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October 27, 2009

Solemnity of All Saints [November 1, 2009]

October 31 │ Mini Alaska Catholic Family Conference "In the Footsteps of the Saints" with Archbishop Schwietz, Br. John Mary Ignatius, Fr. Tom Lilly and Br. Dominic, O.P. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - Saturday, October 31 - 1 to 4:30pm. RSVP to cufanchorage@gmail.com or call 243-8168 for more information.

November 5 │2009 Candlelight Vigil for Homeless Youth - Thursday evening November 5, 2009 across from Town Square on F Street in front of the Covenant House Alaska Crisis Center. Activities begin at 6:00pm. Parishes please bring your banners to show support for the homeless youth in our communities! The Covenant House will be collecting much needed items like coats, hats, gloves, socks and other clothing that evening. There will be barrels around the parameters of the Vigil area for that purpose or items can be dropped off at any of our facilities at anytime. Following the Vigil activities there will be an Open House held in the Crisis Center where attendees can warm-up if needed. For more information please call Julie Galligan at (907) 339-4204 or email jgalligan@covenanthouseak.org

The Holy Family Cathedral young adults (men and women, single and married, aged 18- 39) invite others throughout the diocese to join them for their weekly activities:
- Wednesdays they meet at 7:00pm in the conference room for a Bible study (no preparation necessary).
- Fridays they gather at 7:00pm for an hour of prayer and Eucharistic adoration at the cathedral, followed by a time of fellowship at 8:00pm. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?
- To receive weekly details of activities or if you have questions, please send an e-mail to hfcyoungadults@gmail.com. You may also visit www.holyfamilycathedral.org and click on "Young Adult Group," join "HFC Young Adults" on Facebook, or call Br. Dominic at 907-276-3455 or Jen at 218-839-5366.

November 7 │Annual Auction and dinner for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School at the Anchorage Hilton Ballroom, Saturday, November 7 at 5:00pm. Tables of 10 or individual tickets available. Please call 345-2327 for information. Support Catholic Schools!

November 8 │Free public lecture: “Archaeology in the Land of the Bible (Tel Dor)” an illustrated lecture by Abram Goodstein - Sunday November 8, 2009 2:00-3:30pm. Sponsored by The Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology and the Anchorage Interfaith Council. For more information call 564-8274 or email boiscl@alaskapacific.edu

November 13 │ "Key Themes for Prayer in the Eucharist" - Fr. Mike Raschko from Seattle University will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, November 13 at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call Cindy Lentine at 297-7711 or email clentine@caa-ak.org.

November 12-17 │The International Life and Mercy Crusade. Alaska will be blessed with the presence of official relics, two full sized images, one of Our Lady of Guadalupe and one of Divine Mercy. These images are the authorized relics of evangelization that will extend the graces of conversion, truth and healing. The presentation of these images will also include presentations and an opportunity for veneration at different locations:
Thursday Nov.12
*University of Alaska / UAA
Presentation at 11am
*Sacred Heart Parish (Wasilla)
3pm Presentation and The Divine Mercy Chaplet
4.15pm Veneration of the Relics
Friday Nov.13
*Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (Presentation for the youth 13-25)
6.30pm Holy Rosary
7pm Presentation
8.30pm Veneration of the Relics
Saturday Nov.14
*Holy Family Cathedral
3pm Presentation and The Divine Mercy Chaplet
4pm Confessions
5.30pm Holy Mass
6.30pm Venerations of the Relics
Sunday Nov.15
*Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
11am Holy Rosary (Spanish)
11.30am Holy Mass (Enthronement of Our Lady of Guadalupe and The Divine Mercy Sacred Relics Images) (Spanish)
1.00pm Presentation (Spanish)
2.30pm Veneration of the Relics
5.30pm Holy Mass (English)
6.30pm Veneration of the Relics
Monday Nov.16
*St Mary’s Catholic Church in Kodiak
Presentation and veneration of the Relics
Tuesday Nov.17
*St Mary’s Catholic Church in Kodiak
Presentation (In Spanish) and veneration of the Relics

November 20-22 │ Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend For more details about a weekend, visit us online today at Alaska WWME Website & Registration: http://alaskawwme.org or Contact James and Shaharriet Houchins 907-644-8677 or 230-5589 or e-mail jnshouch@gci.net

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.

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

January 22 - January 26 │Silent Centering Prayer Retreat - This retreat will include communal Centering Prayer sits, a Taize prayer Service, Lectio Divinia, video presentations of Fr. Thomas Keating and quiet time. Participants should be familiar with the practice of Centering Prayer. Fee: 3 day retreat (Fri 6pm - Sun pm) $195.00 or full 5 day retreat (Fri-Tues 1pm), $325.00

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

November 13 │ Human Rights and Climate Change Workshop - Causes, Impacts and Solutions from the Perspective of Low-Income and Indigenous Peoples in Alaska and around the world. Friday, November 13, 2009, CSS Center, 3710 E. 20th Avenue, Anchorage, 9:00am to 1:00pm (lunch provided). To RSVP contact Susie Delgado at 276-5590 or sdelgado@cssalaska.org. No workshop fee is required due to underwriting by Catholic Charities USA.

Portable Massage or Exam Table │ Clare House is planning to provide in-shelter primary health care services and needs a portable massage or exam table. If you have an item suitable please consider donating it to Clare House. It can be dropped off at 420 West 54th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99518. Thank you!

November 23 │ Join the Knights of Columbus of St. Patrick’s Parish and Catholic Social Services as they team up to provide all the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving meal to people in need. Our Anchorage Thanksgiving Blessing event will be held Monday, November 23, 3 — 8pm at St. Patrick’s Parish (2111 Muldoon Road). Contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org to volunteer or to donate large aluminum turkey roasting pans.

December 4 │ Advent Concert - Mark you calendar for St. Patrick’s Parish 3rd Annual Advent Concert on Friday, December 4th at 7:00pm. St. Patrick’s (located at 2111 Muldoon Road) concert will benefit Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program.

March 6 │ Catholic Social Services’ Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts Auction - It’s not too early to start making something wonderful for Catholic Social Services’ Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts Auction to benefit Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the ConocoPhillips Atrium. Contact Katie Bender at kbender@cssalaska.org or 222-7338 for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Principal │ Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School is seeking Catholic applicants for the position of Principal, beginning the 2010-2011 school year. Applicant must have a valid school administrative certification with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a principal. Salary and benefits are negotiable. If interested, please send resume by December 1, 2009, to Superintendent of Catholic Schools, 225 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

Jewish-Catholic-Muslim Dialoguer │ The Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology seeks a partner interested in sharing Catholic/Christian understandings with Muslims and Jews. The first meetings will concern the foundational prayers (Shema (Jewish), Lord’s Prayer (Christian), Al-Fatiha (Muslim). There will be two presenters for each, one will be scholarly, the other personal/spiritual. We hope to hold the first meeting in the afternoon of December 6, 2009 followed by a public presentation in January. Inter-faith Dialogue is a time of sharing one’s understandings; it is not a time for disputes and apologetics. One goes to learn from the other in hopes of being then able to accurately articulate the others understandings so that the other recognizes their belief in what the dialogue partner states. See“Dialogue Decalogue” are the guidelines that will be used. http://astro.temple.edu/~dialogue/Antho/decalog.htm During this round Dr. Boisclair will offer an analysis of the prayer as found in Matthew, Luke and the Didache. Anyone interested should contact Dr. Boisclair at boisc@alaskapacific.edu or 564-8274

Nurse Practitioner │ Covenant House Alaska seeks experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide health assessments, services and referrals to adolescents in our programs. Must be licensed in AK, and have experience with adolescents and individuals with developmental disabilities. Public Health experience a plus. Competitive benefits package, flexible vacation plan. Application can be found at http://covenanthouseak.org or 609 F St. Call 339-4207 for more info. Forward application, resume & cover letter to bjewell@covenanthouseak.org or to Covenant House, PO BOX 100620 Anchorage, AK 99510 ATTN: Human Resources.

Director of Program Services │ Covenant House Alaska seeks a Director of Program Services to lead and manage all aspects of programs and service delivery in both residential and non residential setting. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree and min. of 5 years management and program development experience in youth services. Competitive benefits package, flexible vacation plan. Application can be found at http://covenanthouseak.org or 609 F St. Call 339-4207 for more info. Forward application, resume & cover letter to bjewell@covenanthouseak.org or to Covenant House, PO BOX 100620 Anchorage, AK 99510 ATTN: Human Resources.

Graphic Design Artist │ The Catholic Anchor newspaper is hiring a part-time Graphic Designer to layout the twice monthly publication of the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska. Hours are flexible. DUTIES: Design and layout all text and graphic elements of the hard copy of the newspaper, including articles, photos, ads and other items. PAY: $25/ hour (10-16 hours monthly). QUALIFICATIONS: Comfortable using Quark and Photoshop with a good eye for design. Send resume to catholicanchor@gci.net (References and work samples will be requested as needed). For more information about the Catholic Anchor visit Catholicanchor.org

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

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.

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October 23, 2009

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time [October 25, 2009]

October 29 │ Catholic Campus Ministry Mass - Celebrant is Fr. Ben Torreto at UAA in The Lyla Richardson Conference Room at 2pm. Please call Sr. Mary Peter Diaz, D.C., at (907) 297-7741 for more information. Be sure to look out for flyers/sandwhich board posters around campus, and posts in the Green & Gold Daily for the latest events!

October 30 │ Luau - Luau! Heavy supper and Live Entertainment! St. Patrick's Catholic Hall - 6:00pm to 10pm - $25. Please call Levy at 764-8511 for tickets and more information.

Holy Family Cathedral Young Adults invite other young adults (men and women, single and married, aged 18- 39) throughout the diocese to join them for their weekly activities:
- Each Monday in October you are invited to join them at the cathedral at 7:00 p.m. for Br. Dominic's talks based on the Gospel of Life.
- On Fridays they gather at 7:00p.m. for an hour of prayer and Eucharistic adoration at the cathedral, followed by a time of fellowship at 8:00 p.m. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?
- To receive weekly details of activities or if you have questions, please send an e-mail to hfcyoungadults@gmail.com. You may also visit www.holyfamilycathedral.org and click on "Young Adult Group," join "HFC Young Adults" on Facebook, or call Br. Dominic at 907-276-3455 or Jen at 218-839-5366.

November 12-17 │ Life size image of the Virgin of Guadalupe that was blessed by Pope John Paul II in 1996 will be in Alaska at various parishes starting November 12. More details coming soon.

CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLERS open gym play on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month 1:00-3:00 pm (September 15, 2009-May 4, 2010) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2901 Huffman Road. All are invited to come! Contact Lana Persson by email: persson@alaska.net or 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.

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

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

November 13 │ Human Rights and Climate Change Workshop - Causes, Impacts and Solutions from the Perspective of Low-Income and Indigenous Peoples in Alaska and around the world. Friday, November 13, 2009, CSS Center, 3710 E. 20th Avenue, Anchorage, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided). To RSVP contact Susie Delgado at 276-5590 or sdelgado@cssalaska.org. No workshop fee is required due to underwriting by Catholic Charities USA.

It is PFD time! A special thank you to all of those who “Picked, Clicked & Gave” to Catholic Social Services when they filled out their on-line Permanent Fund Dividend application in early 2009. To find out more about the program visit pickclickgive.org.

CSS is on Face Book and invites you to become a fan! Find the link by visiting our website at cssalaska.org. Get agency updates, pertinent news and meaningful volunteer opportunities from your favorite social service non-profit.

October 23 │Brother Francis Shelter is hosting the Spirit of Denali event to celebrate Alaska Native culture through music, dancing and food, Friday, October 23, 2009 from 11am — 3pm. Please consider making baked goods for us to distribute. Items can be delivered to the shelter at 1021 East 3rd Avenue. Thank you!

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.

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

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October 13, 2009

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time [October 18, 2009]

October 22 │ LEARNING ABOUT LIFE: Love, Infatuation, Friendship and Exploitation - Sister Kieran Sawyer, SSND: This session will help dating-age teens to recognize the difference between relationships that are positive and loving and those that are negative and abusive. The parents will be guided in discussing these important concepts with their own children. Teens MUST be accompanied by a parent (or parent substitute) to attend this session.7:00pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. For more information please call Deacon Dez Martinez at 644-9732. Visit Sr. Sawyer on the Internet:http://www.tymeout.org/sister-kieran-sawyer.shtml

October 23 │ Teens and God - Sister Kieran Sawyer, SSND - Explore your role in the character development and faith formation of the young people for whom you are responsible. For all Teachers of Religion, Catechists and Youth Ministers! Lumen Christi High School - 3pm to 5pm. (Pizza and Soft Drinks will be served for all in attendance. An RSVP to Cindy Lentine at 297- 7711 would be most helpful.)

October 24 │ Growing up Catholic - Sister Kieran Sawyer SSND - Sister Kieran will discuss the inter-relationship of character development and faith development in the lives of children and young teens. She will show how to create classroom and school environments that promote both moral behavior and a deepening faith commitment. The session will include practical techniques for guiding children in a growing responsibility for their own moral behavior and for the moral climate of their classmates and friendship groups. For all Parents and middle & elementary teachers and catechists! 9am to 2:30 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (Mexican lunch will be served for all in attendance. RSVP to Cindy Lentine at 297-7711)

Holy Family Cathedral Young Adults The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up for young adults! This October, Holy Family Cathedral is planning weekly activities, socials, and discussion groups for men and women in their 20s and 30s who are single or married. Each Monday in October you are invited to join us at the cathedral at 7:00pm for Br. Dominic's talks based on the Gospel of Life. On Fridays we gather at 7:00pm for an hour of prayer and Eucharistic adoration at the cathedral, and then a time of fellowship at 8:00pm. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults? On Saturday, October 24 we'll be heading to Hatcher Pass for a hike. To receive weekly updates regarding current and upcoming events, send an e-mail to hfcyoungadults@gmail.com. More information is available by clicking "Young Adult Group" on www.holyfamilycathedral.org or joining us on Facebook group ("HFC Young Adults"). If you have questions, please contact Br. Dominic at 907-276-3455, Jen at 218-839-5366, or e-mail hfcyoungadults@gmail.com.

October 30 │ Luau - Luau! Heavy supper and Live Entertainment! St. Patrick's Catholic Hall - 6:00pm to 10pm - $25. Please call Levy at 764-8511 for tickets and more information.

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

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

November 13 │ Human Rights and Climate Change Workshop - Causes, Impacts and Solutions from the Perspective of Low-Income and Indigenous Peoples in Alaska and around the world. Friday, November 13, 2009, CSS Center, 3710 E. 20th Avenue, Anchorage, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided). To RSVP contact Susie Delgado at 276-5590 or sdelgado@cssalaska.org. No workshop fee is required due to underwriting by Catholic Charities USA.

OTHER EVENTS

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.

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

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October 07, 2009

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time [October 11, 2009]

October │ The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up for young adults! This October, Holy Family Cathedral is planning weekly activities, socials, and discussion groups for men and women in their 20s and 30s who are single or married. Each Monday in October you are invited to join us at the cathedral at 7pm for Br. Dominic's talks based on the Gospel of Life. On Fridays we gather at 7pm for an hour of prayer and Eucharistic adoration at the cathedral, and then a time of fellowship at 8:00 p.m. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults? To receive weekly updates regarding current and upcoming events, send an e-mail to hfcyoungadults@gmail.com. More information is available by clicking "Young Adult Group" on www.holyfamilycathedral.org or joining us on Facebook group ("HFC Young Adults"). If you have questions, please contact Br. Dominic at 907-276-3455, Jen at 218-839-5366, or e-mail hfcyoungadults@gmail.com.

October 7 │ Theology and Brew - Mark Shea, author and speaker, will be speaking for Theology and Brew at the Snow Goose at 7pm.

October 11 │ “In the Footsteps of St. Paul: the Second Missionary Journey” presented by Richard Block, M.A. Candidate, Alaska Pacific University at Alaska Pacific University, Carr Gottstein 102. A Free Public Lecture from 2:00-3:30pm. The talk includes slides of the Greek cities and Ephesus in which Paul founded and fostered Christianity.

October 11 │“Care and Feeding of the Lay Catholic Apostle” - APOLOGIST and AUTHOR MARK SHEA - Lay Catholics are called to do the vast majority of the work in the New Evangelization. This talk gives some tips, not only to lay people about the cultural and theological glitches that confront the lay apostle in Millennial America, but to clergy and religious who are interested in helping to form their flocks into fellow workers in the Vineyard. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - 1:30-3:00pm. For more information please call Bonnie Bezousek at (907)644-9718 or email bonnie@akseas.net. All are welcomed!

October 15 │ FOR CHILDREN! World Priest Day is fast approaching and we encourage your child to participate in World Priest Day by entering the Kids Coloring Contest which is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter on October 24&25. Please submit a drawing no larger than 12x 18 inches. Children age 5 -18 are eligible to enter. Include name of Priest or Deacon depicted. Entries must be received by October 15. Mail to: WWME Alaska P.O. Box 231465 Anchorage, Alaska 99523 On back of the poster include the child's name, age, Parish , address and phone number. (for winner notification only). ALL posters will be presented to the Parish Priest and Deacons on World Priest Day Oct. 25, 2009

ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (For more information please contact Dr. Boisclair, Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology at Alaska Pacific University, at 564-8274)

September 28 │Women in the Biblical World - Regina A. Boisclair, Ph.D. This very popular course explores women’s stories, female images, and teachings pertaining to women in the Christian Bible and consider what they suggest pertaining to women in the contemporary church. This course may be taken as Newman observer or for professional academic credit. It may also be taken as a special student for graduate credit through the APU MAP Program. Monday September 28 to December 7 - 7 to 9:30pm; Room CG 202. Newman Observer fee $100; For 2 Professional Education Academic Credits $190.

September 29 │Foundations of Judaism - Rabbi Michael Oblath, Ph.D. This course will introduce the foundational beliefs, practices, history, and cultures of Judaism while considering resources for further self-directed study and reflection. Tuesdays, September 29 to December 8; 7:00pm -9:20 pm; Room: CG 203. Newman Observer fee $100

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

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

November 13 │ Human Rights and Climate Change Workshop - Causes, Impacts and Solutions from the Perspective of Low-Income and Indigenous Peoples in Alaska and around the world. Friday, November 13, 2009, CSS Center, 3710 E. 20th Avenue, Anchorage, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided). To RSVP contact Susie Delgado at 276-5590 or sdelgado@cssalaska.org. No workshop fee is required due to underwriting by Catholic Charities USA.

OTHER EVENTS

October 17 │40 Days for Life Mid-way Rally, Saturday, October 17 from 10:00–11:00am at the Alaska Women’s Health Services Lake Otis & 41 prayer service lead by Fr. Frank Pavone.

October 17 │“The Dignity of the Human Person, why choose life?” presented by Fr. Frank A. Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life on Saturday, October 17 from 2:00– 3:00pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 2901 Huffman Rd. Sponsored by St. Andrew, St. Elizabeth and Holy Family Cathedral Respect Life Committees. All are welcomed! Refreshments will follow.

October 17 │Proudly Pro-Life dinner - Fr. Frank Pavone, Director of Priests for Life, will be in Anchorage to serve as the keynote speaker for Alaska Right to Life’s 2009 Proudly Pro-Life dinner on Oct. 17 at 6:30 pm at the Anchorage Hilton. Father will also participate in the 40 Days for Life Mid-way Rally on Oct. 17 at 10-11:00am on Lake Otis at 41st St. For more information, call 276-1912.

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.

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

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