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October 28, 2006
30th Sunday Ordinary Time [Oct 30 - Nov 5]
THANK YOU to all who helped make Discipleship Days 2006 a huge success! We will be back next year.
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
November 2 | CATHOLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES INFORMATION NIGHT - Holy Cross Parish will hold an informational evening, Thursday, November 2, at 7 p.m. Speakers and information from Catholic schools including Notre Dame, Gonzaga and the University of Portland. This gathering is open to all prospective students and families.
November 4 | SAINT ANTHONY'S HOLIDAY BAZAAR You are invited to Saint Anthony's on Saturday, November 4 from 9am to 5pm for their annual bazaar.
November 6 & 9 | S.A.L.T. [Scripture and Leadership Training] begins this week
at Our Lady of Guadalupe from 7-9:30p.m.Mondays and at Saint Anthony on Thursdays from 7-9:30p.m. Registration forms available at Parishes or online at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org. SALT is offered by the Office of Evangelization and Worship of the Archdiocese of Anchorage. SALT provides a holistic course of Catholic study integrating Scripture, spirituality and leadership training.
November 10-12 | MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER "The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy."(Today's Psalm) recharge your marriage/holy orders with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is.... Nov. 10-12, 2006. Contact: James & Shaharriet Houchins ME Weekend Pillar Leadership at 644-8677 or 230-5589
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS | Fund raising benefit for Lumen Christi High School
Order your 6" Red Poinsettias with a $12.00 coupon from Lumen Christi. Plants may be picked up at Bell's anytime between Thanksgiving weekend and December 24th. To buy yours call Shannon Jones 907-317-2503.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Check our listings
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
ANCHORAGE THANKSGIVING BLESSING | Food items needed for the Anchorage Thanksgiving Blessing. In addition to any regular food pantry items you donate, please consider donating the following ingredients to help provide a Thanksgiving meal to those in need: cranberry sauce, gravy mix, canned vegetables, canned sweet potatoes or yams, stuffing mix, aluminum roasting pans. This effort is part of a city-wide collaborative project with 8 sites throughout the municipality on Monday, November 20th. For information on how you can help distribute food, please contact Melissa at 297-7706.
Catholic Social Services’ Charlie Elder House is looking for volunteers to teach piano lessons to teenage boys. The program helps homeless and troubled teenage boys learn to live independently, achieve academic success and maintain positive relationships. On-site piano. Flexible schedule. Contact Melissa Bartley at Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706 for more info.
Posted by Dr. Peter J. Zografos at 07:39 AM.
October 18, 2006
29th Sunday Ordinary Time - [Oct 23 - 29, 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
October 22 | A DAY OF FAITH IN ACTION AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY
The Office of Evangelization & Worship: Justice, Life & Peace Invites you to Join Faith Leaders and People of Conscience for A Day of Faith in Action Against the Death Penalty 2-3pm at the Anchorage Town Square.
October 27 | 1st RED MASS at Holy Family Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Schwietz invites all in the Legal and Political professions to join in our first Red Mass honoring Saint Thomas More, patron of lawyers and legislators. Mass followed by a social and meeting to help establish a Saint Thomas More Society in Alaska.
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 4 | SAINT ANTHONY'S HOLIDAY BAZAAR You are invited to Saint Anthony's on Saturday, November 4 from 9am to 5pm for their annual bazaar.
November 10-12 | MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER "So they are no longer two but one flesh." (Gospel Reading) Most of today's readings expound on the beauty of a holy marriage. Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and strengthen your sacrament. Priests and religious also find great support on our weekends. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is.... Nov. 10-12, 2006. Contact: James & Shaharriet Houchins ME Weekend Pillar Leadership at 644-8677 or 230-5589
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS | Fund raising benefit for Lumen Christi High School
Order your 6" Red Poinsettias with a $12.00 coupon from Lumen Christi. Plants may be picked up at Bell's anytime between Thanksgiving weekend and December 24th. To buy yours call Shannon Jones 907-317-2503.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Check our listings
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
November 10 | The 6th Annual Son Henry’s “Blues For My Brother” fund raising concert, benefiting Catholic Social Services’ Brother Francis Shelter/Anchorage The event will take place at Crosspoint Auditorium at 1920 W. Dimond Blvd. in Anchorage. Contact gene.faulk@cssalaska.org or 297-7719 for tickets or to volunteer.
Catholic Social Services’ Charlie Elder House is looking for volunteers to teach piano lessons to teenage boys. The program helps homeless and troubled teenage boys learn to live independently, achieve academic success and maintain positive relationships. On-site piano. Flexible schedule. Contact Melissa Bartley at Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706 for more info.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 03:45 PM.
October 15, 2006
28th Sunday Ordinary Time - [Oct 16 - 22, 2006]
NEW ON THE WEB | Check out your website
There are hundreds of useful pages on the Archdiocesan website. More content is added daily. NEW this week:
- Catholic Health Directives
- SALT: Scripture & Leadership Training in November
- Pastoral Plan Draft
- Truth Prusuit Categories
- Faith Formation Resources for Parishes
- Register online for DISCIPLESHIP DAYS
- Next Sunday Prayers of the Faithful
www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
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
October 15 |WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 - Sydney Australia. It is never too early to start planning. Holy Cross Parish will be hosting the next Archdiocesan Meeting for World Youth Day on Sunday October 15th at 2:00pm. Snacks and juice will be provided by the Holy Cross Youth Group. Registration forms and an overview of the whole trip will be discussed along with a question answer session.
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 2006 - Come join us for three days of exciting faithfilled days with lots to offer anyone and everone interested in the Catholic Faith - Register online at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
October 21/22 | WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Parishes across the United States, celebrate World Mission Sunday. Our Holy Father has asked for our generous prayers and sacrifice to support missionaries working across the globe in the Church’s mission of preaching and outreach.
October 22 | A DAY OF FAITH IN ACTION AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY
The Office of Evangelization & Worship: Justice, Life & Peace Invites you to Join Faith Leaders and People of Conscience for A Day of Faith in Action Against the Death Penalty 2-3pm at the Anchorage Town Square.
October 27 | 1st RED MASS at Holy Family Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Schwietz invites all in the Legal and Political professions to join in our first Red Mass honoring Saint Thomas More, patron of lawyers and legislators. Mass followed by a social and meeting to help establish a Saint Thomas More Society in Alaska.
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 they are no longer two but one flesh." (Gospel Reading) Most of today's readings expound on the beauty of a holy marriage. Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and strengthen your sacrament. Priests and religious also find great support on our weekends. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is.... Nov. 10-12, 2006. Contact: James & Shaharriet Houchins ME Weekend Pillar Leadership at 644-8677 or 230-5589
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS | Fund raising benefit for Lumen Christi High School
Order your 6" Red Poinsettias with a $12.00 coupon from Lumen Christi. Plants may be picked up at Bell's anytime between Thanksgiving weekend and December 24th. To buy yours call Shannon Jones 907-317-2503.
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. For more info call Jeff at 564-8274.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
November 10 | The 6th Annual Son Henry’s “Blues For My Brother” fund raising concert, benefiting Catholic Social Services’ Brother Francis Shelter/Anchorage The event will take place at Crosspoint Auditorium at 1920 W. Dimond Blvd. in Anchorage. Contact gene.faulk@cssalaska.org or 297-7719 for tickets or to volunteer.
Catholic Social Services’ Charlie Elder House is looking for volunteers to teach piano lessons to teenage boys. The program helps homeless and troubled teenage boys learn to live independently, achieve academic success and maintain positive relationships. On-site piano. Flexible schedule. Contact Melissa Bartley at Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706 for more info.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 10:35 AM.
October 08, 2006
27th Sunday Ordinary Time - [Oct 9 - 15, 2006]
CONGRATULATIONS: to Candace Bell, of the Archdiocesan Diaconal Formation Committee and a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. On Wednesday, September 13, 2006, the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) held their Annual Meeting at Cook Inlet Tribal Council and honored Candace Bell with their 2006 Volunteer of the Year Award.
NEW ON THE WEB | Check out your website
There are hundreds of useful pages on the Archdiocesan website. More content is added daily. NEW this week:
- Catholic Health Directives
- SALT: Scripture & Leadership Training in November
- Pastoral Plan Draft
- Truth Prusuit Categories
- Faith Formation Resources for Parishes
- Register online for DISCIPLESHIP DAYS
- Next Sunday Prayers of the Faithful
www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
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
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 15 |World Youth Day Gathering the next informational gathering will be Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2PM at Holy Cross. For more information about this meeting or about World Youth Day in general contact Bob McMorrow at rmcmorrow2@aol.com or (907)243-2195
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 2006 - Register online by October 10 and to receive a $10 discount. www.archdioceseofanchorage.org
October 27 | 1st RED MASS at Holy Family Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Schwietz invites all in the Legal and Political professions to join in our first Red Mass honoring Saint Thomas More, patron of lawyers and legislators. Mass followed by a social and meeting to help establish a Saint Thomas More Society in Alaska.
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...” 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.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS | Fund raising benefit for Lumen Christi High School
Order your 6" Red Poinsettias with a $12.00 coupon from Lumen Christi. Plants may be picked up at Bell's anytime between Thanksgiving weekend and December 24th. To buy yours call Shannon Jones 907-317-2503.
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. For more info call Jeff at 564-8274.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
November 10 | The 6th Annual Son Henry’s “Blues For My Brother” fund raising concert, benefiting Catholic Social Services’ Brother Francis Shelter/Anchorage The event will take place at Crosspoint Auditorium at 1920 W. Dimond Blvd. in Anchorage. Contact gene.faulk@cssalaska.org or 297-7719 for tickets or to volunteer.
Catholic Social Services’ Charlie Elder House is looking for volunteers to teach piano lessons to teenage boys. The program helps homeless and troubled teenage boys learn to live independently, achieve academic success and maintain positive relationships. On-site piano. Flexible schedule. Contact Melissa Bartley at Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706 for more info.
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER
October 7 | Deepening Married Love: A Day for Couples directed by Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J. and Rosemary Insley, LCSW
This retreat is a guided group retreat. Cost $95 with a $25 deposit includes lunch & dinner. Day begins at 9:15am and ends at 6pm.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 11:31 AM.
October 01, 2006
26th Sunday Ordinary Time - [Oct 2 - 8, 2006]
CONGRATULATIONS: to Candace Bell, of the Archdiocesan Diaconal Formation Committee and a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. On Wednesday, September 13, 2006, the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) held their Annual Meeting at Cook Inlet Tribal Council and honored Candace Bell with their 2006 Volunteer of the Year Award.
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
OCTOBER 5-7 | Eucharistic Days of Reflection, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton hosts Brother John Mary and Brother Nathan, of the Community of Saint John, who will lead the conference. Offerings for young children, teens, young adults and adults: Community and the Eucharist, Children of Hope (Family Adoration), Passing on the Faith to the Family, Theology on Tap, Vocation of Men, Vocation of Women, Church Authority, Prayer, Teen Night, and more. Call Katie 348-7300 for info.
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 15 |World Youth Day Gathering the next informational gathering will be Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2PM at Holy Cross. For more information about this meeting or about World Youth Day in general contact Bob McMorrow at rmcmorrow2@aol.com or (907)243-2195
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 27 | 1st RED MASS at Holy Family Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Schwietz invites all in the Legal and Political professions to join in our first Red Mass honoring Saint Thomas More, patron of lawyers and legislators. Mass followed by a social and meeting to help establish a Saint Thomas More Society in Alaska.
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...” 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
The 6th Annual Son Henry’s “Blues For My Brother” fund raising concert, benefiting Catholic Social Services’ Brother Francis Shelter/Anchorage is going to be held on November 10, 2006. The event will take place at Crosspoint Auditorium (note new venue), located at 1920 W. Dimond Blvd. in Anchorage. Contact gene.faulk@cssalaska.org or 297-7719 to purchase tickets or to volunteer.
Catholic Social Services’ Charlie Elder House is looking for volunteers to teach piano lessons to teenage boys. The program helps homeless and troubled teenage boys learn to live independently, achieve academic success and maintain positive relationships. On-site piano. Flexible schedule. Contact Melissa Bartley at Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706 for more info.
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER
OCTOBER 7 | Deepening Married Love; A Day for Couples directed by Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J. and Rosemary Insley, LCSW
This retreat is a guided group retreat. Each session will consist of three components., presentation, time for personal prayer and faith sharing by the group. Cost $95 with a $25 deposit. This retreat begins at 9:15a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. Includes lunch and dinner.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 01:16 PM.
