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27 WYD 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION | DENVER CATHOLIC | AUGUST 11-24, 2018 Get Involved 9 2 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 11385 Grant St., Northglenn. Married couples who are celebrating 25th, 50th and 50+ wedding anniversaries are invited to participate in the annual Anniversary Mass. A reception will follow Mass. Please R.S.V.P. at archden.org/anniversary or call 303-715-3252. AUGUST 16 Gathering at the Grotto 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 2200 S. Logan St., Denver, free. The fi nal installment of this summer's Gathering at the Grotto will feature Dr. Edward Sri speaking on "St. John Paul II and the Drama of the Modern Church." Free bratwursts and beer will be pro- vided and donations are gladly accepted! Free childcare is available, too, but RSVP is required at: childcare@lourdes- denver.org. 16 Gloriam Deo Catholic Art Show 6:30 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of the Immac- ulate Conception, 1530 Logan St., Denver, free. Gloriam Deo" is Latin for the Glory of God, and this art show and sale is focused on showing forth God's glory through beauty. Featuring speaker Shan- non Robinson, President of Windows to the Divine. The show is in the basement of the cathedral. 16 Catholic Charities Religious Liberty Event 6:30 p.m., Holy Family High School, 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfi eld, free. Adults and teens are invited to come learn about religious liberty, why it's import- ant and what we can do to defend it. Speak- ing at the event will be religious leaders and national experts, includ- ing Montse Alvarado, Executive Director of the Becket Fund. There will be a panel discussion and a time for questions. Please join us on Aug. 16 as we put our faith into action. 25 Immaculate Heart of Mary 50th Anniversary 5K 8 a.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 11385 Grant Dr., Northglenn, $15/adult, $10/child (5-17). Come celebrate IHM's 50th anniversary with a 5K Run/Walk! This is a fun, energetic activity that is great for families, friends and children of all ages! To register, visit ihmco.org. SEPTEMBER 8 National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children 11 a.m., Sacred Heart of Mary Parish Ceme- tery, 6739 S. Boulder Rd., Boulder. There will be memorial services nationwide for victims of abortion. This one in Boulder will include talks from local speakers, peaceful prayers and hymns to commemorate the lives lost to the trag- edy of abortion. About 5,500 aborted babies are buried here. For more details, visit respectlifed- enver.org. 28 ENCOUNTER Retreat 9/28 - 9/29, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 2375 E. Arizona Ave., Denver, $40. ENCOUNTER is a retreat that can dras- tically impact your life. Through di® erent sessions of worship, teachings, personal sto- ries and prayer, you will encounter the God who comes to meet you right where you are at in life! Cost includes materials and meals. For registra- tion, visit archden.org/ efl m/encounter. More Than You Realize: A Facebook Live Event 11 All day, Denver Catholic Facebook page. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Saint John Paul II's visit to Denver by joining us on Facebook live for a day of prayer, inspiration, entertainment, and ultimately a calling. To watch the trailer and participate in the event, be sure to follow Denver Catholic on Facebook at facebook.com/denvercatholic. Annual Anniversary Mass AUGUST SEPTEMBER FULL CALENDAR DenverCatholic.org 18 7 a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1555 Grant St., Denver, $100. St. Rafka's Mission of Hope and Mercy hosts the fourth annual Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast. The event will refl ect on how the legacy of Ronald Reagan and St. John Paul II can advance religious freedom to help save the world's perse- cuted Christians. For more details and tickets, visit missionofhopeandmercy.org. Fourth Annual Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast AUGUST Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary AUG. 15: The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary celebrates the Blessed Mother's assumption into Heaven by the Father after her death. Why is this so important, and why is it a holy day of obligation? The Catholic Church teaches that as Jesus' mother, Mary was the only other human being in the history of the world without sin. As such, the Church's doctrine states that Mary was assumed into Heaven, and this solemnity is meant to remind us not only of Mary's holiness, but also of her motherhood to all Christians. HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION