February 11, th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Lent. Fast ~ Give ~ Pray

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1 February 11, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lent Fast ~ Give ~ Pray Lent is the time before Easter during which the faithful abstain and fast in remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on Calvary. It is a 40-day time of preparation before Easter, the memorial of the death and resurrection of Jesus. There are two main ways Catholics focus on growing closer to God during the Lenten season: abstinence and fasting. Abstinence is the act of doing without. Particular days of abstinence during Lent are Fridays, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Catholics are also encouraged to undertake some sort of personal penance or abstinence. For example, a person may give up his favorite TV show, but if he simply turns the television to another channel, the Lenten penance really does not mean as much. Instead, the person should consider devoting the spare time to prayer or perhaps his family. Fasting is the act of doing with less. In the Catholic Church, those ages must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On such days, those fasting may eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength. However, together, the smaller meals should not equal a full meal. Eating between meals is not encouraged, but liquids are allowed. It is important to understand that the Church excuses certain people from these obligations. Examples include those who are frail, pregnant or manual laborers. The Church understands that certain people are not able to commit to the Lenten fast. The time of Lent, through fasting and abstaining, may be an important reminder of what it means to suffer. This small suffering should not be met with misery but with great joy as we better understand the incredible sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for humanity. (Catholic News Agency) Ash Wednesday ~ February 14th Mass with Ashes at 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. There will not be a 9:00 a.m. Mass Stations of the Cross and Fish Taco Dinner Friday, February 16th Starting at 6:30 p.m. What are Stations of the Cross? The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as individuals move from station to station. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from Christ's last day. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete. The Stations of the Cross are commonly found in churches as a series of 14 small icons or images. The stations are most commonly prayed during Lent on Wednesdays and Fridays, and especially on Good Friday, the day of the year upon which the events actually occurred. After Stations of the Cross, the Knights will be serving their first Lenten Fish Taco Dinner starting at 6:45 p.m. Adults will be served Fish Tacos, Beans & Rice, Chips & Salsa. The kids will be served Mac & Cheese, Chips & Salsa, and Fruit Cocktail. The dinner is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Please join us for a wonderful evening of prayer and fellowship on February 16th with Stations of the Cross starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.

2 What s Happening at Our Parish... Knights of Columbus Stewardship Award for Graduating Seniors The Knights are offering a 4-year scholarship of $750 per year ($3,000 total) to a graduating high school senior registered as a member of Pax Christi Parish. The applicant shall be an active member in the church and/or community during the 2017/2018 school year. The Knights wish to encourage the youth of Pax Christi Catholic Church to find value and live a life of stewardship beyond their high school years. Scholarship criteria and applications are available upon request by sending an to alanb840@gmail.com. The applicant must file a complete application to be received no later than February 28, If you have any questions please contact Alan Brown at Safe Environment Training Spring 2018 Adult FOUNDATIONAL Safe Environment Training (2¼ hr. initial training for those working with children/youth) Monday, March 12th, 6:30 8:45pm, Parish Office Monday, April 9th, 6:30 8:45pm, Parish Office Monday, May 21st, 6:30 8:45pm, Parish Office Adult UPDATE Safe Environment Training (45-minute yearly update for those working with children/youth) Monday, March 12th, 5:45 6:30pm, Parish Office Monday, April 9th, 5:45 6:30pm, Parish Office Monday, May 21st, 5:45 6:30pm, Parish Office *Peer Leader (ages 12-17) Safe Environment Training (45-minute yearly training for those working with children/youth) Monday, March 12th, 5:00 5:45pm, Parish Office Monday, April 9th, 5:00 5:45pm, Parish Office Monday, May 21st, 5:00 5:45pm, Parish Office *Altar Server Safe Environment Training (45-minute yearly training for altar servers of all ages) Monday, March 12th, 4:15 5:00pm, Parish Office Monday, April 9th, 4:15 5:00pm, Parish Office Monday, May 21st, 4:15 5:00pm, Parish Office Contact: Wendy Balcerzak, Parish Safe Environment Coordinator, to register (by the Friday before, please) or for questions at safee@paxchristi.org. *Parents must stay for the Peer Leader and/or Altar Server trainings. As many as 40% of children who are sexually abused are abused by older, or more powerful children. (Crimes Against Children Research Center, 2012) When minors volunteer or act as leaders in activities that involve other minors, we have a perfect opportunity to remind them that they now have a share in the responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe environment for themselves and others. For children who are unwanted by their parents: that God's grace might send others to love and care for them. We pray to the Lord. Weekly Mass Flower Offering This week s offering is for Alice Mennenga If you would like to donate flowers for a weekend Mass in memory of a loved one, contact Joanne in the parish office at jlafond@paxchristi.org or Cost is $35.00 per offering. Pax Christi Supper Club Starts a New Year! The supper club represents an opportunity for our community to join together, in people s homes, for a meal and fellowship. It is open to all. We meet once a month at the host s house with up to 4 other singles and/or couples. Come to the kick-off dinner to find out more about how it works. We look forward to seeing you! The kick-off details: Who: All adult members of Pax Christi and friends When: February 23, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Pax Christi Parish Hall What: Bring an appetizer, salad or dessert to share along with your choice of beverage. The main course will be provided. Questions: Maureen Rome at maureenrome@gmail.com 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time -2- February 11, 2018

3 Spirit Garden It s that time of year! We will soon be ready to prepare the gardens for the Summer season. It s a great way to spend time outdoors, meet parishioners and grow veggies/flowers to enjoy all season. An annual garden fee of $40 per plot is to cover the cost of water to maintain the gardens. A meeting is planned on Thursday, March 1 st from 6:30 7:30 p.m. in Room 1 to meet the coordinators of the gardens, go through the expectations and answer questions. If you are interested in gardening, contact one of the coordinators: Bayard at bayardbreeding@gmail.com or Sue at susangiudici@comcast.net. Tips for How to Prevent Items Being Stolen from Your Car Do you want to make your vehicle less attractive to thieves? These tips are intended to be a reminder of measures you can take to prevent your car from being burglarized: Always lock your vehicle Remove valuables Conceal your belongings Remove keys from your vehicle We hope these suggestions will help prevent break-ins. Attention New Parishioners with Celiac-Sprue or Gluten Intolerance One of the challenges of our regular parish life is meeting the needs of all our parishioners. The most important of these are the sacramental ones. One of the recent increased needs has been regarding those with Celiac-Sprue or gluten intolerance. In order to accommodate to these especially at Communion, we have two options for individuals faced with this challenge. We offer a low-gluten host that can be found in the sacristy refrigerator. If you would like one of these, please ask an usher or sacristan for help in finding it. This host will be put in a separate cup within the paten used by the priest to distribute Communion. At Communion time, you will need to find the priest and receive from him. As you approach the priest, please inform him by saying "the low-gluten host, please." He will then give you the Consecrated Host that you had placed in the paten before Mass. If you have a particular sensitivity to even low amounts of gluten, there is a chalice reserved strictly for those with this challenge. It is set aside for those who need it to consume from first. If you need this, please ask an usher or sacristan to set out this special chalice and it will be made available at Communion time. The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will stand in front of the altar with this chalice. At the start of Communion time, please go directly to this chalice to consume the Precious Blood. Since you would not be receiving a Consecrated Host, you do not need to remain in line for one. You can skip this line and proceed directly to the chalice. Please make a sign of reverence as you pass by the Host. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Marek or the parish office. Who: Men of Pax Christi Parish Invitation to the Men of Pax Christi Parish What: Join other men for fellowship to grow their relationship with Jesus Christ and focus on spiritual aspects of each person s faith journey. When: Friday mornings at 6:00 a.m. Includes breakfast, prayers, inspirational presentation from Formed.org and the Augustine Institute and stimulating discussion after the presentation. Our gathering of men is called the POINT MEN. Men are the leaders of our families and church up front in the battle of the evils of this world. This is an opportunity to learn, to share with other brothers and to gain support and knowledge from others to combat the challenges of life. The POINT MEN are currently studying Who am I to Judge? produced by the Augustine Institute here in Denver. The series lasts until the end of February and discusses relativism and how to address moral issues with family and friends. It helps us to understand the moral truths of the Church. During March, April and May, the Point Men will review Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley. This is a retreat format where we ll read from Consoling the Heart of Jesus, answer proposed questions and meet weekly to discuss responses. Contact Dan Donaldson at or dandonaldson1@gmail.com and Alan Brown at or alanb840@gmail.com. Pax Christi Catholic Church -3- Littleton, CO

4 Faith Formation Welcoming Catholics Home A welcoming ministry for anyone who has been away from the Church, thinking about returning, and would like some help getting started or continuing the journey. We answer your questions, listen to your concerns, provide an update on the Faith, and help you renew your spiritual life. Come by yourself or with a family member or friend. All are invited to take another look at the Catholic Church. Come home for Easter! We meet weekly for 7 meetings on Thursday evenings, February 15th March 29th, 6:30-7:45pm. For more information or questions, contact Roberta Marsh at or rmarsh@paxchristi.org. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me. Rev. 3:20 Sacraments Sacramental Preparation. The Diocese of Colorado Springs requires that children who want to prepare to celebrate First Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation must have at least one year of religious education (at Pax Christi, Growing In Faith Together ) or Catholic school prior to the year they will be preparing, and continue that education during the year of preparation. For additional information, please check our website at First Reconciliation and First Communion. Contact Ginger Giesen at jgiesen@paxchristi.org or Youth Confirmation. Youth must be in 8th grade or older. Please contact Chenele Shaw at cshaw@paxchristi.org or The Process for Becoming Catholic. For information on the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) or RCIA Adapted for Children, please contact Ginger Giesen at jgiesen@paxchristi.org or Baptism. Contact Ginger Giesen at jgiesen@paxchristi.org or to schedule a time to attend the Baptism Preparation Classes (2) prior to the baptism. All parents are required to take these classes and must be registered members of the parish. Sacrament of Marriage. Contact Joanne at jlafond@paxchristi.org or to schedule your wedding date and start the preparation process. Sacrament of Reconciliation. Tuesday - Fridays from 8:30-8:50am in the Church, Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm in the Chapel, Saturdays from 4:00-4:30pm in the Church, or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick. Please call for the priest to anoint the sick person before surgery or at the onset of any serious illness at When the Parish Office is CLOSED, if you have a SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY, please call our emergency line at , option 2. This line is for emergencies ONLY! J.O.Y. Ministry. Volunteers take communion to individuals confined to their homes, hospital, nursing home or hospice. Contact Joanne at jlafond@paxchristi.org or Funerals. When a loved one dies, please call the Parish Office prior to making funeral plans. Funerals are not scheduled on Holy Days or Sundays. 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time -4- February 11, 2018

5 Youth Ministry Our Middle School group meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend. This group strives to form the youth as disciples of Jesus Christ, striving to glorify Him in relationships and situations in life. We form friendships in Christ through fun games and fellowship. We deepen our faith and challenge each other through small group discussions. We encounter God through prayer and the Sacraments. We strive to deepen our faith and incorporate it into our daily lives as disciples of Christ through engaging talks, small group discussions and prayer. Young men & women s discipleship groups meet on Thursday nights from 7:00-9:00 p.m. All high school aged young people are welcome! Go to and click on Youth for information on our programs, registration forms and schedule! If you are you interested in volunteering with youth ministry or have questions about our programs, please contact Chenele Shaw at ymdirector@paxchristi.org or Parish Ministries J.O.Y. Ministry The purpose of J.O.Y. Ministry for Nursing Care Facilities is to provide a Sunday Communion Service to bring Holy Communion to residents. For J.O.Y. Homebound and Hospital Ministry, communion and companionship are brought to those who cannot attend Mass. These ministers are available for special hospital and home visits when requested. This is a wonderful ministry for those who are fortunate enough to be able to pray with the sick. It is a great comfort and very special spiritual gift to them. We are currently in need of leaders for the Nursing Care and Homebound ministries. Please take some time to prayerfully consider your God given gifts and how you can share them with our J.O.Y. Ministry. We honor God by sharing those gifts through service to the community and all creation. Get involved and serve your brothers and sisters! You are needed. Contact Joanne at our Parish Office at with your questions. Project Linus Project Linus is an organization dedicated to providing warmth and comfort to children going through traumatic times. Blankets are made and donated to various outreach organizations to assist and comfort these children. On Saturday, February 17th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Pax Christi will host a community-wide event to make blankets and quilts. Fleece blankets will be cut and tied while others work on various stages of the quilting process. It is a fun time meeting people from the area and making blankets for children. We hope you are able to attend. If you have any questions contact Colette at The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Pax Christi 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 additional 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, poverty 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 ministry, 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 svdppaxchristi@gmail.com. For more information on our ministries, go to and click on Ministries Pax Christi Catholic Church -5- Littleton, CO

6 THE WEEK AHEAD Monday February 12 9:30a-11:30a Biblical School 9:45a-11:30a Catechism Study 6:30p-7:30p RCIA 6:30p-8:30p GIFT Tuesday February 13 11:00a-12:00p Food Bank 1:00p-3:00p Prayer Shawl 4:15-5:30p Choir (1st Year) 6:30p-8:30p Bible Timeline Wednesday February 14 Ash Wednesday 6:30a-7:30a Mass w/ashes 10:00a-12:00p Pantry 5:15p-6:30p Choir (2nd Year) 6:00p-7:30p 8th Grade Confirmation/ EDGE 7:00p-8:00p Mass w/ashes 7:15p-9:00p Choir (M/W Schola) Thursday February 15 9:30a-10:00a Spanish Rosary 9:45a-11:15a Bible Study 6:00p-7:00p H.S. Confirmation 6:30p-7:30p Adoration/Confession 7:00p-9:00p H.S. Discipleship Friday February 16 6:00a-7:15a Point Men 9:45a-11:15a Gospel Reflection 10:00a-12:00p Pantry 10:00a-12:00p Symbolon (Spanish) 6:30p-7:00p Stations of the Cross 6:45p-8:30p Fish Taco Dinner Saturday February 17 9:00a-1:00p Project Linus 6:00p-8:30p KoC Social Sunday February 18 9:30a-11:00a Respect Life Committee 9:30a-12:00p Donuts 9:40a-10:30a Bible Blast 2/10 5:00p Shannon McCubbin (d) 2/11 8:30a Christophe Damay 2/11 10:30a Nello Cozzini (d) 2/11 5:00p Mass for the People 2/13 9:00a Special Intention 2/14 6:30a Charles Armstrong 7:00p Parish Staff 2/15 9:00a Catherine Novoa (d) 2/16 9:00a Souls in Purgatory 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 conjunction 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 thecatholiclegacysociety.org. PARISH STAFF Phone: Fax: Pastor: Fr. Marek Krol Direct dial: mkrol@paxchristi.org Deacon: Thomas Sandusky Direct dial: tsandusky@paxchristi.org Business Manager: Lisa Walker Direct dial: businessmanager@paxchristi.org Administrative Assistant: Joanne Lafond Direct dial: supportstaff@paxchristi.org Director of Music: Raymond Ortiz Direct dial: choraldirector@paxchristi.org Director of Discipleship: Ginger Giesen Direct dial: faithformation@paxchristi.org Director of Youth Ministry: Chenele Shaw Direct dial: ymdirector@paxchristi.org Head Catechist: Roberta Marsh Direct dial: restaff@paxchristi.org Maintenance: Victor Corral Direct dial: maintenance@paxchristi.org St. Katharine Drexel School: Mandi Lupher Direct dial: mlupher@paxchristi.org 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time -6- February 11, 2018

7 MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Holy Days (weekday): 6:30am and 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday - Friday: 8:30-8:50am Thursday: 6:30-7:30pm (Chapel) Saturday: 4:00-4:30pm or by appointment PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday: 9:00am - Noon & 1:00pm - 4:00pm Friday: 9:00am - Noon Phone: Fax: Sacramental Emergencies: , option 2 New Parishioners & Visitors We welcome you to our parish! Parish Stewardship of Treasure Contributions to Pax Christi for February 4, 2018 Regular Offertory: $20,245 Debt Reduction: $1,980 Weekly Offertory Needed: $28,000 Smart Decision Service When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use the information from your check to make a onetime electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. Go to for more information about our parish and to register. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Have you signed up for Online Giving? If you would like to use this service, go to and click on Stewardship/Giving It s convenient, easy and secure. q rsst r r r1234 5r t6rs 78910❶❷❶❸❹ ❺9❻❼ ❺❼❽❾❿❺ ➀❼810❶➁❼➂ 7❺➃➀❶➁❽❾ ➄❺❼8❽➅➃➆ ➈➁➁➉➅❽❿❶9❸❽❾ ➄❺❼8❽➅➃ ➊➅❼❼➁❺ ➄❺❼8❽➅➃➆ ➋➉8➀❼➀ ❽❸❷ ➌➋➍➀ ➎➏➐➑➒ ➓ P P ➇ Ï Ð ÑÒÓÓÔ ÕÖ ØÙÚÙÛÜÝÛ Þ ßÒØØàÙá âö ãàòäùôå âæóùçøýó èàòéùä Ñæää ßÝÓØêÒÓÔ ëìíìî ïððñìòòì

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