Archdiocese of Denver
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Mission Shelter Ministry
T
he Mission Shelter, a facility of Catholic
Charities Northern in Fort Collins provides
nightly shelter to homeless single individuals
and families with children, along with laundry
and shower facilities. They serve breakfast and
dinner for the residents of the shelter.
The Mission has day shelter services during
inclement weather. They provide meals for
those in need through the hospitality kitchen.
Other services include: emergency assistance
for utilities, bus passes, along with a Senior
Program, and a Veterans' Program.
Deacons lead liturgy and prayer services
during the week for residents and staff mem-
bers. They interact with the residents during
their visits. The deacons also assist with meal
preparation including family night once a
month where the residents are served on chi-
na and have the evening off f rom all kitchen
duties.
Guadalupe Community Center
T
he Guadalupe Community Center is
a homeless shelter in Greeley which
offers programs and services that operate
on a "support to succeed" approach where
homelessness does not equate hopeless-
ness. The Center gives these residents a safe
and supportive place to live for a few months
while they secure income and save the money
to transition to affordable housing.
Many people who have lost their jobs and
their homes also become lost in their faith.
The deacon's presence and support provides
a means for them to rediscover their faith life.
A chapel is located within the Center and pro-
vides a space for clergy to meet residents for
consultations and prayer.
Ministry to the residents of the Guadalupe
Community Center in Greeley consists of
deacons assisting with the spiritual needs of
the residents by providing spiritual counseling,
providing a Catholic presence, and a Commu-
nion service every other week. A Mass is also
celebrated once a month for residents and
staff.
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Deacon Cecil Gingerich
deaconcecil@yahoo.com
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Deacon Dennis Wallisch
denwallisch@comcast.net
Deacon Greg Reynolds
gcreynolds@stjosephfc.org
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For I was hungry, and you gave
me food, I was thirsty, and you
gave me drink, a stranger and
you welcomed me.
Mt. 25:35
