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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 Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: • 4:00-5:00pm • (Or by appointment)
416 Fifth Street,
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone 907/586-1513
FAX: 907/586-8091
Website
www.juneaucathedral.org
The Cathedral of the Nativity
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Reflection of the Week:
Office Hours
Monday—Friday
9:00am—2:00pm
October 29, 2017
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Love of neighbor
Reading I: Exodus 22:20-26 (social laws)
Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 (a model for believers)
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40 (the greatest commandment)
Key Passage [Jesus] said to him “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37–39)
Adult: In a practical sense, what is one thing that would change in your life if you loved your neighbor as yourself?
Child: Why is it hard sometimes to love your neighbor?
Welcome to the
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Happy Birthday
October 28
Eileen Buchanan
October 29
Michael Reed
Jo Betts
October 30
James Rogers
Neil Doogan
November 1
William James
November 2
Paul Loos
Marsha Montag
November 3
Teofila Runnells
Joseph O’Malley
Mack Diandrea
November 4
Mynah Levengood
All Saints Day
Wednesday, November 1st
Masses at the Cathedral: 7:00 am
12:10 pm 5:30 pm
All Souls Day
Thursday, November 2nd -
Masses at the Cathedral: 7:00 am
12:10 pm
Mass at the Shrine: 5:30pm
Becoming a Catholic?
It’s not too late to join our gatherings. We are
currently meeting on Sunday mornings from
9:45—10:45am in the Parish Library. Come if
you are curious or want to know more about
the Catholic Church. For more information or if
you have questions contact Sr Marie Lucek at
[email protected] or 586-1340.
CGS and MSYG are in full swing. If you have not registered yet, please contact the Religious Education Office at (907) 586-1317, or [email protected]. November Dates:
CGS Sundays Levels 1, 2, & 3 11/5 11/19
CGS Level 3/MSYG Wednesdays 11/8 11/15 11/29
Other November Events:
11/21 Thanksgiving Prayer Service and Pie Potluck
11/26 ADVENTures
News from the National Shrine of St. Therese
All Soul's Day Mass at the Shrine
Join us to remember the souls of all those, throughout the Diocese, who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.
November 2, 2017
5:30 p.m. at the Shrine Chapel
Everyone is welcome, with special invitation to those who have lost a loved one since last November 2nd.
Advent Retreat
December 1, 2 & 3, 2017
Shrine Lodge
Deacon Steve Olmstead - Retreat Master
Cost: Free will offering
High School Youth Group
Our High School Youth Group meets at the JPII Lodge every Sunday from 6:45-8:15pm. Join us for dinner, games and a talk!
10/29: Halloween Party!
11/5: Feast of All Saints
11/12: Theme - Christ Before Me
11/19: Friendsgiving Dinner
Young Adult Group
Our young adult group meets every Tuesday at the JPII Lodge from 6:30-8:30pm. Come hangout with us! Feel free to text me for details, (907) 957-2910, or join our Facebook group, Diocese of Juneau Young Adults, for event updates.
Chili Cook-Off!
Saturday, November 4th from 6:30-8pm St. Paul's Parish Hall
Join us for the 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off to support our St. Paul's and Cathedral Youth Group! Enjoy some warm chili with all the fixings and some delicious cornbread. Help us pick the three best chili entries!
If you think you have the winning chili recipe, enter it in the competition for the chance to win a cash prize! Contact Norma Watt 209-4844 or Heather Shaw 957-2910 for more info.
Thanksgiving Food and Volunteers Needed
Food donations are being collected at the back of church for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Thanksgiving basket program start-ing next weekend. Items needed include: stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, gravy mix, and cans of green beans, corn, yams, chick-en broth, cranberry sauce and pie fill-ing. Perishable food such as turkeys, pies, or butter are gratefully accepted at the St. Vin-cent de Paul office at 8617 Teal Street. Vol-unteers are also needed to distribute the food baskets November 18-19. Please contact Maureen Hall at 209-0799 for more infor-mation.
The Widowed Persons Program and Hospice & Home Care of Juneau are pleased to
announce a special public program on “Grief, Loss & the Holidays”. This program is
open to all families and friends who have lost a loved one through death. It will offer
ideas on how to journey through the holiday season.
It will be held on Thursday, November 9thin the Community Room at Fireweed Place
(415 Willoughby Avenue) at 5:30 pm. Light Refreshments will be served. This is a
free public event.
Contact Sue Nielsen ([email protected]) at 586-6424 or Sandy DeLong at 789-0355.
Faith in Action
Faith in Action materials
have been sent out to all
registered parishioners. Have
you had time yet to look them
over and consider your dona-
tion?
If you have not received
these materials please let us
know in the parish office:
586-1513.
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
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) 463-4201.
Hours: M-F, 9:00am—4:00pm
Do you or someone you love live with mental health
challenges such as depression, bipolar disorder,
anxiety, psychosis or related conditions? NAMI
Juneau can help. We know it can be difficult to find
information, support, and understanding. Our free
classes and support groups offer a wealth of
information and guidance when coping with the unique
challenges of living with a mental health condition or
caring for someone who does.
NAMI’s Family to Family class is designed to share
information and support for family members and
friends. It is a 12 session course providing up-to-date
information on a variety of diagnoses and treatment
options, plus strategies to help with communication,
problem solving, crisis intervention and locating
appropriate materials. The class started September
18th, and meets every Monday and Wednesday from
5:15-7:30.
All NAMI classes are available at no cost. To register
or learn more, visit www.namijuneau.org or call 463-
4251. Get connected and discover you are not
alone.
Love, INC
Donations for the Food Pantry, Personal Care, and Linen Ministry are being accepted at the Love INC office. Contact telephone number 780-4090 or http://loveincjuneau.org
The different churches are asked to donate dif-ferent items. We have been asked to donate:
Rice
Deodorant
Adult Education Opportunity
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is hosting the video series The Bible and the Sacraments. While Catholics know the sacraments are important, many never understand how life-changing these “masterworks of God” really are. This 11-week video series is based on the book Swear to God by Scott Hahn, and is produced by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.
The series is presented on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm, St. Peter’s Hall, 9055 Atlin Drive. All are welcome.
Transportation Ministry: Contact Patty Morgan at 957-2000 Prayer Chain: Contact Maria Rogers at 780-4918.
Victim Assistance Coordinator: Contact Robbie Izzard 586-2227 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 723-5037.
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets Thursday once a month at 6:00 pm in the parish hall large classroom. Contact info will be listed as soon as available.
Martha Ministry: Next meeting will be in November in the parish library. Contact Paula Rohrbacher at 364-1599 if you would like to join the group!
St. Therese of the Child Jesus Carmelites meet on the 4th Saturday of the month, 1:30 pm, Cathedral Parish Hall classroom. Call Cathy Price at 463-3981. Knights of Columbus meet the 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm in the Mary Joyce Room. Contact Patrick Davis at [email protected]. You are welcome to like us on Facebook at Kofc Cathedral Bvm!
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 2nd Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm at rotating locations. For more information, call Sid at 789-9858.
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 [email protected] or 789-7589. Downtown Group: Contact: Therese at 201-937-8261 or [email protected]
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 789-9611.
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 586-1340.
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.)
Pastoral Staff †††
Pastor Bishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M. Office: (907)586-2227 x25 Rector Fr. Patrick Casey, OMI Office: (907)586-1300 Cell: (907)518-4059 Email: [email protected] Deacon Charles Rohrbacher Office: (907)586-2227 x23 Cell: (907)321-5083 Email: [email protected] Pastoral Associate Sr. Marie Lucek, OP Office: (907)586-1340 Cell: (907)209-3577 Email: [email protected] Director of Religious Education Bridget Goertzen Office: (907)586-1317 Email: [email protected] MSYG & Assistant for Children’s Ministries Leora Houtary Email: [email protected]
Office Manager Miriam Wagoner
Office: (907)586-1513 Email: [email protected]
Diocesan Youth Minister
Heather Shaw Email: [email protected] Phone: (907)586-2227 ext 29
Pastoral Council Brian Holst (907)463-3074 [email protected] Rich Pratt (907)790-4288 [email protected] Cathy Price (907)463-3981 [email protected] Carl Uchytil (907)957-5526 [email protected] Jo Betts (907)780-8637 [email protected] Barbara Cadiente-Nelson (907)723-9367 [email protected]
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!
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Donations for Sunday October 22, 2017 Weekly Regular Plate Collections: $2,518.46
Weekly Regular Electronic Collections: $1,645.00 Special Collection: World Mission Appeal: $832.00
Faith in Action total to date: $7,140.00
Upcoming Special Collection—November 5: Facilities Fund November 12: S.O.M.E.
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