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33 • FENCES • DECKS/COVERS • GARAGES • COMMERCIAL • CONCRETE • SYNTHETIC TURF • BASEMENTS • BATHROOMS • KITCHENS 720.217.1263 aldermanbuilders.com parishioner Matthew Alderman Additions · Remodels · Main Floor Masters ccdenver.org/diaper BOTTOM LINE DIAPER BANK NEEDS YOUR HELP! Fall Diaper Drive is underway! September 15th through October 31st For tips on how to host a drive and to donate: DIAPER DRIVE DIAPERS FOR BABIES AND ADULTS ARE NEEDED. The broader culture fosters separation, isolation, and loneliness but we are called, instead, to live the reality of the Mystical Body of Christ where we are of one heart and one mind (Acts 4:32). This supernatural unity stems from our personal communion with the Trinity, thus we must abide in a relationship of love with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit to truly be a community rooted in authentic charity. Belonging to the parish also brings forth unity and thus, our parishes must forge unity within themselves. This unity must permeate all ministries and peoples of different races, ethnicities, languages and nationalities so that we live the reality of being under one roof. At the archdiocesan level, this includes bridging the cultural and linguistic divide between the English and Spanish-speak- ing communities. As one Spanish-speaking representative said at the Archdiocesan Discernment Event, this pro- cess of synodality, with everyone praying and discussing together in the same room, was a manifestation of the unity to which we are called. Unity also manifests itself through welcoming, because Christ desires to "draw all men to himself " (Jn 12:32). However, to welcome does not mean to compromise. We must remain rooted in truth, in sound doctrine, and in rev- elation. We must avoid the two flawed sides — compromis- ing truth or compromising love. Thus, our invitation must be to "come and see," and it must be loving and for all. We are most comfortable welcoming those who look like us, but the Holy Spirit is inviting us to go out of the pews and beyond the parking lot of the parish to receive eyes to see those whom we are not currently welcoming. In addition to the experience of unity across cultures, there was a call for the communion that is formed through consistency and clarity of experiences, formation and messaging. We need ongoing unity in prayer like the Advent preaching series, the Surrender novena, and the synodal experience, because through prayer we are united with God. God himself will give us the gift of unity. In many ways, this is the beginning. We would like to invite you to reflect upon these themes and to ask yourself: "What do these themes mean to me? What key areas do I need to work as a parishioner and individual disciple? How is God calling me to live out healing, unity and accompaniment in my personal life and in my home parish?" Let us grasp what God is saying to us through these themes! The final key theme was a call for unity, community, and for the Church to become a place of welcome to all who seek Christ. DENVER CATHOLIC | SEPTEMBER 2022