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The Greek word for Mary’s motherhood is Theotokos, meaning “God- bearer.” Becoming official church teaching at the Council of Ephesus in 381, this is one of Celebrate Life the most ancient and important titles given to March and Rally Mary. Chapter VIII of the Vatican II JANUARY 12th, 2019 document, Lumen Gentium, which addresses Mary’s role in Christian life, refers to her by Join others in our huge celebration that title no less than twelve times. of life at every age and every stage Eight days after the birth of a Jewish male, on the Colorado Capital steps. circumcision was demanded by Jewish law. Mass will begin at 11:30am at the January 1 also commemorates the circumcision of Jesus. The Gospel reading for Cathedral Basilica and at 11:00am at Holy Ghost the day from Luke recounts the shepherd’s Catholic Church. The rally will begin at 1PM on the visit, the completion of the eight days leading west steps of the State Capitol and the march will to circumcision, and naming the baby Jesus, begin at 2PM. Sign up in the foyer if you’d like to according to the angel’s direction previous to participate. Transportation will be provided. His conception. Beginning in 1967, Pope Paul VI requested that this day be set aside as a day of prayer for ALL ARE WELCOME world peace. For over forty years popes have TO A FASCINATING issued a message encouraging prayer as well PARENT/TEEN NIGHT as action toward the establishment of world peace. A WOMB WITH A VIEW! If we use today to be as loving to others as mothers are to their children, this might be the year peace becomes a reality. That reality may move us all to renew our commitment to God symbolized by Jesus’ circumcision. So maybe these various celebrations do link together. Happy New Year! 3D ultrasound imaging - CGI - actual scope views! January 13, 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. McCallin Hall St. Thomas Moore Parish Presenter: Lynn Grandon, Director Respect Life Office Contact David Tschumper with any questions at 303-220-33 88 or [email protected] NVCHQIV Q .`1 QJ .VQ%J :1J : .QC1H .%`H. Solemnity of the Epiphany It’s the gorgeous Feast of the Epiphany. Time to trip a little light fantastic. That’s right…you! You are the lamplighter of your family, your class, your parish, The song "We Three Kings" details the gi s of the your office, your work place. :$15G% RQ7Q%@JQ11.: 7Q%`V1J$1J$-Q`J: But look who I’m telling. You already know this! @1J$QJV .CV.VI]C:J5$QCRG`1J$ QH`Q1J1I You’ve probably known all your life, or at least since again." 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Think of your presence at Mass, and what Great High Priest, sancfying the world through his confidence that builds in your parish community. :H`1HV8 Think of the ways you have prayed for the sick and dying. Think of the ways you have personally accompanied loved ones through their own transition from life to eternity. Young Adults You can’t see it, but you’re your own constellation 2:42 for YOUNG ADULTS age 21 and up: out there. You have no idea the people who have seen There is a young adult group in the West Denver area your Star―your warmth, your kind invitation to called 2:42. Based on Acts 2:42 “They devoted friendship, your help in times of need—and been themselves to the teaching of the Apostles and to the intimately drawn to the One who is Light from Light. communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the Isn’t it a great blessing to be part of the prayers.” The next gathering will be on Thursday, January constellation of Christ? Every darkness that comes 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The evening will include your way you transform into light. You are a luminous Mass, dinner, teaching and conversation. For more comet of forgiveness, joy, friendship, and expectant information and to RSVP visit: hope. http://www.stjoegold.org/westdenver242 And the day when you and Jesus see each other face to face? Step back. Nova, meet Super Nova. YOUNG ADULT RETREATS: January 15 & 16, Interior Freedom w/ Fr. Jacques Phillipe What is the greatest light that you cast in this world? to be held at St. Catherine of Sienna, 4200 Federal Blvd. Kathy McGovern ©2018 www.thestoryandyou.com This two part evening reflection series begins with Vespers at 5:45pm, includes dinner which is followed by reflection. Cost is a free-will donation. Hosted by the Community of MEN’S DISCERNMENT Beatitudes & Denver Catholic Young Adults. RSVP to RETREAT [email protected] Sunday, February 10th March 22-24, Archdiocese of Denver, First Annual Retreat 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to be held at Annunciation Heights, Estes Park. Hosted by For ages 18+ Denver Catholic Young Adults with the Community of St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver St. John’s. For information please email Register at: [email protected] www.denverseminarians.org :J%:`7 .5 ·.V]1].:J7Q` .VQ`R N Catholic School Info Come tour Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School on January 29 at 11am or Notre Dame Catholic School at 1pm! If it has been awhile since you have visited or if you have never visited before, we are excited to offer Our Sunday Religious you a chance to go on a walking tour with school Education Classes and Adult leaders and see up close the tremendous faith Formation Sessions will resume formation and learning going on every day. We promise it will be a fun and inspiring hour. If you join on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at us on the tour, we will give 9:00 a.m. you a free “2018-19 Around the AoD Tour” Confirmation Sponsors and Parent Meeting T-shirt. To RSVP and provide your Our upcoming gathering of sponsors and parents T-shirt size, visit www.seedsofhopedenver.org or will be held on Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 from 7:00 to 8:30 email us at [email protected]. p.m. in the Church. This evening is for adults only. Sponsors are expected to attend and parents are invited to join us as a means of support and enrichment. This Update on the Nursery evening will be led by Deacon Ken Dreiling and will focus on contemplative prayer. While we are grateful to the adults who came forward to help staff our nursery, we don’t have enough to cover the monthly schedule during Sunday Adult Formation and the 10:15 a.m.