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Our Lady of the Mountains
Catholic Church
CHILI EMPORIUM
Hot Sauces Rubs / Spices BBQ / Wing Sauces Jerky Jelly / Jams Green / Red Chile Salsas
155 Moraine Blvd. Estes Park, CO 80517
586-5886
Web: chiliemporium.com
Email: [email protected]
920 Big Thompson Ave. P.O. Box 1706 Estes Park, CO 80517
Pastor: Reverend Joseph Thai Cao Deacon: Stan Rymes
January 1, 2017 Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Mexican Restaurant: 145 E Elkhorn Ave. 586-0886
Mexicana Grocery Store: 841 Dunraven 577-1109
Open 7 days a week: 7 am—9 pm.
Please patronize
our advertisers.
They make the
bulletin
possible.
May the
Mother of
Jesus and our
Mother,
always smile
on your
spirit,
obtaining for
it, from her
Most Holy
Son, every
heavenly
blessing. ~Saint Padre Pio~
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Brenda Bosch, Kent Bosch, Scott Dorman, Pat Dzuris, Joe Phillips, Rosa Tapia
FINANCE COUNCIL
Fran Grooters, Pat Almus, Gwyn Duke, Anthony Ricciardi, Camilla Saint, Tim Schiller
OLM OFFICE DIRECTORY
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Cao [email protected]
Deacon: Stan Rymes [email protected]
Business Manager: Shawn Swisher [email protected]
Accountant: Rich Tusa
Pastoral Assistant: Joanne Knight [email protected]
Sacristan: Jim Callowich [email protected]
Weddings: OLM – Sharon Brubaker - (970) 397-2613 [email protected]
St. Malo – Nancy Lang - (303) 747-2789
Religious Education: K-5 Beth Miller [email protected]
6-12 Sharon Brubaker [email protected]
RCIA & Adult Faith Formation
Nancy Lang - (970) 586-4589 [email protected]
Spanish: Victor Rojas - (970) 449-3272 [email protected]
Bulletin: deadline: Noon on Monday. Please email all requests to [email protected]
PARISH GROUPS
Prayer Chain: To request prayers for someone
Contacts: Jackie Cushing (970) 577-1584 or Diane Caddell (970) 577-9544
Wednesday Scripture Study: 9:15-10:45 AM (Read and Reflect on the following Sunday’s Readings)
Contacts: Claire or Glen Kreider (970) 577-1669
Sunday Scripture Study: Sunday at 11:30 AM
contact: Bob Sweeney (970) 586-3610
Bereavement Group: Sharon Brubaker (970) 397-2613
Adult & Family Fellowship: Contact: Mary Kay Watry [email protected]
PLEASE PRAY
FOR THE SICK
Gretchen Collingwood Jane Cornell Tom Danton
Vickie Danton Cyd Deats
Mary & Bob Dorris Laura Duggan
Victoria Escacega Tyler Fowler
Tim Fox Sarah Gonterman
Linda Hipsher Carolyn Jones Julie Kairalla
Michael Kairalla Bill King
Dan Kirkpatrick Joe L’Heureux Herman Mares Gary Matthews Mark Matthews
Larry McCoy Jim Mount
Inge Niedringhaus Kurt Niedringhaus
Jamie Banker Oberson Alexis Richardson
Mary Rowan Wayne Schacht
Jean Serfoss Jane Swaney
Matt Thompson Phyllis Tomaino Eleanor Vernon
Anne Wilke Mary Williams
MASS INTENTIONS
OLM: Fr. Joseph Cao Mass en español: Fr. David Gomez Poland: Fr. Gregory Cioch
♥ = Living, ✝= Deceased
INFORMATION Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM—Noon and 1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Phone: (970) 586-8111
Fax: (970) 586-8112
Website: www.olmestes.org
Holy Mass Schedule
Saturday: All year 4:30 PM, And 6:15 PM Memorial Day—Labor Day
First Saturday: 8:30 AM
Sunday: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
5:30 PM en Español
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri : Weekday Mass 8:30 AM
Adoration 7:00—8:15 AM
Wednesday: Communion Service 8:30 AM
Holy Days: Vigil Mass at 6:00 PM,
Morning: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Reconciliation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7:30 AM—8:15 AM
Saturday: 3:00 PM—4:15 PM
First Friday: 4:30 PM—5:00 PM
Or by appointment
Other Sacraments
By appointment, please call the office
SAT Dec. 31 4:30 PM ♥ Allen and Pat Dzuris
Fr. Greg ♥ Alvin and Johnnie Faskie
SUN Jan. 1 8:00 AM ✝ Virginia Van Westen
10:00 AM ✝ Andy and Marty Anderson
5:30 PM ♥ OLM Parishioners
Fr. Greg ♥ Jay and Fran Grooters
MON Jan. 2 8:30 AM ♥ Sam and Dolly Kairalla
Fr. Greg ♥ Pedro Giron
TUE Jan. 3 8:30 AM ✝ Paul Hreha
Fr. Greg ✝ Forgotten Souls in Purgatory
WED Jan. 4 8:30 AM Communion Service
Fr. Greg ♥ Fr. Joseph Thai Cao
THU Jan. 5 8:30 AM ♥ Jeanne Atnip
Fr. Greg ♥ Tiki Theiss
FRI Jan. 6 8:30 AM ✝ Lisa Van Doren
SAT Jan. 7 8:30 AM ♥ Andrew and Susan Kairalla
4:30 PM ✝ Greg Westley
AMAZING PARISH TEAM
Nancy Almus, Johanna Gengler, Nancy Lang,
Seth Naser, Brenda Reins, Deacon Stan Rymes,
Shawn Swisher
Thank You, Parishioners! During the past few weeks, numerous packages, trays, gift bags, baskets
and other items have arrived in the office. The contents included treats,
baked goods, chocolate, personal gifts, etc. Some of the items were directed
to the office staff but most were sent to me personally. Many of these gifts
included a card, letter or hand-written note. I am very touched by the
thoughtfulness and generosity of the OLM parishioners! I want each of you
to know that I truly appreciate your gifts and especially your written
acknowledgements. You are all wonderful! Sincerely, Joanne
STEWARDSHIP FROM LAST WEEKEND
Offertory From Masses: $ 12,670.00 (no second collection was taken on Christmas)
“...let your abundance supply their want, that their abundance may supply your
want…” 2 Cor. 8:14
DAILY READINGS
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 1:
Sunday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16- 21 Monday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98/Jn 1:19-28 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Ps 98/Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98/Jn 1:35-42 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Ps 100/Jn 1:43-51 Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149/Jn 2:1-11
PASTOR’S CORNER
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
JANUARY 6: 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM
Pease sign up for an hour of adoration.
First Friday Reconciliation: 4:30PM - 5:00 PM
Dear Parishioners and Visitors of Our Lady of the Mountains, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to our celebration of the Holy Eucharist on this brand new year 2017. We are delighted that you are here to celebrate with us. In his encyclical letter Redemptoris Mater (Mother of the Redeemer), Saint John Paul II talks about how God the Father’s loving plan to redeem us is fulfilled in the sending of Christ, His Son and how we, in Christ, truly become the sons and daughters of God (Redemptoris Mater, #1). But at the heart of Saint John Paul II’s encyclical letter is the person of Mary. She is the one through whom God enters this world. He could have come in any way He desired. How remarkable, that God would choose to come in so simple and humble a way, “born of a woman”, exactly like each one of us. That is what today’s feast is all about. Mary gives birth to a Son, and everything that pertains to His human nature comes from her. In that sense, she is a mother like any mother here today. But her Son is unlike any other child; He is a Divine Person, the eternal Son of God. For that reason—because Mary truly gave birth to Christ—she is rightfully called the Mother of God. Today we turn to Mary with all our New Year’s resolutions, and with the doors of our hearts wide open to the faith and works that her Son will bring into our lives in this New Year. May she who was the first to give birth to Christ in this world continue to intercede for us this New Year’s Day and everyday of the year 2017. Have a Blessed New Year 2017!!! Fr Joseph Thai Cao Pastor
POPE FRANCIS’ INTENTIONS FOR
January, 2017
Christian Unity.
That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s
teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal
charity to restore ecclesial communion and by
collaborating to meet the challenges facing
humanity.
PILGRIMAGE 2017 WITH FR. CAO
When: September 24 thru October 10, 2017
Where: Portugal, Spain, France, Italy
Highlights: Fatima, Lourdes, Rome, Assisi
Price: $2150 for the land tour only
(+$550 for single occupancy)
Contact: Gwyn Duke 970-577-0190
Or Fran Grooters 970-586-5224
Deposit: $1200.00 due January 15, 2017
Balance due July 15, 2017
Flyers available in the office.
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION
The sanctuary candle for the week of
January 1 is dedicated to all the
deceased and living members of the
Brian Dominick Family.
A wax candle, generally in a red glass
container, kept burning day and night
wherever the Blessed Sacrament is
reserved in Catholic churches or chapels.
It is an emblem of Christ's abiding love and
a reminder to the faithful to respond with
loving adoration in return.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
This week we will be taking a collection for
the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your gift
provides for elderly religious by helping to
furnish medications, nursing care and more.
Please support this week’s collection and give
to those who have given a lifetime.
HELP PROVIDED The High School Youth Group of Our Lady of the Mountains would be willing to assist our parishioners who are in need of help with yard work, minor household chores, wrapping Christmas presents, errands and other tasks with which you may need assistance. They are available on Saturdays by appointment. There is no charge for these services. We are giving back to those who support us and this church. Contact Sharon Brubaker, Director of Youth Ministry. (970) 397-2613
YOUTH GROUP Confirmation classes are currently
underway for Grades 6-12 on Wednesday evenings.
Please contact Sharon Brubaker at [email protected] or (970) 397-2613
WEDNESDAY MASS AT
ST. MALO
Mass at St. Malo has been postponed until
September, 2017.
ON-LINE GIVING As you contemplate making donations this
Christmas, please keep Our Lady of the
Mountains in mind. Your contributions are
needed for everything from basic operating
expenses, to special programs and the
preservation and beautification of our
historic church. So, please be as generous
as you can with your support this holiday
season and in the year ahead. For your
convenience, we offer online giving through
the parish website www.olmestes.org. Find
the Donate link to our online giving page
and follow the simple instructions, or you
can visit the church office and complete a
paper authorization form. As always, your
generosity is appreciated. We wish you a
very blessed Christmas and a prosperous
New Year!
MARIAN MACQUETTE Visitors and Parishioners, you have an
opportunity to purchase a beautiful bronze 17”
statue of Our Blessed Mother Mary to grace your
home or that of a loved one. It has been
designed and created by well-known artist and
parishioner, Herb Mignery. The statue is a
limited edition macquette (25) of the original
Mary statue which is in the Meditation Garden.
The cost of the macquette is $1,700 of which
$700 is a tax deductible
contribution to Our Lady
of the Mountains Church
Preservation Fund. You
can see or purchase a
macquette in the Church
office.
This would make a
wonderful gift for a
loved one!
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
The offertory envelopes for 2017 are
here. They are located in the reception
area, near the staircase.
PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
The parish office will be closed on
Monday, January 2.
STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!
Our Lady of the Mountains is on Flocknote.
What is Flocknote? The simplest, most
powerful church communication tool ever
invented! Flocknote allows Our Lady of the
Mountains to communicate important
messages via text message and/or email to
and from our members on our own private
social network. Just a few examples of what
we will share with you once you join
Flocknote at OLM are:
Ministry alerts
Special event reminders
Schedule changes
Weather closure alerts
Emergencies
There are 2 easy ways to join:
1. Go to www.olmestes.org/flocknote and
fill in your name phone number and/or
email address and click “Sign me up!”
2. Text OLOTM to the phone number
84576 and follow the instructions.
KNIGHT’S CORNER
Our monthly Pancake
Breakfast will be held next
Sunday, January 8, after all
Masses. Please join us for some delicious
food and fellowship in the lower level of the
church.
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
If you have not picked up a 2017 liturgical
calendar, please do so. They are located in the
entry area.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION OPPORTUNITY
Our Lady of the Mountains is offering an evening opportunity for Adoration of the
Most Blessed Sacrament. This will happen on the first Wednesday of every
month, beginning Wednesday, January 4th. Father will expose the Blessed
Sacrament at 5:00 PM with quiet prayer until 5:30 PM, when we will pray the
rosary followed by benediction at 6:00 PM.
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to stop for a moment of prayer with our
Lord when picking up children from Religious Education. Hopefully this will also be
convenient time of prayer for our working parishioners.
We extend this invitation of grace to our entire parish family and our visitors.
