March 4, 2009

Religious Sisters Appreciation Day set April 4

This year’s Religious Sisters Appreciation Day, sponsored by the Serra Club of Denver, is set for April 4, at Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S. Monaco Parkway. Invitations are being mailed, and all sisters and members of religious communities of the archdiocese are welcome. Advance reservations are requested.

Each year, the Serra Club of Denver’s goal is to offer the most enjoyable social event of the year for the many religious sisters and members of religious communities of the Archdiocese of Denver who attend its annual Religious Sisters Appreciation Day, said event chair Jim Hilger. 

“Last year we were able to double the grocery certificates for each sister and religious community member, as well as providing telephone cards, plus a number of door prizes,” Hilger said. “Many of last year’s donors recognize the hardships and sacrifices made by our sisters, and have already stepped forward with their gifts.”

The day will begin at 11 a.m., with Mass celebrated by Denver Serra Club Chaplain Father Darrell Schaffer, followed by a social hour.  After the luncheon, the social hour continues, followed by gifts and drawings. 

“Because of the interest generated by Denver Catholic Register stories, twice in past years donors have driven across town to personally deliver their gifts of household goods for the sisters,” said Hilger.

Denver Serrans welcome all appropriate gifts and donations from the public for sisters and religious friends.  To donate, make checks payable to:  Serra Club of Denver (a subsidiary of Serra International, a 501c3 tax-free organization).  Mail to: Serra Club of Denver, Attn:  Dick Switzer, treasurer, 7654 S. Race St., Littleton CO  80122.

Attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. to Hilger at 303-850-7548 or hilgerjrjr@msn.com, or to Bill Egan at bill@eganprinting.com.