Go and Make Disciples. - Matthew 28:19. know your faith live your faith share your faith

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1 2375 EAST ARIZONA AVENUE, DENVER, COLORADO SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: (Anticipatory) 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am T H I RT E E N T H S U N D AY I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E J U L Y 2, DAILY MASS Monday Friday: 6:30 am and 8:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am RECONCILIATION Monday Saturday: 7:30 am 7:45 am Saturday: 3:30 pm 4:30 pm Also by Appointment SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Contact Parish Office to schedule. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Contact Parish Office at least eight months prior to the wedding SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Contact Parish Office at onset of illness. In case of death in the family, contact Parish Office immediately. FINANCE COUNCIL Marc Br adac, Jody Block, Cathleen Gillies, and Cr aig Saeman PASTORAL COUNCIL Julie Buckley, Chuck Masur, K atie McCloskey, Philip Nearing, Lucas Stine, Shari Sullivan, Secretary: Virginia Zordani PARISH STAFF Pastor: Very Rev. Andrew Kemberling, V.F. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Douglas Gr andon Deacons: Tim Kelly and Marvin Hegarty Director of Communications and Stewardship: Mila Glodava, ext 205 Director of Music: Mary Beth Church, ext 222 IT Director: Mark Weiland, ext 210 Sacr amental Prep: Kelly Archer, ext 135 Secretary/Receptionist: Meg Robinson, ext 203 Bulletin Editor: Mark Weiland ext 210 PARISH SCHOOL Principal: Sr. Dominic Quinn, O.P., ext 100 Assistant Principal: Mary Cohen ext South Josephine Street Denver, Color ado info@svdpk8.com Go and Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 know your faith live your faith share your faith

2 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Stewardship of Prayer This Week s Mass Intentions: Monday, July 3rd: 6:30 am Maria Peichl 8:00 am Margaret Mandel Tuesday, July 4th: 6:30 am John Korteba 8:00 am Freedom Fighters Wednesday, July 5th: 6:30 am Jenna LaRosa 8:00 am Chuck & Charlotte Renne Thursday, July 6th: 6:30 am Gerald Wiesner 8:00 am Michael & Michelle Lancaster Friday, July 7th 6:30 am No Intention 8:00 am Catholic Charities Saturday, July 8th: 8:00 am Barnie Vallei 5:00 pm Mary Evelyn Starbuck Sunday, July 9th: 7:30 am Robert Smith 9:30 am Loraine Wolf 11:30 am Our SVDP Parishioners Q and A What does Jesus mean when he talks about taking up our cross? Our parents and grandparents used to say to us, Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. You have to work at it. Anything of substance and value requires patience, effort, and careful planning. If it were easy to do, there would not be much value in it. Maybe it took years to learn, but there comes a point where experience teaches what our stubbornness refused. Easy come, easy go! Jesus says the same thing about faith. Our journey of faith begins in baptism. When we are faithful to it, we find God s plan for us, his way of allowing us to participate in his saving work, which in turn becomes for us our own salvation. Stated simply, we share in the mission of Jesus each day. We live our life with all of its ups, downs, joys and sorrows in union with the mission of Jesus. Our work then is holy. It is joined to the cross, God s will for Jesus, the way in which he destroys sin and death and makes eternal life possible. His sacrifice accomplishes what we ourselves cannot do. To take up the cross, then, means that we share in the mission of Jesus and so embrace the sufferings of the cross. It is our daily life made holy, given a redemptive mission. It is our purpose and goal to unite our life to that of Christ. St. Paul says it best, If we have grown into union with him through a death like his, we shall also be united with him in the resurrection (Rom 6:5) Liturgical Publications Inc Our ill parish members & relatives: Pat Maestas Our deceased parish members & relatives: Veterans and deceased members of our Armed Forces who serve selflessly to protect our way of life. Due to the Privacy Act, only immediate family members may request a name to be placed on the prayer list. Please call the office at Our Parish Offices will be closed: Monday, July 3rd Tuesday, July 4th In Observance of our Fourth of July Holiday Welcome to our new Sacristans! You may be noticing three young men working at our weekend masses. They are our new Sacristans. According to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: The sacristan, who carefully arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things necessary in the celebration of Mass. Please welcome: Casey McCloskey David Papineau Andrew Pippin Readings for the Week of Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-19/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 Monday: Eph 2:19-22/ Ps 117:1bc-2/Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Gn 19:15-29/Ps 26:2-3, 9-12/Mt 8:23-27 Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Ps 34:7-8, 10-13/Mt 8:28-34 Gn 22:1b-19/Ps 115:1-6, 8-9/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Ps 106:1b-5/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/ Ps 135:1b-6/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30

3 Stewardship of Faith Tuesday Rosary Every Tuesday 8:30 am to 9:00 am Please join in praying the Rosary after the 8:00 mass each Tuesday. We begin our prayer at 8:30 am. Feel free to invite others to come and enjoy the healing touch of our Blessed Mother. Prayer in the Square Parish and School Holy Hour sponsored by Respect Life Tuesday, July 18th - 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm You are invited to share an hour in the presence of the Lord to receive many graces! We will listen to spiritually uplifting music, expose the Blessed Sacrament, pray the Rosary, and reflect on our Sacred Scripture. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available along with childcare being provided. Our Holy Hours will meet on the following Tuesdays: July 18 August 15 - Feast day of the Assumption Sept 19 October 17 November 28 December 12 - Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe January 23 February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 Please plan on taking a few moments of your time to reflect on your many blessings! For further information, contact our parish office at Saturday, July 1st Come pray for the sanctity of human life and for an end to the persecution of Christians worldwide. Our rosary begins at 8:30 am following the 8:00 am mass. Please join us at the Ten Commandments Monument located on our parish grounds. We will meet on the following Saturdays: July 1st August 5 September 2nd October 7th November 4th December 2nd Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping. For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy from us? Saint Vincent de Paul Learning about our Saints and Reliquaries What is a 1st Class Relic? There are three classes of relics: A first-class relic is a part of the saint s body (this is the part inserted in the altar). A second-class relic is a piece of the saint s clothing or something used by the saint. A third-class relic is an object which has been touched to a firstclass relic. So if your rosary, medal, or holy card has touched a first-class relic, you now have custody of a thirdclass relic! from Mila Glodava s Blog October 15, 2015 St. Prosper of Aquitane Feast Day - July 7th No one is sanctified except him who is united to the Church. A good student in his youth, especially of the work of Saint Augustine of Hippo; Prosper was known throughout his life for his holiness and purity. As an adult, Prosper moved from Aquitaine to Provence and settled near Marseilles, an area plagued with heresies. A layman, Prosper worked to increase these people s understanding, and to educate them in their mistakes. He became widely known for his work converting heretics, sometimes leading pilgrimages to Rome, Italy so heretics could hear the truth straight from the Pope. Secretary to Pope Saint Leo the Great in 440; he used the position to spread truth and teach against heresy, fighting endlessly against semi-pelagianism. 3

4 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Our Week at a Glance Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School will be on Summer Break until classes begin on: August 21, 2017 We are currently enrolling for the school year in all grades along with offering expanded preschool hours with both half day and full day options. Please call our school at , extension 102 for further information! St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School SVdP Catholic School s Job Openings! Latin Teacher - 1st through 8th Grade. Candidates should hold a current teaching license; Latin endorsement preferred; part-time, but full-time is negotiable. Experienced educators that have taught in Catholic schools and support the mission of Catholic schools are encouraged to apply. Questions concerning these job openings may be addressed by calling our school s office at extension 102. Outdoor Education Lab Updates! Stewardship of Vocations Demolition was completed during the week of June 12th We ve purchased the coop; purchasing a variety of flora for pollinator garden We are offering a legacy gift, with donation of $1,000 or $2,500, for engraved paver or stepping stones We are in the process of choosing a Greenhouse at this time What are RAD Retreats? The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Matthew 9:37 Radical Awareness of Discipleship (RAD) RAD is a gathering of high school age men who are open to following Jesus Christ as Catholic priests. Events are sponsored by the Office of Priestly Vocations of the Archdiocese of Denver and led by Vocations Director, Fr. Ryan O Neill, and seminarians of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. Retreats include: Prayer, Mass, Small group discussions, Opportunity for Question & Answer with Archbishop Aquila or seminarians, Sports, Food, and Friendship Beginning Fall of 2017 Retreats are held at St. John Vianney Seminary at: 1300 South Steele St., Denver, Vocation Chalice We need good, holy priests to bring us the Eucharist. Therefore the purpose of our program is to pray for priests and priestly vocations every day. The chalice is the sacred cup that the priest uses at Mass in which the Precious Blood of Jesus is consecrated then given to the faithful. We hope through our efforts and God s grace that this spiritual devotion will plant the seed of a priestly vocation in many young men. Host for the week of July 2nd is the: Stine Family Sign up, in the back of the church, to host the Vocation Chalice at your home!! Please welcome Deacon Hal Goldwire Age: 52 Hometown: Grew up in Toledo, Ohio, lived in Centennial, Colorado for 10 years and now lives in Lakewood, Colorado Assigned Parish: St. Vincent de Paul Family: Wife Miki and three children Halie, Josh and Kara What has been the biggest spiritual influence in your life? The answer is actually twofold. Spiritual direction at The Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality allowed me to grow in a relationship with Jesus rather than just maintaining a heady theological understanding of Christ. Then through praying the Jesus Prayer, this relationship moved 18 inches from my head to an indwelling of my heart perhaps the longest pilgrimage I ve ever made!

5 Stewardship of Time & Talent Parish and School Calendar Meeting Tuesday July 11th If you are a parishioner or group that uses our facilities on an ongoing basis, please send your requests to Meg at info@saintvincents.org or meg@saintvincents.org before July 7th. We are planning our yearly calendar and want to make sure that your events are properly planned for and reflected on our calendars. Questions? Call Meg at Sandwich Sunday Sunday, July 9th - 8:30 am to 9:30 am Twice per month volunteers make about 500 sandwiches for the sandwich line at the Cathedral. Sandwiches are made after the 7:30 am Mass on the second Sunday of the month and after the 9:30 am Mass on the third Sunday of the month. If interested contact the Parish Office, Revive 1787 Wednesday, July 19th, 7:00 pm 8:00 pm, School Auditorium Any and all who are interested in discovering the wonders of the U.S. Constitution and the problems facing the nation today are invited to join in an informal give and take discussion of what is being done, what needs to be done to save our Republic. The format is of the question and answer type. Please join us in the St. Vincent de Paul school auditorium every 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come for a discussion and bring others. Questions? Call Jim Zordani at (Free pocket-sized copies of the Constitution will be given to all who attend.) Would you like to be our new Parish Cook! We need someone who would love to cook for priests and parish events. Prefer someone who is hard-working, organized, creative, and passionate about food. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also able to work unsupervised. Must also be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Applicants must possess: Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation; kitchen maintenance and cleaning; maintaining and ordering stocks and supplies; menu planning; and following food safety requirements Please send your resume to mila@saintvincents.org. References required. For more information, please contact Mila Glodava at Altar Servers Saturday, July 9th: 5:00 pm Andrew DiPentino Francis DiPentino Jack Kennedy Sunday, July 10th: 7:30 am Harrison Schmitt Ryan Schmitt Grant Keelin 9:30 am Patrick Buckley Ryan Buckley Ava Graef Athena Whittington Faith Whittington 11:30 am Sophia Simoes Jacob Swano Swanno Activities & Meetings Monday, July 3rd: Parish and School Offices Closed Boy Scouts - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, School Grounds Men s Basketball - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Gym Tuesday, July 4th: Parish and School Offices Closed Tuesday Rosary - 8:30 am to 9:30 am, Church Wednesday, July 5th: Book Club - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, Mother Cabrini Room Knights of Columbus Meeting - 7:15 pm to 10:00 pm, Mother Cabrini Room Thursday, July 6th: St. Prosper of Aquitane: Expose First Class Relic Opus Dei - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Church/Garden Room Friday, July 7th: Patriarchs - 6:30 am to 7:30 am, Garden Room Saturday, July 8th: Confessions - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Church Anticipated Mass - 5:00 pm, Church Sunday, July 9th: Sandwiches - 8:30am - 9:30am, Cafeteria 5

6 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Stewardship of Treasure Other Events VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 10-14, 2017 Risen Christ Catholic Parish Stewardship Prayer My parish is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is. It will be friendly, if I am. It will be holy, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work. It will be prayerful, if I pray. It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver. It will bring others into worship, if I invite and bring them in. It will be a place of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, of compassion, charity, and mercy. if I, who make it is, am filled with these same things. Therefore, with the help of God, I now dedicate myself to the task of being all the things that I want my parish to be! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 10-14, AM to Noon Register online at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Come join us, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish and School at a Vacation Bible School hosted by Risen Christ Catholic Parish. Register online at SVdP School Cantor Workshop Archbishop s Catholic Appeal While many of our adult laity have embraced the Sacrament of Marriage and have sacrificed to raise Catholic families, others have answered God s call to enter the religious or priestly life. Last year, our archdiocese was blessed to ordain seven men to the priesthood. This year, eight men will be ordained. Your financial support of the 2017 Archbishop s Catholic Appeal is critical to the ongoing formation of our seminarians. To donate, please visit or call to make your gift today. 6 Our parish goal is $121,813 Pledged - $100, 498 (as of June 20th) Percent of Goal % Number of Gifts August 14th through 18th - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Students in grades 2-8 eligible! If you would like to cantor at School Masses, this is the workshop for you. We will: Learn the difference between being a cantor and a soloist Learn about the function of the cantor during Mass Learn how to sing the Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel Acclamation Learn some of the history of the cantor in the Church Practice good microphone technique Demonstrate an understanding of the role of cantor through lots of daily practice and learning and fun. Become familiar with the parts of the Mass and how to invite the congregation to join in the Mass musically Encourage the JOY for serving the Lord through the wonderful opportunity of being a cantor If you have questions, please contact Beth Riviere at or acappellangel@msn.com for more information

7 Catholic Events and Resources Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Can something be done for her? I love that. Elisha visits this family so often that the woman of influence (I love that too) sets up a little room for him up on the roof, with a bed and a table and, I ll bet, some lovely fruit and bread for the morning. Elisha, who is well known and, perhaps, a tad entitled to these niceties, sees this kind woman for who she is gracious, thoughtful, industrious and wonders if anything can be done for her. Have you ever been surprised by the kindness of someone who really saw you, really understood the effort you make to keep others comfortable? So much of what we do in life is invisible to everyone but God. That extra attention the engineer gives to building a bridge that is not just adequate, but truly safe, comes to mind. No one sees that triplechecking, but life is better because of it. I have an oncologist who is so meticulous, so loving in the care he gives his patients that I joke that after he saves my life maybe he could change the oil in my car too. Can something be done for him? I always wonder. I love the people in this world who see the person struggling with mental illness and say, Can something be done for her? In many parishes, a staff position is dedicated to noticing the needs of the homebound, the immigrants, the young families juggling life with a new baby, and asking, Can something be done for them? And what about you? Can something be done for you? God wants to know. We all do. Parish Access Code: XFTDNJ for Formed.org Journey through Scripture is the St. Paul Center s dynamic Bible study program designed to help ordinary Catholics grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith. Distinctively Catholic, Journey through Scripture reads the Bible from the heart of the Church, engaging both the Old and New Testaments and how they work together. It s grounded in history, yet actively engages topics faced by today s Catholic. More than just an ordinary Bible study, it s biblical catechesis. The Bible and the Virgin Mary is a dynamic twelve-part video series that beautifully explains the Catholic truths about Our Lady, showing how she has been a part of God s plan to bring salvation to the world since the beginning of time. In addition to explanation of dogmas, answers to common objections, and demonstration of Mary s presence in the Old and New Testaments, this study discusses Church-approved Marian apparitions that play an important role in Catholic Tradition. It s sure to help Catholics and non-catholics alike grow in an understanding and appreciation of the Mother of God. Who am I to Judge? Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love Last meeting is July 5th, 1:30 pm 3 pm In this second book club selection by Edward Sri, we will discover some practical keys for talking about morality with our relativistic friends. Please join us for our final meeting to discuss, Who am I to Judge?. July 5 Keys 5-7 No registration required; you are welcome to attend any or all sessions of this book club. Please enter via Meg s Office so you can be directed to the Mother Cabrini Room. Questions? Call Bernadette Billinger Support our Advertisers Have you ever noticed someone, and acted immediately on their behalf? HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, EVERYONE! MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA. Kathy McGovern Did you know you can find our Bulletins on our website or via this link: 7