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May 25, 2010

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity [May 30, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

May 30 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. John the Baptist (Homer) - 11:30am
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 10 │ Confirmation Celebration - Ft. Richardson Chapel - Archbishop Estabrook for the Military Services
June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30pm

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.

June 5 & 6 │ Listening Sessions on Abuse in the Catholic Church - Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI and Archdiocesan Safe Environment Coordinator Sister Jacqueline Stoll, OP will be conducting listening sessions for concerns and to answer questions from the greater Catholic community on the topic of abuse in the Catholic Church in the Mat-Su Valley and in Anchorage:
June 5 - 2:00–3:00pm - Sacred Heart Parish - 1201 Bogard Road, Wasilla
June 6 - 3:00–4:30pm - Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish - 3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage

June 6 │Feast of Corpus Christi - Please join in a Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi from 3-5pm on Sunday, June 6 sponsored by Holy Family Cathedral and St. Catherine of Siena CUF Chapter. The procession will begin at the Cathedral and make its way to the JP II Memorial at the park strip before returning to HFC. All are encouraged to participate in this powerful testament to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.

June 6 │What do Futurama, the Simpsons, and the Westbank Story have to do with Religion and God? Armed with Popcorn, We will have a discussion party for youth from Anchorage’s faith communities. St. Mary’s Church 2210 E Tudor Rd. Anchorage, AK 99507 - Sunday, June 6 - 2pm to 4pm. Please contact Abram Goodstein a.b.ram84@gmail.com (541) 206-3238 for more information. Event Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Anchorage http://www.interfaithanchorage.org/

Vacation Bible School
June 1-4 │ Ft. Richardson Chapel 1 - 9-11am
June 7-11 │ St. Andrew Parish - Eagle River
June 7-11 │ Our Lady of Guadalupe
June 7-11 │ St. Benedict Parish - High Seas Expedition
June 14-18│ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
July 26-30│ St. Patrick Parish
July 26-30│ Holy Cross Parish
July 26-30│ St. Mary's Parish - Kodiak
Aug 2-6 │ St. Michael Parish - Palmer

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

June 28 │It's Tee Time Again! The 8th Annual St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Golf Tournament has been booked for Monday, June 28 at the Anchorage Golf Course on O'Malley. Enjoy 18 holes of golf (including cart), breakfast, lunch, door prizes and exciting rewards...all for just $175 per player. Looking for a way to advertise your business? Multiple levels of sponsorship opportunities are also available. Register today or gather more information by contacting: Michelle Cooper: 317-3730 / coopers2@acsalaska.net or Caroline Eddens: 830-0619 / ceddens@gci.net.

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:

● Ladies Coffee and Book Discussion Group on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45am at the downtown New Sagaya. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.

● Weekly discussions at 7:00pm on Wednesdays in the Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the cathedral). Join us as we seek to grow in our understanding of theCatholic Churchs teachings regarding difficult issues. No preparation is necessary. Next week's topic = ordination of women. Other upcoming topics include:authority in the church, and conscience.

● Adoration and Socialon Fridays at 7:00pm in the cathedral (social activity follows at 8:00pm). Contact Randall at 250-3300 for more information.

● Camping weekend at Nancy Lake on June 19- 20. Contact Lucy (lbaranko@hotmail.com/ 953-1256) or David Bingham (viking@eagle.ptialaska.net/ 223-6520) for more information.

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

June 18 │World Refugee Day picnic and multi-cultural celebration - Friday - June 18 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Mt. View Lions Park. Find out more at our volunteer meeting on Tuesday, May 18 at 5:30pm at the CSS Welcome Center (formerly the Korean Catholic Church in front of St. Anthony’s on Klevin Street). Contact Ellen Krsnak at ekrsnak@cssalaska.org or 222-7327 for more information.

June 23 │ Marie’s Beauty Supply and Salon Insomnia Night to benefit Clare House (a program of Catholic Social Services for homeless women with children and expectant mothers) will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm across from the Sears Mall on Benson.

July 24-25 │ Plein Air Painters of Alaska Weekend to benefit Clare House, July 24 & 25 from 10am to 6:00pm on the grounds of the Kolstad Homestead, 5801 Barry Avenue in Anchorage. Plein Air is a French term meaning “painting outdoors on location.” Purchase fabulous art and enjoy kids activities and a silent auction.

July 29 │ Clare to Clare, Fashion Show, Native Art, Music & More benefiting Clare House. This event will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 6:00pm at the Dena'ina Center. To purchase tickets visit clarehousebenefit.org.

August 10-11 │ HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids will be held August 10th & 11th, at Clark Middle School. For more information visit cssalaska.org or contact Ellen Krsnak at ekrsnak@cssalaska.org at 222-7327.

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

July 7 - July 15 │Eight Day Ignatian Retreat Eight (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)

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!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Elementary School Teacher - St. Mary's School in Kodiak is looking for an intermediate elementary teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. Please contact Joshua Lewis, Principal, St. Mary's School, Kodiak, Alaska - 907.486.3513.

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. Sundays 8:30am to 5:30pm - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 11am–2pm. 646-3070

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 03:33 PM.

May 18, 2010

Solemnity of Pentecost [May 23, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

May 23 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Family Cathedral – 5:30pm
May 30 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. John the Baptist (Homer) - 11:30am
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 10 │ Confirmation Celebration - Ft. Richardson Chapel - Archbishop Estabrook for the Military Services
June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30pm

May 22 & 23 │ 75th Anniversary of St. Michael Parish - The first Catholic Mass was celebrated in the Mat-Su Valley on May 26, 1935. St. Michael's is observing that with a parish reception on Saturday, May 22, and Mass on Sunday, May 23 at 11:00am. Archbishop Hurley will be celebrant of the Mass.

May 29 │The Secular Order ( Third Order) of Discalced Carmelites will meet on Saturday May 29th from 1pm to 4pm at the Blessed Sacrament Monastery. For more info call Phyllis Shepherd at 770-3687 or email at juris83@yahoo.com

Vacation Bible School
May 24-26 │ Ft. Richardson Chapel 1 - 6-8pm
June 1-4 │ Ft. Richardson Chapel 1 - 9-11am
June 7-11 │ St. Andrew Parish - Eagle River
June 7-11 │ Our Lady of Guadalupe
June 7-11 │ St. Benedict Parish - High Seas Expedition
June 14-18│ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
July 26-30│ St. Patrick Parish
July 26-30│ Holy Cross Parish
July 26-30│ St. Mary's Parish - Kodiak
Aug 2-6 │ St. Michael Parish - Palmer

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:

• Ladies Coffee and Book Discussion Group on Tuesdays from 6:30- 7:45am at the downtown New Sagaya. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.
• Weekly discussionsat 7:00pm on Wednesdays in the Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the cathedral). Join us as we seek to grow in our understanding of theCatholic Churchs teachings regarding difficult issues. No preparation is necessary. Next week's topic = priest celibacy. Other upcoming topics include:ordination of women, authority in the church, and conscience.
• Adoration and Socialon Fridays at 7:00pm in the cathedral (social activity follows at 8:00pm). Contact Randall at 250-3300 for more information.
• Camping weekend at Nancy Lake on June 19-20. Contact Lucy (lbaranko@hotmail.com/ 953-1256) or David Bingham (viking@eagle.ptialaska.net/ 223-6520) for more information.
• The ACYC evening track + afternoon volunteer opportunities on June 21-24. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.

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)

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.

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

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 10:29 AM.

May 10, 2010

Ascension of the Lord [May 16, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

Vacation Bible School
June 7-11 │ St. Andrew Parish - Eagle River
June 7-11 │ Our Lady of Guadalupe
June 7-11 │ St. Benedict Parish - High Seas Expedition
June 14-18│ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
July 26-30│ St. Patrick Parish
July 26-30│ Holy Cross Parish
July 26-30│ St. Mary's Parish - Kodiak
Aug 2-6 │ St. Michael Parish - Palmer

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 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 = church membership. Other upcoming topics include: 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?

May 22│Wine Tasting on Saturday, May 22 at 5:00pm at Brian's house. Contact Brian at 830-0284 or Brian.B.Barreda@conocophillips.com for more information.

June 19-20 │ Camping weekend at Nancy Lake on June 19-20. Contact Lucy (lbaranko@hotmail.com/ 953-1256) or David Bingham (viking@eagle.ptialaska.net/ 223-6520) for more information.

June 21-24 │ The ACYC evening track + afternoon volunteer opportunities on June 21-24. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.

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)

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

Posted by Cindy Lentine at 02:32 PM.

May 04, 2010

Sixth Sunday of Easter [May 9, 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) - 11:30am
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 10 │ Confirmation Celebration - Ft. Richardson Chapel - Archbishop Estabrook for the Military Services
June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30pm

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!

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 7pm 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 = warfare. Other upcoming topics include: 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?

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!

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)

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 03:55 PM.