PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT              March 20-23

PARISH DIRECTORY - Plans are underway for our new 2008 pictorial directory. Volunteers are needed to greet and sign in parishioners at the following photo sessions:

Fridays April 18, 25 and May 2.
Saturdays April 19, 26 and May 3.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday April 21, 22 & 23
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday April 28, 29 & 30

Please call George Connolly at the parish office if you would like to assist. This is a great way to meet new people and reconnect with old friends

Holy Thursday Collection
   for St. Rose of Lima $1,080.00
Good Friday Collection
   for the Holy Land $3,953.00
Easter Collection $43,331.00

We appreciate your generous support of our parish community.

GRIEF SUPPORT - The MPB Lazarus Ministry will be facilitating an eight-week grief support group for parish members who have lost a loved one. This group is designed to help the bereaved heal and share emotions and memories specific to their loss. Participants will be able to purchase both Dr. Alan Wolfelt's workbooks, Understanding Your Grief book and journal, through the Lazarus ministry, and are asked to commit to weekly attendance. The group will meet each Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00pm starting on April 9 through May 28 in the parish counseling center. If you have experienced the death of a loved one, consider taking this step to assist with the difficult process of bereavement in a loving and supportive parish environment. Please contact the parish office to register.

Everyone is invited to join Brooke Dowd in the parish center on April 5 after the 4:30 mass for a musical performance.

A family in northeast Denver lost all of their belongings in a house fire on March 11. If you can spare any of the following items they will be most grateful: sheets, towels, household items, toys (for boys ages 4 and 5) are among the things they have lost, as well as all of their furniture. If you can help, call Dotty Nittler at 303.756.8457.

SUNDAY MORNING GATHERING

You are invited to attend the weekly Sunday Morning Gathering in the parish center from 9:00 to 10:45am. The gathering begins with coffee and donuts, and a guest speaker follows refreshments. There is no charge.

April 6    Faith and Light - Tim & Maria Buckley
April 13   Power Against Fraud & Identity Theft -            Robin Finegan

YOUNG ADULTS

Drinks and Dios will be meeting on Monday April 14 at 7:00pm in the RCIA room. Bring an appetizer or a beverage to share. There will be a guest speaker talking about homelessness in Denver, prayer and fellowship. All young adults (20-3?) are welcome! If you have questions email Catherine Cole at cole.catherine@gmail.com, or call

AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

The students of J.K. Mullen High School cordially invite all senior citizens to a Patriotic15th Annual Senior Citizens' Prom on Saturday, April 19, from 7:00-9:30pm at the Mullen H.S. Hutchison Field House, 3601 S. Lowell Blvd. Dance to the music of Dave Bell & That Great Little Band. Refreshments provided. Admission is free and reservations required by April 11 to Patti Hultgren, 303.526.1373. Seating is limited.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

Sunday March 30 - Meet at Monaco Lanes 6:30 to 8:00pm
Sunday April 6 -  Youth Room 6:30-8:00pm
Sunday April 13 -  Youth Room 6:30-8:00pm
Sunday April 20 -  Youth Room 6:30-8:00pm