July 25/26, 2020
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Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 8:30 AM to 3 PM
Mass Schedule Monday through Friday: 9 AM* Saturday: 5 PM* Sunday: 7:00, 8:30*,10:30 AM*, 12:15 & 5 PM * indicates live streamed
Confessions Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM outside of the chapel Fr. Chris ’ Catholic Cultural Corner
DID YOU KNOW? - DENVER CATHOLIC HISTORY cathedral was begun, replacing the too small Saint Mary's. It Our Catholic Church in Colorado is colored with a unique and is our cathedral which presently stands at Colfax and Lo- vibrant history. It reflects the times and places of our great gan. Based on the German cathedral of Munster, the building state, and its people. As we were a "boom" state, built upon had slow progress. For two years construction ceased. People mining in its early days, so our Church's growth reflects that in Denver talked of the big "pit" on Logan! Eventually, enough "boom" characteristicas well. Denver's founding is usually dat- money was accumulated to finish the project. The cathedral ed about 1857. The Pikes Peak Gold Rush followed in was dedicated on Oct. 27, 1912. Twenty thousand people 1858. However, by this time, the Bishop of Santa Fe, Jean Bap- marched from Broadway down Colfax to the site for the dedi- tiste Lamy had already founded the first parishes in Colorado cation. To this day, the Cathedral has stood firm as a symbol in the San Luis Valley (Conejos and San Luis). and sign of our Catholic faith. It is still an architectural mas- In 1860, Joseph Machebeuf came to Denver as the first Apos- terpiece. Did you know that it has 20,000 individual panes of tolic Administrator (later Bishop) of Colorado. Accompanied stained glass? This is the most of any Catholic church west of by Fr. John Raverdy, these two priests began the first parish in the Mississippi! Denver at the corner of 15th and Stout. (Think Colorado Con- Lastly, many of you have visited Mt. Olivet Cemetery or have vention Center, probably where the blue bear loved ones buried there. But did you presently stands!). This parish named Saint know that this is the 2nd Catholic ceme- Mary's later became the first cathedral of the tery. The first was Mt. Calvary and was Diocese of Denver. In 1864, Bishop Machebeuf located where the present Denver Botanic invited the Sisters of Loreo from Kentucky to Gardens are located. The site was con- come to Colorado to offer Catholic educa- demned by the city in 1891, and the ceme- tion. The sisters opened Saint Mary's Academy tery moved to Wheat Ridge in 1892, built at the corner of 14th and California. The pre- on land donated by the Mullen fami- sent Saint Mary's is on South University and ly. Most of the bodies were relocated, but Alameda. It is the oldest secondary school in the some are still buried (unmarked) under state, and the first to offer high school diplomas! the beautiful flowers and plants of the In 1906, under Fr. Hugh McMenamin, the new Botanic Gardens. More history to come… Lord, I love your commands. (Ps 119)
Christian Formation Public Mass options at SOC! 1. Aend weekend Mass inside here at SOC. We are still limited on the number of people at a time, so you must sign up. New sign up will be emailed each Mon- day and posted on our website spiritofchrist.org 2. Watch Mass from your device. They are on YouTube or go to spiritofchrist.org and click on “ Mass videos. ” 3. Live stream Mass from your device while in our park- ing lot during Sat. 5 PM, Sun, 8:30 or 10:30 AM Mass and at the conclusion of Mass, Holy Communion is Has anyone asked you why you believe what you believe? brought outside to the car line. An offertory box will Are you currently teaching the faith to children, family also be available in line. members, friends, or in a faith group? It ’ s time for you to be fed so that you can feed others! The Denver Catholic 4. Daily Mass. No need to sign up, just show up. Biblical or Catechetical School will temporarily hold classes online for this year only! Pick up a brochure at one of the parish entrances for a list of locations and information ses- Please refer to ArchDen.org/Coronavirus sions. You can also call 303.715.3195 or visit for Archdiocese guidelines and resources sjvlaydivision.org for more details. concerning COVID - 19. RCIA inquiry is meeting on Tuesdays from 7 - 9 PM. If you are thinking of entering the Catholic Church or want to learn more about your Catholic faith, then this is the place to start. There is a sign up form on our website spiritofchrist.org. Click on registrations and RCIA. For more info, contact Patriotic rosary will be prayed [email protected] or every Tuesday through elections [email protected] after the 9 AM Mass in the church. Please join us.
Confirmation dates! High School Confirmation: Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM We hope you are enjoying the beautiful flowers that grace Mass: Thurs., Sept. 17 at 6:30 PM, followed by a reception the church grounds. Middle School Confirmation: We especially thank Maggie inn for her capable coordi- Rehearsal is Monday, September 14 at 6:00 PM nation of this volunteer group who planted them, tend Mass is Weds, Sept 16 at 6:30 PM, followed by a reception them (in this hot weather) and will nurture them until Children's Confirmation frost. Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 15 at 5:15 PM Each volunteer takes care of one of the flower beds. Mass: Friday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 PM, followed by a reception The other volunteers we wish to thank are: Baptism prep training Will resume live on Sunday Au- Val Mraz; Carolyn Ackerman; Judy Galterio, Chris gust 9. This training, which will be in SC - East, and goes Kotowski, Jayne Bishop and Cathy Buckley. We call from 11:45am until 3:00pm with a box lunch provided. All them our Garden Angels. safety protocols will be practiced. Also a big shout out to the Myles Ogea Family (Liz, Maya, Cylas, Ave and Charlie) who weed and tidy up the There is also an online, self - paced training for those who parking lot and grounds every Friday. prefer to avoid live gatherings. Please contact We thank them for making our parish home even [email protected] for more info. more beautiful and so appreciate all their hard work. LITURGY
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 26 First Reading: First Kings 3: 5, 7 - 12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 57, 72, 76 - 77, 127 - 128, 129 - 130 (97a) Second Reading: Romans 8: 28 - 30 Gospel: Mahew 13: 44 - 52
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 2 First Reading: Isaiah 55: 1 - 3 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 8 - 9, 15 - 16, 17 - 18 Second Reading: Romans 8: 35, 37 - 39 (Please note: These are subject to change) Gospel: Mahew 14: 13 - 21 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, July 25 It ’ s so interesting to watch the birds in our neighborhood. They 5:00 PM The People of SOC appear to be just hanging out, chaering to their friends from Sunday, July 26 the trees, or languidly floating around, making circle eights in 7:00 AM Alfonso Roybal + the sky. But, all of a sudden, a whole flock of sparrows descends 8:30 AM Charles & Sylvia Desiato ++ on one lile patch of grass, and away they fly, carrying worms 10:30 AM Beatrice Jiron + and other gems back to their nests. 12:15 PM Ken Renner + That ’ s the thing. If you want the hidden treasure, you have to 5:00 PM Brian Helser (sp. int.) put yourself in the position to find it. Then there ’ s the maer of Monday, July 27 discerning what is truly valuable. Skim milk, sang Gilbert and 9:00 AM Carolyn Schwab + Sullivan, oen masquerades as cream. Tuesday If we want something badly enough we are willing to buy a 9:00 AM Sam Bradshaw (sp. int.) whole field in order to own the treasure we know is hidden Wednesday there. But great gis like a loving spouse, faithful friends, nur- 9:00 AM Elizabeth Ann Schmidt + turing families and great jobs require our devoted aention. We Laurann McCarthy + can ’ t just drop them off somewhere and expect they ’ ll be there Thursday when we return. The greatest treasures require our greatest 9:00 AM Bruce Fitzgerald + efforts. Friday Faith is like that. A grown - up, nurturing faith that goes the dis- 9:00 AM For those whose funerals were tance for a lifetime is the pearl of greatest price, but we have to keep ourselves in the game in order to own it. Like birds circling held at Spirit of Christ this month in for the food they ’ ve been watching for, human beings also need to hover close to that which truly nourishes. + indicates deceased Catholics today are living in a time of spiritual explosion. There must be twenty great publications, in print or online, that offer insightful reflections on the gospel for each day of the year. Please Pray for Those Who Have Died Classes and retreats abound. Spiritual directors are available. Are you feeling hungry? Swoop down and get yourself some Florence Westervelt, sister of Donna Kriege, aunt of breakfast. Amy, John, Ben Keleman In what ways are you keeping your faith alive and nourished? Graciella Seinz, mother of Graciela, grandmother of Kathy McGovern ©2020 www.thestoryandyou.com Marc Helen Fuller, mother of Rick and Sharon Fuller John Madden, husband of Dolores Plant enthusiasts! Would you enjoy tending our indoor plants? We have lot ’ s of plants indoors that need some love. Please call Janee in the office, email Jane[email protected] or [email protected]. Our Prayer List for the Sick and the Military are both online at www.spiritofchrist.org. under Prayer Inten- tions and on the altar for the priest ’ s intentions. Con- tact the office for additions. OUTREACH - Your Stewardship (time, talent, treasure) In Action
STEWARDSHIP OF YOUR TITHE Your Tithing continues to enable Spirit of Christ to be Stewards by supporting so many and varied ways we can bring the Gospel to our community and the world. The following organization has received grant money from Spirit of Christ.
Carin ’ Clinic caringclinic.info 303 - 423 - 8836 - Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality health care services to children of low - income families, from birth through 19 years old, who have no access or limited access to health care, thus promoting healthy children, healthy families, and a healthy com- munity. The grant funds will cover the cost of 125 hours of Nurse Practitioner time for direct patient care.
We will not meet in August. We hope you and your families are well and continue to stay safe. If you have completed items, then you may leave them in our cabinet in the Gather- ing Space or in the office. We hope to see you in November.
ANAWIM Ministry Medical Equipment Drive The Dominican Home Health Agency is very much in need of Durable Medical Equipment donations. Anawim is ask- ing individuals to make donations on their own to DHHA if at all possible. Highest need is bath benches, bath chairs Provide Hope for a single woman in need with a and rollator walkers. They are only accepting items made donated car of plastic or metal - items that can easily be disinfect- ed. They are not accepting any cloth items such as medical The single women served by Hands of the Carpenter walking boots, clothing, bed sheets, etc. (Hands) have been hit hard by the COVID - 19 pandemic. Donations accepted: Many have lost jobs or had their pay/hours cut, while hav- Mon./Wed./Fri. 10AM - 3PM ing to figure out how to care for their children with 2501 Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80205 schools closed and childcare hard to come by. Safe trans- Individuals dropping off equipment must wear a mask. portation is one way we can help. More info: Ingrid Wicker at DHHA at 303 - 322 - 1413 ext. 6. Thank you for anything you are able to contribute! Hands accepts and utilizes car donations to support single The ANAWIM Ministry women striving to maintain employment, care for their families, and achieve self - sufficiency. Any car will be ac- Birthright Sewing Thank you to those who donated cepted although ones 5 - 10 year - old are most preferred. material and other sewing items. They help in making ba- For more information regarding this tax - deducible dona- by and children ’ s clothing, as well as masks at this time. tion opportunity (Federal and Colorado Enterprise Zone) We made 300 items to pass out to needy organizations for go to www.ehands.org and click on the Donate a Vehi- this summer. Claire Wahl with Birthline, Inc. of Colo., one cle buon at the top of the homepage. Hands welcomes of the places we donate to, is in desperate need of volun- all who wish to offer support or need assistance. For more teers to help sort and fold baby and children ’ s clothes. information contact Daniel Mondragon Please call 303 - 832 - 2858. at [email protected]. Fellowship and Support Ministries
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS
Congratulations to our: Knight of the Month Bob Faath Family of the Month Jamie and Marsha Strum Congratulations to John and Renee Arceneaux Family being named Knights of Columbus Colorado State Fami- ly of the Year Council 12979 was also awarded 3 rd place in Gold Divi- sion and #8 council in State!
Planning Meeting 8/6 7pm Business Meeting 8/13 7pm Look for Flocknote details on all meetings. Please aend, we need your input. Please check kofc12979.org for more info about our council. Council 12979 information and activities with be distributed weekly via flocknote. You may signup for the Knights of Columbus flocknote at hps://spiritofchrist.flocknote.com/ estions? con- tact Randy Weinert at [email protected] If you know of a sick or injured Knight please contact the Grand Knight at [email protected] Visit our council web page at kofc12979.org
We have a King Soopers Rewards Account. When you use your rewards card a donation from King Soopers goes to our council this costs you nothing. Please sign up your card at hp:// www.kingsoopers.com search for Spirit of Christ Closely confined, but farther apart than ever? Knights of Columbus Council 12979 or account Want to improve communication with your NF845. spouse? Aend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on: Resume Help August 28 - 30, 2020 – Monument, Colorado (may change to Have you been laid off or let go due to COVID19? There is a virtual weekend) a parishioner with 20 years of experience in human re- November 6 - 8, 2020 – Dillon, Colorado sources both as a hiring manager and in oversight of re- December 4 - 6, Monument, Colorado cruiting, both for non - profits and for - profits who is willing to help you with your resume at no cost. Please call the Or take advantage of a VIRTUAL WEEKEND Marriage office and we will connect you with her. Encounter Experience! Sign up for the following weekend where you will learn how to deepen your connectedness ANAWIM Ministry Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and renew your commitment to your spouse. transgender and questioning support ministry for SOC August 28 - 30, 2020 members, families and friends. Please contact Ralph September 18 - 20, 2020 at [email protected] or 303 - 425 - 9995 for any ques- tions. For questions, or to find out more about a Virtual Encoun- ter Weekend, feel free to contact: Brenda & Gary Granger: 303.604.6202 Please visit www.wwme.org. Youth Ministry
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Welcome to our newly baptized: Charlie Jo Ortiz - Chapla
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Bulletin considerations should be sent to [email protected]. Submissions are due Monday at 9 AM with the exception of holidays and then they are due ten days before. Thank you! Please let me know any of your bulletin needs. Pastoral Staff / Email / Direct Phone Line Pastor: Very Reverend Christopher Renner : [email protected] Parochial Vicar : Father Adam Bradshaw [email protected] Deacons : Charlie Hahn, Norm Ridder 303 - 867 - 9178 A.J. Misiti 303 - 867 - 9163. (Retired: Earl Webster) Receptionists : Pam Ariniello [email protected] Carla, Darlene, Becky and Mary Lu: 303 - 422 - 9173 Business Administrator : George Ketchel [email protected] 303 - 867 - 9167 Facilities Manager : David Dudden Sacramental Information [email protected] 303 - 867 - 9181 Sacrament of Confession: Sat. from 3:30 - 4:45 PM, Maintenance Staff: Ana, Jose Fri. from 8:15 - 8:45 AM in the Chapel or by appointment Liturgist : Janette Fayhoe [email protected] Sacrament of Baptism : Parents wishing to have a Director of Music: Myles Ogea [email protected] Christian Formation Associate : Bev Smith child baptized call Deacon A.J. 303 - 867 - 9163. Please [email protected] 303 - 867 - 9172 allow 4 - 6 months. Pastoral Assistant : Deacon A.J. Misiti Sacrament of Matrimony : Please allow 10 - 12 [email protected] 3 03 - 867 - 9163 months for preparation. Call the parish office. Outreach/Stewardship: Silvia Quintana Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick : Please call [email protected] 303 - 867 - 9164 Youth Minister : Krissy Jensen the parish office if someone is ill or hospitalized and [email protected] 303 - 867 - 9175 would like to be anointed, or if you would like to make Evangelization: Richard Deanda arrangements to come into the office or to a daily [email protected] 3 03 - 867 - 9171 Mass to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Children ’ s RE and Sacramental prep: Jolene Stolz [email protected] 303 - 867 - 9166 Sick. Small Church Communities and Welcome: Susan Levesque For sacramental emergencies outside parish of- [email protected] 303 - 867 - 9165 fice hours, please call the parish office and follow I.T. Support and Communications: Patti Hayes the message instructions to be forwarded to the [email protected] 303 - 867 - 9179 appropriate person. Audio Visual Ministry : Greg Splitt [email protected] & Ken Krizman PLUMBING Save Energy Bennett Dental Group HEATING Conserve Scott S. Bennett, DDS Water COOLING Kirsten West-Bennett,DDS Cedarwood Square • 303-429-3549 5130 W. 80th Ave. • Suite 202-Westminster 303-777-3037 www.Braconier.com Family Dentistry
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