Parish Update Weekend of June 12, 2021
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
Matthew 11:28
AROUND THE PARISH
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SAVE THE DATE - JULY 3, 2021
Ave Maria Independence Day BBQ Our celebration starts with a 9 AM Mass celebrated with the Bishop. After Mass, he will stay and speak. This will be followed by Adoration with Exposition until noon. After Adoration hour, we will enjoy food, music, carnival games, and more! More information coming soon in the next Flocknote! |
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Congratulations!
We would like to congratulate the youth of Ave Maria who celebrated Confirmation and children who received their First Communion. What joyous occasions! It was wonderful to see our parish alive with Christ. We were blessed to have Bishop Sheridan preside over Confirmation and Father Nathaniel celebrate First Communion. Congratulations to all! |
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Mass Schedule - MASS SIGN-UPS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED
Saturday: 4PM and 6PM
Sunday: 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 1:30PM, and 5PM
Parish Office Hours
Please note, the Parish Office is closed on Fridays.
Monday - Thursday: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Covid Careful
Brownstein Hall will maintain Covid Careful policies including masks and social distancing for those who prefer these accommodations.
Confession
Confession is always heard on Saturdays after the 9 AM Mass until 10:30 AM.
Confessions are also heard on the first Sunday (the Saturday afternoon before included) of the month. These next times are:
July 3rd after the 4 PM Mass
July 4th after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11 AM Masses
July 31st after the 4 PM Mass
August 1st after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11 AM Masses
Adoration
Adoration is held on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM in the church. We need people to sign-up to cover all the hours of the exposition, although walk-ins are welcome.
Sign up for Adoration
Building Repair Updates
1) This week we were able to repair the church bells. The Blessing of Church Bells is a striking prayer: when "...Christians hear [the bell] ringing, may devotion grow within them, that, hastening to ...Church, they may there sing unto Thee in the assembly of the Saints... so that by their prayers and worship they may invite to join them the multitude of the Angelic hosts who dwell in the holy temple of Thy glory." When you hear the bells this week, invite your guardian angel to pray with you.
2) We began repairing the brickwork around the building this week. If you look closely, you’ll notice some missing bricks and fresh grout. We are repairing some cracks, and ensuring that the brick walls last for years to come.
3) The expansion of our Early Education (Preschool - Jr. Kindergarten) space is going great. This project will allow more students to enroll in our amazing school! Our early education program is a Colorado Shines Level 4 rated program!
Programs with a level 4 rating have completed a process to show quality instruction and practice in all areas that Colorado Shines reviews.
Colorado Shines rates the quality of Colorado’s preschool programs for children ages 0-5, based on how well each program performs the following:
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Ave Maria Catholic Parish has job openings. Please visit our web page for Job Opportunities to learn more.
Saturday: 4PM and 6PM
Sunday: 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 1:30PM, and 5PM
Parish Office Hours
Please note, the Parish Office is closed on Fridays.
Monday - Thursday: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Covid Careful
Brownstein Hall will maintain Covid Careful policies including masks and social distancing for those who prefer these accommodations.
Confession
Confession is always heard on Saturdays after the 9 AM Mass until 10:30 AM.
Confessions are also heard on the first Sunday (the Saturday afternoon before included) of the month. These next times are:
July 3rd after the 4 PM Mass
July 4th after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11 AM Masses
July 31st after the 4 PM Mass
August 1st after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11 AM Masses
Adoration
Adoration is held on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM in the church. We need people to sign-up to cover all the hours of the exposition, although walk-ins are welcome.
Sign up for Adoration
Building Repair Updates
1) This week we were able to repair the church bells. The Blessing of Church Bells is a striking prayer: when "...Christians hear [the bell] ringing, may devotion grow within them, that, hastening to ...Church, they may there sing unto Thee in the assembly of the Saints... so that by their prayers and worship they may invite to join them the multitude of the Angelic hosts who dwell in the holy temple of Thy glory." When you hear the bells this week, invite your guardian angel to pray with you.
2) We began repairing the brickwork around the building this week. If you look closely, you’ll notice some missing bricks and fresh grout. We are repairing some cracks, and ensuring that the brick walls last for years to come.
3) The expansion of our Early Education (Preschool - Jr. Kindergarten) space is going great. This project will allow more students to enroll in our amazing school! Our early education program is a Colorado Shines Level 4 rated program!
Programs with a level 4 rating have completed a process to show quality instruction and practice in all areas that Colorado Shines reviews.
Colorado Shines rates the quality of Colorado’s preschool programs for children ages 0-5, based on how well each program performs the following:
- Supports children’s health and safety
- Ensures the staff are well-trained and effective
- Provides a supportive learning environment that teaches children new skills
- Helps parents become partners in their child’s learning
- Demonstrates good leadership and business practices
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Ave Maria Catholic Parish has job openings. Please visit our web page for Job Opportunities to learn more.
PARISH CLASSES
Religious Education
You can find the Children's Mass Bulletin activities on our Children's & Youth Ministry webpage.
Mass Bulletins
Biblical and Catechetical School
We are pleased to announce Ave Maria Parish will host both the Denver Catholic Biblical and Catechetical School programs on Tuesday evenings (Biblical) and Thursday evenings (Catechetical) starting in September!
Classes begin on Tuesday, September 14th, and Thursday, September 16th. There are also online options this year for classes.
Visit sjvlaydivision.org or call 303.715.3195 to learn more and to register.
Catholic Children for Christ
We are looking forward to Catholic Children for Christ! If you would like to donate snacks for our teen volunteers. Here is a signup list of what is needed:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ADA823A6F94-aradical
Please drop all donations at the Church office with a note for C3 attached. Thank you!
If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Jerome at Avemariac3@gmail.com or Nancy Hartshorn at nhartshorn@avemariacatholicparish.org
You can find the Children's Mass Bulletin activities on our Children's & Youth Ministry webpage.
Mass Bulletins
Biblical and Catechetical School
We are pleased to announce Ave Maria Parish will host both the Denver Catholic Biblical and Catechetical School programs on Tuesday evenings (Biblical) and Thursday evenings (Catechetical) starting in September!
Classes begin on Tuesday, September 14th, and Thursday, September 16th. There are also online options this year for classes.
Visit sjvlaydivision.org or call 303.715.3195 to learn more and to register.
Catholic Children for Christ
We are looking forward to Catholic Children for Christ! If you would like to donate snacks for our teen volunteers. Here is a signup list of what is needed:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ADA823A6F94-aradical
Please drop all donations at the Church office with a note for C3 attached. Thank you!
If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Jerome at Avemariac3@gmail.com or Nancy Hartshorn at nhartshorn@avemariacatholicparish.org
Ministries
Rosary for Life
Ave Maria for Life will continue praying the Rosary outside the Parker Library on the first Saturday of every month at 1 PM. Please join us.
Ave Maria for Life will continue praying the Rosary outside the Parker Library on the first Saturday of every month at 1 PM. Please join us.
Groups
Adult Groups
Starting in August, Ave Maria will be fielding a softball team in the Parker Recreation league and we are looking for adults who are interested in playing for our team!
Depending on interest, we will either have a men's team, a co-rec team, or both. Games begin in August but we hope to host a few practices before the first game.
If you are interested, please fill out this form. If you have questions, contact parishioner Matthew Server at matthewkserver@gmail.com.
High School Students
The seminarians staying with us for the summer, Grant, and Christian, love to play sports. Starting Sunday, June 20th they will play basketball, in the school gym, after the 1:30 PM mass and ending at 4 PM. You're invited to come and join in the fun!
Starting in August, Ave Maria will be fielding a softball team in the Parker Recreation league and we are looking for adults who are interested in playing for our team!
Depending on interest, we will either have a men's team, a co-rec team, or both. Games begin in August but we hope to host a few practices before the first game.
If you are interested, please fill out this form. If you have questions, contact parishioner Matthew Server at matthewkserver@gmail.com.
High School Students
The seminarians staying with us for the summer, Grant, and Christian, love to play sports. Starting Sunday, June 20th they will play basketball, in the school gym, after the 1:30 PM mass and ending at 4 PM. You're invited to come and join in the fun!
From the Diocese Office
Greetings from the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
We’re excited to share that we’ve extended the registration deadline for Mission Possible: Family Edition to June 13th. Visit our website for more information.
Couples Anniversary Mass
Couples who have been married 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, or more years are invited to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Sheridan at St. Mary’s Cathedral on June 20, 2021, at 2:30 PM. A reception will follow immediately after Mass. If you plan to attend, kindly call the Ave Maria Catholic Parish office at (303) 841-3750 and let us know your name, how many people will be attending the Mass with you, and how many years you are celebrating.
Sunday Mass Obligation
Please read the press release from Bishop Michael J. Sheridan concerning the end of dispensation from Mass. The Saturday afternoon and Sunday Masses fulfill your obligation.
Diocese of Colorado Springs - Press Release
We’re excited to share that we’ve extended the registration deadline for Mission Possible: Family Edition to June 13th. Visit our website for more information.
Couples Anniversary Mass
Couples who have been married 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, or more years are invited to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Sheridan at St. Mary’s Cathedral on June 20, 2021, at 2:30 PM. A reception will follow immediately after Mass. If you plan to attend, kindly call the Ave Maria Catholic Parish office at (303) 841-3750 and let us know your name, how many people will be attending the Mass with you, and how many years you are celebrating.
Sunday Mass Obligation
Please read the press release from Bishop Michael J. Sheridan concerning the end of dispensation from Mass. The Saturday afternoon and Sunday Masses fulfill your obligation.
Diocese of Colorado Springs - Press Release
