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Prayer Requests

Action

  • Reminder: Complete the Annual Statistical Report by January 24

RSVP

  • Last Chance to Register! Onboard with Catholic Social Media (CSM) for FREE on January 22
  • End-of-Life Conference on February 1
  • Last Chance! The Roman Jubilee FREE Online Lecture
  • A Heart on Fire: The Story of Saint Augustine

Promote

  • Register Today! Unveiled Retreat: Discovering the Great Mystery of Your Marriage

🙏 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 next Monday's Mission Link e-newsletter.

Requests submitted by Wednesdays at noon will be included in the following Monday's e-newsletter.

 

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This Week's Prayer Requests

Please join us in prayer for:

  • Deklan as he continues cancer treatments.
  • The requester's cousin and her brother, that they may receive comfort and understanding while they mourn the loss of a sibling

☑️ ACTION

Reminder: Complete the Annual Statistical Report by January 24

Thank you to all who have already completed the annual Statistical Report!

 

If your parish has not done so yet, 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. 

 

In Christ,

Father Dollins

 

COMPLETE THE FORM

🗓️ RSVP

Last Chance to Register! 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).

 

CLICK TO REGISTER

End-of-Life Conference on February 1

Do you have parents who are getting older or perhaps that might even be you? Would you like to learn about resources and the Catholic perspective on the end-of-life? Join us for a free End-of-Life Conference at Notre Dame Catholic Church on February 1! Lunch is included.

 

Topics include end-of-life directives and hospice care, funeral and cemetery planning, charitable giving, and wills, trusts, and estate planning. Register today!

 

Click the button below to download a flyer, bulletin ad, poster, and postcard, which can be used to promote this event at your parish!

 

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.

CLICK TO REGISTER
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Last Chance! The Roman Jubilee FREE Online Lecture

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!

  • When: Monday, January 20 (online)
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • Video recordings provided

Please click the button below to register today!

 

CLICK TO REGISTER

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!

  • When:
    • Monday, January 27
    • Monday, February 3
    • Monday, February 10
    • Monday, February 17
    • Monday, February 24
    • Monday, March 3
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Cost: $100
  • Video recordings provided.

Please click the button below to register today!

 

CLICK TO REGISTER

📣 PROMOTE

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Register Today! Unveiled Retreat: 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.

 

Discover how passion, purpose, and intimacy can be strengthened or restored in your marriage (or with your future spouse), as well as discover a path for healing and reconciliation in all areas of your life. 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 our pre-made Flocknote Library item.
  • 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.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity. Click the button below to register today!

 

CLICK TO REGISTER
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In Last Week's Email...

    RSVP

    • Cemetery Tours and Hot Chocolate
    • Strengthened by the Spirit Regional Conference on February 15

    Promote

    • Join us for the Peace and Justice Mass
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    🗓️ RSVP

    Cemetery Tours and Hot Chocolate

    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.

     

    CLICK TO SIGN UP

    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!

     

    CLICK TO REGISTER
    DOWNLOAD FLYER

    📣 PROMOTE

    Join us for the Peace and Justice Mass

    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.

     

    DOWNLOAD FLYER

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    January 16-24

    9 Days for Life Novena

     

    January 20

    The Roman Jubilee

    Peace and Justice Mass

     

    January 22

    Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn

    Onboard with Catholic Social Media

     

    January 24

    2024 Annual Statistical Report Form Due

     

    January 24-25

    Children and Family Faith Formation Ministry Leader Retreat

     

    January 24-26

    Hispanic Leaders Retreat

    Gathering of Men Retreat

     

    January 25 and 31

    Cemetery Tours and Hot Chocolate

    January 27-March 3

    A Heart on Fire: The Story of Saint Augustine

     

    January 31 & February 3

    St. Therese of Lisieux’s “Little Way” to Grace

     

    February 1

    End of Life Conference

     

    February 6-March 20

    OCIA Regional Discussions

     

    February 14-16
    Mountain Madness Middle School Youth Conference

     

    February 15

    Strengthened by the Spirit Regional Conference

     

    February 28

    2025 Safe Environment Compliance Form A, Form B, and Preschool Form due

     

    March 13-15

    Unveiled Couples' Retreat

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