Welcome to St. Benedict Parish! - St. Benedict`s Catholic Church

August 21st, 2016
21st Sunday
In
Ordinary Time
Welcome to St. Benedict Parish!
8110 Jewel Lake Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
Sunday Mass
Parish Office Phone: 243-2195 • Fax: 243-0088
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
People Mover: Bus Route 7J
Web: www.stbenedictsak.com
E-mail: info@stbenedictsak.com
Lumen Christi Jr/Sr High School
Lumen Christi Phone: 245-9231 • Fax: 245-9232
Web: www.lumenchristiak.com
E-mail: lchs@lumenchristiak.com
Saturday 5:00pm;
Sunday 8:00am, 10:30am, 12:15pm
Weekday Mass
Monday-Friday 9:15am
Adoration and Benediction
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesdays, during Adoration
Sat. 3:45-4:45pm or by appointment
Parish Calendar of Events
Pastor
Fr. Tom Lilly
tlilly@stbenedictsak.com
243-2195
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Michael Ko
mko@stbenedictsak.com
243-2195
Permanent Deacon
Deacon Ted Greene, Retired
tgreene@caa-ak.org
Sunday, August 21
Mass: 8AM
Leo Walsh, Sr. (ROS)
10:30AM Gerald Rapp II (SI)
12:15PM Patricia Gaoiron (ROS)
Youth Ministry Meeting 8PM
Sunday, August 28
Mass: 8AM
Anthony Loranger (SI)
10:30AM
12:15PM Nolasco Mappala &
Magdalena Mappala (ROS)
Monday, August 22
First Day of School at Lumen Christi!
First Day Parent Social 7AM-9AM
Mass: 9:15AM Lumen Staff & Students
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Legion of Mary 5:30PM
Zumba 5:30PM
Monday, August 29
Mass: 9:15AM
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Legion of Mary 5:30PM
Zumba 5:30PM
Tuesday, August 23
Mass: 9:15AM Lonnie Adkins (SI)
A Cappella Choir Practice 4PM
Zumba 5:30PM
Tuesday, August 30
Mass: 9:15AM
A Cappella Choir Practice 4PM
Zumba 5:30PM
Kairos Dinner 6PM
Wednesday, August 31
Mass: 9:15AM Ernest Fandrich (ROS)
Adoration & Confession 6PM
Youth Night 7PM
Administrative Assistant
Wednesday, August 24
Mass: 9:15AM Thanking Holy Family
Adoration & Confession 6PM
Youth Night 7PM
Business Manager
Thursday, August 25
Mass: 9:15AM Thanking All Saints
Zumba 5:30PM
Thursday, September 1
Mass: 9:15AM Al Fleener (ROS)
Zumba 5:30PM
Jr. High Night 6PM
273-1553
Pastoral Assistant
Friday, August 26
Mass: 9:15AM All Souls in Purgatory
Junior Legion of Mary 10AM
Back to School Night & Picnic 5PM
Friday, September 2
Mass: 9:15AM Bob McMorrow, II (SI)
Junior Legion of Mary 10AM
Parish Fun Night 7PM
Director of Music
Saturday, August 27
Confession 3:45PM
Vigil Mass 5PM People of the Parish
Saturday, September 3
Divine Mercy Devotion 11AM
Confession 3:45PM
Vigil Mass 5PM People of the Parish
Sandra Singer
parishsecretary@
stbenedictsak.com
243-2195
Danna Hoellering
dhoellering@stbenedictsak.com
Marcy Adkins
madkins@stbenedictsak.com
273-1554
Ken Miller
stbenmusic@gmail.com
Office of
Evangelization & Catechesis
Director
Robert McMorrow II
rmcmorrow@stbenedictsak.com
273-1552
Youth Minister
Elise Zajicek
ezajicek@stbenedictsak.com
273-1561
Jr. High Youth Minister
Oriele Kinder
okinder@stbenedictsak.com
273-1541
Sacramental Information
Contact the Parish Office at
243-2195 for information:
•Baptism of Infants is celebrated either during Mass, after the 12:15
Mass or at any other time approved by the pastor. Parents and Godparents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class prior to
the baptism of the child.
•Marriages are scheduled by meeting with the pastor at least six
months prior to the wedding date.
•Funerals contact the parish office immediately after the death.
•Anointing of the Sick, Communion to the Homebound, Call the
parish office to request a visit.
Sunday 8/21
Isaiah 66:18-21
Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13
Luke 13:22-30
Sunday 8/28
Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 2829
Hebrews 12:18-19, 2224a
Luke 14:1,7-14
Thank you, Good Stewards!
Each time I turn around here someone is reaching out to help by donating their time, talent,
or treasure. That’s the sign of a healthy community. It’s clear that you embrace the ethic
of stewardship and gladly sacrifice for the good of our parish and school communities and
beyond. We will soon begin our fall stewardship renewal process, a time where you can
prayerfully discern how our Lord is calling you to “give back:” through volunteering your time in serving in
one or more parish ministries, and by making a financial pledge for this Fiscal Year. More to come.
“Painting in the rain!” O.K, maybe we were not “singing in the rain,” but we did knock out a lot of painting! Last weekend we had 29 volunteers who showed up to help in our “parish clean up day.” And is was
pouring rain! We managed to get the church foyer, downstairs nursery and school entrance all painted in less
than 3 hours! Under the direction of Terry Tutor, the following good stewards gave generously of their time
to help improve the environment of our church and school: Nelson Isada. Orlando Paraoan, Anita Matignas,
Marie Husa, Rafael Apostol, Anna Berry, Rebecca Berry, Karen Wolski, Mike Wolski, Tiffer Wolski, Nicholas Wolski, Sarah Wolski, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunlevy, Elise Zajicek, Pat Carnevale, Matthew Gingrich,
Bob McMorrow, Sr., Ralph Feriani, Jim Seeberger, Alison Walsh, James Kvidera, David Mitchell, Jeff Bouton, Tom Blake, Bernie Freeman, Page Hafele, Fr. Michael, and yours truly. This weekend we may have another group of volunteers from our Samoan community and beyond. More names to follow next weekend.
Well done, faithful stewards!
Welcome, Katherine Mitchell! With sincere thanks to all applicants who submitted packages for the open
position of Administrative Assistant, I am please to announce that we have hired parishioner Katherine (“K”)
Mitchell! A long-time parishioner, “K” knows our parish community well. She will begin on September1st.
We will find a suitable way to say “thank you” to Sandra Singer, currently serving in this position and leaving it in order to dedicate more time to family needs. “Welcome, K!”
Junior High Retreat! Our new youth and young adult minister, Elise, has hit the ground running! She facilitated the Junior High Retreat this past Friday and Saturday. Stay tuned for many more youth ministry activities as we gear up for the coming year.
Fr. Steven Moore. Former Saint Benedict Pastor Fr. Steven Moore has publicly announced that he is undergoing cancer treatment in Seattle and expects to be away from Alaska for about two months. Let us please
join together in prayer and solidarity during this difficult time for Fr. Moore.
Thanks! Fr. Tom
Please Pray for:
Dan Rollins
Chanelle Garcia
Jane Schlosser
Jan Heier
Audrey Rust
Carrie Bjelland
Dansel Oliveira
Andrea Menzel, CJSP
Carey James
Debra Larson
Garner Buchanan
Tuyen Pham
Michael Poole
Bob Kottre and Family
Nicole Johnson
Jeff Harris Family
Charles & Maxine
Pohland
Jim & Ann Curro
Sally Seeley
Henry Hershberger
Francisca Garcia
Jean Dacumos
Ted & Agnes Mayac
John Branham
Bill Kuper
John Champion
Marie Lambert
Eileen Keegan
Benjie Doral
Ellison Williamson
Jester Sargento
Ia Corrigan
Danielle Corrigan
Jackie & Greg Kern
Cheryl Edgren
Valie Visaya
Diana Bennett
Paul Larson
Mary Dubois
Caryle Keefe
Kevin Pfeiffer
Glenn Allen
Virginia Aberle
Joan Alles
Rafael Apostol
Clifford Baker
Jane Branham
Elizabeth Bastiani
Maria Elisa Bente
Solita Balones
Belarde Family
Mark Blumenthal
Deneen B. Bozeman
Mike Bygott
Doris Claussen
Kate Daniel
Riza Daniel
Christine Driskell
Basilia Flores
Pierro Garcia
Victoria Garcia
Christina Garcia Louise
Goetsch
Brittany Groenke
Mary Heinz
Patricia Hoerling
Kim Hole
Anne Jaskier
Betty Johnson
Stacey Koenig
Paul Lacey
Keith Lauwers
Corazon Legarda
Patrick Maitland
Audrey Mather
Mark Mather
Greg Maturo
Natividad Mendoza
Roldan Milallos
Thomas Milton
Leoncia Morante
Modesta Munoz
Hien Pham
Maddie Rey
Alfred Russell
Heriberto Saiz
Orlando Sargento
Joe Shaw
Stanley Smith
Lucia Soriano
(To add or remove
please call 2432195).
The Ministry we celebrate this month is our mass coordinators. We have designated Coordinators for each
Mass and their service is invaluable in many ways that is not always seen when you come to worship.
They make sure liturgical items are set up for Mass and check that all of the Liturgical Ministers (Lectors,
Eucharistic Ministers and Ushers) for that Mass are present. Sometimes they need to find replacements for
someone who is unable to be at their assigned Mass. They also make sure
that the Church is cleaned up from the previous Mass so that things are
tidy when you arrive and clean up after Mass
has ended. They also serve as Liturgical
Ministers at the Mass they serve and fill in
where needed.
Please give a round of applause to our Mass
Coordinators!
Hello everyone, this week we introduce you to our Stewards of the week, Matt and Alison Walsh, with their
beautiful daughter Caroline!
Anchorage has always been home for Alison, but Matt moved to here when they married in 2011, he is originally from Milwaukee, WI. They have enjoyed growing as a young couple and starting their family in such a
loving community. Matt and Alison joined St. Benedict’s in 2012.
Matt has serves as an usher and Alison as a reader during Saturday evening Mass since 2013. Two years
ago, they were invited to participate in the Super Sunday Catechesis as the kindergarten teachers. It is a
ministry they have greatly enjoyed and are so loved by
the students. They feel so blessed to be able to interact
with of the youngest members of our church and have
learned much from them. They also participate in Casti Conubi and the Second Course ministries and have
feel thankful for ways to grow in their faith.
Matt and Alison can often be found during the summer
playing in their garden amongst the potatoes and zucchini, or at a dinner with friends and family followed
by a rousing game of cards. Honestly though most of
their time is spent watching their beautiful, almost 1
year old daughter, Caroline, as she learns to walk and
discovers the world.
Please join us in a ROUND of APPLAUSE FOR
MATT AND ALISON WALSH!!!
~Our Parish~
Bob & Geraldine Kottre
Paul & Diana Pfeiffer
Al & Eileen Hand
Ed & Roberta Wassell
Bernard & Birgitt Robar
Anthony & Margaret Berdahl
Jeff & Cynthia Cooper
Michael & Janice Froehlich
William & Jami Jacobson
Joseph & Angela Moran
Kim & Melodie Mackey
Andrew & Christina Casica
James & Michaela Kvidera
Roald & Carly Helgesen
Bill & Beth Van Couwenberghe
Olin & Rebecca Rindal
Daniel & Judith McCarthy
Gregory & Celine Kaplan
Kevin & Shannon Thomas
Todd & Joanna Hansen
Bryan & Kathleen Yackel
Jason & Elizabeth Flowers
Keith & Anna Sobolesky
Matthew & Alison Walsh
Brian & Bessie Paraoan
Herson & Kathleen Liwanag
Ilasa & Annabelle Porter-Porotesano
Bong & Sofia Guintu
Brandon & Genelle Cain
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Many thanks and grateful prayers for your steadfast witness to the gospel
in the vocation of married life. May Christ richly bless you in the coming
year!
If you want to be sure that your anniversary is
acknowledged, contact the parish office at 243-2195.
Bill & Beth
Van Couwenberghe
8/22/1998
Olin & Rebecca Rindal
8/22/1998
Summer Play—
Save the Dates!
Come join us for fun activities on
Wednesdays: 10:30am-12 Noon
August 24 Margaret Egan Sullivan Westchester
Lagoon – 15th Ave and U Street (1824 W. 15th Ave) new park
on Coastal Trail.
August 31 Kincaid Park behind the Kincaid Chalet large
“sandbox”, trails, large grassy areas, great for kites
Contact Karin Owens @ #272-5773
or kowens@gci.net
Got app ?
Go to
myparishapp.com
today and download
The Serenity Prayer
Lord God, grant me the
serenity to accept the things I
cannot change; courage to
change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the
difference.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE:
The Offertory Collection for Sunday, August 14:
Weekly offering was $7,366.33 online giving added
$2,858.00 the Building Fund was $335.00 online
giving added $180.00 for a total of $10,739.33 for the
weekend. Our weekly average is $12,023.70
Our new fiscal year began July 1
Thank you for your
continued and generous support!
THANK YOU for your generous support of
the 2016 One Bread, One Body Annual Catholic Appeal. Members of our faith community
have shared 87,946.67 to support ministries
that serve children and adults throughout our
local Church. If you have not yet pledged your
support, it’s not too late! Please join your fellow parishioners in helping to make possible
the vital work of your local Church. Help your
Archdiocese Go Green! Make your pledge securely online at
www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/donate.
Archangel Attic: THANK YOU!
The Archangel Attic would like to extend a
big Thank You for the wonderful community participation in the Half Price Sale! The
weekly proceeds for the week were fantastic.
Every day we have new and next to new
items that are "just what
you always wanted!" As
always, thank you for your
generosity in sharing your
donations with us!
Please help us acknowledge the unsung
heroes in our Church Community. Who
do you know who goes out of their way
to help others, serves the Church, give rides, feeds the hungry, donates time, shares their
talents, helps new parents, organizes events, sorts clothes, teaches CCD, helps with the
Youth Programs, donates time to Lumen, ushers, is a Eucharistic Minister, altar server,
Lector or ______________________?
Please nominate a person, family or ministry as the STEWARD OF THE WEEK or
MINISTRY OF THE MONTH. All we need from you is their name and contact information.
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone & Email: __________________________________________________
Anything special we should know? __________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Drop this in the collection basket or send it to the office.
THANK
YOU!
The
Stewardship
Committee
Rev. Leo A. Walsh, S.T.D.
Casa Santa Maria
Via Dell’ Umiltà,
00187 Roma, ITALY
“Ol’ What’s-His-Name” Contact Info:
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Knight’s Social
Congratulations…..!
Saturday, August 20, 6-9pm
Burger and Hot Dog Night
after the 5PM mass.
To the Gary Kretchik Family
our Family of the Month
for August!
and Ed Cunningham
August’s Knight of the Month!
Donations accepted.
All donations go
to help purchase a new
defibrillator for the church!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
7th ANNUAL KID’S SOCK DRIVE
The Knights of Columbus are holding our annual kid’s sock drive. All the
children’s socks collected will be donated to Catholic Social Services and used in their
many programs including a family facility as well as an adult facility, so all sizes are
welcome! All new socks can be placed in the basket which is located in the rear of
the church. This is just one of the many items that Catholic Social Services programs need on a day
to day basis. The drive will run during August. Please help those who are less fortunate.
Thank you!
2016
The Raffle has started! See a
Knight
for your ticket
today!
Our Patriotic Rosary is
prayed twice each month
on the first and third Mondays at 6 pm at the church.
Please set the time aside to join us to
pray for our country. Everyone is
welcome to pray with us!
~Our Community~
Lumen Christi Gold Cards are Back! Sales after mass return the
weekend of August 27. Meanwhile, they are available for purchase at the
school! We want to Thank You for the continuous support for the Lumen
students. We hope you enjoy the great discounts on the Gold card this year.
Cost of the card is $20 and can be used until August, 2017. Some discounts
are available once a day for the entire year (Subway, free 6" w/purchase of
value meal), others are a one- time use (Sportsman’s warehouse spend $50 get $10 off purchase),
( House of Bread Free loaf of Bread with purchase of a Loaf of Bread usage twice) too many discounts to list, be sure to check them out. Please help support our student and get a great value in
return!
St. Francis House Food Pantry Ending hunger in Anchorage starts with you. Due to a shortage at
one of our suppliers, St. Francis House Food Pantry is in dire need of shelf stable foods. If you
have canned goods, pastas and/or other non-perishable foods, please bring them to St. Francis
House food pantry at Catholic Social Services to help make a difference in our community. The
pantry is also in dire need of size 3, 4, and 5 diapers. Donations can be dropped off at the pantry,
3710 E 20th Ave. 99508. Thank you for your donations!
Brother Francis Shelter
We are in great need of VOLUNTEERS at Brother Francis Shelter! With the increase in guests
and people staying on the shelter campus, we need people who want to do crossword puzzles with
a group or host a movie night. To find out more and get involved, contact Kara Casanova at kcasanova@cssalaska.org or 222-7335.
Brother Francis Shelter is also in need of clothing. If you are cleaning out your closet please consider donating pants, shirts, underwear and other clothing items of any size to the guests at Brother Francis Shelter. Please drop off donations to 1021 E. 3rd Avenue or you can order through Amazon: http://amzn.com/w/37WJP00DD43G0\.
Clare House is in need of: twin size water proof zippered mattress protectors, pillows, bath towels, liquid detergent, toilet paper, diapers size 4-6, and socks. -Please drop off donations at 4110
Spaniard Road or you can order through Amazon http://amzn.com/w/2ZEB2V5XTOGOZ.
Thank you to all the parish volunteers who have generously contributed
to July’s Clare House meal.
The residents of the shelter appreciate all you do!
Date next meal to be delivered is August 23.
Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services (RAIS) is in need of warm winter blankets, kitchen tables, and chairs. Please drop off donations at 3710 E. 20th Avenue.
SAVE THE DATES!
Lumen Soccer Games—Turn out for a great game and cheer for your team!
Thursday, August 25:
Saturday, August 27:
Wednesday, August 31:
Thursday, September 1:
Friday, September 2:
Wednesday, September 7:
September 8-10:
Thursday, September 15:
Friday, September 16:
Monday, September 19:
Tuesday, September 20:
Jr. High & High School @ Birchwood, 3pm –6pm
Jr. High v. St. John’s @ Kincaid Park, 11am
High School v. Cook Inlet Academy @ Kincaid Park, 1pm
High School v. Nenana @ Oberg Field, Chugiak, 6:30pm
Jr. High & High School v. Wasilla Lake @ Kincaid 4pm-7pm
Jr. High @ Anchor Lutheran, 4:30pm
Jr. High v. St. John’s @ Kincaid, 4pm
High School Soccer Tournament @ Tri-Valley, All Day!
Jr. High & High School v. Wasilla Lake @ Palmer, 4pm-7pm
Jr. High @ Anchor Lutheran, 4:30pm
Jr. High & High School v. Birchwood @ Kincaid, 4pm-7pm
Jr. High & High School v. Holy Rosary Academy @ Kincaid, 4pm –7:30pm
August 25-September 5 |Alaska State Fair and St. Michael’s Catholic Parish in Palmer, Alaska invites all
State Fairgoers to stop by our parish-run eatery, Slippery Gulch. We are located in the blue metal building
with white trim, on the Green Trail, near the mid-way and the Rat Race booth. Slippery Gulch has been at
the State Fair for 51 years and is run entirely by volunteers. We serve delicious burgers, hot dogs, grilled
cheese, grilled ham & cheese and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, chili, homemade soups, hot & cold
drinks, desserts, and our FAMOUS HOMEMADE PIES!! Indoor seating is provided for your comfort and
respite. For those of you looking for spiritual nourishment we offer Saturday night Mass at “The Gulch”
both Saturday evenings of the Fair beginning at 10:30 PM...please enter by the back door. See you at the
Fair!! For any questions please call St. Michael’s at 745-3229.
August 26, 2016, 7PM-9PM: Father Shields to speak on ‘How to pass on vibrant faith to youth’
Catholic young people are falling away from the faith at a staggering rate as families and relatives struggle
with how best to respond. Catholics United for the Faith in Anchorage invites the public to an evening with
Father Michael Shields as he addresses some of the most pressing challenges now facing Catholic families.
Why do young people leave the faith? What can be done to help stem the tide? How can adults ensure that
children have a living, active and internal faith rather than merely a rote family tradition? What are some
effective family practices that can help young people grow and persevere in their walk with God once they
leave home? Father Shields will address these and other aspects of passing on the faith to the up-andcoming generation of Catholics. The evening runs 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Lunney Center of
Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Anchorage. The presentation will include a talk followed by a
question and answer discussion. A potluck dessert reception will follow the talk. For more information, call
243-8168.
Alaska Pacific University Special Events
August 23-September 15 |PARABLES OF JESUS a four week course at APU, Grant Hall 232 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00PM-9:20PM This course will read and discuss the
parables of Jesus in each synoptic gospel. It will engage participants with mimetic and reflection exercises
that are not only fun but also provide different ways to consider these stories. Observer Fee: $100.00 Dr.
Regina A. Boisclair, Instructor.
September 26-December 7 |INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE an eleven week course at APU, Grant
Hall 228 on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:00PM-4:20PM This survey of the Christian Scriptures examines the divisions, authors, literary genres, and a selection of the major texts of both Testaments
of the Christian Bible. Observer Fee $200. Dr. Regina Boisclair, Instructor.
Why join a Why Catholic? Small Faith Community?
Interested in breaking open the contents of our Catholic Catechism, deepening one’s own faith,
and gaining inspiration from others’ faith stories? Why Catholic? is a small group of 6-8 people gathering to share and explore Christian morality. Topics include the Beatitudes, forming one’s conscience, grace,
and stewardship of God’s gifts to us. Join us at one of the following presentations to find out more:
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
Thursday, September 8 @ 6:30pm at Lumen Christi High School (Room 107), St. Benedict
Parish, Anchorage
Saturday, September 24 @ 9:00am at St. Anthony’s Parish, Anchorage
Rediscover Your Marriage – RETROUVAILLE (pronounced retro-vii) simply means “rediscovery”. The
program offers couples struggling in troubled marriages the chance to rediscover themselves, their spouse
and a loving married relationship. Ten's of 1000's of couples headed for divorce have saved their marriage
by attending this program. For information or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on October 21, 22 & 23, 2016, call 907-863-8000 or log on to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Project Rachel to Begin New Support Group - Suffering, sad, or confused because of an abortion – you or a
family member? Whether recently or long ago, consider grieving your loss through the Archdiocesansupported Project Rachel healing group. It is free and confidential. For further information or to participate
phone our confidential phone line: 297-7781 or Toll Free 1-866-434-3344 (outside the Anchorage area).
Parish Bowling
League Returns!
Looking for something fun to do this
winter? Come join a
team and bowl with
St. Benedict’s Mixed Bowling League,
4:30 at Jewel Lake Bowl! We are a handicap league so it doesn’t matter how good
you are. Bowling starts September 11
through April. Must be able to commit to
the entire season. Call Beth for more information 230-2810.
Annual Coordinators Meeting is Coming!
We ask that Coordinators, Mass Coordinators, parish and Lumen Christi staff make
every effort to attend this year's important
meeting. Please RSVP to Marcy Adkins
Stewardship Committee Staff Liaison at
madkins@stbenedicts.com or call 2731554. If you have questions about this
meeting please call Karen Sobolesky at 2454116. If you aren't sure you should be at
this meeting, you probably should. Thank
you for sharing your gifts of time and talent.
SUPER
SUNDAYS
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
WILL RETURN IN SEPTEMBER
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!
St. Andrew Bobola, S.J.
Patron of our E/C Team,
Pray for us.
Our next parish
Pilgrimage:
“Marian Shrines
of Europe”
In March of 2017, our parish will be
going on pilgrimage to visit Fatima,
Santiago de Compostela, Avila,
Zaragoza, Montserrat, Lourdes and
possibly Paris. We will be visiting on
the 100 year anniversary of Mary’s
appearance to the three children of
Fatima. If interested contact Bob
McMorrow at 907-273-1552 or email
at rmcmorow@stbenedictsak.com.
Thanks to all of the
mentor families and all
of the families that have
participated and made
this ministry fabulous!
We will not be meeting during the summer, our
next event will be September 10. We hope to see
you there!
Newly married? Starting a family? Trying to
guide your young family to a vibrant faith?
Looking for a mentor to help answer some of
your questions?
Looking for fellowship
with other families trying
to live the Catholic faith?
Questions? email Doug
and Rebecca at
berrybecca6@aol.com Everyone is welcome,
no need to RSVP. Invite your friends!
“Don’t allow any
sadness to dwell in
your soul, for sadness
prevents the Holy
Spirit from acting
freely.”
-St. Padre Pio
Sign up forms are available in the back
of the church.
Early bird registration:
(before September 15, 2016)
$3899/person
Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle
The
Office
Of:
EVANGELIZATION
Evangelization Team
We have begun gathering to discuss how our
parish can live out our call to evangelize. If you
are interested in more information,
please contact
Bob McMorrow
Our next meeting
will be September 1.
CATECHESIS
Divine Mercy
Renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael
Gaitley tells the dramatic history of God’s
Love and Mercy as interwoven through the
transformative message of St. Faustina, the
miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima,
the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the
world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul
II. Featuring the brilliant cinematic artistry of
the Augustine Institute’s film studio, the vast
panorama of God’s work of mercy in the
world unfolds as a story to be experienced.
Coming in September!
Catechesis of the
Good Shepherd for 3 and 4 year olds
We are repurposing the nursery as our
Atrium I, which will open in September
for the first class of three and four year olds.
We will be meeting during the regular
Super Sunday CCD time.
During the summer the Atrium will be
furnished with child-sized shelving and
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd materials.
We are looking for specific wooden tables
and low shelving, if you have any that you
would like to donate, we would love to see
them.
We also are in need of volunteers
to help paint and craft.
The Atrium will be available for tours during the
annual Ministry Fair, so come and see what our
parish is planning for some of its youngest
members.
It is easy!
1) go to www.formed.org,
2) scroll down,
3) put in our code: 2a81e2
4) choose what you want to
watch
Please contact Rebecca Berry at
berrybecca6@aol.com
It’s that simple. Check it out and pass it on
to those in our parish and school.
Thank you to all who have donated
furniture and a globe.
(Our contract does not allow us to send it
outside of St. Benedict/Lumen Christi)
Following in His Footsteps
Thrift Store:
Catechesis:
Choir:
Clare House:
Hospitality:
Pancake Breakfast:
Knights of Columbus:
Legion of Mary:
Samoan Mass:
Filipino Mass:
Outreach:
Prayer Chain:
R.C.I.A.:
Mass Intentions:
Open Monday-Friday 10am-3pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm; contact the Store at
245-0017 or for other questions or to volunteer call Colleen: 354-4372 or Mary: 868-3453
Bob McMorrow: 273-1552 and Oriele Jones: 273-1541
See Ken Miller after Mass or email stbenmusic@gmail.com
Food for Clare House: 4th Tuesday each month; contact Linda Fleener: 243-5688
Coffee and donuts, following 8:00am and 10:30 am Masses, except on Pancake Breakfast
Served 8:00am to 12:00pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month from October to March
Meets every 1st Wednesday at 7pm. The Patriotic Rosary is on 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6pm
Meets every Monday at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall; contact Regina Baker: 907-978-1815
At 12:15 Mass, the 1st Sunday of the Month
At 12:15 Mass, the 3rd Sunday of the Month
Emergency food for those in need call 273-1596
For information call Ann Curro: 349-3772 or email Peg Walsh Bernert: peg500@aol.com
Meets Tuesday 6:30-8:00 pm; contact Marcy Adkins: 273-1554
SI=Special Intentions, RTH=Return to Health, ROS=Repose of the Soul
“So I ask you: Are you
looking for empty thrills
in life, or do you want to
feel a power that can
give you a lasting sense
of life and fulfillment?
Empty thrills or the
power of grace? To find fulfillment, to gain
new strength, there is a way. It is not a
thing or an object, but a person, and he is
alive. His name is Jesus Christ.”
Friends don’t let friends miss Mass!
(Mass on the basketball court in Krakow)
Youth Group:
Pope Francis
WYD 2016
Paintball Night
Knights Vs. Youth Ministry
Thurs. Sept. 22
8/21– Blueberry Festival 1:00-5:00PM
8/22– Lumen Begins
8/24– Youth Night —Back to School
BBQ
8/31– Youth Night
9/6– Forms for Paintball Due
St. Benedict and St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Youth are teaming up
to face the Knights of Columbus
in a paintball battle!
Additional Info and Signups at:
saintelizabeth.wordpress.com/
paintball