tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53105179791076555302011-07-29T10:01:15.204-07:00In preparation for the canonization of Blessed Damien Joseph deVeuster, actor Casey Groves arrived in Hawaii April 14 to educate and present the "One Man Play, Damien" written by Aldyth Morris. This "One Man Play" portrays the compelling story of our beloved Belgium-born Father Damien, who ministered to people afflicted with Hansen's Disease and banished to the island of Molokai, before dying of the disease in 1889, at the age of 49.Casey and "Damien - One Man Play"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11397317604145889792noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310517979107655530.post-51213142876342680412009-04-27T13:23:00.000-07:002009-05-11T14:06:23.455-07:00<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">"Casey Groves' performance of Damien is very powerful, and I encourage parishes and schools throughout the islands to host a performance as a way of celebrating Blessed Damien's coming canonization."</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> - Most Reverend Larry Silva; Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church of Hawaii</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >The "One Man Play" <em>Damien</em> was presented 21 times in 19 days, in 11 parishes, 8 schools, a Retreat Center, a private viewing at Malia O Ka Malu Community, and for the Kalaupapa community. Benefactors took care of necessary expenses for the school performances and generous free will offerings aided Casey as he engaged with our Hawaii students. Many Hawaii residents relived Fr. Damien's story through Casey Groves.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For more information about Casey Groves and his performances, visit </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="https://caseygroves.backpackit.com/pub/705567">https://caseygroves.backpackit.com/pub/705567</a></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >. Preview a 6-minute video is at <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.caseygroves.com/damien.htm">http://www.caseygroves.com/damien.htm</a>.<br />Scheduling of performances was coordinated by Leoda Shizuma at <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="mailto:shizuma@wave.hicv.net">shizuma@wave.hicv.net</a></span> or <span style="font-weight: bold;">808-553-5583</span>.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5310517979107655530-5121314287634268041?l=damien-hawaii2009.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Casey and "Damien - One Man Play"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11397317604145889792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310517979107655530.post-11765193531230054922009-04-10T13:49:00.000-07:002009-05-05T00:10:07.315-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">OAHU<br /></div>April 17, Friday - 7:00 p.m. - St. Ann, Kaneohe<br />April 18, Saturday - 6:00 p.m. - St. Anthony of Padua, Kailua<br />April 20, Monday - 8:15 a.m. - St. Patrick School, Kaimuki<br />April 20, Monday - 10:30 a.m. - St. Patrick School Grades preK - 5, Kaimuki<br />April 21, Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - St. Michael School, Waialua<br />April 21, Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - Manoa-Punahou Catholic Community, Sacred Heart Church (Punahou)<br />April 22, Wednesday - 10:30 a.m. - St. Anthony Grade School, Kailua<br />April 22, Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. - St. Jude, Kapolei<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">KAUAI<br /><div style="text-align: left;">April 23, Thursday - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo<br />April 24, Friday - 9:00 a.m. - St. Catherine School, Kapaa<br />April 24, Friday - 7:00 p.m. - St. Catherine Church, Kapa<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">BIG ISLAND<br /></div>April 25, Saturday - 6:30 p.m. - St. Michael the Archangel, Kailua-Kona<br />April 27, Monday - 7:00 p.m. - Annunciation, Kamuela </div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">MAUI<br /></div>April 28, Tuesday - 10:30 a.m. - Christ the King, Kahului<br />April 28, Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - St. Theresa, Kihei<br />April 29, Wednesday - 7:45 a.m. - Sacred Hearts School, Lahaina<br />April 29, Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. - Maria Lanakila, Lahaina<br />April 30, Thursday - 1:30 p.m. - St. Anthony Junior/Senior High School, Wailuku<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">MOLOKAI<br /></div>May 3, Sunday - 4:00 p.m. - Molokai Oceanside Retreat Cente<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5310517979107655530-1176519353123005492?l=damien-hawaii2009.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Casey and "Damien - One Man Play"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11397317604145889792noreply@blogger.com0