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Our Lady of the Mountains
Catholic Church
CHILI EMPORIUM
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155 Moraine Blvd. Estes Park, CO 80517
586-5886
Web: chiliemporium.com
Email: [email protected]
920 Big Thompson Ave. P.O. Box 1706 Estes Park, CO 80517
Pastor: Reverend Joseph Thai Cao Deacon: Stan Rymes
January 22, 2017 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mexican Restaurant: 145 E Elkhorn Ave. 586-0886
Mexicana Grocery Store: 841 Dunraven 577-1109
Open 7 days a week: 7 am—9 pm.
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our advertisers.
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These ordinary fishermen were not simply going to join the crowds that began to
gather around Jesus, hearing Him preach and coming to believe in Him. Rather,
theirs was a specific call to a specific vocation: to be apostolic “fishers of men.” They
would no longer ply their trade in boats on the sea. They were the first of so many,
both men and women, in all the centuries that have since passed, for whom the call to
discipleship is a call to radical abandonment of all worldly occupations. For them, “to
repent, and believe in the Gospel” means singular service, as priests and religious.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Brenda Bosch, Kent Bosch, Scott Dorman, Pat Dzuris, Joe Phillips, Rosa Tapia
FINANCE COUNCIL
Fran Grooters, Pat Almus, Gwyn Duke, Anthony Ricciardi, Camilla Saint, Tim Schiller
OLM OFFICE DIRECTORY
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Cao [email protected]
Deacon: Stan Rymes [email protected]
Business Manager: Shawn Swisher [email protected]
Accountant: Rich Tusa
Pastoral Assistant: Joanne Knight [email protected]
Sacristan: Jim Callowich [email protected]
Weddings: OLM – Sharon Brubaker - (970) 397-2613 [email protected]
St. Malo – Nancy Lang - (303) 747-2789
Religious Education: K-5 Beth Miller [email protected]
6-12 Sharon Brubaker [email protected]
RCIA & Adult Faith Formation
Nancy Lang - (970) 586-4589 [email protected]
Spanish: Victor Rojas - (970) 449-3272 [email protected]
Bulletin: deadline: Noon on Monday. Please email all requests to [email protected]
PARISH GROUPS
Prayer Chain: To request prayers for someone
Contacts: Jackie Cushing (970) 577-1584 or Diane Caddell (970) 577-9544
Wednesday Scripture Study: 9:15-10:45 AM (Read and Reflect on the following Sunday’s Readings)
Contacts: Claire or Glen Kreider (970) 577-1669
Sunday Scripture Study: Sunday at 11:30 AM
contact: Bob Sweeney (970) 586-3610
Bereavement Group: Sharon Brubaker (970) 397-2613
Adult & Family Fellowship: Contact: Mary Kay Watry [email protected]
PLEASE PRAY
FOR THE SICK
Gretchen Collingwood Jane Cornell Isaac Crane Tom Danton
Vickie Danton Cyd Deats
Mary & Bob Dorris Laura Duggan
Victoria Escacega Tyler Fowler
Tim Fox Sarah Gonterman
Linda Hipsher Carolyn Jones Julie Kairalla
Michael Kairalla Bill King
Dan Kirkpatrick Joe L’Heureux Herman Mares Gary Matthews Mark Matthews
Larry McCoy Jim Mount
Inge Niedringhaus Kurt Niedringhaus
Jamie Banker Oberson Alexis Richardson
Mary Rowan Wayne Schacht
Jean Serfoss Jane Swaney
Matt Thompson Phyllis Tomaino Eleanor Vernon Betty Wassmer
Anne Wilke Mary Williams
MASS INTENTIONS
OLM: Fr. Joseph Cao Mass en español: Fr. David Gomez Poland: Fr. Gregory Cioch
♥ = Living, ✝= Deceased
INFORMATION Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM—Noon and 1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Phone: (970) 586-8111
Fax: (970) 586-8112
Website: www.olmestes.org
Holy Mass Schedule
Saturday: All year 4:30 PM, And 6:15 PM Memorial Day—Labor Day
First Saturday: 8:30 AM
Sunday: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
5:30 PM en español
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri : Weekday Mass 8:30 AM
Adoration 7:00—8:15 AM
Wednesday: Communion Service 8:30 AM
Evening Mass 5:15 PM
Holy Days: Vigil Mass at 6:00 PM,
Morning: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Reconciliation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7:30 AM—8:15 AM
Saturday: 3:00 PM—4:15 PM
First Friday: 4:30 PM—5:00 PM
Or by appointment
Other Sacraments
By appointment, please call the office
SAT Jan. 21 4:30 PM ♥ Maria Ann Lang
SUN Jan. 22 8:00 AM ✝ Andy and Marty Anderson
Mike and Cathy Schafman
10:00 AM ✝ Gene Dowiatt
5:30 PM ♥ OLM Parishioners
MON Jan. 23 8:30 AM ♥ Protection of Unborn Children
TUE Jan. 24 8:30 AM ♥ Harry (last name withheld)
WED Jan. 25 8:30 AM Communion Service
5:15 PM
Fr. Greg ♥ Allen and Pat Dzuris
THU Jan. 26 8:30 AM ✝ Daniel Frontczak
FRI Jan. 27 8:30 AM ✝ Mary Wilson
SAT Jan. 28 4:30 AM ✝ Dick Boynton
AMAZING PARISH TEAM
Nancy Almus, Johanna Gengler, Nancy Lang,
Seth Naser, Brenda Reins, Deacon Stan Rymes,
Shawn Swisher
LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND CHRISTMAS GIFT BOOKS
Liturgical calendars are available in the entryway of the church.
Also, as a Christmas gift to all our parishioners, OLM has purchased copies of the book, Mother Teresa of Calcutta for you to take and enjoy. Copies of this book are located at all three entry areas.
FOOD FOR FATHER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you can help with this ministry by providing dinner for Fr.
Joseph once every four weeks or being a “back-up cook”,
please call Joanne in the office: 586-8111.
STEWARDSHIP FROM LAST WEEKEND
Offertory From Masses: $ 4,251.00 Church Preservation: $ 1,762.00 On-line Giving: $ 205.83
“...let your abundance supply their want, that their abundance may supply your
want…” 2 Cor. 8:14
DAILY READINGS
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 22:
Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/Ps 27/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Ps 98/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117/Mk 16:15-18 Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Lk 1/Mk 4:35-41
PASTOR’S CORNER
Welcome one and all to the celebration of Holy Mass at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. We are delighted that you joined us today. In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus’ calling of the first four apostles (two sets of brothers: Peter and Andrew, James and John). When Jesus called them that day on the Sea of Galilee, these apostles didn’t fully understand the nature of the summons. What it actually meant to be a “fisher of men” would only become clear to them with the passage of time and with the help of God’s grace. But even at this point—on the day the Lord called them—these four men knew they were being asked to follow someone very special and to do something extraordinary. Jesus trained them to be faithful disciples and eventually faithful fishers of men. During the period of their formation, Jesus scolded them for taking sides, for seeking positions of privilege. He taught them to fight not for the best seats, but for the towel, to be ambitious only to imitate Him in being the servant of all the rest. He stressed that to be great in the kingdom of heaven, they needed to keep His commandments and teach others to do the same. When Peter, Andrew, James and John left everything to follow Christ as his apostles, I definitely don’t think they left with frowns on their faces. They knew they were embarking on a new adventure, and I’m quite certain they were happy and excited about it. They couldn’t wait for it all to begin. Jesus promised them that they’ll be “fishers of men.” They left everything and followed Jesus. A priest is an instrument of Jesus Christ for the salvation of souls. Through the ministry of word and sacrament, a priest prepares human beings for their eternal destiny. Please pray for priestly vocations coming from our Parish. May you have a blessed week.
Fr. Joseph Thai Cao Pastor
POPE FRANCIS’ INTENTIONS FOR
January, 2017
Christian Unity.
That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s
teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal
charity to restore ecclesial communion and by
collaborating to meet the challenges facing
humanity.
PILGRIMAGE 2017 WITH FR. CAO
Calling all pilgrims!
We are a definite go for the 2017 Pilgrimage!
We have 24 pilgrims and still have room for a
few more. If you would like to join us, it's not
too late, please call Fran Grooters at
(970) 586-5224 or Gwyn Duke at (970) 577-
0190 or email [email protected].
THIS WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION:
CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA
This weekend, we will take up the Collection
for the Church in Latin America. Please
prayerfully consider supporting this collection,
which assists programs that strengthen the
faith in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Your gifts help share the faith by providing
lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly
and religious formation, as well as other
programs. To learn more, please visit
www.usccb.org/latin-america
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: MARCH 1—APRIL 9
The Goal is to promote a culture of life and end
abortion through:
Prayer and Fasting
Peaceful Vigil
Community Outreach
For more information, contact Heather at
[email protected] or go to 40daysforlife.com
HELP PROVIDED The High School Youth Group of Our Lady of the Mountains is willing to assist our parishioners who are in need of help with yard work, minor household chores, errands and other tasks with which you may need assistance. They are available on Saturdays by appointment. There is no charge for these services. We are giving back to those who support us and this church. Contact Sharon Brubaker, Director of Youth Ministry. (970) 397-2613
YOUTH GROUP Confirmation classes are currently
underway for Grades 6-12 on Wednesday evenings.
Please contact Sharon Brubaker at [email protected] or (970) 397-2613
ON-LINE GIVING As you contemplate making donations in
2017, please keep Our Lady of the
Mountains in mind. Your contributions are
needed for everything from basic operating
expenses, to special programs and the
preservation and beautification of our
historic church. So, please be as generous
as you can with your support this holiday
season and in the year ahead. For your
convenience, we offer online giving through
the parish website www.olmestes.org. Find
the Donate link to our online giving page
and follow the simple instructions, or you
can visit the church office and complete a
paper authorization form. As always, your
generosity is appreciated.
MARIAN MACQUETTE Visitors and Parishioners, you have an
opportunity to purchase a beautiful bronze 17”
statue of Our Blessed Mother Mary to grace your
home or that of a loved one. It has been
designed and created by well-known artist and
parishioner, Herb Mignery. The statue is a
limited edition macquette (25) of the original
Mary statue, which is in the Meditation Garden.
The cost of the macquette is $1,700 of which
$700 is a tax deductible contribution to Our Lady
of the Mountains Church Preservation Fund.
You can see or purchase a macquette in the
Church office.
This would make a
wonderful gift for a
loved one!
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
The offertory envelopes for 2017 are
here. They are located in the reception
area, near the staircase.
STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!
Our Lady of the Mountains is on Flocknote.
What is Flocknote? The simplest, most powerful
church communication tool ever invented!
Flocknote allows Our Lady of the Mountains to
communicate important messages via text
message and/or email to and from our members
on our own private social network. Just a few
examples of what we will share with you once
you join Flocknote at OLM are:
Ministry alerts
Special event reminders
Schedule changes
Weather closure alerts
Emergencies
There are 2 easy ways to join:
1. Go to www.olmestes.org/flocknote and fill in
your name phone number and/or email
address and click “Sign me up!”
2. Text OLOTM to the phone number 84576
and follow the instructions.
K-5th GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Wednesdays from 3:30-5 PM
January 25th: 1st Reconciliation and Pizza Party
WEDNESDAY EVENING MASS
The Rosary will be said at 5:00 PM. Mass will begin at 5:15 PM.
Please join us! This is a fantastic opportunity for families who are either picking up their
young children from religious education or families with older children who will be attending
religious education after Mass. We are also hoping that this will be a convenient time for
working parishioners who would like to attend a weekday Mass. We extend this invitation to
the entire parish and to our visitors.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY IS BACK!
The weekly Wednesday Scripture Class
resumed on Jan. 11, 2017 at 9:15 AM in the OLM
library. We read and discuss the scripture
readings for the following Sunday. New
participants are always welcome. The new “Year
A” books are available in the church office for
$15. For more information, call Claire or Glen
Kreider at 577-1669 or email at
2017 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Parishioner summary of contribution letters
will be mailed the last week of January.
ALTAR SERVER RECOGNITION EVENT
The Serra Club of Northern Colorado is
sponsoring an event to honor and thank the
Altar Servers in Northern Colorado. We will
have pizza and other food, games and
fellowship. All servers and their families are
invited on Saturday January 28th, at St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton following the 5:00 PM
Mass in Seton Hall. Please call Carol at
(970) 204-1629 or e-mail Lois at
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
Thank you so much for your generosity and
service to the Church and your parish.
POSITION AVAILABLE
St. John the Evangelist in Loveland is in need of
a receptionist! This job requires a friendly,
outgoing, people-person with good organizational
skills. Fluency in both English and Spanish is
preferred, but not required. Approximately 20
hours per week. To learn more about this job and
how to apply, visit www.saintjohns.us
