Christ in Our Family
Today's feast of the Epiphany
reminds us that Jesus came
into the world for all, not just
a select group of people. Into
all nations a light has come
and today we reflect on the
wonderful gift Jesus gives us
in light. If we journey with
him, there is always hope
and the darkness of
confusion, ignorance, sin,
and even death is dispelled.
God is with us and knows
every aspect of what it means
to be truly human.
Pastor
Parochial Vicars
In-Residence
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St. Mary Catholic Parish, Littleton, CO
2017-2018 Enrollment Information
St. Mary Catholic School will begin
accepting registrations for the 2017-18
school year on Monday, January 9, 2017.
In addition, St. Mary Catholic School will
host three Open House/Information
Sessions on:
¨ Sunday, January 15th at 10:30am
¨ Thursday, January 26th at 6:00pm
¨ Thursday, February 2nd at 9:30am
The following items will be needed for registration: a copy of
the student’s birth certificate, a copy of the Baptismal
certificate and the registration fee of $175 for the first child
and $155 for the second child (if applicable). Completed
registration forms must be submitted to the school office no
later than Monday February 6, 2017 to be considered using the
New Family Enrollment Guidelines located on
www.littletoncatholicschool.com.
Registrations received after February 6th will be considered on
a first come, first served basis. For more information, please
call 303.798.2375.
The results of our fall survey have been compiled and two
things have been revealed. The first is that many St. Mary's
families like the traditional schedule we have for our youngest
students but they would like a slightly longer day. Secondly, a
growing number of families need a preschool program that
allows for more hours and days per week.
To meet the needs of as many families as we can, and given
our physical space, in the fall of 2017 we will be offering:
· 4 hour morning sessions next year for all 3 and 4 year olds
· 3 year old program will continue to meet on T/Th.
· 4 year old programs will meet M/W/F or M-F with the
option of extending the day through 3:00pm.
It is our desire to be responsive to family needs while keeping
our program developmentally appropriate for preschoolers.
For more information, contact Kathy Boscia | 303.798.2375
St. Mary School Innovation Night
Our St. Mary students need you!
Do you have a S-T-R-E-A-M (Science, Technology, Religion,
Engineering, Art & Music) talent that you could share with
our children for the Innovation/Exploration Night on Thurs.
Jan 26th 6-8pm ? Contact Kristy Pena at 303.949.5747 |
[email protected].
INNOVATION/EXPLORATION NIGHT is Jan. 26th 6-8pm in
Marian Hall. This event is open to all parish and school
families and offers an interactive night for kids to explore in a
hands-on environment learning about S-T-R-E-A-M .
Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Jan 14 Downtown Denver
Join Emmaus High School Youth
Ministry and thousands of Coloradoans to stand up for the dignity of
all human life. Bring a sack lunch and $5 for the Light Rail.
We will meet at the church at 9:00am
Contact Justin Langfield | [email protected] |
720.502.3323 for permission forms and for more details.
Middle School Conference
Feb 17-19 YMCA of the
Rockies, Estes Park
All 6th-8th grade students are invited to join 1,000+ or
students from around the Archdiocese of Denver for an
amazing , life-changing, faith-encouraging weekend.
This year’s theme is “Imago Dei” or “Image of God” and is
based on 1 Corinthians 15:10. The conference will focus on
empowering the youth to understand that all human beings are
created in God’s image. “But by the grace of God I am what I
am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.” The keynote
speaker is Popple, an acoustic humor rock band.
Cost: $170 which includes tr anspor tation, lodging, food, tshirt, activities, conference materials, chaperones.
On-line registration is coming soon on the St. Mary
website. Questions? Contact Laur a Potter , MS Youth
Minister, [email protected] | 720.283.4728
Registration OPEN—Spots fill quickly!
St. Mary’s Nazareth Team and the Disciples of the Hearts of
Jesus and Mary invite you to journey toward something
amazing this summer! Seven days full of virtue building
activities--canoeing, archery, challenge course, Mass, praying
with Scripture, Adoration, Confession, and more!
Who: 5th-8th Grade (2017-2018 school year) boys and girls
5th-6th grade track, 7th-8th grade track
When: J une 19-25, 2017 (Mon-Sun)
Where: Highlands Pr esbyter ian Camp & Retr eat Center
(Near Estes Park)
Register: Online registr ation and payment will be available
at stmarylittleton.org A $75 non-refundable deposit is due with
registration. Final payment due March 1, 2017. Total Cost is
$400
Questions? Contact Laur a Potter , MS Youth Minister,
[email protected] | 720.283.4728
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The Epiphany of the Lord
The Epiphany of the Lord
The story of the Wise Men bringing gifts to Jesus, the newborn
King, is a great one, isn't it? They had a great big star in the
sky to lead the way. I am no Boy Scout, so I am not sure how
well I would do following a star like that. But the important
point here is that God led them to the manger. The manger was
a place that unless God specifically showed you this was
where the Christ Child was born you wouldn't have believed it.
You would have passed on by.
In our lives, there are no big stars in the sky
leading us where we need to go. It isn't so
easy sometimes discerning where God is
leading us. We may seek to use our gifts
wisely, but in what manner and to what end
is not always clear.
This is where prayer can make a huge difference. If we seek to
cultivate a prayer life where we are mindful of the presence of
God throughout our day, then the call is easier to discern. We
can help the process by intentionally offering to God in the
morning the entirety of the day to come: all our actions, all our
time, and all our decisions. In the evening, we can examine the
past hours of the day and reflect on when we responded well to
Christ's call and when we fell short. Then we resolve to begin
again tomorrow, inviting Christ to be with us every step of the
way. God may not offer a star in the sky to lead us, but if we
invite us on our journey each day, the path will be much
Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
clearer.
Baptism of the Lord—January 9
"I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are
coming to me?" Jesus didn't need to be washed
clean of any sin, and John the Baptist knew it.
But nonetheless, Jesus was humble enough to be
baptized like the rest of us. This humility is at the
heart of Jesus' mission on earth. As Saint Paul
says, Jesus "emptied himself...coming in human
likeness...he humbled himself" (Phil 2:7-8). He did not need to
become human, to be born of a woman into a poor family, or
to suffer and die on the cross. Rather, Jesus freely chose to do
all of these things out of love for us. And in the process, he
gave us a model to follow.
By being baptized, Jesus emphasized the importance of
participating in this sacred action. And later in his ministry, he
confirmed the significance of baptism when he instructed his
apostles to "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (Mt
28:19).
Through baptism, we become disciples of Jesus. As baptized
Christians, we are both called and equipped to be Christ's
followers, his pupils, and his friends. Today, we might ask
ourselves if we are embracing this calling wholeheartedly. Do
we follow Jesus' example of love for God and neighbor? Do
we study his word and live by his teaching? Do we nurture our
relationship with him, as we would with any friend? Jesus
humbled himself for our sake. Let us show our gratitude by
being his faithful disciples today and every day.
St. Mary Catholic Parish
The Knights of Columbus have started an
aluminum recycling program. All proceeds from
the sale of the aluminum will be given to the
seminarians for their personal needs.
Please do not bring your items to the church! We will pick up
your aluminum cans, foil, windows and doors. Please call Cal
Hargrave at 303.798.2018 to arrange home pickup.
With the joyous and busy holiday season
behind us, Parish Pantry volunteers
extend a BIG THANK YOU to all who
donated food, funds and supplies, ran food drives, and prayed
for our ministry. With your generous support, we distributed
more than 40,000 lbs. of food to 950 clients (136 per week) on
the 7 Mondays in November and December. Some of you
brought us turkeys, hams, eggs and other fresh foods. Many of
you donated shelf-stable food at weekend masses. Our
Thanksgiving Day Mass collection allowed the purchase of
hams for families at Christmas. Some left us plastic sacks and
egg cartons – distribution essentials. Various groups collected
food from the greater community on our behalf. And we could
not complete our mission without your faithful prayers.
May God bless everyone in our parish family for your support,
no matter how big or how small – we could not do it without
you!
Questions? Contact Pr ogr am Coor dinator Debi Gor ka
303.797.0959 | [email protected]
It’s not too late to turn in your 2017 Stewardship Pledge. You
may drop your completed pledge card in the mail, the Sunday
offertory or bring it in to the Parish Office. Pledge cards are
available in the literature spinners in the vestibule or at the
Parish office.
Don’t forget, if you changed your pledge amount, you will
need to log onto Faith Direct and update your auto-payment
amount to match your pledge as soon as possible. St. Mary can
not change your pledge amount.
Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: CO765
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!
May the peace and joy of the New Year be
yours. Please remember to support the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul in the coming year so
that together we can continue to bring
comfort and peace to our brothers and sisters
who are suffering and in need of our help.
303.798.8506
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St. Mary Catholic Parish, Littleton, CO
Thu Jan 12 7:00pm School Library
Would you like to grow closer to God, learn about your
Catholic faith, find peace with food and lose weight? The 12
week Light Weigh Bible Study DVD series will meet
Thursdays at 7 pm starting on Jan 12 in the School Library.
Interested? Please contact Pat at [email protected] or
303.798.8188.
“Engaging the Struggles of Your Heart” is a bible study that
will help us to desire to be more like Christ, focusing on key
obstacles that hinder us from growing spiritually. Jeff Cavins
will take us through Scripture as a way to encounter Christ in
meditation and prayer.
Sat Jan 14 Downtown Denver
The cost is $16.00 which includes a journal that follows the
program. To register or for questions, contact Carol Engelbert
at [email protected]
Join thousands of people from the Rocky Mountain region in
celebrating life. Dynamic national speakers Abby Johnson
and Chris Stefanick will lead the rally held outside the state
Capitol downtown before the march begins. Bring the whole
family to witness to life!
Schedule for the Day:
· St. Mary parishioners will depart from in front of the
church at 9:00am to walk to the Littleton Light Rail
station
· Proceed to the Cathedral for Mass at 11:00am with
Archbishop Aquila
· The rally will begin on the West steps of the Capitol at
1pm.
· The march begins at 2:00pm
· If you go down to the rally on your own, look for the St.
Mary parishioners at the rally on the south side of the
Capitol Steps.
That Man is You! New Thursday Eve Session
Thu Jan 12 8:00-9:30pm Holy Family Hall
All men of the parish are invited to attend a new program that
will begin January 12, 2017 and run through April on
Thursday nights from 8:00 - 9:30pm in Holy Family Hall. We
will be using Bishop Robert Barron’s newest study program
called Catholicism: The Pivotal Players. This program
explores the lives of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who
shaped the life of the Church, changed the course of western
civilization, and provided a model of Christian living.
Questions? Contact Todd Hattenbach | [email protected]
St. Mary Retreats for Spring 2017
· March 30 - April 2, Franciscan Retreat House, Co. Springs
· May 19 - 21, Franciscan Retreat House, Co. Springs
We encourage everyone to make a commitment to grow in
their spiritual life by setting aside a time of silence and prayer.
To register or for more information contact Teresa Birdsall
720.283.4737 | [email protected]
Archdiocese of Denver
Mon Jan 16-Mar 6 7:00-8:30pm School Library
Sat Jan 28 9:00am—1:00pm Ave Maria Hall
Include a health check-up for your marriage in your New
Year’s Resolutions. Dr. Jim Langley with St. Raphael
Counseling, our priests, and others will present principles for
happy, healthy, holy Catholic marriages.
Whether you have been married three years or thirty years, all
married couples are encouraged to set aside this morning for
your spouse. Contact Linda Sherman for more information
[email protected] | 720.502.3320
Sat Jan 28 5:30-8:00pm Marian Hall
Calling all adults, teens, and children of all
ages! Do you like to play board games?
Bunko? Bridge? Pictionary? Bring your friends to the
quarterly Parish Game Night and Potluck. This is a wonderful
way to build friendships at the parish and enjoy a casual
evening of fun.
Please bring food for your family plus 2. For more information
or to build a team, contact Linda | 720.502.3320 |
[email protected]
Please consider attending the Rachel's Vineyard Catholic
Retreat which addresses the soul wounds that run deep in
many women, and men who are suffering with the
psychological or spiritual pain of abortion. These, as well as
memories of condemnation, abandonment, pain and confusion
are handled with care and replaced by the healing presence,
love and Mercy of Jesus Christ.
The next retreat will be held the weekend of February 3-5,
2017. The deadline to register is January 30, 2017.
Participation is completely confidential. To register or for
questions, contact Lori at 303.904.7414 or Edie at
303.775.4108
For more information and testimonies of healing go to
www.rvrcolorado.org or www.rachelsvineyard.org.
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The Epiphany of the Lord
January in the Anna Martin Gift Shop
Nurturing our Catholic identity, devotion and education.
A NEW YEAR!! NEW HABITS!!
Become friends with a new saint or choose your favorite saint
to pray with this year! Stop in this month and check out our
many biographies and autobiographies about the Heavenly
Saints to help you with your new habit.
We also have some other items in stock that may help enrich
your daily prayer life:
v Journals
v Daily Devotionals
v Novena Prayer Books
v Chaplet Books
v Saint Rosaries (decade size and full size)
Have a Blessed New Year!
People inquiring about the Catholic Faith and seeking to join
the Church through the sacraments of initiation are one of the
great signs of life in a parish.
Please support these RCIA Catechumens/Candidates by
volunteering to become a Prayer Sponsor, lifting them up in
prayer along their journey. To register to be a prayer sponsor,
visit www.stmarylittleton.org/prayersponsor
I am 36 years old and am from El Paso, TX. I
was born to a Catholic mom and a Jewish dad
(who objected to mom raising me Catholic), so
although I was raised Christian, it still felt like
I had no spiritual roots. I went to Mass as a
child with my maternal grandma and always
felt at home there. After a trip to the Vatican (in 2011) and the
birth of my daughter Scarlett (in 2013), I felt it was time to
“come home” and to also give my daughter a solid foundation
of faith. My husband, Geoffrey, and I are both going through
RCIA together and we’re really looking forward to being a
part of a worldwide family of Catholic brothers and sisters.
Sat Jan. 28 Wings Over the Rockies
Catholic Charities is hosting the 6th Annual Beacon of Hope
Gala at Wings Over the Rockies. We invite you to join
Catholic Charities on this special evening to support our
Marisol Services continuum of care (the pro-life alternative to
the culture of death) for women and their families. (http://
bohgala.org)
To join us at the event, please contact Shelly Saeman, Catholic
Foundation Alliance 720.476.7491 |
[email protected]
Great volunteer opportunities are available throughout the
event! Please contact Mark Hahn: [email protected] |
720.799.9297
St. Mary Catholic Parish
The original artwork by Br. Ioan Gotia, DCJM, “The
Transfiguration of Christ,” resides in the chapel of Stella
Maris School, Madrid, Spain. The image depicts Christ with
Moses, Elijah, and the three apostles Peter, James, and John.
(John 1:14). It is presented as the point where humanity
(signified by the child in the image) meets God, with Jesus
himself as the connecting point, bridging heaven and earth.
The Transfiguration “is the sacrament of the second
regeneration”, our own Resurrection (St. Thomas Aquinas,
STh III, 45, 4 ad 2.), “giving us a foretaste of Christ’s glorious
coming when he will change our lowly body to be like his
glorious body.” (Phil 3:21; CCC 556.)
¨ Do we recognize in the Light of faith that each of us is
image and likeness of God?
♦ Do we understand that only in the light of the gift that is the
other we can love?
♦ Are our relationships founded in the Mercy of God?
♦ Do we live and teach our children humility, the light of
themselves, in the Mercy of God?
♦ Is prayer, openness to the love of God, the secret of our
spousal love?
Copies of the brochure
“Christ—Light of Our Family” are available on the
table in the vestibule by the bulletin board.
303.798.8506
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Christian Unity
That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s teaching by
striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial
communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing
humanity
Pray for the ill of our parish: Kathleen Anunti, Linda
Anunti, Michael Arkulary, Lavern Arterburn, David Baker,
Sam Battaglia, Ann Beezley, Tom Bourdelais, Rayce
Calvaresi, Heidi DiMatteo, Mike Dunne, Asher Engelbert,
Teresa Exley, Larry Goodman, G. Thomas Harding, Bonnie
Hefestay, Kim Jensen, Judy Ann Kellams, Mary Frances
Knoll, Patty Lake, Glen Lederhos, Trudy Lowder, James Lyle,
Michael Miaskiewicz, Ellen McGrath, Joan Meranda, Jim and
Emily Murphy, Gerry Nau, Hien Nguyen, Susan O’Hara,
Annie Orcutt, Allen & Connie Osieczanek, Marian
Osieczanek, Daniel Pansini-Schmerge, Joey Pepe, Terry
Quinn, Stephen Rolston, Jaxon Richardson, Caroline Riley,
Dick and Dolores Sazpansky, Peggy Schott, Elizabeth Smyth,
Rita Solo, James Stellick, Denise Rasser Stewart, Libby
Stragand, Dave T., Cooper Tippett (Kruse), Louis Trujillo,
Marie Weiseth, Jane Wiley
Pray for our deceased loved ones: Cal Cliffor d, Rose Mar y
Dillon, Mary Hosterman, Paul Lindsay
“The perfection of learning is
to know God in such a way that,
though you realize he is knowable, yet you
know him as indescribable.”
— St. Hilary of Poitiers, Feast January 13
St. Mary Catholic Parish, Littleton, CO
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Anticipatory: 4:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am ♦ 9:30am ♦ 11:30am ♦ 5:00pm
(Nursery: open in Marian Hall for weekend Masses - except 7:30am Sunday)
Monday - Friday: 6:30am ♦ 8:15am Sat: 8:15am
Adoration Chapel: Per petual Adoration Daily Rosary before the 8:15am Mass
Adoration and Benediction in the church on first Saturdays after 8:15am Mass
Reconciliation Schedule
Monday - Friday: 7:05am - 8:15am and 8:50am - 9:15am
Saturday:
8:50am - 9:15am and 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Sunday: Half an hour befor e Mass and dur ing Mass if necessar y
Anointing of the Sick/Emergencies/Funeral Arrangements
Call the parish office at 303.798.8506 at any time.
After hours messages can be left with the parish answering service.
Baptism and Marriage
Contact the Parish Office | 303.798.8506 or visit stmarylittleton.org.
(Marriage preparation must be started 8-12 months prior to the wedding.)
St. Mary Catholic School
6833 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303.798.2375
Fax: 720.283.4756
School Principal Jim Baker 303.798.2375
Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm (M - F)
Anna Martin Gift Shop Hours
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am-10:00am
Saturday: 8:00am to 10:00am & 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am to 1:30pm
Pastoral Center Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am– 4:30pm
Closed for lunch from 12:00pm-12:30pm.
STAY CONNECTED
Parish website: stmarylittleton.org
Mailing lists: http://is.gd/stmarysubscribe
Flocknote: www.flocknote.com/stmarylittleton.
Bulletins and homily recordings available on our website
PASTORAL STAFF
Receptionist
Anna Martin Gift Shop
Assistant to the Pastor & Bulletin Editor
Accounting Manager
Accounting Assistant
Communication Coordinator
Director of Catechesis and Evangelization
Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Event Coordinator
Facilities & Ministry Coordinator
Faith Formation-Children’s Ministries
Faith Formation-Adult
International Programs Coordinator
Liturgy & Spiritual Life Coordinator
Director of Liturgy & Spiritual Life
Music Director
Nursery Coordinator Mary Dr ummond
Director of Business Operations
Director of Family Life and Service
Youth Minister - Middle School
Youth Minister - High School
Christina Deeb
Vicki Honeywell
Kathy Reuter
Ann Johnston
Karyn Byrne
Stephen Johnson
Brian Donelson
Vinny Boscia
Ana Bohman
Jackie Woodward
Susan Suddjian
Michael Muldowney
Kirk Reuter
Teresa Birdsall
David Suddjian
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303.798.8506
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Sarah Norton
720.283.4732
Linda Sherman
720.502.3320
Laura Potter
720.283.4728
Justin Langfield
720.502.3323