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10 I PARISH NEWS OCTOBER 15, 2014 I DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary 12801 W. 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 425-9511 Mt. Olivet Cemetery 12801 W. 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 424-7785 St. Simeon Cemetery 22001 E. State Hwy. 30 Aurora, CO 80018 (720) 859-9785 • Professional, personalized service • Respectful • Compassionate Caring for the faithful in Northern Colorado since 1893 in their most personal time of need. THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER CEMETERIES AND MORTUARY Holy Family High School (HFHS), located in Broomfield, CO is seeking to hire a principal. The posi on will become available in January 2015; start date can be as early as January 2015 or by July 1, 2015. Founded in 1922 and staffed by the Sisters of Lore o, the first gradua ng class consisted of 11 men and women. In 1999 HFHS moved from its Denver loca on to Broomfield to allow for expansion. Holy Family High School is a Catholic, college preparatory, Archdiocesan, co- educa onal high school opera ng grades 9 through 12. HFHS's mission statement accurately reflects life within the community; "Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, Holy Family High School seeks to provide a Catholic learning environment that stresses academic excellence, fosters mutual respect, demands responsibility, and encourages self-growth." Demographic informa on for the 2013-14 academic year includes: • 621 students • 92% Catholic • 13% minority • 14% Hispanic To learn more about Holy Family High School, visit their website at www.holyfamilyhs.com. Candidates interested in applying must: • Be a prac cing Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church. • Have a strong commitment to the importance of Catholic school ministry in the church. • Possess a Master's Degree with a minimum of 20 graduate hours in supervision, curriculum, instruc on, or other related fields. • Have a minimum of five (5) years high school teaching or administra ve experience in Catholic schools. • Hold a current, valid administrator's license cer ficate or be able to be cer fied by the State of Colorado as a principal. If you are interested in applying for the principal posi on at Holy Family High School, please submit a le er of interest and resume to: Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Catholic Schools A en on: Superintendent Richard Thompson 1300 South Steele Street Denver, CO 80210 A complete principal applica on packet will be provided upon receipt of a resume and le er of interest. To learn more about the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools, visit our website at www.archden.org. The Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools is an investment in the future of our children and our Catholic faith. PRINCIPAL OPENING BY JULIE FILBY In a town where the popu- lation has nearly tripled since 2000, growth is both a blessing and a challenge, according to Fa- ther Emilio Franchomme, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Johnstown. The Catholic community of 300-plus families moved from their church home of 40 years at 809 Charlotte Street in August, to a church building they pur- chased at 1000 Country Acres Drive, the former home of Abun- dant Life Tabernacle Church. "The old building was insuffi - cient," Father Franchomme, 43, told the Denver Catholic Register from his new offi ce. "It prevent- ed people from coming so they would go to other churches. It was frustrating not to be able to accommodate them." The move increased seating capacity from 140 to 250, as well as added space for offi ces, meet- ing rooms and classrooms. Latest counts estimate weekend Mass attendance has almost doubled to about 500 people. "We have seen new people right away," said Father Fran- chomme. "None of us would have imagined this a year ago." The population of Johnstown grew from 4,305 residents in 2000, to 12,093 in 2013, accord- ing to the U.S. Census Bureau. "It's a good place to raise a fam- ily," Father Franchomme said, due to the availability of afford- able homes and not being "too far from civilization." Johnstown sits 20 miles or less from Love- land, Greeley and Longmont; and about 50 miles north of Denver. The parish closed on the church deal July 9, and by the weekend of Aug. 2-3, Masses were celebrated there. "We worked like crazy," he said. "We painted everything and remodeled the church. It was crazy but it happened." The majority of labor was pro- vided by parish volunteers, in- cluding pouring concrete, paint- ing, laying tile, installing crosses on the roof, and installing the kneelers that were donated by St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Aurora. Renovations were com- pleted for less than $25,000. "I'm just amazed," he contin- ued. "It was a miracle; it was the work of God." The parish brought the altar, tabernacle, crucifi x, statues and stained glass windows from their former church building. "It's comforting looking at these things that we recognize," Father said. "It feels more like home." Despite all the additional space, however, it's still not enough. "We need a new church al- ready," Father Franchomme said. A new, spacious church build- ing is a long-term goal for the parish, when they are able to raise the millions of dollars that would be needed to build on the 20-acre plot of land they pur- chased in 2010 at County Roads 17 and 44. The parish, while active and growing, is "not a wealthy com- munity," Father said. Right now, the only sign of a church on the property is one that reads: "Future home of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church." "There is an excitement," he said. "There's so much more God wants to give us." Growing pains in Johnstown eased, but not gone DOO-WOP SHOW THE ULTIMATE As Seen on PBS! Canterbury Productions in association with Star Productions Presents 7 ARTISTS Over 200 Million Records Sold! SAT. OCT. 18 Tickets at Paramount Theatre Box Office, Dicks Sporting Goods Park Box Office, Pepsi Center Box Office, Altitude Tickets Kiosks, 866-461-6556, www.AltitudeTickets.com LOU CHRISTIE Lightnin' Strikes, The Gypsy Cried, Two Faces Have I, How Many Teardrops, Rhapsody in the Rain, I'm Gonna Make You Mine THE VOGUES featuring BILL BURKETTE You're the One, Five O'Clock World, Magic Town, Turn Around Look at Me, My Special Angel THE MARCELS Blue Moon, Heartaches, Summertime THE SHADES OF BLUE Oh How Happy PAUL & PAULA Hey Paula, Young Lovers JIMMY STEPHENS/THE SA JIMMY STEPHENS/THE SAFARIS Image of a Girl, Girl with the Story in Her Eyes BLUE SUEDE ORCHESTRA HISTORY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH IN JOHNSTOWN Established as mission Church rebuilt after burning Parish established by Bishop Urban Vehr Moved to church at 809 Charlotte Street Purchased 20-acre plot on south side of town Moved to church at 1000 Country Acres Drive 1894 1905 1938 1974 2010 2014 FATHER Emilio Fran- chomme, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Johnstown. In the par- ish's new, larger church home at 1000 Country Acres Drive. Addi- tional capacity has allowed St. John's to accommodate more people at weekend Masses in the growing community. PHOTO BY JULIE FILBY/DCR

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