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Father Lawrence Jenco Kidnapped Priest Who Served in Denver a Challenge for Christians See the documentary on 1 January 19 January 20 PROGRIESS BS 11:10 p.m. 4 p.m. VOL. LXI NO. 3 January 16, 1985 Colorado's Largest Weekly Circulation 74,628 28 PAGES - 25 CENTS Phone bank easy way to make pledge to AACP By Patricia Hillyer Reg,ster Staff With $4 m1lhon targeted as the 1985 goal. the Archbishop s Annual Campaign for Progress, to be known as Progress ·ss. has set its wheels mto motion tor a vigorous and successful drive. A phone bank has been established in which a group of operators are on duty from 6 a m to 10 p.m daily to accept Progress 85 pledges from people anywhere in the country who call the toll-free number. 1-800-25:>-5550 More than 82.000 letters are being mailed this week from Archbishop James Casey to virtually every Catholic household m the archdiocese. asking for support of the campaign TV spots are being aired several times a day on various channels promotmg the Progress 85 documen• taQ film which v1v1dly portrays how AACP funds are used. and which will be shown thrt!e times on TV during Photo by James Baca tCont,nu•d on P.a.,. J I Dan and Lynn Venters put puule together with their children, from left, Rebecca, 5, Joshua, 6 and Erin, 3. Massive layoffs cause emotional roller coaster Must have faith, says unemployed father By Patricia Hillyer \lcl1ms \\:ho admits that he has experienced a mult1tude Register Stafl of negative feehngs smc:e his JOb was axed on ,'.';ov 19 Stress Depression Hope. Discouragement. Faith However, he has added a large do:.e or faith and trust m All these are part of the roller coaster of emotions God to his emotional stockpile that 1s enabling him to exoer1enced the past few months by thou~nds of people " keep gomg" as he determinedly holds his family struggling through the aftermath of Storage Technology together. and searches for another Job. Corporation's massive layoffs. " You got to have faith," he said. "there' s no other Over 4,000 area residents have already become v1c• way to make 1t." t1ms of the severe cutbacks - another 6,000 still labor vo·ung family under a cloud of apprehension as they "sweat-out" each The head of a young family, Dan and his wife of eight company lay-off years, Lynn, have thref' ·mall children, ages three, five. Dan Venters of Lafayette 1s one or the STC layoff ICon1,r,u•d on P•~ ll The Church Kidnapped What to look vs. priest is a for in the Superbowl hallenge to us legislature Stephanie Sima, 18, a St. Thomas More's Page l parishioner, works on the phone bank that will handle ...... Prog,... '15 calla. Photo by James Baca Page 2 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed .. January 16, 1985 Respect Life Observance !Con Dear Family in Christ: t1on for virtually any reason during all three open our hearts in compassion to pregnant women Twelve years ago this month on January 22, trimesters. who struggle over life and death decisions. We and the U.S. Supreme Court issued rulings legalizing As people become more aware of the massive support the many organizations which provide the1 destruction of human life through abortion, as they housing, counseling, financial assistance, medical abortion-on-demand for the full nine months of ty I pregnancy for any reason learn more about the incredibly complex develop­ care, and so many other services to these women ma, ment of the human fetus in the womb, as they to help them welcome new hfe mstead of destroy­ RE We protested those decisions twelve years discover the intense cruelty associated with abor­ ing it. ago. We continue to protest them today. The sheer tion, the tide is turning in favor of limiting if not To mark the 12th Anniversary, the at S number of abortions performed over these years is yet prohibiting abortion-on-demand Archdiocese of Denver will sponsor a pro-life left enormous and numbing: over 1.6 million a year, We believe human life 1s a precious gift from Mass on Saturday, January 19, at 12: 10 p m at the ca~ over 4,000 a day. God. Each life, including the tiniest still in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church in W8! womb, is an affirmation of God's overwhelming am1 We mark January 22 each year as a tragic day Denver. I invite you to join us at this Mass and in nuh in our countr:•'.- history. The only positive note in love for us despite our frailities, our failings, our other events that day. this dozen years is that polls indicate more and sins. To destroy God's gift 1s to reject God's love levc more Americans are rejecting the abortion-on­ for His human family. Sincerely in Christ, pro demand culture, the Court set in motion. Less than We continue our fight. We speak out. We pray. George R. Evans, V.G. rea ?(l"' " " Ii< \'f' in the Court's rulings allowing abor- We work to overcome the Court's decisions. We Auxiliary Bishop exp Su, Dal mo1 Respect life events are scheduled bee SUI The 12th aMiversary of the U.S. Supreme Court rulings After the capitol rally. the March for Life will follow a On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the Colorado Right to Life Commit­ reo that removed most restrictions on abortions will be marked designated route past the governor's mansion, where de­ tee will sponsor a coffee for legislators. Pro-life people are at a series of events in Metro Denver. monstrators will call attention to their determination to mvited to come and meet their legislators and visit them at any Since those Supreme Court dec1s1ons of Jan. 22, 1973, the protect and care for all human life with songs and positive 8 a.m at the State capitol Building (m the basement) number of abortions performed in the United States has pro-life signs and banners. For more information, contact the Colorado Right to me, reached about 17 million. 1t has been estimated. Joe Mayer is chamnan of the March for Life '85. The Life Committee (572-8857), 128 W 11th Ave , Denver, CO sys The series of events scheduled in Metro Denver will call Colorado Right to Life Committee is sponsor of the march 80204. ly. attention lo those facts and demonstrate for life in Colorado. Respect Life Mns Sanctity of Life Concert A Respect Life Mass, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19 at ins, 1n the Denver metropolitan area. a Sanctity of Life 12· 10 pm., will be celebrated by Bishop George Evans at the to ( Concert will be held Friday, Jan 18. al 7:30 pm., with local Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Colfax at Logan Respect Life Mass professional vocalists and musicians performing hve at Many of those attending that Mass are expected lo join tht! and Trinity Baptist Church, 4490 Newland in Wheat Ridge. crowd at the Capitol and to participate in the March for Life. at basilica Jan. 19 nee Additionally, a film presentation about abortion will be Many other area churches will hold special Sanctity of Life sit11 shown for the first time here called " The Silent Scream," by services on Sunday, Jan. 20. Bishop George R. Evans will celebrate lhe atti former abortionist Bernard Nathanson, M.D There 1s no arcbdiocesaJJ Respect Life Man Saturday, Jan. 19, al atU charge. lZ: 10 p.m. at the Baiillca of lhe Immaculate Concep­ the• March for Life and rally lion, East Colfax and f..o&an. M; On Saturday, Jan 19, the annual Colorado March for Tbe public Is encouraged to attend and Bishop Lile and rally will be at the State Capitol Building (Colfax You can see documentary Evan1 bas invited priests to concelebrate the Mass with wit. and Lincoln ) begiMing at 1 p.m. Thousands are expected lo him. son gather near the west steps lo hear various pro-life speakers. film on AACP on TV "The successful passage of the legislative measure Among them will be William Woodley, president of the forbidding public funding of abortions in Colorado this laic Colorado Right to Life Committee, and chairman of Cihzens Be sure to watch the Progress '85 film past November lndJcate1 thtat many ctthens support Jes for Responsible Government, the group that led the suc­ documentary showing bow campaign funds are every child's ri&bt to life," Bishop Evans said In a letter flo, cessful drive to pass Amendment 3, to halt state-funding of spent and wby there is a U million goal this year. to priests. " We must continue the struggle to raise His abortion. Progress '85 presentation times are as follows : peoples' conciousness to the critical Importance of this esp Issue." bop Saturday, Jan. 19 - 11:10 p.m. - Channel 9 KUSA TV. "gc Sunday, Jan. ZO - 4 p.m. - Channel 4 KCNC bad Official TV. I e, ARCHBISHOP'S OFFICE Saturday, Jan. Z6 - 4:30 p.m. - Channel 4 The Demel' catholk Register lot 200 Jo,ephlne Street KCNC TV. (USPS 557--030) res The length of the film is approximately Tl•• MO.I R-•nd JamN V Cuey, 0 0 • • • • • • • , Publ1tMr all Denver, CO 80206 ts falMr C B Woodrich E.xec:utllla EcMor minutes. Jal'Ma fl«!i.t . EdltO! APPOINTMENTS Persons in Metro Denver, wishing to make a Jut,. A.i- ... Auoclate Ed,to, Linus Riordan Conlnbut,ng Ed,10, Deacon William Sorber, Permanent Diaconate pledge to the campaign may call locally at 799-4900.
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