A Parish Built on Liturgy, Formation, Community, and Evangelization
Holy Name Parish serves the small city of Sheridan just south of Denver, Colorado, from its campus at 3290 West Milan Avenue. The parish's motto, taken from Saint Paul's letter to the Philippians, reads, "At the name of Jesus every knee shall bend," and everything the parish does flows from that conviction. The parish is built on four pillars: liturgy, formation, community, and evangelization. The parish is a member of the Archdiocese of Denver.
The church building itself reflects that focus. In 2018 Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila dedicated a new altar and blessed a remodeled sanctuary, and in 2021 the parish completed a beautification of the worship space. The neighboring St. Agnes Center was remodeled in 2017 to provide offices, meeting rooms, and gathering space for the many programs that happen throughout the week.
Weekend Mass, Daily Mass, and a Spanish-Language Celebration
Mass is the heart of life at Holy Name, and the parish offers an unusually full schedule. Weekend Masses are celebrated on Saturday at 4:30 PM and on Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A Spanish-language Mass is offered every Sunday at 12:30 PM. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Saturday at 8:00 AM, and on Friday mornings the rosary is prayed in the chapel after Mass.
Confession is heard on Saturday from 4:00 to 4:25 PM and on Sunday from 7:30 to 7:55 AM and 9:45 to 10:25 AM. Eucharistic Adoration is held on Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM and on Sundays from 9:15 to 10:30 AM. The parish describes its liturgy as reverent, devotional, and prayerful, and the active participation of the assembly is central to every celebration.
Sacred Music with Chant and Polyphony
Music at Holy Name follows the Church's teaching that the musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value. Gregorian chant is given pride of place, alongside traditional English hymns and the sung propers of the Mass. At the 10:30 Sunday Mass, a schola sings polyphonic motets, and musicians may join the choir under the Director of Sacred Music, Angie Woods.
Children and young people also serve in the liturgy. The Knights of the Altar is a guild of altar servers open to any boy aged eight and older who has made his First Communion; training is offered periodically and servers can join at any time after studying a handbook and meeting with the coordinator, Father Craig Kinneberg. The Sacristans of Little Therese is a parallel ministry for girls who have received First Communion, training them to serve in the sacristy before and after Mass and cultivating a deep reverence for the Eucharist. Lectors, ushers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion round out the lay liturgical ministries, and the parish coordinates all of them through Deacon Don Schaefer.
Faith Formation for Children and Teens
The parish partners with parents as the first teachers of the faith, offering formation for every age from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Director of Formation, Mary Krolicki, oversees the programs, which include children's religious education, sacramental preparation, retreats, and youth ministry opportunities.
Pre-Kindergarten classes for three- and four-year-olds follow the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based approach centered on Scripture, liturgy, and the Church's liturgical calendar. Children in kindergarten through first grade use the Augustine Institute's Word of Life curriculum. Sacramental preparation follows the Archdiocese of Denver's two-year process, with First Reconciliation in Year 1 and Confirmation and First Holy Communion in Year 2. Under Archbishop Aquila's 2015 pastoral letter Saints Among Us, the parish practices the restored order of the sacraments of initiation, with youth typically receiving Confirmation and First Holy Communion together in third grade.
Older children in fourth and fifth grade attend the Mea Fides Retreat Program, a series of Saturday morning retreats in the St. Agnes Center built around the lives of the saints. For middle and high school students, Marian Groups meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the St. Agnes Center. Each group is made up of five to eight teens of the same sex, guided by a trained young adult mentor, and the 2026-2027 theme is "Into the Heart of Mary." Both English and Spanish registration is available.
Becoming Catholic Through OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) welcomes anyone who wishes to explore the Catholic faith, whether they have never been baptized, were baptized in another Christian tradition, or are a baptized Catholic who has not yet received Confirmation and First Holy Communion. Sessions meet every Monday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, except on fifth Mondays and during July and August. Father Craig Kinneberg, the Parochial Vicar, accompanies inquirers through the process, and registration forms are available in both English and Spanish. Unbaptized seekers prepare for at least a year before receiving the three sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil.
Young Adults and Small Groups
Holy Name maintains an active young adult community that gathers for retreats, social events, and faith formation. A GroupMe chat keeps members connected, and the parish hosts occasional day retreats, such as "Blessed Are You," a day of reflection on the happiness young adults were made for. Young adults also serve as the trained mentors who lead Marian Groups for teens.
Small group life is robust. The parish hosts Bible studies, prayer groups, and book clubs, coordinated by Angie Woods. Social groups include the Supper Club, which rotates dinner gatherings between four households every two months, the Craft Club on the second Tuesday of each month, the Craft Café for women who want to combine crafting and prayer, and Open Sew on the third Wednesday of each month in the North Classroom. Prayer groups include the Rosary Group, which gathers after Friday morning Mass, the Marys, who pray the rosary on the first three Tuesdays of each month for the sick and the dead and support the Father Ed Judy house with diapers and baby showers, and the Prolife Group, which prays for and supports the Archdiocese's efforts to defend the dignity of all human life.
Reaching Out: Saint Vincent de Paul, Christ in the City, and the Homebound
Service to neighbors in need is a major part of parish life. The Holy Name conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul provides rental and utility assistance to families within the parish boundaries, through home visits and ongoing follow-up. The conference meets regularly and welcomes new members.
The parish also partners with Christ in the City, a Catholic missionary organization serving the homeless of Denver. Holy Name sponsors lunches in the park on Wednesdays and on the second Saturday of each month in downtown Denver, providing a meal for about 150 people. Volunteers of all ages, including families, can help prepare and serve the food, donate ingredients, or contribute funds. New volunteers attend a short training at the Christ in the City headquarters before attending their first lunch.
The Homebound and Nursing Home Ministry sends extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion each week to more than 125 homebound parishioners and Catholics in nursing homes, bringing the Eucharist to those who cannot attend Mass. The Marthas, a funeral hospitality group, sets up, serves, and cleans up at funeral luncheons, and men are also welcome to volunteer. The Yarners meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month to knit caps and mittens for Sheridan school children.
Knights of Columbus and Hearts of the Knights
Council 8539 of the Knights of Columbus hosts parish activities, supports seminarians, and sponsors community projects, meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the St. Agnes Center. The Hearts of the Knights, a Ladies Auxiliary, assists the council with spiritual, social, and charitable events. The Hearts host two senior lunches each year, and the proceeds of their dues, dessert auction, and Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser go to charity. Their meetings are held on the first Wednesday of September, November, February, and May at 6:30 PM in the St. Agnes Center.
The St. Agnes Center and Parish Grounds
The St. Agnes Center is the hub for almost everything that happens outside of Mass. In addition to offices for the pastor, parochial vicar, deacon, and parish staff, the building houses the meeting rooms used by Marian Groups, the Knights, OCIA, the Open Sew group, and the parish's youth and adult formation programs. The remodeled space can also be rented for events. The St. Agnes Center and the remodeled church sanctuary were both designed by Integration Design Group, with photography by Jason Weinrich.
Parish Staff and Clergy
Holy Name is served by a pastor, Father Juan Fernando Sardi, and a parochial vicar, Father Craig Kinneberg, with the assistance of Deacon Don Schaefer. Jamie Reed serves as Parish Life Coordinator, overseeing parish events and the social life of the community. Mary Krolicki is the Director of Formation, Angie Woods is the Director of Sacred Music and also coordinates small groups, and Philip Baron is the Business Manager. The parish secretary is Joni Sanderson, and Juan Gonzalez serves on the maintenance team.
Parish Life and Parish Events
The parish gathers often for fellowship. Oktoberfest brings parishioners and their guests together for an evening of food and craft beer; parishioners attend free and guests are warmly welcomed. The Makers Market showcases crafts and goods from local makers, and the Young Adult Retreat offers a full day of prayer and reflection. Current and past bulletins are published regularly, and parishioners can sign up for Flocknote to receive announcements and event details by email.
Becoming a Parishioner, Getting Married, and Funerals
Anyone wishing to register as a parishioner can do so. Weddings are arranged through a parish preparation process. Funeral arrangements can be made through a parish form. Baptisms for infants and children through age six are prepared with parents and godparents; older children follow a two-year process of evangelization and catechesis leading to reception of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil. Sacramental preparation forms for both English and Spanish speakers are available, along with OCIA registration forms.
Online Giving and Sacrificial Support
The parish has moved its online giving platform from Faith Direct to ParishSOFT Online Giving, which supports recurring gifts, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and weekly contributions. Existing recurring gifts and donor history transfer automatically. Business Manager Philip Baron handles giving at business@holynamedenver.org.
Faith Formation Resources for Adults
Beyond the parish's own programming, Holy Name uses FORMED, the Catholic streaming platform featuring videos, audio talks, eBooks, and movies from partners including the Augustine Institute, St. Paul Center, Marian Fathers, Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ignatius Press, and Word on Fire. Parishioners can access FORMED content directly without an access code. Sunday homilies are also available as a resource for prayerful reflection.
Parish Office and Practical Details
The parish office is open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and on Friday from 8:30 AM to noon. The mailing address and physical location are both 3290 West Milan Avenue, Sheridan, Colorado 80110, and the main phone number is 303-781-6093. The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Denver and participates in the wider life of the local Church through archdiocesan ministries and resources.