Come and join us for a great evening of family food, fun and prizes!!

May 1-2 │ The Called & Gifted Workshop - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - God is calling you to a unique purpose in life, a work of love that only you can do. Discern your spiritual gifts! Please call Effie at 644-9734 or Marcia at 694-2170 x 207 for more information and to register.

May 8-9 │North American Forum "Beginnings Plus" Two day Workshop Training for RCIA & Liturgical Ministers (with focus on adults and children) - Holy Spirit Center. Please call Cindy Lentine at 297-7711 for more information and to register.

May 14 │ Sixth Annual Archdiocese of Anchorage Homeschool Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI will be held on Thursday, May 14, 12:10 pm Mass at Holy Family Cathedral. ALL are welcome! There will also be a potluck immediately following the Liturgy. For more information please contact: Sue at 686-3773 email: susan@lochners.net or Pam at 248-0376 email: praygor@acsalaska.net

June 1-4 │ ACYC (Alaska Catholic Youth Conference) at St Elizabeth Ann Seton on Huffman. Click on "ACYC" on the home page to download information and registration form. Questions? Please call Matthrew Beck at 907-745-3229 ext 12.

Catholic Native Ministry Welcomes Our New Brothers and Sisters living in the Archdiocese of Anchorage. Let us help you get acquainted and involved. Please contact: Pearl Chanar 245-2024 and/or Renee Nicholson 243-2240.
- 3rd Saturday each month │ Native Mass - 5:30 pm at St. Anthony Church followed by a potluck.
- Sunday │ Native Mass - 11 am at the Native Hospital for patients and families.
- Thursday │ Native Kateri Circle meeting 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at St. Anthony Parish hall: potluck, prayer circle, and faith formation for all who are free at this time.

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES (to find out more about Archdiocesan Family Life Ministies log onto www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/living/family/index.html)

May 1-3 │ I will proclaim your name to my brethren….” in today’s Psalm. Does your marriage/holy orders preach the gospel by example? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are May 1-3 and Nov. 20-22. Dates fill fast, early registration is recommended. For more information call James and Shaharriet Houchins 644-8677 or 230-5589 or e-mail jnshouch@gci.net

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

August 18-26 │8 Day Silent Retreat Fr. Vincent Beuzer, SJ and Fr. Armand Nigro, SJ have led Ignatian retreats for over 40 years worldwide. Both are experienced in discernment of spirits, scripture, theology, and spirituality. During this retreat, Fr. Nigro & Fr. Beuzer will focus on the theme of Listening to the Voice of God. The retreatants will be given a framework in order to prepare for a deeper awareness of the presence of God. The various prayer exercises are centered on the reality of the Now Jesus, in us as we desire to know, love and serve him more meaningfully. The retreat begins at 7p m (6 pm check-in) on Tuesday evening and ends after breakfast on Wednesday 26. The retreat offers: Private bedroom with 3 daily meals, Sacred Silence, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Scripture & Daily Mass. Cost is $650 per person. Deposit of $300 to register. Call Holy Spirit Center for more information or to register (907) 346-2343. Partial scholarships available for those in financial need.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Catholic Social Services wishes to thank the many generous ladies affiliated with the Catholic Daughters! The Catholic Daughters recently hosted their annual baby shower and provided many useful items for low-income parents seeking assistance. Supporters like the Catholic Daughters made it possible to provide services to 159 women last year through our Pregnancy Support program which runs the "Baby Boutique.” Thank you!

Join the Catholic Social Services Face Book page and help us promote our mission (in cyberspace!) to compassionately serve the poor and those in need, strengthen individuals and families, and advocate for social justice.

May 10 │ Celebrate Mother’s Day by bringing in your Mom’s favorite non-perishable food item for the St. Francis House Mother’s Day Food Drive. A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie (Anonymous). What better way to honor her then to help feed the hungry in her name? For more information visit cssalaska.org or contact Jennifer Nieves at 222-7323 or jnieves@cssalaska.org. St. Francis House is located at 3710 East 20th Avenue near East High School.

April 27 │ Join the Catholic Social Services’ World Refugee Day celebration planning committee. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at CSS, 3710 East 20th Avenue, from 5:30 – 7:00pm. The event will be Friday, June 19, 2009, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Mt. View Lions Park. We need creative volunteers to help us plan the picnic portion of the event. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.

May 9 │Charity Ball 2009 – A Night of Stars! CSS with host the Charity Ball, Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the new Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center! If you wish to attend, underwrite, or purchase adverting to support Catholic Social Services’ largest annual fundraiser please visit www.cssalaska.org and click on events or contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org for more information.

OTHER EVENTS

Fridays │ Agape Alaska Toastmasters speak on faith - A new chapter of Toastmasters International has formed in Anchorage for people seeking to hone their “communications and leadership skills” while “sharing their faith.” Agape Alaska Toastmasters will provide a forum for people to practice public speaking, specifically, on faith-related themes. The group will meet every other Friday (8 – 9 am) at Denny’s Restaurant on the corner of DeBarr and Bragaw. For more information, contact Duane Epton at 229-1654 or duaneepton@gci.net, or Julie Galligan at 250-2500. For more information, visit www.Toastmasters.org.

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.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

St. Mary's School is recruiting teachers for this upcoming school year. Positions are available for lower elementary (generalist), intermediate (generalist) and middle school (math, science, language arts and literature). Please contact Joshua Lewis, principal, at joshua.c.lewis@mac.com or 907-486-3513.

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.

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.

CATHOLIC BOOKS & SUPPLIES

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.

Bishop's Attic has free pickup service on Tuesday and Thursday for donated items. Please call 279-6328 to schedule. Proceeds of all sales support Catholic Social Services and programs at the Archdioceses.

Posted by Cindy Lentine on April 22, 2009 10:07 AM.