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12 AUGUST 11-24, 2018 | DENVER CATHOLIC | WYD 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Around the Archdiocese Foursomes and Sponsorship opportunities available, visit machebeufopen.org or call 720.476.7518 Green Valley Ranch Golf Club 4900 Himalaya Rd, Denver, CO 80249 machebeufopen.org MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 7:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Tee Off 1:00 p.m. Banquet Lunch YOU'RE INVITED! Pat Panek Memorial Golf Tournament The Machebeuf Open Denver Catholic readers share stories from WYD '93 BY DENVER CATHOLIC STAFF "I remember arriving on the dewy grounds of Cherry Creek Reservoir before sunrise among crowds of other bun- dled-up worshippers. It was beautiful watching the sunrise and hearing the words of our Holy Father. As a keepsake of that memorable morn- ing, I carried home a type of touchstone... one of the hundreds of groundstakes that were used to mark blocked oŸ areas for people to sit while allowing walk- ways in the open fi eld. Once home, I used my little craft saw to make individual crosses for myself and our sons. I still have mine 25 years later as my token from that spectacular morning." -Deb DesMarteau, Centennial "My parents took me to WYD 1993 in Denver when I was nine years old. I had no idea what was really happening, but I could tell it was important and excit- ing. I remember the large crowds of people lining the streets, and I remember the gather- ing that we attended at McNichols arena. The place was packed and everybody was waiting for Pope John Paul II. I didn't know who he was, but I will never forget when he entered the arena dressed in white and everybody started cheering. I even remem- ber seeing tears in some people's eyes. I asked my dad, 'Who is that?' And my dad bent down to me and said, 'That's the pope.' I can still feel the power of that revelation of the Vicar of Christ echoing in my heart. In some mysteri- ous way that moment is tied up in my vocation to the priesthood." -Father Ryan O'Neill, Vocations Director of Christ echoing in my heart. In some mysteri- ous way that moment is tied up in my vocation to the priesthood." -Father Ryan O'Neill, Vocations Director "My husband and I both attended World Youth Day, as young Catholics in the metro area, but didn't know each other at the time. I believe our both attending and the blessings of St. John Paul had a hand in bringing us together and continu- ing the faith in our family. St. John Paul has had a lasting and profound impact in our lives." -Stephanie Dana- her, Aurora