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Sangha
President’s
Message Allan Hoshida I would like to congratulate and acknowledge the following board members who have been elected to serve the next three-year term from January 2008 through December 2010 on the Betsuin Board of Trustees. All are returning board members. As we all know, the Betsuin relies on many volunteer leaders throughout our sangha. It is the contributions of these folks who dedicate many hours on our behalf that make our Betsuin what it is today. Please join me in thanking the following for their help, guidance and leadership in the coming years: Marc Ely, John Fujimoto, Allan Hoshida, Roy Imura, Richard Kai, Sheryl Kajioka, Ken Koyama, Diane Muranaka, Brian Okamoto, Shigeko Tanaka. On November 11, the Betsuin will be hosting a Fried Rice Breakfast Fundraiser to help pay expenses for our kyoshi representatives — Patti Oshita, Tim and Carol Castle — and RB to travel to Kyoto, Japan in December. Reiko Kurahara, Gladys Adachi, Rachel Nagai and the rest of our wonderful crew will be cooking for this special event. Also, thanks to Diane Muranaka/Sheryl Kajioka, Board of Trustees special events co-chairs, for helping organize the fundraiser. Please encourage your friends and families to come out, buy tickets, volunteer your time if you can, and help our kyoshi candidates to defray some of their costs. This would be a great gesture in thanking them for all of the things our MAs have been doing and continue to do, not only for our Betsuin, but also for all of our neighboring Northern California temples and BCA national youth retreats/advocacy committees, as well. On November 18, Reverend Kosho Yukawa will be our guest speaker for the special Hoonko service (a gathering to repay the debt of gratitude), celebrating the memory of our founder Shinran Shonin. It is often said that we don’t appreciate some things in life until we no longer have them. Many of us here in Sacramento who have had the opportunity to get to know and spend some time with the Yukawas know this to be true. We dearly miss them here and appreciate very much all that they have done for us. However, we also know that they are very much enjoying their retirement and spending quality time with their children and grandchildren in Tacoma, Washington. Please come out to welcome Reverend and Michiko Yukawa back to Sacramento on this special Hoonko service. There will be a special luncheon sponsored by the Betsuin Legacy Endowment Fund on Saturday, November 17, 11 a.m., at Kamon Restaurant. Leaving a Legacy, Strategies in Estate Planning and Charitable Giving will be presented by Mickey Carson, senior vice president of RiverSource Insurance. If you are interested, please reserve your seat by calling the church office. As many of you are aware, the Legacy Endowment Fund was one of Reverend Yukawa’s visions looking toward the future for the Buddhist Church of Sacramento. Reverend and Michiko will be attending this luncheon, so please join us if you can. On September 18, Meriko and I had the opportunity to attend the 2007 SushiMasters Regional Competition sponsored by the California Rice Growers Association benefiting the Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the Sacramento Sports Foundation’s wonderful facilities in Elk Grove and was very well attended with lots of good food and drinks. I was asked to be one of the judges evaluating six of the Sacramento region’s top professional sushi chefs compete for the title of Sacramento Region SushiMaster and a trip to the statewide SushiMasters Finals, to be held in Sacramento in 2008. (Note: The Buddhist Church of Sacramento was very well represented as Russell Oto/Oto’s Marketplace was also a judge.) At first I was very intimidated by what I had to do, and with the realization that I would be one of the folks who would decide who the winner would be. Though I have eaten lots of sushi in my lifetime, here in the United States, in Canada, in Japan and in Hawaii, the task of evaluating some of the best local sushi chefs was quite challenging. But as Socho Ogui would say, “Do not be afraid to try something new or different.” So it was with this thought and attitude that I accepted and immersed myself in the moment. It was truly a wonderful experience — meeting some very good chefs, watching carefully their techniques, cleanliness, presentation and, finally, the tasting (my favorite part) of the finished sushi product. Having experienced master sushi judges like Mr. Yoneda from Stockton was a great learning opportunity as he gave us judges a quick lesson on what we should be looking for in the setup, use/location of knives, theory on cutting/slicing, visual presentation, balance, aesthetics, etc. I can honestly say that I learned quite a bit about the art and presentation of sushi making and I definitely will appreciate more fully the sushi meals I will be eating in the future. The bottom line, as I have often told my own kids…we are always confronted with new things to try/do and we shouldn’t shy away from it whenever the opportunity arises. It is one of those things that add spice and enjoyment to one’s life experiences. Thanks to Ted Yoshimura for the recommendation and to California Rice Growers Association for their gracious hospitality. Finally, a word of congratulations/thanks to North American Foods/Harley and Judy Inaba for the Northern California Premium Sake Fest Fund Raiser to benefit UC Davis Children’s Hospital and other non-profit community-based organizations, held on October 4. The Courtyard by Marriott Cal Expo Conference Room was packed with many sake vendors offering samples from throughout Japan. Sushi/food was provided by such local companies as Mikuni’s, Oto’s Marketplace, Sushi Unlimited. It was a great community event and the next time you may want some sake, just ask Harley or Judy for their suggestions or go to Oto’s and purchase some. Thanks, and great job Harley and Judy! Rinban Bob Oshita Hello … and welcome to the month of November. On the weekend of November 17-18, we will have a chance to welcome Reverend Yukawa and Michiko back to the Sacramento Betsuin. It was Reverend Yukawa’s dream to create a Legacy Endowment Program to ensure a strong future for our Sacramento Betsuin. On Saturday, November 17, he and Michiko will help initiate this program with a special Legacy Endowment Seminar here at the Betsuin. On Sunday, Sensei will be our special Hoonko guest speaker. Hoonko is our annual memorial service for Shinran Shonin. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. in English and 11:30 a.m. in Japanese. I understand this seems to be a slow year for persimmons, but if anyone has access to kaki trees, we would like to load up the Yukawas’ van with kaki for their family and friends in the Northwest. Onegai shimasu! Let’s all come out and welcome the Yukawas back to Sacramento. From the beginning of December, I will be taking three of our ministers’ assistants (Tim & Carol Castle and Patti) to Kyoto for their kyoshi certification. This event is a major part of Socho Ogui’s vision to create ministers from within our own BCA temples. And I’d like to thank the many Betsuin members and organizations for generously supporting their efforts to complete their kyoshi training. See you on Sunday! Gratefully, RB Koichi Mizushima As the final warm rays of sunshine give way to the crisp cool winds of winter, we are surrounded by the beautiful colors and images of the new season. Each step we take is met with the crunch of a newly fallen leaf. What was once a thick cover of leaves is now a sparse collection of barren branches that expose the sky. When I was younger, the only reason I cared about the changing seasons was so that I knew when the next vacation was! But as the years have gone by, I’ve really come to understand how important it is to mark the passage of time. It’s so easy to get caught up in our day-to-day lives, that we don’t stop and realize how far we’ve come. I watch our little girl grow up every day. It’s amazing. It seems that I just blinked my eyes one day, and all of a sudden we are having complete conversations with each other now. The development and advancement of the human mind is incredible. As much love, effort, energy, resources and patience it takes to raise a child… there is always someone else out there who has to do more. I was at the zoo with Ellie one sunny afternoon, and I saw a mother watching six kids! Now all six weren’t hers of course, because they all looked a little too close in age, but I had to start a conversation with her. It turns out four were hers and the other two were her friend’s who was getting lunch for them all. We talked about how hard raising kids was, albeit I was a bit embarrassed to have only one child and talk about how life-consuming it was, but in any case, we both agreed. And then I came to discover that her youngest son was born without a thumb on his left hand, and her second youngest son was autistic. It was at that very moment that I realized how fortunate Janet and I truly are. It’s so hard to see the world through other people’s eyes. We get so consumed with our busy schedules… our busy lives… our numerous tasks… and we forget to really appreciate what we have. This is not to say that there was anything wrong with her family in any way. They were delightful children, and Ellie and I ended up hanging out with them for a little while and playing together. I think the mother was relieved to have anyone distract the kids for even a few minutes. And as we said our goodbyes, and Ellie and I were getting ready to start our homeward journey, I felt a deep sense of gratitude that I was able to take my little girl to the zoo on that beautiful sunny afternoon. The simple things in life are perhaps the most precious and wonderful. No matter what hardships I must face in my life, it pales in comparison to what others must face each and every day. During this holiday season, I must remember to not get all stressed out and upset at all the “things” I have to complete. Instead, I must try to remember how fortunate I am for the things that I do have. Family, friends, a home, a temple… we take all these things for granted, but without them, nothing else really has any meaning at all. Let us keep this warm feeling of gratitude within our hearts these next few busy months, and let it touch someone else. Let us share some positive energy and make it spread to all who come in contact with us. Let us appreciate what we have, instead of breaking our backs to get what we really don’t need. I hope I can remember these words when I’m caught in bumper-to-bumper traffic in the shopping mall parking lot trying to get my last few gifts two days before Christmas. Greeters’ ProgramFall 2007 During the Dharma School session, the following Betsuin Board members will warmly welcome visitors to Dharma Service on Sundays: September 9 Frank Hirota Shigeko Tanaka Marc Ely September 16 Mark Amioka Richard Kai Kelvin Mark September 23 Pauline Sing Ken Koyama Denis Ishisaka September 30 Valerie Fong Allan Hoshida Keith Kato October 7 Don Honda John Fujimoto Ken Furukawa October 14 Roy Imura Diane Muranaka Shirley Sekeres October 21 Eddie Imai Roger Ito Diane Shimosaka October 28 Steve Kawano Brian Okamoto Sheryl Kajioka November 4 Don Masuda Bob Tanaka Mark Umeda November 11 Mary Ann Miyao Ted Yoshimura Robbie Midzuno November 18 Frank Hirota Shigeko Tanaka Marc Ely November 25 Mark Amioka Richard Kai Kelvin Mark December 2 Pauline Sing Ken Koyama Denis Ishisaka December 9 Valerie Fong Allan Hoshida Keith Kato December 16 Don Honda John Fujimoto Ken Furukawa December 23 No Service December 30 No Service From The OfficeChurch MaintenanceEd Imai Over the past month, the following members performed maintenance on the Betsuin’s facilities. The Betsuin is sincerely appreciative to the following members for volunteering their time and hard efforts:
BazaarMessage from the Sacramento Buddhist Church Legacy Endowment Fund Board Ruth Seo The Legacy Endowment Fund came about as a dream of Reverend Kosho Yukawa to provide a long-term funding plan for the Sacramento Betsuin and the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in America. While the fund has been in existence since the initial donation from Reverend Yukawa in 2001, it has not been publicized very much. The current Legacy Endowment Fund Board is completing a brochure that will soon be distributed to all members and planning workshops and other events to help members understand the benefits of this program. Brunch/Workshop On Saturday, November 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Legacy Endowment Fund Board will host a free brunch and workshop to explain the benefits of planned giving. Reverend and Michiko Yukawa and other special guests will be in attendance. Space is limited so if you wish to attend, please call the church office, 446-0121. Donate From Your IRA and Avoid Taxes on the Distribution Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, individuals who are 70½ or older may transfer up to $100,000 during 2007 from their IRA or Rollover IRA to qualified charitable organizations, like the Sacramento Buddhist Church, and avoid paying income tax on that money. The transfer counts toward the donor’s required minimum distribution, but does not generate the personal taxable income that a distribution or withdrawal would. It also does not provide a tax deduction, so a donor does not need to itemize their tax returns in order to take advantage of this benefit. The law expires at the end of 2007, so act now if you would like to take advantage of this new opportunity to make a charitable gift to the Sacramento Buddhist Church Endowment Fund. For more information, contact your personal financial or tax advisor or call the Sacramento Buddhist Church office, 446-0121. Kikuyo Kodakari Junichi Yamamoto Joe & Alice Kataoka In Memory of Sister, Lily Tanabe Sally Yamaichi In Memory of Oyushi Kikumoto Etsuko Dote Minnie Iseri Eleanor Nobuye Ikuko Sakazaki In Memory of Saichi Sasaki Masaaki Tademaru Haruo Yamashita In Memory of Hamayo Yamashita Alan Wu Family! Friends! Members of the Sangha…lend me your ears! Hear ye! Hear ye! I have come to tell you a tale, a tale of trouble, yes there’s trouble, trouble right here in River City. Trouble begins with T and that rhymes with B, and that rhymes with D and that rhymes with C, and put them all together, and that spells: Basketball Division Coordinators! Yes, the Sports Committee still has vacancies for Division Coordinators and without Division Coordinators there can be no Divisions, and without Divisions, there can be no teams, and without teams, the kids who signed up to play this season will just have to sit out and not play this year. This is a situation that no one wants to see happen, but without a couple of people stepping up and becoming division coordinators, it will happen. So, please consider joining the Sports Committee and helping out. After all, you won’t just be helping the committee; you will be helping all those kids who would otherwise have no division and place to play. To throw in a cliché — Do it for the kids! The other divisions that have coordinators are busy getting prepared for the league games that begin in December. Come December, the NCCL 2007-08 season will be in full swing until February, when it will be time to get busy with the March tournaments. The first March tournament will be our 37th Annual Betsuin Basketball Tournament on March 1-2, 2008, but not to get too too far ahead right now since the invitations for our 2008 tournament will be mailed out this month, let’s take one step at a time. Get your calendars out, and mark down that our annual mochi tsuki fundraiser is scheduled for December 15 this year. All sports families will be helping out and you will be hearing about the details soon. It’s never too early to order your mochi, so use the handy dandy Mochi Order Form in this Sangha to order your mochi. But there is a time when it will be too late to order mochi, so order early and order often! If you need more order forms, they can be found at the church office or on the bulletin board outside the office. Thank you in advance for your support. Important dates to remember: December 10: Deadline to order mochi. December 15: Mochi tsuki. December 16: Last chance to pick up your mochi order at the church. December 17: Buy our extra mochi at Oto’s. Pack 50 salutes & thanks the following for their donations and support! Keith and Karen Adachi BelAir Supermarkets – Elk Grove Calvada Sales – Don Lee Elk Grove Toyota – Ron Nakano Robert & Gaylee Fong Don & Marcia Matsuda NorCal Produce – Gene Morisaki & Ray Yasui Oto's Marketplace – Russell Oto & Steve Jung Sac. Buddhist Church – Rinban Bob and Patty Oshita Reverend Kaz and Michiko Nakata Bob Chavez, Meri Fong, Tak Ito, Reiko Kurahara Sac. Buddhist Church Dharma Class – 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades Samantha Tov United Party Rents – Sacramento Marsha (Imai) Watanabe WinCo Foods – Elk Grove Richard Kai It is real or imaginary? Do you remember the television commercial, “Is it live or is it Memorex?” Golf clubs bear the name brand of reputable manufacturers, and many are found to be “knock offs.” How do you tell the real from the imaginary or fake from sincere appreciation? You may think you know the difference; you may think you know the personalities of close friends and extended family members like the back of your hand, only to find out otherwise. I witnessed events such as these during the early years of life growing up in a community of families on the farm. What was seemingly a home setting similar to Camelot crumbled to ruin virtually overnight due to greed, selfishness and jealousy upon the passing of the community leaders. Over the years I’ve been exposed to daily reminders of the old saying “wolves in sheep’s clothing” as I interacted with people who I’ve known for nearly a lifetime and find that some things never change. Greed, selfishness and jealousy seem to never go away and resurface in many different shapes and forms. Then again another old saying comes to mind, “Good deeds shall not go unnoticed.” However, in some cases good deeds are somehow turned around, leaving the person of the good deed being unappreciated to the point of being criticized, scrutinized and whose integrity is challenged by those who bear tattoos of dishonesty, assuming everyone acts the same as them. They’re the ones who never get it; they raise a generation of children with the same negative values, behaviors, reputation and less-than-honorable intentions ending up in a never ending downward spiral. The behaviors of those around us are a microcosm of the ills of our nation and national leaders. It’s no wonder we’ve become a body of civilized hoodlums, living a well-to-do lifestyle, not knowing truth from fiction, fake from sincerity, brand names from knock-offs, lying, cheating and betraying their forefathers’ family values through how they live their lives. Let’s hope the next generation of families realize the difference and are able to break the chain of misgivings. Upcoming Events: November 4: Pet Memorial Service November 11: New Student Recognition Service November 18: Hoonko Service – No Class December 9: Bodhi Day Service – Short Class Donations Dharma School “courtyard” gratefully acknowledges donations from the following: Gladys Adachi Susan Bennett Tim & Carol Castle Cub Scouts Pack 50 Girl Scouts Bill & Grace Hatano Vi Hatano Cindy Ito Grace Ito Tak Ito Machiko Kimura Utako Kimura Reiko Kurahara May Kurimoto Doris Kuroko Stephen Maron Yen & Michael Marshall Marcia & Don Matsuda Ed & Janet Mizutani Yo Morisawa Nakano Family Darryl & Pat Nishikawa Yutaka & Sakaye Nishikawa Keiko Nishimoto Donna Okamoto Kimi Okita Omoto/Fujimoto Mary Orite Oto’s Marketplace Mollie Oto Florence Oto-Wong Shuny Sagara Tomi Tanaka Tanoshimi Kai Jackie Wakabayashi Kyle Wakabayashi Sueko Yamashita Fusaye Yokoyama Boy ScoutsGirl Scouts Troop 569Wendy Wong Greetings from Girl Scouts Troop 569. Welcome to another exciting year of Girl Scouting. Fall Product Sales Girl Scouts Troop 569 has been busy with the fall product program. Beginning October 1-17, nine nut and candy items can be purchased at $5 to $6 per package. Family and friends can purchase delicious snack food for their own enjoyment or as gifts for the holiday season from their favorite Girl Scout. For your reading pleasure, the fall product program also includes magazine sales. Girl Scouts can earn four different patches and receive exciting incentives while raising money for their troop. Please look for the Brownie Girl Scouts on Sunday, November 18, if you would like to purchase nut and candy items. Thank you for supporting Girl Scouts Troop 569! Brownies 5 A big thank you goes out to the Cadettes and Seniors who helped Brownies 1, 2 and 5 earn their Aloha Patch. The Aloha Patch is an award created and sponsored by the Hawaii Girl Scout Council to teach Girl Scouts who live outside of Hawaii about the islands and the culture of their people. Both the younger and older Girl Scouts enjoyed activities learning about endangered species and drinking water. Hawaiian games, songs and the language and hula dancing. They also had a chance to taste various native fruits, ate shaved ice, witnessed an active volcano and made leis. A treat for the night was when Ruth Seo, Kimi Kaneko and Pauline Nishina joined us to sing Hawaiian songs along with their amazing ukulele playing. The girls were able to dance the Huki Lau led by Shelli Kashiwagi and Janelle Kanemasu. Thank you also goes out to parents Lisa Cooper, Diane Cogburn and Mika Matayoshi for organizing and donating snacks for the event. The participating Cadettes and Seniors were: Ariana Correa Kate Ely Melanie Kotani Emma Maron Melanie Ota Candace Lee Allison Tamai Kaitlyn Gee Rachel Kitagawa Morgan Sato Naomi Furukawa Emily Furukawa Ashley Joe Makenna Huey Shelli Kashiwagi Brownies 5 is also active in a year-long modified pen pal project with our sister Brownie troop at the San Jose Betsuin. The girls from both troops have exchanged miniature cutouts of themselves in their Brownie uniforms — we call them Flat Brownies. Each girl received a Flat Brownie sister from the other troop who will accompany them throughout the year on all of their activities. The girls will have opportunities to take pictures with their Flat Brownie and share a little bit about what they’re doing. They’ll then exchange the pictures with the San Jose Betsuin troop. In April, we hope to have both troops meet up for a joint activity. Brownies 4 The troop is off to a great start to the year! We welcomed two new girls into our troop and have 10 total now. They are getting reacquainted with each other and welcoming our new friends. We have completed both the Art to Wear try-it and the Math Fun try-it. The girls are looking forward to going to High School Musical in early November. Lastly, together with Brownies 3, we have finished putting together our boxes for the troops in Afghanistan. Thank you to all our generous parents and girls for their donations, and a special thank you to Bridget Maron and her family for helping us finish this most worthy project. Juniors 2 The troop participated in the 17th Annual Scarecrow Contest on September 30 sponsored by the Girl Scouts and Rainbow Orchards in Apple Hill. The girls made a Statue of Liberty scarecrow, which took second place in the Juniors division! It was beautiful weather and a fun-filled event with delicious apple treats. Seniors 1 Members got together to paint at Color Me Mine. This was a time for the girls to do something fun to relax a little bit, and de-stress. This event also gave the girls opportunities to express their artistic talents and at the same time socialize with their Girl Scout sisters. Sacramento Buddhist Women’s Association J. M. Morita Committee Reports Social Services / Marcia Matsuda - Takashi Tanaka passed away on September 4. A private memorial service was held on September 10. A sympathy card with okoden was sent to the family. - Hifumi Yamamoto passed away in Gardena. The family requested no okuyami visitation. A sympathy card with okoden was sent to the family. Religious – Midori Ito / Fusako Takahashi The Fall Ohigan Services were held on September 23. Special thanks to Bishop Socho Ogui for being our guest speaker. Our chairperson was Molly Kimura and our organist was Machiko Kimura. The oshoko representatives were Utako Kimura and Nancy Noguchi. A delicious obento was prepared by Mollie Oto and she was assisted by Alice Kataoka, Norrine Okamoto, Midori Ito and Fusako Takahashi. Thank you all for your great job! Eitaikyo Memorial Services were held on October 28. Our guest speaker was Reverend Fukuma of Tacoma, Washington Buddhist Church. Special thanks to our oshoko representatives, Leilani Ito and Mae Kurimoto, and Chairperson Molly Kimura, as well as our organist, Junko Egi. Also, thanks to Gerry Tsukiji and Irene Tsujita for serving refreshments. The annual Bonenkai (year-end banquet) will be held following the Bodhi Day services on December 9. Reverend Umaji will be our guest speaker. Donations Memorial Komura Family In Memory of Sumiye Komura Harumi & Emiko Dote 13th Year Memorial for Asato Dote Special Tsutomu & Jean Ota Wedding of Son, Michael, to Mandy Ip Expressions of Appreciation Many thanks again to Lillian Ishii for serving as advisor and organizing the monthly craft sessions. We would also like to thank Tessie Goi, who was inadvertently missed in last month’s Sangha, for her involvement with the craft booth. Treats for the evening were provided by Molly Kimura, Vi Hatano, Heidi Sakazaki, Utako Kimura, Grace Hatano, Gerry Tsukiji, Sueko Yamashita, Reiko Kurahara, Gladys Adachi and Patti Oshita. Thank you! Our next meeting will be on November 7. Mike Nagai Memorial Hisae Sakamoto, Bernard & Judy Sakamoto, Sam & Harriet Sekikawa, Ronald & Pauline Sakamoto 49th Day for Mary Hatsuko Sakamoto Phyllis Matsuura 13th Year for Shiro Hifumi Yamamoto Family In Memory of Hifumi Yamamoto Mori Family 49th Day for Yukie Mori Kenneth & Linda Heichlinger 49th Day for Kimiko Nagao Steve & Donna Hiromoto Family 13th Year for Tomiko Shimada Don & Linda Honda 49th Day for Masami Honda Michiko Imai, Ed Imai, Marsha Watanabe, Barbara Sasaki In Memory of Tatsuo Okino Kathleen Ito 13th Year for Tomiko Shimada Ronald Kashiwase 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase William Kashiwase 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Keiko Komura 49th Day for Sumiye Komura Brian & Laurie Mori 49th Day for Yukie Mori Harue Okino 49th Day for Tatsuo Okino Robert & Janet Okino Family, Jeffrey & Diane Tsuruoka Family, Ken & Stacey Okino Family, Ron Okino Family 49th Day for Tatsuo Okino Dennis Shimada Special Donation Kim, Karen & Chase Shimada-Wilkins 13th Year for Tomiko Shimada Doreen Takeshita 49th Day for Ruby Itoda Kerry & Larry Wasson 49th Day for Yukie Mori John Yokota Family In Memory of John Yokota Amos & Mary Kashiwase Freeman 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Cindy Nakashima 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase George Sato 7th Year for Fumiko Sato Henry Yumikura 1st Year for Mieko Yumikura Don & Michelle Takeuchi 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Sadao Itamura 49th Day for Yukie Mori Elaine & Jamie Behymer 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Matsue Hashimoto In Memory of Takashi Tanaka Stan & Nancy Ito In Memory of Mary Hatsuko Sakamoto Marsha Legg 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Muneo & Toshiko Masaki In Memory of Mary Sakamoto M/M Ken Okabayashi 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Shig Shimazu 49th Day for Yukie Mori Jo Ann Takeuchi 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Tayeko Takeuchi 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase George Hamamoto In Memory of Mary Hatsuko Sakamoto Harry & Sally Hamamoto In Memory of Mary Hatsuko Sakamoto Sakaye Hamamoto In Memory of Mary Hatsuko Sakamoto Amy Kanemoto 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase May Kawakami 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Masae Murai In Memory of Tsuyoshi Yamauchi M/M Kinya Noguchi 49th Day for Yukie Mori Shig Shimazu 49th Day for Yukie Mori Kathryn Uchigoshi 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Jason & Heather Yee 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Richton & Nikki Yee 4th Year for Kiyo Kashiwase Special Sandy Tokunaga Special Donation Tsutomu & Jean Ota Wedding of Michael Ota & Mandy Ip Florin Buddhist Church In Appreciation Sandy Tokunaga Minister Assistants Program Saiko Amioka Wedding of James & Tracy Amioka Eskaton Village In Appreciation Toni & Raymond Kinney Wedding of Stephen Kinney & Boonrasri, Singsathit Fred & Rose Nagao Birth of Grandson, Isaac Kentaro Nagao Thomas Okamoto Family In Celebration of Poppa's Birthday Thomas Okamoto Family Nan & Katie Birthdays Shiro & Margaret Takemoto Special Donation Toni & Raymond Kinney 84th Birthday of Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani Michael & Mary Ann Kashiwagi On Behalf of Courtney Kashiwagi's Student Minister's Assistant Recognition Keiji Takagi Special Donation Kimio Kasamatsu Special Donation Chizuko Sakaishi Fall Ohigan Nokotsudo Ken, Sue, Michele & Tracie Hashimoto 1st Year for Kay Omoto Kimiyo Ishii Family Endowment Wayne Kurahara George & Amiko Kashiwagi In Memory of Tatsuo Okino Corrections Lorna Fong 49th Day for Fumiko Horita Yoshiko Pat & Tetsuo Okamoto 49th Day for Fumiko Horita Tsutomu Hironaka 49th Day for Fumiko Horita $ Meriko Ishigaki In Memory of Mutsuko Tokunaga Bob & Teri Kawamoto 49th Day for Fumiko Horita M/M Shig Kawamoto 49th Day for Fumiko Horita M/M Tak Kawamoto 49th Day for Fumiko Horita Yoshiko Pat Okamoto In Memory of Mutsuko Tokunaga |
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James & Harriet Hattori Ellen Maseba Bonnie Matsuoka-Chow Michael Ota & Mandy Ip September 16, 2007 Condolences to the Families of Hifumi Yamamoto January 15, 1916 – September 24, 2007 John Makoto Yokote October 20, 1912 – July 28, 2007 Shizuko Nakayama August 29, 1918 – October 4, 2007 |
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