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13 DENVER CATHOLIC | DECEMBER 22, 2018-JANUARY 25, 2019 After 100 years of service to the Archdiocese of Denver, our Cathedral is in need of some vital repairs. Thank you for your generosity! Visit denvercathedral.org call us at 303-831-7010 or email us at CBIC2016@ denvercathedral.org for more information A RESTORATION FOR THE AGES All donations are tax deductible "Our historic and iconic Cathedral Basilica needs your help." Father Ron Cattany Pastor and Rector North, East and West Façade Repair $2 Million Leaking Flat Roof Repairs $50,000 East Door Handi- capped Access $50,000 Colfax Facade $4.5 Million Total: • Cathedral Savings and Restoration Fund $2.92 Million • Pledges & Gifts $1,090,472.44 EXTERIOR PRESERVATION 2021 Consecration Jubilee Trust Fund $5Million Clean Kimball Organ $100,000 Clean Altars $100,000 Carpet Cathedral $45,000 Paint Interior $750,000 INTERIOR RENOVATION Lower Level Bathrooms and Lift: • $350,000 from savings Sanctuary Handrails and Votive Candles: • Gifts & Pledges $46,639 MT. OLIVET CATHOLIC CEMETERY 12801 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO (303) 424-7785 ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER MORTUARY Serving the greater Denver area (303) 425-9511 ST. SIMEON CATHOLIC CEMETERY 22001 E. State Hwy. 30, Aurora, CO (720) 859-9785 Peace of Mind for your Family with Pre-Planning More info at cfcsColorado.org A Ministry of The Archdiocese of Denver "We are called to be a people of hope," he said. "I believe the pro-life movement right now is making enor- mous progress. I am seeing gains on so many fronts." Deacon Geo¯ Bennett, Vice Presi- dent of Parish and Community Rela- tions at Catholic Charities, explained the march is designed to uplift the Denver community and motivate pro-lifers for the coming year. "It's really going to be a positive tone," he said. "It's celebrating the gift of life we've been given and the inherent dignity we all have." As those in attendance make their way to the capitol, the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church choir will play music. Attendees will also enjoy music by a mariachi band, as well as a vari- ety of cultural dancers, and hear from Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, Super- intendent of Catholic Schools Elias Moo, among other speakers. Finally, the group will march around the capitol. Deacon Bennett believes the crowd will be inspired to continue their e¯orts to promote life. "I hope it's a realization that life is a gift," he said. "Life is not a commodity. It does come from our creator. "We hope women realize that's a life within them." he added. "It's a gift given to them. Let's cherish this gift. This gift will change our lives in a pos- itive manner if only we're open to what we've been given." Bereit is optimistic that Colorado, the first state to decriminalize abortion following Roe V. Wade, will be stirred by the pro-life community that turns out for the march. "This is not an event of condemna- tion or judgment, this is an invitation for people to accept the love of Christ and to realize part of that love is how we welcome children into the world," he said. Bereit wants participants to know their prayers and actions can do unbe- lievable things with God's grace. "God can use you to save the life of a child in the womb that's at risk of abor- tion," he said. "God can use you to help a mother who's in an unexpected preg- nancy who's scared and doesn't know where else to turn. "God can use you to help somebody who's been wounded to find healing. God can use you to change the world. "Come out to the Celebrate Life March and get ready to join in what God is doing to save even more lives than ever before, and continue to build on the great work that he has been doing through the pro-life movement in Colorado." Wishing you and all your Loved Ones a Blessed, Joyful, Peaceful and Holy Christmas! Brendan Moran Direct: 720-291-0805 brendan@realtor.com 5975 South Quebec St., Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 www.MadisonProps.com THE IRISH REALTOR bmoran@denverrealestate.com Integrity Reliability Ini a ve Sincerity Honesty From our Family to Yours… PHOTO BY CARI DEVLIN CELEBRATE LIFE RALLY & MARCH Saturday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m. Colorado State Capitol See page 15 for Mass info i

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