Archdiocese of Denver
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Homeless Shelters Ministries
Samaritan House Ministry
S
amaritan House is a Transitionary Shelter,
that helps men, women and children
facing homelessness and assists them
in finding a path to self-sufficiency. Their
program helps residents feel secure with
basic needs so they can focus on learning
life skills to become self-sufficient in a 120-
day program. They also partner with outside
organizations to help residents with other
resources and referrals.
Deacons have assisted in numerous ways.
They assist by helping the residents with
their spiritual needs by assisting at Mass and
Bible studies. They assist with the daily needs
of the residents by helping at the shelter or
collecting toiletry items or clothing.
The residents also receive individual spiritual
assistance, as well as classes on Scripture f rom
deacons. The deacon shares an interpretation
of the readings and discusses the application
of the readings to daily life and helps residents
go deeper into their spiritual life.
Samaritan House - Ft. Collins
T
he Samaritan House – Ft. Collins, a facility
of Catholic Charities Northern, 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 also 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
members. They interact with the residents
during their visits and assist with meal
preparation, including family night once
a month where the residents are served
on china and have the evening off f rom all
kitchen duties.
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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
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Deacon Bill Ertmer
ertmerkaren@hotmail.com
Deacon Jim Blume
jimblume@outlook.com
