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November 23, 2009

First Sunday of Advent [November 29, 2009]

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:- On Wednesdays they meet at 7:00pm in the parish office conference room (ring the doorbell on 6th Ave.) for a Bible study (no preparation necessary).
- On 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. This Friday, December 4th, we will be bowling at Dimond Center. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?
- On Saturdays at 8:00pm we help serve meals and minister to people at the Br. Francis Shelter.
- 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.

December 8 │National Night of Prayer for Life - Tuesday, December 8 - 8pm to midnight - The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Members of the pro-life community are invited to attend all or any part of a four hour period of prayer at our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. There will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, hymns, the rosary, special prayers and silent meditation offered on behalf of human life in all of its stages. From 8 to 9pm we will be participating in an hour of UNITY with Americans in all time zones across the Continental United States as we pray together to rid this Nation of the evils of legal abortion and euthanasia. This will be the 5th year in a row that the Knights of Columbus at Guadalupe Parish have sponsored this event. Come pray with us! For more information call John Fleming at 230-7783.

Simbang Gabi 2009 │ SIMBANG GABI is one of the longest and most popular among the Filipino traditions in the country. Simbang Gabi is a nine-day novena to the Blessed Mother. The novena begins December 16. The schedule for Anchorage:
December 15 │Elmendorf Air Force Base Chapel 1 - 6:30pm
December 16 │Holy Family Cathedral - Wednesday at 6pm
December 17 │St. Elizabeth - Thursday at 6pm
December 18 │Holy Cross - Friday at 6pm
December 19 │Our Lady of Guadalupe - Saturday at 5:30pm
December 20 │St. Anthony - Sunday at 6:00pm
December 21 │St. Andrew - Monday at 6:30pm
December 22 │St. Benedict - Tuesday at 6pm
December 23 │St. Patrick - Wednesday at 5:30pm

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.

January 11 │ 2010 St. Francis of Assisi Awards Nominations - must be received by Monday, January 11, 2010 by 5pm. Complete the nomination form and fax to the attention of Julie Varee (907)279-3885, or mail to Archdiocese of Anchorage, 225 Cordova St, Anchorage, AK 99501, ATTN: St Francis of Assisi Awards, or email to jvaree@caa-ak.org.

February 10 │ 2010 St. Francis of Assisi Awards Banquet - Hotel Captain Cook starting at 6pm on Thursday, February 10. For more information please contact Julie Varee (907)279-3885, or mail to Archdiocese of Anchorage, 225 Cordova St, Anchorage, AK 99501, ATTN: St Francis of Assisi Awards, or email to jvaree@caa-ak.org.

February 13 │Mardi Gras Gala - Lumen Christi High School invites you to their 15th Annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Egan Civic and Convention Center. Join us for a Valentine Mardi Gras with New Orleans-inspired food, beads, masks and entertainment will highlight this engaging evening! Consider donating sporting goods, fishing trips, power tools, jewelry or a gift basket, and then share in the fun on auction night! To donate or make reservations for the February 13, 2010 event, please call 273-1530 or email gala@lumenchristiak.com. Deadline for donations is January 31, 2010. Lumen Christi, the Anchorage Archdiocese’s Catholic High School, serves students in grades 7-12 from every parish. Thank you for supporting Catholic education!

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

November 30 │Catholic Social Services needs your help in sending a loud and clear message to the Anchorage Assembly that making reductions in the People Mover bus service will negatively impact those that need public transportation the most. Many of our clients rely on public transportation and will be required to find other sources of transportation to make it to essential services, work and doctor appointments. The public hearing period on the Municipality's budget has been reopened. A special Anchorage Assembly meeting will be held on Monday, November 30 at Loussac Library at 5:00pm. Help us send a strong message to the assembly by attending the meeting and speaking out against the proposed cuts. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.

Looking for meaningful holiday opportunities to help those in need? Visit the Catholic Social Services website at www.cssalaska.org and click on the Holiday Outreach tab. Thank you!

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.

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

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

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 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:

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

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.

ST. PAUL’S CORNER │Looking for Catholic books, gifts, and items of faith? Come see what’s new at St. Paul’s Corner during our weekly pre-opening sales events, every Sunday from 10:30am to 5:30pm in the Parish Hall at Holy Family Cathedral. Highlights for the month of November include:
REMEMBER THE SAINTS AND REDISCOVER YOUR VOCATION TO BEATITUDE
The Pursuit of Happiness – God’s Way: Living the Beatitudes by Servais Pinckaers, OP;
A Man of the Beatitudes: Pier Giorgio Frassati by Luciana Frassati;
Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft;
Transformation in Christ: On the Christian Attitude by Dietrich von Hildebrand;
Future American Saints?: Men and Women Whose Causes for Canonization Are Being Considered by John F. Fink.
REMEMBER “THOSE WHO PRAY” ON PRO ORANTIBUS DAY, a day of thanksgiving, solidarity, and support for religious women and men who offer their entire lives in contemplative union with Jesus and interceding for the salvation of the world through cloistered and monastic life. Want to know more about cloistered and monastic life?
Vocation in Black and White: Dominican Contemplative Nuns Tell How God Called Them; A Right to Be Merry by Mother Mary Francis, PCC;
Mother Benedict: Foundress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis by Antoinette Bosco.
Ready For Advent? We Have New Advent And Christmas Items For You And Your Family To Prepare For And Celebrate The Seasons Including Advent Wreaths And Candles, Ornaments, And Jesse Tree Activity Kits.

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November 18, 2009

Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - The Solemnity of Christ the King [November 22, 2009]

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:
- On Wednesdays they meet at 7:00pm in the conference room (ring the doorbell on 6th Ave.) for a Bible study (no preparation necessary).
- On 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?
- On Saturdays at 8:00pm we help serve meals and minister to people at the Br. Francis Shelter.
- 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.

February 10 │ 2010 St. Francis of Assisi Awards Banquet - Sheraton Anchorage Hotel starting at 6pm on Thursday, February 10. For more information please contact Julie Varee (907)279-3885, or mail to Archdiocese of Anchorage, 225 Cordova St, Anchorage, AK 99501, ATTN: St Francis of Assisi Awards, or email to jvaree@caa-ak.org.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

November 20 │Learn how your strong pro-life convictions are implemented in a tangible way at Catholic Social Services. The Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services program invites you to an open house to celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month, meet new staff and learn about the program’s initiatives for the future. Please join us on Friday, November 20, 2009, 2:00pm — 5:00pm, at the CSS Center, 3710 E. 20th Avenue, Anchorage.

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 — 8 pm at St. Patrick’s Parish (2111 Muldoon Road). Contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org to volunteer or to donate cans of cranberry sauce.

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!

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

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

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

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.

CATHOLIC BOOKS & SUPPLIES

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November 10, 2009

Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time [November 15, 2009]

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.

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:
- On Wednesdays they meet at 7:00pm in the conference room for a Bible study (no preparation necessary).
- On 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?
- On Saturdays at 8:00pm we help serve meals and minister to people at the Br. Francis Shelter.
- Recreation trip to Portage Glacier on Saturday, November 21 - meet at and depart from Middle Way Cafe at 10:00am RSVP to David Bingham at viking@eagle.ptialaska.net
- 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 │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

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

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

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.

CATHOLIC BOOKS & SUPPLIES

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November 02, 2009

Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time [November 8, 2009]

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

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:
- On Wednesdays they meet at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room for a Bible study (no preparation necessary).
- On Fridays they gather at 7:00 p.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?
- On Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. we help serve meals and minister to people at the Br. Francis Shelter.
- 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.

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.

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

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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