Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala a Great Success

June 27, 2019

The 18th Annual Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala took place at the Pinnacle Club at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver on Friday, June 21. The near sold out crowd enjoyed a wonderful evening that included a silent and live auction, raffle and dinner all in support of Mother Cabrini Shrine. Sr. Diane Olmstead, MSC, Provincial, of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus gave the invocation and welcome.

The Company for Cabrini Award was given to FOCUS, The Fellowship of Catholic University Students. FOCUS is a wonderful organization of missionaries who spread the gospel and the love of Jesus on college campuses all over the world. Their headquarters are near the Shrine and their leadership and administrative teams often come to Mass and use the retreat facilities at the Shrine.

See The Company for Cabrini Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSYMH1Rml20&t=

The Spirit of Cabrini Award was given to Rick & Dionne Lewis. Rick is a popular radio show host of two daily radio shows and he is also the Denver Broncos Color Analyst. Rick and Dionne and their family have had a special connection to Mother Cabrini Shrine for three decades and they have been so generous with their financial support.

See the Spirit of Cabrini Award Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipud1co7oWY&t=

The money raised at the gala is used for the operations, maintenance and special projects of the Shrine and it helps us continue our ministry and the great legacy of St. Frances Cabrini in Colorado. The Shrine was in dire need of new snow removal equipment. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and friends in the Paddle Raiser, we are able to purchase a new front end loader and keep the road to the Shrine open.

Additional Gala Photos can be seen at https://www.flickr.com/photos/141021425@N02/?fbclid=IwAR0-1z30F6dKSO2q6hgg_e5VU-vSVDyliGLwCvAUFMq4hcxnyPYSV6dB1lg

Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO Hosts 17th Annual Gala

June 27, 2018

MSCs at Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala with former Denver Broncos Guest Auctioneer

From left: Missionary Sisters Antonina, Martha, Isalia, Alice and Eileen take a moment for a photo with guest auctioneer former Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers.

The 17th annual Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala took place Friday, June 15 at the Pinnacle Club at the Grand Hyatt overlooking the city of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Chef Andrea Frizzi, owner of Il Posto and Vero restaurants received the Company for Cabrini Award. Andrea credits the prayers of the Missionary Sisters and the intercession of Mother Cabrini for the success of his businesses. See his story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YtfyNfb6ss

Spirit of Cabrini Award winners John and Margaret Kelly with Missionary Sisters and Shrine Administrators Jeff Lewis.

From left: Sr. Antonina Avitabile, MSC, Sr. Eileen Currie, MSC, Spirit of Cabrini Award winners Margaret and John Kelly and Shrine Administrator Jeff Lewis celebrate the Kelly’s award at the 17th Annual Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala in Denver, CO.

John & Margaret Kelly were the recipients of the Spirit of Cabrini Award because of their generosity to Mother Cabrini Shrine and the Denver community over the years. See Spirit of Cabrini video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMLHHclE9c&t=16s

During the mission moment of the evening, a new video about the Shrine was released. See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bXNmIV1Ins&t=2s

Former Denver Bronco, Reggie Rivers was the auctioneer and led a very lively and successful live auction. Additional photos can be seen here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/165432668@N08/

Mother Cabrini Shrine Hosts Gala and Summer Bazaar

July 17, 2017

With spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and the city of Denver, the 16^th Annual Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala took place at the Pinnacle Club at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver on Friday, June 23, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The near sold-out crowd enjoyed a wonderful evening that included a silent and live auction, raffle and dinner all in support of Mother Cabrini Shrine. Jeff Lewis, Shrine administrator, introduced the Missionary Sisters in attendance and gave a short presentation of the Shrine’s mission statement and ministry and explained that the purpose of the gala was to further support these efforts.

The Company for Cabrini Award was given to Spero Winery. Clyde and June Spero have a long history with the Shrine and the Missionary Sisters. They also host a wine tasting and dinner each November with all proceeds going to the Shrine.

The Spirit of Cabrini Award was given to The Dire Family, in memory of Mike and Lorraine Dire. For many years, the Dires coordinated a weekly bingo to help the Shrine financially. Lorraine’s parents lived in North Denver and met Mother Cabrini when they repaired her shoes at their family business.

The Mother Cabrini Shrine Summer Feast and Bazaar took place July 15 & 16 and was a celebration in honor of the birth of St. Frances Cabrini and her canonization. It was a faith and fun-filled weekend with Masses, rosary processions, Spanish Dancers, food booths, games, handmade craft items. Spanish Dancers entertained all with their dancing and beautiful costumes. A dove release in Cabrini Gardens was a special addition to the weekend as we honored Mother Cabrini’s life and ministry.

Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, Auxiliary Bishop of Denver, celebrated the 11 a.m. Mass in English and the 2 p.m. Mass in Spanish and both services filled the chapel to capacity and then some. It was a beautiful weekend of celebration.

Mother Cabrini Shrine Hosts Speakers

March 22, 2017

humantrafic cr.JPG The Mother Cabrini Shrine Outreach Committee sponsored an information gathering session on the topic of Human Trafficking with the focus on Colorado and the local counties. Kelly Zebroski from Child Protection Services and Gregg Slater from the County District Attorney Office were the speakers. Thirty-three people attended and took with them twenty English/Spanish name cards with the trafficking hotline number to be distributed in their areas. Attendees also took with them a copy of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Corporate Stance on Human Trafficking.

The Jubilee Year of Mercy Embraced by Religious Communities

September 23, 2016

holy-doors-of-mercy-3 Since Pope Francis declared the Jubilee Year of Mercy which opened on December 8, 2015, around the world religious communities have been making this year truly extraordinary. Here are just a few of the ways men and women in consecrated life have been expressing the merciful dimension of God during this year:

Religious communities have been using their websites and social media to communicate and convey the Christian concept of mercy. Facebook pages of religious congregations have carried inspirational messages and have suggested concrete actions to express and offer mercy.
Religious congregations are hosting retreats, special days of prayer and reflections, and book discussions on the theme of mercy.
Educational institutions sponsored by religious communities are discussing mercy, praying about it in classrooms and in chapels, and spearheading special works of mercy service projects.
Many religious order priests have become “missionaries of mercy,” priests specially appointed by Pope Francis to be responsible for preaching, teaching and practicing mercy.
Religious communities have ritually opened “holy doors of mercy” in their own chapels, shrines and holy places.

Pope Francis has encouraged all Catholics – ordained, religious and lay – to make a pilgrimage to a designated church or shrine to visit a “holy door of mercy” to better experience God’s mercy through the symbolism of crossing a threshold. There is still time – the Jubilee Year of Mercy will conclude on November 20, 2016. Holy Doors of Mercy have been designated at St. Frances X. Cabrini Shrine in New York City, Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO, and the National Shrine of St. Frances X. Cabrini in Chicago. ~ excerpts from VISION Vocation Guide

Feast and Bazaar at Golden Shrine

July 20, 2016

MSC's Bazaar cr The Mother Cabrini Shrine Summer Feast and Bazaar took place July 9 & 10 and was a celebration in honor of the birth of St. Frances Cabrini and her canonization. It was a faith and fun-filled weekend with Masses, rosary processions, Spanish Dancers, food booths, games, bingo and handmade craft items. Mexican food, including tamales, tacos, smothered burritos and nachos, prepared by our Spanish Mass community, was a delicious addition to our food court this year. In addition to the usual Spanish Procession, several groups of Spanish Dancers entertained us with their dancing and beautiful costumes. The hot summer weather provided the perfect backdrop for a weekend of celebration.

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Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala a Fun and Festive Success

July 20, 2016

With spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and the city of Denver, the 15^th Annual Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala took place at the Pinnacle Club at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver. The near sold out crowd, dressed in their finest summer fun attire enjoyed a wonderful evening that included a silent and live auction, raffle and dinner all in support of Mother Cabrini Shrine. Jeff Lewis, Shrine administrator, introduced the Missionary Sisters in attendance and showed the new M.S.C. video that was recently created to showcase the mission and work of the Missionary Sisters and their collaborators. Jeff also gave a short presentation of the Shrine’s mission statement and ministry and explained that the purpose of the gala was to further support these efforts.

The Company for Cabrini Award was given to Valente’s Deli owned by father and son, Larry & Dino Valente. The Valente Family has been so generous to the Shrine providing food and catering for special events as well as memorials in memory of their wife and mother, Elaine.

Two Spirit of Cabrini Awards were given this year; one to mark the years of service Kathy Stortroen has given to the Shrine and the second to honor the thirty years of service of Fr. John Lager, O.F.M., Cap. Both Kathy and Fr. John have given their time and talents to help spread the mission of Mother Cabrini and make the Shrine a better place.

The Shrine also revealed a new video that gives a glimpse of the ministry and mission of the Shrine before a successful paddle raiser for road repairs and other maintenance projects concluded the live auction. To view the new Shrine video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbdOWHmh5bQ

The money raised at the gala is used for the operations, maintenance and special projects of the Shrine and it helps us continue our ministry and the great legacy of St. Frances Cabrini. We are so grateful to everyone has supported this event over the years. Additional gala photos can be seen at:

https://www.facebook.com/CabriniGoldenColorado/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10154391872263243

Mother Cabrini Shrine Celebrates Easter Services Amidst the Snow

March 30, 2016

Despite the two feet of snow that fell over the Shrine last Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter was a busy and grace-filled time at Mother Cabrini Shrine. Thanks to our male staff members and some faithful volunteers, all 373 steps were shovelled before Good Friday visitors came to pray the Stations of the Cross and walk to the Sacred Heart statue.

Fr. John Lager, O.F.M., Cap. celebrated all of the services. Several student friars and postulants as well as several other Capuchin priests concelebrated the services at the Shrine. The Sisters, staff and countless visitors, pilgrims and friends of the Shrine participated in the Triduum. Holy Thursday began with a Seder Meal for staff and volunteers followed by the Holy Thursday liturgy, which included the washing of feet. On Good Friday several groups of people walked up the road to the Shrine on Pilgrimage carrying crosses to commemorate the day. There was a Reflection on the Seven Last Words Jesus spoke from the cross, followed by the Liturgy of the Passion and the veneration of the cross. The Easter Vigil was celebrated on Holy Saturday with the blessing of fire and water. Easter Sunday Masses were celebrated with crowds overflowing the chapel and into the surrounding area. The 2 p.m. Spanish Mass was very popular also.

One of our outreach projects during this Lenten season has been filling and delivering Easter baskets to the students at Annunciation Catholic School in Denver. Through the generosity of those who worship at the Shrine, we were able to deliver 200 baskets to the students.