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July 06, 2008
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [July 6 - July 13, 2008]
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 15 │Coalition to Defend Latinas United in Alaska - 6pm in the BP Energy Center. Looking for about 40 women committed to becoming advocates for other women in a domestic violence relationship. Please call Rebecca at 279-2457 or email: rebecca.bradley@akimmigrationjustice.org
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
July 26 & 27 │Join local artists for the Plein Air Painters of Alaska Weekend to benefit Catholic Social Services’ Clare House, July 26 & 27, 2008 from 10am – 6pm on the grounds of the Kolstad Homestead, 5801 Barry Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99507. Plein Air is a French term meaning “painting outdoors on location.” Purchase fabulous art and enjoy kid activities, a silent auction and a split-the-pot raffle. For more information contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.
Pop into Marie’s Beauty Supply and Salon across from the Sears Mall on Benson and purchase a raffle ticket to benefit Clare House. The fabulous prizes include $1,500 worth of cosmetic dentistry, a kitchen design consultation (include drawings) valued at $1,500, $750 from Best Buy, Marie’s highlights, facial and spa pedicure valued at $300, a Black Hills gold ring and a DVD player. Drawing will be held July 31st and you need not be present to win. Thank you, Marie’s!
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 on July 6, 2008 12:37 PM.
