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6 JANUARY 9-22, 2016 | DENVER CATHOLIC Gala Beacon 2016 Hope of Gala Beacon 2016 Hope of Gala Beacon 2016 Hope of Saturday, January 30, 2016 Lighthouse and Women Services makes it possible for many women to prepare for new life through our free health center and continued support. anks to you, 72 babies were born to Lighthouse clients this past year. KEYNOTE SPEAKER | JENNIFER O'NEILL An internationally acclaimed model, actress, spokesperson, producer, author and proud mother of three. She'll share her personal story of hope, healing and victory. YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LOUNGE is year's gala features a young professional lounge (21-35), styled by American Furniture Warehouse. REGISTER NOW AT bohgala.org or call Shelly Saeman at 720.476.7491 P L E A S E J O I N U S LIGHTHOUSE & WOMEN'S SERVICES 5th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction NEW & EXCLUSIVE! 4:00 pm Mass Celebrated by the Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. Risen Christ Catholic Parish 3060 S. Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80222 After Mass please proceed to: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum 7711 E. Academy Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230-6929 5:30 pm Celebration begins with Marketplace & Cocktails 7:00 pm Dinner & Live Auction www.proximotravel.com 508-340-9370 Hablamos Español 855-842-8001 anthony@proximotravel.com Call us 24/7 Several trips to different destinations: the Holy Land; Italy; France, Portugal, & Spain; Poland; Medjugorje, Lourdes, & Fatima; Ireland & Scotland; England; Austria, Germany, & Switzerland; Greece & Turkey; Viking Cruises; Caribbean Cruises; Budapest; Prague; Our Lady of Guadalupe; Colombia; Brazil; Argentina; Domestic Destinations; etc... Travel to Italy, France, Spain and England with Fr. Miguel & Fr. Gerardo; Saint Helena & Saint John the Baptist; August 1-12, 2016; $3,799 We also offer other trips with prices starting at $2,499 ~ Prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE with Airfare from anywhere in the USA S he was known as Denver's "Angel of Charity." Former slave Julia Greeley had endured brutality; she lost an eye as a child to a whip while she clung to her mother who was being beaten by a slave- master, and she suª ered racism, which sentenced her to menial jobs and poverty. A Catholic convert and daily Commu- nicant, Greeley transcended injustice through her faith and became known for astonishing works of charity despite her meager means. When she died at age 70-85 (she didn't know how old she was), Greeley was so beloved that her body lay in state for fi ve hours as a constant stream of people from all walks of life paid their respect to this saintly woman. Greeley has been selected as the local face of mercy for Catholics to model during this special Jubilee Year of Mercy, which started last month and runs through Nov. 20. The Archdiocese of Denver has commissioned a sacred image to be made of her that will be unveiled at the end of the month. "She stood out because of how extraordinary she was," said David Ueb- bing, chancellor for the archdiocese. "Even though she was only earning $10 to $12 a month cleaning and cooking, she was using it to help other people who were poor. That spoke volumes about the charitable heart she had. In addition, she had great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and was known for walk- ing [monthly] to 20 diª erent fi rehouses to give [felt] badges of the Sacred Heart and tracts to fi remen. That brings to life the corporal and spiritual works of mercy this holy year is dedicated to." Born as a slave between 1833 and 1848 in Hannibal, Mo., Greeley arrived to Col- orado in 1874, 11 years after slaves were freed. In 1878 she came to Denver with Julia Gilpin, a Catholic and wife of Colo- rado's fi rst territorial governor, William Gilpin. Greeley converted to Catholi- cism in 1880 at Sacred Heart Church in Denver. A daily Mass attendee, she called the Eucharist her "breakfast." After leaving the Gilpins' service, Gree- ley did odd jobs cooking, cleaning and caring for children and was a familiar sight on Denver streets in her humble clothing, fl oppy hat and oversized shoes, pulling a red wagon that was fi lled with items she bought, found or begged for and which she gave to the needy. She Saintly former slave to be local model of mercy for Jubilee Year Around the Archdiocese Sacred image will be fi rst to reveal full face of Julia Greeley BY ROXANNE KING 720-771-3394 editor_king@icloud.com www.twitter.com/RoxanneIKing