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SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Scripture Readings FOR TODAY First Reading: Therefore, now they shall be the first to go into exile, and their wanton revelry shall be done away with. (Am 6:7) Psalm: Praise the Lord, my soul! (Ps 146) or Alleluia Second Reading: But you, man of God, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. (1 Tm 6:11) Gospel: “Then said, ‘If they will not listen to and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.’” (Lk 16:31)

Readings for the Week: of September 22, 2019 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31 Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [17]/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [Zec 8:23]/Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [9ab]/Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-35, 36-37 [34]/Lk 10:17-24

Saints & Special Observances Sunday: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. , Priest & Tuesday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, & Doctor of the Church Wednesday: The Holy Guardian Angels Friday: St. Saturday: Bl. Seelos, Priest Next Sunday: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday THE WEEK AHEAD MASS INTENTIONS: REMEMBER IN YOUR Sunday, Sept 29, 8 am for Humanity and the Miramontes-Carrillo Family PRAYER

Thursday, Oct 3, 9 am Please Pray for Our Members, for Humanity and the Miramontes-Carrillo Family Relatives, & Friends

Ramona Allen, Betty Ashford, Annie Berry, Hasan People often think that if they witness something mirac- Bennett, Denise Chinn, Minnie Cassell, Barbara ulous, it would bring them to a greater faith and moti- Christian, Lavon Curry, Ben Duran, Tep Falcon, Leon vate them for greater involvement. Such is not neces- Gibson, Lucille Glenn, Cecil Glenn, Mary Ignatin, sarily true, as coming to a real and authentic faith still Cathy Jordan, Nell Jones, Raven McElroy, Derek Mosley, requires that we struggle with ourselves a bit and Lawrence Pierre, Mary Praylo, Maria Singleton, change our approach to living. Authentic faith is ac- Samaria Stovall, Miles Tatum, Earlie Taylor, Joan Thomas, quired when we see wisdom and life in the words of Joe Thomas, Jim Tyson, Desaree Venema, Robert Vigil, the prophets and in the teachings of and Ginnie Ward’s family. Jesus Christ. All of these point us to a God who has a particular set of priori- Please Pray for Our Homebound ties for how life is meant to be lived. Easter Butler, Lola Clemons, Janette Frye, Mary Gam- We have to avoid the trap of com- brell, Gerard Haas, Mary Haas, Toledo Mays, Lisa placency that is rooted in preserving our own self- McGee, Shaneil Moore, and Dorothy Urban interests and living lives that pursue “righteousness, de- For homebound needs, please contact votion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.” (1 TM 6: Deacon Clarence at x304 11) Complacency keeps us stuck in the status quo and prevents us from working toward respect for life, equal- Please Pray for All Caregivers ity, and justice, and from advocating on behalf of the Lord Jesus, we ask you to bring your healing touch to needs of the poor, the homeless, and the alien. Are those we know to be sick, afraid, or worried. Amen. you complacent? CURÉ D’ARS NEWS

The Social Justice Ministry invites you to please We request prayers for the repose of Save one more Date— the soul of Claude Harris and his family.

Wednesday, October 2, 7:00—8:00 p.m. He will be surely be missed. The pilgrimage is one thing; our response to it is See Flocknotes for more information. another. First, we want to pray. We need to pray—for reconciliation with our neighbor, for the 105th Annual Migrant Mass leadership of our Church in confronting the injus- When: September 29, Mass at 3pm; tices around us, for renewal of our own personal Festival to follow Mass commitment to deepen our faith and to thank Where: Queen of Vietnamese Parish God for the goodness and the 4695 N Harlan St, Wheat Ridge, CO gifts that our fellow parishioners share with us every week. Come Cost: FREE share one hour with us, together This special Mass was instituted over a century with Our Lord, in this prayer service ago by the Vatican in response to migrations due in the church. Restore your Spirit, to tensions preceding World War 1. reflect on your blessings, and commit to turn your While the conflicts have changed, the struggle of faith into action. people around the world seeking a better, safer life remains an issue. The bilingual Mass will incorpo- Where Will the Road Take You? rate elements from various Catholic The Capuchin Franciscans 11th annual Road to cultures around the world. Mass will Rome Raffle is brimming with bucket list vacation be followed by a festival with cultural packages! Stay in a 12th Century Castle in Ire- dances, music, and food. land; travel high to the Andes Mountains in Peru and visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu; bask Feed the Hungry: Persons and families in need in the Caribbean sun on the iridescent beaches are grateful for your help. Whatever non- of Barbados; pamper yourself during a long perishable food and personal items you give are weekend at the exclusive Auberge Resort in As- a gift to others. Thank you for contributing to the pen, or take in the sights and sounds of the Eter- basket in our church vestibule. nal City where you'll stay in a luxury suite across the street from St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Prophet House Museum. Buy your Road to : Rome Raffle tickets today An opportunity to support our retired priests and increase your chances Our priests enrich every age of winning one of these in- and stage of our lives. credible vacation packag- Through them, we are bap- es! All international packag- tized, masses are celebrated, es include airfare. sins are forgiven, couples are Tickets are 1 - $50, 3-$135, 5-$220 or 10 for $400 united in marriage, and loved and can be purchased online ones are delivered into the loving hands of God. at www.RoadtoRomeRaffle.com or by calling After giving a life of service to the faithful, 303.477.5436. Drawings will take place: priests retiring typically at age 70. We all now October 12, November 12 and December 5. have an opportunity to care for them by sup- porting Prophet Elijah House. The House, officially Proceeds benefit the lives and ministries opened in April, is located on the campus of St. of the Capuchin Franciscans Friars and John Paul II Center. Named after the Old Testa- the people they serve. ment prophet Elijah, there are 12 suites for retired priests and two guest rooms (for visitors or priests Never get tired of doing little things for recovering from medical procedures). Your do- others. Sometimes those little things nations are vital to keep this center going. occupy the biggest part of their hearts. Contributions can be made through their web- St. Therese of Lisieux site. Visit elijahdenver.org/support-our-priests.