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NOVEMBER 11-24, 2017 | DENVER CATHOLIC B6 2017 Christmas Gift Guide FOR FOR • Mother Cabrini Shrine - Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus • Benedictine Sisters of Benet Hill Monastery • Universal Education Supporters - UES • Regis Jesuit High School • Regis Jesuit High School Class of 1966 Endowed Scholarship • Regis Jesuit High School Learning Services • Regis Jesuit High School RJ Demps Memorial Scholarship • Arrupe Jesuit High School • St. Mary's Academy • Father of Woody's Haven of Hope • Harvest of Hope Pantry • Dominican Home Health Agency Inc • Colorado Vincentian Volunteers • Divine Mercy Supportive Care • Julia Greeley Home Inc • Mount Saint Vincent Home • St. Vincent de Paul Society • St. Joseph Hospital Foundation • Creatio • Catholic Young Adult Sports • John Paul II Adventure Institute Visit coloradogives.org and search for one of the Catholic organizations below to donate to. GIVE CATHOLIC GIVE CATHOLIC BY THERESE BUSSEN G iving to the poor is something we should all do as Christians, but as we remember that Christ gave himself to us when he became man, the Christmas season is an especially good time to give more to those less fortunate. "Saint Lawrence answered it best," said Father Ron Cattany, pastor of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. "They are the treasure of the Church!" The Cathedral serves the poor year-round through their breakfast sand- wich line, mid-day grocery pantry and afternoon snack. It's also open 86 hours a week to provide a place of security, warmth and refreshment through the use of bathrooms, Father Cattany said. "The poor o¡er to you and me the grace to live a Life of Beatitudes. Their needs just might be our road to salva- tion," Father Cattany added. "Remem- bering the poor at Christmas should remind us of their daily needs." Here are a few ways you might give to the poor this Christmas season. FATHER WOODY GIVEAWAY Every year at the Cathedral, people hand out $20 to the homeless to honor the tradition of Monsignor C.B. "Father Woody" Woodrich. This year, it takes place on Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. Father Cat- tany estimates between 700 and 1400 people to attend the event, which begins with a Liturgy of the World proclaimed by Regis University students, a "dis- cussion about our support for those in attendance on their spiritual and life journey," and envelopes with Father Woody's image and cash inside, he said. "Two years ago, as I was giving an envelope to one of the attendees, he gave me an envelope back. He said, This is a gift for you — it contained six cents," Father Cattany said. "Last year I showed that envelope to the attendees. As a result, several of the folks gave me their prayer books and special items and asked me to hold on to them until this year. I will share them on Dec. 14. Our bond with these wonderful folks is one of the most sacred bonds we will ever experience." WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic Charities in Denver has several di¡erent ministries that o¡er several opportunities to volunteer. Visit their volunteer hub and give your time in any of these areas: Family and childcare, housing and shelter, women's services, Ways to give this Christmas