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February 24, 2007

1st Sunday of Lent [February 26 - March 4, 2007]

UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
February 25 | Rite of Election - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church @ 2pm
March 11 | Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of the Angels (Kenai) @ 10am
March 17 | Catholic Native Mass & Potluck - St. Anthony Church @ 5:30pm
March 28 | Chrism Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ 7pm

February 25│Music Ministers Needed for the Rite of Election - Music Ministers (singers) needed for the Rite of Election on Feb. 25. We will rehearse one hour prior to the service. Join us at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3900 Wisconsin St. For more information contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.

March 4-8 │Liturgy of the Word / Lenten Renewal Retreat - Saint Patrick Parish invites you to attend this 5-day retreat which will be held Sunday - Thursday from 7-8:30pm and/or Monday - Thursday from 9 - 10:30 am. For more information contact the parish office at (907)337-1538

March 4-12│Novena of Grace - Holy Spirit Center invites you to join us in praying the nine-day, St. Francis Xavier: Novena of Grace. March 4-12. Pray for your needs and the needs of your loved ones. Fr. Armand Nigro will be giving a blessing with a St. Xavier relic. Private sacrament of reconciliation will be available afterwards. For any questions or prayer requests please call, 346-2343. Please come, 12 noon & repeated at 7pm. Holy Spirit Chapel - main house.

Catholic Scouter Award Nominations: Nominations are being accepted now thru Friday, April 20th for adults involved in the Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs. For eligibility information and nomination forms, contact St. Michael’s @ 745-3229 or 432 E. Fireweed Ave., Palmer 99645; email: prayer@mtaonline.net or Amy Kaucic, ACCOS Secretary @ 745-2554 or cic2050@mtaonline.net.

July 14, 2007 │ Vocation Discernment Day - the Daughters of Charity will sponsor a vocation discernment day for single women between the ages of 18 and 45. For further information, please contact Sister Kathleen Powers at (907) 333-5283.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Catholic Social Services’ St. Francis House needs food. Please consider bringing can goods for your parish collection drive or dropping items off at 3710 East 20th Avenue during regular business hours. Any assistance in helping to fill our shelves with healthy food for hungry people is greatly appreciated! For more information please contact Sophia Gomma at 222-7323 or sophia.gomma@cssalaska.org.

Please attend the Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts Auction at the ConocoPhillips Atrium on March 3, 2007 from noon – 3:00 p.m., to support the work of Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services. For more information contact Marilyn Moreno at 222-7316 or marilyn.moreno@cssalaska.org.

Coats needed for H.U.G.S.S. (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids. Drop off your gently used coats to Fireweed 1 Dry Cleaning, 500 Fireweed Lane. To be distributed during the annual HUGSS & Coats for Kids school supply distribution event. For more information contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org.

Raffle ticket sellers needed for Charity Ball. Help sell tickets at your parish and in your community to benefit all of Catholic Social Services’ 10 programs. The prizes are so fabulous the tickets will practically sell themselves. Prizes include 2 Roundtrip Alaska Airline tickets, $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Dimond Center Mall and $500 in cash. Drawing to be held on May 12, 2007 during the Charity Ball event at the Egan Convention Center. Contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org.

Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.

JOB OPENINGS:

Junior/Senior High School Principal: Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High School in Fairbanks, Alaska and has an enrollment of 250 students, grades seven through twelve. The principal supervises a staff of 25 employees and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school, including the supervision of curriculum, teachers’ schedules, class evaluation periods, and extracurricular activities. The principal works collaboratively with the Director of Schools and the Immaculate Conception Grade School principal. For more information see Employment Opportunities

Posted by Julie Galligan at 07:47 AM.

February 17, 2007

7th Sunday Ordinary Time [Feb 19 - 25, 2007]

In light of the closing of the anniversary year, please take time for special prayers during this anniversary month.

Suggested additional prayers for the General Intercessions:
In thanksgiving for the faithful life of the Catholic Community throughout Alaska and especially in the Archdiocese as we conclude this 40th anniversary year, we pray to the Lord.

In gratitude for the abundant gifts that grace our Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Anchorage, and in gratitude for the faithful lives who have built our faith community over these past 40 years, we give thanks and ask for continuing blessing in building your Church, we pray to the Lord.

We give thanks for these past 40 years of faith in action in our diocese, and as we , the people of God in the Archdiocese, look to the future, may we be blessed with the ever deeper faith, and the courage to lives as your disciples, we pray to the Lord.

The Anniversary prayer below may also be appropriate to use:
Prayer for a Celebrating Church
God, our loving Father, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to bring us true freedom.
You created this Great Land, to which so many have come in search of their own freedom: we thank you.
We thank you for the abundant blessings you continue to give your people.
We give thanks for the holy men and women who have gone before us, upon whose shoulders we proudly stand in faith.
Open our eyes, that we might see the needs of others.
Open our ears, that we might hear your call of discipleship.
Open our hearts, that we might love without prejudice.
Open our mouths, that we might share the Good News.
Continue to guide the Church of Anchorage with your grace, enlighten us with your Word, strengthen us with your Holy Spirit in hospitality and stewardship as Disciples in Mission. Amen.

UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
February 19 | Korean New Years Mass & Celebration - St. Anthony Church @ 2pm.
February 21 | ASH WEDNESDAY
February 21| Mass on the UAA Campus at Noon in the Den of the Bookstore near the Subway Sandwich Shop
February 25 | Rite of Election - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church @ 2pm
March 11 | Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of the Angels (Kenai) @ 10am
March 17 | Catholic Native Mass & Potluck - St. Anthony Church @ 5:30pm
March 28 | Chrism Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ 7pm

February 20 │ Saint Francis of Assisi Awards: Tuesday evening at the Anchorage Downtown Hilton Hotel. Come help us celebrate with the rest of the archdiocese the outstanding service and faithful stewardship that the award winners, past and present, represent in our vibrant faith community. Tables of eight are $375 individual seats for the dinner are $48. For information regarding nominations and reservation contact the Office of Stewardship and Development 297-7718.

February 24 │ Archdiocese of Anchorage: Confirmation Day of Gathering - Confirmation candidates, sponsors, and parents are invited to attend this day of story telling, prayer, and reflection as we gather as a local church and prepare to fully celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. Join us from 9:30 - 3:30pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) For more information contact Matthew Beck 907-745-3229, ext 12 or matthewb@st-mikesparish.org

February 24 │ Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop & Continuing Program - Saturday in the Education Center of Holy Family Cathedral (at 5th Ave & I Street) 9am - 3:30pm. There is no fee but donations to Contemplative Outreach are welcome. To register or for more information contact Kess Frey 338-2894.

February 25│Music Ministers Needed for the Rite of Election - Music Ministers (singers) needed for the Rite of Election on Feb. 25. We will rehearse one hour prior to the service. Join us at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3900 Wisconsin St. For more information contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.

March 4-8 │Liturgy of the Word / Lenten Renewal Retreat - Saint Patrick Parish invites you to attend this 5-day retreat which will be held Sunday - Thursday from 7-8:30pm and/or Monday - Thursday from 9 - 10:30 am. For more information contact the parish office at (907)337-1538

March 4-12│Novena of Grace - Holy Spirit Center invites you to join us in praying the nine-day, St. Francis Xavier: Novena of Grace. March 4-12. Pray for your needs and the needs of your loved ones. Fr. Armand Nigro will be giving a blessing with a St. Xavier relic. Private sacrament of reconciliation will be available afterwards. For any questions or prayer requests please call, 346-2343. Please come, 12 noon & repeated at 7pm. Holy Spirit Chapel - main house.

Catholic Scouter Award Nominations: Nominations are being accepted now thru Friday, April 20th for adults involved in the Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs. For eligibility information and nomination forms, contact St. Michael’s @ 745-3229 or 432 E. Fireweed Ave., Palmer 99645; email: prayer@mtaonline.net or Amy Kaucic, ACCOS Secretary @ 745-2554 or cic2050@mtaonline.net.

July 14, 2007 │ Vocation Discernment Day - the Daughters of Charity will sponsor a vocation discernment day for single women between the ages of 18 and 45. For further information, please contact Sister Kathleen Powers at (907) 333-5283.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Catholic Social Services’ St. Francis House needs food. Please consider bringing can goods for your parish collection drive or dropping items off at 3710 East 20th Avenue during regular business hours. Any assistance in helping to fill our shelves with healthy food for hungry people is greatly appreciated! For more information please contact Sophia Gomma at 222-7323 or sophia.gomma@cssalaska.org.

Please attend the Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts Auction at the ConocoPhillips Atrium on March 3, 2007 from noon – 3:00 p.m., to support the work of Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services. For more information contact Marilyn Moreno at 222-7316 or marilyn.moreno@cssalaska.org.

Coats needed for H.U.G.S.S. (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids. Drop off your gently used coats to Fireweed 1 Dry Cleaning, 500 Fireweed Lane. To be distributed during the annual HUGSS & Coats for Kids school supply distribution event. For more information contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org.

Raffle ticket sellers needed for Charity Ball. Help sell tickets at your parish and in your community to benefit all of Catholic Social Services’ 10 programs. The prizes are so fabulous the tickets will practically sell themselves. Prizes include 2 Roundtrip Alaska Airline tickets, $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Dimond Center Mall and $500 in cash. Drawing to be held on May 12, 2007 during the Charity Ball event at the Egan Convention Center. Contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org.

Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.

JOB OPENINGS:

Junior/Senior High School Principal: Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High School in Fairbanks, Alaska and has an enrollment of 250 students, grades seven through twelve. The principal supervises a staff of 25 employees and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school, including the supervision of curriculum, teachers’ schedules, class evaluation periods, and extracurricular activities. The principal works collaboratively with the Director of Schools and the Immaculate Conception Grade School principal. For more information see Employment Opportunities

Posted by Julie Galligan at 09:51 AM.

February 10, 2007

6th Sunday Ordinary Time [Feb 11-18, 2007]

In light of the closing of the anniversary year, please take time for special prayers during this anniversary month.

Suggested additional prayers for the General Intercessions:
In thanksgiving for the faithful life of the Catholic Community throughout Alaska and especially in the Archdiocese as we conclude this 40th anniversary year, we pray to the Lord.

In gratitude for the abundant gifts that grace our Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Anchorage, and in gratitude for the faithful lives who have built our faith community over these past 40 years, we give thanks and ask for continuing blessing in building your Church, we pray to the Lord.

We give thanks for these past 40 years of faith in action in our diocese, and as we , the people of God in the Archdiocese, look to the future, may we be blessed with the ever deeper faith, and the courage to lives as your disciples, we pray to the Lord.

The Anniversary prayer below may also be appropriate to use:
Prayer for a Celebrating Church
God, our loving Father, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to bring us true freedom.
You created this Great Land, to which so many have come in search of their own freedom: we thank you.
We thank you for the abundant blessings you continue to give your people.
We give thanks for the holy men and women who have gone before us, upon whose shoulders we proudly stand in faith.
Open our eyes, that we might see the needs of others.
Open our ears, that we might hear your call of discipleship.
Open our hearts, that we might love without prejudice.
Open our mouths, that we might share the Good News.
Continue to guide the Church of Anchorage with your grace, enlighten us with your Word, strengthen us with your Holy Spirit in hospitality and stewardship as Disciples in Mission. Amen.

UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
February 11 | Archbishop Hurley's 80th Birthday Mass & Celebration - Our Lady of Guadalupe @ 11:30am
February 13 | Home School Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ Noon
February 17 | Catholic Native Mass & Potluck - St. Anthony Church @ 5:30pm
February 19 | Korean New Years Mass & Celebration - St. Anthony Church @ 2pm.
February 21 | ASH WEDNESDAY
February 25 | Rite of Election - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church @ 2pm
March 11 | Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of the Angels (Kenai) @ 10am
March 17 | Catholic Native Mass & Potluck - St. Anthony Church @ 5:30pm
March 28 | Chrism Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ 7pm

February 11 │ Archbishop Francis T. Hurley's 80th Birthday Mass & Celebration Sunday, February 11th at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 11:30am there will be a celebration in honor of Archbishop Hurley's 80th Birthday. A fiesta potluck arranged by the Hispanic community of Our Lady of Gudalupe will follow at the parish hall. All are invited to come and celebrate with the Archbishop.

February 13 │ Annual Home School Mass - Archbishop Roger Schwietz will preside at the Annual Home School Mass held Tuesday, February 13 at Holy Family Cathedral at Noon, everyone is invited to attend.

February 20 │ Saint Francis of Assisi Awards: Tuesday evening at the Anchorage Downtown Hilton Hotel. Come help us celebrate with the rest of the archdiocese the outstanding service and faithful stewardship that the award winners, past and present, represent in our vibrant faith community. Tables of eight are $375 individual seats for the dinner are $48. For information regarding nominations and reservation contact the Office of Stewardship and Development 297-7718.

February 24 │ Archdiocese of Anchorage: Confirmation Day of Gathering - Confirmation candidates, sponsors, and parents are invited to attend this day of story telling, prayer, and reflection as we gather as a local church and prepare to fully celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. Join us from 9:30 - 3:30pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) For more information contact Matthew Beck 907-745-3229, ext 12 or stmikes1@pobox.mtaonline.net

February 24 │ Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop & Continuing Program - Saturday in the Education Center of Holy Family Cathedral (at 5th Ave & I Street) 9am - 3:30pm. There is no fee but donations to Contemplative Outreach are welcome. To register or for more information contact Kess Frey 338-2894.

February 25│Music Ministers Needed for the Rite of Election - Music Ministers (singers) needed for the Rite of Election on Feb. 25. We will rehearse one hour prior to the service. Join us at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3900 Wisconsin St. For more information contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.

March 4-8 │Liturgy of the Word / Lenten Renewal Retreat - Saint Patrick Parish invites you to attend this 5-day retreat which will be held Sunday - Thursday from 7-8:30pm and/or Monday - Thursday from 9 - 10:30 am. For more information contact the parish office at (907)337-1538

March 4-12│Novena of Grace - Holy Spirit Center invites you to join us in praying the nine-day, St. Francis Xavier: Novena of Grace. March 4-12. Pray for your needs and the needs of your loved ones. Fr. Armand Nigro will be giving a blessing with a St. Xavier relic. Private sacrament of reconciliation will be available afterwards. For any questions or prayer requests please call, 346-2343. Please come, 12 noon & repeated at 7pm. Holy Spirit Chapel - main house.

Catholic Scouter Award Nominations: Nominations are being accepted now thru Friday, April 20th for adults involved in the Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs. For eligibility information and nomination forms, contact St. Michael’s @ 745-3229 or 432 E. Fireweed Ave., Palmer 99645; email: prayer@mtaonline.net or Amy Kaucic, ACCOS Secretary @ 745-2554 or cic2050@mtaonline.net.

July 14, 2007 │ Vocation Discernment Day - the Daughters of Charity will sponsor a vocation discernment day for single women between the ages of 18 and 45. For further information, please contact Sister Kathleen Powers at (907) 333-5283.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.

Coats needed for H.U.G.S.S. (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids. Drop off your gently used coats to Fireweed 1 Dry Cleaning, 500 Fireweed Lane. To be distributed during the annual HUGSS & Coats for Kids school supply distribution event. For more information contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org.

Raffle ticket sellers needed for Charity Ball. Help sell tickets at your parish and in your community to benefit all of Catholic Social Services’ 10 programs. The prizes are so fabulous the tickets will practically sell themselves. Prizes include 2 Roundtrip Alaska Airline tickets, $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Dimond Center Mall and $500 in cash. Drawing to be held on May 12, 2007 during the Charity Ball event at the Egan Convention Center. Contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org.

Quilt Raffle tickets available now ($5 each or 5 for $20) to benefit Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support and Adoption Services. Drawing to be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts Auction at the ConocoPhillips Atrium. Log on to www.cssalaska.org to view this beautiful queen size quilt. For tickets contact Marilyn Moreno at 222-7316 or marilyn.moreno@cssalaska.org.

JOB OPENINGS:

Junior/Senior High School Principal: Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High School in Fairbanks, Alaska and has an enrollment of 250 students, grades seven through twelve. The principal supervises a staff of 25 employees and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school, including the supervision of curriculum, teachers’ schedules, class evaluation periods, and extracurricular activities. The principal works collaboratively with the Director of Schools and the Immaculate Conception Grade School principal. For more information see Employment Opportunities

Posted by Julie Galligan at 09:50 AM.

February 03, 2007

5th Sunday Ordinary Time [Feb 5 - Feb 11, 2007]

UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
February 10 | Confirmation Celebration - Holy Cross Church @ 6pm
February 11 | Archbishop Hurley's 80th Birthday Mass & Celebration - Our Lady of Guadalupe @ 11am
February 13 | Home School Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ Noon
February 17 | Catholic Native Mass & Potluck - St. Anthony Church @ 5:30pm
February 19 | Korean New Years Mass & Celebration - St. Anthony Church @ 2pm.
February 21 | ASH WEDNESDAY
February 25 | Rite of Election - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church @ 2pm
March 11 | Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of the Angels (Kenai) @ 10am
March 17 | Catholic Native Mass & Potluck - St. Anthony Church @ 5:30pm
March 28 | Chrism Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ 7pm

February 3 & 4 | World Day for Consecrated Life
It is a day to thank God for the manifold service provided by those in consecrated life. Further, it is a day to learn more about the vocation of consecrated life in the Church. In addition, it is a day to pray for vocations to the consecrated life. And finally, it is a day to consider ways of encouraging men and women to be open to the call from God to the consecrated life. Go to the Homepage of the Archdiocesan Website: www.archdoioceseofanchorage.org and click on the link for more information.

February 9 │ Seattle University Masters in Pastoral Studies Information Session - Seattle University’s Associate Dean, School of Theology and Ministry: Dr Sharon Callahan will hold two seperate MAPS Informational Sessions 1) Friday, February 9, 5:00 – 6:30pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe Center, 3900 Wisconsin St. Anchorage. 2) Friday, February 23 5:00 - 6:30pm, Pastoral Center (225 Cordova St. Anchorage) Anyone interested in Ministerial and Theological Education is encouraged to attend.

February 9 │ Theology in the Great Land: A free lecture at Our Lady of Guadalupe Center (3900 Wisconsin, Anchorage) from 7-8:30pm on "Guadalupe: The Story & Meaning," by Dr. Jeanette Rodriguez, Professor and Chair of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Seattle University. All are welcome. Check our website for more info.

February 10 │ The Cyrene Group, offering support for widowed persons, will meet Saturday, February 10, 2007, for a Valentine Day of Prayer to be presented by Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J., at Holy Spirit Center, 10980 Hillside Drive. Hours: 10am-4pm. For information and registration call Joan: 333-7826; Stella: 346-3732; or Holy Spirit Center: 345-2343.

February 11 │ Archbishop Francis T. Hurley's 80th Birthday Mass & Celebration Sunday, February 11th at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 11am there will be a celebration in honor of Archbishop Hurley's 80th Birthday. A fiesta potluck arranged by the Hispanic community of Our Lady of Gudalupe will follow at the parish hall. All are invited to come and celebrate with the Archbishop.

February 9-11 │ Retrouvaille of Alaska - Stress in Your Marriage? – There is less than a week left to signup for Retrouvaille. Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness and simply shut down. Others experience conflict and arguments in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about the program or to register for the Spring program beginning with a weekend Feb 9-11, 2007 call 1-800-470-2230 or (907) 360-2227 or visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

February 13 │ Annual Home School Mass - Archbishop Roger Schwietz will preside at the Annual Home School Mass held Tuesday, February 13 at Holy Family Cathedral at Noon, everyone is invited to attend.

February 20 │ Saint Francis of Assisi Awards: Tuesday evening at the Anchorage Downtown Hilton Hotel. Come help us celebrate with the rest of the archdiocese the outstanding service and faithful stewardship that the award winners, past and present, represent in our vibrant faith community. Tables of eight are $375 individual seats for the dinner are $48. For information regarding nominations and reservation contact the Office of Stewardship and Development 297-7718.

February 24 │ Archdiocese of Anchorage: Confirmation Day of Gathering - Confirmation candidates, sponsors, and parents are invited to attend this day of story telling, prayer, and reflection as we gather as a local church and prepare to fully celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. Join us from 9:30 - 3:30pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) For more information contact Matthew Beck 907-745-3229, ext 12 or stmikes1@pobox.mtaonline.net

February 24 │ Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop & Continuing Program - Saturday in the Education Center of Holy Family Cathedral (at 5th Ave & I Street) 9am - 3:30pm. There is no fee but donations to Contemplative Outreach are welcome. To register or for more information contact Kess Frey 338-2894.

Catholic Scouter Award Nominations: Nominations are being accepted now thru Friday, April 20th for adults involved in the Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs. For eligibility information and nomination forms, contact St. Michael’s @ 745-3229 or 432 E. Fireweed Ave., Palmer 99645; email: prayer@mtaonline.net or Amy Kaucic, ACCOS Secretary @ 745-2554 or cic2050@mtaonline.net.

July 14, 2007 │ Vocation Discernment Day - the Daughters of Charity will sponsor a vocation discernment day for single women between the ages of 18 and 45. For further information, please contact Sister Kathleen Powers at (907) 333-5283.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.

Participate in SOUPer Bowl Sunday, January 28th. Please bring in canned soup for Catholic Social Services’ St. Francis House. If you are hosting a Super Bowl party in your home please consider making it a SOUPer Bowl. Donations can be dropped off at St. Francis House, 3710 E. 20th Avenue. Call Sophia Gomma at 222-7323 or Sophia.gomma@cssalaska.org for more info.

Quilt Raffle tickets available now ($5 each or 5 for $20) to benefit Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support and Adoption Services. Drawing at 3:30pm, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts Auction in the ConocoPhillips Atrium. Log on to www.cssalaska.org to view this beautiful queen size quilt. For tickets contact Marilyn Moreno at 222-7316 or marilyn.moreno@cssalaska.org.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Check our listings

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISSTANT: Catholic Social Services seeks part-time Admin Assistant to support Pregnancy Support and Adoption Services staff. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience may substitute for education. Excellent organizational and computer skills required.

Submit required CSS application to 225 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, or fax to 272-7370. Applications may be obtained at above address, or at www.cssalaska.org. Call 297-7745 or see website for job description. Open until filled. EOE

Posted by Julie Galligan at 11:33 AM.

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