 Souper Bowl of Caring, Sunday, February 1
before & after Masses in the Narthex

Church in Latin America

Today, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your gifts to the collection will fund catechesis, marriage and family life programs, and seminarian education in Latin America and the Caribbean. The support you give today will provide opportunities for years to come. Please support the Church in Latin America and be generous in today’s collection.

Catholicism: The New Evangelization
 

Put your faith into action with New Ardor, New Methods, and New

Expressions. Catholicism: The New Evangelization explores the

church’s mission within the challenges of contemporary culture.

Created by Father Robert Barron, the documentary and study

program focuses on the cultural obstacle the Church faces today

and sends us on a mission with a message of joy. Continues through February 8 after all Masses at Our Lady of the Meadows -- episodes are no more than 30 minutes in length and can stand alone. There is no cost -- just investment of your time and attention.
Join us as we explore the call to the New Evangelization!

Marriage Moments

January 19: (Martin Luther King) What does it mean to be equal? Are both of you equally good at cooking, mechanical things, sewing, small talk? Probably not. Even though your spouse may have a natural talent for a particular task, try trading chores for a day. Just for fun.
 

Parenting Pointers

January 15: God called Samuel several times before he recognized the call (1 Samuel 3). Jesus called the apostles and they followed quickly (John 1:35) -- perhaps so quickly they didn’t really understand what they were saying YES to. Talk to your children about what they want to be when they grow up. What kind of person do they want to be NOW?

Prayers for the Deceased:

Please remember in your prayers: Raymond George Lutz;, Mary Lou Giltner; Talo Nava; Joseph Genetta; Celia R.  Solano; Loretta Lee Palumbo; Mary Ann Genova; Warren J. Abbate; Vincent C. Rotolo, Jr.; Carlos Nicholas Hernandez; Ferna Tafoya; Anthony Salas; Nobuko Akase Strebe and all the deceased members of our parish, family, and friends

Hospitalized?

If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like Father Jim to visit you, please call the parish office or ask the hospital chaplain to contact the parish. Because of privacy laws, hospitals do not publish lists of those who have been admitted to the hospital.

Monthly Food Drive

Remember to bring food donations the first weekend each month to all the

Masses. Staples, canned hams, chicken, packaged meals and

children’s snacks are always good. Please be generous
 

CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY

Phone number -- 561-3580

Linda Davis -- lindadavis81004@yahoo.com

Chris Armstrong -- faithfor@olm-parish.com

For current updates check the www.pueblocatholicyouth.org calendar

Facebook: Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Community

Voice Mail: 719-564-2696, ext. 215 (wait for message -- about 30 seconds)

Mark your calendars for the Middle School Youth Rally -- Saturday,

February 7, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. in the

Shrine of St. Therese Parish Hall. APeX Ministries will be the

presenters. Cost to join this event is $5.00 and you will get snacks

and a t-shirt. Space is still available. Linda and Lynn promise you

will enjoy this evening of fun with other middle school teens

throughout the Pueblo area! Friends are welcome, but need to

register

Mark your calendars for the Youth Festival -- Sunday, February 8,

12:30-5:00 p.m. at CSU-Pueblo. This event is for teens across

southern Colorado. Nationally known APeX Ministries will be

presenters. The event will also have session for service and breakout

sessions for teens as well as adults. Bishop Stephen Berg will preside

at the Mass and be there throughout the event. Space is still

available. Cost is $20.00 per teen. Parents are welcome to come for

a charge. The festival is sponsored in part by a grant from the

Catholic Foundation.

Newman Club for Central, Centennial and South High Schools

Newman Club meets in room 25 at South, room 302 at Central and

room 416 at Centennial. Stop by for lunch and good conversations.

Sacrament of Confirmation

We ask that all of the candidates for Confirmation submit a picture

of their Baptism and First Communion. We will use the pictures at

the Confirmation Liturgy. The pictures will represent the Sacraments

of Initiation, Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

“Growing Up Catholic”

Growing Up Catholic every Sunday, 10:00-10:45 a.m. in the Parish Center.
For information or to register, call Chris at 561-3580.

Interested in Lectoring?

Youth interested in becoming lectors should talk to Chris or Father

Jim. A training session will take place during Thanksgiving break.

Day and time to be determined.

Interested in Serving?

We are needing youngsters fourth grade and older who would like to

be trained to serve the Mass on weekends and holy days. A training

session will take place during Thanksgiving break. Talk to Chris or

Father Jim if you are interested. Day and time to be determined

Father John Power Basketball League

Registration for the 2014 Father John Power Memorial

Basketball League season is taking place. League is open to

8th grade boys and girls. For information call Jamie (719)

250-6630, e-mail fatherjohnpowerbasketball@yahoo.com or

visit www. fatherpowers.org. We are also looking for volunteers

Interested in joining Serra Club

You are invited to join a regular meeting the first and third Saturday

of each month (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Parish Hall. For information contact Rose Marie at 720-363-6057

WHAT KINDS OF PEOPLE become priests, sisters or brothers? Are they people who don't relate well with other people? No. They are people who love others - people who find real satisfaction chatting with a 93-year-old parishioner, holding the hand of a cancer patient, listening to the troubles of a streetwise teen. They are people with the courage to touch lives, hearts and souls in a high-tech, unchurched world. Are you that kind of person? Pray for "Yes" response to God's call.

Parish Calendar Of Events

Click here for Month-at-a-Glance Events

This Week's Bulletin

King's Korner

Diocese Blast

New campaign under way. Thank your for your support last year in meeting our goal.
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Thinking about Separation or Divorce? - Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for upcoming programs, call (303) 317-5111 or email:dialov1282@gmail.com or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

RCIA-RCIC

Do you know someone who has never been baptized, but has asked

you questions about the faith? Or maybe someone who has been

baptized in another faith has asked how to be a Catholic.

Our Rite of Christian Initiation for adults and for children run all year.

If you have questions, call Chris at 561-3580.

Ministry of Consolation -- Bereavement Ministry

It is the goal of the community of Our Lady of the Meadows

that no member should suffer the loss of a loved one in isolation.

To that end, we are pleased to offer ongoing supportive

and pastoral services for the bereaved through the ministry of

consolation. These services include a monthly support group

on the second Thursday of each month; routine contact by

telephone and mail, as desired; assistance at funerals and receptions.

All services are free and available to parishioners or

any family member who is experiencing the loss of a loved one.

It is our hope that, through these pastoral services, those suffering

a loss may come to know the loving support of the faith

community. For more information contact the parish office, Jan

Sciortino at 561-0157 or Paula Giordano at 561-2958.

News from around the Catholic World

During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable, even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism.

Howard Thurman, African-American spiritual advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Matthew 25

Let's Develop The Spiritual Virtue of Charity & Perform Corporal Works of Mercy Click Here to see those charities that have solicited our support Amruthavani Communication Centre of India Food For The Poor Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo Give and Pray for the victims of oppression and violence in Syria, Sudan and all over the world

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Pope Francis' Daily Spiritual Reflections

 

Our Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for January: General: That those from diverse religious traditions and all people of good will may work together for peace. Missionary: That in this year dedicated to consecrated life, religious men and women may rediscover the joy of following Christ and strive to serve the poor with zeal.

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Diocese of Pueblo

The Most Reverend Stephen J. Berg
Bishop of Pueblo

Diocesan Calendar can be found here: www.dioceseofpueblo.org/calendar

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Click here for more on all of the Feasts in the Month of January 1. Mary, Mother of God, Solemnity 2. Basil the Great; Gregory Nazianzen, Memorial 3. Most Holy Name of Jesus, Opt. Mem. 4. Epiphany of the Lord, Opt. Mem. 5. John Neumann, Memorial 6. Andre Bessette, Opt. Mem. 7. Raymond of Penafort, Opt. Mem. 11. Baptism of the Lord, Feast 13. Hilary; Kentigern (Scotland), Opt. Mem. 17. Anthony, Memorial 18. Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday 20. Fabian; Sebastian, Opt. Mem. 21. Agnes, Memorial 22. Day of Prayer for Unborn, Opt. Mem. 23. Vincent of Saragossa, Opt. Mem. 24. Francis de Sales; Our Lady of Peace, Memorial 25. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday 26. Timothy and Titus, Memorial 27. Angela Merici, Opt. Mem. 28. Thomas Aquinas, Memorial 31. John Bosco, Memorial

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The Liturgy of the Word

Click for info on Today's Saint's Feast LITURGY OF THE HOURS The Word of God New American Bible USCCB Readings for Mass     January 2015   Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa  28   29   30   31   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31      February 2015   Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28      March 2015   Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   1   2   3   4    « April 2015 » Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa  29   30   31   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   1   2    Daily Gospel Reflections: From Daily Prayer Online From Creighton University From Don Schwager