ALL SOULS MASS OFFERINGS
November is a special month in the Church set aside for prayer on behalf of the dead, especially on the Feast of All Souls. St. Mary is collecting intentions for all our departed loved ones. If you would like to have your loved one(s) commemorated, with other loved ones of our parish family, during the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass on November 2nd and throughout the month of November, please write their name(s) on an envelope and place your intentions in the offertory basket, the collection box, or at the Parish Office before October 30th.
Everyone is invited to bring a small photograph or other memento of the loved one you wish to pray for, placing them near the altar during the November 2nd Mass. We will prayerfully read the names and remember all for whom we have celebrated funerals here at St. Mary during the past year.
Please use an envelope marked All Souls Mass and the name of the person/people to be remembered at the All Souls Mass of Remembrance. The deceased loved ones will be prayed for collectively at the prayers of the faithful during Mass on All Souls Day.
Mass offerings are optional and go to the DCJM, not St. Mary Catholic Parish and are not considered tax deductible gifts.
The All Souls Day Mass is November 2nd at 6:30 pm
Everyone is invited to bring a small photograph or other memento of the loved one you wish to pray for, placing them near the altar during the November 2nd Mass. We will prayerfully read the names and remember all for whom we have celebrated funerals here at St. Mary during the past year.
Please use an envelope marked All Souls Mass and the name of the person/people to be remembered at the All Souls Mass of Remembrance. The deceased loved ones will be prayed for collectively at the prayers of the faithful during Mass on All Souls Day.
Mass offerings are optional and go to the DCJM, not St. Mary Catholic Parish and are not considered tax deductible gifts.
The All Souls Day Mass is November 2nd at 6:30 pm
UPDATES:
Pelican Moms is Closed Until Further Notice
Nursery Childcare Assistant is needed to re-open the nursery. Please consider joining the team so families and their children can have this option available.Mary's Little Flock Nursery is seeking a caring, dependable individual to provide loving care for young children in our nursery. Approximately 5 hours per week, primarily Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with occasional Sunday mornings and evenings throughout the week for special parish events. Childcare experience preferred but not required.
This is a paid position.
If you enjoy working with children and would like to serve our parish families, please contact Kristal Stephenson at nursery@stmarylittleton.org for more information.
Leaf Bag Collection
Drop your bags of leaves and/or mowed grass on the picnic pad next to Joachim Hall. Please look for the sandwich board and scarecrow directing you where to place your bags.
These natural resources will be used to build new soil on Pumpkin Patch Hill and to mix in with compost in our compost bins. The soil from the bins will be used in all our flower and vegetable beds next growing season.
Will be available on respectlife.org and free on the Hallow app.
These natural resources will be used to build new soil on Pumpkin Patch Hill and to mix in with compost in our compost bins. The soil from the bins will be used in all our flower and vegetable beds next growing season.
Respect Life Month Novena
Join thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life from conception to natural death, Thursday, October 22 – Friday, October 30. Each day of the novena features a different pro-life prayer intention which is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.Will be available on respectlife.org and free on the Hallow app.
TODAY:
40 Days for Life Mass with Archbishop Golka
Join us, Friday, October 23rd 2:00 pm at Marisol Health Garden- 3894 Olive St., Denver, for a special 40 Days for Life Mass celebrated by Archbishop James Golka as part of our Fall 40 Days for Life campaign.Together with Catholics from across the Archdiocese, we will gather in prayer to give thanks for the precious gift of life and pray for mothers, babies, and families in need of love and support. All are welcome to this beautiful opportunity to unite in faith, prayer, and our shared commitment to building a Culture of Life.
Please RSVP at ccdenver.org
Night of Virtue Gala
St. Mary School's annual Night of Virtue Gala is tomorrow, Saturday, October 24th! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious dining, live auctions, and inspiring stories. Together we will fundraise for a major renovation of our Exceptional Student Services (ESS) spaces, creating a more supportive learning environment & providing our students with the services they need to flourish.
Don't forget to join the silent auction, bidding closes tomorrow!
COMING UP:
Anointed: Confirmed for Greatness
Wednesday, October 28th at 6:30 pm in Ave Maria Hall with social time from 6:00-6:30 pm.Join Fr. Andrej for “Anointed”, an 8-week deep dive into the gift of Confirmation. Each week, Fr. Andrej will guide us through the heart of what it means to be sealed with the Holy Spirit and “Confirmed for Greatness.”
Trunk or Treat
Saturday October 31st from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmJoin us this Halloween for a fun, safe, and festive afternoon at St. Mary Catholic Virtue School! Wear your costume, decorate your trunk, and bring a bag of candy! The best decorated trunk will win a prize!
Rosary Makers
Tuesday, November 3rd at 12:30 pm in Ave Maria HallMake and repair rosaries that are then distributed to missionaries around the world. New members are always welcome!
For more information call Marie at
303-798-5793
Turkey Bingo
Thursday, November 5th at 11:00 am in Marian Hall.Get in the Holiday mood! The Sunshine Club invites everyone 55+ to join us for our annual Turkey Bingo. We will start by praying the rosary at 11:00 followed by lunch, bingo and fellowship. There is no charge to play and winners receive prizes!
If you are not a member and would like to join, please RSVP to Frannie Zech at (720) 378-3572 or Pat Skarulis at (917) 587-0330.
Candlelight Adoration
Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 pm in the church sanctuary.Join us for music prayer and reflection, as we explore the second gift of the Holy Spirit: UNDERSTANDING.
Take this opportunity to share an hour with our Lord and deepen your understanding of the Holy Spirit. We hope to see you there!
Respect Life High School Symposium
Saturday, November 7th, 8:15 am- 1:00 pm at St. Mary Parish.Students will attend Mass with Bishop Rodriguez, enjoy breakfast, and listen to pro-life speakers to be inspired to stand for the dignity of all human life.
For questions contact kathy@wanja.com
Marriage the Gift
Thursday, November 14th, 6:30pm in Ave Maria HallCouples, join us for an evening where the Spirit moves and the fun ignites! Sip on specialty cocktails, graze a world tour of flavors, enjoy a talk, and capture the wind of the Holy Spirit in a photo shoot with your spouse!
Come celebrate the Holy Spirit with other couples!
Radiant Hearts
Saturday, November 21st at 6:00 pm in Ave Maria HallWomen of St. Mary Parish join us for an evening for women to gather in faith, friendship, and fellowship as we grow closer to Christ and discover the beauty of our God-given femininity.
Advent Market
December 5th-6th outside the Pastoral Center.Let's celebrate Advent together as a parish family with a warm, unhurried evening where families can enjoy food and music, shop small, and meet one another before the busyness of Christmas.
Join us for our annual Advent Market and experience a taste of European traditions!
HELP OUT:
Safety Ministry Needs Extra Hands
The parish Safety Ministry is in need of current or retired police officers, firefighters, paramedics, medical practitioners, military personnel or anyone else with a public safety background to consider joining this ministry to help keep our masses, worship events and large parish events safe. We currently have 19 ministry members and need to at least double that number.Fr. Andrej is asking you to consider being a part of our safety committee. Please email us at safety.parish@stmarylittleton.org and an application will be forwarded to you. In the very near future, a meeting announcement will be sent out to new and current ministry members. More than ever before, please prayerfully consider being a part of this important ministry.
Youth Group Leaders Needed
We are in need of young adults (ages 15-30) to support us in a life-giving volunteer opportunity to evangelize and support the youth of our parish! Our middle school and intermediate grade youth groups meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 pm.Please email youthministry@stmarylittleton.org if you're interested.
