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Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Mt 28:18–20). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.

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I am, Reverend Dennis William Hawkins, how may I serve you? I am, a non-denominational, Christian
Minister. I serve, The Lord Jesus Christ, and all His people, by performing; Baptisms, Confirmations,
Marriages, Love Commitments, Anointing of the Sick,
various, blessings, and funerals.

I believe that people are called by the Lord Jesus Christ to serve him, in His ministry, and this I try and do to the best of my ability. I am an independent
non-denominational Christian Minister, Catholic by ecumenical by faith.

I am a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

I was a student of the Moody Bible Institute, and completed one

year of training at the Saint John of the Cross Theological School.

I am a nine year veteran of the United States Air Force.

I am versed in the knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church,

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,

the Christian Science Church, as well as several

protestant denominations. I have taught several Bible classes

and feel very comfortable teaching the Bible. I have visited

hospitals, senior citizen homes, etc, to help bring the message

of Jesus Christ to all his children.

I have Officiated at civilian and military funerals.

I have done HOME FUNERALS.

I have officiated at civilian and military weddings.

I am happy to celebrate your wedding with respect for your traditions and needs.

I will serve the couple as an assistant to bring about the best wedding possible.
Helping the couple write their vows, helping with the Ring Ceremony, helping with other different ceremonies; Wine Ceremony, Candle-Lighting Ceremony, Rose Ceremony, etc.
I also assist the couple if needed, with setting up the processional.

Catholic and can't be married in the Church, call me! For a catholic type wedding.

It is the Bride and Groom's day, so I assist the couple to make it
their special day.

I welcome all to be Blessed of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Affordable Rates:

CUSTOM Weddings at the Location of your choice.

Full Wedding Ceremony, with one rehearsal is: $230.00

Wedding Vows only: $50.00

Weddings more than 50 miles distance from the Reverend's home may cost extra.

Full Funeral Ceremony: $150.00
Graveside Ceremony: $60.00

Julia Greeley Servant of GOD!

Julia Greeley, Servant of GOD!

Julia Greeley was an ex-slave with a patch over one eye. Julia was born in Hannibal, Missouri, but the exact date of her birth is unknown. Also, her surname is also unknown. She adopted the surname of Greeley, the reasons are unknown. Some say she took the surname from Horace Greeley, when she was a maid to his second wife. Julia, came to Colorado in the late 1800's. She arrived by train, with Mrs. Gilpin and her four children. Julia was the nurse and servant in the employ of Governor William Gilpin. She served in this position until it was ended by death. Julia was remembered in Mrs. Gilpin's will, and received a gift money, that could have resulted in Julia having a comfortable life. However, with Julia the poor and needy came first, and she gave the money away, this included her own grave plot. Julia, was baptized a Roman Catholic in 1880, and belonged to the third order of Saint Francis, taking the name of Elizabeth. She was a daily communicant and fasted daily. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish, in Denver, Colorado. Julia stricken with illness on Friday, June 7, 1918, on her way to Sacred Heart church. Julia died in St. Joseph Hospital, Room 407, Denver Colorado, on Friday, June 7, 1918. Her Funeral was held at Sacred Heart Church, Julia was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. In 1950 Agnes Mary Urquhart and her daughter Marjorie purchased the Headstone for Julia's grave. After her death in 1918, a miracle was attributed to Julia, in the total recovery of a cancer patient as reported by Doctor Martin Currigan. The family of the patient prayed to Julia, for her intercession. This reported intercession, coupled with Julia's life of holiness, led to efforts to have her canonized, in the 1970's. Julia has yet to be beatified.

On Friday, May 26, 2017, Julia Greeley moved a step closer to sainthood. Her body was exhumed as part of the sainthood investigation.

On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, the 99th anniversary of Julia Greeley's death, her remains were moved to the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Denver, CO) Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodrigues-Novelo officiated and Blessed the mortal remains of Julia Greeley during a public ceremony and viewing. Julia Greeley, now has the title; Servant of God! After the viewing the remains were sealed in funerary box made of purple Heart wood, and placed in a prominent spot next to the Altar. Julia Greeley is the first person buried at the Cathedral.

Tomb of Julia Greeley

Body of proposed saint exhumed.

KUSA – Visitors to Mount Olivet Cemetery told 9NEWS Friday

(May 26, 2017) they saw officials from the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver and the Vatican near the grave of proposed saint, Julia Greeley.

Candice Williams and her daughter, Celeste, told 9NEWS they were making arrangements for a loved one Friday when staff members told them Greeley’s body was being exhumed as part of a sainthood investigation.

“They had the excavation site set up and they had all of that going,” Celeste said. “The scientific equipment was there,” Candice added.

A check of the May 11th newsletter from the Denver-based Julia Greeley Guild confirmed Greeley’s body was expected to be exhumed and identified toward the end of the month.

“The event will give scientists an opportunity to determine more accurately her age at death and the cause thereof,” the newsletter said.

The newsletter said Roman postulator, Dr. Waldery Hilgerman, was expected to be present for the exhumation at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. After she’s identified, Greeley’s body will be taken to the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Colfax Avenue in Denver, “where it will be more readily accessible to those devoted to her,” the newsletter said.

A postulator is someone who presents a case for the canonization or beatification of someone in the Roman Catholic Church.

Julia Greeley, known as Denver’s “Angel of Charity,” was born into slavery in Hannibal, Missouri between 1835 and 1855, according to the Julia Greeley Guild website.

She was emancipated from slavery and later worked for the family of William Gilpin, the first territorial governor of Colorado.

Greeley spent her time helping poor families in the Denver area. She pulled along a red wagon at night and dropped off food and clothing on people’s porches.

Julia Greeley entered the Catholic Church at Sacred Heart Parish in 1880. She was known to visit every fire station in Denver each month to drop off religious literature.

Greeley died June 7, 1918 at St. Joseph Hospital and was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

In December of 2016, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila petitioned the opening of a cause for Greeley’s canonization.

A spokeswoman for the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver would only confirm “a private event” was being held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Friday. She said a public event was planned for 10 a.m. June 7, 2017, which is also the 99th anniversary of Julia Greeley’s death.

After Julia Greeley's body is identified, it's expected to be moved to the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Colfax Avenue.

Auxiliary Bishop Jorge H. Rodriguez-Novelo blesses the remains of Julia Greeley in the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. The former slave known for charity work is being studied for possible sainthood. Her remains were exhumed from a suburban cemetery and placed in a wooden box for veneration during the ceremony.

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

In a step toward possible sainthood, the remains of a former slave have been moved to a Catholic cathedral in Denver, where people lined up Wednesday to honor her and pray for her help.

Many touched the glass covering of a wooden chest holding the exhumed skull and other bones of Julia Greeley, a domestic worker known for her charity work and evangelism until her death in June 7, 1918.

Others placed rosary beads on top of the chest, snapped photos and held up their children so they could view the sacred remains.

After the viewing, the chest was screwed shut, sealed with gold wax and moved to a prominent spot next to the altar at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

The remains were exhumed last month from a grave in a suburban Denver cemetery and moved to the cathedral — a typical step at the beginning of the sainthood process, archdiocesan spokeswoman Karna Swanson said.

Greeley is one of four people that U.S. bishops voted to allow to be investigated for possible sainthood at their fall meeting. She joins four other African Americans placed into consideration in recent years. She is also the first person to be interred in the Denver cathedral since it opened in 1912

“Not a bishop, not a priest, but a lay woman,” Auxiliary Bishop Jorge H. Rodriguez-Novelo noted during the ceremony Wednesday that came 99 years to the day after Greeley died on her way to Mass.

The archdiocese is gathering testimony and documentation about Greeley’s life as part of the first stage of the sainthood process. It will send a report to the Vatican, which will then decide whether to investigate Greeley’s virtues.

Archdiocese honors Julia Greeley on 100th anniversary of her death

Moira Cullings

June 13, 2018

Hundreds gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception the evening of June 7 to celebrate Mass for Servant of God Julia Greeley a century after she passed away.

Those in attendance had the opportunity to see Julia’s tomb up close and pay their respects to the woman on her way to sainthood.

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila presided over the Mass.

“Today is a historic day for the Church of northern Colorado as we gather in this Cathedral church to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the death of Julia Greeley on this vigil of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,” he said during his homily.

The archbishop explained that Jesus’ selfless love given through the Eucharist is the same type of love Julia embodied in her own life.

“It is deeply rooted in sacrifice,” said Archbishop Aquila. “It is deeply rooted in giving oneself completely to the Lord no matter what the cost may be.”

Julia grew up a slave. She lost her eye when her mother was being beaten and the whip hit her instead, and yet she still lived a joyful life.

After becoming a free woman and moving to Denver, Julia walked around offering necessities to the poor. She spent one Friday a month walking to local firehouses, where she handed out pamphlets on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Julia not only had courage to spread love in these ways, but she did it while battling arthritis all over her body.

“Even in the midst of her terrible arthritis and in the brokenness and pain of her own body, she still carried a joyful spirit because she knew the love of Christ,” said Archbishop Aquila.

“Her life is a witness to grace, to the power of God, and to the humility and the total gift of self.”

The archbishop asked those present to consider the deep love Jesus has for each and every one of them and to use Greeley’s life as an example of holiness.

“… we lift our hearts in gratitude to the father for the gift of the sacred heart of Jesus, for the gift of his son to the world, and for the faithfulness of a former slave woman who was truly rooted and grounded in love,” he said.

June 7 marks 100 years since Julia Greeley’s death

Archbishop to celebrate special Mass honoring the life of Denver’s 'Angel of Charity’

Aaron Lambert

May 9, 2018

“Is she a saint?”

So read the headline on the cover of the April 15, 1998 issue of the Denver Catholic Register, coupled with a picture of Julia Greeley. Little did the staff of the paper at the time know that 20 years later, her life would be actively scrutinized to answer that question.

Julia Greeley’s Cause for Canonization was opened Dec. 18, 2016 and she is now called a “Servant of God.” While a cause can typically take years to complete, there’s still plenty of reasons to reflect upon the life of this inspiring woman and look to the example of holiness she set during her time on earth.

June 7 will be a day to do just that, as it marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Julia Greeley. Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila will celebrate a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception to honor the life of Denver’s “Angel of Charity,” as she came to be known, and all are invited to partake in the celebration. What’s more is that the governor’s office will issue an official proclamation declaring the week of June 3 – 9 be recognized as “Julia Greeley Week.”

As part of the festivities, Denver firefighters will provide an honor guard in recognition of Greeley’s own devotion to the Sacred Heart and her steadfast dedication to handing out Sacred Heart pamphlets to Denver fire stations.

Little is known about Julia Greeley and her life, but over the years, pieces of the puzzle have begun to come together. Capuchin Friar Father Blaine Burkey became fascinated with Greeley some years ago and compiled the most comprehensive volume on her life to date, entitled In Secret Service of the Sacred Heart: The Life and Virtues of Julia Greeley.

Greeley earned a reputation as being a woman of charity as she walked the streets of Denver at night, hauling around food, clothes and other charitable goods in a little red wagon to hand out to those in need. As part of the canonization process, her bones were exhumed in November of last year and showed that she suffered from severe arthritis, meaning this task was likely a painful one for her. Nonetheless, she persisted through the pain and still found immense joy in serving others.

The Julia Greeley Guild is working hard to raise money to fund the expenses for Julia’s cause. Details on how to help contribute to the cause will be offered at the June 7 Mass, and the guild has several fundraisers planned, including one on June 10. The guild is also asking that anyone who had a devotion to Julia Greeley prior to their formation in 2011 send in a testimonial describing their long-standing devotion to her. These testimonies could help to move her cause along.

Monsignor Matthew Smith, founding editor of the Denver Catholic Register, wrote of Greeley in her 1918 obituary, “Her life reads like that of a canonized saint.” With prayer, grace and a commitment by the faithful to keeping Greeley’s memory alive, Msgr. Smith might not have been far off. Julia Greeley, pray for us!

Julia Greeley 100th anniversary Mass

Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.

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