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June 25, 2008

Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul - [June 29 – July 6, 2008]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

June 29-July 4 │National Catholic Singles Convention at the Millennium Hotel. 5pm Mass in Redington Ballroom Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday, July 2 – 4pm. Frs. Nigro and Beuzer from the Holy Spirit Center will talk about "A Contemporary Spirituality for Busy Catholics. Thursday, July 3 - 9 to 11:30pm an evening dance for adults 21 years or older - cost is $10 per person. For more information visit www.caci.org

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 │ World Youth Day “Alaska Style” Saturday, July 19 – 1 to 10pm at the Holy Spirit Center for young adults between the ages of 18 to 40. Join Archbishop Roger Schwietz and young adults from all over Alaska to participate together locally in World Youth Day events being held in Sydney, Australia. There will be joyful music, dance, prayer, reflection and BBQ! WYD “Alaska Style” will culminate with the celebration of the World Youth Day Mass with the Pope Benedict via live feed from the official location in Sydney! Cost is $10 per person (discounts with parish groups of five or more). Registration can be found at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org. If you have any questions please call Cindy at 297-7711.

July 30-Aug 4 │Girdwood - Eagle Eye will be addressing the question do we live to work or work to live. The talks will be both philosophical and theological. There will also be a daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, hiking and just time to be together with other young adults. Eagle Eye is run by the Community of St. John. For questions or to register contact: Marie Nuar 351-2837 or mcenuar@yahoo.com.

August 8 │ Farewell potluck dinner for Fr. Don Bramble, OP and Sr. Barbara Scanlon, CSJ on Friday, August 8 (Feast of St. Dominic) at 6:15 to 9pm at Holy Family Cathedral. We will also welcome Fr. Francis Le, OP and Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP, as the new pastor and associate at Holy Family, Anchorage. You are all very welcome to the potluck!

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

July 25 - August 2 │ Eight-day Individually Directed Retreat Led by Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J., Fr. Vincent Beuzer, S.J. and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. This eight-day Ignatian individually-directed retreat costs $625, with registration and a $200 deposit due no later than July 18, 2008. Register online or call 907-346-2343.

August 15 - 19 │Centering Prayer Retreat led by Kess Frey and Fran Victor. During this retreat, participants will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer sessions, group prayer services, view videos from Contemplative Outreach, and take walks in an atmosphere of silence and beauty. Retreat begins Friday, August 15 at 6:30 for check-in and ends Tuesday, August 19 1pm. Fee for full retreat is $325; attending Friday through Sunday is $195. A deposit of $50 is due with registration by Friday, August 8. Register here or call 907-346-2343. Partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee would be a hardship.

October 3-5│ Koinonia weekend will be offered at Holy Spirit Center Oct. 3-5th. This weekend, which is offered for all adults, concentrates on the Paschal mystery: the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. Koinonia (a Greek term meaning community) emphasizes that the Church is a community of baptized believers who know they are set apart to proclaim the Gospel and to serve all people in a healing way. This concept of Church is communicated to the group not only through talks, discussions and activities, but also through the team and participants being Church. If interested, please make reservations as soon as possible by calling Holy Spirit Center at 346-2343 or by e-mail at www.holyspiritcenterak.org. For more information contact Sr. Lorene Griffin at 248-9881.

Catholic Social Services

June 28 - 29 │Please join the Odom Corporation with their FOOD DRIVE to feed the hungry in our community. Odom is hosting a Canned Food Drive at the Sears Mall parking lot that will benefit St. Francis House and other non-profit organizations on June 28 & 29 from 10am - 6pm For questions please contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org. Thank you!

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.

Are you cleaning out your freezer in preparation for this summer’s fish bounty? If so, Brother Francis Shelter would love to have your frozen salmon and halibut from last season to smoke and serve to guests. Please drop off your frozen fish at 3710 East 20th between the hours of 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org. Thank you!

Calling all dentists & hygienist - do you have extra dental hygiene supplies to share with the residents of Clare House? Items can be dropped off at Clare House at 420 West 54th Avenue. Please contact Irene Lee at 563-4545 or ilee@cssalaska.org. Thank you!

Upgrading your camping gear? Please consider donating your gently used sleeping bags to Clare House. Bags can be dropped off at Clare House at 420 West 54th Avenue. Please contact Irene Lee at 563-4545 or ilee@cssalaska.org. 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.

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

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 02:37 PM.

June 19, 2008

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [June 22 - 29, 2008]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

June 20th & 27th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and 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

June 29-July 4 │National Catholic Singles Convention at the Millennium Hotel will have-evening dances for adults 21 years or older. Dance on Thursday, July 3 starts at 9pm. Cost is $10. per person. For more information visit www.caci.org

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 19 │ World Youth Day “Alaska Style” Saturday, July 19 – 1 to 10pm at the Holy Spirit Center for young adults between the ages of 18 to 40. Join Archbishop Roger Schwietz and young adults from all over Alaska to participate together locally in World Youth Day events being held in Sydney, Australia. There will be joyful music, dance, prayer, reflection and BBQ! WYD “Alaska Style” will culminate with the celebration of the World Youth Day Mass with the Pope Benedict via live feed from the official location in Sydney! Cost is $10 per person (discounts with parish groups of five or more). Registration and a My Space link can be found at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/ If you have any questions please call Cindy at 297-7711.

August 8 │ Farewell potluck dinner for Fr. Don Bramble, OP and Sr. Barbara Scanlon, CSJ on Friday, August 8 (Feast of St. Dominic) at 6:15 to 9pm at Holy Family Cathedral. We will also w elcome Fr. Francis Le, OP and Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP, as the new pastor and associate at Holy Family, Anchorage. You are all very welcome to the potluck!

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others 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

June 28 - 29 │Please join the Odom Corporation with their FOOD DRIVEto feed the hungry in our community. Odom is hosting a Canned Food Drive at the Sears Mall parking lot that will benefit St. Francis House and other non-profit organizations on June 28 & 29 from 10am - 6pm For questions please contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org. Thank you!

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.

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 10:35 AM.

June 10, 2008

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [June 15 - 22, 2008]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

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.

July 19 │ local Celebration of WYD - Holy Spirit Center - Young Adults ages 18 to 40. 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 and Sr. Barbara Scanlon, CSJ on Friday, August 8 (Feast of St. Dominic) at 6:15 to 9pm at Holy Family Cathedral. We will also welcome Fr. Francis Le, OP and Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP, as the new pastor and associate at Holy Family, Anchorage. You are all very welcome to the potluck!

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

October 3-5│ Koinonia - (a Greek term meaning community) a weekend based on the Paschal mystery--the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. It is open to all adults and emphasizes the concept of Church as a fellowship leading to proclamation of the Gospel and service to all people in a healing way. Cost is $175 for single occupancy; $155 for double occupancy; $145 for commuter - partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee is a hardship. For more information contact Sr. Lorene @ (907) 248-9881 or via email at lgriffinosu@cs.com.

Catholic Social Services

June 20 │Please join us for the Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services World Refugee Day Celebration. This family-friendly event is held to acknowledge the accomplishments of the refugee clients and to remember the millions of refugees who still yearn for a peaceful home. The event is Friday, June 20, 2008, 4 — 7:00 p.m., Mountain View Lion’s Community Park (Mt. View Drive & Pine Street, Shaw Pavilion). Music, dancing, BBQ & children’s activities planned. For more information or to donate food for the event contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.

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!

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.

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 03:31 PM.

June 07, 2008

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [June 8 - 15, 2008]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

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 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

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.

October 3-5│KOINONIA Weekend Retreat That Makes a Spiritual Difference - A Koinonia weekend focuses on the basic "how-to's" of the Christian faith: how to live with Christ, how to live for Christ, how to live in fellowship with other Christians. Led by a team of trained lay people and clergy, the weekend stresses the meaning of God's grace, the necessity of spiritual growth through prayer, study and action, and the need to carry Christ's message to the community and the world both individually and through the church. Cost is $175 for single occupancy; $155 for double occupancy; $145 for commuter - partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee is a hardship. For more information contact Sr. Loreen @ (907) 248-9881 or via email at lgriffinosu@cs.com.

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.

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.

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 03:16 PM.