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Catholic Parish & SchoolThe Ascension of the Lord u May 13, 2018
What’s Inside: � A Reflection for the Ascension of the Lord
� Parish Blood Drive � Book Fair for Our School
St. Thomas More
Artwork by Carlo Maratta (1625–1713)
Happy Mother’ s
Day!
SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018
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I do not know the theological and historical background to having May be the month of Mary,
but it seems most appropriate that Our Blessed Mother is hailed, celebrated and called upon
in the same month we celebrate Mother’s Day in our culture. This weekend we remember and
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May Mary call down the grace and joy of her Son’s blessings upon all mothers this weekend.
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couple years back. Deacon Shannon Thurman will be ordained at the Cathedral next Saturday, May 19 at 10:00MN Mass. Be sure
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– Msgr. Tom
PASTOR’S note
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Welcome to St. Thomas More!“Go and make disciples...”8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, Colorado 80112
303.770.1155 .P+'-#.-'")5'"=Parish School: 7071 East Otero Avenue 303.770.0441
ClergyPastor: Msgr. Thomas Fryar
Parochial Vicars: Q)15%D")=%6).+)"8%Q)15%Q'+#0%;/"#0:#8%R5?5L58%Rev. Ivan Monteiro, O.C.D.
Deacons: L305%D)'"=)%>"'408%L305%>'<%?"'!!8%L305%S/-%T)00$8%L305%D)'"=)%;'"/08%L305%A,#0%Q#.*"),,/8%;5L58%L305%@*)1)%@*)-!)"8L305%S/-%U#,.+%V")2"):W
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303.770.1155 Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00MNX5:00YNBusiness Manager: Dick Rapp, 303.221.9248Director of Comm. & Stewardship: Z")0)%6/0:)-)"8%[\[5]]^5_^`^!"#$%&'#(')(*+%","-$./(Tony Mercado, 303.221.9145Director of Liturgy: Phil Strong, 303.221.9251Director of Marriage & Family Life: Jo Holt, 303.221.9222Director of Music:%a)B%;3D#""/*$8%[\[5]]^5_^b`01)'#2+-'1(3''#4"1+&'#/%?#",$%;3D/,,/378%[\[5]]^5_]c\Pastoral Minister: L305%D)'"=)%;'"/08%[\[5]]^5_][_Pastor’s Assistant & Event Coordinator: Shannon Hooper, 303.221.92495$%$6-'1".&/(T#*+$%U)/,#0:8%[\[5]]^5_][`
Faith & Academic Formation()*+,'-)'."/,+&,%$% 303.770.0531 Fax: 720.529.0157Director: Yifat Shahrabani, 303.221.9245
012'."/&-3$+'0+&--3'()*+, 303.770.0441 stmcatholic.orgPrincipal: Jan Altevogt, 303.221.9172Preschool Director:%@*#3)$%L':=)8%[\[5]]^5_]db%%%%
Youth Ministry 303.220.3388 .P+'-#.-'")5'"=e$'(*+Director: David Tschumper, 303.221.9257
Sunday Masses: Saturday VA023/!#*'"$Wf 4:00 & 5:30YNSunday: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:[\MN%V/03)0.)W; 12:30 VA@6W & 5:30YN Vg'(*+W
Daily Masses: Monday–Friday: bf[\ & 9:00MN5%Saturday: 7:30MN
Confessions: Six days per week. Monday–Friday: 8:00MN5%S+(".:#$f%bf[\YN5%Saturday: 2:30–3:30YN
Morning Prayer: Monday–Friday: 8:30MN
Holy Hour for Vocations: S+(".:#$f%bf[\Xhf[\YN
Perpetual Adoration: ]cH+'("%i(3+#"/.23%A:'"#2'0%/0%A:'"#2'0%?+#!),5%?'0*#3*f%#:'"#2'0j.P+'-#.-'")5'"=%'"%[\[5]]\5[[_]5
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STM Gift Shop: 303.221.9229 =/I.+'!j.P+'-#.-'")5'"=Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00MN–5:00YN, Sat: 10:00MN–7:00YN, Sun: 8:00MN–2:00YN
Stephen Ministry: Contact John Dolan at 303.304.0584 or Evelyn Marko at [\[5hc^5dcd`%&'"%#%3'-!#../'0#*)%,/.*)0)"%:("/0=%:/m3(,*$5
Discovery Job Network: ?'0*#3*%T"/.*#%Q):,/0=)"%#*%303.220.3384 for assistance, resources and support for job seekers.
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Incense at Mass
Please note that incense will be used at the Saturday 5:30!" and Sunday 8:30#", 10:30#" & 5:30!" Masses on each of the following weekends:
$%&'()*&+),-+'-.'/%&'0-123''''Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13
Pentecost: Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20
The Most Holy Trinity: Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27
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Incense to celebrate these important )-6&=+,7&)
Wear Red for Pentecost!
Next Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20:
You are encouraged to wear red clothesto Mass next weekend for Pentecost!
“Plan on making a visible statement of your openness to the Spirit by wearing red to Mass next week if you can.”– Monsignor Tom, in a past year’s Pastor’s Note
Happy Mother’s Day!
On this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, with much love we remember, honor, thank and pray for all mothers.
“Thank you, women who are mothers! You have sheltered human beings within yourselves in a unique experience of joy and travail. This experience makes you >&*-=&'?-2@)'-A+')=,6&';:-+'/%&'newborn child, the one who guides B-;1'*%,621&+@)'C1)/')/&:)9'A%-'helps them to grow, and who is the anchor as your children make their way along the journey of life.”
– !"#"$%&'%(')"*, St. Pope John Paul II, June 29, 1995
“She is clothed with strength and dignity...”
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STM Parish Blood Drive
Saturday, May 19:7:30–11:30#" in STM school building
0-B56'2-+-1)9'+&A'2-+-1)'D'E-6;+/&&1)'are needed for the STM Blood Drive!
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Save lives as a blood donor 5/'-;1'N-+C6)'Blood Drive
Solemnity of the Ascension
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We Welcome Guest Clergy At Mass This Weekend
This Saturday, May 12: 5:30!" Mass, and this Sunday, May 13: 8:30#", 10:30!" & 5:30!" Masses
On behalf of FOCUS (Fellowship -.'X5/%-6,*'[+,E&1),/B'F/;2&+/)\9'41<'?1&8-1B'X6&E&65+2'5+2'41<'X516'N15)*%-))'51&'E,),7+8'F$I<'$%&B'51&'discussing the work of this important ministry reaching out to and serving college students on more than 125 *5=:;)&)9',+E,7+8'/%&=',+/-'5'*6-)&1'1&657-+)%,:'A,/%'X%1,)/'5+2'U,)'Church while equipping them for a 6,.&7=&'-.'X5/%-6,*'&E5+8&6,]57-+<
Sunday, May 13:12:30!"'Mass
Bishop John Magee, private secretary /-'/%1&&':5)/':-:&)9',)'*&6&>157+8'/%,)'Mass at STM. He is sharing with us his experiences, thoughts and memories, ,+*6;2,+8'-.'/%&'5))5)),+57-+'5^&=:/'on now-St. Pope John Paul II, the anniversary of which is this day.
We have special E,),/-1)'5/'CE&'of our seven Masses on May 12 & 13!
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Questions of the Week
Adult: Who needs you to pray for them this week, as Jesus prayed for His disciples?
Child: Who will you pray for this week?
SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018
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This Week’s Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 13: !"#$%&'#(&)*($*+$,"#$-*./
7:0001 Mother’s Day Novena
8:3001 Roni Olsen †
10:3001 Mass for the People of St. Thomas More
12:3021 Phyllis Ryan
5:3021 Jean Finegan
Monday, May 14:
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9:0001 Mother’s Day Novena
Tuesday, May 15:
$$345601 Bob Storey †
9:0001 Mother’s Day Novena
Wednesday, May 16:
$$345601 Mother’s Day Novena
9:0001 Bill McNellis
Thursday, May 17:
$$345601 Mother’s Day Novena
9:0001 Frank Welch †
Friday, May 18:
$$345601 Mother’s Day Novena
9:0001$$%(();<$=8>*( (School Mass)
Saturday, May 19:
7:3001 Mother’s Day Novena
4:0021 Caleb and Bryce Meis
5:3021 Fr. Rohan Miranda, O.C.D.
Sunday, May 20: Pentecost Sunday
7:0001$$-*)&$?'@#.(#A †
8:3001 Jacob Jarman †
10:3001 Mass for the People of St. Thomas More
12:3021$$!"#$-8B,*($C<9)7A
5:3021 Mother’s Day Novena
This Week’s Prayer Intentions
Pray for our ill parish members & relatives:
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Pray for our deceased parish members & relatives:
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Due to the Privacy Act, only immediate family members may request a name to be placed on the prayer list. Please call the B<.)&"$*S'#$<,$565MTT6MUUVVM
Perpetual Adoration
Enjoy a prayerful hour with Jesus each week as you adore Him in the Blessed L<'.<9#(,$)($*8.$</*.<N*($'"<B#7M
Hours in need of an adorer include: Wednesdays at 4:0001 Fridays at 12:0001$(midnight W#,X##($!"8.&/<A$Y$C.)/<AZ$
If you’re interested in becoming an adorer, (or for current adorers to update contact )(+*.9<N*($)+$),$"<&$'"<(:#/ZE$B7#<&#$contact Rosemary Samaniego by email <,$</*.<N*([&>"*9<&9*.#M*.:$*.$'<77$565M\\6M55]\$*.$T\6M^]6M]U_3M
“Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love.” – St. John Paul II
Pentecost Now!
This Monday, May 14: 7:00–8:3021 at the Rogers’ home
C*.$,"#$<//.#&&$*.$<(A$`8#&N*(&E$'*(,<',$Bobby & Jeanne Rogers at 303.773.8130 or B#(,#'*&,(*X[&>"*9<&9*.#M*.:M
R#a#'N*(4$bK#$&N77E$<(/$;(*X$,"<,$c$<9$d*/M$c$<9$#e<7,#/$<9*(:$,"#$(<N*(&f$I am exalted in the earth!” !"#$%&'()*+,-
Join us as we rejoice in song and pray together – new members welcome
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Welcome, New Parishioners!
Ben Dickason
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Mark & Diane Baker
Faith Donaldson
Donald & Martha Ellis
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Paulo & Allesandra Yamagata
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Baptisms
We welcome
Zachary Arthur Aguillard
Evelyn Angeline Burst
Ellis Gray Coon
Walker William Newton
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Baptism During Mass
Saturday, May 19:5:3034 Mass
We will welcome a baby to the Church )"8"$7-./89$15&:(6$)"%$;<=>34 Mass next Saturday. Please note: if +#5$-&%$-?%(1:(6$)":8$@-88A$:)$!:**$likely be a bit longer than usual. Thank you for your understanding!
Everything You Want to Know About Catholicism
This Thursday, May 17:7:0034 in St. Francis Hall
B#:($58$C#&$#5&$D(-*$8%88:#($#C$)"%$8%&:%82EF*!-+8$,%$&%-1+$)#$6:G%$-($%H.*-(-/#($to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.” !"#$%&%'#()"*+
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Delve more deeply into theology, history and morality
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Daily readings available on our website& parish app.
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College Campus Ministry
Parents and incoming college freshmen #&$#)"%&$'#**%6%$8)51%()8<$P%)$connected with Catholic ministry at the '#**%6%Q5(:G%&8:)+$+#5$.*-($)#$-?%(1$)"8"$)"%$R%!9-($S#((%'/#(T
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X%6:8)&-/#($C#&$L>MVYMN$&%*:6:#58$%15'-/#($-(1$L>MVYL>$X%8)#&%1$Z&1%&$will open on Monday, May 21.
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Please consider sharing your faith as a catechist. We provide training, materials and 85..#&)2$S#()-')$^:C-)$_"-"&-,-(:$-)$+:C-)8K8?"#9-89#&%2#&6$#&$=>=2``>2>;=M$HM2
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Monday–Friday, June 25–29:9:00a4–noon each day
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SOCIAL & recreationalNew Life – Senior Singles
Thursday, May 24:5:30!" Dinner, 7:00!" Bingo at Elks #$%&'()*+,'-.'/0123'-4.5.'6708$937':2;';717;<0=231>'Monday, May 21. #2340?4>'@04'A.'04'),).BCD.*E)E.
Wednesday, May 30:4:00!" Happy Hour at Hodson’s Bar F'G;9$$'04'-2%4HI$733'(*EJD'-.'G0K$2;8'-4;7745.'#2340?4>'-7$L0'M.'04'),).JN).+*EB.
A social, spiritual group for single, widowed, divorced & separated persons
Family Camping Adventure
Friday–Sunday, July 27–29:A70;'#;77O'P0O7'@0;O'93'P0O7Q228
R3S2K'0':%3'Q77O738'2:'H9O93IT'U1H93IT'swimming, games, daily Rosary, Mass 23'-04%;80K'7<7393I'038'0'?0LVU;7'with delicious s’mores!
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Honoring Our Clergy
Wednesday, May 16: \;.'G;7I'P71H7;_1'a;8930=23'b339<7;10;K
Saturday, May 19: Fr. Rohan Miranda’s a;8930=23'b339<7;10;K
We thank our clergy for all they do for our parish and wish them a great day!
Traveling Chalice
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The Stair Family
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Single & Raising Saints
If you are you a single parent and would like to gather with others who are going through the same experience, join our Single & Raising Saints program at STM!
To be part of the program, contact Sandra Schwab at 303.221.9235 or 1038;01^1WH2L01L2;7.2;I.
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Global Leadership Summit
Thursday–Friday, August 9–10:P9<7d14;70L78'04'-4.'eH2L01'f2;7
g2%'H0<7'4H7'0&9$94K'42'V219=<7$K'impact your community and world, 32'L0W7;'QH7;7'K2%;'93h%73?7'91'i'whether it is in your family, school, work or church. Join us at STM for world-class leadership training.
Z7I9147;'23$937'32Q'04'Q9$$2Q?;77O.?2LXsummit and specify St. Thomas More Catholic Parish – Site #793. For a reduced ;047T'%17'V;92;94K'?287>'DEj-\bfkPg#214>'lE+'%3=$'/%37'N*T'0[7;Q0;81'lDD+.
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Feminine Genius Retreat
Friday, June 1: !"##$%"##&' & Saturday, June 2: 8:30('–5:00&')*+,)-+./0123+.)*/4516+./706/
Join us for a life-changing retreat based on St. Pope John Paul II’s !"#$%&$'()$*+$,-,".. Discover your 489+791:7;+<;=1919;+>;9172+)9?+)+0;9;8;?+6542;9;22+81*/+470+@40?A
B121*+39C705A64=DE;=1919;F;9172+E40+=40;+details and to register by Monday, May 21.
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Safe Environment Training
Monday, May 21:7:00–8:30&' in McCallin Hall 1
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Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal
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Pro-Life Collection
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Middle School Events
Monday, May 14:?617(393?(,$5<@3A@BBCD@BBEF
Tuesday, May 15:St. JPII Youth Choir: 7:00–9:00EFG*'&<(!3H393-IJ
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High School Events
Monday, May 14:Boy Scouts Troop 770: 7:00–8:00EF
Tuesday, May 15:St. JPII Youth Choir: 7:00–9:00EF
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Friday, June 8:9:00WF–4:00EF3at St. Thomas More
“Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” !"#$%&'()*
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Join us for our summer youth rally, formerly known as X-II,3](!.
Fun Day at Boondocks
Monday, May 28:11:30WF–4:30EF
All middle & high school youth are invited to join us for a day of fun at Boondocks on Memorial Day!
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Youth Group Break & Kickoffs
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S6!6.3!"#$%&!%$'()$'*+,$-.#3&5<3!((3the youth table in the narthex for event 65/$'%&;$53&5<3calendars for middle & high school youth ministry. Stay in the loop on (^(5.!Y3$-;5*!Y3'(.'(&.!Y3%6!!6$5!Y3,$-.#3nights and other happenings this summer!
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All middle school & high school youth are welcome!
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& young adult FAMILIESyoung ADULTS (ages 18–39)
Our Week at a Glance
Friday–Sunday, May 11–13:!""#$%&'($)*++$,-+$'./"$0"1$&,$('2-,3
Sunday, May 13:Happy Mother’s Day!
Friday, May 18:45-""6$7&**$)8(+**$9.'/"(:3
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Safeway has recently learned that some of the ;"::9.',<$='>'.2$;&(8*$'**9+8$,"$4?7$;&,-"6'5$45-""6$may have been compromised. Safeway encourages those with this card to spend the balance of the funds to a balance of $0 on your card as soon as possible.
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Book Fair for Our School
THIS WEEKEND!Friday–Sunday, May 11–13:
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We will receive a percentage of the proceeds for all sales this weekend /(":$&.<$59*,":+(*$@-"$:+.N".$,-&,$,-+<$&(+$*9CC"(N.2$,-+$St. Thomas More “book fair.”
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Please visit Barnes & Noble on these dates and support our school library!
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One Faith,One School,One Family
Ultimate (Frisbee) League
Sundays beginning May 20:at Willow Creek Park, near STM
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Saturday, May 19:3:00ab$&,$V"5#<$7"9.,&'.$S&#+$c&(#$
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Anne Sandoval, AgentProviding Insurance & Financial Services
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Joseph P. O’Leary, D.D.S.
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Roofing Restoration Remodeling
Call us today for a FREEproperty inspection.
Carrie Savage720.583.1690c.savage@cencobuildingservices.com
*$250 donated to your parish for each full roof replacement.
6979 S. Holly Circle,
Suite 105
Centennial, CO
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PLUMBING • HEATINGDRAIN CLEANING
AIR CONDITIONINGSPRINKLER SYSTEMS303-798-9011 Parishioner www.corianoandsons.com
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Matthew D. Whaley, DirectorChapel Hill Mortuary (303) 455-3663
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Advanced Audiology, Inc.
Hearing & Tinnitus Center
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• Most Ethical Small Business - 2015 BBB
• 25 years of hospital & clinical experience
Colorado’s "rst Board Certi"ed Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Barbara Jenkins Parishioner
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RidgeGate DentalJohn J. Ahern, D.D.S., P.C.
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Lone Tree, CO 80124303-797-6453
The Unique Difference of Exceptional Care
Highlands Ranch Healthcare PlazaCorner of County Line & Broadway200 W. County Line Rd. Suite 240
(303) 791-6900 Parishioner
303-730-2886KENNETH GARRY
INSURANCE AGENCY INCParishioner Since 1994
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The UPS Store10% off all services with this couponParishioner • 303-770-5800
• Printing• Packing/Shipping• Mailbox Services
8200 S QUEBEC ST, STE A3Right across the street from St. Thomas More Church
Call Lucy Nolan:
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Licensed Non-Medical Home CarePersonal Care and Homemaker Services
Licensed Non-Med
Ellmann & Ellmann, P.C.Kevin & Martina Ellmann
Attorneys and Parishioners
Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal Defense
and DUI Defense333 Perry Street, Suite 309, Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-814-2600 kevin@ellmannpc.com
LITTLE LAW OFFICE
303-520-6941
A Full Service Catholic Estate Planning and Elder Law Firm.
Providing last will and testaments, trusts, elder law, probate,
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Centennial, CO 80111
PARISHIONER
Dr. Matt MahlbergDERMATOLOGIST &MOHS SURGEON
Trees by Mr. BTrimming SpecialistCall Doug Bierzychudek
(303) 932.2514Proper Pruning/Shaping, Removals
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Tricia Brenner, OD Family Vision Care for All Ages Parishioner Infant through Adulthood
Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C.
Comprehensive Vision Exam / Emergency Services
Retinal Imaging / Glaucoma Screening / Contact Lens Specialists
Vision Correction while you sleep / Computer Vision Syndrome
Vision Therapy / Sport Vision Enchancement / Designer EyewearNEW LOCATION
7400 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 175-S • 303-850-9499 • www.HBVision.net
Alexa’s Dance CompanyNOW enrolling for 2017-2018 season!
ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE & AGES WELCOME!
Mommy & Me, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro,
Adult Classes and Home School Students!
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Terry Maloney REALTOR®
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Ready to help with your real estate needs
STM Parishioner
Terry MaloneyREALTOR®
Progressive Home Health ServicesHome Health Services provider
Now hiring for the following Positions:RN, LPN, CNA, PCW and Homemakers
Call: (720) 339-2129
SECURITY SYSTEMS INC.
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Locally owned & operated | A+ Rating with the BBB
Senior Citizen, Police, Fire & Military Discounts
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Anthem Capital Solutions, Inc. Merle M. Klocke, President
(970) 485-2586 | mklocke@anthemcapitalinc.com
Proud Catholic Business Owner
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Randy Johnson“Voted Best of the Best”
Highlands Ranch Herald
303-791-8883Serving Metro Denver for over 25 years.
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Mark Reider
Parishioner
Specializing in Family Law & Personal Injury 970.310.6977
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