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uncertain. If things go as they ought to be allowed to go, that Contributions Received uncertainty will evaporate. In any case, counting the votes is October 29 – November 4, 2020 an orderly and methodical process. It’s going to take some Offertory………………………………………….….$6000.00 time. Speaking of counting, yesterday I saw an image of a Building Fund……………………………………..…$1070.00 group of protesters outside an elections bureau somewhere, Fr. Brady Fund for the Poor……………………….….$150.00 holding up signs and shouting, “Count every vote!” Which, ironically, is what the beleaguered people just inside were trying to do. CALENDAR • To say that we’re confused about something CANNED FOOD DRIVE: Today from 8 am to noon at the suggests the possibility of clarity. There’s an answer out there, garage on 23 rd and Gaylord. but we’re not there yet. Confusion gives way to clarity. Chaos ROSARY: Today at 9 am. The Glorious Mysteries. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Today at 12:30 pm via strikes me as rather a different thing altogether, even as it’s Zoom. true that chaos is sometimes used as a synonym for confusion. RACIAL STUDY GROUP : Meeting today at 12:30 pm via But chaos comes from the Greek for vast chasm or void , Zoom. which points to a difference in kind, not degree. If there is CREATED SERIES: Session today at 2 pm via Zoom. See next nothing – a void – there is not even the possibility of there page for details. being something. I’m probably overstating this. Or not. I may PARISH TOWN HALL MEETING: Wed., Nov. 11, 5 pm via be confused. At any rate, confusion and chaos are just words. Zoom. See loyoladenver.org that day for the link to join in. We’re talking about words. PARISH COUNCIL: Meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 pm via • Mr. Trump and his allies are doing their best Zoom. to sow the seeds of chaos. Sensing defeat, they’re hoping to BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 am derail the counting process. Should Mr. Biden be declared the via Zoom. winner, they hope to undermine his legitimacy. It’s an effort born of desperation. It may well backfire. CREATED : A MESSAGE SERIES ON LAUDATO SI • Chaos is not of God or from God. To the Today, 2 pm contrary, out of chaos God brings fruitful order: Join us for the next part of Created , a six-part message series based In the beginning when God created the heavens and on Francis' encyclical Laudato Si: On Care for our Common the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered Home. The series features videos that tie each theme together and the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the discussion questions for us to dive into each topic more deeply. All of face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and this information can be found on unitybelt.com/created. Join us as there was light. (Genesis 1-3) we explore this series together — we meet monthly via Zoom to watch the video, discuss and take up a call to action that addresses a • Chaos can be frightening. We don’t think local issue. Join the Zoom Meeting: clearly when we’re afraid. In our fear-driven confusion we’re https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89064241467?pwd=WDRTY3BPK2NSO apt to believe things that are not true and to reach for anything Et6Y2pLUFlCbVUwUT09 that looks to be solid. That’s why throughout history chaos – fed and supported by the lie – has been so popular with would- RSVP NEEDED FOR WEEKEND MASSES EACH WEEK be tyrants. Each week, please email Kathy, [email protected] by • Here’s something to remember: Out of Wednesday, 4 pm to RSVP to attend Mass the next weekend. Please chaos our loving God created an ordered and fruitful universe. include Mass time preference(s) (Sat. 5 pm; Sun. 7:30 am and 10 am) and how many from your household. You will receive an email Which is to recognize that chaos has no power and is, in confirmation. Thank you for your help in this process. effect, an illusion. We need not fear an illusion. Requests received after the deadline will be invited to be ‘walk-ins’ • This election is important in our nation’s – if space allows. and perhaps in the world’s – history. Important things are worth fighting for and defending. At the same time, there are things that are far more important than this or any election. Notes from Fr. Dirk You know them. Here is but a partial list: Kindness. First, some Scripture. This passage from Philippians Compassion. Discernment. Honesty. Generosity. Searching for 3:20-21 is part of the readings for the day. We’ll see a bit and speaking the truth. Solidarity. Courage. Redemption. more of today’s readings at the end of the column: Open-heartedness. Welcome. Decency. Listening. Working to But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there understand. Friendship. Trust. Trustworthiness. Forgiving and that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. asking for forgiveness. Equanimity. Community. God who is He will transform the body of our humiliation that it Father and Mother. Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit. In other may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the words: Love. Love. Love. Always and everywhere. power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. In closing, a little more Scripture. Maybe you could Amen? Amen. read it aloud: “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I • Chaos. Confusion. Uncertainty. They’re not love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in the same. As of this morning, the results of Tuesday’s election this way, beloved.” (Philippians 4:1) – gosh, this has been a long week, hasn’t it? – remain NEWS AND EVENTS IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY DAY OF PRAYER Calming the Storm? Be Not Afraid UPDATE - USE NORTH AND SOUTH DOORS FOR CHURCH Until further notice, when coming to daily or weekend Mass, Virtual - November 21 , 9:30 am – 2:30 pm please enter and exit using the north and south doors. Thank you The changes that have taken place in our world since March raise for helping us with this change. troubling questions of personal and social well-being, environmental and racial justice. How does a person find calm CELEBRATING BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH and make sense of this seeming chaos? But God calls order, St. harmony, peace and justice out of chaos. Like other retreats this The display in front of the main altar this weekend recognizes St. year, this will be a Zoom based retreat so each of us will have to Martin De Porres. He is the patron of African Americans, brownbag our lunch and share it virtually. Join us Saturday, Barbers, Hairdressers, Race Relations, Radio and Social Justice. November 21. The suggested offering is $20. See We celebrated his Feast Day earlier this week on November 3. To https://ignatianspiritualitydenver.org/retreats/calendar/ or call Joe learn more about ‘ Saint Martin of Charity,’ visit at 303-320-9995 for more information. Registration forms will be https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-martin- ready soon. Deadline to register is November 16. de-porres BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS In recognition of Black Catholic History Month, the Office of Black Our next baptism preparation class will be this Saturday, Catholic Ministry at the Archdiocese of Denver is sponsoring several November 14 at 9 am via Zoom. Parents and godparents are free Zoom events. On Saturday, November 14 at 9 am., the office is welcome. The Zoom join-in link will be on the main page of our pleased to offer: Tolton’s Legacy: A Road Map to Unity – 2020 website that morning. Please see www.loyoladenver.org. Vision. Cardinal-designate Wilton Gregory is the keynote speaker for this event. Although free, pre-registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/122111517837 . LITURGICAL MINISTERS Additionally, Kateri Williams, the Director of the Office of Black New Schedule Requests Due Catholic Ministry, will continue her weekly Colorado Catholic EMHCs (currently 10 am Mass only) and Lectors, if you did not Coffee Chat: Caring & Compassionate Conversation, better known receive a new schedule form by email, please let Kathy know. as “C7” Zoom sessions on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am. Since the start of the pandemic, these prayerful conversations have been free- Please turn in your availability with your name, Mass times and flowing and unstructured. However, Tuesdays in the month of dates for December, January and February to Kathy by Thursday, November will have a specific focus regarding Black Catholic Nov. 19. Please submit all requests in writing/email to History. [email protected]. The final schedule will be posted November 10 : Our Lady of Kibeho November 25. Thank you! November 17 : Martyrs November 24 : Significant Moments in Black Catholic History The Zoom meeting id remains 936 2516 1043 – passcode is Peace3 WADE IN THE WATER American Gospel Music Produced in 1994 by NPR and the Smithsonian Institute, Wade in the Water is a 26-part documentary series detailing the history of MASS INTENTIONS American Gospel music and its impact on soul, jazz and R&B. Each part/video is just under 1 hour. Click the link below to Sunday, 11-08-20 watch an episode: https://www.npr.org/series/726103231/wade- 7:30 am Reginald LeFrere + in-the-water 10:00 am People of the Parish Monday, 11-09-20 Andrew & Mel Selig RSVPS FOR THANKSGIVING DAY MASS Tuesday, 11-10-20 Peter McLaughlin + Thursday, November 26, 9 am Wednesday, 11-11-20 Veterans’ Day We are now taking RSVPs for Thanksgiving Day Mass. Thursday, 11-12-20 Intentions of the Celebrant Currently, 50 seats are available, and the guidelines on the next Friday, 11-13-20 Peggy Murray + page continue to apply. In order to have as much space as Saturday, 11-14-20 Ed Ekel possible, please RSVP for family members who have regularly been attending Mass with you. Unfortunately, we are not able to PLEASE PRAY FOR... accommodate family members who are visiting you for the Elizabeth Achuil, Taeja Billingsley, Loretta Burrell, Susan Carrillo, Joyce holiday. Thank you for your understanding. You will receive an Clabaugh, Deborah Cottle, Jason Doty, Ed Ekel, Ann Feighny, Barbara Floyd- email confirmation for this Mass no later than Friday, November Hall, Margie Fry, Notasha Maria Garcia, Clarence Grier, Hogan, Healis Howard, Anne Jackson, , Jim Kindblade, Timothy 20. (Please continue to read the bulletin and our website for any Kindblade, Jamar Lindsay & Family, Tony Lutrey, Kelly McEnany, James changes to this Mass.) McKinney, Jeff Pavek, Melissa Piazza, Christina Pittaluga, Tim Potter, Ronda Pruett, Marcello Puma, Megan Reinholtz, Cordell Robinson, Carol Ryerson, SENIOR SUPPORT DINNER THANK YOU Paul Scheafbauer, Katie & Melvin Scott, Barb Sercely, Mary Sewing, I have a grateful heart to all who contributed to the Senior dinner Angelita Sims, Ken & Carmen Therence, Linda Vialpando which was delivered on October 29. Many thanks to: Fran, Cindy, nd Maryann, Kathy and anonymous for the bags of candy! The Sunday, November 8, 2020 – 32 Sunday of Ordinary Time center is always appreciative of your generosity. I send prayers Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 and blessings to all of you. May this week bring us joy and hope. (Please visit usccb.org/bible/readings for the daily readings.) -Delores Please See Next Page VIGIL AT THE DETENTION CENTER DAILY MASS: 7 am on M, W, F; noon on T, Th. No RSVPs This Monday, November 9 needed. Please see the information below on attending Mass. The American Friends Service Committee invites you to its Thank you. quarterly vigil this Monday, November 9, from 6-7 pm. There will be a CARavan around the GEO Aurora ICE Processing Center, 3130 N. Oakland St., Aurora or you can join virtually on FOR THOSE ATTENDING MASS THIS WEEKEND Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/events/848905575513773. Your health and safety are the reasons the following guidelines are in The theme is #DetentionIsDeadly to which the humane answer is place. Everyone who comes to Mass must follow these instructions. #FreeThemAll. The COVID-19 outbreak within the center is Thank you in advance for caring for one another by adhering to these. significant, and detainees are not receiving adequate medical care. Volunteers will be at each Mass to help you. Many are eligible for release on bond, however, are unable to pay • Arrive 15 minutes before Mass begins. the $5-7,500 bond. The Immigrant Freedom Fund (IFF) raises • Please Note Change: Use the North or South doors only. • Everyone 3 years+ MUST HAVE a mask on (covering money to help pay bonds so that immigrants can be released to nose and mouth) to enter the church. (We do not have extra masks.) their family or friends where they will be safe. Please visit • Check-in at the main door with a volunteer. Via your RSVP www.immigrantfreedomfund.org for information on IFF’s work and response earlier in the week, your name is on a list for Mass. and how to donate. For more information, please contact Harriet • Use the hand sanitizer at the entrance as you come in. Mullaney at [email protected] . Thank you! • When entering and exiting, maintain 6 feet distance. • When entering and exiting, please do not socialize or ‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’ YARD SIGNS congregate with one another. Extras Available • Sit only where the blue Xs are on the pews. (At the 10 am There are a few extra ‘Black Lives Matter’ yard signs available Mass, households with children under 10 may sit together in a pew.) from the original order. They look the same as the sign at the • If you need a low gluten host, please let Kathy know when church. Signs are $10 and 22w x 16h. If you would like one, you email your RSVP for Mass to her at [email protected] please email Meghan at [email protected] . • The congregation cannot sing. Please refrain from singing. • Do not enter the sanctuary, including: Mary’s Altar, the PLEASE SIGN UP FOR FLOCKNOTE! Parish Book of Prayer, the sacristy to see Father, the music area. Help Us Keep You Informed Of Changes Due to Covid • The lofts are not available and have been roped off. If you are not already receiving communications from us through • Communion will be brought to you. Flocknote, please consider signing up. It will be one of the best • Please refrain from lighting candles at the side . ways to communicate with you when it comes to changes about • The restroom is located in the vestibule. Those under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Mass attendance, etc. Receiving Flocknote by email (and not just • Do not hold hands during the ‘Our Father.’ by text) is the better option. You can sign up through our website

(under ‘Connect’) or email Kathy at [email protected] , and she will add you. Though you may also receive a few notes from time to time that do not pertain to you or interest you, there will be important information you will not want to miss. COLLECTION OF ITEMS FOR HOMELESS WOMEN Though we hope you will continue to use Flocknote, you can Please See the Updated Item List ‘unsubscribe’ at any time later if you’d like. Again, please We continue to collect items to help the women staying in shelters consider signing up for now so you can be fully informed. Please during the pandemic. With cooler weather coming, please see the call the office if you have any questions. Thank you! updated items: white socks, warm hats, boots size 6.5 to 10.5 , winter scarves CONGRATULATIONS! winter coats, gloves, large and XL sweaters, new or used On Saturday, October 24 and October 31, 24 of our young bath towels, backpacks, instant oatmeal, microwave popcorn community members received the Sacrament of Confirmation, microwaveable meals (soups, noodles, rice, veggie bowls) and 20 received First Holy Communion. Please keep them and small shampoo bottles, lotion their families in your prayers. Many, many thanks to Toni Please DO NOT bring these donations to the church office . Please Armstead, Sharon Armstead and all of the Catechists who made deliver any donations to designated boxes at either 1446 Detroit, this happen during such challenging times. God bless all of you! Denver 80206 or 2591 Eudora, Denver 80207 (box is inside the gate on the south side). Call Sally at 303-523-7601 with any questions. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Thank you for your continued support! Twin Parishes Food Bank on 37th and Humboldt, a ministry of Annunciation Parish, is looking for volunteers to help load food and serve clients either once or twice or week (Tuesdays or To sign up for egiving, please visit Faith Direct® at Thursdays) or on a call- in basis as needed. Our food bank feeds faith.direct/CO524 or Text-to-Give via Faith Direct® by texting approximately 550 families a month and is a vital source of the word ‘enroll’ or the amount to 303-529-7436. Thank you for nutrition for many needy families. This position would require the considering supporting the parish in this way! lifting of boxes. Hours can be extremely flexible. If interested, please contact Exec. Director, Kevin Hommes at 720-238-1297. If you have been abused by a Jesuit, please call the Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus to speak with a professional assigned to cases of abuse, 314-361-7765. You may also call the Archdiocese of Denver, 720-239-2832 or our parish office, 303-322-8042.