Fridays during Lent
*Sign up here to bring and share a Lenten dish: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-62017723-lenten
Pastoral Guidelines for Great Lent: Fasting & Abstinence
*Patriarchal guidelines:
• Great Lent lasts seven weeks, in preparation for Easter. It begins on Ash Monday and ends on the evening of Holy Saturday. It is based on abstinence from food from midnight to midday, as well as abstinence from meat and whites (milk, its derivatives and eggs).
• The Saturdays, Sundays and the following public holidays are exempt from fasting and abstinence: Saint Jean Maron (March 2), the Forty Martyrs (March 9), Saint Joseph (March 19), the Annunciation (March 25) and the Patron Saint of the parish, St. Rafka (March 23). Throughout Holy Week, from Monday to Holy Saturday, fasting and abstinence remain mandatory.
*Eparchial guidelines:
• All physically capable Maronites are required to abstain from meat on Ash Monday and all Fridays of Lent.
• Ash Monday and Great Friday are also days of fasting (no food or drink except water and medicine from midnight to noon)
• Clergy, religious, and laity who wish to observe the more traditional Maronite practice of fasting and abstinence are encouraged to do so.
Spring Cleaning
Please come help clean and organize the church hall kitchen, beginning at 10am, followed by Divine Liturgy 11:30am.
Hosanna Candles
Saturday March 14th: Following the 11:30am Liturgy, come join the fun and help decorate candles for Hosanna Sunday!
Materials will be provided.
Sales begin Sunday March 15 through Sunday March 29. Call the office to reserve yours!
Decorated candles are $15 each.
Healing of the Paralytic
Book of Offering Page 237
Is 35:1-10 1
Tm 5:24-6:5
Mk 2:1-12
Mass intentions: Memorial Mass for Youssef and Labibi Gedeon, as requested by their daughter Joyce Maalouf and her family.
*Learning Opportunity: The Sunday of the Paralytic – Maronite Meditations: Fr Yuhanna Azize
St. Joseph the Virgin, Spouse of Mary
Book of Offering Page 227
Eph 3:1-13
Mt 1:18-25
*Learning Opportunity: St Joseph The Worker, Spouse of the Blessede Virigin Mary, Patron of Workers - Vatican News
St. Rafka Feast Day Celebration
The MYA is proud to invite everyone to our St. Rafka Feast Day Celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Join us for a night filled with delicious food, drinks, as well as fun activities to fill the night. Mass is at 6:30 PM, with the party taking place after in the church hall.
It is extremely important that you purchase your tickets during presale, up until March 15.
- $35 for adults
- $15 for children
After that, prices go up to $40 for adults and $20 for children, and can only be purchased at the door.
You may purchase tickets through PayPal or Zelle, just scan the Q.R. Codes on the flyers.
Please make sure you include how many feast day celebration tickets you are purchasing and whether they are for an adult or child.
If you have any questions or have other payment methods, please contact the St. Rafka Parish @720-833-0354 or MYA President, Leanna Marcus @720-965-0710
We can’t wait to see you all!
Hello, everyone!
The MYA is getting ready for the Feast day celebration, and we need your help! If you are at all interested in volunteering to help prepare or run certain things, please sign up using the sign up genius.
Thanks so much!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ACAF2BA5F4C52-62715626-strafka#/
Healing of the Blind Man
*Learning Opportunity: Sunday of the Blind Man – Maronite Meditations: Fr Yuhanna Azize
St. Rafka Feast
*Learning Opportunity: Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès (1832-1914) - biography
Annunciation to the Virgin Mary
Mass with H.E. Bishop Elias Zaidan, followed by a reception in the hall.
O pure Virgin Mary, you are the cloud who has dropped down dew on the world, filling it with the sweet fragrance of Christ.
Etro, Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
*Learning Opportunity: Annunciation to Mary
Hosanna (Palm) Sunday
Divine Liturgy, procession with palms, olive branches and candles.
*Learning Opportunity: Hosanna Sunday – Maronite Meditations: Fr Yuhanna Azize
Holy (Passion) Week
*Learning Opportunity: Great Lent and Passion Week in the Maronite Church
Holy Week Schedule:
Sunday, March 29 11:00 am Hosanna Sunday (Palm Sunday), with procession
Monday, March 30 — No Mass
Tuesday, March 31 6:30 pm Mass with Rite of the Arrival to the Safe Harbor
Wednesday of Ayoub, April 1 5:30 pm Reconciliation (Confessions), 6:30 pm Mass with Rite of the Lamp (Anointment with Holy Oil)
Thursday of The Mysteries, April 2 6:30 pm Mass with the Washing of the Feet, After Mass Adoration until 10 pm
Great Friday of The Crucifixion, April 3 (Friday of the Passion), 10 am Signing of the Chalice (Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified with communion), Great Friday (continuation) 6:30 pm Adoration of the Cross and Burial of Christ (bring flowers to place at tomb), After Service Fish Dinner
Saturday of the Light, April 4 11:00 am Prayer of Forgiveness (Confessions available)
The Glorious Resurrection SUNDAY, April 5 12:00 am Midnight Mass & Rite of Peace, 11:00 am Easter Day Mass, children’s easter egg hunt to follow.
WHITE WEEK (Week of Easter) Monday April 6: Mass at 8:30 am
Great Friday Fish Fry
Great Friday of the Crucifixion
Annual Fish Fry in the church hall.
More details to come!
Glorious Resurrection
When Isaiah saw his Lord, he cried out asking: “O Son of God, who has dyed your garments red as blood?” Jesus then replied; “I have trampled death itself to save my loved ones, and the blood of conquered death has stained my garments.” Alleluia! Our Lord has been raised!
Entrance hymn, Sunday of Glorious Resurrection
*Learning Opportunity: Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord | Eparchial MYO Office
2nd Sunday of the Resurrection
New Sunday (Divine Mercy Sunday)
*Learning Opportunity: How to Recite the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy | The Divine Mercy
MYA: Colorado Rapids vs. Inter Miami
If you have any questions, please reach out to: Andrew Dawood at 303-238-4540.
5th Sunday of the Resurrection
Our Lady of Lebanon and May Crowning.
O Holy Virgin Mary, O Beautiful Lily and Fragrant Rose, the fragrance of your holiness has filled the whole universe. Pray for us that we may become the sweet fragrance of Christ that spreads throughout the world.
Etro, Season of Glorious Pentecost: Wednesday A
*Learning Opportunity: Lebanon’s Love for the Blessed Mother| National Catholic Register
Ascension of Our Lord
Holy Day of Obligation.
*Learning Opportunity: Propers of the Ascension – Maronite Meditations: Fr Yuhanna Azize
Pentecost
Rite of Kneeling
*Learning Opportunity: The Feast of Pentecost in the Maronite Catholic Church
Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity
Congratulations to our children receiving their First Holy Eucharist!
More details to come.
*Learning Opportunity: The Holy Trinity explained | Maronite Eparchy
6th Sunday of Pentecost
Celebrations of Saints Peter and Paul (Actual feast June 29)
On the rock of Saint Peter, Jesus built His Holy Church. He completed her structure through the labors of St. Paul.
Mazmooro, Feast of Peter and Paul
*Learning Opportunity: Saints Peter and Paul – Maronite Meditations: Fr Yuhanna Azize
9th Sunday of Pentecost
Celebration of St. Sharbel (Actual Feast July 23)
From St. Sharbel’s hermitage light has dawned for all to see, a light of great love that reveals your face, O Lord. May his prayers obtain for us eternal light when we leave this passing world.
Entrance Hymn, Feast of St. Sharbel
*Learning Opportunity: Saint Sharbel's Biography
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Come rejoice, Peter, James and John! You beheld the face of Christ, shining bright like the midday sun; he was clothed in brilliant light.
Entrance Hymn, The Transfiguration of Our Lord
*Learning Opportunity: Transfiguration of the Lord
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation.
*Learning Opportunity: The Assumption of Mary: Full of Grace — The Maronite Voice
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
*Learning Opportunity: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Saintapedia
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Actual feast September 14.
Lord your cross is a ladder leading us to Heaven’s heights. May your church and her children join the angel hosts on high.
Mazmooro, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
*Learning Opportunity: Exaltation of the Holy Cross | Eparchial MYO Office
3rd Sunday after Holy Cross
Holy Rosary Sunday
Mary, you are the garden who has given the world the fruit of life. Ask your only Son to bless our seasons, harvests, and the works of our hands; may He sow His word in our hearts and in our souls.
Etro, Safro of the Memorial of the Virgin Mary
Consecration of the Church
Fall Back! Daylight Savings Time ends!
All Saints Day
Come and Shine in purity at the altar of the Lord, where the priest stands in between God and all humanity. He takes what the people give and lifts it up, heavenward on high.
Entrance Hymn, Consecration and Renewal of the Church
*Learning Opportunity: Consecration of the Church
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
*Learning Opportunity: Maronite Weeks of Commemoration | Maronite Eparchy
Visitation of the Virgin to Elizabeth
*Learning Opportunity: The visit of Mary to Elizabeth
Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation.
*Learning Opportunity: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Geneology Sunday
*Learning Opportunity: Geneaology Sunday – Maronite Meditations: Fr Yuhanna Azize
Glorious Birth of Our Lord
Holy Day of Obligation.
Praise to you, Child of Wonder, hope of peoples everywhere! O pure Sun, shining brightly, you give light to all the world.
Mazmooro, The Glorious Birth of Our Lord
*Learning Opportunity: The Glorious Birth of The Lord
Praises of the Mother of God
*Learning Opportunity: Melto D’Moronoyo: Veneration of Mary, Mother of God
The Forty Martyrs
The Forty Martyrs (actual feast March 9)
Book of Offering Page 227
2 Cor 4:11-18
Lk 6:20-23
*Learning Opportunity: Martyrs of Sebaste - EARLY CHURCH HISTORY
Parable of the Prodigal Son
Spring forward! Daylight savings time begins.
Book of Offering Page 217
Zec 3:1-7
2 Cor 13:5-13
Lk 15:11-32
Mass intentions: For Peace in the world, especially in the Middle East.
*Learning Opportunity: Melto D'Moronoyo: A Maronite meditation on the Prodigal Son | The Catholic Weekly
St. John Maron, First Maronite Patriarch
St. John Maron, First Maronite Patriarch (actual feast March 2)
Book of Offering Page 688
Phil 1:21-30
Mt 5:13-17
*Learning Opportunity: Saint John Maron History — The Eastern Church
Healing of the Hemorrhaging Woman
Book of Offering Page 207
Num 15:37-41
2 Cor 7:4-11
Lk 8:40-56
Mass intentions: For the living and deceased members of St. Rafka Parish.
Second collection: Caritas Lebanon
Mass in Colorado Springs, 5pm.
*Learning Opportunity: The Hemorrhaging Woman Sunday
Healing of the Leper
Book of Offering Page 196
2 Kings 5:1-14
Rom 6:12-23
Mk 1:35-43
*Learning Opportunity: Sunday of the Leper – Maronite Meditations: Fr Yuhanna Azize
Ash Monday
Ash Monday: Divine Liturgy and distribution of Ashes (8am and 6:30pm).
Book of Offering page 186 +rite
2 Cor 5:20-6:7
Mt 6:16-21
Pastoral Guidelines for Great Lent: Fasting & Abstinence
Patriarchal guidelines:
• Great Lent lasts seven weeks, in preparation for Easter. It begins on Ash Monday and ends on the evening of Holy Saturday. It is based on abstinence from food from midnight to midday, as well as abstinence from meat and whites (milk, its derivatives and eggs).
• The Saturdays, Sundays and the following public holidays are exempt from fasting and abstinence: Saint Jean Maron (March 2), the Forty Martyrs (March 9), Saint Joseph (March 19), the Annunciation (March 25) and the Patron Saint of the parish, St. Rafka (March 23). Throughout Holy Week, from Monday to Holy Saturday, fasting and abstinence remain mandatory.
Eparchial guidelines:
• All physically capable Maronites are required to abstain from meat on Ash Monday and all Fridays of Lent.
• Ash Monday and Great Friday are also days of fasting (no food or drink except water and medicine from midnight to noon)
• Clergy, religious, and laity who wish to observe the more traditional Maronite practice of fasting and abstinence are encouraged to do so.
Sunday of the Entrance into Lent
Miracle at Cana in Galilee
Book of Offering page 176
Is 55:1-13
Rom 14:14-23
Jn 2:1-11
*Learning Opportunity: The Entrance to Lent Sunday- A wedding at Cana
St. Maroun (Maron) Feast
Holy Day of Obligation.
Book of Offering page 678
2 Tm 3:10-17
Jn 12:23-30
Blessed are you, Saint Maroun, for you became a prayer on the lips of the faithful, and a living example for the people who bear your name and will be known as Maronites to the end of the age.
Sedro, Feast of St. Maroun
*Learning Opportunity: St. Maron – christianapostles.com
St. Maroun Brunch
Please save the date for our St. Maroun Feast Day Celebration!
Sunday February 8th: Divine Liturgy 11am, followed by brunch in the church hall.
Cost: Adults $15, kids under 12 $10.
RSVP by Friday Feb. 6th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-61912763-stmaroun
Sign Up to donate menu items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-61912165-stmaroun
Contact Hadeel Mati with any questions: (720)239-3281.
Thank you and God bless!
Sunday of the Faithful Departed
Book of Offering page 166
Ez 37:1-10
1Thes 5:1-11
Lk 16:19-31
Mass intentions: For the living and deceased of our Parish Community.
Celebration of our patron, St. Maroun.
*Learning Opportunity: Sunday of the Faithful Departed
Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Divine Liturgy and blessing of candles.
*Learning Opportunity: The Entrance of Christ into the Temple – Maronite Meditations: Fr Yuhanna Azize
Farewell/Welcome Luncheon
Dear St. Rafka parishioners,
We cordially invite you to a special Farewell/Welcome Luncheon as we transition into a new chapter for our church. This gathering will be a time to look back with gratitude and look forward with hope as a community.
Please join us to:
*Say Thank You: Share a meal in honor of Father Elbadaoui Habib and express our collective gratitude for his years of wisdom and spiritual leadership.
*Offer a Warm Welcome: Personally greet our new priest, Father Joe Daccache, and help him feel at home in our parish family.
Event Details:
*Sunday January 25, 2026
Time: 11am Divine Liturgy with luncheon immediately following.
Location: St. Rafka Maronite Church and hall
*Kindly sign up by Jan. 22nd to bring and share a meal/dessert/drink for this potluck. Contact Gisele Cherabie with any questions (303)960-8646. Click this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-61573449-farewellwelcome
We look forward to sharing this time of prayer, food, fellowship and faith with all of you. Thank you and God bless us, everyone!
St. Rafka Maronite League meeting
Dear family and friends. Here is a message from Lora Soliman concerning the Maronite league:
“IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
The meeting for the newly formed St. Rafka League will be rescheduled to Sunday, January 11, 2026 after Mass. Please be sure to read the email that was sent out by the church regarding the formation of this new organization to benefit and advance our parish. Please consider becoming a part of this organization by attending this meeting and possibly taking on a leadership role. St. Rafka needs every single one of you to help her continue to grow and thrive. Thank you.”
The St. Rafka Maronite League
The newly formed St. Rafka Maronite League brings together our former Ladies’ and Men’s Societies into one unified team dedicated to serving our parish through events, community support, and fellowship.
Our first official meeting will be Sunday January 11, 2026 following Divine Liturgy in the Parish Hall. At this meeting, we will elect our leadership team and set our calendar of events for the year ahead.
Everyone is welcome!
We are inviting parishioners to self-nominate for the Leadership Roles to start the process.
President – Leads meetings and serves as the primary communicator with the Parish Priest and Council.
Vice President – Supports the President and helps coordinate committees.
Secretary – Records minutes and handles communication.
Treasurer – Oversees financial tracking for League activities.
We have also listed leadership roles in other areas such as Worship, Communication and Maintenance to support Fr. Habib and the Parish Counsil.
If you feel called to serve, please nominate yourself for a Leadership Role - your involvement strengthens our parish family.
To nominate yourself:
👉 Signup where you are called
👉 Join us at the meeting on January 11.
We look forward to building this new chapter of service together.
Fried Dough Dinner
Join us to celebrate the Feast of Epiphany on Monday Jan. 5th at 6:30pm with the blessing of water, followed by potluck dinner complete with the traditional fried dough zlebieh and ouwamet.
Salvation Army
Christmas is around the corner, it is the season of giving, the Salvation Army shelter is in need of BLANKETS -used or new - and Hygiene Products.
If you are interested in giving, please bring your donations by the 21st of Dec. to the church.
Thank you and May GOD BLESS.
Christmas Party
SAVE THE DATE!
The St. Rafka Children’s Christmas Mass and lunch with Santa will be December 14th, 11am-3pm.
Please RSVP here: Christmas Party with Santa or use QR code below.
Join your St. Rafka community on Sunday December 14th for a very special Children's Christmas Mass & Music program, followed by a heart-warming lunch and Photos with Santa!
Between now and then - please bring your kids every Sunday for music program practice after Divine Liturgy each week with Miss Karen Zakhem.
Maronite League
The St. Rafka League
The newly formed St. Rafka League brings together our former Ladies’ and Men’s Societies into one unified team dedicated to serving our parish through events, community support, and fellowship.
Our first official meeting will be 📅 Tuesday, December 2, 2025🕖 7:00 PM – Parish Hall. At this meeting, we will elect our leadership team and set our calendar of events for the year ahead.
Everyone is welcome!
We are inviting parishioners to self-nominate for the Leadership Roles to start the process.
President – Leads meetings and serves as the primary communicator with the Parish Priest and Council.
Vice President – Supports the President and helps coordinate committees.
Secretary – Records minutes and handles communication.
Treasurer – Oversees financial tracking for League activities.
We have also listed leadership roles in other areas such as Worship, Communication and Maintenance to support Fr. Habib and the Parish Counsil.
If you feel called to serve, please nominate yourself for a Leadership Role - your involvement strengthens our parish family.
To nominate yourself:
👉 Signup where you are called
👉 Join us at the meeting on December 2nd
We look forward to building this new chapter of service together.
N.B.
Dear family and friends
Concerning the meeting regarding the St. Rafka League, the Ladies have suggested that we move the meeting date to the 9th of December to give people more time to read and respond. Could we change the date by only one week to Dec. 9th after the Holy liturgy. We still need minimum 2 more people to complete the board for Saint Rafka Maronite League. I hope more than 2 would come to the party.
Christmas Bazaar
Great opportunity! You can now rent a table for the 2-day event for $100!
Makers and sellers - Got a product or business to promote for the holidays?
Come setup shop and get your products in the hands of Christmas shoppers!
Dec 6 & 7 at Saint Rafka Catholic Church-Colorado in Lakewood. Table rental is just $100 for BOTH days of being in front of hundreds of holiday gift shoppers.
Contact Gisele Cherabie at 303-960-8646 to secure a booth.
Please click here to sign up and help at the Bazaar: Christmas Market & Bake Sale
Maronite League
Have you heard about
THE MARONITE LEAGUE
coming to St. Rafka Parish?
Come see us on Sunday to learn more!
Halloween Party
Hello everyone!
We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s Halloween party on Sunday, October 26, right after mass!
Come join us for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and sweet treats for the kids. We’ll have:
* Best costume contest - so don’t forget to wear your best (church friendly) costumes
* Pumpkin decorating contest - bring your own pumpkin and show off your creativity
* Games, activities, and more surprises throughout the afternoon
It’s going to be a wonderful time, and we can’t wait to see everyone there-costumes, pumpkins, and all!
St. Rafka’s Lebanese and Middle Eastern Annual Festival
St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church
2301 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214
Indulge your senses in a cultural celebration!
FOOD - DRINKS - DJ & LIVE MUSIC - HOOKA LOUNGE - GIFT SHOP
#ONE DAY ONLY#
****** SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ******
10am - Celebration of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Maronite Divine Liturgy
11am - FESTIVAL DOORS OPEN!
6:30pm - Live Entertainment with a festival favorite: CHARBEL BASSIL
**SUNDAY, September 14th marks the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Return to St. Rafka to celebrate Divine Liturgy at 11am. Singer Charbel Bassil will be at this worship with our choir. **
****** BOOTHS AND SHOPS ******
FLATBREADS – Za’atar, Cheese, Meat Pie, Nutella & Banana
SANDWICHES – Falafel, Kafta, and Chicken Shawerma
VEGETARIAN SIDES – Hummus, Baba Ghanooj, Taboulli Salad, Spinach Pies, Grape Leaves, Vermicelli Rice, Fries
BAKERY– Kunafa, Sfoof Turmeric Cake, Atayef, Baklava ... just to name a few favorites
COFFEE & TEA SHOP – Arabic and Brewed Coffee & Tea
BAR & DRINKS – Almaza Lebanese Lager, Mixed Drinks, Lebanese Lemonade, Soda, Water
GIFT SHOP – Cultural and Religious gifts and spices
HOOKA LOUNGE – Variety of Flavors Available
Calling ALL St. Rafka Parishioners!
There are many ways you can help make our biggest annual event a success!
Share our flyers with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and social media!
Please sign up for Festival 2025 preparations!
Click on the links below. Thank you and God bless you!
***Festival 2025 Set-up and Tear-down volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-57394222-2025
***Festival Day Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-57996886-2025
Retreat in the Rockies
Save the date for our annual spiritual retreat in the mountains!
Sunday August 31, 2025 at 11am.
Staunton State Park (near Conifer), Ranch Hand picnic area.
12102 S. Elk Creek Rd.
Pine, CO 80470
$25/adult, $15 for kids 5-12 (Cash or Check).
Fr. Habib will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at 11am, followed by a picnic lunch.
Bring your whole family!
Questions? Please contact Dan Ashkar at dashkar@msn.com.
RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-50654355-strafkas
Bishop Zaidan visits St. Rafka
Our Bishop, Elias A. Zaidan from the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon will be visiting our parish and concelebrating the Divine Liturgy with Abouna Habib. Divine Liturgy is at 11am, followed by a reception in the church hall. All are welcome!
Congratulations to Christopher Kellow for receiving his First Holy Communion!
Spring Cleaning Days
Volunteers needed to help clean up the kitchen, hall and closets for the parish's upcoming events. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Any questions, contact Gisele or Carla. Thank you and God bless!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-55160730-spring
Fish Fry 2025
Great Friday of the Crucifixion (Friday of the Passion)
10am Stations of the Cross, Signing of the Chalice (Mass of the Sanctified with communion).
6:00pm Burial of Christ
Following services, the men’s society will have their annual fish fry in the hall.
$20 adults
$10 kids
5 years and under FREE!
RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-56254695-fish
Please contact Joe Beaini 303-907-7782, if you have any questions.
Holy Week and Easter
Holy Week and Easter April 13-21
*Sunday, April 13 11 am Mass, Hosanna Sunday (Palm Sunday)
*Monday, April 14 6:30 pm Mass with Rite of the Arrival to the Safe Harbor
*Tuesday, April 15 5:30 pm Father is available for Confessions upon request, 6:30 pm Mass, After Mass Father is available for Confessions upon request
*Wednesday, April 16 6:30 pm Mass with Rite of the Lamp, Anointing of the Sick
*Thursday of the Mysteries, April 17 6:30 pm Mass and Washing of the Feet, After Mass Adoration until Midnight
*Great Friday of the Crucifixion: (Friday of the Passion), April 18 10 am Stations of the Cross, Mass of the Signing of the Chalice (Mass of the Pre-Sanctified with Communion), 6:30 pm Veneration of the Cross and Burial of Christ, After Fish Dinner
*Great Saturday of the Light, April 19 5:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass
*The Glorious Resurrection SUNDAY, April 20 11 am Easter Day Mass
*WHITE WEEK (Week of Easter) Monday April 21: Mass at 6:30 pm
Parish Mission April 14-18 with Fr. Doug Grandon
Passion Week Talks:
Monday: “The Danger of Unfruitfulness” Matthew 21:17-27
Tuesday: “Will only a few people be saved?” Luke 13:22-30
Wednesday: “What will we do with Jesus?” John 11:47-54
Thursday: “Worthy Reception of Jesus’ Body and Blood” I Corinthians 11:23-32
Friday: “Today you will be with me in Paradise!” Luke 23:33-47
[Information about Fr. Doug Grandon, PhD, National Chaplain for Focus Ministry]
When I was fifteen, my first pastor helped me discern that I would one day be ordained. In my early twenties, I served as a missionary translator in Communist Yugoslavia. When I returned home, I married my wife, Lynn, a woman vastly superior to me – and a proud Swede! While attending my first seminary, I started a new church for the Evangelical Free Church and, later, served five years as an Episcopal priest. In 2003, Lynn and I entered into full communion with the Catholic Church, along with our four youngest children. In 2008, Pope Benedict granted Daniel Jenky, Bishop of Peoria, permission to ordain me a married Catholic priest, under the Pastoral Provision created by Pope St. John Paul II. Since my ordination, I’ve served four parishes and taught at St. John Vianney Seminary here in Denver. In 2015, the Founder of FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Students), Curtis Martin, invited me to join the FOCUS staff as a part-time National Chaplain. Since 2020, I’ve been serving full-time with FOCUS, while still assisting with Masses at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Denver. In 2022, the USCCB invited me to serve as one of fifty Eucharistic Revival Preachers.
Spring Cleaning Days
Volunteers needed to help clean up the kitchen, hall and closets for the parish's upcoming events. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Any questions, contact Gisele or Carla. Thank you and God bless!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A928AAFEC43-55160730-spring