Archdiocese of Denver
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Disabled Assistance Program
Carron Coffee House Ministry
C
arron Coffee House Association provides
recreational, social, and spiritual interac-
tion for adults with developmental disabili-
ties. Cary Carron began the ministry in 1960
after teaching faith formation to a disabled
teen. The Knights of Columbus assist with
funding and transportation for the partic-
ipants for the Friday evening program at
Light of the World Catholic Parish. The eve-
ning includes a Catholic Mass, entertainment,
and light refreshments.
Deacons and a priest support this ministry
by assisting at the Mass & serving the litur-
gical needs of the community, including the
spiritual needs of the patrons.
Angel Haus Ministry
A
ngel Haus Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit
charitable organization established to
provide employment for disabled adults by
creating beautiful religious artworks. Individ-
uals with physical and emotional handicaps
are involved in producing the artworks. It is
a ministry directed by Deacon David Arling,
with his wife Marianne, guiding a production
team. Products include: large outdoor Christ-
mas panels and indoor or outdoor panels
which depict a variety of sacred images.
Website: www.angelhaus.org
Deaf/HH (Hard of Hearing) Ministry
T
he Deaf Ministry Program is designed
to assist those persons who are deaf or
hard of hearing and their families so they can
participate and grow in their Catholic faith.
The Church supports the deaf community
by providing an interpreted Mass, helping
them prepare to receive the Sacraments, and
instruction on the Catholic faith in American
Sign Language (ASL).
St. Bernadette Parish in Lakewood is home
for the Colorado Catholic Deaf Community
where a 10 a.m. Sunday Mass is celebrated
and interpreted in ASL. The parish then of-
fers weekly sacramental preparation, classes
on the faith, and social activities interpret-
ed in ASL for the community. A 12:30 p.m.,
Sunday Mass with an ASL Interpreter is also
celebrated at St. Thomas More Parish in
Centennial.
The deacon assists at the Mass, preaches
on occasion and teaches both sacramental
preparation and faith formation.
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Deacon Paul Zajac
deacon.paul.zajac@gmail.com
303.506.0942
Deacon Marc Nestorick
deacon.nestorickm@archden.org
303.667.2428
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Deacon Hal Goldwire
deacon.hal@stbernadettelakewood.org
303.233.1523
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Deacon David Arling
djarling2011@hotmail.com
719.250.2775
