We moved to Makakilo about 2 years ago and have been thinking about which church we should attend. Our families attend St. John in Kailua and St. John in Kalihi. My husband grew up attending St. John Kailua and that's where we've been going. My mother in law who is very active in the church community mentioned how much she liked the fathers at St. Jude and that we should check it out, since we live just a few minutes up the road.
One Sunday my husband decided he would be going to church. When he got back home he shared how much he liked the church and mass. So the following Sunday I joined him. I have to agree, I liked attending.
The church welcomes anyone visiting the island and also recognizes them before the mass begins with leis and asking them to stand up when called upon. It's a nice gesture.
The church doesn't have any pews, so there will be no kneeling down. There are people who do kneel on the carpeted flooring, so that is an option if you're set on doing so. Otherwise, standing during those times is what most will do.
Parking is ample, but on busy days, people will park on the side street of Kulihi.
There were multiple mass conducted everyday, but good to double check if it'll go back to that after quarantine.
Now that mass has stopped and Easter was done virtually, I'm really looking forward to attending as soon as things open up. It's just not the same. read more