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3 DENVER CATHOLIC | NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 9, 2016 OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS Reverend Simon Kalonga has been appointed Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Ft. Collins, e¤ ective January 11, 2017 for a period of six years. In the meantime, we have appointed the dean Very Rev. Rocco Porter, V.F. as Administrator at St. Joseph Parish in Ft. Collins e¤ ective immediately until January 11, 2017 (Fr. Porter remains the pastor of St. John XXIII during this period). Reverend Faustinus Anyamele has been appointed Pastor at Cure d'Ars Parish e¤ ective January 11, 2017 for a period of six years. HOLY FAMILY H I G H S C H O O L MACHEBEUF Bishop Machebeuf High School DONATION DOORBUSTERS Event ends 12.6.2016 Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, how will you make a difference? Schedule your donation today! Coloradogives.org/machebeuf Coloradogives.org/HolyFamilyHighSchool Coloradogives.org/seedsofhope $100 covers the cost of a student retreat at BishopMachebeuf High School $3,000 provides an Adopt-A-Student scholarship at a Seeds of Hope school $350 buys a Chromebook for Holy Family High School $1,200 covers the cost of one month of tuition at Bishop Machebeuf High School $2,500 buys a pew for the new chapel at Holy Family High School Build Your Own Business Build a business for yourself, not by yourself, with: • Unlimited income potential. • Extensive benefits package. • Solid backing from a financial services provider, over a century old. We're looking for self-motivated individuals in the Denver Metro area. Call 303-663-4545 or send resume to Richard Lamberson at richard.d.lamberson@mwarep.org. www.mwacareers.org D ear brothers and sisters in Christ in the immigrant Hispanic community: We know that the outcome of the elections Nov. 8 has raised con- cerns and fear among some in the Hispanic community, especially for our immigrant brothers and sisters. As your bishops, we want to express our soli- darity and a‹ ection for you and invite you to trust in God. He is a providential Father and will take care of all of us the same way he protected Saint Joseph and the Virgin Mary when they had to migrate to Egypt, carrying their new- born in their arms. The Hispanic Catholics who have migrated to the United States, often under similarly dangerous circumstances, are a gift to our Church and our country. Certainly, some statements made during the election campaign about the future of the Hispanic immigrant community are worrisome. At the same time, it is important to realize that our government is not run by one person, but has a system of checks and balances. We also know that the United States of Amer- ica is a country founded by immigrants on the principles of freedom, respect and opportunity for all. It is also composed of many men and women who share these great human values and possess good hearts. We want to assure you that the Church of northern Colorado is with you and will continue to advocate for these values by pursuing comprehensive immigration reform—a reform that should have happened years ago. When the people of Latin America were going through moments of inse- curity and enduring much loss, God sent his Mother to comfort his ''youngest children." On that occasion at Tepeyac, the Virgin Mary said, "Listen and let it penetrate your heart. Do not be distressed, my littlest son. Let not your heart be troubled … Am I not here, with you, I who am your Mother?" We ask our Lord that these words from our Mother will now resonate strongly in the heart of our Hispanic community and fi ll you with strength, confi dence, hope, and peace. We also ask that our leaders take to heart the truth that all people, regardless of their status, are God's children. We entrust you, our leaders, and our archdiocese to Our Lady of Guadalupe, knowing in faith that she is our loving mother. With our prayers and blessing, MOST REVEREND SAMUEL J. AQUILA Archbishop of Denver MOST REVEREND JORGE RODRÍGUEZ Auxiliary Bishop of Denver Letter from the bishops of the Archdiocese of Denver to the immigrant Hispanic community

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