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Upcoming festivals, liturgies to benefit Catholic entities, enrich faith
By Denver Catholic Register
The fall season offers many opportunities for family fun events that benefit Catholic schools, parishes and organizations. Opportunities for spiritual enrichment are also included in the list below.
Festivals and Galas
Oktoberfest
Celebrate the feast of the Guardian Angels at the annual Oktoberfest hosted by Guardian Angels Church. Come enjoy German food and desserts, a beer garden, German music and dance, children’s activities, a live auction, door prizes and more. Set from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 1 at Guardian Angels Church, 15179 County Road 7 in Mead. Call 970-535-0721.
St. Thérèse Festival
Family fun abounds at the annual parish festival at St. Thérèse Parish, 1243 Kingston St. in Aurora. Set from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 1 (the parish feast day) and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 2. Features lively entertainment, game booths and rides for the kids. There will be a raffle with prizes of $5,000, $1,000 and $500. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50 and are available through the parish office. Call 303-344-0132.
An Italian Evening
Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency invites everyone to celebrate Dominican Sister of Hope Sister Regis Nuva’s 60th jubilee. An Italian Evening is a fundraising dinner with proceeds going to continuing free, in-home care for the poor and elderly in metro-Denver. The event will include a four-course dinner, live Italian music, and a silent auction. Set from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 127 W. 58th Ave. in Arvada. Cost is $60 per person or $110 per couple. Call 303-322-1413 Ext. 10 to RSVP or visit www.domicansisters.org.
Brown Robe Benefit
This year’s Brown Robe event is titled “Road to the Robe” and celebrates the unique paths of Capuchin friars and their “yes” to the Lord following the example of St. Francis of Assisi. Proceeds support the lives and ministries of the Capuchin friars in the Mid-America Province. The event includes cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and a live auction. Celebration starts at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton St. in Denver. For event updates, to purchase tickets or for information visit www.brownrobe.org or call 303-433-0296 Ext. 105.
Archbishop’s Guild Fundraiser
Spend a night of fun at the annual Archbishop’s Guild Fundraiser to be held at St. Mark Parish Center, 3141 W. 96th Ave. in Westminster on Oct. 15. The event will include roulette, bingo, craps, Black Jack, raffle prizes, drinks, appetizers, $220 casino dollars and music. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and a preview of the silent auction. Festivities and appetizers begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple. Call 303-287-3080.
Silver Bell Ball
Enjoy an evening of gourmet dining, silent and live auction and live music by Hazel Miller and her band. The ball takes place every other year to benefit Mount St. Vincent Home, which supports families and children to strengthen their ability to participate emotionally and socially in their communities. The event will be held at Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1750 Welton St., Denver, from 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Nov. 11. This year’s honoree is Sister Roberta Furey S.C.L. For ticket information, call 303-458-7220 Ext. 346.
Spiritual Enrichment
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| CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec Statue of St. Therese of Lisieux is seen at the National Shrine of St. Therese in Darien, Ill., in this 2007 file photo. The saint’s feast day is Oct. 1. |
Mass to honor St. Thérèse
A Mass of the Roses will be held on the eve of the feast of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, 7 p.m. Sept. 30, at Carmel of the Holy Spirit Monastery chapel, 6138 S. Gallup St. in Littleton. Mass celebrant will be Father Michael Freihofer. Roses will be blessed and distributed at the end of Mass. “St. Therese said she knew our Lord would let her spend her heaven doing good on earth and would let fall from heaven a shower of roses,” Discalced Carmelite Mother Gemma Marie Hughes, prioress, said about the annual Mass of the Roses. Call 303-798-4176.
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