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

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Catholic Anchor seeks Graphic Artist, for more information [click here]

Administrative Assistant: Join the staff of the Archdiocese of Anchorage and assist the Offices of Stewardship & Development, Ministerial Support Services and Administration through general clerical support. You never will be bored assisting with data entry (training on Raiser’s Edge software program provided), producing letters and mailings, planning and hosting small special events, and helping reception staff serve the public in person and over the phone. This full-time position pays $22,000 - $27,000/year and comes with good benefits. For additional information, [Click Here] visit www.archdioceseofanchorage.org or call Julie Alfred at 297-7718.

Assistant to the Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology
Alaska Pacific University
A permanent part time position (20 hours per week-flex time). For more information [click here]

Posted by Julie Galligan at 08:51 AM.

July 21, 2007

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [July 22 - 29, 2007]

DISCIPLESHIP DAYS 2007 - "Many Roads Lead to Conversion, to Discipleship & to the Church" │ Make plans now to attend this year's Discipleship Days Conference, September 27-29, at Lumen Christi High School. Registration brochures will soon be available at all parishes as well as on-line at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org. There will be over 50 workshops available to choose from for youth, young adults and adults. For more information contact Julie at 297-7710 or julie.galligan@caa-ak.org.

Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Year 2│ As an Archdiocese we have been bless to have received a grant that has allowed the Center For Ministry Development to provide Youth Ministry training here in Anchorage at a discounted rate. In October we will enter the second year of this two year certification program. If you are interested in finding out more about how to get involved contact Matthew Beck at (907) 745-3229 or via email at matthewb@st-mikesparish.org.

Volunteer Crisis Line Training│STAR (Standing Together Against Rape)will be having a Volunteer Crisis Line Training at the end of the summer. Our volunteers answer the crisis line (from home!) nights and weekends. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please have them call Shannon at 276.7279.

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.

Looking for Mission & Volunteer Opportunities?│Check out CONNECTIONS 2007 On-line Provided by the St. Vincent Pallotti Center for Apostolic Development, Inc. with the mission of promoting lay volunteer service that challenges the laity, clergy and religious to work together in the mission of the Church. This service lists hundreds of opportunities for those seeking to offer their time and talents in service to others. The site takes you step by step through a discernment process to find the right mission or volunteer opportunity for you or your group. To find out more log onto www.pallotticenter.org.

October 4-6 Retrovialle of Alaska│ You Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue…or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about the program or to register for the Fall program beginning with weekend Oct. 5-7, 2007 call 1-907-360-2227 or 1-800-470-2230. Visit the web site at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com

November 5-15,2007│Trip to the Holy Lands - 11 Day Lands of Jesus and Moses Hosted by James Lillo & Rev. Joel Lillo organized through imagine Tours & Travel www.ittworld.com. An invitation is extended to anyone interested in joining them on this adventure of a lifetime. For more information contact James Lillo at (907) 349-3589 or jim39@gci.net.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

August 17-21│ Centering Prayer Retreat Led by Kess Frey & Fran Victor, this retreat offers participants the opportunity to take part in centering prayer sessions, group prayer services, view videos, and have time for walks and rest.

August 24-26│Broken, Blessed, and Beloved: The Grace of Living in the Steps Led by Fr. Dick Dunphy, S.J. this retreat is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to anyone interested in recovery from alcoholism and other addictions, this retreat will walk you through the spirituality of the 12 Steps. There will be quite time for rest and reflection and an opportunity to participate in a 12 Step meeting.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Marie's Beauty Supply and Salon will be hosting a Cut-a-Thon for Catholic Social Services’ Clare House, an emergency homeless shelter for women and children, on Saturday, July 28, 2007. Donate $20 to Clare House and get a free haircut. Marie’s is located at 570 East Benson across from Sears Mall near Great Harvest Bread Company. Marie's is also hosting a raffle with 6 fabulous prizes. You could win a Diamond ring, 3-day motor home rental, Apple iPOD, cordless phone, $50 gift certificate to Best Buy or a picnic basket. Tickets are $5 each, 6 for $25 or 10 for $40. Please go to Marie’s to purchase tickets or contact Julianna Gauthier at 276-5590 or jgauthier@cssalaska.org.

A special thank you to St. Andrews Parish and Evergreen Nursery & Garden Center for their outstanding support of Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program. St. Andrews collected enough food, clothing, household products, and furniture to cover newly arriving Uzbekistan families’ basic needs as well as providing supplies for future families. The congregation collected money to help CSS develop a rotating security deposit and first month rent fund. Evergreen provided expertise, plants, backhoe services and labor to help refugees plant a garden in Mt. View in order to grow vegetables to sell at a Farmer’s Market booth.

Catholic Social Services’ Clare House, an emergency homeless shelter for women and children, needs a working lawn mower and weed whacker. Please call 563-4545 for more information.

The H.U.G.S.S. (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids project will be purchasing supplies in July to provide school supplies to 5,700 kids from low-income households. Please send in your donation today to HUGSS, 225 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501. For more information please call the H.U.G.S.S. Hotline at 644-8477 (64-HUGSS).

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

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Administrative Assistant: Join the staff of the Archdiocese of Anchorage and assist the Offices of Stewardship & Development, Ministerial Support Services and Administration through general clerical support. You never will be bored assisting with data entry (training on Raiser’s Edge software program provided), producing letters and mailings, planning and hosting small special events, and helping reception staff serve the public in person and over the phone. This full-time position pays $22,000 - $27,000/year and comes with good benefits. For additional information, [Click Here] visit www.archdioceseofanchorage.org or call Julie Alfred at 297-7718.

Assistant to the Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology
Alaska Pacific University
A permanent part time position (20 hours per week-flex time). For more information [click here]

Posted by Julie Galligan at 12:33 AM.

July 14, 2007

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [July 16 - 21, 2007]

DISCIPLESHIP DAYS 2007 - "Many Roads Lead to Conversion, to Discipleship & to the Church" │ Make plans now to attend this year's Discipleship Days Conference, September 27-29, at Lumen Christi High School. Registration brochures will soon be available at all parishes as well as on-line at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org. There will be over 50 workshops available to choose from for youth, young adults and adults. For more information contact Julie at 297-7710 or julie.galligan@caa-ak.org.

Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Year 2│ As an Archdiocese we have been bless to have received a grant that has allowed the Center For Ministry Development to provide Youth Ministry training here in Anchorage at a discounted rate. In October we will enter the second year of this two year certification program. If you are interested in finding out more about how to get involved contact Matthew Beck at (907) 745-3229 or via email at matthewb@st-mikesparish.org.

Volunteer Crisis Line Training│STAR (Standing Together Against Rape)will be having a Volunteer Crisis Line Training at the end of the summer. Our volunteers answer the crisis line (from home!) nights and weekends. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please have them call Shannon at 276.7279.

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.

Looking for Mission & Volunteer Opportunities?│Check out CONNECTIONS 2007 On-line Provided by the St. Vincent Pallotti Center for Apostolic Development, Inc. with the mission of promoting lay volunteer service that challenges the laity, clergy and religious to work together in the mission of the Church. This service lists hundreds of opportunities for those seeking to offer their time and talents in service to others. The site takes you step by step through a discernment process to find the right mission or volunteer opportunity for you or your group. To find out more log onto www.pallotticenter.org.

October 4-6 Retrovialle of Alaska│Need Marriage Help? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about the program and/or to register for the Fall program beginning with a weekend Oct 4-6, 2007 call 1(907) 360-2227 or 1-800-470-2230. You may also visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

November 5-15,2007│Trip to the Holy Lands - 11 Day Lands of Jesus and Moses Hosted by James Lillo & Rev. Joel Lillo organized through imagine Tours & Travel www.ittworld.com. An invitation is extended to anyone interested in joining them on this adventure of a lifetime. For more information contact James Lillo at (907) 349-3589 or jim39@gci.net.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

August 17-21│ Centering Prayer Retreat Led by Kess Frey & Fran Victor, this retreat offers participants the opportunity to take part in centering prayer sessions, group prayer services, view videos, and have time for walks and rest.

August 24-26│Broken, Blessed, and Beloved: The Grace of Living in the Steps Led by Fr. Dick Dunphy, S.J. this retreat is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to anyone interested in recovery from alcoholism and other addictions, this retreat will walk you through the spirituality of the 12 Steps. There will be quite time for rest and reflection and an opportunity to participate in a 12 Step meeting.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Marie's Beauty Supply and Salon will be hosting a Cut-a-Thon for Catholic Social Services’ Clare House, an emergency homeless shelter for women and children, on Saturday, July 28, 2007. Donate $20 to Clare House and get a free haircut. Marie’s is located at 570 East Benson across from Sears Mall near Great Harvest Bread Company. Marie's is also hosting a raffle with 6 fabulous prizes. You could win a Diamond ring, 3-day motor home rental, Apple iPOD, cordless phone, $50 gift certificate to Best Buy or a picnic basket. Tickets are $5 each, 6 for $25 or 10 for $40. Please go to Marie’s to purchase tickets or contact Julianna Gauthier at 276-5590 or jgauthier@cssalaska.org.

A special thank you to St. Andrews Parish and Evergreen Nursery & Garden Center for their outstanding support of Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program. St. Andrews collected enough food, clothing, household products, and furniture to cover newly arriving Uzbekistan families’ basic needs as well as providing supplies for future families. The congregation collected money to help CSS develop a rotating security deposit and first month rent fund. Evergreen provided expertise, plants, backhoe services and labor to help refugees plant a garden in Mt. View in order to grow vegetables to sell at a Farmer’s Market booth.

Catholic Social Services’ Clare House, an emergency homeless shelter for women and children, needs a working lawn mower and weed whacker. Please call 563-4545 for more information.

The H.U.G.S.S. (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids project will be purchasing supplies in July to provide school supplies to 5,700 kids from low-income households. Please send in your donation today to HUGSS, 225 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501. For more information please call the H.U.G.S.S. Hotline at 644-8477 (64-HUGSS).

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

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Administrative Assistant: Join the staff of the Archdiocese of Anchorage and assist the Offices of Stewardship & Development, Ministerial Support Services and Administration through general clerical support. You never will be bored assisting with data entry (training on Raiser’s Edge software program provided), producing letters and mailings, planning and hosting small special events, and helping reception staff serve the public in person and over the phone. This full-time position pays $22,000 - $27,000/year and comes with good benefits. For additional information, [Click Here] visit www.archdioceseofanchorage.org or call Julie Alfred at 297-7718.

Assistant to the Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology
Alaska Pacific University
A permanent part time position (20 hours per week-flex time). For more information [click here]

Posted by Julie Galligan at 07:26 PM.

July 07, 2007

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [July 9 - 15, 2007]

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, to Discipleship & to the 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

Marie's Beauty Supply and Salon will be hosting a Cut-a-Thon for Catholic Social Services’ Clare House, an emergency homeless shelter for women and children, on Saturday, July 28, 2007. Donate $20 to Clare House and get a free haircut. Marie’s is located at 570 East Benson across from Sears Mall near Great Harvest Bread Company. Marie's is also hosting a raffle with 6 fabulous prizes. You could win a Diamond ring, 3-day motor home rental, Apple iPOD, cordless phone, $50 gift certificate to Best Buy or a picnic basket. Tickets are $5 each, 6 for $25 or 10 for $40. Please go to Marie’s to purchase tickets or contact Julianna Gauthier at 276-5590 or jgauthier@cssalaska.org.

A special thank you to St. Andrews Parish and Evergreen Nursery & Garden Center for their outstanding support of Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program. St. Andrews collected enough food, clothing, household products, and furniture to cover newly arriving Uzbekistan families’ basic needs as well as providing supplies for future families. The congregation collected money to help CSS develop a rotating security deposit and first month rent fund. Evergreen provided expertise, plants, backhoe services and labor to help refugees plant a garden in Mt. View in order to grow vegetables to sell at a Farmer’s Market booth.

Catholic Social Services’ Clare House, an emergency homeless shelter for women and children, needs a working lawn mower and weed whacker. Please call 563-4545 for more information.

The H.U.G.S.S. (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids project will be purchasing supplies in July to provide school supplies to 5,700 kids from low-income households. Please send in your donation today to HUGSS, 225 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501. For more information please call the H.U.G.S.S. Hotline at 644-8477 (64-HUGSS).

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

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Administrative Assistant: Join the staff of the Archdiocese of Anchorage and assist the Offices of Stewardship & Development, Ministerial Support Services and Administration through general clerical support. You never will be bored assisting with data entry (training on Raiser’s Edge software program provided), producing letters and mailings, planning and hosting small special events, and helping reception staff serve the public in person and over the phone. This full-time position pays $22,000 - $27,000/year and comes with good benefits. For additional information, [Click Here] visit www.archdioceseofanchorage.org or call Julie Alfred at 297-7718.

Assistant to the Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology
Alaska Pacific University
A permanent part time position (20 hours per week-flex time). For more information [click here]

Posted by Julie Galligan at 07:24 PM.