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12 JUNE 9-22, 2018 | DENVER CATHOLIC A ndrea and her three children were out of options. "I had no money, no car, no credit, no husband, no college educa- tion, no job, no fi nancial stability," said Andrea. "My faith and my children were all I had." The lack of necessities resulted from abusive and damaging relationships that left the family on their own. "I found myself a single mother with PTSD, with two autistic children and a baby," said Andrea. "I was unprepared." Andrea struggled to find work because it required fi nding childcare for her kids — one that was equipped to handle children with special needs — and she couldn't a§ ord it. Unexpected costs and time-consuming issues that come with parenthood made holding down a consistent job tough. The jobs Andrea did take on — from babysit- ting to housecleaning to working at fast food restaurants — didn't pay the bills. "It all wasn't quite enough to keep our heads above water," said Andrea. When Andrea and her family eventu- ally lost their home in Colorado Springs, they moved in with relatives in Denver, where things didn't go as smoothly as the family hoped. "All parties involved knew that it was a temporary living situation, but I never imagined we'd be asked to leave so soon and without warning," said Andrea. "It hurt my heart." Living in a new city without a home, Andrea desperately searched online for help. "These are the circumstances that led me and my family to the Samaritan House." Around the Archdiocese BY MOIRA CULLINGS moira.cullings@archden.org Family fi nds fresh start at Samaritan House Andrea and her three children turned to Samar- itan House after coming upon tough times, and through their pro- grams, they recieved the care and tools necessary to help them get back on their feet. PHOTO BY NISSA LAPOINT Fr. Armando Marsal, DCJM, will celebrate 25 years of priestly ministry on July 6 at St. Mary Parish, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. We will celebrate a special Mass of thanksgiving at 7:00 p.m. followed by a reception. All are invited to join us in thanking God for the gift of Fr. Armando's vocation. 2375 E. Arizona Ave. Denver 303-744-6119 www.saintvincents.org Join us in celebrating Father Andrew Kemberling's 30th Anniversary on Saturday, June 23 at the 5 p.m. Mass. Reception immediately following in Garden Room. 30 th Join us in celebrating A nn i vers a r y Unite your Faith and Finances Local banking with Catholic Values. Become a member Today! Uniting Your Faith and Finances facebook.com/FidelisCatholicCreditUnion @FidelisCatholicCreditUnion Call: 303.424.5037 Click: Fideliscu.org or Come by today FOLLOW US