GET INVOLVED
From small group Bible studies to social clubs to volunteer opportunities, there are plenty of ways to get involved at Holy Name!
If you’ve got an idea for a new group or need help getting connected don’t hesitate to give us a call at 303.781.6093.
Small Group & formation
Small Groups
There are many Bible Studies, Prayer Groups, and Book Clubs at Holy Name!
For more information please contact Angie at smallgroups@holynamedenver.org.
Nazareth Group (Married Couples)
A community of couples pursuing holiness in their daily lives.
Contact smallgroups@holynamedenver.org.
Emmaus Groups (Men's Small Group)
Meet as friends in Christ for spiritual reflection and discussion. Meeting day/time varies by group.
Contact smallgroups@holynamedenver.org.
Bethany Groups (Women's Small Groups)
Groups for ladies who want to grow in friendship and in their spiritual life. Meeting day/time varies by group. Contact smallgroups@holynamedenver.org.
Marian Groups (Middle and High School Groups)
Marian Groups is a program designed to form youth into missionary disciples through an integration of formation, small groups, and apostolic witness. Youth meet weekly on Wednesdays throughout the formation year for an evening of fun games, talks, and small groups. Dynamic young adult leaders walk with the youth in helping them encounter Christ and grow in their Catholic faith.
For more information click here.
Contact: Middle School Marian Groups – Robert Le Grand at formation@holynamedenver.org
Contact: High School Marian Groups – Chris Lanciotti at mariangroups@holynamedenver.org
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) in the Catholic Church is the way in which a person encounters Christ, learns about Christianity, grows in their relationship with God, and becomes a follower of Jesus Christ. OCIA is a journey which involves intellectual formation, moral conversion, and spiritual growth. Participants are gradually introduced to the richness of the Catholic Faith, the celebration of the Sacraments, the lives of the Saints, and are initiated into the Christian way of life.
For more information or if you are interested in becoming Catholic, click here or contact Fr. Juan Fernando Sardi at 303-781-6093 x 106 or vicar@holynamedenver.org.
Denver Catholic Biblical School
Holy Name is a host site for the Denver Catholic Biblical School! Class is Thursday at 9am in the St. Agnes Center (prior registration required). For over 35 years, the Biblical School has made God’s Word come alive for thousands across the archdiocese and the country. Whether you’ve been a long-time student of the Scriptures or are just a beginner, these classes will help you discover the timelessness of God’s Word and transform your life!
For more information visit: sjvlaydivision.org/biblical-school
Community
Supper Club
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! To sign up click here.
Sacristans of Little Therese
This important ministry trains girls to serve in the sacristy, and is open to all girls who have received their First Communion. It is not only a beautiful way for girls to participate in parish life, but also cultivates a deep, reverent understanding of the Mass. Participating girls will attend occasional trainings, and serve in the sacristy both before and after Mass. Contact Desirae Wieseler at desiraecharly@gmail.com.
Knights of the Altar
Serving at the altar is a great privilege! The altar servers work with and learn from Father and Deacon. Any boy (ages 8+) who has received his First Communion is eligible. Training is held periodically, but servers can join at any time, after studying a handbook and meeting/registering with the altar server coordinator.
Contact Phil Oligny at holynameacolytes@gmail.com.
Craft Club
Enjoy a fun creative evening every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, members rotate leading the craft and bringing refreshments.
Contact Kathy Barron at broncosbarron@gmail.com.
Creatio (Outdoor Outreach)
Our mission is to guide all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship. For details and upcoming trips check out Creatio.org.
Highlight Catholic Ministries (Youth Sports)
Virtue and discipleship formation through sports leagues, summer camps, weekly clinics, and Catholic teams with several programs hosted right here at Sheridan Community Park adjacent to Holy Name. For more information about programs for boys (Frassati Sports) and girls (Badano Sports) visit HighlightCatholic.org.
Prayer Groups
The Marys
Meet on the first three Tuesdays of every month at 9am. Pray the rosary together, especially for the sick in the parish and those who have died, and support the Fr. Ed Judy house with diapers and baby showers. President: Liz Tapscott.
Contact the Parish Office to get involved: office@holynamedenver.org.
Serra Group (Support for Vocations)
Meets the first and third Fridays of the month at 7am in the St. Agnes Center. Our mission is to foster and promote religious vocations in the Church. We do this through a ministry of prayer, awareness, affirmation, and support. Meetings include breakfast and a guest speaker.
Contact Deacon Don at denverdeacondon@comcast.net.
Prolife Group
This group prays for and supports the efforts of the Archdiocese to promote the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death.
Contact Kathy Barron at broncosbarron@gmail.com.
SERVICE
Knights of Colombus
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Here at Holy Name, they host parish activities, support seminarians and sponsor various community projects. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the St. Agnes Center.
Visit their website: www.kofc8539.org
St. Vincent de Paul (Neighborhood Outreach)
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society provides those in our parish boundaries with rental and utility assistance through home visits and follow up. None of us ever imagined we could do this! But all of us have been blessed beyond measure, our lives touched and changed by those we have helped.
Contact Geri Kelley at ghelenkelley@gmail.com
Heart of the Knights (Ladies Auxiliary)
Any parishioner may join the Hearts of the Knights, a charitable organization. The Hearts assist the Knights of Columbus at various spiritual, social, and charitable events in the parish, host a lunch for Seniors two times a year and all monies collected from dues, and their yearly Dessert Auction and Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraisers go to charity. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of September, November, February and May at 6:30 pm in the St. Agnes Center.
Contact Nancy Cordova at nancordova60@gmail.com
Christ in the City (Homeless Outreach)
Every Wednesday and the 2nd Saturday of each month, CIC missionaries host a Lunch in the Park, allowing volunteers to prepare and enjoy a meal with the homeless in downtown Denver. Holy Name sponsors a number of these lunches throughout the year. This is a great service opportunity for those of all ages, including families. Those who attend will spend time with the missionaries and their homeless friends, encountering them over a meal provided by Holy Name. You can volunteer at lunch, donate food for the meal, or donate funds.
Click here for more information.
Parish Events Team
Holy Name hosts several big events throughout the year and we rely on the support of many generous volunteers. The events team is a group we can call on to assist with events, and provide input as well as feedback.
Contact Anna Schultz at outreach@holynamedenver.org
Homebound & Nursing Home Ministry
The important service of being extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion makes possible for more than 125 homebound parishioners and Catholics in nursing homes to receive the Body of Christ.
Contact Deacon Don at denverdeacondon@comcast.net
The Marthas
The Marthas are a funeral hospitality group that helps with funeral luncheons. No matter how much time you have to donate, the Marthas would be grateful for your help. Men are also welcome to volunteer. Marthas help to setup, serve, and clean-up at funeral receptions.
Contact Jil Washburn at jilwash@msn.com or 303-895-9770
Lectors, Ushers, & Ministers
We make every effort to offer liturgical celebrations that are reverent and solemn, inviting everyone to encounter and glorify God, while at the same time nourishing us, personally and as a community.
For information about different ways of serving at Mass, contact Deacon Don at denverdeacondon@comcast.net
Yarners
Join this group of ladies in knitting caps and mittens for Sheridan school kids. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of every month at 1pm.
Contact Pat Kyle at pajkyle@gmail.com