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Parishes to offer Advent liturgies and events
By Benjamin Mann, Catholic News Agency
Advent starts this weekend and parishes across the archdiocese are sponsoring a variety of liturgies and other events to help prepare the faithful for the Nativity of Christ. Check your church bulletin about events in your parish.
Notre Dame
Advent Vespers to be held at Notre Dame Church, 2160 S. Sheridan Blvd. in Denver, at 7 p.m. on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. Call 303-935-3900.
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Scriptural reflections
All are invited to prepare for the birth of Christ by attending “Return of the King: Scriptural Reflections on Advent” set for 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Bonfils Hall of the John Paul II Center, 1300 S. Steele St. in Denver. For more information on this free event, call 303-715-3195.
Reconciliation and retreat
Christ the King Parish, 830 Elm St. in Denver, will hold an Advent Reconciliation service at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and an Advent mini-retreat on Dec. 4. Call 303-388-1643.
Praise in song
Celebrate Christmas with the Colorado Children’s Chorale who will sing time-honored carols and Christmas favorites 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield. Reservation requested; call 303-469-5171 Ext 123. Donations gratefully accepted at the door.
Day of reflection
Benet Hill Monastery in Colorado Springs will sponsor an Advent Day of Reflection titled “Nurturing the Indwelling of God” led by Sister Rose Ann Barman, O.S.B. Cost is $30, which includes lunch. Call 719-633-0655 Ext. 132.
Prayer and Adoration
Shrine of St. Anne Parish will hold a Respect Life Prayer Vigil and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the church, 7555 Grant Place in Arvada, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Call 303-420-1280.
St. Vincent de Paul
The third annual Advent Lessons and Carols will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 2375 E. Arizona Ave. in Denver. The adult choir, children’s choir, hand bell choir and cantors will participate in reading Scripture and singing carols. A reception will be held in the cafeteria following the event.
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