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May 31, 2008
9th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [June 1 - June 8, 2008]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
May 31 │ Mass for Fr. Vincent Beuzer, SJ celebrating his 50 years as a priest - Holy Spirit Center on Saturday, May 31 at 3pm.
June 1 │ Mass for Fr. Stan Allie celebrating his 50 years as a priest - Sacred Heart Parish in Wasilla on Sunday, June 1 at 3pm.
June 2-5 │ Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) -High School youth from throughout Alaska will gather at St Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Anchorage for four days of faith-filled liturgies, workshops, music, service projects and just being present to one another. Parents are invited to attend the various workshops and keynote presentations but need to sign in during registration. Registration forms are available in your parishes, for more information please contact Matthew Beck (907) 745-3229 or email: matthewb@st-mikesparish.org
June 3 │ The first of two Billings Ovulation Method classes will be held on Tuesday, June 3, at 7pm at Providence Hospital. The follow-up class will be held on June 17 at 7pm. The one-time cost is $40.00 per couple. Classes are held each month on the first and third Tuesdays. If you are unable to attend these scheduled classes, please call so we can arrange a different date. Personal instruction via email is also available on the Internet at the Billings Ovulation Method website: http://www.woomb.org/bom/teaching/learningBOM.html Please call Rachael at 770-0444 or Pam at 297-7740, for more information or to register for the class.
June 7 │ Santacruzan in Alaska! Celebrating Filipino-Religious tradition. Saturday, June 7 - Procession at 12pm - noon (assemble at Conoco Phillips parking lot). Mass at 1pm - Holy Family Cathedral with Main Celebrant Archbishop Roger Schwietz. For more information please call Fr. Luz Flores at 297-7726.
June 8 │ Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Soldotna is rededicating the old church as the Redeemptorist Center at a Mass – Sunday, June 8 at 5pm. Anyone in the Archdiocese who was involved on the peninsula with the building of the old church/rectory in the beginning, please join us for this celebration. Some of the Redemptorist priests will be joining us. Questions may be directed to Pat Murray, 262-7801.
June 17 │ To mark the one year anniversary of its former pastor, Father Alfred Giebel, St. Benedict's parish will celebrate a Memorial Mass on Tuesday June 17th at 7pm in the parish church. All are invited to attend this Mass in Father Giebel's memory.
June 20th & 27th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm & June 21st & 28th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm - Apologetics workshop presented by Fr. Michael Shields of Magadan Russia – All are invited to join Fr. Mike Shields at St. Patrick Parish to be strengthened in faith and love for the Bible. Topics that will be covered during these sessions are: 1) Apologetic what is it and why is it necessary, 2) One church, 3) The church where the bible came from, 4) Authority passed down by Jesus-Peter the rock, 5) Sole fide (only faith?), 6) Sole scriptura (only the Bible?) , 7) Salvation once and for all or a process, 8) Mary and the Saints and purgatory , 9) The rapture a new tradition of man not taught in the bible, 10) How to share your faith. Bring your bible and notebook: For more information call the parish office at (907) 337-1538
Abortion can cause many unexpected side effects for a woman, including depression, anxiety, lowered self esteem, regret. If you know someone who has been affected by abortion, Project Rachel provides a process for healing of these sufferings in a caring and confidential setting. A new group will begin in late June. One-to-one support is available anytime. Please call 297-7781 or toll-free 800-434-3344 outside Anchorage for more information.
July 7-11 │"Catechesis of the Good Shepherd" Training Available This form of faith formation utilizes Montessori method for 3-6 year olds. Please join us for a week of training. Laura Bastulli-Parran, Director of the Good Shepherd Center at Holy Rosary in Cleveland, Ohio will provide training in Anchorage. Cost $125.00 includes all materials and books. Scholarships are available. For more information please call Brigitte Youngblood at 351-5552 or Lynn Schmidt at 622-8418. To find out more about "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd" log on to http://www.cgsaust.org.au
July 18 │ An Evening at the Lighthouse Gardens -Enjoy good food and wine, beautiful music and great company in award winning gardens. A wonderful event to benefit the St. Andrew Parish Landscaping Fund, rain or shine, at the Lighthouse Gardens Friday, July 18 – 5 to 9pm. Tickets $100 per person. Must be 21 years or older to attend this event - Please call Bridget McCleskey at 694-5321 for more information.
July 19 │ local Celebration of WYD - Holy Spirit Center - Young Adults ages 18 to 35. Mass with the Pope via live feed from World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia! Joyful music, prayer, reflection and BBQ! Details coming soon.
August 8 │ Farewell potluck dinner for Fr. Don Bramble, OP on Friday, August 8 (Feast of St. Dominic) at 6pm at Holy Family Cathedral.
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)
June 13-15 │ 6:45pm -10:30am Three-day individually Directed Retreat Led by Armand Nigro, S.J. and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. The shortest of our 2008 Ignatian retreats, the three-day format nevertheless offers profound opportunities for spiritual growth and healing. The cost for this individually-directed retreat is $195, with registration and a $50 deposit due no later than June 6, 2008. Register on-line or call 907-346-2343.
June 23-July 23 │6:45pm - 10:30am Thirty-day Individually Directed Retreat This retreat is directed by Armand Nigro, S.J., Vincent Beuzer, S.J., and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. For those who are able, the thirty-day format allows deep immersion in the spiritual exercises and the rhythm of retreat life. The cost for this individually-directed retreat is $2,095, with registration and a $600 deposit due no later than June 14, 2008. Register online or call 907-346-2343
Catholic Social Services
The Moose Ate Our Flowers . . . Clare House “Virtual” Garden Party 2008. The Garden Party, held at the BP Atrium, has been a traditional fundraiser for Catholic Social Services’ Clare House for many years. This year a few key sponsors were unable to support the Garden Party so we are hosting a “virtual” Garden Party, a new approach to the traditional event. Please visit cssalaska.org to make a donation or contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7344 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org for more information.
Does your heart skip a beat when you see a newborn baby? If so, do we have the volunteer opportunity for you! Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Baby Boutique needs volunteers between the hours of 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays. The Baby Boutique is located at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org for more information.
The teen homes at Catholic Social Services (McAuley Manor & Charlie Elder House) are in need of pillow & mattress covers and towels. If you would like to donate please contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org or drop off items at the CSS Center at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thank you!
Bishop’s Attic │free pickup services on Tuesdays and Thursdays for donated items - please call 279-6328 to schedule. Bishop Attic is also selling a new cookbook as a fundraiser. They are $3.00 each and are on sale at the 1100 Gambell Street store. Proceeds of all sales go to support Catholic Social Services and programs at the Archdioceses.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Catholic Social Services currently has several job openings available. For full details on the positions please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org.
Principal - Lumen Christi JR/SR High School (a ministry of St. Benedict's parish) is in the process of hiring a principal. Interested parties may obtain further information and a position description by contracting LCHSsearch@gmail.com or you submit a resume to the Search Committee in care of: Fr. Steven Moore, Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, 8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.
General Chemistry Teacher - Lumen Christi Catholic High School is looking for a Science teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Qualified applicants should have experience in Chemistry, Physics, and General Science. Knowledge of safe lab procedures is a necessity. We are also looking for a Debate (DDF) coach. For additional information and details, please contact: Principal Jim Yeargan at lchsprincipal@alaska.net or call 229-1945
Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.
Posted by Cindy Lentine on May 31, 2008 04:58 PM.
