Open Letter April 19 - 1030 Catholic

April 19, 2020, Easter Season

OPEN LETTER

Capitol Heights Presbyterian | 10:30 Catholic Community | Dignity Denver

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Capitol Heights Faith Communities

1100 Fillmore Street Denver, Colorado 80206 303-333-9366

Church Administrator: Debbie Yeager Admin Email: capheightspres@

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Sunday Worship Services

Presbyterian

9:30 a.m.

10:30 Catholic 11:00 a.m.

Dignity Denver 5:00 p.m.

Children's Ministries September - May: All children, Sunday School/CRE 11-12:00 Room 202

Nursery, Main Floor 9-12:00 Ages infant ? 8 yrs

Send all announcements for the OPEN LETTER to the Church Administrator by Thursday NOON, capheightspres@

If you wish to book a room to use for a meeting or activity please call the church at 303-333-9366 and leave a message, or send an email to capheightspres@.

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Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church

We are part of an old tradition, made new with each person who comes to us. We witness to a greatness that transcends what we now say, know, or do, but is graciously made present in acts of kindness, hope and peace. We are called to be a community of such hope for the sake of the God of all, and we delight in all who choose to join us. Sunday, April 19 Capitol Heights Zoom Worship Service 9:30 a.m. We will be holding a worship service that can be joined by a phone call OR if using a computer you can join by video. If interested to join the service email capheightspres@ for the current information.

Note from treasurer Charlie Fiser: Many of you have inquired about online ways to contribute to the church since we are not meeting on Sunday's. If you wish to donate online you may do so with PayPal. When you click the 'send money' on PayPal enter Charlie's email address (116doverroad@) to send money as that is the one connected to Capitol Heights account. You can also mail contributions to the Church (Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1100 Fillmore St., Denver, CO 80206.) The mail is brought in weekly and Charlie regularly stops by to pick up his mail and make the deposits helping us stay faithful to the expenses that remain. While saying that, we are very much aware that you may be like many with expenses that continue while suffering reduced income. Do take care and feel free to share with us any concern you may have.

Capitol Heights will be receiving donations to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering through the month of April. One Great Hour of Sharing, an ecumenical offering that takes place around the world, supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. All of these programs will be supporting relief effort for communities effected by COVID-19. To participate in the offering you can mail the church a check for Charlie to pick up with "OGHS" written in the memo line (Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1100 Fillmore St., Denver, CO 80206.) You can also visit to give online.

An Easter Sermon Podcast with Fr. Richard Rohr and Rev. Jim Wallis: In this very special Easter Sunday Sermon episode of The Soul of the Nation podcast, Fr. Richard Rohr and Rev. Jim Wallis discuss the many examples of hope and grace to be found amid the despair of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Rohr is a Franciscan of the New Mexico Province, an academic dean and author, a spiritual teacher, and the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, N.M.

Capitol Heights 9:30 a.m. Worship Services held at the church building are CANCELED until further notice. See above on how to join the alternative church service with Zoom.

PCUSA has developed a Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources Page that compiles useful information and resources for Congregations and Members. The information is updated regularly at https:// covid19/#_7._Responding_to.

On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, Denver Presbytery held their first virtual Assembly meeting. The word "on the street" is that it went well. Over 130 members of our Presbytery participated. There were motions for emergency commissions put in place to allow such virtual meetings during a crisis and to address financial situations that need to be addressed before an Assembly gathering can take place.

Grocery cards that support CHPC are available for Safeway and King Soopers grocery stores. As you put money on your card and use it to buy your groceries, a portion of your weekly grocery purchases will support CHPC. Call Charlie Fiser (303-770-6362) if you are interested in participating.

10:30 Catholic Community

We are a Christ-centered, Spirit-directed Catholic worshiping community. In response to the teachings of Vatican II, we come together, searching for ways to reflect the person and work of Jesus Christ in our time, to our world. SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER (on Zoom) Christ in our Midst: Please join us on Zoom on Sunday for Morning Prayer at 10:30 am (this will take place every Sunday for as long as public liturgical services are suspended.) The community that gathers on Zoom is made up largely of both Russian Greek Catholics and Roman Catholics, but everyone is most welcome! We will use liturgical pieces from both the Western and Eastern traditions, so that hopefully everyone feels at home.

Children's Ministry

All Sunday School classes and nursery care will be suspended until further notice Sunday school/CRE classes take place on Sunday's from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the basement room on the west side of the Social Hall unless otherwise noted in the schedule below. NEW LOCATION for Sunday School Classes will be in the Church basement just off the Social Hall!

Nursery Care is provided every Sunday with Jessica from 9:00-12:00 in room 103 on the main floor for ages infant - 8 years. * Parents, please be sure to sign your child in when dropping them off and to sign them out when you come to pick them up.*

Community Service Opportunities

WOMEN'S HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVE WHI is canceled until the end of April at which point the situation around the Coronavirus will be re-evaluated.

Volunteer roles include setting up cots, providing or serving dinner, simply visiting with the guests, cleaning up on Wednesday evening, spending the night, or providing breakfast bags and clean up services on Thursday morning. If interested to learn more about volunteering speak with

Mary Gould (720-563-1048 / ejgmef@,) Martha Burroughs (720-217-3766 / meeb136@ ) or Bibiana Hager (303-322-0402.)

SATURDAY LUNCH PROGRAM The lunch takes place on every Saturday September-May.

Saturday lunch guests are encouraged to

visit SAME Cafe (2023 E. Colfax, on the

north side between Vine and Race St.) for

a free sack lunch between 11:00 - 4:30

p.m. (or until food runs out.) Following

instructions from the City and County of

Denver SAME Cafe is keeping these

extended hours in place Monday-

Saturday to serve those who are most at

risk of being impacted by the secondary

effects of COVID-19.

Volunteers are welcome! Visit

volunteer to learn more

about the Volunteer guidelines.

April 19, 2020, Easter Season

Join us by downloading Zoom onto your computer or iPhone, and then by clicking the RECURRING LINK below.

Join Zoom Sunday Morning Prayer Meeting:

Phone Numbers to join Zoom meeting:

Dial:

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

OR Dial:

+1 346 248 7799 (Houston)

Meeting ID: 735 252 901

The Service booklet will be posted to our Community's webpage: .

Hope to see you all on Sunday ~Father Chrysostom

Mass held at the church is CANCELED until further notice. See above for the alternative Sunday morning prayer service being offered through Zoom.

During this time of social distancing community donations are still being received. Please mail your contribution to Gene Lang, 10:30 Catholic Community; 1100 Fillmore Street; Denver, CO. 80206

If you wish to make a seasonal donation to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) please make it directly to their offices: Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St.; Baltimore, Maryland; 21201-3443 Tax exemption number: 12-55634

The 10:30 Council is interested in your feedback regarding our shared community life during this challenging time. Have you been able to access our Zoom liturgies? Are you using reflections and prayers for weekly readings? If you have not yet spoken with a Council member, please call one of us and let us know how you're experiencing this time together while apart.

Dignity Denver

Dignity Denver envisions and works for a time when gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Catholics are affirmed and experience dignity through the integration of their spirituality with their sexuality and as beloved persons of God. Due to the coronavirus, Dignity Denver is suspending its regular Sunday Mass indefinitely. Please pray that each and every one of us avoid infection, but that if any of us are infected, we will survive and return to good health.

Colorado State Historical Society Grant Roof and Parapet

Restoration Project & Other Building News

The pre-construction meeting took place this week between the Capitol Heights team of Debbie, Dan, and Sonya, Historic Denver, and the team from the Colorado State Historic Society. This meeting paved the way for construction to begin. Jonas with Spectrum is hopeful that a coordinated schedule will be drawn up and a plan in place for work to begin within the next two weeks.

Our Historic Building Fund account will remain open and can be added to at anytime. If you would like to donate to the fund you can make your checks payable to Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church and be sure to write "historic building fund" in the memo line.

Donations may be given directly to Debbie Yeager or Charlie Fiser or you can mail a donation to:

Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church

1100 Fillmore St.

Denver, CO 80206

Community News

At this time of reduced social interaction many of you may find it helpful to remember that you can order stamps, stationary, boxes, and envelopes with preprinted postage that is valid forever from the United States Postal Service. All orders can be delivered directly to your door or mailbox. To order mailing supplies in a way that suits you visit the postal store at store or call 1-800-782-6724.

Faith Count COLORADO Faith Hub for 2020 Census: As people of faith, we at Together CO believe in the divinely given dignity of every person. When we answer the census, we declare that we are part of "we the people" and refuse to be excluded from the critical funding and political representation we all deserve. To learn more about the 2020 Census and find other resources that are available visit . The Census can (and should!) be done from the safety and comfort of your home. It's simple, safe and secure and can be done by going to .

Capitol Hill United Ministries & WHI

All of the WHI shelters have been cancelled until the end of April when the situation around the Coronavirus will be re-evaluated. This affects the shelter at Capitol Heights for the month of April.

Masks for WHI: Volunteers are now in the second round of making masks for the Women's Homeless Initiative and Saint Francis Center. Anyone who would like to participate, please bring your finished masks to 624 N. Lafayette St. 80218 and drop them in the mask box on the front porch. (You can

also request for your masks to be picked up at your place.) Please put your names on the bag or leave a note when you deliver them. I also have a sheet outside on the table where you can put your name, listing your delivery. You can ring the doorbell too! Would love to see you ... at a distance. Thank-you for "masking" a difference!

~ Diana Flahive (303-832-4188 / flahive@flahive.us.)

Following are more details about WHI's face mask project:

HERE'S THE SCOOP St Francis Center is a partner of WHI, and they are in need of many things. Tom Luehrs, Executive Director, suggested an initial supply of 50 masks would be very helpful for the Center and they have the capacity to distribute and wash personal face masks for clients and staff/volunteers. We generated 200!

We are now extending this effort to begin producing DIY non-medical facemasks to many of the "others" in our community. These masks will be provided to St. Francis Center guests, staff, and volunteers.

THE BEST FABRICS to use are pillowcase material, cotton t-shirt material, quilting fabric or 100% high quality cotton fabric or flannel. These work since the fabric is dense yet allows easy air conduction. 1) All fabric should be washed and shrunk prior to use. 2) All fabric should be bleachable. But it is OK if the colors fade. 3) Masks made with 2 different colors or designs will allow easy

identification of front and back, since keeping the face touching side clean is important.

SUPPLIES NEEDED ? One yard of 45" cotton fabric will yield approximately 8 masks ? 4 one foot strands of ribbon or seam binding OR 2- 8 inch cuts of ? inch

elastic ? Sewing machine ? Iron

We have a generous donation of elastic, elastic hair ties and and bias tape for the masks available on Diana's front porch. Feel free to come and cut what you need. Instructions will be there.

PATTERNS

There are several mask patterns available for non medical uses. Choose the one you like best or the one referenced below. None of the masks require an insert pocket since we do not have filters available.

The FU Mask is the most simple design to make ( ) and the pattern and instructions are easy to follow. Make the large mask and don't forget to add a seam allowance. Another suggested pattern with pleats is at products/adult-face-mask?variant=31708403204151

For attachment, the directions suggest 4 tie ribbons of 12 inches each side. Bias tape or cording would also work. For an elastic attachment to each ear, attach only one piece of 7 inch ( ? inch for seam allowance attachment) elastic attached at top and bottom to the ear ( short ) sides. Be careful not to twist the elastic. If you use the circular hair tie, you can encase the tie in a channel on each side. See for pattern and instructions.

If you need sewing consultation, please email or text Maureen at mpventur@, 303-667-0963.

ADD A NOTE This is a chance to personalize your mask and give some clear use directions. Here is a suggested script.

This mask has been made for you with caring by ___________. Please wear it as protection for yourself and others, especially in crowded places. It's washable and can be used by you alone over time. Be sure you keep the face touching side of the mask clean and always use the same side of the mask that touches your face.

Write the note on a small piece of paper and attach to the tie of the mask.

DELIVERY Place the masks in a plastic bag and drop off at Diana's (624 Lafayette St, 80218. 303-832-4188.) Diana will have a box for them to be placed into on her front porch.

April 19, 2020, Easter Season

Experiences of the Coronavirus through Art &

Word

IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal. And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed.

~ This poem was published by Catherine O'Meara on March 16, 2020 on her blog, The Daily Round. To read more of her beautiful poetry and experience other artistic collaborations visit Following is a link to a film inspired by Kitty O'Meara's poem. The film directs viewers to the important support of the UN Women COVID-19 Response:

LOCKDOWN

by Brother Richard Hendrick,

Capuchin Franciscan

Yes there is fear.

Yes there is isolation.

Yes there is panic buying.

Yes there is sickness.

Yes there is even death.

But,

They say that in Wuhan after so many years of

noise

You can hear the birds again.

They say that after just a few weeks of quiet

The sky is no longer thick with fumes

So we pray and we remember that

But blue and grey and clear.

Yes there is fear.

They say that in the streets of Assisi

But there does not have to be hate.

People are singing to each other

Yes there is isolation.

across the empty squares,

But there does not have to be

keeping their windows open

loneliness.

so that those who are alone

Yes there is panic buying.

may hear the sounds of family around them.

But there does not have to be meanness.

They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland

Yes there is sickness.

Is offering free meals and delivery to the

But there does not have to be disease of

housebound.

the soul

Today a young woman I know

Yes there is even death.

is busy spreading fliers with her number

But there can always be a rebirth of

through the neighbourhood

love.

So that the elders may have someone to call on. Wake to the choices you make as to

Today Churches, Synagogues, Mosques and

how to live now.

Temples

Today, breathe.

are preparing to welcome

Listen, behind the factory noises of

and shelter the homeless, the sick, the weary

your panic

All over the world people are slowing down and The birds are singing again

reflecting

The sky is clearing,

All over the world people are looking at their Spring is coming,

neighbours in a new way

And we are always encompassed by

All over the world people are waking up to a new Love.

reality

Open the windows of your soul

To how big we really are.

And though you may not be able

To how little control we really have.

to touch across the empty square,

To what really matters.

Sing.

To Love.

Community Resources & Information about Covid-19

Hunger Free Colorado has really stepped up for Coloradans in need. The Food Resource Hotline at (855) 855-4626 is open Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and will help connect you to vital resources. Call to find school meals, food pantries, and information on SNAP and WIC enrollment. For more food resources, click here.

FOOD RESOURCE HOTLINE You can check eligibility and apply for SNAP through the Colorado PEAK website. Anyone who might need help locating food can call our Food Resource Hotline (855-855-4626), M ? F (8 am ? 4:30 pm). The Food Resource Hotline keeps all information confidential and has bilingual staff ready to help Coloradans find food and nutrition resources in their community, as well as provide assistance for applying to federal nutrition programs such as SNAP.

The statewide Stay at Home order is extended to April 26th. You can find the state's daily case update at . Mayor Hancock has extended Denver's Stay at Home Order until April 30th.

If you need to leave your home, Colorado and the federal government now recommend that you cover your face with a non-medical clothbased mask. To find some creative designs for making homemade masks Representative Leslie Herod suggests visiting https://

CLEAN HANDS PROTECT AGAINST INFECTION: You can protect yourself and others from infection by ? Cleaning your hands regularly ? Wash your hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly ? Use alcohol-based hand rub if you don't have immediate access to soap and

water.

Washing your hands properly takes about as long as singing "Happy Birthday" twice, using the images below. After wetting your hands and applying soap use the motions below (Information provided by the World Health Organization.)

How to make a No-Sew April 19, 2020, Easter Season Pleated Face Mask with Handkerchief and Hair Tie

(A regular cotton handkerchief of 18" x 18" is used in this

tutorial.)

1. Place the handkerchief face down.

2. Fold the top to the center.

3. Fold the bottom to the center.

4. Flip over.

5. Fold the top to the center.

6. Fold the bottom to the center.

7. Flip over.

8. Thread the ends of the handkerchief through the hair ties.

If any elderly neighbors in Congress Park or Capitol Hill need help with grocery supplies or other things, please contact Shaundra (213-446-3798 / COVID.DenverVolunteers@) Please leave a message with your name and the kind of help you are seeking.

MEDIA LINKS TO LEARN MORE & STAY INFORMED INCLUDE ? National Geographic is providing FREE access to all their Coronavirus

coverage to help people better understand the disease and to stay informed of ways to protect themselves.

? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is regularly updating information on their website ( 2019-novel-coronavirus.) CO-HELP is Colorado's call line for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have general questions about COVID-19 can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687. For answers in many languages call 1-877-462-2911. You can also email questions to COHELP@ for answers in English.

? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also posts updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19.)

9. Fold the sides of the handkerchief.

10. Flip over. You have a pleated face mask!

Wash the mask after each use & you'll always have a clean mask.

Easter, April 19, 2020

Earth Day Events

April 22, 2020 is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Eco-justice ministries has compiled a list of virtual events that will be happening as part of the celebration. These include:

The Earth Day Network has a map and calendar of global events, with 217 listings as of April 8. You can use the map to find things events and you can filter the display to pinpoint your search to more specific event types, including faith.

Earth Day Live is the new on-line format for the youth-led three-day climate mobilization.

FAITH EVENTS include: Monday, April 20 - 2:00 PM Eastern Wisconsin Green Muslims are hosting two "Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis" interfaith webinars. Monday's is a conversation with the co-editors of the interfaith book "Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis": Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas and Dr. Leah D. Schade. Hosted by Huda Alkaff, Founder and Director, Wisconsin Green Muslims. Register for the webinar

Tuesday, April 21 -- 11:30 to 1:00 Eastern 50th Earth Day Observance with Global Religious and Indigenous Leaders, organized by the Parliament of World Religions: Conversation with Mirele Goldsmith (Jewish Earth Alliance), Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo environmental activist), Lyla June (Din? environmental scientist, doctoral student, educator, economist, community organizer, and musician), Hellen Mugo (Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa), Gopal Patel (Bhumi Project), and Lauren Van Ham (United Religions Initiative) See the event flier, and preview the Earth Day Blessings From Around the World Register for the webinar

Wednesday, April 22 -- 1:00 Eastern The Earth Is the Lord's: A Webinar with Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. -- The Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. was a central leader in the launch of the environmental justice movement in the 1980s and 90s. He coined the phrase "environmental racism" and played instrumental roles in Warren County civil disobedience campaign, the landmark Toxic Wastes and Race report, and the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit. In this special address marking the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Chavis will focus on the role of faith communities in resisting those powers that would seek to rule and desecrate what is not theirs. Register for the webinar

Wednesday, April 22 - 11:00 AM and Noon Eastern #SoundtheCall this Earth Day, organized by Hazon: the Jewish Lab for Sustainability -- As we struggle through these difficult times, we look beyond the present crisis, and we call the Jewish community to #SoundtheCall on this 50th Earth Day. Join virtually from around the world as we sing songs, raise our voices, and gear up to blow the shofar at 12pm ET for Planet Earth and a healthy vision forward. RSVP and take action A parallel interfaith initiative expands beyond blowing the shofar to include ringing church bells or sounding other instruments. -- We Sound the Call to signify a moment of change, a new wave of hope, a call to action, and strength in the face of adversity. We sound the call to announce that living more sustainably on this planet is

central to our faith, not incidental to it. We sound the call for global commitments to public health; living more sustainably; helping those in need through our institutions and governments; striving to be our best selves; and a sense of hope for the future. We invite you to ring bells, blow shofars, or whatever your faith tradition calls you to do, to signal to the world that now is the time to act on climate. More details through 11th Hour Calling

Wednesday, April 22 - 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern Called to Act and Adapt: Faith-Based Climate Adaptation Town Hall Organized by EcoAdapt -- Moderator: Juliet Hall; Presenters: Ambrose Carroll, Huda Alkaff, Mark Douglas, Rev. Gerald Durley, Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Shantha Ready Alonso -- live-streaming details to be announced.

Wednesday, April 22 -- 6:00 PM Eastern Interfaith service organized by United Methodist Women -- This will be an ecofeminist and ecowomanist interfaith service highlighting the connections between climate and gender justice. We are lining up the religious different traditions, and are reaching out to Indigenous, Christian, African Indigenous, and Jewish voices. At least one of the voices we hope will be a youth voice. -- livestreaming details to be announced.

Thursday, April 23 -- 10:00 to 11:30 Eastern Catholic-Buddhist Dialogue: Solidarity and Engagement on Climate Change, organized by the Parliament of World Religions -- As we confront the climate crisis, it is critical to explore what it means to be Catholic and Buddhist. What aspects of these traditions contribute to factors that imperil life on the planet? Just as important, how might these traditions enable us to realize our highest human potential, the deep expression of compassion and love for each other, especially the most vulnerable among us human and non-human who bear the brunt of the suffering? Register for the webinar

Thursday, April 23 - Noon Eastern Wisconsin Green Muslims are hosting two "Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis" interfaith webinars -- The Friday webinar is an interfaith conversation with two contributors to the book "Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis": Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley, Board Chair, Interfaith Power and Light and Huda Alkaff, Founder and Director, Wisconsin Green Muslims and Member of the Islamic Society of North America Green Initiative Team. Register for the webinar

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