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St. Joseph to hold holiday services St. Joseph Catholic Church will kick off a month of holiday services with a vigil mass at 6:30 p.m. Monday to observe the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Two other services will follow at 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The church at 1294 Makawao Ave. also plans to hold a Parish Advent Service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Misa De Gallo at 6 a.m. Dec. 16 through 24. Several masses are also scheduled for Christmas and New Year's. On Dec. 24, mass will be held at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., with the final service livestreamed ...

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There will be an annual blessing of the animals service at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at Keawala‘i Congregational Church in Makena. Churches celebrate the blessing of animals in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. At Keawala‘i, it has become a tradition that the blessing is held in December. Readings, prayers and a blessing will be offered as well as pictures with Santa. Arrangements for the day will take into account the needs of various animals and includes dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, rabbits or any other pets. Dogs must be leashed at all times and other ...

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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Wailuku and Trinity Episcopal Church by-the-Sea of Kihei will hold their Thanksgiving services together at 9 a.m. Thursday in Trinity’s outdoor sanctuary at 100 Kulanihakoi St. in Kihei. The Rev. Moki Hino will be the celebrant at Holy Eucharist.  There will be a basket available for collection of non-perishable food items which will be given to the Maui Food Bank and the Thanksgiving morning offertory will be given to A Cup of Cold Water, a local ministry to the homeless. Masks must be worn and required distancing will be observed. For more ...

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Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Ministries will be speaking in person at Harvest Kumulani Chapel from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 15. Laurie’s 2020 cinematic crusade, “A Rush of Hope” released in September, has reached more than 1.8 million people worldwide, with over 100,000 making professions of faith, deciding to follow Jesus, according to a news release.  Harvest at Kumulani Chapel is on Office Road in Kapalua, across the street from Honolua General Store. Those attending need to wear a face covering. * Local Religion in Briefs is published every Friday and welcomes news releases ...

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Trinity by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will hold its annual Pet Blessing at its 9 a.m. service on Sunday. In honor and in commemoration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, all animals present (live, pictured or stuffed) will receive individual blessings. The outdoor sanctuary is located at 100 Kulanihakoi St. in Kihei within the ruins of David Malo’s historic 1850’s church. All are welcome. People are required to wear masks and live pets should be leashed. For more information, call 879-0161. * Local Religion in Brief is published Fridays and welcomes news releases and ...

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Trinity Episcopal Church by-the-Sea will resume its regular 9 a.m. service time beginning Sunday. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated weekly in the outdoor sanctuary on the site of David Malo’s historical church at 100 Kulanihakoi St. in Kihei. All are invited. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be maintained. For more information, call 879-0161. * Local Religion in Brief is published every Friday and welcomes news releases and announcements from churches and religious organizations in Maui County that wish to publicize guest speakers, special events and programs, and ...