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July 26, 2008
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - [July 27 - Aug. 3, 2008]
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 7 │Mass in honor of God the Father of all Mankind Feast Day -7pm with one hour of hour praise and prayer at 6 pm - St Patricks Church.
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!
August 15│World Wide Marriage Encounter Camp Out The World Wide Marriage Encounter invites all encountered couples and families, past and present, to a camp out at the Eagle River Campground, on August 15th and 16th 2008. Come meet old and new friends and enjoy a weekend of fun and conversation. The overflow lot has been reserved both nights. For more information contact Larry and Cathy Ward, 696-2393. SEE YOU THERE!
Engaged Encounter Dates for 2009: January 23-25; May 29-30; October 2-4. For details and more information please contact Deacon Felix Maguire, St. Patrick, at felixmaguire@yahoo.com
The Legion of Mary is selling a 960 square ft, two bedroom, one bathroom condo at 1644D Juneau St. It is a street level condo that has two parking places plus storage shed. The asking price is $116,000. Please contact Kristina @ 248-4907
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
It’s HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids time! Please join us by hosting a collection drive for gently used coats & 24-count crayons or volunteering the week of August 4th. Distribution will be Thursday & Friday, August 7 & 8, 2008 at the Mt. View Boys & Girls Club. Please visit cssalaska.org or call the HUGSS hotline at 64-HUGSS (644-8477) to volunteer, donate or receive services.
Catholic Social Service’s food pantry (St. Francis House) needs your help! The perfect storm has been created with less grant funding, increased food costs and an increasing number of families needing food assistance. Please remember to bring in your donations of food if your parish collects regularly or drop them off at 3710 East 20th between the hours of 9am – 5pm. Thank you!
Catholic Social Service’s Baby Boutique needs baby and toddler clothing in good condition. Donations can be dropped off at 3710 East 20th between the hours of 9am – 5pm. Thank you!
Do you love fresh produce? Please visit the Fresh International Gardens booth (operated by refugees from the CSS Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program) at the Farmer's Market on Wednesdays at the Northway mall parking lot (until 4pm) and on Saturdays at the Downtown Anchorage market (until 6pm). Produce is fresh picked (usually the same morning!).
August 22 – 24 │Are you thinking about Adoption? Catholic Social Services’ Summer Adoption Workshop Weekend will be Friday – Sunday, August 22 – 24, 2008 at 3710 East 20th Avenue. The cost per couple is $300 (includes lunches & snacks). This is a great workshop to attend if you are interested in exploring adoption or if you are planning to apply for adoption through Catholic Social Services. Please visit cssalaska.org or call 222-7314 to find out more information and to register.
Catholic Social Services’ Beyond Shelter program has a family in need of a double stroller, a bassinette, a crib and a playpen. Size small infant t-shirts that wrap around (needed for feeding tube access) for a newborn baby are also requested. Please call Barb Neesom at 222-7362 if you can help. Thank you!
Can your family help a refugee family? Catholic Social Services’ newly arriving refugee families need the following household items: working vacuum cleaners (new or used), new pillows, ironing boards, laundry baskets and toddler car seats. If you can help please call Yarelis in the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program at 222-7359. 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 11:00am – 3:00pm 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.
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.
Math and General Science Teacher - Lumen Christi Catholic High School is looking for a Science teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. This position can also be combined with a theology class and a literature class for the right person. For additional information and details, please contact: Principal Jim Yeargan at lchsprincipal@alaska.net or call 229-1945
Posted by Cindy Lentine on July 26, 2008 10:04 AM.
