November 26, 2017 Feast of Christ the King

Roman Catholic Church

695 Julian Street

PARISH CENTER 665 Irving Street

Denver, CO 80204 (303) 534-4882

FAX: (303) 893-5056

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WEB SITE www.presentationdenv

er.org

Presentation of Our Lady’s Mission Statement

We, the people of Presentation of Our Lady Catholic Church, are inspired by the Holy Spirit to live out Christ’s

commandments by showing love to all people, through the gifts God has given each of us. We commit ourselves to the virtues of faith, hope and love by worshipping God in

word and sacrament. Strengthened by God the Father, we shall strive to live out the Gospel in serving the needs of

our parish faith family and the global community.

Welcome New Members! Please register as a member of the par-ish. Forms are available at the Church entrance or at the Parish Office. Return forms to an usher or to the parish office.

Moving? Please notify the parish office.

Sacramental Emergencies Anointing of the Sick

Last Rites Death

Please call (970) 471-1641 anytime

Religious Education Children’s Classes 9:30 -10:30 a.m.

Sundays, October - May

Adult Inquirer’s Classes

Sundays, Classes 9:30 -10:30 a.m. October to Easter Vigil

Call Parish Office for information

Baptism Classes

Call Parish Office for information

Marriage Preparation

Eight months prior to marriage Call Parish Office for information

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Evening 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Bilingual) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) WEEKDAY MASSES Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. ADORATION CHAPEL Mon. through Fri. 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & Fri. 6:00 p.m.— 9:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:30 p.m. Sunday (Spanish) after 10:30 a.m. Mass and before the 12:00 Mass.

PARISH STAFF

Presentation of Our Lady

Pastor Ext 119 Rev. Edward J. Poehlmann

Deacon/Religious Ed

Ext 117 Deacon Geno Torrez

Deacon Deacon Sid Atencio

Deacon Deacon Edgar Valles

Business Manager

Ext 118 Cell

Julie Harris 303-854-7037

If you need assistance from St. Vincent de Paul their extension is 122.

November 26, 2017 Feast of Christ the King

Dear parishioners:

Several wonderful things happened at the Stewardship Drive this

year. First of all, we received enough volunteers to staff the St. Vin-

cent de Paul Line with each volunteer taking a day every two weeks.

Wonderful response! Secondly we picked up new volunteers for

maintenance, Altar helpers, RCIA, Extraordinary ministers of Holy

Communion. Parishioners seem reticent to pledge money! We will

need to work on that and pray over it because it really is important.

The first time I tithed it was a very scary experience! All sorts of

“what ifs” ran thru my mind. I also felt reckless – not taking respon-

sibility maybe for my welfare. But it all worked out and guess what

there was a surprise! I had even more money left over then I had ev-

er imagined. The last two years I have gone well beyond tithing. For

one thing its all tax deductible and I don’t like to pay taxes! Second-

ly, its actually fun to be able to help others. Take the chance.

Families asking for infant baptism must make sure that godparents

(padrinos) are married in the church and are confirmed. Parents must be

registered in the parish. Call Deacon Sid for preparation class. We will

run one per month. Parish: 303-534-4882. Marriage preparation: Please

see me 8 months before your marriage.

Quinceaneras celebrations will be scheduled through the parish office on-

ly. The girl and her escorts must be baptized and confirmed to do these

celebrations. No exceptions!!

There will be a compulsory program for all parents whose children

are in the catechetical program. We will meet starting Sunday Dec. 3

in the Church after 8:30 mass.

Check our parish website for activities. Presentationdenver.org.

We are having light refreshments each weekend for the students. Suzan-

na de Leon and Anita Martinez are coordinating this. We have coffee for

the parishioners in the gym. No Coffee this holiday weekend. The Span-

ish youth group D’Militum will be selling food outside or at St. Joe Hall to

raise money. They can use your support. God bless all of you!

May the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in Peace!

Fr. Ed

The Consequences of Being Wrong! Any reasonable person consid-ers the possibility that he (or she) could be wrong regarding any important position they take. If the pro-life movement is wrong, then we are guilty of try-ing to deny women a so-called right to privacy (which has nev-er been part of our Constitu-tion). But, if the pro-abortion side is wrong, then they are indisputa-bly and directly responsible for the slaughter and mass murder of millions of innocent children----three and a half thousand a day in the United States. So, the question is, would it be

better to be pro-life and wrong,

or pro-choice and wrong? The

answer is very clear!

Las Consecuencias de estar equivocado! Cualquier persona rasonable considera la posibilidad de que pueda estar equivocada con respecto a una posición im-portante que tome. Si el movimiento Pro-Vida está equivocado, entonces somos culpable de tratar de negar a las mujeres el así llamado derecho a la privacidad (que nunca ha sido parte de nuestra Constitución). Pero, si el lado pro-aborto está equivocado, entonces ellos son, directa e indiscutiblemente responsables de la carnicería y asesinato en masa de millones de niños inocentes ----tres mil quinientos por día en los Esta-dos Unidos. Así que la cuestión es, sería

mejor ser Pro-Vida y estar

equivocado, o estar a favor del

aborto y estar equivocado? La

respuesta es muy clara!

John Erger, Andrea Montoya, Michael Pfenning Jr., Nathan Haggensberger, Toni Jaquez, Kevin Dwyer, Judith Roehl, Vivian (Joy) Garcia, Hilbert Martinez, Paul David Salas, Cordy Maestas, Norma Aguilar,

Fr. Jim Halloran, Fr. Mel Thompson, Dorothy Warner, Pauline Velarde, Rosemary Denning, James

Bruce, Joe Cornejo, Mary Heit, Cruz Rodriguez, Teresina de Caprio, Robert Gallegos, and all those friends and family members who have gone before

us, may they rest in eternal peace!!!!!

Offertory Sunday, November 19, 2017 Offertory $4,165.09 Candles 61.00 Thank you very much for your continual and generous support.

VOCATIONS PRAYER CALENDAR

Sun 4th Theology & 3rd Theology Mon 2nd Theology & 1st Theology Tues 2nd Philosophy & 1st Philosophy Wed Spirituality Year Thurs College Sophomores & College Freshmen Fri Vocations Ministry Sat Applicants and Prospective Seminarians

Opel Enirson Fr. John Kaufman Fr. Tim Kremen Louise Stitzer Linda Torrez

Deacon Geno Torrez Joan Pfenning Elisa Rendon

Andrew Lucero Jerry Phillips John Arguello

Lydia Peter Aida Andreatta

Clorinda Trujillo The Parents of Laura Dement

Catalina Rodriguez George Cummings Betty Cummings

Shirley Goetzfried Audrey Medina Mary Jaromillo

Catherine Gordon Dinah Batchelor Michael Danahy

Msgr. Michael Glenn Charles Waugh Mary Gamez Robert Fox

Gloria Garcia Lu Linan

Joe Nation Daniel Miles

Day Date Time Intention Offered By

Sat. Nov 25 4:30 p.m. † James Andreatta Aida Andreatta

Sun. Nov 26 8:30 a.m. † Johnny Ray Arguello (B/D)

The Family

10:30 a.m. † Marie Armijo (1st Ann)

The Armijo Family

12:00 p.m. (Spanish)

† Johnny Romero (Ann) & Gasper Romero

The Romero Family

Mon. Nov 27 8:00 a.m.

Tues. Nov 28 8:00 a.m. † Toni Jaquez The Family

Wed. Nov 29 8:00 a.m.

Thurs. Nov 30 8:00 a.m.

Fri. Dec 1 8:00 a.m. † Casey, † Flora, † John, & † Steve Abeyta

Rich Abeyta

Sat. Dec 2 4:30 p.m. Maria Salazar (Ann) & Tina Anderson (Ann)

Dolly Lopez

Sun. Dec 3 8:30 a.m. † Arbella Herrera & † Conrad & † Emma Martinez

The Family

10:30 a.m. Parishioners Fr . Ed

12:00 p.m. (Spanish)

St. Vincent DePaul Society Membership Appeal

Dear Parishioners: YOU keep St. Vincent DePaul going with your generous donations. Thank you! It’s true, working for God energizes and inspires our volunteers. If you’re looking for a special way to get involved, here’s your chance. You’re invited to call Fr. Ed at (303) 534-4882, ext. 119 to learn more about this ministry. No promises, no commitments, and no experience required! Just visit with Fr. Ed and see if you think the Lord is call-ing you to serve His poor.

Thank you and God bless all of You!

Holiday Mercardo—Arts & Crafts Fair

St. Dominic Church—North Denver Saturday, December 2nd (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) Sunday, December 3rd (8 a.m.-2 p.m.)

In the church basement at W. 29th & Federal Blvd. Fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, nuts. Jams by “Nun Other” than the Dominican Sisters. Homeade tamales by Grupo Esperanza. The most reasonably priced arts & crafts items! St. Nicholas will be here Sunday afternoon between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to bless everyone present. It’s a warm and welcoming event designed to build community. Free & open to the public.

JOHN ERGER CHURCH GOODS

BIBLES•CRUCIFIXES•ROSARIES

303-455-0456

Archdiocese of

Denver Mortuary Dedicated To Serving

The Catholic Community

Our Mission Is To Care For Our Deceased, Their

Families & Their Friends 12801 W. 44th Ave.

Wheat Ridge

303-424-7785

Mt. Olivet Cemetery

King Sooper Cards Remember to reload them. We receive 5% at no cost to you. To purchase, please see

Father Ed after Mass.

Advent Workshop | The Four Teresa’s

2017 | December 1st 7pm-9pm & December 2nd 9am-4pm | Join Patty Merlo, help us discover how much we have in common with Teresa of Avila, Theresa of Lisieux, Teresa Benedicta, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Workshop will focus on each Teresa’s life, conver-sion, spiritual.

Location: Lanteri Center | 416 22nd Street Denver, CO

Cost: $50.00 | Please register at 303-298-1498 or LanteriCenter@aol.com

Adopt-A-Family Christmas should be a joyous time, but for many of our neighbors, this simp-ly isn't the case. As they struggle on a limited budget to afford essentials like food and rent, providing gifts for their children might not be an option. With Adopt-A-Family, we match compassionate donors like you with families in need. Donors are able to choose and “adopt” individual families and shop for items on their wish list! Your help will provide families with Christmas memories that will make them smile - and fill their hearts with joy! Questions? Please call the Adopt-A-Family hotline at (720) 799-9316.