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December 01, 2009
Second Sunday of Advent [December 6, 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 social outing 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.
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
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.
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
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:
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. 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 1, 2009 03:53 PM.
