May 21│A Prayer Opportunity – Women Sharing Faith The Adrian Dominican Sisters in Anchorage invite single women 18-45 to come and share prayer, conversation and dessert in our home on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30. Our next gathering is Wednesday, May 21. For more information contact us at (907) 770-7675.

May 19-22 │Discernment Retreat - Single Catholic women, 17-30 years of age who are discerning a call to religious life - Alton, IL. For more information visit www.altonfranciscans.org. Contact Sr. Beata at 618-463-2757 or vocations@altonfranciscans.org before May 7.

June 2-5 │ Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) -High School youth from throughout Alaska will gather at St Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Anchorage for four days of faith-filled liturgies, workshops, music, service projects and just being present to one another. Registration forms are available in your parishes, for more information please contact Matthew Beck (907) 745-3229 or email: matthewb@st-mikesparish.org

June 27 │ 21st Annual Don Fridley Memorial Golf Tournament at Moose Run Golf Course. All proceeds from this event go to the fund services at Covenant House Alaska. For more information please call Sheila @ 339-4406.

July 7-11 │"Catechesis of the Good Shepherd" Training Available This form of faith formation utilizes Montessori method for 3-6 year olds. Please join us for a week of training. Laura Bastulli-Parran, Director of the Good Shepherd Center at Holy Rosary in Cleveland, Ohio will provide training in Anchorage. Cost $125.00 includes all materials and books. Scholarships are available. For more information please call Brigitte Youngblood at 351-5552 or Lynn Schmidt at 622-8418. To find out more about "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd" log on to http://www.cgsaust.org.au

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

June 13-15 │ 6:45pm -10:30am Three-day individually Directed Retreat Led by Armand Nigro, S.J. and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. The shortest of our 2008 Ignatian retreats, the three-day format nevertheless offers profound opportunities for spiritual growth and healing. The cost for this individually-directed retreat is $195, with registration and a $50 deposit due no later than June 6, 2008. Register on-line or call 907-346-2343.

June 23-July 23 │6:45pm - 10:30am Thirty-day Individually Directed Retreat This retreat is directed by Armand Nigro, S.J., Vincent Beuzer, S.J., and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. For those who are able, the thirty-day format allows deep immersion in the spiritual exercises and the rhythm of retreat life. The cost for this individually-directed retreat is $2,095, with registration and a $600 deposit due no later than June 14, 2008. Register online or call 907-346-2343

Catholic Social Services

June 20 │4-7pm - World Refugee Day Picnic Save the date for the Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services. Please join us for this family-friendly event to remember the millions of refugees who have defied incredible odds, holding onto the hope of rebuilding their lives in a peaceful world. Mountain View Lion’s Community Park (Mt. View Drive & Pine Street, Shaw Pavilion). Music, dancing, BBQ & children’s activities planned. For more information or to donate food for the event contact Ellen Krsnak or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.

Bicycles needed - The Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program needs bicycles in good repair for adults needing to get to work. Please contact Lucianne at 222-7359 if you have a bike to donate to the program.

New baby bottle nipples needed for the Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Baby Boutique located at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. Bottle nipples must be in original package. If you would like to donate please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 / dsell@cssalaska.org or drop off items at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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.

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

Principal - Lumen Christi JR/SR High School (a ministry of St. Benedict's parish) is in the process of hiring a principal. Interested parties may obtain further information and a position description by contracting LCHSsearch@gmail.com or you submit a resume to the Search Committee in care of: Fr. Steven Moore, Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, 8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.

General Chemistry Teacher - Lumen Christi Catholic High School is looking for a Science teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Qualified applicants should have experience in Chemistry, Physics, and General Science. Knowledge of safe lab procedures is a necessity. We are also looking for a Debate (DDF) coach. For additional information and details, please contact: Principal Jim Yeargan at lchsprincipal@alaska.net or call 229-1945

May 7 │Single and Living for Christ - Come join Fr. John Mellein, OP and your fellow single adults (18 and up) for a talk and discussion on the challenges and joys of being single and living for Christ in today's world. We will meet on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center at Holy Family Cathedral. Bring a snack or dish to share!

May 8│Women Helping Women Luncheon Covenant House Alaska is hosting this luncheon to benefit "Passage House," Thursday, May 8 at the Bill Sheffield Railroad Depot 11:30 am Lunch served at Noon. Cost is $40.00 per person. For more information contact Sheila at 339-4406

May 10 │ National Birth Mother Day - Saturday, May 10th. Catholic Social Services Pregnancy Support program asks for your prayers for all birth mothers on this special day. Birth mothers make a very difficult and loving choice when making a plan of adoption. Alaska Frontier Gardens Bed & Breakfast will be hosting a tea in their honor on this important day of remembrance. For more information contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 or dsell@cssalaska.org

May 21│A Prayer Opportunity – Women Sharing Faith The Adrian Dominican Sisters in Anchorage invite single women 18-45 to come and share prayer, conversation and dessert in our home on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30. Our next gathering is Wednesday, May 21. For more information contact us at (907) 770-7675.

May 19-22 │Discernment Retreat - Single Catholic women, 17-30 years of age who are discerning a call to religious life - Alton, IL. For more information visit www.altonfranciscans.org. Contact Sr. Beata at 618-463-2757 or vocations@altonfranciscans.org before May 7.

June 2-5 │ Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) -High School youth from throughout Alaska will gather at St Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Anchorage for four days of faith-filled liturgies, workshops, music, service projects and just being present to one another. Registration forms are available in your parishes, for more information please contact Matthew Beck (907) 745-3229 or email: matthewb@st-mikesparish.org

July 7-11 │Preschool Catechesis Training of the Good Shepherd utilizes Montessori method for 3-6 year olds. Please join us for a week of training. Laura Bastulli-Parran, Director of the Good Shepherd Center at Holy Rosary in Cleveland, Ohio will provide training in Anchorage. Cost $125.00 includes all materials and books. Scholarships are available. For more information please call Brigitte Youngblood at 351-5552 or Lynn Schmidt at 622-8418.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

June 13-15 │ 6:45pm -10:30am Three-day individually Directed Retreat Led by Armand Nigro, S.J. and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. The shortest of our 2008 Ignatian retreats, the three-day format nevertheless offers profound opportunities for spiritual growth and healing. The cost for this individually-directed retreat is $195, with registration and a $50 deposit due no later than June 6, 2008. Register on-line or call 907-346-2343.

June 23-July 23 │6:45pm - 10:30am Thirty-day Individually Directed Retreat This retreat is directed by Armand Nigro, S.J., Vincent Beuzer, S.J., and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. For those who are able, the thirty-day format allows deep immersion in the spiritual exercises and the rhythm of retreat life. The cost for this individually-directed retreat is $2,095, with registration and a $600 deposit due no later than June 14, 2008. Register online or call 907-346-2343

Catholic Social Services

May 10 │ An Evening of Asian Elegance - It's not too late to reserve a table or purchase a couple of tickets to attend the 2008 Catholic Social Services' Charity Ball. The event held at the Egan Center on Saturday, May 10 will include an elegant dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing. The proceeds from the Charity Ball will directly assist the nine programs of CSS. Please call Katie Bender at 222-7338 (kbender@cssalaska.org) or visit cssalaska.org and click on events.

June 20 │4-7pm - World Refugee Day Celebration Save the date for the Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services. Please join us for this family-friendly event to remember the millions of refugees who have defied incredible odds, holding onto the hope of rebuilding their lives in a peaceful world. Mountain View Lion’s Community Park (Mt. View Drive & Pine Street, Shaw Pavilion). Music, dancing, BBQ & children’s activities planned. For more information or to donate food for the event contact Ellen Krsnak or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.

Bicycles needed - The Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program needs bicycles in good repair for adults needing to get to work. Please contact Lucianne at 222-7359 if you have a bike to donate to the program.

New baby bottle nipples needed for the Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Baby Boutique located at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. Bottle nipples must be in original package. If you would like to donate please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 / dsell@cssalaska.org or drop off items at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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.

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by May 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

Principal - Lumen Christi JR/SR High School (a ministry of St. Benedict's parish) is in the process of hiring a principal. Interested parties may obtain further information and a position description by contracting LCHSsearch@gmail.com or you submit a resume to the Search Committee in care of: Fr. Steven Moore, Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, 8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.

General Chemistry Teacher - Lumen Christi Catholic High School is looking for a Science teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Qualified applicants should have experience in Chemistry, Physics, and General Science. Knowledge of safe lab procedures is a necessity. We are also looking for a Debate (DDF) coach. For additional information and details, please contact: Principal Jim Yeargan at lchsprincipal@alaska.net or call 229-1945

April 30│Town Hall Meeting with Archbishop Roger Schwietz / Focusing on Catholic Schools The gathering will take place in Providence Cancer Center Media Room where we will connect-up with Kodiak Providence Hospital and members from St. Mary's School. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm for more information contact Nora @ 297-7789 or nfredrick@caa-ak.org.

May 2 │ Many Images, One Heart - St. Anthony's Parish Hall, 6 to 11 pm. The aim of this event is to bring our diverse cultures together for an evening of sharing food, talents, traditions, songs and stories. Those who attend will buy a passport for $5 (or free will donation) and then visit 8 different ethnic booths to have their passports stamped, learn about their culture, sample their food, and dance to their music! The booths will include Mexican/Hispanic displays, Samoan, Filippino, Alaskan Native, Nigerian, Polish, German and Korean displays. The St. Anthony VMY/FIAT Youth Group will be presenting a "No Talent" show. This event is brought to you by the Youth in Theology and Ministry students of St. Anthony and the St. Anthony Pastoral Council.

May 3 │ Mass for Founder of Sisters of Perpetual Adoration - On May 3rd the Archdiocese will celebrate a Mass at Blessed Sacrament Monastery at 11:00am in honor of the beatification of Mother Mary Magdalene of the Incarnation, the foundress of the religious order from which the Sisters in Anchorage had their origin. The celebration is on the same day as the beatification in Rome. Adoration will begin at 9:00pm the evening prior and continue until the regular daily Mass at 8:00am. The official celebration will begin with Mass at 11:00am, followed by a reception. All are invited!

May 7 │Single and Living for Christ - Come join Fr. John Mellein, OP and your fellow single adults (18 and up) for a talk and discussion on the challenges and joys of being single and living for Christ in today's world. We will meet on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center at Holy Family Cathedral. Bring a snack or dish to share!

May 8│Women Helping Women Luncheon Covenant House Alaska is hosting this luncheon to benefit "Passage House," Thursday, May 8 at the Bill Sheffield Railroad Depot 11:30 am Lunch served at Noon. Cost is $40.00 per person. For more information contact Sheila at 339-4406

May 19-22 │Discernment Retreat - Single Catholic women, 17-30 years of age who are discerning a call to religious life - Alton, IL. For more information visit www.altonfranciscans.org. Contact Sr. Beata at 618-463-2757 or vocations@altonfranciscans.org before May 7.

June 2-5 │ Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) -High School youth from throughout Alaska will gather at St Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Anchorage for four days of faith-filled liturgies, workshops, music, service projects and just being present to one another. Registration forms are available in your parishes, for more information please contact Matthew Beck (907) 745-3229 or email: matthewb@st-mikesparish.org

July 7-11 │Preschool Catechesis Training of the Good Shepherd utilizes Montessori method for 3-6 year olds. Please join us for a week of training. Laura Bastulli-Parran, Director of the Good Shepherd Center at Holy Rosary in Cleveland, Ohio will provide training in Anchorage. Cost $125.00 includes all materials and books. Scholarships are available. For more information please call Brigitte Youngblood at 351-5552 or Lynn Schmidt at 622-8418.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

May 2-4 │ Sign up now for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (WWME) to be held in Anchorage at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. You will enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Your don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend for a richer, fuller life together! Contact: James and Shaharriet Houchins 644-8677.

Catholic Social Services

May 10 │ Volunteer Opportunities for the Catholic Social Services 2008 Charity Ball –“Asian Elegance” Saturday, May 10th 5pm-11pm, Eagan Convention Center. There are three important ways you can help with this signature event:
• Want to spend the morning volunteering with your family? Saturday, 8 am-11 a.m.: Help make our silent auction tables look fabulous by assisting us with unpacking and displaying auction items. Other misc. jobs like setting table centerpieces and making origami. Perfect Family Volunteer Opportunity!!
• All dressed up with no place to go? Saturday, 5pm-10pm: Help this elegant event run smoothly by monitoring tables, selling raffle tickets, or helping with check out. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Night owls, this is for you! Saturday, 10pm – 2am: Help us sort and pack up auction items, remove decorations, load our truck, and say goodbye to this fabulous event….until next year. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org.

May 10 │Planning to attend the Catholic Social Services Charity Ball as a guest and enjoy an evening of Asian Elegance? Please contact Katie Bender at 222-7338, kbender@cssalaska.org or visit www.cssalaska.org/events for more information.

Silent auction items needed for the Catholic Social Services 2008 Charity Ball. Art, gift certificates, new home décor items, etc. are all greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the event support the 9 critically needed social service programs of CSS. Please contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.

Catholic Social Services’ Clare House (an emergency homeless shelter for women and children) has been running out of fresh milk. Please consider purchasing an extra gallon the next time you are shopping and drop it off at 420 West 54th Avenue. Thank you!

Baby clothing in good condition is needed for the new Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Baby Boutique located at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 / dsell@cssalaska.org or drop off items at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by May 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

Principal - Lumen Christi JR/SR High School (a ministry of St. Benedict's parish) is in the process of hiring a principal. Interested parties may obtain further information and a position description by contracting LCHSsearch@gmail.com or you submit a resume to the Search Committee in care of: Fr. Steven Moore, Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, 8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.

General Chemistry Teacher - Lumen Christi Catholic High School is looking for a Science teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Qualified applicants should have experience in Chemistry, Physics, and General Science. Knowledge of safe lab procedures is a necessity. We are also looking for a Debate (DDF) coach. For additional information and details, please contact: Principal Jim Yeargan at lchsprincipal@alaska.net or call 229-1945

April 23│Saint Andrew Gavel Club Speech Contest Make plans to join us for the 6th Annual Gavel Club Speech Contest, Wednesday, March 23rd form 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the basement of the old St. Andrew Church (16601 Artillery Rd.)A spaghetti dinner will be served and you will be treated to some wonderful presentation by the young members of this Speech, Leadership and Faith Formation program for more information contact Julie Galligan @ 297-7710 or jgalligan@caa-ak.org.

April 30│Town Hall Meeting with Archbishop Roger Schwietz / Focusing on Catholic Schools The gathering will take place in Providence Cancer Center Media Room where we will connect-up with Kodiak Providence Hospital and members from St. Mary's School. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm for more information contact Nora @ 297-7789 or nfredrick@caa-ak.org.

May 8│Women Helping Women Luncheon Covenant House Alaska is hosting this luncheon to benefit "Passage House," Thursday, May 8 at the Bill Sheffield Railroad Depot 11:30 am Lunch served at Noon. Cost is $40.00 per person. For more information contact Sheila at 339-4406

May 19-22 │Discernment Retreat - Single Catholic women, 17-30 years of age who are discerning a call to religious life - Alton, IL. For more information visit www.altonfranciscans.org. Contact Sr. Beata at 618-463-2757 or vocations@altonfranciscans.org before May 7.

June 2-5 │ Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) - St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - Anchorage, Alaska. Early Bird special $65.00 until April 15. For more information please contact Matthew Beck (907) 745-3229 or email: matthewb@st-mikesparish.org

July 7-11 │Preschool Catechesis Training of the Good Shepherd utilizes Montessori method for 3-6 year olds. Please join us for a week of training. Laura Bastulli-Parran, Director of the Good Shepherd Center at Holy Rosary in Cleveland, Ohio will provide training in Anchorage. Cost $125.00 includes all materials and books. Scholarships are available. For more information please call Brigitte Youngblood at 351-5552 or Lynn Schmidt at 622-8418.

July 18-19 │ Local Celebration of World Youth Day 2008 (WYD) - Palmer Fair Grounds - live feed from Sydney! Young adults - 18 to 30 year old. More information soon.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

April 25-26 │Listening for the Heart of God in Service: A Retreat for Parish Nurses and Health Care Ministers led by Rosemary Insley Co-sponsored by Providence Alaska Learning Institute. We will consider how service is an invitation to go deeper into our relationship with God by meeting people in their pain, finding joy and responding in gratitude. Friday, April 25 6:00pm check-in to Saturday April 26 4:00pm, Holy Spirit Center. Fee: Full retreat, overnight $75.00, commuter $50.00; Sat only $35.00; Fri only $15.00 Contact Hours for nurses available, for registration brochure, call 261-3053 or 346-2343.

May 2-4 │ Sign up now for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (WWME) to be held in Anchorage at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. You will enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Your don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend for a richer, fuller life together! Contact: James and Shaharriet Houchins 644-8677.

Catholic Social Services

May 10 │ Volunteer Opportunities for the Catholic Social Services 2008 Charity Ball –“Asian Elegance” Saturday, May 10th 5pm-11pm, Eagan Convention Center. There are three important ways you can help with this signature event:
• Want to spend the morning volunteering with your family? Saturday, 8 am-11 a.m.: Help make our silent auction tables look fabulous by assisting us with unpacking and displaying auction items. Other misc. jobs like setting table centerpieces and making origami. Perfect Family Volunteer Opportunity!!
• All dressed up with no place to go? Saturday, 5pm-10pm: Help this elegant event run smoothly by monitoring tables, selling raffle tickets, or helping with check out. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Night owls, this is for you! Saturday, 10pm – 2am: Help us sort and pack up auction items, remove decorations, load our truck, and say goodbye to this fabulous event….until next year. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org.

May 10 │Planning to attend the Catholic Social Services Charity Ball as a guest and enjoy an evening of Asian Elegance? Please contact Katie Bender at 222-7338, kbender@cssalaska.org or visit www.cssalaska.org/events for more information.

Silent auction items needed for the Catholic Social Services 2008 Charity Ball. Art, gift certificates, new home décor items, etc. are all greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the event support the 9 critically needed social service programs of CSS. Please contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.

Catholic Social Services’ Clare House (an emergency homeless shelter for women and children) has been running out of fresh milk. Please consider purchasing an extra gallon the next time you are shopping and drop it off at 420 West 54th Avenue. Thank you!

Baby clothing in good condition is needed for the new Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Baby Boutique located at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 / dsell@cssalaska.org or drop off items at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by May 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

Principal - Lumen Christi JR/SR High School (a ministry of St. Benedict's parish) is in the process of hiring a principal. Interested parties may obtain further information and a position description by contracting LCHSsearch@gmail.com or you submit a resume to the Search Committee in care of: Fr. Steven Moore, Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, 8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.

General Chemistry Teacher - Lumen Christi Catholic High School is looking for a general Chemistry teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Qualified applicants should have a degree in Chemistry and high school experience (especially experience in high school lab procedures). This is currently a part time position, but may be combined with additional math and / or science classes to make a full time position for a qualified applicant. Lumen is also looking for a math teacher for Pre- Algebra, Algebra II, Linear Algebra, and Calculus. For additional information and details, please contact: Principal Jim Yeargan at lchsprincipal@alaska.net or call 229-1945.

April 13 │"Islam and the Future of Foreign Policy" Free Public Lecture by Dr. John Esposito at 2 pm. A professor of International Affairs and Islamic studies, Esponsito has dedicated his career to promoting Muslim Christian dialogue and is editor of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Modern Islamic World. Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA. For more information call Mary-Margaret Stein 564-8264 or visit http://religion.alaskapacific.edu

April 18 │Lumen Christi Spaghetti Dinner to support the school will be held on Friday, April 18. There will be two (2) seatings: at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Bernie Rapp from Kinley’s is offering his chef services. For ticket information contact Lumen Christi High School at 245-9231. Tickets will be on sale at St. Benedict’s April 12 and 13.

April 23│Saint Andrew Gavel Club Speech Contest Make plans to join us for the 6th Annual Gavel Club Speech Contest, Wednesday, March 23rd form 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the basement of the old St. Andrew Church (16601 Artillery Rd.)A spaghetti dinner will be served and you will be treated to some wonderful presentation by the the young members of this Speech, Leadership and Faith Formation program for more information contact Julie Galligan @ 297-7710 or jgalligan@caa-ak.org.

April 30│Town Hall Meeting with Archbishop Roger Schwietz / Focusing on Catholic Schools The gathering will take place in Providence Cancer Center Media Room where we will connect-up with Kodiak Providence Hospital and members from St. Mary's School. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm for more information contact Nora @ 297-7789 or nfredrick@caa-ak.org.

May 8│Women Helping Women Luncheon Covenant House Alaska is hosting this luncheon to benefit "Passage House," Thursday, May 8 at the Bill Sheffield Railroad Depot 11:30 am Lunch served at Noon. Cost is $40.00 per person. For more information contact Sheila at 339-4406

May 19-22 │Discernment Retreat - Single Catholic women, 17-30 years of age who are discerning a call to religious life - Alton, IL. For more information visit www.altonfranciscans.org. Contact Sr. Beata at 618-463-2757 or vocations@altonfranciscans.org before May 7.

June 2-5 │ Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) - St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - Anchorage, Alaska. Early Bird special $65.00 until April 15. For more information please contact Matthew Beck (907) 745-3229 or email: matthewb@st-mikesparish.org

July 7-11 │Preschool Catechesis Training of the Good Shepherd utilizes Montessori method for 3-6 year olds. Please join us for a week of training. Laura Bastulli-Parran, Director of the Good Shepherd Center at Holy Rosary in Cleveland, Ohio will provide training in Anchorage. Cost $125.00 includes all materials and books. Scholarships are available. For more information please call Brigitte Youngblood at 351-5552 or Lynn Schmidt at 622-8418.

July 18-19 │ Local Celebration of World Youth Day 2008 (WYD) - Palmer Fair Grounds - live feed from Sydney! Young adults - 18 to 30 year old. More information soon.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

April 18 – 20│Healing Retreat: Healing in the Name of Jesus – This retreat led by Fr. Vince Beuzer will explore all healing, physical and inner as the fruit of belief in Jesus, our Divine Physician and Worker of Miracles. “When you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” (Jn 14:14). Held Friday, April 18 thru April 20 at Holy Spirit Center, Fee: $185 sgl, $165 dbl, $145 commute. To register call: 346-2343.

April 25-26 │Listening for the Heart of God in Service: A Retreat for Parish Nurses and Health Care Ministers led by Rosemary Insley Co-sponsored by Providence Alaska Learning Institute. We will consider how service is an invitation to go deeper into our relationship with God by meeting people in their pain, finding joy and responding in gratitude. Friday, April 25 6:00pm check-in to Saturday April 26 4:00pm, Holy Spirit Center. Fee: Full retreat, overnight $75.00, commuter $50.00; Sat only $35.00; Fri only $15.00 Contact Hours for nurses available, for registration brochure, call 261-3053 or 346-2343.

May 2-4 │ Sign up now for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (WWME) to be held in Anchorage at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. You will enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Your don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend for a richer, fuller life together! Contact: James and Shaharriet Houchins 644-8677.

Catholic Social Services

May 10 │ Volunteer Opportunities for the Catholic Social Services 2008 Charity Ball –“Asian Elegance” Saturday, May 10th 5pm-11pm, Eagan Convention Center. There are three important ways you can help with this signature event:
• Want to spend the morning volunteering with your family? Saturday, 8 am-11 a.m.: Help make our silent auction tables look fabulous by assisting us with unpacking and displaying auction items. Other misc. jobs like setting table centerpieces and making origami. Perfect Family Volunteer Opportunity!!
• All dressed up with no place to go? Saturday, 5pm-10pm: Help this elegant event run smoothly by monitoring tables, selling raffle tickets, or helping with check out. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Night owls, this is for you! Saturday, 10pm – 2am: Help us sort and pack up auction items, remove decorations, load our truck, and say goodbye to this fabulous event….until next year. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org.

May 10 │Planning to attend the Catholic Social Services Charity Ball as a guest and enjoy an evening of Asian Elegance? Please contact Katie Bender at 222-7338, kbender@cssalaska.org or visit www.cssalaska.org/events for more information.

Silent auction items needed for the Catholic Social Services 2008 Charity Ball. Art, gift certificates, new home décor items, etc. are all greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the event support the 9 critically needed social service programs of CSS. Please contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.

Catholic Social Services’ Clare House (an emergency homeless shelter for women and children) has been running out of fresh milk. Please consider purchasing an extra gallon the next time you are shopping and drop it off at 420 West 54th Avenue. Thank you!

Baby clothing in good condition is needed for the new Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Baby Boutique located at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 / dsell@cssalaska.org or drop off items at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by May 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

Principal - Lumen Christi JR/SR High School (a ministry of St. Benedict's parish) is in the process of hiring a principal. Interested parties may obtain further information and a position description by contracting LCHSsearch@gmail.com or you submit a resume to the Search Committee in care of: Fr. Steven Moore, Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, 8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.

April 9 │ "The Rights and Responsibilities of lay people in the Church according to Canon Law" - Fr. Thomas Brundage, the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, will be giving a talk on the role of the laity in the Catholic Church, it will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

April 11 & 12 │"Money to Burn" - Drama Department of Lumen Christi High School will present a comedy by Pat Cook about three broke lady con-artists at Grant Hall on APU Campus - 7 pm. $5.00 advanced; $7.00 at the door. For more information contact Mrs. Leila Portell at 677-1401.

April 12 │Annual Consecration to Our Lady: The Legion of Mary, Mystical Rose Praesidium, invites you to the Annual Consecration to Our Lady, the Acies, Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 1:00 pm at Holy Family Cathedral, W. 5th Ave. at H Street. Following Benediction, refreshments will be served in the parish hall. This will formally end the Acies for 2008. All are invited to attend the ceremonies and reception. For more information, please call Diana Rybczynski at 245-0074.

April 13 │"Islam and the Future of Foreign Policy" Free Public Lecture by Dr. John Esposito at 2 pm. A professor of International Affairs and Islamic studies, Esponsito has dedicated his career to promoting Muslim Christian dialogue and is editor of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Modern Islamic World. Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA. For more information call Mary-Margaret Stein 564-8264 or visit http://religion.alaskapacific.edu

April 18 │Lumen Christi Spaghetti Dinner to support the school will be held on Friday, April 18. There will be two (2) seatings: at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Bernie Rapp from Kinley’s is offering his chef services. For ticket information contact Lumen Christi High School at 245-9231. Tickets will be on sale at St. Benedict’s April 12 and 13.

May 19-22 │Discernment Retreat - Single Catholic women, 17-30 years of age who are discerning a call to religious life - Alton, IL. For more information visit www.altonfranciscans.org. Contact Sr. Beata at 618-463-2757 or vocations@altonfranciscans.org before May 7.

June 2-5 │ Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) - St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - Anchorage, Alaska. Early Bird special $65.00 until April 15. For more information please contact Matthew Beck (907) 745-3229 or email: matthewb@st-mikesparish.org

July 7-11 │Preschool Catechesis Training of the Good Shepherd utilizes Montessori method for 3-6 year olds. Please join us for a week of training. Laura Bastulli-Parran, Director of the Good Shepherd Center at Holy Rosary in Cleveland, Ohio will provide training in Anchorage. Cost $125.00 includes all materials and books. Scholarships are available. For more information please call Brigitte Youngblood at 351-5552 or Lynn Schmidt at 622-8418.

July 18-19 │ Local Celebration of World Youth Day 2008 (WYD) - Palmer Fair Grounds - live feed from Sydney! Young adults - 18 to 30 year old. More information soon.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

April 18 – 20│Healing Retreat: Healing in the Name of Jesus – This retreat led by Fr. Vince Beuzer will explore all healing, physical and inner as the fruit of belief in Jesus, our Divine Physician and Worker of Miracles. “When you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” (Jn 14:14). Held Friday, April 18 thru April 20 at Holy Spirit Center, Fee: $185 sgl, $165 dbl, $145 commute. To register call: 346-2343.

April 25-26 │Listening for the Heart of God in Service: A Retreat for Parish Nurses and Health Care Ministers led by Rosemary Insley Co-sponsored by Providence Alaska Learning Institute. We will consider how service is an invitation to go deeper into our relationship with God by meeting people in their pain, finding joy and responding in gratitude. Friday, April 25 6:00pm check-in to Saturday April 26 4:00pm, Holy Spirit Center. Fee: Full retreat, overnight $75.00, commuter $50.00; Sat only $35.00; Fri only $15.00 Contact Hours for nurses available, for registration brochure, call 261-3053 or 346-2343.

May 2-4 │ Sign up now for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (WWME) to be held in Anchorage at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. You will enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Your don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend for a richer, fuller life together! Contact: James and Shaharriet Houchins 644-8677.

Catholic Social Services

May 10 │ Volunteer Opportunities for the Catholic Social Services 2008 Charity Ball –“Asian Elegance” Saturday, May 10th 5pm-11pm, Eagan Convention Center. There are three important ways you can help with this signature event:
• Want to spend the morning volunteering with your family? Saturday, 8 am-11 a.m.: Help make our silent auction tables look fabulous by assisting us with unpacking and displaying auction items. Other misc. jobs like setting table centerpieces and making origami. Perfect Family Volunteer Opportunity!!
• All dressed up with no place to go? Saturday, 5pm-10pm: Help this elegant event run smoothly by monitoring tables, selling raffle tickets, or helping with check out. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Night owls, this is for you! Saturday, 10pm – 2am: Help us sort and pack up auction items, remove decorations, load our truck, and say goodbye to this fabulous event….until next year. Please contact Melissa Bartley at 222-7344 or mbartley@cssalaska.org.

May 10 │Planning to attend the Catholic Social Services Charity Ball as a guest and enjoy an evening of Asian Elegance? Please contact Katie Bender at 222-7338, kbender@cssalaska.org or visit www.cssalaska.org/events for more information.

Silent auction items needed for the Catholic Social Services 2008 Charity Ball. Art, gift certificates, new home décor items, etc. are all greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the event support the 9 critically needed social service programs of CSS. Please contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.

Catholic Social Services’ Clare House (an emergency homeless shelter for women and children) has been running out of fresh milk. Please consider purchasing an extra gallon the next time you are shopping and drop it off at 420 West 54th Avenue. Thank you!

Baby clothing in good condition is needed for the new Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Baby Boutique located at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 / dsell@cssalaska.org or drop off items at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by May 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

Principal - Lumen Christi JR/SR High School (a ministry of St. Benedict's parish) is in the process of hiring a principal. Interested parties may obtain further information and a position description by contracting LCHSsearch@gmail.com or you submit a resume to the Search Committee in care of: Fr. Steven Moore, Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, 8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.

April 4 │ Lumen Christi High School 2008 Spring Gala: Lumen Christi High School is accepting donations and reservations for its 2008 Spring Gala. The event is set for 6 p.m. April 4 at the Egan Center, and includes dinner plus live and silent auctions. Items up for bid so far include a Utah ski trip, tickets to a Notre Dame football game, fine jewelry, a Caribbean cruise, tools, toys, sporting goods and much more. Tickets are $70 per person, $600 for a family table of 8, and $1,200 for corporate tables. Bring your family, friends and business associates to the Gala. Lumen Christi is the Archdiocese of Anchorage Catholic high school, serving students in grades 7-12 from Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer. For information about the school, or to make a donation or reservations, call 333-3684 or e-mail carolben@gci.net.

April 9 │ "The Rights and Responsibilities of lay people in the Church according to Canon Law" - Fr. Thomas Brundage, the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, will be giving a talk on the role of the laity in the Catholic Church, it will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

April 11 & 12 │"Money to Burn" - Drama Department of Lumen Christi High School will present a comedy by Pat Cook about three broke lady con-artists at Grant Hall on APU Campus - 7 pm. $5.00 advanced; $7.00 at the door. For more information contact Mrs. Leila Portell at 677-1401.

April 12 │Annual Consecration to Our Lady: The Legion of Mary, Mystical Rose Praesidium, invites you to the Annual Consecration to Our Lady, the Acies, Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 1:00 pm at Holy Family Cathedral, W. 5th Ave. at H Street. Following Benediction, refreshments will be served in the parish hall. This will formally end the Acies for 2008. All are invited to attend the ceremonies and reception. For more information, please call Diana Rybczynski at 245-0074.

April 13 │"Islam and the Future of Foreign Policy" Free Public Lecture by Dr. John Esposito at 2 pm. A professor of International Affairs and Islamic studies, Esponsito has dedicated his career to promoting Muslim Christian dialogue and is editor of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Modern Islamic World. Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA. For more information call Mary-Margaret Stein 564-8264 or visit http://religion.alaskapacific.edu

April 18 │Lumen Christi Spaghetti Dinner to support the school will be held on Friday, April 18. There will be two (2) seatings: at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Bernie Rapp from Kinley’s is offering his chef services. For ticket information contact Lumen Christi High School at 245-9231. Tickets will be on sale at St. Benedict’s April 12 and 13.

June 2-5 │ Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) - St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - Anchorage, Alaska. Early Bird special $65.00 until April 15. For more information please contact Matthew Beck (907) 745-3229 or email: matthewb@st-mikesparish.org

July 7-11 │Preschool Catechesis Training of the Good Shepherd utilizes Montessori method for 3-6 year olds. Please join us for a week of training. Laura Bastulli-Parran, Director of the Good Shepherd Center at Holy Rosary in Cleveland, Ohio will provide training in Anchorage. Cost $125.00 includes all materials and books. Scholarships are available. For more information please call Brigitte Youngblood at 351-5552 or Lynn Schmidt at 622-8418.

July 18-19 │ Local Celebration of World Youth Day 2008 (WYD) - Palmer Fair Grounds - live feed from Sydney! Young adults - 18 to 30 year old. More information soon.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

April 18 – 20│Healing Retreat: Healing in the Name of Jesus – This retreat led by Fr. Vince Beuzer will explore all healing, physical and inner as the fruit of belief in Jesus, our Divine Physician and Worker of Miracles. “When you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” (Jn 14:14). Held Friday, April 18 thru April 20 at Holy Spirit Center, Fee: $185 sgl, $165 dbl, $145 commute. To register call: 346-2343.

April 25-26 │Listening for the Heart of God in Service: A Retreat for Parish Nurses and Health Care Ministers led by Rosemary Insley Co-sponsored by Providence Alaska Learning Institute. We will consider how service is an invitation to go deeper into our relationship with God by meeting people in their pain, finding joy and responding in gratitude. Friday, April 25 6:00pm check-in to Saturday April 26 4:00pm, Holy Spirit Center. Fee: Full retreat, overnight $75.00, commuter $50.00; Sat only $35.00; Fri only $15.00 Contact Hours for nurses available, for registration brochure, call 261-3053 or 346-2343.

May 2-4 │ Sign up now for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (WWME) to be held in Anchorage at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. You will enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Your don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend for a richer, fuller life together! Contact: James and Shaharriet Houchins 644-8677.

Catholic Social Services

May 10 │Take a trip around the world with this Catholic Social Services’ volunteer opportunity: this year’s Charity Ball theme is Asian Elegance and you can help CSS raise money to support our 9 critically needed social service programs. Volunteer shifts available from 5 pm-10 pm (dress up and work coat check, silent auction or sell raffle tickets) or 10 pm-2 am (dress down and help us clean and load up).

Baby clothing in good condition is needed for the new Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Baby Boutique located at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 / dsell@cssalaska.org or drop off items at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by May 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

March 26 - 27│"Catholic Evangelization: What it is and What it is not" - Deacon Alex Jones the author of "No Price Too High," will present an inspiring conversion story. Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm at the Snow Goose Restaurant - Anchorage 717 W 3rd Ave. & Friday, March 27 in Kenai.

March 30 │"Islamic Law and Life Past and Present" - Dr. Ingrid Mattson is the President of the Islamic Society of North America, the Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Center and Professor of Islamic Studies at the MacDonald Center for Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary. Dr. Mattson's Public lecture on Islamic Law and Life will begin at 2:00 pm in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA, for more information contact Mary-Margaret at (907) 564-8264 or religion@alaskapacific.edu

April 4 │ Lumen Christi High School 2008 Spring Gala: Lumen Christi High School is accepting donations and reservations for its 2008 Spring Gala. The event is set for 6 p.m. April 4 at the Egan Center, and includes dinner plus live and silent auctions. Items up for bid so far include a Utah ski trip, tickets to a Notre Dame football game, fine jewelry, a Caribbean cruise, tools, toys, sporting goods and much more. Tickets are $70 per person, or $600 for a family table of 8. Lumen Christi is the Archdiocese of Anchorage Catholic high school, serving students in grades 7-12 from Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer. For information about the school, or to make a donation or reservations, call 333-3684 or e-mail carolben@gci.net.

April 9 │ "The Rights and Responsibilities of lay people in the Church according to Canon Law" - Fr. Thomas Brundage, the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, will be giving a talk on the role of the laity in the Catholic Church, it will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

April 12 │Annual Consecration to Our Lady: The Legion of Mary, Mystical Rose Praesidium, invites you to the Annual Consecration to Our Lady, the Acies, Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 1:00 pm at Holy Family Cathedral, W. 5th Ave. at H Street. Following Benediction, refreshments will be served in the parish hall. This will formally end the Acies for 2008. All are invited to attend the ceremonies and reception. For more information, please call Diana Rybczynski at 245-0074.

New Medjugorje television program Each Friday this year at 9:30 PM, a series of shows, “Medjugorje, Our Mother’s Last Call” are being broadcast on GCI Channel 18, CREDO. The half-hour films produced in Medjugorje by Mary TV feature Sr. Emmanuel sharing the beautiful and urgent messages Our Lady miraculously gives us from this parish! These programs air on more than 23 TV stations in the US. Be prepared to record them each Friday and share with friends.

April 18-20 │ Beginning Experience – This peer support ministry is for people who are separated, widowed, and divorced. Beginning Experience is hosting a weekend for adults in Fairbanks from April 18-20, 2008 (Friday through Sunday). The cost is $250. Registration is due 30 days before the weekend. For more information, please leave a message at the Beginning Experience Message phone: (907) 455-6004, or call Joyce at (907) 452-6303. For applications and/or brochures, please contact Fr. Eric Wiseman at St. Anthony's, 333-5324 (e-mail: mungarau@peaceaction.org), or Mona at 622-9789 (Eagle River). You may also check the Fairbanks Beginning Experience website at fairbanksbe@yahoo.com , their mailing address is: Fairbanks Beginning Experience, P. O. Box 74401, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

April 18 – 20│Healing Retreat: Healing in the Name of Jesus – This retreat led by Fr. Vince Beuzer will explore all healing, physical and inner as the fruit of belief in Jesus, our Divine Physician and Worker of Miracles. “When you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” (Jn 14:14). Held Friday, April 18 thru April 20 at Holy Spirit Center, Fee: $185 sgl, $165 dbl, $145 commute. To register call: 346-2343.

April 25-26 │Listening for the Heart of God in Service: A Retreat for Parish Nurses and Health Care Ministers led by Rosemary Insley Co-sponsored by Providence Alaska Learning Institute. We will consider how service is an invitation to go deeper into our relationship with God by meeting people in their pain, finding joy and responding in gratitude. Friday, April 25 6:00pm check-in to Saturday April 26 4:00pm, Holy Spirit Center. Fee: Full retreat, overnight $75.00, commuter $50.00; Sat only $35.00; Fri only $15.00 Contact Hours for nurses available, for registration brochure, call 261-3053 or 346-2343.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

March 25 │Please join Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI for a blessing and open house to honor the collaboration between Birthright and Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Services, Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 4 - 6:00 p.m. at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate to the newly merged program, clothes for girls in the toddler sizes are needed (especially the 24-month size). Please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 or drop off at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

May 10 │The Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball is just around the corner! The event will be held the evening of Saturday, May 10th at the Egan Center. To purchase tickets, donate auction items or volunteer visit cssalaska.org/events.php or contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.

A heartfelt thank you to all those who supported the Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts Auction. We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated, attended, purchased raffle tickets or volunteered. The event raised over $20,000 to support the PS&AS program.

Catholic Social Services’ Teen Homes are in need of a Small air compressor needed at the to do "air brushing." It needs to be able to put out a max air pressure of 0.11mpa, and max air output of 20 liters. Please contact Cindy Sena-Martinez at (907)250-5020 or drop the item off at 3710 East 20th Avenue during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thank you!

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by March 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

March 19│A Prayer Opportunity – Women Sharing Faith The Adrian Dominican Sisters in Anchorage invite single women 18-45 to come and share prayer, conversation and dessert in our home on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30. Our next gathering is Wednesday, March 19. For more information contact us at (907) 770-7675.

March 30 │"Islamic Law and Life Past and Present" - Dr. Ingrid Mattson is the President of the Islamic Society of North America, the Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Center and Professor of Islamic Studies at the MacDonald Center for Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary. Dr. Mattson's Public lecture on Islamic Law and Life will begin at 2:00 pm in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA, for more information contact Mary-Margaret at (907) 564-8264 or religion@alaskapacific.edu

April 4 │ Lumen Christi High School 2008 Spring Gala: Lumen Christi High School is accepting donations and reservations for its 2008 Spring Gala. The event is set for 6 p.m. April 4 at the Egan Center, and includes dinner plus live and silent auctions. Items up for bid so far include a Utah ski trip, tickets to a Notre Dame football game, fine jewelry, a Caribbean cruise, tools, toys, sporting goods and much more. Tickets are $70 per person, or $600 for a family table of 8. Lumen Christi is the Archdiocese of Anchorage Catholic high school, serving students in grades 7-12 from Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer. For information about the school, or to make a donation or reservations, call 333-3684 or e-mail carolben@gci.net.

April 9 │ "The Rights and Responsibilities of lay people in the Church according to Canon Law" - Fr. Thomas Brundage, the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, will be giving a talk on the role of the laity in the Catholic Church, it will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

April 12 │Annual Consecration to Our Lady: The Legion of Mary, Mystical Rose Praesidium, invites you to the Annual Consecration to Our Lady, the Acies, Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 1:00 pm at Holy Family Cathedral, W. 5th Ave. at H Street. Following Benediction, refreshments will be served in the parish hall. This will formally end the Acies for 2008. All are invited to attend the ceremonies and reception. For more information, please call Diana Rybczynski at 245-0074.

New Medjugorje television program Each Friday this year at 9:30 PM, a series of shows, “Medjugorje, Our Mother’s Last Call” are being broadcast on GCI Channel 18, CREDO. The half-hour films produced in Medjugorje by Mary TV feature Sr. Emmanuel sharing the beautiful and urgent messages Our Lady miraculously gives us from this parish! These programs air on more than 23 TV stations in the US. Be prepared to record them each Friday and share with friends.

April 18-20 │ Beginning Experience – This peer support ministry is for people who are separated, widowed, and divorced. Beginning Experience is hosting a weekend for adults in Fairbanks from April 18-20, 2008 (Friday through Sunday). The cost is $250. Registration is due 30 days before the weekend. For more information, please leave a message at the Beginning Experience Message phone: (907) 455-6004, or call Joyce at (907) 452-6303. For applications and/or brochures, please contact Fr. Eric Wiseman at St. Anthony's, 333-5324 (e-mail: mungarau@peaceaction.org), or Mona at 622-9789 (Eagle River). You may also check the Fairbanks Beginning Experience website at fairbanksbe@yahoo.com , their mailing address is: Fairbanks Beginning Experience, P. O. Box 74401, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

March 20 – 22 │Triduum Retreat: This annual retreat is an opportunity for individual quiet prayer. Optional spiritual direction with Fr. Vince Beuzer. Fee $85 per day with food. For more information and to register call 356-2343.

April 18 – 20│Healing Retreat: Healing in the Name of Jesus – This retreat led by Fr. Vince Beuzer will explore all healing, physical and inner as the fruit of belief in Jesus, our Divine Physician and Worker of Miracles. “When you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” (Jn 14:14). Held Friday, April 18 thru April 20 at Holy Spirit Center, Fee: $185 sgl, $165 dbl, $145 commute. To register call: 346-2343.

April 25-26 │Listening for the Heart of God in Service: A Retreat for Parish Nurses and Health Care Ministers led by Rosemary Insley Co-sponsored by Providence Alaska Learning Institute. We will consider how service is an invitation to go deeper into our relationship with God by meeting people in their pain, finding joy and responding in gratitude. Friday, April 25 6:00pm check-in to Saturday April 26 4:00pm, Holy Spirit Center. Fee: Full retreat, overnight $75.00, commuter $50.00; Sat only $35.00; Fri only $15.00 Contact Hours for nurses available, for registration brochure, call 261-3053 or 346-2343.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

March 25 │Please join Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI for a blessing and open house to honor the collaboration between Birthright and Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Services, Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 4 - 6:00 p.m. at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate to the newly merged program, clothes for girls in the toddler sizes are needed (especially the 24-month size). Please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 or drop off at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

May 10 │The Catholic Social Services’ Charity Ball is just around the corner! The event will be held the evening of Saturday, May 10th at the Egan Center. To purchase tickets, donate auction items or volunteer visit cssalaska.org/events.php or contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.

A heartfelt thank you to all those who supported the Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts Auction. We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated, attended, purchased raffle tickets or volunteered. The event raised over $20,000 to support the PS&AS program.

Small air compressor needed at the Catholic Social Services’ Teen Homes to do "air brushing." It needs to be able to put out a max air pressure of 0.11mpa, and max air output of 20 liters. Please contact Cindy Sena-Martinez at (907)250-5020 or drop the item off at 3710 East 20th Avenue during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thank you!

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Part Time Receptionist Position Available - Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is seeking bilingual (English-Spanish) applicants for a part time position as receptionist for the Parish Office. Hours will not normally exceed 25 hours per week and 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Duties include greeting visitors; answering phone calls, bulletin preparation, preparation of reports and letters, record keeping, filing, and other duties as assigned. Applicant should have good personal work skills and knowledge of basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher. This part time position does not include benefits such as medical insurance or sick leave. Salary depends upon experience. Contact Leandra Childs in the Parish Office at 248-2000 ext. 208.

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by March 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

March 14 │The Cyrene Group St. Patrick’s Day Feast – The Cyrene Group offers support for widowed persons. For this event they will gather at the St. Patrick's Parish (2111 Muldoon Rd) for the celebration of a St. Patrick's Day Feast, Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6:30 PM for dinner and a show. For more information and tickets please contact Joan, 333-7826 or Stella 346-3732.

March 15│ Centering Prayer: Contemplative Outreach’s annual United in Prayer Day will celebrated Saturday, March 15th in Holy Family Cathedral’s Education Center (5th Ave & I Street), 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The day will include Centering Prayer sessions, video presentations by Fr. Thomas Keating and Fr. Richard Rohr, and time for discussion. Donations to Contemplative Outreach are welcome. For registration and information, contact Kess Frey at 338-2894.

March 12-15 │ “THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE” - From Grassroots Films of Brooklyn, New York comes THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE – the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? What the young men discover changes them forever. Through one on one interviews and real life encounters, the brothers are awakened to the beauty of the human person and the resilience of the human spirit. Please note that the film is being shown in its rough cut version as the film is nearing its completion. Locations: Anchorage - March 12: Dimond Center Cinemas – 5:30pm and 9pm; Kenai - March 14: Kenai Central High School – 8:15 pm; and Wasilla, March 15: The Alaska Club – 7pm. For more information: humanexperienceak@hotmail.com

March 19│A Prayer Opportunity – Women Sharing Faith The Adrian Dominican Sisters in Anchorage invite single women 18-45 to come and share prayer, conversation and dessert in our home on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30. Our next gathering is Wednesday, March 19. For more information contact us at (907) 770-7675.

March 30 │"Islamic Law and Life Past and Present" - Dr. Ingrid Mattson is the President of the Islamic Society of North America, the Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Center and Professor of Islamic Studies at the MacDonald Center for Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary. Dr. Mattson's Public lecture on Islamic Law and Life will begin at 2:00 pm in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA, for more information contact Mary-Margaret at (907) 564-8264 or religion@alaskapacific.edu

April 4 │ Lumen Christi High School 2008 Spring Gala: Lumen Christi High School is accepting donations and reservations for its 2008 Spring Gala. The event is set for 6 p.m. April 4 at the Egan Center, and includes dinner plus live and silent auctions. Items up for bid so far include a Utah ski trip, tickets to a Notre Dame football game, fine jewelry, a Caribbean cruise, tools, toys, sporting goods and much more. Tickets are $70 per person, or $600 for a family table of 8. Lumen Christi is the Archdiocese of Anchorage Catholic high school, serving students in grades 7-12 from Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer. For information about the school, or to make a donation or reservations, call 333-3684 or e-mail carolben@gci.net.

April 9 │ "The Rights and Responsibilities of lay people in the Church according to Canon Law" - Fr. Thomas Brundage, the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, will be giving a talk on the role of the laity in the Catholic Church, it will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

April 12 │Annual Consecration to Our Lady: The Legion of Mary, Mystical Rose Praesidium, invites you to the Annual Consecration to Our Lady, the Acies, Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 1:00 pm at Holy Family Cathedral, W. 5th Ave. at H Street. Following Benediction, refreshments will be served in the parish hall. This will formally end the Acies for 2008. All are invited to attend the ceremonies and reception. For more information, please call Diana Rybczynski at 245-0074.

New Medjugorje television program Each Friday this year at 9:30 PM, a series of shows, “Medjugorje, Our Mother’s Last Call” are being broadcast on GCI Channel 18, CREDO. The half-hour films produced in Medjugorje by Mary TV feature Sr. Emmanuel sharing the beautiful and urgent messages Our Lady miraculously gives us from this parish! These programs air on more than 23 TV stations in the US. Be prepared to record them each Friday and share with friends.

April 18-20 │ Beginning Experience – This peer support ministry is for people who are separated, widowed, and divorced. Beginning Experience is hosting a weekend for adults in Fairbanks from April 18-20, 2008 (Friday through Sunday). The cost is $250. Registration is due 30 days before the weekend. For more information, please leave a message at the Beginning Experience Message phone: (907) 455-6004, or call Joyce at (907) 452-6303. For applications and/or brochures, please contact Fr. Eric Wiseman at St. Anthony's, 333-5324 (e-mail: mungarau@peaceaction.org), or Mona at 622-9789 (Eagle River). You may also check the Fairbanks Beginning Experience website at fairbanksbe@yahoo.com , their mailing address is: Fairbanks Beginning Experience, P. O. Box 74401, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

March 4-12 │ Novena of Grace: Identity, Vocation, and Destiny - The history of the Novena of Grace is one of incredible graces God gives through the intercession of Jesuit St. Francis Xavier, the Universal Patron together with St. Therese of Lisieux of churches and ministry activities. Please join us for either the Noon or 7:00 Masses, March, 4th -12th at the Holy Spirit Chapel at the Holy Spirit Center (10980 Hillside Dr).

March 11 │Face to Face - You are invited to an evening with members of Anchorage’s Islamic community on Tuesday, March 11 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Holy Spirit Center. There will be a brief presentation on the basics of Islam, then have time for discussion, questions, and dialogue. Free. For more information, call 346-2343.

March 9 │Christian Lawyers’ Retreat: Civil Law and Christian Justice - This retreat led by Frs. Armand Nigro and Vince Beuzer is a gathering of Christian lawyers who will consider their God-given call to live out their responsibilities as lawyers, combining their Christian faith with the demands of our American legal system. Sunday, March 9th from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm at the Holy Spirit Center, a free-will donation; lunch $15.00. Call 346-2343

March 20 – 22 │Triduum Retreat: This annual retreat is an opportunity for individual quiet prayer. Optional spiritual direction with Fr. Vince Beuzer. Fee $85 per day with food. For more information and to register call 356-2343.

April 18 – 20│Healing Retreat: Healing in the Name of Jesus – This retreat led by Fr. Vince Beuzer will explore all healing, physical and inner as the fruit of belief in Jesus, our Divine Physician and Worker of Miracles. “When you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” (Jn 14:14). Held Friday, April 18 thru April 20 at Holy Spirit Center, Fee: $185 sgl, $165 dbl, $145 commute. To register call: 346-2343.

April 25 │Listening for the Heart of God in Service: A Retreat for Parish Nurses and Health Care Ministers led by Rosemary Insley Co-sponsor Providence Alaska Learning Institute. We will consider how service is an invitation to go deeper into our relationship with God by meeting people in their pain, finding joy and responding in gratitude. Friday, April 25 6:00pm check-in to Sunday April 27 1:00pm, Holy Spirit Center. Fee: Full retreat, overnight $75.00; commuter $50.00; Sat only $35.00; Fri only $15.00 Contact Hours (5.25), for registration brochure, call 261-3053 or 346-2343.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Please join Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI for a blessing and open house to honor the collaboration between Birthright and Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Services, Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 4 - 6:00 p.m. at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate to the newly merged program, clothes for girls in the toddler sizes are needed (especially the 24-month size). Please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 or drop off at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Part Time Receptionist Position Available - Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is seeking bilingual (English-Spanish) applicants for a part time position as receptionist for the Parish Office. Hours will not normally exceed 25 hours per week and 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Duties include greeting visitors; answering phone calls, bulletin preparation, preparation of reports and letters, record keeping, filing, and other duties as assigned. Applicant should have good personal work skills and knowledge of basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher. This part time position does not include benefits such as medical insurance or sick leave. Salary depends upon experience. Contact Leandra Childs in the Parish Office at 248-2000 ext. 208.

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by March 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

March 15│ Centering Prayer: Contemplative Outreach’s annual United in Prayer Day will celebrated Saturday, March 15th in Holy Family Cathedral’s Education Center (5th Ave & I Street), 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The day will include Centering Prayer sessions, video presentations by Fr. Thomas Keating and Fr. Richard Rohr, and time for discussion. Donations to Contemplative Outreach are welcome. For registration and information, contact Kess Frey at 338-2894.

March 12-15 │ “THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE” - From Grassroots Films of Brooklyn, New York comes THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE – the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? What the young men discover changes them forever. Through one on one interviews and real life encounters, the brothers are awakened to the beauty of the human person and the resilience of the human spirit. Please note that the film is being shown in its rough cut version as the film is nearing its completion. Locations: Anchorage - March 12: Dimond Center Cinemas – 5:30pm and 9pm; Kenai - March 14: Kenai Central High School – 8:15 pm; and Wasilla, March 15: The Alaska Club – 7pm. For more information: humanexperienceak@hotmail.com

March 17│CHRISM MASS at Holy Family Cathedral 7:00 p.m. followed by a reception

March 21│Good Friday Faith Walk throughout the city of Anchorage ending in town square for the final three stations.

March 2 │ "Islam and Diversity" - Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi is chairman of the Fiqh council of North America. He is a prominent American Muslim, an Islamic scholar and a theologian. He is the past-president of the Islamic Society of North America and has been called to council President George W. Bush. Dr. Siddiqi's public lecture on Islam and Diversity will begin at 2:00 pm in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA.

March 8 & 9│Certificate in Youth Ministry: Course on Pastoral Care – This course will explore the principles and methods of caring for young people from various cultures and their families. The course develops and understanding of the breadth and depth of pastoral care, family systems and adolescent development. The goal of the course is two fold: a) to promote healthy adolescent development from a pastoral care perspective and b) to develop preventative interventions for families with adolescents. For more information about participating in this course contact Julie at 297-7710 or jgalligan@caa-ak.org.

March 8│Bundles of Joy: Community Baby Shower – this baby shower is co-hosted by Soroptimist International of Anchorage and Soroptimist International of Cook Inlet who are working to benefit and are in partnership with Catholic Social Services; Clare House, The Salvation Army; Booth Home, Southcentral Foundation; Dena A Coy, Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis (A.W.A.I.C.). The Baby Shower will take place Saturday, March 8th from 10 am – 4 pm at the Northway Mall in the Gottschalk’s Common area near Gabriel’s.

March 8 │Akathist Saturday – St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church invites everyone to celebrate with them Saturday March 8th at 9:00 am (2200 Arctic Blvd., Anchorage). Akathist Saturday is the beautiful celebration by which the Byzantine Catholic Church celebrates the divine Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary which was solemnly proclaimed in 431 AD at the Council of Ephesus. The Akathistos celebrates and explains the Virgins role in the mystery of the Incarnation. However, as the Thanksgiving Hymn to the Blessed Mother, it was celebrated after the miraculous deliverance of Constantinople from a siege in 626 AD. This service soon became the hymn of thanksgiving for Mary’s heavenly intercession and help and was assigned liturgically to the 5th Saturday of Lent called Akathistos Saturday. This service is held only once a year and lasts approximately 1 hour. A short history of the icons and icon screen of St. Nicholas will be provided for those who wish to remain for that after the service.

March 14 │The Cyrene Group St. Patrick’s Day Feast – The Cyrene Group offers support for widowed persons. For this event they will gather at the St. Patrick's Parish (2111 Muldoon Rd) for the celebration of a St. Patrick's Day Feast, Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6:30 PM for dinner and a show. For more information and tickets please contact Joan, 333-7826 or Stella 346-3732.

March 30 │"Islamic Law and Life Past and Present" - Dr. Ingrid Mattson is the President of the Islamic Society of North America, the Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Center and Professor of Islamic Studies at the MacDonald Center for Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary. Dr. Mattson's Public lecture on Islamic Law and Life will begin at 2:00 pm in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA, for more information contact Mary-Margaret at (907) 564-8264 or religion@alaskapacific.edu

April 4 │ Lumen Christi High School 2008 Spring Gala: Lumen Christi High School is accepting donations and reservations for its 2008 Spring Gala. The event is set for 6 p.m. April 4 at the Egan Center, and includes dinner plus live and silent auctions. Items up for bid so far include a Utah ski trip, tickets to a Notre Dame football game, fine jewelry, a Caribbean cruise, tools, toys, sporting goods and much more. Tickets are $70 per person, or $600 for a family table of 8. Lumen Christi is the Archdiocese of Anchorage Catholic high school, serving students in grades 7-12 from Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer. For information about the school, or to make a donation or reservations, call 333-3684 or e-mail carolben@gci.net.

April 9 │ "The Rights and Responsibilities of lay people in the Church according to Canon Law" - Fr. Thomas Brundage, the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, will be giving a talk on the role of the laity in the Catholic Church, it will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage) Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

April 12 │Annual Consecration to Our Lady: The Legion of Mary, Mystical Rose Praesidium, invites you to the Annual Consecration to Our Lady, the Acies, Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 1:00 pm at Holy Family Cathedral, W. 5th Ave. at H Street. Following Benediction, refreshments will be served in the parish hall. This will formally end the Acies for 2008. All are invited to attend the ceremonies and reception. For more information, please call Diana Rybczynski at 245-0074.

New Medjugorje television program Each Friday this year at 9:30 PM, a series of shows, “Medjugorje, Our Mother’s Last Call” are being broadcast on GCI Channel 18, CREDO. The half-hour films produced in Medjugorje by Mary TV feature Sr. Emmanuel sharing the beautiful and urgent messages Our Lady miraculously gives us from this parish! These programs air on more than 23 TV stations in the US. Be prepared to record them each Friday and share with friends.

April 18-20 │ Beginning Experience – This peer support ministry is for people who are separated, widowed, and divorced. Beginning Experience is hosting a weekend for adults in Fairbanks from April 18-20, 2008 (Friday through Sunday). The cost is $250. Registration is due 30 days before the weekend. For more information, please leave a message at the Beginning Experience Message phone: (907) 455-6004, or call Joyce at (907) 452-6303. For applications and/or brochures, please contact Fr. Eric Wiseman at St. Anthony's, 333-5324 (e-mail: mungarau@peaceaction.org), or Mona at 622-9789 (Eagle River). You may also check the Fairbanks Beginning Experience website at fairbanksbe@yahoo.com , their mailing address is: Fairbanks Beginning Experience, P. O. Box 74401, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

March 4-12 │ Novena of Grace: Identity, Vocation, and Destiny - The history of the Novena of Grace is one of incredible graces God gives through the intercession of Jesuit St. Francis Xavier, the Universal Patron together with St. Therese of Lisieux of churches and ministry activities. Please join us for either the Noon or 7:00 Masses, March, 4th -12th at the Holy Spirit Chapel at the Holy Spirit Center (10980 Hillside Dr).

March 11 │Face to Face - You are invited to an evening with members of Anchorage’s Islamic community on Tuesday, March 11 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Holy Spirit Center. There will be a brief presentation on the basics of Islam, then have time for discussion, questions, and dialogue. Free. For more information, call 346-2343.

March 9 │Christian Lawyers’ Retreat: Civil Law and Christian Justice - This retreat led by Frs. Armand Nigro and Vince Beuzer is a gathering of Christian lawyers who will consider their God-given call to live out their responsibilities as lawyers, combining their Christian faith with the demands of our American legal system. Sunday, March 9th from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm at the Holy Spirit Center, a free-will donation; lunch $15.00. Call 346-2343

March 20 – 22 │Triduum Retreat: This annual retreat is an opportunity for individual quiet prayer. Optional spiritual direction with Fr. Vince Beuzer. Fee $85 per day with food. For more information and to register call 356-2343.

April 18 – 20│Healing Retreat: Healing in the Name of Jesus – This retreat led by Fr. Vince Beuzer will explore all healing, physical and inner as the fruit of belief in Jesus, our Divine Physician and Worker of Miracles. “When you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” (Jn 14:14). Held Friday, April 18 thru April 20 at Holy Spirit Center, Fee: $185 sgl, $165 dbl, $145 commute. To register call: 346-2343.

April 25 │Listening for the Heart of God in Service: A Retreat for Parish Nurses and Health Care Ministers led by Rosemary Insley Co-sponsor Providence Alaska Learning Institute. We will consider how service is an invitation to go deeper into our relationship with God by meeting people in their pain, finding joy and responding in gratitude. Friday, April 25 6:00pm check-in to Sunday April 27 1:00pm, Holy Spirit Center. Fee: Full retreat, overnight $75.00; commuter $50.00; Sat only $35.00; Fri only $15.00 Contact Hours (5.25), for registration brochure, call 261-3053 or 346-2343.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services cordially invites you to the Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts auction on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the ConocoPhillips Atrium. This event is free and open to the public from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets for a stunning Alaskan themed queen-size quilt contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.

Bundles of Joy – A Community Baby Shower benefiting Catholic Social Services’ Clare House (and other non-profits serving babies) will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Gottschalk’s Common near Gabriel’s at the Northway Mall. Baby items needed. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.

Please join Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI for a blessing and open house to honor the collaboration between Birthright and Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Services, Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 4 - 6:00 p.m. at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate to the newly merged program, clothes for girls in the toddler sizes are needed (especially the 24-month size). Please contact Debbie Sell at 222-7315 or drop off at CSS at 3710 East 20th Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Catholic Social Services is currently has several job openings available for full details on the positions listed below please visit the CSS web-site at www.cssalaska.org. Positions Available: Program Manager for St. Frances House, Accounting Technicians, Receptionist, Case Manager

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Part Time Receptionist Position Available - Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is seeking bilingual (English-Spanish) applicants for a part time position as receptionist for the Parish Office. Hours will not normally exceed 25 hours per week and 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Duties include greeting visitors; answering phone calls, bulletin preparation, preparation of reports and letters, record keeping, filing, and other duties as assigned. Applicant should have good personal work skills and knowledge of basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher. This part time position does not include benefits such as medical insurance or sick leave. Salary depends upon experience. Contact Leandra Childs in the Parish Office at 248-2000 ext. 208.

Deputy Director of Development: Covenant House Alaska Join a dynamic, successful development team at Covenant House Alaska. We are searching for Deputy Director of Development to help us increase our capacity. This individual will work with the Development Director, and Leadership Team to implement the agency’s revenue plan and cultivate foundation, government, corporate, and major individual donor relationships. The Deputy Development Director will supervise or co-supervise a small number of staff, volunteers, or interns. For more information contact Barb Jewell at bmjewell@covhouse.alaska.com.

Director of Youth Ministry - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a vibrant 1,400 family faith community in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a faithful and passionate Catholic who loves Jesus and His Church and is called vocationally to the young church, for full time employment as the Director of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will be one who strives to lead a life of personal holiness and expresses a heartfelt desire to lead teens closer to the heart of our Lord. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry. Position is responsible for overseeing continued vision and growth of the Jr. and Sr. High programs, including Confirmation, with special attention given to empowering lay leadership among both adults and teens in accordance with the bishops document Renewing the Vision. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please send a resume by March 1, 2008 to Fr. Tom Lilly either by email (frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call the parish at 907-345-4466.

New Medjugorje television program Each Friday this year at 9:30 PM, a series of shows, “Medjugorje, Our Mother’s Last Call” are being broadcast on GCI Channel 18, CREDO. The half-hour films produced in Medjugorje by Mary TV feature Sr. Emmanuel sharing the beautiful and urgent messages Our Lady miraculously gives us from this parish! These programs air on more than 23 TV stations in the US. Be prepared to record them each Friday and share with friends.

February 24-28 │ "God's Healing Love" - Fr. Robert Morin, OMI will present a five-day Parish Mission during the Lenten season at Holy Cross church (2627 Lore Road, Anchorage), Sunday, Feb 24 - Thursday, Feb 28. All interested persons are invited to attend each evening at 7:00 pm. For more information contact the parish staff at (907) 349-8338.

March 2 │ "Islam and Diversity" - Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi is chairman of the Fiqh council of North America. He is a prominent American Muslim, an Islamic scholar and a theologian. He is the past-president of the Islamic Society of North America and has been called to council President George W. Bush. Dr. Siddiqi's public lecture on Islam and Diversity will begin at 2:00 pm in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA.

March 8 & 9│Certificate in Youth Ministry: Course on Pastoral Care – This course will explore the principles and methods of caring for young people from various cultures and their families. The course develops and understanding of the breadth and depth of pastoral care, family systems and adolescent development. The goal of the course is two fold: a) to promote healthy adolescent development from a pastoral care perspective and b) to develop preventative interventions for families with adolescents. For more information about participating in this course contact Julie at 297-7710 or jgalligan@caa-ak.org.

March 8│Bundles of Joy: Community Baby Shower – this baby shower is co-hosted by Soroptimist International of Anchorage and Soroptimist International of Cook Inlet who are working to benefit and are in partnership with Catholic Social Services; Clare House, The Salvation Army; Booth Home, Southcentral Foundation; Dena A Coy, Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis (A.W.A.I.C.). The Baby Shower will take place Saturday, March 8th from 10 am – 4 pm at the Northway Mall in the Gottschalk’s Common area near Gabriel’s.

March 8 │Akathist Saturday – St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church invites everyone to celebrate with them Saturday March 8th at 9:00 am (2200 Arctic Blvd., Anchorage). Akathist Saturday is the beautiful celebration by which the Byzantine Catholic Church celebrates the divine Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary which was solemnly proclaimed in 431 AD at the Council of Ephesus. The Akathistos celebrates and explains the Virgins role in the mystery of the Incarnation. However, as the Thanksgiving Hymn to the Blessed Mother, it was celebrated after the miraculous deliverance of Constantinople from a siege in 626 AD. This service soon became the hymn of thanksgiving for Mary’s heavenly intercession and help and was assigned liturgically to the 5th Saturday of Lent called Akathistos Saturday. This service is held only once a year and lasts approximately 1 hour. A short history of the icons and icon screen of St. Nicholas will be provided for those who wish to remain for that after the service.

March 30 │"Islamic Law and Life Past and Present" - Dr. Ingrid Mattson is the President of the Islamic Society of North America, the Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Center and Professor of Islamic Studies at the MacDonald Center for Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary. Dr. Mattson's Public lecture on Islamic Law and Life will begin at 2:00 pm in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA, for more information contact Mary-Margaret at (907) 564-8264 or religion@alaskapacific.edu

April 4 │ Lumen Christi High School 2008 Spring Gala: Lumen Christi High School is accepting donations and reservations for its 2008 Spring Gala. The event is set for 6 p.m. April 4 at the Egan Center, and includes dinner plus live and silent auctions. Items up for bid so far include a Utah ski trip, tickets to a Notre Dame football game, fine jewelry, a Caribbean cruise, tools, toys, sporting goods and much more. Tickets are $70 per person, or $600 for a family table of 8. Lumen Christi is the Archdiocese of Anchorage Catholic high school, serving students in grades 7-12 from Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer. For information about the school, or to make a donation or reservations, call 333-3684 or e-mail carolben@gci.net.

April 18-20 │ Beginning Experience – This peer support ministry is for people who are separated, widowed, and divorced. Beginning Experience is hosting a weekend for adults in Fairbanks from April 18-20, 2008 (Friday through Sunday). The cost is $250. Registration is due 30 days before the weekend. For more information, please leave a message at the Beginning Experience Message phone: (907) 455-6004, or call Joyce at (907) 452-6303. For applications and/or brochures, please contact Fr. Eric Wiseman at St. Anthony's, 333-5324 (e-mail: mungarau@peaceaction.org), or Mona at 622-9789 (Eagle River). You may also check the Fairbanks Beginning Experience website at fairbanksbe@yahoo.com , their mailing address is: Fairbanks Beginning Experience, P. O. Box 74401, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707.

CARDINAL NEWMAN CHAIR OF ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

The Cardinal Newman Chair at Alaska Pacific University welcomes interested adults to a selection of undergraduate courses for a modest fee, (CEC or CEUs can be arranged) To register and pay come 15 minutes before the first class. For information: 564-8274 or rleiner@alaskapacific.edu The Bible as Literature: will read and discuss a selection of books and passages from the Bible that shape western understandings of God, humanity, ideals of human behavior, and the world in which we live. Classes are on Tuesdays 6:00-9:30 p.m. February 12- April 22, 2008, Carr-Gottstein Hall 103-104. Observer Fee: $150. Engaging Muslims: Religion, Cultures, Politics: will provide an overview of Islam, meet with Muslims and read and discuss the books or articles written or suggested by the headliner speakers in the Engaging Muslim program. Members of this class will have reserved seats at the four public lectures in Wendy Williamson auditorium on 2/20, 3/2, 3/30 and 4/13. Classes are on Wednesdays, 7:00-9:20 p.m. February 13-April 23, 2008. Carr-Gottstein Hall 103-104.

HOLY SPIRIT CENTER (For information on the following retreats or to inquire about others call (907) 346-2343)

March 1 | Outdoor Stations of the Cross for Lent - Bring a spirit of adventure and awe for a luminaria-lit walk of the Stations of the Cross through the woods at Holy Spirit Center. After the Stations, the group will gather in Resurrection Chapel for Hot cocoa and Taize prayer by candle light. Bring snowshoes if you have them. Youth and RCIA groups are most welcome. Saturday, March 1 at 7:00 PM at Resurrection Chapel at Holy Spirit Center, 10980 Hillside Drive.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services cordially invites you to the Quilt, Fiber & Wearable Arts auction on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the ConocoPhillips Atrium. This event is free and open to the public from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets for a stunning Alaskan themed queen-size quilt contact Katie Bender at 222-7338 or kbender@cssalaska.org.

Bundles of Joy – A Community Baby Shower benefiting Catholic Social Services’ Clare House (and other non-profits serving babies) will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Gottschalk’s Common near Gabriel’s at the Northway Mall. Baby items needed. For more information contact Ellen Krsnak at 222-7327 or ekrsnak@cssalaska.org.

Please join Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI for a blessing and open house to honor the collaboration between Birthright and Catholic Social Services’ Pregnancy Support Services, Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 4 - 6:00 p.m. at 3721 E. 20th Avenue. If you would like to donate to the newly merged program, toiletries for birth moms, powered infant formula, larger size disposable diapers and clear p