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10 JUNE 13-26, 2015 | DENVER CATHOLIC Saturday June 27th 2015 Race Start: 8:00 am Race Day Registration begins at 7:00 am Registration Fees $30 Mail-In Registration (before June 23rd) $25 Team Registration (Per Person by June 20th) $35 Race Day Online registration at Active.com: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/ select-race?e=14806552 Registration and Team Info Available at http://www.respectlife5k.org Race Location: Light of the World Roman Catholic Church 10316 W. Bowles Ave Littleton, CO 80127 For more information, email us: respectlife5K@gmail.com "Respect All Life" Team Categories! • K of C Council vs. Council • Parish vs. Parish Fun for All! • Age Group Awards • Team Awards • Kid's Fun Run • Prize Raffle • Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by: Knights of Columbus #12567 Father Francis Syrianey Council Proceeds from the race will be used to aid in the pur- chase of an ultrasound machine for a Pregnancy Crisis Center in Colorado as part of the Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Initiative Program. See our council website at http://www.kofc12567.org 5TH ANNUAL Around the Archdiocese Fortnight for Freedom initiative begins June 21 F reedom is a precious word enshrined in the U.S. Constitution protecting one of Americans' most important rights: practicing one's faith. In the face of many threats to the coun- try's religious freedom, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is asking for a period of prayer, fasting and advocacy for the right to witness to the Gospel. This is the fourth year Catholics and non-Catholics alike are asked to partici- pate in Fortnight for Freedom from June 21 to July 4. Parishes and community groups may recognize the initiative by holding a candlelight vigil, hosting a reli- gious-themed concert, holding a panel discussion or march for religious freedom. Archbishop Samuel Aquila will give a special address on Catholic Radio Network, KRCN 1060 AM, during Fortnight. From 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. June 24, the archbishop will speak to thousands of listeners across the Front Range from the radio station. In Rome, Pope Francis has also spoken about religious freedom. He said freedom should not be limited to private homes and excluded from the public square. "Religious freedom is not only that of private thought or worship. It is the lib- erty to live, both privately and publicly, according to the ethical principles result- ing from found truth," Pope Francis said June 20, 2014. The USCCB ¥began Fortnight for Free- dom in 2012 and archdioceses nationwide participated through interfaith prayer ser- vices, rallies, conferences and meetings. In the Archdiocese of Denver, Archbishop Aquila celebrated a Mass last year and called all faithful to prayer and action for religious freedom worldwide. In previous years, hundreds of Coloradans gathered at the state Capitol to pray with the arch- bishop for state political leaders. This year's theme is focusing on the "Freedom to Bear Witness" to the truth of Christ and live according to one's faith. It's also an opportunity to celebrate the great martyrs of the Church, who remained faithful while in the face of persecution by political powers. Such saints include St. Thomas More, St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, Sts. Peter and Paul and the early martyrs of Rome. The initiative is expected to coincide with two important rulings regarding same-sex unions and the federal Health and Human Services mandate. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule in June on the mandate requiring free contracep- tives for women and on a case regarding the constitutionality of "marriages" between persons of the same sex. A fortnight for the Gospel BY NISSA LAPOINT 303-715-3138 | nissa.lapoint@archden.org www.twitter.com/Nissa_LaPoint POPE ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM In today's world, religious freedom is more often af- fi rmed than put into practice. [Defending religious liberty] guar- antees the growth and development of the entire community." - JUNE 8, 2013 We must promote religious liberty for all people. Every man and woman must be free to profess his or her faith, whatever it may be. Why? Because that man and that woman are children of God." - MAY 20, 2013 " " How to celebrate Fortnight for Freedom • Hold a candlelight vigil • Sponsor a religious concert • Organize a procession or march • Host a panel discussion • Show the fi lm "For Greater Glory" or "A Man for All Seasons" Visit www.fortnight4freedom.org for resources. Go to www.DenverCatholic.org for a list of events.