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12 I LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 15, 2014 I DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Philanthropist turns love into action Media From Page 2 BY DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Philanthropist Donna Auguste, an active member of Cure d' Ars Parish in Denver, recently received the Sts. Bakhita-Drexel Award. The award, named in honor of Sts. Josephine Bakhita and Katharine Drexel, is given each year by the Office of Black Catholic Ministry in recognition for outstanding service to the black Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Denver. The award was presented by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila. Father Simon Kalonga, pastor of Cure d' Ars, served as master of ceremonies for the Nov. 22 celebration. Auguste received the honor for her work in her parish's music ministry, Joyful Noise, for the Denver start-up school the Julia Greeley Academy, and for her foundation, Leave a Little Room. In presenting the award to Auguste, testimony was given about how she has also helped people touched by Hurricane Katrina in the PHOTO PROVIDED DONNA AUGUSTE, front right, receives an award for her active support of youth ministries locally and her international ministry. United States, and has provided aid to people in Mexico and Africa. Her assistance, said Mary Leisring, director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministry, has primarily focused on educating children that they might have a bright future. Richard Holmes, principal of Julia Greeley Academy, and his wife Kathy, presented Auguste with a collage of pictures of the students at the academy as way of showing appreciation for all she has done for the school. Auguste urged everyone in attendance to put children at the center of their lives and challenged each person to find at least three children to do something special this year. the world is in darkness and in desperate need for the light, truth and hope of the Gospel," said Roxanne King, editor of the Denver Catholic Register. "We in Catholic media have the special privilege of informing, inspiring and engaging people with the Gospel and the Catholic Church. "Catholic journalists working in other media," she added, "have the great opportunity to share their Christian worldview with the secular world." All professionals in print, broadcast and online media are invited to the Mass. "We hope all Catholic journalists and media professionals will join us," King said. "In the past, the Register has had a Mass of Thanksgiving for our staffers, readers and advertisers … but this liturgy is open to all Catholic media professionals to thank God for the privilege of sharing our faith through our work—because our faith should inform our work whether we're in Catholic or secular media." Journalists and media professionals are invited to sit together in a reserved section during the MASS FOR MEDIA When: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26 Where: Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1530 Logan St., Denver Reception: following Mass in cathedral basement RSVP or questions: 303715-3230 or bethany.doss@ archden.org Patron saint of journalists The Mass is being celebrated Jan. 26, the first Sunday after the Jan. 24 feast of St. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of journalists. St. Francis, who lived during the Protestant Reformation at the start of the 17th century, is a special intercessor for journalists because of the tracts he wrote and distributed to teach and evangelize the laity to counter the Reformation. Long before the Second Vatican Council, St. Francis preached the scriptural admonition that all people, not only religious and clergy, are called to holiness. Mass, and attend a reception to follow in the cathedral basement. RSVP is encouraged by calling 303-715-3230 or email bethany.doss@archden.org. OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS Rev. Tadeusz Kopczynski incardinated into the Archdiocese of Denver, effective Dec. 20, 2013. His ministry continues as parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Breckenridge and Our Lady of Peace Parish, Silverthorne, Colo., and chaplain of the Family of Nazareth. Rev. Jason Wallace incardinated into the Archdiocese of Denver, effective Dec. 20, 2013. His ministry continues as formator, St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Archdiocese of Denver, Colo. LOOKING FOR A GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL? St. James Catholic School: Open House Sunday, January 26th, 2014 • 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. • Meet the teachers • Visit the classrooms • Speak with current parents and students • Tour the school • Visit with the principal • All 2014/2015 registration materials available • Scholarship & financial aid information available • Preschool Program for 3 and 4 year olds with time and day options 1250 Newport St. Denver, CO 80220 (Located in the historic Montclair neighborhood) Contact us for more information: 303-333-8275 www.stjamesdenver.org • principal@stjamesdenver.org Deacon candidate Christopher Byrne, appointed deacon at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Boulder, and Boulder County Prison System effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate Michael Grafner, appointed deacon at Christ the King Parish in Evergreen, and St. Anthony Hospital West effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate Kevin Heckman, appointed deacon at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Denver, and University Hospital effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate Paul Louderman, appointed deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn, and Gardens of St. Elizabeth effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate James Mackin, appointed deacon at St. Louis Parish in Louisville, and Mulroy Senior Neighborhood Center effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate John Michael Otero, appointed deacon at St. John the Baptist Parish in Johnstown, and Mission Shelter in Fort Collins effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate George Thierjung, appointed deacon at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Longmont, and Denver Prison Complex effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate Don Tracy, appointed deacon at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Denver, and Camp George West Prison, Lookout Mountain effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate Timothy Unger, appointed deacon at Risen Christ Parish in Denver, and Aurora South Hospital effective Feb. 1, 2014. Deacon candidate Mark Wolbach, appointed deacon at Light of the World Parish in Littleton, and Father Ed Judy House effective Feb. 1, 2014.

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