COLORADO SPRINGS.  Mary Ann Lamecker, a longtime employee of St. Patrick Parish, died Oct. 19.

Holy Days of Obligation in the coming weeks: 
• The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday, Dec. 9.
• Christmas Day on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
•The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Jan. 1, 2025.

A listing of parishes in the diocese that will hold Masses and other events to commemorate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12.

The ACT for Freedom Now Rosary Appeal ran from Oct. 1-31.

COLORADO SPRINGS. A parish in the diocese has joined forces with another local church in an effort to expand bathing opportunities for Colorado Springs’ unsheltered neighbors.

Here are the parish Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas schedules for parishes within the Diocese of Colorado Springs.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Magificat Ministry is holding a “Come and See” brunch on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Our Lady of the Pines Parish Life Center, 11020 Teachout Rd, Colorado Springs, 80908. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court No. 2728 in Woodland Park received the Father Bill Carmody Pro-Life Award during the organization’s state workshop June 28-30 at Franciscan Retreat Center.

COLORADO SPRINGS. St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish will host an Interactive Creativity Presentation on Sept. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants will express their faith through singing, drawing, story writing, poetry writing, prayer quotes and coloring. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. To register, visit www.saintgabriel.net and sign up at the link on the homepage by Sept. 23.

WOODLAND PARK. Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Woodland Park will offer an introductory Spanish class on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. in the administrative building, 216 S. West St., beginning Sept. 18. The class is taught by Richard Molter, a retired high school Spanish teacher, and is designed to help people in any ministry who interact with Spanish speakers. For more information, send an email to karlcherie@msn.com.