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The Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time January 29, 2017

Consider Your Own Calling

Valentine Dinner Dance ~ February 11th

Hearts, Teeth & Toes~ Community Sunday

Parish Lenten Project

Seeds of Caregiving

K of C Pancake Sunday

Welcome Neighbors

School Open House

On this fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time the second reading is

from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians which begins,

“Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters.” In context

Paul is not only asking the faithful at Corinth to reflect upon

their particular calling but also the circumstances of that

calling and the call of all Christians to be Disciples of Christ

and doers of the word. Each of us has multiple callings in

life; husband or wife, mother, child, firefighter, attorney,

teacher or truck driver. St. Paul suggests that the various

and diverse callings are not distractions or diversions. They

are in fact particular ways of following our baptismal call

which is a call to holiness and a conversion of heart.

We can fall into an easy trap of divorcing our work and other

life obligations from our life of faith. St. Paul reminds us

though that the whole of our life is our path to holiness. Con-

sider your own calling(s). What are the ways that your vari-

ous callings can become a deeper expression of your faith?

The ways you interact with others, your personal standards

and the example you set are some of the ways our individual

callings can be deepened. As we do these things our con-

sciousness of God’s presence grows and deepens.

We are called but it is not a one size fits all calling. It is per-

sonal and it is in that personal consideration of that calling

that we give room for the spirit to deepen our own devotion

and holiness. -Fr. Moore

Bulletin Deadline -

Wednesday at Noon

[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

Kathy Gustafson…………...…. 644-9723

Principal [email protected]

Peggy Dennehy…………………345-3712

Secretary [email protected]

Brian Dennehy

Physical Education

Nicole Scherer

Music

Beth Lottridge

Computer & Library

Bonnie Siebs

Before and After School Care

Lora Caitlynn Fowler

Spanish

Sarah Afoa

Kindergarten Teacher

Daria Seckers

Kindergarten Aide

Lisa Orizotti

First Grade Teacher

Amanda Donato

Second Grade Teacher

Carolyn Gustafson

Third Grade Teacher

Rachel Marie Richardson

Fourth Grade Teacher

Caroline Bradshaw

Fifth Grade Teacher

Eddie Ezell

Sixth Grade Teacher

School Board President

Chris Michaelson

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 Parish / Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows www.akseas.net

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 Catho-

lic please contact Cheryl Roderer at 250-

0050 [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.

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.

Volunteer Hotline

[email protected]

Sacrament of Baptism

Please call the Parish Office to make

arrangements for baptism preparation.

Class dates vary to fit your needs.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Reconciliation is celebrated on Wednes-

day from 5:30 - 6pm and Saturday from

4:00 - 5:00pm and any time by calling the

Parish Office and talking with a priest.

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.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

2901 East Huffman Road


Phone……………….……...(907)345-4466

Fax…………….…………...(907) 345-6361

Web…….…………….…..www.akseas.net

Church Staff

Father Steven Moore…….……..Ext.715

Pastor [email protected]

Father Patrick Brosamer……… Ext. 716

Parochial Vicar [email protected]

Director of Faith Formation

Deacon Kurt Adler…..………….Ext. 717

Permanent Deacon [email protected]

Kellie Thomson…………………Ext. 718

Assistant Director of Faith Formation

[email protected]

Anna Schulten……….………… Ext. 732

Youth 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]

Pastoral Council Members

Margaret Anderson

Father Patrick Brosamer

Janet Cowley

Caroline Eddens

Jessica Gutzwiler

Lawrence Oraeki

Bob Ourso

Jim Petrash

Steve Siebs

Diana Weber

Fr. Steven Moore

Rebecca Ward

Chris Doucette

Finance Council Members

Rita DeLaTorre

Dave LeClair

Mayette Morein

Marilyn Picou

Readings For The Week

Mass Schedule and Intentions

1/28

1/29

1/30

1/31

2/1

2/2

2/3

2/4

2/5

ROS

ROS

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Sp. Int.

ROS

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ROS

ROS

Sp. Int.

ROS

Sp. Int.

ROS

Sp. Int.

Sp. Int.

ROS

ROS

+ 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

Rosary follows Mass

Reconciliation

Wednesday 5:30pm to 6:00pm

Saturday 4:00pm to 5pm

Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows

Sundays: 6:00pm


Please Pray For:

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.

John Emery

Robert Opalinski

Jay Rogatski

People of the Parish

Alfred and Sharon Gaynier

Bill Johnson

Antonio and Carmen Caballero

Ben Sharkey

Poor Souls In Purgatory

Bernadette Lanier

Shirley Germaine

Grandma Alice Michaelson

Bonnie Bezousek

Louise DeMers

Kellie Thomson

People of the Parish

Alfred Gaynier

Mary Bakic

John Roberts

Liturgical Schedules Liturgical schedules for Sacristan, Hospitality and Lectors

can be found on our web site at www.akseas.net/

Ministries_Schedule.html

5:30pm

8:30am

2nd Int.

11:30am

5:30pm

9:00am

2nd Int.

9:00am

2nd Int.

9:00am

2nd Int.

9:00am

2nd Int.

9:00am

5:30pm

8:30am

11:30am

5:30pm

2nd Int.

Monday, January 30th

Hebrews 11: 32-40

Psalm 31: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Mark 5: 1-20

Tuesday, January 31st

Saint John Bosco

Hebrews 12: 1-4

Ps. 22: 26-27, 28 & 30, 31-32

Mark 5: 21-43

Wednesday, February 1st

Hebrews 12: 4-7, 11-15

Psalm 103: 1-2, 13-14, 17-18

Mark 6: 1-6

Thursday, February 2nd

The Presentation of the Lord

Malachi 3: 1-4

Psalm 24: 7, 8, 9, 10

Hebrews 2: 14-18

Luke 2: 22-40

Friday, February 3rd

Saint Blaise

Romans 5: 1-5

Psalm 117: 1, 2

Mark 16: 15-20

Saturday, February 4th

Hebrews 13: 15-17, 20-21

Psalm 23: 1-3, 3-4, 5, 6

Mark 6: 30-34

Psalm 23: 1-3, 3-4, 5, 6

Mark 6: 30-34

Sunday, February 5th

5th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Isaiah 58: 7-10

Psalm 112: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

1 Corinthians 2: 1-5

Matthew 5: 13-16

Bob Ourso

Dede Adams

Infant Layne Smith

Shirley Dillenburg

Jim Bosch

Carol Cory

Sandy Henkel

Hank Hodge

Mason VanVickle

Tiffany Gregory

Alex Viteri

June Goard

Julia Gebert

Bob Ourso

Repose of the Soul

Lucile Morgan,

Mother of Kirk Morgan

Mary Bakic,

Wife of Bob Bakic

Prayer to St. John Bosco

Feast Day Sunday, January 31st

Admirable apostle of youth,

founder of religious congregations,

catechist, educator, writer,

and a light that shone

brightly in our time,

you know that one of the greatest

powers today is the

power of the Press.

Prompt editors

to be always truthful

and to work for the

good of human beings,

thus serving the greater

glory of God.

Amen.

Faith Formation


Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

Hourly substitutes are welcomed.

Please call: 345-4466

or email: [email protected]

The following adoration hours are open:

Fr. Patrick Brosamer, Director of Faith Formation

644-9716, [email protected]

Kellie Thomson, part-time Assist. Dir. of Youth Faith Formation

644-9718, [email protected]

Sunday:

Sunday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Saturday:

5 AM to 6 PM

Noon

7 PM to 8 PM

2 AM to 3 AM

11 AM to Noon

Remaining 2016-17 Faith Formation Classes Pre-K through Adults meet from 10-11:15 a.m.

Jan. 29 Feb. 12, 19, 26 Apr. 2, 9, 23, 30

Mar. 19, 26 May 7

Sacramental Celebrations First Holy Communion Parent Meeting~in church

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017~10 a.m.

Mass Rehearsal~in church

Sunday, April 30, 2017~1-2 p.m.

Mass Celebration~in church

Satruday, May 6, 2017~11 a.m.

Confirmation Mass Rehearsal~in church

Sunday, May 7, 2017, 10-11:15 a.m.

Mass Celebration~in church

Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 7 p.m.

COMMUNITY SUNDAY Feb. 5: Hearts, Teeth & Toes

(Faith Formation classes do NOT meet on Community

Sundays so that families can join together to work on

service projects as a faith community.)

All parishionrs are encouraged to join our Health

Ministry Team in the Miki Gym at 10 a.m. to

assemble Teeth & Toes Kits for the clients of

Brother Francis Shelter.

Donated Items needed:

-individually-packaged toothbrushes

-toothpaste

-dental floss

-WOOL socks (men’s & women’s sizes)

-gallon-size Ziplock bags

(Please place donated items in the collection box

in the church foyer by Friday, Feb. 3.)

“From the Tabernacle Jesus seems to say, ‘Stay

with Me for it is towards evening and the day is

now far spent.’ This should urge me to come to

visit Him often.” --- Fr. William Doyle

SAVE the DATE!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton:

July 10-14, 2017

9 a.m.-Noon Watch for volunteer and student registration information.

Coming soon!

The Way


The Gospel Reading for today is what is popularly

called the Sermon on the Mount. Many think it is the

absolute epitome of Jesus’ teachings. To be sure it

tells us how we are to live our lives, the attitudes we

are to have. We must remember that those who were

waiting and hoping for the Messiah expected a military

leader, one who would lead them in battle against their

oppressors.

In His Sermon on the Mount Jesus gives a more accu-

rate perspective of Who He is. He begins what we call

the Beatitudes (the word means “blessings”) with

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the king-

dom of heaven.” In a sense we are all “poor in spirit.”

Without the guidance and strength provided us by the

Lord there is no way we can escape this poverty of spir-

it, of spirituality, if you will.

That is why we often say that living God-centered lives

is at the very core of stewardship. Being a disciple of

Christ translates into being a steward of our many gifts

and blessings. Some scholars believe that Jesus may

have given this sermon often during His ministry.

Those who followed Jesus and became the earliest

Christians, the first members of the Church, were fond

of quoting and referring to what the Lord said on this

occasion. As stated Jesus provides us with the secret

of living a good life. If we rely on Him and follow Him,

we will be blessed.

Our Gifts of Treasure

Annual Budget FY17 $1,272,061.00

Year to Date Needed 1-22 $665,654.00

Year to Date Received 1-22 $647,739.00

Sunday Collection 1-22 $16,473.00

Building Maintenance Fund 1-22 $458.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Youth 1% for the month of January will go to

CSS-Refugee Assistance & Immigration. (RAIS)

January 29, 2017

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Times

Thank you to everyone who attended

last Wednesday’s Parish Ministry

Celebration. Good food, good talk,

learned a lot and made new friends.

Anna’s presentation on media

outreach was spectacular!


Service, Peace and Justice Youth Ministry

Let our light shine

It is a tradition in our country, that when a new administra-

tion takes office they have goals for what they can accom-

plish in the first 100 days. On our Peace and Justice bulletin

board you will find 100 ideas to encourage you to set goals

to be a light for our country.

One Nation under God

Need some ideas? Check on an elderly or handicapped neighbor (especially

when the weather is bad).

Volunteer (anywhere)

Pray for understanding an opposing perspective.

Write a letter to your representative expressing your

views.

Do something nice for a family member.

Smile at a stranger.

Save the orange sleeve covering the newspaper and

return it to the news carrier. Delivery people must pay

for each one.

Parish Lenten Project: Lent is several weeks off

but planning is already under way. Once again we will focus

on support of St. Francis House Food Pantry and once again

there will be opportunities to volunteer. We’re getting the

word out early as the first opportunity occurs right after Ash

Wednesday. Look for the sign-up sheets in February. The

schedule for St. Francis House is as follows:

Saturday, March 4th, 9-11: 6-10 people

Saturday, March 4th, 11-1: 6-10 people

Saturday, April 1st, 9-11: 6-10 people

Saturday, April 1st, 11-1: 6-10 people

Wednesday evening, March 22nd, 4-7: 6 people

Because we have had such wonderful responses to the vol-

unteer opportunities, we reached out to the Food Bank of

Alaska for their Saturday box build assembly for seniors in

need. It is a great opportunity for families. Children need to

be 10 years and older.

We have arranged the following:

Saturday, March 18th: Box build

9am to noon: 15 people

1pm to 4pm: 15 people

This date falls at the end of spring break.

This sign-up sheet will also be out in February.

Anna Schulten, Youth Ministry Contact at [email protected] or text/call (812) 677-8978

Online Hub: ym.akseas.net

Dodgeball

Tournament

Get ready for our JH&HS

bracket dodgeball

tournament February 2.

Bring your team of 4 or

more and compete for prizes. No team? No problem!

We'll find one for you and play a variety of other

dodgeball games throughout the evening.

February

Valentine’s

Themes With all the candy

hearts and

chocolate boxes

surrounding Valentine’s Day, it can be easy to get lost

in the commercialism of it all. But what does the

Church teach us about relationships? What does God

have to say about your future spouse?

Join us for three relationship-themed nights: Feb. 7: Q&A and Battle of the Sexes Trivia Night

Feb. 9: Dating Advice Panel

Feb. 14: Game Night and “Theology of the Body”

Feb. 21: Vocations Panel

Feb. 23: Vocations Panel

Volunteer with us! We need food donations, chaperones, and other

various leaders. To sign up, visit ym.akseas.net/

volunteer or contact Anna (information above).

Save the Date: Family Food Night

All families with students

grades K-12 are invited

to the next Family

Ministry Night: Thursday, Feburary 16, from 6-8pm.

Theme: Food Night! We’ll have a smorgasbord of

snacks (bring one to share), and we’ll also have

several family recipe stations for new food to try out!

Come hungry to this “appetizing” event!

mailto:[email protected]

ym.akseas.net

http://ym.akseas.net/volunteer

http://ym.akseas.net/volunteer

Health Ministry

Knights of Columbus

Your faith has made you whole. Lk 8:48

Respect Life

Are you a caregiver? Learn about ways to stay healthy and even thrive in this im-

portant role.

Seeds of Caregiving conference for care-

givers in our community and caregiving professionals. Open

to anyone. Saturday April 1, 2017 8 am-4:5pm $75 registra-

tion fee which includes continental breakfast, lunch and re-

freshments. To be held at the East and West Auditoriums,

Providence Alaska Medical Center

Please register by March 15, 2017 to reserve your seat.

Online registration is available for non-Providence employees

visit alaska.providence.org/education; click on “search for

classes” on the far right of the screen, click on calendar on

the far right, go to April 1, 2017 and select Seeds of Caregiv-

ing Conference. If registration cost is a barrier, or if you have

questions contact: Dani Martin:

[email protected] 907-212-2529

alaskahealthfair.org The Alaska Health Fair is cele-

brating 37 years of service in promoting good health choices.

Visit this website to find the dates for Spring events and in-

formation on services offered, including low cost screening

blood testing.

Hearts Teeth and Toes collection for Brother Fran-

cis Shelter continues. Please put donated dental items in the

collection box. Wool socks are greatly needed. Items will be

packaged by parishioners at the Feb 5 Community Sunday.

Spiritual Health Tip: God is a safe resting place.


NUMBER OF U.S. ABORTIONS

DROP DRAMATICALLY

WELL DONE, PRO-LIFERS!

“In 2014, an estimated 926,200 abortions were per-

formed in the United States, 12% fewer than in 2011; the

2014 abortion rate was 14.6 abortions per 1,000 women

aged 15–44, representing a 14% decline over this period.

The number of clinics providing abortions declined 6% be-

tween 2011 and 2014, and declines were steepest in the

Midwest (22%) and the South (13%). Early medication abor-

tions accounted for 31% of nonhospital abortions, up from

24% in 2011.” https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/

psrh/2017/01/abortion-incidence-and-service-availability-

united-states-2014

“The abortion rate reached its zenith at 29.3 [ per

1,000 women of child bearing age] in 1980 and ’81, and

the total number of abortions peaked at more than 1.6 mil-

lion in 1990, according to Guttmacher.” [Tom Strode, Bap-

tist Press http://bpnews.net/48188/report--abortion-rate-

hits-alltime-low]

…The authors of the Guttmacher report, Rachel Jones

and Jenna Jerman, were honest enough to concede that

their favorite explanation for any decrease in abortion–an

increase in contraception–doesn’t explain it all. They tell us

“State efforts to restrict abortion have maintained their

momentum, and states have enacted hundreds of new re-

strictions pertaining to abortion since 2011.”

Legislation requires pro-life legislators. Education, sup-

port for women, passage of pro-life laws, and political activi-

ty together explain why abortions dropped under the million

figure in 2013 for the first time since 1975….

Looking ahead Jones and Jerman make a keen obser-

vation:

“When it comes to restricting abortion, Congress and

the Trump administration have ready-made options that

have either already been attempted at the federal level in

recent years or were pioneered in the states.”

Just to mention three: the Pain-Capable Unborn Child

Protection Act, the law in16 states; the Unborn Child Protec-

tion from Dismemberment Abortion Act, on the books in six

states; and defunding Planned Parenthood as long as they

continue to perform abortions.

…Guttmacher and the Abortion Industry for which it

fronts laments the decline. Everyone else knows this is good

for unborn babies, their mothers, and the nation. [Dave An-

drusko http://www.nationalrighttolifenews.org/

news/2017/01/reflections-on-the-guttmacher-report-one-

day-later/#.WIY0nlMrKUk]

2017 Knights of Columbus Bison Hunt Raffle Tickets: $20

Drawing: April 29, 2017

One bison hunt or

one cash prize of $3500 awarded

for every 1300 tickets sold.

Need not be present to win.

Proceeds to benefit local Knights of Columbus

charitable activities.

Alaska Permit #1631

http://alaska.providence.org/education


http://alaskahealthfair.org

https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/psrh/2017/01/abortion-incidence-and-service-availability-united-states-2014



http://bpnews.net/48188/report--abortion-rate-hits-alltime-low

http://bpnews.net/48188/report--abortion-rate-hits-alltime-low

http://www.nationalrighttolifenews.org/news/2017/01/reflections-on-the-guttmacher-report-one-day-later/#.WIY0nlMrKUk




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.

Knights of Columbus

Pancake Sunday Breakfast Sunday, February 5th

After the 8:30 Mass Only

In the Miki Center

Monday, January 30th

9:00am Mass and Rosary

7:00pm Scripture Study

Tuesday, January 31st


10:00am Magi Ladies

9:00am Ladies Basketball

7:00pm RCIA

Wednesday, February 1st

6:30am Scripture Study


10:00am Preschool Gym Play

5:30pm Reconciliation

6:30pm Social Committee Meeting

6:30pm Cub Scouts

7:00pm Boy Scouts

7:00pmPastoral Council Meeting

7:00pm 8:30 Choir Practice

Thursday, February 2nd


6:00pm Junior High/High School Youth Ministry

7:00pm The Bible & The Virgin Mary Study

7:00pm Al-Anon (room 1-3)

Friday, February 3rd


9:00am Art and Environment

Saturday, February 4th

4:00pm Reconciliation

5:30pm Mass

Sunday, February 5th

K of C Pancake Sunday (after the 8:30 Mass only)

8:30am Mass, 11:30am and 5:30pm Masses

10:00am Community Sunday Project

10:00am CSSI Leaders Meeting

11:30am Mass

5:30pm Mass

Welcome Neighbors… Please help us on the RAIS (Refugee Assistance and Immi-

gration Services) Meals Team to welcome our newest An-

chorage residents. February is our month to provide grocer-

ies, cleaning supplies and sundries to the recent arri-

vals. This helps the families to get by until other benefits

kick in. Even though each culture has specific needs there

are many universal items that are used by all. There will be

a bin in the church foyer with copies of shopping

lists. Please pick up a list and take it with you when you

shop. Just place your donations in the bin and I will take

them out to the RAIS office on Mondays or Wednes-

days. Your kindness and generosity will make a big differ-

ence in the lives of our new friends. If you have any ques-

tions please contact Karel Henkel, 345-6817 or

[email protected]. Thanks so much.

Potluck The Bereavement Ministry is hosting a potluck dinner

for all who have lost a loved one. It will be on Satur-

day, February 4, at 5:30 pm at 240 Pacific View Dr.

For questions or more information please call Kay at

(907) 244-3399

Valentine Dinner Dance Sponsored by Knights of Columbus

February 11th in the Miki

After the 5:30 Mass to 10pm

Prime Dinner

Tickets: $25 single/$50 couple

(Adult Only Evening)

Limited number of tickets

(160 tickets)


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.


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 moun-

tain community of Girdwood. 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

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parents Group

and Gym Play

The SEAS Parents Group

enjoys Gymplay with our

babies, toddlers, and pre-

schoolers every Wednes-

day from 10 am to 12

pm. We meet in the Miki

Gym to play with trikes,

wagons, balls, and so much more! Come join us for

fun with friends and time to connect with other par-

e n t s . C o n t a c t C o u r t n e y E v e r a r d

at [email protected] or 338-9399 for more in-

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

12th, 2017) Please bring your non-

perishable items to donate to the foyer.

Thank you for helping feed the hungry!

BAPTISM CLASS

Is it time for your baby or young child to be

baptized? Come to the baptism class on

Sunday, February 12 h, 2017 at 12:45pm

in the church foyer. For more information,

please contact: Debbie at 345-4466 or

[email protected].

SEAS Baby Crib Many Anchorage babies are in need

of disposable diapers, baby wipes,

and 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.

The Bible and the Virgin Mary is a dynamic twelve-

part video series that beautifully explains the

Catholic truths about Our Lady, showing how she

has been a part of God’s plan to bring salvation to

the world since the beginning of time. In addition

to explanation of dogmas, answers to common

objections, and demonstration of Mary’s presence

in the Old and New Testaments, this study

discusses Church-approved Marian apparitions

that play an important role in Catholic Tradition.

It’s sure to help Catholics and non-Catholics alike

grow in an understanding and appreciation of the

Mother of God.

Presentations at Saint Elizabeth's on Thursday

evenings

Adoration Hours

January 2017

Adoration Calendar

Monday 6:30 - 7.30 PM

Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00AM

5:00 - 6:00PM

Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 PM

http://www.chapelourladyofthesnows.org




St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School is excited to invite everyone

to our School Open House, after the 11:30am Mass, from 1-

2pm. We would love to share our personal school story

where students experience faith-filled educational opportuni-

ties that enhance wonderful academic achievements. Faith,

Family, Excellence permeates throughout the school. Come

to the Open House and see for yourself!

Our school Open House is the beginning of Catholic Schools

Week. Each day of this next week, students, staff, and fami-

lies of St. Elizabeth, celebrate Catholic Schools within our

Parish, our Community, our Students, our Nation and our

Staff and Volunteers. We will be participating in a service

project to tie fleece blankets for Clare House, celebrate

Mass with other Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese, hold a

school Spelling Bee. Our Catholic future is our chil-

dren! Please keep us in your prayers while we celebrate our

Catholic Faith.

Kathy Gustafson, Principal

Kindergarten has been busy practicing two songs for our

Catholic School’s Week Assembly to thank our volunteers

and teachers! We have also been busy counting. Did you

know that we have been in school almost 100days? Kinder-

garteners are going to celebrate 100’s day with “hundreds”

of counting activities. Kindergarteners are 100 days smart-

er!!!

Sarah Afoa, Kindergarten

Second grade is dreaming of warner climates as we look

at temperatures throughout the United States. Students will

analysis temperatures and investigate different types of

storms.

Amanda Donato, Second Grade

The Third graders have been learning about the scientific

process. Each student chose an experiment and presented

it to their classmates. They collected data, made graphs and

worked hard to figure out why and how things work. The

class hosted an open house to present some of their infor-

mation. Here is what the students thought about this scien-

tific process;

Experiment day was fun. I really loved it. All the

experiments were really cool! – Malcolm

It was awesome and I’m glad I got to do it.

– Nicholas

I liked Experiment Day because everyone got to do

a fun experiment. – Makenzie

Experiment Day was cool and very fun. I wish I had

everything to do all the cool experiments. – Loyal

Carolyn Gustafson, Third Grade

After learning about nutrition, the 4th graders have decid-

ed they could make bags of trail mix to deliver to the Brother

Francis Shelter. They decided the ingredients to be put into

the mix, and each student brought in one ingredient. We will

deliver these bags to the Brother Francis Shelter on Monday

and take a tour of the facility.

Rachel Richardson, Fourth Grade

The students are working on their essays as to “Why they

love Catholic Schools.” This is to get prepared for Catholic

Schools Week next week.

In Math, the sixth grade class is working to understand

the Distributive Property and getting ready for a test over

Functions and Expression. In Language Arts, we are learning

about indefinite pronouns, both singular and possessive and

in Social Studies we have started studying Greece.

Eddie Ezell, Sixth Grade

Kindergarten, First and Second grades are working on 1st

and 2nd letter alphabetizing within the Library. Third grade is

working on 3rd letter alphabetizing.

Eight students from the 5th and 6th grade went to West High

school and competed in Battle of the Books. One team

came in 9th place out of 54 schools. Eight students in 3rd

and 4th grade will also compete on Wednesday at West High

school in the Battle of the Books. We wish them good luck.

Beth Lottridge, Library

Celebrate Our PARISH: Sunday, Jan. 29

11:30 a.m.: School-hosted Mass Celebration

1-2 p.m.: School Open House

Celebrate Our COMMUNITY: Monday, Jan. 30

10:30 a.m.: ALL Catholic Schools’ Mass at Our Lady of

Guadalupe Co-Cathedral

All Week: Collect wool sock donations for Brother Francis

Shelter

Celebrate Our STUDENTS: Tuesday, Jan. 31

8:45 a.m. School Assembly in Miki Gym—6th graders

share how they have benefitted from a Catholic education

2-3 p.m.: “St. Elizabeth’s Got Talent”—student talent show

Celebrate Our NATION: Wednesday, Feb. 1

8:45 a.m. Patriotic School Assembly

Faith-in-Action Project: Join with Lumen Christi High

School students to tie blankets for Clare House and contin-

ue collecting wool socks for Brother Francis Shelter

Celebrate Our VOCATIONS: Thursday, Feb. 2

8:45 a.m.: School Assembly

9 a.m.: 3rd-6th grade Spelling Bee

2:30-3:15 p.m.: Vocation Panel discussion with our priests,

deacon, sisters, and lay ministers

Celebrate Our STAFF & VOLUNTEERS: Friday, Feb. 3

8:45 a.m.: School “Appreciation” Assembly

Please join us to celebrate

our Catholic school!

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