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8 JUNE 10-23, 2017 | DENVER CATHOLIC Around the Archdiocese Amazing Low Rate! AUTO LOANS NEW | USED | REFINANCED ** 60 Months Disclosure *APR (Annual Percentage Rate). The Annual Percentage Rate is the advertised rate. Borrowers credit score must be 680 and above to receive the 2.49% interest rate. Terms not to exceed 60 months; debt to income ratio not to exceed 45%; Loan to value not to exceed 125% of NADA value. **Oer not valid for existing Credit Union loans, or renances of recreational vehicles or vehicles used for business purposes; some vehicles may not apply based on age or condition; not valid on indirect loans.Oer only good on new, pre-owned and renanced vehicles May 1 - June 30, 2017. 1 Vehicle must be nanced using standard nancing terms through Fidelis Catholic Federal Credit Union (Fidelis) to qualify for payment oer. Fidelis will make the rst payment on the payment due date up to $400 on member's behalf after vehicle is nanced through Fidelis. Oer void when 7-day Repurchase Agreement is activated. Oer valid May 1 - June 30, 2017. No cash advances. Oer not valid for previous Enterprise purchases or with any other oer. 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 Call: 303.424.5037 Click: Fideliscu.org or Come by today We'll Make Your First Payment up to $ 400, when you nance an Enterprise Car Sales vehicle with Fidelis Catholic Credit Union. 1 2.49 % APR * Your Help is needed. Your Help is needed. Thank you Thank you for your generosity! INTERIOR PAINTING & CLEANING INTERIOR PAINTING & CLEANING PROTECTION OF SACRED ITEMS, INTERIOR PAINTING & CLEANING PROTECTION OF SACRED ITEMS, ACCESS, SECURITY, FIRE SAFETY, There are several ways to donate: by mail, online, by kiosk at the Cathedral, or with a monthly or quarterly pledge amount. Visit www.denvercathedral.org or call us at 303-831-7010 for more information on contributing. Your Help is needed. All donations are tax deductible $2.3 million $2.3 million $4.4 million $4.4 million COLLECTED TO DATE: $132,125.00 COLLECTED TO DATE: $83,600 COLLECTED TO DATE: $132,125.00 COLLECTED TO DATE: $83,600 EXTERIOR EXTERIOR FAÇADE EXTERIOR FAÇADE REPAIR Be a Part of the Second Century Cathedral Basilica Immaculate Conception!! of the of the Your façade contributions will help repair and replace the missing, cracked and broken stone and carvings which have become a safety hazard. Your interior improvement contributions will address access, security, safety, wall and altar repairs. Help us preserve our historic and iconic Cathedral Basilica for the next 100 years. Father Ron Cattany - Pastor and Rector What does spiritual fatherhood mean to you? T his Father's Day, we remember not only our earthly fathers, but the priests who are our "spiritual fathers" as well. These men so generously give their entire lives to devote themselves to raising up a spiritual family in the Church and refl ect in a unique way the Father's love for us in their sacrifi cial care. Remember to say thank you to your priest this Father's Day! WHY ARE PRIESTS CALLED "FATHER"? We see early references to the title in the New Testament. St. Paul refers to him- self as "father" of the Corinthians, and St. John the Apostle writes to his "chil- dren" in 1 John 2 and refers to his fellow priests as "fathers," following the tra- dition of referring to Jewish elders as "father" (Acts 7:2, 22:1). Until around the year 400, a bishop was called "father" ("papa"); this title was then used solely for the Bishop of Rome, and in English was called "pope." Later, St. Benedict, in an early version of his rule, gave the title to spiri- tual confessors, since they were the guardians of souls. As monastic orders developed, it also became customary to call the leader "abbot" or "abbess," which is a variation of the Hebrew word for father, "abba," but in the more familiar sense of the word, like "daddy." In the Middle Ages, the term "father" was used to address friars because through their teaching and charity they cared for the needs of God's children, according to Fr. William Saunders in an article for The Arlington Catholic Herald. STOCK PHOTO For Archbishop Aquila, a spiritual father means possessing "manly virtues, care and compassion for people and leading people to encounter Christ." For him, he exercises his own spiritual fatherhood by "celebrating Mass and visiting people after Mass — with young people, meeting with college students who are discerning vocations and helping them in the discernment process and working with my brother priests." To develop a greater identity as a spiritual father, he advised, "See Jesus as the example, his love for the Father. Deepen your personal relationship with the Father and truly come to know yourself as a beloved son in the Son." ARCHBISHOP SAMUEL J. AQUILA Being assigned to live and work at SJV seminary, I have many moments of rewarding spiritual fatherhood. It is a privilege to be invited to walk with young men on their journey towards priesthood – seeing them grow in their love for Jesus and desire to serve His Church. Most recently, being present at the ordinations on May 13 and praying for them as they received holy orders! I am so proud of them, and happy for the Church of Denver." FR. JIM THERMOS To be a spiritual father is to generate life in imitation of our Father in Heaven. None of us are the makers of these lives; yet we have been entrusted these children by our Lord. As spiritual fathers, we are called to foster, correct, train, and encourage our children until they bear fruit that will abide. Any father, natural or spiritual, rejoices in seeing their sons and daughters grow to their full stature in Christ Jesus. May we always receive from our fathers in Christ strength, wisdom, and compassion." FR. NATHAN GOEBEL " " We see early references to the title in the New Testament. St. Paul refers to him- self as "father" of the Corinthians, and St. John the Apostle writes to his "chil- dren" in 1 John 2 and refers to his fellow priests as "fathers," following the tra- Until around the year 400, a bishop was called "father" ("papa"); this title was then used solely for the Bishop of Rome, and in English was called "pope." Later, St. Benedict, in an early version of his rule, gave the title to spiri-

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