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July 27, 2010
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time [August 1, 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.
August 1 │ The Father of All Mankind - Consecration and Feast Day - 3pm, Sunday, August 1 at St. Patrick's Parish, 2111 Muldoon Road. Doors open at 2pm for prayer, praise, and litany. Join us! All are welcome. Fellowhip & Refreshments after the Mass in the Parish Hall.
September 2-5 │ SERRA International Annual Convention - The Theme: Bringing the Bread of Life-True Manna in the Wilderness. All masses are open to any Catholic who wishes to attend. Schedule will be posted soon. General sessions will be $45 per day.
Vacation Bible School
August 2-6 │ St. Michael Parish - Palmer
August 9–13│ Holy Family Cathedral - SUMMER SOUNDS DAY CAMP - an introduction to a children/youth music program - please call 276-3455 for more information.
ADULTS
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
August 4 │ Weekly Catholic Discussion – Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the Cathedral) - 7:00-8:30pm. 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. Please contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.
August 6 │ Adoration and Social Activities – Holy Family Cathedral - 7:00pm Adoration and 8:00pm social activities. Contact Randall at 250-3300 for more information.
August 10 │ Monthly Ladies' Book Discussion – Downtown New Sagaya - 6:30-7:45am. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and are reading The Authentic Catholic Woman by Kineke. Following this meeting, please consider joining us for Mass at 8:00 am at the monastary. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) 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
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
August 10 & 11 │ HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) and Coats for Kids will be held August 10 & 11 at Clare Middle School. The project needs volunteers! Please visit cssalaska.org (click on HUGSS & Coats) to volunteer. If you do not have internet access please call 222-7327. This program fosters an excitement for education and life-long learning. Thank you!
Catholic Social Services’ Baby Boutique helps approximately 50 parents a month. We are running low on diaper wipes, socks (6 months – 2T) and baby clothing (18 months - 2T). The Baby Boutique is located at 3721 East 20th Avenue (operating hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00am – 3:00pm). Thank you!
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or call 346-2343)
August 6-10 │ Silent Centering Prayer Retreat is led by Kess Frey and Fran Victor. The retreat will feature communal Centering Prayer sits, video presentations of Fr. Thomas Keating, a Taize Service, Lectio Divina, private rooms, solo quiet time, silent communal meals with readings from Thomas Keating's book, "Open Mind, Open Heart", and some opportunities for sharing and discussion. Fee: $195 (3-day) Fee:$325 (5-day)
September 10-12 │12 Step Retreat: Living in the Solution through Forgiveness and Reconciliation. The retreat will be based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. This retreat is open to anyone interested in recovery from alcoholism and other addictions through the spirituality of the 12 Steps. The retreat will consist of conferences, prayer & reflection, group sharing, and time for individual conferences with Fr. Dick Dunphy, SJ. Fr. Dick has been in recovery for over thirty-five years. He currently is on the staff of Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House in Colorado, where he gives spiritual direction and guides retreats, including 12 Step retreats. He holds a doctorate in theology and has specialized in spirituality. He has served as a faculty member, administrator and chaplain at Jesuit universities in St. Louis, Rome, and Denver. Fee: $195 (private); $175 (double); $155 (commuter). Call Holy Spirit Center, 346-2343, to register.
October 14-17 │Father Bernie Owens, SJ is directing a contemplative weekend Retreat with Conferences/Talks, Meditations in Common and Eucharist. The retreat begins on Thursday, 7:00pm and concludes Sunday, 12 Noon. We encourage those interested in making the retreat to begin on Thursday. Fr. Bernie Owens, SJ, was ordained in 1972, earned his doctorate in Christian Spirituality at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA in 1983, taught at the University of Detroit Mercy from 1981 to 1994. Coming to Manresa in 1994, he has been Director of the two-year Internship in Ignatian Spirituality, has led an annual seminar in Christian Spiritual Classics, and guided retreatants through the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES (to find out more about Archdiocesan Family Life Ministies log onto www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/living/family/index.html)
September 24-26 │ Camp Erin Anchorage 2010 is now accepting Camper Applications for this year’s camp to be held Friday, September 24 – Sunday, September 26, 2010. The camp will be held at the Cub Scout Camp location in Chugiak (Camp Carlquist). Camp Erin Anchorage is our annual weekend grief camp for children ages 6 – 17 years who have lost someone close to them to death. Hospice of Anchorage’s Forget Me Not Grief Program has partnered with The Moyer Foundation to offer Camp Erin to our community for a ten-year commitment. The Moyer Foundation partners with healthcare and bereavement organizations in local communities to help fund, manage, and grow Camp Erin nationwide. For more information on Camp Erins across the country, please visit www.moyerfoundation.org
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 04:22 PM.
July 20, 2010
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time [July 26, 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.
July 25 │ Sunday Barbeque All are welcome to a barbeque Sunday at Holy Family Cathedral after the 9:30am and 12:00pm Masses. There will be barbeque ribs, side dishes and cake for a reasonable price. The barbeque is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Women of Holy Family.
Vacation Bible School
July 26-30│ St. Patrick Parish
July 26-30│ Holy Cross Parish
July 26-30│ St. Mary's Parish - Kodiak
August 2-6 │ St. Michael Parish - Palmer
August 9–13│ Holy Family Cathedral - SUMMER SOUNDS DAY CAMP - an introduction to a children/youth music program - please call 276-3455 for more information.
ADULTS
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
July 28 │ Weekly Catholic Discussion – Holy Family Center (on 5th Avenue, west of the Cathedral) - 7:00-8:00pm. 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. Please contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.
July 30 │ Adoration and Social Activities – Holy Family Cathedral - 7:00pm Adoration and 8:00pm social activities. Contact Randall at 250-3300 for more information.
August 10 │ Monthly Ladies' Book Discussion – Downtown New Sagaya - 6:30-7:45am. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and are reading The Authentic Catholic Woman by Kineke. Following this meeting, please consider joining us for Mass at 8:00 am at the monastary. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) 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
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
Catholic Social Services is recruiting for a part-time Parish Volunteer Coordinator (PVC) to work with newly arriving refugees resettled by the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program. The PVC will create an organizational structure to strengthen Parish commitment to refugee resettlement and focus on securing winter clothing, independent transportation training and community social support. Visit cssalaska.org and click on employment for more information. Position funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for one year.
Brother Francis Shelter (BFS) needs adult clothing to include socks, undergarments, pants and jackets. The clothing room at BFS has witnessed a dramatic increase in visitors and is having trouble meeting the demand. Please drop off donations at 1021 East 3rd Avenue. Thank you!
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)
August 6-10 │ Silent Centering Prayer Retreat is led by Kess Frey and Fran Victor. The retreat will feature communal Centering Prayer sits, video presentations of Fr. Thomas Keating, a Taize Service, Lectio Divina, private rooms, solo quiet time, silent communal meals with readings from Thomas Keating's book, "Open Mind, Open Heart", and some opportunities for sharing and discussion. Fee: $195 (3-day) Fee:$325 (5-day)
September 10-12 │12 Step Retreat: Living in the Solution through Forgiveness and Reconciliation. The retreat will be based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. This retreat is open to anyone interested in recovery from alcoholism and other addictions through the spirituality of the 12 Steps. The retreat will consist of conferences, prayer & reflection, group sharing, and time for individual conferences with Fr. Dick Dunphy, SJ. Fr. Dick has been in recovery for over thirty-five years. He currently is on the staff of Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House in Colorado, where he gives spiritual direction and guides retreats, including 12 Step retreats. He holds a doctorate in theology and has specialized in spirituality. He has served as a faculty member, administrator and chaplain at Jesuit universities in St. Louis, Rome, and Denver. Fee: $195 (private); $175 (double); $155 (commuter). Call Holy Spirit Center, 346-2343, to register.
October 14-17 │Father Bernie Owens, SJ is directing a contemplative weekend Retreat with Conferences/Talks, Meditations in Common and Eucharist. The retreat begins on Thursday, 7:00pm and concludes Sunday, 12 Noon. We encourage those interested in making the retreat to begin on Thursday. Fr. Bernie Owens, SJ, was ordained in 1972, earned his doctorate in Christian Spirituality at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA in 1983, taught at the University of Detroit Mercy from 1981 to 1994. Coming to Manresa in 1994, he has been Director of the two-year Internship in Ignatian Spirituality, has led an annual seminar in Christian Spiritual Classics, and guided retreatants through the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES (to find out more about Archdiocesan Family Life Ministies log onto www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/living/family/index.html)
September 24-26 │ Camp Erin Anchorage 2010 is now accepting Camper Applications for this year’s camp to be held Friday, September 24 – Sunday, September 26, 2010. The camp will be held at the Cub Scout Camp location in Chugiak (Camp Carlquist). Camp Erin Anchorage is our annual weekend grief camp for children ages 6 – 17 years who have lost someone close to them to death. Hospice of Anchorage’s Forget Me Not Grief Program has partnered with The Moyer Foundation to offer Camp Erin to our community for a ten-year commitment. The Moyer Foundation partners with healthcare and bereavement organizations in local communities to help fund, manage, and grow Camp Erin nationwide. For more information on Camp Erins across the country, please visit www.moyerfoundation.org
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Catholic Social Services is recruiting for a part-time Parish Volunteer Coordinator (PVC) to work with newly arriving refugees resettled by the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program. The PVC will create an organizational structure to strengthen Parish commitment to refugee resettlement and focus on securing winter clothing, independent transportation training and community social support. Visit cssalaska.org and click on employment for more information. Position funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for one year.
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 10:07 AM.
July 14, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time [July 18, 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.
July 19 │Karluk Manor Public Hearing - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Your attendance is critical at this public hearing on the Karluk Manor conditional use permit. Catholic Social Services is a member of the Anchorage Coalition on Homelessness and is on record for supporting the Karluk Manor. We need supporters at this meeting. Please attend! Monday, July 19 - 6:30pm - Loussac Library Assembly Chamber – 3600 Denali Street.
Vacation Bible School
July 26-30│ St. Patrick Parish
July 26-30│ Holy Cross Parish
July 26-30│ St. Mary's Parish - Kodiak
August 2-6 │ St. Michael Parish - Palmer
August 9–13│ Holy Family Cathedral - SUMMER SOUNDS DAY CAMP - an introduction to a children/youth music program - please call 276-3455 for more information.
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 young adults (men and women, single and married, aged 18-39) invite others to join them.
The Holy Family Cathedral
- Weekly discussions at 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.
- Ladies Monthly Coffee and Book Discussion Group on August 10 from 6:30- 7:45am at the downtown New Sagaya. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and are reading The Authentic Catholic Womanby Kineke. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.
- Monthly recreation activities: Road trip to Homer on July 17-19. Join us for camping on the spit, a winery visit, and maybe even kayaking. Theology of the Body retreaton August 28-29 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
Catholic Social Services is recruiting for a part-time Parish Volunteer Coordinator (PVC) to work with newly arriving refugees resettled by the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program. The PVC will create an organizational structure to strengthen Parish commitment to refugee resettlement and focus on securing winter clothing, independent transportation training and community social support. Visit cssalaska.org and click on employment for more information. Position funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for one year.
Brother Francis Shelter (BFS) needs adult clothing to include socks, undergarments, pants and jackets. The clothing room at BFS has witnessed a dramatic increase in visitors and is having trouble meeting the demand. Please drop off donations at 1021 East 3rd Avenue. Thank you!
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)
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 is recruiting for a part-time Parish Volunteer Coordinator (PVC) to work with newly arriving refugees resettled by the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program. The PVC will create an organizational structure to strengthen Parish commitment to refugee resettlement and focus on securing winter clothing, independent transportation training and community social support. Visit cssalaska.org and click on employment for more information. Position funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for one year.
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 10:28 AM.
July 07, 2010
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time [July 11, 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
August 2-6 │ St. Michael Parish - Palmer
August 9–13│ Holy Family Cathedral - SUMMER SOUNDS DAY CAMP - an introduction to a children/youth music program - please call 276-3455 for more information.
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 discussions at 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 Social on Fridays at 7:00pm in the Cathedral (social activity follows at 8:00pm). Contact Randall at 250-3300 for more information.
- Ladies Monthly Coffee and Book Discussion Group on July 13 from 6:30- 7:45am at the downtown New Sagaya. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and are reading The Authentic Catholic Womanby Kineke. Contact Jen (ntaboutu@yahoo.com/ 218-839-5366) for more information.
- Monthly recreation activities: Road trip to Homer on July 17-18 Join us for camping on the spit, a winery visit, and maybe even kayaking.Theology of the Body retreaton August 28-29 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
Catholic Social Services is recruiting for a part-time Parish Volunteer Coordinator (PVC) to work with newly arriving refugees resettled by the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program. The PVC will create an organizational structure to strengthen Parish commitment to refugee resettlement and focus on securing winter clothing, independent transportation training and community social support. Visit cssalaska.org and click on employment for more information. Position funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for one year.
Brother Francis Shelter (BFS) needs adult clothing to include socks, undergarments, pants and jackets. The clothing room at BFS has witnessed a dramatic increase in visitors and is having trouble meeting the demand. Please drop off donations at 1021 East 3rd Avenue. Thank you!
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:
Catholic Social Services is recruiting for a part-time Parish Volunteer Coordinator (PVC) to work with newly arriving refugees resettled by the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program. The PVC will create an organizational structure to strengthen Parish commitment to refugee resettlement and focus on securing winter clothing, independent transportation training and community social support. Visit cssalaska.org and click on employment for more information. Position funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for one year.
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
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