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3 DENVER CATHOLIC | AUGUST 24-SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 Around the Archdiocese For More Details www.denverseminarians.org Saturday, September 14th St. John Vianney Seminary 1300 S. Steele St. Denver 10 am Stations of the Cross Walk 11 am Mass at Christ the King Chapel Noon FREE BBQ for the Family Vocations 2019 WALK Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life BENEFIT GALA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, CO Please contact Pam Vecchiarelli to RSVP or for additional information 303-810-1516 pvecchiarelli@frwoodyshavenofhope.org We invite you to join us for a night honoring the guests we serve and those who help make it possible Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment provided by The Beverly Belles & Band Plus a live auction featuring local artist Devin Montagne Individuals tickets begin at $250, with table sponsorship opportunities available, as well Late deacon was a 'humble intercessor' BY DENVER CATHOLIC STAFF D eacon Gene Mooneyham, 83, passed away peacefully the morning of Aug. 5. Deacon Gene began his ministry at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Lakewood and con- tinued his ministry at Light of the World Catholic Church in Littleton. E v e r e t t G e n e Mooneyham was born on Aug. 1, 1936 to Fred and Ruth Mooneyham in Atlanta, Ga. Leaving Georgia at a young age, he grew up in Hyattville, Md, and attended public schools. After attending col- lege in Maryland, he joined the United States Air Force in 1959 and served for four years as an electronics technician. While in the Air Force, he met and fell in love with Doris Jean Nible. On July 30, 1961, Gene and Doris were mar- ried at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La. He was baptized in the Catholic Church shortly after his marriage on Jan. 8, 1962. The couple is blessed with fi ve children; along with eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Gene went on to work in various locations as a systems analyst with computers and eventually came to Lakewood, where he attended St. Jude's Catholic Church. While at St. Jude's, he became interested in the diaconate and attended formation. Then on March 22, 1975, Deacon Gene was ordained at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immacu- late Conception by Archbishop James Casey. He was in the second class of men ordained into a permanent diaco- nal status. Archbishop Casey assigned him to St. Jude's in Lakewood. In December of 1977, Deacon Gene was trans- ferred by his company to St. Paul, Minn. He ministered there until January of 1986. Then, he and his family relo- cated from Minnesota back to Littleton. At that time, he was assigned to the newly established Light of the World Catholic Church and remained there until his retirement in 2011. Deacon Gene was very involved with Marriage Preparation and Religious Education. He was also involved in the Charismatic Renewal e¨ orts through- out his ministry. "Deacon Gene provided spiritual strength to the diaconate and his com- munities." said Deacon Joseph Dono- hoe, Director of Deacon Personnel, "His quiet and confi dent presence allowed him to be a good and humble interces- sor for his brother deacons. We will certainly miss him; but, are confi dent he is praying for us, even now." FILE PHOTO