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!
MARCH
25
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. Mar. 25, 6:00 p.m.
EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL
Wed. Mar. 25, 6:00 p.m.
Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.
MARCH
26
HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE
Thur. Mar. 26, 7 – 8 a.m.
The Myanmar Council of Bishops has designated March 26 as a day of prayer for peace in the world and in Myanmar. You are invited to join your prayers with those of our Myanmar community at a special Holy Hour, between the 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Masses.
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
Thur. Mar. 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. Mar. 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.
WALKING WITH PURPOSE
Thurs. Mar. 26, 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.
MARCH
27
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
Fri. Mar. 27, 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.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fri. Mar. 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.
MARCH
28
CHURCH CLEANING DAY
Sat. Mar. 28, 9 a.m.
Help clean the church for Easter! Bring your swiffers and vaccuums.
MARCH
29
PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED
Sun. Mar. 29 at 9 a.m.
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Mar. 29 at 10 a.m. (after 9 a.m. Mass)
in the Padre Pio 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
PALM SUNDAY
Sun. Mar. 29
Procession at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Gather on the sidewalk outside of the Adoration Chapel before Mass.
MARCH
31
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. Mar. 31, 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).
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Tues. Mar. 31, 6:30 p.m.
During the season of Lent, Young Adults are welcome to join Lectio Divina of the Gospels on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm in the Padre Pio room.
Click here to stay informed.
APRIL
1
SHADOW STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Wed. Apr. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Experience the Passion of Christ in a unique and powerful way, as our youth present the traditional 14 stations using dramatic silhouettes behind a screen. his visual meditation helps us walk with Jesus on his final journey to the cross, from his condemnation to his burial. It is a deeply moving experience designed to help us enter more fully into the mystery of the Triduum.
APRIL
2
TENEBRAE
Apr. 2, 5:45– 6:45 a.m.
Tenebrae (which means ‘darkness’ in Latin) is the morning prayer of the church on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. It involves extinguishing candles one by one as Christ goes through his passion. While the majority of the ceremonies of the Catholic Church are joyous and celebratory, Tenebrae is sorrowful, from beginning to end, complete with darkness, earthquake, and Our Lord symbolically hidden from our view. Join us for this powerful event.
HOLY THURSDAY
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thur. Apr. 2, 7:00 p.m.
(NO 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., or 12:15 p.m. Masses and Adoration Chapel closed; parish office and church will close at 12 p.m.)
The Adoration Chapel will be closed Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday.
ALTAR OF REPOSE
Thursday, April 2, 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Hall
Spend time with the Blessed Sacrament at our Altar of Repose after Mass. The Altar of Repose is a specially prepared, decorated altar where the Blessed Sacrament is transferred and reserved after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. It symbolizes the place where Jesus’ body was laid, or his movement to the Garden of Gethsemane, and serves as a site for silent adoration.
The Seven Churches Visitation on Holy Thursday is a Catholic tradition. Pilgrims adore Christ in seven different altars of repose while praying and reflecting on the passion of Christ. Each visit calls on the faithful to reflect on the seven final places Jesus went from his arrest on Holy Thursday to his death on Good Friday. At each church, pilgrims kneel before the altar of repose, meditate on a scriptural excerpt, and offer prayers and adoration.
APRIL
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TENEBRAE
Apr. 3, 5:45– 6:45 a.m.
Tenebrae (which means ‘darkness’ in Latin) is the morning prayer of the church on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. It involves extinguishing candles one by one as Christ goes through his passion. While the majority of the ceremonies of the Catholic Church are joyous and celebratory, Tenebrae is sorrowful, from beginning to end, complete with darkness, earthquake, and Our Lord symbolically hidden from our view. Join us for this powerful event.
GOOD FRIDAY
Fri. Apr. 3, 3:00 p.m.
Liturgy of the Word, Adoration of the Holy Cross, and Holy Communion. There will be a special collection for the Holy Land. To make a donation to this special collection, donate online or drop a check into the collection basket.
FASTING & ABSTINENCE ON GOOD FRIDAY
Remember that Good Friday is a day of fasting, which means that those between the ages of 14 and 59 may eat only one full meal and two small snacks. Everyone aged 14 and up is obligated to abstain from meat. (More info on the norms for fasting and abstinence HERE)
The parish office is closed. (NO 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., or 12:15 p.m. Masses and Adoration Chapel closed)
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fri. Apr. 3, 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.
APRIL
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TENEBRAE
Apr. 4, 5:45– 6:45 a.m.
Tenebrae (which means ‘darkness’ in Latin) is the morning prayer of the church on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. It involves extinguishing candles one by one as Christ goes through his passion. While the majority of the ceremonies of the Catholic Church are joyous and celebratory, Tenebrae is sorrowful, from beginning to end, complete with darkness, earthquake, and Our Lord symbolically hidden from our view. Join us for this powerful event.
BLESSING OF THE EASTER FOOD
Sat. Apr. 4 , 10:30 a.m.
Bring your Easter meal to the church for a special blessing. The blessing of the food is a Catholic tradition and a festive occasion. People take special pride in preparing a decorative and tasteful basket with crisp linens, symbolizing Christ’s burial shroud. The basket could be decorated with colorful ribbons, greenery, or dried flowers to symbolize spring, renewal and the Resurrection. The creativity of the parishioners brings a special joy to this event. Click here for an explanation of the symbolism of the basket contents.
EASTER VIGIL MASS
Sat. Apr. 4 , 8:00 p.m.
Join us for the Easter Vigil Mass.
APRIL
5
EASTER SUNDAY
Apr. 5
Please note the Mass times listed here:
6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:00 p.m.
NO 11:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Easter Sunday Mass
EASTER EGG HUNT
Apr. 5, 2:45 p.m.
We need donations of filled Easter eggs for our annual children’s Easter egg hunt! Bring them to the office before Holy Thursday. Then come and help us ‘hide’ the eggs for the hunt on Easter Sunday at 2:45 p.m.
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EASTER MONDAY
Mon. Apr. 6
The office is closed for Easter Monday. Masses will be at 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. and there will be NO exposition in the Adoration Chapel.
APRIL
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CHRIST IN THE CITY MEAL PREPARATION
Tues. April 7
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. April 7, 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).
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Tues. April 7, 6:30 p.m.
During the season of Lent, Young Adults are welcome to join Lectio Divina of the Gospels on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm in the Padre Pio room.
Click here to stay informed.
APRIL
8
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. April 8, 6:00 p.m.
EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL
Wed. April 8, 6:00 p.m.
Parents – come to adoration in the CHURCH during RE class.
SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP
Wed. April 8, 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.
APRIL
9
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
Thur. April 9, 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. April 9, 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.
APRIL
10
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
Fri. Mar. 10, 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.
APRIL
11
GEMMA GALGANI
April 11
On April 11, we remember St. Gemma Galgani. She was known as the daughter of the Passion, because of her devotion to the Passion of Christ. She is the patron saint of students, pharmacists, and people with back pain. Her relic will be in the sanctuary for veneration after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
PARISH ROSARY
Sat. April 11, after 8:30 a.m. Mass – DATE CHANGE
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.
APRIL
12
PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED
Sun. Apr. 12 at 9 a.m.
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Apr. 19 at 10 a.m. (after 9 a.m. Mass)
in the Padre Pio 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
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Sun. Apr. 12, 3:00 p.m.
Confessions begin at 4 p.m.
Join us for the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m, followed by Exposition and Benediction. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will have a sung response this year. For those who wish to receive the Divine Mercy Indulgence, our confession times are Sat. April 11 at 9 a.m & 2:30 p.m., and Sun. April 12 at 4 p.m.
APRIL
14
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. April 14, 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).
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Tues. Apr. 14, 6:30 p.m.
During the season of Lent, Young Adults are welcome to join Lectio Divina of the Gospels on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm in the Padre Pio room.
Click here to stay informed.
APRIL
15
SENIOR MINISTRY LUNCH
Wed. Apr. 15, 1 p.m.
All parishioners 55 and older are invited to join us for our quarterly senior ministry lunch. Our guest speaker will be Jason Cox, who will explain what an Acolyte is and how the title came to be. Call Mara at 303-758-8826 to RSVP by Mon. Apr. 13.
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. Apr. 15, 6:00 p.m.
EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL
Wed. Apr. 15, 6:00 p.m.
Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.
APRIL
16
THEOLOGY THURSDAY
Thurs. April 16, 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.
APRIL
17
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
Fri. Mar. 17, 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. Apr. 17, 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.
APRIL
19
LECTOR WORKSHOP
Sat. Apr. 18, 10:30 a.m.
The role of the lector is a vital ministry that brings the Word of God to life for the congregation. This ministry is not just about reading aloud; it is about conveying the living Word of God with clarity, reverence, and conviction. If you are a current daily or weekend lector, or you are interested in becoming a lector, please attend this important workshop.
APRIL
19
PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED
Sun. Apr. 19 at 9 a.m.
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Apr. 19 at 10 a.m. (after 9 a.m. Mass)
in the Padre Pio 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
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OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Tues. April 21, 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).
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Tues. Apr. 21, 6:30 p.m.
During the season of Lent, Young Adults are welcome to join Lectio Divina of the Gospels on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm in the Padre Pio room.
Click here to stay informed.
APRIL
22
RELIGIOUS ED – Grades K – 12
Wed. Apr. 22, 6:00 p.m.
EXPOSITION IN THE CHAPEL
Wed. Apr. 22, 6:00 p.m.
Parents – come to adoration in the chapel during RE class.
APRIL
23
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
Thur. April 23, 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. April 23, 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.
APRIL
24
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
Fri. Mar. 24, 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.
APRIL
25
WOMEN OF RISEN CHRIST POTLUCK BREAKFAST
Sat. Apr. 25, 9:15 a.m.
ALL women are invited to participate in a potluck breakfast, followed by a special presentation by Fr. Marek Ciesla. (And potluck means PotLUCK – bring a dish to share – no sign up necessary)
APRIL
26
PRE-K RELIGIOUS ED
Sun. Apr. 26 at 9 a.m.
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sun. Apr. 26 at 10 a.m. (after 9 a.m. Mass)
in the Padre Pio 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. Apr. 26, 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!
APRIL
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RE CONFESSIONS
Mon. Apr. 27, 4 p.m.
Reconciliation for RE students and their families. Includes First Reconciliation for our 2nd graders.
APRIL
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YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Tues. Apr. 28, 6:30 p.m.
During the season of Lent, Young Adults are welcome to join Lectio Divina of the Gospels on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm in the Padre Pio room.
Click here to stay informed.
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