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April 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday of Easter [May 2, 2010]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
May 09 │ Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of Guadelupe -5:30pm
May 09 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Andrew Kim – 11:00am
May 23 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Family Cathedral – 5:30pm
May 30 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. John the Baptist (Homer) - 11:00am
June 5 │ Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of the Lake – 6:00pm
June 6 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Bernard (Talkeenta) – 9:00am
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Rosary (Dillingham) Tentative
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Theresa (Naknek) - Tentative
June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30pm
April 28 │Have you chosen your child's elementary school for next year? St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary has openings remaining in kindergarten and other grades. We offer a great academic environment, a Catholic community, and a faith immersion experience rolled into one! Visit our Open House April 28 at 10:00am. Come early for our beautiful school Mass at 9:00am. Call 345-3712 for information.
April 30 │ Remember your mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, aunts, & friends early this year. Express your love with flowers and support the youth who want to attend World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid Spain! Don’t have anybody to buy flowers for? Why not buy flowers for the women religious or for a small donation a flower with your intentions will be placed in the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord at Holy Cross Parish. Pre-order Bouquets and Flowers until April 30th for best selection! For more information or to pre-order by phone contact Theresa or Janine at 349-8388
May 5 │ Holy Rosary Academy Open House: On Wednesday, May 5th, Holy Rosary Academy (Pre-K thru 12) will host an Open House for families interested in considering sending their children to Holy Rosary Academy for the upcoming school year. The Open House will begin at 7:00pm with tours of the school provided. A brief presentation and question and answer session will follow the tours beginning at approximately 7:30pm.
May 8 │FAMOUS Annual Bazaar - St. Andrew Kim Parish: On behalf of Fr. Thaddeus and all the parishioners of St. Andrew Kim Parish, we would like to invite you to our FAMOUS annual bazaar. A variety of home-made Korean Foods and other goods will be featured. All proceeds will go toward the building loan. When: Saturday, May 8, 10:00am at St. Andrew Kim Parish, 7206 Lake Otis Parkway.
May 8 │Taco Bingo! Join Lumen Christi families and friends for Taco Bingo Night, 6-8:30pm Saturday, May 8 at Lumen Christi High School gym. We'll have a taco dinner, a silent auction featuring homemade desserts and other items, and free bingo games with prizes for adults and kids. Dinner is $6 for children under 10, $15 for adults, and $35 for a family of four. For information, call Lumen Christi High School at 245-9231. Thank you for supporting Catholic education!
June 21-24 │Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC)- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Anchorage. For more information please visit http://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/documents/ACYC2010IndividualRegistrationPacket.pdf or call Matthrew Beck at 907-745-3229 ext 12 or email matthewb@st-mikesparish.org
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 throughoutthe diocese to join them for their weekly activities:
• On Wednesdays they meet at 7:00pm in the Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the cathedral) for discussions about the Catholic Church's teachings regarding difficult moral issues. No preparation is necessary. Next week's topic = social justice. Other upcoming topics include: warfare, church membership, priest celibacy, ordination of women, authority in the church, and conscience.
• On Fridays, from 7 to 8pm, 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. After Adoration, the group gathers to socialize. 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)
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Spring is here and it is nearly time to shed your winter coat. If you are planning to purchase a new coat next winter please consider donating your gently used coat now to meet the demand in August for the HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids program. Coats of all sizes with working zippers are needed and can be brought to Fireweed Cleaners at 500 Fireweed Lane. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org. Thank you!
April 20 │ Meet Charles, an amazing young man with a compelling story to tell about being a former body guard to a rebel group leader of the Lords Resistance Army in Uganda, Africa. Charles will be in Anchorage to talk about his five years as a child solider living in the ‘bush’. Charles will be traveling with the founder of ChildVoice International, Conrad Mandsager. They will be speaking at the Catholic Social Services Center at 3710 East 20th Avenue, on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 7:00pm concerning the issues of human trafficking, child-soldiers and the modern realities of war.
May 8 │The 2010 Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball promises to be memorable with the 20th Anniversary theme of Emerald Elegance. We invite all our supporters to become involved by attending, sponsoring the event with a financial gift, volunteering for the evening, or donating auction items (auction suggestions include airline miles and gift certificates to restaurants & hotels). The event will be held on Saturday, May 8 at the Dena’ina Convention Center. For more information call 222-7338, charityball@cssalaska.org or cssalaska.org. Thank you!
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or call 346-2343)
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
June 4-6 │Spanish Marriage Encounter - Revive your promise of love Would you like to revive the romance that one day united you in Matrimony? Then accept this invitation and participate in this world marriage encounter during the days of 4th, 5th, and 6th of June 2010. In Spanish in Anchorage. For more Information visit our website: www.emm17.org for questions or to register contact: a:José & Trini Chávez 209-234-7593 Casa seccion@emm17.org It will be an unforgettable weekend, an encounter only for two and forever!
Revivir su promesa de amor ¿Le gustaria revivir el romance que un dia los unió en matrimonio? Entonces acepte esta invitación y participe en un encuentro mundial para el matrimonio durante los dias 4, 5 y 6 de Junio del 2010 en Español en Anchorage. Visita nuestra pagina de Internet:www.emm17.org Alguna pregunta o sugerencia, llama a: José & Trini Chávez: 209-234-7593 seccion@emm17.org Será un fín de semana inolvidable, un encuentro sólo para dos y para siempre!
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 09:35 AM.
April 20, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Easter [April 25, 2010]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
April 25 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Francis Xavier (Valdez) - 11:00am
April 26 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - 7:00pm
May 09 │ Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of Guadelupe -5:30pm
May 09 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Andrew Kim – 11:00am
May 23 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Family Cathedral – 5:30pm
May 30 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. John the Baptist (Homer) - 11:00am
June 5 │ Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of the Lake – 6:00pm
June 6 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Bernard (Talkeenta) – 9:00am
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Rosary (Dillingham) Tentative
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Theresa (Naknek) - Tentative
June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30pm
April 24 │ The Discalced Secular Carmelites meet on Saturday April 24 from 1pm to 4:00pm at the Blessed Sacrament Monastery. For further info call Phyllis Shepherd 770-3687 or juris83@yahoo.com
April 23 │Koinonia, the Greek word meaning community, is a weekend renewal experience centering on the basic beliefs and practices of the Catholic Christian faith. Ths weekend wil include talks given by sisters, lay people, deacons and priests. Koinonia will take place ot Our Lady of Guadalupe church beginning Friday, April 23 at 6:00pm and ending on Sunday, April 25 at 1:30pm. The retreat fee is $75 and includes food and supplies. Participants may register by calling Lisa Witzleben at 336-0216 or by e-mail at lwitzl@gci.net. Please do not let cost deter you as sponsorships are available.
April 25 │ Free public lecture: Jewish-Christian Muslim Trialogue: Sharing Our Foundational Prayers. Sunday April 25, 2010 2:00-4:00pm in Grant Hall Theater at Alaska Pacific University. Sponsored by The Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology and the Interfaith Council of Anchorage in cooperation with Congregation Beth Sholom and the Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska.
April 28 │Have you chosen your child's elementary school for next year? St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary has openings remaining in kindergarten and other grades. We offer a great academic environment, a Catholic community, and a faith immersion experience rolled into one! Visit our Open House April 28 at 10:00am. Come early for our beautiful school Mass at 9:00am. Call 345-3712 for information.
April 29 │ St. Catherine of Siena CUF Chapter invites you to a talk on Thursday, April 29 at 7pm, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Center. Br. Dominic David will speak on Being Through Each Other: Our Unique Communion as the Body of Christ. Refreshments following. Everyone is welcome and there will be babysitting for younger children.
April 30 │ Remember your mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, aunts, & friends early this year. Express your love with flowers and support the youth who want to attend World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid Spain! Don’t have anybody to buy flowers for? Why not buy flowers for the women religious or for a small donation a flower with your intentions will be placed in the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord at Holy Cross Parish. Pre-order Bouquets and Flowers until April 30th for best selection! For more information or to pre-order by phone contact Theresa or Janine at 349-8388
May 8 │FAMOUS Annual Bazaar - St. Andrew Kim Parish: On behalf of Fr. Thaddeus and all the parishioners of St. Andrew Kim Parish, we would like to invite you to our FAMOUS annual bazaar. A variety of home-made Korean Foods and other goods will be featured. All proceeds will go toward the building loan. When: Saturday, May 8, 10:00am at St. Andrew Kim Parish, 7206 Lake Otis Parkway.
June 21-24 │Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC)- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Anchorage. For more information please visit http://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/documents/ACYC2010IndividualRegistrationPacket.pdf or call Matthrew Beck at 907-745-3229 ext 12 or email matthewb@st-mikesparish.org
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 throughoutthe diocese to join them for their weekly activities:
• On Wednesdays they meet at 7:00pm in the Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the cathedral) for discussions about the Catholic Church's teachings regarding difficult moral issues. No preparation is necessary. Next week's topic = homosexuality. Other upcoming topics include: social justice, warfare, church membership, priest celibacy, ordination of women, authority in the church, and conscience.
• On Fridays, from 7 to 8pm, 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. After Adoration, the group gathers to socialize. 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)
April 25 │ Free public lecture: Jewish-Christian Muslim Trialogue: Sharing Our Foundational Prayers. Sunday April 25, 2010 2:00-4:00pm in Grant Hall Theater at Alaska Pacific University. Sponsored by The Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology and the Interfaith Council of Anchorage in cooperation with Congregation Beth Sholom and the Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Spring is here and it is nearly time to shed your winter coat. If you are planning to purchase a new coat next winter please consider donating your gently used coat now to meet the demand in August for the HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids program. Coats of all sizes with working zippers are needed and can be brought to Fireweed Cleaners at 500 Fireweed Lane. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org. Thank you!
April 20 │ Meet Charles, an amazing young man with a compelling story to tell about being a former body guard to a rebel group leader of the Lords Resistance Army in Uganda, Africa. Charles will be in Anchorage to talk about his five years as a child solider living in the ‘bush’. Charles will be traveling with the founder of ChildVoice International, Conrad Mandsager. They will be speaking at the Catholic Social Services Center at 3710 East 20th Avenue, on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 7:00pm concerning the issues of human trafficking, child-soldiers and the modern realities of war.
May 8 │The 2010 Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball promises to be memorable with the 20th Anniversary theme of Emerald Elegance. We invite all our supporters to become involved by attending, sponsoring the event with a financial gift, volunteering for the evening, or donating auction items (auction suggestions include airline miles and gift certificates to restaurants & hotels). The event will be held on Saturday, May 8 at the Dena’ina Convention Center. For more information call 222-7338, charityball@cssalaska.org or cssalaska.org. Thank you!
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or call 346-2343)
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
June 4-6 │Spanish Marriage Encounter - Revive your promise of love Would you like to revive the romance that one day united you in Matrimony? Then accept this invitation and participate in this world marriage encounter during the days of 4th, 5th, and 6th of June 2010. In Spanish in Anchorage. For more Information visit our website: www.emm17.org for questions or to register contact: a:José & Trini Chávez 209-234-7593 Casa seccion@emm17.org It will be an unforgettable weekend, an encounter only for two and forever!
Revivir su promesa de amor ¿Le gustaria revivir el romance que un dia los unió en matrimonio? Entonces acepte esta invitación y participe en un encuentro mundial para el matrimonio durante los dias 4, 5 y 6 de Junio del 2010 en Español en Anchorage. Visita nuestra pagina de Internet:www.emm17.org Alguna pregunta o sugerencia, llama a: José & Trini Chávez: 209-234-7593 seccion@emm17.org Será un fín de semana inolvidable, un encuentro sólo para dos y para siempre!
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:
Kodiak │ Thrift Shop Manager needed to work for St. Mary's Thrift Shop full time. Job Summary: Directs the overall operation of the parish thrift shop, including solicitation of volunteers, hiring and supervision of staff, reception and disposition of donations and maintenance of records. To apply submit resume with references or complete an employment application (available at the Kodiak Job Center) and submit to the Kodiak Job Center.
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 10:42 AM.
April 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Easter [April 18, 2009]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
April 18 │ Confirmation Celebration - Sacred Heart (Wasilla) - 11:30am
April 25 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Francis Xavier (Valdez) - 11:00am
April 26 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - 7:00pm
May 09 │ Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of Guadelupe -5:30pm
May 09 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Andrew Kim – 11:00am
May 23 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Family Cathedral – 5:30pm
May 30 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. John the Baptist (Homer) - 11:00am
June 5 │ Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of the Lake – 6:00pm
June 6 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Bernard (Talkeenta) – 9:00am
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Rosary (Dillingham) Tentative
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Theresa (Naknek) - Tentative
June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30pm
April 17 │ "Rockin' Robin" Dinner and Auction - Our Lady of Valley Catholic School fundraiser Saturday, April 17 at Curtis D. Menard Sport Center, 1001 South Mack Drive, Wasilla. The '50s style party begins at 5:30pm and features food, music, raffles, live and silent auctions in a diner atmosphere. Maria Downey of Channel 2 News will emcee! Grab your favorite guy or gal, don your poodle skirts and saddle shoes and enjoy a rockin' good time! NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS! For reservations please call (907)376-0883 or email info@valleycatholicschool.org. SUPPORT OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS!
April 18 │St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will sponsor a Homelessness Forum on Sunday, April 18, at 1:30pm at the Church. Who are the homeless? How can we a people of faith respond? Join Father Michael Burke of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in exploring this important and timely issue in our city.
April 21 │ Jerene Mortenson, mother of best-selling author Greg Mortenson (“Three Cups of Tea”), will speak Wednesday, April 21, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Jerene has been in demand at schools and churches all over town as she speaks about her son’s work building nearly 200 schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. See the slides, hear the story, and read the book, if you get a chance, before you come. It’s a great presentation!
April 24 │ Come to the Bingo Buffet to Build, St. Elizabeth Seton, April 24th at 7:00. Sponsored by the Catholic Community, Habitat for Humanity, and the Knights of Columbus, this evening features a Greek dinner, bingo, a silent auction and lots of fun to benefit Habitat. Tickets are $20, tables of eight available. Call Pat at 345-0306 or Tom at 743-0708.
April 23 │Koinonia, the Greek word meaning community, is a weekend renewal experience centering on the basic beliefs and practices of the Catholic Christian faith. Ths weekend wil include talks given by sisters, lay people, deacons and priests. Koinonia will take place ot Our Lady of Guadalupe church beginning Friday, April 23 at 6:00pm and ending on Sunday, April 25 at 1:30pm. The retreat fee is $75 and includes food and supplies. Participants may register by calling Lisa Witzleben at 336-0216 or by e-mail at lwitzl@gci.net. Please do not let cost deter you as sponsorships are available.
April 24 │ The Discalced Secular Carmelites meet on Saturday April 24 from 1pm to 4:00pm at the Blessed Sacrament Monastery. For further info call Phyllis Shepherd 770-3687 or juris83@yahoo.com
April 25 │ Free public lecture: Jewish-Christian Muslim Trialogue: Sharing Our Foundational Prayers. Sunday April 25, 2010 2:00-4:00pm in Grant Hall Theater at Alaska Pacific University. Sponsored by The Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology and the Interfaith Council of Anchorage in cooperation with Congregation Beth Sholom and the Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska.
June 21-24 │Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC)- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Anchorage. For more information please visit http://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/documents/ACYC2010IndividualRegistrationPacket.pdf or call Matthrew Beck at 907-745-3229 ext 12 or email matthewb@st-mikesparish.org
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 throughoutthe diocese to join them for their weekly activities:
On Wednesdays they meet at 7:00pm in the Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the cathedral) for discussions of Catholic moral teachings. No preparation is necessary. Next week's topic = homosexuality. Other upcoming topics include: social justice, warfare, church membership, priest celibacy, ordination of women, authority in the church, and conscience. This week we will not have a discussion so that we may attend the parish mission in the parish center.
On Fridays, from 7 to 8pm, 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. After Adoration, the group gathers to socialize. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?
Join them for brunch and a trip to the Rasmuson Star Wars exhibit on April 24. 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)
April 25 │ Free public lecture: Jewish-Christian Muslim Trialogue: Sharing Our Foundational Prayers. Sunday April 25, 2010 2:00-4:00pm in Grant Hall Theater at Alaska Pacific University. Sponsored by The Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology and the Interfaith Council of Anchorage in cooperation with Congregation Beth Sholom and the Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Spring is here and it is nearly time to shed your winter coat. If you are planning to purchase a new coat next winter please consider donating your gently used coat now to meet the demand in August for the HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids program. Coats of all sizes with working zippers are needed and can be brought to Fireweed Cleaners at 500 Fireweed Lane. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org. Thank you!
April 20 │ Meet Charles, an amazing young man with a compelling story to tell about being a former body guard to a rebel group leader of the Lords Resistance Army in Uganda, Africa. Charles will be in Anchorage to talk about his five years as a child solider living in the ‘bush’. Charles will be traveling with the founder of ChildVoice International, Conrad Mandsager. They will be speaking at the Catholic Social Services Center at 3710 East 20th Avenue, on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 7:00pm concerning the issues of human trafficking, child-soldiers and the modern realities of war.
May 8 │The 2010 Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball promises to be memorable with the 20th Anniversary theme of Emerald Elegance. We invite all our supporters to become involved by attending, sponsoring the event with a financial gift, volunteering for the evening, or donating auction items (auction suggestions include airline miles and gift certificates to restaurants & hotels). The event will be held on Saturday, May 8 at the Dena’ina Convention Center. For more information call 222-7338, charityball@cssalaska.org or cssalaska.org. Thank you!
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or call 346-2343)
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
June 4-6 │Spanish Marriage Encounter - Revive your promise of love Would you like to revive the romance that one day united you in Matrimony? Then accept this invitation and participate in this world marriage encounter during the days of 4th, 5th, and 6th of June 2010. In Spanish in Anchorage. For more Information visit our website: www.emm17.org for questions or to register contact: a:José & Trini Chávez 209-234-7593 Casa seccion@emm17.org It will be an unforgettable weekend, an encounter only for two and forever!
Revivir su promesa de amor ¿Le gustaria revivir el romance que un dia los unió en matrimonio? Entonces acepte esta invitación y participe en un encuentro mundial para el matrimonio durante los dias 4, 5 y 6 de Junio del 2010 en Español en Anchorage. Visita nuestra pagina de Internet:www.emm17.org Alguna pregunta o sugerencia, llama a: José & Trini Chávez: 209-234-7593 seccion@emm17.org Será un fín de semana inolvidable, un encuentro sólo para dos y para siempre!
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:
Kodiak │ Thrift Shop Manager needed to work for St. Mary's Thrift Shop full time. Job Summary: Directs the overall operation of the parish thrift shop, including solicitation of volunteers, hiring and supervision of staff, reception and disposition of donations and maintenance of records. To apply submit resume with references or complete an employment application (available at the Kodiak Job Center) and submit to the Kodiak Job Center.
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.
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April 06, 2010
Second Sunday of Easter [April 11, 2010]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
April 10 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Anthony – 5:30pm
April 11│Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday
April 11 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Andrews – 11:30am
April 13 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Benedict – 7:00pm
April 14 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Joseph (Cordova) – 7:00pm
April 18 │ Confirmation Celebration - Sacred Heart (Wasilla) - 11:30am
April 25 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Francis Xavier (Valdez) - 11:00am
April 26 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - 7:00pm
May 09 │ Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of Guadelupe -5:30pm
May 09 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Andrew Kim – 11:00am
May 23 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Family Cathedral – 5:00pm
May 30 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. John the Baptist (Homer) - 11:00am
June 5 │ Confirmation Celebration - Our Lady of the Lake – 6:00pm
June 6 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Bernard (Talkeenta) – 9:00am
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Rosary (Dillingham) Tentative
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Theresa (Naknek) - Tentative
June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30pm
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.
April 10 │ Listening Post of Anchorage - Do you have a listening heart and the gift of hospitality? New Volunteer training April 10, 10am-12pm at the Listening Post, 2nd floor Transit Center 6th and G. The Listening Post of Anchorage is a ministry of presence in the Downtown Transit Center (bus station) where the weary, lonely, burdened or broken can find a cup of tea, a quiet place to pray or meditate and trained volunteers to companion them in silence or listen to their story. We don't counsel, preach or give advice but instead practice active, compassionate listening. Volunteers from all walks of life are trained by spiritual directors and work in pairs. Strict confidentiality and respect for all persons, especially the marginalized, is required. Please consider being a part of this enlivened community. To inquire or register: Mary Cartwright 230-2392 or Marcia Wakeland 830-4039 Check out our website www.listeningpostanchorage.com; email: listeningpostak@gmail.com
April 11 │ Divine Mercy Celebration - St. Patrick's Parish from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Opportunity for confession. Hope for Plenary Indulgence. Please call Phyllis Shepherd., Holy Cross parish Divine Mercy Team on cell 727-3372 with questions.
April 17 │ "Rockin' Robin" Dinner and Auction - Our Lady of Valley Catholic School fundraiser Saturday, April 17 at Curtis D. Menard Sport Center, 1001 South Mack Drive, Wasilla. The '50s style party begins at 5:30pm and features food, music, raffles, live and silent auctions in a diner atmosphere. Maria Downey of Channel 2 News will emcee! Grab your favorite guy or gal, don your poodle skirts and saddle shoes and enjoy a rockin' good time! NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS! For reservations please call (907)376-0883 or email info@valleycatholicschool.org. SUPPORT OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS!
April 18 │St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will sponsor a Homelessness Forum on Sunday, April 18, at 1:30pm at the Church. Who are the homeless? How can we a people of faith respond? Join Father Michael Burke of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in exploring this important and timely issue in our city.
April 21 │ Jerene Mortenson, mother of best-selling author Greg Mortenson (“Three Cups of Tea”), will speak Wednesday, April 21, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Jerene has been in demand at schools and churches all over town as she speaks about her son’s work building nearly 200 schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. See the slides, hear the story, and read the book, if you get a chance, before you come. It’s a great presentation!
April 24 │ Come to the Bingo Buffet to Build, St. Elizabeth Seton, April 24th at 7:00. Sponsored by the Catholic Community, Habitat for Humanity, and the Knights of Columbus, this evening features a Greek dinner, bingo, a silent auction and lots of fun to benefit Habitat. Tickets are $20, tables of eight available. Call Pat at 345-0306 or Tom at 743-0708.
April 23 │Koinonia, the Greek word meaning community, is a weekend renewal experience centering on the basic beliefs and practices of the Catholic Christian faith. Ths weekend wil include talks given by sisters, lay people, deacons and priests. Koinonia will take place ot Our Lady of Guadalupe church beginning Friday, April 23 at 6:00pm and ending on Sunday, April 25 at 1:30pm. The retreat fee is $75 and includes food and supplies. Participants may register by calling Lisa Witzleben at 336-0216 or by e-mail at lwitzl@gci.net. Please do not let cost deter you as sponsorships are available.
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 throughoutthe diocese to join them for their weekly activities:
On Wednesdays they meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the cathedral) for discussions of Catholic moral teachings. No preparation is necessary.This week's topic = contraception. Other upcoming topics include: homosexuality, social justice, warfare, church membership, priest celibacy, ordination of women, authority in the church, and conscience.
On Fridays, from 7 to 8 p.m., 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. After Adoration, the group gathers to socialize. What better way to end the week than spending an hour with Jesus and socializing with other Catholic adults?
Join them for brunch and a trip to the Rasmuson Star Wars exhibit on April 24. Meet at the cathedral after 9:00 a.m. 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
Clare House, an emergency shelter for women with children and expectant mothers needs new pillows. Each resident is allowed to take their pillow when they move into permanent housing. Pillows can be dropped off at Clare House, 420 West 54th Avenue. 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 and job opportunities from your favorite social service non-profit.
Spring is here and it is nearly time to shed your winter coat. If you are planning to purchase a new coat next winter please consider donating your gently used coat now to meet the demand in August for the HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids program. Coats of all sizes with working zippers are needed and can be brought to Fireweed Cleaners at 500 Fireweed Lane. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org. Thank you!
April 17 │Join us for the Connextions Open House, Blessing & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, April 17. Connextions, a new program at Catholic Social Services, is a day habilitation center for adults with disabilities in Eagle River. This community event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. with the ceremony at 3:00pm.Connextions is located at the Eagle River Presbyterian Church at 12836 Old Glenn Highway. Activities are planned for all ages to enjoy. To find out how you can help make this event a success, contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org. Thank you!
May 8 │The 2010 Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball promises to be memorable with the 20th Anniversary theme of Emerald Elegance. We invite all our supporters to become involved by attending, sponsoring the event with a financial gift, volunteering for the evening, or donating auction items (auction suggestions include airline miles and gift certificates to restaurants & hotels). The event will be held on Saturday, May 8 at the Dena’ina Convention Center. For more information call 222-7338, charityball@cssalaska.org or cssalaska.org. Thank you!
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or call 346-2343)
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
June 4-6 │Spanish Marriage Encounter - Revive your promise of love Would you like to revive the romance that one day united you in Matrimony? Then accept this invitation and participate in this world marriage encounter during the days of 4th, 5th, and 6th of June 2010. In Spanish in Anchorage. For more Information visit our website: www.emm17.org for questions or to register contact: a:José & Trini Chávez 209-234-7593 Casa seccion@emm17.org It will be an unforgettable weekend, an encounter only for two and forever!
Revivir su promesa de amor ¿Le gustaria revivir el romance que un dia los unió en matrimonio? Entonces acepte esta invitación y participe en un encuentro mundial para el matrimonio durante los dias 4, 5 y 6 de Junio del 2010 en Español en Anchorage. Visita nuestra pagina de Internet:www.emm17.org Alguna pregunta o sugerencia, llama a: José & Trini Chávez: 209-234-7593 seccion@emm17.org Será un fín de semana inolvidable, un encuentro sólo para dos y para siempre!
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:
Kodiak │ Thrift Shop Manager needed to work for St. Mary's Thrift Shop full time. Job Summary: Directs the overall operation of the parish thrift shop, including solicitation of volunteers, hiring and supervision of staff, reception and disposition of donations and maintenance of records. To apply submit resume with references or complete an employment application (available at the Kodiak Job Center) and submit to the Kodiak Job Center.
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 01:03 PM.
