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19 DENVER CATHOLIC | MARCH 11-24, 2017 19 3 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Join Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Lutheran Bishop James Gonia for a joint prayer service commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. There will be prayers of repentance, thanksgiving and a commitment to work toward Christian unity. A reception will follow afterwards. Get Involved 25 The Annunciation of the Lord The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is a celebration of the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and bear the child Jesus and become his mother. Though not a Holy Day of Obligation, the Solemnity of the Annunciation is nonetheless important in the liturgical year of the Church because it marks the Incarnation, the doctrine that holds Jesus is both fully God and fully human. 24 3/24, 5 p.m. - 12 a.m, 3/25, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1530 Logan St., Denver. Started last year during the Year of Mercy, 24 Hours for the Lord will be a 24-hour period of confession and adoration, held at the Cathedral. Priests will be available to hear confessions in both English and Spanish. 20 7 p.m., Our Lady of Loreto Parish, 1800 E. Araphaoe Rd., Foxfield. Dr. Edward Sri will present two Lenten reflections and speak about his new book, Who Am I to Judge?, which will be available for purchase. For more details, contact Shirley McDermott at smcdermott@our- ladyofloreto.org, or call the parish at 303-766-3800. MARCH 12 Fatima Centenial Concert 7 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 1985 Miller St., free, but tickets required. Dr. Robert Klimek will direct choirs from the Cathedral and Colorado School of Mines, featuring a composition by Arvo Pärt. Contact mherzogenrath@ fatimalakewood.com for tickets. 13 Theology on Tap 7 p.m., The Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Theology on Tap continues its "Reasons to Believe: Why I Am Catholic" series with guest speaker Scott Elmer, director of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries for the archdiocese. 21 Archbishop's Lecture Series 7:30 p.m., Denver Catholic Facebook page. The final installment of this season of Archbihsop's Lecture Series features Fr. Paul Scalia, son of the late Antonin Scalia. Event is at capacity, but you can watch live on the Denver Catholic Facebook page. Like our page at facebook. com/DenverCatholic. 24 Reflecting on Mary's Yes 3/24, 6 p.m. - 3/26, 1 p.m., Little Sisters of the Poor Mullen Home, 3629 W. 29th Ave., Denver, free. A women's discernment retreat centered on Mary's Yes at the Annunciation. Open to single women 18-35. Guest speaker: Fr. Ryan O'Neill, vocations director for the archdiocese. Eucharistic adoration, Mass, personal prayer time, etc. Space is limited for overnight accommodations. For more details, contact Sr. Dara at vcdenver@ littlesistersofthepoor. org or 303-433-7221. 25 Catholic Women's Conference 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Our Lady of Loreto Parish, 18000 E. Arapahoe Rd., Foxfield, $55. All women are invited to the first Catholic Women's conference. Keynote Speakers are Kelsey Bob of FOCUS and Terry Polakovic, co-founder of Endow. Details and registration at denvercatholicconference. com. 31 The Joy and Peace of Rosary Making 3/31 - 4/2., Abbey of St. Walburga. 1029 Benedictine Way, Virginia Dale, $160. In this unique weekend program, participants will learn to make simple cord rosaries while also reflecting on the deeper meaning of devotion. Contact aswretreats@ gmail.com or 970-462- 0612 for more details. 500th Commemoration of Reformation 24 Hours for the Lord Lenten Reflection: Dr. Edward Sri MARCH MARCH MARCH FULL CALENDAR DenverCatholic.org FEAST DAY REMINDER