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35 DENVER CATHOLIC | JULY 2022 Just one call does it all! • Patios Covers • Sunrooms • Carports • Custom Garages • Custom Remodeling 2850 W 92nd Ave. Denver, CO 80260 westec-builders.com Westec has been serving Colorado for 30+ years. Same owner, one location, licensed, bonded and insured. BBB A+ rated for over 30 years Same owner and operator for 30+years CALL TODAY TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT! 303-428-8550 • Basement Finishing • Additions • Windows • Roofing at prices you can afford! WHEN YOU MENTION THIS AD 10 % Discount …to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! SAMARITAN HOUSE 30 YEARS OF MERCY SAM S JAM SAM S sUPPER ' ' — T H E M E A L T H AT S E R V E S M A N Y — 36 YEARS OF MERCY PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL SAMARITAN HOUSE AND SHELTER SERVICES BENEFIT DINNER Friday, September 9, 2022 6:00 p.m. Spirits, Snacks & Sounds 7:30 p.m. Supper & Show Mile High Station | 2027 Old West Colfax Ave. | Denver FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND MORE INFORMATION: Shelly Saeman at ssaeman@ccdenver.org or 720.799.9289 SamsSupper.org 'A B E AU TI FU L R E L I G I O N I N W H I CH TO D I E' Sister Catherine Wybourne, a British banker turned Benedictine nun, was a popular Catholic voice on Twitter (@DigitalNun) and developed an audience of more than 28,000 followers. Just before she died from cancer at age 68, she wrote, "Catholicism can be a hard religion to live by, but is a beautiful religion in which to die." Catholics have a rich tradition of accompanying the dying and supporting them with sacraments, prayers and love. Emmaus Hospice is bringing that tradition together with exceptional clinical care to support the body and soul of our patients — and help families experience Christ's love as they, too, prepare for their loved one's transition into the next life. O N T H E R OA D TO E M M AU S Emmaus Hospice does not take its mission or its name lightly. The story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is one that offers beautiful parallels to the journey at the end of our earthly life. The gospel of Luke tells us that the disciples looked "downcast" and discussed their disap- pointment as they walked. Jesus was walking and talking with them, "but their eyes were prevented from recognizing Him" until later when, gathered around a table, "He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them." We, too, need the Eucharist and other sacraments on our journey. Emmaus Hospice will prioritize access to the sacraments for the home hospice patients who seek them, recognizing these are essential parts of caring for the whole person. A T R U LY CO M PA S S I O N AT E A N D P R O - L I FE A P P R OACH Emmaus Hospice will offer exceptional clinical care that relieves pain and suffering in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Medicine will never be used to end someone's life prema- turely. Catholic hospice does not seek to hasten or delay death, but rather accepts God's loving and divine timing. The word "compassion" comes from the Latin word com- pati, which means to suffer with. The seriously ill and dying need our presence. With your help, we will continue what the Sidewalk Samaritans started, walking alongside the people of Denver to the end of this life, assuring them: you are seen and heard and loved — and you still matter. While we come to this new mission with nearly 100 years of service to and love for the community, we are also creating something entirely new. We humbly ask for your prayers as we build this new pro-life ministry from the ground up. Bolstered by God's grace, the enthusiasm of the Catholic community in Denver and your prayers, Emmaus Hospice looks forward to journeying with patients and their fami- lies, providing the care they deserve so that they can experi- ence Christ's love.

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