Archdiocese of Denver
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Rachel's Vineyard
R
achel's Vineyard works with parents who
have suffered f rom an abortion procedure.
In the light of God's mercy and love, partic-
ipants are able to connect with others who
have experienced the same.
This three-day Catholic weekend retreat is
an extremely effective and efficient format for
post-abortion healing. There are numerous
advantages to doing grief work without dis-
traction or interruption f rom one's job, family
life and relationships, especially with the direc-
tion of a priest, counselor and lay facilitators.
The deacon assists with the promotion
of the retreats by asking other deacons to
encourage and endorse the retreats at their
parish and by speaking to the pastor. Deacons
help coordinate a visit by a Rachel's Vineyard
representative to speak at the parishes. They
have also assisted with the preparation and
facilitation of the retreats, in a limited capacity.
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Deacon Greg Frank
lorgreg@msn.com
Gabriel House
G
abriel House is a network of 12 parishes
that assist families throughout Northern
Colorado. They are committed to providing
much-needed supplies to mothers and fam-
ilies with young children. Gabriel House also
helps new moms and their families in need
of love, care, spiritual, material and emotion-
al support. Gabriel House provides material
supplies, such as diapers, wipes, formula, baby
food and clothing. They also assist with refer-
rals to find housing, employment, education,
and parenting programs. Each mother is con-
nected with an angel volunteer who becomes
her advocate for both physical and spiritual
needs, along with becoming a f riend.
The deacon supports Gabriel House by
reaching out to the parish community by ask-
ing for donations of the needed items, collect-
ing them, and recruiting volunteers f rom the
parish to assist at the house.
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Deacon Henry Concha
concha@reagan.com
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I was naked, and you clothed me.
Mt. 25:36
