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Vol. LXXII No. 47 35 Cents Ninety-six years of service to the Gospel December 4. 1996 This week in The New Advent the Register

^ St. John the Evangelist School in Loveland sculpts future through innovative project — Page 3

^ Hearts on ' F ire cam p aign b u ild s com m u n ity involvement in ‘ Greeley parish — Page 4

^ C H D continues 1998 k tradition of _ b rin gin g hope to the poor — Pages 7,8

Special section: I’ljnnin:^ > nur rc tirt. nu iit 1999 y — v - : d

^ Sister publishes history of^'Cabrinian Colorado f Missions — Page 10 ^ Regis professor offers 2000 quiz for seniors to help avoid con artists — Page 12

^ Winter is the perfect time for a stroll at the Denver tcon by Jenutl Father WiUuim Hart htcSichols Zoo — Page 14 Northern Colorado joins universal Church in

^ Catholic Charities needs preparing far third millennium of Christianity help in giving^Christmas Baskets’* — Page 14 — Page 2 Kctin. iiK nt spuili'jfit ‘Mary’s Choice’ : Jesus Christ: the same yesterday, today and forever a refuge for moms ' m r t998 .__ #999 BY LISA BENOIT [ God, i Im Rtther Twenty years ago, Mary Beth Raichart tried to adopt a baby. fflmnce Already with three children of L_ her own, her request was flatly re­ fused because of a shortage of adopt- f able babies. Through research, she found that the dwindling number of newborns was directly linked to the legalization of abortion. '' *lviiislbfi03iNMFid Heartbroken more by the death of the unborn than by her inability to adopt, she vowed to someday build a safe place in the mountains Hfc GpImMw i where young, pregnant women Continued on page II dfC<*fco6c Qlwch . . OBC. 1 9 9 6 PAGE 2 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER 4 ,

Journey begins toward third miUennium John the BapJist

“From Emmaus to Jubilee: A Pastoral Plan for the can bear fm it in our daily lives. Archdiocese of Denver 1996-2000,” offers a guiding Tb provide further emphasis on the Great Jubilee leads exiles home vision for the Church in northern Colorado at the dawn 3 Year 2000, the Archdiocese of Denver’s Catholic Bib­ of the third millennium of Christianity. lical and Catecdietical schools will link the teachings of BY FATHER JOHN KRENZKE The pastoral plan was the result of 19 months of the Gospiel with focus on the annual jubilee themes. A reflection on the Gospel reading for the Sec work by a voluntary 25-member committee comprised Tb continue the grace and spiritual momentum cre- and Sunday in Advent. of laity, religious, clergy and diaconate members of ited by hosting World Youth Day 1993 in Denver, 4 The opening of Mark’s Gospel with a reference varying racial and social backgrounds. the Archdiocese of Denver will celebrate a special Palm to the prophecy of Isaiah serves as a brief but im­ Chapter Five of the document offers an outline of Sunday send-off liturgy for northern Colorado Catho­ how the Archdiocese of Denver can respond to the call lics who will make the pilgrimage to Paris, France, for portant bridge connecting the Old and New Tbs- from Pope John Paul II to prepare for the Great Jubi­ World Youth Day 1997. taments. lee o f the Year 2000. Titled. “1997: the Year o f Jesus Tb recognize Jesus in the Eucharist and to encour­ This Gospel is holding before us the mission Christ,” the chapter is separated into three sections: 5 age the Prayer of Presence, the John Paul II Cen­ of John the Baptist. John is a bridge between the how Jesus Christ is calling us. how the Church in north ■ ter for the New Evangelization will provide for all-night time of promise (Old Testament) and the time of ern Colorado answers in faith and what each Catholic Eucharistic Adoration; the Archdiocese of Denver en­ fulfillment (New Testament). can do to support 1997 as the Year o f Jesus Christ. With courages Catholic holy places in northern Colorado to Mark uses a passage from the prophet Isaiah the arrival o f Advent, the 1997 Liturgical Year has be­ do the same. (40:3) to introduce the preaching of John. The text gun, and so have preparations for the Great Jubilee. Tb worship Jesus as Lord, the Archdiocese of Den­ of Isaiah is spoken to the exiles in Babylon as a Included on this page are e.vcerpts o f each section. 6 ver and each parish will place special emphasis on message of hope in the promises made by the Lord. the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King i No­ The imagery is that of a new Exodus — God will vember 23, 1997), as a high feast of the liturgical year. lead the exiles back home as He once led them to Jesus Christ calls us Tb honor Mary as God-bearer, the Aixhdiocese of the promised land from the slavery of Egypt. 7Denver and all parishes will place special empha­ John now is pictured by Mark as a voice in sis on celebration of the Solemnity of the Annuncia­ the wilderness (wilderness is clearly an Exodus hrist calls us to understand his fulfillment of tion of the Lord (March 25, 1997). prophecy when he stood in the synagogue and theme) calling Israel back to a renewal of their C Tb share our love of and life in Christ with our youth, read from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah: “The covenant relationship. In other Old Tbstament the Archdiocese of Denver and its parishes will ini­ spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord 8 imagery the friend (John) of the bridegroom tiate sponsorship of Christ-centered youth retreats. has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; (Christ) calls his bride into the desert to renew Tb spread the truth that “Jesus Christ is the same, he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to pro­ their love. yesterday, today and forever,” the Archdiocese of claim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the 9 The God of Israel, speaking through Isaiah, Denver will sponsor and encourage attendance at the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of promises a messenger who will herald the arrival Mile-Hi Scripture Institute and the 28th Mile Hi Con­ the Lord’s favor...” < Is. 61;l-2'; and, furthermore, when of God among his pieople as Savior. John the Bap­ gress which will adopt this theme, he said, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in our tist brings that promise to fulfillment. ^ ^ Tb emphasize baptism as the beginning of dis- hearing” (Lk. 4:21). The Gospels perceive John as one who comes I I I cipleship in Christ, the Archdiocese of Denver in the spirit of Elijah. In popular thinking of the and all parishes will place particular empha­ The Catholic Church in northern time, Elijah was expiected to appear to herald the sis on the celebration of and catechesis on the Sacra­ advent of the Messiah. Colorado answers in faith ment of Baptism. John sees the possibility o f a new Exodus only Tb emphasize the theological virtue of faith as in a baptism of repientance. WTiat is extraordinary a fruit of baptism, the Archdiocese of Denver n here is that John calls all Jews to repentance or To provide catechesis on Jesus Christ, the Arch and all parishes will catechize the community conversion. diocese of Denver encourages priests and deacons of faith through Scripture, the Creed, documents of the I The Hebrew word “conversion” signifies that to concentrate their homilies on the pierson of Jesus Second Vatican Council and the Catechism of the a person realizes that he or she has taken the Christ as the forgiver of sins, and urges parish mis­ Catholic Church. wrong path and returns to God with a desire for sions that focus on Jesus, Lord and Redeemer. (See 1 ^ Tb deepen commitment to and promote obser- Cor: 1: 4-9] I vance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity salvation. This conversion is not merely remorse, Tb renew our appreciation of catechesis in its origi­ (in January), the Archdiocese of Denver will but a fxisitive commitment. 2 nal meaning as the Apostles' teachings about the offer to host the week’s activities. Baptism in the Jordan, called for by John, re­ pierson of Jesus Christ and his mystery of salvation and Tb symbolize increased Christian unity, the minds one of the passage through the Red Sea. to fully embrace learning out of love for Jesus, the arch­ I ^ Archdiocese of Denver will invite an Eastern- This baptism of holiness is not self-administered diocesan jubilee committee should develop ways in rite Catholic church to provide an icon that will as many baptisms of ancient religions were, but which sacred Scripture and the Tradition of the Church tour the archdiocesan parishes. is given by a prophet — a baptizer sent by God. Since John is a bridge between the testa- What each Catholic can do to support 1997 as the year of Jesus Christ. ment.s. the Old Testament m eaning o f Holy Spirit IS God's mysterious power at work in a creative way. Jesus receives that creative and • Strengthen your witness to your faith by re­ the special archdiocesan and parish celebrations of life-giving .Spirit to renew all nations according sponding to the question posed by Jesus Christ: “Who the Solemnities of Christ the King and the .Annun­ to the heart of a loving God. do you say that I am'.’ " ciation. • Listen to and answer your call to discipleship, • Participate in the Week of Prayer for Chris­ understanding that the eternal Son of God has be­ tian Unity. come incarnate — true God and true man. • Supfiort and participate in the 28th Mile Hi • Participate in the three-year archdiocesan and Congress and the Mile Hi Scripture Institute. Official appointments parish renewal plans, and create a corresponding p>er- • In the spirit of stewardship, financially spon­ sonal plan to glorify the Trinity. sor a young person's participation in a youth retreat. Reverend John F. Wind appointed parochial • Participate in all-night Eucharistic Adoration. • Enroll in the Archdiocese of Denver’s Catholic vicar at St. Mary Parish, Littleton, effective Dec. 9, • Make a pilgrimage to a nearby parish. Biblical or Catechetical school, or other approved 1996, for a three-year pieriod. • Carry the Knights of Columbus' “Pilgrim Vir­ faith formation programs. gin" to the next parish. • In the spirit of stewardship, sponsor a World • Make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Im­ Youth Day participant. maculate Conception in Denver. • Make plans to attend an international Eucha­ • Take part joyfully, consciously and actively in ristic Congress.

200 Josephine Street DCR readers bring Christinas to needy children Denver, CO 80206 (303) 388-4411 br the third consecutive year, readers of the Den­ cations Secretariat for the Archdiocese of Denver, will ver Catholic Register and viewers of The Catholic F bring Santa and a whole roomful of his handy helpers Kditor Peter James Droege Hour will bring the joy of Christmas to children to the children of Catholic Charities Child Care Advertising Director: Laurie L. Lawrence from low-income homes. Development Center on Dec. 20. General Manager; Francis X. Maier “The need is great, we have 120 children who This year’s Christmas party will benefit in­ Tlu- Denver Catholic Register (USPS 557-020) Is pub­ have asked us for presents,” commented Ray fants to children 11 years old, from low-income lished weekly except the last week of December and the Brevik. advertising account executive for the Den­ families. first week ol .Januar>’ by the Arcfidiocese of Denver and ver Catholic Register and party coordinator. Presents will be collected through a giving tree printed bv Ihibli< atlon Printers. Peiiotlical postage paid In "We want to give each of them a gift, and are with the name and age of each child written on a Denver, ( olo. Subscriptions. $18.75 [>er year in Colorado; asking people to help out with either a special gift for paper ornament. The tree is located in the hallway on $27 per year out ol state Foreign countries; $29 surface, a child or a monetary donation which we will use to­ the fourth floor of the archdiocesan Pastoral Center. all countries, d s for delivery. $135 air, all other coun­ ward the purchase of a gift for each child," continued To donate an item, you may either visit the fourth floor tries ' average ‘ Mexico. .■? l.s air. (,'anada $55 air. Brevik. "We are al.so collecting good used toys to do­ and select a name from the tree or call the Denver postmaster S c riti odd/-* ,ss c h a n g e s /o. (Circulation DepL) The nate to the center." Catholic Rigister office at (3031 388-44 11 ext. 266 to be D etner ( alholic Register. 2(H) Josephine St., Denver, CO 80206, The Christmas party, sponsored by the Communi­ assigned a child. Phone ;ls,s \ 11 \:V2 DEC. 4 . 1 0 0 6 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER PAGE 3

Artist’s talents Loveland parish

t would take years of chili suppers and bake sales I to raise the money generated by a single Herb Mignery sculpture. Of course, Mignery has elevated fund-raising to CHARA Horsely, 6, shows her missing tooth to Father John Grabrian, pastor at St. John the Evangelist. an art form. “As [Mignery] was getting toward the end, he said Mignery, an nationally acclaimed sculptor and a “It’s his way of giving,” Lambert said. “He doesn’t i thought I should tell you that I did the teacher in parishioner at St. John the Evangelist in Loveland, look at the doUar flgtues; he just looks at the giving.” has created an exquisite, Umited-edition bronze sculp­ Mignery and his wife. Sherry, recently moved Sister’s likeness,’” Lambert recalled. “He said she has excellent features for sculpting. She was really hon­ ture specifically for St. John’s CathoUc school. Selling from Estes Park to Loveland. A strong beUever in for $1,000 each, the nine-inch-high sculptures are the value of Catholic education, Mignery had already ored. “Father John says [the angel] is him, but I don’t swiftly strengthening the school’s endowment and created limited edition sculptures for Catholic know,” Lambert joked. scholarship funds. schools in Nebraska, and he was pleased to go to work "It’s just unbelievable,” said Sheree Lambert, chair of St. John’s PTO and a longtime friend of Mignery and his wife. Sherry. “And it’s such a unique hile his sculptures fund raiser. Everyone feels like they’re getting some­ would sell for many thing.” W Mignery, however, accepts nothing for his work. thousands of dollars on While his sculptures would sell for many thousands the open market, of dollars on the open market, Mignery donates his time and talents to St. John without asking a penny Mignery donates his time in return. “He basically offered — and we didn’t decline,” and talents to St. John said Father John Grabrian, St. John pastor. without asking a penny A member of the Cowboy Artists of America, Mignery’s artistic resume is almost as eye-catch­ in re tu r n . ing as his works. Some cf his better-known cre­ HERB Mignery SHERCE Lambert ations include T he Pioneer Award,” which is pre­ Loveland is known for its passion for art, and sev­ sented annually at the Academy of Country Music for St. John. A committee was formed to decide on a theme for eral art-related businesses volunteered donations and Awards, and T he Daddy of Em All,” a 14-foot-tall discounts to keep the project’s costs low. Among them monument placed at the 1995 Cheyenne Frontier the sctilpture. “We were talking about teachers, books and children, and suddenly, Tbuched with Peace’came were Art Castings of Colorado, Bronze Services, Ric Days. Eighmy Studios, Sav Wax Pouring, Preferred Finish­ Raised on a Nebraska ranch, Mignery is particu­ out,” Lambert said. *Tbuched With Peace” includes a teacher and two ing, Mel Schockner Photography, Quick Print Shop larly fond o f Western art. His sculptures o f cowboys, and Lewis Pergande. horses and other Western fare contain a stirring mix students, with an angel watching over them. The teacher’s facial features are unmistakable — they be­ Anyone seeking more information on the “Tbuched of emotion and detail. long to St. John’s beloved principal. Sister Carolyn With Peace” sculptures can call St. John the Evange- So why would such a talent labor for a small, Ustat (970)667-6846. CathoUc school in Loveland, Colorado? Hoying.

SCHOOL time at St. John the Evangelist Photos by James Baca Article by Greg Kail ROSA Peterman teaches K-lst grade at St. John the Evangelist. ‘TOUCHED With Peace’by Herb Mignery PAGE 4 1»NVBR CATHOLIC REGISTER DBC. 4 . 1 9 9 6 Greeley parish notes substantial increase in giving I I i - M l

AT LEFT is St. Mary Church in Grcchy. At right is Father Robert Fisher, pastor of St. Jamr» Hara I IX'H photo* Mary. Father Robert Fisher, pastor of St. gram is the attention to local parish the parish debt, spiritual Mary Parish in Greeley, is impressed needs,” he added. “Since we’re the only enrichment, updating the with his parishioners. deanery in the archdiocese with no parish library for parishio­ From the first announcement Catholic school, the archdiocesan em­ ner use and a parish van weekend of the Hearts on Fire cam­ phasis on education isn’t really an in­ for the various parish min­ paign in October, ducement for our istries, among others. his offertory has believe the strength of this parish to partici­ Indicating that a task increased — not program is the attention to pate. force is in place to deter­ just a couple of I “However, our en­ mine the possibility of a hundred dollars — local parish needs.... Our en­ tire parish will ben­ Catholic school in the but notably, ac­ tire parish wiU benefit fimm efit from the case Greeley area. Father cording to Father the case statement needs statement needs Fisher said that it would re­ Fisher. we’ve identified locally. we’ve identified lo­ quire a separate capital campaign — Ftrv, tlie p>arish organized about 160 p>ar- “I must say cally,” he said. also mentioned in the case statement. ish volunteers to make home visita. 'Ifiese that 1 wasn’t ex­ — Father Robert Fisher Father Fisher Although awaiting the fontial re­ volunteers have worked hard to complete pecting people to remarked that with sults of Commitment Sunday and the tlie plan as it was outlined, and Fm grate- increase their offertory before they the assistance of the pastoral and fi­ offertory increases that will begin in fiil to them,” he said. were asked to,” said Father Fisher. nance council, his parish chose “real­ January, 1997, Father Fisher is con­ “We do have a long-term plan,” ex­ “And. I’m definitely impressed by the istic goals” for its case statement — vinced that [Hearts on Fire] will have plained Father Fisher, ^ t is our sincere early results (of the shared offertory in­ goals that are attainable and measur­ a positive impact on his parish. ho|)e to incorpwrate a stewardship way crease program]. able in a short pieriod of time. His case “With the leadership of Rick Hannan. of life into the Hearts on Fire program “ 1 believe the strength of this pro- statement needs include retirement of St. Mary lay chairperson for Hearts on and encourage the spirituality of giving."

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Maguindanao Develop­ among us,” Father Jose Maria Tbjeira told worshipters at an open-air Mass lb bring about such unity. Catho­ ment Foundation lics must “believe in it,” he said. at Jesuit-run Central American Uni­ through an agricultural versity Nov. 16. “We make it possible by welcom­ program involving the ing people to our church,” he said, indigenous B’laans, which includes responding to the hun­ Irish bats particular Muslim Maguindanaos ger for the Gospel among U.S. Span­ DUBLIN, Ireland — Bats in Ireland ish-speaking Catholics. and Christian Ilonggo are particular about showing up in ei­ settlers from the ther Protestant or Catholic churches, Joint observances Visayas. according to a recent discovery. The village, 600 miles WASHINGTON (CNS) — Partici­ A biologist surveying bat popula­ pants in the third national dialogue southeast of Manila, was tions has found that two species pre­ cf African-Americans with Hispanics razed to the ground in an fer to nest in different churches. Long­ and other Latinos agreed to share ethnic-religious war in eared bats prefer Catholic churches, some religious and civic observances the 1970s. 'The area was while Natterers bats prefers those of as a way to build bridges between their deserted until the mid- the Church of Ireland. 1980s, when the three But the discriminating difference communities. A resolution signed by RESIDENTS o f Manila sort through a trash dump look participants from Ibxas, New York, indigenous groups began of the two species between Catholic ing for items to sell. 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Roadmap for the BY EILEEN LOVE grasp. A simple shopping outing had degenerated into chaos. With coupons spilling out of my purse and my 3- Great Jubilee There are more than year-old trying to make a run for it toward the candy 600 of them. They are small aisle, 1 was thoroughly discombobulated. And frustrated. The Vatican II document Gaudium et Spes chal­ gift boxes of various shapes, In truth, I was so angry that I figured I had two lenges us to proclaim anew our faith that in Christ all decorated in sequins and options. I could pick my whining, crying, driving-me- the Lord “can be found the key, the center and the sparkles, stickers and stars crazy kid up and drop kick him into the produce sec­ goal of all human history” (10). and whatever else might tion , or: 1 could let a cooler head prevail. I could kneel Needless to say, proclaiming this message is no come to the mind of a child. down to his level, look into his trusting face and let easier today than it was 2,000 years ago. The cour­ Some are rather sophisti­ him know, “We’ll have no more of that. Let’s go home age of the early apostles, who continued to proclaim cated, tastefully wrapped now and I’ll fix us a nice lunch and, if you’re good. I’ll the Gospel despite insults, beatings and martyrdom, in foil paper with silvery read you a nice story before your nap.” should inspire us to take more seriously our pro­ ribbons falling gracefully I chose Option B. Miraculously, my little boy ceased phetic role in proclaiming Jesus Christ in the midst from well-placed bows. Oth­ whining imm^iately and we proceeded to the checkout. of our culture. ers are simpler white boxes, Just then 1 felt someone touch me on the sleeve. 1 In Thrtio Millennia Adveniente, Pope John Paul colored with markers and turned around and looked into a pair of gentle eyes 11 says that if we are faithful to the Gospel, we can tied with pip»e-cleaner bows. In the long hallway out­ set into a softly wrinkled face. The elderly woman be a part of ushering in a “new springtime of Chris­ side the classrooms, children proudly point out their looked tenderly on this harried mother and said a few tianity” through a “new evangelization" rooted in gifts — the ones with gold bells dangling from them words that have never left me. the mystery of Christ. For a global community ap- or maybe the ones dressed up to look like angels. “Abu know, dear, I so admire the way you spoke to jjearing increasingly weary of life at the close of the All this describes our annual Advent art project, your child just now Honestly, you young mothers are deadliest centuiy in human history, “a new spring­ a collaborative effort from our parish’s environment so much smarter than we were. We were so quick to time” comes as welcome news. and liturgy committees that features the handiwork yell and spank.” In Tertio Millennia Adveniente, Pope John Paul of kids involved in religious education. The idea is to 1 was speechless. 1 could say nothing at first but 11 gives us a “roadmap for the future" that will guide suspect to this day tliat she must have heard the slurp­ our activities leading up to the Great Jubilee of the reflect on the Scripture readings for the Advent sea­ son, help a theme to ing as my hungry ego lapped Year 2,000. up those words. In the three years leading to the Great Jubilee, emerge and illustrate n countless occasions since that theme through our Quite transformed, I wheeled the Holy Father invites us to enter into a period of that day, I have called those my cart and kids on our way prayer, penance and reform, a "journey of authentic decorating. O words to mind when I most needed “I’m a good mother,” my heart conversion." That journey is to take place in each This year we are cel­ ebrating the gift that God them, and they have reminded me sang as I hauled groceries from person, every family, all parish and other faith com­ car to kitchen. “I’m a good munities, the whole Church and world, through gives us in his son Jesus to behave in a way worthy of that mother." I reminded myself as I Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to the glory and, as an extension of changed diapers and clipped im­ of God the Father. that, we are looking at the stra n g e r’s p raise. possibly tiny toenails and read Assisted by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, gifts God gives us to share. GiHxinight Moon for the millionth time. “I’m a good we should grow in our Catholic identity through a The emphasis, our catechists explained to the children, motlier,” I marveled. greater knowledge of our faith; through a renewed is less on receiving gifts and more on recognizing that .-\n older and wiser woman saw me and told me so. appreciation of the sacraments, especially baptism, all we have and are comes from God. Are we willing to On countless occasions since that day I have called confirmation, penance and the Eucharist; and through give gifts of ourselves to the larger community? those words to mind when I most needed them and better witness to what we believe, in faithful and holy Mulling over the giftedness theme, those involved in the planning process were helped along by a book they have reminded me to behave in a way worthy of hves filled with hope and works of charity. In every aspect of our preparation for obser\’- that recently fell into our hands. Entitled.Si7trr Boxes that stranger's praise. Gifts We all need them. We all have them to give ing the Great Jubilee and in beginning the third — The Gift of Encouragement, it is a bit of lightweight millenniurn of Christianity, the Holy Father tells reading with an imjxirtant message. .Author Florence .And in our church, thanks to our youngest mem­ us we should ask for the intercession of the Blessed Littauer speaks of the power words have to spur us bers. we have been graced with 600 reminders of the ■Mother. She gave birth to Jesus and is mother and on to greatness or cause us to crumple into pathetic importance of self-giving. Six-hundred sparkling gift model of faith, hope and love for all who would fol­ heaps of self-doubt and despair. She likens our words bo.xes dance over our heads, suspended from the ceil­ low Christ, in the Spirit, to life with the Father. of encouragement to silver boxes with ribbons on top ing by nylon threads Their beauty and brightness re- — gifts we posse.'s in abundance but too often hoard miniis us to offer our best selves as gifts to each other A statement on the Great -Jubilee by Bishop Rob­ 1 still savor the memory of such a gift I was given by One other thing If sometime during this Christ­ ert Brorri of San Diepo provided bavkproiind for this a stranger some 12 years ago. There I was in King mas ,-eason you happen to see a mother doing her job editorial Soopers, pushing a fussy baby in an overfilled cart and extremely well, don't be shy. Tbuch her on the sleeve trying to rein in my toddler who was twisting out of my and tel! her so ,‘^he'll never forget it. An open letter to post-abortion women and men BY M.ARY BETH BON ACC 1 angry. Maybe you feel unjustly judged or condemned Of course, thus is all “maybe." I don’t know you. 1 b\ people who don't know you, your life or your cir- don't know your circumstances. 1 can’t judge you. But \ot’-: Last time. I riimstances. I do believe w ith all of my heart — that something u rote a fairly hard hitting I don't know you. I can't say I know how you feel. very traumatic and very tragic happened to you that article about voting for pro- I've never had an abortion. I've never even been preg­ day. and that there are bound to be scars. And 1 care life candidates. .\ou . as a nant 1 don’t know your circumstances. I don't know about that 1 can* about you. folloiv up. I'd like to say w hat drove you to make the “choice" to abort. .-\nd. in case you haven't heard, the Church cares some other things that neet I have heard some pretty amazing, heartbreak­ about you, too. Only hours after 1 wrote my last col­ to he said directly to icorn n ing stories. I've met women who faced incredible pres­ umn, I gave a talk at a conference. One of the other and men who have stiff red sure to choose abortion — from boyfriends, husbands, speakers was with an organization called Project the trauma o f ahortior The parents, friends, even doctors. I've met women who liiichel. Project Rachel is a ministry dedicated to help­ rest of you are ivelc/me to were convinced that they had no “choice"; that abor­ ing women and men who have suffered the trauma of read along. Perhaj s it will tion was the only way to save their relationships, their abortion — loving them, ministering to them, working help someone you knou . marriages — even their health or their lives. through their pain with them. It was in Ustening to \ In my last column, 1 Regardless of the reasons. I'm betting you haven't her sp«*ak that I began once again to think of you, and wrote some pr» tty straight­ forgotten. I read a book once — actually it was another of how you would fetd as you read my last column. forward things about abor­ one of those cheesy, “I Had an.-\ffair With Elvis” books. I would imagine that it’s lonely to sit in church, tion. I'm glad I did — I said some things that I be­ This woman got pregnant. She had an abortion. She knowing what you’ve experienced and wondering what lieve needed to be said before the election. But, as 1 said simply, “The one thing you can say about having people would think if they knew, wondering if anyone read it over. I thought about you, and how you must an abortion is that your life is never the same again." would love you or if anyone would care. have felt reading it. Maylie you're sorry it happened. Or maybe you're Of course, maybe I'm way off base. But if any of I would imagine it hurt. But then again, I would afraid to Ix" sorry, because to be sorry would mean to ac­ this is ringing true for you, if you are suffering in any imagine that's nothing new for you. It probably hurts knowledge tliat you have experienced something so huge way because of an abortion in your life, I don’t want to hear people in church talk about abortion. It prob­ and so devastating tliat you don't know how you could you to suffer alone. A’ou don’t have to. Tb find help in ably hurts when your friends unknowingly bring it possibly face it. Maybe you want more than aiuthing in your area, call the national office o f Project Rachel at up. It probably hurts to watch this endless national tlie world to believe that you did the right thing. Maybe 1-800-5 WE C.ARE (1-800-593-2273). Tbll them M.B. debate on the subject. I’ll bet there are times you don’t you're com-inced you did — mostly. Maybe it makes you sent you. They really do care. want to turn on the TV, or you don't want to go to the angry when people suggest that abortion is wrong. And so do 1. party where the subject might come up. I’ll bet there And maybe, just maybe, some of that anger comes are times you don’t even want to go to church. from a pain too deep and too great to acknowledge Mary Beth Bonacci. a Colorado native, is a syndi­ Maybe it doesn’t hurt. Maybe it just makes you directlv. cated columnist. DEC. 4 . 1 9 9 6 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER PAGE 7

CHD an example of ^economic justice’ in action

BY DAN MONDRAGON is about children of God — with names and faces, with touched at least one out of every 10 Americans and nearly hopes and fears. This is about the women who are clean­ half of the estimated 35.7 million pxer people in the U.S.” The Campaign for ing our hotel rooms this morning for the minimum wage In the Archdiocese of Denver, Campaign for Hu­ Human Development ... about immigrants who will bus our dishes this after­ man Development funding has enabled several orga­ (CHD) is a living success noon ... It’s about people who make our sneakers and haul nizations to create new economic opportunities or has story of the teachings pre­ our trash. It’s about people in corporate America trying contributed to their progress: sented in the U. S. Bishops’ to resist short-term pressures for long-term contributions • Banks, formerly reluctant to provide loans in 1986 Economic Justice For to the common good. It’s about women try­ low income communities, are now supplying needed All, Pastoral Ijetteron Catho­ ing to raise kids without an education or capital and are not expseriencing higher than normal lic Social Thaching and the marketable skills. It’s about the 55-year- rates of default. U.S. Economy. old executive who is downsized and the Low-income communities sought and won In November, the U.S. family farmer who can’t make it anymore.” a “first source” agreement with the City of Catholic Bishops noted the Catholic teaching on the economy has Denver. Contractors doing business with 10th anniversary of the “Ek»- helped shape new and creative experiments, the city must agree to consider hiring quali­ nomics Pastoral” by approv­ especially through the CHD, and has, in fied workers from a local “hiring hall” of low- ing, A Catholic Framework turn, been shap>ed by those experiences of income persons. for Economic Life, at their annual meeting. The 10-point renewed hope. 'The bishops wrote in their • A local Catholic community is antici­ framework highlights the key principles found in the 1986 1986 pastoral, “Our experience with the pating the start-up of a non-profit small busi­ pastoral and is to be used as “principles for reflection, Campaign for Human Development con­ ness that will provide several new jobs and criteria for judgment and directions for action.” firms our judgment about the validity of self- bring needed money into their community. 'The first point of the framework sets the base on help and empewerment of the pioor.” • An inner-city parish community is which the others are built: “The economy exists for the Since the bishops established the working to develop worker owmed co-ops, bring­ person, not the person for the economy.” 'The bishops campaign in 1970, it has been CHD’s goal ing together pieople with common skills to mar­ taught that each individual has the right and responsi- to break the cycle of peverty by empewer- ket their services to the parish. bihty to participate in and benefit from the economic ing people living in peverty to address the • A school-to-work initiative is being established to wealth o f our economy. Yet, today, as was true a decade root causes of peverty. link students in Denver Public Schools with local busi­ ago, millions of people are prevented from participating 'The Campraign for Human Development has provided nesses. Young pieople will be encouraged to stay in school in a meaningful way. The same economic systems that over $250 million in fuiiding to thousands of organiza­ by gaining “on-the-job” training and expierience while com­ enable some in our country to acquire immense wealth, tions and millions of people from the proceeds of an an­ pleting graduation requirements. also locks many others in a perpetual cycle of poverty or nual collection taken up in every Catholic perish in the 'The success of CHD is directly attributable to the insecurity, and locks out those who are no longer useful. country. In a recent article in U.S. Catholic magazine, it \ision of Catholic teaching on the economy, to the gener­ Bishop Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., in presenting the was noted, “A 1994 study conducted by the Catholic Uni­ osity of CathoUcs across the country, and espx*cially to “Catholic FVamework for Economic Life" to the National versity of America found that projects funded by CHD the thousands of pieople in C HD-funded organizations who Conference of Catholic Bishops, said. T his framework ... over a three-year period (1991 to 1993) in some way are doing the work of creating economic justice for all. Advertisement sends wrong message about devotion

1 was disappiointed to find an ad­ mouth of our savior Jesus Christ as if Atencio, in the Sept. 25, 1996 issue of for manv. vertisement in the Nov. 20 Denver to counter John 3:16, “It is through your excellent paper. CHARLES JOHNSON Catholic Register for the book, Mary’s (God’s) love that you have eternal life, As one who has “been there,” I can Denver Message to the World, by Annie not because you believe in me or pro­ attest to the veracity and timeliness of Kirkwood. 'This book, prom ote by Tat­ fess to my testimony.” (p. 264) what Deacon Atencio wrote. Living Kudos for Bemardin issue tered Cover bookstore on Page 11, is a The Denver Catholic Register, mind­ with an abusive, cruel, insecure and Thank you for your wonderful trib­ wolf in sheep’s clothing. Disguised as a ful of its readers, should be as careful in vindictive husband for 20 years, I can ute to Cardinal Bernardin. We appre­ book about Mary, it is full of blatant accepting advertising as it is with the truly say that the only good that came ciated your in-depth coverage and the errors, attacks Catholic faith and teach­ printed word. With consistency and com­ out of that tragedy was five wonderful pictures added so much. We learned ing and mocks Our Lord Jesus and Our mitment to (jod’s truth, this newspaper children who are Idnd, loving, thought­ new things and were reminded of fac­ Blessed Mother with statements sup- can be a light to the world. ful men and a woman, and who are now ets of his ministry we had forgotten. pmsedly said by them. MARK J. WEIMHOLT excellent spouses and parents. So the We always wondered why everyone 'Through “automatic wrriting” and Fort Collins cycle of child abuse was finally broken seemed to call him, “ our brother, Jo­ “channeling” (p. 267), Annie, who is not in them, by the grace of God, of course! seph.” We learned from your article that Catholic, claims to have received Mary’s Book *unbiblical* Finally, I must declare that any this was his own description. Such sim­ own words saying, “I come to give you I wish to bring to you attention, the woman who is living through the hor­ plicity doesn’t surprise us, but most the same message I have given at Tattered Cover advertisement for the rors I described people do not know that Fatima, Lourdes, Mexico, and in many book, Mary’s Message to the World by aboveshould definitely he became a Franciscan other places.” (p. 35) Mary then de­ Annie Kirkwood on page 11 of the Nov. not be afraid to seek help fnar by special dispensa­ scribes her and St. 20 issue of the and get herself and her tion after he was already Joseph’s many re­ fter discussing many DCR. children out of that situation before it a bishop. He did so because this was incarnated lives. This book is is too late. God will help every step of where his own spiritual journey had led “Now allow me to A predictions about the completely the way! ’IVust Him and be not afraid. him. It has always been easy for us, as explain that you earth, Annie attempts to unbiblical in mes­ KATHLEEN M. FLORIS Secular Franciscans, to see the influence live many lives.” sage and content. It Denver of the gentle holy saint of Assisi in his dispel truths of the Catho­ life. His consistent focus on protecting (p. 193) (See para­ belongs in the oc­ Tkke the flag off the altar graph 1013 on re­ lic fa ith . cult section of the and enhancing life in every choice and incarnation, and bookstore not the I believe Father Krenske’s article every creature, his open-hearted gener­ 2115-16 on divination, in the Catechism religious. on Oct. 16 asks a very important ques­ osity, and his efforts in promoting un­ of the Catholic Church.) I hope you will print this editorial tion. Why do we still have the Ameri­ derstanding and reconciliation certainly After discussing many predictions so as to warn those unaware that this can flag on the altar? It has been over bring St. Francis to mind. about the Earth, Annie attempts to dis- book in no way represents the Catho­ 50 years since WWII and I believe the Cardinal Bernardin had a p>el truths of the Catholic faith. Bap­ lic teaching. flag should be in the community room Franciscan habit in his closet. He al­ tism is an empty ritual (p. 173). She I believe in the future it would be or the entrance to the church, but not ways said that when he retired, he quotes Mother Mary, (never referred to wise to exercise more Christian respon­ on the altar. It is not appropriate deco­ would put aside all the finery of his of­ as virgin), saying “Another fallacy sible advertising. Please. ration for the altar and should be re­ fice and spend the rest of his life in that which is believed on Earth is that there S. REGALADO moved. When I talk with people about plain brown robe. And then everyone is a heaven, a hell and a purgatory.” (p. Westminster this, some seem to think that I am not would call him what he always wanted 194) (See CCC # 1023-37.) “So you can patriotic, but I am and have served in to be called — simply. Brother Joseph. tell others that there is no devil; it is a Kudos to Deacon Sid the military. I think the country and Perhaps we can do that now. fallacy,” Jesus is quoted. (p.280) (See ’This letter is long overdue and is <]lod should be separate. BOB AND JUDY SASSE'TTI CCC # 391-95) in response to the article, “Violence is I hope you will consider my re­ St. Francis of the Streets Fraternity Annie puts these words in the not a private afTair” by Deacon Sidney marks as someone who is speaking Aurora

' aild ftnut Indnrte the writer’s name, address and tnunber. Sand'tKXditar, Asmwr Gstftcdic AgM i>r,T " llaaphiiiii St,, Dimrer, dole. SQfiiW. djlLlsttar t wffljNwtditod fe r^pace and darky PAGE 8 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER d e c . 4 . 1 0 9 6 CHD assists Hmong people on journey of independence Thanks to a grant from the Campaign for Human In their homeland, Hmong lived in agricultural tion, marriage preparation and home visitation. Development (CHD), members of the Hmong Catho­ communities. During the Vietnam War, 1960-75, a “Hmong people have a gift for making things grow lic community are going back to their roots. great number of the Hmong people became refugees, and looking forward to this business venture as a way ultimately settling in the United States. to support our community is very exciting for us,” explained Cha. SM Through a $8,950 National CHD grant, the Hmong Catholic community will develop a comprehensive busi­ The Campaign for Human Development was estab­ Fam ily Funeral Care ness plan to start a worker-osvned small business. lished in 1970 to give life to the messages of justice and “Our primary goal is to establish two greenhouses, hope that are the core of Catholic teaching, llxlay, CHD BURIALS FROM $1440<>» create outdoor ganlens and establish a foun­ is the nation’s largest privately (u^ed of dation for future business related endeav­ ____ MGN program that empowers the poor. CHD has CREMATIONS FROM $745' ors,” explained Neng Ky Cha, a parishioner donated more than $200 million to more at All Saints Church in Denver. For H u m a n than 3,(XX) community-baaed projects. Cha explained that there are some 300 D____evelopment CHD-funded projects have touched at Denver 771-4636 members of the Hmong community who 555e?h5S»TS2*e. least one out of every 10 Americans and Englewood 781-7597 gather to attend Mass and conduct reli­ nearly half the estimated 35.7 million poor gious education programs at All Saints Church. people m the U nit^ States. All projecta funded by CHD “The goal of our greenhouse project is to promote seek to provide self-determination for poor people and economic development for the Hmong community and to change attitudes as well as ui\just social structures. M om aiul Pop Sho|>|>c to provide financial support for our growing minis­ Grants are awarded on the basis of need, not religious try,” he explained. affiliation. CHRIST1VL\S FAIR Tbpping the spiritual activities of the Hmong com­ 'This year, the CHD collection will be taken up in ITtl.. DEC (>. 9 .\.M. to 5 EM. munity is Mass celebrated by Father James R. piarishes the weekend of Dec. 14-15. For information on S.\T. DEC7. 9.\..M. t o - ll’ M. Purfield, pastor at All Saints. The community con­ the Campaign for Human Development, contact Dan HaiuicrafU'd Gift* ducts ministries including children’s religious educa- Mondragon at 388-4491, ext. 156. by Scni«ir Citizens Clements ('oininnnity Center Sister of Loretto professes final vows 1580 Yumiw. I^akeuiMKl ter Avila, “^\'orking with the folks here, I have learned a (1 l)l(nk Wist o f Wuwiirtli <4 ('olfa.\) Surrounded by her community, Sister of Loretto Irma Avila professed final vows, Nov. 29 at Holy Name Church. lot about en\ironmental and educational issues, about Sister Avila has a been a member of the Loretto organizing and about access to services for all people, community since 1986. A native of El Paso, 'Tbxas, she regardless of color, language, income or nationality.” graduated from Loretto Academy there Since February 1995, Sister Avila has and later received a B.A. in business been a community block organizer the management from the University of Cross Community Coalition, a neigh­ DENVER MARBLE CO. Tbxas at El Paso. She made her novi­ borhood organization in northeast Den­ MARBLE CONTRACTORS SINCE 1891 tiate at Fort Lupton and at the Loretto ver. TABLE TOPS, VANITY TOPS Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. 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'Two said Sister of I^oretto Mary Ann Cunningham, vocation years later, she began work with the Hispanic Office director for tlic I»retto Community. of the Archdiocese of Denver as a pastoral associate. Women seeking information on serving Christ in “Being bilingual is a distinct asset within these com­ the religious life are encouraged to call Sister munities in Elyria, Globeville and Swansea,” said Sis­ Cunningham at 936-5904. From A WHY B u f f a l o C o l l e c t i o n . 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From page I as described in Luke 1:37-38: 7b support the Adopt-a-Tken fund, to volunteer or could find refuge, regardless of their backgrounds or “For with God nothing shall be impossible. And to make donations, call Raichart at (,W3i 763-3089. financial straights. Mary said, ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it “I promised the Lord I would do whatever 1 could unto me according to thy word.’” to help women have their babies,” said Raichart, a “Mary made the decision to follow God. 1 prayed third-generation Coloradan. "Most (>eople don’t have on that verse a long time,” Raichaii. said. abortions to exercise their freedom of choice, but be­ Mary’s Choice also houses an outreach shelter cause they think they don’t have a choice. 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■vV IWC. 4. 1996 PAGE 1 8 J DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER — SPECIAL SECTION ]_ New book highlights life of St. Frances X. Cabrim a masters in religious education from the University of From page 10 stone house, sharing their talents in many ways, in­ Seattle. With a smile on her face, small veil flying, she Mother Ignatius entered the convent in 1942. The cluding taking trips and picnics with the orphans. hurries on to her next challenge, including her work at next morning she became house mother for 72 little A new convent and chapel was built for the Sis­ orphans, one-and-a-half years old to age five. Besides ters, who looked after retreatants and growing num­ the Mother Cabrini Shrine. She will be honored with book signings at the teaching, she began a lifelong career of fulfilling needs bers of visitors who traveled to the shrine to pray in for the poor and orphans, for school supplies, coal, food the peace and beauty of the mountains. Mother shrine after the 7:30 and 11 a m. Masses and dur­ ing the afternoon on Dec. 8, and at Mt. Carmel in and building materials. Ignatius became coordinator of religious education at Mother Iggie relates many incidents from her days All Souls in Englewood, at Holy Cross in Thornton, Denver after the 4 p.m. Mass on Dec. 14, and 7, 9, as a teacher at Queen of Heaven Orphanage. She was and Assumption Parish in Welby. and 11 a.m. Masses on Dec. 15. principal of the school, In 1986, she was hon- Originally published in the Golden TYanscript. teacher of seventh and ored to have a photo­ eighth grades and house­ graphic exhibit at mother, doing all the sec­ M other Boettcher Concert Hall A^limteers needed to retarial and maintenance in Denver. Her photo­ duties. graphs also illustrate help homebound When she brought her her three books of pcx’try, Vblunteers are needed to help homebound or orphans to summer camp "Random Tlioughts and frail seniors with meal preparation, l i ^ t housdwep* at the shrine, they stayed enced St. Meditations," "Leaves of ing, letter writing, transportation to medical ap­ at the original stone house. C abrini’s Thought,” and "Life's pointments and to be friendly visitors, in a program She hiked with them all Seasons," which she has legacy sponsored by Catholic Charities’ Family Center. over the mountains, to Red just published in one Volunteer training will be Wednesday, Dee. II, Rocks, Buffalo Bills and up firsthand, book. She says tramping from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Family Center, 1020Upham Lariat Trail. They went on a n d in tlie woods, fishuig and S t , Lakewood. The Center is next to S t Bernadette hayrides, danced with In­ w o r k e d camping have been the dians at Lookout Moun­ inspiration for her po­ Church. Persons interested in volunteering should tain, and watched the with people etry and photographs. call the Center at (303) 2384)621 by Dec. 6. eagles and the deer. They w ho had Through the years in her got acquainted with the known her spare time, she could be neighbors who invited found hiking up the hill­ K of C present check to them for barbecues and to personally. sides, snapping close- ride their horses. ups of beautiful flowers Mother House and sunsets. .\fter a time in New Or­ THIS statue of Christ stands at the leans and California, Mother At Motlier Ignatius’ request, a bronze Grand Knight Zenon Raezkowski, representing Shrine o f St. Frances Cabrim. the Knights of (Tolumbus from Boulder council 1183, Iggie returned to Denver in statue of .St. Cabrini and two children was presented a check to Barbara DeWeese of Mother 1968. At the orphanage and camp house at the shrine, sculptetl by artist Ilia Rubiiu m Cotlogno. Italy, and placed she busied herself renovating and acquiring necessities. m tlie spacious gardens .Mother Iggie planted behind the House. This donation was raised at a recent pancake She also taught religion classes at .All Souls Church in convent. dedication ceremony with .Arrhbisliop J. Fran­ breakfast spionsored by the Knights and is intended Englewood. cis Stafford officiating took place Aug. 13, 1993. to help with the costs of opening a new mother house. In 1970, the Queen of Heaven closed, and the sis­ Wlien-ver she was transferred. Mother Ignatius con­ Mother House is operated to provide care for recent- ters moved up to the summer house. .At Mother Iggie's tinued her ixiucation. 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Perpetual Help devotions Santa breakfast Program on Our Lady of Guadalupe All Souls Church, 4950 S. Logan St. in Englewood Tlie Holy Trinity Parents Association (HPTA) from St. Rose of Lima Parish will celebrate the Feast holds Our Mother of Perpetual Help devotions each Holy Trinity Catholic School will hold a Santa Break­ of Our Lady of Guadalupie on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 Wednesday evening. Rosary and exposition of the fast on Sunday, Dec. 8 after the 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a m. p.m. with the story of Our Lady’s apparitions to Juan Blessed Sacrament is held at 7:15 p.m. followed by Masses in the overflow hall at Holy Trinity, 3050 W. Diego, as it is retold and reaffirmed by prayer, medi­ the devotions at 7:30 p.m. 76th Ave. in Westminster. tation and song. Spanish music will be provided by The evenings of prayer are an excellent opportu­ The breakfast consist of French toast, sausage, the 5th grade students from St. Rose of Lima school. nity for families to enhance their advent preparations juice, coffee and hot chocolate. The cost is $3.50/adults; for Christmas. $2.50/seniors and children, children under two eat "L isten Up!” with Doug Brummel Junior Great Books training free. Photos with Santa are $2 each. Tickets for the Christ on the Mountain, 13922 W. Utah Ave. in raffle are 50 cents each or 3/$l. For more informa­ Lakewood is host to “Lighten Up!” with nationally Leader training for the Archdiocese Junior Great tion, call Cathy Balzen at (303) 657-8697. known Catholic Christian motivator, Doug Brummel. Books program will be held at Most Precious Blood on Dec. 15-17 at 7 p.m. in the church. Parish Center, 2227 S Colorado Blvd. on Monday eve­ Advent lessons and carols Families and individuals of all ages are invited nings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting February 1997. The St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 2375 E. Arizona St. to share in this unique experience, to laugh, reaffirm training course provides students with an opportu­ will present Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, their faith through humor and music. Admission is nity to enrich their reading, and challenge for discus­ Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. free, a free-will offering will be taken. sion. For information, call Lydia Rameriz, (303) 477- The Dominican Sisters of St. Vincent Parish will 0013, Paula Powers, (303) 781-8350, Wonne (Dostello, read Scripture, and music will be presented by the Women of Good Shepherd luncheon 303) 759-3800, or Doris Craigmile, (303) 377-9165. St. Vincent Classic Choir, Children's Choir and All women of Good Shepherd Parish are invited St. Joseph hospital gift shop Children’s Bell Choir. Admission is a prayerful heart. to a luncheon and Christmas Party in the parish fam­ For more information, call (303) 744-6119. ily lounge after the 12:15 Mass on Monday, Dec. 16. The Gift Shop at St. Joseph Hospital, 1835 Each guest is asked to bring a “White Reindeer” Franklin St. offers a large selection of unique gifts Legion of Mary reunion exchange gift which Santa will distribute. and Christmas cards to help minimize the rush and The Legion of Mary will hold its annual reunion stress of Christmas shopping. Thrifty IVeasures on on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at Queen of Vietnamese Evangelization prayer gathering the ground floor also offers new and used treasures to Martyrs Church, 4655 Harlan St. in Wheat Ridge. Mary, Immaculate Virgin, Star of Evangelization consider as gifts and fun stocking stuffers. The rosary. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Prayer Gathering meets every Monday evening from Christmas Angels are being sold for $15 each and and a talk will be given by Redemptorist Father Jo­ 7:30-9:30 p.m. to share the charisms of the Holy Spirit may be purchased in memory of living or deceased seph Campbell, spiritual director of the Legion of and to listen to the Word of God. relatives and friends. Angels will be placed in the hos­ Mary. Refreshments will be served in the church The meeting will be held in the PAL Building, 650 pital Christmas tree. In memory, the name of the per- hall.All active and auxiliary members of the Legion W. Kennedy Dr. in Northglenn. For more information, .son family will be written on the back of the angel of Mary are invited to attend. caU Margie at (303) 452-3549. and in a book which will be placed on the altar in the Hospital Chapel. The Christmas day Mass will be of­ Eucharistic Adoration Mom and Pop Shoppe Christmas fered for all those whose name is in the book. The Respect Life Office of the archdiocese is cur­ A group of more than 65 senior citizen craftsmen For more information on the Christmas Angels, rently sfionsoring, along with archdiocesan parishes, will present their handcrafted gift items, from hand call Terry Polakovic at (303) 837-7674. a monthly Eucharistic Adoration for the respect of knit sweaters to quality wood crafts, and hold a bake Advent-Christmas concert human life. sale on Friday, Dw. 6 ^ m 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sat­ Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 1209 W. 36th Ave. urday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 15th Annual The students and graduates of the Denver Catho- and the Resfiect Life Office will sponsor the Eucha­ Mom and Pop Shoppe Christmas Fair at the Clements lic Biblical School will present its second Advent- rist Adoration on Monday, Dec. 9, the feast of Juan Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. Free coffee will ( hnstmas concert on Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the John Diego, from 8-10 p.m., following the 7 p.m. Mass. All be available. For information, call (303) 987-4825. Paul 11 Center, 1300 S. Steele St. are invited. For more information, call the Respect A harpist will perform prelude and postlude mu- Life Office, (303) 388-4491, ext. 152 or 151. Holiday plays .sic The music will range firom traditional “O Come, El Centro Su Thatro will present its annual holi­ O Come Emmanuel" to contemporary compositions Seventh/ei^th graders present play day plays for the entire family in December. of the season, and will include the popular EKKLESIA Our Lady of Lourdes seventh and eighth grade “The Miracle at Tfepeyac” will be held Dec. 5-8 at Christmas song “Mary Had a Baby." music and drama classes will present, by special ar­ 7:30 p.m. St. Cajetan Center on the Auraria Campus. Refreshments will be served. A free will offering rangement with Pioneer Drama Services, “A Little Tickets are $15. “Joaquin’s Christmas” will be pre­ will be taken. Princess" on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in McCaddon sented Dec. 12-28 at 7:30 p.m. at El Centro Su Teatro, Hall. The play is directed and produced by Gene 4725 High St. Tickets are $7/adults; $3/children. Advent Spiritual check-up Wharton and Daniel J. Conca. Admission is $2. For The matinee shows are Dec. 21-22 and 28-29 at 3 .•\dvent is the perfect time for a “Spiritual Check­ information, call Mary McNicholas at (303) 781-3791. p.m Both plays are directed by Anthony J. Garcia. up " Check you spiritual pulse. The John Paul II young For more information, call (303) 296-0219. adult ministry is hosting a day of prayer and prepa­ Fiesta de Guadalupe” Mass ration for Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8:30-4 Holy Family Church, 4380 Utica St. is hosting “La Me^jugoije pilgrimage pm . at the John Paul II Center, 1300 S. Steele St. Fiesta de Guadalupe," with a Mass on Saturday, Dec. The Rocky Mountain Marian Center will sponsor .\dmission is free. For more information or to regis­ 14 at 4 p.m. follow^ by a fiesta dinner and entertain­ a spiritual pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Feb. 22-Mar. ter. call (303) 388-4411, ext. 280. ment. Admission is $12 per family and $6 for single 2, 1997. Estimated cost is $1,395 and includes round tickets. Discount tickets are available if purchased trip air fare from Denver, bus and airport departure Music concert before Dec. 8. Everyone is invited to join. For tickets tax and tips. For more information, call Dennis at (303) St Dominic Church, 29th and Federal, is spon- and more information, call (303) 433-9781. 422-8621. .'oring a Christian Contemporary music concert fea­ turing Don Kalkhorst, a composer, vocalist and gui­ PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD tarist, immediately after the Advent Vespers on Sun­ day, Dec. 8 in the church. Vespers are at 6 p.m. and With Father Ken Roberts the concert at 6:45 p.m. There is no charge, a love offering will be taken. ADVENT REFLECTION For information, call Iso Moore at (303) 455-3613. With Sister Sharon Ford

1 A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MEMORY W ith Jim Mauck Produced by the Department of Communications CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Office of Television & Radio • Archdiocese of Denver Choices Wc Face • • TUESDAYS •• . . SUNDAYS • • Channel 88 *TCI of NMieat Ridse, 5 to 6 PM THE W ORD TODAY OMfinc118 • KBDI, 7 toS AM Chamel61*TaofUttleton,8PM .. ^ A 15-minute radio program featuring Sunday's Channel T1 • In Boulder, 10 to 11 AM readings and inspirational reflections. Channel 42 • United Cable, X) to 11 AM • ^ WEDNESDAYS • • ^ Channel 58 *0(117,6 to 7 PM OmeTSS* lO b f Wheat«dse,6aOtb7i30PM TUNE IN EACH SUNDAY: Channel 15* TOof Thornton 6 ^ to 7:30 I’M Channel 4 • Cablevision o f Colo. Sprinss, 7 PM 0 0 KQXI, 1550 AM at 10:45 a.m. & KNAB, 1140 AM at 9:00 a.m. * * MODAYS • • L4 t65PM Charwl 16 • O V A , UHF 4 to 5 PM * .... Owicl38*CTVA,UHF4to5PM Hosted by Michael Keller 6PM Office of Television and Redo • Archdncese of Denver 9 6 P A G E 2 2 I»NVBR CATHOLIC REGISTER DEC. 4. 1996 El Pueblo C atolico Spanish language section of the Denver Catholic Register Una imagen cargada de simbolismo

La Imagen de Nuestra SeAora de Guada­ 4. LA BANDA MATERNAL lupe es m6s que un simple retrato. Contiene La banda de maternidad alrededor del vientre toda una sene de sfmbolos hierogr^ficos, o lo de la mujer era el simbolo de la mujer embarazada, que es lo mismo, una historia en imagenes, una madre que esta a punto de dar a luz. Esto era un que cuentan parte del mensaje que la signo para los indios de que alguien esta por venir. Santisima Virgen revelo a traves de Juan Di­ 5. LAS ESTRELLAS ego a los Indios de Mexico y a todos los pueb­ Las estrellas en el manto son un signo de que los de las Americas. Pero los simbolos tienen una nueva civilizacion, o era. esta empezando. La un significado especial para los Indios, tradicion indigena reconocio el final y el principio de CD- quienes gracias a su cultura p>odian descifrar diferentes eras a traves de los siglos. Y la destruccibn el codigo en la imagen. de una civilizacion particular o era iba siempre Si nunca se ha parado a reflexionar sobre acompahada jxir un cometa o un cuerpo de estrellas. ese simbolismo o si tiene curiosidad por sa­ Los profetas indios, antes incluso de la llegada y ber mas acerca de el le oftwemos una guia conquista por el espahol Hernan Cortes, habian en este report^e. predicho el final de su civilizacion en aquel tiempio. 1. LOS OJOS 6. LOS RAYOS SOLARES Los ojos de la imagen estan mirando Los rayos de sol en la imagen recordaba a los ’.lU - hacia abajo, en una posicion de humildad, indigenas que el sol habia desempenado un papel clave revelando que, a f>esar de su grandeza, ella en su civilizacion. Pero la mujer en la imagen es t - ___ no es una diosa. Los dioses indios nunca incluso mas grande que el sol. Ella eclipsa el sol y miraban hacia abajo. Siempre miraban recto sblo los rayos salen a la vista. Eclipsa el sol p»ero no lo hacia el frente. estingue. 2. LA CARA 7. EL MANTO i La imagen de la mujer muestra gran El color prcKiominante en el manto de la imagen compasion. Los Indios sentian que la cara era es el turquesa, el color verdi-azul reservado al gran la ventana del interior de la persona, un dios Omecihuatl. .Aunque los indios tenian muchos medio p>or el cual uno podia leer quien era “dioses intermediarios”. Omecihuatl era considerado una persona y el modo en que actuaria. Una el dios supremo, era un dios padre y madre a la vez, buena mujer para los Indios era aquella en la que a veces era representado como hombre y a veces que su feminidad se mostraba en su rostro. como mujer. Era una fuente de umdad para todo lo La cabeza de la mujer en la imagen esta existente. representada con piel oscura y p>elo tambien 8. LA LUNA oscuro como los de los Indios. La mujer esta de pie sobre la lima, mdicando que 3. LAS MANOS: ella es mas grande que el dios de la noche. el dios luna. Sus manos no se hayan colocadas en el 9. EL ANGEL tradicional estilo occidental para rezar, sino El angel en el fondo de la imagen era visto por los utilizando el gesto indio para ofrecer, indios como un dios intermediario que trae una nueva TEXTO pur -James E. Eiedler, traducido por Mar Munoz significando que se esta ofreciendo algo, algo era, el principio de una nueva civilizacion. Una era que viene de ella. estaba en su final y una nueva estaba naciendo.

Navidad en las Americas La escena de la Natividad o pesebre es comiim N uestra Senora d e G uadalupe, (36th and Lipan St.) las misas del 8 de diciembre en la iglesia o en la en muchos de los paises de Latinoamerica. Ya se le Preparacion a la fiesta de la Virgen de Guada­ entrada. Adultos $4, ninos $2. Para mas informacidn llame “portal" como en Costa Rica, “pesebre” como lupe: Novena con oracion. reflexion y cantos, del 3 al comunique con Gloria Brown al (303) 680-8680, en Colombia, “presepios” como en Brasil o “nacimi- 11 de diciembre a la 7 p.m. Sagrado C orazon de Jestis (1318 Mapleton Ave., ento’ como en la mayoria de los paises caribehos, y 8 de diciembre. domingo: rnisas 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Boulder) de America del Sur y Central, la escena de la 11:00 a m., 12:30 p.m. y 6 pm.; presentacidn de las El dia 3 de diciembre comenzo la novena partiendo Natividad es una de las mas importantes apariciones, 8 a m. y 6 p.m.; procesion, 12 mediodia; de la Iglesia. Hasta el dia 12 la Imagen de la Virgen tradiciones durantes las fiestas navidehas. El mariachis comida y entretenimiento 12:30 a 3 p.m.; de Guadalupe visitard las casas en diferentes partes Museo de las Americas presents una interesante rifa a las 3 p.m. de Boulder hasta su regreso al templo. coleccion de escenas 9 de diciembre. lunes: fiesta de Juan Diego y fi­ El dia 8 de diciembre se realizara una repre- de la Natividad de esta de la Inmaculada Concepcion. Misa con mariachi sentacion de las apariciones en la misa de 1;30 p.m. y todas partes de a las 7 p.m ; Adoracion Eucanstica de 8 a 10 de la noche. tambien habra danzas pwpulares. Latinoambrica, 10 de diciembre. martes: misa a las 7 p.m. El 12 de diciembre se comenzara con las cedidas por la fa- 11 de diciembre, miercoles; concierto Guadalupano mananitas a las 5 a.m. Por la tarde, a las 5:30, habr^ milia Lubchenco 7 p.m.; Serenata a la Morenita 10:30 p.m.; misa 11 p.m. danzas en el exterior de la iglesia. A las 6:30 se para la exposicion. 12 de diciembre: misas 7 a m. y 12 mediodia. 7 producira una pequeha peregrinacion por los La muestra recoge p.m. misa con mariachi. alrededores de la iglesia cargando el anda de la Virgen de coloridos conjun- San Cayetano (299 S. Raleigh. Denver! y despues se celebrar^ la misa en su honor. TVas la tos a escenas mono- 9, 10 y 11 de diciembre - 8 a.m. misa y tridiio a misa habra convivencia con donuts y caf(e para los cromas; juguetonas Ntra. Sra. de Guadalupie como preparacion a su fiesta. asistentes en los salones de la iglesia. y serias; elaboradas 12 de diciembre: 8 a m. misa. A las 7 p.m. Repre- Inmaculada Concepcidn, (110 West Simpson, y simples; piezas sentacion de las Apariciones, misa mariachi, bailes Lafayette) anonimas y otras folkloricos y comida de hermandad. Los festejos seran el 12 de diciembre. Se empezard realizadas por La A n u n cia cion , (3621 Humboldt St., Denver) a las 5:30 a.m. con las mananitas y despues se ofrecera artistas bien conocidos. La diversidad tambien se La celebracion tendra lugar en la parrixjuia de menudo gratis a los asistentes. Por la tarde, a las 6, aprecia en los materiales que incluyen vainas de La Anunciacion el domingo 15 de diciembre. Se se llevara a cabo una obra de teatro basada en las malz, madera, ebano tallado, pasta de pan, empiezara con una misa a las 11:30 a.m. Tras ella habra apariciones de la Virgen. La obra se volvera a repetir ceramics y otros. una procesion y despues se servira comida en la el domingo 15 despues de la misa de 12:30. Habra Hay nacimientos tradicionales como conjunto escuela de la cafeteria. Las “posadas" comienzan comida para vender. de figuras alrededor del pesebre, pero tambien tambien el lunes 16 de diciembre. San Esteban, (1010 Grand Avenue, Glenwood encuadrados dentro de diversos recipientes, o S a n J o s^ , (605 W. 6th Ave., Denver) Springs i hechos en tela o de joyeria. La expiosicion muestra 11 de diciembre: 7 p.m. La Serenata a la Virgen. Novenario: del 3 al 11 de diciembre a las 7 p.m. como los diferentes paises introducen elementos 12 de diciembre, 5 a.m. las Mananitas; 7 a.m. la 11 de diciembre, serenata: miisica y cantos a las 11:30 culturales propios en esta tradicion comiin de la misa; 8 p.m. las Apariciones. p.m. Habra ponche y buhuelos para los asistentes. Navidad. San M i^elA rcangel, (19099 E. Floyd Ave , Aurora) 12 de diciembre; A las 6:30 p.m., procesidn desde La exposicion esta abierta hasta el 11 de La comunidad hispana celebrara el dia de la la escuela de San Esteban a la parroquia. A las 7:30 diciembre. Los horarios de visits son: martes a Virgen de Guadalupe con una misa bilingiie el domingo p.m., misa con mariachis. Y despu^s de la misa, cena sbbado de 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. El precio de la entrada y bailes en el sdtano de la iglesia. Se invita a jovencitas 15 de diciembre, a las 12:30 del mediodia, seguida por es $3 adultos, $2 mayores de 65, $1 estudiantes. y ninos a que se vistan con vestido de manta estilo almuerzo comunitario, miisica, pihata y premios. Los Miembros y ninos menores de 10 anos gratis. tickets para el almuerzo se vender^n despues de todas mexicano. d e c . 4. 1 9 9 6 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER PAGE 2 3 La Virgen de Guadalupe y la Evangelizacion

POR LA HNA. MAGDALENA dad: Sentimiento de estima por lo que CONTRERAS Juan Diego es, por lo que hay en lo intimo de su ser, que hace que se encuentre consigo mismo, con su Diciembre de 1531; 10 afios historia, con su realidad, con su Dios y clespu^s de la guerra de conquista de su Reino. Mexico, bajo las fuerzas espaAolas, La conversibn que la Virgen de (londe el pueblo Azteca perdid todo y Guadalupe realiza en Juan Diego es vivia en una situacion de derrota, precisamente la conexion con las (le.s[X)jo, exclavitud e iqjusticia, sin la realidades que dejaron los ante- mas minima esperanza y sin future. pasados. El percibe la presencia I'lene lugar un hecho significativo de salvadora de Dios. Es el punto de lii)eracion para el pueblo. Es la comunicacidn entre lo indigena y lo presencia viva y activa de Maria de cristiano, de ahi la conversion en masa M o i n I O l i \ i: r is a (luadalupe en la persona de un indio del pueblo indigena. como figura de todos los indios de Asi la Virgen de Guadalupie entra P l a c i : i o r S o L r n d f .Mexico y Latinoamdrica), Juan Diego. a formar parte del pueblo, no solo Llega con Maria de Guadalupe un mexicano, sino universal. Empezo a A M ) Bfai t ) nuevo dia lleno de miisica, cantos, luz, congregarlo en un lugar donde se esperanza; en su mensaje da seguridad sintiera plenamente identificado como ante la derrota, temura ante el despojo persona, con su dignidad de hijo de > la humillacion, liberacidn ante la Dios. La Virgen de Guadalupe se exclavitud, matemidad y dignidad ante inculturb plenamente en el pueblo la mjusticia y respeto como personas. Mexicano y Latinoamericano. ocated near the foothills west of Maria de Guadalupe, como gran Evangelizo la cultura y entro a formar L downtown Denver, 100 year old conocedora del Evangelio, decide salir parte de el. grounds feature fountains, ponds and al enciientro, anunciar los designios de En la actualidad, a pesar de los gardens providing a quiet place for •imor de Dios y devolver esa esperanza ataques que sufre cada dia, su solitude and beauty. [K-rdida desde un enfoque de vida. Se presencia se fortalece. Lo constatamos descubre a si misma como la siempre en las actividades y vida del pueblo. Las \ irgen, la Madre de Dios por quien se visitas a sus santuarios, dificiles de MISSION STATEMENT vive Con un procedimiento nuevo hace contar, su Imagen venerada en los From the time of Christ the Church has seniir a Juan Diego la presencia hogares, talleres, negocios fabricas, actively participated in the preparation >alvadora de Dios en el Tepeyac, mercados, cerros, etc., etc. for an ac tual burial o f her beloved dc-ad. Callagher Memorial Chupd precisamente en este cerro santuario Este valor evangelizador de la de sus antiguas creencias religiosas y Virgen de Guadalupe debemos It is o f param ount im portance to the condenado como idolatrico. aprovecharlo quitando todo aquello que Church and part of her sacred tradition that proper reverence be accQrded La Virgen de Guadalu[>e, con este seria supierficial, milagrero, idolatria, the human btxly, both in life and in death, as the manifestation o f Gcxl's primer contacto vivencial, introduce a fanatismo, adivinacibn, etc. y conver- creative power. • luan Diego en un hecho de salvacidn. tirlo en una vida de espiritu, servicio, 1 a la vez se identifica con la realidad liberacibn, compromise eclesial y cul­ indigena, con actitudes y simbolos muy tural, inserto en la realidad de la PRE-NEED PLANNING propios de ellos. Iglesia hacia la Nueva Evangelizacibn; Know the peace o f mind that i.omes nueva en su Ardor, nueva en su Metodo, Su aparicion nos habla de: from having made provisions riKlay ■Igualdad: Recibe a Juan Diego de en su Espresibn, llevandola siempre al pie. lo invita a estar a su lado, con su frente, caminando hacia Jesiis. for the fulfillment of a iK-cpIs palabra tierna y suave le da confianza, personal obligation that will need p

Mass IS cflebrattrd by Monsi^nor Harley Schmirt m the Mortuary C hapel IcKated m the 'TIS THE SEASONO'O Mount Olivet Cemetery eveiy First Friday ot the month at p m Mount Olivet Cemetery >;rounds are ojx*n daily from sunup to sundown H e £ | i Giiuldw ike Heoel a CkUd MOUNT The Archdiocesan Communications OLIVET Cemetery Affocintton Secretariat — The Denver Catholic Register Conteertted t 2 & The Omce of Radio and Television— are priviieged to sponsor a Christmas party this year for the children at Catholic Charities Child Development Center. For more information— at no obligation— regarding Mount Olivet t.emeter\

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My husband and two teenage sons (all of whom inAurora, (303) 690-117 l.Asecond restaurant opened are serious chili eaters) were happy to help me try them just two months ago at 4301 W. 44th Ave. in Denver, all and rated them “killer” — meaning “awesome.” (303) 560-1171. Alumnae of the Sacred Ff-'.A Heart Christmas Mass "W h a tW y o u r The December First Friday Christmas Maas and Luncheon for the Colorado Alumnae/Alumni of the Sa­ _ Parish or School cred Heart will take place Dec. 6 beginning at 11 a.m. at the University Club, 1673 Sherman St. in Denver. to raise funds The Mass will be offered by Father Patrick Tierney, pastor of Light of the World Church in and create excitement? Littleton. The featured guests will be Sister Katherine 'V and Sister Denny from the Holy Spirit Neighborhood Center. The Alumnae/Alumni of the Sacred Heart will Colorado Central present to the sisters their annual donation. Each Station Casino person attending is asked to bring a gift for a person FRIDAYFISH FRY - ALL YOU CAN EATi at the center. ^ ^ 'has just the ticket! For reservations and more information, please call ADULTS $7.95 "KIDS $4.95 Mary Ellen Fraser, 639-9599, or Jean McCallin, 758- Arrange a group of 35 people or 0352. more for o mourtfoin casino day trip. ■BEST RIBS IN TOWN' Upon arrivirtg in Block Hawk eoch passertger wHI receive: REATTA REDS V. a free meal ^ 4425 E. VIRGINIA AVE. ♦ * CASINO * 4 SIO cash back GLENDALE, GO free drinks 322-2863 CRIPPLE CREEK free bkjckfack match ptay coupon ... and motel , HOLIDAY PARTIES-MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY What does it cost? You decide. Whatever you charge your members. ^ you keep. We recommend between ' . ' $5and$10perpassertger. Who V could resist? After ail, the casino “P e f t t f a t I gives bock $ 10 and a tree meal. DAY TRIPS $6^

Wmgmm I Arrange your trip now! CtMTSAi Cl - Don C . Miller (303) 721-0317 A uniqu9 Id9a OVERNIGHT $46^ District Sales M a n ag er for your group of 12 or moroi ...and b9st of oH, It’s fr9«ll PACKAGES ♦ Fund Raisers e Anniversaries 4 4 Birthdays 4 Get-Togethers ♦ Reunions e

Harveys will pick-up your group M ita iM • M twk (0 • d unn xw GOLD anyvdnere in the metro area. -• HOTEL er CASINO ♦ Advance planning is necessary. Each guest will be greeted at the casino Some restrictions apply. with a $5 coin coupon and our "Wild Cord" good for food & merchandise discounts. RUSH Trips ore based on 6 hours. TW Cermerstemm e f Cryyfc C r e e k ^ C O Day and travel times are up to you. -tV 0 O' Call Harveys Group Sales at 716-9769 1 (800) 482-3040 to book your party! •♦**y»**¥*j.Af*“ 1 9 0 6 4. DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER PAGE 2 5 Card proceeds to benefit needy families Piiace be with you

For the third year in a row, a Christmas card be- the specially designed religious cards, this year’s mt,' sold by Christ the King parish in Ever- card depicts an angel. The card sale is rreen offers a unique way to share the one facet of Advent Outreach, Christ "(lood News,” while helping families the King's annual drive to help poor that struggle to make ends meet. All SEAFOOD LANDING families at Christmas time. Thanks to proceeds from the sale o f original pen- Advent Outreach and similar efforts, Denver's Quality Fish Marttet •Since 1974> .111(1 ink cards designed by Christ the St. Anthony of Padua parish was able Fresh Fish Arrives Daily! King parishioner Julie Miller will be to assist 876 families for Christmas • Gulf Shrimp ii.sed to buy food and Christmas gifts 1995. • Eastern Ch’sters for needy families associated with St. The cost for a packet of 10 cards and • Lobster Tails Anthony of Padua Parish in Denver. envelopes is $10 — all prcKeeds will be .v ^ • Jumbo King Crab .Anthony maintains household used to buy food and Christmas gifts for voods. clothing and food banks for people needy families. If you would like to or­ Place Your Christmas Si Sew Year's Orders Sow! I all denominations. Art by Julu Mdlrr der these cards, call (303) 674-3155 (arrangements 782 Sheridan 571-1995 Last year, $1,850 was raised through the sale of can be made for shipping or delivery).

Ride ACE EXPRESS to Black Hawk and v isit... Ornament supports Cathedral Children’s Choir $12 Cash BONUS Sun-Thur • $9 CASH BONUS Fri-Sat he beauty of the Cathedral of the Immaculate T h e Policeman’s BenevolentAsso- PLUS VALUABLE CASINO FUN BOOK! TConception has been captured in an exquisite ciation gave us a grant because they tiohday ornament available as a benefit for the Ca- understand the importance of provid­ I hedral Children’s Choir. ing alternatives to the street,” she Made of German silver with 14-carat gold inlays, said. ‘”Ihe sale o f the ornament will the ornament is sure to become a family keepsake help a great deal, and we hope other for generations to come. A Colorado artist careftiUy organizations will consider provid­ craffed the ornament to benefit an upcoming tour of ing financial assistance.” the Holy Land by the Cathedral Children’s Choir. The ornaments are $10 T he choir is made up of children fiom all over each if purchased at the Ca­ Denver, most o f whom need financial assistance to thedral and $11 if or­ make the trip,” explained Jean Cioffi, director of mu­ dered by maiL Tb order, sic at Cathednd. send a check to: Cathe­ The children’s dw ir was originally sdteduled to dral Ornament, Cathe­ travel to the Holy Land this December, but, according dral of the Immaculate to Cioffi, the trip was postponed out of concern fix* Conception, 1530 good financial stewardriiip. Logan St, Denver Colo. 80203. SmalttrthMMi

Northglenn Mall In Northglenn Chambers Plaza in Aurora 15037 E. Colfax-Unit P 104th & 1-25 Inside Next to Furr's Coltax and Chambers Abbey o f St. Walburga calendars available Behind Afby's Tlie Benedictine nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga Compilations and calligraphy are the work of nuns of CALL 421-2780 .ri- offering their new calendar for 1997. As in past the abbey. For Schedules & Information • (iitions. this wall calendar features quotations from The 1997 Abbey Calendar sells for $7.95 and can ;he monastic tradition and original black and white be ordered by phone, fax or mail with $1.50 postage. The calendar is also available at Aion Books, The Book­ photographs celebrating everyday life at the abbey. Daily Scheduled Service to Black worm, Boulder Bookstore, Boulder Used Books and htawk tor Groups of any size he seasons and m^jor celebra­ Beans, Logos Bookstore and The Printed Page in Boul­ • Sporting Events tions of the Catholic Church are der, Gerkin's Church Supplies in Denver and the Ab­ • Sight-Seeing Tours T bey Shop at 6717 South Mulder Rd., Boulder, 80303. • Airport Translers indicated on the calendar, as well as Regular hours at the Abbey shop are Saturday after­ • Ski Trips th o s e saints’ feasts noon, from 2-5 p.m. • Corporate Functions Other hours can be ar­ The seasons and mtyor celebrations of the Catho- ranged be appointment.For h Church are indicated on the calendar, as well as more information, call (303) •hose feasts of saints celebrated at the abbey. Included 494-5733 or fax 303-494- ^ \ K in notes on the history and meaning of the feasts. 4357. 5D\R5 Reserve Tour Place In The "Fun" For A Night Of Food, Fun & Friends - m With Ace Express \ ou\c“ ncvrr seen Holiday Lights & anijthine, s o aclorable A Dinner Delight so unfort;ettnble Thursday. Dec. 12th Or Sunday, Dec. 15th ...so Keart warrmne; Put yourself in a Holiday Spirit. a s Ejqserience a delightful dinner at The ^)aghetti Factory. Then, travel through K lo n c ilc c downtown Denver's holiday fascination of colorhil lights and other dynamic displays. and now

Tout inchides transpoitAtion, dinner theij're hack on ft u tilities. Only $26 per person. This evening of fun, food & fantastic sights departs from Lakeside Mall at 5:15 p.m., returns at 10:00 p.m. Pickup at Chambers at 4 p.m.. Red Lion Hotel at 4:20 p.m. & Northglenn MaU at 4:45 p.m. Reservations from pick-up locations to Lakeside are required. For Reservations & Information CALL 421-2780 DEC. 4. 1906 PAGE 2 6 I»lfVER CATHOUC REGISTER

Cabrini Parish at Chatfield and Pierce in Littleton at Southeast Phoenix SINGLES’ EVENTS 7:30 p.m. Monday evenings — 7 p.m.; Bible class. Call Singles ages 25-55 are invited to a meeting at St Garret, (303) 347-1968. Dec. 6 — 8 p.m.-mid^ht; 'niomas More Church Padre Lounge in Englewood af­ Holiday Dance. $7 includes pizza. For information on ter the 9 a.m. Mass every first Sunday o f the month. . - •C'*' * above events, call Joan, (303) 979-6581, or Dan, (303) Call Betsy, (303) 694-9413, or Margaret, (303) 770-5765. 971-0060. Notre Dam e Friends in the Spirit, Spirit of Christ Continental get-acquainted breakfast after 9:30 a.m. Mass on second Sunday of every month in Religious Edu­ Nottik oOBboapdipk SpiM dm wflDi A t h a n Support group meets Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. at BOl Bradln and Saan Me&ath. FbUowad liy din­ Spirit of Christ Church, followed by social time at cation Center, 2160 S. Zenobia S t Social potluck in youth ner at RSVP to Ltay, (303) 766-1910 or Kim. Denny’s Restaurant at 9:30 p.m. Meet outside church. center (2162 S. Zenobia) every fourth Saturday at 6:30 (303) 766-6318 Brunch after each Sunday 10:15 a.m. Mass. Divorce p.m. For information, call Lucille, (303) 935-7696. Recovery Workshop: Dec. 5 — Shirley Schoenrock; College and Career, St. Thomas More Singles ages 20-39 are invited to the following: Southwest Genesis handwriting analysis For more information, call Faith group meets every other Tuesday from 7:15-9 Randy at (303) 650-8840. Dec. 14 — Christmas din- Each 'liiesday at 7:15 p.m., the group meets for Bible p.m. at the parish house of Light of the WorH Call ner/dance. $10 for both/$5 for dance only. Semi-for- discussion followed by fun time. For information, call Nikki, (303) 761-8820, or Dave, (303) 688-4 198, x 107. mal. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. (arrive early). For reserva­ Tim Gross, (303) 220-3388. St. Thomas More New Life Group tions, call Bev, (303) 469-3663 or Sharon (303) 425- St. Patrick single adult activities Singles 50 and older are invited to: Meeting first Fri­ 9186 or Chuck, (303) 964-8942 by Dec. 7. D ec. 7 — 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Introductory Centering day of each month at St. Thomas More meeting nxim at ARC II, Church of the Risen Christ Prayer Workshop at St. Patrick Parish Center. Pre­ 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 14 — 7 p.rn.; Highlands Ranch Com­ Singles over age 35 are invited to the following: sented by Father Thomas Keating Contemplative munity Chorus Christmas Concert at Highlands Ranch Tluirsdays — Country Western dance lessons at Parish Outreach staff. Bring a bag lunch. Call Sister Ann, High &hool. Cost is $3.50. Call Marie at (303) 773-1456. HalLEmmaus Center. Line dancing: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (303)827-5804. Fee is $15. D ec. 15 — Annual Christ­ Columbine Christian Singles Couples dancing: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call Kim, (303) 756- mas in Red Cliff at Mt. Carmel Church. 4 p.m. Mass; Columbine Christian Singles meets tlie third Tlies- 6218 Dec. 14 — Georgetown Christmas tour. Shopping, 5 p.m. pot luck (bring dish or dessert); 6:30 p.m. dav of each month in the lower level of St. Frances g(X)dies, fellowship. Call Nancy, (303) 369-6649. Christmas caroling through town. SERVICE DIRECTORY EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Professional WANTED Nanny Giving up ogoin? Quick Rnancing & Quality Rnancing See die iit C o -P a ren ts Kind. Caring laidies Specializing In Difficult Loans gaM. dtkUL'e egee Foster-Parents lol.ive ln. Pan-Tinic for Near old and Alwoysonadtet Refinances rate & term or cash out up to 85% needed for children ilh bldcriv Cliem.v. infant in Golden bvt getting Cash out on rental properties up to 70% o f all ages. S600- 2 5 Davs a Week.. home. .50 hours a Acreage Loans Manufactured loans 95% tineikeceg em t SKXK) per child per Hourlv Ladies week, live-iaout. fnttar? Minimum loan amount S30,000. Also Needed Rein Seniel month. 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THOREAU, NM - As Catholics tive American, join in prayer to A nearly 40-member strong around the world prepare for the keep their school from closing. corps of dedicated lay missionaries holy Advent and Christmas season, For many of our students, the teach and carry out the other work of the director, priest, sisters, lay mis- schtxrl at St. Bonaventure Mis­ the Mission. This “other work" in­ sionanes and staff of a New Mexico sion is their “ last hope." cludes maintaining the buses and vans Mission schtrol are concerned about The Indian boys and girls which travel the remote mesas to urgently-needed help. They work attending St. Bonaventure In­ bring the children to schcxil; prepar­ daily to make quality Catholic edu­ dian Mission and School live ing two nourishing meals daily for cation a reality for American Indian w ith the following realities: the children; and bringing both fixid t •*X children in their care. • (>/ ihf Suuijopopuhr and water to aging Navajos living ii. These children “do without" tion cunnor rt'{ui or w rite: pviverty in remote area.s of the barren as a way o f life .. will you help • M iKin/fy County (where Reservation. them? the \fi.\sion i.\ lo e iite J) Juts New lay missionaries often ask, Trusting in God, every one at the htyhe.st pm ert\ rote “Can this be America?" the Mission prays for urgently- J /// t/te .stiite: They 've ex[x-rienced failure m needed help. • T /ie \u n u Je r a te iim o r iy .\u- other schools or inability to get to St Bonaventure Mission \

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•Dear Denver Catholic Register Readers, J I need your help Please join me in a partnership of prayer, love land sharing for Navajt) children Without canng fnendb like you •the cycle of poverty and abuse the children currently live will J continue. .1 X-srCTlTElcAA I Many of the 300 children coming to us from the eastern Navajo •Reservation live in near Third-World conditions During the 'Christmas season, the young children are very aware that families I gather in w arm homes to share the love of Jesus in the form of food •and gifts I To gather their families in warm homes is beyond my means. (But with your generous suppsirt I can provide the gift of education •and nourishing meals for an entire school year. When you share 1 I can pix(vide gifted teachers who create an environment o f love and (Concern. When you give I can give the gift of hot meals and water • to the Navajo elderly who live in isolated parts of the reservation, j At this special time of year, please help St. Bonaventure be the ► Christmas Star of Chnst's presence on the Eastern Navajo Reserva- •tion. Your financial support and prayers arc urgently needed. In Christ’s Love,

Bob O'Connell, Director St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School mmmm Today Here’s my sacrificial gift of love of $ _

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Pfea.se i heek here if sou ss inifil fike to reeen e a heaiitiful rosars hanJ-.struny w ith reeonstitiitecJ turifuoise nuyget.s ant!sils er-filatedheads as a token of appreciation for sour ytfr o f S/IK> or more Pfea.se ehei k here if sou wou/d fde to reeene a sierfiny sdser cross, set with turquoise, made hy our liKcd Indian artisans, as a token o fapprecia­ tion for sour i,'ift o f or more /t is a unique piece i f jess e/rs you wi/f wear—or yne—with pride. Please (heck here if sou woufd tike to reeene an autoyraphed hardhound copy o f Tons Hdlerman s hk. Sacred Chiwm sshieh is dedicated to the fas missionaries servmy at .St Ponasenlure Indian .Mission and School, as a token of appreciation for sour yift ( f $2.1 or more. Phase check here if sou wam u.s to .send sou a i W .Ifi.ssion calendar with envelopes for monthly ymny. 9726 LSW 008 S en d to: Help from Denver Catholic Register Readers St. Bonaventure Indian M ission and School Eastern Navajo Reservation, P.O. Box 610, Thoreau, NM 87323>0610