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December 17, 2009
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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
January 2-3 │Christmas Tree pick up! The world youth Day group from Holy Cross will be picking up trees at homes or businesses between 9am and 5pm on Saturday January 2 and Sunday January 3. Extra help is available for elderly, sick, and disabled, please notify us ahead of time when scheduling pickup. If you would like morning pick up and will not be available, please place your donation (Checks made payable to Holy Cross) in an envelope and attach it to your tree, and place it curbside by 9:00am Saturday or Sunday January 2 or 3. Suggested Donations: ($10-$25 per tree/ Recycling preparations: remove all lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails and stands from the tree, wreath or swag. Please contact Theresa Austin at 349-8388 to make arrangements for pickup.
January 9 │ Have you ever wondered about being a religious sister? The Adrian Dominican Sisters in Anchorage invite you to a Day of Discernment on January 9, 2010 from 10:00-2:00. Come and learn how we strive to “Seek truth, make peace, reverence life” (Adrian Dominican Vision statement) and explore whether this vocation is the one where you can be the woman God made you to be. Please contact Sr. Lorraine at 770-7675.
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.
January 26 │ Healing Service with Mass: A healing service for individual and generational family healing will take place in the Resurrection Chapel at Holy Spirit Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 from 7-8:30pm. The service will invoke the Holy Spirit and Our Lady, Mother of Nations, with optional laying on of hands and Anointing of the Sick.
February 11 │ 2010 St. Francis of Assisi Awards Banquet - Hotel Captain Cook starting at 6pm on Thursday, February 11. 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!
YOUNG 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.)
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 social outing at 8:00pm. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?
- Skiing at Hilltop on Saturday at 10:00am. Meet at Hilltop ski area. Contact David Bingham at viking@eagle.ptialaska.net or 907-223-6520 for more information and to sign up.
Alaska Pacific University courses open to Newman Observers (For more information contact Liz Hilpert at 564-8291 or email boiscl@alaskapacific.edu or liz@alaskapacific.edu)
January 11- February 8 │ Jesus at the Movies Monday & Wednesday 6:00-9:10pm Observer fee $100. Extra charge for Professional Academic Credit. This course will view and review selections from movies about Jesus. Participants will be encouraged to view whole films at home. We will read and discuss the four canonical gospels, a selection of non-canonical texts and Jesus of Hollywood by Adele Reinharts (Oxford, 2007). The course will explore how these movies tell us as much if not more about the times in which they were produced than the story and times of Jesus. Regina A. Boisclair, Ph.D. LS292- 2 credits
January 11 – February 8 │ Foundations of Christianity Monday & Wednesday 9:00-12:10am Observer fee $100. Extra charge for Professional Academic Credit. This course will review the history, beliefs and practices of those communities that identify themselves as Christian. It will explore the vast variety of Christianities that co-exist in Anchorage and encourage participants to experience the various kinds of Christian worship. Special attention will be given to those issues that distinguish Catholic Christianity from Orthodox, Anglican and Protestants. Regina A. Boisclair, Ph.D. RS 202- 2 credits
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Winter is Here! Please join Shoenook Family Footwear's Kicks for Klunkers program. Donate a pair of wearable winter boots, shoes or a winter jacket and save 20% off a new pair of kicks. Donations benefit Catholic Social Services programs. Shoenook Family Footwear (510 W. Tudor Road #9) Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm.
January 15-17 │Are you interested in learning more about infant adoption? Our weekend workshops are open to anyone interested in exploring adoption and is required if you are applying for adoption through Catholic Social Services. The scheduled dates for 2010 are January 15-17, May 14-16 and September 17-19. Visit cssalaska.org to find out more.
January 1 │A Great Way to Ring in the New Year. Pick. Click. Give. The Permanent Fund Dividend Check-Off program starts January 1, 2010. Please remember CSS when you are filling out your PFD application on-line. You are able to designate CSS as a benefactor of all or a portion of your PFD! To find out more visit pickclickgive.org or cssalaska.org. Thank you!
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!
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call 346-2343)
January 15-17 │ The Legion of Mary is holding its annual silent retreat on January 15-17, 2010, at Holy Spirit Center in Anchorage. Retreat Master is Msgr. O’Connell of Blessed Sacrament Shrine in Washington, D.C. Cost of the retreat includes meals and lodging: $230 single or $175 double occupancy per person. Open to everyone but space is limited. Call Phyllis at 344-8947
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)
April 30 - May 2 │ 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:
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. 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.
Posted by Cindy Lentine on December 17, 2009 09:27 AM.
