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Saint Benedict Parish is a community of
Catholic, Christian stewards,
working to live and preach the Word of
God in thought, word and deed. Thoughts from our Pastor
Parish Office 8110 Jewel Lake Rd Anchorage, AK 99502
Phone: (907)243-2195 Fax: (907)243-0088
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am -5:00pm
Web: www.stbenedictsak.com Email: parishsecretary@ stbenedictsak.com
Lumen Christi Jr/Sr Catholic School 8110 Jewel Lake Rd Bldg. D Anchorage, AK 99502
Phone: (907)245-9231 Fax: (907)245-9232
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
Web: www.lumenchristiak.com E-mail: [email protected]
August 29, 2021
Mission and Core Values
As a ministry of Saint Benedict Parish,
Lumen Christi High School provides a rigorous Catholic
education in a Christ-like environment. We are called to proclaim the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, to build community, and to
serve our brothers and sisters.
We are united in our core
values of living Faith, Celebrating Family
and Achieving Excellence!
- Our Community at a Glance -
Prayer Chain: Call Ann Curro: 349-3772 Outreach: Emergency food for those in need call 273-1596 Clare House: 4th Tuesday each month; contact Janel Ryan:717-7033 Thrift Store: Open Monday-Friday 10am-3pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm, call 245-0017 to volunteer call Colleen: 354-4372 or Mary: 868-3453 Catechesis: Bob McMorrow: 273-1552 and Elise Martinez: 273-1541 Choir: See Ken Miller after Mass or email [email protected] Samoan Mass: 12:15 Mass, 1st Sunday of the Month Filipino Mass: 12:15 Mass, 3rd Sunday of the Month Hospitality: Coffee /donuts, after 8am-10:30am Masses Pancake Breakfast: Served 8am to 12:30pm the 2nd Sunday, Oct to Mar Knights of Columbus: Meets 1st Wednesday at 7pm Legion of Mary: Meets Mon. at 5:30pm; call Ed Wassell 227-2819
Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am,
10:30am, 12:15pm
Weekday Masses Monday-Friday 9:00am
Adoration Monday-Friday 10am-10pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
Sat.3:45pm-4:45pm or by appointment
Experiencing Spiritual Joy and Fulfillment
I believe the antidote to the vices Jesus lists in the Gospel reading this Sunday (evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, and folly) are the fruits of the Holy Spirit. If you ever reach an unhappy place in your personal life, see how much more satisfying and liberating life can be by practicing the fruits of the Holy Spirit. They instruct us to be more loving and joyful, more patient and kind, to be good and generous, gentle, faithful, and modest, ex-ercising better self-control, and to live chaste and pure lives. Far from being a message of enslavement, these virtues are about spiritual liberation experienced by those who truly live in Christ in good times and in bad. These virtues help us to experience spiritual joy and fulfillment no matter what life throws at us. These virtues are sincerely needed to help us form and sustain healthy and holier vocations in the life of the Church. These virtues reflect the spiritual freedom of real disciples who are “doers of the word and not hearers only.” With what vice(s) do you struggle with the most? What fruit(s) of the Holy Spirit will you embrace this week? Fr. Tom
Saint Benedict Staff
Pastor Fr. Tom Lilly [email protected]
243-2195
Deacon Desiderio Martinez [email protected]
Deacon Leslie T Maiman, Jr., D.Min [email protected]
397-7702
Pastoral Assistant Marcy Adkins [email protected]
273-1554
Business Manager Danna Hoellering [email protected]
273-1553
Administrative Assistant Katherine Mitchell [email protected]
243-2195
Director of Music Ken Miller [email protected]
Church Housekeeper Elaine Potter
Sacramental Information
Parish Office 243-2195
•RCIA: contact Marcy Adkins 273-1554
•Baptism of infants: celebrated either during Mass, after the 12:15 Mass or at any other time approved by the Pastor. Parents are required to attend a baptismal preparation class prior to the baptism of the child.
•Weddings: scheduled by meeting with the Pastor at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the office for more details.
•Funerals: contact the parish office following a death and we will be pleased to assist you.
•Anointing of the Sick, or Communion to the Homebound: Please call the parish office to request a visit.
Mass Intentions: SI= Special Intentions RTH= Return to Health ROS= Repose of Soul
Evangelization and Catechesis
Director Robert McMorrow II [email protected]
273-1552
Youth/Young Adult Minister Gabe O’Lena [email protected] 273-1541
Jr. High Youth Minister
Elise Martinez [email protected]
Lumen Christi School
Principal Brian Ross [email protected] 907-245-9231
Administrative Assistant Anne Gore [email protected] 907-245-9231
Readings:
Monday 08/30 Tuesday 08/31 Wednesday 09/01 Thursday 09/02 Friday 09/03 Saturday 09/04 Sunday 09/05
Mass 9am: All Souls SI
Parish Office Closed
Adoration 10am - 10pm
Legion of Mary 6-7pm
Mass 9am: Ernest Fandrich ROS
Adoration 10am-10pm
Mass 9am: Jaxson O’Lena RTH
Adoration 10am-10pm
Confession 6pm Samoan Choir 6:30pm High School 7-9pm KofC 7pm
Mass 9am: Bob McMorrow SI
Adoration 10am-10pm
Jr. High 6-8pm Book Club 7pm YM Meet 8pm
Mass 9am: Al Fleener ROS
School Mass 7:45am Adoration 10am-10pm
Jr. Legion 10am Samoan Choir 6:30pm
Vigil Mass 5pm: Hank & Rena Brinker SI
Confessions 3:45pm Samoan Choir 6:30pm
Masses 8:00am: Jovita Shanklin ROS
10:30am: John Adkins SI
12:15pm: People of the Parish Check out our page at: https://www.stbenedictsak. com/65 FB: St. Ben's Youth Ministry Insta: @stbensyouthak
Thank you to all who provide meals for Clare House
Next dinner date is September 28th!
Thank to all those who come and serve lunches at Beans Café
Please help out Kids Lunchbox!!
The Traveling Madonna
The new traveling Mary sign up for July, August, and September 2021 is now posted.
Please say a rosary each day she is in your home, thank you for welcoming the Lord’s mother.
Ann-3493772 or Florence 522-5671 .
Sunday 08/29 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Sunday 09/05 Isaiah 35:4-7 James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37
Dear Lord,
Thank you for teaching me to be generous as
you have been generous with me. Thank you for showing me that all I am and
have are gifts from you. And that these gifts from you, Lord, are meant
to be shared. Show me the joys of generosity.
Help me to understand others, perhaps un-known to me, depend on me for help.
Remind me that my world, my parish, needs “Good Samaritans” to heal the wounds of our
times. Make me a gift to others in your name.
Amen.
Parish Financial Update:
Celebrations:
Please Pray for: Ann Lahr
Carey Family
John Lopetrone
Brandon Vaccaro
Rica Herring
Marijes Apostol
Jeff Wilhelm
Alicia Datuin
Christina Del Rosario
Iulio Fonoti Jr.
Jason Shoopman
Mike & Bettye Smith
Doris Carey
Julie Allard
Carol Keefe
Lagi Fi-Zwetsk
Lonnie Adkins
Whitney Heskett
David Mitchell
Bernie Simon
David Edgren
Nicole Johnson
Patrick Danielson
Rizza Robles
Crescencia Molina
Geneva Colon
Brodie Nikolia
Michele Waetjen
Vannessa Mors
Denise Trefry
Richard Campbell
Fontaine Wilhelm
Theresa Dolan
Ofelia Domingo
Maipele Burns
John Logan
Albert Garcia
Virginia Dalilak
Monica Mendoza
Carey James
Mike Keenan
Natalie Carey
Steve Taylor
Lara Krill
John Branham
Cheryl Edgren
Dan Rollins
Jan Heier
Audrey Rust
Dansel Oliveira
Joan Alles
Bob & Geri Kottre
Jeff Harris Family
Jim &Sally Seeley
Betty Johnson
Ted & Agnes Mayac
Doris Clausen
Bill Kuper
Eileen Keegan
Ellison Williamson
Kevin Pfeiffer
Ia Corrigan
Danielle Corrigan
Jackie & Greg Kern
Paul Larson
Mary Dubois
Glen Allen
Virginia Aberle
Elizabeth Bastiani
Solita Balones
Mark Blumenthal
Deneen B. Bozeman
Mary Heinz
Al Honeywell
Charlene Cuaresma (To add or remove please
call 243-2195).
*Online Donation Income:
There were 61 gifts made online
We had 0 families new to online giving
There were 0 families that increased regular giving amounts.
There were 3 Debt Reduction donations There was 0 Special Collection There was 0 Parish Outreach donation
Stewardship of Treasure:
Week 8 YTD
Offertory Income $14,244.25 $96,591.67 *Other Income $ 4,086.25 $12,257.52 $ 18,330.50 $108,849.19
Expenses: (avg. wk. $16,093.38) YTD Expenses: $88,254.97
Combined Parish and School
Total Income $181,330.79 Total Expense $239,004.54
$(57,673.75)
“For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two
shall become one flesh.” -Eph. 5:31
Paul and Diana Pfeiffer 08/06/66 Al and Eileen Hand 08/12/67 Ed and Roberta Wassell 08/19/67 Anthony and Margaret Berdahl 08/24/79 Jeff and Cynthia Cooper 08/06/82 Paul and Kim Mazzolini 08/07/82 William and Jami Jacobson 08/27/83 Geoffrey and Robin Hershberger 08/11/84 Hank and Rena Brinker 08/23/87 James and Michaela Kvidera 08/30/97 Bill and Beth Van Couwenberghe 08/22/98 Daniel and Judith McCarthy 08/14/99 Greg and Celine Kaplan 08/14/99 Kevin and Shannon Thomas 08/04/01 Todd and Joanna Hansen 08/25/01 Joshua and Melinda Deal 08/02/03 Bryan and Kathleen Yackel 08/14/04 Keith and Anna Sobolesky 08/06/05 Brian and Bessie Paraoan 08/08/11 Herson and Maliuat Liwanag 08/23/13 Joe and Annabelle Porter-Porotesano 08/16/14 Bong and Sophia Guintu 08/28/14 Alex and Hayley Youngmun 08/06/16 Isidore and Eteva Wulf 08/26/17 Joseph and Catie Kemper 08/10/19 Henry and Vanessa Hershberger 08/15/20
Knights Table
Congratulations: August Knight of the month Family of the Month Jim Seeberger Jim & Sue Sabrowski
Lumen Christi School Living Faith, Celebrating Family, and Achieving Excellence
Patriotic Rosary: Monday 08/16 and 09/06 at 6pm KofC Meeting: Wednesday 09/01 at 6pm & online 4th Degree Meeting: Monday 09/06 at 7pm & online
Important Upcoming Dates:
The Family of the month is Jim and Sue Sabrowski. They were selected for all of their participation in our parish Ministry’s and also dedication to School activities. Thank you!
The Knight of the Month we nominated Jim Seeberger, our esteemed Grand Knight as the Knight of the Month for his tire-less work in our Parish, helping in the betterment of our School and also so much in our Community.
Lumen Spotlight:
"Operation Clothesline" and the Knights "Coats for Kids" project at Clark Middle School on August 14.
WHAT IS GOING ON?
1. The successful Habitat for Humanity "Board Sales" fund drive which raised $3,757, which was appreciated and will be used to fund future construction. 2. We prepared and served a Lumen Christi registration BBQ which fed a number of the families having children enrolled. It was said that this was the first annual such event. 3. We are planning to work at Catholic Social Services St Fran-cis Food Pantry constructing 10 raised garden planters for fresh vegetables to augment their food supplies. 4. We may be assisting in the demolition of the old siding on the south side of our Church. 5. We will participate in planned Lumen Christi landscaping as well as reupholstering a number of chairs at the school to meet the demands of our increased enrollment.
Vivat Jesus Jim Seeberger, Grand Knight
It is wonderful to be back at school with our students and families. This year we welcome many new families as well as new faculty and staff to Lumen. Thank you to all St. Benedict parishioners for the support you give us!
Today we introduce Mrs. Kimberly Guzman, who joins us as our administrative assistant. Kimberly is in our office, the “face of our school,” greeting students, parents, teachers, coaches, visitors and everyone who comes in, with a smile.
Kimberly is proud to be a first generation American of Mexican descent. Her parents, Andres and Aida Vergara moved from Mexico to Los Angeles, California where she was born, and lived most of her life. Family is a big part of Kimberly’s life. She has an older sister, Ana, and two younger brothers, Andres and Joshua.
The last few years have been busy for Kimberly. After earning a psychology degree from Concordia at Irvine in 2017, she and her husband, Chris, were mar-ried in Holy Family Catholic Church in Pasadena, California. They will celebrate their 3rd anniversary on November 9th of this year. They lived in Germany, where Chris was stationed, until the Air Force brought Kimberly and Chris to Anchorage just a few months ago. She worked as supervisor and a case manager at the Arc of Anchorage before joining us here at Lumen.
Kimberly enjoys travelling. She has toured France, Poland, The Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, Rome, Switzerland, Belgium. England, and Mexico. She relishes spending time with her husband and her Australian Puppy, Dodger - and you might have guessed she is an avid LA Dodgers fan! Alaska is a big change from California, a change Kimberly loves. She explains that, “Growing up in LA makes me really value the chance to sit down in the qui-et and beauty of Alaska and just appreciate life.” She delighted in her first winter snows and fresh, clear sum-mer here. In reflecting on her first several weeks at Lu-men Kimberly says she loves, “what we are all about.” She says this is the first time she has been in a work en-vironment “with people who share my beliefs. Everyone gets along here. It’s a genuine community of support and Faith.” Welcome Kimberly, Chris, and Dodger!
Aug 26: Soccer vs Nenana (6pm HS @ Kincaid) Aug 27: Soccer vs Delta (6pm HS @ Kincaid) Sept 1: Soccer vs Su-Valley (3pm JH, 6pm HS @ Kincaid) Sept 2-3: Class of 2022 Senior Retreat Sept 6: Labor Day (Holiday-No School)
Help!! We Need A Pianist!!
Do you play the Piano? Do you know someone who does?
We need a volunteer to accompany the 10:30 Sunday choir.
Please contact Ken Miller at
[email protected] or after Mass at the organ.
We are all
Our Community
Called to Serve
• To continue to keep clients and staff healthy, we can no longer accept used items. Currently, CSS is only accepting new, unopened items.
Donations can be dropped off at the back of the ware-house at CSS Main Center (3710 E. 20th Avenue) on the 20th avenue side Monday – Friday 9am – 4:00p
SFH is in need of :
• Canned fruits * Oatmeal
• Pastas
Experienced data entry volunteers .
Clare House needs: Br. Francis needs: • Clorox/Bleach
• Fabuloso
• PineSol
• Clorox wipes
• Any kind of cleaning, disinfecting solution
• Paper towels
• Cleaning towels
St. Benedict’s Bowling League
Looking for a fun activity this winter? Come bowl on St. Benedict’s league at 4:30 on Sundays, Sept. 12th thru March 20th at Jewel Lake Bowl . You must commit to the entire season. Call Beth 230-2810 for more info.
Clare House/BFS/Homeless Family Services: Current job openings. https://www.cssalaska.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/
Homeless Family Services is in need of:
• Pots and pans
• Shower curtains, rods and rings
• Toilet paper
• Silverware and serving utensils
• Can openers Medical Respite at Brother Francis Shelter: • Herb seeds • Pots • Gardening tools Supportive Family Services needs:
• Size 4, 5, and 6 diapers
• Baby Wipes
• New hoodies • New socks • Hand warmers • Beanies • Blankets • Coats
Career Opportunities with CSS: Grant Analyst | Catholic Social Services (CSS) is looking for a Grant Analyst to devise grant budgets for new funding opportunities and grant renewals, coordinate with other administrative and program staff to ensure grant objectives are properly implemented, report on se-lect awarded grants, and monitor grant expenditures. On a day-to-day basis, this position will work closely with the Grant Development Director, Grants and Contracts Administrator, and Program Directors in the process of ensuring compliance with grant-related finance and pro-grammatic objectives. In addition, this position will work closely with the Grant Writer in devising grant budgets.
Volunteer Opportunities
BFS Meals Team: Every day, Brother Francis Shelter purchases breakfast and lunch for our guests. We hope to meet this need with the help of our community. If you'd like to cook breakfast and lunch for our guests once a month, please email Katie ([email protected]) for more information!
Volunteer with FIG: Now that summer is in full swing, we’d love more volunteers at the farm to help with weed-ing, gardening, and upkeep. Please email Nick ([email protected]) for more information!
All are invited to the commemoration of the
100th Anniversary of the founding of the Legion of Mary
on Sept 7, 2021, at Holy Family Old Cathedral.
The Rosary will begin at 6:30 PM followed by Holy Mass a 7 PM, with Archbishop Emeritus
Roger Schwietz as the main celebrant. A dessert reception will follow.
Saint Benedict Parish
Archdiocesan Goal
$ 88,878.20
Parish Goal
$44,039.00 Participation Goal
40 Percent *
Contributions beyond our Archdiocesan goal help us to:
Your contribution helps:
• Ministry to remote & rural Parishes
• Outreach to minority communities
• Education in our Catholic schools
• Ministry to youth and young adults
• Recruitment, education and
formation of seminarians
• Formation of new Deacons
• Adult Faith Formation programs
Sand and Refinish Pews Why? After close to 40 years of use, our pews are in dire need of a facelift! The “final step” in renovating the interior of our parish church will be to have each of our 38 pews professionally refinished. This will amount to disassembling the pew, sanding all surfaces, applying several coats of clear finish, and reassembling. This is a large undertaking, be-yond our ability to do so “in house.” Once completed our pews will be in fine shape for the next 40 years! Thank you!
* Parish census: 656 households
Rectory Renovation - Exterior Why? Built in the mid-1960’s as a rectory with separate living suites, the building today houses not only the resi-dent priest(s), but the entire parish staff. We have had the building professionally assessed as to maintenance needs. Such a renovation will include a new roof, a reconstruct-ed entry awning, restoration of the chimney, and exten-sive repairs to the sun room. Following the exterior reno-vation we’ll address interior needs. Thanks!
140,000
125,000
110,000
95,000
80,000
65,000
35,000
50,000
20,000
5,000
35%
30%
20%
15 %
10 %
5 %
45 %
50 %
——–——-— Archdiocesan Goal ($88,878)
—————–- Combined Goals ($132,917)
77
# of Donors
40 %
25%
——–——-Parish Participation
(51,686.98)
Super Sunday is coming. Our first gathering will be
Sunday, Sept. 26th
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration is offered: Monday—Friday 10:00AM-10:00PM
You are welcome to come in to pray during these times.
~ Call the office to get the code to the adoration door.
*Call Marcy at the office to sign up*
“Could you not watch one hour with me?” (Mt. 6:21; 26:40)
Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults
What is Catholicism? Are you curious?
Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church?
Do you feel you are on the outside looking in?
Would you like to know more about the Catholic Faith?
Maybe you were raised Catholic and have strayed?
Have you ever wondered, ‘Why am I even doing this?
Do you remember all the reasons of your faith, the beauty of our faith?
We meet on Monday evenings at 6:30pm in the Upper Room at the school. We would love to have you join us. Everyone is welcome! Contact Marcy Adkins at the office 243-2195
Ascension presents has awesome material and shorter videos on various Catholic Topics through
YouTube and Facebook!
RCIA Adoration
Adult Ed
Visit Formed.org for great material on sacraments, Devotions, saint movies and more!
We will continue with our Bible Study and Book Club throughout the summer. The rest of our adult ed classes will resume in September.
Archangel Attic:
Can you believe it! This September is the 10th Anniversary
of the Attic's renovation. Stay tuned for dates of our celebration.
Recently, our volunteers spent a day updating the merchandise on our racks/shelves adding new creative
items and fun fall fashions. Shop for fleece vests and jackets, choose from many jeans
styles, or add a cap to your collection. We are open Wed/Thur 12-3; Fri 10-3; Sat 10-4.
The Lumen parents will begin adding extended hours on Fridays from 3-7 soon. As always, thank you for your generosity!
Saint of the day
St. Monica's feast day was Aug. 27th.
Her Son, St. Augustine's feast day was Aug. 28th.
CATECHESIS
The Office Of:
EVANGELIZATION
Thursday, Sept. 2 @ 7:00PM
We will discuss ... Something Beautiful for God: Mother Teresa’s Journey into compassion by Malcolm Muggeridge pgs. 1-82
Contact Lynn Stuhr @ [email protected] or 907830-1627
Men’s Ministry
Our next Meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 9th at 6 PM We meet in the upper room for food, fellowship, and faith.
Food: Roasted Pig and broccoli Topic: St. Jose Maria Escriva Presenter: Fr. Robert Whitney
Meets the 2nd –4th or 5th. Wednesday of each month at 7pm
Enhance your journey through Lent this year by joining us at Bible Study and/or Book club. A wonderful way to grow in Faith w/ others
in your parish”.
Study on The Church Fathers
We are meeting in the school and online in Zoom Meeting.
Contact Bob McMorrow for updates and how to connect to our online discussion.
Book Club
Bible Study
Family faith activities for September
1.Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day. Help your children do something special with their grandparents or spend the day with them. 2. Decorate wooden, or even paper, letters spelling out MARY. Be as colorful and creative as you want to celebrate the Most Holy Name of Mary (September 12th). 3. Labor Day is the first Monday in September. Take the time to write a note or give a small gift to someone who works hard for your community (or for your family!). 4. Jesus is the Bread of Life. Pick out your favorite bread reci-pe and have your children help you make it. 5. Be a peacemaker. Do something nice for someone that you sometimes argue with. The feast day of St. Wenceslaus is Sept. 28th. 6. Saints can seem like people from long ago to children. Talk to them about Saint Teresa of Calcutta (when she lived and died), her work, and her writings. Her feast day is September 5th. 7. Find your favorite cross craft to create on Sept. 14th for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. 8. Look around your room, house, or pantry for items or food to donate to the less fortunate. The feast day of St. Vincent de Paul is Sept. 27th. 9. Learn a prayer or even short phrase (like “Ora Pro Nobis,” which means “pray for us”) in Latin. St. Jerome translated the Bible from Hebrew to Latin, and his feast day is Sept. 30th. 10. September 22nd marks the beginning of Autumn. Do a fall craft together to celebrate.
Adult Ed
1) go to www.formed.org, 2) click Sign Up 3) click I belong to a parish/organization 4) type in St. Benedict and look for our address (8110 Jewel Lake Rd. Anchorage, AK) and then enter your name and email!
St. Andrew Bobola, S.J.
Patron of our E/C Team, Pray for us.
Evangelization Meetings:
The Next World Youth Day is in
Lisbon, Portugal 2023
Contact Bob for details.
Evangelization Team: Our next meeting will be 8/31
Youth Ministry Team: Our next meeting is 9/2
Super Sunday team: Next meeting is TBD
9/01 Youth Night
Confession 7-9pm
9/2 Jr. High Night Rosary Walk!
6-8pm
9/1 High School Night 7pm Confession 9/2 Jr. High Night 6pm-8pm Rosary Walk
Alaska State Fair!
Labor Day, September 6th Leaving after Daily Mass
from St. Benedict.
We have had a few tickets donated to us. So those tickets will be disbursed
at a first-come-first-serve basis.
To RSVP email: [email protected]
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