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PARISH
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Alberto
Arellano 303-466-0385
David Dimond 303-665-9545 Eva Distel 303-665-5109 Carol Jackson 303-665-2471 Richard Kohnert 303-673-0537 Vicki Peters 303-665-6752 Jim and Rosabel Rice 303-664-0852 Bob and Maureen Russell 303-678-6481 William Sehnert 303-665-2262 PARISH
FINANCE COUNCIL
John Anderson 303-828-5272 Boyd Bell 720-890-2686 Thomas W. Fredericks 303-673-9405 Todd Hellmann 303-828-1084 Edie Ortega 303-665-5891 Chris Yetman (chair) 303-665-4060 **************************** Trinity Sunday May 18, 2008 SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF
May 18 - May 25, 2008 SUNDAY May 18
REFLECTIONS Knights of Columbus Breakfast Catholic Communication Collection 8:00 a.m. Mass † Dominic Rizzi by Richard & Mary Rizzi 10:00 a.m. Mass Immaculate Conception Parishioners KIDS WORD Baptisms at Mass 12:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish † Edna T. Dias by Octavius Arnold Dias 4:00 p.m. Baptisms / Deacon Jim MONDAY May 19 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass †Geraldine Sanchez-Rodriguez by Shirley Mestas 1:00 p.m. Staff meeting 6:30 p.m. Social Justice meeting 7:00 p.m. Mary’s Hands meeting TUESDAY May 20 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass †Michael Flaherty by Tim & Donna Parker WEDNESDAY May 21 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Choir practice 7:00 p.m 10 a.m. choir practice Neocatecheumen Group THURSDAY May 22 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass † Sarah Gonzales by Frank & Ascension Sigala 6:00 p.m. Spanish prayer group 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Social FRIDAY May 23 6:40 a.m. Adoration 7:40 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass † Mary Gallegos by Anita Fresquez 6:00 p.m. Escuela para padres at old church SATURDAY May 24 11:00 a.m. Baptism 12:00 p.m. Quinceañera 2:30 p.m. Baptism 4:00 p.m. Confessions in English 5:30 p.m. Mass B-day Angelica Valdez by Mary & Lou Abila Spanish Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Neocatecheumen Mass SUNDAY May 25 Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 8:00 a.m. Mass † Meredith Jung by Don Jung 10:00 a.m. Mass Immaculate Conception Parishioners KIDS WORD 12:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish †Fortino Gallegos by Ramon & Blanca Gallegos *************************
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN May 17-18, 2008 Your donation is crucial to the continuation of local projects, including the Denver Catholic Register, the archdiocesan web site www.archden.org, the weekly Televised Mass for shut-ins, and El Pueblo Católico. In addition, donations support a variety of national-level programs and initiatives. Be sure to explore these additional projects at www.CatholicCommunicationsCampaign.org *************************** JUST A NOTE ABOUT HANDICAP PARKING If your car doesn’t display proper handicap license plate or sticker please DO NOT park in the handicap spaces. THE INEXPRESSIBLE MYSTERY The God of the universe is mysterious. Science has not been able to solve the mystery of how the universe came into being or explain exactly what continues to give it creative energy and masterful design. No religion asserts that it has found words to name fully the ineffable mystery of God, for no matter what name we use, God always transcends our limited ability to understand. God is a mystery to be believed, not known. And yet, we Christians believe that our name for God best expresses that inexpressible mystery: God is the Most Holy Trinity of three persons united in a communion of love, pouring forth that creative, saving, sanctifying love into the world. Today’s scriptures celebrate the mystery of the Trinity and give us clues for living that mystery in our lives. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES
FROM OUR TRADITION
It is often heard that today’s observance is an “idea feast,” and that it is somewhat difficult to grasp its meaning. Other great solemnities, such as Christmas and Easter, have an easily grasped core. Yet, even though the Trinity is at the heart of our faith, firmly declared in the Creed since the Council of Nicea in 325, we are used to having people shrug and say, “Well, it’s a mystery.” Perhaps it is more helpful to think of this as a “relationship feast,” since it unveils our deepest identity. Dorothy Day was a great social reformer, pacifist, and ardent lover of the Trinity. When people told her that she would certainly be canonized one day (the process is indeed underway), she protested dismissively by remarking that people were raising a fuss just because she was not afraid to talk about God. She loved the Trinity, and treasured the traditional icon for the feast, also known as “The Hospitality of Abraham,” depicting the three angelic beings seated at a table tilted toward the viewer and laden with bread and wine. For her, the Trinity revealed the heart of the Catholic life, three C’s if you will: community, communication, and communion. That was not an “idea” for her, but what it means to be created in the image of the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. —Rev. James Field, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. TO OUR LADY
Holy Mary, bring help to the miserable, strengthen those who are afraid, comfort those who mourn, pray for the world at large, plead the cause of the clergy, intercede for the devout. May all who pay homage to your holy name experience your powerful help. —The (old) Breviary
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Monday: Seventh Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Bernardine of Siena Wednesday: St. Christopher Magallanes and his companions Thursday: St. Rita of Cascia Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-16; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 ************************* ATTENTION -- ALL GRADUATES
During the weekend of May 31 and June 1st., 2008 At ALL Masses we will honor all students graduating from High School or College, if you know of anybody graduating please call the parish office to add their name on the graduating list. Yolanda at 303-665-5103 Thanks and Congratulations to ALL graduates. *************************
A NOTE ON FINANCES FROM FR. BOB
Now that we have moved into the new church and pastoral center, you may see the amount of our offertory collections going up. However, our expenses have also risen (our budget shows that we will need approximately $9,500 a week offertory income to meet expenses). We also have the Education Center (lower level) to complete (hopefully within the next two years), and we have to service the loan we have with the Archdiocese which helped us build what we have now. On a regular basis we will be reporting to you on the ongoing financial health of the parish, We feel certain that we can meet all of our obligations because the Lord will continue to guide us and give success to the work of our hands. We’ve come together this far, so let’s continue on our faith journey together and bring about a secure future. Thank you for your past support, and may the Lord bless you in all that yet needs to be done. Counting Team for: May 19, 2008 Chris Kiley, Suzann Klein, Bill Neese and Hiram Wolgemuth May 27, 2008 Lois Beasley, Mary Ellen Chavez, Dolores Lopez, Maryann Marini FINANCE
COUNCIL APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
If you have ever considered being a part of the finance
council of the parish, we invite you to check out the description of
the council and the council charter under the link "Parish Ministries"
in the upper left hand menu on this page. Please contact the
office or members of the finance council for an application form.
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Immaculate Conception Phone Prayer
Chain
Immaculate
Conception Phone Prayer Chain: For prayer requests call current leader,
Carol Jackson at 303-665-2471; para todas las intenciones 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, Fr. Greg Ames, Cora
and Frank Archuleta, Brian Ballenger, Mary Banecks,
Paula Berkel, Yolanda Bernal, Edith Binkley,
Alice Lee Blazon, Carol Boeser, Carol Brockish, Edelmira
Cabrera,
Kathy Craven, Jack Delacroix, Joe Domenico,
Claudette English, Mary Ann Franch, Shadd Fredericks.
Fr. Joseph
Ganssle, Caroline Garcia-Hozier, Shirley
Gaz, Josephine Gomez, Nicole Hall, Sheila
Healey, Esther
Heinen, Keith Heslip, Robert Jacobs, Ed
Lowderback, J.W. Lujan, Geraldine Manning,
David Manzanares, Jessica Marquez, Betty Marino,
Jim McAbee, Palmiria Montano, Tony Montour, Tara
O’Connoraliss, M. J. Peterson, Carmella
Preston,
Adonis and Margaret Roybal, Frances Salazar, Jim
Salden, Robert
Scheinkoenig, Ilene Serano, Jean Spensieri, Anne
Stampe, Marge Stanish, Yolanda Tafoya, Basurto
Torres, Greg Tracy, Guadalupe Valencia , Bobbie and George
Valenta, Cecilia Young, Vi Young, Thomas
Youngblood.
Please call the parish office if you know any parishioners who are sick. *************************
MARY’S HANDS Immaculate Conception Women’s Group What:
All women of the parish are invited to attend our
first meeting of the year of
Mary’s
Hands. This is an opportunity to meet other women, pray together
and
be of service to others.
The meeting will be bilingual.
When:
Monday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m.
For more information: Contact Araceli Kiemele @ (720) 652-6646 or Suzanne Lutter @ (303) 926-9957 **************************** MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK Now that we
have moved and are getting comfortable in our new church, we have some
ministries that need volunteers. We have an IMMEDIATE
need for volunteers in our "kitchen/host" ministry (not our official
name). We need help providing food and/or setting up and cleaning
up for funeral receptions and coffee and donuts. If you
feel you could serve on this committee, contact Dottie Maierhofer at
303-604-2430 or e-mail her at dmaierhofer@yahoo.com.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
PARENTS of 3 – 8 year-olds
We continue to have KID’S WORD at the 10:00 a.m.
Mass on Sundays, because several ladies responded to our plea for new
volunteers earlier in the school year. However, we NEED MORE
VOLUNTEERS to accommodate the numbers of children who are benefiting
from this program. Each adult’s commitment is no more than 1
Sunday per month. All adults must complete one session of Safe
Environment Training before working with the children. Please call Judy
at the parish office or talk with a current Kid’s Word leader for more
information.
PARISH ACTIVITIES REMINDER TO ALL ALTAR SERVERS If you have any corrections or questions about the schedule please call Andrea Bell at 720-890-2686. Week of May 24 and 25, 2008 5:30 p.m. Mass Derek and Alyssa Wengryn 8:00 a.m. Mass Libby Bell, Kelly WanHoudt 10:00 a.m. Mass Austin and Kayla Sehnert SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY ************************** JustFaith
There are 168
hours in each week. Did you know that you can participate in a rich
spiritual journey at our parish for a commitment of less than three
percent of that time? Can you spend three percent of your week
deepening your faith and encountering the Gospel in a new
way? JustFaith offers an intensive study of the Christian’s
call to address the needs of the world. The thirty-week program
includes weekly meetings, regular reading, 2 retreats and 4 immersion
experiences. The program will run from September to May. For more
information, stop by the JustFaith table after Church today or call
Rita Albright 303-665-3800.Neighbor
to Neighbor
The Sister
Carmen Center is in need of cereals, soups, crackers, fruit juices, and
toiletry items. On your next shopping trip, please think about buying
one or two items, and leave them in one of the bins by the entrance to
the church when you come to Mass. We take the donations to the Sister
Carmen Center every Monday morning.Life
Issues
1. Project Rachel reaches out to all women and men hurting emotionally
and spiritually after involvement with abortion. This ministry
helps heal your wounded relationships with yourself, your child and
God. Extending God’s compassion, unconditional love, and forgiveness,
Project Rachel offers hope and peace. Contact Mimi at
303-715-3243 or 800-713-3021.2. Are you looking for a great Father's Day gift for your husband or father? Consider a day at the golf course for a good cause! Real Choices Pregnancy Care Center is hosting its 5th annual golf tournament Thursday, June 12, at Indian Peaks golf course here in Lafayette. If a team of four is organized we can compete for the traveling “Church Cup”. For more information, stop at the Real Choices table in the social hall during the pancake breakfast. Address for Fr. Peter Urban
Phone:
915-562-4845
e-mail:frpeterurban@aol.com or boblienert@yahoo.com CELL PHONE DRIVE STILL IS GOING!!!
Do you have old cellular phones at home? Please
bring them to church; asthe church gets money for them. The money goes into the building fund for the new church. No accessories or instruction books, just the phone. Thanks. **************************
OUTSIDE THE PARISH ************************** MAY 24, 25,26 YOU CAN BE A WITNESS FOR LIFE! If you will be in town
Memorial Day Weekend, May 24, 25, 26, please call for more information
about BOULDER COUNTY CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE MINISTRIES 8th consecutive year
running a Pro-Life booth at the Boulder Creed Festival. We are
non-confrontational, prayerful, affirming and supportive. Our
experience at the festival has been very rewarding. This year we
need additional volunteers, because the booth will be open more hours
than in previous years. We are looking for two or three hour
commitments on any one of the three days. Please call Judy Healy
at 303-604-1055
Sacred
Heart of Jesus School-Open Registrationor 303-619-5378. God Bless You! *************************
in Boulder, Colorado Open registration for new families for the 2008-2009 school year has begun. If you are interested in enrolling your children in SHJ School for the 2008-2009 school year, please call 303-447-2362 or stop by the school office, if you have any questions. ************************************** THE
DENVER CATHOLIC BIBLICAL SCHOOL IS COMING NEAR US !!
MAY 2008
EVENTS
MAY
19, 2008
with the Capuchin Franciscan Friars. Join the Capuchin Franciscan
friars for an evening of brain teasers and fun. This first-time
fundraiser will be held on Monday, May 19th at The Cheeky Monk Café in
Denver. There is limited seating available and the event is sure to
fill up, so contact us now! Teams of 2-6 members can participate with a
$20 per person charge. Pre-registration is required. Contact Rose Lane
at 303.632.2288 or rlane@cccsdenver.com. Questions will cover a
variety of general topics including some religious and Capuchin
questions to really get you thinking!TRIVIA NIGHT *************************
May
20, 2008
Depression Over the Life Cycle and the Role of Faith Communities
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, at The First
Congregational Church, 1128 Pine Street, Boulder.HOPE Coalition A FREE interfaith conference on depression designed to:
MAY
22, 2008
GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS
ON GIVING FOR YOUR TEENS
What better way to show your love for your teen than to give them the
tolls and knowledge to manage their personal finances so that they can:
remain debt free their entire life,AND COLLEGE AGE YOUNG ADULTS!!!!! FINANCIAL PEACE!
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May
25, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER requests the honor of your
presence at the Annual Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession
on Sunday May 25, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the
Immaculate Conception. For more information see flier in the
bulletin board of the church. COMING
IN JUNE
June 19, 2008 7:00 p.m. Fr. Stan Fortuna I.H.M Journey Days Festival Kickoff Fr. Stan Fortuna, Roman Catholic
Franciscan, straight from the Southern Bronx where he serves the poor
and needy families, he is internationally known for his music as well
as for his powerful preaching. Seen around the world at conferences,
world youth day 1999, & EWTN
(www.francescoproductions.com/index.asp)
Tickets - $20.00 Pre-sale or at the doorImmaculate Heart of Mary 11385 Grant Dr. Northglenn Co. 80233 303-452-2041 ext. 113 ************************* JUNE
20, 2008
A NIGHT OF GRACE
A Praise and
Worship event for everyone, the Graced Evening includes dinner at a
local restaurant, followed by a concert performance by Grammy-nominated
song writer and award-winning artist, Matt Maher. A silent
auction of fine art, sport/hunting adventure, and sculpture will also
be available for viewing and bidding pre-show. Christian Singer/Songwriter/Worship leader Matt Maher will be performing at Loveland's historic Rialto Theater, "A Night of Grace," will support 48 pilgrims from St. John the Evangelist Church in raising funds for a journey of FAITH, culminating at World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia in July 2008. Mark your calendars and reserve your seats for this unique evening. Tickets start at $50. Tickets can be purchased TODAY through the Rialto Theater. For more detailed information and for a link for purchasing tickets, please visit www.saintjohns.net. To sponsor this event please contact Monica Mills at 635-5822 or email her at millsmo@sainjohns.net *************************
JUNE 29, 2008
World Youth Day Pre-Event Mass with Archbishop Chaput and Pizza Who: All participants attending World Youth Day in Sydney, AU What: World Youth Day Pre-Event When: June 29, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Reception following at knights of Columbus Hall (corner of Grant and Logan Street) R.S.V.P. By June 20th.: Stefania.elsmore@archden.org or 303-715-3178 COMING IN
FUTURE MONTHS
AUGUST
9, 2008
Equipping the saints for Ministry (Ephesians 4:11)Equip Catholic Youth Ministry Conference 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Littleton, Co. Join guest speakers - Matt Maher, Jim Beckman, Mary Beth Bonnaci, Tammy Evevard, Jim, Knowles, Matt Pinto & Chris Stefanick for a power-packed weekend for youth ministers and youth ministry teams. Get equipped with the best in youth ministry training from A-Z, and most of all, a time for entire youth ministry teams to fuel up together for the year ahead. ===================================================
INFORMATION
BRIEFS ==========================================================
Have a new and exciting international experience this summer!! Host a Japanese girl
(14 - 17 years old) for three weeks in your home. Program dates:
July 21- August 11, 2008. Learn about Japan and the Japanese
culture while she learns about living in an American family!
Students participate in a program of field trips and classes held
during the weekdays at Colorado University. A wonderful
experience for families with children of all ages! This Japanese
program has been coming to this area for 30 years!!!! Contact Kristy
Shine at 303-661-9170 or e-mail: richardkristyshine@q.com
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RETROUVAILLE, A PROGRAM FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES ************************************* 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 ************************* Can
you be a friend to an isolated elder?
BE
A FRIEND to an older adult in your community and get a great new friend
in return. Respite Care Volunteers are matched with older
adults who live alone or with family caregivers. Visit once a
week for two hours. Provide friendship and emotional support, but
not hand-on care. Assist with activities and/or outings.
Help caregivers take needed breaks.
Upcoming
training: Thursday, January 24th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in Longmont,
and Tuesday, March 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. In Boulder.
For more information call Mary Jane at 303-678-6286.
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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