COLORADO SPRINGS. In celebration of the Feast of Blessed Michael Sopocko, Divine Mercy of the Rockies will host a Mass and Holy Hour at St. Patrick Church on Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served following the holy hour. Afterwards, an “All Hands” meeting will take place where participants will receive updates on Divine Mercy initiatives in the diocese. Those who plan to attend are ask to RSVP to divinemercy@diocs.org. 

DENVER. “Every Life if a Gift” was the theme for the 2020 Celebrate Life Rally and March in Denver on Jan. 11. The Respect Life Apostolate for the Diocese of Colorado Springs chartered a bus and took 51 devoted pro-life warriors from around our diocese and Pueblo to celebrate the gift of life.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Benet Hill Community is holding a lecture series on the prevention of human trafficking on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr.

MONUMENT. Save the Persecuted Christians and Indigenous Ministries will give a presentation at St. Peter Parish in Monument on Oct. 23 from 7-9 p.m. Speakers will discuss the crisis of global anti-Christian violence affecting 300 million believers around the world. Subject matter is for an adult audience; discretion is advised. For more information, visit www.petertherock.org or contact Dede Laugesen at dede@savethepersecutedchristians.org. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Sohrab Ahmari, op-ed editor for The New York Post and author of the bestselling book “From Fire, By Water,” will speak at Palmer Hall at Colorado College Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. He will discuss his journey from Marxism and atheism to the Catholic faith. The talk is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Anna Keating at anna.keating@coloradocollege.edu. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Author and social media influencer Father Mike Schmitz will be the keynote speaker at the Inferno Men’s Conference on Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. at the Antlers Hotel Summit Ballroom in downtown Colorado Springs. The event will include talks and breakout sessions, optional praise and worship, confession, eucharistic adoration, and Mass with Bishop Michael Sheridan. Inferno is a men’s ministry in the Diocese of Colorado Springs that organizes low-pressure social events where men can connect and get to know Jesus Christ through the local faith community. For more information and to register for the conference, visit http://conference.infernomen.com. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Knights of Columbus Council No. 13981 at Sacred Heart Parish in Colorado Springs is holding a Christmas party and silent auction on Dec. 7 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada Ave. Cost is $30 per person, which includes cocktails, a buffet dinner and live entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the Knights’ charitable outreach. To purchase tickets, call 719-650-4243 or 719-247-0953; or send an email to cheyenne.trial@yahoo.com or jvmedina68@gmail.com. Attendees are asked to bring a new toy or book to donate to Christmas Unlimited. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop Michael Sheridan will celebrate the annual White Mass for physicians and allied health care professionals on Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at St. Paul Church. The Mass is sponsored by the Colorado Springs St. Luke’s Guild of the Catholic Medical Association. For more information, visit www.cosstlukesguild.cathmed.org.

COLORADO SPRINGS. As part of the 2019 Public Square Rosary Crusade, the rosary will be recited on Oct. 12 at noon in front of Corpus Christi Church, 2318 N. Cascade Ave. For more information, contact Marge Knight at 719-634-6294. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Father Paul Wicker is hosting a community celebration of mercy with the theme “Who Is My Neighbor?” on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at Holy Apostles Church. The event aims to bring together “Good Samaritans” and charitable organizations from around Colorado. Participants will gather for an evening of live music, reflection, stories and fellowship. For more information, contact Greg Sullivan at greg.sullivan@conuhome.org or 901-212-7660.
 

COLORADO SPRINGS.  In honor of Priesthood Sunday on Sept. 29, the Serra Club of Colorado Springs is holding a Priesthood Appreciation Contest for youth ages Pre-K to high school. Students are invited to create an essay, poem, artwork, video, thank-you note or card describing how a priest has inspired them. Contestants will be divided into four age groups: Pre-K to first, grades 2-4, grades 5-8 and grades 9-12. Entries should be submitted by Oct. 15 to one’s parish office or via email at SerraCOSprings@diocs.net. Winners will be announced during Vocations Awareness Week, which begins Nov. 3.

COLORADO SPRINGS. UC Health Memorial Hospital is in need of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) at its north and central locations. Currently there are many days each month that are not covered. For more information or to volunteer, contact Father Larry Solan at lawrence.solan@uchealth.org. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop Michael Sheridan will celebrate the annual White Mass for physicians and allied health care professionals on Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at St. Paul Church. The Mass is sponsored by the Colorado Springs St. Luke’s Guild of the Catholic Medical Association. For more information, visit www.cosstlukesguild.cathmed.org.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Morning Star Lay Carmelite Community will hold informational meetings for prospective members on Aug. 21 and Sept. 16 from 7-8 p.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 8755 Scarborough Dr. Attendees will hear about the expectations and requirements for becoming a Lay Carmelite. For more information, contact Sue Athey at 719-265-6999 or atheysms@hotmail.com. Information can also be found on the community’s website, www.laycarmcolorado.org. 
 

COLORADO SPRINGS. St. Peter Parish in Monument is holding a truck raffle to benefit the renovation of and addition to the original church building. The winner will receive a 2019 Ford F-150 Super Crew Truck. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased in the parish office, located at 55 Jefferson St. in Monument, or at www.petertherock.org/raffle. The drawing will be held Oct. 25.