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March 31, 2007
Palm Sunday of the Lords Passion - [April 2 - 8, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
April 6 | Good Friday Faith Walk - Throughout the Anchorage Area, Times Vary
April 8 |Easter Mass Covenant House @ 10:00 am Download file
April 9 | Confirmation Celebration St. Theresa Mission, King Salmon 7:00 pm
April 10 | Confirmation Celebration Holy Rosary, Dillingham 7:00 pm
April 15 | Confirmation Celebration St. John the Baptist, Homer 11:30 am
Up-coming Vocations Dinners:
Thursday, April 12 | St. Benedict Church, Anchorage 6:30 pm
Monday, April 16 | St. Anthony Church, Anchorage 6:00 pm
April 6│Drummers Needed for Good Friday Faith Walk – Drums of various kinds lead the procession of the cross from inside the PAC through the Town Square to our Concluding Prayer Service site with Archbishop Schwietz. All sizes of drums welcome. For more information or to volunteer contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.
April 13-15 |STAND Together in God's Creation Ecumenical High School Retreat This inspiration filled weekend is designed to empower youth 9th - 12th grade to take action! Learn how to take steps in your own life to lessen our impact, as individuals and as a community, on our world and its diverse resources. This event is aimed at empowering youth to STAND together for social justice and a brighter tomorrow. Held at Birchwood Camp in Chugiak from Friday, April 13 at 4:00 pm until Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 pm. Contact your parish Youth Minister or Birchwood Camp @ 688-2734
May 4-6 & Nov. 2-4|Invest in your Marriage. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Worldwide Marriage Encounter's mission of renewal in the Church and change in the world is to assist couples and priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic "experience" and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle. Visit the Worldwide Marriage Encounter web site at www.wwme.org or call us at 907-644-8677 Download flyer
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
Are you free on Tuesdays? Catholic Social Services’ St. Francis House needs willing volunteers to help us fight hunger from Noon until 3:00 p.m. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org for more information.
Volunteers 21 years of age and older are needed to help with Charity Ball 2007, Catholic Social Services largest annual fundraiser. This semi-formal event will be held at the Egan Center on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Volunteer shifts start at 5:00 p.m. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org for this elegant yet meaningful volunteer opportunity.
Join us for the 17th Annual Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Tables for the Regal Renaissance themed event are still available for purchase by contacting Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org.
Three chances to win fabulous prizes by purchasing a Charity Ball raffle ticket ($10 each or 3 for $25). Drawing to be held Saturday, May 12, 2007. Prizes include 2 Roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets, $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Dimond Center Mall and $500 cash donated by AT&T Alascom. Contact Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org to sell or to buy tickets. Tickets will be available after Mass for many Anchorage area parishes this spring.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Diocese of Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Director for the Office of Ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising the Offices of Commissions, Communication and Family Outreach, coordinating visitation to the missions, overseeing diocesan events, as well as pastoral presence in the missions and parishes of the diocese.
Needed qualities: Catholic in good standing, background in theology, has a pastoral heart, gives evidence of excellent leadership and written and oral communication skills, experience in coordinating and supporting ministers, self-starter, flexible, able to work with a team, able to travel extensively, sometimes do without conveniences, travel by small plane (4 seater) or ferry.
More information and job description upon request. Begin May 15th. Applications due by April 1. Send resume with a letter of interest and three references to Bishop Michael Warfel, Diocese of Juneau, 415 Sixth St., Suite 300, Juneau, AK 99801 or bishopmike@gci.net.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 10:04 AM.
March 24, 2007
5th Sunday of Lent [March 26 - April 1, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
March 28 | Chrism Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ 7pm
April 6 | Good Friday Faith Walk - Throughout the Anchorage Area, Times Vary
April 8 |Easter Mass Covenant House @ 10:00 am Download file
April 9 | Confirmation Celebration St. Theresa Mission, King Salmon 7:00 pm
April 10 | Confirmation Celebration Holy Rosary, Dillingham 7:00 pm
April 15 | Confirmation Celebration St. John the Baptist, Homer 11:30 am
Up-coming Vocations Dinners:
Saturday, March 24 | Our Lady of the Angels, Kenai 6:00 pm
Monday, March 26 | St. Michael Church, Palmer 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 12 | St. Benedict Church, Anchorage 6:30 pm
Monday, April 16 | St. Anthony Church, Anchorage 6:00 pm
March 25│Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Legion of Mary will be celebrating its annual consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, March 25, at Sacred Heart Church in Wasilla at 2:00 p.m. The program includes the rosary, hymns, and consecration. Everyone is invited to attend and to pray to Our Blessed Mother for peace in the world. Refreshments follow at 3:00 p.m. Please call Phyllis Wilson at 344-8947 for more information.
March 28│Music Ministers Needed for Chrism Mass - Music Ministers (singers) needed for Archdiocesan Chrism Mass, Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 PM at Holy Family Cathedral. Join us for rehearsal at 6:00 PM at the cathedral. For a list of songs or more information contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.
March 29│Lumen Christi High School Open House - Come and see what Catholic education has to offer your child. Lumen Christi High School (8110 Jewel lake Road) 6:00 - 9:00 pm Meet with the faculty, current students and even some Alumni.
March 30│Fish Fry - Holy Cross youth group will be holding their annual Fish fry on March 30th. Orders can be phoned in ahead or that evening by calling 349-8388. You can enjoy your meal by dinning in, picking up your order or by drive thru. We will be making beer battered halibut and baked salmon each served with fries and coleslaw. Single meal is $10 or a family meal is $35. This is part of our World Youth Day fund raising effort so please show your support.
April 6│Drummers Needed for Good Friday Faith Walk – Drums of various kinds lead the procession of the cross from inside the PAC through the Town Square to our Concluding Prayer Service site with Archbishop Schwietz. All sizes of drums welcome. For more information or to volunteer contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.
April 13-15 |STAND Together in God's Creation Ecumenical High School Retreat This inspiration filled weekend is designed to empower youth 9th - 12th grade to take action! Learn how to take steps in your own life to lessen our impact, as individuals and as a community, on our world and its diverse resources. This event is aimed at empowering youth to STAND together for social justice and a brighter tomorrow. Held at Birchwood Camp in Chugiak from Friday, April 13 at 4:00 pm until Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 pm. Contact your parish Youth Minister or Birchwood Camp @ 688-2734
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
Are you free on Tuesdays? Catholic Social Services’ St. Francis House needs willing volunteers to help us fight hunger from Noon until 3:00 p.m. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org for more information.
Volunteers 21 years of age and older are needed to help with Charity Ball 2007, Catholic Social Services largest annual fundraiser. This semi-formal event will be held at the Egan Center on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Volunteer shifts start at 5:00 p.m. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org for this elegant yet meaningful volunteer opportunity.
Join us for the 17th Annual Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Tables for the Regal Renaissance themed event are still available for purchase by contacting Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org.
Three chances to win fabulous prizes by purchasing a Charity Ball raffle ticket ($10 each or 3 for $25). Drawing to be held Saturday, May 12, 2007. Prizes include 2 Roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets, $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Dimond Center Mall and $500 cash donated by AT&T Alascom. Contact Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org to sell or to buy tickets. Tickets will be available after Mass for many Anchorage area parishes this spring.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Diocese of Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Director for the Office of Ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising the Offices of Commissions, Communication and Family Outreach, coordinating visitation to the missions, overseeing diocesan events, as well as pastoral presence in the missions and parishes of the diocese.
Needed qualities: Catholic in good standing, background in theology, has a pastoral heart, gives evidence of excellent leadership and written and oral communication skills, experience in coordinating and supporting ministers, self-starter, flexible, able to work with a team, able to travel extensively, sometimes do without conveniences, travel by small plane (4 seater) or ferry.
More information and job description upon request. Begin May 15th. Applications due by April 1. Send resume with a letter of interest and three references to Bishop Michael Warfel, Diocese of Juneau, 415 Sixth St., Suite 300, Juneau, AK 99801 or bishopmike@gci.net.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 12:27 PM.
March 17, 2007
4th Sunday of Lent [March 19 - 26, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
March 28 | Chrism Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ 7pm
April 6 | Good Friday Faith Walk - Throughout the Anchorage Area, Times Vary
March 25│Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Legion of Mary will be celebrating its annual consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, March 25, at Sacred Heart Church in Wasilla at 2:00 p.m. The program includes the rosary, hymns, and consecration. Everyone is invited to attend and to pray to Our Blessed Mother for peace in the world. Refreshments follow at 3:00 p.m. Please call Phyllis Wilson at 344-8947 for more information.
March 28│Music Ministers Needed for Chrism Mass - Music Ministers (singers) needed for Archdiocesan Chrism Mass, Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 PM at Holy Family Cathedral. Join us for rehearsal at 6:00 PM at the cathedral. For a list of songs or more information contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.
April 6│Drummers Needed for Good Friday Faith Walk – Drums of various kinds lead the procession of the cross from inside the PAC through the Town Square to our Concluding Prayer Service site with Archbishop Schwietz. All sizes of drums welcome. For more information or to volunteer contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.
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
Are you free on Tuesdays? Catholic Social Services’ St. Francis House needs willing volunteers to help us fight hunger from Noon until 3:00 p.m. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org for more information.
Volunteers 21 years of age and older are needed to help with Charity Ball 2007, Catholic Social Services largest annual fundraiser. This semi-formal event will be held at the Egan Center on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Volunteer shifts start at 5:00 p.m. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 297-7706 or Melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org for this elegant yet meaningful volunteer opportunity.
Join us for the 17th Annual Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Tables for the Regal Renaissance themed event are still available for purchase by contacting Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org.
Three chances to win fabulous prizes by purchasing a Charity Ball raffle ticket ($10 each or 3 for $25). Drawing to be held Saturday, May 12, 2007. Prizes include 2 Roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets, $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Dimond Center Mall and $500 cash donated by AT&T Alascom. Contact Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org to sell or to buy tickets. Tickets will be available after Mass for many Anchorage area parishes this spring.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Diocese of Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Director for the Office of Ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising the Offices of Commissions, Communication and Family Outreach, coordinating visitation to the missions, overseeing diocesan events, as well as pastoral presence in the missions and parishes of the diocese.
Needed qualities: Catholic in good standing, background in theology, has a pastoral heart, gives evidence of excellent leadership and written and oral communication skills, experience in coordinating and supporting ministers, self-starter, flexible, able to work with a team, able to travel extensively, sometimes do without conveniences, travel by small plane (4 seater) or ferry.
More information and job description upon request. Begin May 15th. Applications due by April 1. Send resume with a letter of interest and three references to Bishop Michael Warfel, Diocese of Juneau, 415 Sixth St., Suite 300, Juneau, AK 99801 or bishopmike@gci.net.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 07:51 AM.
March 10, 2007
3rd Sunday of Lent [March 12 - 18, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
March 17 | Catholic Native Mass & Potluck - St. Anthony Church @ 5:30pm
March 28 | Chrism Mass - Holy Family Cathedral @ 7pm
April 6 | Good Friday Faith Walk - Throughout the Anchorage Area, Times Vary
March 17th │Centering Prayer - Annual United in Prayer Day: Contemplative Outreach's Annual United in Prayer Day will be celebrated March 17th in the Education Center of Holy Family Cathedral (5th Ave & I Street), 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. This day will include Centering Prayer sessions, Lectio Divina, group discussion and a new video by Fr. Thomas Keating on "Transformative Listening." For more information, contact Kess Frey at 338-2894.
March 25│Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Legion of Mary will be celebrating its annual consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, March 25, at Sacred Heart Church in Wasilla at 2:00 p.m. The program includes the rosary, hymns, and consecration. Everyone is invited to attend and to pray to Our Blessed Mother for peace in the world. Refreshments follow at 3:00 p.m. Please call Phyllis Wilson at 344-8947 for more information.
March 28│Music Ministers Needed for Chrism Mass - Music Ministers (singers) needed for Archdiocesan Chrism Mass, Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 PM at Holy Family Cathedral. Join us for rehearsal at 6:00 PM at the cathedral. For a list of songs or more information contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.
April 6│Drummers Needed for Good Friday Faith Walk – Drums of various kinds lead the procession of the cross from inside the PAC through the Town Square to our Concluding Prayer Service site with Archbishop Schwietz. All sizes of drums welcome. For more information or to volunteer contact Maureen Haines, 297-7748.
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
Join us for the 17th Annual Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Tables for the Regal Renaissance themed event are still available for purchase by contacting Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org.
Three chances to win fabulous prizes by purchasing a Charity Ball raffle ticket ($10 each or 3 for $25). Drawing to be held Saturday, May 12, 2007. Prizes include 2 Roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets, $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Dimond Center Mall and $500 cash donated by AT&T Alascom. Contact Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org to sell or to buy tickets. Tickets will be available after Mass for many Anchorage area parishes this spring.
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.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Diocese of Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Director for the Office of Ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising the Offices of Commissions, Communication and Family Outreach, coordinating visitation to the missions, overseeing diocesan events, as well as pastoral presence in the missions and parishes of the diocese.
Needed qualities: Catholic in good standing, background in theology, has a pastoral heart, gives evidence of excellent leadership and written and oral communication skills, experience in coordinating and supporting ministers, self-starter, flexible, able to work with a team, able to travel extensively, sometimes do without conveniences, travel by small plane (4 seater) or ferry.
More information and job description upon request. Begin May 15th. Applications due by April 1. Send resume with a letter of interest and three references to Bishop Michael Warfel, Diocese of Juneau, 415 Sixth St., Suite 300, Juneau, AK 99801 or bishopmike@gci.net.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 10:35 AM.
March 03, 2007
2nd Sunday of Lent [March 5 - March 11, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
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
April 6 | Good Friday Faith Walk - Throughout the Anchorage Area, Times Vary
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.
March 17th │Centering Prayer - Annual United in Prayer Day: Contemplative Outreach's Annual United in Prayer Day will be celebrated March 17th in the Education Center of Holy Family Cathedral (5th Ave & I Street), 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. This day will include Centering Prayer sessions, Lectio Divina, group discussion and a new video by Fr. Thomas Keating on "Transformative Listening." For more information, contact Kess Frey at 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
Join us for the 17th Annual Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Tables for the Regal Renaissance themed event are still available for purchase by contacting Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org.
Three chances to win fabulous prizes by purchasing a Charity Ball raffle ticket ($10 each or 3 for $25). Drawing to be held Saturday, May 12, 2007. Prizes include 2 Roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets, $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Dimond Center Mall and $500 cash donated by AT&T Alascom. Contact Ellen Krsnak at 297-7753 or ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org to sell or to buy tickets. Tickets will be available after Mass for many Anchorage area parishes this spring.
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.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Diocese of Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Director for the Office of Ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising the Offices of Commissions, Communication and Family Outreach, coordinating visitation to the missions, overseeing diocesan events, as well as pastoral presence in the missions and parishes of the diocese.
Needed qualities: Catholic in good standing, background in theology, has a pastoral heart, gives evidence of excellent leadership and written and oral communication skills, experience in coordinating and supporting ministers, self-starter, flexible, able to work with a team, able to travel extensively, sometimes do without conveniences, travel by small plane (4 seater) or ferry.
More information and job description upon request. Begin May 15th. Applications due by April 1. Send resume with a letter of interest and three references to Bishop Michael Warfel, Diocese of Juneau, 415 Sixth St., Suite 300, Juneau, AK 99801 or bishopmike@gci.net.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 11:13 AM.
