October 16, 2016 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Annual Pax Christi s Got Talent Show When: October 15 th after 5:00 Mass Where: The Great Hall Come and experience singing, dancing and comedy provided by the parishioners, ages 7 to adult, who join you at Mass every weekend. Special appearance by Simon and Garfunkel (for all of you Baby Boomers). Beer, wine, brats, hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Please bring a side dish to share. Your donations at this event will benefit the newly established Pax Christi Children s Schola and the Music Ministry. A Day of Reflection: In All Things to Love and Serve Saturday, October 29 th from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Join Deacon Tom Sandusky as we explore and pray about what it means for us "to serve." Too often we think of service as getting things done, or as a job accomplished. However, if we use a reflective approach to the gospels, we begin to see how expansive the notion of "to serve" is as Jesus would indicate to us. Together, we will explore through gospel contemplations all the richness involved in the experience "to serve", centered on the theme "in all things to love and to serve." Cost is $15.00 per person and includes lunch. Contact Deacon Tom at tsandusky@paxchristi.org with questions or to register. Welcoming Catholics Home A new ministry at Pax Christi for anyone who has been away from the Church, thinking about returning, and would like some help getting started or continuing the journey. Come by yourself or with a family member or a friend all are invited to take another look at the Catholic Church! We meet weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm, beginning October 20 th through December 15 th. For more information or to register, contact Roberta Marsh at 720-419-0127 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 Rosary and Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parishioner, Mary Lou Matz, will have the statue of our Blessed Mother in her home from October 15th through October 21st. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be held each day at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary. All are welcome to come, so please invite your family and friends. Contact the parish office at 303-799-1036 or Mary Lou at 303-790-0960 for information on the location. Go to www.paxchristi.org for information regarding parish events, programs and ministries.
What s Happening at Our Parish DRESS GUIDELINES IN CHURCH When attending Mass, we ask that everyone dress in a way that respects our Lord, truly present, as well as respecting your neighbor. It is not appropriate to come to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass dressed as through going to the beach, golf course or sporting event. Please wear clothing that is modest and appropriate. And as helpful guidelines for that purpose, please avoid the following: short skirts, dresses and shorts ~ bare midriffs ~ sports jerseys tight/overly baggy fitting clothing ~ yoga pants ~ torn/sagging jeans flip flops ~ low cut and/or backless tops and dresses ~ hats No bare shoulders, such as: men/women s tank tops ~ halter tops ~ tops with spaghetti straps Remember, because how we dress affects ourselves and others, our dress should never cause distraction in the Mass. When we gather for worship, this sacred event should generate within us a sense of "awe and reverence". God cares about our hearts, and what we wear is often an expression of our hearts. Everyone is welcome at Pax Christi, but we ask that your dress reflects our respect for our Lord and each other. Thank you. 5th Sunday Rosary To help bring parishioners together in a spiritual activity and promote devotion to Mary, the Pax Christi Assembly #3353 of the Knights of Columbus is beginning a new church activity, the 5th Sunday Rosary. Parishioners are encouraged to pray the rosary as a parish family every time a 5th Sunday occurs during a month. The first rosary will be held on Sunday October 30th starting at 4:30 pm (before 5:00 pm Mass). The next several will be held January 29, 2017 and April 30, 2017. Please join the Knights and your parish family in this simple but powerful means of expressing our Catholic faith and improving our individual prayer lives. Knights of Columbus Wives Host The 3rd Annual Fall Festival! We need your Help... October 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat is looking for benefactors to help defray the cost of some items: $10 gift cards for Qdoba, Panera, Itunes, Starbucks, and Subway $15 gift cards for AMC, Kneaders, Dicks and Target Gift bottles of Scotch, Whiskey or Tequila Gift baskets of any kind: Bath & Body Works or Wine Basket Ipod mini, Garmin or Fitbit, Camera, sports tickets, etc. Volunteers to help decorate, decorate their trunks, work at the event and clean-up And Candy * Candy * Candy * Candy * Candy Tony s Meatballs will be served! Any of these items can be dropped off in the church office or contact Terri at tmayfield@3h2o.net. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time -2- October 16, 2016
Faith Formation and Youth Ministries YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS AND UPDATES If you are interested in volunteering for youth ministry, please contact Chenele for details. All young people are welcome to AWAKE on Tuesday mornings from 6:30-7:30am. Adoration and breakfast! If you are interested in volunteering to be a chaperone or provide food for Edge, Life Teen, or Confirmation, please sign up on the youth ministry page online! Thank you very much! Young men & women s groups meet on Thursday nights from 7-9pm. All high school aged young people are welcome! Questions? Contact Chenele Shaw at ymdirector@paxchristi.org or 720-419-0125. SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING Adult FOUNDATIONAL (2 hour one-time training for those working with children/youth) Monday, October 17th, 6:30 8:30pm, Parish Office Monday, November 14th, 6:30 8:30pm, Parish Office Adult UPDATE (45 minute yearly update for those working with children/youth) Monday, October 17th, 5:45 6:30pm, Parish Office Monday, November 14th, 5:45 6:30pm, Parish Office Youth Volunteer (ages 12-17) (45 minute yearly training for those working with children/youth) Monday, October 17th, 5:00 5:45pm, Parish Office Monday, November 14th, 5:00 5:45pm, Parish Office Altar Server (45 minute yearly training for altar servers of all ages) Monday, October 17th, 4:15 5:00pm, Parish Office Monday, November 14th, 4:15 5:00pm, Parish Office Contact Roberta Marsh to register (48 hours in advance, please) or for questions restaff@paxchristi.org or 720-419-0127. Dear God, Respect Life Prayer We see life cheapened every day through abortion and other forms of abuse, through terrorism, and other acts of violence, and through neglect of children, the poor, and the elderly. In a world of plenty, we can forget that there is nothing more precious than human life. Give us the grace to see how we can make a difference, and encourage change in our culture. When we are discouraged, remind us of the Catholic monk Telemachus who stopped the gladiator games with an act of charity. Inspire us with the stories of Mary and other mothers of unexpected pregnancies, who knew that every child is a gift of God's grace and is wanted by you in this world. Encourage conviction in the hearts of those who do not yet know or understand that a desire for choice is no reason to end any life and that you desire that all life come only to a natural end in you. Amen. Pax Christi Catholic Church -3- Littleton, CO
Project Linus and Prayer Shawl Ministry Project Linus needs you to help make quilts to comfort children in crisis situations. All ages and abilities are welcome, just bring a pair of scissors. We meet in the Great Hall every third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Our next meeting is on October 15th. Mark your calendars now, and plan to join us then! No sewing skills necessary, just a desire to help children in need. Also, The Prayer Shawl Ministry welcomes knitters, crocheters, and weavers of any ability to prayerfully create shawls for people going through a difficult time. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. Yarn is provided, just bring your own tools. Come and be a light in the life of someone in need. Your talents can make a difference! Contact Loreen Vaughn at loreen@mountainrange.net for more information on either group. St. Elizabeth s Pantry Open Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00am - Noon Items Needed Paper Towels / Toilet Paper Tissues / Laundry Detergent Cleaning Wipes Dishwashing Detergent Toothpaste / Deodorant / Body Wash Cereal / Canned Meats and Fruits Chunky and Progresso Soups Jarred Spaghetti Sauce Rice / Snacks Ministry Updates Lunch Bunch Our mission is to provide sack lunches for the Samaritan House Shelter in Denver. Volunteers are scheduled to make twelve lunches two times per year. The lunches include two sandwiches, chips, fruit and something sweet, tucked into a paper sack. Lunches are collected and then delivered to Samaritan House. Drivers are also needed to deliver the lunches. A great family opportunity to learn the meaning of giving and stewardship. Contact Carmen McDermott at carmen.mcd@live.com with questions or to join this worthwhile ministry. Point Men Just like a soldier at the head of a patrol, the Point Men are a men's group that is committed to the faith formation and fellowship of men at Pax Christi. We do this through bible study, friendships and small group discussions. We are studying a 10- week program this fall, "Divine Mercy, In the Second Greatest Story Ever Told" by Fr. Michael Gaitley and the Augustine Institute. We meet on Fridays 6:00-7:15 a.m. or Saturdays 7:30-8:45 a.m. in the Great Hall. The series is on Formed.org, so you can watch the sessions online if you cannot make a meeting. Please consider joining us and growing in faith together. Contact Alan Brown at alanb@gmail.com or 720-560-3357 or Dan Donaldson at dandonaldson1@gmail.com or 303-801-7791 if you are interested. Bread Ministry To support neighborhood families in need, the bread you bring each week is delivered to Fresh Harvest Food Bank. This pantry is located in Lone Tree and serves families with needed food supplies. Go to freshharvestfoodbank.org to learn more about their programs and ways to volunteer and donate. Coordinator needed to schedule volunteers to deliver bread on Tuesday mornings. Food Bank of the Rockies Food Bank of the Rockies is here on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 11:00am. The need for food is basic. All are invited to take advantage of this opportunity. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help distribute the food. For more information, call Jeanette Robinson at 415-885-9504. Father Ed Judy House Father Ed Judy House is a shelter for women and their children. We provide meals the 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of each month. The meals usually consist of a soup, fixings for sandwiches, fruit and dessert, among other needed items. A sign up is sent out a week before requesting one or more items for the meal. All donations are delivered to Pax Christi the day before, so they can be delivered in a timely manner on Thursday. Please contact Lynn at 303-660-6019 or dlhux@msn.com if you are interested in this ministry. For more information on our ministries, go to www.paxchristi.org and click on Ministries and Programs 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time -4- October 16, 2016
THE WEEK AHEAD Monday October 17 9:00a-5:00p MBP Counseling 9:30a-11:30a Biblical School 4:15p-5:00p SET Altar Servers 5:00p-5:45p SET Youth Volunteer 5:45p-6:30p SET Adult Update 6:30p-8:30p SET Adult Foundation 7:00p-8:00p Knights of Columbus Tuesday October 18 6:30a-7:30a Awake for Teens 6:30a-7:30a Adoration/ Confession 9:30a-11:30a Pax Moms 10:00a-11:30a Mysteries of the Bible 1:00p-3:00p Prayer Shawl 6:00p-7:30p Finance Council 6:00p-9:00p St. Vincent de Paul 6:30p-7:45p Children s Choir 6:30p-8:30p Catholicism Series 7:30p-9:00p Pastoral Council Wednesday October 19 9:40a-11:40a ENDOW 9:45a-11:00a Contemplative Prayer 10:00am-12:00p Food Pantry 5:15p-6:30p Children s Choir 6:30p-8:30p ENDOW 7:00p-8:30p Financial Peace Univ. 7:15p-8:45p Adult Choir Thursday October 20 9:30a-10:00a Spanish Rosary 9:45a-11:15a Bible Study 4:30p-5:45p Children s Choir 6:30p-7:30p Adoration/Confession 6:30p-8:00p Bioethics/Fr. Marek 6:30p-7:45p Welcome Catholic Home 6:30p-9:00p Stephen Ministry Friday October 21 6:00a-7:15a Point Men 9:45a-11:15a Gospel Reflection 10:00a-12:00p Food Pantry Saturday October 22 7:30a-8:45a Point Men 9:00a-11:00a Altar Server Training 10:00a-11:00a Altar Server Testing 6:00p-9:00p Fall Festival Sunday October 23 9:30a-12:00p KoC Breakfast 9:45a-11:30a RCIA/RCIC 12:30p-2:30p GIFT 3:00p-5:00p Edge 6:00p-8:00p Life Teen Readings for the Week of October 16, 2016 Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1-5/ Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-6/ Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-6/ Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-5/ Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23/2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/ Lk 18:9-14 MASS SCHEDULE Monday thru Friday: 9:00am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: 6:30-7:30am Tuesday (Chapel) 6:30-7:30pm Thursday (Chapel) 4:00-4:30pm Saturday or by appointment PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am - Noon & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - Noon Phone: 303-799-1036 Fax: 303-799-1072 Sacramental Emergencies: 303-799-1036, press 2 MASS INTENTIONS 10/15 5:00p Mass for the People 10/16 8:30a Kathy Weiland 10/16 10:30a Cortes Family 10/16 5:00p Lee Baca (d) 10/17 9:00a Souls in Purgatory 10/18 9:00a Mike Lupton 10/19 9:00a Lehan Family 10/20 9:00a Alicia Jankovsky 10/21 9:00a Jim Miller (d) PARISH STAFF Phone: 303-799-1036 Fax: 303-799-1072 Pastor: Fr. Marek Krol Direct dial: 720-419-0122 mkrol@paxchristi.org Parochial Vicar: Fr. Greg Bierbaum Direct dial: 720-419-0129 gbierbaum@paxchristi.org Deacon: Thomas Sandusky Direct dial: 720-419-0131 tsandusky@paxchristi.org Business Manager: Lisa Walker Direct dial: 720-419-0123 businessmanager@paxchristi.org Administrative Assistant: Joanne Lafond Direct dial: 303-799-1036 supportstaff@paxchristi.org Music Director: Raymond Ortiz Direct dial: 720-419-0124 choraldirector@paxchristi.org Director of Youth Ministry: Chenele Shaw Direct dial: 720-419-0125 ymdirector@paxchristi.org Director of Discipleship: Ginger Giesen Direct dial: 720-419-0126 faithformation@paxchristi.org Head Catechist: Roberta Marsh Direct dial: 720-419-0127 restaff@paxchristi.org Maintenance: Victor Corral Direct dial: 720-419-0130 maintenance@paxchristi.org St. Katharine Drexel School: Cynthia Vigil Direct dial: 720-419-0128 cvigil@paxchristi.org Pax Christi Catholic Church -5- Littleton, Colorado