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January 26, 2010

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time [January 31, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
February 20│ Catholic Native Mass - St. Anthony Church at 5:30pm followed by a potluck
February 21│ RITE OF ELECTION - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 2:00pm followed by a reception
March 30│ CHRISM MASS - Holy Family Cathedral 7:00 pm followed by a reception
April 2│ GOOD FRIDAY FAITH WALK throughout the city of Anchorage ending in town square for the final three stations
April 4 │ EASTER MASS - Archbishop at Covenant House 10:00am

February 6 │ A Day of Prayer for Widows - The Cyrene Group, offering support for widowed persons, will meet Saturday, February 6 for a Valentine Day of Prayer to be presented by Fr. Vincent Buezer, S.J., at Holy Spirit Center, 10980 Hillside Drive. Hours: 10am to 4pm. For further information and registration, please call Joan at 333-7826 or Holy Spirit Center at 345-2343.

February 11 │ 2010 St. Francis of Assisi Awards Banquet - Hotel Captain Cook starting at 6:00pm 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. 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 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.

YOUNG ADULTS

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 religious education/ discussions (no preparation necessary). Join us for weekly discussions of theological texts by Monsignor Luigi Guissani. 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.

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)

February 18-May 6 │Jewish-Christian Disputes and Dialogues RS 301- This course will explore the fundamental issues that link and separate Judaism and Christianity. It will review their tragic conflicts from the 1st through 20th century. It will explore and model recent efforts at establishing dialogue. Taking account of the different interpretations between their shared and distinctive traditions, the course will address the difficult issues between these two believing communities. The course will also examine some of the contemporary challenges in which the religious perspectives and traditional resources of these communities offer important insights and correctives to the contemporary world. 7:00pm-9:20pm - Credits: 2 Instructor: Rabbi Michael Oblath, Ph.D. and Regina Boisclair, Ph.D.,

February 2 – May 4 │Foundations of Islam RS 202- The course will travel from pre-Islamic Arabia to the contemporary Muslim world. It will explore the beliefs, practices, history, and cultures of Islam while inviting students to identify resources for further self-directed study and reflection. The first two meetings course will overview Islam and the Qu’an. Subsequent classes will in part be determined by the issues identified by participants on the first night. The course will offer opportunities to meet Muslims who live in Anchorage and to observer Muslim worship. 10:30am-12:50pm - Credits: 2 Instructor: Regina Boisclair, Ph.D.

February 12 – May 4 │Luke/Acts RS 303 - Acts of the Apostles is the sequel to the third gospel attributed to Luke. This course will explore these texts in relationship one to the other. Luke tells a story of Jesus’ birth, mission, death, and resurrection. Acts argues the progress of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome. 7:00pm-9:20 pm - Credits:2 Instructor: Regina Boisclair, Ph.D.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

You can make every Sunday until February 7 a SOUPer Bowl Sunday by bringing in cans of soup for the Catholic Social Services’ food pantry – St. Francis House. Your donations are greatly appreciated and help us feed approximately 320 families a week. For more information visit cssalaska.org or contact Jennifer Nieves at 222-7323 or jnieves@cssalaska.org. St. Francis House is located at 3710 East 20th Avenue near East High School.

March 6 │Plan to attend the Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts event held Saturday, March 6 from noon - 3:00pm at the ConocoPhillips Atrium. Amazing works of art will be available for purchase. We are still gratefully accepting hand-made donations. Please visit cssalaska.org and click on events to find out more. Last year, 446 women and men were provided pregnancy counseling and/or material support (diapers and maternity/baby clothing) through this life-affirming program.

Are you a licensed contractor? Catholic Social Services needs a contractor to bid a job for making an average size two-bedroom apartment accessible. Please contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org if you are able to volunteer your services for the bid.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or call 346-2343)

February 26-28 │ A Celtic Spirituality Weekend Father Timothy Joyce, OSB, is the prior of Glastonbury Abbey, Hingham, Massachusetts and is the author of two books upon which the weekend will be based: Celtic Christianity: A Sacred Tradition, a Vision of Hope and Celtic Quest: A Healing Journey for Irish Catholics. Come join us and Fr. Timothy Joyce at Holy Spirit Center February 26-28. Fee: $225 (single) ; $205 (shared room); $175 (commuter)

March 1 │The Celtic Tradition Open to all. Fr. Timothy Joyce will be giving a talk on, "THE CELTIC TRADITION IN TODAY'S CHURCH." 7pm - 9pm. No charge.

March 26 - March 28 │Women's Retreat A Lenten Retreat for women. Led by Sr. Alexandra Kovats, CSJP. Sr. Alexandra Kovats is a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace, and has been a spiritual director and retreat facilitator for over thirty years. She obtained her Ph.D. in Ecological Spirituality from the Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio. She is an adjunct instructor at the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University. Through her teaching and journeying with people of different ages, life-styles and culture/ethnic backgrounds she is committed to facilitate them toward a fuller and freer life of interconnectedness. She is the author of Prayer, A Discovery of Life. Fee: $225 (single) ; $205 (shared room); $175 (commuter)

July 7 - July 15 │8 Day Ignatian Retreat 8 Day Silent Retreat. Mother Teresa said, ?We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature ? trees, flowers, grass ? grow in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence?.We need silence to be able to touch souls.? The 8-Day Ignatian Retreat is surrounded by sacred silence where the Blessed Sacrament is exposed 24/7. The directors, Fr. Vince Beuzer, SJ & Fr. Armand Nigro, SJ have led Ignatian Retreats for over 40 years. Fee: $650.00

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

January 29-31 │ Engaged Encounter Weekend provides marriage preparation primarily for couples who are planning to marry in the Catholic Church. However, couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to attend one of our weekends. Weekend dates: January 29-31, May 21-23, & October 8-10. For information contact Bob and Nancye Brodie at 907-346-2934.

February 5 │ Alaska Worldwide Marriage Encounter invites you to Celebrate your marriage on World Marriage Day, Feb 5, at 6:00 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s in Anchorage. The evening will consist of a special Mass with the renewal of wedding vows, followed by a reception dinner of Prime Rib or Shrimp Scampi. A photo, certificate, dinner wine, entertainment and dancing all included for $60.00 per couple. A fundraiser for WWME-Alaska. To purchase tickets or nominate the longest, shortest or most joy filled married couple please call: James or Shaharriet at (907)644-8677 or (907)230-5589

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 Tuesdays of each month 1:00-3:00pm (continues to May 18) with Children’s adoration led by Deacon Dez at 1:00pm on the 3rd Tuesday 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.

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January 21, 2010

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time [January 24, 2010]

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

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).

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)

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

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

March 1 │The Celtic Tradition Open to all. Fr. Timothy Joyce will be giving a talk on, "THE CELTIC TRADITION IN TODAY'S CHURCH." 7pm - 9pm. No charge.

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

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.

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January 13, 2010

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time [January 17, 2010

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 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

January 20 │ Theology & Brew - Redemption Behind the Razor Wire: Stories of Christ power in Alaska's Prisons. Wednesday, from 7-9pm at The Wild Olive Restaurant in Wasilla. Alaska's prisons are filling at a startling rate, but as they do Catholic clergy and laity are bringing the light of Christ past the razor wire fences and armed officers. Theology & Brew invites you to an evening of inspiring stories by some of the priests and deacons in Alaska who have seen desperate prisoners transformed by Christ. Father Tom Brundage and Deacon Curt Luenberger will share how Catholics are increasingly reaching out to prison populations across the Southcentral Alaska. Theology & Brew is free and open to the public. It is a program of the Archdiocese of Anchorage that explores relevant faith-based issues while enjoying good food and drink. The Wild Olive is located at 2061 East Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Wasilla, AK (just down the street from Wasilla Fred Myers). To contact the restaurant call 376-4430‎. For more information about Theology & Brew, contact Joel at 240-5808.

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).

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

January 11 – February 8 │Foundations of Buddhism Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-4:10pm Observer fee $100 - This four-week course has been designed to introduce the foundational beliefs, practices, history, and cultures of Buddhism while considering resources for further self-directed study and reflection. Various strategies will be used to encourage class discussions. Extra charge for Professional Academic Credit. Instructor: Rev. Koun Franz - RS 202 - 2 credits

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

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)

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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January 05, 2010

The Baptism of the Lord [January 10, 2010]

SALT │ (Scripture and Leadership Training) program is a non-credit certificate program offered through the Faith Formation Department of the Archdiocese of Anchorage in a cooperative agreement with the School of Theology and Ministry of Seattle University. Starting soon at the following parishes and locations:
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Providence Hospital
- St. Anthony
- Holy Spirit Center
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Sacred Heart (Wasilla)
Please email clentine@caa-ak.org or call Cindy Lentine at 297-7711 for more information.

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).

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

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

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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