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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
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
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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
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
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
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
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
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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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
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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
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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 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time January 29, 2017 Page 5
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!
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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!
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.
The Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time January 29, 2017 Page 7
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
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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
9:00am Mass and Rosary
10:00am Magi Ladies
9:00am Ladies Basketball
7:00pm RCIA
Wednesday, February 1st
6:30am Scripture Study
9:00am Mass and Rosary
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
9:00am Mass and Rosary
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 Mass and Rosary
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 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time January 29, 2017 Page 9
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
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
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
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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!
Jan. 29-Feb.3
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