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December 28, 2014 Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary C e l e b r a t i n g 1 3 2 y e a r s o f t h e C a t h o l i c C o m m u n i t y o f J u n e a u 1 8 8 2-2 0 1 4 We, the

As a Christian faith community, we, disciples of Jesus, compassionately serve in action, in worship, and through our relationships.

1 December 28, 2014 Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary C e l e b r a t i n g y e a r s o f t h e C a t h o l i c C o m m u n i t y o f J u n e a u We, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, are a beacon on the hill in the heart of Juneau. We welcome everyone to participate in our rich Catholic traditions. As a Christian faith community, we, disciples of Jesus, compassionately serve in action, in worship, and through our relationships. Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday Masses 8:30 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: (See Holiday Schedule) 12:10 pm Wildflower Court (Friday only) 10:00 am Saturday 9:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm (Or by appointment) Eucharistic Adoration Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm 416 Fifth Street, Juneau, Alaska Phone 907/ Cell: 907/ FAX: 907/ cathedral@acsalaska.net Website: Facebook: The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Office Hours Monday, Wednesday thru Friday 8am to 1 pm Reflection of the Week: Holy Family Compassion Reading I: Sirach 3:2 6, (duties toward parents) Reading II: Colossians 3:12 21 (the practice of virtues; the Christian family) Gospel: Luke 2:22 40 (circumcision of Jesus; presentation in the temple) Key Passage: As God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12) Adult: How do your family members know that you are a compassionate person? Child: What family member needs your compassion and kindness right now?

Welcome to the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph Dec. 27 th Dec. 28 th Dec. 30 th Dec. 31 st Dec. 27 th Dec. 28th Dec.

Taboada~12 years Michael & Rebecca Ricker~11 years Darrell & Ronalda Cadiente Brown~16 years Craig & Shelley Walsh~32 years Requesting a Daily Mass We would like you to request Mass Intentions a week

2 Welcome to the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph Dec. 27 th Dec. 28 th Dec. 30 th Dec. 31 st Dec. 27 th Dec. 28th Dec. 31 st John Dimond, Alexander Vick, Cristalyn Shipley, Doreen Pusich, Noelle Duvernay, Lora Malinger Linda Bruce, Eva Northern, Winston Smith Nicholas Vogt Tim & Judy McDonnell~39 years Edwin & Emma Taboada~12 years Michael & Rebecca Ricker~11 years Darrell & Ronalda Cadiente Brown~16 years Craig & Shelley Walsh~32 years Requesting a Daily Mass We would like you to request Mass Intentions a week ahead so we can put them in the bulletin. If we get your request by Thursday it can be included in the bulletin. MASS SCHEDULE December 31 (Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God-Holy Day of Obligation) Mass for Peace 5:30 pm Mass January 1st (Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God-Holy Day of Obligation) 9:30 am Mass Juneau A.C.T.S NEEDS YOU! Have you been on an ACTS retreat and want to know how you can continue to serve this important ministry? Openings are available for the following ACTS CORE board positions: Communications Coordinator; Financial Coordinator; Male Spiritual Coordinator and Music Coordinator. Applications are now available, contact us at juneauacts@gmail.com for more information. Find us on Facebook: juneau.acts@facebook or go the website juneauacts.com! Page 2 December 28, 2014

Back to Basics Catholic Adult Bible Study We completed our study of the Acts of the Apostles. Our next study will be the Gospel According to St. Mark, starting on Thursday, January 29, 2015.

All members purchase the commentary book and study guide from us, and we provide the accompanying DVD lectures.

3 Back to Basics Catholic Adult Bible Study We completed our study of the Acts of the Apostles. Our next study will be the Gospel According to St. Mark, starting on Thursday, January 29, Consisting of nine lessons, this study will end March 26. We meet weekly, using the Little Rock Scripture Study program, which is totally Catholic. All members purchase the commentary book and study guide from us, and we provide the accompanying DVD lectures. If you would like to join us, please call us no later than January 12, so we can order the materials. For additional information, call Susanne and Terry Elder at Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year from the Cathedral Staff. $58,000 $55,000 $50,000 $45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $29,000 for the Diocese. Anything above for the Cathedral. Collected To Date From 64 donors $35,355 Thank You! Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Page 3

Religious Education Winter Break CGS & Middle School Youth Group are on Winter Break through January 4 th.

Stay tuned for Special CGS and MYG Events for Advent and Christmas. Have a blessed Advent and Christmas Season. See you next year!

Home Blessing Kits: Fr. Pat, Deacon Charles, and Sr. Marie will be available to come to your home and bless it during the week of Epiphany.

4 Religious Education Winter Break CGS & Middle School Youth Group are on Winter Break through January 4 th. January 4th Youth Epiphany Procession at the 11 am Mass & an Epiphany Celebration for all youth at 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the Atrium. Regular Sunday Classes start up again on January 18 th, Stay tuned for Special CGS and MYG Events for Advent and Christmas. Have a blessed Advent and Christmas Season. See you next year! Epiphany Celebration & Home Blessing Kits There will be an epiphany celebration and children s procession at 11 am Mass on January 4th. Show up early if your child would like to participate. Home Blessing Kits: Fr. Pat, Deacon Charles, and Sr. Marie will be available to come to your home and bless it during the week of Epiphany. Contact to office via or phone to arrange a date and time. Children s Holy Hour: Eucharistic Adoration at St. Paul s. The 1st & the 3rd Saturday of the month children are invited to come 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. as the "Children's Holy Hour." They may share scriptural readings, sing simple songs, and all children are welcome. WORLD YOUTH DAY FUNDRAISERS! Do you need help around your home or business? Hire our pilgrims to do work around your house to help raise money for World Youth Day. If you would like to hire the teens please call or Jacob Coffman with the number of teens needed, time and day, and the work that you will need done. Pound Per Dollar Fundraiser: Our youth minister, Jake Coffman, has decided to lose weight for a fundraiser for our youth. Our youth are asking that people make donations per pound Jake loses. Contact Jake Coffman or approach a teen if you are interested in supporting this. Life Teen: Sunday 6:45-8:30pm at St. Paul s No Life Teen this week. Merry Christmas! Call Jacob Coffman at for information. Young Adult Dinner dinner, fellowship & prayer will start back up in the New Year. For more information and location contact: Jacob Coffman at or jacobtcoffman@gmail.com Page 4 December 28, 2014

Love INC s phone number: 780-4090. Our phone lines are open Mon. Wed. Fri. from 10am to 2pm & Tuesday evening from 7 8:30pm.

: 780-4090 Personal Care Kits: Full size toothpaste, deodorant (men s only), band aids, and disposable razors. Food: Cold breakfast cereal, tuna, cream soups, Cup O Noodles, tomato paste, Spam.

NOTES FROM THE PARISH OFFICE 2015 Calendars are available at the back of the church. Two different picture themes to choose from: Rejoice O Earth -Nature Scenes and Pope Francis The Joy of the Gospel.

5 Love INC s phone number: Our phone lines are open Mon. Wed. Fri. from 10am to 2pm & Tuesday evening from 7 8:30pm. Needs: Volunteers Needed: Shoveling, Office Cleaning, Answering phones in office, and more Delivery Angels are needed. Call us if you d like to help out.: Personal Care Kits: Full size toothpaste, deodorant (men s only), band aids, and disposable razors. Food: Cold breakfast cereal, tuna, cream soups, Cup O Noodles, tomato paste, Spam. Furniture: We do need dressers, but we currently have a surplus of mattress and are not accepting any more at this time. NOTES FROM THE PARISH OFFICE 2015 Calendars are available at the back of the church. Two different picture themes to choose from: Rejoice O Earth -Nature Scenes and Pope Francis The Joy of the Gospel. Pick one up and enjoy for the whole year. Donation Envelopes for 2015 are ready and will be out in the Mary Joyce Room of the church around Christmas. Please look for your name. If you are new and would like envelopes stop by the office or give me a call and I will set you up with a box. Office hours are from 8 am to 1pm. Monday, Wednesday Friday. Busy Mom s Retreat Calling all busy moms! Would you like to get away for a night or two? Come join other moms for a relaxing retreat at the Shrine Lodge. It will be a chance for quiet, prayer, getting to know other moms, and a bit of relaxation. When: January 2-4, 2015 (Can stay 1 or 2 nights) Spaces are limited. How much?: We try to keep the expenses low. Last year it was $50 to stay for 2 nights and we shared cooking duties/snacks. For more information, contact/call: Deirdre Darr at the Shrine Office: or juneaushrine@live.com Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Page 5

Sacraments Marriage Preparation: Congratulations! We stand ready to assist you in your marriage. Please contact the parish for more information.

6 Sacraments Marriage Preparation: Congratulations! We stand ready to assist you in your marriage. Please contact the parish for more information. Baptismal Preparation: Congratulations on the new life in your family! Contact the parish office for more information and for times of preparation classes. Christian Initiation (RCIA): Unbaptized adults and children (seven years and older) and baptized Christians desiring to join the Catholic Church please contact Sr. Marie Lucek, RCIA Coordinator, at Communion and Anointing of the Sick: Please call our office if you know of anyone who is in need of one or both of these sacraments. (The hospital can no longer contact us directly.) Ministry Rosary: Monday-Friday at 11:15 am before the daily Mass & Saturday at 9:15 am. Prayer Chain: Contact Maria Rogers at Victim Assistance Coordinator: Contact Robbie Izzard ext. 25. Twin Hearts Charismatic Prayer Group meets Sundays at 1:00 pm in the Cathedral worship space. Holy Trinity Charismatic Prayer Mtg., contact Naida James at Prayer Shawl Ministry meets Thursday at 6:00 pm in the parish hall large classroom. For more information contact Rhiannon Jensen at 907/ Martha Ministry meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the parish library. Contact Paula Rohrbacher at if you would like to join the group! St. Therese of the Child Jesus Carmelites meet on the 3 rd Saturday of the month, 1:30 pm, Cathedral Parish Hall classroom. Call Cathy Price at Knights of Columbus meet the 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm in the Mary Joyce Room. Contact Peter Forsling at grandknight@kofc1760.org. Also, follow the Cathedral Knights on Twitter and like us on Facebook at Kofc Cathedral Bvm! Alaskans for Life meets 2 nd Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm at rotating locations. For more information, call Sid at or Ida at Contemplative/Centering Join with others who practice Centering Prayer to pray and learn more about the process. For more information about this form of prayer contact Alan Rogers at centeringprayer@midnightsun.com or Downtown Group: Contact: Therese at or theresethib@gmail.com The Divine Mercy in Our Souls Cenacle An Adult prayer/ study group meets weekly at St. Paul s. For additional information, Call Susanne or Terry Elder at Weekly Mom s Group: Tuesday, 8:30 to 9:30am. Locations alternate between St. Paul and the Cathedral. Pastoral Staff Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau Bishop Edward J. Burns Office: 907/ ext 25 Rector Fr. Patrick Casey, OMI Office: Cell: 907/ pbswestsid@aol.com Deacon Charles Rohrbacher Office: 907/ ext 23 Cell: 907/ charlesr@gci.net Pastoral Associate Sr. Marie Lucek, OP Office: Cell: 907/ srmariel@acsalaska.net Director Religious Education Rhiannon Jensen Office: 907/ Cell: 907/ cathedraldre@acsalaska.net Office Manager Leora Houtary Office: 907/ Cell: 907/ cathedral@acsalaska.net ELECTRONIC GIVING Contact Us Diocesan Youth Minister Jacob Coffman Phone: 907/ Cell: 907/ Diocesan Missions (In-residence) Fr. Edmund Penisten Office (Cathedral): 907/ Pastoral Council Brian Holst ~ briangholst@hotmail.com Rich Pratt ~ richpratt@gci.net Cathy Price ~ cmprice@gci.net Carl Uchytil ~ uchytil@gci.net Jo Betts ~ littlemermaid@alaska.com Barbara Cadiente-Nelson ~ Cadiente.Nelson@gmail.com IVING: Visit our website and select donations. Cathedral of the Nativity BVM offers a mobile version of our on-line giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone s Quick Response (QR) code reader! Donations for Sunday, December 14th Weekly Church Support: $7, Building Fund: $1,435 Facilities Fund: $1,610 S.O.M.E.: $1,600 Special Collections: Special Collections: Donations Religious Retirement Fund: $50 Christmas Flowers: $80 Christmas: $70 December 28th ~ Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa January 4th ~ Facilities Fund January 11th ~ SOME

416 Fifth Street, Juneau, Alaska Phone 907/ FAX: 907/ Website

416 Fifth Street, Juneau, Alaska Phone 907/ FAX: 907/ Website August 13, 2017 Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary C e l e b r a t i n g 1 3 5 y e a r s o f t h e C a t h o l i c C o m m u n i t y o f J u n e a u 1882-2017 We, the Cathedral of the