Sacred Heart Parish Picnic

As people gathered at Cuernavaca Park on Sunday, June 28, Father Gene Emrisek began with celebration of Mass in both English and Spanish, praising mothers for accepting children from God, and young people for their enthusiasm and courage. Father Gene encouraged parishioners to be thankful this week for the blessings in our lives.

Mass was followed by an enormous variety of food, entertainment and parishioners and families visiting with one another.

Pastor Gene Emrisek

Left to right, Rosa Mendoza, Teresa Mendoza, Gloria Aguilar, Yesica Masias, Mere Hexcugtla and (back) Jorge Reyes lent their musical talents to the celebration.

Rubel and Jose served up the hamburgers and hot dogs.

Sacred Heart Parish Picnic

It's finally summer and we're going to hold a picnic on Sunday, June 28 at Cuernavaca Park at 20th and Platte Street, from 11 am to 5 pm. We will begin with the celebration of a bilingual Mass at 12 pm and follow with food, fellowship and games for the children.

Bring a plate to share, such as salads, beans, pasta, fruit or other dishes. Contact the parish at 303-294-9830 for directions or more information.

Block Party

What better way to start the summer and meet the neighbors than to hold a block party? That was the idea behind the activities at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, May 30th. Visitors could meet members of the parish, pastor Father Gene Emrisek, and the new director of religious education, David Solano and his wife Sally. Parish volunteers dispensed information about the church, the programs available and the ongoing restoration. There were free hot dogs from the grill, popcorn and snow cones. Entertainment was provided by two different bands and the Grupo Tlaloc Aztec dancers. It is hoped that there will be a new awareness of Sacred Heart in the neighborhood and that visitors will return again.

Grupo Tlaloc dancers provided historic Aztec dances.

Pat Archuletta grills a mean hotdog!

Block Party May 30

Sacred Heart Parish at 2760 Larimer Street in Denver will be having a block party, Saturday, May 30th from 10 am until 3 pm. There will be music, hot dogs, popcorn snow cones, entertainment and a chance to meet your neighbors. 

The beautiful, 130-year-old church will be open for viewing and information will be available about some of the church's better know parishioners, Blessed Julia Greeley and Molly Brown. The festivities will be held in the area just south of the church and all are welcome. Call 303-294-8032 for more information.

Father Gene Emrisek

Gene Emrisek was born in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area but has spent most of his years as a Capuchin and priest in Kansas and Denver. Before becoming pastor of Sacred Heart, he served in other Colorado ministries: pastor of St. Elizabeth's and of Annunciation in Denver and as part of the Capuchin mall ministry in Colorado Springs. Father has been pastor of Sacred Heart since July 2006 and is looking forward to celebrating the 130-year anniversary of the parish on September 19.

In his few spare moments, Father enjoys reading, playing racquetball, watching sporting events and an occasional good brew.

May Crowning

A sun-filled day greeted  the children who assembled in the entryway of Sacred Heart Church on Sunday May 3rd. Dressed in their finest and carrying fresh flowers, they were preparing for May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, recognizing her as the Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God. While the choir sang the traditional hymn, "Bring Flowers of the Fairest,"  brother and sister Juan Antonio and Flor Margarita Gonzales carried a small crown on a cushion while approaching the statue of Mary. Flor Margarita placed the crown on the statue of the Blessed Virgin and then all the children individually placed their flowers in vases at Mary's feet. This devotion was then followed by Mass. Each week, these young people are learning the fundamentals and traditions of their Catholic faith in religious education classes. Religious education is offered each Saturday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. For information call 303-294-9830

bottom photo, left to right,  Karol Martinez, Hada Marys Martinez, and Angel Oaxaca Rivas place flowers at the feet of the Virgin Mary

Holy Week and Easter Schedule

Palm Sunday    8:00 and 11:45 am (English)

                            9:45 am and 5:00 pm (Spanish)

Holy Thursday service will be at 7:00 pm (Bilingual)

Good Friday services will be at 7:00 pm (Bilingual)

Holy Saturday    8:00 pm (Bilingual)

Easter    8:00 and 11:45 am (English)

                9:45 am and 5:00 pm (Spanish)