Lenten Activities

Stations of the Cross (back to top)

Every weekday in Lent: Holy Ghost, 1900 California St., Denver
After the 12 noon Mass
Visit www.holyghostchurch.info or call 303-292-1556
Every Friday in Lent:

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1530 Logan St., Denver
Following the 5:30 pm Mass
Visit www.denvercathedral.org or call 303-831-7010

Our Lady of Fatima, 1985 Miller Street, Lakewood
6:00 p.m. Mass, 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, followed by 7:00 p.m. Soup Supper
Confirmation candidates host a weekly soup supper, preceded by Mass and the Stations of the Cross. Soup is prepared by various parishioners; candidates bring rolls. All donations go to the Community of the Franciscans of the Renewal, who lead the parish's annual Confirmation retreat.

Friday, March 14

St. Therese School, 1200 Kenton St., Aurora
2:30 p.m.

St. Thomas More, school gym, 8035 South Quebec Street, Centennial
7:00 p.m.
The parish's Youth Music Ministry will present this musical/multi-media presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Contact Kelley Contreras at (303)220-3388, ext. 5 or kelleyc@stthomasmore.org for more information.

Good Friday
March 21
St. Thomas More, school gym, 8035 South Quebec Street, Centennial
5:00 p.m.
The parish's Youth Music Ministry will present this musical/multi-media presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Contact Kelley Contreras at (303)220-3388, ext. 5 or kelleyc@stthomasmore.org for more information.

Fish Fries & Soup Suppers (back to top)

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Retreats and Seminars (back to top)

Lenten Retreat: "Walk through Holy Week with Mary"
8:30 am check in 9:00 AM to 3:00 p.m., March 15, 2008

Saint Mark Parish,
9905 Foothills Canyon Blvd.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(720) 348-9700

Prayerfully join Mary at the foot of the Holy Cross, to delve more deeply into her role within our Redemption. Unlock the powerful messages hidden within Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary! Come and explore the Old Testament background of the Passion Narratives with us

For additional information and registration please click here (PDF)

Lenten Scripture Study: "How to Read and Pray the Parables"
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Sundays,
Feb. 10 - March 9

St. John the Baptist
323 Collyer St.
Longmont

This Bible study series will be taken from Marilyn Gustin's book "How to Read and Pray the Parables," which will be available for purchase at the first session. Refreshments will be served. To register, call Sister Michelle Black at 303-776-0737 or e-mail michelleb@johnthebaptist.org.

Sacred Art Music & Drama (back to top)

Religious Icon Exhibition
Feb. 21 - May 12

Cardinal Stafford Library
John Paul II Center
1300 S. Steele St.

Denver, CO With the aim of encouraging understanding and appreciation of this holy, life-bearing art form, the Cardinal Stafford Library presents an exhibition of handcrafted icons based on the ancient Russian Byzantine style. A reception and artist talk will take place from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21. Call Cecelia Aguallo 303-238-8983 with questions.

The Way of the Cross

A presentation by The Franciscan Mystery Players High school students from St. Michael the Archangel's parish (Aurora, CO) audition for the program and prepare throughout the year in preparation for Lent. They have committed to performing this multi-media presentation every Friday night during Lent at various parishes. See the schedule below. Find out more at www.mysteryplay.org.
7:30 p.m., Feb. 16 - Pax Christi, Littleton
7:30 p.m., Feb. 29 - Christ on the Mountain, Lakewood
7:30 p.m., Mar. 7 - St. Francis of Assisi, Longmont
7:30 p.m., Mar 14 - St. Louis, Louisville
7:30 p.m., Mar 16 - St. Michael the Archangel, Aurora
1:30 p.m., Mar 20 - Regis Jesuit High School

*Visit our parish index to locate the address for any of the above parishes except for Pax Christi, which is a parish of the Diocese of Colorado Springs.

"Everyman:"
A Lenten play

7 p.m., Friday, March 14

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
5450 S. Lemay Ave.

Fort Collins, CO The youth at St. Elizabeth School will be presenting a play entitled "Everyman." The performance will be preceded by a fish dinner. Call 970-226-1303 with questions.
Cathedral Music Series
7:30 p.m., Sat., Mar. 15

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

1530 Logan St.
Denver, CO

The choir of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, under the direction of Horst Buchholz, will perform the celebrated "Seven Last Words of Christ" by French composer Theodore Dubois. This special composition has not been performed at the Cathedral for many years. Visit www.denvercathedralmusic.org for more information.
 

ARCHBISHOP'S HOMILIES

Palm Sunday
March 16, 2008
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
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Lenten Videos Archive

Holy Thursday
Pilgrimage to Seven Churches
Mother of God Church
475 Logan Street
Denver, CO 80203
5 pm Mass of Lord's Supper
8 pm Pilgrimage begins Call (303) 629-05100

Holy Week Retreat
Good Friday - Easter Sunday
5 pm Fri - Noon, Sun.
St. Malo Retreat Center
Call (303) 747-0201 to reserve a spot!