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UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM
(see Bulletin for further info)

SUNDAY, MAY 20

Knights of Columbus Breakfast

following the 7:30 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall.

Cost is $5 for a full plate or $3 for a half plate.

MONDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 18-21

Surprise!
City-wide Vacation Bible School

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 25-29

Just 5 Service Mission Trip

Mark your calendar for upcoming events

Bible Study

Thursdays at Noon and 7 p.m.
in the Parish Center Library

Bible Study sheets will be available each week
on the kiosk by the west doors.

Whole Community Catechesis

“Growing Up Catholic”

Growing Up Catholic and First Sacraments (Eucharist and

Reconciliation) began Sunday, September 10 with a family

gathering in the parish center hall, 10:00–10:45a.m.

Registration forms will be available at all the Masses or in the

office during the week. All children K-5th grades and preschoolers if they have been in pre-school for at least a year

are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please

call the office and talk to Chris 561-3580 extension 12.

Adult Formation opportunities—

Please make your reservation by calling Chris at 561-3580. We need to know an approximate number to prepare materials

Learn - Deepen - Defend - Instruct

Gifts

Get your inspirational CD and book
from the kiosk in the Narthex, Today!
or
Order on line at www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org

Here is a synopsis of some of the CD's in the Kiosk

Click here to see more thumbnails of the Kiosk

Parish Calendar Of Events

Click here for Month-at-a-Glance Events

This Week's Bulletin

King's Korner

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 Because of privacy laws, hospitals do not publish lists of those who have been admitted to the hospital.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

Whom do you call for information at the parish?

Is it Chris or Fran, Father Jim, Lynn, Linda, or Blase?

When does Formation begin?

What do we offer?
 

You have questions.

We have answers.
 

Click here for a thumbnail sketch of all we have to offer at OLM and whom you need to speak. In the next couple of weeks we will provide guidelines and explanations for sacraments, formation and other parish information

Ministry Minutes are available at the office.
Check out what is happening in the Parish ministries

Click here for a message and info on Parish Council

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, or Paula Giordano at 561-2958.

Caregiver Connection

Do you care for someone who is chronically ill; find yourself stressed out and frustrated; feel alone and overwhelmed?
“
You are not alone”
 

- find comfort in knowing others care. Join us and connect with other caregivers the second and fourth Thursday of every month (10:30 a.m.-noon) at the Joni Fair Hospice House Chapel (Second Floor), 1107 Pueblo Boulevard Way. No registration required. Open to the public.

For more information call 719-296-6201.

CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY

Phone number -- 561-3580

Linda Davis -- lindadavis81004@yahoo.com

Chris Armstrong -- Chris@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)

City Wide Vacation Bible School

Surprise!

Stories of Discovering Jesus -- With each encounter people discovered more about Jesus. This Catholic Vacation Bible School allows children to be surprised as they discover Jesus, too!
Monday-Thursday, June 18-21 (12:30-3:30 p.m.)
at Holy Family Parish, 2827 Lakeview Avenue
for Kindergarten-5th grade students.

Teen and adult volunteers also are needed. Contact Chris for registrations or to volunteer.

JUST5 -- Middle School Mission Trip

June 25-29, 2018 in San Luis, CO

JUST5 is a five-day service mission for Catholic middle school youth and their adult leaders providing a hands-on service experience, faith learning, community prayers, and summertime fun. The Pueblo group will also work on fund-raising together. Please pray for Our Lady of the Meadows Parish participants: Sara DeHeart, Gavin Hill, Abby Komaroski and sponsor Linda Davis as they partake in the Mission Trip.

NCYC

The National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana was a great success. Start planning now for next year! 

Talk with Linda or Lynn if you have any questions.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Teens who are at least 16 years of age and have attended at least one year of high school Religious Formation are invited into the Confirmation Process. A packet with all paperwork will be available for next year's class soon

Please pray for our confirmandi

Baptism Preparation

Baptism is a sacrament of faith. As parents, it is your faith and that of the whole community that gives meaning to the celebration of this sacrament for your child.

Requirements:

● For babies and children less than 7 years of age. (Children 7 years and older must be enrolled in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)).

● The family must be registered members of the Parish either Our Lady of the Meadows or Holy Rosary.

● A firm commitment by parents to raise their children in the Catholic faith to the best of their ability.

● A copy of the baby’s birth certificate.

● Attend a baptism preparation session within the last two years. Qualifications of Godparents:

● An understanding of the role of godparent.

● Be at least 16 years of age, fully initiated into the Catholic Church -- Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation and a participating member of a Catholic parish.

● Certification from godparents’ parish of eligibility to be sponsors is required.

The next Baptism preparation will be Saturday, June 9 (Noon to 4:00 p.m.)  Parents and godparents are required to attend. Baptism preparation sessions are offered four times a year.

Please call Chris at 561-3580 to register..

First Communion

Please pray for our children
 Contact Chris for more information at 561-3580
 

Important First Eucharist Dates

Chris, pray and ask any last minute questions.

Sunday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.

First Eucharist Sunday

Newman Club
for East, Central, Centennial and South High Schools

Catholic Newman Clubs will start this week. East Club meets Monday; Centennial and Central Tuesday; and South Wednesday. It is a great way to have a free lunch and great conversations with other teens and caring adults.

Great food!

Check Facebook: Pueblo Newman Club for daily updates.

Middle & High School

Middle and High School Youth Ministry News

Youth Ministry meets every Sunday 7-8:30 PM

Youth Ministry Sessions

Faith Formation for Grades 6-12 have begun Sundays, 7:00-8:15 p.m. Please note the doors (for safety reasons) will remain locked during the session. If a teen is late it is ok and we will open the doors. At times due to weather or lack of adult supervision we might have to cancel a Sunday session. You can check the above printed Facebook pages, the Pueblocatholicyouth.org web page or sign up for REMIND on the first night. It will be the teen and their family’s responsibility to check if a session has been cancelled. We will not be able to text everyone this year for cancellations. Lost your calendar -- it is posted on the Forms tab on the website.

Click here for an explanation of our Youth Ministry Process

Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap is for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. The event includes coming together in local pub to listen to a short presentation and then discussion about the topic. Drinking alcohol is optional. It is a great way for young adults to join together to talk about issues that affect them. The next session and Presentation topic is TBA. Call the parish for more info. 719-561-3580

Evangelization with a youthful perspective:

Fellowship of Catholic University Students

Interested in Lectoring?

Youth interested in becoming lectors should talk to Chris or Father Jim.

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. Talk to Chris or Father Jim if you are interested. Training sessions days and time to be determined

Father John Power Basketball League

League is open to 2nd — 8th grade boys and girls.
You can register on-line at www.fatherpowers.org.,
e-mail at fatherjohnpowerbasketball@yahoo.com, or call Jamie at 250-6630. The League is also looking for volunteers for more information or to volunteer call Jamie

Interested in joining Serra Club

The Pueblo Serra Club is part of a worldwide organization formally recognized by the Holy See as the global lay apostolate for vocations in the Catholic Church. The Mission of Serra Club is to support spiritually, physically and financially the increase of vocation efforts within the Diocese of Pueblo and to be a positive reinforcement for our priests and religious. The Club become supporters of those contemplating a religious vocation and mentor those in the discernment process and those in seminaries. The club meets the first and third Saturday of each month (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. It is open to anyone interested. For more information contact Rose Marie Stimpfl at 720-363-6057.

Click here For Registration info

Plants need fertilizer to grow healthy and strong and so too does

your marriage. Without some nurturing and care it will remain weak

and unfulfilling. Spread a little fertilizer on your relationship. Make

a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and watch your love for

each other grow.

Weekends are at historic Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs.

Contact Glen and Toni Gallegos

719-591-9045 or socowwmereg@gmail.com for more information.

Or to sign up online, visit our website at wwme.org.

Click here for schedule of future encounters in Colorado

Already Encountered?
Join the Southern Colorado Community every third Saturday of the month for fellowship, presentations, dialogue and other events.Sign up as a prayer couple, application couple or community support for upcoming weekends.Join a local Sharing Group

Call Glen & Toni Gallegos (719) 591-9045 for details and upcoming

Thinking about Separation or Divorce?

RETROUVAILLE_™
... A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES™

click here for more info

or

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

Next Colorado Workshops:

Denver   Sep 7, 2018

Divorced? Click here for a survival guide

Natural Family Planning:

THE NFPI WEB-BASED HOME STUDY COURSE

What is it? The NFPI home-study course is a convenient way for couples to complete an NFP course for self-instruction and as a normal part of preparation for marriage.

What will you do and learn?

In the NFPI Home Study Course, you will-

* Study the NFPI manual, Natural Family Planning: The Complete Approach.

* Learn how to observe, record, and interpret the signs of female fertility.

* Learn Catholic teaching about love, marriage, sexuality and responsible parenthood.

* Understand that teaching in terms of the Christian marriage covenant.

What's the process?

You will complete a series of three tests based upon the NFPI manual, Natural Family Planning: The Complete Approach. You will be sent one test at a time. You will answer the questions or apply rules based on the readings. After you have successfully completed the first test, you will be sent the second test. When you successfully complete the second, you will be sent the third test. After the three tests are completed, you will be asked to interpret two charts.

More information can be obtained at the NFPI website: www.NFPandmore.org

Follow the Home Study Course Link.

A donation is requested.

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News from around the Catholic World

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The Holy See

 

Pope Francis

 

Visit the Vatican
 

Vatican News Service

Pope Francis' Daily Spiritual Reflections

 

Our Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for May:   Evangelization: The Mission of the Laity That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

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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

 

 

Diocese of Pueblo Prayer for Vocations

Almighty God, ever faithful to Your word,
You have promised to send us shepherds and leaders
after Your own heart to gather and guide us.
We thank You for those priests and religious
who are persevering in their vocations,
and ask You to send them an increase in fellow laborers with Christ
for the salvation of souls.

Mary, Queen of Vocations, Pray for us.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, patroness of our diocese, Pray for us.

 

 

A message from the Bishop
concerning the future of the Diocese

 

 

 

 

2018 campaign is underway.
Thank you for your support in meeting our 2017 goal.
Click image above for more info and to pledge online.

 

We Pray:
St Therese, beloved friend, we come before you in our need.
We know that you listen to us and approach God for and with us.
Please accept these petitions, hopes, needs and dreams.
Please present them to our loving Father so that God may do
what is best for us, for our loved ones, and for the fulfillment
of God's Kingdom. We ask you, dear friend, with bold
confidence and loving surrender you taught us.
We make this prayerful petition in the name of Jesus
and through thepower of His Spirit. Amen

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mystical Rose,
make intercession for the Holy Church, protect our Holy Father,
help all those who invoke you in their needs,
teach us your way of gentleness and strength,
hope in the midst of the bitterness of life, burning charity,
and the precious gift of final perseverance. Amen

A message from Bishop Berg

 

Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

As I write this, we just received the first real snow of the winter here in Pueblo, where we are presenting the annual Youth Fest for middle school and high school students over the weekend. I have recently returned from visiting many of you all over the diocese, as several of the Catholic Pastoral Center (CPC) staff and I traveled throughout the diocese for our annual DMF tour. However, this year’s tour was radically different, for the focus of our presentation was to share details of the new diocesan strategic plan and the restructuring of the CPC now in progress, bringing the new strategic plan into effect. This is an important development, as we are taking concrete steps to move our diocese forward into the future as intentional disciples of Jesus Christ!

Last year we began this preparation with the Study Days conference given by Sherry Weddell on Forming Intentional Disciples in May, 2017. We will now moving to build on that foundation through the 4 Levels of Happiness program. Encouraged and guided by Deacon Dan Leetch, this program of unifying spiritual formation will reach into the parish level and begin to build a more intentionally enlightened approach to one another in light of our goals. Those who have been initiated into the 4 Levels have expressed a resounding, "Yes! This works!" I am personally excited that it has changed my outlook and response to the mission. The 4 Levels will positively bring a unifying tool into basing the mission in solid Catholic theology and Christian vocabulary.

There is more excitement to come! In Father Matt Wertin’s tour preview of The Amazing Parish we see the framework for the upcoming Diocesan Convocation which will be held in Pueblo this May 7 to 9. We will begin to develop and change our minds around forming intentional leadership at the parish level, in light of our vision and common heritage. This process of The Amazing Parish is now in place at the CPC. 

In my travels I have been blessed to spend time with students in our schools during Catholic Schools Week, and this weekend with our youth in Pueblo. Our youth are the future of our Church, and spending time in their world is a joy and gives me great hope. The diocese has now made the commitment to assign Father Carl Wertin as fulltime vocation director, which brings him into fuller contact with our youth, to encourage them in their discernment of their life vocations. He is now available to visit your parishes to preach about vocations. The new strategic focus on youth and family will bring more gifted, committed people together in this most important direction as our plans continue to unfold. This is dramatically coming to fruition in the preparation for the regional V Encuentro, where our delegation and I will meet at the regional conference in Phoenix in the next step of formation of a national plan for Hispanic ministry for the USCCB.

Please know always of my prayers for you, your families and your concerns. May you know joy and blessings through this Lent and this coming Easter season! 

Arthur N. Tafoya, 85, emeritus bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo 1933-2018 Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Arthur N. Tafoya, 85, emeritus bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bishop Tafoya was the third bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo, serving from 1980 to 2009. Additional information will follow after Bishop Tafoya's arrangements have been finalized. Please check for updates at www.dioceseofpueblo.org. Arthur N. Tafoya was born March 2, 1933 in Alameda, New Mexico. He had a calling to the priesthood at a young age and entered Immaculate Heart of Mary in Albuquerque at the age of 17. He attended the minor seminary from 1950 to 1956, when he entered St. Thomas Seminary in Conception, Missouri. He completed his studies and was ordained to the priesthood on May 12, 1962 at St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe, N.M. His first assignment was assistant pastor at Holy Rosary Parish in Albuquerque. In 1965, he became pastor of a poor parish in northern New Mexico, Dixon and Velarde. Five years later he took the pastorate of a barrio church in Albuquerque called San Jose. After eight years at San Jose, Tafoya was appointed rector at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Santa Fe, at which time he also served as vicar general of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. He was ordained a bishop for the Diocese of Pueblo on September 10, 1980 by Archbishop James Casey of Denver assisted by Archbishop Sanchez of Santa Fe and Bishop Charles Buswell of Pueblo.  In his 29 years as the bishop of Pueblo, Bishop Tafoya ordained 20 priests and started the permanent diaconate program for the diocese. He established the Diocesan Pastoral Council, an advisory, consultative body to the bishop. He also consolidated the chancery and pastoral center to be under one building at 1001 N. Grand in Pueblo before the construction of a new building in its current location at 101 N. Greenwood Street near the Riverwalk. He created the Diocese of Pueblo Catholic Foundation, began the annual pilgrimage to Chimayo, the annual Vocations Walk in Antonito, the annual Rosary Sunday celebration held each October and continued to give importance to the annual Fiesta Day celebration as a part of the Colorado State Fair. He invited the Poor Clare Sisters, a cloister group, to come to Pueblo. Additionally, he also brought lay ministry programs to the diocese such as Level II and New Wine, as well as providing awards for outstanding lay people in the diocese. During his tenure two churches were built: John Paul II in Pagosa Springs and St. Paul the Apostle in Pueblo West. The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart was also remodeled under his supervision. Additionally, many new churches were rebuilt. They included St. Francis/Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lamar, St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary both in Grand Junction, St. Michael in Canon City, Our Lady of the Assumption in Westcliffe and the Shrine of St. Therese in Pueblo.  Bishop Tafoya served the U.S. Bishops as chairman of the Latin America Committee, chairman for the Human Development committee and served on the American Board of Catholic Admissions.

 

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