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December 17, 2017 • Third Sunday of Advent
Go to www.paxchristi.org for information regarding parish events, programs and ministries.
A Message from our Pastor:
The Third Sunday of Advent calls for spiritual joy. The responsorial Psalm says: “My soul rejoices in my God.”
The Lord is near. Let us open our heart this coming week to the joy that comes from the Savior. We may have
things to do before Christmas, but we cannot forget about what is most important: to be ready to welcome God.
Prepare your spirit as a home for Jesus Christ. The Prophet Isaiah tells us that “the spirit of the Lord God is upon
us”. With this spirit, the words of St. Paul are clear: “Rejoice always … In all circumstances give thanks, for this
is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”
How blessed we are living in this wonderful time, looking forward to see our Messiah. The rose color of this
Sunday encourages us to bring the good news to the world. O come Emmanuel. This coming week we should be
like John the Baptist, “the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord”.
In Christ’s Peace, Fr. Marek
4th Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday, December 24th at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 24th at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Vigil Masses Monday, December 25th at 12:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30th at 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday, December 31st at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Monday, January 1st at 9:00 a.m.
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What’s Happening at Our Parish... End of Year Giving
Any cash or check donations for 2017 must be turned into the parish office by Noon on Friday, December 29th.
Any stock donations need to be submitted to Rob Faughnan at the Diocese by Friday, December 15th.
“Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ leads naturally to the
practice of Stewardship. These linked realities, discipleship
and stewardship, then make up the fabric of a Christian life
in which each day is lived in an intimate, personal relation-
ship with the Lord.” ~ USCCB’s Pastoral Letter: Stewardship: A Disciple's Response (2002), p.14
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of Jesus Christ. The Chapel is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for quiet Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration and Confession are also available in the Chapel on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
There is a small door on the front of the tabernacle which can be opened to expose the Blessed Sacrament with a glass cover to protect it. Please be respectful of other adorers in the Chapel by quietly entering the space. If you are the only adorer in the Chapel, please close the tabernacle door before you leave.
St. Katharine Drexel School Advisory Council
The School Advisory Council (SAC) is underway this year. If you are interested in joining a committee, we would love your help. Please contact the committee lead for more information.
1. Curriculum: Christine Ramirez - [email protected]
2. Development: Andrew Vranesic - [email protected]
3. Facilities: Mandi Lupher - [email protected]
4. Finance: Betsy Lyle - [email protected] or Thomas Wolf - [email protected]
5. Catholic Culture: Thomas Wurtz - [email protected]
6. Marketing/Communication: Estefania Burns - [email protected] or Karen Wolf - [email protected]
Pax Christi Catholic Church -3- Littleton, CO
Couples Night Out
ATTENTION ALL COUPLES! Whether you've been married for 1 year or 50, or even if your preparing for marriage, join us for a fun and exciting night out at Pax Christi!
When: Friday, January 5th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. What: To gather together as couples in our community. We will be going through the Beloved series on Formed.org. Why: To enrich our marriages and to have fellowship with other couples in our parish.
Childcare provided. Appetizers and adult beverages are provided. There's no charge, but donations are gladly accepted.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
DINNER
hosted by Fr. Marek and the Parish Staff
We appreciate all you do
for our parish!
Join us on Friday, January 26th
from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
GAMES
Family Feud
Sign-ups for teams will be at the
entrance when you arrive (please arrive by 5:45 p.m. to sign-up)
FOOD/BEVERAGES
Olive Garden/Dessert Bar
Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options available Beer and Wine will be served
FELLOWSHIP
Spend time with your fellow parishioners.
It's a great way to meet new people!
RSVP to Joanne at 303-799-1036 or
Respect For Life “Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!”
~ St. John Paul II
Weekly Mass Flower Offering
This week’s offering is for
Antonio Golingan, Sr.
If you would like to donate flowers for a weekend Mass in memory of a loved one, contact Joanne in the parish office at [email protected] or 303-799-1036. Cost is $35.00 per week.
5th Sunday Rosary
The Knights of Columbus will have their 5th Sunday Rosary on Sunday, December 31st at 7:50 a.m. It will be a rosary for life. Please join the the Knights and your parish family in this simple but powerful means of expressing our Catholic faith and improving our family’s prayer lives.
The Respect Life Committee will be hosting donuts after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses.
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Pax Christi on February 9, 2018.
Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis.
Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.
In order to register for this event and to receive a $10
discount off any package priced above $129, please call
1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word “circle” to 797979
Faith Formation
Third Sunday of Advent -4- December 17, 2017
Gospel Reflection
Sunday Mass has three scripture readings plus a psalm. Are you able to determine the connection each week?
On Friday morning after Mass a group of us meets to discuss the readings and gain insight into how they connect. We would welcome more attendees. Look for us in the Great Hall. We have extra copies of the readings for your use. If you can't come each Friday, come as often as you can.
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 www.paxchristi.org.
First Reconciliation and First Communion. Contact Ginger Giesen at [email protected] or 720-419-0126.
Youth Confirmation. Youth must be in 8th grade or older. Please contact Chenele Shaw at [email protected] or 720-419-0125.
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 [email protected] or 720-419-0126.
Baptism. Contact Ginger Giesen at [email protected] or 720-419-0126 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 [email protected] or 303-799-1036 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 303-799-1036. When the Parish Office is CLOSED, if you have a SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY, please call our emergency line at 303-799-1036, 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 [email protected] or 303-799-1036.
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.
Sacraments
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Youth Ministry
Parish Ministries
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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 www.paxchristi.org 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 [email protected] or 720-419-0125.
For more information on our ministries, go to www.paxchristi.org and click on Ministries
Food Bank of the Rockies
Pax Christi is a site for Food Bank of the Rockies’ (FBR) Mobile Pantry. FBR is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The distribu-tion line opens at 11:00 a.m. until the food runs out.
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 our Parish Office.
St. Elizabeth’s Pantry
Open Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 a.m. to Noon
We currently need the following:
Paper Towels ~ Aluminum Foil Sandwich Bags ~ Toilet Paper
Cleaning Supplies ~ Laundry Soap
Body Wash ~ Shampoo ~ Deodorant
Drop off items in the brown bin in the Great Hall. Monetary donations
accepted.
** We cannot accept opened, used
or expired items.
Thank you for your generous support of our pantry!
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J.O.Y.
J.O.Y. Ministry takes communion to Catholic residents in nursing homes located in Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines. You are needed to help those who cannot attend Mass by taking them Holy Communion following the 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.
If you would like to give of yourself to residents in need for 1½ to 2 hours once or twice a month, please contact the Parish Office at 303-799-1036 or [email protected].
Ushers
Ushers greet people, help with the collection and guide people to Communion. Because ushers work with youth, Safe Environment training and background checking is mandated by our Diocese.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer, contact David Ash at [email protected].
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Our mission is to serve the Body and Blood of Christ to members of the Eucharistic Assembly. Time commit-ment is twice monthly at Mass and a yearly update training. Please prayer-fully consider serving in this ministry.
If interested, please contact Bill Bena at [email protected].
Newcomers Ministry
Our mission is to welcome all
new parishioners to be part of
our Parish community.
We greet new and incoming parish-ioners and welcome them into the life of the Parish. We also assist by offering information for ministry involvement.
If you enjoy meeting new people, this ministry is perfect for you! Contact Jan Morgan at 303-378-
2589 or [email protected], if you are interested.
Third Sunday of Advent -6- December 17, 2017
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday December 18
9:00a-5:00p MBP Counseling
9:30a-11:30a Biblical School 6:30p-7:30p RCIA
Tuesday December 19
9:30a-11:30a Pax Moms 1:00p-3:00p Prayer Shawl 4:15p-5:30p Choir (1st Year) 6:00p-7:30p Finance Council 6:30p-8:00p St. Vincent de Paul 6:30p-8:30p Bible Timeline
7:00p-9:00p MomsNext 7:30p-9:00p Pastoral Council
Wednesday December 20
9:30a-10:30a Prayer Chain
9:40a-11:40a ENDOW
10:00a-12:00p Pantry
11:00a-12:00p SKD Advent Play
5:15p-6:30p Choir (2nd Year) 6:00p-8:00p 8th Grade Confirmation/ Edge Program
6:30p-8:30p ENDOW
7:15p-9:00p Choir (M/W Schola)
Thursday December 21
9:30a-10:00a Spanish Rosary
9:45a-11:15a Letters of St. Paul 6:00p-7:00p HS Confirmation
6:30p-7:30p Adoration/Confession
7:00p-9:00p HS Discipleship
Friday December 22
Parish Office Closed
6:00a-7:30a Point Men
9:45a-11:15a Gospel Reflection
10:00a-12:00p Pantry
Saturday December 23
No Events Scheduled
Sunday December 24
No Events Scheduled
PARISH STAFF
Phone: 303-799-1036
Fax: 303-799-1072
Pastor:
Fr. Marek Krol Direct dial: 720-419-0122
Deacon:
Thomas Sandusky
Direct dial: 720-419-0131
Business Manager:
Lisa Walker Direct dial: 720-419-0123
Administrative Assistant:
Joanne Lafond Direct dial: 303-799-1036
Director of Music:
Raymond Ortiz Direct dial: 720-419-0124
Director of Discipleship:
Ginger Giesen
Direct dial: 720-419-0126
Director of Youth Ministry:
Chenele Shaw
Direct dial: 720-419-0125
Head Catechist:
Roberta Marsh
Direct dial: 720-419-0127
Maintenance:
Victor Corral Direct dial: 720-419-0130
St. Katharine Drexel School:
Cynthia Vigil Direct dial: 720-419-0128
12/16 5:00p Wilma Wittenbrader (d) 12/17 8:30a Mass for the People 12/17 10:30a Peter Allen (d) 12/17 5:00p Lois McNerney (d) 12/19 9:00a Cameron Stupansky and Family
12/20 9:00a Gerry Kilty (d) 12/21 9:00a Michael Lafond
12/22 9:00a Philip Andremani
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 acknowl-edge these special benefactors during their lifetimes. And, in conjunction with our mission, this special society provides an opportunity for benefac-tors 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 http://thecatholiclegacysociety.org.
New Parishioners & Visitors
We welcome you to our parish!
Go to www.paxchristi.org for more information about our parish and to register.
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If you would like to use this service, go to www.paxchristi.org and click on Stewardship/Giving
It’s convenient, easy and secure.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday:
9:00am - Noon & 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - Noon
Phone: 303-799-1036
Fax: 303-799-1072
Sacramental Emergencies:
303-799-1036, option 2
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 Stewardship of Treasure
Contributions to Pax Christi for
December 10, 2017
Regular Offertory: $18,997
Debt Reduction: $1,014
Weekly Offertory Needed: $28,000
Smart Decision Service When you provide a check as payment,
you authorize us either to use the infor-mation from your check to make a one-
time electronic fund transfer from your
account or to process the payment as a
check transaction.
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