St. Mary Parish will once again host Financial Peace University on Mondays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. starting Jan. 13 in the Pastoral Center dining room. It's the proven way to help you master budgeting, beat debt, and live the life of your dreams! Through nine lessons rooted in biblical wisdom, your FPU group will learn from Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts. The course includes a member workbook and exclusive online benefits for a year with your Financial Peace…

At St. Mary Catholic Parish we seek to equip all individuals and families in their quest to embrace God’s vision for family life and sexuality. To begin, we are offering free information sessions on Natural Family Planning. Our goal is not to simply teach NFP methodologies, but first to evangelize our community on the freedom that comes from embracing authentic spousal love; a love that was first modeled for us by Christ and his perfect love for his bride, the…

Are you in 5th-8th grade? Then get ready for our Nazareth NET Retreat! NET is an international youth ministry that challenges young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. When: Saturday, January 18, 9:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m. Where: St. Mary Parish in Joachim Hall and the Youth Room Registration: Cost is $30. Early bird pricing of $20 per student is available until January 1. Contact Andy at agreen@stmarylittleton.org or 720.502.3323.

Jan. 25, 9:00-12:30 Marian Hall Couples, include a health check-up for your marriage in your New Year's Resolutions! Dr. Jim Langley, St. Raphael Counseling, and the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary will suggest ways to re-focus your marriage on each other and God, building a healthy, happy, and holy union. Cost: free will donation. Nursery available by reservation. Contact Linda for details at 720.502.3320.

Galilee Young Adults (Ages 18-35) Turning to Christ as the Only Source of Truth All young adults (18-35) are invited to join us in the rectory for our Galilee group meetings. Beginning Saturday, January 25, we will start regular meetings for young adults to come together for community, prayer, and reflection. The meetings will be after morning Mass on Saturday (around 9:15 am) and last until 10:30 am. We will meet in the rectory. Just text "Galilee" to 84576 to…

The Walking With Purpose ministry at St. Mary invites women of the parish to join us for "Coffee Connect," a time to enjoy a cup of coffee, hear an inspirational talk, and find out what our ministry is all about.

Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 a.m. Ave Maria Hall Attention all patriots and people of good faith who support our Constitution and religious liberty! Please join us for the Patriotic Rosary every third Saturday. Contact Mike and Marie Sherman at 740.275.2990.

CORRECTION: Feb. 20 (not Feb. 21) Please join us as we celebrate Fr. Stefan's two years of priestly service! There will be a Mass at 7:00 p.m. followed by a reception in Marian Hall. We could use your help! If you'd like to lend a hand making this event a success, contact Sara McCluskey at smccluskey@stmarylittleton.org or 720.283.4748.

I came so that they might have life and have it to the full! (John 10:10) At St. Mary Catholic Parish we seek to equip all individuals and families in their efforts to embrace God’s vision for family life and sexuality. With this in mind we have developed a program called the True Freedom Project to evangelize and train the community on the benefits of practicing Natural Family Planning. Caitlin Burnett, a Registered Nurse who has begun an apostolate called…

Please join us to pray and connect monthly with St. Mary school parents and parishioners. Get-togethers follow the 8:15 a.m. Mass.The nursery is available.

Our popular summer speaker series continues on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm on the Pastoral Center lawn. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Nathan Cromly, C.S.J. We will have food and drinks provided by the Knights of Columbus. Plan on bringing your own blankets & lawn chairs and respecting social distancing guidelines during the event.

Vacation Bible School is Coming Your Way! For Preschool–5th Grade Monday–Friday, July 27–31 9:00 am–12:00 noon Cost: $50/child Rocky Railway uses Bible stories, songs, drama, art, and games to help children know and experience God’s love for them. Children will learn how the power of Jesus’ love for them can give them consolation, strength, hope, and joy throughout their lives. The program and participants will comply with the current state and county guidelines. To participate, children and adult volunteers will…

St. Mary Catholic School is hosting a couple of of drive-in movies to raise money for our students! Friday, Aug. 14, we will feature Disney's "Frozen." Plan to arrive at 7:30. The movie begins at 8:00 pm on the blacktop by the school. The suggested donation is $25 per car. Please sign up in advance at signup.com/go/bmWNswg.

St. Mary Catholic School is hosting another drive-in movie to raise money for our students! Friday, Aug. 21, we will feature “Cars.” Plan to arrive at 7:30. The movie begins at 8:00 pm on the blacktop by the school. The suggested donation is $25 per car. Bring your own snacks. Please sign up in advance at signup.com/go/bmWNswg.

The final meeting of our summer speaker series "Getting Grilled" will be on August 26th at 6:30 pm. Scott Elmer, Executive Director of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries at the Archdiocese of Denver will be speaking to us about St. John Paul II's vision for evangelization. Following his example and heeding the call of this great "missionary" Pope in documents such as Redemptoris Missio and Christifideles Laici, Catholics everywhere can learn to feel confident in proclaiming the truth of the…

Join us on YouTube and Facebook this Sunday, Aug. 30 at 11:30 am for Mass with Archbishop Aquila, where he will bless our newly-painted icons. We've waited a long time to finally host this event with our Archbishop! It will be a beautiful and fitting conclusion to our construction project. Links: YouTube, Facebook

Join us this Friday for another drive in movie night featuring the original “Mary Poppins!” Bring your favorite drinks and snacks. Doors open at 7:30 and the movie begins at 8. Sign up at signup.com/go/RtzoXbS. The proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to helping the school cover expenses for our safer re-opening.  If you are unable to attend but would like to send a donation, you may drop it at the school office or text to give at 720-927-9988 and select…

Scott Elmer, the Executive Director of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Denver, will be running his doctoral project at St. Mary and he is in need of volunteer participants who are fully initiated Catholics looking to grow in their desire and ability to reach others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The project is titled "Prophetic Church," because in baptism, all of the faithful are anointed as priests, prophets and kings in Jesus Christ. The prophetic…

Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the church, starting Sept. 17, going deeper in the teachings of St. John Paul II: 1st Thursday: Couples, The Way of the Church—Letter to the Families 2nd Thursday: Youth, The Way of Hope—Letter to the Youth 3rd Thursday: Women, The Feminine Genius—Letter to the Women 4th and 5th Thursdays: Professionals and Parish Groups

Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother at St. Mary's beginning September 22 at 7:00 pm in Ave Maria Hall, and continuing every Tuesday until November 10. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of Mary’s earthly life, taking you through her joys and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us…

We invite all high school teens to join us for a kickoff social on Saturday, Sep. 26 following the 4:30 pm Mass. We will meet at 5:30 pm at St. Mary Park or the Youth Room (depending on weather). We will present the calendar we are preparing for high school events this year. We are trying to accommodate as many families as possible which is why we will be having events on various days throughout the year. Here is an…

Join us for a showing of this seminal film on the abortion industry, and the story of one person's awakening to the horrors of abortion.

Oct. 29: We will focus on Fr. Michael J. McGivney, on the occasion of his upcoming beatifcation.

Sunday, Nov. 1 at 11:30 am Join us for a special celebration of the beatification of Fr. Michael J. McGivney, founder of the the Knights of Columbus. Mass will include a K of C Color Guard and reserved seating. This Mass will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend. Open to all. MASS SIGNUP REQUIREMENTS APPLY.

Fr. O’Connor is very excited in this Guided by the Spirit journey, and the students match his enthusiasm! The class schedule for the remainder of this year is below, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 8:00 pm. Tuesday, December 15 Tuesday, December 22 It would be helpful to know if you plan to attend. Please rsvp (yes only) to apostolate@boyleboys.com or text to 720.935.9439. Directions to the Youth Room: Turn west on the lower driveway - north side of the…

That Man is You!, the St. Mary Parish men’s catechesis program, is inviting all men to attend our next program to discuss the book, Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis De Sales. Meetings will be in the Youth Room on Friday mornings from 6:00 AM until 7:30 AM starting January 8, 2021. Francis’ compassionate Introduction leads the reader through practical ways of attaining a devout life without renouncing the world and offers prayers and meditations to strengthen devotion…

A small Christian based support group for divorced Catholics will begin a 10 week session on Monday, January 18, 2121. Classes are held in the St. Mary Pastoral Center dining room from 7:00–8:30 pm. All are welcome. Participants will be required to purchase a workbook for $10. Please call Cheryl Cummins (303-721-7259) or Kathy Houston (303-829-2827) for more information.

Nazareth is the town where Jesus lived during his youth. There He “advanced in wisdom and age and favor before God and man” (Luke 2:52). This is what we strive to do in Nazareth Middle School. Through living a daily, personal rule of life we grow in virtue and build a lasting friendship with Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. All 5th–8th grade youth are invited to join us in our journey to become saints! TWO TIMES: Nazareth meetings are held…

Join Us for a Dose of Hope and Faith! Mary: God’s Yes to Man Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6:30–8:00 pm in the school youth room. Dear Friends, in this moment we are living—when it might seem that God’s promises to us are not working—we look to Mary who is a woman of HOPE and FAITH. Discover from Karol Wotija, St. Ignatius, and others, how Mary strengthens us as she helps us contemplate the life of Christ. Duc in Altum! Questions? apostolate@boyleboys.com…

Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of Gods immeasurable and unconditional love. Join us for "NO GREATER LOVE: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion," a bible study program by Dr. Edward Sri. We'll meet every other Tuesday in the youth room from 1:00–2:45 pm, through Lent. To sign up or for more info. contact Carol Engelbert at chocolatekisses183@msn.com.

NEW TIME: 5:30 pm in the church Led by one of our priests As we prepare for consecration of the parish to Mary, and in this year of St. Joseph, we gather to pray for the needs of our parish, our families, our nation and the world. The rosary will meditate on the mysteries of St. Joseph. You will have an opportunity to write prayer intentions.

Join Fr. O’Connor as he celebrates Mass across from Planned Parenthood on Saturday, May 8 at 12:00 noon. The address is 7155 E. 38th Ave. in Denver. We will offer prayers for an end to abortion, for the mothers and fathers that are considering abortion, and the conversion of the workers that work in the abortion facilities.

May 22 at 6:30 pm in the Youth Room (school lower level) All young people heading into 9th–12th grade are invited to learn more about our Emmaus high school youth ministry! Join us for an informational get-together with refreshments. Emmaus members and leaders will share how their experience with Emmaus has helped them grow closer to Jesus. Please RSVP to Ana Bohmann at abohmann@stmarylittleton.org.

All incoming 5th-8th grade youth are invited to join us June 7–13 a for a week-long Catholic adventure camp in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Nazareth Middle School Summer Camp is an opportunity to encounter God, make and deepen friendships, grow in virtue, and have a lot of fun! Cost is $450 before April 30 ($500 after). Join our "Chronicles of Narnia: The Last Battle" and fight with the King! See more information and sign up at https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/6375 Activities include: Daily…

Wednesday evenings at St. Mary Park Come join other families as we pray for the needs of our families, our parish, the nation and the world. Led by families. Bring a dessert to share afterwards. For more information, contact Madeleine at mpaolucci@stmarylittleton.org.

Join our Emmaus High School youth group for Mass each Monday at 8:15 am, followed by a time of formation in the youth room (school lower level).

Every Tuesday: Fun, activities, smores! Starts at 6:30 pm, bonfire at 8:30. ALL YOUTH WELCOME!

Join our Nazareth Middle School youth group for Mass each Wednesday at 8:15 am, followed by a time of formation in the youth room (school lower level).

Sunday, June 20 Family fun and fellowship at St. Mary Park, hosted by our youth ministries. Contact Ana Bohmann at abohmann@stmarylittleton.org.

Join us for a special time of Adoration, hosted by our youth ministries.

Join us July 2 starting at 7:00 pm for an all-night Adoration vigil for Br. Joe Paolucci on the eve of his first profession of vows. You can sign up for an hour at https://signup.com/go/PPKWcHA.

Begin Your Journey Home Wednesday August 25 6:30 pm at the Pastoral Center Are you or someone you know interested in a lifelong journey of following Christ, experiencing life in an authentic family community, and in caring for those in need? We invite you to experience the joy and peace that comes from a life lived in union with Christ in His Church. Join us at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, August 25 in the Pastoral Center to learn more about…

  The love of a single heart can make a world of difference. Join Immaculée Ilibagiza, Rwandan genocide survivor and New York Times best-selling author, for a moving two-day retreat on faith, hope, love, and forgiveness. This retreat includes Immaculee's witness of the power of prayer, miracles of the Rosary, and inspirational music. No one will leave this retreat the same as when they came. Covers two days: Friday, Sept. 17: 5:00–9:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 18: 9:00 am–1:00 pm Cost:…