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15 DENVER CATHOLIC | JULY 22-AUGUST 11, 2017 Get Involved 5 4 p.m., JPII Center, 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, free. The O§ ce of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries is sponsoring a special Mass and family picnic in celebration of NFP teachers and couples using NFP and their families. For more details or to RSVP. contact Carrie Keating at 303- 715-3259 or carrie.keating@ archden.org. 25 6 p.m., Mile High Station, 2027 Old West Colfax Ave., Denver, $200. The meal that serves many! Annual gala benefi ting Catholic Charities shelter services. Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock will be honored. For details, sponsorships and tickets, visit samssupper.org. JULY 27 American Chesterton Society Conference 7/27-7/29, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Blu© s Pkwy., Colorado Springs, cost varies by package, from $425 to daily rates. The American Chesterton Society Conference is dedicated to promoting the wit and wisdom of the great English polymath and Catholic convert, G.K. Chesterton. This year's conference is being hosted by the Denver Chesterton Society in Colorado Springs. Details and registration at chesterton.org. 27 Gathering at the Grotto 7 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 2200 S. Logan St., Denver, free. Father Brian Larkin and specially invited guest speakers will talk about Catholic refl ections of the Protestant Reformation. Snacks, beverages and free childcare will be available. 30 St. Bernadette's 70th Anniversary Celebration 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Bernadette Parish, 7240 West 12th Avenue, Lakewood. Join St. Bernadette Parish as they celebrate their 70th anniversary with a car show and historical display. Come dressed in your favorite era or the decade that you were born. For more details, call 303-233-1523. AUGUST 4 Sts. Peter and Paul Garage Sale 8/4, 8 a.m. - 8/6, 2 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, 3900 Pierce St., Wheat Ridge. Come visit our HUGE Annual Garage Sale at Sts. Peter and Paul! We have all sorts of items from furniture, clothing, toys, decorations, religious items, tools — pretty much anything you can think of! We will feature a boutique and will be serving food throughout the day! Contact 303- 424-3706 or ministry@ peterandpaulcatholic. org for more details. 20 Risen Christ 50th Anniversary Celebration 11 a.m., Risen Christ Parish, 3060 S. Monaco Pkwy., Denver. Risen Christ Catholic Parish will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the 11:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Aquila. Original parishioners who attend this Mass will be collectively recognized at the end of Mass. Following Mass, new artwork in the Holy Family Chapel will be blessed by the Archbishop. A reception in the gym will follow. Light refreshments will be served, and photos and memorabilia of the parish's past fi fty years will be on display. For details, email parishinfo@ risenchristchurch.org. Third Annual Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast 19 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., St. Rafka's Maronite Catholic Church, 2301 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, suggested donation $20. The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon cordially invites members of the public, government o§ cials and representatives of all faiths to attend the 3rd Annual International Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast. The theme of this year's breakfast is Lebanon as a P.L.A.C.E. for Faith — Peace, Love and Coexistence for the children of Abraham. For more details and to RSVP, visit savechristianmiddleeast.org. PHOTO BY ANDREW WRIGHT Natural Family Planning Picnic Sam's Supper AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST FULL CALENDAR DenverCatholic.org Marisol Health volunteer opportunites available Volunteer opportunities are available at Marisol Health, including administrative support, assistance with yardwork and more. Visit mshealth. serve.ccdenver. org for time slots. Prison ministry Catholic Jail/Prison Ministry is in need of volunteers for youth detention facilities. Must be a fully-initiated, practicing Catholic, at least 21 years old and able to pass a background check. If interested, contact Deacon Steve Vallero at 303 722-4687. Child care at Samaritan House, Tuesday evenings Samaritan House is looking for qualifi ed volunteers to help provide supervision in our playroom for the children on our family fl oor while their parents complete required classes at the Samaritan House. To volunteer as a tutor, completion of Safe Environment Training and your background check is a must. WAYS TO SERVE For a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit serve.ccdenver.org.

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