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August 25, 2010
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time [August 29, 2010]
SPECIAL MASSES & LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
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.
ADULTS
August 31 │Proposed changes in the Mass The Archbishop has approved this class as a part of the catechesis on the upcoming changes in the Liturgy. Summer class by Deacon Bill at Holy Cross Parish - 7 pm - For questions, call Janine Redding, 349-8388.
September 27 │ Church History - A review of church history will begin at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish the last Monday of September, 6:30-8pm for 8 sessions. Each meeting will consist of two videos with a short discussion after each, facilitated by Sr. Lorene Griffin and Vince Fennimore. Please give prayerful consideration to taking advantage of this opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of our rich faith tradition.
YOUNG ADULTS
September 1 │ Weekly Catholic Discussion – Holy Family Center - 7:00- 8:30pm. We are studying and discussion Pope John Paul II's teachings on the Theology of the Body, using the book Sex and the Sacred City. This week's topic = Family Life. No preparation is necessary. Contact Jen at ntaboutu@yahoo.com or 218-839-5366 for more information.
September 3 │ Adoration – Holy Family Cathedral - 7:00 pm Adoration. Social activities may follow. Contact Randall at 250-3300 for more information.
September 14 │ Monthly Ladies' Book Discussion – Downtown New Sagaya - 6:30- 7:45am. We are reading The Authentic Catholic Woman by Kineke. Contact Jen at ntaboutu@yahoo.com or 218-839-5366 for more information.
ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY APU courses open to Newman Observers (observer fee $100) for further information call 564-8274 or email boiscl@alaskapacific.edu
September 27-December 6 │Jesus of History: Christ of Faith Film and Fiction: Explores the understandings of Jesus in the gospels, doctrines, devotions, films and fiction. It encourages reflection on Jesus’ question to Peter “Who do you say that I am?” Mondays 9/27-12/6 - Grant Hall 231 7:00-9:30pm. Professor Regina Boisclair, Ph.D.
September 28-December 7 │Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament: Survey of representative segments of the Hebrew Bible. It will consider the original intent and how the selected texts have been understood in Jewish and Christian interpretations. Tuesdays - Grant Hall 231 7:00-9:30pm. Professor Rabbi Michael Oblath, Ph.D.
September 29-December 8 │American Catholicism: Redesigned to focus on distinctive features, practices and personalities American Catholicism since 1950. It will look at what changed after Vatican II and consider what might be recovered to foster faith, social justice and community life. Wednesdays - Grant Hall 231. 7:00-9:30pm. Professor Regina Boisclair, Ph.D.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Part time Parish Volunteer Coordinator (PVC)- 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.
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (www.holyspiritcenterak.org or call 346-2343)
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 11-12 │ Worldwide Marriage Encounter -Living life in Community Mirrors our Couple Relationships. Worldwide Marriage Encounter will host the Enrichment “Building Community Through Relationship” on September 11-12 in Anchorage at Our lady of Guadalupe. Tom and Kathy Dauer of Spokane, Washington will present this enrichment. All who have ever attended a Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Retrouvaille or EE weekend are invited. The Enrichment is a day and a half experience with no overnight stay. This enrichment is for any new or previously encountered couples/priests/religious looking for a greater sense of Community with others who also share the desire for stronger marriages and more enriching support communities. For more information, please visit our website: http://alsakwwme.org or RSVP required: 336-0234. A Fully funded Enrichment paid for by a National grant and funds raised by WWME-Alaska, Offered at No cost with meals and supplies provided. Register today as space and materials are limited. If you need a babysitter please call Kiana Houchins or Jadeja Houchins , Holy Rosary Students who are Red Cross Certified CPR Infant/Child, Babysitters Training and First Aide for child care or a a list of girls near you. 644-8677 or 230-5589
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
October 30 │Holy Rosary Academy’s 2010 Auction Gala Save the date and mark your calendar! Holy Rosary Academy’s 2010 Auction Gala is scheduled for Saturday, October 30 at the Grand Pacific Ballroom of the Anchorage Marriott Downtown. For more information or to reserve tickets contact Ms. Acton at 276-5822 or frontoffice@holyrosaryacademy.net
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.
Volunteer Opportunity For Health Care Providers At Br. Francis Homeless Shelter & Clare House Shelter For Women & Children Br Francis Homeless Shelter and Clare House Shelter for Women and Children are In need of medical providers willing to donate a few hours of service a month to those who are most in need. hours & days are flexible; any day of the week; mornings, afternoons or evenings; as many or as few days a month as you wish; Clinic is run at a “relaxed” pace with no expectations regarding numbers of patients to be seen. PROVIDERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN LIABILITY INSURANCE - If interested or if you have questions contact: Heidi Hurliman, ANP, colemans@acsalaska.net 907-230-7958
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 on August 25, 2010 12:06 PM.
