Here is a listing of news briefs along with upcoming events, liturgies and other gatherings and presentations that are taking place in October across the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Christmas album to support student scholarships
Local Catholic music group, Trinity, has released a new Christmas album to raise money for the Deacon Ken Donohue Scholarship Fund at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Anchorage.
Trinity’s first Christmas album is titled “A Winter’s Night” and includes 12 songs featuring the season’s best-loved hymns, spiritual favorites and three new songs.
The song, “I Am Yours,” was written by the trio in memory of a homily given by Deacon Ken Donohue who passed away in 2011. A portion of all album proceeds will go to support the Deacon Ken Donohue Memorial Scholarship Fund which is distributed on a needs-basis by the principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School to make a Catholic education possible to students who because of family finances would otherwise not be able to attend Catholic school.
CDs of the new album will be available for $10 each at Vine & Branches Christian Bookshoppe, St. Paul’s Corner and online at iTunes and Amazon.com. For more information, go online to reverbnation.com/trinityakonline.
Archdiocese hires director of Catechetical Support Study Project
The Archdiocese of Anchorage has hired Bonnie Bezousek to serve as its director of Catechetical Support Study Project.
Bezousek holds a master of arts in pastoral studies from Seattle University as well as a baccalaureate degree in psychology from St. Martin University.
Bezousek has served as director of faith formation for many years at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Anchorage.
According to an announcement from the Anchorage Archdiocese Chief Operating Officer Les Maiman, Bezousek’s new position will include directing the archdiocese’s “strategic efforts of proactively polling and collaboratively engaging our parish leaders in a study of how best to pastorally vision and deploy archdiocesan resources in support of our parishes’ catechetical needs.”
Young adults gather for time of prayer and socializing
The Holy Family Cathedral young adult group, for ages 18 to 35, meets each Wednesday for a gathering that includes eucharistic adoration and a social time. Adoration goes from 7-8 p.m. at the side chapel inside the cathedral, followed by a social in the church basement. Participants are free to bring snacks to share. For more information, email announcements@hfcyoungadults.com or find the group on Facebook at “HFC Young Adults.”
Patriotic rosary at St. Benedict
A patriotic rosary is prayed at St. Benedict Church in Anchorage with a special intention for the United States. According to organizers, the gatherings focus on prayers for peace, an end to abortion, strengthening families and building strong foundations of faith in younger generations. The rosary, which takes place every third Monday of the month, begins at 7 p.m. and takes about 40 minutes. Booklets are provided.
Native prayer group meets in Mat-Su
A Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Native prayer group meets every second and fourth Wednesday beginning 11 a.m.
On the second Wednesday of the month, the group meets at St. Michael Church in Palmer. On the fourth Wednesday it meets at Sacred Heart Church in Wasilla. The group is open to all. For more information, contact Ruth Stewart at 841-9560.
Submitting notices for publication
Those interested in submitting news and upcoming event notices for publication in the Catholic Anchor newspaper may do so by sending an email to catholicanchor@gci.net or by standard mail 225 Cordova St., Anchorage, AK 99501.
Please include a brief description of the event, along with contact information. News and notices will be published as space permits.
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Oct. 17-19 program to help marriages
From Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19, Retrouvaille of Alaska will host a weekend program for married couples whose relationship is suffering or who are separated, divorced or considering divorce. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry that helps couples “re-light the spark of love, companionship and joy” once shared and save their marriage. For information or to register, call 800-470-2230, or email 6001@retrouvaille.org. Also, visit HelpOurMarriage.com.
Church history class starts Oct. 8
“EPIC,” the Ascension Press 10 week program will start Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Family Cathedral. According to organizers, the Wednesday evening study sessions aim to present “in exciting and dramatic detail the first 500 years of the church through the lives and events of the saints, philosophers, theologians, martyrs, and ruthless emperors.” For more information, call 276-3455.
Catholic student club seeks new members at UAA
The Cardinal Newman Club at the University of Anchorage, Alaska is a campus group for local college students. The club holds meetings every second Saturday at 7 p.m. in the UAA Student Union, Lyla Richards Room. The club is also open to high school seniors who wish to get a head start on meeting fellow Catholic students at UAA. For more information about the Cardinal Newman Club, call 727-7482 or email Jgalle2@alaska.edu.
Catholic school seeks principal
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, which includes grades K-6th grade in Anchorage, is seeking a principal to begin in time for the start of the 2015-2016 school year. Duties include managing all aspects of the school. The position begins in April or May of 2015 and the deadline for applications is Nov. 7. For more information, go to akseas.com or email Kellie Thomson at principalsearch@akseas.com
Auction to support Catholic school
On Nov. 8, starting at 5 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School will host its 31st annual action at the Anchorage Downtown Marriott to raise funds for the K-6th grade school. Seats and tables are available. This year’s theme is “An Evening in Paradise.” Organizers are seeking donations of new items, basket items and artwork. Donations can be dropped off at the school or arrangements can be made to have them picked up. Advertising space is also available in the auction booklet. For more information, call 345-2327 or visit auction@akseas.com.
'October News & Happenings'
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