Pope Leo’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas  Panel Dialogue | Tuesday, June 9 | 10am |Parish Office Classroom

Pope Leo XIV has written a powerful, challenging and inspiring encyclical letter “on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence”. His call to “disarm AI” and what he has to say about “the culture of power” in today’s world speaks to us all. In “Magnifica Humanitas” (“Magnificent Humanity”), he reflects on what is happening to humanity and planet earth in this new era of human history as a result of the development of the new technologies of digitalization, artificial intelligence and robotics that “are transforming our world.” He asks: Where is all this heading?

Come and learn about this encyclical letter through a pre-recorded panel dialogue sponsored by Georgetown University. Flyers with additional information are at the back of church along with an 8-point summary. All are welcome, no need to RSVP. Discussion to follow, snacks provided.

World Refugee Day Presentation |Sunday June 21 |10-11 AM |Parish Hall

Each year on June 20, the world honors the strength and courage of those who have been forced to flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution. Today, more than 103 million people around the globe have been displaced.

As global refugee crises continue to make headlines, it is more important than ever to offer support and stand in solidarity. Here in Colorado, many nonprofits walk alongside refugees on this journey—one of them is Project Worthmore.

Join us for a special presentation by Holy Family parishioner Maria Determan from Project Worthmore, an organization dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants build self-sufficient lives in the United States. Maria will share an overview of the organization’s impactful programs, ways to get involved, and her personal experiences in this work.

Come learn how Project Worthmore lives out radical inclusion and love of neighbor on Sunday, June 21, at 10:00-11 AM in the Parish Hall, as we observe World Refugee Day.

More information available in the flyers in the back of church. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Got Shoes? We’ve Got a Good Home for Them!  | Soles4Souls Shoe Drive | June 13-14 / 20-21

We are excited to host another shoe drive in support of Soles4Souls. When you donate to Soles4Souls, it’s more than just cleaning out your closet, it’s helping people restore their dignity. Soles4Souls will divert your donations from going to local landfills, reducing the environmental impact of these unwanted shoes by extending their lifespan. If you have gently loved shoes of any type: adult or children’s, we’d love to help you find them a new home. Donations may be brought to Mass on the weekends of June 13-14 and June 20-21. A bin to collect shoes will be in the back of church. All collected items will be delivered to the S4S on June 22. To assist with processing, please place shoes in plastic or paper bags, and secure each pair together using laces or rubber bands. Last year, we collected approximately 700 pairs of shoes! We look forward to another successful drive and appreciate your continued generosity. Thank you to Barb Frodin for heading up this outreach.

St Margaret of Castello Center @ St Dominics Says “Thank You”!

The St Margaret of Castello Center @ St Dominics Catholic Church is an amazing food pantry that serves moms, their children and others in need. Recently Holy Family shared our feminine hygiene donations and funding for diapers. Here is their note of gratitude.

Many thanks to the Holy Family community for the most generous donation of feminine hygiene products and the donation for diapers to the Saint Margaret of Costello Family Center. The women we serve will be so appreciative of the feminine hygiene products, which can be difficult to access and truly a basic need. Thank you for the gift your community has offered to our ministry and corporal works of mercy and support of life with dignity. With our deepest appreciation we remain humbly yours in Christ’s love for the poor.

Thank you! Mary Topping Director of Community Engagement

If interested in helping at the Center contact Ann at Holy Family or Mary Topping at St Dominics for more information: m.topping@stdomincdenver.org.

June is Gun Violence Prevention Month

In 2024, There were 967 firearm deaths in Colorado, suicides comprised 74% of these gun deaths. 1,314 nonfatal firearm injuries in Colorado were treated in a hospital setting, either emergency department treatment/release or hospital admissions. Combined with 967 firearm deaths, there were a total of 2,281 deaths and nonfatal injuries from firearms in Colorado, an average of more than six people a day. These are alarming statistics. Source: Colorado Department of Health and the Environment (CDPHE).

One action you can take…. Lock up firearms! Do you have a firearm in your home? Is it locked away safely? This is especially important if there are children in the home. 2 out of 3 children with guns in their homes, claim they know where they are hidden. 36% of them have handled these guns.  Colorado Faith Communities United Against Gun Violence (CFCU) along with CU’s Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative have provided a flyer providing a comprehensive detailing of storage best practices for individual and family protection. You can get a copy in the back of church or access the document here: https://tinyurl.com/SafeGunStorage23

Pads 4 Dignity | Taking a Break

Another success story! Thank you to all the donations of pads during this spring Pads 4 Dignity Outreach. We have packaged and delivered to various food pantries over 15,000 pads! WOWZA! We are going to take a break on collecting pads and will resume late summer/fall. Thanks to Cathy Hanisits for heading up this drive along with the loyal “pad packers”!