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Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
Healing and Calling
In today’s Gospel Jesus heals Simon Peter’s mother-in-law.
Jesus came and grasped her hand and helped her up. Her
response to the touch of the Lord was to serve Him and His
disciples. This meant far more than simply performing
household chores. In this story of hurt and healing, Saint
Mark is saying something that all Christians recognize: when
Jesus Christ touches us, when He heals us, we have no
choice but to immediately enter into His service. That is the
nature and power of His love. His love transforms us into a
people of loving service and calls us forth to serve others in
like fashion. As good stewards, how do we use our time and
talent to serve our community? This weekend you will hear
of one ministry needing help. Please listen carefully. Fr. Tom
Exciting Happenings - Read More Inside!
New Principal: Following an eight-month search process
we have hired a new Principal to begin next fall. See page 9.
Applicant for Youth Minister: Attention youth and adults!
Come on Thursday evening to meet Lenny Kelley, applying to
be our next Youth Minister. More info on page 5.
Initial results of “Mini Capital Campaign:” Thank you to
all who have stepped forward so far and “dug a little
deeper” to help us pay down the remaining debt on our
school remodel. We appreciate your prayerful & financial
support! Check out the “good news” on page 6!
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Minute Meditations
Reminders About Lent
JH Youth Mardi Gras Party
Habitat/Rehabitat
A Path Appears
Spring 2015 Health Fair Schedule
40 Days For Life
K of C Bison Hunt Raffle
Voter Registration
Teens for Jeans
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“An Evening with Sheen”
— A Fund Raiser for
Catholic Radio Station
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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
[email protected]
Father Patrick Brosamer……… Ext. 716
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation
Patrick and Jennifer Gargan
Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Brad and Lana Persson
Junior High Ministry
[email protected]
Steve Siebs…………………………..Ext. 734
Director of Stewardship [email protected]
Marilyn Picou…..……………......Ext. 713
Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Debbie Reaume………………...Ext. 710
Secretary/Scheduling
[email protected]
John Emery…………….………...Ext. 731
Director of Information Technology
[email protected]
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 [email protected] or Joan Adler at
602-1561 or [email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Joan Lower……………………...223-3112
Reservations
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Secretary
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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 9th
Genesis 1: 1-19
Psalm 104: 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12,
24 & 25
Mark 6: 53-56
Tuesday, February 10th
Saint Scholastica (Memorial)
Genesis 1: 20—2:4
Psalm 8: 1-2, 11-13, 13-14
Mark 7: 1-13
Wednesday, February 11th
Genesis 2: 4-9, 15-17
Ps. 104: 1-2, 27-28, 29-30
Mark 7: 14-23
Thursday, February 12th
Genesis 2: 18-25
Psalm 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5
Mark 7: 24-30
Friday, February 13th
Genesis 3: 1-8
Psalm 32: 1-2, 5, 6, 7
Mark 7: 31-37
Saturday, February 14th
Saints Cyril and Methodius
Genesis 3: 9-24
Psalm 2, 3-4, 5-6, 12-13
Mark 8: 1-10
Sunday, February 15th
Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Leviticus 13: 1-2, 44-46
Psalm 32: 1-2, 5, 11
1 Corinthians 10: 31—11:1
Mark 1: 40-45
Harrison Krekel
Kathleen Hahn
Dorothy Miller
Bill Nagengaste
Irene Peterson
David Bienvenu
Barry Simpson
Mary Ann Keays
Sue Miller
Laura Young
Laura Turpin
June Goard
Mike Schneider
Chuck Berns
James Malneritch
Julia Gebert
Joan Hett
Repose of the Soul
Phil Sanker,
Brother of Joanne Ackerman
John Dimak,
Grandfather of Amy King
Katie Elliott,
Granddaughter of
Maureen Vincent
Ken Young,
Father of Kimberly LeClair
Kenny Pugh,
Father of Julie Pochop
Mass Schedule and Intentions
2/7
2/8
2/9
2/10
2/11
2/12
2/13
2/14
2/15
5:30pm
2nd Int.
8:30am
11:30am
5:30pm
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
5:30pm
2nd Int.
8:30am
2nd Int.
11:30am
5:30pm
Johnathon Samorajski
Tim Lamers
Jerry and Jim Goard
Klump Family
People of the Parish
Katie Elliott
ROS
Ken Young
ROS
Kenny Pugh
ROS
Joe and John Mraz
ROS
Sr. Leonora Gaynier
ROS
Marvin and Eileen Glassman
ROS
Chuck Edwards
ROS
Dr. Joseph George
ROS
Sp. Int. April Tynan
People of the Parish
Kenny Pugh
ROS
Sp. Int.
ROS
ROS
Sp. Int.
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. 9
Tues. Feb. 10
Wed. Feb. 11
Thurs. Feb. 12
Fri. Feb. 13
Sat. Feb. 14
Sun. Feb. 15
Rev. Augustine Highlander
Rev. Donatian Kaigoma
Rev. Tom Killeen
Rev. Francis Lee
Rev. Eric Wiseman
Rev. Valentine Ugwuanya
Rev. Michael Shields
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Faith Formation
SCHEDULES and TIMES
PS-KN ~ 11:30-12:45pm
1st– Adults ~ 10:00-11:15am
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
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February: 8,15,22
MARTHA and MARY WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Thursday, February 19, 2015
11:30-1:00PM in Church.
Theme TBA.
3 AM
4 AM
4 AM
7 AM**
Remember to stay for LUNCH!
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
**Prayer Partner is needed
Hourly substitutes are also needed.
Please call: 830-4472
Or email: [email protected]
Reminders About Lent
Ash Wednesday is coming.
Are you prepared for Lent?
Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 is Ash Wednesday.
Now is a good time to prepare for your Lenten season.
Lent is a time for penance, reflection, and fasting
which prepares us for Christ’s resurrection on Easter
Sunday, April 5th, 2015, through which we attain redemption.
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 18th
Mass Schedule
Who’s In Control
7:00am, 9:00am & 7:00pm
Is God in control of your life, or are you?
Does he have your permission to take you
where He wants to,
or are you the control freak who wants
Him in the car, but won’t let Him steer?
Can You?
Rejoice always,
Pray without ceasing,
In all circumstances Give thanks,
For this is the Will of God for you
In Christ Jesus.
-1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
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• Focus on Prayer, Almsgiving,
Charity
• Fast on Ash Wednesday &
Good Friday
-This means one full meal,
plus 2 light meals, but no solid
foods between meals.
Abstinence on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday
and other Fridays of Lent
-This means no meat for those between 14
through 59 years of age.
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Youth Ministry
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Stewardship
COMBINED SR/JR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
February 12, 7:00—9:00pm
Come and Meet Lenny Kelley!
(Just maybe our next Youth Minister!)
Come Spend this Thursday Night with
Lenny Kelley and see how putting Christ in
the center of your life can help you achieve
being the person God is calling you to be!
When: Thursday, Feb. 12th - 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Youth Room
Who: All Jr. High and High School Teens (parents invited!)
What: Some great foosball, ping pong and Spiritual Growth
How: Just Show Up
Cost: It’s Free! (You even get great food!)
Lenny Kelley has been serving the Catholic Church since
1998. Lenny started his church life in Nairobi, Kenya and has
been serving the Diocese of Phoenix for the past twelve years.
Although he has experience in all aspects of Parish life, his
passion is working with the youth. Come for a great evening!
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
February 17, 6:00-8:00pm.
MARDI GRAS PARTY!!
Let’s celebrate with food and fun
and talk about Lent, fasting,
and repentance. Bring food and
friends. Followed by games!
Contact: Lana Perssons 441-8323.
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 25th.
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
@[email protected]
This weekend we are highlighting the ministry of
Art and Environment. The importance of the liturgical environment is vital to bring us closer to
Christ. The visual presentations portray a tangible
form of the teachings of the Church.
This team plans and prepares the sacred space
for the different liturgical seasons. The ministry
has many gifted and talented people. To be a part
of this group, you don’t need to have artistic gifts,
just a desire to help them enhance the worship
space and who are willing to understand the importance of environment and how it calls us to
prayer.
Contact Shirley Germaine at 907-345-1628 or
[email protected] to sign up or to ask
questions regarding the Art and Environment minOur Gifts of Treasure
Annual Budget FY2015
Year to Date Needed 2-1
Year to Date Received 2-1
Sunday Collection 2-1
Building Maintenance Fund 2-1
$1,420,622.00
$844,590.00
$945,240.00
$14,477.00
$1,090.00
Thank you for your generosity!
February 1% & Young Parishioner’s Collection
Benefit’s Downtown Soup Kitchen
The Downtown Soup Kitchen exists to demonstrate God’s
heart for the hungry and homeless in Anchorage, Alaska. For
information on the soup kitchen and other way’s to offer
assistance, please visit http://
www.downtownsoupkitchen.org or give them a call at
907.277.4302
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
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Capital Campaign
Thank you for your tremendous support of our ongoing
Capital Campaign! Last weekend we encouraged everyone to consider “digging a little deeper” and pledge additional support during this final year of our three-year redemption cycle. You have responded with generosity last
weekend as well as to those who have been giving additionally to their original pledges! While it will take several
weeks to get a final tally, the “early count” looks like the
following:
Number of new pledges: 17
Existing donors making a new pledge: 85
Existing donors extending their pledge: 23
Dollar amount of new & extended pledges: $111,530.00
Cash donations from this past weekend: $400 (approx.)
Total Amount Pledged to Date: $2,677,810
Cash Amount Received to Date: $2,350,270 (approx.)
Total Number of Participants: 409
Please call Steve Siebs in the Office of Stewardship and
Development with any questions at 644-9734.
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.
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.
Heath Ministry Ministry which creates a holistic, healthy environment
and addresses specific health issues.
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Service, Peace and Justice
Habitat/ReHabitat:
There is a new program for the
Faith Community in the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
“Rehabbing” homes. Due to families moving up or moving
out, Habitat homes become available for new partners.
When a family moves or is able to buy another home, Habitat is first in line to purchase the home. Depending on the
condition of the home, the cost to rehab lies between
$15,000 and $30,000. Working together the churches in
Anchorage would raise the money and do the rehab work.
Certainly there will be opportunities to work on the larger
Oklahoma project, but the focus of volunteers from the Faith
Community would be the rehabs. These would be shorter
term projects with the added blessing of working with the
partner families preparing to live in their new home. The
first rehab is currently expected to begin sometime in April
and would be in the Peterkin and Bragraw area, one of the
homes many of our St. Elizabeth’s volunteers helped build.
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.
Many thanks
to the women who attended the recent
Women’ Spirituality Conference. They collected $937
to be donated to St. Francis House food pantry. When the
money was delivered, the director indicated the funds would
be used to provide 400 families with fruit and vegetables
through an agreement with a local provider of produce. This
is a strong commitment for healthy options for these families, for their children.
As we celebrate this donation, we note that Lent will soon be
here and once again we will have a Lenten Project, once
again St. Francis House. Details in new week’s bulletin.
St. Francis House continues to need of volunteers to help
stock shelves or assist with shopping. Contact Kara Casanova, Community Engagement Manager, at [email protected] or 907-222-2320.
A Path Appears:
There is still one more in this series,
Monday’s program focused on poverty in the U.S., Columbia
and Haiti. It is still available online if you missed it: http://
www.pbs.org/independentlens/path-appears/. Once again
individuals, seeing a need, made an effort to make a difference. On Saturday morning, February 14th, there will be a
webinar interview with Nick Kristof, with an opportunity for
questions. If you have an interest in participating, contact
[email protected]
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Health Ministry
Respect Life
Your faith has made you whole. Lk 8:48
PRIESTS FOR LIFE SUPPORTS THE
PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD
PROTECTION ACT
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who contributed to the Hearts
Teeth and Toes drive and to all who helped package
the items. We delivered 262 packets to the Brother
Francis Shelter. We would like to acknowledge the dentists who also gave us many dental items:
Dr. Lethin, Dr. Otsby, Dr. Mark Keller, Dr. Gregory
Stone, Dr. Roalofs, Dr. Otsby, and Family Medical Dental Center.
SPRING 2015 Health Fair Schedule
Chugach-Eagle River Senior Center
• Feb. 28 8 AM-12 PM
22424 N. Birchwood Loop, Chugiak
Hotel Captain Cook Community Health Fair
• March 24 7AM-11:30 AM
939 W. 5th Ave. Anchorage
Spenard at Willowcrest School
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April 11 8 AM-12PM
1004 Tudor Road Anchorage
Anchorage Senior Activity Center
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April 22 8AM-12PM
1300 19th Ave. Anchorage
Dimond Center Community
• May 9 9 AM-1 PM
800 W. Dimond Blvd. – 2nd Floor, Anchorage
For more details go to: [email protected]
www.alaskahealthfair.org
Knights of Columbus
2015
Knights of Columbus
Bison Hunt Raffle
Tickets: $20
Drawing: April 25th, 2015
One bison hunt or one cash prize of $3500
awarded for every 1300 tickets sold.
Need not be present to win.
Proceeds to benefit Knights of Columbus
charitable activities.
Alaska Permit #1631
Recent and harmful criticism of legislation that is unable to protect ALL vulnerable unborn children
prompted this statement—January 29, 2015:
Priests for Life is proud to support the next major
step to restoring protection to children in the womb:
the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. In the
House, this bill is H.R. 36, and we urge all to contact
their Representative to urge him or her to support this
bill.
Every baby in the womb without exception is a person, with the full human rights that personhood entails. Their personhood demands that we save them as
soon as we have the opportunity to do so. This bill is
our legislative opportunity to do so. It does not protect
everyone, but the ones whom it does protect are persons who need to be protected ASAP. The fact that the
bill leaves others unprotected does not take away the
rights of those who are, or the urgency to protect them!
If all the babies in the womb were already protected by law, and a bill were introduced that had exceptions to whom would be protected, that would be
immoral to support, because it would be taking away
protection from those who already have it.
But this bill takes protection away from nobody.
They are all unprotected! This bill begins to restore protection, and is written in a way that gets the maximum
support from the lawmakers who have to vote on it.
This bill is the next logical and effective step towards restoring full protection to all children in the
womb, and we will work with unwavering support to
pass it.
http://www.priestsforlife.org/library/5167-priests-for-lifesupports-the-pain-capable-unborn-child-protection-act
The “Spring” 40 Days for Life campaign will begin
on Ash Wednesday, February 18th.and run through
Palm Sunday, March 29th , from 8AM to 8PM each day
at PP, 4001 Lake Otis Parkway. Signs will be available
at the kick-off rally and during the campaign at Golden
Donuts at Tudor and Lake Otis. Please go to http://
www.40daysforlife.com/anchorage/ to sign up for vigil
hours.
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Voter Registration:
Feb. 21/22 in the Miki Hallway.
Please vote in the April election.
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Monday, February 9th
9:00am Mass & Rosary
7:00pm Adult Faith Enrichment Class
Tuesday, February 10th
9:00am Mass & Rosary
10:00am Magi
7:00pm RCIA
7:00pm Health Ministry Team Meeting
7:00pm PVO Meeting
7:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
Wednesday, February 11th
6:00am Adult Faith Enrichment Class
9:00am School Mass and Rosary
10:00am Preschool Gym Play
5:30pm Reconciliation
6:30pm Cub Scouts
7:00pm Boy Scouts
7:00pm Choir Practice
Thursday, February 12th
9:00am Mass and Rosary
7:00pm Al-Anon
7:00pm Adult Faith Enrichment Class
7:00pm High School Fellowship
7:00pm Al-Anon (room 1-3)
Friday, February 13th
9:00am Mass and Rosary
9:00am Art and Environment
7:00pm Young Adult Ministry
Saturday, February 14th
10:00am Service, Peace and Justice Meeting
4:00pm Reconciliation
5:30pm Mass
Sunday, February 15th
8:30am Mass
9:45am Coffee and Donuts
10:00am Faith Formation Classes
11:30am Mass
11:30am Preschool/Kindergarten Faith Formation Class
5:30pm Mass
7:00pm Family Basketball
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 [email protected].
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
[email protected] if you are interested in joining
us. Thanks so much.
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 nonperishable items to donate to the foyer.
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.
If you bring the precious Body of Christ
to the homebound or to the sick, Thank
You. Please remember to bring the pyx
back to the church so that others might
share his glory.
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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
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.
Are you gluten intolerant?
Are you longing to receive
the Eucharist?
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church has made accommodations so that you can receive Eucharist. Please call Carol 243-5427 if you would
like to know about our procedure.
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
[email protected]
Assistant Director of Faith Formation: Jean Dore
[email protected]
Catechists for Confirmation: Steve & Mary Kemper
[email protected]
High School Youth Ministry: Jennifer/Patrick Gargan
[email protected]
Junior High Youth Ministry:
Brad and Lana Persson
[email protected]
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School
Hires New Principal
I am happy to announce
that we have hired a new
Principal for our school! Mrs.
Kathleen “Kathy” Gustafson,
is a veteran of the Anchorage School District and will
replace Principal Jim Bailey
after his official retirement,
which will take effect in May
2015 at the end of this
school year.
Originally from Park
Rapids, Minnesota, Kathy
has worked in public education in Alaska for the past
25 years. She has taught in Sand Point, Dillingham,
and several elementary schools within the Anchorage
School District. Currently, she is an A.S.D. elementary
administrator. She has a Master’s of Educational Leadership from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and a
Masters of Arts in Teaching from Grand Canyon University. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics and Art.
Kathy and her family have been members of our
parish for the past 16 years. Her husband, Sven, is the
principal of Romig Middle School. They have two children, Steven and Julie.
Much effort has gone into a National search for
our new Principal over the past eight months. Please
join me in thanking our Principal Search Committee
members for their time, dedication, and personal commitment to this critical process: Tom Allen, John Estabrook, Beth Lottridge, Mike Mills, Lisa Orizotti, Eric
Ward, and Glenn Wright. This entire effort has been
led by school parent and Search Chair, Kellie Thomson,
to whom I am most grateful. WELCOME, KATHY!
— Fr. Tom
First graders celebrated the 100th day
of school by dressing up to look 100
years old. They wrote about what they
might be doing at that age. “I will live
with my mom and dad and be retired
when I am 100.” “I will roam the world
in a wheel chair at 100.” “I will have
gray hair and grandchildren.” “I will be bald and will be
happy!” Check out our adorable art projects and photos
about being 100 years young!
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish / Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows
www.akseas.net
Third graders are learning about famous Americans in
preparation for an oral presentation of their chosen American, at the “Feast of the Nation”. The students are also
learning poetry in Language Arts by memorizing a poem by
Robert Frost titled : “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” They continue to practice their multiplication facts
each day. As Valentine’s Day approaches they are busy with
special art projects. Third Graders are immersed into learning!!!
During “Catholic Schools Week” students were asked
to write an essay on what their Faith meant to them. Each
grade had an essay winner who was presented with an St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton medal to wear around their
necks. Over the next few weeks we would like to print some
of these essays.
I think it is important to have faith in God because he
teaches us to love. I love God because he always is with
me. God teaches us to be loving. I love that I believe in God
-Sarn Haughey, First Grade
It means to me that God will always be with me – that
is what my faith means to me. I will always trust in God and
never say I hate you. God will always be my best friend and
that is why I follow him. He is a very good leader to me.
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 [email protected]
Please join us for : Sunday Mass at 6pm
Adoration first Monday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
-Maggie Moriarty, Second Grade
Ever since I came to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, I
have been so happy. I am always happy because on the
way to school I pray in the car with my dad and my brother
Erik. When I get to school, I pray morning prayers with my
class. At Mass on Wednesday, I am happy to listen to Father Tom and Father Patrick teach us about god. On
Wednesday I go to adoration with my class to end the day.
In my family, and with my class, we love each other and
care for one another. Together we grow in faith and accept
the Sacraments. We believe in the Holy Trinity. This week,
we learned about vocations and the 12 apostles. The 12
apostles followed their vocations because God spoke to
them and they were listening. My vocation is to be a good
student.
I am so excited because three schools will come to our
school for Mass. I hope those children can come to other
events at our school too. My favorite events at our school
are the Jog-A-Thon and the Spelling Bee. Yesterday, we
made sandwiches and trail mix for the shelter. We are part
of our community.
Together, in our families and in our schools and in our
church we are building the Kingdom of God.
-Sophia Helzer, Third Grade 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.
Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
SPECIAL EVENTS and
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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 1800-470-2230.
February 14 |World Marriage Day - Celebrate your Sacrament of Matrimony on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015
with Mass with Archbishop Schwietz, OMI, Fr. McGilloway,
and Fr. Flores, a renewal of vows and dinner provided by
Worldwide Marriage Encounter couples. The evening begins
at 5:30pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2627 Lore Road in
Anchorage. Dinner seating is limited so please RSVP to [email protected] or call 907-248-5616.
February 26 | Holy Family Cathedral Centennial Celebration
– Anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Anchorage - February 26, 1981 at 7pm on Thursday in the Holy Family Center. There will be presentation of the recording of Pope John
Paul’s homily followed by a reception with Polish food.
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Sunday,February 22, 2015 to with the preparation of the reception.
February 26 | Italian dinner fundraiser for WYD On Saturday,
February, 28, at 6pm, all are invited to a seven-course Italian
dinner at St. Benedict Church. Tickets are $30 a person.
Proceeds will help youth of the parish travel to World Youth
Day (WYD), the triennial international youth gathering with
the pope. The next WYD is in Poland from July 22 to August
16. To make dinner reservations, call 273-1552 or email
[email protected]
March 7 | Lenten Day of Prayer - A Lenten day of prayer will
be hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas on Saturday, March 7, from 9am to 3pm The service, facilitated by
Father Dan Hebert, will take place at St. Patrick Church in
Anchorage, followed by lunch. Attendees are encouraged to
RSVP by March 4 and a $10 donation is suggested. For
more information, contact Debbie Vea at 278-500l or email
[email protected].
March 6 | Holy Family Cathedral Centennial Celebration –
Displays on Feeding the poor and the 1964 earthquake.
March 12 | Good Friday Faithwalk button contest the contest is open to any Catholic student grades 1st to
12th. Submission must be received by email by noon, Thursday, March 12. Entries will be accepted by mail, email or
fax: Archdiocese of Anchorage, 225 Cordova, Anchorage,
Alaska 99501; email [email protected] and/or fax 2977758. Please call 297-7711 with any questions.
March 19 | Holy Family Cathedral Centennial Celebration –
Feast of St. Joseph – “Feed the Hungry” mission. There will
be a special request for food donations by children in religious classes to prepare a food altar.
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