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October 22, 2017 • 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

A Message from Our Pastor:

“We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ …” 1 Thes 1, 2

It is a wonderful thanksgiving prayer that concentrates on the beauty of faith. St. Paul with a great and thankful heart encourages Thessalonians in a very positive way. By prayers to God he sees them in an act of faithfulness. In other words, he praises the Lord for the work of stewardship that happens among the members of a local church.

With the same spirit, we should be thankful for our gift of faith. We should be thankful to God for every small blessing that enriches us in relationship with Him. The husband lives in the spirit of thanksgiving for the gift of wife and vice versa. The children should be thankful for their parents and the parents for the gift of children. Our gathering for Sunday Mass is a Thanksgiving (Eucharistia).

Do we live in the spirit of being thankful? How many times a day do you call to God with thankful heart?

Yours in Christ, Fr. Marek

Called and Gifted Workshop at Pax Christi

Saturday, October 28, 2017

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

RSVP by Thursday, October 26th

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 [email protected] or 720-419-0126. Workshop Fee: $55 which includes materials and lunch.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time -2- October 22, 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 [email protected].

Weekly Mass Flower Offering

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.

Respect For Life

“You are called to stand up for life! To respect and defend the mystery of life always and everywhere, including the lives of

unborn babies, giving real help and encouragement to mothers

in difficult situations. You are called to work and pray against

abortion.” – St. John Paul II

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. Drop off donations at the parish office. Please include your name and value of item. Ideas for donations: Gift cards for shows, restaurants, trips ~ wine, food, cooking items ~ home décor, art ~ children’s toys, books, games ~ tickets for sporting events ~ jewelry, purses, scarves ~ themed baskets.

Contact Vicky Hensen at [email protected] with questions.

Pax Christi Catholic Church -3- Littleton, CO

Nutrition in the Preschool Classroom

Supporting Children’s Healthy Eating

at Home and at School

Friday, October 27th from 3:30p - 5:30 p.m.

At Pax Christi Catholic Church

Learn how teachers and parents work together to support children’s successful dietary changes through education, stories and participating in food buying and food prep. Participants will learn about structured eating principals and maintaining a balance of appropriate proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

This training is offered at no cost. Please RSVP to Cynthia at [email protected].

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 Room 1. We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month.

Next MOPS meeting: Tuesday, November 7th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday

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 [email protected].

New Members are ALWAYS Welcome!

Knights of Columbus

Events

Burrito Breakfast

Sunday, October 29th

after the 8:30 and 10:30am Masses

Cost: $2.00 each / Add Green Chili: $1.00 more

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13th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive

The Knights of Columbus are collecting donations through November 18th for Pax Christi's 13th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Basket Food Drive. Last year, Pax Christi Parishion-ers successfully donated over 500 Thanksgiving dinners to families in need throughout Colorado. The Knights will be signing up volunteers for food donations after each mass.

Please reserve Saturday, November 18th for families to join the Knights to assemble and deliver food baskets to various charities in Colorado.

5th Sunday Rosary for Life

Sunday, October 29th starting at 7:50 a.m.

As October is the Month of the Rosary, the Knights of Columbus would like to help bring parishioners together in a spiritual activity and promote devotion to Mary. Parish-ioners are encouraged to pray the rosary as a parish family every time a 5th Sunday occurs during a month.

Please join the Knights and your parish family in this simple but powerful means of expressing our Catholic faith and improving our family’s prayer lives.

Couples Night Out

ATTENTION ALL COUPLES! Whether you've been mar-ried 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, November 3rd 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 pro-vided. There's no charge, but donations are gladly accepted.

Faith Formation


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 [email protected]. Bring your questions or just come and listen. Walk-ins are always welcome!

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. Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:30pm in the Church, Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Chapel 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

Pax Christi Catholic Church -5- Littleton, CO

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

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 [email protected].

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 [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].

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.


THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday October 23

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 24

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 7:00p-9:00p MomsNext

Wednesday October 25

10:00a-12:00p Pantry

5:15p-6:30p Choir (2nd Year) 6:00p-8:00p 8th Grade Confirmation/ Edge Program

6:00p-9:00p K of C Meeting

6:30p-8:15p Catechism Study

6:30p-8:30p Sacrament Prep

Catechist Meeting

7:15p-9:00p Choir (M/W Schola)

Thursday October 26

9:30a-10:00a Spanish Rosary

9:45a-11:15a Letters of St. Paul 10:00a-12:00p Symbolon (Spanish) 11:30a-1:30p Oremus 6:00p-7:00p HS Confirmation

6:30p-7:30p Adoration & Confession

6:30p-7:45p Welcoming Catholics Home

7:00p-9:00p HS Discipleship

Friday October 27

6:00a-7:30a Point Men

9:45a-11:15a Gospel Reflection

10:00a-12:00p Pantry

Saturday October 28

8:30a-4:30p Called and Gifted

Workshop

5:00p-9:00p Retrouvaille

Sunday October 29

9:30a-12:00p Breakfast 9:40a-10:30a Bible Blast 9:45a-11:30a RCIA/RCIC

12:30p-2:30p GIFT C

4:30p-5:00p 5th Sunday Rosary

PARISH STAFF

Phone: 303-799-1036

Fax: 303-799-1072

Pastor:

Fr. Marek Krol

Direct dial: 720-419-0122

[email protected]

Deacon:

Thomas Sandusky


[email protected]

Business Manager:

Lisa Walker


[email protected]

Administrative Assistant:

Joanne Lafond


[email protected]

Director of Music:

Raymond Ortiz


[email protected]

Director of Discipleship:

Ginger Giesen


[email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry:

Chenele Shaw


[email protected]

Head Catechist:

Roberta Marsh


[email protected]

Maintenance:

Victor Corral


[email protected]

St. Katharine Drexel School:

Cynthia Vigil


[email protected]

10/21 5:00p Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/22 8:30a Elaine Campos (d) 10/22 10:30a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/22 5:00p Mass for the People 10/24 9:00a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/25 9:00a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/26 9:00a Adolfo Blea, Jr. (d) 10/27 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 15, 2017

Regular Offertory: $20,796

Debt Reduction: $1,040

Weekly Offertory Needed: $28,000

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