Adele Arakawa Emcees for 14th Year

Adele Arakawa, news anchor with Denver Channel 9News (KUSA-TV), will mark her fourteenth year of service as the Mistress of Ceremonies at the 2010 Brown Robe Benefit. Everyone involved in the event is thrilled to have Adele as part of the team. The benefit will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver on Friday, October 1. Make your reservations early and join Adele, the Capuchin friars, and scores of their friends for this year's Brown Robe Benefit. It is going to be a wonderful evening.

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2009 Raffle: Rome Extravaganza!

We are thrilled to announce our 2009 raffle,

The Rome Extravaganza!

Sponsored by the Cherry Creek Jaycees

Our 2009 Grand Prize raffle package includes:

• Roundtrip airfare for (6) adults to Rome, Italy.
• One week stay for (6) in the luxurious 2500 s.f. Papal Suites at Navona Garden Suites Luxury Guest House located in heart of the Eternal City. This spectacular suite, a leisurely stroll from St. Peter's, was once the residence of Cardinal Felice Peretti, who later became Pope Sixtus V in 1585. The suite offers: 3 master bedrooms, each with its own private en suite, spectacular living area and the luxury of a private chef who will come to the suite every morning to prepare a special buffet breakfast, (click here for a preview of what you can win).
• Transfer service to and from the airport in Rome to the Suite.

Estimated Value: $17,000!

Buy your tickets TODAY for the chance to win the trip of a lifetime! Tickets are only $50/each and are available by contacting Gina Francis at 303.433.0296 ext. 105. Don't delay, only 1000 tickets will be sold for this rare opportunity! Viva Rome!

Download Your Entry Form Now

The Brown Robe Benefit Committee would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to our long-time friends and supporters: Dennis Winter & Loredana Carnovale for making this prize package possible. The committee encourages you to patronize the sponsors who support the Capuchins! In addition to the luxurious Papal Suite, Dennis and Loredana have a variety of accommodations available for rent in Rome and would welcome the opportunity to meet other friends of the friars! You can visit them online at www.navonagardensuites.com.

*No cash value. Prize winnings subject to availability and terms of use.

A maximum of 1000 tickets will be sold.

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Caution, Stones Still Rolling In

Two more garden stones decorated by the friars have arrived. There are now about a dozen of them ready to do your bidding, after you've done your bidding. The sad-eyed bug covered with tau crosses is one of Brother Charles Polifka's submissions; and the stone with "Logo Friar" on it, the work (perhaps still in progress) of Brother Magnum Mysterium.

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On the High Road for Six to Eight People

Life is a Highway: Enjoy travelling in sheer luxury! RV America has donated one week use of C-Class 31' RV—comfortably sleeps 6-8 guests. Included in this package is 1,000 miles free of charge. Gas not included. (Value $2,000).

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Grbich Ciclee Reproduction Print Offered—#5 of 6

“Babe Ruth” by Eric Grbich 25" x 38" Ciclee reproduction print. #5 of 6 retail value $1,250.00

George Herman “Babe” Ruth (1895-1948) was the world's first sports superstar. He pitched for the Red Sox on championship teams in 1915 and 1916, but was such a good hitter that he was switched to the out-field so that he could play every day. Ruth led the Yankees to seven American League championships and four World Series titles. He led the league in home runs many times, and the 60 he hit in 1927 set a record for the 154-game season. (Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in a 162-game season in 1961.) Ruth's lifetime total of 714 home runs is second only to the 755 hit by Hank Aaron (1934–). With a .342 lifetime batting average for 22 seasons of play, many consider Babe Ruth the game's greatest player.

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Unique Sculpture of Inspiring Peacemaker Offered

“Gandhi”

25" multimedia clay scupture by Joe Birge.

Mohandas “Mohatma” Gandhi (1869-1948) was a holy man who led India to independence. He showed the world how to achieve political change by means of nonviolent—but active—civil protest. His method of peaceful protest is increasingly relevant in today's world. This offering includes a biography by Gerald Gold, featuring more than 150 historic photographs selected by Sir Richard Attenboro.

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Fr. Charles Polifka's Bread of the Month

This priceless gift will bring the warmth of home, and the hospitality of the friars to your doorstep with a monthly homemade loaf of bread from the provincial minister, Fr. Charles Polifka, O.F.M.Cap. Your can see how he puts himself into each loaf. The lucky bidder will have a loaf delivered or mailed each month. As the months of the years vary, so do the loaves of bread; but each will bring the special touch of the friars to your table.

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