Join us this Advent as we move toward the light through vision, journey, and service. This sacred season is rich with symbolism, hope, and anticipation. Together, we will explore the meaning of each Advent candle and how its light guides our path. Through weekly Scripture readings and reflection, we will deepen our understanding of God's presence and discover renewed hope, joy, peace, and love.

The program will be offered via ZOOM on Monday evenings 7-8:30PM and repeated in-person on Tuesday 10:30am-12:00pm in-person in the Parish Hall. Sessions will be facilitated by Fr. Pat, Gary Barnes, and Ann Zimmer. Registration is required. More information and registration: https://tinyurl.com/AdventJoy26

We have many opportunities to lift up and warm the hearts of those who are most vulnerable in our community this Christmas season. We will support students and families at Annunciation Catholic School and area children. We’ll warm the hearts of families at Annunciation with hats and gloves, hot chocolate, homemade cookies and cards, candies and gift cards. We’ll join with Regis University and Toys for Tots with a collection of NEW toys to brighten the season for area children.

All the details and sign-ups are here: https://tinyurl.com/HFChristmasSignUp26

To make your shopping easy, some items can be ordered directly through Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/HFAmazon26

Or give online on the Holy Family website-> donate_>Christmas.

Calling All Volunteers!

Recently, we have been contacted by Hope Has No Borders to partner with them in their Birthday Backpacks project. Hope Has No Borders began as a grassroots response by moms and neighbors in the nearby Denver area, who refused to look away when families arrived in crisis. Their “Birthday Backpacks” project is a joyful, dignity-centered gift for low-income immigrant children ages 3-9. Each pack includes everything a family needs to celebrate a birthday: a child's backpack, baking supplies, a cake pan, and fun activity and sensory items. These packs honor children who often have very little and help families in crisis have what they need to ensure that their children still feel celebrated.

Because of your ongoing monetary donations to Social Outreach @ Holy Family, we have the funding to purchase all the celebration contents for the packs. What we need is you to help us pack and decorate the packs. This is a perfect family activity.

This project will be a part of our Christmas outreach, and we will be packaging both the gifts for Annunciation and the Birthday Backpacks on Sunday, Dec 6 from 8:30-12:00 in the Parish Hall. Come whenever you can and stay as long as time allows. Stop by, grab and donut, and join in service.

Each November is observed as Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to build empathy, break down stigma, and encourage action. This awareness month is about more than recognizing a crisis—it’s about changing the narrative.

Thank you to the more than 85 people who gathered on Nov. 8 to hear Mike McManus share stories of people experiencing homelessness. Because of your generosity we will be able to supply St Elizabeths of Hungary’s Homeless Ministry with 180 pairs of men’s briefs, 405 pairs of socks and 12 t-shirts. Your donations make a difference.

We are presently exploring a partnership to gather a team of volunteers to serve at St Elizabet’s Sandwich line once a month. The Sandwich line ministry is the largest and oldest ministry at St. Elizabeth of Hungary. The poor and hungry are served 11 am daily with soup, sandwich and dessert. By the grace of God and the generosity of parishioners, friends of the homeless and partner organizations, they feed, clothe and nurture the men and women who come to their door. If you are interested in being a lead and /or serve on this team, contact Ann Zimmer so we can further explore this opportunity to serve.

As grocery prices continue to rise, our neighbors with limited resources are facing the increased challenges of food scarcity. Looking for a way to serve those in need? Volunteer to help at the Regis University Mobile Food Pantry. This is a wonderful experience to connect to our marginalized neighbors along with other Holy Family parishioners. This monthly outreach is now in its 3rd year of service. We will be working outside so dress for the weather and bring water. And seeing we’re into the holiday season, wear some holiday gear. Come and serve Tuesday, Dec 1 from 8-10:30 am. Come for the whole time or part, whatever works for your schedule. If interested in carpooling from Holy Family, contact Ann. To sign up and obtain more information: https://tinyurl.com/RegisFoodPantry