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20 APRIL 22-MAY 12, 2017 | DENVER CATHOLIC In Brief Classifi eds 303-715-3212 | classifi eds@archden.org Go see the Rockies, make Julia Greeley a saint Denver's very own "Angel of Charity," Julia Greeley, is on her way to becoming a saint. That's the good news! The not-so-good news is there's still a lot that needs to happen for that to become a reality, and the canonization process can be expensive. Luckily, the Julia Greeley Guild here in Denver is giving you an opportunity to help with the canonization process, and all you have to do is take your family out to the ball game! Over the next three months, they're o" ering discounted tickets to three Rockies games at Coors Field on May 14, June 17 and July 7, and a portion of the proceeds will go back to the Julia Greeley fund. If you were planning on going to a baseball game or two this summer, why not help make a saint in the process? Contact Mary Leisring at mary.leisring@archden.org to order tickets. TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION, CPT12 SUNDAY, APRIL 23 6:30 a.m. English, Fr. Joseph LaJoie 7:00 a.m. Spanish, CatholicTV Mass SUNDAY, APRIL 30 6:30 a.m. English, CatholicTV Mass 7:00 a.m. Spanish, CatholicTV Mass SUNDAY, MAY 7 6:30 a.m. English, CatholicTV Mass 7:00 a.m. Spanish, CatholicTV Mass SUNDAY, MAY 14 6:30 a.m. English, CatholicTV Mass 7:00 a.m. Spanish, CatholicTV Mass Annunciation depicted in student's beautiful drawing Each year, the Respect Life OŽ ce at Catholic Charities holds an Annunciation art contest in which middle school and high school students submit their very own depictions of the Annunciation, one of the most important moments in Christian history. This year's winner was 16-year- old Lauren Uhlir from Sacred Heart Parish all the way out in Peetz, Colo., whose beautiful drawing can be seen here. She won a huge pencil drawing kit that will no doubt help her to develop this talent she already has a knack for. When asked why the angel was shorter than Mary, she answered, "Oh, but he's kneeling in front of her!" That kind of attention to detail is admirable, indeed. Congratulations Lauren! Each year, the Respect Life OŽ ce at Catholic Charities holds an Annunciation art contest in which middle school and high school students submit their all the way out in Peetz, Colo., whose beautiful drawing can be seen here. She won a huge pencil drawing kit that will no doubt help her to develop this talent she already has a knack for. When asked why the angel was shorter than Mary, she answered, "Oh, but he's kneeling in front of her!" That kind of attention to detail is admirable, indeed. Congratulations Lauren! Fifty years of abortion, yet hope remains On April 25, 1957, Colorado became the fi rst state to legalize abortion. To date, it is estimated that 502,335 innocent lives have been lost to the horrors of abortion in the state of Colorado, and even that number is acknowledged as under-reported by Colorado Right to Life. That means at least that many women have had to live with the pain and sorrow that comes with having an abortion. Still, there is hope yet. The Archdiocese of Denver and Cath- olic Charities work tirelessly to help women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy choose life. Marisol Health o" ers a variety of health services, while the Gabriel House helps to provide dia- pers, clothing and housing. Elsewhere, groups such as FOCUS and Students for Life promote the sacredness of life on college campuses. And let's not forget 40 Days for Life, which coats abortion clinics in prayer and lovingly embraces women who are struggling. April 25 is a somber day to remember, but it's also one to rejoice in abundant hope that the Lord is working in mirac- ulous ways. PHOTO BY ANDREW WRIGHT