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May 19, 2009
Ascension of the Lord [May 24, 2009]
UPCOMING ARCHDIOCESAN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS:
May 24│Confirmation Celebration Sacred Heart - Seward - 9:30am
May 31│Confirmation Celebration Holy Family Catheral - 5:30pm
Vacation Bible School - VBS
June 8-12 │St. Andrew Parish (Eagle River)(across the street at Community Covenant Church) 9 to noon - "Crocodile Dock" - 694-2170
June 15-19 │St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 9 to noon - "Crocodile Dock" - 345-4466
June 22-26 │St. Michael Parish (Palmer) 9:30 to 12:30 pm - "Kids for Jesus: Summertime Blast" - 745-3229
June 22-26 │St. Benedict Parish - 9 to noon - "Crocodile Dock" - 243-2195
July 27-31 │Holy Cross Parish - 10 am to 1 pm - "Discovery Canyon!" 349-8388
July 27-31│St. Patrick's Parish - 9 to noon - "Crocodile Dock" - 337-1538
May 28 │ Alaska Native Potluck with Dr. Martin Brokenleg – The Alaska Native Catholic / Lutheran Organizing Ministry of AFACT is hosting a potluck and presentation with Dr. Martin Brokenleg. Dr. Brokenleg is a professor of First Nations Theology and Ministry at Vancouver School of Theology. Thursday, May 28 - 6pm at Central Lutheran Church on Cordova and 15th Avenue. For more information contact Sr. Donna Kramer at 297-7777.
May 28 │ THEOLOGY AND BREW – LAST OF THIS SEASON! We are wrapping up this TAB season with two great presentations. On Thursday, May 28, Archbishop Schwietz will talk about the "Role of Laity in the American Church." Then join us for a bonus TAB on June 4th with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Doors open at the Snow Goose at 7:00 pm and the presentations start at 7:30 pm.
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.
June 4 │THEOLOGY AND BREW – LAST OF THIS SEASON! Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Doors open at the Snow Goose at 7:00 pm and the presentations start at 7:30 pm.
June 11 │Graffiti, Dumpsters and Roads: “Broken Windows” in Russian Jack Community Meeting Hosted by St. Anthony Parish Community Organizing Ministry - Thursday, June 11 7:00 - 8:00 pm at St. Anthony Catholic Church on 825 S. Klevin. Please if you have any questions contact AFACT at 297-7737
June 14 │ Open House - Fr. Mike Shield’s 60th Birthday! 30th anniversary of his ordination! and 15th year in Magadan! Bring a dish to share and pictures of Fr. Mike if you have them. Open House - Everyone is invited! At the Palmer Depot between 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Please call Kathy Bishop for more information at 907-892-6492.
June 17-19 │Save the Dates: Midsummer Light Bible Institute The Archdiocese of Anchorage and Cardinal Newman Chair at Alaska Pacific University will co-sponsor the Fourth Midsummer Light Bible Institute in the Grant Hall Theater at Alaska Pacific University featuring Sr. Irene Nowell, O.S.B. and Dr. Vincent Smiles, biblical scholars associated with St. John’s University School of Theology. In addition the Cardinal Newman Chair is sponsoring “Illuminations of the Word” a Facsimile Exhibit from the Saint John’s Bible in the galleries at APU (Grant Hall and Carr Gottstein) and the UAA/APU Consortium Library June 5-30th. On Tuesday June 16, 2009,7:00-9:00 p.m. Sr. Irene, a member of the Committee for IIluminations and Texts for the Saint John’s Bible will offer a FREE PUBLIC LECTURE on the St. John’s Bible – America’s “Book of Kells”. For further information contact the Cardinal Newman Chair office 564-8274 or (http://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/documents/MLBibleInstitute2009Brochure.pdf)
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)
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
Don’t spend your precious summer Saturdays hosting garage sales! CSS needs your gently used furniture. Please contact Kerina Vue at 222-7359 or kvue@cssalaska.org to schedule an appointment to pick up or to drop off your kitchen tables, beds, mattresses, couches, etc. Please help us stock up for the refugee families that will be arriving this summer.
Gearing up to go camping? Many of the families served at St. Francis House spend their summers camping — out of necessity. Please consider purchasing additional “camp” food when you are stocking up – stew, corn beef hash and chili are all items that would be enjoyed by our camping clients. We are also soliciting can openers. Items can be dropped off at your parish’s St. Francis House collection container or at 3710 East 20th Avenue from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thank you!
June 19 │Please join us for the Catholic Social 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 19, 2009,
4 — 7:00 pm, Mountain View Lion’s Community Park (Mt. View Drive & Pine Street, Shaw Pavilion). Music, dancing, BBQ & children’s activities planned. For more information, to volunteer or to donate food for the event, contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.
Pop into Marie’s Beauty Supply and Salon across from the Sears Mall on Benson for Insomnia Night, and purchase raffle tickets, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 6:00—10:00 pm. This event benefits Catholic Social Services’ Clare House.
July 25 & 26 │ Plein Air Painters of Alaska Weekend - Join local artists for the Plein Air Painters of Alaska Weekend to benefit Clare House, July 25 & 26 from 10 am – 6:00 pm 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 Adele Alderman at 222-7355 or aalderman@cssalaska.org
HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids - Collecting now for distribution in August! Please consider hosting a collection drive for gently used coats & packages of #2 unsharpened pencils. Distribution will be Thursday & Friday, August 12 & 13 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.
OTHER EVENTS
Covenant House Alaska is currently in need of Clothing for our youth Career Clothing especially: Cloths that our young men and women can wear while job searching and for interviews. We need clothes and foot ware for young men and women of all shapes and sizes. This is a wonderful Spring Cleaning opportunity that will benefit a wonderful group of youth. Also needed is a sewing machine. Donations can be dropped off at either of our locations: Covenant House Community Service Center: 750 W. 5th Ave. (corner of 5th and H St.)or Covenant House Crisis Center: 609 F Street (corner of 6th and F St. here you can pull up in front of the building and unload without having to find parking call ahead 272-1255 and we will make sure there is someone to assist you.)
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:
Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Worship. │ The Director is responsible for the structure and management of Office of Faith Formation and Worship and implementation of the diocesan Faith Formation plan. The objective is to support and sustain faith formation in accord with the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan: a) pre-school through grade12; b) young adult and youth ministry and c) adult faith formation including, catechists and ecclesial ministries formation. Director works in collaboration with Offices of the Archbishop and Department of Stewardship and Development. This position includes responsibility for the staff and financial management of the office of Faith Formation and Worship. Starting salary range $43,500 - $46,300 DOE. Position begins on July 1, 2009. A job description and job application form are available at www.archdioceseofanchoarge.org/employment/. Send resume and completed Job application form to:
Sr. Charlotte Davenport
225 Cordova Street
Anchorage, AK, 99501.
Executive Secretary to the Archbishop. │ Position available June, 2009. Full time position requires exceptional ability to communicate verbally and in writing, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint). Knowledge and understanding of the Roman Catholic Church locally, nationally and internationally extremely helpful. Minimum of five years experience as an executive assistant or secretary preferred. A complete job description is posted online at www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/employment along with an application form. Salary range $17.55-20.02 per hr DOE . Please submit a completed application form along with resume to:
Sr. Charlotte Davenport
225 Cordova Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Administrative Assistant │Our Lady of the Valley has an employment opening for an Administrative Assistant. If you are interested, or know someone who may be interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
Attn: Suzanne Cyr
260 E. Nelson Ave.
Wasilla, AK 99654
All resumes must be received by May 15.
Teachers │ 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. In the same location the Bread of Life Bookstore sells new religious goods. 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 May 19, 2009 10:31 AM.
