DOMINICAN RITE: Holy Family Cathedral, 800 W. Fifth Ave., will celebrate Mass according to the Dominican Rite, noon today. The liturgy is celebrated in Latin and is rich in purpose and prayer. All are welcome. (276-3455)

STUDY GROUP: Join Infinite Way for meditation and study of the writings of Joel Goldsmith at 10054 Thimbleberry Drive, 11 a.m. Saturdays, except holiday weekends. (522-0508)

NEW MINISTER: Join Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave., in welcoming their new minister, the Rev. Paulette Hogan, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. An Italian potluck to be held after the service. Bring a dish to share. (346-2824, www.unityofanchorage.org)

BLESSING BASKETS: Cans of peas will be collected at Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road, for the Thanksgiving Blessing baskets to be distributed by the Food Pantry and Love Inc. Worship service is from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday. An adult class on "Making Sense of Scripture" will be afterward. The walking/good nutrition program "Journey to Bethlehem" continues until Dec. 25. (694-9601, www.joy-lutheran.com)

BAKLAVA FUNDRAISER: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 2800 O'Malley Road, is selling baklava through Dec. 20. The cost is $25 per dozen. Pick up will be Dec. 13 and 20. Order by phone at 344-0190, e-mail HolyTransfigurationANC@mail.goarch.org or fax 344-9909.

GUEST MINISTER: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 2311 Pembroke St., welcomes the Rev. Howard Bess, this Sunday. Bible school and adult forum is at 9:45 a.m. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. Rev. Bess will speak about "Loving God and Neighbor." A light lunch will be served afterward.

PUBLIC DHARMA TALKS: The Rev. Koun Franz will speak at Anchorage Zen Community, 359 E. 24th Ave., 10:25 a.m. Sundays. Instruction, study groups and other activities are also offered. (566-0143, www.alaska-zen.org)

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: Listen to the Christian Science Radio Sentinel broadcast on "Responding to Natural Disasters" at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR-AM 700. Church services and Sunday school for youths through age 19 are at 10 a.m. at 1347 L St. Scriptural readings and testimonies are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (272-0226, www.christianscience.com)

VETERANS DAY: Anchorage Baptist Temple, 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd., will honor veterans, 11 a.m.-noon Sunday, with patriotic music, drama and a special sermon. Active and inactive military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniforms. (333-6535, www.ancbt.org)

ADULT EDUCATION: Classes at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Road, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, will be "Capital Punishment," the first of a series of classes led by Eric Wohlforth, "Discover," a program for inquirers and adult beginners in the church and "Today's Gospel," which examines the Gospel reading for today and how the message relates to our lives. A public forum to discuss the homeless issue in Anchorage will be at 10 a.m. (563-3341, www.godsview.org)

FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES: A special-needs Sunday school for pre-teens and teenagers takes place at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Sundays. Share in music, Bible stories and fellowship. "The Way of the Child," a class for elementary children with special needs, meets at 11 a.m. Sundays and includes Bible stories, crafts and sharing. (344-3025, www.stjohneagle.org)

COME ON IN: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., offers Sunday school for intensive and special-needs children, staffed by trained professionals, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Birthday parties can be arranged. It's free, but registration is required. (345-4823)

SUNDAY DEVOTIONS: Baha'is and friends gather to share prayers, singing, refreshments and discussion of spiritual topics at the Anchorage Baha'i Center, 1207 E. 74th Ave., 10 a.m.-noon Sundays. Everyone is welcome. (351-9496, www.anchoragebahai.org)

EPISCOPAL SERVICE: The Nauska Salmon Episcopal Community will meet for informal singing, Bible reading, prayer and Holy Communion, 5-7 p.m. Sundays at 7208 Duben Ave. A potluck will be held afterward. (337-2974, 529-5218)

MONDAY MEDITATION: Attend Buddhist meditation and wisdom classes at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 6921 Brayton Drive, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, with guided meditation and discussion. Beginners are welcome. $5. (250-9454, www.meditateinalaska.org)

FINANCIAL PEACE: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 18444 Old Glenn Highway, hosts Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, 7-8:45 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 21. Learn about managing your finances from a biblical perspective. Call to register. (688-2157)

BIBLE STUDY: Join free Bible study fellowships on John. Men's classes meet at 6:55 p.m. Mondays at Faith Christian Community, 4240 Wisconsin St. Women's classes meet at 9 a.m. Thursdays at First Baptist Church, 1110 W. 10th Ave., and 6:55 p.m. Mondays at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St. A program for preschool children is offered during the day class and for school-age children during the evening classes. (770-6145)

ZEN NEWCOMERS: Receive basic instruction in seated and walking meditation, 7-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Anchorage Zen Community, 359 E. 24th Ave. Free. (www.alaska-zen.org)

TUESDAY TOTS: Babies, tots and parents gather to learn and play, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays at Anchorage Lutheran Church, 1420 N St. Free. (272-5323)

TRINITY TUESDAY: Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave., hosts free Bible study classes, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cadets Boy's Club is for grades 1-8 and GEMS is for girls in pre-K to grade 6. Classes give men and boys the chance to share their love for Jesus and a place for girls to build lasting relationships with God. Free nursery for ages 5 and younger. (272-8431, www.trinitycrc.alaska.com)

MOMS IN TOUCH: Join other moms from 12:10-1:10 p.m. Tuesdays at Anchorage Baptist Temple, 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd., and replace anxiety and fear with peace and joy by praying for children and schools. (333-6535, MomsInTouch.org)

STORY HOUR: Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave., offers a program for preschoolers, with Bible stories, songs, action rhymes, drama and crafts, 9:45- 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Coffee Break, a Bible study for women, will occur at the same time, with a study of Genesis. Free child care for ages 2 and younger. (272-8431, www.trinitycrcalaska.com)

ADVENTURE CLUB: Sand Lake Baptist Church, 7434 Jewel Lake Road, has a children's program, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, for ages 6 through sixth grade, beginning with a meal. Free. (243-2168)

BAHA'I HOLY DAY: Anchorage Baha'i Center, 1207 E. 74th Ave., will celebrate the birth of Baha'u'llah, the prophet-founder of the Baha'i Faith, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

DIVORCE CARE: Join St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays for this opportunity to find help. Baby sitting is available on request. Free. (344-3025, www.stjohneagle.org)

FAMILY GAMES: Game night for all ages at Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave., is at 6:30 p.m. Fridays. Games vary each week. Free. (346-2824)

MOVIE NIGHT: Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave., presents "Movies with a Message," 6:30 p.m. every other Friday. Bring dinner and enjoy a family-friendly movie. All movies are rated PG. Call for the title. Free. Love offerings welcome. (346-2824, www.unityofanchorage.org)

CLERGY DAY: A free presentation on "Supporting People Through Loss and Grief" and a lunch hosted by the Spiritual Care Department of Providence Alaska Medical Center, 3200 Providence Drive, will be noon-4 p.m. Nov. 16. Dr. Stephen Rust, director, palliative care; Pat Dooley, RN, director, hospice; and Rosemary Insley, chaplain resident, are presenters. Call to RSVP. (212-2990, www.providence.org/Alaska)

24-HOUR PRAYER: The Alaska Center for Spiritual Living is sponsoring 24/7 prayer assistance by professionally trained prayer practitioners. All calls are confidential. (677-2937, 866-750-7729)

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE: Change Will Come consulting service provides faith-based guidance for those who seek understanding of how to implement spiritual living. Appointments are available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekly at 3300 C St., Suite 117. (360-0102)

HEALTH SCREENINGS: The parish nurse offers blood pressure screenings and health consultations after Sunday worship and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road. (694-9601)

Matters of Faith is compiled by Joy Guest, 257-4315. To list an event, visit events.adn.com. Submit announcements by 5 p.m. Tuesday for publication in Saturday's paper.

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