Events at Risen Christ

WALKING WITH PURPOSE

Thurs. Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Walking with Purpose invites all women to participate in Passionate Discipleship, a Bible study where we’ll learn the book of 2 Timothy verse by verse. Paul’s deeply personal letter to his friend Timothy will help us live as authentic disciples of Jesus, no matter what, and grow in our ability to disciple others.

Join us for coffee, a short video, and meaningful conversation, as we become the women that our world so desperately needs.

THEOLOGY THURSDAY

Thurs. Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs St. John Paul II Seminar Room (upstairs)

Join our drop-in program about our Catholic theology, led by Jason Cox, our staff theologian.  

SERVICE PROJECT

Sat. Dec. 6, 9:00 a.m.

We are making door hangers to invite our neighbors living near Risen Christ to visit our recently renovated church and get to know us! We need many volunteers to place door hangers on the front doors of the houses on the streets closest to Risen Christ. This a great family project! Each packet has only 20 or less door hangers, and should take no more than a half hour to put on door knobs. We need 60 volunteers. Please come Saturday, December 6, at 9:00 a.m. to the Holy Family Hall (parish hall) to pick up your packets. Please place them on the front doors sometime during the week of December 6 – 13. This project just involves dropping off the hangers – no doorbell ringing!

PARISH ROSARY

Sat. Dec. 6, after 8:30 a.m. Mass

Pray the Holy Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet as we pray for an end to abortion, for persecuted Christians around the world, and for healing and renewal in the Church. Together, in faith and unity, we ask God’s mercy and grace. Get Involved! Join the Knights of Columbus in defending life, faith, and truth.

DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

Sun. Dec. 7 at  10 a.m.  (after 9 a.m. Mass)   

in the Padre Pio Room (senior room)

Join a small group study to read, listen, pray, reflect, and share ways God’s Word relates to our everyday lives. Talking about our faith brings clarity. Hearing what others have to say brings insight.

The Church “forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful to learn “the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,” by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ”. CCC 133

no registration required

YOUNG ADULT BREAKFAST

Sun. Dec.7, following 9 a.m. Mass

Join us for 9 a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of the month followed by breakfast at a local restaurant.

Click here to join our announcement-only “GroupMe” to stay informed!

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION – HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

Mon. Dec. 8

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation.  There is NO anticipatory Mass on Sun. Dec. 8.  Masses will be on Dec. 8 at 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.  (livestreamed) The parish office will be closed for the holy day, and there will be no Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel.

CHRIST IN THE CITY MEAL PREPARATION

Tues. Dec. 9

Help to feed the homeless! Volunteers from the parish are needed to bake a meal (recipe provided) that will be served by Christ in the City.  Prepared meals can be dropped off at the refrigerator in our parish kitchen on Tuesday. To volunteer, join our Christ in the City Flocknote email group.

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (OCIA)

Tues. Dec. 9, 6:30  p.m.

Are you considering joining the Catholic Church, but have questions? Join us to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).  Please share this with anyone you know interested in becoming Catholic or adult Catholics needing Confirmation. Contact Jason in the office for more information.

RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12

Wed.  Dec. 10,  6:00 p.m.

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP

Wed. Dec. 10, 6:00 p.m.

Are you a parent or caregiver to a child with a disability?  Come join the special needs support group at Risen Christ Catholic Parish, providing support and acceptance while also sharing our faith together. Meetings are in the Padre Pio Room (senior room). Children are welcome.

FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES

Thur. Dec. 11, 2 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to unload the truck from Food Bank of the Rockies, pre-box the food for our guests, then distribute the food with our drive-through process. We’ll need about 30 volunteers. To volunteer, email parishinfo@risenchristchurch.org.

WALKING WITH PURPOSE OPEN HOUSE

Thurs. Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m.

We can learn so much from Saint Paul’s writings and his perspective as we strive to be faithful disciples of Christ who in turn disciple others.  Pull up a chair and join us as we dive deeper into Scripture and learn how to equip ourselves for the rescue mission of discipleship. God is just getting started!

THEOLOGY THURSDAY

Thurs. Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs St. John Paul II Seminar Room (upstairs)

Join our drop-in program about our Catholic theology, led by Jason Cox, our staff theologian.  

YOUNG ADULT PRAISE AND COMMUNITY

Thur. Dec. 11, 7 p.m.

Young adults are invited to join us for our monthly Praise and Community evening.  Start in the church for inspiring and uplifting music, and then join us in the gym for fellowship (and food!)  Click here to join our announcement-only “GroupMe” to stay informed!

IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP

Fri. Dec. 12, 6:30 a.m. via Zoom

Iron Sharpens Iron allows men to grow in faith through friendships with other men.

 This group meets every Friday morning for one hour, both by zoom and in person, for a presentation and then small group discussion.

The group is discussing “The Magi”.   Click here for more information. 

COOKIE PROJECT

Sat. Dec. 13,  9:00 a.m.

We need 100+ dozen cookies!  We are packaging cookies for our 180 parishioners in our nursing homes and for our homebound.  Please bring your homemade cookies to the Holy Family Hall (parish hall) before 9 a.m. Stay to help us package them up!   Sponsored by the Women of Risen Christ.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION and GUIDED HOLY HOUR

Sat. Dec. 13, 11:00 a.m.

Fr. Scott will be leading a GUIDED HOLY HOUR in the church.  During this Advent season, prepare yourself for the coming of the Lord.

DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

Sun. Dec. 14 at  10 a.m.  (after 9 a.m. Mass)   

in the Padre Pio Room (senior room)

Join a small group study to read, listen, pray, reflect, and share ways God’s Word relates to our everyday lives. Talking about our faith brings clarity. Hearing what others have to say brings insight.

The Church “forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful to learn “the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,” by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ”. CCC 133

no registration required

DONUT SUNDAY

Sun. Dec. 14 after the 9 a.m. Mass

Join us in the Holy Family Hall (parish hall) after the 9 a.m. Mass on Sun. Dec. 14 for donuts, coffee and juice and welcome OCIA catechumens (unbaptized) and candidates (baptized non-Catholics) to our Risen Christ community.

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (OCIA)

Tues. Dec. 16, 6:30  p.m.

Are you considering joining the Catholic Church, but have questions? Join us to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).  Please share this with anyone you know interested in becoming Catholic or adult Catholics needing Confirmation. Contact Jason in the office for more information.

SENIOR MINISTRY CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Wed. Dec. 17,  1 p.m.

All parishioners 55 and older are invited to join us for a Christmas lunch.  Come meet the staff of Risen Christ Catholic Parish!  Cost of the chicken pot pie lunch is $16. Risen Christ staff members will be joining us. Call Mara at 303-758-8826 to RSVP by Mon. Dec.15

RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12

Wed.  Dec. 17,  6:00 p.m.

THEOLOGY THURSDAY

Thurs. Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs St. John Paul II Seminar Room (upstairs)

Join our drop-in program about our Catholic theology, led by Jason Cox, our staff theologian.  

IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP

Fri. Dec. 19, 6:30 a.m. via Zoom

Iron Sharpens Iron allows men to grow in faith through friendships with other men.

 This group meets every Friday morning for one hour, both by zoom and in person, for a presentation and then small group discussion.

The group is discussing “The Magi”.   Click here for more information. 

PRAYER VIGIL AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Fri.  Dec. 19, 10 – 11 a.m.

Join our Knights of Columbus on the third Friday of each month to pray the Rosary at Planned Parenthood at 7155 E 38th Ave in Denver. A visible presence of prayer makes a difference, and can save the life of an unborn child.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Fri.  Dec. 19, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The parish office is closed on the afternoon of Friday, December 19.

SERVICE PROJECT

Dec. 20, 9:00 a.m.

Help us to clean the church for Christmas!  Bring your swiffers and vacuums  after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. This is an easy service project for all ages!

DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

Sun. Dec. 21 at  10 a.m.  (after 9 a.m. Mass)   

in the Padre Pio Room (senior room)

Join a small group study to read, listen, pray, reflect, and share ways God’s Word relates to our everyday lives. Talking about our faith brings clarity. Hearing what others have to say brings insight.

The Church “forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful to learn “the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,” by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ”. CCC 133

no registration required

CHILDREN’S CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Wed. Dec. 24, 3:15 p.m. (prior to the 4 p.m. Mass)

MYANMAR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM & RECEPTION

Thur. Dec. 25, 2:30 p.m.

The Myanmar Community at Risen Christ will be presenting a traditional Myanmar Christmas program, with traditional songs and dances.  The program is followed by traditional food. 

So that Fr. Paul can plan, please sign up if you are attending the program and the meal.

EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION with MUSIC

Fri. Dec. 26,  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

 On Friday of the Christmas octave, come spend time with the Lord.

DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

Sun. Dec. 28 at  10 a.m.  (after 9 a.m. Mass)   

in the Padre Pio Room (senior room)

Join a small group study to read, listen, pray, reflect, and share ways God’s Word relates to our everyday lives. Talking about our faith brings clarity. Hearing what others have to say brings insight.

The Church “forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful to learn “the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,” by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ”. CCC 133

no registration required