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February 23, 2010

Second Sunday of Lent [February 28, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
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 24 │ Bingo! Come to St Benedict's Wednesday night, February 24 for a rewarding evening of fun. Please bring your friends. There will be cash prizes, food, and drinks. The cost is $12 for 12 games. At 4 cards per game that's a total of 48 chances to win! Doors open at 6:30pm and we will start the games about 7pm. Be sure to get there in time to purchase your cards before 7pm. We also have daubers for sale.

February 25 │St Catherine of Siena CUF Chapter will host a talk by Fr. Tom Brundage on the Profession of Faith, Thursday, February 25 at 7pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Center. All ages welcome. For more info contact Kristina at 243-8168 or cufanchorage@gmail.com

March 7 │ Girl Scout Sunday Contact our office for information on award badges at 297-7755.

April 7 │A Vocation Dinner for Women: How Am I Called to Love? Archbishop Schwietz and the Adrian Dominican Sisters are hosting a dinner and information meeting for women who would like to learn about religious life as a sister. Any single woman (including high school students) who might be curious about religious life, has questions or simply wants to understand more is invited to join us on Wednesday, April 7 at 6:00pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Come and share a meal and conversation and get to know some of the sisters serving in the Archdiocese. For more information contact Sister Lorraine at lorrainer@olgak.org or, after March 8, by calling 248-2000 x 205.

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.

March │If you have had an abortion experience and are having feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, please call Project Rachel to join the small group beginning in early March. We provide confidential caring support to help you through your grief and sadness. For more information please call 297-7781 or 1-866-434-3344 (toll free outside Anchorage).

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. Food and socializing begin at 6:30pm.

On Fridays, from 7 to 8:00pm, young adults are especially invited to deepen their relationship with Christ during "Christ in the City," an evening of Eucharistic adoration and benediction at Holy Family Cathedral. Twice per month, they gather to socialize afterward. The next social activity at 8:00pm will be on March 12. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?

Join them for Fur Rondy (Saturday, February 27), the Iditarod (Saturday, March 6), and hiking and camping at the Mat-Su Glacier cabin near Sheep Mountain (March 26- 28, depart Friday night). Meet at the cathedral after 9:00am Mass.

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)

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Justice for Immigrants (a program run by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) has initiated a postcard campaign to urge Congress to pass reform legislation. Please take a minute to send an electronic postcard by visiting justiceforimmigrants.org. Thank you!
Brother Francis Shelter often provides shelter for people “stuck” in Anchorage; many lack the resources to purchase a plane ticket to go home. Please consider donating airline mileage to Brother Francis Shelter by contacting Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.

Clare House, an emergency homeless shelter for women with children and expectant mothers, needs help filling their freezer with nutritious food. Frozen items useful to supplement meals are frozen lasagnas, beef & chicken patties, frozen burritos, etc. Please drop off food donations at 420 West 54th Avenue. Thank you!

Beautiful donations are arriving daily for the Quilt, Fiber and Wearable Arts Auction to be held on Saturday, March 6, at the ConocoPhillips Atrium from noon to 3:00pm. This event benefits Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services, a program of Catholic Social Services. To donate a hand-made item please visit cssalaska.org or contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org. Thank you!

Do you have plumbing experience? Brother Francis Shelter needs help with a minor plumbing project. Consider donating your plumbing skills for three hours to help us get the job done! Please contact Melissa at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org for more details.

Does your place of business have a Scissors Lift? Know anyone who does? Catholic Social Services is looking to borrow a Scissors Lift for four hours to replace light bulbs in our food pantry, preferably during daytime hours. Please call Melissa at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org for more details.

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)

May 21-23│ 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: May 21-23, & October 8-10. For information contact Bob and Nancye Brodie at 907-346-2934.

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.

ST. PAUL’S CORNER │Looking for Catholic books, gifts, and items of faith? Come see what’s new at St. Paul’s Corner at the Holy Cathedral.

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 02:56 PM.

February 16, 2010

The First Sunday of Lent [February 21, 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 21 │ Celebration of Scout Sunday - Archbishop Schwietz will say Mass at St. Patrick's on Sunday, February 21 at 8:30am. All Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and adult scouters are welcome to wear their uniform to this Mass. National observance of Scout Sunday for Boy Scouts was Sunday, February 7 and for Girl Scouts will be Sunday, March 7.

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:

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. Food and socializing begin at 6:30pm.

Fridays │ from 7 to 8pm, young adults are especially invited to eepen their relationship with Christ during "Christ in the City," an evening of Eucharistic adoration and benediction at Holy Family Cathedral. Twice per month, they gather to socialize afterward. The next social activity at 8:00pm will be on February 26. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?

February 27 │Fur Rondy - Meet at the cathedral after 9:00am Mass.
March 6 │The Iditarod - Meet at the cathedral after 9:00am Mass.
March 20-21│ Hiking and camping at a cabin on Crescent Lake in Cooper Landing. Meet at the cathedral after 9:00am Mass.

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-9:20pm - Credits:2 Instructor: Regina Boisclair, Ph.D.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or 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 at the Holy Cathedral.

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 10:04 AM.

February 10, 2010

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time [February 14, 2010]

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!

April 7 ││A Vocation Dinner for Women: How Am I Called to Love? Archbishop Schwietz and the Adrian Dominican Sisters are hosting a dinner and information meeting for women who would like to learn about religious life as a sister. Any single woman (including high school students) who might be curious about religious life, has questions or simply wants to understand more is invited to join us on Wednesday, April 7 at 6:00pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Come and share a meal and conversation and get to know some of the sisters serving in the Archdiocese. For more information contact Sister Lorraine at lorrainer@olgak.org or, after March 8, by calling 248-2000 x 205.

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 theologicaltexts 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 activity at 8:00pm on the 26th. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?

February 20 │ Saturday, February 20 join us for Snow Frisbee on Delaney Park Strip. Meet at the cathedral after 9:00am Mass.

- 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)

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or 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)

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: May 21-23, & October 8-10. For information contact Bob and Nancye Brodie at 907-346-2934.

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 at the Holy Cathedral.

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 09:07 AM.

February 02, 2010

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time [February 7, 2010]

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.

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 Fridays they gather at 7:00pm for an hour of prayer and Eucharistic adoration at the cathedral, followed by a social activity at 8:00 p.m. on February 12 and 26. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?

February 20 │ Saturday, February 20 join us for Snow Frisbee on Delaney Park Strip. Meet at the cathedral after 9:00am Mass.

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 (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or 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)

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

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.

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 03:22 PM.