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15 DENVER CATHOLIC | AUGUST 12-25, 2017 Get Involved AUGUST 19 Catechizing with Joy: A Retreat 9 a.m., St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 31626 US-6, Edwards, $15. A one-day retreat for catechists based on the joyful mysteries. It will situate the tasks of catechesis within an encounter with God and an ongoing relationship with Him. This retreat will also be o® ered Sept 16 (St Clare, Edwards), Oct. 7 (JP2 Center), Nov 18 (St. Helena). For more information, contact Jennifer Sharn at 303- 715-3252 or jennifer. sharn@archden.org. 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. 21 First Day of School! Catholic school students kick o› the new school year Aug. 21! Be sure to say a prayer for a blessed and fruitful school year for all Denver Catholic schools! 25 Sam's Supper 9 a.m., 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. SEPTEMBER 6 Catholic Medical Association Conference 9/6 - 9/9, Sheraton Downtown Denver, 1550 Court Pl., Denver, cost varies. The National Catholic Medical Association annual educational conference is being held in Denver this year. For more information and to register, visitcathmed. org/events/annual- educational-conference. 16 Vocations Walk 10 a.m. - noon, St. John Vianney Seminary, 1300 S. Steele St., free. Come pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Mass at 11 a.m., with a BBQ for the whole family immediately following. Third Annual Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast Daughter of a Saint: Gianna Molla visits Denver 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 3 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 11385 Grant Dr., Northglenn, free. Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, will be in Denver to share the story of her "Saint Mom," the love story of her parents, her project to create the St. Gianna Beretta Molla International Center, and to share the message of her parents and the Church for dignity for all life. For information, contact: Cindy Degitis at Cindy@bellanwc.org, 303- 789-4968 or Renee Birt at renee.birt@archden.org, 303-715-3207. AUGUST SEPTEMBER FULL CALENDAR DenverCatholic.org Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary AUG. 15: The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary celebrates the Blessed Mother's assumption into Heaven by the Father after her death. Why is this so important, and why is it a holy day of obligation? The Catholic Church teaches that as Jesus' mother, Mary was the only other human being in the history of the world without sin. As such, the Church's doctrine states that Mary was assumed into Heaven, and this solemnity is meant to remind us not only of Mary's holiness, but also of her motherhood to all Christians. HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION