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4 SEPTEMBER 14-27, 2019 | DENVER CATHOLIC O ur priests enrich every age and stage of our lives. Through them, we are baptized, masses are cel- ebrated, sins are forgiven, couples are united in marriage, and loved ones are delivered into the loving hands of God. Unfortunately, after giving a life of service to the faithful, retiring typ- ically at age 70, priests often are not able to a£ ord a place to live, especially in Denver where housing costs continue to rise. Luckily, we all now have an oppor- tunity to care for them by supporting Prophet Elijah House, where they are guaranteed a locked-in monthly rate that will not outpace their pension. The Prophet Elijah House, o– - cially opened in April, is located on the campus of St. John Paul II Center. The house o£ ers its residents, retired priests, a comfortable place to enj oy their retired years. Named after the Old Testament prophet Elijah, the two-story, 24,150- square foot facility has 12 suites for retired priests and two guest rooms (for visitors or priests recovering from medical procedures). It also o£ ers com- munal areas to aid fraternity, including a chapel, community kitchen, dining area and an entertainment room with reading and conversation areas. Priests also can participate in Mass, fi tness and rehab programs, and enjoy community life with their brother priests. "It's already served as a blessing for those who are living here now… It's been a tremendous service to our priests in helping them and letting them know that we are with them," Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila told the crowd during the opening ceremony in April. Six priests are already living in the Prophet Elijah House, and more are expected to move in during the coming months. Other priests, currently in active ministry, have added their name to the Prophet Elijah House registry and intend on moving in when they reach retirement. None of this would be possible with- out those who generously donate to the Prophet Elijah House. About half the facility's cost was provided by donors who wanted to make the center possible and keeps operating by donations of people who are willing to give back and take care of those shepherds who have taken care of us. Your donations are vital to keep this center going and alleviate the burden of the expense it requires to deliver services and care to our retired priests who have given us so much. Around the Archdiocese 2 0 1 9 G A L A Evening of Hope 2 0 1 9 G A L A Evening of Hope Tickets for sale at EOHGala.org SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019 NEW LOCATION EMPOWER FIELD AT MILE HIGH 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204 SEEDS OF HOPE HONOREES MARIBETH & BILL HANZLIK Sister LaVonne Guidoni Award Recipients BY ROCIO MADERA rocio.madera@archden.org Prophet Elijah House: An opportunity to support our retired priests Contributions to the Prophet Elijah House can be made through their website. To donate, visit elijahdenver. org/support-our-priests PHOTO BY ANYA SEMENOFF