June 08, 2022

From the Rector: Trinity Updates

June 08, 2022/ St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Honolulu

From the Rector: Trinity Updates

I want to thank everyone for the wonderful luncheon we enjoyed this past Pentecost Sunday. The food was abundant, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. As well, many thanks to those who organized last Saturday's aloha hour following the Rosary and Votive Mass of the BVM.

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ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
539 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
stmarkshonolulu.org

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