Mike's Ordination as a Transitional Deacon

After Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon we came back to Fort Collins for Mike to give the homily at the 5 PM Mass at SEAS, followed by a reception in his honor. Mike at his Appreciation Reception in Seton Hall, SEAS Church.

Stan and Jane drove to Rocky Mountain National Park the day before Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon. Oct 8, 2010. Bighorn Sheep.

Stan and Jane drove to Rocky Mountain National Park the day before Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon. Oct 8, 2010.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Mike Bodzioch as part of the entrance processional.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Mike Bodzioch as part of the entrance processional.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Presentation of the eight candidates forTransitional Deacons and two candidates for Permanent Deacon.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Mike Bodzioch being vested by Deacon Jim Devlin.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Mike Bodzioch being haded the Book of Gospels by Archbishop Chaput: Inasmuch as the newly ordained deacons are called to be the hearads of the Gospel of Christ, each is presented with the Book of Gospels by the Archbiship, who exhorts each to believe, teach, and practice what he reads.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Mike Bodzioch and one other newly ordained Deacon assisted Archbishop Chaput in the Mass from this point on.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Mary Clare and Jane Bodzioch assisted by representing Mike in the bringing oup of gifts.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, The two newly ordained Deacons assisting Archbishop Chaput at Mass.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, The two newly ordained Deacons assisting Archbishop Chaput at Mass.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Mike Bodzioch replacing the host following communion.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Prayers at the end of Mass.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Part of recessional.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Gathering outside of Church for picture opportunity with Archbishop Chaput.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Gathering outside of Church for picture opportunity with Archbishop Chaput.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Gathering outside of Church for picture opportunity with Archbishop Chaput.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Gathering outside of Church for picture opportunity with Archbishop Chaput.

Oct 9, 2010, Denver Archdiocese Cathedral, Gathering outside of Church for picture opportunity with Archbishop Chaput.

Oct 9, 2010. An unplanned gathering ot 5300 Elderberry Court, Fort Collins, CO, after Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon. John and Tracy stopped on the way back from Denver and bought lots of food. We had several hours between the conclusion of the ordinaiton and the beginning of Mass at SEAS, where Mike would give his first homily as a newly ordained Transitional Deacon. Our "official" greeter, Rachel, welcomes Mr. Rev. Michael Bodzioch to our home.

Oct 9, 2010. An unplanned gathering ot 5300 Elderberry Court, Fort Collins, CO, after Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon. John and Tracy stopped on the way back from Denver and bought lots of food. We had several hours between the conclusion of the ordinaiton and the beginning of Mass at SEAS, where Mike would give his first homily as a newly ordained Transitional Deacon. Tracy is involved in teaching religious education at her Parish and is probably discussing a point with Mike, while Grady and Mary Clare look on,

Oct 9, 2010. An unplanned gathering ot 5300 Elderberry Court, Fort Collins, CO, after Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon. John and Tracy stopped on the way back from Denver and bought lots of food. We had several hours between the conclusion of the ordinaiton and the beginning of Mass at SEAS, where Mike would give his first homily as a newly ordained Transitional Deacon. Rachel is being a gracious host.

After Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon we came back to Fort Collins for Mike to give the homily at the 5 PM Mass at SEAS, followed by a reception in his honor. Mike's first homily as a Transitional Deacon, Oct 9, 2010.

After Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon we came back to Fort Collins for Mike to give the homily at the 5 PM Mass at SEAS, followed by a reception in his honor. Mike with his cousin, Stan, and sister, Jane.

After Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon we came back to Fort Collins for Mike to give the homily at the 5 PM Mass at SEAS, followed by a reception in his honor. Mike with one of his favorite: Rachel.

After Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon we came back to Fort Collins for Mike to give the homily at the 5 PM Mass at SEAS, followed by a reception in his honor. Deacon Don, Transitional Deacon Mike, Fr. Gregory, Deacon Bill, and Fr. ?. Fr. Joseph joined this group after he finished hearing confessions.

After Mike's ordination as a Transitional Deacon we came back to Fort Collins for Mike to give the homily at the 5 PM Mass at SEAS, followed by a reception in his honor. Mike at his Appreciation Reception in Seton Hall, SEAS Church.