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DENVER CATHOLIC | FEB-MAR 2024 acknowledgment that love and life and community originate and begin with God, and that husband and wife are not alone on this journey. Father Larry Rice wrote that a "church isn't just a set or back- drop for a wedding; rather, a wedding is an expres- sion of a faith community's joys and hopes." How blessed we are to have not only the sac- raments but also the wisdom of the Church, the fullness of the faith. We know that, far from the more worldly ideas about love that permeate modern culture (many of which amount to little more than cheap sentimentality), the Sacrament of Marriage is deeply profound and important. St. Pope John Paul II perhaps said this best when he wrote, "In the celebration of the Sacrament, the spouses give and receive each other, declaring their willingness to welcome children and to educate them. On this hinges human civilization, which cannot be defined as anything other than a 'civilization of love'" (Gratissamam Sane). On this hinges human civilization. A civilization of love. The gravity and beauty of this mission of marriage cannot be overstated! This is why we agonize over all of the wedding day's finer details and want to choose the most perfect venue: we somehow innately sense the mystery and profound meaning of marriage, and we long for our ceremony to reflect not only this mystery and meaning, but also who we are as a couple, and who God is. We know that when it comes to a wedding, location does very much matter. So while some couples may prefer the idea of marrying outdoors, or may simply not love the design or architectural style of their parish, there remain compelling, timeless and beautiful reasons for marrying inside of a church. The parish church remains far and away the best choice for a wedding. The church is a truly sacred space. The church is where Jesus is fully present in the Eucharist. The church is a silent but powerful witness to the very author of life and love, to the reality that marriage is God's domain, and to the joys and sorrows that mark the lives of all who gather there. Really, what better place to have your wedding? The Sacrament of Marriage belongs to God. 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 ABUSE/NEGLECT REPORTING CHECKLIST Suspicion of abuse/neglect is all that is necessary to report. Reports are confidential. You will be asked to describe your concerns about the child/adult and it will be helpful if you can provide the person's name, age, address, gender, school, and names of parents. Is there immediate danger? • YES-CALL 911 • No-call 1-844-CO-4-KIDS or or local law enforcement Did I get the name and contact of the person I made the report to? Did I contact the Archdiocese Confidential Reporting Line at 720.239.2832? Did I file the abuse reporting form with the Office of Minor and At-Risk Adult Protection? Did I notify my supervisors? Is any other action necessary? reporting@archden.org