Dear Holy Rosary Parishioners, here are a few announcements:
Prayers: Please keep William Tennyson and Pat Durbin in your prayers. William is struggling with cancer and Pat with a heart condition.
Gospel: In the Gospel, John talks about coming into the light. All of us, at one time or another, have experienced coming from darkness into the light. “Whoever lives the truth comes to the light.” Saint John of the Cross, in his writings about the Long Dark Night of the Soul, says that we find light in darkness.
Holy Week: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil will begin at 6:00 PM. There will not be an Easter Sunday Mass in Dillingham.
Rosary: Please join us in praying the rosary after Mass the first Sunday of every month.
Uncovered Gem: Abbot Justin, OSB, whom I met at Saint Andrew when I was training to be a pastor, gave me a silver colored chalice for my first assignment here in Dillingham. Come to find out it is solid sterling silver and appraised at nearly $7,000. I hope to be using the newly refinished Chalice next week.
Convocation: I will be in Talkeetna this week, until Thursday afternoon, attending a priest seminar about stem cell research and cloning. I hope to share some of the information I receive with all of you in the near future.
Mass of Oils: Please let me know if you will be in Anchorage Tuesday, March 31. If possible, I would like you to attend the Mass at the Cathedral to receive the oils for Holy Rosary. I will be there as well to renew my priestly vows.
Have a fantastic week and enjoy the sunshine…Fr. Scott
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Announcements: 3rd Sunday of Lent
Dear Holy Rosary Parishioners, here are a few announcements:
Gospel: Jesus gets angry and turns over the money changer’s table, which is located outside the temple. Jesus got angry three times in the bible. When is it appropriate to be angry? When does anger become a sin?
Prayers: Please keep William Tennyson in your prayers. William continues to struggle with cancer.
Prayers: Please keep Pat Durbin in your prayers. Pat had some trouble with his heart Saturday.
Thank you: Thank you Rick for bleeding the air out of the heating system in the church! Your time and talent is greatly appreciated.
Thank you: Thank you Pat D. for fixing the snow plow on Friday. Once again you bailed me out!
Rosary: Holy Rosary prays the rosary the first Sunday of every month after mass. Please join us April 5 as we pray for those generous Archdioceses of Anchorage parishes who have donated money for our heating fuel.
Talkeetna Convocation: I will be in Talkeetna from the 16th of March through the 20th. Every year the priests of our Archdiocese meet in Talkeetna for some continued education and fellowship.
Slow week for flying: The icy conditions and wind kept me grounded all week. I tried to make it to King Salmon Saturday, but the weather moved in unexpectedly, so I hopped on Penair. Robert, the Penair pilot had to turn around about five miles out of Dillingham because of icing. poor visibility, and low ceiling.
Little Black Book: The Lent “Little Black Book” is an excellent way to refresh our knowledge about Lent. I really look forward to reading the two pages every morning. If you have not received a book, please let me know. Mary at Penair in King Salmon thought the Little Black Book I was handing out had all the names of my girlfriends in all of the villages. Not quite Mary! The “Little Black Book” has six-minute daily reflections about Lent. The Catholic Anchor has an article about us and the "Little Black Book" in the March 6th Edition.
Holy Week: Masses for Holy Week will begin at 6:00 PM, i.e. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil (April 9-11). There will be no Mass on Easter Sunday at Holy Rosary. Fr. Bill Hanrahan will by your celebrant.
Take care and have a wonderful week…Fr. Scott
Gospel: Jesus gets angry and turns over the money changer’s table, which is located outside the temple. Jesus got angry three times in the bible. When is it appropriate to be angry? When does anger become a sin?
Prayers: Please keep William Tennyson in your prayers. William continues to struggle with cancer.
Prayers: Please keep Pat Durbin in your prayers. Pat had some trouble with his heart Saturday.
Thank you: Thank you Rick for bleeding the air out of the heating system in the church! Your time and talent is greatly appreciated.
Thank you: Thank you Pat D. for fixing the snow plow on Friday. Once again you bailed me out!
Rosary: Holy Rosary prays the rosary the first Sunday of every month after mass. Please join us April 5 as we pray for those generous Archdioceses of Anchorage parishes who have donated money for our heating fuel.
Talkeetna Convocation: I will be in Talkeetna from the 16th of March through the 20th. Every year the priests of our Archdiocese meet in Talkeetna for some continued education and fellowship.
Slow week for flying: The icy conditions and wind kept me grounded all week. I tried to make it to King Salmon Saturday, but the weather moved in unexpectedly, so I hopped on Penair. Robert, the Penair pilot had to turn around about five miles out of Dillingham because of icing. poor visibility, and low ceiling.
Little Black Book: The Lent “Little Black Book” is an excellent way to refresh our knowledge about Lent. I really look forward to reading the two pages every morning. If you have not received a book, please let me know. Mary at Penair in King Salmon thought the Little Black Book I was handing out had all the names of my girlfriends in all of the villages. Not quite Mary! The “Little Black Book” has six-minute daily reflections about Lent. The Catholic Anchor has an article about us and the "Little Black Book" in the March 6th Edition.
Holy Week: Masses for Holy Week will begin at 6:00 PM, i.e. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil (April 9-11). There will be no Mass on Easter Sunday at Holy Rosary. Fr. Bill Hanrahan will by your celebrant.
Take care and have a wonderful week…Fr. Scott
Monday, March 2, 2009
Announcements: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Dear Holy Rosary parishioners, here are a few important announcements:
Holy Week Masses: Holy Thursday (foot washing), Good Friday (veneration of the cross), and Easter Vigil will all be celebrated by Fr. Bill Hanrahan at 6:00 P.M. During the Easter Vigil Aimee Belleque will be baptized and Judy George, from Clarks Point, will be confirmed. Please remember them in your prayers!
Blessing of the Fleet: Angela Clark has graciously accepted to head up the organization of the Blessing of the Fleet again this year. It will be after Sunday Mass May 31, 2009. Thank you Angela!
Youth Visitation: Eight to Ten high school youth accompanied by two adults plan to come to Dillingham July 2 through July 10. They are from Saint Benedict Parish in Anchorage. If anyone would be willing to house these youth, please let me know. Also, please let me know of any community service that they could perform.
Gospel and Readings: Abraham raises his knife to kill his son Isaac on the altar. He freezes. He realizes that God does not want him to sacrifice his only son. This is a great moment in world religion. Abraham experienced a transfiguration. Have you ever experienced a transfiguration in your life?
Catechism: Next week after Mass we will be talking about sin. All children are encouraged to attend. Parents are also welcome.
Thank you: Thank you to all who stayed after mass to pray the rosary for those generous Archdiocese of Anchorage parishes who have donated money for heating fuel. The next time we pray the rosary together will be April 5th after Mass. Praying the rosary together helps to strengthen our church and helps it to flourish…thrive…grow.
Good Judgment: Not one person showed up for Ash Wednesday. Believe it or not, I am not angry, but actually happy. The 50 knot winds and heavy snow made for a white out. It was dangerous to drive. Holy Rosary parishioners have great judgment and use common sense! Canon law says that for a grave reason we can miss mass…this was one of those grave reasons.
Women’s Group: If you would like to be part of the Holy Rosary Women’s Group, please contact Joan Reynolds, 842-2257.
My Schedule away from Bistol Bay:
March 16-20 – Talkeetna for a priest convocation
March 31 – Anchorage for Pastoral day and Mass of the Oils
April 13-24 – Mount Angel Seminary for continued education and Bend, Oregon
August 3 – 14 – Wilmington, NC, to visit friends/vacation
Take care, God bless, and have a wonderful week…Fr. Scott
Holy Week Masses: Holy Thursday (foot washing), Good Friday (veneration of the cross), and Easter Vigil will all be celebrated by Fr. Bill Hanrahan at 6:00 P.M. During the Easter Vigil Aimee Belleque will be baptized and Judy George, from Clarks Point, will be confirmed. Please remember them in your prayers!
Blessing of the Fleet: Angela Clark has graciously accepted to head up the organization of the Blessing of the Fleet again this year. It will be after Sunday Mass May 31, 2009. Thank you Angela!
Youth Visitation: Eight to Ten high school youth accompanied by two adults plan to come to Dillingham July 2 through July 10. They are from Saint Benedict Parish in Anchorage. If anyone would be willing to house these youth, please let me know. Also, please let me know of any community service that they could perform.
Gospel and Readings: Abraham raises his knife to kill his son Isaac on the altar. He freezes. He realizes that God does not want him to sacrifice his only son. This is a great moment in world religion. Abraham experienced a transfiguration. Have you ever experienced a transfiguration in your life?
Catechism: Next week after Mass we will be talking about sin. All children are encouraged to attend. Parents are also welcome.
Thank you: Thank you to all who stayed after mass to pray the rosary for those generous Archdiocese of Anchorage parishes who have donated money for heating fuel. The next time we pray the rosary together will be April 5th after Mass. Praying the rosary together helps to strengthen our church and helps it to flourish…thrive…grow.
Good Judgment: Not one person showed up for Ash Wednesday. Believe it or not, I am not angry, but actually happy. The 50 knot winds and heavy snow made for a white out. It was dangerous to drive. Holy Rosary parishioners have great judgment and use common sense! Canon law says that for a grave reason we can miss mass…this was one of those grave reasons.
Women’s Group: If you would like to be part of the Holy Rosary Women’s Group, please contact Joan Reynolds, 842-2257.
My Schedule away from Bistol Bay:
March 16-20 – Talkeetna for a priest convocation
March 31 – Anchorage for Pastoral day and Mass of the Oils
April 13-24 – Mount Angel Seminary for continued education and Bend, Oregon
August 3 – 14 – Wilmington, NC, to visit friends/vacation
Take care, God bless, and have a wonderful week…Fr. Scott
Monday, February 23, 2009
Announcements: First Sunday of Lent
Dear Holy Rosary Parishioners, here are a few announcements:
Ash Wednesday, 25 Feb: Mass will be at 5:30, bring your friends!
Catechism: Plan to stay after mass to learn more about posture at mass, i.e. bowing, genuflecting, etc.
Rosary: After mass this week we will pray the rosary together before starting the catechism.
Women’s Group: If you are interested in being part of the Holy Rosary women’s group, please contact Joan Reynolds, 842-2257.
Gospel: Jesus is out in the desert for 40 days and 40 nights. It is through grace that he is able to resist the temptations of the devil. Many of us need to hit a brick wall before we see the grace that God makes available to us. Grace is available to all people. We just have to know that it is there and be open to it.
Week Masses: I plan to have five masses this week in different areas.
First is the Ash Wednesday Mass at Holy Rosary at 5:30 PM.
Second, weather permitting; I plan to fly to Clarks Point for Mass at 11:30 AM on Friday.
Third, I have arranged to fly to Levelock on Saturday for Mass at 11:30 AM.
Fourth is Mass at 9:00 AM Sunday morning at Saint Theresa in King Salmon/Naknek.
Fifth, I will then fly back from King Salmon for Mass at Holy Rosary, 12:30 PM Sunday afternoon (First Sunday of Lent).
I hope all of you have a blessed and grace-filled week…Fr. Scott
Ash Wednesday, 25 Feb: Mass will be at 5:30, bring your friends!
Catechism: Plan to stay after mass to learn more about posture at mass, i.e. bowing, genuflecting, etc.
Rosary: After mass this week we will pray the rosary together before starting the catechism.
Women’s Group: If you are interested in being part of the Holy Rosary women’s group, please contact Joan Reynolds, 842-2257.
Gospel: Jesus is out in the desert for 40 days and 40 nights. It is through grace that he is able to resist the temptations of the devil. Many of us need to hit a brick wall before we see the grace that God makes available to us. Grace is available to all people. We just have to know that it is there and be open to it.
Week Masses: I plan to have five masses this week in different areas.
First is the Ash Wednesday Mass at Holy Rosary at 5:30 PM.
Second, weather permitting; I plan to fly to Clarks Point for Mass at 11:30 AM on Friday.
Third, I have arranged to fly to Levelock on Saturday for Mass at 11:30 AM.
Fourth is Mass at 9:00 AM Sunday morning at Saint Theresa in King Salmon/Naknek.
Fifth, I will then fly back from King Salmon for Mass at Holy Rosary, 12:30 PM Sunday afternoon (First Sunday of Lent).
I hope all of you have a blessed and grace-filled week…Fr. Scott
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Holy Rosary Parishioners, here are a few announcements:
Ash Wednesday: The 25th of February we will have mass at 5:30 PM. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. Please invite your friends. One does not have to be Catholic to receive ashes.
Thank you: Thank you Aileen for celebrating a communion service last Sunday. The Dillingham airport was closed when I wanted to fly in, i.e. runway iced over and 35 knot cross wind. Penair cancelled their flight.
Thank you: Thank you Pat D for thawing out the lock to the church door. Also, for bringing me oranges while I was sick in bed on Monday.
Gospel: The paralytic is lowered through the roof so Jesus could heal him. What would you do for your friends? What are you willing to do for your friends to meet Jesus?
Holy Week Services: Holy Thursday and Good Friday will be held at 5:30 PM. Easter Vigil will be at 8:00 PM. The celebrant will be Fr. Bill Hanrahan (see picture on http://www.holyrosaryalaska.org/). We are planning so far on one confirmation (Judy from Clarks Point and here sponsor from Levelock George Bowden) and one baptism (Aimee, Kyle and Johanna’s baby).
Catechism: After mass, starting the first Sunday of Lent, there will be an opportunity for all to learn more about our rich Catholic faith. Please consider staying after mass for about 30 to 40 minutes. The instruction will be targeted toward children, i.e. reconciliation, altar serving, first communion, confirmation, and church posture.
Catholic Social Services (CSS): While in Anchorage last week, I was at a presentation by Catholic Social Services. What a fantastic organization, helping in the areas of the homeless, adoption, abortion, refugees, pregnancy, jobs, child care programs, and much more. I had the opportunity to listen to the program director in charge of each of these areas. If you think you need the assistance of CSS, look on the archdiocesan website (there is a link to it on www.holyrosaryalaska.org, or call CSS directly at 907-276-5590. You will not be disappointed.
Take care, God bless, and have a fantastic week…Fr. Scott
Ash Wednesday: The 25th of February we will have mass at 5:30 PM. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. Please invite your friends. One does not have to be Catholic to receive ashes.
Thank you: Thank you Aileen for celebrating a communion service last Sunday. The Dillingham airport was closed when I wanted to fly in, i.e. runway iced over and 35 knot cross wind. Penair cancelled their flight.
Thank you: Thank you Pat D for thawing out the lock to the church door. Also, for bringing me oranges while I was sick in bed on Monday.
Gospel: The paralytic is lowered through the roof so Jesus could heal him. What would you do for your friends? What are you willing to do for your friends to meet Jesus?
Holy Week Services: Holy Thursday and Good Friday will be held at 5:30 PM. Easter Vigil will be at 8:00 PM. The celebrant will be Fr. Bill Hanrahan (see picture on http://www.holyrosaryalaska.org/). We are planning so far on one confirmation (Judy from Clarks Point and here sponsor from Levelock George Bowden) and one baptism (Aimee, Kyle and Johanna’s baby).
Catechism: After mass, starting the first Sunday of Lent, there will be an opportunity for all to learn more about our rich Catholic faith. Please consider staying after mass for about 30 to 40 minutes. The instruction will be targeted toward children, i.e. reconciliation, altar serving, first communion, confirmation, and church posture.
Catholic Social Services (CSS): While in Anchorage last week, I was at a presentation by Catholic Social Services. What a fantastic organization, helping in the areas of the homeless, adoption, abortion, refugees, pregnancy, jobs, child care programs, and much more. I had the opportunity to listen to the program director in charge of each of these areas. If you think you need the assistance of CSS, look on the archdiocesan website (there is a link to it on www.holyrosaryalaska.org, or call CSS directly at 907-276-5590. You will not be disappointed.
Take care, God bless, and have a fantastic week…Fr. Scott
Monday, February 9, 2009
Announcements: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Holy Rosary Parishioners, here are a few announcements:
Rosary: The first Sunday of every month we pray the Rosary after mass. We dedicate the rosary to all of our generous benefactors, especially those Archdiocese of Anchorage parishes who donate money for heating our church and rectory. All are welcome to pray with us. The next rosary will be March 1st and will be led by Sean White.
Ash Wednesday: February 25 is Ash Wednesday. I have not decided what time to have the mass. Are there any suggestions? I am open for 7:30 AM before work, 12:30 on lunch break, or 5:30 after work. The mass will be about 30-40 minutes. Let me know if you have a preference.
Gospel: Jesus breaks tradition and a rule in the gospel and touches and heals a leper. Jesus was known for breaking some of the rules, for example he healed the sick on the Sabbath, which was considered work, and work was forbidden on the Sabbath. In the Old Testament lepers had to cry out when nearing people, Unclean, Unclean!” It was forbidden for an unclean person to touch a clean person.
Thank you: Thanx to Brian and Walter for helping me shovel out my airplane!
Thank you: Thanx to Pat Durbin and Bernie for fixing the water. A valve wore out and they replaced it.
My Schedule:
Last week: I held mass at Clarks Point, King Salmon/Naknek, and Dillingham.
Feb 10-12: I plan to be in Anchorage for a Priest Pension Plan meeting (Feb 11) and a Pastoral day gathering (Feb 12) at the Saint Francis shelter.
Feb 13-14-15: Plan to have mass at Clarks Point, King Salmon/Naknek, and Dillingham.
Have a very peaceful and pleasant week…Fr. Scott
Rosary: The first Sunday of every month we pray the Rosary after mass. We dedicate the rosary to all of our generous benefactors, especially those Archdiocese of Anchorage parishes who donate money for heating our church and rectory. All are welcome to pray with us. The next rosary will be March 1st and will be led by Sean White.
Ash Wednesday: February 25 is Ash Wednesday. I have not decided what time to have the mass. Are there any suggestions? I am open for 7:30 AM before work, 12:30 on lunch break, or 5:30 after work. The mass will be about 30-40 minutes. Let me know if you have a preference.
Gospel: Jesus breaks tradition and a rule in the gospel and touches and heals a leper. Jesus was known for breaking some of the rules, for example he healed the sick on the Sabbath, which was considered work, and work was forbidden on the Sabbath. In the Old Testament lepers had to cry out when nearing people, Unclean, Unclean!” It was forbidden for an unclean person to touch a clean person.
Thank you: Thanx to Brian and Walter for helping me shovel out my airplane!
Thank you: Thanx to Pat Durbin and Bernie for fixing the water. A valve wore out and they replaced it.
My Schedule:
Last week: I held mass at Clarks Point, King Salmon/Naknek, and Dillingham.
Feb 10-12: I plan to be in Anchorage for a Priest Pension Plan meeting (Feb 11) and a Pastoral day gathering (Feb 12) at the Saint Francis shelter.
Feb 13-14-15: Plan to have mass at Clarks Point, King Salmon/Naknek, and Dillingham.
Have a very peaceful and pleasant week…Fr. Scott
Monday, February 2, 2009
Announcements: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Holy Rosary Parishioners, here are a few announcements:
Rosary: Thank you to all who participated in the Rosary after Mass Sunday. Kristen did a nice job leading it. Sunday March 1, the rosary will be led by Sean White. Please join us.
Women’s Group: The women’s group will be continuing there bible study after mass this Sunday. They will be meeting in the rectory office.
Catechism: Starting the first Sunday of Lent, Catechism will be offered to all who would like to learn more about the Catholic Church. The instruction will last about 35 minutes and be tailored for children.
Thank you: Thank you to all who donate so generously to the Sunday collection. Your donations enable a priest to be living out here full time.
Easter: I will be talking to Fr. Bill Hanrahan while in Anchorage next week. Fr. Bill is planning to be in Dillingham for Holy Week. More to come after next week.
Out of Town:
February 10, 11, 12, Anchorage, Priest Pension Plan Meeting and Pastoral Day
March 16-19, Talkeetna, Priest Convocation
April 20-30, Boise, Idaho, Canon Law convention, also Bend, Oregon for vacation
Gospel: Jesus performs a miracle inside Peter’s house. He heals Peter’s Mother-in-law. There is a difference when Jesus performs miracles in public and when he performs miracles in the privacy of someone’s home. Miracles are deep personal encounters of faith.
Have a fantastic week and see you Sunday…Fr. Scott
Rosary: Thank you to all who participated in the Rosary after Mass Sunday. Kristen did a nice job leading it. Sunday March 1, the rosary will be led by Sean White. Please join us.
Women’s Group: The women’s group will be continuing there bible study after mass this Sunday. They will be meeting in the rectory office.
Catechism: Starting the first Sunday of Lent, Catechism will be offered to all who would like to learn more about the Catholic Church. The instruction will last about 35 minutes and be tailored for children.
Thank you: Thank you to all who donate so generously to the Sunday collection. Your donations enable a priest to be living out here full time.
Easter: I will be talking to Fr. Bill Hanrahan while in Anchorage next week. Fr. Bill is planning to be in Dillingham for Holy Week. More to come after next week.
Out of Town:
February 10, 11, 12, Anchorage, Priest Pension Plan Meeting and Pastoral Day
March 16-19, Talkeetna, Priest Convocation
April 20-30, Boise, Idaho, Canon Law convention, also Bend, Oregon for vacation
Gospel: Jesus performs a miracle inside Peter’s house. He heals Peter’s Mother-in-law. There is a difference when Jesus performs miracles in public and when he performs miracles in the privacy of someone’s home. Miracles are deep personal encounters of faith.
Have a fantastic week and see you Sunday…Fr. Scott
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