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Missions pastor from India to speakRamachandran Periasamy, better known as "Rama," will be guest speaker during the 10 a.m. worship service at Grace Church in Pukalani on Sunday.Periasamy converted from a Hindu background at a young age. As missions pastor for his church in India, he oversees mission outreaches in developing countries. Under his leadership, church planting activities have been established in 11 states in India and in four countries, according to a news release.In addition to being pastor of his church, he also has a full-time job with the Singapore government and is ...

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Conference to open with concertThe fourth annual Marianist Valley Isle Liturgy and Arts Conference at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wailuku will open with a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church center.The featured artists include veteran composer of liturgical music Jesse Manibusan and Father Michael Joncas.The conference continues March 5 with a prayer service at 8:30 a.m., followed by keynote addresses and workshops.Additional musicians and composers from Oahu and the Big Island will also participate. Joining keynote speakers Manibusan and Joncas will be Kevin Newell, Joe ...

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Visiting masters to present panel theaterWailuku Jodo Mission will host two masters of panel theater from Japan for a 30-minute performance at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wailuku Jodo Mission social hall, 67 Central Ave. in Wailuku. The performance will tell the story of Jodo Buddhist founder Saint Honen.Panel theater is a storytelling form using felt panel board and cutouts. The two-dimensional pieces are brought to life with the expert movement and storytelling skills of the masters. Professor Tsukasa Takahashi of Bukkyo University in Kyoto and professor Ryojun Kouda of Shukutoku University ...

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Priest to speak at Lenten retreatSt. Anthony Church in Wailuku will present the Rev. Ken Deasy as guest speaker during a Lenten retreat at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.Deasy is a Catholic priest who has worked many years in inner city Los Angeles, bringing people of different faiths together, according to an announcement. He was a story adviser for the movie "Bruce Almighty" and the author of "Get Off the Cross - Someone Else Needs the Wood."*****Pilgrimage to Holy Land offeredA special pilgrimage to the Holy Land is being designed for this summer by ...

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Ash Wednesday Mass times setMaria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina has announced Ash Wednesday Mass times and Lenten devotionals.For next week's Ash Wednesday, Mass times are 7 and 8:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Maria Lanakila. There will be a noon English Mass and 6 p.m. Spanish Mass at Sacred Hearts Mission Church in Kapalua.Lenten devotionals include an additional daily Mass at noon at Maria Lanakila, Monday through Friday.On Fridays during Lent (Feb. 12-March 18), there will be Eucharistic Adoration from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Stations of the Cross will be at noon Fridays at Sacred ...

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Ministers invited to planning meetingChristian ministers are invited to a planning meeting for the annual Easter Sunrise Service at War Memorial Stadium.A luncheon meeting will take place at noon Tuesday at the Faith In Jesus Church, formerly know as the Wailuku Door of Faith Church, on Waiehu Beach Road in Wailuku. All churches that would like to participate may send a pastor or representative. To make a reservation, call 244-1286 by today.The Easter Sunrise Service has been sponsored for over 30 years by the Maui Christian Ministers Association and the Kiwanis Club of ...