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May 26, 2007
Pentecost Sunday [May 28 - June 3, 2007]
UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
June 3| Confirmation Celebration St. Andrew Kim, Korean Catholic Community, Anchorage 2:00pm
One Bread One Body |We are an archdiocese rich in diversity. We seek to be a community of hospitality and welcome, to respect the diversity of people from many cultures, and to support ordained and lay leaders from all ethnic and language groups. Donations to the One Bread, One Body Annual Appeal are a critical funding source for archdiocesan ministries serving minority communities.
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.
DISCIPLESHIP DAYS 2007 │ Make plans now to attend this year's Discipleship Days Conference, September 27-29, at Lumen Christi High School: "Many Roads Lead to Conversion, Discipleship & Church".
Guatemala & Costa Rica Tour │Fr. Peter Gorges (Juneau Diocese) has organized a tour to Guatemala & Costa Rica, leaving Seattle September 22nd ... returning to Seattle October 10th. Cost of this 'Grand Circle Tour' is $3,750 pp, do, including taxes & trip insurance. There is room for only 7 more - total group can be no more than 16. Contact him for more information: gorges@gci.net ... or 907-738-8371.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 01:36 PM.
May 19, 2007
Ascension of the Lord [May 21 - May 27, 2007]
UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
May 20 | Confirmation Celebration Holy Family Cathedral, Anchorage 5:30pm
May 26 | Confirmation Celebration Sacred Heart Church, Seward 9:30am
May 26 | Confirmation Celebration St. John Neumann Mission, Cooper Landing 1:30pm
One Bread One Body |To date, parishioners from across our archdiocese have donated generously to his year’s One Bread, One Body Annual Appeal. THANK YOU to all who have given so charitably to archdiocesan ministries. If you haven’t made your gift yet, please join your fellow Catholics in contributing to the ministries that improve the lives of children, youth and adults throughout the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
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.
DISCIPLESHIP DAYS 2007 │ Make plans now to attend this year's Discipleship Days Conference, September 27-29, at Lumen Christi High School: "Many Roads Lead to Conversion, Discipleship & Church".
Guatemala & Costa Rica Tour │Fr. Peter Gorges (Juneau Diocese) has organized a tour to Guatemala & Costa Rica, leaving Seattle September 22nd ... returning to Seattle October 10th. Cost of this 'Grand Circle Tour' is $3,750 pp, do, including taxes & trip insurance. There is room for only 7 more - total group can be no more than 16. Contact him for more information: gorges@gci.net ... or 907-738-8371.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Remember to visit the Catholic Social Services website at cssalaska.org for volunteer and donation opportunities.
Posted by Julie Galligan at 10:14 AM.
May 12, 2007
6th Sunday of Easter - [May 14 - 20, 2007]
UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
May 14 | Confirmation Celebration St. Anthony, Anchorage 7:00pm
May 19 | Confirmation Celebration Our Lady of Guadalupe, Anchorage 5:30pm
May 20 | Confirmation Celebration Holy Family Cathedral, Anchorage 5:30pm
May 26 | Confirmation Celebration Sacred Heart Church, Seward 9:30am
May 26 | Confirmation Celebration St. John Neumann Mission, Cooper Landing 1:30pm
One Bread One Body |Gifts to the One Bread, One Body Annual Appeal support archdiocesan ministries that seek to invite and engage youth and young adults in the life of the Church. Throughout our archdiocese, there are parents, lay youth ministers and other parish volunteers devoted to guiding young Catholics along their faith journey. Your One Bread, One Body donation helps make possible educational opportunities and outreach to children, youth and young adults.
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.
May 19, 2007 │Catholic Native Mass & Potluck - The Catholic Native community will hold their monthy Mass and Potluck at St. Anthony Church, Saturday, May 19 at 5:30 pm, everyone is welcome.
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 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 May 18, 2007 @ 5:00pm. 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.
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 09:59 AM.
May 05, 2007
5th Sunday of Easter [May 7 - 13, 2007]
UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
May 9 | Confirmation Celebration St. Andrew Parish, Eagle River 7:00pm
May 13 | Confirmation Celebration Sacred Heart, Wasilla 11:30am
May 14 | Confirmation Celebration St. Anthony, Anchorage 7:00pm
May 19 | Confirmation Celebration Our Lady of Guadalupe, Anchorage 5:30pm
One Bread One Body |By now, you should have received a letter from Archbishop Schwietz about this year’s One Bread, One Body Annual Appeal. One Bread, One Body is our opportunity to act as a faith family to improve the lives of children, youth and adults throughout our archdiocese. Please consider making a donation to One Bread, One Body this year. Your generosity will help sustain and grow ministries that clearly illustrate our commitment to community as a local Church.
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 01:09 PM.
