The next FOOD COLLECTION is March 20/21, 2010.

Notre Dame School News...Open registration for families new to Notre Dame School continues. Please visit the website at www.notredamedenver.org or call the school office at 303-935-3549 for further information. You may call to make arrangements to tour the grade school and Early Learning Center, or set up a date for a child to shadow.

LENTEN FISH FRY will be Fridays: March 12th, and March 26th in the Family Center (gym), 2155 So. Sheridan Blvd. from 4:30 - 6:30pm.  We will be having fish, tater tots, mac-n-cheese, salad, coleslaw, rolls, drinks and dessert. All proceeds will go to the Youth Program. Tickets for Adults are $8, Seniors (62+) are $7, Kids 12 and under are $6, and toddlers under 4 are free.  We are also having a Friday Lunch Special on March 19th from 11:00am - 2:00pm.  Curbside pick-up for the Friday night dinners when you order by 2:30pm.  Call 303-935-0845 or ksladovnik@notredameparishdenver.org.

SAND will take the RTD Senior Ride to see the movie, Israel & Jordan, at the D.L. Parson Theater, Northglenn Recreation Center on Wednesday morning, March 24. The cost is $5 plus $2 bus fare. If you want to learn more about the sites you’ve read in the bible, here’s your opportunity.  Reservations and payment must be made by Friday, February 26.  Call Connie at 303-985-1168.

Notre Dame School's Early Learning Center (preschool - kindergarten) offers half and full day preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten classes. For more information, please visit the website at www.notredamedenver.org or call 303-935-8810.

Sacramental Preparation Workshop ;  Children who are baptized Catholic and are in second grade and up are eligible to begin preparation for the reception of First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Eucharist (Communion). There is a component in addition to Religious Ed classes either through Notre Dame school or R.E.  The parent/guardian is invited to bring the candidate for a workshop on February 3rd and 11th at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall.  Enter through the Zenobia Street south door. We will need a photocopy of your child’s Baptismal certificate and there is a fee of $20. For more information, please call Sonja at 303-742-2415.

The next Baptism Preparation class is April 8, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall.  Baptisms are scheduled by appointment for the first and third Sunday of the month. For more information, contact Deacon Kevin Leiner at 303-922-9875.

For information about Notre Dame Catholic School registration for the new school year, please visit their website at: www.notredamedenver.org .

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN PUBLIC SCHOOL -  We accept children from 3 years old (by 9/15) up through the 8th grade.  Information on the Sacramental Preparation program will also be available. Please call Sonja with any questions at 303-922-9875.

MASS STIPENDS:  For years the offering for a Mass has been five dollars. The Archbishop has decided that now it should be increased to ten ($10)dollars. You must come to the Rectory during office hours to set up to have a Mass said.

CAREGIVERS - Many people are taking care of chronically ill parents, spouses or other family members. This can be a positive experience and also a very difficult.  Catholic Charities will be providing an ongoing monthly support group to assist and support those who are caregivers.  For information, contact Kerry at 303-742-0828, ext. 496.

The community of Notre Dame would like to acknowledge and pray for all those who are presently serving in our armed forces around the world.  If you have a family member or friend serving in the military we would like to hear from you.  Please call Lillian in the Religious Education office at 303-922-9875.

All are welcome to join us for Morning Prayer in the Parish Hall every Saturday morning at 7:30 am for about 15 minutes.