July 26, 2020 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH SCHEDULE Mass 9:00am ~ Tuesday through Friday 5:00pm ~ Saturday 8:30am / 10:30am / 5:00pm ~ Sunday To view our recorded Mass, go to http://www.paxchristi.org/home/media/ Please continue to register for weekend Masses at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mass-at-pax-christi- catholic-church-tickets-105734444570 Confession 8:30 - 8:50am ~ Tuesday through Friday 6:30 – 7:30pm ~ Thursday Holy Hour of Adoration 6:30 – 7:30pm ~ Thursday 9:30 - 10:30am ~ First Friday
**Schedule changes start August 1st**
Welcome Fr. Andrzej Szczesnowicz, S.T.L. Fr. Andrzej was appointed Pastor of Pax Christi effective July 1, 2020. He was born in Poland where he was raised by his mother and father and is the oldest of 3 boys. Fr. Andrzej attended the seminary in Poland and was ordained a priest at the age of 24 on May 31, 2003. Due to an agreement between his home diocese and the Diocese of Syracuse, New York, Fr. Andrzej came to the United States immediately after his ordination. In 2008, he was offered a transfer to Colorado Springs, which he happily accepted. In the Summer of 2010, Fr. Andrzej was incardinated into the Diocese of Colorado Springs and began his ministry at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Black Forest. In 2015, he received his Licentiate in Sacred Theology Degree at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw. In his free time, Fr. Andrzej enjoys reading, soccer, listening to music and spending time with his English Bulldog, Lambo (short for Lamborghini).
For more information on these and other events, visit www.paxchristi.org ENDOW ~ Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women ENDOW is hosting two new studies this year. Both groups will begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 and end April 21, 2021. We meet the 1st, 3rd and 5th weeks of the month. The morning group will be studying Redemptoris Mater (Mother of the Redeemer) and meet from 9:45-11:45am. The evening group will be studying, Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) and meet from 6:30-8:30pm. Place will be revealed to those participating as soon as I know. Redemptoris Mater is an encyclical written by Pope John Paul II in 1987 to remind us that Mary is the greatest saint and he explains why this is so. He calls her the “most excellent expression of the feminine genius.” Mary’s “yes” to her role in God’s plan places her at the center of salvation history, so this study helps us to understand and appreciate the place Mary holds in the Church. If you would like to join this morning group, please email me to let me know and purchase your materials from ENDOW at this link: https://endow-groups.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/mother- of-the-redeemer. Lumen Gentium is a document which answers the questions we currently face: What does the modern Church look like? What are we supposed to be to the world in our current culture? This document was written to explain the intent and vision for Vatican II breaking down an understanding of who we are and what we believe. It is the constitution of the Catholic faith in our current time and an essential foundational piece of knowledge every Catholic should intimately be familiar with. If you would like to join this evening group, please email me to let me know and purchase your materials from ENDOW at this link: https://endow-groups.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/lumen-gentium-light- of-the-nations. More information about ENDOW can be found at www.endowgroups.org. If you have any questions, please email Sharon Post at [email protected] or call 303-649-1911. ______
RESPECT LIFE APOSTOLATE Parishioner’s Prayer for the Spiritually adopted babies: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, we come to pray for every mother who is today considering the termination of the life of her unborn child. Grant her the courage and grace to persevere, so that the child already living, will be born safely. We pray also that those who support, encourage, promote or perform abortions may be granted a conversion of mind and heart. Finally, we pray for all those who have been hurt by the tragedy of abortion. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time -2- July 26, 2020 MOPS / MOMSNEXT Community is more important than ever right now, and we are still here for you! Planning for next year’s PaxMoms meetings is underway, and we are ready to meet whatever challenges come our way by Being Strong, Doing Our Work, and Chasing Joy. Join us for 2020-2021 as we Decide to Rise! Save these dates in your calendar: MOPS Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, September through May | 9:30-11:30 a.m. MOMSnext Meetings: 4th Tuesdays, September through May | 7:00-9:00 p.m. Book club is taking a short summer break, but we hope to be back online soon! For more information Email: [email protected] Visit: PaxMoms.wordpress.com Call or text: 303-807-6732 (Laura)
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BUY A RAFFLE TICKET TO WIN A FORD F150 All proceeds from this raffle will benefit those with Special Olympics Colorado Athletes and Programs. In past years during September/October, the Knights were involved in what was known as the “Tootsie Roll” program, the purpose of which was to collect and provide funds to support those with intellectual challenges. This year, the fundraiser will involve selling raffle tickets for a chance for you to win a 2019 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew valued at $54,180. Tickets are available now until November 2, 2020. The drawing will occur on November 10th at the Special Olympics Colorado State Office at 11:30 a.m. Ticket Prices: 1 for $25 / 3 for $50 / 7 for $100 How to Purchase: • Visit www.SpecialOlympicsCO.org/FordRaffle • In person at the Special Olympics Office at 12450 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite C, Centennial, CO 80112 • Mail in Ticket Form from website Thank You to the Ford Sponsor!
Pax Christi Catholic Church - 3 - Littleton, CO LIVING IN THE SPIRIT When my son was a Cub Scout in the third grade, I noticed in his scout book the religious awards that scouts can earn – particularly the one for Catholic scouts: the Parvuli Dei. This brought back a good memory; I earned the Parvuli Dei too, when I was a Cub Scout in the early 1970’s. Earning the Parvuli Dei (I still have mine – my mother thankfully saved it for me) was an important step in growing my faith as I was growing in scouting. Even though I was still young, I realized that scouting and my faith could be combined. My own scouting experience didn’t go beyond Cub Scouts – there were sports to be played back then – but I wish I had continued because I could have done both. Still, my scouting was fondly remembered, so when both my children joined scouting, I got involved too. My son eventually earned Eagle Scout, earned Catholic scouting awards and helped others earned theirs, and worked at scout summer camps though high school and college. In fact, scouting scholarships paid for about 25% of his college. Many of you know he is now a police officer – a testament to scouting’s impact. My daughter too, as a Girl Scout, earned her Catholic awards. The last sash she wore is currently on display in the Christi Center Just a reminder that registration for along with examples of the other Catholic Religious Education is still open! awards scouts can earn. Registration is $120/family. I have now been a scout leader for 18 years (16 years on the Diocese Catholic Committee Just use the link below and register today! Please see the on Scouting). Along with my own two calendar for the dates and times of sessions. children, I have facilitated over 300 scouts of https://vbspro.events/p/paxre20-21 various faiths earning their religious awards. I ______don’t plan to quit anytime soon for I recognize that Catholic youth in USHER MINISTRY scouting - or any worthwhile activity - Our Usher Ministry is in need of ministers. If you enjoy welcoming can do God’s work: and meeting new people, this ministry is for you! Please contact as they better their Wendy for more information and to sign up at community; have a [email protected]. positive impact on How Does It Work? Ushers work at their preferred Mass time on a others; and grow in rotating schedule their faith. Why Should I Usher? (1) Simple way to serve. (2) You can serve Matt Maranto with your family and set a great example of service. (3) Only 1 hour every few weeks.
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 4 - July 26, 2020 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, Teens and Children Are you considering the possibility of joining the Catholic Church? Do you want to complete your Sacraments of Initiation? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Adapted for Children/Teens (RCIC/T) are the processes established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This initiation process also involves the parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church. The Rite speaks of conversion as a “spiritual journey.” Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church He founded, this journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a thorough catechesis, significant experience of the parish community, and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful. • RCIA is for adults in need of Baptism, adults baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic, or adults baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation. • RCIC is for children age 7-12 who have not been baptized. • RCIT is for children in 6th-8th grade who have not been baptized OR have been baptized, but have not yet received their First Reconciliation and First Communion. Please contact Rachel Daugherty, Director of Discipleship with questions: [email protected] or 720-419-0129
Preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is a minimum two year program: Year One (typically but not limited to 1st grade) - Religious Education classes or Catholic School or previous parish or Diocese of Colorado Springs approved program. Year Two (typically but not limited to 2nd grade) - Religious Education classes and Sacrament Preparation and celebration of these sacraments. • Families with children entering 2nd-5th grade in the fall of 2020, who completed Religious Education during the 2019-2020 school year, will register for and participate in RE AND Sacrament Preparation for the 2020-2021 school year to prepare to celebrate First Reconciliation and First Communion in 2020-2021. • • Families with children entering 2nd-5th grade in the fall of 2020, who did NOT complete Religious Education during the 2019-2020 school year, will register for and participate in RE in 2020-2021, then, register for and participate in RE AND Sacrament Preparation in 2021-2022, to celebrate First Reconciliation and First Communion in 2021-2022. Sacrament Preparation classes will be at a separate time from, and in addition to, Religious Education classes to allow families to truly engage in this special year without missing out on regular formation. 1. Register your whole family for religious education: vbspro.events/p/paxre20-21 2. You will receive a link to register for Sacrament Preparation in a timely manner after completing RE registration. 3. Register, pay fee ($55 per child), and turn in a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate to Rachel Daugherty. For more information on Sacrament Preparation, please contact: Rachel Daugherty - [email protected] or 720-419-0129 For more information on Religious Education, please contact: Becky Hensler - [email protected] or 720-419-0127
Pax Christi Catholic Church - 5 - Littleton, CO ANIMA CHRISTI COMMUNITY REWARDS MASS SCHEDULE PROGRAM Tue. - Fri.: 9:00am Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Link your King Soopers (KS) loyalty Sat.: 5:00pm Body of Christ, save me. card to Pax Christi. Use the loyalty card each time you shop at any KS to get Sun.: 8:30am, 10:30am, 5:00pm Blood of Christ, inebriate me. savings and support Pax Christi. Most items in your shopping cart qualify, but Water from the side of Christ, wash SACRAMENT OF not all. If you don’t have a loyalty card, me. RECONCILIATION visit the customer service desk at any KS. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Tue. - Fri.: 8:30 - 8:50am If you have a loyalty card, go to http:// O good Jesus, hear me. kingsoopers.com. Sign into your KS Thu.: 6:30 - 7:30pm Within Thy wounds, hide me. account under “My Account.” Select or by appointment “Community Rewards.” Search for Pax ______Suffer me not to be separated from Christi in the “Find an Organization” Thee. field. Click “Enroll.” You’re done. From the malicious enemy, defend Thank you for supporting our parish! PARISH OFFICE HOURS me. Mon. - Thu.: In the hour of my death, call me, ______9:00am - Noon and 1:00pm - 5:00pm and bid me come unto Thee, Fri.: 9:00am - Noon that with Thy Saints I may praise Parish Office: 303-799-1036 Fax: 303-799-1072 Thee, forever and ever. HOLY HOUR OF ADORATION Shopping at Amazon.com? Amen. Thu.: 6:30-7:30pm (Church) Did you know by shopping at First Friday: 9:30-10:30am Amazon.com you can generate $$ for Sacramental Emergencies: Pax Christi? It’s EASY! 303-799-1036, option 2 To shop, go to smile.amazon.com. Select ______Pax Christi Catholic Church, Littleton. This will be your default charity for all future purchases. Pax Christi will receive RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS .5% of your eligible Amazon Smile 2020 DIOCESAN purchases. The money earned from this MINISTRY APPEAL website is electronically deposited into a Pax Christi bank account. You can as of July 14, 2020 change your default charity at any time. Parish Goal: $140,404 Shop and support Pax Christi at the Total Pledged: $117,483 same time! % of Goal Pledged: 83.68% Total Paid: $101,819 % of Goal Paid: 72.52%
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17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 6 - July 26, 2020 PARISH STAFF Pastor: Fr. Andrzej Szczesnowicz ...... 720-419-0122 / [email protected] Deacon: Tom Sandusky ...... 720-419-0131 / [email protected] Business Manager: Lisa Walker ...... 720-419-0123 / [email protected] Director of Music: Raymond Ortiz ...... 720-419-0124 / [email protected] Director of Discipleship: Rachel Daugherty ...... 720-419-0129 / [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry: Marcela Garcia Lopez ...... 720-419-0125 / [email protected] Head Catechist: Becky Hensler ...... 720-419-0127 / [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Joanne Lafond ...... 303-799-1036 / [email protected] Maintenance: Chris Rezabeck ...... 720-419-0130 / [email protected] St. Katharine Drexel School: Mandi Lupher, Director ...... 720-419-0128 / [email protected]
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