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June 25, 2006
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - For the Week of June 25-July 2, 2006
AUGUST ACTS RETREATS - ACTS [Adoration, Community, Theology and Service] offers two retreats at Meier Lake Conference Center in Wasilla [for men August 10-13 and for women August 17-20]. If you would enjoy a weekend of relaxation to investigate some aspects of your faith, then this is the weekend for you. We are confident that you will find the results richly rewarding. Registration info available at: www.actsinaction.com or call Ana Martinez @ 907-223-7352.
AUGUST 19 - St. Andrew’s & Eagle River Growing Together Gala/Auction Come join us for dinner, entertainment and live and silent auction in our new church. Volunteers and donations of auction items (large and small) and cash are needed, so talk to your favorite places of business, clean out your attic, or just volunteer your time to help make this a successful event. To reserve your seat or make a donation, donate your time, items or cash, or for more information, leave a message at 694-8186 (your call will be returned promptly), or go to the “Gala Reservations” link at http://www.aksaintandrews.org
SEPTEMBER 8-10 Pacific Northwest Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference September 8-10, 2006 Download a Registration Flyer from www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
CERTIFICATE IN YOUTH MINISTRY The Archdiocese in cooperation with The Center for Ministry Development offers a Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies this Fall in Anchorage. This is an excellent opportunity for everyone currently working with our young church as catechists, mentors, youth leaders, etc. More info on the Archdiocesan website: www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
H.U.G.S.S. [Helping Us Give School Supplies] & Coats for Kids project needs volunteers. Distribution of school supplies and coats to children from low-income households will be held August 10 & 11, 2006. H.U.G.S.S., a collaborative community partnership, helps to prepare Anchorage kids for a successful school year by not only providing basic supplies, but also fosters a life-long excitement for learning. For more information call the HUGSS Hotline at 64-HUGSS (644-8477).
Posted by Dr. Peter J. Zografos at 11:40 AM.
June 18, 2006
MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST - For the week of June 19 - 25, 2006
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
AUGUST ACTS RETREATS - ACTS [Adoration, Community, Theology and Service] offers two retreats at Meier Lake Conference Center in Wasilla [for men August 10-13 and for women August 17-20]. If you would enjoy a weekend of relaxation to investigate some aspects of your faith, then this is the weekend for you. We are confident that you will find the results richly rewarding. Registration and information are available at: www.actsinaction.com or call Ana Martinez @ 907-223-7352.
AUGUST 19 - St. Andrew’s & Eagle River Growing Together Gala/Auction Come join us for dinner, entertainment and live and silent auction in our new church. Volunteers and donations of auction items (large and small) and cash are needed, so talk to your favorite places of business, clean out your attic, or just volunteer your time to help make this a successful event. To reserve your seat, donate your time, items or cash, or for more information, leave a message at 694-8186 (your call will be returned promptly), or go to the “Gala Reservations” link at http://www.aksaintandrews.org
SEPTEMBER 8-10 Pacific Northwest Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference September 8-10, 2006 Download a Registration Flyer from www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
CERTIFICATE IN YOUTH MINISTRY The Archdiocese in cooperation with The Center for Ministry Development offers a Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies this Fall in Anchorage. This is an excellent opportunity for everyone currently working with our young church as catechists, mentors, youth leaders, etc. Find more information about the program on the Archdiocesan website: www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
H.U.G.S.S. [Helping Us Give School Supplies] & Coats for Kids project needs volunteers. Distribution of school supplies and coats to children from low-income households will be held August 10 & 11, 2006. H.U.G.S.S., a collaborative community partnership, helps to prepare Anchorage kids for a successful school year by not only providing basic supplies, but also fosters a life-long excitement for learning. For more information call the HUGSS Hotline at 64-HUGSS (644-8477).
Posted by Julie Galligan at 09:28 AM.
June 11, 2006
MOST HOLY TRINITY - For the week of June 12 - June 18, 2006
JUNE 12-15 – ACYC | ALASKA CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE 2006 – A gathering for the young church [grades 9-12] sponsored by the Youth Evangelization Team of the Archdiocese of Anchorage at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. On the occasion of the twentieth Word Youth Day in Germany, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, invited youth of the world to go forward with Christ to live as true worshippers of God. ACYC will help young Catholics embrace our Holy Father’s invitation to this faith-filled, fun, challenging, and blessed pilgrimage. Go to www.archdioceseofanchorage.org or contact your parish Youth Director, Pastor or Pastoral Director for more information or contact Matthew Beck at (907) 745-3229 ext 12, or email: stmikes@pobox.mtaonline.net.
AUGUST ACTS RETREATS - ACTS [Adoration, Community, Theology and Service] offers two retreats at Meier Lake Conference Center in Wasilla [for men August 10-13 and for women August 17-20]. If you would enjoy a weekend of relaxation to investigate some aspects of your faith, then this is the weekend for you. We are confident that you will find the results richly rewarding. Registration and information are available at: www.actsinaction.com or call Ana Martinez @ 907-223-7352.
SEPTEMBER 8-10 Pacific Northwest Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference September 8-10, 2006 Download a Registration Flyer from www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - “The Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” Is your marriage / holy orders a living witness to others? Worldwide Marriage Encounter can energize your sacramentenal reality. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 10-12, 2006. Contact: James & Shaharriet Houchins at 644-8677 or 230-5589.
PROJECT RACHEL - “Rachel mourns her children; she refuses to be consoled because her children are no more. Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of mourning. Wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown shall have its rewards. There is hope for your future” (Jer 31:15-17). Many women hold on to their sorrow-and sometimes physical sufferings—as a way of remembering the child they lost through an abortion. Project Rachel can help provide a holier and happier way to remember your child. Please call for more information, 297-7781 or toll-free 800-434-3344 outside Anchorage. Confidential care.
CHUGIAK/EAGLE RIVER FOOD PANTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - The Chugiak/Eagle River Food Pantry is in need of a new director and volunteer coordinator. These positions will be available on September 1st. If you or someone you know would be interested please call Barb at 694-7799 or 223-7966.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Please pray for all refugees around the world on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 – World Refugee Day. Refugees have a long and daunting journey from oppression and persecution to a safe and peaceful place they can call home. Catholic Social Services has been providing comprehensive resettlement services to refugees since October 2003. On behalf of our courageous clients, thank you for warmly welcoming refugees into your community. You have opened your hearts and have generously helped people from all over the world to establish new homes. Check www.archdioceseofanchorage.org for prayers for refugees and migrants.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 08:21 AM.
June 03, 2006
PENTECOST - For the week of June 4 - June 11, 2006
JUNE 3 & 4 - UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME FOLK CHOIR - The University of Notre Dame Folk Choir is coming to Anchorage! This is a highly acclaimed, mixed choir whose performance of liturgical music should not be missed Saturday, June 3rd, at Saint Andrew in Eagle River at 7pm and on Sunday, June 4th at 8:15pm at Saint Patrick.
JUNE 4 - CATHOLIC SCOUT RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS & AWARDS MASS: On Sunday, June 4th, at 2pm Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2901 E. Huffman Road, Anchorage will host Archbishop Roger Schwietz who will preside at a special Mass for Catholic Scouts: Girls and Boys, who have earned Catholic Religious Emblems and Awards in the past year. He will present emblems to those who have earned them and not yet received the award or emblem. For those who had a parish presentation ceremony, Archbishop will re-present or acknowledge them. For those who earned an award or emblem between May 20, 2005 and May 1, 2006, and had a parish presentation ceremony, and would like to have Archbishop acknowledge or re-present your award in this Archdiocesan Ceremony, contact Mr. Paul Cordasci, ACCOS Religious Emblems Coordinator (694-7632), or e-mail: aksculpt@hotmail.com on or before Monday, May 1, 2006. A reception will follow.
JUNE 4 – JESUS DECODED - A new documentary from the USCCB’s Catholic Communication Campaign that brings authentic Catholic teaching about Jesus Christ back into focus. It addresses questions that some readers of Dan Brown’s best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code are asking. With the debut of the film version of the novel, many are certain to be exposed to the sensational claims which call into question fundamental orthodox beliefs about Jesus and the Church. To help separate the Catholic truth from fiction, the Catholic Communication Campaign has produced Jesus Decoded, a new hour-long documentary that presents clear and accurate information about the person of Jesus, his disciples, and the formation of the books included in the official canon of the Bible. The documentary will air on Channel 2 KTUU Sunday, June 4th @ 5am.
JUNE 12 -15 – ACYC – ALASKA CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE 2006 – The Archdiocese of Anchorage is sponsoring this gathering for the young church at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. The conference is for youth in grades 9 – 12. On the occasion of the twentieth Word Youth Day in Germany, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, invited youth of the world to go forward with Christ to live as true worshippers of God. ACYC will help young Catholics embrace our Holy Father’s invitation to this faith-filled, fun, challenging, and blessed pilgrimage. Please contact your parish Youth Director, Pastor or Pastoral Director for more information or contact Matthew Beck at (907) 745-3229 ext 12, by email at stmikes@pobox.mtaonline.net.
AUGUST ACTS RETREATS ACTS [Adoration, Community, Theology and Service] offers two retreats at Meier Lake Conference Center in Wasilla [for men August 10-13 and for women August 17-20]. If you would enjoy a weekend of relaxation to investigate some aspects of your faith, then this is the weekend for you. We are confident that you will find the results richly rewarding. Registration and information are available at: www.actsinaction.com or call Ana Martinez @ 907-223-7352.
SEPTEMBER Pacific Northwest Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference September 8-10, 2006 Download a Registration Flyer from www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
PROJECT RACHEL - “Rachel mourns her children; she refuses to be consoled because her children are no more. Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of mourning. Wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown shall have its rewards. There is hope for your future” (Jer 31:15-17). Many women hold on to their sorrow-and sometimes physical sufferings—as a way of remembering the child they lost through an abortion. Project Rachel can help provide a holier and happier way to remember your child. Please call for more information, 297-7781 or toll-free 800-434-3344 outside Anchorage. Confidential care.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
St. Francis House, the food pantry of Catholic Social Services is in need of volunteers for summer hours. To find out when you are needed please contact Leah Brown at 222-7324 or email leah.brown@cssalaska.org.
Support Clare House, a program of Catholic Social Services by purchasing raffle tickets during Marie’s Independence Benefit. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 $20. Prizes include $400 Marie’s shopping spree, Ceramic Hair Dryer, Alaska Railroad RT for 2-Seward, Rolling Luggage, Best Buy Gift Certificate, and Lucky Wishbone Gift Certificate. Drawing will be held July 8. Purchase your tickets at Marie’s or from Gene Faulk at 297-7719 or email gene.faulk@cssalaska.org
Posted by Dr. Peter J. Zografos at 11:51 AM.
