Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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1 March 18, 2018 Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Bishop Andrew Bellisario, CM 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 5:30pm Sunday Masses 8:30am 11:00am 5:30pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: (See Holiday Schedule) 12:10pm Wildflower Court (Friday only) 10:00am Saturday 9:30am 416 Fifth Street, Juneau, Alaska Phone 907/ FAX: 907/ Website cathedral@acsalaska.net Facebook The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reflection of the Week: Fifth Sunday of Lent Life everlasting Reading I: Ezekiel 37:12-14 (prophecy of restoration) Reading II: Romans 8:8-11 (the flesh and the Spirit) Gospel : John 11:1-45 (the raising of Lazarus) Key Passage: Jesus said to Martha, I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? (John 11:25 26) Adult:: Christ calls us from death to new life. To what new life are you being called during this Lent? Child: How does Jesus help you do what is good and avoid what is not? Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00-5:00pm (Or by appointment) Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am 2:00pm

2 Welcome to the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fifth Sunday of Lent Holy Week schedule March 25-April 1 March 18 Albert Shaw Clairen Stone Teslin Gallagher Narcisa Tabada March 20 Claire Uchytil March 22 Tisket Seslar Paige McGuan Jonathan Saceda March 24 James Carroll Michael Dombkowski Kaitlann Jim Stations of the Cross Palm Sunday: Mass times as usual palms distributed Holy Thursday: 7:00pm: Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by Adoration in the parish hall at the Altar of Repose Good Friday: 12:10pm: Stations of the Cross 7:00pm: Solemnity of the Passion Communion Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday): morning prayer and blessing of Easter food at 9:00am 8:00pm: Mass begins in the parking lot with the lighting of the new fire Easter Sunday: Masses at 8:30am 11:00am No 5:30 Mass Every Friday in Lent, 5:30pm Each year we invite parish groups, families, or individuals to lead the Stations of the Cross on a Friday evening during Lent. Stations begin at 5:30pm and a Rice Bowl supper follows in the hall. If you or your group is willing to lead the Stations on Friday, March 23, let Sr. Marie (srmariel@acsalaska.net or ) know. Other Fridays are covered.

3 Middle School Youth Group Schedule: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Schedule: March 18 th Community Service March 21 st No MSYG (Spring Break) March 28 th MSYG/Confirmation March 18 th No CGS (Spring Break) March 25 th CGS Musicians needed for Holy Week Cathedral Triduum Choir for Holy Thursday (3/29), Good Friday (3/30), and the Easter Vigil (3/31) All are welcome. Please call Mary at if you have questions. Rehearsals will be held in the Cathedral. Triduum Music rehearsals: Saturday, March 17th - 11:00 a.m. - Vigil music Wednesday, March 21st - 6 p.m. - Holy Thursday music Saturday, March 24th - 11:00 a.m. - Vigil music Wednesday, March 28th - 6 pm - Holy Thursday & Good Friday music Saturday, March 31st - 11 a.m. - Vigil music The Fifth Week of Lent ALEFA Please join us for the Rice Bowl meal in the Parish Hall on Friday at around 6:00pm. We encounter Alefa in Malawi, where seeds are helping her family survive an uncertain climate. How can you care for God s creation this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. Young Adult Group If you are between and would like to spend time building relationships with other young adults who are intentional about their faith, please join us on Thursday nights! All are welcome. For more information, join the Diocese of Juneau Young Adults Facebook group, or Miguel.Rohrbacher92@gmail.com High School Youth Group If you are a high school student who would like to learn more about your faith, socialize with other Catholic teens, do service projects, and deepen your spiritual life, please join us! We meet Sunday nights, 6:30pm in the St. John Paul II lodge at St. Paul parish. Dinner is provided. The next three weeks will focus on our Catholic penitential practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Tonight s focus is on charity and almsgiving. All teens are welcome! If you would like more information, please contact Miguel Rohrbacher at Miguel.Rohrbacher92@gmail.com or at (907) Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch. - St. John Paul II

4 Easter Flowers This year we will not have anyone collecting for flowers for the church after the Masses. Instead, we are asking those who wish to contribute to the Easter flowers to write "Easter flowers" on your check or put it in an envelope marked "Easter flowers." This can then be put in either collection basket next weekend. Thank you for your continued generosity in providing beautiful flowers to enhance our celebrations. JuneauACTS Core members will meet Friday, March 16, 2018 in classroom 4 at St Paul s Church after hosting soup & bread at 6pm and Stations of the Cross at 7pm. Visit for ACTS Ministry updates. Volunteers for soup, bread/crackers and readers can contact Winston Smith The Study Continues: The five week scripture series given by Fr. Steven McGuigan, rector of the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, continues. For the next two Mondays from 7-9pm, we will continue study on the Gospel of Mark. Classes are held in the parish hall and are free to attend. They are open for anyone high school age or older. Front Street Community Health Center The clinic is currently in need of the following: Men s and women s socks Toothbrushes Travel size toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel or soap, lotion Gloves Disposable razors Your donations are greatly appreciated by those on the receiving end of your kindness. There is a receptacle for donations in the Parish Hall. For more information call (907) Hours: M-F, 9:00am 4:00pm

5 Love, INC Donations for the Food Pantry, Personal Care, and Linen Ministry are being accepted at the Love INC office. Contact telephone number or Are you concerned about a loved one s mental health? Connect to information and resources at the next NAMI gathering on Saturday, May 5th at 10:00am at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Receive support and resources to better understand and connect with loved ones struggling with mental health. This is a free seminar and a lunch will be provided. Register at The different churches are asked to donate different items. What we have been asked to donate has changed. We are now being asked to donate: Canned veggies Rice Brushes Combs Bonus items: Canned chili Refried beans

6 Sacraments Contact Us 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 (7 yrs & older) and baptized Christians desiring to join the Catholic Church please contact Sr. Marie Lucek, 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 Prayer Chain: Contact Maria Rogers at Victim Assistance Coordinator: Contact Robbie Izzard ext. 25. Twin Hearts Charismatic Prayer Meeting every Sunday at 1:00 pm in the Cathedral worship space. Holy Trinity Charismatic Prayer Mtg., contact Naida James at Prayer Shawl Ministry usually meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00pm in the parish hall library. Contact Pat Davidson at for more information. Pastoral Staff Bishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M. Office: (907) x25 Pastor Fr. Patrick Casey, OMI Office: (907) Cell: (907) Deacon Charles Rohrbacher Office: (907) x23 Cell: (907) Pastoral Associate Sr. Marie Lucek, OP Office: (907) Cell: (907) Director of Religious Education Bridget Goertzen Office: (907) MSYG & Assistant for Children s Ministries Leora Houtary leora35@gci.net Office Manager Megan Chalfant Office: (907) cathedral@acsalaska.net Youth Minister Miguel Rohrbacher Miguel.Rohrbacher92@gmail.com Phone: (907) Pastoral Council Brian Holst (907) briangholst@hotmail.com Rich Pratt (907) richpratt@gci.net Cathy Price (907) cmprice@gci.net Carl Uchytil (907) uchytil@gci.net Jo Betts (907) littlemermaid@alaskan.com Barbara Cadiente-Nelson (907) Cadiente.Nelson@gmail.com Martha Ministry: Meetings are on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00am in the parish library. Contact Paula Rohrbacher at if you would like to join the group! Moms Ministry: for mothers of all ages. Meetings on Tuesday mornings Variable locations, primarily outdoors, weather permitting Contact Shireen Taintor, shireen.taintor@gmail.com St. Therese of the Child Jesus Carmelites meet on the 3rd 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 Patrick Davis at pdavis213094mi@comcast.net. You are welcome to like us on Facebook at Kofc Cathedral Bvm! Donations Electronic Giving: 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! Gospel Reflections offers an opportunity to study and share insights on Sunday s readings. Meets at 7:00pm on Tuesday in the parish library. Alaskans for Life meets 2 nd Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm at rotating locations. For more information, call Sid 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 Donations for Sunday March 11, 2018 Weekly Regular Plate Collections: $2, Weekly Regular Electronic Collections: $.2, S.O.M.E.: $ Upcoming Special Collection March 25: Black and Indian Missions