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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Fundraiser
OLPH, the historic chapel on Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs and a mission church of Sacred Heart Parish, is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. So many in the Manitou Springs community recall memories centered at this pretty little chapel: weddings, baptisms, children dressed in their finest to receive their First Holy Communion. And who can forget the simple joy of kids climbing on the big rock in our front yard while their parents have coffee with neighbors and friends after Mass?
OLPH has survived fires and many other challenges in its over 125-year history. We now face a new challenge. We are asking for your help in making our historic buildings handicap accessible to everyone. We do not to want to turn people away when they are not able to manage the front steps of our old buildings.
The addition of a new ramp and deck will finally enable all parishioners and visitors to enter both the chapel and our community building, the Fr. Schultz House. Using built-up earth, concrete, and local green stone will both minimize maintenance expenses and preserve our traditional appearance, as required by the Historic Preservation Commission of Manitou Springs. (See computer generated rendering). Additionally, an updated restroom to accommodate A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. will be added to the Fr. Schultz House.
This is a big undertaking for our small church. Building the deck, creating a new entrance into the chapel, and remodeling the bathroom to meet ADA standards will cost our little community $166,000. But with your help, we hope to be able to welcome everyone into our church community.
Members of the OLPH community have initiated their fund drive for this important project. Although the project will cost over $160,000, OLPH has collected $30,000 so far in our preliminary silent phase from both contributions and a small grant. But in order to be eligible for larger grants, we need to raise around $10,000 more in the coming months. On August 23, 2020 we opened up our public fundraising phase by offering OLPH vigil candles to anyone who can contribute $20 or more to our campaign. Pamphlets are available with more information. Checks can also always be dropped in the collection basket at Mass with “OLPH building fund” in the memo line. You can also give online by designating your donation to the “OLPH Capital Improvements” in our online giving platform or by participating in our GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/yzsjcm.
If you aren’t able to participate in the fundraiser, please pray that Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, may assist us with this building project.
OLPH, the historic chapel on Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs and a mission church of Sacred Heart Parish, is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. So many in the Manitou Springs community recall memories centered at this pretty little chapel: weddings, baptisms, children dressed in their finest to receive their First Holy Communion. And who can forget the simple joy of kids climbing on the big rock in our front yard while their parents have coffee with neighbors and friends after Mass?
OLPH has survived fires and many other challenges in its over 125-year history. We now face a new challenge. We are asking for your help in making our historic buildings handicap accessible to everyone. We do not to want to turn people away when they are not able to manage the front steps of our old buildings.
The addition of a new ramp and deck will finally enable all parishioners and visitors to enter both the chapel and our community building, the Fr. Schultz House. Using built-up earth, concrete, and local green stone will both minimize maintenance expenses and preserve our traditional appearance, as required by the Historic Preservation Commission of Manitou Springs. (See computer generated rendering). Additionally, an updated restroom to accommodate A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. will be added to the Fr. Schultz House.
This is a big undertaking for our small church. Building the deck, creating a new entrance into the chapel, and remodeling the bathroom to meet ADA standards will cost our little community $166,000. But with your help, we hope to be able to welcome everyone into our church community.
Members of the OLPH community have initiated their fund drive for this important project. Although the project will cost over $160,000, OLPH has collected $30,000 so far in our preliminary silent phase from both contributions and a small grant. But in order to be eligible for larger grants, we need to raise around $10,000 more in the coming months. On August 23, 2020 we opened up our public fundraising phase by offering OLPH vigil candles to anyone who can contribute $20 or more to our campaign. Pamphlets are available with more information. Checks can also always be dropped in the collection basket at Mass with “OLPH building fund” in the memo line. You can also give online by designating your donation to the “OLPH Capital Improvements” in our online giving platform or by participating in our GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/yzsjcm.
If you aren’t able to participate in the fundraiser, please pray that Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, may assist us with this building project.
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King Soopers Community Rewards Program: Please participate in the King Soopers Community Rewards Program to benefit the Capital Campaign at Sacred Heart Church. Your King Soopers Loyalty Rewards Card (the card that gives you fuel points and savings) needs to be linked to Sacred Heart Church for our parish to receive rewards each time you shop. Swipe your Loyalty Rewards Card (or enter your alternative id) when you make a purchase and Sacred Heart Church receives a percentage of your total purchase amount to benefit the Sacred Heart Building Fund. To link your card, visit www.kingsoopers.com/communityrewards. Create an online account with King Soopers or login to your existing account. (You must have an email address to participate.) Click on Community Rewards. Search for our church name or enter our church code: QS513 (Be sure to select the correct location!) Note: You can only pick one organization to benefit from this program.
If you have questions or need help linking your Loyalty Rewards Card, contact or stop by the Parish Office. Don’t have a Loyalty Rewards Card? No problem! Contact the Parish Office at 633-8711. |
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While you are online shopping, participate in AmazonSmile, a program operated by Amazon that lets customers purchase Amazon products and give back to charitable organizations of their choice by donating 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products directly to the charitable organization. When you shop with Amazon, remember Sacred Heart Church is eligible to receive your donations!
Visit smile.amazon.com before you shop, and enter Sacred Heart Catholic Church as the charity of your choice. (Be sure to pick the Colorado Springs location.) You will be redirected to Amazon’s website to shop and make your purchases like you normally would. This is a small way that you can make a big impact! |
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Fr. Randy's presentation on his 2015 Pilgrimage to Spain.
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Pilgrimage to Spain
**Update: Due to COVID-19, Fr. Randy has postponed his pilgrimage to Spain scheduled for this July. More details coming soon. ** On Feb. 2nd, Fr. Randy Rentner, CSC gave a presentation on his 2015 experience of walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Fr. Randy is encouraging interest among anyone who would like to join him for a two week pilgrimage along the same route starting the second week in July. For questions or more information email rrentner@sacredheartcos.org. |
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**Due to COVID-19, this ministry has been temporarily suspended.
Meals of Compassion Ministry: In 2019, we had 39 funerals at our parish! We need your help! We need volunteers who are willing to drop off food items for meals for the family and friends of the deceased after a funeral at our parish. We also need volunteers to help set up and clean after the meal. If you are willing to volunteer in any capacity, please call Dora Gonzales at 233-3901 or email dmarezgonzales@gmail.com. Thank you to all the volunteers who participate in this important ministry. |
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**Due to COVID-19, this ministry has been temporarily suspended.
Sacred Heart Church Cleaning Volunteers: Sacred Heart Church has two teams of volunteers that meet to clean the church. One team meets on Tuesday mornings, the other meets once a month on a Saturday morning. If you would like to be on a team to help clean the church, contact Grace Donnelly at gdonnelly@sacredheartcos.org or 633-8711 x111. |
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**Due to COVID-19, this ministry has been temporarily suspended.
Caregiver Support Group: If you are caring for someone with dementia or other struggles, whether at home, in a facility setting, or from a distance, there is a support group at Sacred Heart Parish! Facilitated by parishioner Paula Levy, the group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm in the Conference Room (downstairs) of the Parish Center. Come for support, for encouragement, for a time of sharing with others who face the same challenges. For more information, contact Paula Levy at 331-3640. |
