Vol. LXXII 35 Cents Prayer vigU to highlight value o f life rchbishop J. Francis Staf­ ford will celebrate the Aopening Mass at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28 for the All- night Respect Life Prayer V^gil at the John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization, 1300 S. Steele St. “A Celebration of Life” will continue with recitation of the rosary, benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Hours led by various groups within the archdio­ cese, including: youth minis­ try, the Vietnamese Catholic Community, the Rocky Mountain Marian Center, Hospice of Peace AIDS Task Force, Contemplative Out­ reach, the Office of Justice and Peace, Catholic Daugh­ ters and Project Rachel and Visitation volunteers. The vigil will end on Sat­ urday, June 29 at 8 a.m. with a Mass celebrated by Father Frank Gold and featuring the Vietnamese Catholic Commu­ nity Choir. For more information, call (303) 388-4491, ext. 152. J a m n Boca / DCR photo S T DOM INIC Church offers a majestic backdrop for artist Ijeslie Allen, who recently switched careers from nursing to full-time painting. She and fellow artists will display their work at Common Grounds, 3484 W. 32nd in Denver from July 26-Aug. 22. Redemptorists celebrate formation o f new province

BY PETER DROEGE phen Steinbeiser, a lay-Redemptor- ist who is the director of liturgy at Encompassing all of northern Duquesne University in Pennsylva­ Colorado, the Archdiocese of Denver nia. “Religious identify in a very per­ covers a lot of territory, but pales in sonal and profound way with their ct^mparison to the newly established province and so this was more than Province of Denver of the an administrative act, it Congregation of the Most required particip.ation Holy Redeemer (the from the whole commu­ Redem ptorists). nity.” In an historic gather­ By the example set by ing, more than 250 Re- their founder. Saint demptorist brothers, fa­ Alphonsus Maria de thers, sisters and lay Ligouri (1696-1787), the members gathered at Re­ Redemptorists are called gis University, June 17- to be missionaries and 21, to participate in the preachers. The Denver creation of a new prov­ Province will comprise all ince through the consolidation of the of the western United States, includ­ REDEM PTORIST Father Carlyle Blake, left, originally from former provinces of Saint Louis and ing Alaska and Hawaii; and gov­ the Virgin Islands, greets Father Stephen Meyer of Oakland, Oakland. erns vice-provinces including New Calif, during a Mass at Regis University last Friday. The “It was a time o f prayer and let­ Orleans; Manaus, Brazil; all of former Redemptorist provinces o f St. Louis and Oakland have ting go of the past,"* commented Ste­ Continued on page 15 combined to ^ r m the Province o f Denver.

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W orkers from Catholic Charities meet Gk)d m ust take priority, In mnsider hnw tn focus efforts in hiture even over the &mily

Each participant in Tuesday’s conference received BY CHERYL DOYLE-RUFFING BY FATHER JOHN KRENZKE a draff copy of a six-page document entitled. Proposed Nearly 25 employees and members of the board of Catholic Charities USA Vision 2000 Vision Statement A reflection on the Gospel reading for the 13th directors from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of and Strategic Directions." They then examined and Sunday of the Year — Matthew 10:37-42 Denver met at the John Paul II Center on TXiesday, evaluated the four strategic directions created to sup- We conclude with this Gospel a long discourse June 18 to do what other Catholic Charities’ employ­ piort the vision statement formulated for the future of dealing w ith discipleship — persecutions and divi ees and boards all over the country were doing: dis­ Catholic Charities. Participants at the Denver confer­ sions for the sake o f Jesus even within the commu cussing the future of the organization and the role it ence site included representatives from such t atholic nity Its e lf will play in the third Christian millennium. Charities’ organizations as Samaritan House homeless Jesus spreaks of critical choices one must make Catholic Charities is the largest multipurpose so­ shelter, Mulroy Neighborhood Center and .\11 fa m i­ in order to be the Lord’s faithful disciple. Choices cial service provider in Colorado. As such, it plays a lies Deserve a Chance. between loyalty to blood family and Christ’s fam crucial role in easing the suffering of tens of thousands The four strategic directions are: ily must move in favor of the new community. Lov­ of the poor and m arginalized in our state annually. 1. “Enhance our historical commitment to quality ing one's blood family does certainly claim a devo­ service hy making the Catholic Charities USA tion from us, but to empowerment of those* is the largest social ser­ allow blood fam ily we serve, especially vice network in the interests to super­ people who are fvxir and United States. sede the needs of esus 18 8a3fing vuhierahle. central to Catholic Charities Christ's new family T‘ our work " eJti^that there is no U SA began the ‘’\’ision IS to fail to realize 2. "Build an inclusive 2000” planning process that all are now Catholic Chanties extreme — such about three years ago. called in Christ to which engages diver.se According to James bt> brothers and sis­ as the torture of people, organizations Mauck, president of ters. and com m unities in the cross — to Catholic Charities for Sometimes transforming the struc­ the Archdiocese of Den­ blood family inter­ which the disciple tures of society that ver and member of the ests and relation­ Jamea BacolDCHphoto perpetuate fxiverty. un­ may think that Vision 2000 Planning ships create a spirit dermine family life and Committee, “Vision oppxised to the Gos- fiaith and the proc­ 2000 is a reaffirmation CATHOLIC Charities offers destroy communities." piel in so far as some services grounded in the be­ 3. "Strengthen our of the commitment that parents promote a lamation of the lie f that all people are created identity with, and rela­ the Church is making narrow “loyalty" to in the image and likeness o f tionship to, the broader Gospel will not to the needs and con­ one's blood family cerns of the poor and God. Without the services Church and witness its take them. provided through the chari­ social mission." no matter what! oppressed.” Christians are Through the Hearts table network o f the Church 4. "Build the organi­ so familiar with the on F ire capital cam­ in Colorado, many people zational and resource I sight of the cross and crucifix that the original paign, the Church of would suffer hardship. capacity for people to harshness of Jesus’ saying may be lost. Jesus is Northern Colorado is participate in effecting saying that there is no extrem e — such as the also making a commitment to the needs and concerns the vision of Catholic Charities." torture of the cross — to which the disciple may of the poor and oppressed. As Mauck said, “Hearts on Evaluations gathered at Tuesday’s conference will think that faith and the proclamation of the Fire is further affirmation of that commitment.” With be reviewed by the V'ision 2000 Planning Committee Gospel will not take them. The reincarnation $2,000,000 of the campaign proceeds designated for in July. At its annual meeting in September, members Jesus asks will go beyond the implications of re­ Catholic Charities, the organization will be able to cre­ of Catholic Charities USA will reflect on the document ate new child-care opportunities for the economically before it goes to the board of directors for ratification. nouncing the ties of one’s blood family, however disadvantaged in the inner city and build low-cost 'The finalized statement should be issued at the bt'gin- hard that may be. farmworker housing units near Greeley. ning of 1997. The paradoxical saying — losing and saving one’s life — shows that there is only one way — not many — to save one’s life. The paradox is re­ W arner to direct Office of Catholic Adult Education solved by expieriencing the truth, not by framing it in other words. Tb expierience losing one’s life for development through this new office," said Father Samuel J. Aquila has announced Christ is to discover the only real way o f making Warner. “We will be working in close collabo­ the creation of a new Office of Catholic Adult sense of one's life. Education beginning July 1, as one of four ration with the other three main offices in the main departments within the archdiocesan Catholic Education Siecretanat |the Office of Catholic Education Secretariat. David B. Catechetics, the Office of Catholic Schools, and the Office of Liturgy] to respiond to the Warner will be the Director of Catholic Adult C o r r e c t i o n Education and will coordinate a number of challenge of the 'new evangelization,' and tiie new and existing programs o f adult faith for­ ongoing need for imparting authentic, life-giv­ In the June 12 issue o f the Register, the name mation and higher education. He will con­ ing Catholic education as we enter the Third of Mary Fannin was misspelled in a photo caption tinue to oversee the Archdiocesan Catecheti­ Millenium." concerning the .Archdiocesan Housing. Inc., Senior cal School and Catholic Biblical School as he The Archbishop Vehr Theological Li­ Ball In the same article, the names of the king has this past year. brary at the John Paul II Center will now be and queen of the ball were incorrect. The king and In addition, Warner w'ill facilitate vari­ DAVID Warner a department within the Office of Catholic queen were Marie Metz and Juan Guiterrez. ^^e ous new initiatives in adult and higher edu­ Adult Education. Warner expressed enthusi­ apologize for any misunderstanding this may have cation, espiecially at the John Paul II Center for the asm for this new responsibility, saying, “It certainlv caused. New Evangelization. *^’e are looking forward to the matches my background and interests as a former the­ many opportunities for providing expanded programs ology professor ard university branch librarian. ,\nd in academic, spiritual, theological, and professional this realignment of departments seems to be a logical step toward integrating our instructional and multi- media components of adult faith formation. Super\-is- Postcard Campaign ing the administrators of our educational programs and the library will enable us to build a more coordinated 200 Josephine Street and responsive team in the service of adult learners." conducted for life Denver, CO 80206 (303) 388-4411 I atholics throughout the Archdiocese of Denver OFFICIAL will have the opportunity to speak on behalf of Elditor: Peter James Droege theC unborn on the weekend o f June 29-30. ARCHBISHOPS OFFICE 200 Josepliine Street .'.dvertising Director Laurie L. Lawreoce Available after Masses will be pro-life postcards General Denver, Co.o. 80206 Manager Francis X. Maiar asking congress to override President Clinton’s veto Tlir Denver Catholic Register (USPS 557-020) la pub of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. lished weekly except the last week of December and the The bill President Clinton vetoed would have Deacon Dominic DeProfio, formerly appointed fli-st week o f January by the Archdiocese of Denver and banned an abortion procedure used in the late to St. Louis Parish in Englewood, appointed as a primed by PublicaUon PrUitcra. Second-class postage paid second and third trimester of pregixsncy in which p>ermanent deacon for the Cathedral of the Im­ In Denver. Colo. SubacrlpUons: 518.75 per year In Colo­ a doctor pulls an unborn child feet first from the maculate Conception in Denver for a three-year rado: $27 per year out of state. Foreign eountrlea: $29 sur­ mother until all but the baby’s head is delivered. period eff■ecti^'e July 6, 1996. face. all countries. 6-8 weeks for deliveiy; $ l'A air, sll other The doctor then forces scissors into the base of Deacon L. Stephen Dolan, formerly appointed countries 'average). Mexico, $48 air, Canada $i i air. the skull and inserts a catheter to suction out to St. Tliomas Aquinas Parish in Boulder, granted Postmaster Send a d d m e changes tocfCiieuladee Dept.) ’The Denver Catholic Register, 200 Josephina St., Dsuvar, CO 80206, the child’s brain. retirement status effective June 14, 1996. Phone: 388-4411, ext. 132. JUNE 36. 1996 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER PAG E 3 NORTHERN EXPOSURE Immaculate Heart of Mary builds community

It’s a 90-some degree afternoon in About 30 parishioners have volun­ Northglenn, and Len Robinson smiles teered to work on weekdays, and 30 from beneath his work cap as he sur­ more will pick up the pace on week­ veys an empty, dusty lot. ends. Th ey say that (involvement] In many ways, he knows, this is builds, because it really is a rewarding holy land. experience,” says Joanne Hinkson, Hints of infl^tructure jut out from chairperson of housing for Immaculate the earth, concrete indicators that a Heart of Mary. modest home will soon stand here — a More than $20,000 of the necessary product of amateur carpenters with big funds are already collected. A chart in hearts. If that constitutes a miracle, it’s the back of the church tracks the a miracle Robinson has seen many project’s financial progress. times before as a foreman for Habitat “Our people are very, very gener­ for Humanity. And it’s no less beauti­ ous,” says Maryann Gillespie, staff li­ ful this time. aison for Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Outreach Ministry. “Ba­ sically, whatever they’re asked, they give.” Seventy-six Habitat for Humanity homes have been erected in Den­ ver alone, including a handful in the quiet Northglenn cul-de-sac where Robinson stands. “It’s been very effec­ tive,” he says. “Habitat is a perfect way for people in a church to act out their faith — to wear their religion.” Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioners are FATHER Martin Lolly, pastor at Immaculate Heart of Mary, excited to wear theirs on offers blessings during the groundbreaking ceremonies. their overalls. They col­ Th e enthusiasm picks up when lected 800 pairs of used eyeglasses to you start to hammer nails,” he says. help fund the effort (Habitat says it ‘ Everybody loves to hammer nails.” takes 1,1(X) to build a home in a 'Third In the coming weeks, truckloads of World country). ’IVo parishioners do­ parishioners from nated plumbing Immaculate Heart n the coming weeks, services, one is A T right are Denise Pike and her 8-year-old son Jacob. Also pictured are represen­ of Mary Catholic truckloads of parish­ contributing dry- tatives of Habitat for Humanity and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Parish will do just I wall expertise that, descending ioners from Immacu­ and a painter is Habitat homes invest money and time ish hopes to have the home completed daily on this sun­ late Heart of Mary also on board. An­ — 500 hours of time — in their homes for a late summer move-in. baked site to con­ other parishioner and in the houses of others. It’s called “It says to the wider community struct a new home Catholic Parish will ... will install a “sweat equity,” and Immaculate Heart that it’s possible to care for one an­ for virtual strang­ [descend] daily on this sprinkler system, o f Mary parishioners are sold on the other,” Father Lally says. “W'e could not ers. ’The/ve e n te r ^ while another concept. a partnership with sunbaked site to con­ wires phone lines. “It makes the minis­ Habitat for Human­ struct a new home for A walk-a-thon try of Jesus real for ity of Metro Denver, netted $700, and them, because they know a worldwide organi- virtual strangers. because children that Jesus always re­ zation that helps under 14 may not sponded to the needs o f erect houses for low-income families. work on the build, a second walk-a-thon other people,” says Fa­ It represents a $40,(XX) financial com­ for children is in the works. ther Martin Lally, pas­ mitment from parishioners and an even But Habitat for Humanity is not tor. “And he did it not out larger contribution of time and talent. about blind charity. ’Those who live in o f charity, but out of love for other people. The faith dimension is to see the person of Jesus in the person you’re minister­ ing to." In this case. Im­ maculate Heart of Mary is ministering to Denise Pike, a single mother FATHER Martin Lally offers blessings during the with an 8-yeer-old son, groundbreaking. Jacob. Pike says she has moved five do this without the wonderfully gener­ times since Jacob was bom. ’The home ous parishioners. 'They have a sense is changing all that. that being a Catholic Christian means “It’s seciudty,” she says. “It’s roots to put the Gospel into action.” for my son. I f you want to really think ahead, it’s someplace maybe for my grandkids someday.” ^ s security. It*s roots Pike has worked three summers fixrmyson. If you want for this opportunity; she still owes 76 I hours in sweat equity. But the next to re a l^ think ahead, it^s hours will be especially fulfilling, be­ someplace maybe for my cause theyll be spent on her own home. grandkids someday. “It’s really neat to see where your house is going to sit,” she says. . —D«9BiM PH^ a single mother Ground breaking for tlie project WMi an S

BY CHERYL DOYLE-RUFFING daily lives. According to Sister Scott, the av­ CATHOUC When Franciscan Sister Macrina erage age o f Biblical School students Biblical School Scott started the Denver Catholic Bib­ is in the late 40s, but they’ve had a stu­ faculty members lical School, she didn’t think it would dent as young as 18 and one as old as celebrate after be in existence for even five years. Four­ 80. Students come from a wide range of the graduation teen years later, though, the Biblical backgrounds: some have master’s de­ o f the school’s School’s largest class ever received di­ grees and doctorates, while others may largest class. plomas in a graduation Mass at Im­ not even have a high school diploma. Sis­ They are (L to maculate Heart of Mary Church on ter Macrina explained that no one is R): Sister Dorothy June 2. turned away as long as space permits 'The ceremony recognized the accom­ and the student is willing to commit ap­ Jonaitis. Kathy plishments of 110 students from 47 par­ proximately 5 1/2 hours per week tr McOorerri. ishes who completed either the four-year homework. “We just believe the Word of Sieve Mueller, program of Biblical Studies, the Foun­ God is important to everyone," she said. Sister Macrina dations o f Biblical Ministry Program or The Denver Catholic Biblical Scott and the Advanced Biblical Studies Program. School even offers tuition assistance to Angeline Father Samuel Aquila, archdioc­ students who cannot afford the pro­ Hubert. esan secretary for Catholic education, gram. This year’s graduates donated a celebrated Mass for the graduates, total of $11,590 — the largest amount their families, said Sister Scott, wanted to open up a greater under­ their friends and families, who filled ever received — to help next year’s stu­ Whatever the reason for taking the standing of the Bible to thousands of the large church in Northglenn. In his dents study the Bible. course, though, there’s always a high Catholics in the archdiocese. Tbday, the homily. Father Aquila praised the Most Biblical School graduates will level of enthusiasm in the students, program is taught in dioceses all over graduates for their commitment to the use the knowledge theyve gained to who often tell the program’s founder, the country thanks in part to the pub­ study of Scripture and encouraged help them in their parish jobs or min­ “Sister, this has really changed my life." lishing of the textbook by Paulist Press them to continue studying it in their istries, while others will share it with Sister Scott started the Denver The Denver Catholic Biblical Catholic Biblical School in 1982 with School is accepting registrations for the the support and blessings of the late 1996-97 school year. For more informa­ 200 gather for Peacemaker dinner Archbishop James V. Casey, who tion, call (303) 388-4411, ext. 221. About 200 people gathered June 14 social action for many years. Ky was for the fifth annual Peacemaker Dinner recognized for his work in creating a at the John Paul II Center for the New greenhouse business in which the Edelman to speak at Colorado’s Evangelization, an event that honors Hmong Catholic Community of Colo­ people who confront iryustice in society rado can cultivate Oriental vegetables Covenant With Children Dinner and build communities of hope. for market. Project Salvador works zine for her work on behalf ofAmerica's The three recipients — Neng Ky Cha, against economic injustices in El Sal­ Children’s Defense Fund presi­ Char McGill and PiDject Salvador— dem­ vador, most notably through the sale dent Marian W’nght Edelman will be kids. Covenant supporters at the din­ onstrate the p»wer of faith in action. of colorful crafts from the people there. a featured speaker at the Colorado’s ner will also be entertained by the In­ McGill has mobilized her faith The Dinner is the primary fund­ Covenant with Children Dinner on terfaith Tksk Force Cliildren’s Choir. community to work for p>eace and jus­ raising event for the Justice and Peace Friday. July 12 at 7 p.m. at tlie Colo­ Colorado’s Covenant with Children tice through education and organized Office for the Archdiocese of Denver. rado Convention Center. is a four-year initiative o f the Colorado Edelman, a nationally recognized Couixul o f Catholic Churches created to advocate for children, will speak on the improve the lives o f children, it is mo­ role of churches in helping meet the bilizing congregations across Colorado physical, moral and spiritual needs of to participate in a wide range of church- children within their communities. She sponsored community programs. is the author of Guide My Feet — The cost o f the dinner is $50 per Prayers and Meditations on Irv in g and person. For reservations and informa­ Working for Children. Edelman was tion. call the Covenant office at (3031 also recently profiled in Time Maga­ 573-4854. S A F E w r a r raoD atonic

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Church leaders condemned the recent June 16,c i prBaBedtheoq^rgationT» preme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Although it was a private event, terrorist bombing in Manchester that strong opposition to legal recognition of told fellow alumni at Holy Cross Col­ the college released a transcript of the left hundreds injured and increased same-sex unions as marriages. lege in Worcester that he has reclaimed speech after news of 'fhomas' announce­ concerns about the peace process in Rejecting the idea that this is an his Catholic faith after more than 28 ment was leaked to the press. Northern Ireland. issue of'justke to homosexuals,” Virgil years of estrangement. 'nwmas, who converted to Catholicism Bishop Patrick Kelly, of the diocese C. Dechant said: 'The Supreme Court justice, who in the second grade, told Holy Cross alumni of Salford, which covers the Manches­ ‘ On the contrary, the campaign has attended an Episcopal church in re­ that he had "fully intended to become a ter area, said, “My first thoughts and now underway is ... an assault on the cent years, made the announcement dur­ priest” after attending parochial schools. prayers are with those who have been integrity of marriage and the unique ing the school’s 25th reunion banquet June But he said his faith began to injured and those dear to them. roles of man and woman — husband 8 at the college. A transcript of his 10- “slowly erode” during his first year at “I then unite my voice with the and wife, father and mother — within constant voices of our Holy h’ather. minute speech was made public June 18. Immaculate Conception Seminary in that hallowed context. As such, it also Pope John Paul II, and C'ardinal Cahai He thanked fellow classmates for Conception, Mo., in 1967. is a threat to society itself, which ab­ helping him “reclaim the precious gift” Daly (the primate of all Ireland), in solutely requires healthy marriages When the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. condemning violence.” of his Catholic faith. and families for its own stability. was shot in April 1968 ‘ And, on this 25th ‘ 1 pray that the current efforts to and he overheard a fel­ Dispute nears end bring about the abandonment of tradi­ year of my graduation low seminarian who from Holy Cross Col­ MEXK’O CI'TY — An agreement tional wisdom on these matters will not was white say he hoped ending more than 30 years of strife lege, it was a joy to re­ lead our nation down a disastrous path “the SOB dies,” Thomas between Catholics and evangelical ceive my first Commun­ leading to irreparable harm to society said, “it was the straw Protestants in the southern town of and many individuals.” ion in St. Joseph’s that broke my back” and San Juan Chamula was expected soon. Chapel,” he said. Al­ he left the seminary. Armando Ix>pez Campa, director of Film draw s protest though 'Thomas — bom With “no place else to religious affairs for the secretary of the BALTIMORE — A sold-out show­ a Baptist and raised a go,” his lunch in a shoe interior, told reporters that the Mexi­ ing of a video by British journalist Catholic by his grand­ box and a $100 bill in his can government had been negotiating Christopher Hitchens that accuses parents — had made his sock, 'Thomas boarded a for several months with Catholic and Mother Tbresa of being a fraud and a first Communion as a train in Savannah, Ga., evangelical lYotestant leaders and that ‘ ghoul* was met with a protest outside child, it was the first in September 1968 on his most points of contention had been the art museum where it was playing time he had taken Com­ way to Worcester and ironed out. June 12 in Baltimore. munion at the Holy Holy Cross. Although the current conflict Bill Blaul, director of communica­ Cross chapel. 'Thomas’s return to the dates back about 33 years, San Juan tions for the Baltimore Archdiocese, Th om as, a 1971 V Church brings the num­ Chamula, located in the highlands of said the 25-minute video also prompted Chiapas near the colonial town of San graduate of Holy Cross, CLARENCE Thomas ber o f Catholics on the a flood of calls to his office from Catho­ was selected by his css/Rnum nine-member court to Cristobal de I.,as Casas, has been the site of conflict at least since the Span­ lics and non-Catholics alike who, he classmates to deliver the main address tluee. 'The other Catholic justices are ish arrived in the 16th century. said, were outraged over Hitchens’ at the college’s central alumni dinner, Anthony Kennedy and Antonin Scalia. ‘ poisonous* attack on a woman many which is reserved for those who gradu­ With two Jewish justices on the regard as a living saint. German priest beatified ated at least 25 years ago. court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and BONN, Germany — A ceremony He did not give particular reasons Stephen Breyer, it marks the first time Finn Mamed fbr addicticm marking the beatification of two Ger­ for his return to the Catholic faith dur­ there is not a F*rotestant majority on NEW YORK — Large numbers of man priests who resisted Nazi oppres­ ing his address. He did, however, praise the Supreme Court. street children in Central America sre sion was among the highlights of the several people at Holy Cross who helped A report in The Washington Times addicted to sniffing glue, and a U.S. papal visit to Germany June 21-23. him on the path back to Catholicism. linked 'Thomas’s return to the Catholic company is morally responsible, accord­ In the mid-1930s Karl Leisner He cited Father John E. Brooks, ing to the president of Covenant House. Church with the May ordination of tried to establish Catholic youth former president of Holy Cross College, Sister Mary Rose McGeady, a Sc&lia's son, Paul, as a priest of the Dio­ groups, but the Nazi party had by then for his support during the “hit of un­ Daughter of Charity, said H.B. Puller cese of Aiiington. 'The Times said 'Tho­ proclaimed that all youth work should Co. of SL Paul, Minn., manufactures a pleasantness* that led to his confirma­ mas first announced the cliange at a re­ be dedicated to the state. shoemaker’s glue that is widely abused tion as a Supreme Court justice in 1991. ception following the May 19 ordination. Organizing Sunday Mass atten­ by impoverished street children who Father Brooks testified on behalf 'Thomas’s first marriage in 1971, to dance for his fellow workers prompted are seeking a high. of Thomas during Senate hearings the former Kathy Grace Ambush, took Nazi leaders to declare him dangerous. *We have tried to deal with Puller prior to his confirmation. *It just seems place in an Episcopal church and ended 'The Gestapo, the state secret police at directly,* she said. ‘ We said that if they that during the darkest moments, he in divorce in 1984. His second marriage the time, raided his home and took all would add oil of mustard to the glue, would always show up. [A ] phone call. in 1987, to the former Virginia Bess his diaries, papers and most of his books. that would make it repugnant, and kids A note,” Thomas said. L.amp, also was not a Catholic ceremony. would not want to smell iL* He also thanked Msgr. Peter J. 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Why is it easier to perfect a com­ to avoid our responsibility to proclaim the I was reading a book puter, program a database that contains milliona of Gospel to those struggling with critical life the other day about, among other issues, tech­ individual bytes of information, than it is to see the issues: sexual immorality, divorce, abortion nology. One of the arrest­ needs o f the poor, be totally honest, appreciate the and assisted suicide. ing assertions of the au­ fact that we are all truly human? *I know my brother is living with his girl­ thor had to do with tech­ I waited for the author o f th e book to answer my friend, but his intentions are good and a lov­ nology. His question was question. He tried, offered some suggestions that ing God would never condemn him.” *It’s too whether we haven’t come seemed sort o f pale to me. But his book, like many, bad their marriage broke up, but they're so far in being able to do was long on analysis, with far few er answers than one seeks. young, and God will bring someone new into just about anything that we might be leaving the I’d like to say that 1 have some additional answers their lives.” ”Who am I to lay my personal rest of ourselves behind. to offer. But you might guess that I, too, must join the morality on anyone else, especially in mat­ I was curious what ranks of the analyzers. Ih e most I can do is advocate ters of personal choice?” “Suicide is wrong, that might mean, so 1 read a closer look at the Gospel I suspect that we gave up but he was old and in pain. God under­ on, to that place where the on the example o f Jesus far too soon, opting for lesser stands.” author explained. Ibchnology has brought us so far, goals having to do with taking too much care of our­ In 1988, a document titled, *The Voca­ there is hardly anything we cannot do, construct, re­ selves, wanting to control life rather than live it. construct, change, add on, approach any problem and One evening, after a few pages o f the book, I gave tion and the Mission of the Lay Faithful in up any speculation and went to the Church and in the World,” offered a dra­ securely anticipate that w ell be able to solve it. liy is it easier to per> visit a fam ily, people Fd not met matic lo(^ at the responsibility we, as Catho­ Add to that the further no­ before. After preliminary greet­ lics, have for proclaiming life to a world tion, again an idea from the feet a computer, pro­ ings, a few polite remarks, the struggling with the culttire of death. It book, that information is so to­ Wgram a database that con­smallest member of the family states: tally available to us, there is lit­ came forward and gave me a “It has been said that ours is the time of erally nothing we cannot learn, tains millions of indi­ hug, her arms tightening ‘humanism’: paradoxically, some of its athe­ at least from the standpoint of vidual bytes of informa­ strongly around my neck. After a moment, she fell back, looked istic and secularistic forms arrive at a point facta and happenings. One would surmise that tion, than it is to see the me directly in the eye and asked where the human person is diminished and with such assistance, an over­ needs of the poor? blithely, “Would you like to give annihilated; other forms of humanism, in­ whelming ability to do anything ______my dog a hug, too?” stead, exalt the individual in such a man­ we desire and to call on what­ Somehow, feigning that I ner that these forms become a veritable and ever information we need, would make for a totally hadn’t fully understood, I demurred and steered the real idolatry” (Section 5). agreeable life. But not so. What is missing, egregiously, conversation to the adults, a safer level It need not be said that renewing a re­ according to our celebrated author, is any kind of par­ As I left that evening, 1 found myself hoping that technology, at least its lesser persuasions, might not spect for life in our world is a critical need. allel pace in the areas of social, emotional or spiritual progress. descend so heavily on this young child. Perhaps it won’t We must be courageous in proclaiming life The whole episode set me to thinking. Why do we Perhaps by then, when she is tending toward matu­ to our families, in our churches, to our com­ lag behind in those efforts that seem to me to be more rity, we w ill have solved many o f ou r problema. It would munities and to the world. For too long, we human, more accessible? Isn’t the Gospel replete with certainly be a welcome juncture in a world too fraught have dismissed our responsibility to share those exhortations, Jesus asking us to be truly hu­ with what can be done by machines rather than what the Christian message with those struggling man, caring for one another, carrying the burdens of we can do from within our souls. I might write a book with the culture of death. We must repont others, lending without the hope of return? 'The Scrip- about it. of the religion of humanism that has re­ placed faith in Jesus Christ. At the end of the 19th century, G.K. Contemplatiiig Meztizo memories Chesterton, famed writer and convert to the BY DE.ACON SID ATENCIO shadows of ruin. Catholic faith, wrote The T h in g , a book Out on the street, or rather, alone, about the humanism that disguises itself as Editor’s note: The term “Meztizo ’ our voice goes unh^utl. compas.sion, but instead, is the harbinger of is difficult to translate, but conveys the 'The calm explodes. death. meaning if a “mixture o f cultures. “ usu ■ Destroyed by shots from a 9 mm. “Now there we have tiie final flower and ally Spanish and Native American. 'IVnsion slowly subsides and once cro^^'n of all modem optimism and univer- Tb be a Meztizo is to be a Catho­ again we are able to turn our atten­ lic. tion to our surrounding. salism and humanitarianism in religion. A quarter of the year is spent in Without emotion we realize we Sentimentalists talk about love till the world prayer. Conditions for salvation are fa­ are almost home, within our is sick of the most glorious of all human vorable for a long period, a window in church. Our Lady of Guadalupe. words; they assume that there can be noth­ time, when the days and nights of a Where resides an answer. Even ing in tiie next world except the sort of Uto­ Meztizo are at least tolerable; a time though we are wracked with spiri­ pia of practical pleasure which they prom­ when parts o f Denver shed their tim­ tual hunger weak wUh hunger ise us (but do not give us) in this world. ing of our movements. — there will be enough to feed upon We stop to search the surround­ “They declare that ail will be forgiven, Christ. Yet, M eztizos stop before ings for saintly scenes imprinted on the altar and run out of the church. because there is nothing to forgive. They our memories. The soul; utters an alarm call to re­ insist that ‘passing over’ is only like going We contemplate the faces of our turn. With great heartbeats, maybe into the next room; they insist that it will identity for long moments before de­ three, perhaps their last. not even be a waiting-room. They declare ciding what face to wear. Instantly fear is among them. As if that it must immediately introduce us to a At times on our feet, at times on it has always been. TTie soul twists cushioned lounge with all conceivable com­ our knees, we tend to follow our shad­ and turns. ows along the streets. forts, without any reference to how we have Meztizos fanned out The gusty winds into which we The Mestizos hears, rather than got there. crawl sometimes shift the dark clouds feels, the cracking of the bones of “They are px>sitive that there is no dan­ of our spirituality. faith in the chest. Then the M eztizos ger, no devil; even no death. All is hop>e, hap­ Poised on a distant holy peak, feel it. A scorching pain that rips piness and optimism. And, as the atheist stands Christ with an exposeJ down. Running frantically, running very truly px>ints out, the logical resiilt of all heart. rapidly as they can, in c ii^ a that hop>e, happiness and optimism would Meztizos respond to the changes The souls are limp, lifeless. in life but do not rejoice in them. When the fear or laziness returns, be hundreds of p>eople hanging from lamp>- Nameless to our neighboia across the px>sts or thousands of p>eople throwing them­ A MURAL depicting Our Lady it will come by examples of the street. We have no need for them, yet of Guadalupe with Juan Diego Meztizo adults. selves into wells or canals We should And we stay because they look like us. We and the miracle o f the roses is at “As we stsuid on a unequal earth, all look alike; it is only with recourse the rational restilt of the modem Religion of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church we hesitate to step ftirther momen­ to voice in silence sustained our Joy and Love in one huge human stamp>ede in Colorado Springs. Gilbert tarily. It’s not the dangers of either Catholic dynasty. of suicide. Pessimism would have killed its Saiz, a local artist, designed ihe life or aniAher approaching tim e that Our crucifix — our only possession but optimism its ten thousands.” mosaic in 1983. frightens us: it is the closed doors that — and from it we have repelled many leave us behind. jum ae. looe DENVER CATHOLiC RE018TER P A Q E 7 OPINION With tragedy comes forgiveness, compassion

BY MICHAEL DORSEY It was now 10:30 p.m. and Chris was almost un- 14 of my aunts and uncles were there. All 20 of my conscioiu. She had been beaten for a long time, but cousins were there. It was a scene I shall never for­ Hello. My name is Mike Dorsey and I am a fresh­ this still wasn't enough. One man grabbed some rope, get. Then we drove home. Thus ended the worst week man at Reijis Jesuit High School. I came to share a tied it around her neck, and began strangling her. He of my life. story with you today, one that is hard for me to tell pulled her around trying to kill her. They left her on This was a m t^r event in my life because to this and one that you may find a little disturbing. I tell the floor and raided the house for money and even day 1 still have horrible nightmares. I got little sleep this to make you aware of God’s love for all human­ some food. for a long time and would sometimes wake up scream­ kind and the power of His forgiveness — even in the Even after all this, they had to finish the job. Chris ing. I would dream of people breaking into my house face o f death. woke up and tried to stay awake. One of the men and killing my entire family right before my eyes just A few [months] ago, our school went to see the pulled out a switchblade knife and stabbed her many as Kelly had to see. I have trouble opening up and movie Dead Man Walking. I thou^t the film was ex­ times. They left her on the floor — beaten, bruised being social. I ask God’s and your forgiveness for that. cellent aixl put before us some controversial questions. and bleeding. They gathered their new possessions I never did see the two people who killed my cousin, Is capital punishment the answer? Is it a sin? I have and left through the door, leaving it wide o|>en. and I’m sort of glad I haven’t. One of them got the lived through a sim ilar experience. This ia my story. Meanwhile, Aunt Sheila was waiting for Chris to death penalty and the other got life in prison It all b e ^ n six years ago on March 21, 1990. The get home when she got that fateful phone call. Her Tb this day, I still do not believe in the death pen­ setting is Omaha, Neb., on X Street. There is an dau^ter Chris had been murdered and was lying dead alty. Every person has the right to life, even if they olive green house on the comer where my Aunt on her friend’s living room flooi. Aunt Sheila dropped take someone else’a At first after Chris’ death, I Sheila and Uncle Tbm O’Day live. My cousins also the phone and went to get Uncle Ibm. They both wanted to kill those men myself. But after time, I re­ live there: Shelley, Christina and Matt. Shelley is started crying and alized that I would just eighteen and about to graduate from high school; were deeply saddened. be sinking to their level, while Christina, who goes by Chris, has just turned I would think the hard­ and I vowed never to do seventeen and ia a junior. Matt is eleven and is in est part of her death that. So instead, I elementary school. was having to go and started praying for Chris and Matt got home from their schools and identify the body. The them. I now know God started their homework. At about 6 p.m. they went phone calls to our fam­ is with me and with downstairs for dinner. During dinner, Chris brought ily began the next . r them, whether they like up that she had been asked by her friend for a fa­ morning. it or not. You can believe vor. She had to babysit her fnend’s sister. Aunt Back in Aurora, in capital punishment f or you cannot, but 1 ask Sheila said it would fine as long as she was back Colo., I was getting by 11 p.m. because she had school the next day. Chris ready for another day you to seek forgiveness agreed and finished her dinner. She washed her in the third grade from God and grant for­ dishes and went upstairs to pack some things. She when we received the giveness to those who came back downstairs and said to her mom, ‘ I love call that changed my I hurt you. I believe hu­ I you. See you in a while.’ Aunt Sheila replied, “1 love life forever. Chris had mans have no right to you too." died. We didn't know V judge, even though we Chris drove to her fnend’s house and watched a how at first, but we im­ do it so often. We will all movie with the little girl, whose name was Kelly. Af­ mediately stopped stand before God some­ S U S A N Sarandon portrays Sister Helen Prejean, a sister who ter the movie, at about 8 p.m., Kelly went to bed. All what we were doing day, and He will decide serves as spiritual counselor to a death row inmate in the acad­ fell silent around the houae, so Chris watched some and began packing for who comes and who emy award winning film. ‘Dead Man Walking. ’ cssisruun TV. Kelly was asleep upstairs. ’Time passed. the trip. I ran to my goes. IV o men from C h ip ’s class had heard that she room and cried for over an hour. I was shocked into I miss Chris very much and pray to her every night. was babysitting at her friend’s house and decided to denial and for some reason, I thought it was my fault Just last Christmas, I was in Omaha with my family, pay her a visit. ’They parked down the street, silently Chris had died. the Dorseys, Bresnahans, Eatons, Messersmiths and walked up to the house and climbed up to Kelly’s win­ We drove 10 straight hours to Omaha, where we the O’Days. Shelley has graduated from college and dow. They were wearing masks, gloves, brass knuck­ stayed at the O’Days house. Later that evening, my lives in Atlanta. Matt will soon graduate from high les and had rope around their belts. It was about 9:30 parents gathered my siblings and me into a bedroom school. W hile I was there, 1 visited Chris’s grave. Ibars p.m. They woke up Kelly and asked her, "Where is for a meeting. They told us Chris had been murdered. came to my eyes when I realized that her once beauti­ Chris?" Kelly, who was frightened, repli^ that she After the talk, my brother and sisters left the room, ful body was lying lifeless in a box six feet below me. was downstairs. and my parents left me with a great decision. If I Relief returned to me, however, when I felt a warm Ih e men crept downstairs and hid behind some wanted to, I could go to the funeral. I sat alone in the breeze flow through the cold December air. I knew she ftimiture. Chris had gone into the kitchen for some dark for a long time and then gave them my answer. was there in spirit. snacks. Kelly also came downstairs to see what was No, I didn’t want to see the faces of my mourning All I ask of you is this: Ibll someone you care going on. W ten Chris came back, they slipped out of family. My older cousin Matt had always been so about how much you really love them because they their hiding {daces, grabbed her and started to beat strong and my idol at times I did not want to see may not be there the next day. I never got to say her. ’They punched her over and over again. They him break down I wanted to remember who Chris how I felt about Chris to her, and I regret that. I pinned her to the floor, tied her up and covered her was and what she looked like before she died, not ask you not to pray for me. I am fine now, and I mouth. Ihey continued to beat her all over her body. after. We stayed at the house for a few more days. am coping. So, I ask you to please pray for Chris’s They saw Kelly and told her to go back to bed. One Chris’s schoolmates and friends all came by to see soul and the men who took her life. Thank you, man said they were just having some fiin. our fam ily and offer their dee{>est condolences. All and God Bless. \^to of partial-birtli abortion ban ac:t calls for ac^on We need to write or call our sena­ sages to Washington the same day. portunity to capitalize on this accom­ Catholic Biblical School, a follow-up tors and representatives in Congress ... If this veto is not defeat^ by plishment by the graduates as well as article about the graduation is pub­ and tell them to override the override, no one in this land of the free the great accomplishment of the Catho­ lished on page 4 of this issue. We president’s veto of the Partial-Birth snd home of the brave will be safe. I lic Biblical School apologize for the late coverage o f this Abortion Ban Act. want to be safe, don’t you? At a time in which there are important event. ’The second sentence of our Decla­ MARY RITA CROWE many Bible Study groups from so ration of Independence says, "We hold Rochester, N.Y. many main- line traditions as well Couple says *thanks* these truths to be self-evident, that all as Pentecostal and Evangelical ... TWo years ago my husband and I men are created equal, that they are branches, it would have been a great were struggling in our 20-plus years of endowed by their creator with certain opportunity for the Archdiocese to marriage. We attended a Retrovaille unalienable rights, that among these toot its brass horn. Weekend and several fellowship week­ are life, liberfy and the pursuit of hap­ DCR coverage missed It is not too late to take care o f this ends. I would like to thank all those piness." Look up the words "certam," omission, especially at a time in which who came and talked to us and hel{>ed "endowed" «nd "unalienable" in a dic­ On Sunday, June 2, I graduated Father Eugene LaVerdiere will be in us to work on our problems. ... Our tion a ry Then look a t the [partial-birth from the Catholic Biblical Sdmol after town on June 28-30 for a workshop special thanks to the Retrovaille lead­ aliortion diagram on |Mge 7 o f the M ay four wonderful and Sfnrit-filled years. 8{ionsored by the Biblical School. ers — Joyce and “Fitz” Fitzgerald and 15 Denver ChtAoer8on’s feelings Government. Find your senator and from these 1996 graduates, but also to cover the graduation was unable and res{>ecting them. It works for us representatives, all who serve you. Call from the thousands o f graduates in the to attend. In response to the letter and many others. Thanks to all those their local nunibers and tell them to {irevious fourteen years. from Mr. Perez, and contacts with who took the time to teach us. override Clinton’s veto. The folks who It is a shame that the D enver David Warner, who oversees the Arch ­ KAY AND GARY ACORD answer the phone will send your mes­ Catholic Register did not take the - diocesan Catechetical School and Cro4g P A O B 8 BUYER CATHOLIC REOISIHR JURE M . 1996 Catechetics director to serve two-year mission in Monteria, Colombia

BY CHERYL DOYLE-RUFFING changing anything or anybody. Pm going with the in­ Distinctive tention of learning and being open to how God will Memorials This is Mary Ellen’s story. It’s the tale of a manifest Himself." Johnson’s missionary experience will begin in the Since 1912 woman who’s giving up everything familiar — her home, her job, her lifestyle, her language — for the Dominican Republic — with a language and culture gifts she hopes to receive by helping people of an­ very similar to that of Monteria, where she will un­ other culture. dertake an intensive course in Spanish. FVom there, On July 5, Mary Ellen Johnson, regional she will travel to Monteria. catechetical/coordinator of metro Denver parishes for She explained that for her fu-st six months in Iz«v •* I the Office of Catechetics for the Archdiocese of Den­ the mission, she’ll work in the health clinic and M i t y ver, will embark on a two-year stint as a missionary spend much of her time absorbing the culture. Fol­ in Monteria, Colombia. lowing that, she will teach English as a second lan­ "Tve always wanted to go to another country: guage in the b a rrio schools near the mission walking with people church, where she’ll Norm an’s Memorials, Inc. and g ettin g to know be living. 7805 W. 44lh Ave 106 S. M ain 1703 Cedar Ave. them, how they play When asked what Wlwal Ri4(r. CO MU] Rrighuii. CO iMOl C m lr,. CO MCll and who they are,” she will miss most, 422-3425 659-4446 353-8234 Johnson explained. the Denver native It won’t be her first replied, “I’m going 7b place a classified ad in the trip to the South’ to miss my friends American mission run and my family, and Denver Catholic Register, call by the Archdiocese of I’ll mias the famil­ Elenver and the Dio­ iarity of being able Ann at 388-4411, ext. 270. ceses of Pueblo and to go and do what­ Colorado Springs. Last ever. ... I w ould year she was involved think I’ll miss the in an ‘ immersion pro­ conveniences, and gram” that took her to rU miss the seasons !!Finally!! Cartagena for five days of the year.” (She ex­ and to Monteria for plained that “The music you’ve been asking for is here” five days. Alth ou ^ she Monteria experi­ "All new recording...over 50 minutes of spoke little Spanish, ences little devia­ beautiful music...exquisite performance by recording the native language, MARY Ellen Johnson tion in tempera­ she felt very comfort­ ture.) artist Keith Wells...” able there. Johnson ssid thst She said, ”I really Ve always wanted to go to her family (which in­ Here 1 am. Lord Be Not Afraid felt like I fit in. I went country: walking with people cludes her son, down wanting to I Robby; her grand­ know if that was a ting to know them, how th ^ daughter, Msriah; On E agle’s W ings good place to be, and who they are. —Muyn her mother; and her it was. The heat didn’t five siblings), has bother me; the food been supportive of Prayer o f St. Francis Hosea didn’t bother me. And even though I didn’t speak her decision, as have her friends. And Many More!!' much Spanish, I had my little dictionary, and we She’s not sure what she will do when her two- Not Said la Stores had a good time.” year mission is finished, but she’s not worried. Mail check or money ocrler with the form below: It’s hard to imagine Johiison not having a good “I have always known when I was supposed to do Cut On DoUed Lane time. H er infectious laughter is a constant around the whatever it is that Tve done,” she said. Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Denver, where Johnson said she would love to hear from people Make Check Payable to; Qty Price Total she’s worked in her colorhil, plant-filled office for four in Denver. Address corresporulenoe to: (July S-OcL 5, ■ Golden l.yre Records Compact One — S15.95 years. P.O Box 1100 Cm^etlc Tipc — $12.95 1996) Padre Manuel Ruiz, Atenefon: M aria Elena West Aclon. M A 01720 shinsmrTOidlinf 4-2.25 She is truly enthusiastic about her upcoming ad­ Johnson, Vincente Celestino Duarte, Zona Colonial, Total hnekaed venture. “I’ve had very little nervous time," she said. Plaza San Anton, Santo Domingo, Republica |Plea-se Print: “I’ve had excitement and a sense of things being well Dominicana; (Oct. 5, 1996-siunmer of 1998) Maria Name;______paced.” Elena Johnson, Espiritu Santo, A_A- 1393, Monteria, Address:______She continued, “ I’m not going with any idea of Clolombia, S.A. ■City:______State______Zip_

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BY KATHERINE ACKLEY pated in a Mass with Pope go into the priesthood. I teach high school religion and history John Paul II. was surprised, but he at St. Michael’s Abbey Prep School in A Catholic mother’s dream has "He celebrated Mass as prayed really hard as a Orange County, which is on the same come true for Mary Tacito: her son is a deacon for the Holy Father teenager, so I wasn’t that campus as the monastery where he going to be ordained a priest on Sun­ on the feast o f the Epiphany surprised.” studied for four years. day, June 29 in Orange County, Calif. last year,” Mrs. 'Tacito said. Michael Tacito will be 'This abbey in Orange County was “ I was happy for him. It was defi­ Michael 'Tacito grew up ordained as Father Nicho­ established in the 1950s by a Father nitely God’s will," said Mrs. 'Tacito, a in Sts. Peter and Paul Par­ las 'Tbcito into the Order of Parker of the Order of Praemontre, member o f Sts. Peter and Paul Parish ish. According to his mother, Praemontre. "They are Mrs. Tacito said. in Wheatridge. he was baptized by Father known as Norbertine Fa­ “Father Parker and several others Michael Joseph 'Tacito, 29, has been John Imescdi. He has always thers after St. Norbert, who fled Hungary and escaped the commu­ studying for the priesthood for the past been a devoted Catholic. founded the order in the nists,” she explained. She also said the eight years. He studied four years at St. "He was always a good 1200s,” revealed the proud communists turned Father Parker’s ab­ Michael’s Abbey in Orange (^unty, and student and a real good mother. bey in Hungary into a museum. But now, has completed his last four years in kid,” Mrs. 'Tacito said. "He M IC H A E L Tbcito As "Father Nicho­ nearly 50 years later, the Norbertine fa­ Rome, where, as a deacon, he partici­ was 19 when he decided to las,” the young priest will thers are getting it back. About her soon-to-be- priest son, Mrs. Tacito says: “He’s just totally content He follows what­ ever is God’s will for him.” The entire family, ex­ cept Michael’s father, Pasqual Tacito, who is ill, will make the trip to Orange County. “Everyone’s going to be there: most of the cousins, aunts, uncles and his three sisters,” Mrs. Tacito said. The whole fa m ily is very proud o f this local man who has answered God’s calling to the priesthood.

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Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80227 JUNE 26. 1996 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER P A G E 11 Council of Catholic Women meet for 70th convention BY MARGARET McCAUJN STRUCK She explained that, through work and scholarships, ther Edward Judy, director o f the Samaritan House. she is in the process o f obtaining a bachelor of science Espenoza addressed the issue o f immigration and The 70th convention of the Denver Archbishop’s degree. In her talk she emphasized that — like her, cited statistics on the subject. She reported that 800,000 Council of Catholic Women, which was hosted by the who was abandoned by her husband — many are poor legal immigrants are allowed into the United States each Northeast Area/Fort Morgan Council, drew 115 mem­ through no fault of their own and want to rise out of year. Tb qualify legally, each must have a family member ,Tl bers to the Madison Hotel in Fort Morgan, June 3-4. the circumstances into v. hich they have been forced. in residence, a business person in need of their services With the theme, “Blessed are the Merciful,” the Mondragon spoke on the Campaign for Human or refugee status. convention focused on the many ways in which mem­ Development, through which the Church works to end Espenoza asked convention attendees to be mer­ bers have devoted their time to vol­ ciful in their judgments and to unteering over the past 70 years. remember that they all come Members were welcomed to the from immigrant families. convention on Monday, June 3, by Father Judy spoke on the Alice Ann Pilkington, DACCW plight of the homeless, report­ president; Father Lawrence Kaiser, ing that there is more than one moderator of the Northeast Area; cause for homelessness and Helen Rosling, area president; Judy that the homeless population Francone, convention chair; and includes many different types Mayor Jim Zwetig of Fort Morgan. of people. Samaritan House Sister of Mercy Peg Maloney, % provides 48 beds for single former secretary of social concerns women, 124 beds for men and for the archdiocese, gave the key­ beds for single mothers and note speech. In it, she told council single fathers. The homeless members and guests; “We are cho­ shelter has 360 regular volun­ sen by God to serve those whom God teers, but Father Judy said puts into our lives; our Faith is a that more are always needed. Living Faith. We must reflect on the Father Raymond Jones, vicar general and moderator of ways we have been called to show (Left) FATHER Ed Judy of Samaritan House and Teresa the curia and Colorado Catho­ mercy, ... especially when it is to Black, province director. (Above, L to R> FATHER lic Conference for the archdio­ those we did not choose. Lawrence Kaiser, moderator o f the Northeast Area; Helen cese, spoke at 'Tuesday’s lun­ “ How can we be neighbors to Rosling, area president, Judy Francone, convention chair; cheon. He brought congratula­ those who have fallen or been and Sister Peg Maloney, moderator pushed o ff the road as in the story tory greetings from Archbishop of the Good Samaritan? Wlio are the unchosen along poverty and injustice in America. He explained that J. Francis Stafford and said that they were both deeply our path to whom we can show mercy? Our answer is with tne annual CHD collection taken up in parishes, appreciative o f the council’s long years of service in so to be grounded in prayer as we draw close to Christ aid is given to support families, create jobs, further many fields. and in helping one another.” the dignity of the human person and advance the Linda Smith and Janie Clare received $500 Marie Other featured speakers for the first day of the rights o f workers. Carr Scholarships, and treasurer Bemadel Fisher convention included Kimmisha Dennis and Dan Father Lawrence Kaiser, pastor of St. Helena in from Wray received the 1996 Angel Award. Mondragon, assistant director of the archdiocesan Fort Morgan and Father Michael Pavlakovich, pastor New officers for 1996-1998 were installed at a Justice and Peace Office. of St. Mary in Brush, concelebrated Monday evening’s noon Mass by province director Tferesa Blach. 'They Dennis, a single mother of three, spoke on single Mass for convention participants at St. Helena. are: Helen Rosling, president; Judy Francone, first parenting and the avenues of mercy that have been A memorial prayer service for deceased members vice president; Esther Nelson, second vice president; opened to her. She lives at Decatur Place, a subsi­ opened T\iesday’s program, which featured presenta­ Rose Ella Rerucha, treasurer; and Carolyn Diase, his­ dized housing project sponsored by Mercy Housing. tions by attorney Cecelia Espenoza and Capuchin Fa­ torian.

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By following the model of St. Jo­ The Covenant Keepers say they seph, the loving leader and head of the will neither irresponsibly abandon Holy Family, fathers are strengthen­ their leadership role within their fami­ ing their commitments to their own lies, nor abuse their leadership role our children is faithfulness to our mar­ families. through sinful domination and domes­ riage vows.” St. Joseph’s Covenant Keepers is tic tyranny. As the leaders of their families. a Catholic organization founded by They do not believe that marriage Covenant Keepers explicitly acknowl­ Mr. tmd tb *. EoertU Card Steve Wood that helps men energize is a dissolvable contract. Rather, they edge the social kingship of Christ over BOyaan c f tmarriagr at Nativity o fOar and renew their commit­ their families. They invite Lord Chtavh in Broomtfiald. ments to their families. Jesus into their families The organization is com­ through daily fam ily prayer. ing to St. Mary Catholic For the Covenant Keepers, Church in Greeley, Sept. their famiUes come first. They 13 and 14. The conference explain: “It is common for mod­ is open to all husbands, em fathers to have their hearts prospective husbands and drawn to the pursuit of wealth, fathers, including single personal pleasures and pas­ fathers. times. As St. Joseph’s Covenant At a recent Covenant Keepers, we will turn our Keepers conference at hearts toward our children.” Franciscan University of As fathers, the Covenant Steubenville, Wood deliv­ Keepers vow to protect their ered a talk entitled “Call­ families from physical, spiri­ ing Fathers to Step Up to tual and moral harm. Home Plate.” They look to the Church’s tmrn He encouraged men teachings on marriage, family to rely on God to and human sexuality. Those strengthen their families. A FATHER plays with his young daughter along a river bank. who practice the Church’s “The Spirit is being As fathers, the Covenant Keepers vow to protect their families teaching have a divorce rate of poured out upon men, from physical, spiritual and moral harm. less than 5 percent,” they say. upon husbands and fa­ That is in contrast with the na­ thers, and a lot of people tional divorce rate of about 50 are heading up to various percent. ■plates’ with their bats. 'The name of the convention "The ‘plate’ God is calling in Greeley is “ Eight Com m it­ us up to is 'home plate,"" ments for Successful Fathering he said. in the ’90s.” "The registration Wood drew applause when he said: believe that the sacrament of marriage fee is $25 per person. I f you’re inter­ “1 don’t want to be in heaven by my­ is a lifelong bond that they must work ested in more information or signing self— 1 want all of my family with me. at to keep strong. They say, “We real­ up, please contact Troy Hinkel at St. That IS my primary job on this earth.” ize the greatest gift we can ever give Marv in Greelev at (970) 352-1722.

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BY ALLEN AND BEV LEISTEN God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit was in­ from the direction in which God has al­ credibly powerful and existent within ways tried to focus all of us. God has a We have been asked, on behalf of the priest (Father Ken Leone) and the plan for everyone in their human exist­ the Denver-area Marriage Encounter three couples facilitating the weekend. ence. By following His plan, we have .TOMS' * ■ ( oininunity, to share our story with you Over the past eight years, we have greater strength than the most power­ that is, why we believe so strongly been labeled “different” as a couple and ful forces. By trying to follow our own in a Marriage Encounter lifestyle. as a family by p>eople we know, by other plan, we are weak and insignificant f'lrst a little about us. We are Allen family members and by strangers. against the negative forces. We are called and Bev Leisten. We have two terrific People notice us and our children and to God’s plan in baptism, and it is reaf­ children — Brett, w ho’s 13 and in immediately become aware of a unique­ firmed in all of the other sacraments. ei^'hth grade, and Amanda, who’s nine ness within us that tliey are unable to So why Marriage Encounter? Life and m fourth grade. We were first mar­ identify. Before Marriage Encounter, holds many wonderful, powerful and ried at Westminster Christian Church. this would have made us very uncom­ spiritual experiences for us as individu­ .Mien joined the Catholic Church three fortable. als and couples. We found that we have f 9 M-ars later, and we had our marriage Although we have always wanted the tools and resources necessary for a t)le,s.-;ed on our fourth anniversary. to be Christian examples to everyone great marriage and for being a living sign We first heard about Marriage we meet, both in our marriage and in of God’s plan for married couples. What Kncounter from our daughter’s godpar- our family, the high “material value” we lacked until our Marriage Encounter ent.s. who live in Greeley. Not long af­ and low “family value" society we live weekend were the “instructions” on how ter. announcements of to use these tools and resources I Marriage Encoun­ to their greatest capacity and be­ want the most for their marriage and ter weekend were yond, the way Clod has intended. lifestyle. iiuule at our church Chir greatest resource is our love For information on Marriage En­ .■spirit o f Christ in for each other. 'Through Marriage counter, call 1-800-795-LOVE or (303) Areada). Although we Encounter, we now know how to 337-9462. i\iiew very little about get the most out of Marriage Encounter, that love — for us, w e .signed up for a for our family and Congratulations weekend being at­ for couples and to 1 ^a:i^anu Vvonm-.Vzo'ao: LikcwiKyj, »iio tended by a number of families every­ rdobrau-d thwr .VAh \\(-dii;nic .-'jiniviTsEr) on I ouples from our parish, because we in is so strong a force that before our where. .■\pril21. With K: Ki-n leone presiciing at desperately wanted to meet and get to Marriage Encounter weekend, we felt We kind of look at it a.s St. 1 Cabnn; khurch. the couple celcbrati-d know couples from our church. weak and insignificant against it. It Jesus with his 12 Apxistles. niasj with their 5 children. ^ itrano'children. It wasn’t until some time after our just did not app>ear to be acceptable to He really didn’t need to lt-_i triends, and relatives !i om New Mexieo. Texas. wi-ekend that we discovered Marriage share with the “modern” world the facts have them around. He .Mabaina. norida& Ki'ntuik> Thi coupk then embarked upon their dream Kncounter had been mislabeled as some- that we love being married and work­ could have journeyed alone vacation- to llawai. 1 rank retired trom the Uis .-Aamos Vientifk Liboratorv tiiing for couples whose marriages are “on ing constantly to make our marriage and m.ade Him self known in !‘**iand was born in For: Worth. Texas Yvonne, born m i>ow tJie rocks.” We most definitely would not the best it can be, that we love being among the people. But 'jreen. Kentuckv ntet 1 rank in Honda while he was servmK in have attended had we heard that first. Catholic and growing in our faith and would He have had the the .Mmy .■\ir Corps We were very liappy in our marriage and that we have very strong values and same effect on pieople, and .simply wanted to meet couples who had disciplines for our children with resp>ect would He have continued similar values and lifestyles. to their behavior and their being eat- to feel strong enough to There were over 40 couples on that amples of Jesus’ love for us. Now we walk that path by Himself? Marriage Encounter Weekend in April call this our Marriage Encounter We are great as individu­ "The la r i m Cmd: Ha hue a fjrrm tl lifestyle and feel very proud to be no­ als and even better as a sod Hm fskhfmlmmi far r*rf. I98S. It was a breathtaking experience. Exslma im-J From the moment we arrived on Fri­ ticed as different. couple. Marriage Encoun­ day night until we walked out the door ’The whole concept o f our lifestyle ter is the user’s guide for |ohn Snnr^tez • Thank yo« (or tbr on Sunday evening, the presence of is really quite simple and not different sacramental couples who iindt rf»i and Urard yean of marrird life. From yimr lu^in^ and devoted wife. Happv 2lib \antverory! Bob & Eileen Hessek i«ne 26 If76 thnNi|di Jane 2b 19% Parishioners c f SI Joan q) Arc HabelSanchei in Antuia. the Hesseks celehrateiJ their -KMb VedJtng AHttirersary on June lUlh

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Boh and Eileen s lotvjdr each We Love You Mo other, c- their generosity and se^tessness. art an m ira tio n 25th Weddtng Anniversary Kmrra, Joe, Luke, Se*u, Mark, Matt H Daniel and example Jot their Jm t Pat, Fred A Greg • Mary, Joani, Missy & J.P children, eieren grandchildren = 1^71-1996 Anne, Tim, Josh A Andrew • BJ^ Lisa, Jack, Michael A Will and mam friends ^ T o m & Florence Zamora CeCe, Kevin, Caasie A Kayla • Sheila, Jay A Jacob June 16, 1996 ■ P A G E 14 DENVER CAIHOUC REGISTER JUNE 26, 1906 Promise Keepers: men seeking Christ BY PETER DROEGE “How are we going to guide the next generation if we keep falling into the same traps we want them to Editor’s note: The U.S. bishops’Committee on Mar­ avoid?” he asked. “You don't have to be perfect to be a riage and Family Life recently issued a document en­ dad; you just have to keep trying,” he added. couraging parish leaders to be “proactive’’ regarding After he concluded his presentation, all the men men’s ministry and not just “reactive to what Promise in the stadium were asked to be silent. More than 5,000 Keepers is offering." The teenaged men, who took committee acknowledges part in a separate morning that Promise Keepers is conference at McNichols Christ centered, direct and Arena, processed into the accessible, but points out stadium. When they ar­ tf at Promise Keepers is rived, the assembly broke rooted in Protestant evan­ into a deafening roar of ap­ gelical tradition that “places plause and shouts of “We heavy emphasis on the au­ love you.” The youth were thority of Scripture and on clearly moved by the affir­ the necessity o f personal sal­ mation. vation achieved through Under the conference 'faith alone.The document theme, “Break Down the remirtds pastors counseling Walls,” Promise Keepers others about Promise Keep­ are encouraged to develop ers that the Holy Spirit also active and life-giving prayer works outsidf Catholicism. lives that will nourish and And the paper notes that CATHOLICS from Light of the World Church are pic­ support their primary role Catholic men, including tured at the Promise Keepers event. as husbands and fathers. DURING the Promise Keepers gathering, thousands of priests, have reported good This year’s conference also young men were offered extended applause punctuated experiences at the stadium events. See the article about emphasized reconciliation among pieople from differ­ by shouts o f “We love you. “ Saint Joseph Covenant Keepers on page 12 o f this issue ent racial backgrounds. for a perspective on a newly-formed Catholic mens’ Bishop Phillip Porter, founder and senior pastor are invited to sign includes doctrinal issues that have group. of All Nations Church of God in Christ in Denver, ad­ traditionally divided Catholics and Protestants regard­ dressed the issue of racial reconciliation. “We all have ing the sole authority of Scripture and salvation sing a bear trap to symbolize the seductive our own level of pain and our own level of concern. What through faith alone. power o f alcohol, drugs, pornography and an­ affects the one of us really affects all of us, so we are Yet, beyond the doctrinal issues is an opportunity U ger, Dennis Rainey clearly had the attention of really serious about this business o f the walls that have for ecumenical dialog that was a central issue in the more than 50,000 men gathered for the Promise Keep­ divided us coming down. Second Vatican Council. ers event last Saturday at Mile Hi Stadium. “Tb really understand and appreciate each other “Some p>eople say Catholics might be evangelized; It took three expert men to set the trap, which had and the contributions that they are making to the whole I say it’s about time they are evangelized," said Ray been borrowed from a museum for the occasion. “This of society. O f course we know that cannot really be done Crites, a parishioner at Queen of Peace Church in Au­ trap represents sexual immorality,” said Rainey, di­ without the presence and the person of Jesus Christ. rora who attended the conference with his son Kevin, rector of a Christian family life office in Little Rock, No matter how we try, it will never really happ>en with­ 16. “Catholics should be evangelized to be stronger in Ark. out Him and by Him in our life,” Bishop Porter told their Catholic faith, to be better husbands and fathers “Kachiing!" reported the trap as he jabbed it with the gathering. and to be more supportive of their pastors,” he ex­ a very long length of a hardened foam material. It is estimated that just under 10 percent of those plained. who attend Promise Keep­ “ I’m a member of a Catholic education suppwrt ers are Catholic. While or­ group, and we work to create awareness of the violence ganizers of Promise Keep­ that is tlirown at our kids through music, television ers have encouraged Catho­ and even in the books they have to read at school," he lic participation, the “State­ continued. “We are not required to sit back and allow ment of Faith” participants our kids to be expMsed to the kind of information de­ c2KEr>nr u rsiors signed to rob them of their innocence. St'rvitui the Catholic Archdiocese of De^nver “ In fact, as parents, CUARANTEED we have a moral obligation l)i.iKi>ni.i Ls Itu' Ciu’t'K word toi otu' who servos,' Ihc root word for the to protect and preserve the IjKilish wind lie.lion.' DiuKoni.! 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From /Hige I the Most Holy Redeemer. At the start explained. “ First, the decision had been priests into the Denver-area should not I hailand; and a region of Nigeria in of the Mass, he admitted that his grasp made to consolidate the provinces of St. be expected. Africa. of the English language was tenuous, Louis and Oakland, and it would not Redemptorists ha-.-e served in Redemptorists from each region, then joyfully launched into his homily. have been appropriate to choose one of Colorado since 1894, when they took many wearing colorful traditional garb, “We are called to evangelize the those two sites. Sec­ over pastoral minis­ \s ere present for the closing liturgy cel- poor — but maybe more appropriately ond, Denver offered a e are called to evange­ try at St. Joseph the . hrnted Friday in the gym o f the former — we are called to make the Gospiel the central geographic lo­ lize the poor — but Redemptorist Kc>:i.s .Jesuit H igh Good News for the cation." Wmaybe more appropriatelyChurch _ on 6th and S. hool on the campus poor." he explained. The headquar­ Galapago St. The or­ f Rettis U niversity. On at least one occa­ ters of the FVovince of we are called to make ^ e der staffs parishes .■-Special guests in- sion. he was in ter­ Denver w ill be lo­ Gospel the Good News for including Our Lady ( hided fnends (anyone rupted by gospel-style cated at a newly-pur­ the poor. — Very Rev. John o f Grace. who wanted to come) shouts of approval, chased apartment- Lasso de la Vega Wattenberg; St. Wil­ from local parishes “Yes. yes, amen, style complex located liam, Fort Lupton; '(■rved by the preach it." at 1.363 Gaylord St. Father Thibodeau St. Nicholas, Platteville; Sacred Heart, Redem ptorists. The shepherd, explained that it is primarily an admin­ Gilcrest; Our Lady of Peace, Greeley; •M.so by example of knowing his flock, istrative facility, and a large influx of and St. Marv, Ault. •heir founder, the simply looked around Redemptorists love to and smiled. make liturgy a cel- Tlie newly-elected • hration A bright blue leadership of the . urtain defined the Province of Denver Get More With Ace! tM'undaries of the g i­ concelebrated the Lit­ ant worship space; cir­ urgy. They are; Fa­ cular Native American ther Richard 'tandards bearing sa- R E D E M PTO R IS T Father Joseph Thibodeau, provin­ ■ red t hristian images Campbell (in wheelchair) from St. cial, and consultors $10 in bonus cash back 1 were placed at the Joseph theRedemptorist Church is Father Robert Fenili, four corners; a giant greeted during the sign o f peace. Father Stephen p lu s $2 in food credits! crucified Christ in the Meyer, Father Bill irtistic-style of the santeros was ear­ Adams, Father Enrique Lopez, Father Equals A FREE Ride! ned in procession; the sign of peace Harry Grile, Father Ken Sedlak and !a.>ted longer than most Masses; and Father Joe Tbbin. the norm for singing was at the top c f In an interview with the Register, one's voice. Father Thibodeau explained the pur­ The main celebrant of the Liturgy pose for establishing the province in was Very Rev. John Lasso de la Vega, Denver. .'up*Tior general o f the Congregation o f “Tliere really are two reasons,” he tadyLuclt BIJLLWUACKER§ CAStNO’ClKTRAL OTT r • 4 I N o > MILLS ROOFING SERVICE A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE RESIDENTIAL REROOFING SPECIALISTS Wear Your COMMERCIAL - APARTMENT ROOFING Lucky Button \ and win $50.00 r——^ \ 1-25 \ f>ick-up ■XPKRT RBPAIRS BY Tknst At BXPIRIINCRD CRAPTSMIN 1-70 • INSURANCE CLAIMS • FHA CERTIFICATES • SPECIAL RATES TO SENIOR CITIZENS • LICENSED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES ••DON’T GET WET’ Enter the Mention the Catholic Register & receive Express------Cash ^ A ( L e a $50 Discount 2 3 2 - 0 3 2 4 Inform cition Call 4St-2'780l 2 2 2 1 P R A Y ______PAG E 16 DENVER CATHOUC RE018TBR JUNE 26. 1096 Cathedral Children’s Choir seeks distant star Members of and the Denver Grand Opera Company. rENTRAI the Cathedral The day includes a motor coach V ( . f f Y C h ild ren ’s C hoir ride to the famed Tfeller House in Cen­ rarely leave the in­ tral City for a light brunch and a ner-city neighbor­ guided tour of the HAW Tabor collec­ hood surrounding tion (or a quick visit to the casino), the Cathedral of followed by the matinee performance the Immaculate of one of the best-loved operas of all Conception, but time, Rigoletto (sung in English, of this Christmas course). season, the/re set­ The cost of the outing is $75, which 0 PEi\5 ting their sights on will help the dedicated group of chil­ a distant star. dren from the Cathedral neighborhood Register readers are invited to help to experience a once-in-a-lifetime jour­ the Children’s Choir make a pilgrim­ ney. Registrations must be made im­ Moi n I Oli\ i: r is a age to the Holy Land, Dec. 28-Jan. 7, mediately. For information, please call by taking part in the “First Annual Cathy Cancino at the Cathedral of the Msgr. Bosetti Day at the Opera,” Aug. Im m aculate Conception, (303) 831- Placi: for Sou i ri)i; 2. Msgr. Bosetti was a famed Cathe­ 7010, or the Denver Catholic Register, AM) Bfat lA dral priest who founded Camp St. Male at (303) 388-4411, ext. 266. Colorado Catholic Chorale

ocautl near the toothills west t)t completes inaugural year ' tlowtuow ti l')enver. lOO s ear olil L The Colorado Catholic Chorale, in Wheat Ridge. One Mass celebra­ crouruls feature fountains, ponds and under the direction of Michael J. tion for the members of the Society itartlens prosuiini; ,i i|uiet plate tor Schamp, has just completed i||g4M U- o f yjt^mry this Spring was solitutie .iiul he.iuts gural year as a singing grottp^^Jiull, Obinqi^^^ated by Archbishop J. Fran­ - X * the ensemble has performed®-dozen cis Sj^m rd and the priests of Sts. Pe­ concerts for members of va ' ter aidiil'Paul Parish. MISSION ST.ATHMENT ment communities around Thdt^oup is in summer hiatus, l-'rom the time of (dtrist the (duirth h.Ls area and six Mass liturgies Ians to begin again in Sep- attisely partRipatetl in the preparation Notable among these ormer members of the Arch- tor ,in atttial burial of her Ix'loved dead. (mUaf^her Memoritt! C.haptl liturgies performed for th' Chorale and any others in- Church at Idaho Springs, a in singing with the Colo- It IS of par.imount importance to the for St. Michael in Auror olic Chorale are invited to (duirth anti [i.irt of her sat retl tnitlinon that pro|xr reverence be accorded “First Masses” for Fath the director, Michael J. the human Isotly. Kith in life anti in tleath, as the manifestation of CukI's Allen and Nicholas Tacito, both at Schamp, at (303) 690-6976 for further tre.lt IS e [soss er. Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church information.

PRH-NEFD PLANNING ^Summerfest’ needs vendors Know the jx-ate of mint! that comes Church organizations, individuals, Summerfest is part of Loyola’s from hasiny: maile provisions tiKlas or local vendors interested in selling long- range plan to restore and preserve for the t u 11111 m e ti t of a tieejslv non-food merchandise or advertising the historic church structure. 'They will [x-rsonal oblicjation that will luetl non-profit services at St. Ignatius sell barbecue dinners and other food Loyola Church’s thurd Annual items; have a clown and games for the to lx met some this. Summerfest, Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 kids; live music; and a major raffle. Non- a.m.-5 p.m., may pick up an applica­ covered vendor spaces ($25) are being tion at the church office at 2309 sold for the display o f goods or services. Gaylord St. between 9 a.m.- noon and Application deadline isAug. 2. For more 1-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. information, call (303) 322-8042.

M ASN IN > rlchrausl h\ .Munsi^nor Harlc\ Sthmirc jn the Mortuarv C.Iufx*! liKatcd in the Catholic Charities kicks off Mount (>livrt i emrtrn evrr\- First Frulav of the month at ' [•- m Food B an k drive i>unt ( Hivet ( rmeterv >:ruuntls are op**n viaiU from sunup to sundown Will you share your daily bread? o f emergency food and to bring about That’s what Catholic Charities is combined food purchases through the asking Register readers, and others, tc pooling of food bank resources. MOUNT do as it kicks off its annual campaign “W e’re able to purchase nutritious, to raise funds for its Food Bank Part­ nonperishable foods together at a OLIVET ners this month. greatly reduced cost," Mauck said. “Ev­ “Summer is a very difficult time for ery donated dollar goes much further, I omtrtrMifJ 2 our food banlcs, because because of the close requests for emergencj’ he shelves cf the cooperation and coor­ food just skyrocket,” dination of the food said Jim Mauck, Catho­ food banks are banks.” lic Charities’ president. closeT to being empty. According to last 1 I ir mi in mli irm.a ,i in .i( ni ■ i ifini;.ilii m n >;.irilmi; Mmml ( >li\ i l < i-nii li r\ T h e shelves of the food year’s figures, the Food banks are close to being The generosity of foll^ Bank Partners pro­ 1 • 1. )l empty. The generosity in donating to our Food vided emergency food of folks in donating to to over 64,000 families our Food Bank Part­ Bank Partners this comprising some ners this tinic of year time of year msdees a 243,000 individuals. -I- • / , , makes a real differ­ real difference. Besides supporting ence. the Food Bank Part­ M.iil to Mike W right, Director The Catholic — Jim Mauck, Catholic ners. tlie campaign will Charities' president. Mount Oliset Cetneters Charities' Food Bank also provide funds to Partners is a network Catholic Charities l^’SOl West 44th .Avenue of 22 food banks and six emergency as­ Nortliem to help operate the Hospitality W he.it Ridge, c'olor.ido SO(D' sistance centers in the Denver metro Kitchen at 'Die Mission in Fort Collins. ai'ea that provide emergency food ra­ ( )r I ..II I 2 »-” Ss Checks should be made payable to tions to destitute families. The ecumeni­ Food Bank Partners. Contributions cal effort was begun in 1975 by Catholic should be sent to Catholic Charities, Charities to coordinate the distribution P.O. Box 65017, Denver, Colo. 80206. (■••Ravaa****! laatiiaaaBaaaaa t JCNBM. 1996 OTNVER CATHOLIC REGISTER PAGE 17

Rosars^ M ass and Adoration Respect Life Holy Hour “Evangelium Vitae” workshop Confession, recitation of the rosary and celebra­ Vincentian Father Gary Mueller will give the Capuchin Father Regis Scanlon will present a tion of Mass in honor o f Our Lady Queen of Peace be­ Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and lead workshop on Pope John Paul II’s encyclical, ginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28 will be held at the rosary at the Cathedral monthly Respect Life Evangelium Vitae (“The Gospel of Life”) on Saturday, St, James Parish, 1314 Newport St. Adoration of the Holy Hour on Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. July 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mother Cabrini Shrine. Most Blessed Sacrament will be held in the Adoration The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is Reservations are required. The cost is $10/per- Chapel. All are welcome. located at Colfax and Logan. Everyone is welcome. son. For registration or more information, call Karen St. Joseph Parish festival Holy Cross youth luncheon Petersen at (303) 422-8788. St. Joseph Parish, 6th and Galapago, will hold its Youth from Holy Cross Parish, 9371 Wigham in 40th school reunion St Joseph Pariah Festival on Friday, June 28 from 7 Thornton, are hosting a Mexican Luncheon on Sun­ Holy Family High School, class of 1956, will cel­ p m midnight; Saturday, June 29 from 2 p.m.-mid­ day, July 7, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. The Children’s ebrate its 40th High School Class Reunion at Green night; and Sunday, June 30 from 10 a.m.-midnight. Mariachi Group from The Casa de Hogar Orphan­ MountainIbwnhouse II, 650 S. Youngfield Ct. in Lake- There will be homemade Mexican food, games for age in Monterrey, Mexico will also perform. wood on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. iKith children and adults, raflles and a variety of food, The luncheon is one of many activities they will (Dost is $40/couple and $20/single. For registra­ drinks, music and live entertainment. hold to raise funds to attend World Youth Day 1997 tion and information, call Maribeth Engle Harris at Kveryone is invited to join in the festivities. in Paris, France. (303) 683-4043 or Rochelle Bush at (303) 985-3620. The menu features green chili, tamale, beans, All-night prayer vigil rice and bevereages. Cost is $5/adult. The children’s Youth Encuentro Kveryone is invited to come and pray for a return plate of tamale, beans, rice and beverage is $3. Registrations for youth interested in attending the to a respect for human life. The archdiocesan Respect Tickets are available at the office and will also 1996 Youth Encuentro, “Youth in Communion with l.ife Office is hosting the “All-Night fVayer Vigil,” on be sold at the door. Jesus,” are now being accepted by your parish or the Friiiay. June 28 from 8:30 p.m.-8 a.m. on Saturday, June Hispanic Office, 3600 Zuni St., Denver, Colo. 80211. J>.» at the John Paul II Center, 1300 S. Steele St. Pray the Psalms 'Die Youth Encuentro will be held from Friday, The vigil will begin with a Mass, followed with ro­ Holy Cross Abbey Oblates hold a meeting on the Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4. tary and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. first Sunday of every month. Cost for the weekend retreat is $65/person. Reg­ I'he 1 loly Hour is from midnight until 7 a.m. The vigil On Sunday, July 7 from 2-3 p.m. the meeting istrations will be accepted through June 30 only. For i-iiti.s with a Mass at 8 a.m. For more information, call will be held at Christ the King chapel, 845 Fairfax more information, call Sr. Irene Munoz in the His­ . i0.il.388-4491, ext. 152. St. There will also be Benediction of the Blessed Sac­ panic Office, (303) 433-9013, or the Encuentro coordi­ rament and praying of the Psalms. nator in Salt Lake City, (801) 393-7853. *Hxathering of Strength” Persons interested in learning more about be­ “Gathering of Strength at St. Dominic Church,” coming an Oblate or in need of more information, Pilgrimage to France a spiritual support group for those living with or af- call Mary Ann Tiiten at (303) 637-0446. Father Herman of Good Shepherd Church will be iVcted by HIV/AJDS, w ill meet on Monday, July 1 at 7 leading a 12-day pilgrimage to the shrines of France p m at St. Dominic Parish Center, 2901 Grove St. Natural family planning on Oct. 14-25. For more information, call Jerry at (303)433-9323. The Couple to Couple League teaches the (Dost o f the trip is $2,020/person and includes the sympto-thermal method of natural family planning round-trip airfare from Denver to France, private Ministry for women in a series of four monthly classes. motorcoach, hotel accommodations, breakfast and Spirit o f Christ Catholic Community, 74(X) W. 80th Cost is $45 per couple, part o f which may be dinner daily, daily Mass, taxes and transfers. .\ve in Arvada, is hosting "Time out for Friendship,” a waived in cases of economic need. For more information regarding the pilgrimage, ministry for women. The next series will be held at Sts. Peter and call Father Herman at (303) 322-7706 or Cheryl Meetings w ill be held on l\iesdays at 9:30 a.m. Paul Church, 3900 Pierce St. in Wheat Ridge on July Maestas at (303) 546-8654. .'Special events are planned on the following l\iesdays: 9 at 7:30 p.m. July 2 - Littleton History Museum tour, Tb register, call Kathleen and Jerry Fleming at Royal Caribbean cruiae J uly 9 - Breakfast at Denny’s, 80th and Wadsworth; (303) 320-4683. Reservations are now being accepted for a Royal July 30 - Broomfield Bag Picnic; Caribbean Cruise, which will take place June 15-22, Aug. 6 - Tiny Tbwn Tbur, 43rd annual bazaar 1997. ’The 7-day cruise w ith the Royal Caribbean .Aug 20 - Museum of Natural History tour. Our Lady of Visitation Parish, 2531 W. 65th PL, Cruise Lines is being sponsored by ^ e Cure EFars Sept. 17 - Brunch at Spirit o f Christ will hold its 43rd annual bazaar on the weekend of Social Ministry. For more information regarding the ministry/meet- July 19-21. 'The hours are: Friday, 5-11 p.m., Satur­ ’The cost o f the cruise is as follows: $1,682.50 for ings or the events, call Dotty at (303) 425-6090. day, 12 noon -11 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon-9 p.m. an outside stateroom or $1,582.50 for an inside state­ I Everyone is invited to come and enjoy good food, room. S in ^e rates and 3rd/4th person rates for chil­ “Heart and Soul” musical fun and entertainment. dren are also available. A deposit o f $25/person is required to hold a cabin. For more information, call Colorado Nfincentian Volunteers are hosting a 1996/97 CCD registration "Heart and Soul” musical benefit performance featur­ Fiances M. Owens at (303) 355-0452 (home) or (303) ing Kate Varley and Dennis Varley, with songs of George Registrations for the 1996/97 St. Ciyetan Reli­ 391-5119 (work). and Ira Gershwin. gious Education Program (CCD) for Sacramental Rome, Egypt and the Holy Land The musical will be held Sunday, July 7 at 7 p.m. Preparation and regular religious education classes at Most Precious Blood Church, 2227 S. Colorado Blvd. will be held on the following Sundays: July 21, 28 The first informational meeting regarding the Ticket donation is: $8/adults; $6/seniors, and $20/ and Aug. 11, 18 and 25 from 9 a.m.-12 noon: Vacation/Pilgrimage to Rome, Egypt (with a 4-day tamilv. For information, call Reggie, (303) 333-8169, A baptismal certificate and a $15 book fee are cruise on the Mile) and The Holy Land will be held on Bernadette, (303) 756-2213, or Margot, (303) 757-3738. required at the time of registration. Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Cajetan Catholic Church, 299 So. Raleigh St. (Alameda and Raleigh). 'The 19-day vacation/pilgrimage w ill take place Oct. 20-Nov. 7. Cost for the trip is $3,043/person. A $500 deposit is required to hold space. Space is lim ­ THE ANGER OF GOD, PART ill ited to 45 persons. For more information, call Sadie Father Michael McDonagh at (303) 480-1082 or Irene at (303) 477-7863. FIVE YEAR ADVENT Choices We Face HOPE- THE Gin OF OPTIMISTS Part II, With Father Tom Forrest Produced by the Department of Communications 0 Office of TelevrsionTRadio • ArchdiCKies^ of Denver 1 ..TUESDAYS** . • SUNDAYS • * Charnel SS*TClof Wheat Ridse, 5to6PM THE WORD TODAY Chwnel'lif • KBOI. 10 to h AM Charnel 6 1 *1 0 of LMtM(n RPM An inspirational 15-minute radio program 5* Ownel 11. hBoukjer, 10 to Tl AM featuring Archbishop J. Francis Stafford. WEDNESDAYS Charnel 42«UhitedC8bl€,10to11AM Charnel 58.0C7V, 6 to 7 PM ChamdR^* TO of W hertW ^, TUNE IN EACH SUNDAY: Charnel 4* Cablevisiorr o f Colo. Sprnss, 7 PM KQXI, 1550 A M at 10:45 a m. & KNAB, 1140 AM at 9:00 a m. ..MOrCAYS.. Ch»nen6. OVA, UHF 4 to 5 PM Hosted by Michael Keller Chanel 38. CTVA UHF 4 to 5 PM Office of Television and Radio • Archdiocese of Denver PAQ B 18 JiniB 36. 1966 El Pueblo C atolico Spanish language section of the Denver Catholic Register Misa en espahol en St. James Primeras Jornadas de Vida Cristiana en Denver

POR MAR MUNOZ adaptados para jbvenes. Actualmente fundona en Brooklyn, Manhatan, Queens, Candem (N J.) y Bos­ Su nombre es P. ton. Tbmbibn se ha extendido a Puerto Rico. Para el Victoriano Dallo y su P. Dallo, la clave de la Jornada es que en su formadbn historial puede ”ha tenido en cuenta el problema y la riqueza de la resumirse en una s61a inmigradbn”. Begun Dallo, ”la finalidad es potendar frase: una vida al miximo el compromise del jbven en la parroquia y dedicada al servicio de en la sociedad, siempre bajo la supervisibn y Feto pot Jomto Boero la comunidad latina y aprobacibn de sus pirrocos. Por otro lado Jestls esti en especial a los vertebraiido todas las charlas y conferendas, dadas La parroquia de St. James (1314 Newport St., jbvenes. Los liltimos 21 por jbvenes que han sufndo y experiroentado en su Denver) inicio, como ya anunciamos en esta seccidn, aAos de su vida los ha propia piel los problemas que implies, al dedr del P. una misa en espar.ol. La misa se realizard, de pasado en los Dallo, ”beber en distinto pozo”. En esta ocasibn cuatro momento, cada tercer domingo del mes a las cinco de suburbios de Nueva jomadistas de Brooklyn ofrecerin su testimonio a los la tarde. El franciscano P. Charlie Martinez ser6 el York. Fue durante tres jbvenes de Denver. celebrante durante los meses de verano. Las dos aAos director del La Jornada cuida mucho otros dos aspectos. En proximas misas estan previstas para el 21 de julio y Movimiento de primer lugar la presencia evangelizadora de Maria. el 18 de agosto. Esta ultima ira seguida de una hora Cursillos en Brookl3m y *E1 Concilio Vaticano II destaca con mucha sabidurfa social donde los asistentes podran reunirse para por 16 aAos director del que es imposible evangelizar al mundo Hispano- intercambiar impresiones mientras toman algunos movimiento diocesano Latino sin la presencia de Maria”, afirma Dallo. Y en refrescos. P VICTORIANO Dallo juvenil hispano segundo lugar la necesidad de un nuevo lengu^je sobre El pastor de St. James, P. Brian Morrow, aftrma “Jornadas de Vida el pecado. ”Existe el pecado y se necesitan profetas que la iniciativa ha surgido de la propia gerjte. “Tbdo Cristiana” tambibn en Brooklyn. Su ultimo destino, que lo revclen como hace la Escritura. Pero la surgio cuando la parroquia de Sta. Tferesa en Aurora el verano pasado, le devolvib a su EspaAa natal pero necesidad de un nuevo lenguaje sobre bl es se puso en contacto con nosotros para ver la no ha querido dejar pasar la oportunidad que la apremiante.” posibilidad de iniciar una labor evangelizadora con organizacion FEYDA y la Oficina Hispana de la Dos Jornadas diferentes tendrbn lugar. Los dias los hispanos aqui ya que el ministerio hispano alh se Arquidibcesis de Denver le han hecho para compartir 25,26,27 y 28 de julio para muchachos y loo dias 1,2, esta viendo desbordado por la afluencia de gente”. Un durante dos meses su 3 y 4 de agosto para buen porcentaje de los hispanos que acuden experiencia con los jbvenes muchachas y se p>crtenecen al area de St. James asi que la idea ha dc habla espaAola de esta terminarb el fin de sido entablar una colaboracion entre ambas arquidibcesis. semana siguiente con una parroquias para ver la mejor manera de organizar csa Una apretada agenda "Es imposible evangelizar fiesta-clausura coqjunta. atencion. ‘ ^ n los propios hispanos los que se han de visitas a parroquias, *Serbn cuatro dias organizado para realizar la propaganda y a esta al miindo Hispano-Latino charlas para jbvenes, intensos de oracibn y primera misa ya consiguieron traer alrededor de 80 servicios de misas y estudio de los que no se personas”. Con rcspecto a las perspectivas de futuro sin la presencia de Marla.’ confesiones le mantienen van a arrepenti^. el P. Morrow afirma: *de momento hemos empezado bien ocupado. Pero los dos Por otro lado, el Toller con las misas, pero ahora estaiaoa a la espera de que prindpales acontecimien- para catequistas se la gente nos vaya comunicando cuales son sus tos dimante su estancia aqul serin las Primeras imrlongarb durante el mes de julio cada martes de 7 necesidades para poder servirlcs mejor”. Segun el pas­ Jornadas de Vida Cristiana en Denver y un taller para a 9 p.m. En el se ofrecerb fonnadbn teolbgica p«t> tor no se descarta iniciar en un futuro catequesis y catequistas organizado coi\juntamente con agentes de tambibn recuraos, dinbmicas, juegosy cancioiies, para otros servicios si se ve la necesidad de ello. pastoral de la asodacibn FEYDA ser utilizados con niftos y jbvenes en las catequesis. Para Jos^ Sainz, linico seminarista hispano La Jornada tiene un esquema muy similar al de Para mbs informacibn sobre cbmo participar en diocesano, que durante los meses de verano va a estar los Cursillos, bien conoddos ya en nuestra dibcesis, la Jornada o en el Ikller para Catequistas, pueden colaborando con la parroquia en la atencidn a la gente aunque las dinimicas y los contenidos han sido Uamar al Centro L.U.P.E. (303) 433-9013. hispana, un objetivo importante a conseguir seria el establecimiento de la misa semanal en espafiol despues del verano. A Jos^ le gustaria que los hispanos de la zona Participacion del laico en la vida de la Iglesia empezasen a sentir que son bien recibidos en St. POR BERTHA T. DE GUTIERREZ reunen de vex en cuando para intercambiar ideas e James y que la parroquia est^ abierta para todoe ellos. impresiones y de esns reuniones han surgido equipos Igualmente el P. Morrow ahade: ”bienvenidos a su para apoyar a las parroquias, al igual que ministros iglesia, queremos que sean parte de esta parroquia”. Por laicos se entiende a todos los fieles cristianos, para los diferentes ministerios que se requieren Para Jos^ el hecho de que se haya empezado la misa a excepcibn de los qtie han recibido un orden sagrado dentro de la PastoraL Las Comunidades de Base han en estas fechas tiene un significado especial: ”ha sido o religioso y es a los laicos a qiiienes pertenece buacar naddo ligadas a las hermanas religiosae que han como un nuevo Pentecost^s, donde hemos empezado el reino de Dios en los asuntos tempotales, en cada trabqiado en el brea. Las Comunidades de Base tienen a hacer realidad aqueilo de que la gente nos entienda una de las actividades y profesiones de la vida diaria, una gran importanda poique han ayudado al pueblo en su propia lengua”. para que desde ahf oontHbuyan a la santificacibn del latino a desaiToIlar y crecer dentro de su fe y amor a mundo. A ellos correspoiule, con el testimonio de su Dios. vida, iluminar y organizar kts nsimtos temporales Cuando fuimos bautizados nuestros padres se Encuentro Juvenil en para poder descubrir a Cristo a los dembs y para, de comprometieron por noaotrus a que nos educariamos Salt Lake City esta manera, procurar el credmiento de la Iglesia. en la fe y que, guardando los mandamientoa dhinos El Concilio Vaticaim II nos dice en el capftulo IV amarfamos a Dios sobre todas las cosas y al prbjuno La registraciones para jdvenes intertesados pbrrafos 33 y 34 que los laicos estan ilamados a hacer como a nosotros mismos, y mbs tarde. cuando nos en participar en el Encuentro Juvenil 1996, presente y operante a la Iglesia en los lugares donde coefirmamos, afirmamos ante Dios. Estas promeaas; ”Jovenes en Comunidn con Jesus”, estiin siendo sblo ellos pueden hacerlo, y esto los convierte en ee por esto que nosotros como laicos tenemos una aceptadas en su parroquia o en la Oficina misioneros de la misma. Por tanto cuando los laicos obligadbn que cumplir dentro de nuestra fe y por lo Hispana, 3600 Zuni St., Denver, Colorado, 80211. se ocupan de las cosas temporales pueden y deben tanto debemos tener una partidpacibn aetiva en El Encuentro Juvenil tendr^ lugar en el realizar la evangelizacibn del mundo. nuestra vida cristiana. (1 T^lonicenses 5.9-11) Snowbird Resort en Salt Lake City, Utah, del Dentro de la Iglesia hispana en los Estados Unidos Bertha T. de Gutidrrez, naeida en Cdrdoba, }kr viemes 2 de agosto al domingo 4. El coste del la ma3Tor partidpacibn de los laicos ha narido dentro Mexico, 64 ahoe de edad, viuda, madre de ctaoo Amunidades son grupos de oradbn, de lectura de la Colorado por cuatro y medio ahoe. Dediea eu tiempo el 30 de junio. Para m is informacibn Uame a Sr. Biblia, en las que hay partidpacibn y dtblogo sobre lo litre a trabt^Jar en ef comU4 de la Paetoral Hispana Irene Mufioz en la Oficina Hispana, (303) 433- que les preocupa, realiza u oprime, por cgemplo, la en la Parroquia del Sagrado Coraxdn de JeOle de 9013 o al Coordinador del Encuentro en Salt discrimiiuunbn racial, las drogas, enfennedades etc. Boulde. Ayuda en la eatequeeie y como m inietro de la Lake City. (801) 393-7853. La mayorla de las ComunidadM de Base se visitan y EuearieUa yde la Pnlabra. CATHOLIC HHOIS m P A O B 19 L4IS parroquias se pronunciaiim en fovor de los ninos no nacidos EnelfiAilesenuuuidel29altninUdejtmio, ks El tezto de la postal dice: *E1 acta de prohibiddn parroquianoa de toda la arquididcesia tendrin la y del Senado de los Estados Unidos, habrla prohibido del Aborto del Nadm iento Pardal, H R 1833, pondrla un procedimiento utilizado hacia el Anal del segundo oportuhidad da pronundane an faaor de los nifutm no An a una brutal tdcnica de aborto en litimo tdrmino nacidos. y tercer trimestre de embarazo, en el cual un mddico que results totalmente infantidda. El Presidente estira del feto del n ite no nacido hasta que todo excepio Despuds de las misas se repartirdn taijetas pro­ Clinton ha vetado eats ley. Si no hacemos nada m4s la cabeza del bebd ha salido el doctor entonces fuerza vide pidiendo al con^reso que revoque el veto del esta mhumana prdctica para matar nites que estdn l>re8idente Clinton al Acta de Prahibicidn del ‘Tsroial- unas tyeras en la base del crdneo e inserts un “cath­ casi completamente naddos oontinuard. Lea urgimos: eter” para succionar el cerebro del nite. Birth Abortion”. Mediante la Anna de la postal y por favor pdnganae en acddn ahora. Vote para revocar enviando una a su U.S. representante y otra a su el veto del presidente a la HR 1833.” Arttculo por Cheryl Doyle-Ruffing. TYaducido por Senador, usted puede dar un paao positivo en favor de La ley que el Presidente Clinton vetd, y que Aie M a r Munoz. la vida para luchar contra ”la cultura de la muerte”. aprobada por la majrorla parlamentaria (k l Cogreso Toller para Catequistas en el C en tro La oficina Hispana quiere invitar a todM los catequistas de habla VENDEIS/OS hispana a un entrena- miento para catequistas durante el mes de julio. Las sesiones tendrdn lugar los m artes 9 ,1 6 ,2 3 U N S U E N O . y 30 de ju lio de 7 a 9 p.m. en el Centro L.U.P.E. 13600 Zuni St., Denver). El entrenamiento

contard con charlas, S i usted siempre ti8 tenido el jiiegos, cancionea y otros recursos que ustedes podrdn utilizer en sus suedo de tener su pc-opia cess, sesiones de preparaddn sacramental o educacidn este suedo gHjede etiore detier'se religiose del prdzimo curso. Si deaea p a rtid p ar convectido en reelidsd. llame a la Oficina Mispana (303) 433-9013. Por le misma pequede sume Bazar del Verano en Goadnlnpe que usted page merieualmenta

La parroquia de N. oe rente y un modesto pago inicial. usted podria Sra. de Guadalupe ha organizado como ca^ ate su Bazar del Wrano para cornprar una C;asa MUD. Asi as. El Departamento MUD recoger fondos para la parroquia. E l B a z a r tendra lugar del 12 al 14 Kl. SUKNO nt TENKR SU PROPIA t:ASA PUEDE CX^NVERTIRSE EN de ju lio con distintos horarios segUn el dia; REALIDAD. IX.IR c :ASI LA SI JMA QUE USTED ESTA PAUANIX") DE RENTA. viemes 12,6 p.m.-11 p.m.; -ahado 13, 4 p.m. -11 p.m.; V dnmingo 14, 12 noon - 10 p m El Bazar estard (d-ie U.S Department of Mousing and Urtjan Developi- su uado en la 36 Ave. con Kalamath. rnent) tiene programas que le

Program as de permiten adquinr su propia Catequesia en San

Cajretano casa mAs fficilmente de lo 1.08 prbzimoa 21 y 28 dejulioy 11 y 18 de agosto que usted piensa. Programas se realizaran laa regiatra- c innes para la Preparaddn que nun le ayudar^in a cutxSr .Sacramental y la Educa- cion Religioaa. .Las registraciones se r e a li­ la niayoria. si no todos, sus zaran de 9 a.m. a 12 del ir.ediodia. El Certificado qcstos de cierre. de Bautismo y $15 para e l

libro de la catequeaia se Si deseo mayor informacidn requcrirdn en e l momento de hacer la regiatraddn. sobre la casa que usted siem- La fleeta de San Joed pre he sodado. consulta con Tbdos estdn invitados a participar en La Fiesta su agente de bienes ralces. de San Josd, 6th y Oalapago, el viemes, 28 de f\Jui-ica ha existjdo un meioi" momento para alcancar au jumo, 7 p.m.-medianoche; el sabado, 29 de junio, 2 porx|ue ahora usted puet.to dorse el hiio do tonorlo. P m.-medianoche; y el domingo, 30 de ju n io 10 a m.-medianoche. Disfrute de juegos para los nites, juegos para los adultos, comida mexicana, m laka, rifits y ^|J08a^ROS I-E AyUDAREMOS A POSEER UN PEDAZO DE SU Pa IS entretenimianto an vivo, incluyendo muchas atracdons ><|U9C Lij09C0»ia>dBci9w»yti F A G S a O GAIBOUC JUNE 26. 1096 Cappuccino’s: tasty Italian, cozy atmosphere

BY ROXANNE KING can enjoy the sounds of the fountain. stufied vrith fresh spinach and provolone cheese and Like the restaurant, the menu has expanded topped with tomato sauce. A favorite with customers, Today, when you from the six selections originally offered. ’Ibday, you it once won recognition as a *T>est of Denver" in hear a restaurant is called can pick ht>m six d ifferen t sauces to pour over you r Westword. Cappuccino’s, you might choice of pasta. You can also select fi^m traditional Cappuccino’s also offers a great lunch menu. The wonder if it’s a coffeehouse. items like eggplant parmisiana ($8.75) and calzones lunch specials range in price from $4.75-$6.50 and in­ Thirteen years ago, when clude salad, garlic Cappuccino’s Italian Res­ bread and a glass of ta u ra n t, 2740 S. DCR DINER house wine or (of W adsworth Blvd. in Den­ course) cappuccino. ver, first opened, custom­ Cappuccino’s The Sunday brunch, ers didn’t make that con­ served from 10 a.m.-2 nection. 2740 S. Wadsworth Blvd., p.m., is equally afford­ “We opened this D en ver able — at $6.39 for place before people knew adults, half-price for what cappuccino was,” said children under 10. It .'\ndy Pietrafeso, 47, who owns the restaurant with hat Cappuc­ includes coffee cake, his wife, Debi, 41. “Before the coffeehouse craze, people cino’s is, is a 1' entrees, beverage and thought it was our last name.” W complimentary cham­ Cappuccino’s isn't the couple’s last name, and their neighborhood Ital­ pagne. restaurant isn’t a coffeehouse either, although you might ian restaurant with Entree selections be fooled into thinking so upon entering and seeing the a lot of charm and range from fun items restaurant’s namesake — a gleaming copper and brass like breakfast calzones cappuccino machine. What Cappuccino’s is, is a neigh- perfectly prepared to the more traditional Ixirhood Italian restaurant with a lot o f charm and per­ food. formaggio refusi, an fectly prejjared food. Italian quiche stuffed Originally, the restaurant consisted of just the ($5.75-$7.25), or you can pick CAPPUCCINO’S Italian Restaurant with ricotta cheese and main dining room, which contained about a dozen from a wide range of specialties Italian sausage and tables, and had a menu that featured just six items. like shrimp bellissima ($10.95) or spinach pizza (m e ­ covered with Hcllandaise sauce. Pietrafeso said the Now, customers have a wealth o f choices. dium $11.50). form aggio refusi is a family recipe (his father’s) which You can sit in the cozy main dining room or bar, The shrimp bellissima consists of shrimp, broc­ was traditionally served at Easter. or enjoy the European-style outdoor deck with a foun­ coli and ch opp ^ tomato in a white wine cream sauce Cappuccino’s is open Monday through Thursday tain and flowers nearby. Large parties can be accom­ served over fettuccine. It’s fresh and delicious. 'The from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 modated in the airy, banquet room, where they too spinach pizza is a double crusted deep-dish pizz;a a.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m .-3 p.m. W hether you go for brunch, lunch or dinner, make sure you have a frothy cappuccino. It’s the perfect end to Catholic homeschooling convention, Ju|y 5-6 the perfect meal. Roxanne King is a senior at Metropolitan State Col­ Denver will be the site of one of six regional For more information about the convention, lege in Denver, where she majors in English and m i­ Catholic homeschooling conventions in 1996. call Christine Tlicker at (303) 366-3970. For ftu^ nors in journalism. She also works part time as a secre­ FVom Ju ly 5-6, speakers such as Bishiqi Charles ther information about Catholic homeschooling, tary at Holy Fam ily Church in Denver, where she, her Chapat of Rapid C i^ S. Dak; Laura Berquist, au­ contact the NationalAssodation o f Catholic H- SIDING WINDOWS T)tev Retai $8.45 sq. It applied Their relai $7?5 installed IS M O V IN G TO Ojr Retai &.4S sq. B. applied Ow Retai $275 rstaBed r ' . V - r • . 57 I 3 Olde Wadsworth Blvd tetdiers j Arvada, CO 80002 303-403-0290 • 100% Rnandnd W AC. • 32 Yeais Experience • Senior Discounts S e c K s . I Nelson Exteriors ■ Old Town Arvada Free Estimate & Reterences 24 Hour Hotlir'e 5 0 ^ 9 4 0 8 J Mminsmirnffm Last year, 64,368 families came to Get Your Passes at the Paric during —NEW Catholic Charities' 22 participating Food or THIS Bank Partners and six emergency assis­ YEAH tance centers to receive bread and other staples...this number grows every year. OMLr$2^ We need your help to purchase food for 15 Kiddies our shelves. Please send your tax- Playland Rides deductible contribution to Food Bank Opens Weekdays Partners, Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 65017, ACA'IHOLIC Main Park O p e n AMUSEMENT S*ARK Ijenver,Denver COeu, O 80206 U ZU O . LUCHARmES AiddioaaenfDenwr Sun. & Most Sat. at Noon! ^ 1-70 & SHERIDAN •DEHVER JUNE 36. IM S P A Q B 3 1

Renaissance Festival features fun for all ages i f

“It’s a Royal Affaire" is the theme of the 20th promptu encounters with an authentic (look­ annual Colorado Renaissance Festival, which is now ing) court jester. (,'oing on in Larkspur. The festival w ill run through The Renaissance Festival is open weekends .July 28. from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. rain or shine. Admis­ There are new acts, including a Houdini under­ sion is $11.95 for adults and $5 for children ages water escape performed by The Great Fanco. This is 5-11. Children under 5 are admitted free. Tb get to the festival, take 1-25 south from Den­ his is a fam ily event, and chil­ ver to Exit 173. For more information, call the dren always receive royal Colorado Renaissance Festival at (303) ^8-6010. Ttreatment with si^ ia l knighting ceremonies by IQng Henry and Children’s Museum Queen Ann. The Children’s Museum, at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive in Denver, offers summer hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (through Sept 8). Ihe rest of ’.!u‘ first time this Houdini act has ever been performed the year they are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. IXies- m ('olorado. day-Sunday. Ibddler hours are from 9-10 am. IVies- This is a fam ily event and children always re- day and 'Duirsday. The first Friday of each month I ( ive royal treatment with special knighting cer- offers ftee admission fium 5:30-8 p.m. Admission .monies by King Henry and Queen Ann. prices are $4 for ages 2-59, $2.50 for ages 60 and The event also features a petting zoo and im- K N IG H TS duel on horseback at the Renaissance Festival. older, and children under 2 are fiee.

W ho’.s G ot The Best Pizza In To\\n'> - PAPA J ’s SINGLES’ EVENTS For information, call Vince at (303) 467-1962 or Joan, (303) 979-6581. Italian St Thomas More New Life Group y r — ^ \ Restaurant Southwest Genesis dance Singles 50 and older are invited to: Meeting first Fri­ Southwest Geneaia, the singles group from L i^ t day of each month at St. Thomas More meeting room at / 7510 Sheridan of the World Parish, 10306 W. Bowles Ave. in 7:30 p.m. June 28 — 5-7 p.m.; TGIF at Seasons in Ma­ I I Westminster Littleton, w ill host a s in g e s dance June 28 from 8 rina Square. For more information on these events, caU p.m.-midni^t at the dturch. Cost is $5 for SWG Jo Squires, (303) 770-5218, or Tbm Neider, (303) 771-8625. •Take Out & Catering Available' members a ^ $8 for nonmembers. Call Linda. (303) Columbine Christian Singles 795-0153, to volunteer or for more information. Columbine Christian Singles meets the third 427-1391 429-1874 Tuesday of each month in the lower level of St. Frances Cabrini Parish at Chatfield and Pierce in Littleton at Restaurant southw est G enesis 7:30 p.m. Country dance lessons start Wednesday, July Support group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every 3 from 7-9 p.m. in the church gym and will run each Ride the best casino bus service M luiay in the basement o f the Light of the World Wednesday through July. $2 per lesson. Call Joan, (303) ’ ’ Irish House. Call Diane, (303) 368-4659. 979-6581, or Dan, (303) 971-0060. to Black Hawk and visit... \K(' I, Church of the Risen Christ ARC II, Church o f the Risen Christ .\HC I will host its 20-year reunion this July and Singles over age 35 are invited to the following: < k.s former members. For more information, call Dan Tuesdays in June — Country Western dance lessons I ‘ ;Lirk. .303) 694-6954, and leave your address and phone at the Emmaus Center gym. Call Kim, (303)756-6218. imlxT Singles ages 21-40 are invited to the foUow- June 29 — 7 p.m.; Video night at Suzanne’s (Arapa- June 28 — 4:30 p.m.; FAC at Proof of the Pud- hoe/Holly area). Call (303) 220-9599 for details. Call Donna, (303) 584-9391, for more information. Southeast Phoenix • )uly 1 — 7 p.m ; General meeting at the EmmausCJen- Singles aged 25-55 are invited to a meeting at St. Sl2 C.ASH B O N l’.S .SunJay-ThuisJay r lit Risen Christ Pariah, 3060 S. Monaco Parkway. Thomas More Church Padre Lounge in Englewood af­ < tl! .\ndy at (303) 220-5499 with questions. ter the 9 a.m. Mass every first Sunday of the month. S‘) C.-VSn liO N l'.S I'l iJaN Saturdax >t. M ichaers Call Betsy. (303)694-9413, or Margaret, (303) 770-5765. P M S \ \I I \IU I C \ s i\ 0 I I N h o o k : ■July 4-5 — Skyart festival at Stapleton. $12. For Singles Country Dance : iTv information, call Kathy, (303) 745-2215. July 7 — Sundays at 7 ^ pjm; Dance with a mixer after a : 30 a m.; Monthly ainglea Mass at St. Michael's fol- different short lesson each week. $4 per person. Line danc­ A C E EXPRESS . .<. <-<1 by coffee and donuts. Call Marites, (303) 341 5348. ing with instruction every Tbesday fiom 6:30-8 p.m. for _ __ now with increased $3 per person. Smoke- and alcohtrf-fiee environment. 1900 frie n d s in th e S p irit ___w d a i l y b u s s e r v i c e i June 27 — F ITS appreciation night and dinner Harlan in Eklgewater. For Lnformation, call (303) 343-9400. Northgleiui M aH In Thorntao Chambers Plazs in Aurora WKh Iftcreased FreMcncy • Thnnday Sunday' 15037 £ Coltat Unit F i04th 4 1-2.^ East Side • Inude Next to Furr'i Colfax and Chamben • Behind /^rbv i

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I_ Addhkml Mela a«aHBMe lor •i.-a.s. ^ PAG E 22 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER JUNE 26. 1906 SERVICE DIRECTORY EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT* PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • MISC St. Paul Parish ADVERTISING SALES CLERK ORGANIST The Joy of Values by a Denver Author Leading Sunday bulletin publisher is Knowledgeable, Seeking Music St. Louis Parish in seeking an aggressive professional to pro-lile clerk needed D irector \ How to Ditcorer and Englewood needs support our continued growth. Quali­ for Denver area Colorado Springs- Short Your Ftrsonol C atholic store fied candidate should possess successful Part-time position as an organist for 1 ■J©Y» Valatt A Beliefs se llin g b(X)ks an d sales experience, excellent communica­ principal musician, choir rehearsal and WANTED and Lead a More religious goods. accompanist, director of Values tion skills, and should be a self starter 2 Masses weekly. OLD GUNS Enriched Lift as well as a team player. Send confidential o f choirs and cantors BY resum e to: now available. The Position requires both telemarketing music director plans CaU 761-3940 For [ktails Call: Engaging •Rewarding Clerk, Box 77 COLLECTOR {75%) and face-to-face selling. and coordinates music M-F, 8-4 fo r details 1-888-59S-4JOY Fun-Effecdre La Jara, CO 81140 722-7066 Approximately 6-9 days of overnight program, facilitating travel per month are necessary. full and active WANTED panicipation o f the We offer a compensation and benefits Kind. Caring Ladies to a.ssembly. Prefer TELEMARKETING package thai ranks in the top o f our Live-In. Pan Time music degree or Best part-time job in town for S Congratulations ^ industry. For immediate consideration. With Elderly Clients. equivalent experience. TIME LIFE MUSIC plea.se mail or fax your resume and 2-5 Days a Week. Complete job descrip­ Hourly Ladies Also Full benefit plan • Good base pay compensation history to: tion and application Needed. packet ava’able at: ConunissMNLsand bonus I * Si’) I.Pi Reliable Company St. Paul Parish. 9 El Best sales training in town. .•Vttn: Sales Manager That Serves the Pomar Road. Colorado 3901 Nome Street, I nit 12 Elderly. Springs. CO 80906. Three shifts available. Family atmosphere. or call (719) 471-9700. Denser, CO 80239 .Vt'njrrM In Thrtr In< CaU 303-299-4200 Fax: (303) 371-2440 Contact person Is %<• Mark 6 Bill Belt/ of Christ the Kin^ 758-8080 Barbara Volkman. EOE Parish celebrated their 50th Wedding y * s?: Anniversary on April 22nd. They uere Coordinator Part-Time Secretary PARISH COOK AND married 50 years earlier at Cathedral o f Office of Catholic Adult Education of Government Programs HOUSEKEEPER 'be Immaculate Conception in Denver, and Technology The new archdiocesan Office of Catholic Three priest.s in West area need cook and tiv Reverend Darrell Schaffer celebrated Adult Education is seeking a part-time The .\rehdioccsc of Denver is seeking i well- housekeeper. Work days and hours are Mass with the fam ily in the Christ the 2^- secretary (about 16-20 hours per week) to organi/ed person to serv e as Coordinator of flexible. Wages commensurate with Kiny Chapel, at which they renewed their assist the Director with the administration of t.os ernment Programs & Technology for the experience. Send resume and references to: '.-at vows. The B elt/ s have two daughters existing and developing adult and higher C'ffiee of Catholic Schools. This position COOK POSITION r\r.and four yrandsons. Another celebrationr,.'^ education programs. Requires a minimum assists the Superintendent in providing 7925 W. LAYTON AVE., UNIT 522 fo r friends 6 fam ily will be held in July. of high school diploma, with proven administratisc osersight. The candidate will LITTLETON, CO 80123 has e a Master s degree w ith emphasis in competency in office management, and excellent interpersonal, communication, Education with some formal education in Intro-Fomily technology preferred w ith a minimum of 3-5 computer, and organizational skills. Rnontiol Services, Inc scars experience in a Catholic School. The Preference given for parish ministry or Fast & Low Cost candidate must possess excellent organiza­ higher education experience, and/or Caring for the Catholic Cominunity tional, interpersonal. sv ritingand communica­ college course work in theology, religious Home Equity Loons Giving time and linarxiial support to Catholic causes tion skills and has e a working knowledge of education, or business. Please send Afoy OffGedilConis Holding fund raisers tor parish and school needs .\pplc. M.\C and DOS Systems. You must be resume & letter of intent by Juty 10 to: Abniirevc Your Home Granting college scholarships, educational awards, a Catholic in good standing with the Church. David Warner, Director ASdnol Tuilieii ^ Send your resume by 7 12 to the Superinten­ Office of Catholic AduK Education and student loans Making direct donations to Don JenikerK dioceses and people m crisis dent of Catholic Schools. 200 jospehine St.. 200 Josephine St itfiilcud HMMcid flwwf Denver. CO 8020(> Denver. CO 80206 (303) 2384421 Ottering opportunities lor youth creativity through national photo and poster contests REGIONAL CATECHETICAL Catholic Order ol Foresters, we re always there Principal when you need us COORDINATOR Immediate opening for a principal o f a parochial school of David Tesitor.CLU 10046 Jut3n Court FYoviding a porttolio ol quality lite insurarKe plans METRO DENVER PARISHES 450 students. K-8 in Grand Junction. Colorado. Qualified Westminster. CO 80030 and annuities lor you and your family Plus, a living applicant must be a practicing Catholic, have a Master's (303) 469-8689 benefits nder to help members laced with Seeking individuol for full time position to terminal illness degree with at least 20 hours in educational administration provide and coordinate cotechetkal resources and a minimum of five years teaching in a Catholic school. To learn more, contact David today' and services to porishes in the Metro Denver Administration experience is desired but not required. Deaneries. Responsibilities include catechist CathoUc Order of Horsstets formation, socromentol preparation, and other Call 970-242-6168for an application. Caring for Catholic Familiet for Mart Than a Century faith formation activities. Must be o practicing Catholic with working knowledge of Church Share your family with the world! catechetical documents and RCIA as well as strong POSITIONS AVAILABLE!! interpersonal and odministrative skills. Master's Help bring the w Drid together, one Denver's friendship at a time, Host a high school Degree in religious education or other theologkol CUSTOMER SERVICE REP- positions located in Oldest exchange student 1 rom Europe. Asia, field strongly preferred. Please send resume the Aurora area Will tram people who like to help people over Da phone! S7 00 ♦ bonuses!! Latin America or A tusiralia. For more and letter of intent by July 26 to: Catholic ■ iS jl Permanent positions available at $7-S9 00 hr information call Kart m & Eddie Sandvold , , Church Director, Office of Catechetics PERSOHREL RECRUITER- located in DT Denver. at 499-4600. or E ■F Foundation for Archdiocese of Denver Would like some personnel bkgd/recruiting tor Foreign Study a (800) 3I8-.3735 large lanitonal company S21-23K BI-IMBUAL Four) dation for Needs Your Help 200 Josephine St., Denver, CO 80206 I C j r Forenyn Study RECEPTMMST- located in DT Denver Would Help us meet our p-ftancial like some Receptionist exp but will tram the needs, so ive can help others! Sts. Peter & Paul right person! SGood pay = Long term S e e k in g temporary position BI-IMBUAL Send a tax-deductible Thank You check today. e a c h e r SECRETARY- located in DTC and DT temp to Thank you

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