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Holy Family Cathedral
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska
The Most Reverend Roger L. Schwietz, O.M.I. • Archbishop of Anchorage
The Most Reverend Francis T. Hurley • Archbishop Emeritus
Staffed by the Dominican Fathers and Brothers
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.
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar
Student Brother
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2015
Parish Staff
Yuri Beans
Toni Berkenbush
Bookkeeper
Catechetical Programs Director
and Office Manager
Maintenance
Director of Music Ministry
Receptionist
Dan Concepcion
Gavin Duncan
Teri Perez
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.
Holy Family Cathedral, 1968
Sacramental Information
Prayer
Lauds (Morning)
7:30 a.m. (Monday - 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.
Church Hours
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
6:00 - 9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Holy Days of Obligation
See bulletin for detailed schedule when applicable
Civic Holidays
Morning Mass10:00 a.m.
No 7:00 a.m. or 12:10 p.m. Masses.
No Confessions
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.
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! Contact the Parish
Office or use the forms found in each pew to register.
Change of Address: Contact the Parish Office or use the
registration forms found in the pews to update your information.
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...
We are now past the halfway point of
Lent. How are your Lenten practices going?
Did you know it’s not too late to start? Indeed,
the message of today’s liturgy is just that–––
the captives of Babylon are released, and God
so loves the world that He gave His only Son. If God’s loves
is so great, it’s even enough for those of us who got a late
start on Lent. It’s never too late to turn to the Lord.
Though this Sunday is nicknamed Lætare (Latin for
rejoice) the first reading doesn’t begin very joyfully: All the
princes of Judah, the priests and the people added infidelity to
infidelity, practicing all the abominations of the nations and
polluting the Lord’s temple...They mocked the messengers of
God, despised His warnings and scoffed at His prophets, until
the anger of the Lord against His people was so inflamed that
there was no remedy (2 Chronicles 36: 14, 16). Destruction of
city and temple follow, mass execution, exile. But then, when
least expected, through the least likely person (a pagan king)
God renews the covenant.
That ancient example of unmerited mercy prompts Saint
Paul to rejoice that God, Who is rich in mercy, even when we
were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life in Christ.
But Saint Paul cautions, this is not from you; it is a gift of
God...so no one may boast. Nor may we judge! A difficult
lesson for our judgmental hearts. Yet Saint Paul repeats
twice, by grace you have been saved. Thus, we are (God’s)
handiwork–––every one of us!
Rejoice indeed! God so loved the world He gave His only
Son, that everyone who believes in (Jesus)...might have
eternal life. This Good News gets even better: For God did
not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that
the world might be saved through Him. Imagine the rejoicing
in our little corner of the world, if we, loved and forgiven
sinners, went forth from this assembly as ambassadors of
God’s universal and unconditional love in Christ.
Glance at the Coming Week
• Sunday, March 15
• CCD (Religious Education)
• 9:30 a.m. Second Scrutiny for Elect
• 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast - Parish Hall
• 1:00 p.m. Pancake Breakfast - Parish Hall
• Monday, March 16
• 6:45 p.m. Trail Life - Parish Hall
• 7:00 p.m. Lenten Scripture Study - Holy Family Center
• Tuesday, March 17
• 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, March 18
• 7:00 p.m. Young Adults - Cathedral
• Thursday, March 19
• 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation - Holy Family Center
• Friday, March 20
• 11:15 a.m. Stations of the Cross - Cathedral
• 6:00 p.m. Soup Supper - Parish Hall
• 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Cathedral
• Saturday, March 21
• 10:00 a.m. Jr. Legion of Mary - Holy Family Center
• 10:30 a.m. First Reconciliation Retreat - HF Center
• 11:00 a.m. Baptisms (English) - Cathedral
• 1:00 p.m. First Reconciliation - Cathedral
• 2:30 p.m. Centering Prayer - Listening Post
• 3:00 p.m. El Shaddai - Holy Family Center
• Sunday, March 22
• CCD (Religious Education)
• Knights of Columbus Membership Drive
• 9:30 a.m. Third Scrutiny for Elect
• 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Donuts - Parish Hall
Liturgical Schedule and Mass Readings
Sunday
- March 15
Fourth Sunday of Lent
1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13; Psalm 23:1-6;
Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Monday
Feria, Fourth Week of Lent
- March 16
Isaiah 65:17-21; John 4:43-54
Tuesday
St. Patrick
- March 17
Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12; John 5:1-16
Wednesday St. Cyril of Jerusalem
- March 18
Isaiah 49:8-15; John 5:17-30
Thursday
St. Joseph
- March 19
2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22;
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24
Friday
Feria, Fourth Week of Lent
- March 20
Wisdom 2:1, 12-22; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday
Feria, Fourth Week of Lent
- March 21
Jeremiah 11:18-20; John 7:40-53
Sunday
Fifth Sunday of Lent
- March 22
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:3-4, 12-15;
Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33
Mass Intentions
Saturday
- March 14
Sunday
- March 15
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.
- March 16
12:10 p.m.
Tuesday
7:00 a.m.
- March 17
12:10 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
- March 18
12:10 p.m.
Thursday
7:00 a.m.
- March 19
12:10 p.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m.
- March 20
12:10 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
- March 21
5:30 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
- March 22
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Holy Souls in Purgatory
Marie Wyman
+ Robert Green
Ed and Celestine Kuchar
+ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mills
People of Holy Family Cathedral
+ Lilian Bathan
Holy Souls in Purgatory
John and Evie Streit
+ Helen Stachura
+ Msgr John Sullivan
Peggy and Leo Perez
Holy Souls in Purgatory
+ Loretta Syndy Donald
+ Ann Costello
Fr. Joseph Sergott, O.P.
Various Intentions
+ Betty Libbey
Miriam Mezzetti
+ Sandy Lopinsky
Ince Family
+ Emelio Ramirez
+ Dale Wanner
+ Peter R. Diaz
People of Holy Family Cathedral
+ Larry Osenga
Scholarship from Catholic Daughters
The Court St. Pius X #1866 of the Catholic Daughters of
the Americas is pleased to announce their annual $500
scholarship competition for students in 8th grade in public or
private schools. This year’s essays, titled “Just Be a Blessing”,
should discuss the virtues and qualities needed during high
school to be a blessing to others. Application forms must be
submitted with essays. To receive an application or request
more information, contact the CDA Scholarship Committee at
[email protected] or 230-4726.
Applications and essays must be postmarked by April 15,
2015 and sent to CDA Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box
243953, Anchorage, Alaska 99524-3953. The winning essay
will be submitted to the National Catholic Daughters of the
Americas for another possible $500 award. Incomplete and/or
late applications will not be considered.
Cathedral Events and Notices
Mark Your Calendars
• Thurs, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
• Weds, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
Theology and Literature
- Long Loneliness (D.Day)
Lent Penance Service
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a
pancake breakfast after the 9:30 a.m. and 12:00
p.m. Masses. There will be pancakes, scrambled
eggs, bacon, sausage, 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.
Stations of the Cross and Soup Suppers
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross are said at
11:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Prior to the evening Stations, soup
suppers are held in the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m.
Groups scheduled to host (meatless) soup suppers:
• March 20
Confirmation classes and Young Adults
• March 27
Hispanic Ministry
Catholic Men: Prayer at Planned Parenthood
Catholic Men for Life is holding a rosary vigil on Saturday,
March 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. outside of Planned
Parenthood on Lake Otis. A parking lot is available at the west
end of 40th Avenue. Help us get 100 men to gather in prayer.
Centennial Photo Directory: Online Sign-Ups
Congratulations to Archbishop Hurley
Congratulations to Archbishop Hurley: 45 years as a bishop!
Ordained March 19, 1970. Holy Name Church, San Francisco
"Beloved brother, there is history in this hour and mystery in
this moment. We your family, the family of God, see in you our
beloved for whom we unceasingly pray that God will grant you
wisdom beyond your years; zeal above your strength; courage
above your nature; and love for souls beyond measure."
- Bishop Mark Hurley, Archbishop Francis Hurley’s brother, at
Archbishop Francis Hurley’s ordination
Catechetical Corner
Notices for CCD parents:
• 1st Holy Communion Retreat – Next
Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. Children
who have passed their interview will make
their 1st Reconciliation at 1:00 p.m. All
children planning to make their 1st Holy Communion
this year must attend this retreat with their parents.
Information about adult classes:
• Confirmation classes (high school & adults) – don’t forget
to bring your meatless soups on Friday for Soup & Stations!
• Our Bible Study on the Letter of St. James will begin on April
8. Watch the bulletin for more information.
Stewardship: Responding “Here I am, Lord.”
Stewardship of Treasure
You can now go online to make your photo appointment for
your free professional individual or family portrait by Lifetouch.
Visit www.holyfamilycathedral.org and select the Lifetouch
link. This photo directory will include historic photos
commemorating the 100th anniversary of Holy Family
Cathedral. It is sure to be a valuable keepsake. All
parishioners who have a picture taken will receive a free copy
of the directory. March 21 appointments are this coming
Saturday. Questions? Call Fred at 748-4394.
FY2015 Budgeted offertory through March 8:
FY2015 Actual offertory through March 8: (99%)
$469,044
$464,600
Weekly Budgeted offertory:
March 8 offertory:
$ 13,029
$ 11.495
Mid-year reconcile:
Special Collection for Parish Life:
$ 21,627
$ 3,118
The Annunciation of the Lord - Solemn High Mass
Next week we will take up the collection for Aid to the Church
in Central & Eastern Europe and Russia. This collection
supports Catholic organizations that provide shelter and
training to seminarians in a region that still struggles from the
effects of Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis,
and funding for building renovations, your donations help to
restore the Church and build the future while also supporting
our Archdiocese’s mission in Magadan, Russia.
Celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord with a Dominican Rite
Solemn High Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.
Living Stations of the Cross
Living Stations of the Cross from our Spanish community will
take place on Friday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m., following the
weekly soup supper. There will be translations in English.
Performance: The Life of St. Catherine of Siena
Sr. Nancy Murray, an Adrian Dominican and sister of actor Bill
Murray, will present a one-woman show of the life of St.
Catherine of Siena on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Cathedral. The feast day of St. Catherine of Siena is April
29. This presentation will raise funds for our Centennial
celebration. Watch the bulletin for ticket information.
Church in Central & Eastern Europe and Russia
Food Donations for the St. Francis House
The St. Francis House provides approximately 115 families
with emergency food supplies each day. The greatest needs
at this time are: canned corn, carrots, mixed vegetables,
peaches, pears, mixed fruit, and pineapple, along with white
and brown rice, dry pinto beans, and oatmeal. Non-perishable
food donations may be placed in the baskets by the statue of
the Holy Family or brought to the Parish Office.
Cathedral Choir: Sing with Your Whole Heart!
Centennial Celebration in March
• All singers (no experience nec.) are invited to join our yearround choir and participate in our Centennial performance.
• Additional experienced singers (who can read music) are
needed for our Holy Week and Easter choir. Music includes:
Gregorian Chant, Messe Solennelle by Louis Vierne,
Miserere by Gregorio Allegri, Popule Meus by T.L. de
Victoria, Regina Coeli by W.A. Mozart. Rehearsals:
• Thursday, March 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 27 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 3 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• For more information, contact Mr. Gavin Duncan (276-3455).
“Feeding the Hungry” is this month’s theme. It fits well with the
tradition of the preparation of food altars in honor of St.
Joseph. During the month of March, in addition to hosting a
food altar for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we are coordinating
volunteers to serve dinner at the Brother Francis shelter each
night (except Fridays). More information is available at the
Parish Office. Please consider partaking in this service as part
of your Lenten journey. Notice that for the month of March the
Holy Family statue will be receiving your food donations for
the food pantry. St. Joseph’s Table will be set up next
weekend for the food for St. Francis House.
Frozen Friar CDs
Bulletin Submissions
CDs of Dominican music in Alaska by Holy
Family friars are for sale at St. Paul’s Corner
for $16. 94% of the revenue goes directly to
support the friars in the Western Dominican
Province. (The remaining 6% covers bank
fees. All production costs have been paid.)
They make wonderful souvenirs and gifts for family members
“outside.” “It is our hope that. . .we managed to share with you
what we ourselves have found a great spiritual help: the music
that resounds with the presence of the ‘Radiant Light, Eternal Joy
of the Father, Holy and blessed Jesus Christ.’” Fr. Lukasz Misko
Deadline: 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact: [email protected]
Around the Archdiocese
Mark Your Calendars
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March 26
April 22
May 1
June 15-18
Chrism Mass (7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe)
Holy Rosary Academy Open House (276-5822)
Ordination of Deacons (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
Alaska Catholic Youth Conference
- contact: [email protected]
40 Days for Life
The 40 Days for Life campaign is underway. Please consider
prayer, fasting, and peaceful prayer vigil outside our local
abortion facility, Planned Parenthood (4001 Lake Otis). For
more information or to sign up, visit www.40daysforlife.com/
anchorage or contact Jon at 830-5304.
La Bella Brigata Dinner: Catholic Radio Fundraiser
St. Catherine of Siena CUF Chapter invites you to “An Evening
with Sheen” (a live reenactment of a classic Archbishop Fulton
Sheen television show, performed by Mario Bird). Join us for
this fundraiser to get Anchorage’s new Catholic radio station,
94.1 FM, on the air! This dinner is Thursday, March 19 at 5:30
p.m. at the Coast International Inn. $75 per person. Contact
[email protected] or 330-9827 for reservations.
Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
Fr. Leo, pastor of St. Benedict Parish, and Bob McMorrow,
Lumen Christi’s Church History teacher, will be leading a
pilgrimage to Rome leaving on May 19 and you are invited. Fr.
Leo lived in Rome for 5 years and has more than a few
insights into must see pilgrimage spot. Bob has taught the
history of the Catholic Church for a dozen years and has many
stories to share about Rome and the Saints. For more
information, visit www.stbenedictsak.com or contact Bob
McMorrow at [email protected] or 273-1552.
Liturgical Ministers - March 21 and 22
Lectors
Nancy Wingate, Fran Lopinsky
Luke Klotz, Camille Friend
Marianne Berus, Rudy Berus
Abby Rusak, Jean Bennett
Erka, Gris
Pam Kyzer, Beth Kenney
Altar Servers
5:30 vigil
Christian Walsted, Marcus Walsted
7:30 a.m.
Erik Lochner, Blaise Lochner
9:30 a.m.
Mark Connelly, Michael Connelly
12:00 p.m.
K. Castronuevo, M. Richtarcsik, Reymer Jarin
2:00 p.m.
F. Olivares, Mely Ortega, Pablo Ortega
4:00 p.m.
Xander Dammeyer, Declan Dammeyer
6:00 p.m.
Max Duruin, Marcus Duruin
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
5:30 vigil
Suzanne Strisik 12:00 p.m. Shirley Kuczek
7:30 a.m.
B. Maitlen
2:00 p.m. Saul
9:30 a.m.
Helen Craig
6:00 p.m. Susan Elliott
5:30 vigil
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Parish Ministries
Altar Servers
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 887-1121
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
Pioneer Home
Sheila Barrett 334-9503
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
Parish Office 276-3455
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
On March 19, 2015, Archbishop
Emeritus Francis Hurley will
celebrate 45 years as a bishop.
Here are some highlights from his episcopal career.
Archbishop Hurley’s ordination as the second bishop
of Juneau by his brother, Bishop Mark Hurley of Santa
Rosa at Holy Name Church in San Francisco
With his family at Holy Family Cathedral
Pope Saint John Paul II and Archbishop
Hurley pray at Holy Family Cathedral.
In both Juneau and Anchorage, Archbishop
Hurley flew to many of the parishes himself.
Before he was a bishop, Archbishop Hurley
worked in the USCCB. Here he is at the signing
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed
discrimination in public facilities.
Archdiocese of Anchorage
225 Cordova Street • Anchorage, AK 99501-2409
907.297.7700 • fax 907.279.3885
archdioceseofanchorage.org
March 15, 2015
Dear Friends in Christ:
Next weekend we will be holding the Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe and
Russia special collection. This initiative helps the developing Church in 28 countries while also
directly supporting our mission parish in Magadan, Russia.
With this annual collection, we show solidarity with Catholics living in Russian and former
Eastern Bloc countries who are still recovering after decades of Communist persecution.
Proceeds from this collection help to train seminarians, restore churches, and pass on the faith to
the next generation. As evidenced by the recent violence in the Ukraine, this part of the world
still desperately needs your assistance to keep the Church’s light of hope alive.
Our Archdiocese’s mission parish, the Church of the Nativity, in Magadan, Russia also relies on
your support to continue its many ministries, such as life-centered counseling for expectant
mothers and outreach to traumatized survivors of brutal Soviet-era work camps.
When this mission first started in the early 1990’s, there were few Christians in Magadan and
virtually no Catholics. Now, the Church of the Nativity is a vibrant cultural center for the
community and continues to grow rapidly. With that growth, comes the necessity to expand
programs and meet the needs of a population hit hard by the recent economic turmoil in Russia.
The Church in Europe and Russia still faces many challenges. Please prayerfully consider giving
to the collection next weekend and help support missions and the people they serve to spread the
healing message of Jesus Christ.
Sincerely yours in Christ and Mary,
†Roger L. Schwietz, OMI
Archbishop of Anchorage