December Events

Hey everyone! Sorry there hasn't been an update in awhile; things have been kind of crazy!

Here's what we have going on through next week:

Friday, December 12
What: Theology on Tap (Denver) - Bishop Conley: "Heart Speaks to Heart: Engaging friends, family, and co-workers with the Gospel message"
Where: Braun's Bar and Grill, 1055 Auraria Pkwy, Denver
When: Meet at the Woodmen Park and Ride at 6pm if you want to carpool - please let us know if you're planning on coming so we know to wait for you!

Friday, December 12
What: Spirit and Truth - celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Mass at the Citadel at 6pm (if you can make it), then dinner at 7pm at El Palenque (2165 Academy Blvd). If you're planning on going to dinner, let us know so we can know how many to plan for.
Where: Mass at the Citadel, dinner at El Palenque
When: 6pm (Mass), 7pm (dinner)

Sunday, December 14
What: Soccer/volleyball/etc
Where: Holy Trinity
When: 4pm

Thursday, December 18
What: Bible study
Where: Divine Redeemer - in the library
When: 7pm

Email us if you have any questions! We hope to see you soon!

11/11/08 Book Study: Matthew Kelly's "Rediscovering Catholicism"

November Calendar

Hey everyone! Hope the week is treating people well.

Here's the Gravity calendar for the next few weeks.

Sunday, November 1
What: Volleyball/soccer
When: 5pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Monday, November 3
What: Rock Climbing
When: 7pm
Where: Sport Climbing Center (http://sportclimbcs.com/)

Thursday, November 6
What: Bible Study
When: 7pm
Where: Hope House

Friday, November 7
What: Spirit and Truth
When: 7pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Sunday, November 9
What: Volleyball/soccer
When: 5pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Tuesday, November 11
What: Potluck Dinner and Book Study - Matthew Kelley's "Rediscovering Catholicism"
When: 6:30
Where: Jonathan's house
NOTE!: We have free copies of the book! No need to buy them beforehand. Come and get your copy!

Wednesday, November 12
What: Theology on Tap
Who: Jim Beckman, "Walking the Talk: An Act of Faith"
When: 7pm (meet and socialize), 7:30 (talk)
Where: Jack Quinn's, 21 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs

Sunday, November 16
What: Volleyball/soccer
When: 5pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Thursday, November 20
What: Bible Study
When: 7pm
Where: Hope House


Also going on around the area...

Friday, November 14
What: Spirit and Truth
When: 7pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Saturday, November 15
What: Vigil Praise
When: 7pm
Where: St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver (1300 S. Steele St.)

Friday, November 21
What: Spirit and Truth
When: 7pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Friday, November 21
What: Theology on Tap
Who: Fr. Kevin Augustyn, "How Christianity formed the Western World and how we're forgetting who we are"
When: 7:30pm
Where: Braun's Bar and Grill, 1055 Auraria Parkway, Denver

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Volunteering @ the Diabetes Walk & Fun at the Zoo

October Calendar

Hey everyone! We hope October is treating you well so far! (Some of us are glad it's finally starting to get cooler, and who doesn't like seeing the leaves change, right?)

Here are Gravity's upcoming activities through October!

Saturday, October 18
What: Community Service
When: 9:15am-3pm
Where: Maternity of Mary, Ellicot, CO (Let us know if you're planning on coming and we'll give you directions.)

Sunday, October 19
What: Volleyball
When: 5pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Thursday, October 23
What: Bible Study
When: 7pm
Where: Hope House (across the street from Holy Trinity)

Sunday, October 26
What: Volleyball
When: 5pm
Where: Holy Trinity



And here are other great events for young adults going on around the diocese (and Denver)!

Friday, October 17
What: Spirit and Truth
When: 7pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Sunday, October 19
What: St. Francis Apologetics Study Club - Early Church Fathers
When: 3:30-5:30pm
Where: St. Francis Parish

Friday, October 24
What: Vigil Praise
When: 7pm
Where: St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver (1300 S. Steele St.)

Saturday, October 25
What: Gospel of Life Conference - "Humanae Vitae: 40 Years Later" (view online brochure here for more information. Register by October 20!) Keynote speakers include Auxiliary Bishop James Conley and Alice von Hildebrand
When: 8am-2:30pm
Where: John Paul II Center, Denver. (1300 S. Steele St.)

Sunday, October 26
What: Theology on Tap - William Portillo, "Amazing Grace: Gangster to Youth Minister
When: 3pm
Where: Braun's Bar and Grill (1055 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO)

Men's Day of Reflection

When: Saturday, Oct 11th
Where: St Gabriel's (8755 Scarborough Dr)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Including Mass, Reconciliation, Rosary
RSVP to Dan Burke rccsdan@gmail.com

September & October Calendar

Tuesday, September 23
What: Dinner and a Movie (Iron Man)
When: 6:00pm, 7:00pm
Where: Chipotle in the Citadel Crossing Shopping Center, movie at the Super Saver Cinema (across the parking lot from the Chipotle)

Thursday, September 25
What: Bible Study
When: 7:00-9:00pm
Where: HOPE House (across the street from Holy Trinity)

Sunday, September 28
What: St. Francis Apologetics Study Club
When: 3:30-5:30pm
Where: St. Francis Parish, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs CO 80919

Saturday, October 4
What: Community service -- volunteering at the Diabetes Walk
When: 7:00am
Where: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Sunday, October 5
What: Pick-Up Soccer
When: 5:00pm
Where: Holy Trinity

Wednesday, October 8
What: Theology on Tap - Sean Dalton: "Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat?"
When: 7:00pm (fellowship), 7:30 (talk)
Where: Jack Quinn's

Thursday, October 9
What: Bible Study
When: 7:00pm
Where: HOPE House

Saturday, October 11
What: Dr. Tim Gray Seminar - "Unpack the Mysteries of Revelations"
When: 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Colorado Springs. (View flyer here to register.)

Dinner @ Arceo's

Gravity @ Sky Sox Game 7/28/08

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August & September Calendar

Monday, Aug 25
What: Pro-Life Vigil in Denver
Where: MLK Park (Newport Street & East 38th Ave) located one block west of the new Planned Parenthood Clinic site 7155 E. 38th Avenue When: 7:30-9PM (there's a bus heading up from Corpus Christi Parish at 4:00pm, and St Peter's at 5:00pm)E-mail us for more details.

Tuesday, Aug 26
What: Women's Evening of Reflection
Where: St. Gabriel Catholic Church (8755 Scarborough Dr., Colorado Springs 80920)
When: 6:30-9PM
Details: The evening includes a Gospel meditation, practical talk, Mass, and rosary. The reflection will be led by Fr. Shane Lambert, LC and confession will be available.

Thursday, Aug 28th
What: Bible Study
Where: Holy Apostles Church (4925 N Carefree Cir., Colorado Springs, CO 80917) St. Thaddeus Room (downstairs)
When: 7PM
Reading: Acts 15-28

Friday, August 29th
What: Spirit & Truth (Adoration and praise & worship)
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church (3122 Poinsetta Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907)
When: 6:30-7 fellowship, Adoration starts at 7PM

Sunday, August 31st
What: 32nd Annual Colorado Balloon Classic - BALLOON GLOW
Where: Memorial ParkWhen: Glow starts between 7-7:30. Meeting at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 927 N Logan Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 @ 6:30 - we will possibly walk, or carpool, to Memorial Park
Follow this link for more info: http://www.balloonclassic.com/page.asp?id=10

Monday, Sept. 1st
What: Labor Day BBQ
Where: Holy Trinity (3122 Poinsetta Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907)
When: Come between 11:00 and 12:00pm Come join us for soccer (there's a soccer field), volleyball (there's also a gym with an indoor volleyball court if need be) and other activities. If you have time, whip up a side or a dessert (we'll have the burgers & brats ready to go), just reply to this e-mail letting us know what you plan to bring.

Friday, September 5th
What: Spirit & Truth (Adoration and praise & worship)
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church (3122 Poinsetta Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907)
When: 6:30-7 fellowship, Adoration starts at 7PM

Sunday, September 7th
What: Pick-Up Soccer
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church (3122 Poinsetta Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907)
When: 6PM

Wednesday, September 10th
What: Bioethics Talk by Fr. Tad
Where: Jack Quinn's Irish Pub (21 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs 80903)
When: Talk begins at 7PM

Thursday, September 11th
What: Bible Study
Where: Holy Apostles Church (4925 N Carefree Cir., Colorado Springs, CO 80917) St. Thaddeus Room (downstairs)
When: 7PM

Friday, September 12th
What: Spirit & Truth (Adoration and praise & worship)
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church (3122 Poinsetta Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907)
When: 6:30-7 fellowship, Adoration starts at 7PM

Saturday, September 13th MEN'S EVENT
What: 2008 Fall Men's Conference - Catholic Men In Action!
Where: Holy Apostles Church (4925 N Carefree Cir., Colorado Springs, CO 80917)
When: 7AM-12:30PM
Details: Men – this half day conference will feature two nationally known speakers - including Francisco "Paco" Gavrilides who has served as a Catholic missionary in the ministry of evangelization through-out the United States, Latin America and other countries for over 20 years. Register at http://holyapostlescc.org/mensbreakfast.html.

Saturday, September 13th
What: Taste of Cathedral Festival/Diocesan Bake Off
Where: St. Mary's Cathedral (22 W Kiowa St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903)
When: 2PM-7PM
Details: Food, entertainment, crafts, and the First Annual Diocesan Chili Cook‐Off & Dessert Competition. Enter your dessert in the Diocesan Bake Off. No entry fee but the winner will receive $25 cash, a basket of flour and one year of bragging rights. Bring your entry to the Cathedral by 2pm. Judging will be done by local celebrities and chefs. More info: http://www.stmaryscathedral.4lpi.com/

Sunday, September 14th
What: Community Service for Maternity of Mary
Where: Ellicott (approx. 40 min drive from Colo Springs)
When: Meet @ St. Patrick's at 3:30PM and we'll carpool (or e-mail us for directions if you wish to drive separately).http://www.maternityofmary.net/

August Activities

Sunday, August 10th
What: Mass at St Mary's Cathedral
When: 7:00pm
Come celebrate the sacrifice of the Mass with the young adult community. Oreos and milk afterwards.


Tuesday, August 12th
What: Jack Quinn's 5K run/walk
Where: Jack Quinn's (21 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903)
When: 5:30pm
Join us for this fun walk followed by free spaghetti.

Thursday, August 14th
What: Great Adventures Bible Study
When: 7:00pm
Where: Holy Apostles Catholic Church

Friday, August 15th
The Assumption,Holy Day of Obligation
Where: St Gabe's
When: 7:00pm
We will meet out in the vestibule at 6:45pm.

Saturday, August 16th
What: Alpine Slide
Where: Heritage Square
When: 9:30am (We'll meet at St Pat's, head up, take a run, spend the morning there, have lunch then head back to the Springs.)

Wednesday, August 20th:
What: Ultimate Frisbee
Where: Cotton Wood Park (Dublin and Rangewood)
When: 7:00pm

August, 22-24th:
What: St Peter's Festival
-22nd, Casino/Bingo Night
-23rd, 5K/10K Walk/Run, Carnival, Dance

Vote On Our Next Bible Study

Starting in September we will be doing a new Bible study in the Great Adventure series. We thought you all might want to have some say in how we proceed so we'd like you to consider three options and then vote on your favorite. You can vote by selecting your choice on the left side of our blog home page. Voting ends August 17th.


Adventures in Matthew: The King and His Kingdom
with Jeff Cavins

This is the recommended next step in the program. It is another 24-session series and would be great if you enjoyed our discussions on the parables and the fulfillment of the Kingdom.

According to the publisher:

Building directly on the foundation laid in The Bible Timeline,
Step Two in The Great Adventure Bible Study Series,
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom, shows how Jesus builds
on the foundation laid in the Old Testament to inaugurate
the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. Experience how Jesus
relived the life and struggles of Israel to become the faithful
and victorious King, and see how the promises of the Old
Testament are fulfilled in Christ and his Apostles.
This series is an ideal follow-up study to the basic narrative of
Scripture taught in The Bible Timeline course.

You will:

-See Jesus as the Son of David, the Son of Abraham, the new Moses, the true manna, the new Temple – and learn what this means for us today.

-Learn how Jesus reconstituted the struggling kingdom of Israel around Himself and brought it to a new level in the Kingdom of God, open to all people.

-Witness the seeds of the Church in the foundation Christ built on the twelve apostles, with Peter as His vicar. Discover the roots of the sacraments, and see how Jesus’ words and actions are reflected in the holy sacrifice of the Mass.

-Watch Jesus re-live the life and history of Israel as the obedient Son who trusts the Father to the very end, defeats death, hell, and the grave, and rises to new life.


Adventures in 1 Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community
with Dr. Tim Gray

This 10-session series explores the growth and struggles of the early Church. If you'd like to see someone else's name at the bottom of the screen for a while you might like this option.

According to the publisher:

In this DVD series Dr. Tim Gray provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians. Each 30 minute talk is designed to follow a lesson in the First Corinthians Study Set.

About First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community:

The conflicts of the early Christians in Corinth were in many ways similar to our struggles today as Christians. With divisions, immorality, persecution, and other trials of the faithful, the message of St. Paul to the Corinthians is a much-needed message for our own times. First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community explores the key elements that the apostle Paul introduced to a new and growing Church. St. Paul taught the Corinthians about the nature of grace and the Church as the Body of Christ. In addition, he introduced the Corinthian Christians to the most powerful gift of all, the Eucharist.

Your Bible study group will:

-Learn the importance of Christian unity in relation to the Church as the Body of Christ.

-Explore St. Paul’s strategy for successful evangelization.

-See how to live a Christian life in the midst of a pagan culture.

-Discover why St. Paul sees the Church as the Body of Christ.

-Learn how St. Paul’s letter proves that the sacrifice of Christ is truly made present in the Eucharist.

-Gain a new vision for seeing the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.


Adventures in Exodus: Called to Freedom
with Dr. Tim Gray

We read Exodus a long time ago, but the sessions from the book were very fascinating. This 10-part series provides an opportunity to further Old Testament Biblical understanding and would be good if you're a new Gravity member.

According to the publisher:

In this DVD series Dr. Tim Gray provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on the book of Exodus. Each 30 minute talk is designed to follow a lesson in the Exodus Study Set.

About Exodus: Called to Freedom:

The Exodus can be viewed as the defining moment in Israel’s history, for it was then that God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt and to a life of freedom as His people. Exodus: Called to Freedom looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that, more than just seeking to free His people from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free His people from the far more sinister tyranny of sin, so they could live the authentic freedom that belongs to children of God. Because of this, the Exodus story is not just Israel’s story, it is our story as well; it tells us who God is and what He calls us to be.

Your Bible study group will:

-Learn the keys to authentic freedom. Learn the personal significance of God’s revelation of His name, “I AM.”

-Discover the divine purpose behind the plagues on Egypt as more than simply a demonstration of God’s power.

-Understand the importance of the Sabbath to God’s people.

-Discover that God’s Law is in fact a reflection of God’s love and concern for His people.

-Learn how a proper understanding of the Exodus event can illuminate one’s understanding of the Christian Faith.

Upcoming Events

THIS WEEK:

Friday, July 18th:
What: Spirit & Truth (Adoration and praise & worship)
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3122 Poinsetta Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
When: 6:30-7 fellowship, Adoration starts at 7PM

Sunday, July 20th:
What: Helen Hunt Falls Hike
Where: Meet @ St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
When: Meeting at 3:00PM. If you don't want to carpool - meet up with us at the trail head around 3:30-3:45.

NEXT WEEK:

Thursday, July 24:
What: Bible Study NEW LOCATION
Where: Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N Carefree Cir., Colorado Springs, CO 80917
When: 7PM
Discussion/DVD: Great Adventure Session 21 - The Church Pt. 1 (Book of Acts)

Friday, July 25th:
What: Spirit & Truth (Adoration and praise & worship)
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3122 Poinsetta Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
When: 6:30-7 fellowship, Adoration starts at 7PM

Saturday, July 26th:
What: Pikes Peak Hike
Where: Meet @ St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
When: 6:30AM
Please e-mail us if you're interested.

Rest of July. . .

Monday, July 28th:
What: Sky Sox Game
Where: Security Service Field
When: Game starts at 7:05PM - meet up at 6:45 by the gate
E-mail us if you plan to join so we can keep an eye out for you.

Wednesday, July 30th:
What: Dinner
Where: La Casa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 230 Front St., Monument, CO 80132
When: 7PM

4th of July

Friday, July 4th

What: BBQ
Where: Holy Trinity (3122 Poinsetta Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80907)
When: Begins between 3:30-4:00pm

Fr Jim Williams invited us all to the Hope House at Holy Trinity for a Traditional American BBQ. Come join us for soccer (there's a soccer field), volleyball (there's also a gym with an indoor volleyball court if need be) and other activities. If you have time, whip up a side or a dessert (we'll have the burgers & brats ready to go), just reply to our e-mail, catholicgravity@yahoo.com, to let us know what you plan to bring.

Then later on in the evening, those who wish can head down to Memorial Park for Fireworks.

The Dishonest Steward

Thank you all for the great discussion at the Session 19 bible study. Your thoughts on the Dishonest Steward were particularly interesting so I found some more commentaries for further thought.

From The Navarre Bible: St. Luke

16:1-8. The unfaithful steward manages to avoid falling on hard times. Of course, our Lord presumes that we realize the immorality of the man's behavior. What he emphasizes and praises, however, is his shrewdness and effort: he tries to derive maximum material advantage from his former position as steward. In saving our soul and spreading the Kingdom of God, our Lord wants us to apply at least the same ingenuity and effort as people put into their worldly affairs to their attempts to attain some human ideal. The fact that we can count on God's grace does not in any way exempt us from the need to employ all available legitimate human resources even if it means strenuous effort and heroic sacrifice. "What zeal people put into their earthly affairs: dreaming of honors, striving for riches, bent on sensuality! Men and women, rich and poor, old and middle-aged and young and even children: all of them alike. When you and I put the same zeal into the affairs of our souls, we will have a living and working faith. And there will be no obstacle that we cannot overcome in our apostolic works: (St. J. Escriva, The Way, 317).

Luke: A Devotional Commentary

Sometimes, we might not be clear about the point Jesus was trying to make when he told a parable or gave a sermon. The parable of the shrewd manager can be one of these cases. We know that Jesus was not condoning dishonesty of irresponsibility. And he surely didn't want to promote shady business dealings. So what was his purpose in telling this story? How do we apply it to our lives?

During Jesus' time, the type of steward described in the passage often earned his wages from the interest he charged his master's customers. Often, stewards would charge exorbitant interest as a way of creating a comfortable "buffer zone" for themselves against future misfortune. By reducing his master's debtors' bills, the steward was not cheating his master; he was reducing his own profit. Thus, with the debtors grateful to him for reducing their bills, the steward had new friends who could help him start a new life. From this perspective, the steward's action could be seen as an attempt to reform his life - and a very creative approach to a difficult problem. Rather than commending the steward's seeming dishonesty, Jesus was actually highlighting his ability to think quickly and overcome major obstacles.

How tempting it can be to give up when we encounter obstacles to daily prayer, evangelization, or reaching out to our neighbors! But with the example of the shrewd manager, we can take comfort that Jesus wants to help us find creative solutions to these obstacles. We can become just as shrewd as this steward, asking God to give us uncommon wisdom and the courage to take risks in new situations.

Ignatius Study Bible: St. Luke

16:1-8. The parable of the Unrighteous Steward is about urgency and preparedness. About to lose his position, the steward makes use of a pressing situation to find favor with his master's debtors and prepare for his future. Christians should take even greater care to prepare for life in the world to come. Mystically (St. Gaudentius, Sermo 18), the unrighteous steward signifies the devil, whose dominion over this world is nearing its end. Having wasted the Lord's goods by stripping us of divine grace and friendship, he now works anxiously to make friends be deception and empty promises of forgiveness. While his ardor and foresight are worthy of imitation, his wicked and dishonest tactics are not.

16:1 a steward: A head servant who handled the business affairs of his master's estate. Like the prodigal son, this manager wasted his master's goods.

16:8 his prudence: The master, although cheated by the debt reduction, commends the steward for his shrewdness. He recognizes that the steward's last-minute efforts proves successful in winning the favor of the debtors and making his financial future more secure. The unjust strategy of the steward shows that he was motivated by an entirely selfish concern for his own temporal welfare. Jesus points to the steward as both an example and a warning. As an example, the steward shows how to expend every effort in making use of our means to prepare for the future. Just as his cunning won him a comfortable living in the "houses" of his master's debtors, so believers are challenged to make friends by almsgiving in order to be received into "eternal habitations". As a warning, the steward is intended to characterize the attitude of the Pharisees, who have been listening to Jesus since 15:2 and who are charged with being "lovers of money" in 16:14. It is implied that the Pharisees are despising God by their devotion to mammon, i.e., they seek not eternal riches but the esteem of men and the temporal comforts of this world (16:13).

Upcoming Activities for June.

Thursday, May 29th
What: Bible Study
Where: St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church (8755 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)
When: 7PM

Thursday, June 12th
What: Bible Study
Where: St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church (8755 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)
When: 7PM

Thursday, June 26th
What: Bible Study
Where: St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church (8755 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)
When: 7PM


Friday, June 27th
What: Theology of the Body
Who: Fr Walter Schu, LC (Author of The Splendor of Love)
Where: Holy Trinity
When: 6:30pm-9:00pm

Upcoming talk

Join us, Friday June 27th, at Holy Trinity from 6:30-9:00pm
Fr Walter Schu, LC, will be speaking to us about The Theology of the Body. This talk is open to adults of all ages. The evening will open with a "Meet and Greet" from 6:30-7:00. The talk will begin at 7:oopm and go until about 8:30.

Gravity Masters the Dance Floor!

Gravity young adults took over the dance floor when we embarked on the journey of learning to Tango. Some were weathered and took this opportunity to brush up on their skills, others were as green as the grass in the spring.

But we had fun and don't be surprised if you see one of us on Dancing with the Stars in upcoming seasons!

May 11-May18

Tuesday, May 13th
What: Theology on Tap
Where: The Warehouse Brewery, Colorado Springs
When: 7-8PM

Thursday, May 15th NEW LOCATION
What: Bible Study
Where: St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church (8755 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)
When: 7PM

Friday, May 16th
What: Theology on Tap
Where: Braun’s, Denver
When: Meet at the Monument Park and Ride, if you want to carpool, between 6:15 & 6:30pm. Starts at 8:00, social ½ hr at 7:30

Saturday, May 17th
What: Scott Hahn
Where: St Francis of Assisi
Schedule:
9 am - Registration
9:30 am - Ed and Eddie Reinhardt
10:30 am - Scott Hahn ("Lord Have Mercy")
12 pm - Scott Hahn ("Understanding Our Father")
2 pm - Scott Hahn ("Reasons to Believe")
Cost: $20

Sunday, May 18th
What: Community service project for Ellicott Elementary School
Lunch: 1:00pm at the Chipotle on Powers
When: 2:00pm-?
What (again): Helping decorate the gym for an "award" ceremony.

Commercial Brings Thousands Back to Church

This last year Theology on Tap in Denver had a series of talks on Catholics and politics to get people interested in the upcoming elections. One of the last speakers they had was Archbishop Chaput and he was there promoting a new book (not yet released) called Render Unto Caesar about the role of civic duty in a Catholic's life. The purpose of his talk was to discuss how we can become involved in the life of our country without losing our souls in the process. During the question and answer portion, a woman with a marketing background suggested that the media is prejudiced against Catholics because our PR is so bad. Not enough spin I guess. It turns out though that other people have seen a need for positive Catholic PR and have done incredible things in certain test regions.
The organization Catholics Come Home, in association with the Matthew Kelly Foundation, is running high production television commercials in Phoenix and Louisville and encouraging people to visit the website http://www.catholicscomehome.org/ where people can request a free copy of Matthew Kelly's Rediscovering Catholicism. After running the ads for just a couple of weeks the diocese of Phoenix reported an increased Mass attendance of over 3,000 people as well as an increase in the use of the Sacrament of Penance. They have three ads that you can download from the website. Not only will they make you proud to be Catholic, if you ever hesitate about going to confession, start watching one of these videos and you'll be looking for local confession times before it's over. You can read the full story here.

April Schedule

Thursday, April 10th
What: BOWLING!!!
Where: Mr. Bigg's (5825 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs 80919)
When: 7PM
Grab those bowling shoes out of the closet and that bowling ball that your Great Uncle Harry left you and bring them to Mr Bigg's Thursday night for Country Bowl. :)

Friday, April 11th (2 Options)
What: (Part 1)Theology On Tap in Denver
Where: Braun's Bar (1055 Auraria Parkway, Denver)
When: 7:30 - 9PM
Topic & Speaker: "Iraq Undercover"; Joe Burns will speak on his recent experience in Iraq as an embedded reporter.

What: (Part 2):"The Truth Will Set You Free" - Debating Moral Relativism
Where: Eaton Humanities Room 1B50, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
When: 7 - 9PM
Topic & Speaker: "What is Truth?"; Fr. Stan Fortuna, C.F.R.
Carpooling: There will be people driving up to both of these talks. Send us an email if you'd like to carpool and we'll send you info on when and where to meet.

Saturday, April 12th
What: (Part 1)"The Truth Will Set You Free" - Debating Moral Relativism
Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Student Center, 15th and Euclid, Boulder, CO
When: 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Topic & Speaker: "How to talk to nihilists, relativists and skeptics without losing your cool"; Fr. Stan Fortuna, C.F.R.

What: (Part 2)Vigil Praise
Where: St. John Vianney Theological Seminary (1300 S. Steele St., Denver 80210)
When: 7 - 9PM
Carpooling: We will meet at 5:45PM at the Monument Park 'N Ride to drive up to Denver for Vigil Praise. Let us know if you're coming, so we can keep a lookout for you.

Tuesday, April 15th
What: Theology on Tap in the Springs
Where: Warehouse Brewery (25 W Cimmaron, Colorado Springs)
When: 7PM
Speaker: Fr. Paul Wicker

Wednesday, April 16th
What: Gravity is headed to Jack Quinn's for great food and music. Come join us at this Irish Pub!
Where: Jack Quinn's (21 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs 80903)
When: 7PM

Thursday, April 17th
What: Bible Study
Where: Divine Redeemer (downstairs in the library)
When: 7PM

Sunday, April 20th
What: Conversion Stories
Where: St. Francis of Assisi (2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs 80919)
When: 3:30 to 5:30PM

Available Reconciliation Services

We also wanted to throw some Lenten Reconciliation Services your way:
March 11th: St. Francis Parish: 7PM http://www.diocs.org/Parishes/details.cfm?id=21
March 13th: St. Patrick's Parish: 7PM http://www.diocs.org/Parishes/details.cfm?id=31

Gravity Events: March 2008

Thursday, March 13, 2008
What: Mini Golf
Where: Mr. Bigg's
When: 7PM
Send us an e-mail if you can join us! (catholicgravity@yahoo.com)

Friday, March 14, 2008
What: Theology On Tap in Devner
Where: Braun's Bar - Denver - 1055 Auraria Parkway
When: 7:30 - 9pm
Speaker: Archbishop Chaput - Talk: "Render Unto Ceasar"
Faith in Jesus Christ, to be authentic, must prove itself in our actions. That includes our public behavior - our political choices. Fidelity not only makes us better Catholics, but better citizens, too.

Saturday, March 15, 2008
What: Contra Dancing
Where: Hillside Community Center, 925 South Institute, SE corner Institute and Fountain.
When: 7pm, $7

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
What: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Where: St. Patrick's Parish
When: 6:30PM-7:30PM

Thursday, March 20, 2008 - Holy Thursday
What: Mass
Where: St. Patrick's Parish
When: Mass is at 7PM - we'll meet in the vestibule between 6:30-6:45

Thursday, March 27, 2008
What: Bible Study
Where: Divine Redeemer Parish
When: 7PM
We'll discuss & watch a DVD on II Samuel & the first eleven chapters of I Kings

Gravity Events

Thursday, March 6, 2008 Bible Study @ Divine Redeemer, 7-9:00pm
Friday, March 7, 2008 Stations of the Cross @ St Mary's 7-8:00pm
Saturday March 8, 2008 Vigil Praise @ the JPII Center in Denver, 7-9:00pm
Sunday, March 9, 2008 Apologetics Session @ St Francis of Assisi, 3:30-5:30pm. Topic: "Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?"

Updated Calendar Feb 25-March 8

Tuesday 2/26: Women's Evening of Reflection at St. Gabriel's: 6:30PM
Wednesday 2/27: Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC, speaking on his book, "The New Fundamentalists, Beyond Tolerance." @ the JP II Center, Rm 123, from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Friday 2/29: Skiing - e-mail us for more info
Friday 2/29: Girls' Night - e-mail us for more info
Tuesday 3/4: Adoration at St. Patrick's 6:30PM
Tuesday 3/4: Theology On Tap @ the Warehouse Brewery 7PM
Thursday 3/6: Bible Study @ Divine Redeemer 7PM (reading 1 Samuel)
Saturday 3/8: Vigil Praise in Denver - e-mail us for more info

February Calendar

Jan 29- 6:30pm Women's Evening of Reflection, St Gabriel's

Feb 2 - 9am-1pm Men's 1/2 Day of Reflection, St Gabriel's
Feb 2 - 7:00pm Vigil Praise, Denver
Feb 5 - 7:00pm Theology on Tap, Colorado Springs- Tammy Evevard
Feb 6 - ASH WEDNESDAY Mass TBD
Feb 7 - 7:00pm BIBLE STUDY, Divine Redeemer
Feb 15- 7:00pm Theology on Tap, Denver
Feb 15-17 - Women's Vocational Retreat, Mt St Francis,
begins at 5:00pm
Feb 16- Guy's Night
Feb 21- 7:00pm BIBLE STUDY, Divine Redeemer
Feb 22- 7:oopm Golden Bee
Feb 26- 6:30pm Women's Evening of Reflection, St Gabriel's
Feb 29- Girl's Night