www.archden.org 104 Years of Service to the Gospel Volume LXXXI – No. 6 FEBRUARY 16, 2005

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

‘Pooh's Heffalump Movie’ a heartwarming tale about friendship and acceptance PAGE 11

PHOTO BY JAMES BACA/DCR FRANCISCAN FATHER STAN FORTUNA applies ashes to the forehead of a student during an Ash Parenting books give Wednesday Mass at Bishop Machebeuf High School Feb. 9. The talented musician-priest also performed a earnest advice for a concert for the students. tough job FAMED FRIAR VISITS PAGE 10 MACHEBEUF WORLD/NATION Father Stan mixes music, spirituality for students PAGE 2

PARISH NEWS WEIGEL SPECIAL FOCUS: SENIOR PERSPECTIVES Greeley’s St. Mary These Senior parish celebrates A knight CNS FILE PHOTO 40th anniversary, Ambassadors bring hope Volunteer passes PAGE 12 Pope leaves key milestones service PAGE 3 PAGE 4 Loneliness, disengagement biggest hospital challenges to newly widowed keeps Breakfast shines spotlight on PAGE 13 after 10 retired swelling ranks of homeless Grandparenting from a distance days man going PAGE 14 PAGE 3 PAGE 7 PAGE 8

ARCHBISHOP’S COLUMN CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UPCOMING CONFERENCE WILL Letter from the archbishop on audit results CHALLENGE YOUR INTELLECT AND Archdiocese fully compliant with charter provisions for FEED YOUR SOUL second year, exceeds requirements in key areas PAGE 2 PAGE 5 2 l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER COVER STORY ARCHBISHOP’S COLUMN MOST REV. CHARLES J. CHAPUT O.F.M. CAP. Upcoming conference will challenge your intellect and feed your soul ‘Living the Catholic Faith’ event aims to deepen skills in preaching, teaching Catholic faith All adult Catholics are teachers. That’s one of our mandates as believers. And like never before in history, we need to be people rooted in the Church and faithful to her teachings. In an age of confusion, the Church is our only reliable guide. Through her, it’s our job to form our children and ourselves in the truth that will make us genuinely free. Most of us know C.S. Lewis as the author of “The Chronicles of PHOTO BY JAMES BACA/DCR Narnia” or “The Screwtape Letters.” But he was a teacher as well as ATTENTIVE STUDENTS at Bishop Machebeuf High School listen as Father Stan Fortuna displays his a writer — and in his lectures, he often described God as a sculp- musical prowess. The visiting South Bronx friar is one of the eight original members of the Community tor. For Lewis, the suffering in a person’s life has a special mean- of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, based in New York City. ing, which is echoed again and again in Scripture. Proverbs tells us, “Do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights” (3:11-12). And the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that in suffering, “God is treating you as Franciscan friar mixes music and sons, for what son is there whom a father does not discipline?” (12:7). Suffering is a tool. God uses it to shape each of us into the spirituality for high school students saints he wants us to be. God sees the shape of our holiness in the marble of our humanity. Then He cuts away the stone of sin to BLENDING free us. Father Stan Fortuna MULTIPLE It’s a great metaphor. Anyone who has seen Michelangelo’s delivers message of VOICE sculpture of the Pieta knows exactly what Lewis meant. The fig- tracks, ures of Jesus and Mary have a living humanity. The smoothness of accountability, Father Stan the skin, the elegance of the limbs, the sorrow on Mary’s face — Fortuna per- these things are so real that we can forget they came from a slab of resisting temptation forms an im- marble. The sculptor saw the beauty in the stone … and he set it and value of prayer passioned free with a hammer and a chisel. Nobody remembers the hammer song at a blow; that was over in an instant. They’re too moved by the beauty BY ED LOPEZ special Ash of the results. The beauty lasts forever. Wednesday Now, people aren’t blocks of stone. They’re living tissue, with concert. the freedom and dignity of children of God. And teachers aren’t Swaying and rapping, bringing chisels and hammers. Or at least they shouldn’t be. They are ac- forth hot licks from his guitar, tive, cooperating agents in God’s plan, not merely his instruments. Franciscan Father Stan Fortuna But we can still draw some lessons from the sculptor and his work. treated students at Bishop First, the great sculptor is motivated by love, not merely techni- Machebeuf High School to an ex- cal skill. The sculptor loves the beauty and the truth he sees locked traordinary display of musician- in the stone. In the same way, the great teacher loves the possibili- ship and spiritual depth during ties for beauty and truth — the hint of the image of God — she an Ash Wednesday concert at the sees in the face of her students. school. Next, the great sculptor has a passion for his work and a confi- With his beard and ponytail, dence in his vision. In like manner, no Catholic catechist, teacher Father Fortuna might be easily or parent can form another person in the faith without a passion mistaken for a street musician for the Gospel, a personal zeal for Jesus Christ, and an absolute with an open guitar case plying his trade at a subway station in confidence in the truth of the Church and her teaching. No PHOTO BY JAMES BACA/DCR teacher can give what she doesn’t have herself. If you yourself don’t New York were it not for his gray him an eager and receptive audi- the concert in which he mixed his believe, then you can only communicate unbelief. If I’m not faith- robe. ence. personal story with potent mes- ful myself, then I will only communicate infidelity. Who we are, is Beyond appearances, however, “The wound of original sin un- sages of accountability, resisting part of the formation we give to others. Father Fortuna’s humor, honesty leashes a downward pull,” Father temptation and forging a strong Next week, Feb. 25-26, priests, catechists, teachers and parents and knack for knowing how to Fortuna warned early on during from around the Archdiocese of Denver and beyond will come to- connect with young people won See Fortuna, Page 3 gether for our annual “Living the Catholic Faith Conference.” With its Year of the Eucharist focus of “Encounter the Living Christ,” our DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER 2005 gathering will offer all of us an opportunity to refresh our spirit and deepen our skills in teaching and preaching the Catholic Published by the Archdiocese of Denver, 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, CO 80210; (303) 715-3215 faith. The speakers are outstanding. The topics — both English and Spanish — will challenge your intellect and feed your soul. General Manager Denver Catholic Register (USPS 557-020) is published weekly except the last week of Remember: Who we are, is part of the formation we give to oth- December and the first week of January by the Archdiocese of Denver, 1300 S. Steele Sergio Gutierrez Street, Denver, CO 80210, and printed by Intermountain Color in Colorado Springs. ers. In deepening our own faith, the more effectively we can share Periodical postage paid in Denver, CO. it with others. That’s something we all need. So you can be sure I’ll Editor Roxanne King Subscriptions: $25 a year in Colorado; $32 per year out of state. Foreign countries: $29 be there. I hope you will be too. surface, all countries, 6-8 weeks for delivery; $135 air, all other countries (average). Ad Manager Mexico, $48 air; Canada, $55 air. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Denver Catholic For registration information, call 303-715-3260. Ann Bush Register, Circulation Dept., 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, CO 80210. DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 LOCAL NEWS l 3

FORMER SAMARITAN Greeley’s St. Mary parish celebrates HOUSE RESIDENT Gloria 40th anniversary, key milestones Scruggs addresses Heart, Hands new church,” said Margaret been pastor at St. Peter, so he was and Hope Parish school serves Eisenman. known and well-liked by those Breakfast all three Greeley Memories and milestones were who followed him to St. Mary. in order recently when St. Mary The postmodern church had a attendees Catholic churches celebrated its 40th anniversary on raised rear dormer and a circular Feb. 9. Feb. 6, with Archbishop Charles J. baptistry in front for a distinctive BY ED LOPEZ Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., in atten- architectural touch. The initial dance along with St. Mary’s found- congregation consisted of about PHOTO BY JAMES BACA/DCR Bill Rupp, one of the founding ing pastor, Father Robert Nevans. 500 families and grew rapidly. parishioners of St. Mary Parish in During the Mass, Michaelann Today, it has about 1,937 families. Greeley, remembers that when the and Curtis Martin received the Pastors who followed Father Annual breakfast shines spotlight land to build the church was pur- Benemerenti Medal for exception- Nevans at St. Mary were fathers chased, some people laughed be- al service to the Church. Curtis Charles Jones, Michael Smith, on swelling ranks of the homeless cause they thought it was too far founded and leads the Fellowship Thomas P. Stone, Robert J. away to attract many worshipers. of Catholic University Students Greenslade and Dorino DeLazzer, BY ED LOPEZ about $5,500 per day, to keep Back in those days the land was (FOCUS), based in Greeley. Both who in turn was followed by Samaritan House running. a cornfield, but it’s now almost in the Martin’s have authored or co- Father Quang, who arrived in In describing Samaritan House, former resident Gloria Scruggs In 2004, Samaritan House saw a the middle of Greeley, Rupp re- authored several books. 1997. 40 percent jump in requests for counts with a chuckle of his own. “For many people and many Under the direction of Father said it was much more than a meal or a cot that many people may as- services, causing huge budget While the church location may places 40 years is not a long time, DeLazzer, a $1.5 million parish constraints and reduced services. have seemed somewhat distant at but this parish always has some center was constructed next to the sociate with a homeless shelter. “It allows people to help them- Samaritan House gets only 15 per- the time, another early parish- kind of project going on,” said cur- church in 1987. The 20,000-square cent of its budget from city and ioner recalls practical reasons for rent pastor Father Peter Quang foot center provided ample room selves with the help of others,” said Scruggs, speaking from the other government agencies, rely- establishing St. Mary. Nguyen. to accommodate a wide range of ing primarily on personal dona- “St. Peter’s was getting over- When it was dedicated in 1965, activities at the busy parish. podium in a trim tan suit. Now an employee with a lead- tions and a few foundations for crowded and the city was moving St. Mary had a running start as a Another milestone at the parish the rest. more this way, so we needed the new parish. Father Nevans had ing real estate company, Scruggs See St. Mary’s, Page 5 described her path to Samaritan During the breakfast, Father House after losing her job, losing Lager urged heightened reflection her home and taking to the bottle. on the traditional Lenten themes found it easy to rationalize a cert, Father Fortuna said young In deep emotional of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. lifestyle that wasn’t “that bad” as people are often immersed in a pain, she remem- “All three of them Fortuna long as it didn’t involve chemicals culture that not only doesn’t bered arriving in tears deal with how we are From Page 2 or drug needles. value spiritual growth, but actual- and saying she was to be in relationship “Your body is not your own,” he ly exerts a pull in the opposite di- first with ourselves in sense of responsibility to one an- sorry but had told students, urging them to rection. nowhere to go. fasting, our relation- other. draw back from messages in soci- “It involves a lot of things, like ship with God in “The best way we can look out “I just needed some ety that display or promote a sensuality, abuse of the body, dis- love, and I got just prayer, and ultimate- for each other is to tell the truth,” reckless attitude toward God’s gift respect of the human person, ly how we are to share he said. that,” Scruggs re- of life. materialism, consumerism—all called. the gifts of the bounty Father Fortuna’s easy banter In one number called “Never of those things,” he said. of this world with one and street sensibility are largely Scruggs and anoth- Been Born,” Father Fortuna deliv- He also lamented the break- er former resident, Joe another in our alms- derived from his upbringing. ered an extraordinarily gripping down of the family, even if it giving.” A resident of the South Bronx, Fuller, relayed their and intense song in which, using doesn’t involve divorce or aban- heartfelt thanks Feb. 9 Father Lager noted Father Fortuna is one of the eight multiple voice tracks, he as- donment. A father may be pres- that with budget at the Adam’s Mark THE ANNUAL original members of the sumed the role of an aborted ent physically but absent emo- shortfalls, Samaritan Community of the Franciscan Hotel, where the BREAKFAST also fea- child speaking to the world and tionally, thereby depriving the theme of the occasion House is challenged Friars of the Renewal, which was his parents. family of any spiritual leadership. tured a tribute to in providing milk and established in the Archdiocese of was Shhhh! James Baca, the offi- The performance included “This affects all levels of society The theme is an juice for children. As New York in 1987. such powerful lyrics as “Our lives and culture, and it’s not just rich cial photographer of many as 20 families His musical journey started acronym for the an- the Archdiocese of have been taken, our bodies have or poor,” he added. nual Samaritan House have been known to when he was in the second grade. been torn.” What’s the best way young peo- Denver. The musical show up for a daily For Christmas, his father gave Heart, Hands and and visual tribute, Father Fortuna had sharp ple can counteract temptations Hope Breakfast. The lottery that allocates him a red electric guitar, a gift words for men who are irrespon- to do the wrong thing? called “The Faces of scarce beds. that sparked a love of music that “hush” theme refers to Homelessness,” con- sible in their actions regarding “Truth and commitment,” a general reluctance The annual break- has taken him through a variety children, saying they should Father Fortuna said without hesi- sisted of Baca’s pho- fast also featured a of musical genres that include to talk about the tographs. more properly be called “impreg- tation. homeless. tribute to James Baca, contemporary Christian, jazz, nators” than fathers. “The truth that God is in the official photogra- folk, reggae and rap. During the Interwoven throughout the charge. God is bigger than all of it. fundraiser and breakfast, Father pher of the Archdiocese of Denver. Father Fortuna has released concert were messages of prayer No matter how bad it’s been, no The musical and visual tribute, numerous CDs of original music John Lager, O.F.M. Cap., director of and reflection. matter how hard it is, the truth Samaritan House, related statistics called “The Faces of and standards. All proceeds go to “Worship gives us access to an will set you free. Then you take it Homelessness,” consisted of his community’s hands-on work that showed more than 60 percent inner world, but conditions us to one step, one day at a time. God’s of the homeless are families with Baca’s photographs. with the poor. live in this fallen world,” Father divine providence will lighten up “James has been a great blessing As a young man, the children. That number clashes Fortuna said. the load and then we can actually with a common belief that the to the Church here in Denver for Franciscan friar described him- In an interview after the con- have joy and peace.” 25 years,” Father Lager said. “He’s self as a “Catholic pagan” who homeless are largely panhandlers on street corners. also been a great friend of mine — A statistical snapshot of the and ours — at Samaritan House.” OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS homeless in 2004 estimated that As the breakfast concluded, there are 11,000 homeless men, Father Lager said: “I invite you to Rev. Bastien Pelletie of the Community of the Beatitudes granted presbyteral faculties of the Archdiocese of women and children in the personally become the heart, the Denver and appointed in residence at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Denver, Colo., effective immediately. Denver metro area. As the largest hands and the hope of the people homeless shelter in the Rocky that we serve. … Be mindful of ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S SCHEDULE Mountain Region, Samaritan those who might walk in a differ- House provides a wide range of ent kind of path.” Feb. 16: Mass of Canonical Establishment of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and installation of services to 350 single men, women Financial contributions to Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, Houston, Texas and families with children daily. Samaritan House can be sent to: Feb. 17-18: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Washington, D.C. Nearly 720 meals are served Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence Feb. 19: Mass and confirmation, Shrine of St. Anne, Arvada (2 p.m.) each day at the shelter. It takes St., Denver, CO 80205. Feb. 20: Rite of Initiation at the cathedral (2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.); Mass at the cathedral (6:30 p.m.) nearly $2.5 million annually, or Feb. 22: Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal Mass, St. Clare of Assisi, Edwards (6 p.m.) 4 l OPINION FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER LENT 2005: HEALING OUR HEARTS THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE Pontiff’s Lenten message GEORGE WEIGEL exhorts us to honor the elderly

BY AL HOOPER “My thoughts turn with affec- tion to all of you dear elderly peo- “Loving the Lord…means life ple of all languages and cultures,” to you and length of days ...” he continued. “In this letter I wish A knight passes — Deut 30:20 simply to express my spiritual The ideal knight — courageous and honest, courteous and mod- closeness to you as someone est, loyal and pure of heart — isn’t easy to find in any age. Yet I once Pope John Paul II in his 2005 who, with the passing of the knew such a man and called him a friend: Jan Nowak-Jezioranski, Lenten message reminds us that years, has come to a deeper per- who died in January at 91 in Warsaw, a city reborn from beneath the the elderly, according to Biblical sonal understanding of this rubble of modernity’s two worst tyrannies. understanding, are people who phase of life and consequently Jan’s story was beyond a scriptwriter’s imagination. Born in retain a special favor from God feel a need for closer contact with Poland in 1913 and christened Zdislaw Jezioranski, he studied busi- and reflect a blessed sign of gra- other people of his own age, so ness and economics and anticipated a professional career until cious benevolence from the Most that we can reflect together on Germany invaded his country in September 1939 and laid it under High. the things that we have in com- draconian occupation. Jezioranski joined the Polish underground, The Holy Father asks us to al- mon.” became “Jan Nowak,” and put his linguistic skills, cool wits, and un- ways welcome the elderly — who This Lenten season our atten- shakeable courage at the service of his hard-pressed nation, criss- are favored by the Lord — with tion turns to our elderly brothers crossing Europe in disguise to bring news of Poland’s resistance to loving compassion, respect and cial life, must be strengthened.” and sisters, whom in their vulner- the Polish government-in-exile in London and to Poland’s British dignity. Blessed by the Lord, and In his 1999 “Letter to the ability, particularly for those who allies. receiving the benefits of modern Elderly,” the Holy Father expressed are ill or infirm, remind us of the It was Jan who told the West about the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto up- science and medicine, the elderly a very personal message of under- compassion of our Lord and his rising, and Jan who came to London to brief Churchill on plans for — our own mothers and fathers, standing and encouragement to continual love and grace for those the Polish Home Army’s August 1944 Warsaw Uprising; after a de- aunts and uncles, cousins and all older people, quoting the among us who are most in need pressing interview with the great British prime minister, Jan knew neighbors — deserve our fullest Scriptures and adding his person- of our care and kindness. The that little help would be coming for the brave Poles. Undaunted, he admiration and appreciation. All al reflections on his aging experi- Holy Father asks us to rediscover returned to Warsaw to take part in the Uprising, barely escaping of us can only hope that we may ence. the mutual enrichment that death on numerous occasions. When it became completely hope- be graced to live a life with such “As an older person myself,” he emerges from each generation less, Jan and his wife (a wartime bride he had married in a clandes- fullness and favor as the elderly noted, “I have felt the desire to en- and the solidarity of the human tine ceremony) escaped through the dying city’s foul sewers and got who walk among us today. gage in conversation with you. I experience that each generation out to the West, where Jan began a new life working for the British The Holy Father asks that we do so first of all thanking God for contributes to the common good. Broadcasting Corporation. raise the awareness of public the gifts and opportunities which “If it is true that man lives In 1956, Jan Nowak took over Radio Free Europe’s Polish section, opinion to allow our elderly to be he has abundantly bestowed upon the heritage of those who where his talents contributed to combating the lies of the other fully included in society, particu- upon me up to now. … With the preceded him,” the pontiff wrote, great 20th century totalitarian power, the Soviet Union. For twenty larly in Western countries where Psalmist, I say to him: ‘You have “and that his future depends de- years, Jan Nowak was the “voice” of Radio Free Europe in Poland; older people through designed taught me, O God, from my youth, finitively on how the cultural val- Pope John Paul II has told of listening (illegally) to Jan’s news broad- social disengagement often find and till the present I proclaim your ues of his own people are trans- casts while shaving in the morning. Indeed, Poles of a certain age themselves on the margins of so- wondrous deeds. And now that I mitted to him, then the wisdom will tell you that, for two decades, Jan Nowak was the man who told cial participation and inclusion. am old and gray, O God, forsake and experience of the elderly can them the truth about Poland and about the world, for RFE told the “For this reason,” the Holy Father me not, till I proclaim your illuminate his path on the way of Poles what the government-controlled media wouldn’t tell them. said, “economic support and leg- strength to every generation that progress toward an ever more I met Jan in Washington, where he served for almost twenty islative initiatives, which allow is to come’ (Ps 71:17-18). complete form of civilization.” years as executive director of the Polish-American Congress. them not to be excluded from so- “Human life is a precious gift During that time, he worked hard to improve Polish-Jewish rela- to be loved and defended in each tions and during the Carter administration served as a consultant of its stages,” he continued. “The to the National Security Council, led by Zbigniew Brzezinski. commandment, ‘You shall not During the Reagan years, Jan was an informal and valued counselor kill!’ always requires respecting to the President, the State Department, and AFL-CIO leader Lane and promoting human life, from Kirkland, who played a crucial role in supporting the Solidarity its beginning to its natural end. It movement. President Clinton awarded Jan Nowak the Presidential is a command that applies even Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor, in 1996. in the presence of illness and Jan was a remarkable combination of conviction and modesty. when physical weakness reduces His judgments on men and affairs were clear-eyed and judicious; the person’s ability to be self-re- he could be critical, but without drawing blood. Utterly trustworthy liant. If growing old, with its in- himself, he reposed trust in those with whom he talked, on and off evitable condition, is accepted the record, about his role in some of the most dramatic events of serenely in the light of faith, it can our time. The Pope esteemed him. Recuperating in 1981 from become an invaluable opportu- Agca’s assassination attempt and told by his doctors to read some- nity for better comprehending thing that wasn’t business, John Paul II chose Jan’s memoir, Courier the mystery of the cross, which from Warsaw. The book, alas, is only available today from on-line gives fullness to human exis- used-book services; there are few other contemporary volumes I tence.” would rather give a young man to teach him what manliness truly This Lent let us honor our eld- is. erly, particularly within our fami- My last conversation with Jan took place in July 2004; I was lies: “This will allow many elderly teaching in Cracow and called him at the Warsaw apartment to not to think of themselves as a which he had moved in 2002. He seemed tired but was courteous as burden to the community, and always, eager for whatever news I had. Just a few weeks before, he sometimes even to their own had enthralled dozens of Polish Dominican novices with stories of families,” the pope asserted, “liv- his adventures; those stories always illustrated, one way or another, ing in situations of loneliness that his profound Catholic faith. leads to the temptation of isolat- In Jan Nowak, Poland and America “met” as they hadn’t since the ing themselves or becoming dis- days of Kosciuszko and Pulaski. His life was a blessing to two peo- couraged.” ples; both honor themselves by revering his memory. Al Hooper is director of Social George Weigel is a senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Ministry for the Archdiocese of Center in Washington, D.C. Weigel’s column is distributed by the Denver. Denver Catholic Register, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Denver. Phone: 303-715-3215. DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l 5

Energized by Father Quang’s CHILD ABUSE quest for a school, the parish com- HOTLINE LIST Letter from the archbishop St. Mary’s munity joined forces to raise From Page 3 money for the project. In an effort The Archdiocese of Denver takes to help raise funds, Father Quang allegations of sexual abuse of on the 2004 audit results occurred in 2001 with the opening wrote a book about his harrowing children very seriously and is The Archdiocese of Denver ual abuse were made against of a school to serve Greeley’s three adventure of escape from Vietnam committed to addressing each was informed recently of the re- three priests of the archdiocese. Catholic parishes, a project spear- to arrive ain the United States. An allegation with compassion and sults of the September 2004 audit Allegations against two of the headed by Father Quang. accomplished musician, he also respect for all involved. of our policies and procedures re- three priests involved incidents Recalling the period when he produced a CD on which he sings To report an allegation of sexual garding the Charter for the more than three decades old. first arrived at the parish, Father and plays his own compositions. abuse involving a child to civil Protection of Children and Young Allegations against the third, from Quang said Our Lady of Peace was Although many parishioners authorities, please use the People. the 1990s, are currently under in- known for its work with the contributed to the construction of appropriate child abuse hotline The archdiocese was found to vestigation. Hispanic community while St. the school, Dr. Richard Kemme number listed below. be fully compliant with all ele- Also in 2004, allegations were Peter was known for its work in and Dr. Russell Jordan are credited ments of the charter and exceed- made against five religious order campus ministry. He wanted St. with playing a pivotal role in mak- COUNTIES ed the charter’s requirements in priests who served in the archdio- Mary to have a strong emphasis in ing the school a reality through Adams ...... 303-412-5212 several key areas. Special ac- cese in the past. Those allegations education. their generosity. “I always appreciated a Catholic Arapahoe ...... 303-636-1130 knowledgement went to the posi- were immediately turned over to The $4.2 million project was tion of special advisor to the arch- the relevant religious communi- education,” said Father Quang, planned, designed and built with- Boulder ...... 303-441-1000 bishop (Ms. Nancy Walla) for “en- ties for action. who received his Catholic school- in three years. St. Mary’s Catholic (after hours) . .303-441-4444 suring compliance with all as- More than 17,000 adults have ing in his Vietnamese homeland School was Greeley’s first Catholic Broomfield ...... 720-887-2271 pects of the charter.” so far participated in archdioce- on an academic scholarship. school since 1986, when St. Peter “I wanted a school in order to closed its parish school. Clear Creek . . . . .303-679-2365 The report indicated that the san safe environment programs. “centralization of resources, com- Our commitment to fully educat- promote and encourage the peo- “I’m grateful that I have the priv- Denver ...... 720-944-3000 munications, information and co- ing our adults and young people ple to appreciate their faith and ilege to serve with the people,” use their faith to do good in socie- Father Quang said, “and just try to Eagle ...... 970-328-8840 ordination has been extremely ef- about the gravity of sexual abuse ficient and productive.” This has will continue. We understand and ty as well as in the church commu- give glory to God.” Garfield ...... 970-945-9193 resulted “in significant benefit to deeply regret the suffering caused nity,” he said. Gilpin ...... 303-582-5444 the archbishop and people of the by this sin and crime, and we wel- Grand ...... 970-725-3331 archdiocese by providing [a] con- come future audits as a means to sistent, comprehensive, united ef- help prevent the terrible damage Thinking about life insurance isn’t an Jackson ...... 970-723-4750 fort toward the implementation of of abuse in the years ahead. Jefferson ...... 303-271-4131 the terms and conditions of the We’re grateful to the people of easy thing to do... but it must be done. or ...... 303-271-4357 charter.” the archdiocese for their assis- The report also noted positive- tance and cooperation in ensur- Larimer ...... 970-498-6990 ly the archdiocese’s commitment ing our church’s compliance with While your loved ones may have a difficult time Logan ...... 970-522-2194 to “background checks [and] safe the charter. We will continue to environment training for all em- work for the full safety of our chil- coping, the money you leave behind may help them Moffatt ...... 970-824-8282 ployees,” as well as safe environ- dren and young people in 2005 out with many expenses. Morgan .970-542-3530 (x1529) ment traning for “all volunteers and in every year that follows. Phillips ...... 970-854-2280 who have contact with children — Expenses like: regardless of its regularity.” +Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M.Cap. Pitkin ...... 970-927-1611(x2) •Final expenses •Mortgage payments During 2004, allegations of sex- Archbishop of Denver •Car payments •Children’s education Rio Blanco ...... 970-878-5011

Routt ...... 970-879-1540 62 & Older! Please call me to discuss on variety of life insurance products. Sedgwick ...... 970-474-3397 We have HELP I can help you choose the policy that best fits your needs and Summit ...... 970-668-4100 Benefits to You: could help relieve your loved ones financial concerns. for SENIORS Washington . . . . .970-345-2238 in these precious Proceeds are Lee Benagh Weld . . . . .970-352-1551 (x6214) TAX FREE Licensed agent BANKERS 8400 E Prentice Ace. #460 LIFE AND CASUALTY COMPANY Yuma ...... 970-332-4877 GOLDEN YEARS Greenwood Village, CO 80111 In addition to the above- No Monthly We specialize in seniors Pay off Existing Mortgage & other debt 303-694-3643x15 referenced numbers, reports Mortgage Payment 04-B005 also may be made to the local Please don’t wait to Home Office: 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza law enforcement agency. No Income or Chicag, Il 60654-2001 • wwwbankerslife.com To report an allegation of sexual CALL to get your FREE Credit abuse involving a child to the information packet and Archdiocese of Denver, please Qualifying learn how much tax free contact the Archdiocesan Outreach and Support CASH may be available to Use the cash ANY Coordinator at 303-715-3226. you by a Reverse Mortgage. SENIOR WAY ANYWAY you Choose you Serving the State of APARTMENT Colorado Continue Want! to Own Sell advertising for www.austin-lendin g .com Your Home LIVING the Denver Catholic our life in style Register newspaper! Live y A retirement community for Full time. Established those not quite ready to retire. account base but ability to cold call and generate own leads essential. Commission only, benefit RiverPointe package included. 5460 Ward Road Suite 300, Arvada, Co 80002 Senior Community of Littleton Fax resumé to Ad Mgr.: 303-420-5050 (Metro-Denver) 5225 S. Prince Street 303-715-2045 or email OR 1-877-348-6249 Littleton, CO 80123 • 303- 797-0600 [email protected]. Insured by The Federal Housi ng Adm. www.riverpointeseniorliving.com 6 l WORLD/NATION FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER

CNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS U.S. CARDINAL J. FRANCIS STAFFORD, former archbishop of Denver, receives ashes from Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secre- tary of state, during an Ash Wednesday service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Feb. 9. During the Mass, a special prayer was said for Pope John Paul II, who had been in the hospital since Feb. 1. Catholics gather in St. Peter’s for ashes, offer prayers for pope BY CINDY WOODEN for his primatial charism of con- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As firming the brothers and sisters in Catholics, including top Vatican the unity of the faith,” Cardinal cardinals, gathered in St. Peter’s Stafford said. Basilica to receive ashes at the be- The booklets prepared in ad- ginning of Lent, they offered spe- vance for the liturgy still listed cial prayers for Pope John Paul II. Pope John Paul as the celebrant, U.S. Cardinal J. Francis but a special prayer was added to “May the Stafford, head of the Apostolic the prayers of the faithful: Penitentiary and former Denver “Grant health and comfort to grace of God archbishop, presided over the our beloved pope, John Paul II, so accompany Feb. 9 Ash Wednesday prayer that he may continue his pastoral service instead of Pope John Paul, ministry for the good of the you every who was still in the hospital after Church and all humanity.” experiencing difficulty breathing In his homily, Cardinal Stafford day.” Feb. 1. said the conversion to which all Joaquin Navarro-Valls, Vatican people are called — especially spokesman, said Pope John Paul during Lent — involves three Pope John Paul II presided at an Ash Wednesday things: “almsgiving, which is Mass in his hospital room Feb. 9 sharing; prayer, which is entrust- and received ashes from one of ing yourself to the Lord; and fast- the concelebrants. The ing, which is knowing how to spokesman did not say who the place limits on yourself.” concelebrant was. The cardinal said that obvious- Speaking in Italian at the serv- ly even the cardinals, bishops and ice in St. Peter’s, Cardinal Stafford priests who work at the Vatican told the congregation he had “the “experience each day our limits joy and honor of presiding over and our fragility.” this solemn liturgy in the name of But almsgiving, prayer and the Holy Father.” fasting prepare the heart to re- “We feel his spiritual presence ceive God’s grace and help each among us and we remember him believer become a true witness of with affection, asking the Lord to his peace in the world, the cardi- grant him the necessary graces nal said.

niversary of his ordination, when Wounded Catholic a bomb exploded near his chaplain is retired Humvee in Mosul, Iraq. His from Army mother, Phyllis Vakoc, said Father Vakoc is able to move his right eye ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — slightly. He lost his left eye in the Father H. Timothy Vakoc, a U.S. blast. Though he cannot move or Army chaplain who was severely communicate, she believes he is wounded in Iraq last May, was alert and aware of people in the formally retired from the Army in room. “We go one day at a time,” a private ceremony in his hospital Phyllis Vakoc said about the room Jan. 29. Father Vakoc re- tragedy that continues to con- mained in stable but critical con- sume her family’s life. “It isn’t dition at the Veterans Affairs easy, but we have a lot of support, Medical Center in Minneapolis, which sure helps. It’s all in God’s according to a journal entry fam- hands now.” Father Vakoc was ily members posted on the awarded the Bronze Star Jan. 10 Internet Jan. 27. Doctors are un- for “exceptionally meritorious certain of the extent of the priest’s achievement as the chaplain for brain injuries or of his ability to the 44th Corps Support Battalion recover further, family members in support of Operation Iraqi said. He received severe head in- Freedom.” juries last May 29, the 12th an- DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 WORLD/NATION l 7 Pope leaves Gemelli after 10 days; aides say he’ll ease into schedule BY JOHN THAVIS others, Navarro-Valls said. “acute laryngeal tracheitis,” or Little cancer patient and pope Catholic News Service obtained swelling in the throat, and “laryn- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope a copy of the letter, dated Feb. 10 geal spasms,” which cut off the air John Paul II left the hospital after BY SOFIA CELESTE visit with “the little patients and to and addressed to Lorenzo supply. The pope had come down 10 days of treatment for respirato- express words of encourage- Ornaghi, rector of the Catholic with the flu two days earlier. ry problems, and aides said he ROME (CNS) — A little boy ment,” the spokesman said. University of the Sacred Heart, In his Feb. 10 statement, planned to ease back into his with cancer knocked — more “Before Archbishop Dziwisz which runs Gemelli Hospital. Navarro-Valls said the throat schedule of daily activities. than once — and Pope John Paul left,” Cirbino said, “a little patient “At the vigil of the 13th celebra- swelling had healed and that the Applauded by patients and staff II’s door was finally opened to went up to him and with simple tion of the World Day of the Sick, I pope’s general condition had con- as he departed Gemelli Hospital, him. candor told him, ‘I’ve been invoke, with trust, the heavenly tinued to improve. He said the the 84-year-old pope rode back to While the spokesman for knocking on that door since yes- protection of the Blessed Virgin of pope had undergone a CT-scan the Vatican in his popemobile. Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Nicola terday,’ pointing to the door to the Lourdes on you, your collabora- and other tests to rule out other Accompanied by two aides, he Cirbino, explained in detail how pope’s suite ... ‘but no one an- tors, the entire university and the pathologies. The pope’s fever dis- waved occasionally to well-wish- the Feb. 9 visit came about, he did swered me.’” patients at the Agostino Gemelli appeared earlier in the week. ers, some of whom had waited not give details about the boy, The pope’s secretary replied, Polyclinic. And in a special way on Cardinal Camillo Ruini, papal hours for a glimpse of the pontiff. other than to say he was a patient “Do you want to go see the the babies, that I feel in these days vicar of Rome, visited the pope Crowds gathered at each of the in the pediatric oncology unit. pope?” I am particularly close (to),” the Feb. 9 and told reporters, “I found Vatican’s gates and in St. Peter’s Catholic News Service was told The little boy nodded, and the letter said. him doing really well.” Square to greet the pope on his re- later that the boy in question was two set off. Pope John Paul was rushed to The cardinal encouraged people turn. a 7-year-old undergoing cancer Cirbino said the pope was sur- the hospital Feb. 1 with serious to have “full trust” in the pope’s re- A Vatican statement earlier in treatment. prised by “the visit of this unex- breathing problems caused by an covery. the day said the pope’s throat in- Pope John Paul was hospital- pected guest.” flammation had been “cured” and ized at Gemelli Feb. 1 in a suite of The spokesman also said that that tests had ruled out other com- rooms next to the children’s can- the boy asked the pope, “Make plications. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! cer ward. me well.” After re-entering the Vatican, the The boy’s adventure began “The pope immediately drew pope was expected to consult with when the pope’s personal secre- THREE BLIND MICE his personal doctor before setting the boy to himself and, smiling, tary, Archbishop Stanislaw "CUTE CLOTHES FOR CUTE KIDS" his agenda of events for coming gave him a special blessing,” Dziwisz, went to visit the children is having a days, said Vatican spokesman Cirbino said. Joaquin Navarro-Valls. The on the unit and their families “to The pope also gave the boy a First Communion spokesman did not say whether bring them the greeting of the small task, telling him, “Take the the pope would make his usual ap- Holy Father,” Cirbino said. pope’s blessing to all the other Dress Trunk Show pearance for the Sunday Angelus The archbishop gave the chil- hospitalized children, too, with Feb. 13. dren and their parents a rosary the wish for a complete recovery.” Friday, February 18th - 10-6 z Saturday, February 19th - 10-5 Navarro-Valls told Vatican Radio from the pope and stopped to Sunday, February 20th - 11-5 that he presumed the pope was Cherry Hills Marketplace, 2500 E. Orchard Rd., Unit D. impatient to resume his regular pope was also “obedient to the pope prepared a letter of thanks to S.E. Corner University & Orchard Rd. z Greenwood Village calendar of meetings, speeches doctors.” his entire medical team, including and liturgies, but he added that the Before leaving the hospital, the doctors, nurses, technicians and (720) 283-6423 (MICE)

Spacious AffordableGardens, Apartments Walkways Beautiful Fine Dining, Caring People and so much more! San Marino Retirement Community

FIVE CHOICES of • Patio Homes Carefree Living • Independent Apartments at San Marino • Full Service Apartments Retirement • Assisted Living Apartments Community: • Memory Care Apartments

303-426-9090 We comply with the Fair Housing Act 5000 W. 75th Avenue, Westminster www.SanMarinoRetirement.com 8 l LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER ‘Living the Catholic Faith Volunteer service keeps retired man going

BY ROXANNE KING Family Parish in northwest Conference’ set Feb. 25-26 Denver, Faes has also put his When he retired from the U.S. handyman skills to work both in- The upcoming “Living the Online registration is available at Postal Service 24 years ago Mel side the church — he recently Catholic Faith Conference” Feb. the site. The cost of the conference Faes decided to get involved in helped renovate the cry room — 25-26 represents an op- is $45 for one day and volunteer work to keep busy — and outside with grounds main- portunity for all $60 for two. and he’s still at it. tenance. He’s a member of the Catholics to engage in LIVING THE Persons wishing to Every Friday he delivers meals parish’s Facilities Committee and spiritual renewal and register by mail can to a dozen homebound senior has served as an usher for many learning. CATHOLIC complete and print out citizens through the Volunteers years. The conference, to be the online registration of America - Meals on Wheels His love of golf led to his 17- held at the DIA Holiday FAITH form. Checks should be program. He’s been involved year involvement helping organ- Inn at Interstate 70 and CONFERENCE made payable to with the senior nutrition project ize an annual tournament for Chambers Road, will “Archdiocese of Denver.” since 1981. Holy Family High School. feature liturgy, numer- ENCOUNTER THE Registration and pay- “Through it they at least get Although he discontinued that ous workshops, keynote LIVING CHRIST ment can be mailed to: one hot meal a day,” he said. “It’s activity a few years ago, he still presentations and FEBRUARY 25-26, 2005 Living the Catholic Faith easy to do and you get to meet MEL FAES helps with the Sisters of Loretto speakers with inspiring Conference, Attn: Cece people.” golf tourney. messages for youth and Spanish- Conlin, 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, Until two years ago, he and his “He’s a very generous person Community Center, a nonprofit speaking Catholics. CO 80210-2599. wife Ann had served eight years with his time, both here at the therapeutic residential facility for A complete listing of the confer- For more information, call 303- as site inspectors for the Denver parish and elsewhere,” said adults recovering from mental ence schedule and workshops is 715-3260. Digs Trees program, which dis- Father Stephen Siebert, Holy illness. Faes, who is 79, averages available at www.archden.org. tributes trees to citizens at a Family pastor. some three to four visits a nominal cost for plant- Longtime friend and fellow month doing general EVERYTHING... BUT FOOD & PHONE! ing in public rights- parishioner John Conway de- maintenance tasks Rental Payment Includes: of-way. The couple scribed his pal as “a good ranging from would go to a per- Catholic.” •Maintenance •Water Bill painting to minor son’s home and “He’s also a good person — a •Yard Care •Insurance plumbing repairs. assess what size good husband and father,” •Garbage Pick-up •Real Estate Taxes “It’s not huge tree their space Conway said. “I think he’s a won- •Housekeeping •Medic-Alert System stuff, but it keeps would accommo- derful example of somebody •Cable TV •Smoke Alarms them from calling date. who is retired from his career in a plumber, “It was outdoor employment and is at least as V.I.P. TREATMENT! which costs work, which was busy now serving others.” •Very Important People money,” Faes said. To Make A nice,” Faes said. “It Faes describes his service as, •Very Incredible Prairie Rawlins “They’re on a tight Reservation: County was interesting to meet “the Christian thing to do.” •Very Impressive Plaza budget and anytime they 785-626-3211 Health the people — and it was fun.” “It helps people and doesn’t •Very Interesting Pricing can save 20 bucks it’s worth- Center For the last dozen years he’s take that much time,” he said. •Very Included Package while.” served as a volunteer on-call “To me, it’s fun and interesting. It A 45-year member of Holy 906 Logan St., Atwood, Kansas 67730 maintenance man for the Karis keeps you going.” PRAIRIE PLAZA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Comprehensive Health Care, Inc. 3521 S. Logan St., Englewood, CO 80113 • 303-7730-99644 • Available 24 hrs. Professionals Providing Complete, Affordable, Home Health Care Services Since 1989 Pat Guese, CEO Parishioner, St. Louis Parish

Reverse Equity Mortgage Counseling

Community Development Division 9898 East Colfax Avenue Aurora, Colorado 80010 303-739-7900 Fax:303-739-7925 Home Ownership Assistance Program DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l 9

5. His father was John, whose 10. Peter was privileged to CATEQUIZ’EM name was sometimes given in witness the Transfiguration. Who THE SAINTS: ST. MESROP this form: else was there? a. Jesus; a. James and Simon; What was St. Peter’s Born in Taron, Armenia, around b. Jonah; b. James and John; 360, Mesrop became a government c. Johannam. c. Andrew and James. occupation before he official in Armenia and then was a hermit and disciple of St. Nerses followed Jesus? 6. We know Peter was married. 11. Jesus declared that he would the Great. He was ordained and How? do this: devoted himself to the study of BY DOMINIC CAMPLISSON a. Because all Jews over 30 were a. Build his church on Peter; Greek, Syriac and Persian (Armenia married; b. Ensure Peter’s success on had recently been partitioned On Feb. 22 we commemorate the b. There are references to his “Galilean Idol”; between Persia and the empire). “Chair of St. Peter.” This quiz mother-in-law; c. Give Peter the care of the takes a look at the first occupant c. He introduced “Mrs. Peter” to most important diocese (Rome). He joined St. Isaac the Great as a of that chair. Peter was the other apostles. missionary to Armenians, helped eventually to become the first 12. Jesus changed Peter’s name compose an Armenian alphabet and pope. But what do we learn 7. We learn this fact from to the Aramaic “Cephas” translated the New Testament and about him from Scripture? Peter’s activities after Jesus’ (“Kephas”). What did it mean? Proverbs into Armenian. arrest: a. Fisher (of) man; Mesrop organized schools in 1. Although famous as Peter his a. Galileans were recognizable by b. Rock; Armenia and Georgia, created a name was originally: their regional accent; c. Holy man or holiness. Georgian alphabet and founded his a. Andrew; b. Galileans were recognizable by own school in Armenia. He b. John; the predominance of red hair 13. Attempting to prevent Jesus’ continued preaching until his death at Valarshapat on Feb. 7, 440, c. Simon. amongst them; arrest, Peter did this: when he was well past 80. He was surnamed “the teacher” for his c. Galileans were recognizable by a. He cut off the high priest’s educational activities. His feast is Feb. 19. 2. Where was Peter originally their distinctive regional dress. servant’s ear; from? b. He demanded the temple a. Bethsaida; 8. While Jesus was a fairly guards read Jesus his Miranda b. Haifa; common name in the New rights; c. Jerusalem. Testament-era, how many other c. He refused to identify Jesus to Peters are recorded in the New the soldiers and said he did not 3. What was his occupation Testament? know him. before he followed Jesus? a. Only two; a. Tax collector; b. Four; 14. Yet later he was famously to b. Deacon; c. None. do this three times: c. Fisherman. a. Denied that he was a Judean; 9. In lists of the apostles, Peter b. Deny he was a Jew; 4. Who was his brother? is always listed: c. Deny Jesus. a. Andrew; a. First;

b. James; b. Last;

c c . . 4 4 1 1 , , a a . . 3 3 1

c. Philip. c. After his brother as a sign of 1

, , b b . . 2 2 1 1 , , a a . . 1 1 1 1 , , b b . . 0 0 1 1 , , a a . . 9 9 , , c c . . 8 8 , , a a . . 7 7 , , b b . . 6

respect for age. 6 , , b b . . 5 5 , , a a . . 4 4 , , c c . . 3 3 , , a a . . 2 2 , , c c . . 1 1 : : S S R R E E W W S S N N A A

here’s T no place… … like Hover! Our Mission: To provide and maintain a dignified retirement community Senior Independent Living Apartments and Assisted Living featuring: zAll-faiths chapel with multi-denominational services zStable leadership and management with longevity zResidential neighborhood location with beautiful mountain views Affordable apartments and affordable assisted living — compare our rates and you’ll be pleased. Our MILLENNIUM locally-owned non-profit corporation is dedicated & LEGACY UNITS NOW to Retirement with Dignity. AVAIL. Beatrice Hover Hover Manor Assisted Living Senior Residence Call today for a personaltour 1380 Charles Drive 1401 Elmhurst Drive 303-772-9292 Hover Community Twenty-five years as www.hovercommunity.org Longmont’s premiere retirement community [email protected] 10 l ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Parenting books give earnest advice for a tough job REVIEWED BY MARK PATTISON were not capable of doing great CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE things. BOOKS ON PARENTING The courageous kids’ stories Anyone who says parenting is come courtesy of the Carnegie easy must not be one. To borrow Hero Commission, which figures a slogan: Parenting is the tough- quite prominently in this book. est job you’ll ever love. But heroism isn’t just for kids, Second toughest is reading who need to learn by example. books about parenting. The three “Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar books reviewed here have much Chavez and Mother Teresa to offer, but advice writers tread achieved greatness because they close to the line that separates did not allow fear to determine giving helpful hints from being their course of action,” Smith condescending — or even worse, writes. making readers seem like bad At another point he notes: parents because they don’t al- “Morality cannot flourish when ready know their tricks of the fear of reprisal enforced moral trade. rules. If children remain locked Raising courageous kids is a into an external locus of control, noble goal. Charles A. Smith’s then borrowed values are weak “Raising Courageous Kids: Eight and short-lived. If we want our Steps to Practical Heroism” is influence to endure, we have to RAISING COURAGEOUS KIDS: 101 SECRETS A GOOD DAD A NEW DAD’S GUIDE TO filled with stories of young people let our children make choices. If EIGHT STEPS TO PRACTICAL KNOWS, by Walter Browder and PLAYING GOD: REFLECTIONS ON doing heroic deeds. As I read it, I we deprive them of opportunities HEROISM, by Charles A. Smith. Sue Ellin Browder. Rutledge Hill THE VOCATION OF wished I had it in ninth grade re- to make moral choices, we rob Sorin Books (Notre Dame, Ind., Press (Nashville, Tenn., 2004). FATHERHOOD, by James Penrice. ligion class to counter my them of independently won in- 2004). 252 pp., $14.95. 239 pp., $14.99. Alba House, St. Paul’s Press (New teacher’s assertion that children tegrity.” York, 2004). 132 pp., $12.95.

Smith lists these eight steps in In “101 Secrets a Good Dad (secret No. 23) before learning the path to becoming coura- Knows,” Walter and Sue Ellin how to give a cat its medicine geous: from power to willpower; Browder try hard to demonstrate (No. 16). from community to caring; from the kind of skills fathers can pass What’s more, I’d be eager to danger to vigilance; from fear to on to their children — they are find out just how many of these composure; from self to empa- skills that take quality time to 101 secrets any dad (or child) thy; from morality to integrity; learn and teach. But the book is knows. My father was a good man from justice to honor; and from poorly sequenced; I’d much and a good dad. Yet after reading responsibility to valor. rather learn how to pick up a cat this book, I counted only 25 of SENIOR FREEDOM TO REMAIN AT HOME these skills — 26, maybe — that I We Know How Important Home is to You learned from him and can now pass on to my little one. And I ? 2 to 24 Hour Care ? Live-In Care ? Personal Care turned out reasonably OK. (You ? Experienced Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia & Parkinson’s ? Hospice Care can stop chortling now.) And ? Travel Companions ? Transportation ? Medication Assistance there are a few secrets I’d still like to know. Maybe a companion ? Light Housekeeping ? Meal Preparation volume — say, “101 Secrets a ? Conversation & Companionship ? Freedom to select your caregiver LIVING THE Good Mom Knows” — would tell me how to fold a fitted sheet. Our caregivers are RN supervised, efficiently screened, required to pass a James Penrice’s “A New Dad’s competency test, and extensive background investigation checks are conducted. Caregivers are Insured & Bonded. Our RN staff conducts routine scheduled Guide to Playing God: Reflections visits to all of our clients. CATHOLIC FAITH on the Vocation of Fatherhood” has the best (meaning the least Call today for a FREE home care assessment dorky-looking) cover art, and is CONFERENCE by far the most earnest of these 303-738-1111 three tomes. He tackles the www.allhearthomecare.com ENCOUNTER THE LIVING CHRIST meaning of his could-be- provocative title right off the bat, saying that his vision of “playing FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 2005 God” doesn’t include a HOLIDAY INN I-70 AND CHAMBERS RD vengeance-seeking deity also ca- FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 303-715-3260 pable of other random, heartless acts. SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Penrice also takes on such Sometimes, nursing homes seem like the In a time of topics as the mother’s role in the Ralph Martin, only options. Visiting Angels, home (through the dogma of the President of Renewal Ministries uncertainty and Immaculate Conception) and non-medical homecare services allow "What must we do?" Starting Afresh confusion do you Catholic teaching on marriage your loved ones to continue living at from Christ Ralph Martin, a long- and baptism in such a way as to home. time leader in the new ecclesial find yourself be deceptively simple, although movements, will address how every skeptics are likely to view his es- Up to 24 hour care, Meal Preparation, new plan must start from a renewed questioning what says on these matters as simplis- Errands/Shopping, Hygiene Assistance, focus on Christ. He will describe you believe? We tic. But give him high marks for at how, ultimately, it is Christ himself Light Housekeeping, Respite Care for Families, Rewarding least trying. who is our plan." invite you to come “God continually lays out the Companionship, Experienced Caregivers Thoroughly Screened Fr. Peter Girard, O.P. and listen to a great expectations that we fail to "Strive to enter by the narrow door" meet,” he writes. “We certainly Moral reasoning in an Age of list of speakers who frustrate God as much as our North Metro South Relativism children frustrate us — even Denver & Metro Denver This presentation demonstrates will help revitalize more so.” Amen I say to that! Weld County 720-981-0804 303-252-1412 methods for confronting the world's your faith! relativistic philosophies using a Mark Pattison, who is media Catholic perspective. editor for Catholic News Service, Toll Free at 1-877-352-1412 read these books while on paterni- Learn more at www.visitingangels.com www.archden.org ty leave. DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT l 11 ‘Pooh’s Heffalump Movie’ a heartwarming tale about friendship and acceptance er, Kanga, (voiced by Brenda Tender tale stays true Blethyn). to the gentle spirit of Together they teach the Pooh crew an important lesson about Milne’s storybook acting with kindness toward those who are different, a lesson creations of equal value to our war-torn world where those who are differ- BY DAVID DICERTO ent are often treated with hostility. The Heffalump represents fear of NEW YORK (CNS) — “Pooh’s the unknown, and in that sense Heffalump Movie” (Disney) will we all have a Heffalump in our leave you feeling, to borrow a own lives. Like Pooh, the chal- phrase from its cuddly cartoon lenge is to overcome ignorance star, “as happy as a tummy full of and prejudice with compassion. honey.” Director Frank Nissen’s tender The delightfully sunny and tale stays true to the gentle spirit family-friendly movie, which runs of Milne’s storybook creations, just 63 minutes, marks only the combining traditional hand- third feature-length foray into the drawn animation and a buoyant whimsical world of Winnie the score — which features songs by Pooh. The other two were “The Carly Simon — to create a heart- Tigger Movie” (2000) and “Piglet’s warming parable about friend- Big Movie” (2003). ship and acceptance, which cele- A.A. Milne’s “tubby little cubby” brates family and childhood in- also appeared in three classic nocence. Disney shorts (packaged in 1977 In our age-inappropriate socie- and released as “The Many ty, that is nothing to pooh-pooh. Adventures of Winnie the Pooh”), CNS PHOTO FROM DISNEY The USCCB Office for Film & as well as in a long-running TV se- CHARACTERS ARE PICTURED in a scene from “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie.” The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-I ries and numerous video releases Broadcasting classification is A-I — general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rat- — general patronage. The Motion and holiday specials, securing his ing is G — general audience. Picture Association of America place as one of the most beloved rating is G — general audience. characters in children’s anima- Eeyore (Peter Cullen), Rabbit (Ken The ominous intruder turns and alone. tion. Sansom) and Roo (Nikita out to be no threat at all, but a He befriends Roo, who was left David DiCerto is on the staff of In the new adventure, Pooh Hopkins) — set out to capture a harmless and playful creature behind because he was too young the Office for Film & Broadcasting (voiced by Jim Cummings) and Heffalump, a much-feared crea- (voiced by Kyle Stanger) who re- to take part in the “dangerous” of the U.S. Conference of Catholic his pals — Tigger (also voiced by ture who has invaded their idyllic sembles a grape-colored ele- mission into Heffalump Hollow, Bishops. Cummings), Piglet (John Fiedler), home in the Hundred Acre Wood. phant, and is himself scared, lost and who helps him find his moth- FRANCIS HEIGHTS 2626 Osceola St., Denver, CO.

“Franciscan Sisters, serving the Denver Community for over 100 years”

Utilities & Cable Included • Huge Closets Full Size Appliances • Active Resident Forums Keyless Bldg Access • Weekly Planned Activities Arthritis Certified Pool on Site Savings valid on Solutions 1,2,3 only. Save upto $2000 on selected sets VNA, Beauty Shop & Foot Clinic on Site

“Celebrating the diversity of all faiths”

Belmar Medical Bldg. 8015 W. Alameda Ave, Ste G60 Lakewood 303-936-9774 Sears Cherry Creek Mall Denver 303-780-9261 Miracle Ear 1402 S. Parker Rd., Suite #A-103 Aurora 303-755-1733 Large Studios • Junior Suites Sears Southglenn Mall Littleton 303-347-2822 Sears Westminster Mall Westminster 303-412-2366 Available Now Section 8! Sears Southwest Plaza Littleton 303-904-4356 Call 303-433-6268 For Appointment Today! 12 l SENIOR PERSPECTIVES FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER These Senior Ambassadors bring hope to many children the past two years, about a have relationships with — it was you how blessed we are to have thing—that they get more out of Volunteers help in dozen ladies from St. Thomas just really a beautiful potential them.” it than the children.” classrooms of More have been going once a for relationships between these She is particularly grateful for Vieira relates a story that week to two inner-city elemen- young students and people who the library, which is being set up proves this assertion. two inner-city tary schools: St. Francis de Sales have so much knowledge.” in the school under volunteer “One of the women came up and St. Rose of Lima. The students are crazy for the Joanne Horne’s guidance. to me and said, ‘I’m in my 70s, Catholic schools “We are teach- volunteers, “When we got there, the li- and this has been the most re- ers’ aides, basi- They are the most many of whom brary consisted of all these boxes warding experience of my life.’ It BY CLAUDIA CANGILLA cally,” said Lee they call of books in the back of a room, really is. It’s just the same for MCADAM Murphy, one of wonderful gift to St. Rose “Grandma,” and and it was just a disaster,” Horne these young children who know the volunteers. that I think we’ve ever the principals said. “I said, ‘How can you have that someone is coming back With her children as students “We help out had. I can’t tell you how are grateful for a school without a library?’” week after week — someone at St. Thomas More parish with individual blessed we are to have the numerous After using a grant to purchase who really cares about them, school, Laurie Vieira was well students when hours these in- a software program for catalogu- their future, and their well- aware of the grandparents who needed.” them. dividuals give to ing purposes and with the in- being. Just some stranger who volunteered their time to work in They also as- Jeannie Courchene their students. valuable expert help of St. has given their time and effort to the classrooms there. sist teachers in Sister Eleanor Thomas More School’s librari- better these children’s lives. It re- She wondered if that concept setting up lesson plans, grading O’Hearn, C.S.J, principal of St. ans, 2,250 books have been ally is a beautiful combination.” could be adapted elsewhere. As papers, copying material, and Francis de Sales calls the volun- processed. With Deacon Tim There are six inner-city executive director of Seeds of being there for a student with a teers’ work “marvelous — it’s Kenny’s contribution of shelving schools that could greatly bene- Hope, the Denver Archdiocese’s particular need in reading or one of the nicest things that’s units, the school now has a li- fit from the Senior Ambassadors program that supports the math, for example. ever happened.” brary. for Hope program, but currently, Catholic elementary schools Laurie Vieira’s vision was sim- “They are so special,” she said Other success stories abound. only two are being served. It is serving a low-income, high-mi- ple. of the women. “I admire their Volunteer Mary Stemper took it Vieira’s desire that volunteers nority population concentrated “The need is so great in these dedication and the fact that they upon herself to work one-on- from other parishes might want in the inner city of Denver, she inner-city schools, and they just come every week.” one with a little boy, newly ar- to adopt those other four knew of the dire need faced by don’t have the necessary re- Jeannie Courchene, the prin- rived from Mexico, who did not schools. those schools. sources, so I thought that if we cipal of St. Rose of Lima, also speak one word of English. “She The need is great for volun- Would some of the grandpar- could get these incredibly talent- gushed praise for the Senior worked with him all year,” Horne teers of both sexes. Horne urged ents at St. Thomas More be will- ed women to share their skills Ambassadors for Hope. said, and the results were amaz- grandfathers or retired men to ing to work in some of those and knowledge with some of the “They are the most wonderful ing as he improved dramatically. join the effort. schools? The answer was yes. inner city kids — a lot of whom gift to St. Rose that I think we’ve “You could see Mary’s face “The boys could really use the Thus, the Senior Ambassadors don’t have grandparents they ever had,” she said. “I can’t tell when we’d go to the assemblies, male contact,” she said. for Hope program was born. For and he would get an award for To volunteer or get more infor- what he accomplished during mation, contact Laurie Vieira at the year. She felt so good,” the Seeds of Hope office, 303- Pray for Murphy added. “And I know the 715-3112. Maintain Financial Security Peace other volunteers say the same with a Reverse Mortgage • No Monthly Payments • Pay off Debt • Tax Free Income • FHA Insured - Must be 62+ Call for information Sandy Clements C.S.A. • 303-369-0408 Over 5 years Reverse Mortgage Hospice of Peace 25 Years US Dept. of HUD • Certified Housing Counselor • Member Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition • Tom Martino Approved Lender • Certified Senior Advisor will be with You T Every Step of the Way

Hospice of Peace provides compassionate comfort care to patients and their families when it's needed most. Our team of nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains and volunteers work together to make your experience as comforting and fulfilling as possible. 303.561.5100 www.centurahealthathome.org DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 SENIOR PERSPECTIVES l 13 Loneliness, disengagement biggest challenges to newly widowed with whom she works do little en connections in their lives. How widowed persons blaming of God for leaving them In Chicago, police “senior offi- recover from spouse’s alone. “They’re seniors, and they cers” in every district can make know that to live is to die. And if what McConnell terms “well- death related to you live a long time, you know being calls” if a senior hasn’t that you’re going to die. I often been seen in awhile. And while ‘connectedness’ to hear they’re sad that they didn’t not every police force can have go first.” the luxury of that kind of larger community The grief that can pervade staffing, there are other methods BY MARK PATTISON one’s life after being widowed to engage seniors who are living often manifests itself in poor by themselves. eating habits, a general lack of Some senior citizens’ resi- CHICAGO (CNS)—When your tidiness and continuing worry dences have floor captains who spouse dies, it’s disorienting about one’s self, according to check in on their floor mates or enough to deal only with the fu- McConnell. other methods to make sure neral preparations and the grief Even if a couple was frugal in those living there have contact and mourning that follows. life together, “a funeral puts a with others on a regular basis. When your spouse dies and strain on the budget,” she said. Senior citizen centers are a you are a senior citizen, the dis- “Most seniors live just on Social way for seniors to enjoy food orientation can be magnified Security,” which usually means and fun in each other’s compa- because of the longer number of that they have to live on less ny. Chicago’s Catholic Charities years spent together. than they are used to, even not operates some centers, Even in an interdependent counting the increasing costs of McConnell noted, adding that marital relationship, the surviv- medications, she added. “even the picking up and driving ing spouse is left trying to per- One senior McConnell ad- them somewhere engages them form tasks not done in a very vised asked for help in manag- more than” usual. long time. ing her money. The woman was Nor should it be left to seniors Then there is the loneliness. 85 years old, widowed five years themselves to look out for each Americans live longer, so hus- and seemed to manage her other. Family and neighbors can bands and wives are living to- funds well. “But she was lonely,” contribute greatly to a senior cit- gether longer. For seniors, the McConnell said. “She wanted izen’s sense of connectedness. death of a spouse brings with it someone to give her permission Making telephone calls, ring- the prospect of having to live CNS PHOTO to spend her money.” ing a doorbell, offering to do a longer alone. according to Joan McConnell, a with neighborhood, their fami- Those not referred to Catholic chore that a less-mobile senior One major criterion deter- senior specialist for Catholic lies,” said McConnell, a senior Charities and other agencies would find difficulty doing indi- mining how a widowed person Charities in the Archdiocese of herself. Of the seniors referred to may be well connected to family, vidually are things McConnell recovers from the death of his or Chicago. her agency, “we find they’re not friends, parish and the commu- recommended that most people her spouse is their “connected- “It depends on how connect- well-connected,” she added. nity at large. But there are ways can do to keep seniors “connect- ness” to the larger community, ed they are with their friends, McConnell said that seniors to establish more and strength- ed to the web of life.” Attention MEN! Do you know that 1 out of 6 men will develop osteoporosis?

HOW STRONG ARE YOUR BONES? Seeking men to participate in a 2 year Osteoporosis Research Study evaluating an investigational osteoporosis medicine.

You may qualify if you are: •Male, 50 years of age or older • In good health •Not currently taking prescription osteoporosis medicines (Calcium is okay) If you qualify, you will receive at NO COST: •Bone density scans •Lab assessments •Physical exams •Study medicine For more information please call Carol at 303.980.9475 Paul D. Miller, M.D. Colorado Center for Bone Research Lakewood, CO 14 l SENIOR PERSPECTIVES FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Grandparenting from a distance made easier

to be part of the grandchild’s ents), several strategies can grandchild to hear a live voice. changing interests. This shows Tips on how to build daily life. help to develop and maintain Provide a calling card for support and understanding. a relationship when No matter how far a grand- good relationships with grand- grandchildren to call. • Send small, inexpensive parent and grandchild live children from a distance: • Share pictures through the gifts of favorite things, like distance separates from one another, three things • Set up a family meeting mail or use e-mail to send digi- home-made cookies. can help to develop and main- with children and grandchil- tal pictures. Give a grandchild • Try to be present for impor- BY KENNETH R. TREMBLAY tain a strong relationship. dren in person or by telephone an inexpensive digital camera tant events such as a significant JR. First, the time the grandpar- to identify the potential prob- for their birthday. If you are not family holiday or graduation. ent spends alone with a grand- lems of being geographically technologically comfortable, Discuss with the parents the Being separated from a child becomes very special and apart. take a community class. Using best times to schedule such a grandchild by a significant geo- is often remembered for a long • Develop a tentative sched- technology will most likely im- visit. Tape these events and graphical distance can make period of time. Second, most ule for phone calls and e-mails press a grandchild. give a copy to the grandchild. being an involved grandparent parents want and will encour- to ensure regular contact. • Send a picture with a frame It is possible to have a close difficult. As a result of moves by age a close bond between their • Devise a plan to be together that holds a taped message attachment with a grandchild both grandparents and par- own parents and child. Third, in person as much as feasible. (these frames have recently be- who lives far away, although it ents, and later by the grand- technological advances make it • Dedicate some financial re- come available). does take some effort, creativi- children themselves, long dis- easier than ever to stay in con- sources to support the plan. • Exchange videotapes or ty and active involvement from tances increasingly separate tact with grandchildren. For example, parents might pay CD-ROMs of each other, espe- the parents. Both grandparents grandparents and their grand- According to the Foundation for the grandparents’ airfare to cially of the grandchild doing and grandchildren will benefit children. Two problems that for Grandparents (www.grand- visit the grandchild. The grand- fun activities such as sports or from the effort. emerge are the scarcity of one- parenting.org) and AARP parent might save money to school plays. Tell a story or on-one time and the inability (www.aarp.org/life/grandpar- have a grandchild come for a share some family history Additional Web sites with use- week or two during summer using a videotape. Send a pack- ful suggestions are vacation. aged set of videotapes or CD- www.grandloving.com, If you are insured by • Allow for as much personal ROMs to the grandchild to en- www.grandparentworld.com, grandparent-grandchild time courage their use. www.grandtimes.com and the BANKERS LIFE & CAS. as possible. • Audiotape or write your sto- Grandparents Resource Center & CONSECO LIFE INS. Keeping regular contact and ries to share. at www.grc4usa.org. they are charging you more annually than the total “annual premium” selecting age-appropriate com- • Write and send cards, let- if you pay monthly or quarterly. You may be entitled to a refund. munication techniques is per- ters, and notes either through Kenneth R. Tremblay Jr. is a haps the key to a strong grand- normal mail or e-mail. Even Colorado State University DEADLINE NEARING. John J. Gallegos, Attorney parent-grandchild relation- with e-mail, it is still nice to use Cooperative Extension housing P.M. (720) 560-8182 (303) 860-1622 ship. Some ideas are: old technology and periodical- specialist. • Call regularly (ideally at a ly send a special card with a scheduled time) as it is impor- note. Redefining Senior Lifestyle tant for both grandparent and • Keep up with a grandchild’s Options with Peace of Mind • Independent Apartments (HUD and private pay) • Assisted Living w/all private rooms (Medicaid and private pay) • Skilled Nursing (Medicare, medicaid, private pay and some private insurance) 122 Hospital Road • Rehab Gym on site MASTER’S DEGREES IN Brush, CO 80723 • Alzheimer/Dementia Unit www.ebenezer-cares.org 1-800-410-4170 x210 • (970) 842-6610 73 minute drive Ask for Val SCRIPTURE from I-25, on I-76 East EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS

Faith and Life must go together if there is to be genuine renewal in the Church, for only when faith is embodied in the hearts and minds of men and women can it be a powerful force for the renewal of Christian life and the evangelization of the modern world. The Augustine Institute exists as a three fold formation that will form lay leaders who are equipped to pass on both the content of faith and the virtues to live it. All components of the curriculum are faithful to the Magisterium of the Church and in accord with the Holy Father’s document on higher education, Ex Corde Ecclesiae. All students are involved in a character formation program that includes mentoring and spiritual direction.

INTELLECTUAL FORMATION CHARACTER FORMATION PRACTICAL TRAINING

For information about course schedules, academic expenses, scholarships or entrance requirements, please call (303) 715-3279. www.augustineinstitute.org DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 SENIOR PERSPECTIVES l 15 New Jersey nun uses legal OBITUARIES Dominican Sister (Manning) Wood. Her parents Wichita, Kan.; Omaha, Neb.; and and three of her sisters preceded Council Bluffs, Iowa. talents to serve the poor Paulita Wood dies at 92 her in death. One sister, Sister Sister Parker was born Sept. 3, Mary John Wood, O.S.F., 1907, in Pretty Prairie, Kan. She SINSINAWA, Wis — Sister Manitowoc, Wis., and nieces graduated from Mount Carmel After service as shelter and medical care. That Paulita Wood, O.P., died at St. and nephews survive as well as Academy, Wichita, and taught in comes from him, not me,” she told Dominic Villa at Sinsinawa, Wis., her Dominican sisters. She was rural schools before entering the missionary The Beacon, newspaper of the on Feb. 8. The Mass of 92. B.V.M. congregation on Sept. 8, Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Resurrection 1934. She professed first vows on and teacher, nun She recalled that her father’s was celebrated Memorials may be made to March 19, 1937, and final vows on established law concern for the poor and alienat- in Queen of Sinsinawa Dominicans, 585 Aug. 15, 1942. ed often meant giving them shel- the Rosary County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI, Her parents and sisters — practice ter in their home. Chapel at 53824-9701. B.V.M. Sister Agnes, Alice and No wonder, then, that Sister Sinsinawa, on Josephine Bondelon — and McSorley became a missionary to BY MAURA ROSSI Feb. 10, fol- BVM Sister Lucy brothers James and John Parker Chile and a teacher in Harlem in lowed by bur- preceded her in death. She is sur- New York. She speaks Spanish flu- POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. (CNS) ial in the Parker dies at 97 vived by her sisters — B.V.M. ently and holds advanced degrees Motherhouse Sister Mable Parker of Dubuque, — The suggestion that “justice re- in theology and education. ally is for all” is emblazoned on the Cemetery. DUBUQUE, Iowa — Former and Doris Munden and Joan In 1991, she graduated from Sister Wood made her first re- Boulder educator Sister Lucy Rockwell — and a cousin, Sister brochure of Cornelian Seton Hall University Law School, Community Counselors Inc. ligious profession on Aug. 5, Parker, B.V.M., (Germaine), died Gertruda Struble, all of Wichita. and in 1992 passed the New Jersey 1931, and her final profession Jan. 21 at A funeral was held Jan. 25. The law firm was founded in bar exam. Pompton on Aug. 5, 1934. She was a pri- Caritas Center, Burial was in the Mount Carmel In 1995, she began a new chap- mary and elementary teacher Dubuque, cemetery. Plains nearly ter in her outreach ministry to the 10 years ago for 43 years, and a pastoral asso- Iowa. She was poor, when she opened a small of- ciate for five. She ministered in 97. Memorials may be given to the by Sister fice in the rectory of Our Lady of Rosemary the states of Wisconsin, Iowa, Sister Parker Sisters of Charity, B.V.M. Good Counsel Parish in Pompton New York, Illinois, Minnesota was on the fac- Retirement Fund. Mail to 1100 McSorley, a Plains, where she has been pas- member of and Colorado. ulty at Mount Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA toral minister since 1987. In the Archdiocese of Denver, St. Gertrude 52003. the Society of With her religious community’s the Holy Sister Wood taught at St. Academy, support, she started Cornelian Dominic School in Denver, Boulder, from Child Jesus, Counselors, naming the firm in to be a legal (1954-1956). 1937-39 in the elementary grades SISTER honor of Mother Cornelia Sister Wood was born on Nov. and 1960-69 as high school home ROSEMARY and advocacy Connolly, an Episcopal “voice” for 20, 1912, in Appleton, Wis., to economics teacher. She was also MCSORLEY Englishwoman who became a John Henry and Mary an educator in Petaluma, Calif.; some of the Catholic and founded the Society estimated 250,000 New Jersey res- of the Holy Child Jesus in England idents who every year need an at- in the 19th century. torney for a noncriminal matter In 1998 she was joined as a part- Relics of the Passion national Join Us at 10:00 a.m. and cannot afford one. ner by another religious order Of that number, according to lawyer, Sister Margaret Welch, a tour in Denver next month Philadelphia native Sister Feb. 23, 2005 Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth As part of Lenten observances Relics to be displayed during McSorley, a nun for more than 50 who is a 1981 graduate of Rutgers FREE Senior years, only about 50,000 qualify for this year, the “Relics of the the Denver tour stop include a University Law School and a Passion” national tour will in- piece of the True Cross discovered Fraud Seminar legal aid services available to those member of the New Jersey and at the poverty level. “Who will clude a stop in Denver March 5-6 by St. Helena; full size replicas of New York bars. Sister Welch stayed that showcases relics associated the nails used in the crucifixion • Identity Theft speak for the rest?” she said. with Cornelian until 2003, when • Telemarketing Fraud That’s where she and her with Christ’s final days. made with shavings from the ac- she became a counselor of her The “Passion” relics will be dis- tual nails; the Sindonis or cloth • Investment Fraud Cornelian staff come in with an af- order and its secretary. fordable “sliding scale” of fees, or played at the Cathedral of the associated with the burial cloth of • Theft by Care Givers As it has from the start, a large Immaculate Conception, 1530 Jesus; and remains from the pro bono legal services, for some part of Cornelian’s practice in- www.KentuckyCircleVillage.com 100 low-income individuals or Logan St., near downtown crown of thorns worn by Jesus. 4901 E. Kentucky Cr., Denver volves family law, including do- Denver. The cathedral is typically For more information call 303- families every year since 1995. mestic abuse, as well as the prob- (303)756-5218 It was in recognition of that open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 715-3156 lems of senior citizens, said Sister with a 6:30 p.m. Mass on Sundays. decade of commitment that last McSorley. fall Sister McSorley received the There is also an emphasis on Morris County Bar Association Pro counseling clients and helping Hire a Hero for Home Care Bono/Community Service Award. them solve their problems before Those attending the awards event bringing in the law. in Morristown gave her a standing The idea is not to turn people Since 1975, Bayada Nurses has been dedicated to its ovation. against each other, she said, but Sister McSorley had been simi- “to work to bridge gaps and build mission of helping people have a safe home life with comfort, larly honored when she received a greater understanding while re- Paterson diocesan Catholic solving the issues that brought independence and dignity, despite illness or disability. Charities Caritas award for service them to us in the first place.” in 1999. Increasingly, too, people with • Skilled Nursing —RNs and LPNs The Morris County bar award immigration problems find or are • Personal Care and Support — Home Health Aides, “recognized and appreciated” her referred to Cornelian counselors. “selfless dedication and commit- “Sometimes this involves re- Companions and Live-Ins ment to helping those in need: the uniting families, or landlord-ten- • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists and MSWs poor, the disadvantaged, the un- ant matters as well as helping derprivileged, the disenfranchised them with employers and making • All Staff Screened, Bonded and Insured in our own community.” them aware of the rights they are • RN Supervision on All Cases Sister McSorley is the youngest entitled to as workers, referring of a Philadelphia lawyer’s family of them to the proper services to as- • 24 Hour / 7 Day Service 14 children. Three of her sisters sure those rights,” said Sister also became nuns. Four brothers McSorley. • Free Nursing Assessment became priests, and one of them Counselors meet with clients g became a bishop, now serving in privately, accompany them to Specializing in Alzheimer’s Care the Philippines. meetings at various agencies, Heroes on the Home Front Her father, she said, passed make phone calls, write letters Extended Hour Care Medicare Visits www.bayada.com along to his children the idea that and, when necessary, represent JCAHO Accredited Medicare Certified “poverty means death. Those who them in court. 303-333-2900 303-782-0900 die from it die from lack of food, 16 l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Catholic Charities’ Lenten campaign ‘Prepare the Way of the Lord’ now under way charitable giving. It can be espe- tsunami relief efforts significantly seling, youth and senior services, Season ideal for cially gratifying in this season to Agency administrative slowed down the agency’s dona- the SHARE food program, immi- supporting greater not only focus on God’s grace and costs are among the lowest tions during the crucial holiday gration assistance, and transi- mercy in our lives, but to share in the state. The result is giving season. Yet, Ruybal em- tional housing for those leaving need of those who our resources so we can to allevi- phasized that the mission of the shelter. ate the suffering of the vulnera- that nearly 90 cents of Catholic Charities, as exemplified To make a contribution to the are less fortunate ble, poor, disabled, and homeless every dollar goes directly to in its motto, “Providing Help, “Prepare the Way of the Lord” in close proximity to us,” said Jim the services the organiza- Creating Hope,” remains in force campaign, contact Catholic BY MARY E. MANLEY Ruybal, vice president of Catholic tion delivers. The broad to meet the challenge of never Charities at 303-742-0828, Ext. Charities Denver’s Development turning away anyone who comes 405. You can also visit to find out “For he is our God and we are and Communications. programs range from three in genuine need. more about Catholic Charities the people of his pasture and the Ruybal told the story of how, homeless shelters to nine Since 1927, Catholic Charities and their services. Donations sheep of his hand. O that today through the kindness of its emergency assistance cen- has been helping people of all over $500 to any of the three shel- you would listen to his voice! Do donors, Catholic Charities has ters, 11 child-care centers, faiths in Colorado. Last year, ters and donations and over $250 not harden your hearts…”? been able to aid the Williams some nearly 250,000 people of all to the any of the child-care cen- Psalm 95: 7 family. The Williams had suffered and a variety of family religious, ethnic, social and eco- ters are eligible for 2005 tax cred- Catholic Charities has intense misfortune in 2004, start- services including adoption, nomic backgrounds benefited it benefits. launched its Lenten campaign in ing with a fire that destroyed their foster care, counseling, from its services through Denver hopes that many faithful donors home and possessions. Soon youth and senior services, outlets and Catholic Charities will respond generously with after, husband/father Keith got Northern and Western Slope DID YOU KNOW open hearts to the heightened laid off from his job, which led to the SHARE food program, sites, respectively. needs of those many less fortu- the family’s homelessness. immigration assistance, Agency administrative costs The Colorado State income tax nate individuals and families Catholic Charities was able to re- and transitional housing for are among the lowest in the state. check-off program funds who live among them. The spond with Christmas gifts for The result is that nearly 90 cents Catholic Charities’ Homeless “Prepare the Way of the Lord” the children, St. Vincent de Paul those leaving the shelter. of every dollar goes directly to the Prevention Program. Check off fundraising campaign will reach vouchers for clothing and shoes, services the organization deliv- the homeless prevention box on homes to publicize the needs of and temporary housing assis- significantly increased in the ers. The broad programs range your 2004 return and allot a the poor served by Catholic tance as Keith continues to look large community his agency from three homeless shelters to portion of your refund to Charities this week. for work. serves, due to such factors as the nine emergency assistance cen- prevent homelessness in “Lent is a time when Christians “This is by no means an isolat- sluggish employment rebound ters, 11 child-care centers, and a Colorado. For details call 303- are called to reflect on how we ed story,” Ruybal added. He stat- here in Denver, rising energy variety of family services includ- 360-9686. can best serve our Lord through ed that, in fact, the needs have costs, and a large increase in ing adoption, foster care, coun- intensified prayer, fasting and homelessness. Too, he noted,

YOUR PreparePrepare “Whatever you do to the least of UNWANTED CAR theWaytheWay these, you do this to me.” ofof thethe LordLord -Matthew 25:45 CAN HELP THE

NEEDY.

You can help families facing terrible suffering and hardship this Lent like the Williams family:

Runs Bad...Does Good Tragically, the Williams lost their house in a devastating fire, Keith was laid off from his job, 2525 West and the family became homeless. Catholic Alameda Ave Charities was able to help. With hope restored, Denver, CO the family has begun to rebuild their lives. 80219 2005 Itemized 303-742-0828 Federal Tax Deduction YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE CCDenver.org Free Towing Call (303) 742-0828 ext 401 Call us today! 303-742-0828 www.CCDenver.org or donate online CCDenver.org DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l 17 ADORATION/MASSES/ROSARIES Pre-planning... A gift we Lenten Healing Service: focusing on forgiveness and examination of con- leave for those we love. science with exposition of the Blessed Bulletin Board Horan & McConaty would like to offer you a free copy of Sacrament, Christ the King Church, Please submit events 10 days prior to the desired publication “Peace of Mind: A Guide to Planning Ahead” to review with your 4291 Evergreen Pkwy., Evergreen. Call date. Mail, fax, or e-mail: Denver Catholic Register, Bulletin Deacon Brian Kerby 303-697-3743. Board, 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, CO 80210; fax 303-715-2045; family in the privacy of your own home. This publication walks you Feb. 16: 7 p.m. [email protected]. There is no guarantee of publication. through key considerations including wills, social security benefits, Veteran’s information, and much more. Call today for your free copy. ‘Healing Our Hearts’ Parish Reconcilia- Escuela de Guadalupe Open House: Day Retreats at Abbey of St. tion Service: Feb. 17: 6:30 p.m. (bilin- 3401 Pecos St. Dual language school gual), St. Mary, Eagle. Call 970-926- Walburga: Feb. 23: “Living Water: kindergarten through fifth grades. Call Exploring God’s Creation”; March 2: 2821; Feb. 24: 9 a.m.-noon (Eng- 303-964-8456. lish), 3-5 p.m. (bilingual), 7 p.m. (bilin- Hand Knitting Workshop; March 9: Funerals • Cremation • Pre-Planning March 6: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. “Crafting Our Cross,” 9:30 a.m.-3:30 gual), St. John the Baptist, Longmont. HELPING YOU COMMEMORATE LIFETMTMTM Call 303-776-0737. p.m., 32109 N. U.S. Highway 287, Annunciation Grade School Reunion: Virginia Dale. Cost: $30/person. Call 303.743.8804 www.horanandmcconaty.com former students from 1970-1995, 970-472-0612, visit www.walburga.org. Mass for Personal Healing and Healing Annunciation gym, 3536 Lafayette. On Tom Martino’s Exclusive Referral List at Troubleshooter.com the Family Tree: with Father Michael Basketball and volleyball game, silent Marycrest Retreats and Workshops: Walsh, Nativity of Our Lord, 900 W. auction of trophies. Bring finger food Midway Blvd., Broomfield. Feb. 26: “Quiet Retreat with Therese and photos. Door prizes. of Lisieux,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $30; March 1: 6:30 p.m. rosary, 7 p.m. Feb. 27: 3-6 p.m. healing Mass and anointing heal Beginning March 1: 9-week Scripture ing prayers study “The Bible through Franciscan Planning St. Scholastica Academy Re- Eyes.” Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. or Thursdays GATHERINGS/FUNDRAISERS union Summer 2006: keep in touch 10 a.m.-noon. Marycrest, 2851 W. 52nd with alumni, teachers and friends by Ave. To register, call 303-458-6270. visiting http://web.mit.edu/tere/www- K of C Lenten Fish Fries: Christ on the /ssa/reunion.html. Mountain, 13922 W. Utah Ave., Lake- Pure by Choice Rally 2005: a counter- wood. Cost: $7.50/person with a family cultural purity revolution, Denver Coli- St. Jude Children’s Choir Trip to seum. Call 303-316-7241 or visit paying no more than $25. Rome: Dec. 26, 2005-Jan. 2, 2006. Fridays through March 18: 5-7 www.purebychoice.com. Visit includes singing at a papal Mass Feb. 27: 2-6 p.m. p.m. on New Year’s Day. In addition to fundraising efforts, tax-deductible do- Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver Fish Free Defending the Faith Workshop: nations are needed. Call Liz 303-985- Bonfils Hall, JPII Center, 1300 S. Steele Fry: Cure d’Ars Parish Center, 4701 8706. Martin Luther King Blvd. Cost: $8. St. Learn to explain the Catholic faith in Every Friday of Lent: 11 a.m.-6 ENTERTAINMENT a practical, biblical, loving way. Taught p.m. by St. John Vianney seminarians. March 2: 7-9 p.m Cathedral Concert: 1530 Logan St. To Lenten Fish Fry: St. Catherine of Siena, feature Denver Philharmonic Orchestra 4200 Federal Blvd. Adults $7.50, sen- Men’s and Women’s Cursillo Weekends: in a program of music by Bruckner and St. Andrew’s Seminary, 12th and Birch. iors and children under 12 $6, kiddie Rheinberger, and also Grace Shim, or- menu $3. Call Evelyna 303-429-3464, Cindy 303- ganist. For tickets, call 720-353-5573. 465-4342. Fridays through March 18: Feb. 19: 7:30 p.m. 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 10-13: men’s weekend March 31-April 3: women’s weekend St. Mary’s Concert Series: featuring K of C Community Fish Bake: St. Mary’s “Acoustic Stick,” St. Mary Catholic Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing Marian Hall, 6853 S. Prince St., Little- Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. ton. Adults: $8, children: $4. Call Frank from Abortion: with Father Larry For ticktets, call 720-283-4739. Sanders, C.Ss.R., and Diane Fial 303-798-8915. Feb. 26: 7:30 p.m Fridays through March 18: Svoboda, Loretto Center, Littleton. Call 5:30-7:30 p.m. RETREATS/SEMINARS Diane 303-359-3289, www.rachelsvine- yard.org. Participation is confidential. March 11-13 Sts. Peter and Paul Soup Suppers: Lenten Adult Faith Formation Talks: 3900 Pierce St., Wheat Ridge. given by Dominican Fathers Ed Ruane Beginners’ and Intermediate Icon Fridays of Lent: 5:30 p.m. fol- and Bob Staes, St. Dominic Parish lowed by stations at 7 p.m. Workshop: St. John Vianney Theologi- Center, 3005 W. 29th Ave. cal Seminary, 1300 S. Steele St. Cost: Feb. 18 and 25, March 4, 11 and $500. Call Madeleine 303-715-3156. Coffee and Donuts for Cursillistas: St. 18: noon-1 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mary Church, 2222 23rd Ave., Greeley. March 28-April 2: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 20: following 8 a.m., 10 a.m Adult Lenten Lunch Series: “Simple YOUNG ADULTS and noon Masses Soup for the Lenten Soul: The Bread of Life,” St. Michael the Archangel, 19099 Holy Rosary Pancake Breakfast: 4672 Vigil Praise: join the seminarians for a E. Floyd, Aurora. Speaker and light Pearl St. Adults $3.50, children $1.50. time of eucharistic adoration with meal. Call 303-690-6797. Birthday babies, 60 years and older, praise and worship, Christ the King Wednesdays, Feb. 16-March 23: born in February receive a free break- Chapel, JPII Center, 1300 S. Steele St. noon-1 p.m. fast. Call 303-296-3283. Feb. 19: 8 p.m. Feb. 20: 7:30 a.m.-noon “Male and Female He Created Them” Theology on Tap: “Chaos and Gender Differences and Our Longing Denver Chesterton Society: meets at Christianity” Why Did the Reformation for Union: by Dr. Philip Mango, profes- St. Mary’s Church, 2290 S. Clayton. Happen? presented Father Peter sor at JPII Institute for Studies on Call Sue 720-482-9594. Girard, O.P., Braun’s Bar and Grill, 1055 Marriage and Family. Talk at JPII Every third Monday: 7-9 p.m. Auraria Pkwy. Center, Bonfils Hall, 1300 S. Steele St. Feb. 25: 7:30-9 p.m. Our Lady of Visitation Breakfast Free will donation. Fundraiser: 2531 W. 65th Place. Green Feb. 18: 7 p.m. chile plate $6, children $3. Call 303- 429-7947. Feb. 27: following 10:30 a.m. Mass 18 l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER

Call Loretta for rates SERVICE DIRECTORY (303) 715-3212 HELP WANTED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • B A C K Y A R D • P R A Y E R S Parish Business Manager WANTED: Sell advertising for the WARNING: HOMEBUYERS & St. Pius X Parish: Practicing Catholic; Business Mortgage Loan Denver Catholic REFINANCERS BEWARE! administration experience; Communication, Officers Register Newspaper! FREE MONEY! Secrets Lenders Don’t Want You to Know! management and people skills. Organizational, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL Full time. Established account financial and computer skills necessary. MORTGAGE base but ability to cold call and SPECIAL FREE REPORT details how Spanish helpful. Please send resume Leads provided. to avoid overpaying on your mortgage. by March 1 to: Great commission structure. generate own leads essential. This report is like getting FREE money! Rev. Stephen Adams Health benefits provided. Commission only, benefit Don’t let your lender take you to the St. Pius X Parish 13670 E. 13th Place Please forward resume package included. Fax resume - bank. To get your FREE copy call the Aurora, CO 80011 or e-mail via fax to: 303-256-5746 Ad Mgr: 303-715-2045 24 Hour Recorded Hotline or via e-mail to or e-mail [email protected]. 303-256-8025 [email protected] [email protected] This is a no-obligation community service. Mortgage Broker Full-time, eleven month position - REALREALREAL Qualified Lay Youth Little or No Experience Youth Ministry Coordinator (high school and junior high) CAREGIVERS Minister Needed: Start Part-Time needed to lead a collaborative ministry for two parishes: CACACATHOLICTHOLICTHOLIC Training & Mentorship St. Laurence (800 families) and St. Paul’s Newman Center GOODSGOODSGOODS NEEDED Program Provided Must be mature and willing to move (500 families) in Laramie, Wyoming in the heart of the Rocky at The Real Caring adults needed Mountains. This minister will work closely with a commission to the Vail, CO Valley. Leather Company to assist seniors in The job includes realational and leadership team as well as pastoral staffs. Preferred: 330 18th St. experience in youth ministry, very familiar with “Renewing the their homes. ministry, teaching, organizing, and Call Michael Wilems Vision,” BA in Youth Ministry or related field. Salary is Greeley, CO 80631 Flexible schedules. managing a modest budget, office to arrange attending commensurate with education and experience. Reply with 970-352-6885 FT/PT. Must drive hours, and various staff and required Open House resume and references to [email protected] Wed-Fri 12 -5 and have a car. deanery level meetings in youth 720-322-0135 or call 307-745-5461 before March 9. Sat 10:30-3 303-734-0641 ministry. The position requires Support Inc. driving to three locations within a Is interviewing Accidents Catholic Counseling 30-mile radius. Dedicated “Live in” Family Law • Individual Fluency in Spanish and English is a Companions for a • Family must. Prefer a theological degree pleasant woman in from a Catholic University with a the Littleton area Law Office of • Couples (some lifting certification in youth ministry. required). Please call Karen Buck Free 1/2 Hour DONDONDONAAATETETE YYYOUR OLD AAAUTUTUTOOO Housing assistance will be provided Cindy Eisenhand Consultation To help St Denis Catholic and salary DOE. Please send for details 144 West 11th Avenue Ellen Sandoval, LCSW High School in Uganda resume to [email protected] or call @ 303-340-0322 Denver, CO 80204 720-937-9050 Rev. Edward J. Poehlmann Father Joseph tells us 60% of his Ext. 113 Member of Holy Trinity Parish @ 970-926-2821. (303) 623-9383 students are orphans from AIDS and GOD?GOD?GOD? INCOME Cliff Spratt Great need your love and help! Classics to Rossis Center 270 - Page TAXES “Music & Shows” Clunkers, running or not. We do 4980 Kipling Paperback Book everything for you and you’ll receive Denargo Market ISBN PREPARES 1040/104 for all occasions! # 0-9754-309-0-4 & OTHERS, a tax deduction for your car. Please Since 1958 give us a toll free call today. Reviews all major REASONABLE FEES. Church Affairs! Go to 50th & Kipling evidence & argu- Efficient service: God Bless! right turn -- on right! ments for & against Call for appointment Knights Events! God. Send $20 & prices. Rehearsal Dinners! Etc. 800-511-4409 GREAT SMORGASBORD, Pithy Publishing Inc. Deacon Leonard Polak Lunch $6.00 & Dinner $9.50 19 Ridge Rd., 3160 W. 41st Ave, Denver, CO 80211 303-741-2074 United Children’s Fund, Inc. 1st Tuesday of every month Boulder, CO 80303 303-455-7678 web site: cliffspratt.com www.unchildren.org 11:30 am-1pm & 6pm-9pm Girls’ Lacrosse 2 Nurses St. Jude’s Prayer Last Sunday of the month Footcare May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Brunch: $5.00 from adored, glorified, loved, and 10:00 am-1:00pm Clinic. preserved throughout the world now Receptions, Luncheons, Footcare in and forever. St. Jude, worker of Meetings $7.50 miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper All Private. your home by of the helpless, pray for us. Thank you Looking for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in No Charge for room rent. RN’s. Call St. Jude for prayers granted. learning to play lacrosse in a competitive and prayers encouraging environment. Coached by Mullen’s varsity 303-347-8848 Say 9 times a day. Publicize and For More Information girl’s lacrosse coach. Call Mark or Rachel 303-534-1050 personal share with others. L.A.F. 303-296-1144 Crypt for Two 2 Crypts In Loving Memory of for Sale in the Thank You THANK YOU Tony “Big T” Marquez in Corridor of Sacred Heart And if you come upon a mountain Beautiful All Saints St. Jude stream on a summer afternoon, splash Madonna of Jesus your hand in the blue, bright water, smell Garden for the pine, let the memories run through Mausoleum Mausoleum - Blessed Mother prayers St. Jude your mind and cherish the silent Mt. Olivet Mt. Olivet answered. moments. When I am gone I want Cemetery Cemetery and All Saints people to smile and say $4,000. Call “That Big T, he’s just gone fishin” cemetery $7000 M.T.O. for Prayers Answered Thinking of you on your 1 year 970-586-9687 M.H. anniversary! God Bless You. crypts 303-850-9944 Love Always Savannah & Loretta. TAX MATH TUTORING Christopher C. Felton, P.C. PIANO LESSONS PRAYER TO VIRGIN MARY PREPARATION Rapid progress with Thank you Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruit & BOOKKEEPING Attorney at Law SUZUKI method. Sacred of the vine, splendors of heaven, blessed x Individual & small x PROVEN CURRICULUM (303) 295-8988 Mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, Patient, enthusiastic assist me in my necessity. A star of the sea, help business tax returns & BEST RESULTS Heart of bookkeeping x Confidential Consultation instructor will teach me and show me herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, x Authorized IRS BOOSTS CONFIDENCE Always Free Jesus &&Jesus x anyone 3 years & up. I humbly beseech you from bottom of my heart provider x GRADES 2-12 / SAT Prep Criminal Defense • Family Law • Personal Theory, sight-reading, St. Jude to succor me in my necessity. There are none x Free consultation that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary x MOST AFFORDABLE Injury • Worker’s Compensation • Basic improvisation, S&E Financial Services for prayers conceived without sin, pray for us who have Wills and Trust • Estate Planning • Real performance. Near the recourse to thee. Holy Mary I place this cause Call Steve 720.890.9000 Estate-Construction Law • Civil Litigation John Paul II Center. answered. in your hands. Thank you for your mercy Ph/fax 303-432-7152 303-759-0217 toward me and mine. Amen. Say this prayer for [email protected] V Serving the Denver community since 1988 MC L.A.F. 3 consecutive days and publicize. R.F. DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l 19

Call Loretta for rates SERVICE DIRECTORY (303) 715-3212 H O M E I M P R O V E M E N T S • P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S PLUMBER SANCHEZ NO JOB SEAMLESS GUTTERS, INC. TOO SMALL Free Estimates Licensed and Insured Complete Plumbing Services 5”, 6”, 7” Gutter Repair Specialist Repair Primed Steel, Galvalum, Affordable Rates and Aluminum gutters Low Rates Why pay high rates? Repair, Replace, Repipe 5% discount with entire house installation Free Estimates Master Plumber 42 yrs. exp. Same Owner Since 1962 home 303-693-7018 303-912-0737 \ 733-0832 H Not in conjunction with other discounts remodeling Senior Citizen Discount Mention this ad for 10% OFF HANDYMAN Remodeling HOMEOWNER’S INTERIORS JR. SWAZO SKUL PLUMBING RETIRED & Garage Call: Jack • Owner Operated QUALIFIED Res. & Comm. Wiring ELECTRIC COMPLETE 40 yrs. experience • Repair/Remodel PROFESSIONALS KITCHEN & Quick prompt profes- 303-455-8990 BATH Doors Remodel, Baths, REMODEL sional electrical service New Work Quality Work • Licensed/Insured Kitchens, Base- at a great price. Service Foothills Garage • Door Replacement ments, Decks, • Senior Discount Ceramic Tile • Tubs and Showers Remodeling or Changeovers Door Company • Finish Basements Plumbing, Electrical Floors • Walls • Countertops troubleshooting our • Over 25 Yrs Painting, Windows Remodel • Kitchen & Bath • Sheet Vinyl Flooring • Etc. expertise (materials 303-989-6040 Combined Exp Work Guaranteed at cost) Free quotes Commerical & Remodel Free Estimates Quality Installation at a Reasonable Price 303/360-8226 Residental Sales & Service and much more • Visa - Mastercard 303-935-2073 303-756-5908 303/668-4854 Free Estimates Since 1994 (303) 937-8854 303-422-2097 Superior Tile Tile/Grout Company, Inc. Seamless Problems • Ceramic Gutters Ceramic Tile • Marble Free • Granite Estimates Aluminum, Solid Surface • Quarry Steel, Copper Products • Remodel • Gutter Cleaning Repairs & Remodeling • New Construction Available • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Commercial 10% Senior Discount 303-693-1011 2nd Generation Catholic Family Owned Business on Complete Installations flooring Serving Denver Metro since 1970 Call 7am-7pm 7 days a week Office: 720-922-1401 tiles stone Cory 303-422-3409 Cell: 720-350-1488 720-290-3502 CJ Roofing Company ABSOLUTE ROOFING ANY WEATHER In order to offset CUTRATE www.cjroofing.com rising production costs, a Trash Removal Co. GUTTER & SIDING ROOFING & GUTTERS the DCR has had a modest HAULING & ASK US ABOUT OUR NEW rate increase. • Repairs - Replacement • Quality Work At A Fair Price On: CLEAN-UP SMART MONEY FINANCE PROGRAM! FREE Estimates A one box ad is We haul trees, trash, Roofing, Gutters, Siding furniture, appliances, Free Inspections on Roof Replacements • 20 years experience • now $36 per week, • SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT • $32 for multiple estates, storage units, Established in 1978 and Locally Owned Denver Metro area etc. Call today for FREE insertions. Please Licensed & Insured Licensed & Insured estimate 7 days a week. Senior Discount FOR FREE ESTIMATE call Loretta for rates. ---- ALL AREAS ---- Early Bird & Senior Discounts 720-366-9152 303/715-3212 303.921.9482 CALL NOW! 303-394-2802 Call 234-1539 or 399-7220 Executive MILE HIGH Home Cleaning TREE CARE, Inc. Excellence Guaranteed! Don’t Sweat the Small • TREE TRIMMING (Or You Don’t Pay!) God Makes “Em”, Stuff . . . That’s Our Job! AND REMOVALS We Shape “Em” Lic. • Bonded • Ref. One-time/weekly/monthly • PLANTING We supply everything. • SHRUB CARE Call AngelaAngelaAngela for FREE est. apartments, homes, offices 2155 S. Valentia • Denver • STUMP REMOVAL 303-915-9153 Move ins/outs Metro area • WINTER References Available WATERING home care executivehomecleaning.net 303-507-4094 (303) 755-5211 303-292-9393 Senior Discount & cleaning A Family Enterprise Licensed & Insured Since 1997 Insured • Bonded FREE ESTIMATES Roommate A PRO IMAGE FOR SALE QUAINT & WINTER REACH Manufactured CHARMING Wanted DISCOUNT RATES PAINTING INC. Home near new 3 Bdrm 2 bath Senior Retired Lady Since 1984 999 4,4,4,000000000 on 12 1/2 Acres. GARDEN For a custom ranch style home to share Clean-Ups READERS! 3 Miles N.of San 3 bdrm 2 bath •Insured•Professional professional touch Luis Town with over 1600 sf House in Gardening & DDDesignesignesign Call Your Full Advertise 5 Bdrm/3 Bath of main level space! Lakewood with Installation & Maintenance Service Painting Co. in the Large front and 2 blocks-All Souls. 303-908-7346 including Register same N/S No Pets THETHETHE••• PERFECTPERFECTPERFECT••• GARDENGARDENGARDEN back decks. $209,900! •• •• DRY WALL & Today! for sale Great Mtn Views 303-934-0515 $$$11100 OFFOFF00 TEXTURING Olivia Call for information! or rent 303-693-2047 $300.00 per month everyeveryevery $1$1$1,,,000000000 service 10% off with add 303-229-1117 303-380-9284 includes utilities. Plus Winter Discount 720-434-3090 303303303--- 715715715--- 333 212212212 A FINE FINISH METROPOLITAN TRIBUNAL UPHOLSTERY Manuel Reeves PAINTING ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER CANAAN SUMMONS NO LABOR PAINTING CUSTOM Residential/ Case Names: Diesing - Hicks CHARGE SPECIALS Commercial/Int/Ext Prot. No. 305-03 Home operated business Where your business is PAINTING Bonded & Insured Being unaware of his current address of Mr. Jerry Wayne Hicks, always appreciated! date of birth, 11 January 1954. Respondent in the above • 100’s of samples INTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES to choose from Over 25 Years * Minor Prep Int/Ext mentioned case, we hereby summons the said person to appear 303-722-8100 before this Tribunal on 16 March, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. + 50% OFF supply Experience Clean & Reliable charges Stan Greene to respond to the following issue: “Whether the Diesing- •Residential NO MONEY DOWN Hicks marriage in question is null”. All those who by • Over 30 years Residential ~ Commercial •Commercial • Senior Discounts Raimon Pearson whatever means are aware of the domicile of Jerry Wayne Hicks of experience 10% DISCOUNT Owner the present summons and to communicate his address to this 7am - 7pm Pick-up & Delivery • Fast Completion Tribunal. Denver, 16 February, 2005 upholstery 303-412-8388 office ~ Insured & Bonded 720-329-8957 720-290-3502 10% Senior Discount Very Reverend James S. Moreno, J.C.D. Presiding Judge furniture PAINTING Free Estimates Est.1971 Ronda Whitehurst-Ecclesiastical Notary 20 l FEBRUARY 16, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER

• CALL FOR A "FREE" REVERSE MORTGAGE INFORMATION REPORT! • GET A REVERSE MORTGAGE** • TAX FREE PROCEEDS** • USE THE CASH ANYWAY YOU CHOOSE** • KEEP THE TITLE TO YOUR HOME** • ELIMINATE MONTHLY HOUSE PAYMENTS** • NO INCOME OR CREDIT QUALIFICATIONS** REFINANCING?... CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH WE CAN SAVE YOU! • CASH OUT • DEBT CONSOLIDATION BUYING A NEW HOME? • FREE PRE-APPROVALS • NO MONEY DOWN PROGRAMS • 1ST TIME BUYER(S) PROGRAMS 1.00% PAYARM OPTION “Experienced…personable… 4.27% APR* world class customer 4.63%4.98% 15 YEAR APR* FIXED service…incomparable. I would never work with 5.00%5.20% 30 YEAR APR* FIXED anyone else.” Fr. Cuneo ARM 4.27%

Randy Spierings, Branch Manager Over 13 years banking experience