October 8, 2017 • 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Go to www.paxchristi.org for information regarding parish events, programs and ministries.

A Message from Our Pastor:

It is always a challenge when we lose somebody close to us. It is an even bigger challenge when it happens unexpectedly, by surprise. Last Sunday, many people were shocked at the terrible news. So many lives were finished in a second. Many of us probably asked the same question: Why?

There is no answer why those people were killed and not others. But there is an answer to why it happened. God, in His love, invited us to be with him in this wonderful existence that brings us purpose for life. He gives us His presence so that we are not alone. If a person turns away from it then the human heart becomes open to another dialog based on Satan. He comes with his power and madness to convince everybody that the moral law is a private issue and we should obey only the law created by us. As a consequence, we tolerate wrongdoing and accept wrong behavior. In time, all these elements multiply themselves. It is important to know that Satan doesn’t share his power. Sooner or later his leads to destruction, because he doesn’t love people. Lack of love brings hate and finally brings madness. Human life doesn’t have any value if people are possessed by madness.

We pray for those that were killed in Las Vegas. We pray for their families. But we also pray for those that cause this madness. Only God can change their hearts. In Him is our hope.

Yours in Christ, Fr. Marek Krol

Adoration in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal, where the Blessed Mother appeared once each month from May 13 until October 13, 1917.

“The message of Fatima highlights many central truths and devotions of the Catholic faith: the Trinity, the Eucharist, penance, the Rosary and sacrifices for the conversion of sinners. There is special emphasis on the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which is a refuge of maternal love for us all and a sure path that leads us to God. In the end, Mary’s Immaculate Heart will triumph because Mary is full of God’s grace and is all pure. She has the heart of a mother who cares for her children and wishes them to be saved by her divine Son, Jesus.” (Our Sunday Visitor)

Parishioner, Mary Lou Matz, is offering adoration in honor of Our Lady at her home October 9th - 13th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day. The Rosary and Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be prayed during these times. Please contact Mary Lou at 303-790-0960 for specific information.

Bread Ministry

Fresh Harvest Food Bank will be closing its doors for donations as of September 30th. Therefore, our Bread Ministry will no longer be active. Instead, we are asking families to donate non-perishable food items, toiletries and cleaning supplies to St. Elizabeth’s Pantry.

Thank you to all who donated and served with the Bread Ministry!

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time -2- October 8, 2017

What’s Happening at Our Parish... Are you a mom of grown children?

We need you!

It’s hard to believe it is Fall, and Winter is just around the cor-ner! Just as we have the changing of seasons in our environment, we also have seasons in our lives. In Spring, we are newlyweds and young parents. In Summer, we have school-aged kids and college kids. In Fall, we become empty-nesters and grandpar-ents. In Winter, we once again are grandparents and maybe even great-grandparents. Can you remember your season of Spring? All the questions and doubts you may have had and the advice you received from those who were in their season of Summer or Fall.

Do you like little kids, sharing life experiences, and keeping in touch with today’s parenting style and challenges? Become a

mentor mom! We are looking for at least 2-3 mentor moms to complete our Mentor Moms team! Learn how parenting has changed and share your wisdom, humor, laughter, tears, faith and encouragement. The PaxMoms MOPS group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 9:30-11:30am. MomsNext meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm. Come be a disciple for Christ. For further information, contact Caroline Fugler at paxmoms@gmail.com.

Weekly Mass Flower Offering

This week’s offering is for a Special Intention

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 303-799-1036.

Cost is $35.00 per week.

FIRST ANNUAL ALL SAINTS CELEBRATION!!

Saturday, November 4th at 6:00 p.m. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus and Wives

Exciting Evening of Events will Include:

∗ Delicious Italian Meal, Wine and Dessert ∗ Kids and Teens, dress up as your favorite Saint and win a Trophy! You may attend Mass in your Saint costume. ∗ Children's Games and Crafts ∗ Silent Auction Fundraiser ∗ $1.00 Prize and Gift Basket Opportunities

Pax Christi Parishioners, we are asking for your help to make this event a success! The K of C Wives are collecting themed baskets and favorite items for our silent auction table. Please see insert for details. Drop off donations at the parish office. Contact Vicky Hensen at vhint06@msn.com with questions.

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Parent Testimonial for Our Preschool

Dear St. Katharine Drexel Teachers:

We are totally impressed with what you are doing at school. Our daughter loves it so much that she started playing being a teacher and we have so much fun with it at home. Our oth-er kids want to be in her class every evening:)! I think she is acting out all that you do at school:).

All the activities, the garden, general and religious educa-tion, the playground, but most important - how engaged you are with the kids all the time.. there should be a wait list al-ready for a spot in 5 years! We have visited many pre-schools in the area (our all kids just went to one of them) and when we compare the quality, I really can't believe why all Catholic/Christian people wouldn't choose this school.

~ Monika and Andrew Szymczak

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*** With the blessing of opening a second classroom,

spots are now available for the 1/2 day Monday-Friday

class and Tuesday/Thursday class.

Please contact Cynthia Vigil at cigil@vpaxchristi.org or

Mandi Lupher at mlupher@paxchristi.org to register.

Altar Server and Master of Ceremony Training

The Pax Christi Altar Servers and MCs are looking for new servers and Masters of Ceremony...are you interested in serving our Lord at the Altar?

A meeting is scheduled for October 14th from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. to learn about the program and be introduced to training for the new servers and update for existing servers. Please consider joining the group. Contact Alan Brown with ques-tions at 720-560-3357 or alanb840@gmail.com.

Join our MOMSnext group!

∗ When you’re past the diaper years and sleeping through the night …

∗ When you’re meeting more emotional needs than physical ones …

∗ When you’re caught between your children needing you and not …

∗ it’s time for MOMSnext.

MOMSnext will shape you, ground you, teach you and encourage you.

Please join us on October 24th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Christi Center. We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month.

Next MOPS meeting: Tuesday, October 17th 9:30-11:30 Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Next Book Club: Tuesday, October 17th 8:00 p.m. (We're reading Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, but reading the book is not a requirement for attendance!)

For more information, or to sign up for our emails visit paxmoms.wordpress.com. You can also call Caroline at 720-394-3327 or email paxmom@paxchristi.org.

New Members are ALWAYS Welcome!

Respect For Life

The basis for the theme of Human Dignity, the bedrock of Catholic Social Teaching, is that humans were created in the image and likeness of God. Regardless of any factors or reasons we can think of, individuals have an inherent and immeasurable worth and dignity; each human life is consid-ered sacred.

Original Olive Wood Handicrafts

from Bethlehem At Pax Christi

From Bethlehem in the Holy Land, The Bannoura family of Bethlehem Handicrafts imports products from the Christian community of Bethlehem. They are pleased to share their family story and trade to all those who will be present after all the Masses on October 21st

& 22nd.

Each item for sale is handcrafted from olive wood with care and precision. Any number of items ranging from Nativity sets to Christmas ornaments, as well as statuettes and rosary beads make ideal gifts. For more information and to view available products, please visit www.bethlehemhandicrafts.com.

Faith Formation

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time -4- October 8, 2017

Save the Date

Called and Gifted Workshop at Pax Christi

Saturday, October 28, 2017

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

God has called and gifted you for a mission. When you were baptized, you were given the presence of the Holy Spirit and “charisms,” gifts of the Holy Spirit that enable you to be a channel of God’s love, truth, beauty, mercy, healing, and provision for others. The charisms that you have been given are important clues to your God-given mission in life and Holy Spirit empowered tools to enable you to live it! Join over 100,000 Catholics around the world who have begun to discern their charisms through the Called & Gifted workshop. This workshop is Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To register for the workshop, please contact Ginger Giesen, Director of Discipleship at jgiesen@paxchristi.org or 720-419-0126. Workshop Fee: $55 which includes materials and lunch.

2017 ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Oremus: Let Us Pray: The Oremus study teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. This Study began on Thursday, October 5th from 11:30am – 1:00pm.

For a complete description of Adult Faith Formation Studies, please see the Adult Faith Formation page on Pax Christi’s website at http://www.paxchristi.org/home/faith-formation/adult-faith-formation/. If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact Ginger Giesen, Director of Discipleship, at 720-419-0126 or jgiesen@paxchristi.org.

Registration for GIFT Faith Formation continues

GIFT is a family-based weekly program taught by parents to their children at home with monthly support classes at the Church for both parents and children in pre-school through grade 6. Home study-only is available for children ages 3, 4 and K (child care provided 9mos-K). For more information and to register, go to http://www.paxchristi.org/home/faith-formation/childrens-faith-formation/.

No family fee for Catechists! We now only need ONE more: 4th grade for Sunday afternoon. We provide all

materials and give great support, and you only teach once a month. Will you consider teaching? We need you!

Contact Roberta Marsh at 720-419-0127 or restaff@paxchristi.org for more information.

Welcoming Catholics Home

An outreach ministry 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 friend. All are invited to take another look at the Catholic Church!

We meet weekly on Thursday evenings, October 26th through December 14th (no meeting on November 23rd) from 6:30-7:45pm in the parish office. For more information, contact Roberta Marsh at 720-419-0127 or rmarsh@paxchristi.org. Bring your questions or just come and listen. Walk-ins are always welcome!

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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 ymdirector@paxchristi.org 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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Pantry is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The responsibilities are to sign in visitors and assist them with shopping for items, as needed.

The schedule is prepared quarterly through Sign-Up Genius. You can choose days that work well for you.

If you are interested or have any questions, contact Jean Henry at jeanhenry210@gmail.com.

We are currently in need of the

following items:

Paper Towels ~ Tissues ~ Cereal Laundry Detergent ~ Condiments Beans ~ Corn ~ Soups ~ Toiletries

Drop off items in the brown bin outside the Parish Office in the Great Hall. Monetary donations accepted.

Please be advised that 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 Ann Inson at 303-663-4396 or ann_inson@comcast.net.

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 dtash@reagan.com.

Altar Linens Ministry

Our Altar Linens Ministry takes care of the altar linens and ensures that they are ready for use in liturgies.

Volunteers pick up the linens weekly from church, bring the linens home, wash and iron them and return them to church. Time commitment is one week per month for two hours.

We need several alternates so assist.

Please contact Barbara Heffernan at 303-346-3853 if you are interested.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time -6- October 8, 2017

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday October 9

9:00a-5:00p MBP Counseling 9:30a-11:30a Biblical School 9:45a-11:30a Catechism Study 6:30p-7:30p RCIA

Tuesday October 10

11:00a-12:00p Food Bank 1:00p-3:00p Prayer Shawl 4:15p-5:30p Choir (1st Year) 6:30p-8:30p Bible Timeline

Wednesday October 11

9:30a-11:30a Pax Moms 10:00a-12:00p Pantry 5:15p-6:30p Choir (2nd Year) 6:30p-8:15p Catechism Study 7:15p-9:00p Choir (M/W Schola)

Thursday October 12

9:30a-10:00a Spanish Rosary 10:00a-12:00p Symbolon (Spanish) 11:30a-1:00p Oremus 6:30p-8:30p School Advisory Council

Friday October 13

6:00a-7:30p Point Men 8:00a-9:30a Moms in Prayer 9:45a-11:15a Gospel Reflection 10:00a-12:00p Pantry 6:00p-9:00p Family Movie Night 7:00p-8:00p Youth Mission Trip Mtg.

Saturday October 14

7:30a-11:00a Knights of Columbus 9:00a-10:30a Altar Server Training

Sunday October 15

Alternatives Pregnancy Center at Pax Christi 9:30a-12:00p Donuts 9:40a-10:30a Bible Blast 9:45a-11:30a RCIA/RCIC

12:30p-2:30p GIFT B

PARISH STAFF

Phone: 303-799-1036

Fax: 303-799-1072

Pastor:

Fr. Marek Krol

Direct dial: 720-419-0122 mkrol@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

Director of Music:

Raymond Ortiz

Direct dial: 720-419-0124 choraldirector@paxchristi.org

Director of Discipleship:

Ginger Giesen

Direct dial: 720-419-0126 faithformation@paxchristi.org

Director of Youth Ministry:

Chenele Shaw

Direct dial: 720-419-0125 ymdirector@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

10/7 5:00p Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/8 8:30a Marilyn Schmiesing 10/8 10:30a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/8 5:00p Mass for the People 10/10 9:00a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/11 9:00a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/12 9:00a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/13 9:00a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d)

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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Have you signed up for Online Giving?

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Thursday: 6:30-7:30pm (Chapel)

Saturday: 4:00-4:30pm

or by appointment

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.

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

Contributions to Pax Christi for

October 1, 2017

Regular Offertory: $25,388 Debt Reduction: $1,463

Weekly Offertory Needed: $28,000

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