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7 DENVER CATHOLIC | MAY 27-JUNE 9, 2017 Home Equity Line of Credit Projects? Tuition? It's cash when you need it. Rates as low as Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency NCUA Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency NCUA Uniting Your Faith and Finances 4.00 % APR * *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Variable rate-based on prime rate plus a margin that is based on your LTV (loan to value) ratio and credit history. Call: 303.424.5037 Click: Fideliscu.org or Come by today! Friday, June 23, 2017 e Pinnacle Club at the Grand Hyatt, 555 17th Street, Denver Cocktails and Silent Auction - 5:30 pm Dinner, Awards and Live Auction - 7:30 pm - Summer attire - Join us in celebrating the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the generosity and service of our 2017 Honorees: Spirit of Cabrini Award The Dire Family in Memory and Honor of Mike & Lorraine Dire Company for Cabrini Award Spero Winery - Clyde & June Spero MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE Gala 2017 i j i j For more information, call Mother Cabrini Shrine at 303-526-0758 or visit our website at www.mothercabrinishrine.org Q: What should I do if I know some- one planning to use physician-as- sisted suicide (PAS)? A: This person has decided to end his life and has convinced himself that he should reject God's timeline for it. It is important to approach him com- passionately, seeking to accompany him in his diffi culties through listen- ing, off ering practical help with daily activities and directing him toward spiritual, medical and mental health resources. At the appropriate time, encouragement to reject PAS and embrace God's plan for his life should also be given. Q: How should I approach some- one who is encouraging a relative to use PAS? A: Seek to fi rst understand why this person is encouraging PAS. Most often, people encouraging PAS are guided by a sense of false compassion and do not understand that it is spiritually damag- ing, undermines society's perception of the value of life, and involves various sectors of society in taking life (doc- tors, nurses, pharmacists, coroners, etc.). After striving to understand the person and explaining Catholic beliefs about life, suff ering and eternity, try to encourage him to confess his sin and remedy the damage he has done. Q: Can a person who has requested PAS receive Anointing of the Sick? A: No. The Anointing of the Sick is aimed at strengthening the sick person in his trust of God, but PAS contradicts this radical surrender and entrusting of the sick person to God. Until a person has satisfactorily con- fessed the sin of intending to commit PAS, he cannot receive the Anointing of the Sick. Q: Can someone who has taken the PAS drugs receive the sacraments? A: On average, a person who takes the fatal overdose used in PAS falls into a medical coma within fi ve minutes. In the unlikely scenario that a priest arrives at the bedside of a person in this window and he is repentant, then the priest can hear his Confession and administer the Last Rites. Q: If someone discloses that he intends to use PAS in Confession, what can be done? A: If a penitent is not contrite and insists on killing himself, then the priest must delay grant- ing him absolution until a later time. Meanwhile, the priest should accompany the person planning to use PAS, striving to convince him of God's mercy, offer- ing him practical help, and engaging in fasting, prayer and offering sacrifices for him. Q: Can people who have died by PAS have a funeral Mass? A: Due to the signifi cant risk of a funeral Mass leading people to think the Church accepts PAS, the bishops of Colorado have decided to only allow Christian Burial for those who have committed PAS. Funeral Masses, Liturgies of the Word and paralit- urgies are not permitted. Some days after the burial, loved ones are encouraged to have Masses said for the repose of the soul of the deceased. END-OF-LIFE RESOURCES COUNSELING These organizations o er counseling for those struggling with the issues raised by terminal illness. • Regina Caeli Clinical Services is a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver and has multiple locations. ccdenver.org/reginacaeli 720-377-1359 • St. Raphael Counseling is a Catholic apostolate with offi ces in Denver, Littleton and Louisville. straphaelcounseling.com 720-675-7796 CATHOLIC HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE The medical facilities and services listed below are provided in accordance with Catholic teaching. • Porter Hospice & St. Anthony Hospice serve the Denver Metro area. centurahealthathome.org/CHH/Home 303-561-5100 for hospice care • Centura's in-home palliative care 303-561-5193 • Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital all provide hospice and palliative care. sclhealth.org/services/hospice 303-425-8000

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