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10 DECEMBER 10-23, 2016 | DENVER CATHOLIC SHOW SPONSOR PRESENTING SPONSOR SEASON SPONSOR PRODUCING PARTNERS L. Roger & Meredith Hutson, Singleton Family Foundation DENVERCENTER.ORG OFFICIAL TICKETS: 303.893.4100 TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! A CHRISTMAS CAROL By Charles Dickens Adapted by Richard Hellesen Music by David de Berry NOW PLAYING – DEC 24 Cast of A Christmas Carol • Photo by Adams VisCom A Christmas Carol • Photo by Adams VisCom A Christmas Carol TUE 12/6 Selling Out WED 12/7 Selling Out THU 12/8 Some Availability FRI 12/9 Some Availability SAT 12/10 Selling Out Eve. Eve. Eve. Eve. Mat. Eve. SUN 12/11 Some Availability Mat. Eve. TUE 12/13 Some Availability WED 12/14 Some Availability THU 12/15 Some Availability FRI 12/16 Some Availability SAT 12/17 Selling Out Eve. Eve. Eve. Eve. Mat. Eve. SUN 12/18 Some Availability Mat. Eve. Around the Archdiocese Holy Name Parish to host author of Drinking with the Saints BY AARON LAMBERT D espite popular belief, adult beverages and the Catholic Church definitelyšgo together; just ask Dr. Michael Foley, author of Drinkingƒ with the Saints: The Sinners Guide to a Holy Happy Hour. "I believe that a healthy faith and a healthy drinking culture go hand in hand," Foley told the Denver Catholic. On Dec. 10, Holy Name Parish in Sher- idan will host Foley as he speaks about his book, which is essentially a bartend- er's guide mixed with an encyclopedia of saints. The evening will feature a silent auction, and samples of the some of the drinks featured in the book will be pro- vided. All are invited, and proceeds from the $10 cover fee will benefit the expan- sion of Holy Name's parish hall. Father Daniel Cardo, pastor of Holy Name, said the purpose of the occasion is two-fold; the holidays bring with them lots of gatherings and parties, and Father Cardo thought it would be nice to provide some mixed drink ideas for hosts to serve their guests. More impor- tantly though, he said it's a way to bring Christ back to Christmas. "In these celebrations and gather- ings for family and friends, we want to bring Christ, but we know it's di"cult," Father Cardo said. "Many people don't think about Jesus during Christmas, sadly, so my hope is that thisševent will also give us some elements as to how, in a very friendly and loving way, to be able to bring Jesus Christ back to our Christmas gatherings." The idea for Drinking with the Saints was sparked by Foley's family traditions and his love of a good cocktail. The book is organized by the liturgical year and features over 350 cocktails in addition to wine and beer suggestions, all paired with the Church's feast days. Each day features a drink suggestion and a short biography of the saint, rife with inter- esting facts. "I got the idea to write the book from my own family's customs – we enjoy the liturgical year – and also my wife and I enjoy an evening cocktail, so it was only a matter of time before those two things came together," Foley said. A little help making holiday cocktails—from the saints Drinking with the Saints is a book that pairs cocktails with feast days. PHOTO PROVIDED A HOLIDAY DRINK RECIPE WHITE LADY • 1 1/2 oz. gin • 1/2 oz. triple sec or Cointreau • 1/2 oz. lemon juice, freshly squeezed • 1/2 egg white (optional but tasty) Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake forty times. Strain into a cocktail glass. DRINKING WITH THE SAINTS Saturday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m., $10 Holy Name Parish 3290 W. Milan Ave., Sheridan, CO 80110 For more information, and to buy the book, visit drinkingwiththesaints.com i

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