Our Lady of the Mountains

920 Big Thompson Avenue

Estes Park, Colorado 80517

970.586.8111/970.586.8112 fax

www.olmestes.org

SCHEDULE Office Hours: Monday thru Friday

9:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Holy Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM

10:00 AM

Hispanic Ministry Prayer

Group Meeting 6:00 PM

Monday—Thursday: 8:30 AM

Friday:

8:30 AM Communion Service

8:30 AM Mass Camp St Malo

Confessions

Wednesday: 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM

Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM

Other Sacraments: By appointment;

please call the Parish Office. 27 December 2020 Holy Family Sunday

ELECTRONIC GIVING

We would like to remind you that we offer

electronic giving as a convenient way to automate your

regular offering and provide much-needed

donation consistency for our parish.

Please visit olmestes.org and click on the Donate tab

to set up an automatic recurring donation plan or to make

a one-time donation. Authorization forms and additional

information are available in the office reception area.

Please feel free to contact our parish

Business Manager, Deacon Stan with any questions at

970-586-8111 Ext. 2002 or businessmanager@olmestes.org

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 70 years takes its toll

and these are the vital projects required: Replacement of roofing

Kitchen replacement and expansion Comprehensive exterior renovation

Construction of new rectory The Capital Campaign for Our Lady of the Mountains seeks

pledges of five years or less to replace the roof, create the new kitchen, do exterior repairs and build a new rectory.

Gifts can be accepted in a variety of forms, with an emphasis on those that can be used immediately.

Your support is vital. Campaign Envelopes are in pews.

Internet fraudsters have been scamming parishioners by sending emails

and text messages which appear to come from parish priest asking for

help by purchasing gift cards and sending the pin number on the back of

the card. Neither the pastor nor any member of the staff will ever make

this request.

If you receive this type of email immediately contact the local police as

well as the Federal Trade Commission at ftccomplaintassistant.gov

and click the link to chat with a technical support specialist.

Please patronize our advertisers. They make the bulletin possible.

Amber Busche, O.D.

Mission Statement

"Our Lady of the Mountains Parish is one family

fed by the Body of Christ, the Eucharist.

Our mission is to become the image of God to one

another through the practice of our faith and

offering hospitality to all."

Only the Heart of Christ who

knows the depths of His Father's love

could reveal to us the abyss of His mercy in so

simple and beautiful a way -

---From the Catechism.

OFFICE DIRECTORY Pastor:

Rev Fr. Faustinus Anyamele fr.faustinus@olmestes.org Deacon:

Rev Mr. Stan Rymes, dnsrymes@olmestes.org Business Manager:

Rev Mr. Stan Rymes businessmanager@olmestes.org

Pastoral Assistant: Gwyn Duke gwyn@olmestes.org

Weddings: OLM Diane Caddell diane@olmestes.org

Religious Education K-5: Gwyn Duke gwyn@olmestes.org R.C.I.A. Susan Lowe susan@olmestes.org Middle & High School Youth Sarah Schmidt youthministry@olmestes.org Music Director Sarah Bode musicdirector@olmestes.org

Sacristan Linda Kingswood linda@olmestes.org

Custodian Ryan Romero custodian@olmestes.org

Hispanic Ministries: Victor Rojas—

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Kent Bosch (chair) Scott Dorman (co-chair)

Johanna Gengler Joe Phillips

Ubaldo Erives Derek Brooks

Sarah Schmidt

Dot Dorman (liaison Finance Council)

CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

Stan Gengler (chair), Scott Dorman, Curtis Ottinger, Jim May, Gary Swoboda, Jim Aubuchon,

FINANCE COUNCIL

Dot Dorman (chair), Willard Munch, Camilla Saint

& Paula Jaklitsch

PARISH GROUPS

Prayer Chain:

To request prayers for someone

contact: Jackie Cushing (970) 577-1584

Adult & Family Fellowship:

Diana Franklin at dianacfran@gmail.com

GRACE & GRUB

(temporarily suspended)

R.S.V.P. Joanie Jonell

OLM Capital Campaign:

Tony Fink Chair

Fran Grooters Co Chair

MASS INTENTIONS

12/26 4:00 PM +Rusty Krall

12/27 8:00 AM +Dave Smerker

10:00 AM OLM Parish

12/28 NO MASS

12/29 NO MASS

12/30 NO MASS

12/31 8:30 AM Poor Souls in Purgatory

4:00 PM +Greg Westley

1/1 10:00 AM +Maida Schafman

6:00 PM OLM Parish Family

Sanctuary Candle this week burns for the

Van Doren Family.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Patrick Almus, Roger Appelhans, Kitty Bosch, Fiona Ashmore,

Nana & Larry Brandley, Nina Bovio, Gretchen Collingwood,

Jill Conway, Isaac Crane, Vickie Danton, Scott Deboodt, Bob

Dorris, Randy Gillis, Sarah Gonterman, Jeannie Hasenkamp,

Diane Gruchow, Charles L’Heureux, Jonathan Jansen, Dan

Kirkpatrick, Kathryn Laubacher, Joe Lee, Herman Mares, Kelly

McClain, Larry McCoy, Yvonne Mechem, Jim Mount, Chase

Murray, Jamie Banker Oberson, Joe Phillips, Andrew Quinn,

Yesenia Rojas, Charlie Schafman, Herbert Sampson, Jean

Serfoss, Matt Thompson, Phyllis Tomaino, Eleanor Vernon,

Betty Wassmer, Anne Wilke, Mary Williams

SAFEWAY GIVING CARD PROGRAM

Thank you to all who are actively participating in this program! The Safeway Giving Card program is a great success, providing thousands of dollars

to Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. Each time you reload this debit card,

OLM receives 3 to 5% of what you add to the card. Cards are available at the Gift Shop and

remember to reload the card at Safeway/Albertsons.

Remember Your Parish Family in Your Will

Anytime is a good time to consider remembering

Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in your will

and estate plan.

When you create your estate plan you are

leaving behind a legacy of your life for your

family, which includes Our Lady

of the Mountains Parish.

Your charitable help will serve to advance the

mission of God here in our community and

around the world, which would serve as a

continuation of your act of faith.

Please consult your tax or legal advisor for

information on additional benefits.

Prayer for Family

God, Our Father, loving and merciful, bring together and keep all families in perfect unity of

love and mutual support.

Instill in each member the spirit of understanding and affection for each other.

Keep quarrels and bitterness far from them, and

for their occasional failures instill forgiveness and peace. For families struggling with divorce and separation, please bring healing. For families struggling with childlessness, bless them with

new life.

May the mutual love and affection of parents set a good example. Instill in children self-respect that

they may respect others and grow in mature independence. May the mutual affection and

respect of families be a sign of Christian life here and hereafter, through Jesus Christ, our Lord

and Savior. Amen.

R.C.I.A.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Wednesdays 5:00 PM Lower Level

This program is for anyone who is interested in

becoming a Catholic, & for anyone who would

like to learn more about the Catholic faith. We will meet

once a week in small groups with masks

& distancing. To sign up or for more

information, please call the Church office at 586 8111

or email susan@olmestes.org

REMEMBER OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS FOR YOUR END OF YEAR CHARITABLE DONATION

Previously, charitable contributions could only be deducted if taxpayers itemized their deductions. For 2020, taxpayers who don't itemize deductions may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to qualifying organizations including religious, charitable, educational, sci-

entific or literary in purpose.

The CARES act also increased the limit of donations to public charities, for those taxpayers that itemize, from 60% of adjusted gross income (AGI) to 100% of AGI for individuals and joint filers

qualified contributions. A corporation may deduct qualified contributions of up to 25 percent (it was limited to 10% previ-ously) of its taxable income. To qualify, the contribution must

be:

• a cash contribution;

• made to a qualifying organization;

• made during the calendar year 2020 The new deduction limits are for cash only gifts. These new lim-

its do not apply to gifts of appreciated stock.

(These suggestions should not be considered tax advice and

individuals should consult with their tax advisors to determine the tax consequences of any contributions.

Call for Lectors and Ushers

We are currently experiencing a need for lectors & Ushers especially at the 4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass.

Many of our faithful lectors are not ready to return to weekend Masses. If you would like to volunteer

for these important ministry, please contact the church office.

Training is available.

"One Holy Hour, One Priest,

Each Week, One Heart of Prayer"

https://sevensistersapostolate.org/

Ladies, please consider becoming part of

OLM's Seven Sister Apostolate and be one

of seven women who will pray for our Pastor

one hour at church on one specific day of the

week. Yes, this means our Pastor will have

someone praying for him and only for him

each day of the week! Substitutes will be

available. Visit the link above for more

information. Gentlemen,

Please consider being

a substitute.

Contact me at cedblessed1988@gmail.com if

you are interested or have questions; it could

change your prayer life as it did mine.

Thank you! Chris Douglas

BLESSED NEW YEAR!

Office Closure 25 December thru 4 January

Mary Mother of God

31 December 2020

4:00 PM

1 January 2021

10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

ENGRAVED BRICKS AND PAVERS

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS MEMORIAL

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OPPORTUNITIES

The continuation of our Capital Campaign offers the opportunity for memorials

recognizing family, friends, loved ones, and special occasions and events, while contributing

to the preservation and improvement of our Church.

The recently completed expansion at the main entry of our Church, provides an area for placement of

engraved bricks and pavers. Options include laser engraved bricks or personalized engraved red sand-

stone pavers for inclusion in a prominent setting at the entrance to our Church.

Please contact Joe Miranda at jmiranda99@hotmail.com for more information on the bricks

and Tony Fink at anthonysarahfink@msn.com for more information on the pavers.

There are unlimited options for memorials with the stained glass windows. Memorials are available in

the Brass Stained Glass Recognition Book in the Upper Center for the existing windows in the Nave of

our Church depicting Evangelists Luke, Mark and Matthew. This same recognition can be acquired for

the new St. Francis window to be located in the entrance to the Nave, and for a general donation to the

stained glass. An engraved brass plaque will recognize sponsors of the new

windows to be located in our Church’s Divine Mercy Wing. The windows represent The Last

Supper, The Agony in the Garden, The Scourging at the Pillar, The Crowning with Thorns, The

Carrying of the Cross, The Crucifixion and Jesus Laid in the Tomb; all representing Jesus’s life and his

love and mercy for us. The Scourging at the Pillar and The Crowning with Thorns are still

available to be sponsored. Please contact Fran Grooters at frangrooters@frii.com

for more information on the stained glass options.

These memorial projects for parishioners and visitors will become a part of our Church history,

and a lasting tribute for loved ones in inspirational and distinct settings.

Donor brochures and order forms are available outside our Church office.

Call for Lectors and Ushers We are currently experiencing a need for Lectors & Ushers

especially at the 4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass. Many of our faithful lectors are not ready to return to weekend Masses.

If you would like to volunteer for these important ministry, please contact the church office.

Training is available.

The 2021 Mass Book has arrived.

Please come to the office, send an email or

drop a note in the mail with your Mass

intentions for 2021.