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Christian Stewardship: A Way of Life
Palm Sunday
The Palm Sunday name comes from the XI century tradition of the blessing of palms – in liturgy we remember the joyful entrance of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem. The crowd welcomes Him with the words “Hosanna to the Son of David.” It is the beginning of Holy Week. From now on our thoughts and prayers will take us to the final moments of Jesus Christ being among us. The joy of Palm Sunday will slowly move towards the passion and death of our Savior. During the Holy Mass, we read the Passion of Jesus Christ that prepares us to be open to the Mystery of Salvation.
Lent is almost over. Fasting, almsgiving and prayers are supposed to help you to achieve some spiritual growth and understanding. So before you move to those last days, you have to ask yourself one question: what will be left in me after these 40 days?
April 9, 2017 • Palm Sunday
Holy Thursday ~ April 13th 7:00pm ~ Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday ~ April 14th 3:00pm ~ Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm ~ Passion of the Lord
Holy Saturday ~ April 15th 10:00 am ~ Blessing of Food 9:00 pm ~ Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday ~ April 16th Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am
at Pax Christi
Welcoming Catholics Home
An outreach ministry for anyone who has been away from the Church, thinking about returning and would like some help getting started or continuing the journey. Come by yourself or with a family member or friend—all are invited to take another look at the Catholic Church!
We meet weekly on Thursday evenings through April 13th from 6:30-7:45pm. For more information, contact Roberta Marsh at [email protected] or 720-419-0127. Bring your questions or just come and listen. Walk-ins are always welcome!
Parish Office Closed
Friday, April 14th
and
Monday, April 17th
Palm Sunday -2- April 9, 2017
What’s Happening at Our Parish...
Don’t Forget...
Our website. It’s a great way to stay informed of parish news and events. Go to www.paxchristi.org to Be Informed! Be Faithful! and Be Involved!
MyParish App. To download, text App to 88202 or go to myparishapp.com/appstore. Download MyParish App and select Pax Christi Catholic Church after opening.
Check out our Facebook page for information on parish programs, events and Catholic news. Just go to www.facebook.com/PaxChristiLittleton/.
Please contact Joanne in the parish office with questions.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Adult FOUNDATIONAL Safe Environment Training
(2-hour one-time training for those working with children/youth) Monday, April 24th, 6:30-8:30pm, Parish Office Monday, May 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm, Parish Office
Adult UPDATE Safe Environment Training
(45-minute yearly update for those working with children/youth) Monday, April 24th, 5:45-6:30pm, Parish Office Monday, May 22nd 5:45-6:30pm, Parish Office
Youth Volunteer (ages 12-17) Safe Environment Training
(45-minute yearly training for those working with children/youth) Monday, April 24th, 5:00-5:45pm, Parish Office Monday, May 22nd 5:00-5:45pm, Parish Office
Altar Server Safe Environment Training
(45-minute yearly training for altar servers of all ages) Monday, April 24th, 4:15-5:00pm, Parish Office Monday, May 22nd, 4:15-5:00pm, Parish Office
Contact Roberta Marsh to register (48 hours in advance, please) or for questions at [email protected] or 720-419-0127.
Garden Notes…
Spirit Gardens at Pax Christi - The new gardening season is almost here! It’s time to remind all gardeners who want to get a plot ready for the new season that plots are available. Each plot rents for $40.00 per season to cover the cost of water. Payment due by May 1st. Most plots measure 12’ x 12’ and that is plenty of room to grow some great vegetables or flowers!
We will plan on having a “kick off the season” meeting the latter part of April to answer questions and to help folks prepare their plots. Remember, please, that everyone’s help is needed to keep the weeds in check. The weeds are the responsibility of the gardeners. If you are interested in a plot, Bayard Breeding at [email protected]. Hope to see many of you soon!
Spring Clean-Up - Clean-up of the parish grounds is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th from 8:00 a.m. -
Noon. Please bring shovels, rakes, pruning shears, gardening gloves, etc. RSVP to Joanne.
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of Jesus Christ. The Chapel is now open from 6:45am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday for quiet Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration and Confession are also available in the Chapel on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30pm.
There is a small door on the front of the tabernacle which can be opened to expose the Blessed Sacra-ment with a glass cover to protect it.
Please be respectful of other adorers in the Chapel by quietly entering the space. If you are the only adorer in the Chapel, please close the tabernacle door before you leave. Thank you.
Let Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament speak to
your hearts. It is he who is the true answer of life
that you seek. ~ St. John Paul II
Pax Christi Catholic Church -3- Littleton, CO
Holy Land Collection...Our diocese is called on to support Christians in the Holy Land on Good Friday, April 14th. Through this collection, you join with Catholics from around the world to stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, your support helps the church minister in parishes provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. Our diocese will support Christians in the Holy Land through the Good Friday Col-lection, as requested by Pope Francis. Like Simon of Cyrene, you can help carry the cross under very difficult circumstances in the Holy Land. Please be as generous as your abundance allows.
40 Days for Life
“For it was Y ou who created my being, knit me together in my mother’s womb. I thank you for the wonder of my being, for the wonders of all your creation.” Psalm 139:13-14
Planned Parenthood kills nearly 324,000 babies per year through abortions. On March 1st, 40 Days for Life began its spring campaign to convince mothers and fathers who are faced with difficult circumstances to choose life for their unborn babies. The approach is to offer help and hope through prayer, fasting and peaceful prayer demonstration in front of Planned Parenthood facilities. We are asking our parishioners to help with this mission in three ways.
1. Please check the parish website each day for the 40 Days for Life devotional and take a few minutes to pray for the intention of that day. Go to www.paxchristi.org/home/news/ and click on Knights of Columbus Events.
2. Please consider fasting from something (food, tv, coffee, etc.) one day a week during Lent for the unborn and their parents.
3. Set aside one day during Lent in which you can join others in prayer outside Planned Parenthood. Seeing that people are there praying for them is one of the most effective ways to convince mothers of the value and preciousness of God’s little life growing in their wombs.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you to consider participating in this important mission.
Knights of Columbus Events
Our Usher Ministry Needs Your Help: Ushers are available to assist at all liturgical functions. The duties of an usher are to greet people, guide parishioners to Communion, and help with collections. It’s a great opportunity for families to minister together. Because ushers work with youth, Safe Environment training and background checking is mandated by our Diocese. See training schedule on Page 2.
We specifically need ushers for the Saturday and Sunday 5:00 p.m.
Masses. Time commitment is one Mass per month with training “on
the job”.
Please contact Katey Dempsey at [email protected] if you have questions or are interested in volunteering.
J.O.Y. Ministry
Volunteers are needed!
J.O.Y. Ministry takes communion to Catholic residents in nursing homes located in Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines. You are needed to help those who cannot attend Mass by taking them Holy Communion follow-ing the 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.
If you would like to give of yourself to residents in need for 1½ to 2 hours once or twice a month, please contact Ann Inson at 303-663-4396 or [email protected].
Faith Formation
Palm Sunday -4- April 9, 2017
Are you ready for some summer Faith and Fun?
Come join us for Vacation Bible School in JUNE!
VBS is designed to help kids learn Scripture and how it applies to their lives. Through the saints, music, science, crafts, service and stories, the kids will draw closer to Christ and their faith.
Who: Students K-5th grades Youth Volunteers 6th-12th grades When: June 26 - 30, 2017
Mon. – Fri. from 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: Pax Christi Parishioners: $30/student or $70/family
Non-parishioners: $40 student or $95/family
We also need adult volunteers to make this program a success. This year , we are seeking a cer tified nurse who could be with us for the whole week. Free childcare (ages 9 months - 5 years) available to those who volunteer. Questions? Contact: Becky Hensler at 303-791-1081 or [email protected].
** Registration will begin after Easter.
Bible Blast! A fun and educational family Bible program
• Have you ever heard the story of the Patriarchs, from Abraham to Joseph? • Do you want to travel with the Israelites through the desert to the Promised
Land, from Jerusalem to Babylon and back? • Do you want to follow Paul on his missionary journeys?
Then come and join us!
We would like to start a family Bible program in the fall that will take us through the whole salvation history in one year, from Genesis to Revelations. This is a program that you can do with all of your kiddos (ages 4 to 14). We will meet weekly at church with your children to quiz and reinforce what you read during the week from the Picture Bible.
We need to know if you are interested! Please contact Gaelle or Gabriel Commeau by Sunday, April 30th at [email protected]. We will host an information meeting in May for those interested.
Gospel Reflection
Sunday Mass has three scripture readings plus a psalm. Are you able to determine the connection each week?
On Friday morning after Mass a group of us meets to discuss the readings and gain insight into how they connect. We would welcome more attendees. Look for us in the Great Hall. We have extra copies of the readings for your use. If you can't come each Friday, come as often as you can.
Pax Christi Catholic Church -5- Littleton, CO
Youth and Parish Ministry Updates
• If you are interested in volunteering for youth ministry, please contact Chenele for details.
• If you are interested in volunteering to be a chaperone or provide food for Edge, Life Teen, or Confirmation, please sign up on the youth ministry page online! Thank you very much!
• Young men & women’s groups meet on Thursday nights from 7-9pm. All high school aged young people are welcome!
• Questions? Contact Chenele Shaw at [email protected] or 720-419-0125.
YOUTH MINISTRY
PARISH MINISTRIES
For more information on our ministries, go to www.paxchristi.org and click on Ministries
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St. Elizabeth’s Pantry
Open Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00am - Noon
Items Needed
Paper Towels / Toilet Paper
Tissues / Laundry Detergent
Cleaning Wipes / Sponges
Dishwasher Detergent / Dish Soap
Toothpaste / Toothbrushes
Shampoo / Deodorant
Body Wash / Lotion
Stephen Ministry
A Ministry of Listening
Stephen Ministers provide confiden-tial, one-on-one Christian care to people experiencing a normal life crisis or going through a difficult time. Not all caring relationships are long term. If you'd like more infor-mation, please call Kathy Benoit at 303-799-0769.
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Project Care
An injury, illness, a birth or death in the family: any of these circumstances or a host of others may leave you with too many responsibilities and not enough time.
If you find yourself wishing that din-ner would prepare itself, Project Care would like to help. This ministry is available to provide meals to parish-ioners in times of need. We want to help you. If you are in need, please call the Parish Office and your request will be forwarded to this dedicated group of angels.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Pax Christi
**Vincentians Needed**
Who we are and what we do…
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Pax Christi are parishioners (or
“Vincentians” as we call ourselves) that serve the poor and needy in our area. We meet once a month and also volunteer to go out on occasional home visits.
We help with rent, food and utilities and also provide resources for addi-tional services to those in need.
It may not be easy to see them, but there are families and individuals throughout Douglas County and our surrounding area who are in desperate need of our love and support. Despite the prosperity of our community, pov-erty and pain are all around us. Often, St. Vincent de Paul is a lifeline for people struggling to survive. In the spirit of Christ, who leads our minis-try, we help our neighbors based on need – without judgment.
If you would like to share your time
and talents with this ministry,
please contact us at
Lunch Bunch
Pope Francis said "Among us, who is above must be in service of the others.
This doesn't mean we have to wash
each other's feet every day, but we
must help one another."
That's what the Lunch Bunch is all about—helping others by making lunches for the inhabitants of Samari-tan House. By joining this ministry you will be scheduled to make 12 lunches two times yearly. Lunch Bunch is a great way to show your children how to be in service to oth-ers. Contact Carmen McDermott at [email protected] with questions or to join this worthwhile ministry.
Palm Sunday -6- April 9, 2017
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday April 10
9:00a-5:00p MBP Counseling
9:30a-11:30a Biblical School
Tuesday April 11
11:00a-12:00p Food Bank
1:00p-3:00p Prayer Shawl 6:30p-7:45p Children’s Choir 7:15p-8:45p Adult Choir
Wednesday April 12
9:40a-11:40a Pax Moms 9:40a-11:40a Wild Goose Study
9:45a-11:00a Contemplative Prayer 10:00a-12:00p Food Pantry
5:15p-6:30p Children’s Choir 6:30p-8:00p Financial Peace Univ.
Thursday April 13
Holy Thursday
9:30a-10:00a Spanish Rosary
11:30a-1:00p Seven Deadly Sins/ 7 Lively Virtues 6:30p-7:30p Adoration
6:30p-7:45p Welcoming Catholics Home
7:00p-8:30p Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday April 14
Good Friday
3:00p-4:00p Stations of the Cross 7:00p-8:30p Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday April 15
Holy Saturday
10:00a Blessing of Food
9:00p-11:00p Easter Vigil
Sunday April 16
Easter 8:30a-9:30a Mass 10:30a-11:30a Mass
PARISH STAFF
Phone: 303-799-1036
Fax: 303-799-1072
Pastor:
Fr. Marek Krol
Direct dial: 720-419-0122
Parochial Vicar:
Fr. Greg Bierbaum
Direct dial: 720-419-0129
Deacon:
Thomas Sandusky
Direct dial: 720-419-0131
Business Manager:
Lisa Walker
Direct dial: 720-419-0123
Administrative Assistant:
Joanne Lafond
Direct dial: 303-799-1036
Director of Music:
Raymond Ortiz
Direct dial: 720-419-0124
Director of Youth Ministry:
Chenele Shaw
Direct dial: 720-419-0125
Director of Discipleship:
Ginger Giesen
Direct dial: 720-419-0126
Head Catechist:
Roberta Marsh
Direct dial: 720-419-0127
Maintenance:
Victor Corral
Direct dial: 720-419-0130
St. Katharine Drexel School:
Cynthia Vigil
Direct dial: 720-419-0128
4/8 5:00p Janet Burkett (d) 4/9 8:30a Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Guadalupe 4/9 10:30a Mass for the People 4/9 5:00p Fr. Greg Bierbaum
4/10 9:00a Fr. Louis Lambert (d) 4/11 9:00a Fr. Bill Carmody (d) 4/12 9:00a Lorraine O’Neal (d) 4/13 9:00a Mr. and Mrs. Superczynski (d) 4/14 9:00a Claracille Kline (d)
The Catholic Legacy Society was created to honor our legacy donors who have named their parish, Catholic school or a ministry of the Diocese of Colorado Springs as a beneficiary in their will or trust, retirement account, charitable gift annuity or charitable trust, life insurance policy, or through the establishment of an endowed fund.
The Diocese is grateful to acknowledge these special benefactors during their lifetimes. And, in conjunc-tion with our mission, this special society provides an opportunity for benefactors to make their philanthropy a perpetual legacy for themselves and an example for their families. It also creates an infrastructure of support that makes our parishes, schools and ministries stronger, sustainable and better equipped to reach future generations.
If you have named your parish, a Catholic school or a ministry of the Diocese of Colorado Springs in your estate plan, or are considering doing so, we invite you to become a member of the Catholic Legacy Society.
For more information go to http://thecatholiclegacysociety.org.
New Parishioners & Visitors
We welcome you to our parish!
Go to www.paxchristi.org for more information about our parish and to register.
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Have you signed up for Online Giving?
If you would like to use this service, go to www.paxchristi.org and click on Stewardship/Giving
It’s convenient, easy and secure.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday:
9:00am - Noon & 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - Noon
Phone: 303-799-1036
Fax: 303-799-1072
Sacramental Emergencies:
303-799-1036, option 2
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday thru Friday: 9:00am
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Thursday: 6:30-7:30pm (Chapel)
Saturday: 4:00-4:30pm
or by appointment
Smart Decision Service When you provide a check as payment,
you authorize us either to use the infor-
mation from your check to make a one-
time electronic fund transfer from your
account or to process the payment as a
check transaction.
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
Contributions to Pax Christi for
April 2, 2017
Regular Offertory: $23,425
Debt Reduction: $1,447
Weekly Offertory Needed: $28,000
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