BUILDING A TRULY HUMAN CULTURE
Our society has forgotten about true and lasting beauty because it has forgotten to search for the truth. The Church has always been a place of culture, where the treasures of tradition have been kept and shared. Rooted in spiritual and sacramental formation, our parish desires to also be a place to rebuild that rich culture and tradition. What is truly human leads us to Christ, and only Christ shows humanity its true greatness.
SERVICE & ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST IN THE CITY*
Lunch in the Park | Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 AM
A great service opportunity for those of all ages, including families. Serve
a warm meal to the homeless of Denver alongside Christ in the City
missionaries. After you complete the required registration, you will receive
more information regarding location and other details.
WITNESS IN A TIME OF TYRANNY*
Adam Beach | 3 Parts series: Sept 14, Oct 19, Nov 16 at 7:00 PM
Seminar conversations on 9/14 and 10/19 will discuss pre-established readings
focused on Jägerstätter and Von Hildebrand. The evening of 11/16 we will
have a little food, a short talk, and snippets from the film A Hidden Life.
Attendance of the first two seminars is not required to attend the celebratory
evening in November.
YOUNG ADULT SYMPOSIUM: THE “FUTURE” OF THE ROMAN MASS
Fr. Daniel | Thursday, September 22 at 7:00 PM
Have you heard the claim that Mass after Vatican II is superior to the old
Mass? Or, have you heard that after Vatican II the Mass lost its beauty?
What really happened and how can we approach the present and future
of liturgical reform? Come for drinks and a conversation about these
complicated questions.
TREBLE CHOIR – FULL
Angie Woods | Tuesdays at 3:30 PM, beginning October 4
Treble Choir is full. Please contact Angie at music@holynamedenver.org to be placed on the waitlist. During Tuesday afternoon rehearsals from October through May, children in 1st-5th grade are taught to sing well and to read music, and they will also have the opportunity to sing with the 10:30 Mass Choir once a month. Space is limited; $30 refundable deposit to be turned in on the first day of class.
FROM COLONIAL TO CONTEMPORARY:
THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN THE U.S.
Chris Shannon | Friday, October 7 at 7:00 PM
Professor and author Christopher Shannon will give a talk based on his new
book, American Pilgrimage. In it, he narrates the story of the Church from the
dramatic efforts of evangelization in the colonial period, to the Catholic urban
villages of the immigrant Church, to the struggles to reimagine tradition in
the late-20th century.
PREACHING IN HIS PLAYS:
THE CATHOLIC ELEMENTS FOUND IN SHAKESPEARE
Ben Kubier | Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 PM
Part talk, part performance. Come for a fun, engaging night that explores
Catholic elements of William Shakespeare’s plays. Parishioner Ben Kubier will
explain the context and Catholic teachings, while actors will perform snippets
of the plays.
THE ART OF PREACHING BOOK CLUB
Fr. Daniel | Saturday, November 5 at 9:00 AM
Join Fr. Daniel to discuss his latest book: The Art of Preaching. While naturally
it contains practical advice for priests, it also has helpful insights for members of the congregation as well as superb homilies written by Saints and Popes.
THE ART OF LETTERING: CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP – FULL
Brie Schulze | Saturday, November 12 at 11:00 AM
This workshop is full. Please contact Angie at music@holynamedenver.org to be placed on the waitlist. In a world where we type more than we write, spend a leisurely morning
learning the art of calligraphy with parishioner and artist Brie Shulze. She
will spend time talking about technique and practice, and you will have the
opportunity to try your hand at this beautiful skill.
RORATE CAELI MASS & BREAKFAST
Saturday, December 10 at 6:15 AM
The Rorate Caeli Mass is a Marian Advent tradition that starts when it is still
dark and ends when the rays of the sun warm the church through the faces
of our saints. Join us for this candlelit Mass followed by breakfast in the Saint
Agnes Center.
SUPPER CLUB
Sign Up Anytime
Supper Club is a great way to get to know fellow parishioners. You will
be paired with three other households every two months for dinner and
socializing. Both couples and individuals are invited to sign up!
OPEN EVENTS
Some events are open to everyone without registration. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you at the event!
SIGN UP REQUIRED EVENTS
Other events involve supplies provided by the parish or have limited space. We ask that you please sign up for these events in advance and honor your commitment to attend. You can register using the links below. If you are unable to sign up online, call the office at 303-781-6093.
If you register for an event and are later unable to attend, please call the office or email Alyssa at outreach@holynamedenver.org to have your name removed from the list.
Spring 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
A TALK FOR BUSY PEOPLE: LEARNING TO FIT IT ALL IN
Lawton Pybus | Thursday, February 27, 6:30 PM
in person & livestream
Is it “normal” to be so busy all the time? Can we reclaim our schedule and prioritize our commitments? Parishioner Lawton Pybus, who is a research consultant and has a Doctorate of Psychology in Human Factors, will be presenting on how to fit everything needful into our lives. After the talk there will be time for discussion and a Holy Hour.
PALESTRINA MASS WITH FLORIANI
Sunday, March 2, 10:30 AM Mass
2025 marks the 500th birthday of the composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. To celebrate the “Prince of Music” we will be singing his polyphonic Mass Aeterna Christi Munera at the 10:30 AM Mass, along with Gregorian chant and other Palestrina motets. The Holy Name Choir will be joined by nationally renowned singing group Floriani. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to pray at Mass with some incredibly beautiful music. Floriani will be singing Gregorian chant at the 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM Masses that Sunday as well.
LENTEN RETREAT: THE MEANING OF THE JUBILEE
Dr. Christopher West & Fr. Daniel Cardó | March 8, 9:00 AM
Have you wondered what the importance of the Jubilee is for us? Should we care, even if we don’t travel to Rome? Can this Jubilee year be fruitful in a particular way? History professor at St. John Vianney Seminary, Dr. West and Fr. Daniel will explore with us the history and spiritual meaning of the Jubilee.
HOW TO READ THE SPIRITUAL CLASSICS
Dr. Christopher Blum | Tuesday, March 25, 7:00 PM
livestream
The Lord in his kindness gives us the saints to be our friends. Yet it can be difficult for us to appreciate their writings. The task in reading a Catholic ‘classic’ is to find the clear and familiar thoughts of the gospels within the words that the saints spoke to their contemporaries. Join Holy Name’s parishioner-at-large Christopher Blum – on Zoom from St. Louis – for an introduction to four spiritual classics from different eras of the Church: St. Athanasius, Life of Antony, Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ; St. Theresa of Avila, The Book of Her Foundations; and, Karol Wojtyla (St. John Paul II), Sign of Contradiction.
HONEST QUESTIONS ABOUT MARIJUANA
Fr. Peter Mussett | Wednesday, April 30th, 6:30 PM
Is it good to smoke marijuana? Does the fact that it might be legal make it acceptable? Is there a moral difference with drinking alcohol? Fr. Peter Musset has given several talks about this topic and will help us understand this debate issue. This talk is open to ages 14 and up.
BOOK STUDY: “A SHORT HISTORY OF THE ROMAN MASS”
Fr. Daniel Cardó | Saturday, May 3, 9:00 AM
In his book “A Short History of the Roman Mass,” Fr. Michael Lang discusses the development of the Roman Rite of Mass from its origins in early Christianity until the present day. Fr. Daniel will be guiding a discussion on this new and fascinating short book.
ONLINE SAFETY TIPS FROM OUR PARISH HACKER
Kevin Farrow | Saturday, May 24, 9:00 AM
I.T. security expert and Holy Name parishioner Kevin Farrow will be sharing about why hackers hack, the most common techniques hackers use, and the most effective defenses to keep you safe online.
SUPPER CLUB*
Bi-monthly Gathering
Supper Club is a great way to get to know more people at Holy Name. You will be paired with three other households every two months for dinner and socializing. Both couples and individuals are invited to sign up!
FATHER & SON HIKE*
Saturday, June 22, 8:30 AM
SIGN UP BY JUNE 12
Get outdoors with your guys (big or little)! Fathers and sons are invited to join on this moderate hike which will include a mountainside Mass. *Hike details will be provided to those who sign up.
SUPPER CLUB
Bi-monthly Gathering
Supper Club is a great way to get to know the community at Holy Name. You will be paired with three other households every two months for dinner and socializing. Both couples and individuals are invited to sign up!
If we are to escape existing ills, it must be by going forward… It is the coming in of a Second Spring. The world grows old, but the Church is ever young.
– St. John Henry Newman