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December 22, 2007
4th Sunday of Advent - [Dec. 23 - Dec. 30, 2007]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGIAL CELEBRATIONS
December 23│Simbang Gabi Closing, Holy Family Cathedral 5:30pm
Dec 29 – Jan 14 - Western Dominicans' Vocations Director, Fr. Steven Maekawa, OP, will be staying at Holy Family Cathedral, Anchorage from December 29 through January 14. For men or women who wish to discuss a vocation to the religious life or priesthood you may contact Fr. Steven at Holy Family Cathedral: 907-276-3455.
Up-Coming Opportunity for Nurses to Become Involved in Parish Ministry Parish Nurses of Alaska and Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries in collaboration with Providence Health System Alaska are sponsoring an up-coming training course for nurses interested in parish ministry. Parish Nursing focuses on “whole-person” care the patient’s spiritual, physical and emotional needs. The course will be offered January 10-March 6, 2008 at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage. Go to the Archdiocesan website to download registration forms. For more info contact Sr. Jackie Stoll, OP, ANP, Archdiocesan coordinator for Parish Nursing and Parish Ministries of Health at 297-7736 or jackie.stoll@caa-ak.org
January 20 │“What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam” - In response to feedback from previous events in the Engaging Muslims: Religion, Cultures, Politics, Dr. Regina Boisclair, Cardinal Newman Chair of Theology at Alaska Pacific University and members of the Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska will offer a two-part program, “What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam” on January 20 2007 2:00-4:30 p.m. in room 307 of the Consortium Library on the campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage (parking at UAA is free on Sundays). Part One (2:00-3:00 p.m.) will consists of presentations concerning the Foundational Beliefs, Practices and Understandings of Islam. Part Two (3:15-4:30p.m.) will consist of a panel to answer questions from the audience. This program is part of Engaging Muslims: Religion, Cultures, Politics, a community education program sponsored by the Cardinal Newman Chair to promote dialogue and understanding in the Anchorage community
2008 Saint Francis of Assisi Awards: Know an individual or youth group serving our local Church and community in an exemplary way? The 2008 St. Francis of Assisi Awards Committee is calling for nominations in three categories: clergy or religious, lay person, and youth or youth group. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008. Awards will be presented at the 6th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Awards Banquet on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. For more information and a nomination form, visit www.archdioceseofanchorage.org or call Julie at 297-7718.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Lumen Christi High School is in the process of preparing and organizing their library in order to offer students the opportunity to enhance their studies through research via technology as well as the wealth of books now available to them. To make this happen, the school needs retired or other volunteer librarians to assist in the cataloguing of books and keeping the library in appropriate order. Our goal is to have automated cataloging and all in readiness for an active library in September ’08 and continued service into the future.
Currently there are two volunteers who give one-half day per week in the school library. Our hope is that others who have the knowledge and time will grant us a full day or less to complete the time schedule for each school day – Monday through Friday. Please call Shannon Jones, Asst. Principal, for further information at 245-9231. Your help will be gratefully received.
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)
January 18 – 22 | “Centering Prayer Retreat with teaching on the Welcoming Prayer” Led by Kess Frey and Fran Victor, this silent retreat, will include centering prayer sessions, group prayer services, video viewing, and time for walks and rest. The retreat will begin Friday, January 18 at 6:30pm and end Tuesday, January 22 at 1:00pm. The cost of the full retreat is $325; attending Friday through Sunday only is $195.00. A nonrefundable deposit of $50 is due with registration no later than January 11. To register, please call 907-346-2343. Limited scholarships are available for those for whom the fee would be a hardship.
January 25 – 27 | “Discipleship in the Gospel of Matthew” Led by Fr. Ted Kestler, S.J., Fr. Ted will share his insight and humor as he leads the participants to a deeper understanding of what it means to be a disciple. Using the Gospel of Matthew, participants will study his reflections on discipleship, learn what to expect on this path, and how to grow in discipleship. The retreat will begin Friday, January 25 at 6:30pm, and end Sunday, January 27. The cost is $185 single, $165 double, and $145 commuter. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due with registration no later than January 19. To register, please call 907-346-2343. Partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee would be a hardship.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services requests your donations of quilts, fiber or wearable arts for their auction on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the ConocoPhillips Atrium. This fundraising event will be held from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. for more information or to purchase raffle tickets for a stunning Alaska themed queen-size quilt contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.
Are you looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities in 2008? Please visit the Catholic Social Services website at www.cssalaska.org or contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344.
Catholic Social Services extends our thanks for your outstanding support during 2007. Your assistance allowed us to serve 18,241 clients through our 9 multi-faced programs. CSS is deeply grateful for your prayers, volunteerism, item donations and financial support.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Elementary School Principal - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School (SEAS), a Catholic Kindergarten through 6th grade school, is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. SEAS School is located in the 2900 block of East Huffman Road. It has one class per grade with a maximum enrollment of 175 students. SEAS School is accredited as an elementary school through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. It has a warm and caring atmosphere, a supportive parish and an involved parent group. Applicants are required to have, or be qualified for, a Type B State of Alaska Administrator Certificate and at least 5 years’ teaching experience. Preference is for a practicing Catholic, but all qualified applicants will be considered. Completed applications must be received by: February 1st, 2008. For a more detailed job description visit: www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/employment/
Posted by Julie Galligan at 01:12 AM.
December 15, 2007
3rd Sunday in Advent - [Dec. 16 - 23, 2007]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGIAL CELEBRATIONS
December 16│Simbang Gabi Begins, St. Anthony Church 6:00pm
December 17│Simbang Gabi, St. Patrick's Church 5:30pm
December 18│Simbang Gabi, Holy Cross Church 6:00pm
December 19│Simbang Gabi, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 5:30pm
December 20│Archbishop Roger Schwietz 40th Anniversary Mass & Reception, Holy Family Cathedral 12:10pm
December 20│Simbang Gabi, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 6:00pm
December 21│Simbang Gabi, St. Andrew Church 6:00pm
December 22│Simbang Gabi, St. Benedict Church 5:00pm
December 23│Simbang Gabi Closing, Holy Family Cathedral 5:30pm
Dec 29 – Jan 14 - Western Dominicans' Vocations Director, Fr. Steven Maekawa, OP, will be staying at Holy Family Cathedral, Anchorage from December 29 through January 14. For men or women who wish to discuss a vocation to the religious life or priesthood you may contact Fr. Steven at Holy Family Cathedral: 907-276-3455.
Up-Coming Opportunity for Nurses to Become Involved in Parish Ministry Parish Nurses of Alaska and Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries in collaboration with Providence Health System Alaska are sponsoring an up-coming training course for nurses interested in parish ministry. Parish Nursing focuses on “whole-person” care the patient’s spiritual, physical and emotional needs. The course will be offered January 10-March 6, 2008 at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage. Go to the Archdiocesan website to download registration forms. For more info contact Sr. Jackie Stoll, OP, ANP, Archdiocesan coordinator for Parish Nursing and Parish Ministries of Health at 297-7736 or jackie.stoll@caa-ak.org
2008 Saint Francis of Assisi Awards: Know an individual or youth group serving our local Church and community in an exemplary way? The 2008 St. Francis of Assisi Awards Committee is calling for nominations in three categories: clergy or religious, lay person, and youth or youth group. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008. Awards will be presented at the 6th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Awards Banquet on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. For more information and a nomination form, visit www.archdioceseofanchorage.org or call Julie at 297-7718.
Anchorage Project Access - Anchorage Project Access mission is to increase access to health care for low income uninsured members of our community by using a volunteer network of providers working in a coordinated fashion to create a compassionate, respectful, equitable, accountable and efficient program of necessary services for those in need. Approximately 555 patients have been served since its inception in December 2005, 375 physicians have volunteered their services, and over $2,000,000 in care was donated between January 2006 and June of 2007. Anchorage Project Access is a free or low cost short term healthcare program for low income residents who live in the Municipality of Anchorage and need medical care. All health care services received through Project Access have been donated by Anchorage community health care providers. The Project is always looking for donations—donations go to pay the Project Access staff that is responsible for multiple tasks, including screening the patients for financial eligibility, making appointments with the doctors, keeping track of the volunteer doctors, etc. Money also goes to pay for medications for the patients. For more information visit their website at www.Anchorageprojectaccess.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Lumen Christi High School is in the process of preparing and organizing their library in order to offer students the opportunity to enhance their studies through research via technology as well as the wealth of books now available to them. To make this happen, the school needs retired or other volunteer librarians to assist in the cataloguing of books and keeping the library in appropriate order. Our goal is to have automated cataloging and all in readiness for an active library in September ’08 and continued service into the future.
Currently there are two volunteers who give one-half day per week in the school library. Our hope is that others who have the knowledge and time will grant us a full day or less to complete the time schedule for each school day – Monday through Friday. Please call Shannon Jones, Asst. Principal, for further information at 245-9231. Your help will be gratefully received.
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)
January 18 – 22 | “Centering Prayer Retreat with teaching on the Welcoming Prayer” Led by Kess Frey and Fran Victor, this silent retreat, will include centering prayer sessions, group prayer services, video viewing, and time for walks and rest. The retreat will begin Friday, January 18 at 6:30pm and end Tuesday, January 22 at 1:00pm. The cost of the full retreat is $325; attending Friday through Sunday only is $195.00. A nonrefundable deposit of $50 is due with registration no later than January 11. To register, please call 907-346-2343. Limited scholarships are available for those for whom the fee would be a hardship.
January 25 – 27 | “Discipleship in the Gospel of Matthew” Led by Fr. Ted Kestler, S.J., Fr. Ted will share his insight and humor as he leads the participants to a deeper understanding of what it means to be a disciple. Using the Gospel of Matthew, participants will study his reflections on discipleship, learn what to expect on this path, and how to grow in discipleship. The retreat will begin Friday, January 25 at 6:30pm, and end Sunday, January 27. The cost is $185 single, $165 double, and $145 commuter. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due with registration no later than January 19. To register, please call 907-346-2343. Partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee would be a hardship.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
GIFT (Giving from The Heart) - A community outreach event designed to provide holiday assistance to low-income individuals and families. Each family served receives a holiday food box and toys for children (infant to age 16). Distribution for holiday food boxes and toys takes place Monday, December 17 thru Friday, December 21, 2007 at the ACS Warehouse (600 Telephone Dr., between Denali & Old Seward) from 6 pm - 9 pm. For more information please call the GIFT Hotline at 565-4438.
Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services requests your donations of quilts, fiber or wearable arts for their auction on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the ConocoPhillips Atrium. This fundraising event will be held from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. for more information or to purchase raffle tickets for a stunning Alaska themed queen-size quilt contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.
Are you looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities in 2008? Please visit the Catholic Social Services website at www.cssalaska.org or contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344.
Catholic Social Services extends our thanks for your outstanding support during 2007. Your assistance allowed us to serve 18,241 clients through our 9 multi-faced programs. CSS is deeply grateful for your prayers, volunteerism, item donations and financial support.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Administrative Assistant: Join the staff of the Archdiocese of Anchorage the Office of Evangelization & Worship is looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support for multi-person office. Proficiency with MS Word, Publisher required. Experience with ACCESS or other databases, Excel, and web software preferred. Must be an actively practicing Catholic with good communications skills. Full time. Please send resume to Julie Galligan, 225 Cordova, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or e-mail resume to julie.galligan@caa-ak.org. For more information call: 297-7710. Position open until filled. For a more detailed job description visit: www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/employment/
Elementary School Principal - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School (SEAS), a Catholic Kindergarten through 6th grade school, is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. SEAS School is located in the 2900 block of East Huffman Road. It has one class per grade with a maximum enrollment of 175 students. SEAS School is accredited as an elementary school through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. It has a warm and caring atmosphere, a supportive parish and an involved parent group. Applicants are required to have, or be qualified for, a Type B State of Alaska Administrator Certificate and at least 5 years’ teaching experience. Preference is for a practicing Catholic, but all qualified applicants will be considered. Completed applications must be received by: February 1st, 2008. For a more detailed job description visit: www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/employment/
Posted by Julie Galligan at 01:41 AM.
December 01, 2007
1st Sunday of Advent - [Dec 2 - 9, 2007]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGIAL CELEBRATIONS
December 8│Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 15│Catholic Native Mass & Potluck, St. Anthony Church 5:30pm
December 16│Simbang Gabi Begins, St. Anthony Church 6:00pm
December 17│Simbang Gabi, St. Patrick's Church 5:30pm
December 18│Simbang Gabi, Holy Cross Church 6:00pm
December 19│Simbang Gabi, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 5:30pm
December 20│Archbishop Roger Schwietz 40th Anniversary Mass & Reception, Holy Family Cathedral 12:10pm
December 20│Simbang Gabi, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 6:00pm
December 21│Simbang Gabi, St. Andrew Church 6:00pm
December 22│Simbang Gabi, St. Benedict Church 5:00pm
December 23│Simbang Gabi Closing, Holy Family Cathedral 5:30pm
November 27 - Dec 7│Global Solidarity Partnership Delegation travels to the Archdiocese of Cotabato, Philippines- As the delegation form the Archdiocese of Anchorage travels to the Philippines we invite everyone to keep them in your prayers. May their travels be safe and productive as they gathering with our brothers and sister of Cotabato.
December 2│“What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam” - In response to feedback from previous events in the Engaging Muslims: Religion, Cultures, Politics, Dr. Regina Boisclair, Cardinal Newman Chair of Theology at Alaska Pacific University and members of the Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska will offer a two-part program, “What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam” on December 2, 2007 2:00-4:30 p.m. in the first floor Wilda Marston Theater of the Z. J. Loussac Public Library. Part One (2:00-3:00 p.m.) will consists of presentations concerning the Foundational Beliefs, Practices and Understandings of Islam. Part Two (3:15-4:30p.m.) will consist of a panel to answer questions from the audience. This program is part of Engaging Muslims: Religion, Cultures, Politics, a community education program sponsored by the Cardinal Newman Chair to promote dialogue and understanding in the Anchorage community.
December 8 │ Bingo Night & Raffle Drawings - Come play Bingo at Lumen Christi High School located behind St. Benedict Church, Jewel Lake Blvd. Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. No admission fee, just pay for your bingo cards! Proceeds benefit Lumen Christi High School. This event is open to all ages, anyone interested in winning some great prizes while having fun! Bring the family, friends and neighbors. Dinner will be available, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #4859. There will be two Raffle Drawings one at 5:30pm for the LCHS Car Raffle a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD and one at 7:00pm for the 13th Annual Knights of Columbus Pot O’ Gold Raffle - For information contact Leila Portell 677-1401
December 10│Town Hall Meeting with Archbishop Schwietz and Erniestine Fleece, Region 12 Lay Representative to the USCCB Discussion will take place around the events of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops November Meeting. The gathering will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) from 7:00 - 9:00pm
December 10 |Candlelight Mass of Remembrance - The Ministry of Bereavement of St. Patrick’s located at 2111 Muldoon Road will be holding a candle lighting ceremony and Mass Monday, December 10th, beginning at 6:45pm with a musical prelude. It will be a Mass to honor the loved ones we have lost-whether it is a family member or a friend. We could also keep in mind the men and women of the armed forces who have died so that we can freely express our faith. The holidays, especially Christmas, can be a particularly difficult time of the year for those of us who have lost a loved one. The candle lighting ceremony is a symbol of love, of life, and hope - Refreshments will be served in the gathering area after the service. Please come join us.
December 10-13│Spiritual Healing: A Parish Mission for Those Interested in Personal Spiritual Growth - Eucharistic Principles of the Spiritual Life, given by Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P. at Holy Family Cathedral (800 W 5th Ave, Anchorage)the same conference is offered twice per day: one after the 12:10 Mass and one in the evening from 7:00 - 8:00. For more information call (907) 276-3455
December 13-16│“Christ at Christmas, Christ Today”, an Advent offering, December 13th – 16th, 2007, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2901 E. Huffman Road, Ph. 345-4466. Father Joseph Mary and Brother Fabian, of the Community of Saint John, will lead the faithful in "Christ at Christmas, Christ Today", an Advent offering based on the teachings of Saint Paul, to coincide with the Year of Saint Paul. Please see below for specific topics and times: Thursday, December 13th, 2007: Session 1: Holy Rosary Academy Retreat during school hours Session 2: Teen Night 6 PM Pizza Party, volleyball, dodgeball - Friday, December 14th, 2007: Session 1: Men’s Group 6 AM, Session 2: SEAS School (Conferences during school hours)Session 3:Theology on Tap 7 PM at the Snow Goose - Saturday, December 15th, 2007: Session 1: Charity 9 AM, Session 2: Salvation 10 AM, Session 3: A Holy Hour with Emmanuel – The Comings of Christ 11 AM, Session 4: Lunch 12 PM, Session 5: Family 1:30 PM, Session 6: Marriage 2:30 PM - Sunday, December 16th, 2007: Session 1: Children of Hope 1 PM, Children’s Adoration
Dec 29 – Jan 14 - Western Dominicans' Vocations Director, Fr. Steven Maekawa, OP, will be staying at Holy Family Cathedral, Anchorage from December 29 through January 14. For men or women who wish to discuss a vocation to the religious life or priesthood you may contact Fr. Steven at Holy Family Cathedral: 907-276-3455.
Up-Coming Opportunity for Nurses to Become Involved in Parish Ministry Parish Nurses of Alaska and Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries in collaboration with Providence Health System Alaska are sponsoring an up-coming training course for nurses interested in parish ministry. Parish Nursing focuses on “whole-person” care the patient’s spiritual, physical and emotional needs. The course will be offered January 10-March 6, 2008 at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage. Go to the Archdiocesan website to download registration forms. For more info contact Sr. Jackie Stoll, OP, ANP, Archdiocesan coordinator for Parish Nursing and Parish Ministries of Health at 297-7736 or jackie.stoll@caa-ak.org
Anchorage Project Access - Anchorage Project Access mission is to increase access to health care for low income uninsured members of our community by using a volunteer network of providers working in a coordinated fashion to create a compassionate, respectful, equitable, accountable and efficient program of necessary services for those in need. Approximately 555 patients have been served since its inception in December 2005, 375 physicians have volunteered their services, and over $2,000,000 in care was donated between January 2006 and June of 2007. Anchorage Project Access is a free or low cost short term healthcare program for low income residents who live in the Municipality of Anchorage and need medical care. All health care services received through Project
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