Events at Risen Christ

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

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.

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).

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.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY 7-WEEK PROGRAM

Wed. Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m.

Liz Foley (a former FOCUS missionary) will be offering a 7-week Bible study for women in our parish who are interested in allowing Scripture to nourish their personal relationship with the Lord in the New Year. This Bible study will go over the 5 foundational aspects of the Gospel: Relationship, Rebellion, Reconciliation, Recreation, and Response.  Click here to sign up.

FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES

Thur. Jan. 22, 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.  

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. 

HOLY HOUR TO PRAY FOR THE END OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Fri. Jan. 23, 7:00 a.m.

Did you know? Denver ranks #4 of cities in the United States in revenue generated from human trafficking. In 2014, it was

estimated to be a $40 million industry. 105,000 American children are exploited through prostitution or pornography each year and most children who enter the sex trade do so between the ages of 11 and 13.

Join us for a special Holy Hour between our 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Masses, to pray for the end of Human Trafficking.

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)

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.

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).

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.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY 7-WEEK PROGRAM

Wed. Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Liz Foley (a former FOCUS missionary) will be offering a 7-week Bible study for women in our parish who are interested in allowing Scripture to nourish their personal relationship with the Lord in the New Year. This Bible study will go over the 5 foundational aspects of the Gospel: Relationship, Rebellion, Reconciliation, Recreation, and Response.  Click here to sign up.

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.

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. 

PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED

Sun. Feb. 1 at  9 a.m.  

DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

Sun. Feb. 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

YOUNG ADULT BREAKFAST

Sun. Feb. 1 , 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!

CANDLEMAS

Mon. Feb. 2

Monday is the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord.  It is also known as Candlemas and candles are blessed at Mass. If you would like to have a candle blessed, please bring your own candle and place it on the table up in front of the altar, to be blessed during each of our daily Masses.

BLESSING OF THROATS

Feb. 3 after all Masses

Feb. 3 is the feast of Saint Blaise, who was bishop in the fourth century. Before being martyred, he is said to have healed a boy who was choking. Since the eighth century, Saint Blaise has been venerated as the patron of those who suffer from diseases of the throat. After each Mass, there will be a blessing of throats, praying for protection from afflictions of the throat and from other illnesses. The blessing of Saint Blaise is a sign of our faith in God’s protection and love for us and for the sick.

OCIA

(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. Feb. 3,  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).

RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12

Wed.  Feb. 4,  6:00 p.m.

EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL

Wed.  Feb. 4,  6:00 p.m. 

Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY

Wed. Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Join our Respect Life Ministry as we uphold the sanctity of life from conception to natural death through prayer, education, and action.  Meetings are in the Padre Pio room in the Emmaus Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

THEOLOGY THURSDAY

Thurs. Feb. 5, 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. Feb. 5, 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.

IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP

Fri. Feb. 6, 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. 

PARISH ROSARY

Sat. Feb. 7, 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.

DIAPER DRIVE

Feb. 7-8

Our parish outreach ministry is holding a diaper drive the weekend of Feb. 7-8 to benefit Marisol Family (Catholic Charities).  Larger size diapers and pull-ups are appreciated. Please put your donations in the boxes in the church vestibules the weekend of Feb. 7-8 ONLY.

PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED

Sun. Feb. 8 at  9 a.m.  

DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

Sun. Feb. 8 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

CHRIST IN THE CITY MEAL PREPARATION

Tues. Feb. 10

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. Feb. 10,  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).

RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12

Wed.  Feb. 11,  6:00 p.m.

EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL

Wed.  Feb. 11,  6:00 p.m. 

Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP

Wed.  Feb. 11,  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.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY 7-WEEK PROGRAM

Wed.  Feb. 11,  6:30 p.m.

Liz Foley (a former FOCUS missionary) will be offering a 7-week Bible study for women in our parish who are interested in allowing Scripture to nourish their personal relationship with the Lord in the New Year. This Bible study will go over the 5 foundational aspects of the Gospel: Relationship, Rebellion, Reconciliation, Recreation, and Response.  Click here to sign up.

FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES

Thur. Feb. 12, 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. Feb. 12, 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. Feb. 12, 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!

IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP

Fri. Feb. 13, 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. 

PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED

Sun. Feb. 15 at  9 a.m.  

DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

Sun. Feb. 15 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

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Mon.  Feb. 16

The parish office will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.  There will only be one Mass at 9 a.m. There will be no Exposition in the Adoration Chapel.

OCIA

(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. Feb. 17,  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).

ASH WEDNESDAY

Wed. Feb. 18

Mass and distribution of ashes are at 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

This Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, Catholics are invited to help restore the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.

Ash Wednesday is NOT a holy day of obligation, but it is a day of fasting and abstinence. This means that we can consume only one full meal that day, and we are required to abstain from meat the entire day.

THEOLOGY THURSDAY

Thurs. Feb. 19, 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. Feb. 19, 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.

IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP

Fri. Feb. 20, 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.  Feb. 20, 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.

FISH FRY DINNER  

Fri. Feb. 20,  5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Join us for a traditional Fish Fry dinner, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.  Enjoy baked and fried fish, coleslaw, and french fries.  

(Prices will be posted soon)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 

Fri. Feb. 20, 7:00 p.m.

Come walk with the Lord through the Way of the Cross as we remember and meditate on His Passion every Friday evening during Lent.  Stations of the Cross are at 7 p.m. in the church.

GUIDED HOLY HOUR WITH FR. SCOTT

Sat. Feb. 21, 11:00 a.m.

We invite you this Lenten Season to spend an hour with Jesus. Fr. Scott will guide you in how to pray, reflect, and listen during the time you spend in adoration.

PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED

Sun. Feb. 22 at  9 a.m.  

DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

Sun. Feb. 22 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

OCIA

(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. Feb. 24,  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).

RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12

Wed.  Feb. 25,  6:00 p.m.

EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL

Wed.  Feb. 25,  6:00 p.m. 

Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.

FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES

Thur. Feb. 26, 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. Feb. 26, 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.  

GABRIEL OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS

Fri. Feb. 27

We remember St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows on February 27. His relic will be in the sanctuary after each Mass for veneration.

St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (born Francesco Possenti 1 March 1838 – 27 February 1862) was an Italian Passionist clerical student. His life in the monastery was not extraordinary, yet he followed the rule of the congregation perfectly and was known for his great devotion to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary. Before he could be ordained a priest, Possenti died from tuberculosis at the age of 23, holding close an image of Our Lady of Sorrows and smiling peacefully. Those who were with him when he died reported that at the moment of death, he sat up in bed and his face became radiant as he reached out to an otherwise unseen figure that was entering the room. It is believed that he had seen the Virgin Mary at the very moment of his death. He was canonized by Pope Benedict XV in 1920.

Patron saint of Catholic youth, of students, and of those studying for the priesthood.

IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP

Fri. Feb. 20, 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. 

FISH FRY DINNER  

Fri. Feb. 27,  5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Join us for a traditional Fish Fry dinner, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.  Enjoy baked and fried fish, coleslaw, and french fries.  

(Prices will be posted soon)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 

Fri. Feb. 27, 7:00 p.m.

Come walk with the Lord through the Way of the Cross as we remember and meditate on His Passion every Friday evening during Lent.  Stations of the Cross are at 7 p.m. in the church.