Events at Risen Christ
We invite you to get involved with your parish activities!
We invite you to get involved with your parish activities!
We invite you to get involved with your parish activities!
We invite you to get involved with your parish activities!
We invite you to get involved with your parish activities!
DECEMBER
17
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. Dec. 17, 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER
18
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.
DECEMBER
19
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.
DECEMBER
20
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!
DECEMBER
21
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
DECEMBER
24
CHILDREN’S CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Wed. Dec. 24, 3:15 p.m. (prior to the 4 p.m. Mass)
DECEMBER
25
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.
DECEMBER
25
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.
DECEMBER
27
ROSARY FOR MYANMAR
Sat. Dec. 27, 10:15 a.m.
Myanmar’s first election in nearly five years is scheduled for December 2025 amidst ongoing violence and humanitarian distress. The people of Myanmar will vote in an election imposed by the junta. This military-controlled ballot will be conducted in an atmosphere rife with threats and violence putting the lives of civilians at risk. Join Risen Christ parishioners on Saturday, December 27, at 10:15 a.m. as we pray the Rosary for a peaceful election.
DECEMBER
28
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
JANUARY
1
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Thur. Jan. 1
January 1 is the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Mother of God. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are on December 31 at 6 P.M. (anticipatory; livestreamed), and on January 1 at 8 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. The parish office will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of the holy day of obligation.
JANUARY
3
PARISH ROSARY
Sat. Jan. 3, 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.
JANUARY
4
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Jan. 4 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. Jan. 4, 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. Join our announcement-only GroupMe to stay informed!
HOUSE BLESSING
Sun. Jan. 4
Bless your house for the new year! This Catholic tradition is performed on Epiphany, and asks for God’s grace on a home and its occupants. The ceremony involves a family member using holy water to bless each room and the doorpost, and marking the main door with blessed chalk in the format 20+C+M+B+26 (for the year 2026). The initials stand for the traditional names of the Magi—Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar—and also for the Latin phrase Christus Mansionem Benedicat (May Christ bless this house). On the weekend of Jan. 3-4, we will have flyers and chalk on the vestibule tables. Bring a small plastic bottle and fill it with holy water from our large holy water container by the west stairs to the cry room.
JANUARY
6
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Are you considering joining the Catholic Church, but have questions? Join us this summer to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).
JANUARY
7
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. Jan. 7, 6:00 p.m.
EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL
Wed. Jan. 7, 6:00 p.m.
Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.
JANUARY
8
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
Thur. Jan. 8, 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.
THEOLOGY THURSDAY
Thurs. Jan. 8, 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. Jan. 8, 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 upstairs lounge for fellowship (and food!) Join our announcement-only “GroupMe” to stay informed!
JANUARY
9
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
Fri. Jan. 9, 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.
Father Tim Gallagher of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary leads a series of discussions on the teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola and explains how to live the discerning life.
Click here for more information.
JANUARY
11
PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED
Sun. Jan. 11 at 9 a.m.
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Jan. 11 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 AND INFORMATION FAIR
Sun. Jan. 11, after morning Masses
Join us in the Holy Family Hall after Mass for coffee, juice and donuts, and visit over a dozen Catholic programs in our archdiocese, such as Catholic Charities, Catholic Foundation, Catholic Sports, Emmaus Hospice, and Fidelis Credit Union. Bethlehem Gifts will also have tables of their beautiful olive wood items from the Holy Land.
JANUARY
13
CHRIST IN THE CITY MEAL PREPARATION
Tues. Jan. 13
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.
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Are you considering joining the Catholic Church, but have questions? Join us this summer to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).
JANUARY
14
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. Jan. 14, 6:00 p.m.
EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL
Wed. Jan. 14, 6:00 p.m.
Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.
SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP
Wed. Jan. 14, 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.
JANUARY
15
THEOLOGY THURSDAY
Thurs. Jan. 15, 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.
WALKING WITH PURPOSE
Thurs. Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Hall
The 2026 Winter Bible Study is Fearless and Free, a Bible study based on the book of Ephesians. It is ideal for those who long for wholeness of heart and are in need of freedom from past wounds. So many of us are wrestling through the reality that life isn’t easy, even when we are doing the right thing. Suffering can slam into us from left field, leaving us reeling. This study is perfect to use during Lent.
JANUARY
16
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
Fri. Jan. 16, 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.
Father Tim Gallagher of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary leads a series of discussions on the teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola and explains how to live the discerning life.
Click here for more information.
PRAYER VIGIL AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Fri. Jan. 16, 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.
JANUARY
18
PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED
Sun. Jan. 18 at 9 a.m.
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Jan. 18 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
JANUARY
19
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Mon. Jan. 19
The parish office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. There will only be one Mass at 9 a.m. There will be no Exposition in the Adoration Chapel.
JANUARY
20
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Are you considering joining the Catholic Church, but have questions? Join us this summer to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).
JANUARY
21
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. Jan. 21, 6:00 p.m.
EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL
Wed. Jan. 21, 6:00 p.m.
Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.
JANUARY
22
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
Thur. Jan. 8, 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.
THEOLOGY THURSDAY
Thurs. Jan. 22, 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.
WALKING WITH PURPOSE
Thurs. Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Hall
The 2026 Winter Bible Study is Fearless and Free, a Bible study based on the book of Ephesians. It is ideal for those who long for wholeness of heart and are in need of freedom from past wounds. So many of us are wrestling through the reality that life isn’t easy, even when we are doing the right thing. Suffering can slam into us from left field, leaving us reeling. This study is perfect to use during Lent.
JANUARY
23
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
Fri. Jan. 23, 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.
Father Tim Gallagher of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary leads a series of discussions on the teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola and explains how to live the discerning life.
Click here for more information.
JANUARY
23
WOMEN OF RISEN CHRIST POTLUCK BREAKFAST
Sat. Jan. 24, 9:15 a.m.
ALL women are invited to participate in a potluck breakfast, followed by a special presentation by Fr. Scott Bailey on Charisms. (And potluck means PotLUCK – bring a dish to share – no sign up necessary)
JANUARY
25
WORD OF GOD SUNDAY
Jan. 24-25
This Sunday is WORD OF GOD SUNDAY. “He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45). All current lectors will receive a special blessing at all weekend Masses.
PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED
Sun. Jan. 25 at 9 a.m.
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Jan. 25 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
FREE BINGO
Sun. Jan. 25, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Bring your family to the Holy Family Hall for an afternoon of FREE Bingo! We’ll give away gift cards as prizes.
JANUARY
27
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m.
Are you considering joining the Catholic Church, but have questions? Join us this summer to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).
JANUARY
28
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. Jan. 28, 6:00 p.m.
EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL
Wed. Jan. 28, 6:00 p.m.
Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.
JANUARY
29
THEOLOGY THURSDAY
Thurs. Jan. 29, 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.
WALKING WITH PURPOSE
Thurs. Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Hall
The 2026 Winter Bible Study is Fearless and Free, a Bible study based on the book of Ephesians. It is ideal for those who long for wholeness of heart and are in need of freedom from past wounds. So many of us are wrestling through the reality that life isn’t easy, even when we are doing the right thing. Suffering can slam into us from left field, leaving us reeling. This study is perfect to use during Lent.
JANUARY
30
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
Fri. Jan. 30, 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.
Father Tim Gallagher of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary leads a series of discussions on the teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola and explains how to live the discerning life.
Click here for more information.
FEBRUARY
1
PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED
Sun. Feb. 1 at 9 a.m.
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Fec. 1 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
