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Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Thank you!
Almost five years ago as part of a long-term strategic planning process, this community committed to renovating our school.
After more than thirty years of heavy use by both parish and
school communities, it was well past time for a complete overhaul. Two years of listening sessions, careful work with a talented
architect, town hall meetings, and trust in God’s providence resulted in a design that fully renovated the existing school while
creatively developing additional usable space without expanding
the building and the cost of the project.
Through generous “in-kind” donations of time and talent we
were able to keep design and engineering costs to a minimum.
Through a competitive bidding process we ended up with a great
General Contractor (Watterson) who worked with our exceptional
Building Committee to ensure this very complicated remodel was
done on time and on budget.
Then, completely outdoing our fundraising consultant’s prediction of an ability to raise $1.5 million in pledges, through your
generosity we raised $2.6 million of the $3.0 million construction
budget. That’s great news!
Now, we seek to pay down the remaining $400,000 as much
as possible as we convert to a conventional mortgage. As we enter the third and final year of our Capital Campaign we reach out
this weekend “one more time” to solicit new donors as well as
ask previous donors to consider making a new donation or to extend their pledge. If you have not yet seen this stunninglybeautiful renovation, please feel free to walk through and marvel
at what the generosity of 393 households has brought about.
Thank you to all who have helped in any way, and to those who
can step forward to help in this weekend’s campaign. — Fr. Tom
February 1st, 2015
“Women of Joy: Sacramental Grace”
Please pray for the women of our
parish and beyond who journey together this weekend on retreat at the
Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows.
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“Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues”
Spiritual Study for Lent
Open Adoration Hours
Youth Group: Winter Camp Fire
RAIS Meals Team
February 6th, Go Red for Women to Raise
Awareness of Women’s Heart Disease
Deacon Ken Donahue Memorial Scholarship Fund Donation
Winter Wonderland Gala & Auction
House Passes Ban on Taxpayer
Funded Abortions
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish / Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
2901 East Huffman Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
Phone……………….……...(907)345-4466
Fax…………….…………...(907) 345-6361
Web…….…………….…..www.akseas.net
Church Staff
Father Tom Lilly…….……..….…Ext.715
Pastor
frtom@akseas.net
Father Patrick Brosamer……… Ext. 716
Parochial Vicar
frpatrick@akseas.net
Director of Faith Formation
Patrick and Jennifer Gargan
Youth Ministry
jennifer.gargan@me.com
Brad and Lana Persson
Junior High Ministry
persson@alaska.net
Steve Siebs…………………………..Ext. 734
Director of Stewardship steve@akseas.net
Marilyn Picou…..……………......Ext. 713
Bookkeeper
marilyn@akseas.net
Debbie Reaume………………...Ext. 710
Secretary/Scheduling
debbier@akseas.net
John Emery…………….………...Ext. 731
Director of Information Technology
jemery@akseas.com
Pastoral Council Members
Dave Agosti
Margaret Anderson
Father Patrick Brosamer
Janet Cowley
Caroline Eddens
Jessica Gutzwiler
Sharon Hayhurst
Father Tom Lilly
Keith Manternach
Lawrence Oraeki
Bob Ourso
Marti Pausback
Jim Petrash
Steve Siebs
Diana Weber
Finance Council Members
Rita DeLaTorre
Dave LeClair
Fr. Tom Lilly
Mayette Morein
Marilyn Picou
For Your Information…
Visitors
We welcome you! Please let one of our
hospitality or pastoral ministers know
you’re visiting with us, so we can say hello!
New Parishioners
We welcome all who wish to join our parish
family! Please ask one of our hospitality
members for a registration form. You will
then receive a welcome packet with lots of
exciting news about our parish and our
Welcoming Committee will contact you.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic please contact Cheryl Roderer at 2500050 roderer@gci.net or Joan Adler at
602-1561 or jvadler716@gmail.com
Perpetual Adoration
For information on adoration or to sign up
for a weekly hour with our Lord, please
contact Steve Siebs at 830-4472 or
adoration135@hotmail.com
Sick and Homebound
Please contact the Parish Office if you
would like Communion brought to you or a
loved one, or if we can help you in any
way.
www.akseas.net
Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows
P.O. Box 378
Girdwood, Alaska 99587
Phone……………….……...(907) 783-1171
Web…www.chapelourladyofthesnows.org
Maggie Donnelly………….…....529-4912
Mission Contact
akskidogs@gmail.com
Joan Lower……………………...223-3112
Reservations
reservations@chapelourladyofthesnows.org
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School
2901 East Huffman Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
Phone……………………....(907) 345-3712
Fax………………….….…...(907) 345-2910
Web……..………..…..…..www.akseas.com
School Staff
Jim Bailey…………...………...…644-9723
Principal
jimbailey@akseas.com
Secretary
peggy@akseas.com
Peggy Dennehy…………………345-3712
Keith Morris
Physical Education
Hospital Visits
When you’re in the hospital and would like
a visit, please let us know by calling the
Parish Office. Due to privacy policies, we
will not be notified by the hospital if you
have been admitted. Please help us by
calling.
Nicole Scherer
Volunteer Hotline
Spanish
Music
Beth Lottridge
Computer & Library
Bonnie Siebs
Before and After School Care
Lora Caitlynn Fowler
volunteer@akseas.net
Mary Duer
Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the Parish Office to make
arrangements for baptism preparation.
Class dates vary to fit your needs.
Daria Seckers
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindergarten Aide
Lisa Orizotti
First Grade Teacher
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Reconciliation is celebrated on Wednesday from 5:30 - 6pm and Saturday from
4:00 - 5:00pm and any time by calling the
Parish Office and talking with a priest.
Lou Ann Verbout
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Couples planning to marry are requested
to make arrangements early, but at least
five months in advance of the proposed
date.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bulletin Deadline Wednesday at Noon
debbier@akseas.net
Second Grade Teacher
Ali Ann Stramilova
Third Grade Teacher
Rachel Marie Jansen
Caroline Bradshaw
Fifth Grade Teacher
Eddie Ezell
Sixth Grade Teacher
School Board President
Eric Ward
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Please Pray For:
+ MASS SCHEDULE +
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am 11:30am 5:30pm
Holy Days: 9:00am and 7:00pm
Monday to Friday: 9:00am
Monday to Friday 6:00pm (during Advent)
Rosary follows Mass
Reconciliation
Wednesday 5:30pm to 6:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm to 5pm
Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows
Sundays and Holy Days: 6:00pm
Mass Cards
Giving the gift of a Mass is a wonderful way to celebrate a
variety of occasions in the lives of your family and friends.
Be sure to stop by the office to see our Mass Card selection
which includes cards for: Birthdays, Spiritual Intentions,
Get Well, Anniversaries and Repose of the Soul. We would
be more than happy to help you.
Liturgical Schedules
Liturgical schedules for Sacristan, Hospitality and Lectors
can be found on our web site at www.akseas.net/
Ministries_Schedule.html
Readings For The Week
Monday, February 2nd
The Presentation of the Lord
Malachi 3:1-4
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40
Tuesday, February 3rd
Hebrews 12:1-4
Ps. 22:26b-27, 28 & 30, 3132
Mark 5:21-43
Wednesday, February 4th
Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15
Ps. 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a
Mark 6:1-6
Thursday, February 5th
St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr
Hebrews 13:18-19, 21-24
Ps. 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 9, 1011
Friday, February 6th
St. Paul Miki and Companions,
Martyrs
Hebrews 13:1-8
Ps. 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc
Mark 6:7-13
Saturday, February 7th
Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21
Ps. 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Mark 6:30-34
Sunday, February 8th
5th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Job 7:1-4, 6-7
Ps. 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Matthew 8:17
Harrison Krekel
Kathleen Hahn
Dorothy Miller
Bill Nagengaste
Irene Peterson
David Bienvenu
Barry Simpson
Mary Ann Keays
Phil Sanker
Sue Miller
Laura Young
Laura Turpin
June Goard
Mike Schneider
Chuck Berns
James Malneritch
Julia Gebert
Joan Hett
Repose of the
Soul:
Katie Elliott,
Granddaughter of Maureen
Vincent
Ken Young,
Father of Kimberly LeClair
Kenny Pugh,
Father of Julie Pochop
Fr. Jim Travis,
Brother of Joanie Blees
Lois Sutton,
Mother of Jeff Sutton;
Grandmother of
Tiffany Gregory;
Great Grandmother of
Brenden & Makenzie Gregory
Catherine White,
Mother of Patty Cole
Andrew Coldiron
Mass Schedule and Intentions
1/31
2/1
2/2
2/3
2/4
2/5
2/6
2/7
2/8
5:30pm
2nd Int.
8:30am
11:30am
5:30pm
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
2nd int.
9:00am
9:00am
5:30pm
2nd Int.
8:30am
11:30am
5:30pm
Ben Sharkey
Catherine White
Bernadette Lanier (31st annv.)
People of the Parish
Sp. Int. Bonnie Bezousek
Bobby Kemmett
ROS
Harold and Jeff Miller
ROS
Bobby Kemmett
ROS
Lucille Ford
ROS
Fr. Jim Travis
ROS
Poor Souls In Purgatory
Sp. Int. Johnathon Samorajski
Tim Lamers
ROS
Jerry and Jim Goard
ROS
Sp. Int. Klump Family
People of the Parish
ROS
ROS
ROS
Pray for Our Priest Each Day
Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all
the priest of the world. Sanctify them.
Heal and guide them. Amen
Mon. Feb. 2
Tues. Feb. 3
Wed. Feb. 4
Thurs. Feb. 5
Fri. Feb. 6
Sat. Feb. 7
Sun. Feb. 8
Rev. Tom Brundage
Rev. Nam Kim
Rev. Scott Garrett
Rev. Tom Killeen
Rev. Jaime Mencias
Rev. Eric Wiseman
Rev. William Hanrahan
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www.akseas.net
Faith Formation
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
“Night and day Jesus awaits us…Like a
most tender mother, He opens His arms to
us…He is there to draw us to Himself and
lead us to paradise. Let us go visit Jesus
often.” --- St. John Bosco (1815 – 1888)
Adores Needed for the following hours:
MONDAY:
MONDAY:
TUESDAY:
TUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
SATURDAY:
SATURDAY:
SATURDAY:
SATURDAY:
2 AM
3 AM
3 AM
6 AM
TO
TO
TO
TO
3 AM
4 AM
4 AM
7 AM**
8 AM TO 9 AM**
10 AM TO 11 AM**
Noon TO 1 PM
1 AM TO 2 AM
2 AM TO 3 AM
3 AM TO 4 AM
9 PM TO 10 PM
SCHEDULES and TIMES
PS-KN ~ 11:30-12:45pm
1st– Adults ~ 10:00-11:15am
February: 8,15,22
Spiritual Study for Lent
Join us during Lent as we begin the journey
from sin to sanctity with Fr. Robert Barron’s 8
week spiritual study of the
“Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues”
Sins are the stumbling blocks that inhibit our
relationship with God and
Virtues are the perfect antidotes to restore a right
relationship with Him.
Fr. Barron explains the nature of the deadly
sins and offers the corresponding virtues.
He gives us practical advice on how to instill these
virtues in our own lives.
**Prayer Partner is needed
Hourly substitutes are also needed.
Please call: 830-4472
Or email: adoration135@hotmail.com
Choice of 3 class times: Mondays and Thursdays
at 7pm and Wednesday at 6am
Beginning: Thursday Feb. 5 at 7:00 pm
Monday Feb. 9 @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday Feb 11 at 6:00 am
The bible and catechism are used as resources
for small group discussion. Suggested donation:
$10.00
Reaching Out
As we love others in
spite of their imperfections,
we are loving ourselves, too.
Nourished by the love we receive,
we can risk reaching out.
A few kind words can go a long way.
We’re empowered to love others
as Jesus loves us
when we’re unite to the source of
never-ending love.
Classes are filling up, if you have not yet
registered please do so this weekend.
There is a Sign-up Sheet on the table in
MARTHA and MARY WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Thursday, February 19, 2015
11:30-1:00PM in Church.
Theme TBA.
Remember to stay for LUNCH!
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Stewardship
Youth Ministry
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
February 5, 7:00—9:00pm
Winter Camp Fire
Beat the winter cold with friends, fire, and hot cocoa.
Bring friends.
UpcomingFebruary 12:
Rock Band Game and Dance Contest
Contact: Jennifer Gargan
at 907-315-2481 or email:
jenifer.gargan@me.com
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
February 3, 6:00-8:00pm.
What is an Exorcist?
The Devil is constantly at work in the world. How does
this affect you?
Come Learn about what the Church teaches about
the diabolical, and about demonic possession. Why
does God allow this to happen? And what can be done
about it? Fr. Patrick explains.
The Archdiocese’s annual St. Francis Awards are
receiving some updates for 2015. The awards dinner honoring exceptional parish volunteers is being moved from its traditional time in February to
early October, around the feast day of St. Francis
of Assisi. Nomination forms already received will
continue to be held in consideration for the 2015
awards. While specifics regarding the dinner and
ceremony are being finalized, all are welcome to
continue submitting nominations with an official
deadline of August 31. Forms can be found at
archdioceseofanchorage.org/st-francis-award.
Further information will be released as the event
nears. Please contact Stewardship & Development Director, Laurie Evans-Dinneen at 297-7789
if you have questions.
Followed by games in the gym.
Contact: Lana Perssons 441-8323.
Our Gifts of Treasure
Truth pursuit
How well do you know your Catholic faith?
Get ready for an exciting day of Catholic trivia as
you compete against youth from other parishes
at St. Benedict’s Parish on April 25.
Join our team and show how much you know
and love our great intellectual and cultural tradition!
High school and junior high youth welcome.
Contact Steve Siebs 664-9734
World Youth Day: Poland
It is not too late to join the Pilgrims to
World Youth Day!
Onward to Krakow in 2016! If you want to join the group
fundraising contact Shawn Wendling
@shawn.wendling@yahoo.com
Annual Budget FY2015
Year to Date Needed 1-25
Year to Date Received 1-25
Sunday Collection 1-25
Building Maintenance Fund 1-25
$1,420,622.00
$817,345.00
$927,510.00
$14,951.00
$380.00
Thank you for your generosity!
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Youth Stewardship Corner
I helped cook dinner
I helped my Mom
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Reminder: Please review your credit card and bank statements to verify contributions are processed according to
your wishes. If you have any questions please contact
Marilyn 345-4466 Ext 713 or Marilyn@akseas.net
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish / Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows
Capital Campaign
Even though our newly-remodeled school building is
open our fundraising efforts continue as we seek to
pay down our mortgage. We now have a truly-beautiful
faith formation space of which we can be justifiably
proud. Thank you to everyone who has sacrificed to
make this project a reality. Thank you for your continued support of our Capital Campaign to renovate our
school/faith formation building. We are at 86% of
reaching our goal of $3.0 million with one year remaining in our campaign! Thank you very much for helping
in this effort!
Total Amount Pledged to Date: $2,570,570*
Cash Amount Received to Date: $2,252,893*
Total Number of Participants: 392
* $64,708 Pledged prior to start of Campaign
Stewardship Opportunities
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Assist in the distribution of Holy Communion. Open to
Catholics in good standing who have received Baptism,
Holy Communion and Confirmation. Must have a firm
belief in and love for Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
Liturgical Receptions –
Leads a group that prepares and/or serves refreshments for celebrations such as First Communion, Confirmation, etc.
Respect for Life –
A chairperson to lead the group in the Gospel of Life.
Environment & Arts Decorate the church building and worship space to
complement the liturgical calendar and enhance worship.
Nursery Open to parishioners with children at 8:30 and 11:30
Masses. We ask that those who use the nursery volunteer to serve occasionally.
www.akseas.net
Service, Peace and Justice
“Serve God where you are and do what you are doing.”
St. Francis de Sales
Kudos to our St. Elizabeth’s students and friends: This
past week our students working with Lumen Christi
seniors made 810 bags of trail mix and 1000 sandwiches for Brother Francis Shelter. The Fourth Grade
class delivered them to the Shelter where they were
given a tour and learned about the services the Shelter
offers the clients. Thank you, Students, Staff and Volunteers! They’ve already set a new goal for next year –
1500 sandwiches!
Habitat for Humanity update: Are you or is someone
you know living in substandard housing and wondering
if Habitat for Humanity is for you? There will be several
opportunities in February (from the 13th to the 21st) to
learn more. Stop at the Peace and Justice bulletin
board for further information. Or call 272-0800.
Habitat for Humanity is looking for a ReStore Assistant
Manager and a Global Village Coordinator (Part Time).
Contact e.helsel@hfhanchorage.org or call (907)2720800 x6 for more information.
St. Francis House is in need of volunteers to help stock
shelves or assist with shopping. Currently the food
pantry serves over 100 families each day. Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, and on the .4th
Wednesday of each month: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Contact Kara Casanova, Community Engagement Manager, at kcasanova@cssalaska.org or 907-222-2320.
RAIS Meals Team: February is our month to provide
food for refugees arriving in Anchorage. So far the
families are all from Somalia. If you are interested in
helping provide groceries, contact Karel Henkel at 3456817.
A Path Appears: If you missed the first of the three
documentaries in this series, you can still catch it
online by going to http://www.pbs.org/
independentlens/path-appears/. This was a powerful
introduction to survivors of sex trafficking, but rather
than being totally depressing, it ended with hope. And
the invitation to be part of the solution. Next week the
program will explore poverty in the U.S., Haiti, Colombia
and Kenya, once again inviting us to get involved and
make a difference.
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Health Ministry
Your faith has made you whole. Lk 8:48
Health Ministry Team News
Check out the Go Red for Women web site for
great ideas for a heart health.
https://www.goredforwomen.org/
1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke, But it can
be prevented. Stress can be a factor. To reduce stress at
work:
Think ahead
Focus on one thing at a time
Take a break
Adjust your expectations
Use emergency stress stoppers:
Count to 10 before you speak.
Take three to five deep breaths.
Ask for time to handle a stressful situation, so you can accomplish it to your liking and on your terms.
Go for a walk.
Don’t be afraid to say, “I’m sorry,” if you make a mistake.
February 6, 2015 is wear red day to increase
awareness of women and heart disease.
Thank You!
Thank you for your incredible support of our album,
A Winter’s Night.
We are pleased to announce Trinity is donating $1685 to
the Deacon Ken Donahue Memorial Scholarship Fund.
What a wonderful tribute to a man whose message and
memory lives on!
I Am Yours (our song written in Deacon Ken’s memory) is still
available for listening or download at iTunes or
www.reverbnation.com/trinityakonline.
A Winter’s Night CD’s with I Am Yours are for sale for $10
each on iTunes, at Vine and Branches Christian Bookshoppe, and St. Paul’s Corner.
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Respect Life
WE SHALL NOT WEARY
WE SHALL NOT REST
“We shall not weary, we shall not rest, until every unborn
child is protected in law and welcomed in life.” * Hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers exemplified this expression
of commitment by the late Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, as
they marched, prayed and witnessed at the 42nd annual
March for Life in Washington, D.C. (as many as half a million), the West Coast Walk for Life in San Francisco
(50,000), the March for Life in Chicago (4,000), and gatherings in virtually all 50 states. Many wrote of the predominance of youth in the movement, many of whom carried
signs saying “I Am the Pro-life Generation.” 2000 attended
the Students for Life conference the day after the March for
Life. http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/20960/
“The journey has been long, and there are miles and
miles to go. But… until every human being created in the
image and likeness of God—no matter how small or how
weak, no matter how old or how burdensome—until every
human being created in the image and likeness of God is
protected in law and cared for in life, we shall not weary, we
shall not rest. And, in this the great human rights struggle of
our time and all times, we shall overcome.” http://
www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2015/01/we-shall-notweary-we-shall-not-rest Note: See photos on the pro-life
bulletin board downstairs.
U.S. HOUSE VOTES COMPLETE BAN
ON TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS
On January 22nd, the U.S. House of Representatives voted
242-179, with 239 Republicans (including Alaska’s Rep.
Don Young) and three Democrats voting to ban taxpayer
funding of abortions under H.R. 7, while 178 Democrats and
one Republican voted against it.The House has twice before
supported virtually identical bills, but this will be the first
time that there is a pro-life U.S. Senate to take it up.
Abortion funding (with narrow exceptions) had been
denied for decades in all federal programs, but a passel of
loopholes which fund abortions were opened up with
Obamacare. H.R. 7 would close those loopholes and codify
all of the restrictions so that they don’t have to be voted on
annually.
Baby Crib
Many Anchorage babies are in need of disposable diapers (especially sizes 4, 5 and 6)
and baby wipes, as well as baby formula
and baby food. If you place these items in
the SEAS Baby Crib downstairs they will
benefit clients of St. Francis House. Thank
you for your continuing generosity.
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PARISH ACTIVITIES
Monday, February 2nd
9:00am Mass & Rosary
Tuesday, February 3rd
9:00am Mass & Rosary
10:00am Magi
7:00pm RCIA
Wednesday, February 4th
6:00am CSSI
9:00am School Mass and Rosary
10:00am Preschool Gym Play
5:30pm Reconciliation
6:30pm Cubscouts
6:30pm Social Committee
7:00pm Choir Practice
Thursday, February 5th
9:00am Mass and Rosary
7:00pm Al-Anon
7:00pm Adult Faith Formation
7:00pm High School Fellowship
7:00pm Al-Anon (room 1-3)
Friday, February 6th
9:00am Mass and Rosary
7:00pm Young Adult Ministry
Saturday, February 7th
4:00pm Reconciliation
5:30pm Mass
6:30pm Bunco Social
Sunday, February 8th
8:30am Mass
11:30am Mass
5:30pm Mass
www.akseas.net
We’d love to have you join us
for Bunko:
Saturday, Feb. 7th,
Miki Center,
6:45 for dinner
7:15 the games begin
Donations appreciated
WE’RE UP AGAIN!
February is St. Elizabeth’s month to provide groceries,
personal care items and hot meals to incoming refugees. Our group supplies the items necessary to start
out in their new homes; about two weeks worth of food,
cleaning supplies, toiletries and assorted sundries. Sometimes the need is great, as when a large
family arrives with no friends or relatives here. At other
times the new arrivals move in with families or people
who are already settled here, so the immediate need is
less. But really, it’s not only about the practical issue
of having food and supplies on hand. It’s as much
about the welcome, the knowledge that people in their
new community are embracing their arrival and wanting to make their transition as pleasant and easy as
possible. We are part of their first impression of their
new city/state/country. Please join us in making it a
loving, positive one. Call Karel Henkel at 345-6817 or
khenkel@alaska.net if you are interested in joining
us. Thanks so much.
LUMEN CHRISTI HIGH SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO
BAPTISM CLASS
Is it time for your baby or young child to be
baptized? Come to the baptism class on
Sunday, February 8th at 12:45pm in the
church POC. For more information, please contact:
Debbie at 345-4466 or debbier@akseas.net.
MILITARY RECOGNITION BOARD
In the foyer there is a display of men &
women in the military from our parish. If you
have a son, daughter, husband, wife, grandchild
or any other family member in the military
please submit their name and, or picture to
Debbie at the office. Let us continue to pray for
these dedicated people & their families.
THE 20TH ANNUAL GALA & AUCTION
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
AT LUMEN CHRISTI HIGH SCHOOL
8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage
Winter Wonderland
GALA & AUCTION
Now welcoming donations for the auction and reservations. Please consider donating sporting
goods, power tools, jewelry or gift baskets, then
share in the fun on auction night! Call 273-1530
or email gala@lumenchristiak.com.
Support
Catholic Education!
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Food for Saint Francis House
Food is collected for St. Francis House
in our foyer and delivered after the 2nd Sunday of the month (Sunday, February 8th,
2015) Please bring your non-perishable
items to donate to the foyer. Thank you for
helping feed the hungry!
Did you know that
one in three homeless are children?
We are running our third annual Teens For Jeans"
drive starting in January to help those in need within our
Alaskan Community. Last year we successfully collected
3,918 jeans! Every pair we collect goes to Covenant
House and they distribute them to all who are in need.
Please be so kind as to donate any jeans, any size
(infant through adult), any condition. You will help me
make a positive difference in someone's life!
Thanks so much!
Jenevia Jetaun Wika
Cancer Survival Kits
Cancer Survival Kits are in the back of church.
Great inspiration for those going through treatment.
Made by SEAS Moms Group & the Health Ministry Team.
Slow, Mindful Stretching Class
Every Tuesday, 6-7 pm
in the SEAS Spanish/Music Room
Bring a yoga mat and wear
comfortable clothes.
Parish Points of Contact
As we transition in leadership in both Faith Formation
and Youth Ministry, following are the points of contact
for the designated ministries:
Director of Faith Formation: Fr. Patrick Brosamer
frpatrick@akseas.net
Assistant Director of Faith Formation: Jean Dore
jeanjim84@mooseak.com
Catechists for Confirmation: Steve & Mary Kemper
marygkemper@gmail.com
High School Youth Ministry: Jennifer/Patrick Gargan
jennifer.gargan@me.com
Junior High Youth Ministry:
Brad and Lana Persson
persson@alaska.net
THANK YOU to
all our school and parish
staff, volunteers, students, and parish family
for celebrating a faithfilled Catholic Schools
Week with St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton School!
On each day of last week,
we celebrated that Catholic Schools are Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service in our Parish,
Community, Students, Nation, Vocations, Staff and
Volunteers. Highlights of the week included a student-led Sunday Mass and School Open House,
making and delivering 1,000 sandwiches and 800
bags of trail mix to Brother Francis Shelter, a
school Talent Show, an All-Catholic Schools Mass,
vocation presentations, a Spelling Bee, and a
school-wide “What My Faith Means to Me” essay
contest.
“Lord God, You blessed Elizabeth Ann Seton with
gifts of grace as wife and mother, educator and
foundress, so that she might spend her life in service to Your people. Through her example and
prayers, may we learn to express our love for You
in love for our fellow men and women.”
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us.
Social Committee
MEETING REMINDER: This is just a head’s up
that the next Social Committee meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at
6:30 in the church POC. Bunko, the fish fry and
the parish picnic are all on the agenda, as well
as solidifying the schedule for the rest of the
year. Please plan to join us. Your input is important. If you are interested in being a part of our
group or just would like to see “how the magic is
made” you are more than welcome. Any questions please contact Marie Laule
at marboblaule@gmail.com, 522-3673 or Karel
Henkel @ khenkel@alaska.net, 345-6817.
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish / Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows
www.akseas.net
Distinguished School Alumni
February 6 | Holy Family Cathedral Centennial Celebration 2015 - Display featuring Pope John Paul’s visit
to Anchorage
February 7 | Lumen Christi High School 20th Gala – for
the first time the location will be at the school. Tickets
are $85 for individuals; $600 for a family or $1,000
for a corporation table. For more information please
call the school at 245-9231.
Congratulations to Sarah Erkmann and Mike Rzeszut for
being voted Distinguished Alumni by their peers. Sarah
received the honors for the 2014-2015 school year and
Mike took the award for the 2013-2014 school year. Sarah
is pictured center with her parents Jane and John Erkmann
and sister Susie Whited to the left. Mike is pictured far
right with his parents Ray and Jeanne Rzeszut. Their Saint
Elizabeth Ann Seton students stand proudly in front.
The Chapel of Our Lady of the
Snows is a mission of Saint Elizabeth
Ann Seton's Church. The Chapel is set
in the small mountain community of
Girdwood. The peaceful surroundings
offer beautiful scenery, and many opportunities for winter and summer activities.
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows , with adjoining Meadows Community Center, is a perfect setting for
weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, retreats, and
non profit events. www.chapelourladyofthesnows.org
For Reservations contact Joan Lower 223-3112
or reservations@chapelourladyofthesnows.org
Please join us for : Sunday Mass at 6pm
Adoration first Monday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
February 8 | Scout Sunday Mass – Scouts from Boy
Scouts, Trail Life, Girl Scouts and American Heritage
Girls are expected to be on hand for the annual Scout
Sunday Mass with Archbishop Roger Schwietz. This
year’s gathering will be at St. Michael Church in
Palmer at 11:00am.
February 13-15 | Retrouvaille of Alaska - This peer
ministry for married couples is offering a weekend for
couples whose relationship is damaged and who are
considering divorce. Retrouvaille has helped tens of
thousands of married couples. We invite you to join us
February 13-15. For information or to register, visit
www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.
February 14 |Women’s Saturday Mornings of Reflection Women are invited to a Saturday Morning of Reflection on Saturday, February 14, from 9am-12:30pm
at the St. Patrick Parish Chapel. We will begin with Rosary followed by Mass, confession, a reflection and
light lunch. Father Augustine Hilander OP will be the
February celebrant. RSVP to Kathy at 332-2335.
February 14 & 15 | Holy Family Cathedral Centennial
Celebration – Special blessings on engaged and married couples
February 14 |Celebrate your Sacrament of Matrimony
on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015 with Mass, a
renewal of vows and dinner provided by Worldwide
Marriage Encounter couples. The evening begins at
7:30 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2627 Lore Road in
Anchorage. Dinner seating is limited so please RSVP
couples name and anniversary dates to billandsherry@gci.net or call 907-248-5616.
Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Employment Opportunities
Catholic Social Services:
html/employment.php
http://www.cssalaska.org/
Director of Faith Formation |Our Lady of Guadalupe, a
vibrant multicultural parish of 750 families in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Director of Faith Formation.
Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in
a related field and a minimum of two years experience
in experience in faith formation. Responsible for overseeing, running and maintaining the Faith Formation
program for grades (1st thru high school and adults) as
well as youth group program. Salary and benefits consistent with qualifications and experience. To apply
please send a resume either by email
(frvinceb@olgak.org) or letter to 3900 Wisconsin
Street, Anchorage, AK 99517 For further information
call 907-248-2000.
Pianist |Sunday evening liturgies – St. Anthony’s
Church.
Please contact Bonnie Cler at
bjcler@icloud.com
Director of Faith Formation |Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Parish, a vibrant 1,100 family community in South Anchorage, is seeking a full time Director of Faith Formation to develop, implement, and evaluate all facets of
catechetical and sacramental programs for children
and youth and coordinate adult education programs.
This position collaborates with the Pastor and parish
staff in promoting the total educational mission of the
parish through assisting children, youth, and adults in
their participation in parish life and in their development of a lifelong commitment to their Catholic
faith. The successful applicant should have a Degree
in theology, pastoral studies, religious education or a
related field (Master’s Degree preferred) and five
years of formation experience in parish or diocesan
positions. Related Degrees and comparable experience will be considered. Salary and benefits consistent with qualification and experience. To apply please
send a letter of interest and resume by February 27,
2015 to Fr. Tom Lilly, either by email
(frtom@akseas.net) or letter to 2901 E. Huffman Rd.
Anchorage, AK. 99516. For further information call
907-317-9042.
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Catholic Social Services
Please Support Catholic Social Services a
nd its 8 programs by donating to the PFD Pick, Click
& Give www.pfd.alaska.gov
The St. Francis House Food Pantry provides approximately 115 families with emergency food supplies
daily. Food donations are needed now to meet this
demand. Donations may be dropped off at St. Francis
House, 3710 E. 20th Avenue or at the Archdiocese of
Anchorage office at 225 Cordova Street. If you are unable to shop please consider making a donation to our
on-line virtual food drive at cssalaska.org. Thank you!
CATHOLIC BOOKS & SUPPLIES
Bishop's Attic │has free pickup service on Tuesday and
Thursday for donated items. Please call 279-6328 to
schedule. Proceeds of all sales support Catholic Social
Services and programs at the Archdioceses.
St. Paul’s Corner│ Looking for Catholic books, gifts,
and items of faith? Come see what’s new at St. Paul’s
Corner at the Holy Family Cathedral. Saturdays 10am2pm; Sundays 11:30am to 5:30pm; Tuesdays and
Wednesdays: 11am–2pm. Fridays - closed. 646-3070
Archangel Attic Thrift Store │ (also known as the
"Rummage Room"), located next to St. Benedict's, will
offer evening shopping till 7:00 pm on First Fridays,
beginning January 3rd. Please plan to stop by, check
out the specials, and enjoy a first-rate shopping experience. All proceeds benefit Lumen Christi High
School. The address is 8110 Jewel Lake Road, directly
located on bus route 7J.
HOLY SPIRIT CENTER
(www.holyspiritcenterak.org or
call 346-2343)
March 6-8 | Lenten Retreat – this silent retreat will be
led by Fr. Bernard Perkins, a Carmelite Priest from Alhambra, California. Lent is a wonderful opportunity for
personal reflection and to celebrate the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Mass. Registration deadline is Friday, February 27. Fee $215-double; $195 commuter.
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