Our Community differs from traditional Catholic parishes primarily because we are directed by volunteer committees of laypersons. We own no property, have no pastor nor paid staff; our thrust is to serve the needs of the wider human community through social consciousness and appropriate Christian social action. We attempt to live Gospel values in both our Community and our daily lives.
We are a lay-led Community whose members take personal responsibility for our faith. We encourage all members to participate in community life by sharing their time, talent and treasure. Our Masses are celebrated by priests who share our beliefs and who are in good standing in the Archdiocese of Denver.
The 10:30 Catholic Community is an intentional worshipping community founded on the principles of Vatican II. Our community was formed in 1972 by a group of parishioners who were attending the 10:30 AM Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church offered their facilities and the group moved to the church, sharing operations expenses with the Presbyterian community. The ecumenical relationship continues today in our quarterly joined ecumenical worship services, youth group and various social justice activities. Even though our Masses are technically at 11:00 AM, we decided to keep the name 10:30.
The Constitution of the 10:30 Catholic Community is based upon the principle that a requirement for membership in the community is a willingness to serve through donations of time, talent or treasure. Our constitution recognizes that the 10:30 Catholic Community shares not only its church but many common beliefs and objectives with the Capitol Heights Presbyterian community. The general membership consists of all persons who have made an annual commitment pledge or who have made a commitment known to the Community Council.
Many people are attracted to our unique, intimate Masses. Visit our Liturgy page to learn more.
