Bishop Michael Sheridan will consecrate the Diocese of Colorado Springs to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a Rosary Rally on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. at Holy Apostles Parish. The consecration coincides with the 100th anniversary of the final apparition of the Blessed Mother at Fatima on Oct. 13, 1917. To help the faithful meditate more deeply on Mary’s message of conversion, spiritual reflections will appear in each issue of The Colorado Catholic Herald leading up to the consecration.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Those who are mandated by their parishes as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) are asked to consider volunteering 4-8 hours per month at area hospitals.  With the growing population in the Pikes Peak region and expanding hospital sites, the need for EMHCs is great. Those who are interested should contact Chaplain Theresa Gregoire in the Spiritual Care Department of Penrose-St. Francis Hospital at theresagregoire@centura.org.  

MONUMENT. The Colorado Springs’ Catholic Committee on Scouting’s annual Religious Awards retreat will take place Oct. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Peter School, located at 124 First St. in Monument. The retreat is for Catholic and non-Catholic Christian girls and boys in the various scouting programs who wish to work on the religious awards of their faith. The retreat will also offer an alternate awards session for the Footsteps of America Saints, Women in Scripture and/or Models of Faith patch series. Cost is $15 for early registration or $20 for registrations received after Oct. 11. Lunch is provided. Scouts in grades K-3 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, contact Curtis O’Connell at 719-590-1104 or cjocs@comcast.net. The registration form can be downloaded at http://www.co-springs-ccs.org.