Faith Calendar

TODAY

"Contemplation Sutra: Japanese Language Dharma Study," free class every Tuesday by the Rev. Shigenori Makino, 9:30 a.m., Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Nu‘uanu. 536-7044.

Animated video on Buddhism and lecture, 2:40-4:30 p.m., University of Hawai‘i Campus Center, meeting room No. 310; free; sponsored by Jodo Shinshu Shinrankai. 734-5674.

Burning of Palms and pancake supper to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. 732-2333.

WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes and Mass, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. 732-2333.

"Kundalini Tantric Enlightenment," second in a series of six classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Golden Phoenix Bookstore, 1251-B S. King St., Honolulu; $120 for series, $25 per class; reservation required. 593-1249.

Joint Ash Wednesday Service with hymns in English, Japanese and Samoan, 7 p.m., Nu‘uanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway; the Samoan Congregational Church of Nu‘uanu and Taiwanese Presbyterian Church of Hawai‘i also will participate; public invited. 595-3935.

Mediumship Demonstration, 7 p.m., followed by affirmations and spiritual healing, Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave., Diamond Head Lobby Level, Waikiki; public welcome; free. 926-8134.

Service of Ashes, Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m., Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., Waipahu. 677-3317.

THURSDAY

Early registration deadline for the Fifth Annual Conference for Catholic Women of Hawai‘i, to be held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10, Star of the Sea Church, 4469 Malia St., Wai‘alae; theme: "Nurturing Our Spirituality"; $12; $15 for registration after Friday; includes lunch; scholarships available. 263-8844, ext. 333.

The Alpha Course, free video and small group discussion, 6-9 p.m., Holy Nativity Church, 5286 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, theme: "Who is Jesus?"; dinner served 6 p.m., free child care, parking available. Call Michelle Lopez: 373-2131.

FRIDAY

Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m. weekly during Lent, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. 732-2333.

SATURDAY

Catholic Women’s Guild Lenten Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Mass, Star of the Sea Church, 4469 Malia St., Wai‘alae; continental breakfast follows, guest speaker: Father Michael Crosby, O.F.M., Franciscan father and retreat director; guests welcome; free. 988-7350.

The religion calendar appears each Saturday. Send listing to Island Life/Faith, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include date, time, place, who’s involved and cost, if any, of events, along with a daytime contact number in case we have questions.

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