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March 14, 2001
Mimes to perform Gospel of John
Catholic Biblical School mimes in 12th year
For the 2001 Lenten season, mimes from the Catholic Biblical School will portray "The Story of Jesus as Told in the Gospel of John" at parishes across the archdiocese. The popular one-hour performance includes mime, music and narration.
The mime project started at the suggestion of Cardinal J. Francis Stafford when he encouraged the Biblical School to proclaim the Scriptures in creative ways designed to reach an audience beyond themselves. Sister Dorothy Jonaitis took up the challenge, establishing Biblical School mime troupes. In 11 years, over 250 performances have been presented to parishes, nursing homes, prisons and other churches.
The program helps everyone grasp the message of the Gospel, as it portrays Jesus' ministry through the resurrection. Audiences have responded positively to past performances, with many parishes reporting that the show is especially beneficial to religious education students, RCIA participants and Confirmation candidates, organizers said.
For information, contact Michael Moody at 970-224-9258.
The Gospel Mime Troupe Schedule, Lent 2001:
March 10, 7:30 p.m., John XXIII, 1220 University Ave., Fort Collins, 970-484-3356
March 11, 9:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 303-667-1318
March 16, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary's Parish, 2222 23rd Ave., Greeley, 970-352-1724
March 23, 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 5450 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, 970-226-5780
March 25, 3 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, 1730 West 12th St., Loveland, 970-669-5743
March 30, 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist, 323 Collyer St., Longmont, 303-776-0737
April 6, 7 p.m., Spirit of Peace Church, 1500 Hover Ave., Longmont, 303-772-6322
