Pope John Paul II Development HIstory
Dear members of the Pope John Paul II Catholic Church and Family,
Since 1893, Catholics in Pagosa Country have gathered together formally to worship and to give honor to God. Many of us, as well as many of our ancestors, made continual sacrifices to build our Catholic Community as we experience it today.
As the Second Vatican Council stated, the Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian prayer. Pope Benedict XVI in “Sacramentum Cartitas called the Eucharist a mystery to be lived. It is our core identity and mission.
In 2005, many parishioners joined together for a Fall Colors Tour and visited churches in Montrose and Grand Junction, Colorado. This tour helped us to envision how a single building would be best for our need for worship, catechesis and community. The “Build Upon This Rock” capital campaign led to ground breaking in May, 2008.
The following year, on March 24, 2009, the Pope John Paul II Catholic Church and narthex (gathering area) were dedicated by Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya. In May, 2009, we began construction on a commercial kitchen as part of our new facility. We are all looking forward to many opportunities for fellowship and community in our beautiful new Church.
Thank you for being part of the miracle through your prayers and generous gifts of time, talent, treasure, and testimony. It is through your gifts that we were able to build what we need .
Please contact me with your questions, comments, or suggestions.
Yours in Christ, Reverend Carlos A. Alvarez
Pastor
2009
March 1, 2009 Click here for pdf file.
February 22, 2009 Click here for pdf file.
February 15, 2009 Click here for pdf file.
January 29, 2009 Click here for pdf file.
2008
2008 Construction Summary May - September Click here for pdf file.
October 26, 2008 Click here for pdf file.
October 19, 2008 Click here for pdf file.
September 28, 2008 Click here for pdf file.
September 14, 2008 Click here for pdf file.
September 7, 2008 Click here for pdf file.
August 31, 2008 Click here for pdf file.
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