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August 30, 2008
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - [August 31 - September 7, 2008]
Alaska Pacific University 4 week courses. The courses listed welcome auditors or those seeking CEUs or two professional development credits. Courses will be held in Grant Hall at APU. Register and pay $95 before the first class. For more information, call 564-8274 or email rleiner@alaskapacific.edu. For details, visit www.alaskapacific.edu/depts/newman/course_descs.php
August 26-September 18 │The Gospel of Mark (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 - 9:30 PM) Regina Boisclair Ph.D., Professor. This course will engage in a critical analysis and peculiar features of Mark’s good news of Jesus, Son of God. Special concern will be given to differences between Mark’s social location and that of his 21st century readers.
August 25-September 22 │Foundations of Hinduism (Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 - 9:20 PM) Alfred Collins, Ph.D., Professor. Hinduism might be described as a quest to attain the real self and overcome attachment to a false or unreal sense of self. This course will explore the pathways this search has taken over the past 3500 years.
September 11 │ Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath - APU’s Cardinal Newman Chair and Interfaith Council of Anchorage are sponsoring the Alaska premiere of the film Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath on September 11, 2008, at 2:00 PM in Carr-Gottstein 102 and at 7:00 PM in the Consortium Library Room 307. - Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath is the first feature-length documentary film to analyze the aftermath of 9/11 on South Asian and Arab Americans. The film explores race, religion, and national identity. A panel of Americans with various backgrounds will respond to the film and questions from the audience. The effort asks us to consider “Who is an American?” For more information, see the official film site: www.dwf-film.com
September 12 & 13│KENAI: Generations of Faith : Lifelong Faith Formation for the Whole Parish Community This Workshop led by Leif Kehrwald from the Center for Ministry Development will introduce participants to the vision and practices of lifelong, intergenerational faith formation, guide the development and implementing of lifelong curriculum for the whole parish community, teach parish leadership skills for facilitating intergenerational learning and will provide planning resources. The workshops will be held from 9:00am - 3:30pm (both Friday & Saturday), Cost for this training is $100.00 per person. Lodging is available at the Tanglewood B&B at $50.00 per night. For more information contact Marlys Verba: marlys.verba@gamil.com or Margaret Menting: mmmkenai@gci.net. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP by August 31.
September 14│Consecration of New Altar: Holy Cross Church - Archbishop Roger Schwietz will consecrate the new altar at Holy Cross during the 11:00 am Mass, all are welcome to attend.
September 19│European American Folk Mass (POLKA MASS) - Friday Sept. 19th at Saint Patrick Church - 7:00 pm. People of Polish, German and Czeck heritages will be praying in their musical idiom. National Clothing encouraged. A collection will be taken for the St. Patrick Senior Projects. The 3rd Friday Knights of Columbus Polka Dance will follow in the Parish Hall. All are invited.
September 27th│The Honorable Judge Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will speak on “The Curious Case of Free Exercise,” Religious Freedom and the First Amendment, Saturday, September 27, 2008, 3:00pm Z.J. Loussac Public Library, Wilda Marston Theatre a reception will follow in the Ann Stevens Room - the Public is Invited.
September 28th │Celebration of the Red Mass, Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI presiding 9:30 am Mass, Holy Family Cathedral Judges are invited to wear their judicial robes and join in the procession.
September 28th│Brunch Presentation - The Honorable Judge Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain, will speak on St. Thomas More’s final words, “I die the King’s good servant but God’s first.” During the brunch following the Red Mass, Sunday, September 28th, 2008 at 11:00am in the Aft Deck Room of the Hotel Captain Cook - Cost per person $35.00, Brunch included. Call 297-7729 for reservations by 9/19/08
CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLERS open gym play on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month 10:00am -11:30am with Children’s adoration led by Deacon Dez at 11:30am on 3rd Thursday each month at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2901 Huffman Rd. All are invited to come! Contact Lana Persson persson@alaska.net, 349-4399 for more information. We also provide music to residents of Providence Extended Care twice a month. Contact Mary Kemper at 345-8760 for more information.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES
October 3rd, 7th & 10th│ Marriage Information Nights : Archdiocese of Anchorage Family Life Ministries will present several opportunities for anyone interested in finding out more about what it means to be married in the Catholic Church. Representatives form Engage Encounter, World Wide Marrriage Encounter, Natural Family Planning and Retrouvaille, along with local priests will be available to answer questions. Fr. Thomas Brundage the Archdiocesan Judicial Vicar and Fr. James Oberle the Director of the Office of Evangelization & Worship will be among the presenters at these presentations. Please join us on Friday evening October 3rd at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Soldotna, Tuesday evening October 7th at Saint Michael Parish in Palmer and/or Friday evening October 10th at Holy Cross Parish in Anchorage. All presentation will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. For more information contact Julie at (907) 297-7710
Retrouvaille of Alaska │4 Stages of Marriage – The 4 stages of marriage are: (1) Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening to Joy. Many marriages experience the first 3 Stages. Marriages that end in divorce never make it to the 4th Stage of Awakening to Joy. Don’t give up without learning about the 4th Stage of Awakening to Joy. If you believe your marriage suffers from Disillusionment or Misery please contact Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i). For confidential information about the program or to register for the Fall program beginning with a weekend October 17-19, 2008, call 1-907-360-2227 or visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)
September 6│Saturday Sacrament Series: Baptism & Confirmation - This four course series will begin Saturday, September 6th from 9:00 am to Noon at Holy Spirit Center. Each month through December we will focus on a specific Sacrament (or two) reflecting on the history, validity, preparation and spirituality of the Sacraments. With the newly released Sacramental & Catechetical Guidelines for the Archdiocese of Anchorage this is a fantastic opportunity for all of us to review these wonderful gifts that bring God present in our lives. The Cost for all four sessions is $85.00; $25.00 per single session. For more information contact Sr. Jo Gaugier at (907) 297-7741.
September 26 - September 28 │ The Spiritual Solution of the 12 Steps - This retreat will be led by Dick Dunphy, S.J. and Alison King, MS, MAC and co-sponsored by the Providence Breakthrough Program. Based on the 12 Steps, there will be a special emphasis on the way in which they present us with a spiritual solution to addiction. The weekend will have conferences, quiet time for reflection and rest, sharing, and the opportunity to participate in 12 Step meetings. Friday 6:00pm check-in for overnight guests and first gathering is at 7:00pm. Fees: $185 single, $165 double, $145 commuter Partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee is a hardship. Register on this site or call 907-346-2343
October 3-5│ Koinonia weekend A spiritual renewal weekend called “Koinonia” (which means community) will be offered at Holy Spirit Center beginning Friday, October 3 at 6pm (check-in) and ending Sunday, October 5 at 4pm. Various meditations include the call to holiness, scripture, prayer, Church, the people of God, Forgiveness, sacraments, God is love, etc. Archbishop Schweitz and Fr. Hebert will be offering the Eucharist. Presenters include lay people, Sisters and priests. For reservations call 346-2343 or email at www.holyspiritcenter.org. For more information consult flier in back of church or call Sr. Lorene Griffin, OSU at 248-9881.
Catholic Social Services
Are you looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities? Please visit Catholic Social Services on-line at cssalaska.org or contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org.
The Catholic Social Services’ Baby Boutique needs onesies and sleepers for our wee ones (0-9 months) in gender neutral colors. The Baby Boutique offers free maternity wear and baby supplies to low-income families, located at 3721 East 20th Avenue (operating hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). Donations may also be dropped off at 3710 East 20th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Debbie Sell, Pregnancy Support Counselor, at 222-7315 or dsell@cssalaska.org.
Catholic Social Services is expecting 8 more families in the next 3 months from Sudan and Former Zaire. Can you help us prepare for their arrival? Our newly arriving refugee families need the following items: irons, ironing boards, vacuum cleaners, shampoo, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, dental hygiene products, mops, brooms and buckets. If you can help please call Yarelis in the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program at 222-7359. Thank you!
September 4 │An evening with nationally acclaimed Irish folksinger – Fiona Molloy on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Hall, 2111 Muldoon Road, Tickets $15. Advanced tickets available at Celtic Treasures, 333-2358, 4240 Old Seward Highway #2. Proceeds benefit Catholic Social Services and the Anchorage Irish Club.
September 5 │Do you enjoy Anchorage’s First Friday art viewing events? Please join Catholic Social Services for Expressions of Refugee Youth Photography Exhibit at the next First Friday on September 5, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at the Downtown Starbucks, 601 W. 5th Avenue. The photographs were inspired by 12 young artist’s impressions and reflections of themselves, their communities and their families. The artists participated in a summer camp for refugee youth focusing on photography. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.
October 17-19│ New Workshop Date! Are you thinking about Adoption? Catholic Social Services’ Summer Adoption Workshop Weekend will be Friday – Sunday, October 17-19, 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.
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:
Music Coordinator - Holy Cross Parish is in need of a Music Coordinator who has keyboard/piano experience. Please call Fr. Dan Hebert at 349-8388.
Manager of fundraising database needed at the Pastoral Center. The Stewardship & Development Department of the Archdiocese of Anchorage seeks a full-time Data Services Manager. Duties include managing a donor database, processing donations, and preparing reports and mailing lists. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising-specific software preferred. Salary range: $40k-$45k, DOE. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to 225 Cordova St., Anchorage, 99501, ATTN: Jim Caldarola, CFRE.
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.
ODDS & ENDS
October 10-12│Alaska Catholic Family Conference presented by Catholics United in the Faith (CUF) Anchorage Chapter. Held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Registration forms, speaker and concert information packets are available in parishes and online. To find out more and to download forms go to the Conference website: akcatholicfamily.org; Email: cufanchorage.com; or call Karen, 245-5270, for registration questions or Catherine, 375-8909, for general information.
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
Wanted a three bedroom apartment - Sacred Heart Cathedral in Fairbanks has a Parish member with two children that needs an apartment in Anchorage while their son receives medical care for about a year. Please call Mary at 347-7248.
Saintly Seconds is a second hand store located in Eagle River, Alaska that sells gently used items donated by patrons. Please call 696-2947 or email: info@saintlyseconds.net for more information.
Posted by Cindy Lentine on August 30, 2008 03:09 PM.
