Pope John Paul II Catholic Church

Baby Bottle Campaign

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:32:59 +0000

Mothers Day, begins the annual Baby Bottle Campaign for the Pagosa Pregnancy Support Center. Mother’s Day is the day you can begin to help change hearts and lives in our community. Please pick up a baby bottle as you leave church. Please take the bottle home and fill it with change, bills or checks. Bring the filled bottle back to church. The campaign will end on Father’s Day – you can bring the bottle back anytime between now and Father’s Day.

The Mission of the Center is to strengthen individuals and families by providing pregnancy testing and support, life skills training, ultrasound and abortion recovery, all in a safe environment. Your contributions help fund the many programs the center provides to strengthen individuals and families. SO MUCH CAN BE DONE WITH JUST A LITTLE SPARE CHANGE! God bless you and thank you for your generosity. To learn more about the center and possible volunteer opportunities, each bottle is wrapped in a rack card and in week three of the campaign, we will be handing out the Center’s Annual Report.

4th Annual Car Show in Pagosa Springs

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:29:46 +0000

Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2012

Breakfast /Lunch Menu Served • Parish Hall During Car Show
7:00 a.m. Breakfast Burritos
11:00 a.m. Lunch Menu: Beans, Posole, Red or Green Chili Bowls and Sopapillas
Beverages: Coffee, Punch and Soft Drinks

Sponsored by IHM and the Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to the Confirmands of our Parish

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:28:02 +0000

Keith Edwin Archuleta
China Rose Blankenship
Emmy Donahue
Angela Gallegos
Davina Hamby
Gabrielle Caroline Pajak
Chase Douglas Purcell
Andy Rivas
Jordan Rivas
Kimberly Rivas
Kristina Rivas
Linda Flora Riveras
Colette Van Horn

Mass Schedule

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:58:25 +0000

Mass Times
5:00 p.m. Saturday (Anticipatory) JP II
8:00 a.m. Sunday JP II
11:00 a.m. Sunday IHM (Immaculate Heart of Mary)
4:00 p.m. Sunday JP II

Daily Mass Schedule
JP II – 7:30 a.m. Monday-Friday and First Saturdays.

Pastor’s Note

Roxanne — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:40:23 +0000

Over the years, some of our secular celebrations have taken on immense importance. Mother’s Day is one of those. Card makers and florists reap a huge benefit because of this day. Many restaurants offer special meal opportunities. Even some Major League Baseball teams conduct special promotions tied to the day. And many children go to church with their mothers to thank God and to pray with and for them. It is a day of celebration for many, honoring the women who brought them into the world.
It just happens that today’s Gospel is absolutely perfect for today’s secular feast. Like Jesus, what mother would not say to her children, “Love one another as I love you”? Jesus’ words to His disciples were spoken at the Last Supper as they gathered around the table after He washed their feet-an example of humble service that He gave to all his followers. His words were a lasting legacy to his disciples, expressing his desire for how they should treat one another. A mother could easily ask the same of her own children.
Mothers know how their children can act. Sometimes they are perfect angels. At other times is seems like they are ready to tear a brother or sister to bits. In managing a household, a mother will often work to get cooperation from her children by encouraging them to care for one another. Jesus asks the same of those who follow him. We are not always ready to love one another. Sometimes we treat other people in the worst of ways. But like a mother, Jesus keeps calling us back to care for our brothers and sisters, to treat them with respect, to recognize that we all have one common Father who is the God who created us. On Mother’s Day, so many children put aside differences to get along “for Mom.” Jesus expects us to love one another all the time.

ACTION ALERT

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:13:55 +0000

Even though this bill was voted down on a rules situation, the governor has called a special session for June, 2012. We still need to write to Congress and influence that session.

Call to Action

The Colorado Catholic Conference is deeply disappointed by the action of the House Judiciary Committee that voted 6-5 to pass civil unions legislation out of committee on Thursday evening (5-3-2012). The bill now moves to the House Finance committee. Below please find contact information for the members of the House Finance committee. Please contact members of this committee and your Representative and ask them to protect marriage in Colorado and OPPOSE SB 02- Civil Unions.

The key flaw with civil union legislation is that it creates an alternative parallel structure to marriage.

Civil union legislation contradicts the will of the people of Colorado, who in 2006 chose to reject Referendum I, the equivalent of civil unions and supported Amendment 43 which enshrined in our constitution the definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Traditional marriage is the cornerstone of our society that exists for the benefit of children and the protection of women.

ACTION: PLEASE CALL THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK THEM TO VOTE NO ON SENATE BILL 12 – 002.

WHEN: IMMEDIATELY

TO READ SB 02 CLICK HERE

TO FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVE CLICK HERE

HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE

Representative DelGrosso
Capitol Phone: (303)866-2947
E-Mail: brian@briandelgrosso.com

Representative Swerdfeger
Capitol Phone: 303-866-2905
E-Mail: keith.swerdfeger.house@state.co.us

Representative Acree
Capitol Phone: (303)866-2944
E-Mail: cindy.acree.house@state.co.us

Representative Beezley
Capitol Phone: 303-866-4667
E-Mail: don.beezley.house@state.co.us

Representative Conti
Capitol Phone: 303-866-2953
E-Mail: kathleen.conti.house@state.co.us

Representative Holbert
Capitol Phone: 303-866-2933
E-Mail: chris.holbert.house@state.co.us

Representative Hullinghorst
Capitol Phone: (303)866-2915
E-Mail: dl.hullinghorst.house@state.co.us

Representative Kagan
Capitol Phone: (303)866-2921
E-Mail: repkagan@gmail.com

Representative Kefalas
Capitol Phone: 303-866-4569
E-Mail: john.kefalas.house@state.co.us

Representative Labuda
Capitol Phone: (303)866-2966
E-Mail: jeanne.labuda.house@state.co.us

Representative McCann
Capitol Phone: (303)866-2959
E-Mail: beth.mccann.house@state.co.us

Representative Pabon
Capitol Phone: 303-866-2954
E-Mail: dan.pabon.house@state.co.us

Representative Swalm
Capitol Phone: (303)866-5510
E-mail: spencer.swalm.house@state.co.us

JP II/IHM Receives Grant

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:44 +0000

Catholic Holy Family Society (CHFS) is pleased to announce that Pope John Paul II / Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Pagosa Springs, CO, has been selected to receive a Church Grant Award in the amount of $3,000. Parishioner Rose Marie Chacon, who is a member of CHFS, nominated her parish for the grant to be used for the Parish Food Pantry.

Catholic Holy Family Society is a fraternal benefit organization providing life insurance to Catholics and their families. Fraternal benefit societies operate with a blend of business and volunteerism.

**This money will be used for the Food Pantry.

URGENT / OPPOSE SB 02 – Civil Unions

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:42:11 +0000

The Colorado Catholic Conference is deeply disappointed by the action of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Finance Committee last week that voted to pass civil unions legislation out of both committees. The bill now moves to the House Appropriations committee.

Please contact your Representative and ask him/her to protect marriage in Colorado and OPPOSE SB 02- Civil Unions.

The key flaw with civil union legislation is that it creates an alternative parallel structure to marriage.

Civil union legislation also contradicts the will of the people of Colorado, who in 2006 chose to reject Referendum I, the equivalent of civil unions, and supported Amendment 43 which enshrined in our constitution the definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Traditional marriage is the cornerstone of our society that exists for the benefit of children and the protection of women.

ACTION: PLEASE CALL YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK HIM/HER TO VOTE NO ON SENATE BILL 12 – 002.

WHEN: IMMEDIATELY

Pope Day, May 19

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:27:18 +0000

We will celebrate Pope John Paul II’s birthday beginning with
the 5:00 p.m. Mass followed by a Traditional Polish Dinner.

Donations will be given to the ‘One Drop at a Time’ building fund campaign.

Pope John Paul II Catholic Church

Baby Bottle Campaign

4th Annual Car Show in Pagosa Springs

Congratulations to the Confirmands of our Parish

Mass Schedule

Pastor’s Note

ACTION ALERT

Even though this bill was voted down on a rules situation, the governor has called a special session for June, 2012. We still need to write to Congress and influence that session.

Call to Action

JP II/IHM Receives Grant

URGENT / OPPOSE SB 02 – Civil Unions

Pope Day, May 19

VBS:Operation Overboard…

June 25-29

Vacation Bible School is for children ages 4 to and including 6th grade!!

Call Sandra Behr at the Parish office,731-5744, to register.

Adult and high school age Volunteers are needed.

Pope John Paul II Catholic Church

Baby Bottle Campaign

4th Annual Car Show in Pagosa Springs

Congratulations to the Confirmands of our Parish

Mass Schedule

Pastor’s Note

***ACTION ALERT***

Even though this bill was voted down on a rules situation, the governor has called a special session for June, 2012. We still need to write to Congress and influence that session.

Call to Action

JP II/IHM Receives Grant

URGENT / OPPOSE SB 02 – Civil Unions

Pope Day, May 19

VBS:Operation Overboard…

June 25-29

Vacation Bible School is for children ages 4 to and including 6th grade!!

Call Sandra Behr at the Parish office,731-5744, to register.

Adult and high school age Volunteers are needed.

ACTION ALERT