PLEASE NOTE: The morning Mass on Wednesday December 24th is at 8:15am. There is no 6:30am Mass and no confessions tomorrow.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday, Dec. 24th—Friday, Jan. 2nd
The Parish Offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, January 2nd. The office will re-open on Monday, January 5th at 8:15 am.
For Sacramental Emergencies (Anointing of the Sick & Funerals) or Facility Emergencies, please call 303.798.8506 and follow the prompts to be directed to our Answering Service.
ANNA MARTIN GIFT SHOP HOURS
Please note that the gift shop will only be open on the weekends.
Saturday, Dec. 27th - Sunday, Dec. 28th & Saturday, Jan. 3rd - Sunday, Jan. 4th.
Normal hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 9th at 8:30 am.
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Wednesday, Dec. 24th
4:00 pm (overflow Mass in Ave Maria Hall) | 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Midnight
*No Confessions
Thursday, Dec. 25th
8:30 am | 10:30 am
*No Confessions
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
- Parking for the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass will be congested as this is by far our biggest Mass. Plan to give yourself extra time and park in the lot behind the school to allow our guests an easier time to find parking.
- There is an overflow Mass in Ave Maria Hall if you want an equally beautiful, but less crowded Mass at 4:00pm.
- As part of the Invite Someone to Christmas Mass mission, please be welcoming to guests who may be lost or looking for assistance.
- Especially at the 4:00 Mass, please move toward the center aisle to make available seating easily identifiable and accessible.
MASS TIMES
Wednesday, Dec. 31st
4:30 pm *Confessions available at 4:00 pm
Thursday, Jan. 1st
9:30 am | 11:30 am *No Confessions available
ADORATION CHAPEL
Please note that the Blessed Sacrament will be reposed from Dec. 24th at 9:00 am until Jan. 2nd at 9:00 am. The chapel will remain open and the Blessed Sacrament will be present in the tabernacle in the chapel.
Adorers are not obligated to attend their committed hour during the time of reposure.
2025 YEAR-END CONTRIBUTIONS
Due in the office by Wednesday, Dec. 31st
As the end of 2025 approaches, you may be thinking about making an end-of-year contribution for an additional tax deduction this year.
Please note the following guidelines:
- Contributions must be received by the charity by the last day of the tax year (December 31st).
- Checks sent by mail must be postmarked by December 31st in order to be deemed a contribution in the current year.
- Credit card payments including payments through Pushpay online giving made on or before December 31st will be credited as a deductible in the current year, 2025.
Remember…
- Our offices are closed December 24th – January 2nd and the postal service may have delays.
- Contributions received in the offertory through December 28th will be included in current year contributions, 2025.
- Contributions received in the offertory on January 1st or later will be included in next year’s contributions, 2026.
- Contributions may be placed in the black lockbox in the church vestibule or in the Parish Office mail slot in the brick wall by the office entrance.
If you have any questions or need any assistance with your year-end contributions, please contact Martha at (720) 283-4723.
HOW ARE WE DOING??
St. Mary Parish staff welcomes Marcie Largent as our new Database Clerk. Over the next few months, Marcie will be reaching out to parishioners by phone and email to see how we are connecting with you and to update contact information in our parish database. Thank you for your participation in these phone calls.
RECTORY COOK NEEDED!
The community of the Disciples is seeking a cook to prepare meals for the priests and residents of the rectory. The position involves planning and preparing daily meals in a family environment.
If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact Kathy Reuter at kathy.reuter@stmarylittleton.org for more details.
