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3 DENVER CATHOLIC | APRIL 22-MAY 12, 2017 BY CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY O n April 10, the latest Pope Fran- cis-inspired initiative for the poor opened up in Rome — a new laundromat, with washing, drying and ironing services for those without a home or a fi xed living situation. "The Pope's Laundry," as it is being called, is organized by the OŽ ce of Papal Charities, in partnership with the Com- munity of Sant'Egidio, and will be run by volunteers who will wash, dry and iron the clothes and blankets of those who otherwise can't clean their belongings. The service, located in an old hospi- tal in Rome's Trastevere neighborhood, now called the "People of Peace Center," includes six brand-new washers and dryers, donated by Whirlpool. Irons, detergent and other prod- ucts needed for the service have also been donated. In the next few months, they plan to also add a barber, free clothing, med- ical clinics, and the distribution of necessities to the Center. Vatican Notes TOBYMAC with Heart's Remedy FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS AND CONCERTS: KIDS KORAL CARNIVAL SHOPPING JUNE 25 / featuring TOBYMAC with Heart's Remedy Peddle Tractor Races Dog Show Duck Races Petting Zoo Face Painting Stick-Horse Rodeo Balloon Artist Sandbox Play Area AND MORE! FREE ACTIVITES AT THE KIDS KORAL American Advisors Group (AAG) is headquartered at 3800 W. Chapman Ave., 3rd & 7th Floors, Orange CA, 92868. AAG conducts business in the following state: CO (Regulated by the Division of Real Estate; to check the license status of your mortgage loan originator, visit http:// www.dora.state.co.us/real-estate/index. htm). AAG is an equal housing lender. These materials are not from HUD or FHA and were not approved by HUD or a government agency. V11082016 For full legal disclosure, please visit: www.ameri- canadvisorsgroup.com/disclosure. Get a FREE Reverse Mortgage Guide Debbie Samuels NMLS# 1476003 (303) 669-9818 REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS. What are the Pros & Cons? Tom Selleck, Actor and AAG Paid Spokesperson NMLS# 9392 'Pope Francis laundry' service opens for homeless in Rome OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS Deacon Chuck Parker, relieved of duties at Notre Dame Parish in Denver as of May 15, 2017, and appointed to the O¢ ce of the Diaconate for up to six months. Deacon Myles Decker, granted retirement status with facul- ties, e£ ective January 1, 2017 Deacon Gary Rogge, granted retirement status with facul- ties, e£ ective January 31, 2017 Deacon Thomas Fox, granted retirement status with faculties, e£ ective February 1, 2017 Mr. Michael Romanowski, granted a dispensation from the clerical state and obligations connected to the Sacred Ordination of Diaconate by the Roman Ponti£ , Pope Francis, e£ ective October 18, 2016 Mr. Antonio Sandoval, granted a dispensation from the clerical state and obligations connected to the Sacred Ordination of Diaconate by the Roman Ponti£ , Pope Francis, e£ ective January 17, 2017. Deacon Leonard "Buz" Onesky, granted retirement status with faculties, e£ ective June 1, 2017 TAX FREE DONATE FROM YOUR IRA Help The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul help those in need with an easy Tax Free donation from your IRA. Contact Jean Finegan at The Catholic Foundation to fi nd out how. 303-867-0613 A statue of Jesus as a homeless man, in front of the Vatican's O† ce of Papal Charities. PHOTO BY ALEXEY GOTOVSKYI | CNA