Special Collection January 4-5: Retirement Fund for Religious
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As the body of Christ, we "rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn" (Romans 12:15). We invite you to share a prayer request for yourself, your loved ones, or anyone in need of prayer to be included in our next Mission Link e-newsletter.
Requests submitted before Wednesday January 1, 2025 will be included in the Janaury 6,2025 e-newsletter.
Aiyana, the requester's young pregnant niece, who will become a single mom, that she will have the strength, peace, and health she needs as she prepares to give birth in a few weeks. She is experiencing a lot of stress-related health issues.
Juanito Gomez and his family, as he recently entered hospice.
The repose of the soul of Seth Johnson, a young, married father who died in a car accident on Tuesday, December 10 as he was returning from driving his wife safely to work due to the snow.
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Special Collection January 4-5: Retirement Fund for Religious
Our elder religious brothers, sisters, and priests need our help! The national collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious is January 4-5.
Established in 1988 by the Catholic bishops of the United States, the collection and fund aim to address the significant lack of retirement funding for Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. Faithful across the archdiocese are encouraged to support our beloved religious through the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious during the weekend of January 4-5.
Checks may be made out to your parish, with a note in the memo line directing the donation to retired religious.
The annual Statistical Report process is coming in January. We will need you to gather the information listed below, then log into an online form and input the answers. We will send a link to the form for you to fill out in January, but we want you to be aware right now of the information you will be required to provide.
All the stats are for the 2024 calendar year.
Adherents:
Number of families in the parish roster (registered families)
Number of people who attend Mass on an average Sunday (vigils included)
From the number of people who attend Mass, please estimate how many are:
Children (0-2)
Adolescents (13-18)
Young Adults (19-25)
Adults (26-39)
Middle-Aged Adults (40-69)
Seniors (70+)
Sacraments:
Total Infant Baptisms (up to 1 year old)
Total Child Baptisms (1 to 7 years old)
Total Adult Baptisms (18 years old and over)
Total Candidates (already baptized in another Christian denomination)
Total Catechumens (older than 7 years, preparing for baptism 2025)
Total First Communions
Total Confirmations
Total Marriages (between two Catholics)
Total Marriages (between a Catholic and a non-Catholic)
Total Funerals
Thank you for your attention to this important report.
In Christ,
Father Dollins
No Mission Link Newsletters on December 23 and December 30
Please note that there will be no weekly newsletters on December 23 and December 30 due to the celebration of Christmas and the New Year. We wish all of you and your families a very blessed Christmas!
Newsletters will resume January 6.
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OCIA Regional Discussions
With the help of the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries, Archbishop Aquila is working to create and eventually promulgate an outline of formation to be used during the catechumenal period of the OCIA. As a part of this process, the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries will be hosting multiple regional meetings to discuss the proposed formation and collect feedback.
The presbyterate and all local OCIA coordinators (both from the diaconate and lay leaders) are invited to participate in these regional discussions. All of the meetings will follow an identical format and you only need to participate in one.
Our office is planning to come out to the Western Slopes in addition to the dates that have already been announced. If you are on the Western Slopes, please use the button below to indicate whether you can attend a meeting at Our Lady of Peace in Silverthorne on February 22 or March 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join Christopher West in a FREE online lecture to learn about the history and theology of the Roman Jubilee! This lecture will discuss the interrelated themes of the historical development of the Jubilee itself, pilgrimage in the Christian tradition, indulgences, and the holy site of Rome traditionally visited by pilgrims. Join Dr. Christopher West for this fascinating survey of the Roman Jubilee!
Day of Reflection on St. Therese of Lisieux’s "Little Way" to Grace
Join Daniel Campbell either in person or online in a day of reflection to learn all about this great saint so loved by Jesus. Immerse yourself in her "Little Way," her beautiful understanding of God's grace, and learn how to claim your identity as child of God!
When:
Friday, January 31 (online)
Monday, February 3 (St. John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization; click to view a map of our campus)
Register Today for the Gathering of Men Retreat (January 24-26)
Save the Dates! A Heart on Fire: The Story of Saint Augustine
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Register Today for the Gathering of Men Retreat (January 24-26)
Calling all men to join in the Gathering of Men Retreat this coming January! This retreat focuses on healing and reconciliation and offers opportunities to deepen your relationships through:
Speaking openly and honestly about the challenges of living your Christian faith.
Encouraging one another in supportive relationships.
Challenging one another to live more prayerful and holy lives.
The retreat will take place at the YMCA of the Rockies January 24-26, and both single- and multi-occupant rooms are available. The retreat will be led by a group of committed lay men along with Father John Lager, Father Doug Grandon, and Father Trevor Lontine.
Click the buttons below for more information and to register.
To help promote this event, please schedule our NEW Flocknote Library item! Click here to learn how to use the Flocknote Library.
Save the Dates! A Heart on Fire: The Story of Saint Augustine
Join Dr. Christopher West in a 6-week online class to learn about the life and thought of Church Father and Doctor of the Church, Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 A.D.), arguably the single most influential Christian author outside the New Testament writers!
Registration Now Open! Unveiled: Discovering the Great Mystery of Your Marriage
The John Paul II Healing Center is returning to the Archdiocese of Denver March 13-15, 2025 for the Unveiled couples' retreat, led by Dr. Bob Schuchts and Carrie Schuchts Daunt! This retreat will be offered in person in Windsor, CO and via livestream.
Unveiled is open to singles discerning marriage, dating and engaged couples, and couples who have been married for many years.
To help your parish promote this event, we invite you to:
Schedule Catholic Social Media (CSM) posts as they become available in the coming weeks.If your parish is not already enrolled in CSM but would like to participate in this archdiocesan-sponsored service, please contact Alex Mulet at alexandra.mulet@archden.org.
Distribute the bulletin ad, flyer, and poster for download below.
Click the button below to register today. Spots are limited!
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! As the year draws to a close and Christmas fast approaches, we are reminded of the greatest gift of all: Jesus Christ. Out of great love for us, he became man and saved us—what a gift!
During this season of hope-filled waiting, we also consider the gifts we'd like to give to those we love as a small reflection of God's generosity towards us. Whether tangible or spiritual gifts, we offer our loved ones just a small token of our care for them each holiday season.
In our 2024 Christmas Gift Guide, we've handpicked a collection of Catholic gift ideas that nurture faith, inspire prayer, and bring the joy of Christ into everyday life. Click the button below to sign up to receive the Gift Guide straight to your inbox, and share the joy of the season with your families, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones!
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