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September 16, 2006
24th Sunday Ordinary Time - [Sept. 18 - 24, 2006]
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP | ELECTION 2006 - Now that the results from the primary elections are tabulated, it is time to prayerfully reflect on the candidates for the mid-term November elections. Please check The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website and read "Faithful Citizenship." A link is available from the Archdiocesan homepage: www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
September 24 | "Finding the Elusive God" - Fr. Paul Scanlon, O.P., Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Cathedral and Hispanic Minister has been invited by the Anchorage Museum of History and Art to make a presentation and signing of his recently published book, Finding the Elusive God, published by Our Sunday Visitor Press. The presentation at the Museum on Sunday, September 24th from 3:30-4:30pm.
October 7 | CUB SCOUT PRAYER DAY VII with Archbishop Roger Schwietz, OMI. Theme: “St. George: Patron Saint of Scouting” Saturday at Camp Gorsuch on Mirror Lake. www.archdioceseofanchorage.org for more information.
October 14 | FAITH, FUN & GOOD WORKS DAY “VII” with Archbishop Roger Schwietz, OMI, Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. www.archdioceseofanchroage.org for more info.
October 19 | L.I.G.H.T. CONCERT featuring singer & song writer Steve Angrisano, free if you register for Discipleship Days or $5 for youth and $10 for adults at the door of Lumen Christi School.
October 19-21 | DISCIPLESHIP DAYS - Save the Date. This year's event will be held at Lumen Christi School. Complete registration brochure available on the web at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
OCTOBER 28 | LATE NITE CATECHISM
Attention Class! The nun you remember from grade school and high school is coming to help you remember the joys of parochial school. This uproarious, laugh-out-loud funny, interactive theater, complete with a leading "Sister" from the Lower 48, will be presented on Saturday, October 28, at 8 pm in the Lunney Center at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Tickets are $30 per person and Sister says, "Order your tickets by calling 248-2000. Do it NOW!"
November 10-12 | MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “So be imitators of God… and live in love, as Christ loved us...” (Second Reading)Let Worldwide Marriage Encounter help you better live the sacrament of your marriage/holy orders. Contact: James & Shaharriet Houchins at 644-8677 or 230-5589.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Check our listings
CARDINAL NEWMAN CHAIR | Alaska Pacific U
Offerings for Fall 2006: Interested persons are welcome to some classes as “observers” for a fee of $100. Although no college credit is given, observers may participate in class at whatever level they feel comfortable. Courses offered by Dr. Regina A. Boisclair are: Epistles of Paul (Thursdays 9-11:30am, Grant Hall 312 Sept 28-Dec 14, 2006); Luke/Acts (Tuesdays 7-9:30pm, Grant Hall 228 Oct 3-Dec 12, 2006). Come early, register and bring a Bible. To request a course description or to insure that we have a text for you, call Jeff at 564-8274.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Clare House, serving homeless women and women with children, would like to thank the following parishes that have provided meals throughout the summer: Our Lady of Fatima (Elmendorf AFB), St. Andrew, St. Anthony, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Holy Cross, St. Benedict, St. Patrick and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Your coordinating and cooking efforts in providing the evening meal (for up to 45 people once a month) are deeply appreciated by the staff and clients at Clare House.
McAuley Manor, a program for homeless and troubled teenage girls, is recruiting volunteers to teach knitting and/or crocheting (yarn & needles supplied, flexible schedule, contact Melissa 297-7706 or melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org
Save the Date: Blues for My Brother | Nov 11th,
The annual Blues Concert benefiting Catholic Social Services’ Brother Francis Shelter/Anchorage is scheduled for Friday, November 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the 4th Avenue Theatre. Contact Gene Faulk at 297-7719 or gene.faulk@cssalaska.org for more info.
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER check their webpage
September 28–October 1 | ST JOHN OF THE CROSS RETREAT
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September 09, 2006
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - [Sept. 11 - 17, 2006]
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP | ELECTION 2006 - Now that the results from the primary elections are tabulated, it is time to prayerfully reflect on the candidates for the mid-term November elections. Please check The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website and read "Faithful Citizenship." A link is available from the Archdiocesan homepage: www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
September 15-17 | RETROUVAILLE OF ALASKA - Marriage Saving – the Post Session Phase –The post-weekend phase of Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i)is as crucial to the healing of a troubled marriage as the initial weekend experience. During the post-weekend sessions, the weekend technique is further developed and combined with additional tools to explore other areas of the marriage relationship. For confidential information about the program or to register for the Fall program call 1-800-470-2230 or visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
September 16 | Alaska Catholic Native Community will celebrate Mass Saturday, September 16 @ 5:30 pm at St. Anthony Church. All are welcome.
September 16-17 | The Knights and Ladies Of The Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem- All are cordially invited to attend the Ceremonies of Promotions in the Order and Solemn Investiture of New Members. The Promotions and Memorial Mass is Saturday Sept. 16 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. The Solemn Investiture and Mass is Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2:00 pm also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.
September 24 | "Finding the Elusive God" - Fr. Paul Scanlon, O.P., Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Cathedral and Hispanic Minister has been invited by the Anchorage Museum of History and Art to make a presentation and signing of his recently published book, Finding the Elusive God, published by Our Sunday Visitor Press. The presentation at the Museum on Sunday, September 24th from 3:30-4:30pm.
October 19 | L.I.G.H.T. CONCERT featuring singer & song writer Steve Angrisano, free if you register for Discipleship Days or $5 for youth and $10 for adults at the door of Lumen Christi School.
October 19-21 | DISCIPLESHIP DAYS - Save the Date. This year's event will be held at Lumen Christi School. Complete registration brochure available on the web at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
November 10-12 | MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “So be imitators of God… and live in love, as Christ loved us...” (Second Reading)Let Worldwide Marriage Encounter help you better live the sacrament of your marriage/holy orders. Contact: James & Shaharriet Houchins at 644-8677 or 230-5589.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Check our listings
CARDINAL NEWMAN CHAIR at ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Newman Chair Offerings Fall 2006 | Cardinal Newman Chair, Alaska Pacific University welcomes interested persons to some classes as “Observers” for a nominal fee of $100. Although no college credit is given, observers may participate in class at whatever level they feel comfortable. Fall courses offered by Dr. Regina A. Boisclair are: Epistles of Paul (Thursday mornings 9-11:30am, Grant Hall 312 September 28-December 14, 2006); Luke/Acts (Tuesday evenings 7-9:30pm Grant Hall 228 October 3-December 12, 2006). Come early to register and bring a Bible. To request a course description or to insure that we have a text for you call Jeff at 564-8274.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Mileage Donation Needed for Brother Francis Shelter Fundraiser. The Blues for My Brother event will be held November 11, 2006, benefitting Brother Francis Shelter, Anchorage, a program of Catholic Social Services that serves homeless adults. Mileage is needed to bring up additional Blues talent. Contact Gene Faulk at 297-7719 or gene.faulk@cssalaska.org
St. Francis House Needs Volunteers on Monday & Tuesday Afternoons. St. Francis House, a program of Catholic Social Services that feeds the hungry in our community, needs volunteer coverage from Noon until 3pm Mondays & Tuesdays. Contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER check their webpage
September 28–October 1 | ST JOHN OF THE CROSS RETREAT
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