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Archdiocese of Denver 30 Military Services Ministry I n partnership with the Archdiocese of Military Services, the deacon is assigned to assist mil- itary families, so they continue to grow in their faith while stationed at Buckley Air Force Base. The deacon ensures military families can wor- ship, receive sacraments and nurture their faith. He assists at the Sunday Liturgies in the base chapel, prepares dependent children of military personnel to receive the sacraments including first Holy Communion and Confir- mation. The deacon assists military personnel with the marriage preparation process as they prepare to enter into the Sacrament of Mat- rimony, as well as helping couples have their marriage convalidated. He is also an advocate in the annulment process for military person- nel and their dependents who are divorced. Military personnel have Bible studies and adult faith formation available to them as well. In addition, the deacon maintains and records all sacraments conferred at the chapel. i Deacon Craig Fucci dekndad@comcast.net Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Ministry T he Veterans Community Living Center serves veterans, veteran spouses and Gold Star parents. Their mission is to honor and respect those living and working at the home through companionship, empowerment, and individualized care while providing a comfort- able and safe place to live. The Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons is a facility pro- viding skilled nursing care and a specialized short-term rehabilitation unit. The center also provides long-term care, Alzheimer's care and end-of-life/hospice services. The deacons involved help veterans in every stage of their lives and work to ensure Catholic residents receive Jesus in the Eucharist each week. The apostolate is supported through the Diaconate Veterans Outreach Program and St. Pius X Parish. Deacons provide opportunities to engage in conversation, experience the Word of God, and receive the Eucharist. The deacons are working to expand the ministry to include a Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, group rosaries, and reflections on Sacred Scripture. i Deacon Chris Tranchetti cjtnavy@gmail.com Deacon Carl Redman carllredd@gmail.com Veteran's Rehabilitation Ministry F ort Lyon is a recovery-oriented transitional housing program in Las Animas, Colorado, which allows residents to recover from sub- stance abuse in their own way and at their own pace. Residents are required to attend commu- nity meetings, New Beginnings Drug and Alco- hol Education, and do their ongoing recovery work (examples include meetings and groups). Ft. Lyon also provides referral resources includ- ing social workers, probation officers, outreach workers, addictions counselors, behavioral health specialists, primary care providers and case managers, so residents can identify needs and build an effective recovery plan. Veterans are given priority and receive addi- tional services to help them obtain VA Benefits. The deacon oversees the program includ- ing employees and contacting donors and agencies that provide other resources to the residents. He also works to build a statewide referral network so that those needing ser- vices in other areas of Colorado are made aware of Ft. Lyon. i Deacon Phil Harrington pharrington33@yahoo.com