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Festival of Shavuot to begin Tuesday The Festival of Shavuot will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Beit Shalom, 634 Alulike St. in Kihei. The Festival of Shavout is also known as the Festival of Weeks, Festival of First Fruits and the Festival of the Giving. The festival will begin with the Maariv/evening service. A light Mitzvah meal and a no-time-limit study session/ Tikun Leil Shavuot will follow the service. The session will cover various topics in the Tanach-Bible. The recommended donation for the Tuesday meal is $18. To RSVP for the meal or to volunteer for food ...

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Ala Lani United Methodist Church will offer free Vacation Bible School for children, ages 4 to 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 29 to June 2 at 50 S. Papa Ave. in Kahului. The session will feature Bible-based games, crafts, music, science and snacks. For information and registration, call the church office at 877-0388 or 244-4920. * Local Religion in Brief is published every Friday. The deadline for submitting releases is 10 a.m. Tuesday in order to be considered for publication the following Friday. To submit material, call 249-6846 or send email to community@mauinews.com. “Church ...

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St. Joseph Mission Church in Kaupo will have one of its fifth Sunday of the month Mass celebrations at noon Sunday at its location between Mile Markers 33 and 34 on Piilani Highway, the road to Kaupo. There will be a potluck meal and fellowship after Mass. * 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 news items. The deadline for submitting releases is 10 a.m. Tuesday in order to be considered for ...

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Buddhist minister to lead discussion The Rev. William Masuda, resident minister of Makawao Hongwanji Mission Buddhist Temple, will conduct interactive talks and discussions during the following services: • 9 a.m. Sunday — How do other Buddhist paths contrast with Shin Buddhism? • 9 a.m. May 14 — How is today’s popularity of mindfulness related to Buddhism and Shin Buddhism? For more information, call the temple at 572-7229. * Local Religion in Brief is published every Friday and welcomes news releases and announcements from churches and religious organizations in Maui ...

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‘Walk for Christ’ planned for Sunday The St. Anthony Youth Ministry invites the public to its “Walk for Christ” event at 10:15 a.m. Sunday in front of the church. The walk will be from St. Anthony to St. Ann’s Church in Waihee. Walkers are advised to wear comfortable attire. For more information, contact Chiree Souza, youth minister, at 269-8178 or Serina Souza at 359-4693. ***** St. Joseph Church ready for Holy Week St. Joseph Church in Makawao announces the following Holy Week schedule: * 5 p.m. Saturday, Mass. * Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord — Sunday, 7 ...

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Reservations for Passover Seder People wishing to attend Passover Seder on April 10 with the Jewish Congregation of Maui at Beit Shalom in Kihei are asked to make reservations by Sunday. The Passover Seder will include a recounting of the Jewish exodus from Egypt and a four-course dinner with traditional foods, stories and songs. The Seder will be led by Rabbi David Glickman. For menu, pricing and reservations, call 874-5397 or email jcom@hawaiibiz.com. The Jewish Congregation of Maui will be holding Passover and Shabbat Services and its annual Community Seder as follows: * April ...