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June 28, 2010

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time [July 4, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

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.

Vacation Bible School

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

August 10│”History and Structure of Mass including the Latin Mass” Summer class by Deacon Bill at Holy Cross Parish - 7 pm - For questions, call Janine Redding, 349-8388.
August 17 │Book entitled “Apostles” “Through the Apostles, we come to Jesus himself.” By Pope Benedict XVI (beginning of book to John). Summer class by Deacon Bill at Holy Cross Parish - 7 pm - For questions, call Janine Redding, 349-8388.
August 24 │Completion of book “Apostles” Summer class by Deacon Bill at Holy Cross Parish - 7 pm - For questions, call Janine Redding, 349-8388.
August 31 │Topic to be announced. Summer class by Deacon Bill at Holy Cross Parish - 7 pm - For questions, call Janine Redding, 349-8388.

YOUNG ADULTS

The Holy Family Cathedral young adults (men and women, single and married, aged 18-39) invite others to join them for:

- Weekly discussionsat 7:00pm on Wednesdays in the Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the Cathedral).We are studying and discussing Pope John Paul II's teachings on the Theology of the Body, using the book Sex and the Sacred City. No preparation is necessary. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.

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

- July 13 │Ladies Monthly Coffee and Book Discussion Group from 6:30-7:45am at the downtown New Sagaya. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and are readingThe Authentic Catholic Womanby Kineke. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.

- July 17-18 │Monthly recreation activities: Road trip to Homer. Join us for camping on the spit, a winery visit, and maybe even kayaking.

- August 28-29 │Theology of the Body retreaton at the Eagle River Nature Center. Contact Lucy (lbaranko@hotmail.com/ 953-1256) or David (viking@eagle.ptialaska.net/ 223-6520) for more information and to sign-up.

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)

COVENANT HOUSE

Covenant House is gathering items for their “Job Search” closet. They are specifically in need of black shoes and black belts in all sizes for both young men and young women. The girls specially need shoes with low to no heels (flats). They also are in need of any clothing for job searching purposes. Also a special request for their Chapel: small Stations of the Cross, Chalice and Plate. Please feel free to contact Julie Galligan on her cell: 250-2500.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

July 10 │Sponsor Fr. Scott and Support CSS. Can you imagine riding a bike for 200 miles? In one day? How about sitting on a bike seat for 14 hours? Not something for the faint of heart, which is why we at Catholic Social Services laud Fr. Scott Medlock at St. Patrick’s for his participation in the Fireweed 200! Fr. Scott will ride all 200 miles from Sheep Mt. Lodge to Valdez on Saturday, July 10, 2010. You can sponsor Fr. Scott, who is a CSS Trustee, by giving a donation to Catholic Social Services in his name by visiting www.cssalaska.org.

July 24-25 │ The Plein Air Painters of Alaska and Special Guest Artists present the FOURTH ANNUAL "PLEIN AIR WEEKEND"! Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th, 2010. 10 am to 6 pm daily. Free for all ages. Artists painting on location, art for sale, prizes and games for adults and kids and a silent auction will all be part of this amazing event! A portion of the proceeds to benefit Clare House. 5801 Barry Ave. Anchorage, AK 99507. East on Abbott, Right on Birch, 1st left is Barry. Call 333-0793 for more information. One of the best art events of the summer!!!

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)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Human Resource Manager - Covenant House Alaska is seeking a motivated self-starter who would be responsible for coordinating the recruitment, orientation, and training processes for employees and volunteers. This position will assist the business department in coordinating the management of benefit programs, and ensuring that all personnel / payroll related information is disseminated and transferred in a smooth and orderly fashion.
Bachelor degree, excellent communication skills and demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Human Resources Administration, public speaking, and working with volunteers. Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and desktop publishing. Master degree and PHR certification is preferred. Covenant House Alaska offers a competitive benefits package and a flexible vacation plan. Salary is DOE. Covenant House is an EEO employer.
Please forward Application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Covenant House Alaska, PO BOX 104640, Anchorage, AK 99510 ATTN: Barb Jewell or to bjewell@covenanthouseak.org . Application is required.

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 02:04 PM.

June 21, 2010

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time [June 27, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30am

Vacation Bible School

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 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 Monthly Coffee and Book Discussion Group on 2nd Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45am at the downtown New Sagaya. We are reading The Authentic Catholic Woman by Kineke. 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 the Catholic Church teachings regarding difficult issues. No preparation is necessary. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.

- Adoration and Social on Fridays at 7:00pm in the Cathedral (social activity follows at 8:00 pm). Contact Randall at 250-3300 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)

COVENANT HOUSE

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 10:55 AM.

June 17, 2010

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time [June 20, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30am

Vacation Bible School

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

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:

- Adoration and Social on Fridays at 7:00pm in the Cathedral (social activity follows at 8:00 pm). Contact Randall at 250-3300 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)

COVENANT HOUSE

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

August 10-11 │ It’s a great time to shop garage sales for gently used coats with working zippers for the HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) & Coats for Kids project. HUGSS & Coats will be held August 10th & 11th at Clark Middle School. For more information about volunteering, donating or how to receive services visit cssalaska.org or contact Ellen Krsnak at ekrsnak@cssalaska.org or 222-7327.

June 18 │ World Refugee Day picnic and multi-cultural celebration, Friday, June 18th 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 6:00 p.m. to10:00 p.m. across from the Sears Mall on Benson.

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 about visit cssalaska.org or contact Ellen Krsnak at ekrsnak@cssalaska.org at 222-7327.

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 08:57 AM.

June 10, 2010

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time [June 13, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - Holy Rosary (Dillingham)
June 9-12 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Theresa (Naknek)
June 10 │ Confirmation Celebration - Ft. Richardson Chapel - Archbishop Estabrook for the Military Services
June 27 │ Confirmation Celebration - St. Mary (Kodiak) – 10:30am

Vacation Bible School

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 6:30-7:45 am 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 = conscience. Other upcoming topics include:authority in the church, and conscience. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.

- 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.

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 11:10 AM.

June 01, 2010

Body and Blood of Christ [June 6, 2010]

SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

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) – 10:30am

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 5 │ University of Portland cordially invites you to a special reception for Anchorage area alumni and friends on Saturday, June 5 at 7:00pm at the Hotel Captain Cook. Come out to reconnect with Anchorage area classmates and friends, catch up with University provost Br. Donald Stabrowski, C.S.C., enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and hear the latest news about The Bluff from University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C.

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 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 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. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.

-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.

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)

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:

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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