Sunday, April 4, 2021
Pastor Fr. Jose Noriega, DCJM
Parochial Vicars Fr. Javier Nieva, DCJM, Administrator
Fr. Stefan Zarnay, DCJM Fr. James de Cendra, DCJM
In-Residence Fr. Luis Granados, DCJM Fr. Javier O’Connor, DCJM
Deacons Greg Frank , Tim Kilbarger
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6853 South Prince Street Littleton, CO 80120 303.798.8506 stmarylittleton.org Upcoming Events
Called by Name Mary.
Even in the garden of the resurrection, Jesus goes unrecognized at first. The Gospel of John records a weeping 5th-8th Grade Nazareth Middle School woman, mistaking the risen savior for a gardener. Until, that Cabrini Shrine Pilgrimage is, she is called by name. April 17, 2021 8:30am-3:00pm Mary. To sign up, email [email protected] Robert. Catherine. Joanne. Steven. Hailey. Travis.
Jesus rises for you. He rises for me. He rises for each and every one of us. We are called by name in the garden of the Calling All Golf Lovers resurrection. This Sunday and every Sunday, Jesus comes to Join St. Mary School for their inau- meet us. Imagine sitting with him. How is he looking at you? gural golf tournament "Tee off with What do you say to him? When the resurrected Lord greets the St. Mary Titans". Friday May you with a smile, how do you respond? 21st at The Ridge at Castle Pines Golf Club with an 8:00am scramble- shotgun start. Breakfast and lunch- eon to follow.
Register today at littletoncatholicschool.com Celebrating St. John Paul II A Pilgrimage to Poland September 20-29, 2021 Tracing the life and formation of Karol Wojtyla, we will explore Thank you for your generous response where he grew up, prayed, studied to our recent 2021 DCJM Annual Appeal! Your support means in hiding for the seminary during more than you know, and will have a lasting impact here at St. the Nazi occupation, and became Mary and in all the locations we serve. one of the foremost defenders of the family and the dignity of man As Disciples, our mission is to help you discover and live your as Pope John Paul II. Celebrate own call to holiness in communion with the teaching and guid- mass in his home parish, in the ance of the Church. We depend on your generosity to carry out Salt Mines, outside Auschwitz, that mission. Currently, we have 15 men in formation, in prep- and more. More than a religious aration to become DCJM priests. Your financial gifts help pay tour, a pilgrimage immerses you in for their expenses, as well as assisting with our general operat- prayer as you grow in knowledge ing expenses in Littleton and abroad. and faith.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to give, there’s still Cost: $3433/person time! Donation brochures and envelopes are available in the vestibule and may be dropped in the collection boxes or at the For further information, contact Linda Sherman at the Parish parish office. You may also support us anytime by visiting Office, [email protected]. dcjm.org. For pilgrimage details and to register: https://rtijourneys.com/the-life-and-legacy-of-st-john-paul-ii. Happy Easter! Sunday, April 4, 2021 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Families Serving Families
At the Easter Vigil, Our Cate- Joyous Easter Greetings chumens and Candidates were from the Parish Food Pantry fully initiated into the Catholic As followers of Christ, we rejoice in Church. Please welcome and His resurrection! Jesus told us we pray for them as they begin their would see Him in the face of our new life in Christ: neighbor and the stranger. When you support outreach ministries such as the Carly Wyman , Alyah Jargon, Parish Pantry, you are answering the Rubi Radilla, Daniel Sonora, call of our Lord: “…Amen, I say to Sharon Borders, Edith Miller , you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, Dana Gordon, Meghan Douglas you did for me.” (Matt 25:40) Alleluia! A joyous and blessed Easter Season to the countless parishioners who extend mercy by helping our brothers and sisters in need. Alleluia! Volunteer Sign-up April 17-18 Most Needed Items in April The Mother of Mercy Ministry strives to promote a loving and 1. Pancake Mix giving community in our parish by offering opportunities for 2. Canned Fruit parishioners to serve each other as a Parish Family by offering 3. Canned Meat (Tuna or Chicken) our gifts of talents and skills to meet the needs of others. One 4. Breakfast Cereals – Cold of the things learned during the Covid isolation is how im- 5. Peanut Butter portant it is to stay in contact with our parishioners who are homebound and those who need various types of help. 6. Pasta Noodles 7. Pasta Sauce This is a very low-time-commitment ministry, and is based 8. Jam/Jelly/Honey upon your own availability. Examples of the types of volun- 9. Canned Chili teers that are needed are families or individuals who can simp- 10. Toilet Tissue ly call - or visit - a homebound person; provide a ride to mass
All non-perishable food may be dropped off in the designated or the grocery store; someone to provide ‘handyman’ services; wood box in the vestibule of the church or placed into or even someone to watch children while the parent is occu- pied with housework, and many other opportunities. shopping baskets at the west end of Marian Hall. Perishable foods (fresh or frozen) may be delivered to Ave Maria Hall on Two Opportunities to Help Monday mornings (distribution day), from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. 1. Please help St. Mary provide these services by donating Due to storage constraints, the only non-food items we request your time and talents. Volunteers will be available on are toilet tissue and baby diapers. Thank you for your April 17 and 18 after all Masses to answer any questions donations! you may have and to sign you up to help. Or call the parish
Questions? Contact Program Coordinator Debi Gorka office for more information. 303-798-8506. 303.513.1720 | [email protected] 2. Mother of Mercy Ministry is looking for 2 additional coor- dinators to assist with picking up phone calls on a rotating Today as we celebrate the Feast of Easter, we schedule. Please call Linda at the parish office for more find the challenge of also seeing and believing information. 303-798-8506. the Resurrection. It comes through our own lives of self sacrifice which brings new life to others.
As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box in the vestibule, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and you give them Easter joy The St. John Paul II Foundation, in collaboration with the and hope. Archdiocese of Denver, Centura Health, and SCL Health, invite all health care professionals to the first Converging Roads medical ethics conference Caregivers Support Group held in person and online on Saturday, April 10, 2021 Tue Apr 6 2:00-3:30 Pastoral Center from 8:30 am – 7:30 pm at Risen Christ Catholic Parish. Caregivers is a support group for those who are caring for an elderly or ill family member at home or in a care facility. Con- The conference theme is Ethical Challenges in Health tact Faye Hargrave | [email protected] | 303.798.2018 Care: A Practical Approach, and continuing education credits for healthcare professionals will be offered.
Topics include: Gender Dysphoria in Children and Adults, Footprints Grief Support Artificial Intelligence and the Common Good, Navigating Thu Apr 8 7:00-8:30 Pastoral Center Moral Distress, Social Determinants in Health, and more! The topic will be “Why God; what if?” For more information call Dottie Colbenson 303.795.7217 or Mary Beth Kettering at For more information, please visit convergingroads.com or 720.838.6478. email [email protected]. Sunday, April 4, 2021 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday, April 4, 2021 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday, April 4, 2021 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Mass Intentions for the Week Contact Us
Sat Apr 3 8:00pm St. Mary Parishioners lvg/dec Adoration Chapel: Perpetual Adoration Daily Rosary before the 8:15am Mass Sun Apr 4 7:30 Jerome Stratton † Adoration and Benediction in the church on first Saturdays after 8:15am Mass
9:00 Shirley Ellliott † Reconciliation Schedule 9:30 Susan Hercher † Monday - Friday: 7:05am - 8:15am and 8:50am - 9:15am Saturday: 8:50am - 9:15am and 3:15pm - 4:30pm 11:00 Trent Lyon † Sunday: Half an hour before Mass and during Mass if necessary 11:30 Ida, Paul and Frank Albert † Mon Apr 5 6:30 Abram B. Stratton Sr. † Anointing of the Sick/Emergencies/Funeral Arrangements Call the parish office at 303.798.8506 at any time. 8:15 Rafael Gutierrez † After hours messages can be left with the parish answering service. Tue Apr 6 6:30 Abram Burton Stratton † Baptism and Marriage 8:15 Lillian Engelbert lvg Contact the Parish Office | 303.798.8506 or visit stmarylittleton.org. Wed Apr 7 6:30 Margaret Stratton † (Marriage preparation must be started 8-12 months prior to the wedding.)
8:15 Dominga Valencia Zita † St. Mary Catholic School Thu Apr 8 6:30 Loretta K. Stratton † Principal Fr. Stefan Zarnay, DCJM 8:15 Roger Grahf Jr lvg Phone: 303.798.2375 Fax: 720.283.4756 Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm (M - F) Fri Apr 9 6:30 Tenie Miller † 8:15 Ray Briscoe † Anna Martin Gift Shop Hours Monday - Tuesday: Closed Sat Apr 10 8:15 Lloyd Swint lvg Wednesday - Friday: 8:30am-10:00am 4:30 Richard Muhal † Saturday: 8:30am to 10:00am & 3:00pm to 5:15pm Sun Apr 11 7:30 Joseph DeAngelis † Sunday: 8:30am to 1:30pm
9:30 Deacon Anthony Dudzic † Pastoral Center Office Hours 11:30 Kathleen Saulton † Monday-Friday 8:00am– 4:30pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm-12:30pm. 5:00 Matt Roth †
Prayer Intentions Pope’s April Prayer Intention: Fundamental Rights PASTORAL STAFF We pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes Receptionist Janice Romero 303.798.8506 and even in democracies in crisis. Anna Martin Gift Shop Vicky Honeywell 720.502.3324 Assistant to the Pastor & Bulletin Editor Kathy Reuter 720.283.4730 Accounting Manager Ann Johnston 720.283.4739 Pray for our deceased loved ones: Rosalie Craig, Alfred Jan- Accounting Assistant Constance Aguillard 720.283.4723 kowski, Marc Williams, Michael Young Communication Coordinator Stephen Johnson 720.283.4722 Director of Facilities and Maintenance Joe Froechtenigt 720.283.4736 Facilities Scheduling Ana Bohmann 720.283.4748 Stay Connected with the Faith Formation-Children’s Ministries Dcn. Rich Hamilton 720.283.4729 Liturgy & Spiritual Life Coordinator Teresa Birdsall 720.283.4737 St. Mary Parish App Director of Liturgy & Spiritual Life David Suddjian 720.283.4735 Connect to the life of our parish with Music Director Michael Kilcoyne 720.283.4725 the St. Mary Parish App for smartphone Nursery Coordinator [email protected] Director of Business Operations Sarah Norton 720.283.4732 and tablet! The parish app brings you Director of Family Life and Service Madeleine Paolucci 720.502.3320 important news, events, videos and more together in one Place. ADVISORY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES With this app you can: Watch or listen to all of our media, including past homi- Finance Council Parish Council lies Jim Feldhake, Chair Enrico Contolini Carl Kruse See upcoming events for our ministries, and even add Brian Aratani Rachel Guerrera Geraldine Sock them to your own calendar Matt Carpinelli Jayd Henricks Anna Worachek Stay up to date with push notifications Dave Stelloh Share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email and more!
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