vicar Father Ramelo Somera was the guest speaker. Also in atten-dance was the president of the Kauai Council of the FCC, Anabel Portugal from Im-maculate Conception Parish, whose husband Oscar Por-tugal was the MC, and La Salette Father Edison Pa-mintuan, Holy Cross pastor and KCFCC spiritual director. The Santa Cruzan/Flores de Mayo is a Filipino thanksgiv-ing tradition held in May to commemorate the search of

the Holy Cross by Queen Hel-ena, mother of Constantine the Great. (Reported by Nelly Capino)

15 KEHEISt. Theresa ParishJuly 24 was parish night at the ballgame. About 80 pa-rishioners, staff and youth at-tended the Na Koa Ikaika Maui Pro baseball game at Maehara Stadium to watch the Maui team face Hilo. As special guests, our admission was half price and we were mentioned on Twit-ter and Facebook. Through-out the night, St. Theresa was announced over the loud speaker, bringing energetic applause and foot stomping in our section in the bleach-ers. The group shared lots of snacks and camaraderie. For some it was their first time at the ballgame in Wailuku and now everyone realizes just how much fun it really is. It was a great summer activ-ity. Adding to the evening’s joyful spirit, Maui won 5 to 0. (Reported by Anita Car-rington; photo by Leroy Car-rington)

16 AIRPORT AREAHoly Family ParishAbout 250 parishioners at-tended our second annual parish picnic on June 15. Father Sebastian Chacko thanked the organizers and volunteers, especially the families that brought food and participated in our cel-ebrations. He also blessed the grotto of the Holy Family and the monument in front of the church, and

thanked all who helped con-struct these additional beau-tifications to our parish. We will continue our efforts to make our parish a “welcom-ing” parish. (Reported by Joe Padron)

17 PEARL CITYOur Lady of Good Counsel SchoolDominic Olaso (Mr. D), the religion teacher for grades four through eight, is in the fourth grade classroom going over be-havior, academic and other class requirements. School started on Aug. 1 and Mr. D wants to make sure each student knows what will be covered in his or her religion class. (Reported by Ginger Kamisugi)

WAILUKUSt. Anthony of Padua ParishGrand knight Norman Franco and deputy grand knight Steve Ronald of the Knights of Columbus, Maui Council #8578 extend an invitation to in-terested fellows to join them at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in the Deacon Borges Meeting Room. They will be organizing the county fair project and could use extra help. … Welcome to the re-cently selected members of the parish pastoral coun-cil: Steve Alumbaugh, Gemma Galindo, Nicho-las Galinclo, Marian Lung, Dr. Bill Mitchell, Monika Morakis, Jose-phine Reyes, Darlene

Rogers, Kathy Shimada, Don Snyder, Chiree Sou-za and Val Standing. … On Aug. 24, 6-10 p.m., the parish will have dinner, danc-ing and fun and prizes for all to benefit the St. Anthony Schools Scholarship Fundraiser. Tickets are $15 and available in the church office. Call 244-4148 for information. … The Bible Studies Class starts in Sep-tember and will cover “Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom.” All are welcome. (Reported by Miriam Kahalekai)

KULIOUOUHoly Trinity ParishOur Cancer Support Group had its first meet-ing this month and it was a great success. The group will meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Makai House. This group is for those on the journey with cancer, cancer survivors and caregivers. If you have any questions, call the office at 396-0551. (From the parish bulletin)

WAIKIKISts. Peter and Paul ParishOur guest speaker at Mass this month is Father Jo-seph Donovan, a Maryk-noll missionary priest for 34 years. He has worked among the indigenous populations of Peru in the capital city of Lima and in the Andean highlands. Father Donovan has developed leadership training programs and networks of Basic Chris-tian Communities and has worked with parishioners in social and economic projects. A second collection for the Maryknoll mission was taken Aug. l0-11. Mahalo for your support. (From the parish bulletin)

18 EWA BEACHOur Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolThe administration, fac-ulty and staff participated in the Hawaii Heart Foun-dation two-year recertifica-tion program for first aid and adult/infant CPR on July 31. All practiced the new hands-only approach to cardiopul-monary resuscitation. The Hawaii Heart Foundation team led by Crystal Van Breelen guided the class. Participants learned how to use the AED (automatic ex-ternal defibrillator) and how to bandage various kinds of injuries. Pictured are Kahae Maikai-Iakopo, principal Sister Davilyn Ah Chick and Patricia White who practiced hands-only CPR on the infant manikin. The administration, faculty and staff continue to be fully pre-pared in all aspects of caring for their students. (Reported by Laverne Suster; photo by Thalia Woodward)

WAIALUASt. Michael ParishSacred Hearts Father Christopher Keahi wrote

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that on the weekend of Aug. 10-11, our second “mainte-nance fund” collection was changed to Support Our School Tuition Assis-tance so that we can help 29 students requesting some financial consideration to help reduce their tuition and fees. The parish has started an Adopt-a-Student pro-gram. (From the parish bul-letin)

19 HONOLULUSacred Hearts AcademyOur campus’ NASA Ama-teur Radio Ground Station linked the Inter-national Space Station with the Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture in Oshkosh, Wis. Thirteen students had their questions answered by as-tronaut Luca Parmitano during an eight-minute ex-change as the station flew over Hawaii. Participants included young women and their mentors who are members of Women Soar, a program encouraging aero-space careers, along with groups from Florida and Cal-ifornia aviation high schools. Students at the Academy volunteer to help prepare the space station for each contact. The Academy is no-tified when the space station is over the islands and then has the ability to telebridge schools around the world to the station. Since its incep-tion in 1994, the Academy’s radio station has participated in over 115 contacts. Radio club advisor Nancy Ro-cheleau coordinated the Academy’s first conversation with astronauts in 1994. She helped establish the Academy’s radio station with Dick Flagg, an electronics engineer, and Mike Scott, an amateur radio operator. Pictured are pre-engineering teacher Peter Pak, physics teacher Joe Lyons, Kris-ten Tumacder and Domi-nique Dold. (Reported by Hayley Matson-Mathes)

20 HONOLULUDamien Memorial SchoolWe welcomed nearly 600 students for the 2013-2014 school year, including 54 sets of siblings, five sets of twins and nine families with three children attending! We thank all of our parents for your confidence and sup-port. We are looking forward to a great second year as a co-educational school. … Our bi-annual U.S. his-tory tour to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Philadelphia and New York City was a huge success. From May 31 to June 7, 16 students from sixth to ninth grade, along with 10 parents and grand-parents, participated in this educational adventure. Leading them were three brave teacher chaperones, Kent Sato (band instruc-tor), Ashley Kamanao (junior class counselor) and Carlo Carrasco (counsel-ing department chairman). They visited monuments, museums, national parks

and other American trea-sures, and took fun side trips to Amish country, Hershey Theme Park, Six Flags Great Adventure and saw “Matilda: the Musical” on Broadway. The entire group agreed it was an amazing experience. (Reporters: Carlo and Camille Carrasco)

21 WAILUKUSt. Anthony High SchoolThe students shared their LIFE (Living in Faith Experience) at the faculty, staff and administrators retreat July 22 at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Kula, Maui. The setting of the Marianist Table provided an opportunity to begin with a warm inclusive welcome for everyone. Pictured, from left, Kaci Sagayaga, Grayson Nolette (in back), Gavin Domingo, Isaiah Ra-gasa, Yusuke Yamagami and Vanessa Coloma. (Re-ported by Kathleen DeLima)

22 KAILUASt. Anthony SchoolThe students started their new year on Aug. 12. Ori-entation for the early learning center and kindergarten students was Aug. 7. Open house for first through third grade students is scheduled for Aug. 21, and Aug. 22 for the sixth through eighth graders. … The school demonstrated its commitment to the commu-nity by participating in the Kailua Fourth of July pa-rade. Students, parents, teachers, administrators and parishioners rode a trolley and marched in cele-bration. … Three sixth grade students earned their Ju-nior Girl Scouts Bronze Award by presenting a bookshelf full of baby books to the Mary Jane Home for unwed mothers. Katie Simon, 10, Celia von Recum, 11, and Makena Moseley, 12, from Troop 381 learned that the Mary Jane Home did not have a bookshelf of baby books. They raised $150 (and also used $40 from their Girl Scout cookie profits) and bought and assembled a bookshelf. They also solicited book donations, collecting more than 100 baby books from the community. The girls presented the books and shelving to the home in early June. (Reported by Kristie Carpenter)

23 KAILUASt. John Vianney SchoolWe are opening a new 21st-century science classroom lab for the middle school thanks to funds from our Breakfast with the Bishop event and a $30,000 grant from Harold K.L. Castle Foundation. The school’s new principal Caryn DeMello said, “Hav-ing a new classroom-lab specifically for science will help students reach a higher achievement in science and prepare them to be future leaders.” Middle school stu-dents need activities that stimulate their intellectual

curiosity and fill them with the desire to continue on to higher-level science courses. Teachers encourage their students to go beyond theory into the world of practical demonstrations and explora-tions. “Students have an in-nate curiosity about science, and St. John Vianney School wants to build on their inter-est by providing a solid sci-ence education,” said pastor Father Thomas Gross. “This new classroom will set young people on the path to become the next generation of scientists, inventors, en-gineers and entrepreneurs,” he said. (Reported by Earl Walker)

24 HONOLULUSt. Patrick SchoolThe fourth graders had fun learning about land formation by experimenting with sand, salt and water.

The students created their own hypothesis about what the outcome of the experi-ment would be before they began. First they used sand and water to form a sloping hill. Then they made a hole in the sand and filled it with salt. Finally, they poured wa-ter over the sand and wrote down their observations. They found that the more water they poured, the more valleys were created down the hill. The experiment helped the students learn their lesson and they enjoyed getting their hands a little dirty! (Reported by Rachel Alencastre)

25 HONOLULUSaint Louis SchoolOur seniors traveled to Oc-cidental, Calif., in June to attend the Marianist Living In Faith Experi-ence (LIFE) retreat. With

students from other Catholic and Marianist schools across Hawaii and California, they experienced moments of intense community, faith sharing, social-justice aware-ness and leadership training. Upon returning to campus, these students now serve on the LIFE Team, or se-nior leadership of campus ministry. Their mission is to build small Christian com-munities within the greater school ohana. Said senior Dayne Okamura, “The Marianist LIFE retreat was a profound, life-changing expe-rience that allowed our LIFE team to connect on a deeper level and learn more about each other as individuals. This connection will allow us to reach out toward our stu-dent body and build bonds of friendship and brotherhood while spreading God’s word. We will always remember

the experiences we have had, the memories we have made, and the bonds of friendship that we have created.” (Re-ported by Eric Young)

26 KAILUASt. John Vianney Early Learning CenterOur early learning center will soon include 3-year-old students with the help of a $15,000 grant from the Atherton Family Founda-tion. The school currently accepts four year olds. Sta-tistics show a need for an-other high quality school for 3-year-olds in the Kailua and Waimanalo area. “We can’t wait for their presence and the added joy they will bring to the school ohana,” said principal Caryn DeMello. The pastor, Father Thomas Gross, said, “We are very thankful for this grant from Atherton Family foundation which will help with our endeavor to educate children that will prepare them to pursue a wealth of future op-portunities.” For information, call 261-4651 or visit www.sjvkailua.org. (Reported by Earl Walker)

27 HONOLULUHoly Family Catholic AcademyFor the seventh year in a row, our school, in partnership with the Hawaii Literacy Project, has made it pos-sible for families at Kuhio Park Terrace and Mayor Wright Housing to bor-row gently used textbooks and novels at their respec-tive libraries/community centers. Each summer, we collect textbooks that are no longer used, along with donated children books and novels, and share them with the Hawaii Literacy Project. Program manager Tamara Martinez is always grateful for the treasures they receive. Because of the abundance of books this year, Martinez says they are hoping to allow the children who visit the centers to take books home. Through this worthwhile en-deavor, our school supports the church’s social justice call to family, community and participation. Pictured are principal Christina Ma-lins, Tamara Martinez and Holy Family adminis-trative assistant Leilani Patiak. (Reported by Carol Chong; photo by Lisa Rulona)

28 MANOASaint Francis SchoolOn Aug. 1st, Saint Francis School celebrated the open-ing of the new school year with an opening assembly. Members of “RAWDAC-ITY” revved up the student body with inspirational mes-sages and dance routines. Joining in the dance contest were, from left: Aidan Durkin, Jhyrin Soriano-Kaiahua, Shawne Bu-lacan, Gavin-Ahkom Su-ankum, Princess Billena and Susahna-Michelle Santos. (Reported by Karen Curry)

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