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PARISH
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Jorge Alonso 720-289-8806
Alfredo Alvarado 303-859-4976 David Dimond 303-665-9545 Eva Distel 303-665-5109 Carol Jackson 303-665-2471 Richard Kohnert 303-673-0537 Olga Marble 303-618-2897 Vicki Peters 303-665-6752 Jim and Rosabelle Rice 303-664-0852 Bob and Maureen Russell 303-678-6481 William Sehnert 303-665-2262 PARISH
FINANCE COUNCIL
Brian Armstrong 720-890-8067
Boyd Bell 720-890-2686 Dolores Lopez 303-665-6358 Joseph Marr 970-215-5700 George Thierjung 303-926-5605 Joseph Schurwonn 303-233-8274 David Villalobos 303-828-2718 Mike Wengryn 303-926-8267 Chris Yetman 303-665-4060 Ex Officio: Msgr. Bob Amundsen Fr. Tom Lynch O.P. Deacon Jim Wolfe Jenifer Canning ************************************************************
FOR THE LENTEN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, PLEASE GO TO CALENDAR ON THE MENU TO THE LEFT ************************************************************ ________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER FOR HAITI
God of compassion and Father of all life,watch over the people of Haiti, and bring out of this disaster wonders of goodness and grace. Bring those who have died into the fullness of your eternal glory. Give your comfort and peace to those who are lost in grief. And fill the survivors, who have been affected by tragedy, with your strength and hope, and hold them close to your loving heart. Sustain with courage and strength those who are engaged in relief efforts, and guide us as a world community to find ways of providing assistance that heals wounds and provides hope. And help us to remember that when one of your children suffers we all suffer. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our resurrection and our life, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (The
disastrous earthquake hit Haiti on January 12, 2010.
In support of the Haitian people, please say this prayer on the 12th day of each month throughout 2010) BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF MARCH 7, 2010 YEAR FOR THE PRIEST Pope Benedict XVI has
declared this year "A Year For Priests" and has invited Catholics
throughout the world to pray for priests, pray for vocations and to
encourage vocation awareness in our young people. One of the
things we will be doing here in the parish is keeping priests in our
daily prayer according to the Archdiocesan calendar published last
year. You will notice that the name of a particular
priest is highlighted each day in the daily schedule. We ask you
to offer special prayer for that particular priest that day.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK MARCH 7 - 14, 2010 SUNDAY March 7 Coffee and Donuts After the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Coffee, Beans, and Chocolate Sale after ALL Masses Pray for Rev. Rocco Porter 8:00 a.m. Mass Imm. Conception Parishioners 8:45 a.m. Religious Education Classes 10:00 a.m. Mass † Kelly Deininger by Her Family Kids Word Smith Baptism 12:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish 1:00 p.m. Spanish Baptisms 4:00 p.m. Bible Study “Genesis to Jesus” 5:30 p.m. Life Teen Mass Deceased Valenta & Phalen Family by Kathleen P. Valenta 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Life Teen and Edge MONDAY March 8 Pray for Rev. Roger Lascelle 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass † Refugio Hernandez by Kemp Family 6:30 p.m. Mary’s Hands meeting TUESDAY March 9 Pray for Rev. Roland P. Freeman 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass † Joseph Beranek by Anna Marie Osso 1:00 p.m. Staff meeting 4:30 p.m. Spanish Religious Education 6:00 p.m. Spanish Altar Servers training 7:00 p.m. R.C.I.A. Class WEDNESDAY March 10 Pray for Rev. Salvador Cisneros, C.R. 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass † Carmella Preston by Eva Distel 12:00 p.m. 5 p.m. Choir practice 4:30 p.m. Religious Education 5:30 p.m. Priest Dinner 7:00 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE NO 10 a.m. Choir Practice Neocatecheumen Group NH Neocatecheumen Group LL THURSDAY March 11 Pray for Rev. Sean McGrath 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass † Marie Matusik by Maryann Petraitis 6:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. Hepp’s choir practice 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting FRIDAY March 12 Pray for Rev. Salvador Navarro 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass Special Intention for Nicole Hall by James & Joann Hall 6:00 p.m. Escuela para Padres Soup Supper by Spanish Community Spanish Parent Retreat 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross ALL Weekend Sister Carmen Food Collection Catholic Relief Services Collection Pray for parish Confirmation students on retreat SATURDAY March 13 Spanish First Communion Parents Retreat Pray for Rev. Shane Lambert L.C. 2:00 p.m. Spanish Baptism Class 3:00 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass † Everett R. Tafoya by His Family 6:00 p.m. Spanish Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Neocatecheumen Eucharistic Celebration SUNDAY March 14 Knights of Columbus Breakfast After the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Pray for Rev. Simon Kalonga 8:00 a.m. Mass Imm. Conception Parishioners 2nd. Scrutiny 8:45 a.m. Religious Education Classes 10:00 a.m. Mass † Helen Wegemer by Andy and Maryann Marini Kids Word 12:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish 4:00 p.m. Bible Study “Genesis to Jesus” 5:30 p.m. Life Teen Mass † Frank Lilja by Lois Beasley 6:30 p.m. Life Teen and Edge *****************************************************************
PARISH PENANCE SERVICE
On Wednesday March 10, at 7:00 p.m. we will have our Lenten Penance Service here at Immaculate Conception. Fr. Bob and Fr. Tom have invited other priests to join them, and they will be available for the individual reception of the sacrament of Penance after the service itself. Several of the priests are bi-lingual. This service is only a few weeks before Easter, and a wonderful way to prepare for Holy Week and Easter. PLAN
ON COMING
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Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent Girl Scout Sunday Monday: St. John of God Tuesday: St. Frances of Rome Friday: Abstinence *************************************************************
NEXT ENGLISH BAPTISM CLASS IS:
April 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. *******************************************************
OPERATION
RICE BOWL
For 35 years Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl has offered Catholics in the United States a way to connect with our brothers and sister overseas. This Lenten season, Catholic Relief Services invites Catholics to pray with their families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about our global community and the challenges of poverty overseas; and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. The
Transfiguration
Jesus’
transfiguration was a moment of Hope for the disciples, giving them the
strength to endure the future sacrifices they would make as they formed
the early Church. As we continue our journey with Catholic Relief
Services’ Operation Rice Bowl, let us be mindful that our Lenten
sacrifices help to give hope to our brothers and sisters in need.Please take a
rice bowl box home you will find them on the table in the narthex.
Pray for: Farmers in Bolivia and around the world who are working to improve their harvests and preserve their natural resources. May our generosity and prayers this Lent assist them with their cultivation of and care for God’s creation. **********************************************
REFLECTIONS
PATIENCE
REGULATIONS
ON LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE
God, give me patience! This
is something we often say when we are exasperated with the behavior of
people close to us. We become impatient when things are not done
like we want them or in the time we want them; when we don’t see
immediate results and when our spouses or children appear not to be
listening to us. We know we have to live with or accept the
peculiarities of other people and even their bad habits. Deep
down we know they also have to put up with ours. We are aware
that at times, we can mess up things because of a lack of
patience. We rush in and wreck something that required a longer
process. This occurs often in the kitchen, when we don’t wait
long enough for food to cook and we ruin the meal. Or in life,
when we rush things and don’t allow the time they deserve and in the
end it turns out bad. Furthermore, lack of patience with those
around us can also lead to the breakup of relationships. It is
true that people can often test out patience, but what about us?
Is it not true that many times we test God’s patience and that of the
people close to us? Is it not true that many times we plan to do
things better, work with enthusiasm, listen closely to our spouses and
children, pray more, learn about our religion, study and advance
ourselves? But we are weak and often do not have the patience
necessary to carry out our plans. Sometimes we even demand more
from others than we are willing to give.
There is a difference between the frustration and exasperation that leaves us with no other option but to tolerate it, and the real patience that comes from God, which is an expression of pure, uninterested and unconditional love. God’s patience is wise and given time we are certain what we wait for, with much love, will be attained. As the reading from Exodus remind us, God has given us many examples of his patience. God walks with his people and even becomes one with them, but he expects a faithful response, one that bears fruits. Patience comes as a gift from God and as an established hope; it is our job to seek what God wants from you with both a certainty and guarantee that the outcome will not be harmful. And this assurance and patience from God should inspire, console and motivate us. It inspires us to extend this same patience toward others; consoles us because we know through our experience that we do not deserve for God to wait so long for us. Despite living in a culture where we feel we deserve everything, deep down we know we have not earned anything. God’s patience toward us should motivate us to change our lives and be prepared, not because God is going to punish us, but because we love him and are grateful to Him for his infinite mercy. For reflection: In which aspect of my life do I test God’s patience and that of those around me? What things should I change? How patient am I toward others? SAINT
FRANCES OF ROME (1384-1440)
Nature and human nature—plagues and wars—turned late
medieval Rome into a living hell, particularly for the sick and poor.
Frances, by birth and marriage well provided for, was a devoted wife
and mother; but like Benedictine Oblates who, to this day, “pray and
work” while living with their families and working in the world, she
joined like-minded laywomen friends in ministering to society’s most
vulnerable. Frances’ charity was not only “hands on” but “in home.” Her
palace becoming a hospital after the plague claimed two of her three
children. When her husband’s death ended their loving marriage of forty
years, Frances joined other widowed Oblates in community. In an
interesting link to the United States, our nation’s premier religious
congregation for women of color, the Oblate Sisters of Providence, in
1833 established bonds of spiritual communion with these “Oblates of
Saint Frances” in Rome. Though Black History Month is past, take a
moment to learn about the good work that Mother Lange’s spiritual
daughters are doing still and consider supporting them as a Lenten
project: www.oblatesisters.com.
—Peter Scagnelli, © Copyright, J. March 9 THE
MYSTERIOUS ONE
Last Sunday we gathered with Peter, John, and James
at the mountain of Transfiguration and were summoned to listen to God’s
chosen Son. This week the scriptures draw us into the mystery of just
who that God is. The first reading, perhaps one of the best known in
the Bible, recounts the story of Moses and the burning bush, when the
mysterious divine name is revealed. The responsorial psalm is a hymn
extolling the attributes of God. Saint Paul and the Lord Jesus describe
a God who judges and metes out punishment. No matter the lengths to
which the scriptures go, we know that no amount of words will ever come
close to capturing who God is. Our lives and our Lents are really
journeys toward that mysterious One who will one day welcome us into
the heavenly home that awaits those who put their trust in God alone.© Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Abstinence from meats is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent. In earlier times the law of abstinence also forbade such foods that originated from such animals, such as milk, butter, cheese, eggs, lard and sauces made from animal fat. This restriction is no longer in force in the Roman rite. Present canon law allows the use of sauces made from animal fats, as well as their use in cooking, so the use of beef or chicken stock would enter into this category. While the use of chicken consommé (that is just the liquid) might fall within the law, it would be more in accordance with the spirit of abstinence to prefer a fish or vegetable soup. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The obligation does not apply to those whose health or ability to work would be seriously affected, as well as pregnant women and invalids. People in doubt about fast or abstinence should consult a parish priest. By the threefold discipline of fasting, almsgiving and prayer the Church keeps Lent from Ash Wednesday until the evening of Holy Thursday. All of the faithful and the catechumens should undertake serious practice of these three traditions. **************************************************
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
VOLUNTEERS
Are you looking for ways to help in the parish? ALTAR SERVERS for ALL Masses.
Especially URGENT for Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass.
ALL children who have made First Communion are welcome and encouraged to become a server. More Kid’s Word Leaders Needed We need volunteers to help with Kid’s Word during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Please call Judy at the parish office at 303-665-5103 ext. 103, if you are available and willing to help with this important ministry. Ushers are need for All Masses, if you’re interested in helping please call Becky Ortega at 303-665-6166. Fair Trade Coffee/Chocolate/Bean sale: Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer for the fair-trade sale events on every first weekend of the month! We are still short on volunteers who are willing to cover the sale after the 5:30pm Mass on Sunday (Life-Teen Mass). Please contact Lee Anne Hazzard (Leehaz@msn.com) to sign up. *****************************************
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THE DATES OF OUR REMAINING 2010 BLOOD DRIVES: Tuesday, May 11th Tuesday, July 20th Tuesday, November 30th All blood drives
take place from 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in Nuoci Hall. If you are
on a six time per year schedule and wish to be eligible for the drives
listed above, please donate between March 10th and 15th and between
September 15th and October 4th. (Sponsored by the Social Justice
Committee and the Knights of Columbus.)
*********************************************************** ALTAR SERVERS
Week of March 6 and 7, 2010
5:00 p.m. Mass Derek and Alyssa Wengryn 8:00 a.m. Mass Yves and Yancey Gonzales 10:00 a.m. Mass Lizzy Maierhofer, Jonah Muñoz 12:00 p.m. Mass Nancy Portillo, Alma Rodriguez 5:30 p.m. Mass Samantha Yetman, Joseph Hepp ************************************************************* Immaculate
Conception Phone Prayer
Chain
Immaculate
Conception Phone Prayer Chain: For
prayer request call current leader, Mary Abila at
303-665-6213; para las oraciones en Español llame a Mary
Smario al 303-604-9099. We are always
seeking for new
members. If you would like to become part of this ministry please call
us at the parish office 303-665-5103.
Let
us pray for those who are not in good health:
Jinny Adams, Harain Aldama, Rita Trinidad Amador, Don
& Mary Anderson, Cora & Frank Archuleta, Brian Ballenger, Mary
Banecks, Edith Binkley, Roy Bishop, Alice Lee Blazon, Carol Boeser,
Louis Calvo, Allison Casias, Lois Childs, Nancy Commins, Fred Confetti,
Kathy Craven, Velma Davis, Jack Delacroix, Joseph DeRiso, Joe Domenico,
Joan Doyle, Tom Doyle, Claudette English, Anna Fatur, Todd Flores, Shad
Fredericks, Mary Garcia, Shirley Gaz, Father Krzyzytoff Gazdowiz,
Josephine Gomez, Johnny Green, Marcus Guidry, Theresa Hafner, Nicole
Hall, Hall Family, Jeannie Harder, Sheila Healey, Josie Hepp, John
Hunter, Carol Jackson, Karen James, Robert Jacobs, Pastor Steven
Kelsie, Kelsey Klichman, Fr. Don Kros, Ed Lowderback, Joseph W. Lujan,
Jessica Marquez, Betty Marino, Judith McGrath, Sadie Montano, Joe
Montoya, Tara O’Connoraliss, Shambra (Fatur) Pekuri, James Riedel, Tom
Roche, Adonis & Margaret Roybal, Jane Sagraves, Frances Salazar,
Maria de Jesus Salazar, Jim Salden, Henry Santilli, Mike Schulz, Ilene
Serano, Frank & Ascension Sigala, Manuel Silva, Jill Knapp, Jean
Spensieri, Fr. Mark Stang, Marge Stanish, Manuela Tejado, Alex Thramer,
Dave Toledo, Basurto Torres, Greg Tracy, Fr. Peter Urban, Guadalupe
Valencia, Bobby Valenta, George & Betty Villegas, Alvirda Williams,
Thomas Youngblood.Please
call the parish office if you
know any parishioners who
are sick.
####################################################################### “MASS TRANSIT”
We understand that there
are some parishioners at IMC who need a ride to church regularly or
occasionally. We also understand that there are many in the parish who
would like to offer help to the parish in some way. Perhaps we can
facilitate a solution to these situations.
If you are no longer able to drive to Mass on the weekends but would like to attend, or if you know of a parishioner who needs a ride, please let us know. On the other hand, if you are willing to drive a fellow parishioner to Mass on a regular or occasional basis, we would like to know that as well. We will do what we can to match the need of a ride to a willingness to help, with “IMC’s Mass Transit.” For information or to get on board with this program, please contact Margie Fontenot by phone at 303-828-4298 (do leave a message if there’s no one available to answer the call), or via email at Mrs_Fontenot@msn.com. Food Collection for
The
Sister Carmen Center is in desperate need of food. The weekend of March
13-14, we will be collecting food for the Sister Carmen Center.
Please bring some of the following items: soups, canned
vegetables, peanut butter, chili, beef stew, canned meats like tuna and
chicken, canned fruit or applesauce, hot and cold cereals, shampoo,
shaving cream, toothpaste and toothbrushes, toilet paper, diapers in
size 5 or 6.Sister Carmen Center March 13-14, 2010 *******************************************************************
PARISH ACTIVITIES
MARY'S HANDS MEETING WOMEN'S GROUP OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Prayer Service Fellowship What: All
women of the parish are invited to attend our March meeting. Please
join us for a time of spiritual reflection, the opportunity to
fellowship with other women and
to provide your input on the group’s support of our parish and
community.
When: Monday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m. Where: In the Chapel of the church For more information: Contact Suzanne Lutter @suzanne.lutter@gmail.com or at (303) 926-9957 *************************************************************** Holy Week Choir We will be having a choir for
Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday,
February 23rd at 7:00 pm in the church. Everyone is invited to
join us, we need all voices. If you have any questions or for
more information, please contact Denise Beaber 303-665-5102 ext
115 or denise@lafayettecatholic.org
*************************************************************** Journey Through Scripture
"Genesis to Jesus" Bible Study
Will be presented at Immaculate Conception Sunday
afternoons beginning January 31st, 4:00 to 5:30 pm in a downstairs
classroom. For information contact Joan Williamson-Kelly at
303-604-1493 or Genesis2Jesus@yahoo.com
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Mark your calendars Parish Men’s Retreat March 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm ********************************************************* Who are we? A
group of women of all ages who enjoy reading stimulating books by
Catholic authors. Gathering with one another to share our
spiritual journeys is also what we’re about. Out of this comes
wonderful insight, inspiration, laughter, and listening for the voice
of God in ourselves and in the group.
You are cordially invited to join us for our winter session beginning January 20. We meet the first and third Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm in the church library. Our next book is Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan Chittister. Joan is a Benedictine nun, author, lecturer and the executive director of Benetvision. Here are some excerpts from the book sleeve: “Neither a self-help manual nor a book offering pat answers, but supremely practical and relevant, this book will richly reward those seeking solace in the empathic, wise, and accessible meditations of a fellow struggler.” “We struggle against change, isolation, darkness, fear, powerlessness, vulnerability, exhaustion, and scarring. But we can emerge with the gifts of conversion, detachment, faith, courage, surrender, limitations, endurance, transformation and most of all hope.” It is a very rich book, rich in wisdom and inspiration for living life to the full. It will lend itself to stimulating reflection and discussion as well as Lenten transformation. The book can be purchased at Amazon.com for under $10. For more information and to register please contact Pierrette Guidry at gandpguidry@gmail.com or 303-847-0112.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
RESPECT LIFE
The social justice committee wants to support
Catholic Social teachings relative to life issues through the formation
of a Respect Life Committee. If you are interested in becoming involved
with this committee, please contact Rita Albright (303-665-3800) or
rita.albright@comcast.net. MASS FOR THE UNBORN
First
Saturdays at Nativity of Our Lord
Father Michael and Father
Accursio are holding a Mass for the Unborn on First Saturdays, every
month at Nativity of Our Lord, in Broomfield. “First Saturdays” is a
special devotion to Our Lady originated from her apparitions in Fatima,
Portugal. For those unfamiliar with this devotion check it out at
http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/FIRSTSAT.htm. It is an awesome way to
honor our Mother Mary as well!
REAL CHOICES
PREGNANCY CENTER
Real Choices Pregnancy Care Center Presents: Calling All Dads….even
if you didn’t plan on being a Dad!
Let’s
talk about stepping up to be a Father! Join us for a group
discussion centered on how you can be the best for your
family. When: Monday, Feb 22nd. Where: Boulder Real Choices
office at 3340 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder. Time: 6pm. We will
provide dinner and dessert, you bring an open mind and heart.
Bring a friend! Just call 303-665-2341 and tell us the number
coming!
YOUTH MINISTRY
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of families
to provide meals for our teens on Sunday evenings after the Life Teen
Mass. If you are interested, please contact Mark at 303-665-5103,
ext. 104. Thank you for your assistance!LIFE
TEEN
All high school teens are invited to join us in the social hall after
the Life Teen Mass on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. followed with an awesome dinner and our
Life Night! Please invite your friends to join us! Come
meet new friends, have fun and learn
about Jesus and the Catholic faith! UPCOMING LIFE NIGHTS, EDGE NIGHTS AND EVENTS March 7 Stations of the Cross Practice, Edge & Confirmation March 12-14 Confirmation Retreat @ Covenant Heights, Estes Park March 14 Stations of the Cross Practice & Edge March 21 Stations of the Cross Practice (No Edge /Confirmation) BVSD Spring Break March 28 Dress Rehearsal for Stations of the Cross (No Edge/Confirmation) St. Vrain Spring Break EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS DUE MARCH 7TH Steubenville of the Rockies High School Youth Conference, July 16-18 @ Colorado Convention Center. Join over 2,000 Catholic youth from all over the United States for a weekend of praise & worship, awesome speakers, Mass, Confession & Adoration and fun& fellowship!!! (Open to all incoming freshman through graduating high school seniors!) The cost for the weekend is $230 per person which includes registration, housing and some meals. A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due by March 7th. Space is limited – so register NOW!!!!! Contact Mark for forms or more information. Looking for something to do this SUMMER?? Check out Camp Wojtyla in beautiful Allenspark, CO for weeklong adventure camps for young people in middle school through high school. Visit www.camp-w.com or contact Mark at 303-665-5103 ext. 104, for more information. ATTENTION ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES & PARENTS – Confirmation Ceremony Mass will be on May 6th @ 7 PM with Bishop James D. Conley, S.T.L. VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED TO PREPARE MEALS FOR YOUTH!
We are still in need of families to provide meals for our teens on the
following Sunday evenings after the Life Teen Mass:
February 28th, March 7th, April 11th, April 18th,
April 25th, & May 2nd. If you are interested,
please contact Mark at 303-665-5103, ext. 104. Thank you for your
assistance!Teens & Parents! Check out www.lifeteen.com – it’s a fun, informative and safe place to spend time online!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Council Members
MUSIC
MINISTRY
SOUND SYSTEM TECHNICIANS
If you would
like to help run the sound system during Mass, please contact Denise
Beaber at 303-665-5103 ext. 107 or denise@lafayettecatholic.org.
We are especially in need of more people at the 5:00 pm Saturday
Mass. No experience necessary, we will provide training.NEW MUSICIANS ALWAYS WELCOME
The music ministry
is growing at Immaculate
Conception.We are in need of piano players to help with Saturday and
Sunday Masses as well as men and women to sing in the various choirs at
the Masses. If you are interested, please contact Denise
Beaber for more information at denise@lafayattecatholic.org or
303-665-5103 ext. 103.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
RESPECT
LIFE COMMITTEE
The Respect Life Committee will
meet Monday, March 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the church library. All are
welcome. This Committee was formed with the objective of fostering
Catholic Social teachings relative to life issues. If you are
interested in becoming involved, please contact Rita Albright
(303-665-3800) or rita.albright@comcast.net.COMMUNITY
TABLE
Immaculate Conception will
host Community Table on Wednesday, March 31st at the Mountain View
United Methodist Church in the Frasier Meadows neighborhood in Boulder.
Six volunteers are needed for the 3:45 to 5 p.m. shift and 6 volunteers
are needed for the 5-6:30 p.m. shift. If you are interested in
helping serve a hot meal to those in need and are available to
volunteer on March 31st, contact Rita Albright (303-665-3800 or
rita.albright@comcast.net).CATHOLIC
RELIEF SERVICES
What your money is used for when
you give to CRS: EMERGENCY RESPONSEWith 60 years experience delivering humanitarian assistance throughout the world, CRS has a strong background in emergency preparedness and response. CRS adheres to international standards to the greatest extent possible in all of its emergency work to ensure that disaster-affected populations are at least able to meet their basic right to live a life with dignity. CRS works directly with affected communities and local partners to help restore and strengthen their pre-disaster capacities. CRS responds to both natural disasters and, complex emergencies, a term coined in the post-Cold War era that describes today's violent conflicts often involving intra-state conflicts with regional implications. Complex emergencies result in massive numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons, gross violations of human rights and large-scale disruption of people's livelihoods. Complex emergencies are often exacerbated by natural disasters. Today, there are around 34 million displaced people in the world. Of these, 20.3 million are internally displaced within their countries and 13.7 million are refugees who have fled to other countries. The number of displaced people around the world doubles every seven to eight years. CRS assists countries with emergency preparedness, mitigation and response; nutrition and food; health; agriculture; shelter and community infrastructure; peace building and strengthening civil society. CRS was founded in 1943 to assist war-affected populations in Europe. Through the years, CRS has spent an average of 30% of its overall budget on emergency programs and has been present during some of the largest emergencies of the last decade including Hurricane Mitch, the Kosovo refugee crisis and in Afghanistan. To learn more about Catholic Relief Services visit www.crs.org. OPERATION
RICE BOWL
Every Lent, Operation Rice Bowl invites parishes, schools, families and
individuals to make deeper connections with the poor and vulnerable
overseas. Operation Rice Bowl helps you reach out to our brothers and
sisters in need around the world through the traditional Lenten
practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, while learning about
their lives. Seventy-five percent of the money raised through Operation
Rice Bowl supports CRS projects that ensure tens of thousands of hungry
people in more than 40 countries have enough to eat. The remaining 25%
support hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in dioceses across the
United States (www.crs.org).IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING EFFORT We meet on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 in Nuoci Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and participate. **************************
OUTSIDE THE PARISH ************************** RETREATS AND
SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE
Abbey of St. Walburga Benedictine Nuns 1029 Benedictine Way - Virginia Dale, Colorado 80536-7633 Lenten Days of Recollection: Spend a day in prayer and
reflection at the Abbey of Saint Walburga. Discover the richness of the
Lenten season as you prepare for the joy of Easter. Each retreat day
lasts from 9:30 to 2:30 and the cost of only $25 includes lunch.
Pre-registration is required. The days are conveniently arranged that
there is unstructured time in the afternoon for more private prayerful
recollection or you may depart after lunch at your leisure. If needed,
please ask us about a financial hardship allowance.
The Abbey is located is located about 35 miles north of Fort Collins, 29 miles south of Laramie, on U.S. Highway 287. The entrance road is on the west side of the highway. We are in a beautiful valley near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Women and men of all denominations are welcome. Sat. Mar 20 – Guest and Host: Welcoming Christ Sr. Hildegard, OSB Welcoming the
stranger is a fundamental biblical value. But when
we invite Christ to join us, just who is welcoming whom?
Also this Spring: Weekend Retreats Needle Felting Retreat with Ingrid Borah April16-18 Contemplative Art Retreat with Suzanne Frazier April 23-25 NEW! Guided Retreats in Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius: Open to the clergy and laity Led by Fr. John Smith, Abbey Chaplain May 2-8 and July 18-24 For more information, please call 970-472-0612, email us at aswretreats@gmail.com or visit our website: www.walburga.org *********************************************************************
MONTHLY PRAYER VIGIL AT
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
You Are Cordially Invited!! Year for Priests Prayer Vigil -
Bilingual Every First Saturday of the Month @ 9am Planned
Parenthood, 7155 E 38th Avenue, Denver CO (38th/Quebec Exit Off off
I-70 behind Renaissance Hotel) Please prayerfully consider
joining us as a community united in prayer. Join us in wrapping
planned parenthood in the loving and prayerful arms of the
faithful. Please join us in giving hope and showing love through
visible prayer to the parents in crisis, the clinic employees and the
abortionists. Help us to show the world the merciful love of Our
Lord Jesus with the show of people who are coming together sacrificing
free time, gas, money and energy to pray for the end to the death of
future human beings.
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FRANCISCAN
MYSTERY PLAY
Are you
Separated, Divorced, or Widowed? Do you know anyone who is
experiencing the loss of a spouse or partner? BEGINNING
EXPERIENCE OF DENVER, an ecumenical peer ministry, will be having a
retreat at Mother Cabrini Shrine from March 12-14 2010. We will
deal with the grief process experienced and how to move forward. For
registration and information call Sharron 303 255-8990 or Carol 303
464-9428 or tllskr@comcast.net. Please visit our website:The Way of the Cross, a dramatic multi-media presentation of the passion and death of Jesus, will be offered by the Franciscan Mystery Players in Denver area churches during this coming Lenten season. DON’T MISS THIS UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! wwwmysteryplay.org 2010 MYSTERY PLAY LENTEN SCHEDULE
Mar, 5th
Fri. 7:30 p.m. Immaculate Heart of
Mary Northglenn
Mar. 12th Fri. 7:30 p.m. St. Ignatius Loyola Denver Mar. 19th Fri. 7:30 p.m. St. Louis Louisville Mar. 26th Fri. 7:30 p.m. Annunciation Denver Mar. 26th Sun. 7:30 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel Aurora MARCH 12-14, 2010 https://www.beginningexperience.org. MARCH
14, 2010
This retreat is for high school
young men who are thinking about discerning God’s call to the
Priesthood. This retreat is an excellent opportunity to discover
more about who a priest of Jesus Christ is and to learn how to discern
if God is truly calling. The retreat will include the celebration
of Mass. It is also a great way to meet others who are trying to
understand their calling. To register please call the Office of
Priestly Vocations at 303-282-3429 or e-mail
Info@Priest4Christ.com. For additional information visit our
website at www.Priest4Christ.comRadical Awareness of Discipleship (RAD) Retreat Sunday, March 14, 2010 9:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. St. John Vianney Theological Seminary (Tihen Room), 1300 Steele Street, Denver, 80210 Registration Deadline: Friday, March 12, 2010 at noon Cost to attend: Absolutely FREE—including lunch MARCH 20, 2010 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE
Men, don’t miss it! The second annual, state-wide,
Rocky Mountain Catholic Men’s Conference will be held March 20, 2010 in
Colorado Springs at the Pikes Peak Center in celebration of our life in
Christ. The theme is “Seize Life” based on the Holy Scriptures in
John 10:10. From 1000-1500 men are expected to attend the
conference which is being c0-sponsored by the Diocese of Colorado
Springs, the Archdiocese of Denver and the Diocese of Pueblo.
Detailed conference information and registration is available online
at: rockymountaincatholicmensconference.com
The cost is only $35 per man, $25 for college students, and boys under
18 are FREE with their father’s registration. Check out the
website and register today.
MARCH 24, 2010
2010
National Bereavement
The 2010 teleconference will address care options
related to cancer diagnoses as well as loss and grief reactions for
patients, families, and professional caregivers. It will also examine
psychosocial aspects of cancer, pain management, and ethical issues
related to the disease, and will be followed by a half-hour local panel
of experts. Pre-registration required,
kimmooney@hospicecareonline.orgTeleconference Living with Grief: Cancer and End-of-Life Care When: Wednesday, March 24, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: UCAR Auditorium, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder Cosponsored with Crist Mortuary/Mountain View Memorial Gardens Would anyone like to car pool? ===================================================
INFORMATION
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FREE MATERIALS FOR THE BLIND
Do you know someone who has
poor vision or is blind? Do you know someone who has trouble
holding a magazine or a book? The Xavier Society for the blind
has religious material in Braille, large print and audio CD’s, at no
charge. For more information, call 212-473-7800 or
800-637-9193. Visit us on the web at
www.xaviersocietyfortheblind.org
As you may
already know, Catholic Charities Immigration Services provides
assistance and legal representation to Colorado’s indigent and
low-income with valid claims to legal immigration status in the United
States. To that end, we provide direct legal assistance, outreach
and public education to achieve our goals of equitable access to the
law, family reunification and a more just and humane society.
Our program was established in 1974 and has been accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) since 1980. As a non-profit sector legal services program, it is with growing frequency that we are the only recourse for indigent immigrants to defend their right to stay in the U.S. or bring their family members to the U.S. In addition to providing legal services in immigration, our staff conducts free trainings about discrimination in the workplace, immigration law and the unauthorized practice of law and also distributes educational materials. In order to ensure benefits to a maximum number of people affected by these issues, your help is urgently needed. We would greatly appreciate your cooperation in referring individuals in need of legal immigration services to our office for assistance, in providing us with the names and addresses of other organizations/agencies that may have contact with the immigrant community and by requesting a presentation, from our staff to your staff and/or clientele. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Darren Latanick Immigration Services Outreach Coordinator Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver 4045 Pecos St. Denver CO. 80211 (303)-742-4971 ext. 4 dlatanick@ccdenver.org HOMOSEXUALITY & COURAGE If you are
struggling with homosexual feelings, you can find spiritual support in
the Courage group. This group of men and women meets with a
priest director and offers an opportunity to find support in living a
chaste Christian life. Confidentiality and anonymity are
assured. For more information, call Father Dan Norick
720-434-2638.
EnCOURAGE If you are a parent of
a child who has homosexual tendencies, you can find support in the
EnCourage group. For more information, please call Father Dan
Norick 720-434-2638.
CATHOLIC
BOOK STORE IN BOULDER
Looking for
Catholic Books in the Boulder Area? St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic
Parish has two small bookstores that have a wide variety of Catholic
literary work ranging from fiction, spirituality, theology to
philosophy. The collections are located in the vestibule of the
church on the corner of 14th. And Aurora and in the reception area of
the Catholic Student Center on the corner of 15th. And Euclid.
Books may be paid for by cash or check. For more information
please call 720-564-1111.
WIDOWS’ SUPPORT GROUP
Joyce Crispin who has begun a
support group for women who find themselves alone after the loss of
their husbands. The group meets on Sunday afternoons beginning in
June from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church (St.
Teresa Room), 323 Collyer Street, Longmont. Following our sharing, we
may decide to go out for coffee or some light form of
entertainment. To register, call Joyce Crispin 303-772-7859 or
Michelle Black 303-776-0737.FRIEND TO ISOLATED ELDER
Would you like to befriend an
elder? Join a local volunteer program that allows you to become
acquainted with an older adult who may have limited social
opportunities, and needs the safety and reassurance of a weekly
visitor. If you are looking to have direct impact on the life of
a senior, and provides support for that person’s family caregiver too,
Boulder County Aging Services can place you in a situation where your
friendship, emotional support and activities will go a long way in
helping that individual remain independent in a home setting. We
seek caring men and women who can devote about 2 hours weekly of
companion level assistance. No hands-on care or experience
required. You’ll make a worthwhile difference and get a new
friend in the process!
Upcoming trainings: Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 9:00 - 12:00 noon in Longmont, or Thursday April 15th, 9:00 - 12:00 noon in Louisville. For more information call Mary Jane Longanecker at 303-678-6286. R.S.V.P. OF BOULDER COUNTY
Volunteers serving
Seniors and the Community
FREE grocery delivery service from Albertson at
Highway
287 and So. Boulder Rd. to your door. For homebound seniors and
adults with disabilities. RSVP of Boulder County, a United
Way Partner Agency, can help those in
need. Call 303-443-1933 ext. 409, for more information, and
brochure in the brochure rack in the narthexVEHICLES
FOR CHARITY
Do you have you had an old car,
truck, van or boat taking
up space in your garage? With the end of the year upon us, now’s the
time to take action!!The Capuchin Province of Mid-America will help you
clear out those old jalopies. The Province has partnered with Vehicles
for Charity (www.vehiclesforcharity.org) to accept donations of
vehicles from anywhere in the United States.Vehicles should be in
running condition and will be towed for you. Vehicles will be sold at
an auto auction or to a salvage company and proceeds will benefit the
Mid-America Capuchin Friars and Metropolitan Association for Retarded
Citizens.For additional details, please contact Meghan Curtis at
303.433.0296 x106 or visit the Capuchins website at www.capuchins.org.What information and resources are
available to seniors in our community?
A Federal Law
“The Older Americans Act” was passed by Congress in 1965. This
law has been amended several times since it was passed. This law
requires every state in our nation to have a program that provides
information and resources to all seniors. The Boulder County
Aging Services are located in Boulder, Colorado. There phone
number is 303-441-3570. The Boulder County Aging Service has a
Resource Specialist in every community in the county. The
Resource Specialist in Lafayette is Lorna Beard. Lorna’s office
is in the Lafayette Senior Center. Lorna’s phone number is
303-665-9052. If a senior in our community need information and
or resources they would begin to seek help by calling the Lafayette
Resource Specialist. The role of the Resource Specialist is to
assist the senior in determining their needs and pursuing what is
available to meet these needs.• Identifying needs • Exploring options • Finding solutions • Care Coordination Information is available about these and other services: • Health Care/Home Care • Housing • Financial Assistance • Transportation • Caregiving • Respite Services/Adults Day Care • Legal Services • Nutrition Services • Employment • Volunteer Opportunities • Medicare/Medicaid INTERCAMBIO DE COMUNIDADES Join Us! English Classes Intercambio offers classes Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Lafayette Public Library 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for anyone interested in learning English. For more information call 303-996-0275 x 3 Scholarships available. *************************** BOULDER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Can WIC help you? **************************
Wheels
for Seniors makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to seniors
citizens and permanently disabled people of any age, usually at no out
of pocket expense if they qualify. No deposit required.
The electric wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home and who meet the additional qualifications of the program. Call 1-888-294-9005 for more information and details of this program. |
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