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🙏 PRAYER REQUESTS
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 by Wednesdays at noon will be included in the following Monday's e-newsletter.
The annual Statistical Report process is here. Please gather the following information, then log into the online form linked below and input the answers by January 24, 2025. Once you have gathered all the information, this survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete.
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 (0-12)
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 Child Baptisms (8 to 17 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 in 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. Please click the button below to fill out the form.
Have you had pre-planning on your radar, but don't know where to begin? Come and join us for a tour of Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery and some hot chocolate! Learn about one of Denver's oldest cemeteries, enjoy the beauty, and ask your questions! Tours will be held January 25 and 31 at 1:00 p.m. Click the button below to sign up today!
We also encourage you to promote these events to your parish by scheduling the pre-made social media posts on Catholic Social Media (CSM). If your parish is not already enrolled in CSM but would like to participate in this free archdiocesan-sponsored service, please email alexandra.mulet@archden.org.
Another way you can help promote this event is by scheduling our NEW Flocknote Library items in English and Spanish! Click here to learn how to use the Flocknote Library.
Strengthened by the Spirit Regional Conference on February 15
Save the date! Parishes, join the Office of Black Catholic Ministry for a regional conference featuring a talk by Sr. Gall Trippett, CSJ and performances by the African Catholic Society Choir! This event will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Queen of Peace Catholic Parish.
Learn more and register by clicking the buttons below. Space is limited!
All are welcome at the 13th Annual Peace and Justice Mass held in commemoration of the work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. Jorge Rodríguez on January 20 at 9 a.m. at Curé d’Ars Catholic Church. There will be a brief reception following Mass. Click the button below to download the promotional flyer.
We also encourage you to schedule the pre-made social media posts on Catholic Social Media(CSM). If your parish is not already enrolled in CSM but would like to participate in this free archdiocesan-sponsored service, please email alexandra.mulet@archden.org.
Safe Environment Adult Compliance Forms Due February 28, 2025 and Office Hours Available
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New Year, New Momentum: Onboard with Catholic Social Media (CSM) for FREE on January 22
Register Today for the Gathering of Men Retreat (January 24-26)
The Roman Jubilee FREE Online Lecture
Save the Dates! A Heart on Fire: The Story of Saint Augustine
☑️ ACTION
Join in the 9 Days for Life Novena
We invite your parish to participate in the 9 Days for Life Novena, January 16-24. This powerful novena, organized by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, encourages us to pray for the respect and protection of all human life, from conception to natural death. January 22 is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn.
This year, we are especially focused on engaging our parish family and supporting the Archdiocese of Denver’s efforts to foster a culture of life in our community. Let’s unite in prayer, advocacy, and action to protect the precious gift of life.
How you can get involved:
Pray the novena: Download the 9 Days for Life app or visit the USCCB website linked below to follow along and participate in daily prayers.
Attend Mass on January 22: Join us for Mass and prayer on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn. Please contact Jennifer Torres (jtorres@ccdenver.org) if your parish plans to hold a special Mass or activities on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn.
Schedule Catholic Social Media (CSM) posts: In the coming weeks, pre-made social media posts featuring the daily novena prayers will be made available. We also encourage your parish to make your own posts with hashtags #9DaysForLife and #LifeIsSacred and reshareArchdiocesan posts. If your parish is not already enrolled in Catholic Social Media but would like to participate in this FREE service, please emailalexandra.mulet@archden.org.
Schedule a Flocknote Library item: Flocknote has provided Library items in English and Spanish to notify your flock about this novena before January 16 and to send out the daily prayers via email or text message. When you open the Flocknote Library, instead of opening "AOD Special Announcements," scroll down to the icon labeled "9 Days for Life: January 16-24".
Safe Environment Adult Compliance Forms Due February 28, 2025 and Office Hours Available
To parish business managers and Safe Environment coordinators,
The 2025 Safe Environment Compliance forms Form B and the Preschool Form (as applicable), which report safe environment compliance for adults in your parish(es), are due toalex.kwan@archden.orgby February 28, 2025.
These forms should be filled out using the information on the VIRTUS Master Report. Instructions (downloadable and video) for completing Form B can be found atOMAAP Site Administrator Resources.
Office hours will be offered to answer questions about these reports and to provide guidance on using tools in VIRTUS for completing the forms.
New Year, New Momentum: Onboard with Catholic Social Media (CSM) for FREE on January 22
Ready to make 2025 the year your parish shines online? Join our Catholic Social Media (CSM) onboarding webinar on Wednesday, January 22, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. to start the year strong and learn how you can engage your community like never before!
With CSM, it takes less than 15 minutes to schedule a week's worth of award-winning, bilingual social media posts—all available to you for FREE.
Can’t attend? RSVP to receive the recording and join 60+ parishes already reaching their flock online.
If you have any questions or would like to onboard with Catholic Social Media before January 22, please contact Alex Mulet (alexandra.mulet@archden.org).
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.
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!
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!
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