HOW CAN I GROW IN FAITH?
Adoration
Charismatic Prayer Ministry
Cor Jesu
Prayer Warriors
Queen of Peace Prayer Group
Pro Life Rosary & Advocacy
Legion of Mary
Sew the Faith Quilters
Marriage Preparation
Baptism and 1st Communion
Confirmation
Rite of Christian Initiation
Inquirers of the Faith
Great Adventure Bible Study
JustFaith
Compagnia
Endow
Ladies Auxillary
Natural Family Planning
Family Night
OLOL Neighborhoods
Dad’s Challenge Weekend
That Man is You
Dad’s Challenge Weekend
Brothers of St. Joseph
Knights of Columbus
World Youth Day
6th, 7th & 8th Grade youth
High School youth group
High School girls ministry
Scouting
Young Adult Group
Confirmation
Adult Leaders
Adventure Preincesses
OLOL Venture Crew
World Youth Day
6th, 7th & 8th Grade youth
High School youth group
High School girls ministry
Scouting
Young Adult Group
Confirmation
Adult Leaders
WHERE CAN I SERVE?
General Administration
Accounting Assistance
Offertory Counters
Bulletin Folding
Grounds & House Keeping
Mass Greeters/Ushers
New Parishioner Welcome
OLOL Neighborhoods
Bakers & Shakers
Funeral Reception Assistance
Spaghetti Eddie
Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary
Habitat for Humanity
Advocates for Life
Caring Hands
Eucharist for the Home Bound
Nursing Home Outreach
Prison Outreach
Parish Food & Clothing Drives
Ridge View Academy
Legion of Mary
Visiting Lady
OLOL Neighborhoods
Marriage Preparation Leaders
Soup Kitchen
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Life Closet
Habitat for Humanity
Cookies, Sandwiches, & More
Choir Groups
Instruments
Lectoring
Sacristan
Ushers
Greeters
Altar Servers
Cantoring
Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist
Liturgy Environment
Sound Technician
Light Technician
Mass Recording
Altar Care
WHERE CAN I FIND HEALING?
Annulments
Outreach for Recovery
Returning to Church
Pre & Post Abortion Counseling
Grief Counseling
PRAYER GROUPS
†Adoration:
Dedicate a time, or drop-in anytime, to adore the Blessed Sacrament.
Contact: Marge & Tom Doyle, (303) 693.1824
†Charismatic Prayer Ministry:
Prayer group meets to praise and listen to God. Praise is expressed in a number of ways: songs, formal or spontaneous prayer, and silent reflection. God may speak to those gathered
through scripture, teaching, charismatic gifts, etc.
Contact: Vicky Munger, (303) 699.8927
†Cor Jesu (Heart of Jesus):
Pray for parishioner needs by being a part of an email prayer chain from your home.
Contact: Frank & Zoe Brinkman, (720) 876.0206
†Prayer Warriors:
A group of adults who come to the high school meeting the second Monday of each month to pray for those in attendance. This is a once a month obligation on the second Monday of the month from 7-8pm.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
†Legion of Mary:
Join a dedicated group of parishioners that gather together to pray and do corporal acts of mercy.
Contact: Rosily Baratono, (303) 693.2047
†Visiting Lady - call to have a statue of our Holy Mother visit your home for prayer and devotion.
†Queen of Peace Prayer Group:
Join a prayer group after morning Mass on the first Friday of the month to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Contact: Marge Doyle, (303) 693.1824
† Pro Life Rosary (Lead by Advocates for Life, see page 12):
Join parishioners in praying a rosary for the end of abortion. This group meets once a month to pray in front of local Clinics of Planned Parenthood.
Contact: Kathy Frasco, (303) 371.7923
† Sew The Faith Quilters:
Meets every third Wednesday at 6pm for prayer and sewing/quilting. All abilities welcome.
Contact: Pat Fitzpatrick, (303) 680.9671
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
† Confirmation:
For Adults
Have you been confirmed? If you did not get confirmed as a child or teenage, better late than never.
Contact: Shirley McDermott, (303) 414.2255
For Teens (see confirmation under Youth & Young Adult)
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
† Baptism and 1st Communion:
For Adults
Are you seeking Baptism? Do you want to be in full communion
with the Church?
Contact: Shirley McDermott, (303) 414.2255 -
For Teens (See Children’s groups)
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
† Marriage Preparation:
Are you a parishioner, engaged to be married in the Church.
Contact: Owen Vyner, (303) 414.2259
FAITH STUDY GROUPS
† Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, Children, and Teens
For Adults
Participate in our rite of initiation to become Catholic?
Contact: Shirley McDermott, (303) 414.2255
For Children and Teens
• Retreat help
• Rite of Welcome lunch reception - help set up, serve and cleanup
• Sponsors for children and teens
-Requirements are that you have been safe environment trained and willing to attend classes and Rites with person you are sponsoring.
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
† Inquirer:
A person who is unbaptized or baptized into a faith other than Catholic and is interested in exploring the Catholic faith. Also for those who are baptized Catholic and are in need of the other Sacraments. Come and see what it means to be Catholic.
Contact: Shirley McDermott, (303) 414.2255
† Great Adventure Bible Study:
Understand God’s Plan of Salvation History and how your life of faith fits into “His Story.”
Sandy Wanzeck, 303-400.4605
† JustFaith:
An incredible program that gets to the heart of Catholic Social Teaching.
Contact: Dcn. Mike Magee, (303) 414.2263
† Compagnia:
Small Christian communities that meet in homes. Initial commitment is to meet weekly with a group to study during Lent. Various days and times available.
Contact: Owen Vyner, (303) 414.2259
WOMEN'S GROUPS
† ENDOW(Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women):
A Catholic educational program that brings women together to discover their God-given dignity and understand their role in humanizing and transforming society. Includes small study groups, conferences and retreats.
Mary Sue Kenny, 303-715-3291 - marysue.kenny@archden.org
† Ladies Auxiliary:
Ladies sharing in their faith and friendship while serving the parish community.
Gilda Zapfe, (303) 840.3442
Marriage & Family Groups
† Natural Family Planning:
Strengthen your marriage through learning about your fertility in a manner in keeping with your Catholic faith.
Contact: Owen Vyner, (303) 414.2259
† Dad’s Challenge Weekend:
Participate or help facilitate our weekend retreats for dads.
Contact: Owen Vyner, (303) 414.2259
† Family Night:
Every second Thursday of the month families gather for food, formation, and benediction.
Contact: Owen Vyner, (303) 414.2259
Men’s Groups
† That Man is You: www.thatmanisyou.org
A new parish men’s group focused on the role of men in their families, their church, and masculine spirituality.
Contact: Kevin Hedican, 303-693-4794
† Knights of Columbus:
Men focused on developing spiritual friendships, parish leadership, and participation in community outreach programs.
Contact: Mike Zapfe, (303) 840.3442
† Dad’s Challenge Weekend:
Participate or help facilitate our weekend retreats for dads.
Contact: Owen Vyner, (303) 414.2259
† Brothers of St. Joseph:
Participate in reaching out specifically to other men.
Contact: Tom Wanzeck, (303) 400.4605
Youth & Young Adult Groups
†Scouting:
Both Cub Scouts and Boy Scout units are sponsored by OLOL.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
†World Youth Day:
Our Lady of Loreto sponsors the formation of a group of pilgrims to WYD. The upcoming WYD will be held in Madrid, Spain in August of 2011.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
†Young Adults:
A group for those 20 to 30 years of age that would like to gather for Bible Study, Theology on Tap, and Fellowship, and a regional young adult group.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
† 6th grade youth Group:
Meets every Tuesday night from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the modular. Sponsors Advent party, Easter joy party, Guppy Fest, socials, prayer time and bible study, Mountain Madness, and
mini retreats.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
† 7th and 8th grade youth group:
Meets on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the modular. Socials, Bible studies and events are sponsored during the year. All 7th and 8th graders are welcome.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
† Adult Leaders:
The youth program needs adults to help with weekly meetings and as retreat leaders. Times and dates vary throughout the year.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
† High School Youth:
Weekly meeting are held on Mondays from 7:00pm to 8:15pm. Meetings consist of Bibles Study, Prayer Nights, Topic Nights and Fellowship. For times and location contact Bob.
Contact: Neely Meeks (303) 414.2257
† High School Girls Ministry:
A once a month large group meeting and a once a month small group meeting for High School Girls. The large group meets the first Sunday of the month.
Contact: Neely Meeks (303) 414.2257
† Confirmation:
Registration begins in October of 2009 for our new candidates.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
†Adventure Princes
For fathers and daughters, ages K through 5th grade, including outdorr and social activities.
Contacts: Jeff Fiocchi - jeff_fiocchi@yahoo.com , Andy Inhelder - andy.inhelder@gmail.com, Aaron Cole - colebusiness@yahoo.com, James Manu - jmanu3@yahoo.com
†OLOL Venture Crew
High adventure and social activities for youths (boys and girls) ages 14 to 20.
Children’s Groups
† 1stEucharist and Reconciliation:
2nd & 3rd grades: Two tracks, meet on Monday evenings. 4th - 6th grades: Meets on Sunday mornings. 7th - 12th grades: Meets on Sunday mornings. Each child must be accompanied by a parent.
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
† Children’s Christmas Pageant:
Adult and Teen helpers to help with rehearsals and the Pageant. Help set up and clean up a cookie reception following Christmas Pageant.
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
† Spirit Team:
Group of teens in grades 6-12 that would like to meet once a month and perform skits and lead children and teens in song
• Teen volunteers
• Adult volunteers wishing to help and facilitate
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
† Totus Tuus: (Volunteer Opportunities for Adults and Teens)
Totus Tuus is Latin for “totally yours”. This program was initiated by Pope John Paul II as a tool for catechizing elementary aged and Middle School/ High school aged children and teens
in a fun summer program that envelopes the teachings of the church through formal teaching sessions, skits, music, and fun. Daily Mass is part of the elementary program as well as confession for both groups. The Totus Tuus team are a mix of college students or seminarians. Dates TBA.
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
† Princes and Princesses of the Kingdom:
Program designed for 6thgraders. Through scripture, the example of the Saints, and the Cardinal Virtues we will answer the questions that young teens entering Middle School have in regard to peer pressure and understanding what true friendship is. Ladies meet in separate location from gentlemen.
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
Childrens Religious Ed
†Pre-School, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade: (at home)
Pre-school folders, Kindergarten and 1st Grade books are available for a suggested donation; these programs are taught at home by the parents.
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
† 3rd -6th Grade Religious Ed:
The 3rd -6th grades meet on Tuesday evenings at 5:30-6:30 pm beginning on September 21st. Throughout the year we will be incorporating opportunities for prayer and Eucharistic
Adoration, service projects as well as age appropriate hands on activities to teach the children about their faith. Each child must be accompanied by a parent.
Contact: Joan Deeb, (303) 414.2274
Parish Office
General Administration
† Volunteer Coordinator:
Help our parish office organize, facilitate and communicate with all volunteers concerning projects requiring volunteer assistance.
Contact: Sandy Myers, (303) 414.2251
† General Office Assistance:
Do you like to work in a friendly office environment-answering phones, filing, copying etc? Come join us!
Contact: Sandy Myers, (303) 414.2251
† Accounting Assistance:
Do you have accounting skills? Time to work in the parish office during the day Monday-Friday? Perhaps four to eight hours a week?
Contact: Sandy Myers, (303) 414.2251
† Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal:
Help organize and conduct this important annual drive that supports various programs throughout the Archdiocese.
Contact: Sandy Myers, (303) 414.2251
† Bulletin Folding:
Folding and assembling the weekly adult bulletin. Friday mornings.
Contact: Peggy Burke, (303) 414.2250
† Offertory Counters:
Work with a team of six fellow parishioners counting the offertory collection. Each team works one Monday a month plus an extra time or two each year.
Contact: Sandy Myers, (303) 414.2251
Grounds & House Keeping
† Keepers of the House – Monday:
Come help clean the church after our weekend celebrations! Each team works on a Monday each month plus an extra time or two each year.
Contact: Gery Myher, (303) 414.2258
† Keepers of the House – Saturday:
Come help clean the church before our weekend celebrations! You chose the time to come in based upon your schedule.
Contact: Gery Myher, (303) 414.2258
† Set Up/Maintenance:
Contribute your time to assist setting up for various events & maintenance projects at our parish – may include set up of chairs and tables, light replacement, etc.
Contact: Gery Myher, (303) 414.2258
† Grounds & Snow Maintenance:
Can you assist before one of the weekend liturgies if the snow fall is less than 1 inch deep?
Contact: Gery Myher, (303) 414.2258
Parish Hospitality
† Bakers and Shakers:
A once a month ministry on the second Monday of the month to make smoothies, hot chocolate and tea; baked goods are also needed such as cookies, cupcakes, cakes, etc. Bakers can leave their names and prayer requests to be prayed for at the
high school meeting.
Contact: Bob Rickard, (303) 414.2256
† Loreto Cares-Funeral Reception Assistance:
Make a salad or dessert or help to serve for funeral receptions. C
ontact: Mary Jo Webb, (303) 693.1605
† OLOL Neighborhoods:
Get involved with other parishioners in your neighborhood that serve, grow in faith, and organize neighborhood events.
Contact: Lenny Best, (303) 414-2267
† New Parishioner Welcome:
Friendly people to assist the welcoming of new parishioners to our parish especially during our Open House receptions during the year.
Contact: Kathy Beckett, (303) 690.2041
† Spaghetti Eddie:
Each year in June the parish community gathers for a humongous spaghetti feast & frivolity. Lots of volunteers are necessary to pull it off. Sign-ups available in May!
Contact: Parish Office (303) 766.3800
Works of Mercy & Charity
† Advocates For Life:
Educate others about the importance of life, “conception to natural death”.
Contact: Kathy McLendon,303.699.7783
† Eucharistic Ministry to Home-bound:
Bring the Eucharist to parishioners unable to attend Mass due to serious illness.
Contact: Dolores Huntoon, (303) 680.9981
† Nursing Home Outreach:
Spend a couple of hours each month with residents of the Cherry Creek Nursing Home.
Contact: Andy Burroughs, (720) 870.3386
† Prison Outreach:
Share your love of the Lord by spending time with those in prison on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Contact: Parish Office 303-766-3800
† Parish Drives:
Help with organizing the various food and clothing drives we have throughout the year to help the needy.
Contact: Dcn. Dick Miller, (303) 414.22262
† Ridge View Academy:
Share your love of the Lord by spending time helping at this boy’s detention facility.
Contact: Dcn. Mike Magee, (303) 414-2263
† Marriage Preparation Leaders:
Help newly engaged couples prepare for marriage.
Contact: Owen Vyner, (303) 414.2259
† Caring Hands:
Crafts and collects items for donation to rehab patients, nursing home residents, people in shelters, and newborns.
Contact: Maryanne Kaessner, (303) 699.7836
Service to the Poor & Homeless
† St. Vincent de Paul Society:
A lay ministry primarily to develop the spirituality of its members. This will be accomplished partly through service to those within parish boundaries who have material needs.
Contact: Sal Olsen, (303) 400.9169
† Habitat for Humanity:
Building a home for a needy family is a great way to share time and talent for the Lord. Come swing a hammer or paint brush with us. (No talent needed)
Contact: Mark Schutte, (303) 699.1797
† Cookies, Sandwiches and More:
At home, make pb&j sandwiches and/or desserts once a month for homeless. Food is picked up at OLOL for delivery to Holy Ghost’s food line.
Contact: Holly Parker, (303) 805.2446
† Soup Kitchen:
Join a group of parishioners that prepare and serve food in Denver on Friday’s - St. Francis Center once or twice a month.
Contact: Rosanne Plaski, (303) 699.9245
† Life Closet:
Help those in need of clothing by joining our team. You can: sort clothes, drive clothes to the Life Closet, organize clothes in the Life Closet, help our ‘clients’ that come into the Life
Closet.
Contact: Kelly Potter, (303) 766-1213
Liturgy Assistance
Choir Groups
† Saturday 5pm Group:
Practices on Wednesdays at 7pm in the church and sings weekly.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Sunday 5pm Choir & Youth Choir:
Practices before Mass starting at 3:30pm and sings on the first and third Sundays of each month beginning in September.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† 11am Contemporary Choir:
Practices on the weekends and sings on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† 7am Strings/Instruments:
Meets before Mass and accompanies cantor. Strings are used for special feast day Masses.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† 9am Traditional Choir:
Practices on Tuesdays at 7pm in the church and sings weekly.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Children’s Choir:
Practices on Mondays at 6:00pm and sings at different Mass times.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Schola Choir:
A 16 member singing group that sings a-cappella music for special occasions; this is an audition group that practices at 7pm on Thursdays.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Bell Choir:
Practices on Thursdays at 7pm and plays at different Mass times.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Men’s Chorus:
Sing once a month at various Masses.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Cantor:
Contribute your musical talent by leading our congregation at Mass. An audition is required before being assigned a Mass.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
Instruments
† Accompanists:
Practices with various cantors and/or groups as needed for Mass or special services.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Instruments:
Put your instrumental talents to use for the Lord!
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† 7am Strings/Instruments:
Meets before Mass and accompanies cantor. Strings are used for special feast day Masses.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Altar Servers:
Youth 5th grade and older receive training and then are assigned to a weekend Mass team; also serves at weddings and funerals.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Liturgy Environment:
Design and create banners, altar cloths, or help arrange flowers and décor for Masses.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
Altar Care
† Clean Chalices:
Scheduled once a month to clean chalices used at the Masses.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Clean Purificators & Altar Linens:
Scheduled once a month to clean purificators and altar linens used at the Masses.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist:
Assist with distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to the sick and shut-ins.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Mass Greeter/Usher:
Help greet and seat persons at Mass.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Lector Formation:
Proclaim the Sacred Scriptures at Mass. Meet quarterly to pray over scriptures and practice proclaiming the word.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Sacristan:
Prepare the altar before Mass for the celebration of the Eucharist.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Sound Coordinator/Technician:
Manage sound equipment and oversee set up and breakdown of sound equipment for liturgies.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Light Coordinator/Technician:
Manage and program lighting for liturgies.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
† Mass/Sound Recordings:
Help record homilies and special services and make copies for our community.
Contact: Randy White, (303) 414.2254
Pastoral Ministries
† Annulments:
Have you, or a loved one, suffered Divorce? Do you wonder what an Annulment is? Would you like to speak with someone about it?
Contact: Fr. Ed Buelt, (303) 414-2000
† Outreach For Recovery:
Outreach for Recovery is a monthly support group for recovering addicts.
Contact: Henry Mulvihill, (303) 840.8913
† Pre & Post Abortion Counseling:
Are you suffering from an abortion, or the pressure to have an abortion?
Contact: Kathy Frasco, (303) 371.7923
† Grief Counseling:
Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one? We may have grief support groups available for you and your family.
Contact: Joan Allen, (303) 690.9040
† (Returning to Church) Re-Membering Church:
Have you been away from the Church? Would you like to speak with someone about your desire to return?
Contact: Shirley McDermott, (303) 414.2255
