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April 28, 2007
4th Sunday of Easter - [April 30 - May 6, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
May 9 | Confirmation Celebration St. Andrew Parish, Eagle River 7:00pm
May 10 | Theology on Tap- Dr. Peter Kreeft, nationally known author and apologist will present on Thursday, May 10 at the Snow Goose Restaurant 7 p.m. For more information contact Arthur Roraff (907) 360-2323.
May 14-17 | THE GOSPEL OF LUKE: Fr. Jude Eli, O.P. returns to Holy Family Cathedral Monday, May 14, thru Thursday, May 17, to conduct a series of adult education classes on "The Gospel of Luke." Class times are 9:30 – 11 am or 7 - 8:30 pm each day. All sessions will be held in the Holy Family Education Center, 844 W. 5th Ave. You may attend all sessions or just the sessions that fit your schedule. Everyone is welcome to participate in this great learning experience. There is no fee but contributions will be accepted. For more information, call the Holy Family Cathedral parish office, 276-3455.
May 15 | Healing Mass for Pregnancy and Child Loss - The Elizabeth Ministry at St. Andrew Parish is sponsoring a "Healing Mass for Pregnancy and Child Loss" on May 15, 2007 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Parish, for more information contact Joaquita Martin 441-8917.
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
Do you have extra airline mileage? Consider donating your unused miles to Catholic Social Services to be auctioned off (as part of a travel package) during their largest annual fundraiser, Charity Ball. The event will be held May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Please call Ellen Krsnak at ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org or 297-7753 to donate.
Are you a gardening enthusiast? Do you like digging in dirt and planting flowers? If so, consider volunteering as a Garden Party Advocate for CSS’ annual Garden Party to take place in May. This fundraiser exclusively benefits Clare House, a homeless shelter for women and women with children. To learn how you can help make Garden Party 2007 a success, please contact melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706.
All dressed up with no place to go? 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.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Catholic Anchor seeks an assistant editor to work with the editor and other newspaper staff on the editorial work of the newspaper as well as with office administration. The Anchor publishes twice monthly. The assistant editor works 35 hours a week. This could increased to 40 hours per week depending applicant's ability layout and design a newspapers using Quark software. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
St. Mary's Catholic School Seeks Principal for Elementary School
Saint Mary’s School in Kodiak, Alaska is seeking an experienced administrator to lead this K to 8 school of 130 students and dedicated faculty in the Catholic tradition and academic excellence. Applicants should have a Master’s degree, appropriate certification and a minimum of three years administrative experience. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. Position begins July 1, 2007. Applications due May 1, 2007. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 07:47 AM.
April 21, 2007
3rd Sunday of Easter - [April 23 - 29, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
May 1 | Confirmation Celebration St. Benedict Parish, Anchorage 6:30pm
May 2 | Confirmation Celebration St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Anchorage 7:00pm
May 9 | Confirmation Celebration St. Andrew Parish, Eagle River 7:00pm
April 25 |Saint Andrew Gavel Club Speech Contest Please plan to join this wonderful group of High School youth Wednesday, April 25th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the old Saint Andrew Church (16601 Artillery Road, Eagle River) for a Spagetti dinner and an exciting night of speeches, speech evaluations and table topics. For more information contact Julie Galligan @ 297-7710 or julie.galligan@caa-ak.org.
April 27 & 28|"Nothing but the Truth" Lumen Christi High School Spring Play All are welcome to attend this wonderful event April 27th & 28th at 7pm at Grant Hall ~ APU Campus tickets are $5 in advance (school office) or $7 at door. Call 229-5566 for information!
May 4-6 & Nov. 10-12|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
May 10 | Theology on Tap- Dr. Peter Kreeft, nationally known author and apologist will present on Thursday, May 10 at the Snow Goose Restaurant 7 p.m. For more information contact Arthur Roraff (907) 360-2323.
May 15 | Healing Mass for Pregnancy and Child Loss - The Elizabeth Ministry at St. Andrew Parish is sponsoring a "Healing Mass for Pregnancy and Child Loss" on May 15, 2007 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Parish, for more information contact Joaquita Martin 441-8917.
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
Do you have extra airline mileage? Consider donating your unused miles to Catholic Social Services to be auctioned off (as part of a travel package) during their largest annual fundraiser, Charity Ball. The event will be held May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Please call Ellen Krsnak at ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org or 297-7753 to donate.
Are you a gardening enthusiast? Do you like digging in dirt and planting flowers? If so, consider volunteering as a Garden Party Advocate for CSS’ annual Garden Party to take place in May. This fundraiser exclusively benefits Clare House, a homeless shelter for women and women with children. To learn how you can help make Garden Party 2007 a success, please contact melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706.
All dressed up with no place to go? 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.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Catholic Anchor seeks an assistant editor to work with the editor and other newspaper staff on the editorial work of the newspaper as well as with office administration. The Anchor publishes twice monthly. The assistant editor works 35 hours a week. This could increased to 40 hours per week depending applicant's ability layout and design a newspapers using Quark software. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
St. Mary's Catholic School Seeks Principal for Elementary School
Saint Mary’s School in Kodiak, Alaska is seeking an experienced administrator to lead this K to 8 school of 130 students and dedicated faculty in the Catholic tradition and academic excellence. Applicants should have a Master’s degree, appropriate certification and a minimum of three years administrative experience. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. Position begins July 1, 2007. Applications due May 1, 2007. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
APU Project Director community education project called "Engaging Muslims: Beliefs, Cultures, Politics" The Project Director will work with Dr. Regina A. Boisclair, Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology, and the Newman Chair Activities Committee as well as designated administrators at Alaska Pacific University, University of Alaska Anchorage and Wayland Baptist University, various community collaborators, the media, and other project participants including the headliner speakers and their representatives. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 06:14 PM.
April 14, 2007
2nd Sunday of Easter - [April 16 - 22, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
April 15 | Confirmation Celebration St. John the Baptist, Homer 11:30 am
Up-coming Vocations Dinners:
Monday, April 16 | St. Anthony Church, Anchorage 6:00 pm
April 15 | Divine Mercy Sunday– All are welcome to celebrate with St. Patrick Parish, Divine Mercy Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter. St. Faustina tells us this Octave Day of Easter is a day chosen by Christ as a day of extraordinary graces;a complete out pouring of His mercy upon all who approach Him with trust and expectant faith. The service will begin at 2:00pm and will include confession, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Divine Mercy Devotion including the Chaplet. Come, receive and enjoy the true essence of God’s Divine Mercy.
March 25 |Saint Andrew Gavel Club Speech Contest Please plan to join this wonderful group of High School youth Wednesday, March 25th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the old Saint Andrew Church (16601 Artillery Road, Eagle River) for a Spagetti dinner and an exciting night of speeches, speech evaluations and table topics. For more information contact Julie Galligan @ 297-7710 or julie.galligan@caa-ak.org.
May 4-6 & Nov. 10-12|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
May 15 | Healing Mass for Pregnancy and Child Loss - The Elizabeth Ministry at St. Andrew Parish is sponsoring a "Healing Mass for Pregnancy and Child Loss" on May 15, 2007 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Parish, for more information contact Joaquita Martin 441-8917.
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
Do you have extra airline mileage? Consider donating your unused miles to Catholic Social Services to be auctioned off (as part of a travel package) during their largest annual fundraiser, Charity Ball. The event will be held May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Please call Ellen Krsnak at ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org or 297-7753 to donate.
Are you a gardening enthusiast? Do you like digging in dirt and planting flowers? If so, consider volunteering as a Garden Party Advocate for CSS’ annual Garden Party to take place in May. This fundraiser exclusively benefits Clare House, a homeless shelter for women and women with children. To learn how you can help make Garden Party 2007 a success, please contact melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706.
All dressed up with no place to go? 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.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Catholic Anchor seeks an assistant editor to work with the editor and other newspaper staff on the editorial work of the newspaper as well as with office administration. The Anchor publishes twice monthly. The assistant editor works 35 hours a week. This could increased to 40 hours per week depending applicant's ability layout and design a newspapers using Quark software. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
St. Mary's Catholic School Seeks Principal for Elementary School
Saint Mary’s School in Kodiak, Alaska is seeking an experienced administrator to lead this K to 8 school of 130 students and dedicated faculty in the Catholic tradition and academic excellence. Applicants should have a Master’s degree, appropriate certification and a minimum of three years administrative experience. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. Position begins July 1, 2007. Applications due May 1, 2007. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
APU Project Director community education project called "Engaging Muslims: Beliefs, Cultures, Politics" The Project Director will work with Dr. Regina A. Boisclair, Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology, and the Newman Chair Activities Committee as well as designated administrators at Alaska Pacific University, University of Alaska Anchorage and Wayland Baptist University, various community collaborators, the media, and other project participants including the headliner speakers and their representatives. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 09:10 PM.
April 07, 2007
Easter Sunday [April 8 - 15, 2007]
-UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
April 9 | Confirmation Celebration Holy Rosary, Dillingham 6:00 pm
April 10 | Confirmation Celebration St. Theresa Mission, King Salmon 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 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
April 15 | Divine Mercy Sunday– All are welcome to celebrate with St. Patrick Parish, Divine Mercy Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter. St. Faustina tells us this Octave Day of Easter is a day chosen by Christ as a day of extraordinary graces;a complete out pouring of His mercy upon all who approach Him with trust and expectant faith. The service will begin at 2:00pm and will include confession, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Divine Mercy Devotion including the Chaplet. Come, receive and enjoy the true essence of God’s Divine Mercy.
May 4-6 & Nov. 10-12|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
Do you have extra airline mileage? Consider donating your unused miles to Catholic Social Services to be auctioned off (as part of a travel package) during their largest annual fundraiser, Charity Ball. The event will be held May 12, 2007 at the Egan Center. Please call Ellen Krsnak at ellen.krsnak@cssalaska.org or 297-7753 to donate.
Are you a gardening enthusiast? Do you like digging in dirt and planting flowers? If so, consider volunteering as a Garden Party Advocate for CSS’ annual Garden Party to take place in May. This fundraiser exclusively benefits Clare House, a homeless shelter for women and women with children. To learn how you can help make Garden Party 2007 a success, please contact melissa.bartley@cssalaska.org or 297-7706.
All dressed up with no place to go? 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.
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
JOB OPENINGS:
The Catholic Anchor seeks an assistant editor to work with the editor and other newspaper staff on the editorial work of the newspaper as well as with office administration. The Anchor publishes twice monthly. The assistant editor works 35 hours a week. This could increased to 40 hours per week depending applicant's ability layout and design a newspapers using Quark software. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
St. Mary's Catholic School Seeks Principal for Elementary School
Saint Mary’s School in Kodiak, Alaska is seeking an experienced administrator to lead this K to 8 school of 130 students and dedicated faculty in the Catholic tradition and academic excellence. Applicants should have a Master’s degree, appropriate certification and a minimum of three years administrative experience. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. Position begins July 1, 2007. Applications due May 1, 2007. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
APU Project Director community education project called "Engaging Muslims: Beliefs, Cultures, Politics" The Project Director will work with Dr. Regina A. Boisclair, Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology, and the Newman Chair Activities Committee as well as designated administrators at Alaska Pacific University, University of Alaska Anchorage and Wayland Baptist University, various community collaborators, the media, and other project participants including the headliner speakers and their representatives. For more information check out Employment Opportunities at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 01:54 AM.

