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Parish Dominicans:
Father Anthony-M. Patalano, O.P.
Father Augustine Hilander, O.P.
Father Mark Francis Manzano, O.P.
Brother Thomas Aquinas Pickett, O.P.
Parish Staff:
Toni Berkenbush
Dan Concepcion
Gavin Duncan
Rebecca McClung
Teri Perez
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar
Student Brother
Catechetical Programs Director
Maintenance
Director of Music Ministry
Bookkeeper
Receptionist
Sacramental Information
Sacrament of Baptism for Infants: Baptisms are
scheduled after meeting with a priest. Parents or
guardians and sponsors are required to attend a baptism
class prior to the baptism. Baptisms are at 11:00 a.m. in
English on the 3rd Saturday of the month and in Spanish
on the 2nd Saturday.
Sacrament of Matrimony: Weddings are scheduled by
meeting with a priest at least six months prior to the
wedding date.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish
Office. A minister is also available for pastoral visits and to
bring Holy Communion to our parish sick and
homebound.
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Adults seeking to
complete initiation or inquiring about becoming a Catholic
may call the Parish Office for more information.
Parish Registration
New Parishioners: Welcome to our parish! Registration
forms are available in each pew or you may contact the
Parish Office to register.
Change of Address/ Moving: Please contact the Parish
Office or use the registration forms found in the pews to
update your information.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
Sunday Masses
Saturday Vigil
Sunday
5:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. Español
4:00 p.m. Dominican Rite (Latin)
6:00 p.m.
Daily Masses
Monday- Friday
7:00 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
Rosary begins 20 minutes prior to daily Mass.
Prayer
Lauds/ Morning
Vespers/ Evening
Benediction
7:30 a.m. (Monday- Friday)
5:00 p.m. (Monday- Friday)
5:00 p.m. (Friday)
Confession
Monday- Friday
Saturday
11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
8:30-9:00 a.m.
4:00-5:00 p.m.
or call the Parish Office for an appointment.
Holy Days of Obligation
Vigil Mass
5:30 p.m.
Holy Day Masses 7:00 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Español
Civic Holidays
Morning Mass
10:00 a.m.
No 7:00 a.m. or 12:10 p.m. Masses.
No Confessions
Eucharistic Adoration
Fridays
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Holy Family Cathedral, 811 West Sixth Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Cathedral Office Phone (907) 276-3455 • Fax (907) 258-9785
Website: www.holyfamilycathedral.org • Email: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00- 1:00 p.m.)
From the Pastor’s Desk...
As we approach the end of the Liturgical
Year, we begin to hear more about being ready
for the Coming of the Lord. Gathered here today
on a November day, it is easy to imagine things
drawing to a conclusion. Even as we prepare for the cold, so too
must we prepare for the Lord’s Day, whenever it comes. As one
wise person said, the best way to get ready is to be ready. Let
us pray today for the wisdom to be ready.
Wise and foolish investments, banks, even interest
rates–––today’s parable permits no escape from life in the real
world or from the fact that it will one day end. Those planning to
be ready for the Lord’s return can’t just hang around waiting.
Again, today’s Old Testament reading illumines the Gospel.
Proverbs’ worthy wife is praised neither for good looks nor
gracious manners, but for her industry, skill, conscientious
development of God-given gifts, and generosity in serving others
with them. The contrast with the parable’s cautious servant
could hardly be more striking. Thus, Proverbs’ wife confirms the
first two servants’ resourcefulness in developing their talents.
Note that while talent in Proverbs means what we mean by
the word, St. Matthew’s talent refers to an astronomical sum of
money, equivalent to twenty years’ wages! Today, when so much
hard-earned, carefully invested money has evaporated, our true
wealth is more clearly defined by Proverbs’ talents: our abilities,
natural or acquired, skills, studiously perfected, generously
shared.
Lest we, like the lazy servant, think our Master too
demanding, note there is no mention of the Master taking back
the sum entrusted to the first two servants or the profit they made
with it. Rather, the cautious servant’s fate serves to jolt us out of
the peace-and-security complacency St. Paul warns against.
Rather than caution, the Christian community and individual
disciples must undertake creative, even daring initiatives for the
Kingdom, take a chance on the wealth the Master has invested
in us, and encourage others to do the same.
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I thank the Norat and Potts families for being so gracious
and generous to fly-up Father Augustine Hartman to
concelebrate and preach at last Thursday's Funeral Mass for
long-time parishioner, Manuel Norat. Father Augustine loved the
late Manuel and Lilliana Norat. May they rest in peace.
Thanksgiving Day Road Closures
The annual Turkey Trot will be Thursday, November 27. The
roads of the race course will be closed from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00
p.m. In general, the race will be around the Park Strip and
south on A Street to 16th Avenue. Most crossings will be
closed. C, E, I, and L Streets will have crossing guards, but
very little traffic will be able to cross between 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon. To avoid road closures, use Gambell Street when
coming to Mass that day. More information can be found at
www.skinnyraven.com/races/turkey-trot/.
Respect for Life
Advance Medical Directives (part 2)
The safest option is to designate a healthcare
agent who not only understands our Catholic
values but also shares them and can apply them
to current situations and respond to questions as
they arise. This person, usually a close family member or a
friend, acts as a proxy decision maker if the patient is unable
to make his or her own decisions. In choosing an agent or
proxy, a person can declare in writing that all treatment and
care decisions made on their behalf must be consistent with
and not contradict the moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Respect Life Month 10-2014 (Entire article available in vestibule)
Liturgical Schedule and Mass Readings
Sunday
- Nov 16
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5;
Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30
- Dominican
Philippians 3:17-21, 4:1-3; Matthew 9:18-26
Monday
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
- Nov 17
Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Luke 18:35-43
Tuesday
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
- Nov 18
Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22; Luke 19:1-10
Wednesday Feria, Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
- Nov 19
Revelation 4:1-11; Luke 19:11-28
Thursday
Feria, Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
- Nov 20
Revelation 5:1-10; Luke 19:41-44
Friday
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Nov 21
Revelation 10:8-11; Luke 19:45-48
Saturday
St. Cecilia
- Nov 22
Revelation 11:4-12; Luke 20:27-40
Sunday
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
- Nov 23
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23:1-3, 5-6,
1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46
- Dominican
Colossians 1:9-14; Matthew 24:15-35
Mass Intentions
Saturday
- Nov 15
Sunday
- Nov 16
9:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Monday
7:00 a.m.
- Nov 17
12:10 p.m.
Tuesday
7:00 a.m.
- Nov 18
12:10 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
- Nov 19
12:10 p.m.
Thursday
7:00 a.m.
- Nov 20
12:10 p.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m.
- Nov 21
12:10 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
- Nov 22
5:30 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
- Nov 23
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Holy Souls in Purgatory
+ Helen Houston
+ Fructuosa (Tosing) Labitad
+ Emelio Ramirez
People of Holy Family Cathedral
+ Baby Athena Mangubat Sanchez
Dewey Yeager
Boelter Family (living/deceased)
+ Msgr. John Sullivan
Victims of Disasters
+ Loretta Syndy Donald
Maria Huong thi Thu Nguyen
+ Ann Costello
+ Eusebio Pugay
+ Bui Xuan Hoang
+ Bui Xuan Ke
Various Intentions
+ Sophia Perez
Kinecki Family
+ Charles R. Rush
+ Fructuosa (Tosing) Labitad
+ Julia Oxereok
+ Jesus Perez
People of Holy Family Cathedral
Mary Lochner
+ Charles R. Rush
Eucharistic Adoration - A Sacrifice of Love
Adorer Needed!
Friday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration is on Fridays from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., followed by Benediction. For
information or to sign up for an hour with our Lord,
please contact Katie Reed at 348-7300.
Cathedral Events and Notices
Catechetical Corner
Mark Your Calendars
Notices for CCD parents:
• If your child is currently attending CCD and is
in grade 3 or above, but has not yet received
1st Holy Communion, a sacramental
preparation class will be starting for these
children on January 11. Please note that this class will be
held from 1:00-1:50 p.m. (not 10:45-11:45 a.m.). They must
attend this class to prepare for 1st Reconciliation and 1st
Holy Communion. Please call the office if you have any
questions or check the parish website for further
requirements.
• No CCD on November 30th! (Happy Thanksgiving!)
• Thurs, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Theology and Literature
• Joan of Arc (Mark Twain)
• Sat, December 6
St. Nicholas’ Day Party
• Thurs, December 11, 6:00 p.m. Women of Holy Family’s
Annual Christmas Party
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a
pancake breakfast today, after the 9:30
a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Masses. Along with
the pancakes they will also be serving
scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash
brown potatoes, orange juice, and coffee.
The price is $6.00 per person or $30.00 for 5 or more
immediate family members. So come on down to the Parish
Hall for a delicious meal and fellowship with your friends.
Fur Coat Raffle
The Women of Holy Family Cathedral are selling
raffle tickets for a beautiful mink coat. The coat
is brown, size large, and mid-calf length. It is
pre-owned. Raffle tickets cost $10 and there are
200 available. Tickets will be available for
purchase at the holiday bazaar and on Sundays
in the Parish Hall after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The drawing will
be held on the evening of Thursday, December 11 at the
Women of Holy Family's annual Christmas Party. The winner
need not be present to win. For more information or to
purchase tickets, contact Elaine Snowden at 243-2418.
Glance at the Coming Week
• Sunday, November 16
• CCD (Religious Education)
• 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast - Parish Hall
• 1:00 p.m. Pancake Breakfast - Parish Hall
• Monday, November 17
• 6:45 p.m. Trail Life - Parish Hall
• 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Revelation) - Holy Family Center
• Tuesday, November 18
• 1:00 p.m. Legion of Mary - Holy Family Center
• 7:00 p.m. Llamas del Espiritu - Holy Family Center
• 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Holy Family Center
• Wednesday, November 19
• 11:00 a.m. Mary’s Home - Holy Family Center
• 5:30 p.m. EPIC: Church History - Holy Family Center
• 7:00 p.m. Young Adults - Cathedral
• 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Psalms) - Holy Family Center
• Thursday, November 20
• 7:15 p.m. Theology and Literature - Holy Family Center
• Joan of Arc (Mark Twain)
• Friday, November 21
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration - Cathedral
• 5:00 p.m. Vespers/ Benediction with reflection - Cathedral
• 5:45 p.m. EPIC: Church History - Holy Family Center
• Saturday, November 22
• 10:00 a.m. Jr. Legion of Mary - Holy Family Center
• 3:00 p.m. El Shaddai - Holy Family Center
Sunday,
November 23
•
• CCD (Religious Education)
• 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Donuts - Parish Hall
Information about adult classes:
• Our study on the book of Psalms ends this week, but we will
start a brand new study after Christmas on St. Paul’s letter
to the Galatians. Watch the bulletin for more information.
Stewardship:
Prayer, Study, Generosity, Evangelization
FY2015 Budgeted offertory through November 9:
FY2015 Actual offertory through November 9:
$256,640
$236,993
Weekly Budgeted offertory:
$ 12,832
November 9 offertory:
$ 11,521
Cash and checks:
$10,389
Online electronic giving: $ 1,132
We’re falling behind budget by about $1,000 each week. Can
you find a way to increase your weekly support for our parish?
All Saints’ Day offertory:
All Souls’ Day offertory:
$1,049
$4,648
Mission West Campaign (3-year campaign ending in Dec)
Total to date:
$485,815
“Dream” goal for Mission West campaign:
$500,000
Thank you for your food donations for the St. Francis House.
And thank you for your financial generosity!
Online Electronic Giving: Visit www.holyfamilycathedral.org to
make either one time or recurring gifts to Sunday offertories
and special collections from your credit card or bank account.
Special Collection This Weekend
This weekend, the Archdiocese of Anchorage is holding a
collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
This collection supports programs serving those struggling
below the poverty line, both nationwide and here in Alaska.
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of energizing information, free books, and more.
Stewardship - Disciples Respond
(International Catholic Stewardship Council; 1993)
Stewardship is more than a program: it is a life-long process.
Stewards as disciples of Jesus Christ see themselves as
caretakers of all God’s gifts. Gratitude for these gifts is
expressed in prayer, worship, offering, and action by eagerly
sharing these gifts out of love of God and one another.
Food Donations for the St. Francis House
The St. Francis House provides approximately 115 families
with emergency food supplies each day. Food donations are
critically needed now to meet this demand. Non-perishable
food donations may be placed in the baskets by the St.
Therese statue or brought to the Parish Office.
Around the Archdiocese
Candlelight Vigil for Youth Homelessness
The Annual Candlelight Vigil, organized to raise awareness of
youth homelessness in Anchorage will be held on Thursday,
November 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Anchorage Museum
courtyard. A reception will be held after the vigil in the multipurpose room of the new Covenant House (corner of 8th
Avenue and A Street). Donations of gently used winter gear
will be collected at this time. Please join us to stand in
solidarity with our youth as we recognize their struggle.
Young Adults: Theology and Brew
On Friday, November 21, Sr. Joanna Marie, of the Nashville
Dominicans will be giving this month's Theology and Brew
presentation. The talk will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Sea Galley
restaurant. But come early with your friends for dinner and
drinks! Her presentation is titled: “Adventure God’s Style:
Aussieland to Nashville in Three Weeks.” This talk will share
how God’s Providence arranges the universe for our
happiness. We look forward to seeing you.
Thanksgiving Blessing Project
Faith communities of Anchorage are joining together this
Thanksgiving to distribute holiday meals on Monday,
November 24 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church.
Bless your hungry neighbors with the gift of food. Here’s how
you can help:
• Wish list: Aluminum roasting pans, canned corn, canned
green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy mix, stuffing mix
• Donate funds (www.foodbankofalaska.org): $15 will
purchase a turkey, $45 will buy an entire family’s meal.
• Volunteer: Help at St. Patrick’s Church to set up on Sunday,
November 23 or distribute meals on Monday, November 24.
Email [email protected] for more information.
World Youth Day 2016
For anyone interested in attending World Youth Day 2016, in
Kracow, Poland, Father Scott Medlock has graciously given
his consent for Holy Family parishioners to sign-up and
participate with Saint Patrick’s Parish. Interested families
should contact John Barrientes ([email protected]).
Bob McMorrow, World Youth Day coordinator, based at St.
Benedict’s Parish, is also available for information and
registration ([email protected]).
Holiday Donation Wish List
Catholic Social Services holiday wish list is up for its Clare
House, St. Francis House Food Pantry, and Brother Francis
Shelter. Go to http://www.cssalaska.org/html/holiday/holidaywish-list.php to see what is needed this Christmas season!
Liturgical Ministers - November 22 and 23
Lectors
5:30 p.m.(Sat) Toby Carrillo, Tara O’Hanley
7:30 a.m.
Cathryn Rasmuson, Luke Klotz
9:30 a.m.
Judy Potts, Ken Wichorek
12:00 p.m.
Jean Bennett, Abby Rusak
6:00 p.m.
Kristy Crosby, Toni Berkenbush
Altar Servers
5:30 p.m.(Sat) Zack Chico, Aimee Chico
7:30 a.m.
Declan Dammeyer, Isaac Dammeyer,
Alexander Dammeyer
9:30 a.m.
Mark Connelly, Michael Connelly, Rex Hepner
12:00 p.m.
Amiel Pineda, Carmela Balthasar,
Kyle Castronuevo
2:00 p.m.
Bryan Martinez, Pablo Ortega,
Fernando Olivares
4:00 p.m.
Xander Dammeyer, Dyson Dammeyer
6:00 p.m.
Max Duruin, Marcus Duruin
Bulletin Submissions
Deadline: 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact: [email protected]
Parish Ministries
Adoration
Katie Reed 348-7300
Altar Server
English
Dave Van Tuyl 561-3520
Spanish
Dulce Martinez 339-7118
Dominican Rite
Jason Fouch 903-7965
Coffee & Donuts
Bill and Kim Fasser 903-3145
Earth Angels
Letha Flint 345-6358
Extraordinary Ministers
Bonnie Maffei 277-4017
Spanish
Lupe Ortega 350-2667
Finance Council
Joe Babka 276-3455
Hispanic Ministry
Fr. Mark Francis Manzano, OP
Homebound Ministry
Paul Lariviere 276-3074
Knights of Columbus
Bradley Porter 351-3043
Lectors
Marianne Berus 248-4707
Spanish
Lupe Ortega 350-2667
Legion of Mary (inc. Junior) Therese Syren 349-5966
Liturgical Art & Environment Florence Ward 243-3091
Music Ministry
Gavin Duncan 276-3455
Spanish
Juan Ortega 250-2027
Natural Family Planning
Parish Office 276-3455
Parish Nurses
Pam Kyzer 360-9432
Pastoral Council
Dave Van Tuyl 561-3520
Prayer Groups
Centering Prayer
Kess Frey 338-2894
El Shaddai
Rowena Carrillo 250-0823
Llamas del Espiritu
Griselda Martinez 339-7118
Prayer Line
Parish Office 276-3455
Prison Ministry
Parish Office 276-3455
Religious Education
Fr. Augustine Hilander, OP
Program Director
Toni Berkenbush 646-3025
Respect Life
Pam Albrecht 333-8843
Sacristans
7:00 a.m. weekdays + Sat. Dona Boschee 646-4626
12:10 p.m. weekdays
Ken Wichorek 243-8408
St. Vincent de Paul
Ed Cabarles 330-9637
St. Paul’s Corner (books & gifts) 646-3070
Stewardship Council
Fr. Augustine Hilander, OP
Trail Life USA
Chris Kinney 350-2307
Usher
Parish Office 276-3455
Website
[email protected]
Women of Holy Family
Florence Ward 243-3091
Jackie Frenzel 345-1472
Young Adults
[email protected]
Support The Merchants Who Support Our Parish
St. Paul’s Corner- Catholic Book and Gift Store
The bookstore is located at the corner of 5th Avenue & I
Street, in the Holy Family Center. Store phone: 646-3070
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
E & M Enterprises
Apartments To Rent
Phone 561-5911
3108 Dawson Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27
Please join us for Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed
by our annual community Thanksgiving Dinner
in the Parish Hall at 12:00 p.m.
Donated desserts and whipped cream are needed. These items
should be delivered to the Parish Hall before or after Mass.
Thursday, November 27: Parish office is closed.
Friday, November 28: Parish office is closed. No Eucharistic Adoration.