Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 15th, the Sunday after Easter. Join us for an hour of prayer and adoration during the "Hour of Mercy" beginning at 3pm at St. Joseph's Church, followed by a video in the St. Therese room with discussion and refreshments. Join the Divine Mercy Novena on Good Friday, April 7th.
The Messiah Choral Society is presenting its annual performance of Handel's Messiah with professional soloists, chamber orchestra and volunteer chorus on Saturday, April 15th at 5pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27-1/2 Road.
* Our next meeting is on April 16th at 2:30pm at Sacred Heart, Fruita. * Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter Luncheon is April 29th, noon to 3pm at Sacred Heart Church. Tickets may be purchased from the Sacred Heart Parish Office for $15 each. Children under 10 years are $10. The proceeds from this event will help to offset the expenses of the Catholic Daughters State Convention in June 2023.
If you are interested in singing or playing at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, Aril 8th or if you know someone who might be, encourage them to join us. Our first practice will be Thursday March 30 at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Please contact Molly in the Parish Office (970) 242-6121 extension 212 or email musicdirector@ihmgjt.org with any questions.
Holy Family School Subsidy Forms are now available in the parish office. You may pick one up between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. This year's Subsidy Form is due no later than April 30, 2023. So please pick up one right away!
You Can Help Your Marriage – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 100’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on April 14-16, 2023, call (303) 317-5111 or email: retrouvaille.co@gmail.com or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
The Parishes within the Grand Valley will be providing a Marriage Prep Retreat for all engaged (and soon to be engaged) couples. This will be held on Friday May 5 and Saturday May 6 at one of the local parishes. This fulfills the Diocesan marriage preparation requirements . The class has terrific content about life skills, conflict resolution, and growing a family, just to name a few, Please make arrangements to attend. This retreat is also beneficial for those couples seeking Convalidation. Registration is required. For more information or to register Contact Judy Fox at 970-250-7008 or email at coloradofoxes@gmail.com.
"The Rosary is the best therapy for distraught, unhappy, fearful and frustrated souls, precisely because it involves the simultaneous use of three powers: the physical, the vocal, and the spiritual, in that order." Bishop Fulton Sheen
Altar Server Training will be postponed until after Easter. Watch for new dates when we resume training or call Alison in the Parish Office at (970) 242-6121 to sign up for the next class.
The Knights of Columbus would like to invite you to our fish fries every Friday during Lent beginning now thru March 31, 2023 from 4pm to 7pm. The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children aged 6-12. There will also be donations accepted at the door. Please join us for fantastic fish and fundraising as we raise money for many fine charitable groups!
The Bible Study continues. This study will include the history of the Mass and the importance of the Eucharist. The mass is a call to each of us personally from Jesus Christ. Join us. All are welcome! Wednesdays 6:00pm in the Chapel.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience is in 1) Dillion on April 28-30, 2) Colorado Springs on June 2-4, 3) Durando on Sept 15-17 and Dillon on November 3-5th. To learn more contact Brenda & Gary Granger at (720) 213-8833 or visit www.wwme.org.
"The Chosen" will be shown on Thursdays in the IHM Friendship room beginning January 12th after the daily Mass. This multi-season television drama is about the beginning of Jesus Christ's public ministry. Each episode runs approximately 45 minutes. Come re-acquaint yourself with Jesus' ministry and meet his Apostles. It is amazing! Grab a cup of coffee and join us. Questions? Call Bob Bianchi (970) 822-1147.