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14 SEPTEMBER 24-OCTOBER 7, 2016 | DENVER CATHOLIC Around the Archdiocese Msgr. Charles B. Woodrich (Father Woody), former pastor of Holy Ghost Parish, shows renderings of what would become Samaritan House, which opened its doors in 1986. DENVER CATHOLIC ARCHIVE PHOTO Don and Linda Childears with Lovey Shipp. PHOTO BY JAMES BACA SAMARITAN HOUSE TURNS 30 3 decades serving the homeless M ore than $365,000 was raised for Catholic Chari- ties' Samaritan House Sept. 10 as 300 people turned out to mark its three decades providing shelter to the homeless. Dubbed "Sam's Supper" the festivities included a reception attended by former Denver archbishop Cardinal J. Francis Sta€ord, inspir- ing stories about residents served at the shelter, and awards for honorees presented by Larry Smith, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Denver. Recipients included donors John and Carol Saeman, first house parents Bob and Mary Dalton, first director Father Bill Kraus, and president and CEO of the Daniels Fund Linda Chil- dears, who received on behalf of the late philanthropist Bill Daniels. Also honored was the late Msgr. " Father Woody" Charles B. Woodrich who helped to found the shelter. The shel- ter's anniversary events continue with a pilgrimage walk Sept. 24 at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, and a recep- tion Oct. 15 and rededication Dec. 10, both at the shelter. Cardinal J. Francis Staœord reflects on the significance and impact of Samaritan House. PHOTO BY ANDREW WRIGHT First Director Father Bill Kraus, O.F.M. Cap., is presented a statue for his support by Larry Smith. PHOTO BY ANDREW WRIGHT John and Carol Saeman, some of the shelter's first supporters when Samaritan House opened in 1986. PHOTO BY JAMES BACA