August Parish Events
Gospel Study
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
August 6 Luke 12:32-48
August 13 Luke 12:49-53
August 20 Luke 13:22-30
August 27 Luke 14:1, 7-14
Church History
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
August 1 Reformation and Counter- Reformation: 1500—1700
August 8 Age of Revolution: 1700—1900
August 15 The Church in the Modern World: 1900—1960
August 22 The New Evangelization / New Millennium: 1960—2019
August 29 Our Role in the Story
Catholic Biblical School Information Sessions
(classes taught at Risen Christ Catholic Parish)
Wed. Aug. 14 and Aug. 28, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
The Biblical School will have a class at Risen Christ this fall starting on Wed. Sept. 11th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in this class, following Pope Benedict XVI’s advice: “I urge you to become familiar with the Bible, and to have it at hand so that it can be your compass pointing out the road to follow.”
Prayer in the Square with Archbishop Samuel Aquila
Sat. Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m.
Please join Archbishop Aquila as we pray the Rosary & Chaplet at the Risen Christ statue for an end of abortion, worldwide persecuted Christians and the healing of the Church. Led by Fr. Scott or Fr. Eric. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Parish Festival Sign Up Weekend
Aug. 3 – 4 at all Masses
Our parish festival is coming Sun. Aug. 18. To make this a success, we need over 100 volunteers to help run our carnival games. Can you help us for two hours? Sign up after all of the Masses in the vestibules. Also, we need a hundred CAKES for the Cake Walk. And this year, we will have Talent Show during the festival. Sign up to volunteer, bake a cake, and perform!
School Supply Drive
Aug. 3 – 4 at all Masses
There will be boxes in the vestibules to collect school supplies to benefit St. Rose of Lima and Annunciation schools. Check the parish website for the complete supply list.
Women of Risen Christ Meeting
Saturday, Aug. 10, 9:00 a.m.
All women of the parish are invited to join this group which focuses on spirituality and service to the parish. We will have a presentation by Jason Cox, our parish theologian, following the recitation of the Rosary and a brief business meeting.
Parish Outreach Meeting
Sat. Aug. 10, 10:00 a.m.
All parishioners are invited to participate in this important ministry that serves the needy in our parish boundaries. Meet in the office conference room.
Feast of the Assumption: Holy Day of Obligation
Aug. 15
The Assumption of Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 6:00 p.m. (Wed. – anticipatory), 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The parish office will be closed.
Respect Life Rosary
Sat. Aug. 17, 9:00 a.m.
Join the Respect Life committee in the recitation of the Rosary to pray for all of those affected by abortion, including victims, families, and those who work in the industry. Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the church.
Parish Festival
Sun. Aug 18, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join fellow parishioners for a fun-filled afternoon of carnival games, a beer and brat garden, a talent show, and much more! We’ll have a Country Store of hand-crafted items, and a Silent Auction featuring a drawing by Fr. Scott, a dinner at the rectory, Broncos tickets, Avalanche tickets, and much more. Free popcorn, cotton candy and crafts for the kids.
Knights of Columbus meeting
Tues. Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary are invited to attend this special meeting, with speaker Bishop Jorge Rodriguez.
