Cathedral Basilica of the 1535 Logan St. , CO 80203 Telephone: 303-831-7010 - Fax: 303-831-9514 Website: www.denvercathedral.org Email: [email protected] Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org

December 22, 2019

. CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION DENVER, CO

ARCHBISHOP OF DENVER: Most Reverend J Aquila, STL EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

AUXILIARY BISHOP OF DENVER: Most Reverend Jorge Rodriguez Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Mon-Fri from 4:15-5:15pm PASTOR AND RECTOR: Very Reverend Ronald W. Cattany prior to the 5:30pm Mass

IN RESIDENCE: Reverend Andreas Hoeck MASS SCHEDULE DEACONS: Deacon Robert Finan, Deacon Robert Rinne, WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:00AM, 12:10PM, 5:30PM and Deacon Charles Goldburg Saturday: 7:00AM DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP: John Brooks Anticipated Saturday: 4:30PM DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC: Phil Bordeleau SUNDAY: 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, & 6:30PM

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Brigid Demko ROSARY Monday through Friday at 4:55PM

COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION: Lauren Scheller COORDINATOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Dave Martinez RESPECT LIFE HOLY HOUR First Sunday of the month at 3:00PM

MANAGERS OF FINANCE AND ASSETS: Elizabeth Odum & Joe Cavaleri SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Linda Flores (Confessions)

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND RECTORY OPERATIONS: Monday-Friday 6:30AM & 11:30AM

Sebastian Luke Oliver Saturday 6:30AM & 3:00-4:00PM

MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDS: Harper Sunday 5:30 PM

ANOINTING OF THE SICK BAPTISMS In the event of a serious illness or Parents and Godparents are required a medical emergency, call the to attend a class prior to baptism. office. Pre-registration is required. If no one HOMEBOUND MINISTRY pre-registers, there will be no class. Please contact the office. FUNERALS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Please contact the office. Lauren Scheller 303-831-7010 MARRIAGES RCIA/RITE OF CHRISTIAN Call the office at least 9 months prior INITIATION OF ADULTS

to the wedding to book the date. Lauren Scheller

Cathedral Basilica Budget

Offertory & Gifts, December 9 - December 15, 2019 $7,996.31 Actual Year to Date: $745,806.42 Projected Deficit through June 30, 2020 -$306,000

Other Weekend Donations: Poor Box-SVDP $665.13 Candles $187.83 CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES Food Pantry $764.00 Christmas Eve Movie $26.00 4:00pm Children’s Christmas Pageant Jesse Tree $1,717.00 4:30pm Mass Concert $1,086.00 Midnight Mass (music starts at 11:15pm) Christmas Day Total: $4,445.91 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 6:30pm

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. SACRED LITURGY Aloysius Gonzaga, Pray for Us

From Francis Little Book of MASS INTENTIONS Compassion Sunday, December 22, 2019 What does Jesus ask of us? He 8:30 AM Intentions to the Eternal Father 10:30 AM Parishioners of the Cathedral Basilica desires Hearts that are truly con- 12:30 PM Benefactors of the Restoration for the Ages secrated, hearts that draw life from His for- 6:30 PM For All Souls in Purgatory giveness in order to pour it out with compassion Monday, December 23, 2019 7:00 AM Filamena Resendez on our brothers and sisters. 12:10 PM Intentions to the Holy Infant 5:30 PM Peg Dougherty † FROM YOUR PASTOR Tuesday, December 24, 2019 CONSECRATE means to make holy or to dedicate to a 7:00 AM Intentions to Saint & higher purpose -- to give ENTIRELY to a specific person, 12:10 PM Intentions to the Holy Family activity, or cause. And in doing so, that which is consecrat- 5:30 PM Tom & Peggy Demko ed is put into SERVICE for its inherent or natural purpose. Wednesday, December 25, 2019 8:30 AM Mary Bridget Powers Something consecrated is Dedicated To God and is Sacred. 10:30 AM John Brown It belongs to God and is derived from God. The action of 12:30 PM Boeing Laugan Consecration is Offered in good faith, and Endured in good 6:30 PM Shane Vincent Caggiano faith. Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:00 AM Carmen Davila-Toro Jesus desires that we Consecrate Ourselves -- Body, Mind, 12:10 PM Mell G Sanchez † and Soul -- to Him. THAT IS OUR INHERENT PUR- 5:30 PM Intentions to the Holy Trinity POSE. Friday, December 27, 2019 7:00 AM Intentions to the Saint Mary Margaret Alacoque tells us through her revela- 12:10 PM Intentions to the Holy Infant tion, "And He [Christ] showed me that it was His great de- 5:30 PM Carol Cantwell † sire of being loved by men and of withdrawing them from Saturday, December 28, 2019 the path of ruin that made Him want to manifest His Heart 7:00 AM Reinaldo C Resendez to men, with all the treasures of love, of mercy, of grace, of 4:30 PM Intentions to the Blessed Mother sanctification and salvation which it contains, in order that those who desire to render Him and procure Him all the Readings for the week of December 22, 2019 honour and love possible might themselves be abundantly Sunday: Is 7:10-14/ Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7c, 10b]/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24 Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14/Lk 1:57-66 enriched with those divine treasures of which His heart is Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 [2]/Lk 1:67-79 the source." Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 [2a]/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 [Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Further, Pope Pius XI affirmed that Jesus "manifested Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Himself" to her and "promised her that all those who ren- Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 dered this honour to His Heart would be endowed with an Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 [6]/Mt 10:17- 22 abundance of heavenly graces." Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12]/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7]/Mt 2:13-18 Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/ Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Mt One of the greatest GRACES of the LOVING HEART OF 2:13-15, 19-23 JESUS is his Compassion and Mercy -- HIS FORE- GIVENESS. It flows from HIS open broken heart into OUR Please pray for all those who are sick or in need of our prayers: open broken heart. Michael Boston, Lawrence Brooks, Douglas Campbell, Joann Coules, Andrew Emmer, Jeannie Harder, Ilse Hartman, Mallori Heeke, Andrea It is a gift FREELY GIVEN TO US with the expectation Helaine, Allie Kandt, John Krusinski, Lynn Lengyel, Kitty de Leon, Ethel that WE FREELY GIVE IT TO OTHERS. Litzenberger, Dominic Martinez, Michelle Martino, Mitchell A. Moreno, Randy S. Moreno, Pam Pappas, Melanie Parker, Jean Pierre, Andrew Pink, Phil Scardova, Jodi Steward, Claude Stieha, A.J. Stiffler, Ana Tejada, Linda Why? So that AS HE HEALS US, we become his agent TO Winkler, Chloe Young, Sheila Oliver, Ronald Arnold, Bill & Kim Agnew, HEAL OTHERS...actualizing the Two Great Command- Christina Hertz, James M. Schmitt, Linda Basquez, Mary Figueroa, Shelley ments in Ourselves and Others. Carmosino, Susie Escareno, Ted Haner, Delfina Guzman, Mary Jo McHugh. Monique. Paul Nohara. Zachary Quick, Janet Robson, Juanita Driscoll, Sydney Brisbane, Marlene Bargas, Wener Hahn, Tami Vicars, Peter James LOVE AND MERCY IN ACTION! Chavez, Michael O. Machado, Ray Asuncion, Patricia Capponi, Cliff Richard, Valeria Pacheco, Brady McHugh, Delaney, Margaret +May God Bless You and Keep You+ Harrison, Kimberly O’Brien, Father Daniel Sinn, Joe Ann O’Brien, Father MacEwen, Mr. & Mrs. Parish, Sean Erickson, Mary Ann Nightingale, Mike -Very Reverend Ronald W Cattany Lopez, Sheryl Ventura, George Martin Helfer, Alfred Deldon Sr. Pastor and Rector

. SACRED MUSIC , Pray for Us

CATHEDRAL CHOIR HAPPENINGS CONTEMPORARY CHOIR The “6:30 Singers” of the Contemporary Choir return to the leading of the Mass this weekend, and sing a selec- tion specifically for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, based on the “Annunciation” text from the gospels. “The Angel ” shares his message for Mary and Joseph in the birth of Christ, and their subsequent roles in raising the Son of God.

In addition to the special selections sung as meditations We Conclude the Advent Season this Sunday with the to focus upon, we invite everyone to sing in the pew. readings of the Angel Gabriel announcing to the impend- There are several ways to participate: Arrive early for ing birth of the Christ Child. Many composers through mass and listen as the choir rehearses for mass, and then the centuries having written masterpieces of choral reper- sing the music in the worship aid; 2. Contact our Director toire as well as congregational hymns and acclamations of Sacred Music, Phil Bordeleau at: based upon the “Annunciation” text. [email protected], and let us know of

your interest; 3. Approach one of the members of the The Cathedral Choir sings a setting of the “Magnificat”, “6:30 Singers” after mass and ask how you can be in- which is Mary’s proclamation of joy when she learns of volved the next week; 4. Call Phil Bordeleau in the office the place God has for her in giving birth to Christ. The at 303-831-7010 “Magnificat in A” by Herbert Sumsion is written in this

spirit of greatness and joy. At cantor-led Masses, “The Included are instrumentalists to play flute, clarinet, and Angel Gabriel” is sung as a congregational hymn. The other instruments to add to the melodic and harmonic text is a narrative based on the gospel message of Gabri- sounds, creating additional color and interest to the el’s appearance to Joseph,, and the subsequent taking of sounds of the ensemble. Also of interest is someone with Mary to be his wife and to raise Christ as his son. keyboard skills to play digital keyboard notes.

. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Pray for Us

December 27th

Buttons: A Christmas Tale

Please remember to support our St. Vincent de Paul Society with donations to our Poor Boxes, lo- cated in the church.

Thank you for your generosity! We have achieved Thank you for your generosity. our Pledge Goal! Join us for a meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month at 7pm!

Courage apostolate “Before all else comes the individual person,” Pope During October and Francis wrote, “and people November, the should not be defined only by SVDPS helped 17 their sexual tendencies. We households with are all desned to receive his infinite love.” The Courage apos- $6,525 in rent and tolate welcomes men and women who experience same-sex utilities. aracons as brothers and sisters in Christ, and helps them to respond to their vocaon as sons and daughters of God, creat- Thank you for your ed in his image and likeness. Together with a priest chaplain, Courage members strive for chasty, build authenc friend- generosity! ships, and grow in holiness. For more informaon about our Courage chapter in the Archdioceses of Denver, please call Fr. Daniel Norick at (720) 434 - 2638 or send an email to dnor- [email protected]

. YOUNG ADULT & YOUNG FAMILY MINISTRIES Blessed Pier Giorgio Frasatti , Pray for Us Holy Family, Pray for Us Welcome! We invite you to check out our sports leagues, find a bible study or just stop by for dinner on Sunday evenings. Families always welcome! Find us on Facebook at Cathedral Young Adult and Young Adult Families or feel free to contact our Young Adult Coordinator, Angela Townsend at [email protected].

MARRIAGE PREP MENTORS NEEDED

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Bible Studies throughout the city!

Couples | Men | Women CBIC’s [email protected] for more info

FOCCUS Facilitator Training Young Catholic Professionals February 1, 2020 9:-00 AM—2:00 PM Head to JPII Center at Archdiocese of Denver ycpdenver.org to become a Please call the parish office if you have Member! been married for over five years and would like to serve in our marriage prep ministry as a FOCCUS mentor couple.

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. JULIA GREELEY GUILD , Julia Greeley, Pray for Us

JULIA GREELEY FUNDRAISER WINTER PARK SKI TRAIN The Julia Greeley Guild is sponsoring a day at Winter Park.  DATE: Saturday, March 21, 2020  Departure: Union Staon at 7:00 am, Arrival Winter Park at 9:00 am  Departure: Winter Park at 4:30 pm, Arrival Union Staon 6:30 pm  COST: $68.00 round trip  Book your travel on this historic train trip, which originated in 1912, at the early bird price of $29/one way on select departures. Book early before the one way $29 discount ckets are sold out. All other ckets are priced at $39, $49 and then $59 respecvely. Pricing is subject to availability and only a limited number of seats are available for each train and each price level.  RESERVATIONS: Please make your own reservaon by calling Amtrak – 1-800-872-7245/Ski Train

Any and all donaons are acceptable to assist with furthering the Cause for Canonizaon for Servant of God Julia Greeley. Please make checks payable to: Cathedral Basilica and mail to Julia Greeley Guild, 1535 N. Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203 in memo line you may put JG-Ski Train.

Join us for a day of fellowship, fun and relaxaon. Please contact Mary Leisring at [email protected] or 303-831-7010 for quesons/concerns.

JULIA GREELEY BOOK FOR SALE

The Julia Greeley Guild is selling the book Julia Gree- ley: Denver’s Angel of Charity, wrien and illustrated by the 2018-2019 Annunciaon Catholic School 5th Grade Class, as a fundraiser. The cost of the book is $15.00, and monies raised will assist in the process of the Canonizaon of Servant of God Julia Greeley. For addional informaon or to order a book, please con- tact Mary Leisring at the Cathedral Basilica 303-831- 7010 or email [email protected].

. RESPECT LIFE MINISTRIES Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us

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Let’s talk about that most taboo subject in Christendom: miracu- January 12th lous healing. We avert our eyes when someone announces that he or she has been cured of an ailment that the doctors couldn’t fix. We’re embarrassed because, perhaps, we remember our own premature declarations of healing, only to have the affliction re- turn right on schedule.

But here is the truth: when John wanted to know if Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, Jesus didn’t say, Go back and tell John that the armies are vanquished, and our God has roared down from the heavens to slay the unbelievers. When Jesus wanted to console John, locked up in Herod’s prison and facing his own uncertain death, he told his ambassadors to assure him that the surest sign of the kingdom was bursting out all over the Galilee. The blind were seeing, the deaf were hearing, the lame were walking, and the poor were included in all of it.

Healing, as portrayed in the gospels and the book that gives us the closest understanding of the lives of the earliest Christians, the Acts of the Apostles, is considered a normal component of Church life. Certainly the rigorous investigation into miracles by the Church assumes that miracles still happen. FORMED.ORG But, then, why aren’t all healed? Because miraculous healings (this side of heaven, anyway) are really just a side effect of a life We would like to invite you to watch a free epi- lived in Christ. Think of the great miracles of your life. Some of sode from them might be physical healings, but I’ll bet the miracles that Presence: The Mystery of the or most quickly come to mind are the ones that involve human con- Lectio: Eucharist, as a tangible way to nourish nections, the restoration of love, the peace of forgiveness. your personal faith. So go and tell someone what you’ve seen and heard. How will you be a sign of the kingdom during this blessed sea- Parish Code: JR7D4B son? FORMED.ORG Kathy McGovern ©2019 www.thestoryandyou.com

. SPIRITUAL FORMATION Saint Philip Neri, Pray for Us

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS Saint of the Week The Holy Innocents Please notify the Parish Office if your address has changed. Christmas cards and tax statements will be Herod “the sent out soon and we would hate for you to miss Great,” king of yours. Judea, was un- Please call Linda at the Parish Office to help sort out popular with returned envelopes from insufficient addresses. his people be- cause of his connecons After-Mass Program with the Ro- mans and his Join us after Mass for our Adult Formation Series 4:30pm Vigil | 10:30am | BEFORE 6:30pm religious in- difference. Hence he was insecure and fearful of any threat to his throne. He was a master polician and a tyrant capable of ex- treme brutality. He killed his wife, his brother, and QUO VADIS? his sister’s two husbands, to name only a few. “Lord, Where you are you going?” Mahew 2:1-18 tells this story: Herod was “greatly These are the words that Peter spoke to Jesus when troubled” when astrologers from the east came ask- Our Lord appeared to him on the Appian Way as Pe- ter fled persecution in Rome. ing the whereabouts of “the newborn king of the Jews,” whose star they had seen. They were told Jesus answered, that the Jewish Scriptures named Bethlehem as the "I am going to Rome to be crucified again" place where the Messiah would be born. Herod cunningly told them to report back to him so that As we each continue on our particular faith walk, whether we are cradle Catholics or converts, prayer he could also “do him homage.” They found Jesus, and sacraments are imperative to the vitality of our offered him their gi s, and warned by an angel, Church. We come together to persevere in communi- avoided Herod on their way home. Jesus escaped to ty and education, prompted and sustained by grace. Egypt.

Please join us on Wednesday evenings during our Herod became furious and “ordered the massacre RCIA formation classes to learn about the most im- portant pillars of our faith and to give witness to of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity those becoming Catholic. two years old and under.” The horror of the massa- cre and the devastaon of the mothers and fathers led Mahew to quote : “A voice was heard WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 6:30—8:00 PM in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentaon; Rachel December 25—Christmas! No Class weeping for her children…” (Mahew 2:18). Rachel January 1—Mary the Mother of God Holy Day of was the wife of Jacob (Israel). She is pictured as Obligation! No Class weeping at the place where the Israelites were January 8—The Eucharist herded together by the conquering Assyrians for January 15— Walk Through the Mass Part 1 their march into capvity.

Picture: Church of Domine Quo Vadis in Rome

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Leave a Legacy Creang a will is one of the most important ways to record and remember what maers most to you—personally, financially and spiritually. It is an opportunity to make perhaps the most significant charitable gi s of your lifeme to strengthen our parish and the Catholic Community. We are so grateful to the many who have gone before us and those who have chosen to remember us in their wills. Our parish partners with The Catholic Foundaon to provide for our future financial needs. Please consider making a gi or designang a bequest in your will for our fund at The Catholic Foundaon. To learn more, please contact Jean Finegan at The Catholic Foundaon at 303.867.0613.

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