On Dec. 8, the Church celebrates the 60th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council. Vatican II was the first “pastoral” ecumenical council in the history of the Church.  Called by St. John XXIII in 1959, the Council was not convened to settle doctrinal questions or disputes as in the past, but to bring about a great missionary renewal of the Church to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the modern world. However, the legacy of Vatican II over the past 60 years has not been without controversy. There has been much confusion and misunderstanding surrounding Vatican II because there has been a widespread misinterpretation of the Council since it’s closing sixty years ago.  

PARKER. Antonette Julia “Toni” Trout-Mikel of Parker died Oct. 19 of cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Bishop James Golka on Oct. 29 at Ave Maria Parish in Parker, followed by interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Elaine Tourville, who served as volunteer librarian for Holy Apostles Parish for more than 30 years, died Aug. 13. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 25 at Holy Apostles.

Al comenzar la temporada festiva, es importante recordar que entramos en un tiempo sagrado en la vida de la Iglesia. El Día de Acción de Gracias es un día en el que damos gracias a Dios por toda la bondad y las bendiciones en nuestra vida que solo vienen de Él. También recordamos que la Eucaristía significa “acción de gracias”, y en cada Misa damos gracias al Padre por enviar a su Hijo para salvarnos.  Después iniciamos el santo tiempo de Adviento, cuando preparamos nuestro corazón para celebrar la Encarnación de Jesús en la Navidad.