St. Catholic Church

Sunday, April 29, 2018 WEEKEND MASSES

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH 6:00 p.m. — Saturday 8:00 a.m. — Sunday

RIVERSIDE RESORT AND CASINO DON’S CELEBRITY THEATRE

4:00 p.m. — Saturday Physical Address: 3055 El Mirage Way 10:00 a.m. — Sunday Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31230 12:00 noon — Sunday Laughlin, Nevada 89028.1230 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. WEEKDAY MASSES Monday through Friday ST. JOHN’S CHURCH Telephone: 702.298.0440 F a x : 702.298.0279 8:00 a. m.

E-MailAddress:[email protected] Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Website: LaughlinCatholic.com and First Saturday of the month.

REV. CHARLES B. URNICK, ADMINISTRATOR Deacon Richard Lambert - Pastoral Support - Deacon Dan McHugh

MISSION STATEMENT: To serve the needs of the growing faith community in this part of Southern Nevada, composed of residents, weekend visitors and snowbirds who pray together, work together so as to build up the body of Christ; to be witnesses likewise, to the historical legacy of the first recorded Catholic Mass in Nevada celebrated in Laughlin in 1776 by Father Francisco Garces, a Franciscan missionary.

Confessions: 15 minutes before each Mass Holy Day Masses: Please refer to St. John’s Bulletin

Rosary: Recited before each Mass First Friday and First Saturday Mass and Devotions: St. John’s at 8:00 a. m. Baptisms: Baptisms are normally celebrated on Weddings: Weddings are normally celebrated on Saturdays Saturdays at 11:00 a. m. Registered and active at 11:00 a. m. Registered and active parishioners should con- parishioners should contact the priest one tact the priest at least six months in advance to make the month in advance to make the arrangements. arrangements.

Directions to St. John the Baptist Church: From Casino Dr. go west on Bruce Woodbury Drive (across from the Edgewater Hotel). Continue approximately 3 miles to Needles Highway, turn left. At El Mirage Way (the first traffic light), turn right. Drive approximately 2 blocks, St. John’s is on the corner of El Mirage Way and Banyon Drive.

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SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN ...... STEVE FORTIER 702.298.5288 FATHER CHARLIE’S PAGE 7! EM COORDINATOR ...... BERNIE THOMPSON 928.404.2316 Check Out Our Gift Shop GIFT SHOP COORDINATOR ...... MAUREEN MULLIN 702.298.1048 GUILD COORDINATOR ...... TRISH NEVIUS 702-420-6242 Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue HIV/AIDS OUTREACH ...... REV. JOSEPH O’BRIEN 702.564.4224 DIR. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ...... HOPE CASTILLO 702-726-7014 Mother’s Day Novena of Masses ______TROOP OUTREACH COORDINATOR ...... KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GRAND KNIGHT …….JOE MORANI 928.278.2031 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INSTRUCTION

LECTORS/COMMENTATORS………… ...... RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC ...... LUANN KRUZ 928.754.2650 PRAYER CHAIN ...... YVONNE FATHERREE 702.298.0690 RCIA CONGRATULATIONS SUPPORT GROUP ...... HOPE CASTILLO 702.726.7014 Read Page 5! SECRETARY/SAFE ENVIRONMNT COORD WAUNITA MARO 702.298.0440 ______

5:00 PM STUDY MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Leader: Dan Hnatowich 206-795-1554 ______TODAY’S READINGS JOURNEY THROUGH SCRIPTURE”

Wednesdays: 8:00 - 9:15AM First Reading - The church was being built up, and Would you like to grow more deeply in your grew in numbers (Acts 9:26-31). faith? Do you have the desire to learn more Psalm - I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of about scripture? Would you like to meet other your people (Psalm 22). members of our parish family? Second Reading - Let us love not in word or Come and read the Sunday Scriptures and dis- speech, but in deed and truth (1 John 3:18-24). cuss how we can apply them to our daily lives. Gospel – Remain in me, as I remain in you. I am Our text, “At Home With the Word”, has the vine, you are the branches (John 15:1-8). helpful insights that encourage a practical re- LIVING BRANCHES sponse. Everyone is invited! ______

The Gospel and second reading for this Fifth Sun- ST. JOHN’S GUILD day of Easter emphasize the need for us to remain Read Page 4 AND 6! ______in Christ, and he in us. This shared life finds ex- Prayer Shawl Group/Broken Rosaries pression in the image of the one vine and many Read Page 4! branches. We become living branches of the vine, ______members of the Body of Christ through baptism. MILITARY COLUMN

Eucharist, and confirmation, of sharing Thank You, One and All!!! ’s own life. The First Letter of John describes Read Page 6! the fruit of this vine as active love of neighbor: ______“And his commandment is this: we should believe . RIVER OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP MEETING FRIDAY, MAY 18TH AT 4:30 PM . . and love one another” (1 John 3:23). This is a renewal based group. Please see Our first reading from Acts shows us an example Sheila for more information or come to the of someone who shares in Christ’s life in the per- prayer group meeting. son of Saint Paul. Paul’s fearless witness, even in ______the risk of his life, is proof to everyone that the PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND risen Lord’s Spirit truly fills him with life and is September 4 to 13, 2018 bearing fruit in him. Hosts: Knights of Columbus & R.E. Directors Read Page 5

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April 28, 2018 PRAY FOR THE HEALTH OF through SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS May 6, 2018 Robert Allen - Ricardo Aguayo - Andy Anderson - Jason Baughman - Charlene Bearden - Olga Benavides - George Saturday 4:00 p.m. Eloisa Okino Brakel - Don Coyle - Kash Commers - Donna Del Nero - Mi- chael Doherty - Angie Elena - Polly Gabaldon - Jo Ann April 28 (Birthday Blessings) Gordon - David Hemmelspack Jr. - Naileah Handlin - Ted 6:00 p.m. †Bob Armstrong Hardy - Rick Harkey - Trista Hays - Richard Helge - Michael Sunday 8:00 a.m. Bill and Liz Fancher Iannantuoni - Tony Kapaldo - Bobby and Carol Keller - Dick April 29 10:00 a.m. †David Haneline Kosters - Thomas Koral - Koswenda Family - Sean Lenhart - 12 Noon All Parishioners of St. John Dottie Lewis - Jeanette Martin - Raphael & Natalie Martiney the Baptist - Ernesto Mendosa - Jeff Moniz - Alfega Martin - Joe Nava - Pat Moulzolf - Alicia Pelayo - Sam and Amalia Quesada - Monday 8:00 a.m. Bishop Joseph A. Pepe Tom Rojo - Larry H. Rose - Colleen Ross - Cindy Rouquie - April 30 Yolanda Sandoval - Gary Saxe - Mike and Rebecca Schliskey Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Mary & Joseph Harrington - Marie Southard - Barbara Survillas - Jeffrey Survillas - May 1 George and Amy Taboada - Bob Terrian - Dwayne Thiel - Kay Thompson - Zack Trimmen - Darren Weeda - Jeff White- Friday 8:00 a.m. Multiple Intentions head - Charles Williams - Karen Wischnack May 4 †Katherine DalPra Names remain on our list 2 months and then are removed. Doleshall Family Call the office 702-298-0440 when the health of you or George Heeres your loved one has improved or if a name needs to be re- (Skokie Police Dept.) moved. †Ann Messmer Maria Ramirez & Eduardo For many years, on page 3 of our bulletin, we have listed the Ochoa names of relatives and friends for whom prayers have been requested. While we try to keep that list updated, some of Saturday 8:00 a.m. Fredia Wizeman the names have remained there for years and occasionally we May 5 4:00 p.m. All Parishioners of St. John learn that one or several have died years ago. The list is The Baptist really designed for those in immediate and serious need of 6:00 p.m. †John Vallenthine the prayers of our parishioners and visitors.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Maureen Mooney Also, in view of the current privacy laws in our nation, indi- May 6 €10:00 a.m. Carol Greer viduals may not wish to have their names published at all. We 12 Noon Lillian Even have tried to be careful about this and respect their privacy. We must continue to do so.

In an effort to accomplish the goals of keeping the list cur- READINGS FOR THE WEEK rent, immediate, and within the privacy laws, a completely Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; new list will be begun on the first weekend of July 2018. No April 30 Jn 14:21-26 names will be carried over from the current list. Only

Tuesday Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; members of a person’s immediate family (parent, child, sib- May 1 Jn 14:27-31a ling, grandparent) or the person himself/herself may add a

Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 name to the list by submitting the name in writing and sign- May 2 ing that you have permission to add the name. Names will remain on the list for 2 months and will then be removed Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 automatically. If you wish to renew a name on the list for May 3 another two months, you will need to notify the church of- Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; fice one week before the name expires. We appreciate your May 4 Jn 15:12-17 cooperation. Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; May 5 Jn 15: 18-21

ST. JOHN’S PRAYER CHAIN Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; If you want a particular petition prayed for, May 6 1 Jn 4:7-10 please call Yvonne Fatherree at 702.298.0690.

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ST. JOHN’S GUILD 1:00p.m. St. John’s Church Every First Thursday of the Month (September through May)

For information regarding the Guild, please call Trish Nevius 702-420-6242 or Ethel

Neuens at 928-763-6167. New members are Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to always welcome—please join us. We are in- all practicing Catholic gentlemen 18 years or volved in many charitable works for our par- older. For information, please call Grand Knight ish, as well as in our community. Joe Morani @ 928-278-2031 ______or visit www.facebook.com/kofc12690.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

PRAYER SHAWL/ YARN GROUP

The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday MONTHLY DEVOTIONS of the month at 10AM at the American Le- SACRED HEART OF gion Post 60 in Laughlin except for Decem- Every First Friday of the Month ber. We crochet/knit prayer shawls, hats, After the 8:00 a.m. Mass gloves, scarves as well as afghans and chemo is the Exposition of the Blessed , hats for the Colorado Food/Clothing Bank, Holy Hour, and Benediction, followed by Bullhead City Domestic Violence Shelter, Hourly Adoration: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; various Veteran’s and cancer organizations.. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; 11:00 - 12:00 noon; Open to anyone in the community who knits/ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Sign up for an hour in the crochets or would like to learn. Yarn dona- vestibule of church. How beautiful it would tions are always appreciated. be to have several people keeping watch Call Kathleen at 702-357-9372 for more in- with The Lord. formation.

BROKEN ROSARIES

If you need your rosary fixed, it can be IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY dropped off at the church office or call Every First Saturday of the Month Kathleen Whitehead at 702-357-9372. After the 8:00am Mass Please put the rosary in an envelope with your name and number in case of questions or to Devotional prayers to call when the rosary has been repaired. the Blessed Virgin Mary There is no charge to repair your rosary. following the 8:00 am

Mass.

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BASIC CATHOLIC PRAYERS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPDATE! OUR FATHER FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST

Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hal- Are you interested in sharing our Catholic faith, and lowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom enjoy working with children? Then why not consider come, Thy will be done on earth as it volunteering your time as a catechist for First Com- munion. is in Heaven. Give us this day our Volunteer forms are available in the Pamphlet Rack in daily bread, and forgive us our tres- the vestibule of the church. Fill form out and turn in passes as we forgive those who tres- at the office. God bless you! pass against us; and lead us not into Hope Castillo, DRE ______temptation, but deliver us from evil. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Amen. HAIL MARY Each year St. John the Baptist offers the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. RCIA functions as a Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is twofold program. Firstly, for Catechumens who are with thee. Blessed are thou among persons that are not baptized, and are seeking initia- tion into the Catholic Church. Secondly, are the Can- women and blessed is the fruit of didates who have received baptism and wish to com- thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother plete their Sacraments of Holy Communion and/or of God, pray for us sinners now and Confirmation. The catechetical process is completed at the Easter Vigil, where we welcome our new broth- at the hour of our death Amen. ers and sisters into the fullness of the Body of ACT OF CONTRITION Christ. ______O my God, I am heartily sorry for Pilgrimage to the Holy Land having offended Thee, and I detest September 4 to 13, 2018 all my because I dread the loss The Knights of Columbus with our Religious Edu- of heaven, and the pains of ; but cation Directors, Reuben and Hope Castillo, will most of all because they offend be the hosts for our 10 day Pilgrimage to the lands of the Bible. Thee, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly re- The cost is $2,899 or $2,049 without airfare. solve with the help of Thy grace, to The tour features visits to Nazareth, Cana, Mt. confess my sins, to do , and Tabor, Sea of Galilee, Caesarea, Mount of Ol- ives, Old City Jerusalem, Mt. Zion, Bethany, to amend my life. Amen. River Jordan and Jericho. The package includes GLORY BE TO THE FATHER all expenses except lunches and optional insur- Glory be to the Father, and to the ance with accommodations at Five Star Hotels. Son, and to the . As it was A $350 deposit is due by May 4. in the beginning is now, and ever shall For more information, contact Reuben at 702- be, world without end. Amen. 726-7014 or Ron Survillas at 928-404-4444.

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April 22, 2018 Collection

Stewardship (188) ...... $4007.00 Loose ...... $3018.02 Catholic Stewardship Appeal ...... $2254.07 Gift Shop ...... $225.00 Poor Box ...... $155.25 Votive Lights ...... $47.86 US Troops ...... $20.00 TOTAL ...... $9727.20

Attendance: 1043

______THANK YOU, ONE AND ALL!!!

ST. JOHN’S GUILD Because of your generosity in making the Christ- MOTHER’S DAY PROJECT mas Stockings and providing items to include in

Soon we will be assembling layettes for newborn babies, them, and money for postage, and the help of which will be given to Western Arizona Regional Medical more than 50 volunteers for packing and shipping, Center and Valley View Medical Center for distribution we were able to send out about 4000 handmade to mothers 3who are less fortunate. Christmas Stockings to our troops and veterans.

Items Needed: Terry Cloth Sleepers with Feet; Creep- Some went to deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, ers (No Feet); Onesies (Some to Ankles); Shirts, Knit- Marines, and Coast Guardsmen all over the world, ted Bonnets and Booties, socks, flannel receiving blan- some went to Veterans Hospitals in Wisconsin and kets, crib size quilts or blankets, crocheted afghans Nevada, some went to USO’s at Dover AFB and (please keep in mind that tiny babies may get their fin- McCarran Airport, some went to local Air Force gers or toes caught in the little holes). Bibs, gowns, bases—Nellis AFB and Creech AFB. sweaters, (no sizes bigger than 3 months), some premie items, burp cloths, diapers, wipes, hooded bath towels It is never too early to start gathering items and washcloths. for the stockings in your homes, or giving mone-

Toiletry items are not given out by the hospitals, since tary donations to our Troop Outreach Program to some infants are allergic to these products. pay the postage costs. Donations may be made

Cash and gift card donations are always welcome. online or by placing your cash or check in an enve-

Baskets for donations will be provided at all Masses, or lope and marking the envelope for the TROOP the items can be dropped off at the church during the OUTREACH PROGRAM. week between 8:00AM – 2:45 PM. The final day for ************************************************ donations will be on Sunday, May 6th. Items will be de- livered to the hospitals on Thursday, May 10th. 2018 Second Collection Schedule

Our parishioners, snowbirds and visitors have always April 28 and 29 ...... Catholic Home/Black/Indian Missions been so generous and we are most grateful for your May 5 and 6...... Catholic Stewardship Appeal help. Let’s all work together to bring a bit of joy and May 12 and 13 ..... Catholic U of Amer/Communication Camp. encouragement to new mothers who need our help and May 19 and 20 ...... Building Fund support.

If you have any questions, please call Trish Nevius 702- 420-6242 or Ethel Neuens 928-763-6167 or 414-870- 4489 (cell).

God Bless you for your kindness and generosity.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Guild

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MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA OF MASSES “See You In Church” It is a beautiful tradition to remember our mothers on Mother’s Day each year. This year, as in the past, CHECK OUT OUR GIFT SHOP Father Charlie would like to offer a Novena of Both at the church and at the Riverside, our St. Masses for our mothers, living and deceased. A No- John’s Gift Shop makes many religious items avail- vena of Masses is a series of 9 Masses on 9 consecu- able - Rosaries, Crosses, Crucifixes, Holy Water tive days. So we will begin the Novena of Masses on Fonts, Medals, Scapulars, Prayer Books, etc. The Mother’s Day, May 13th, and end it on Monday, May St. John’s Gift Shop also has our local Laughlin 21st. On the days we do not normally have a Mass at souvenirs - Magnets, Church Casino Chips, Father the parish, Father Charlie will offer the Novena Charlie’s Books, the St. John’s Guild Cookbook, Mass privately. Here’s the schedule: etc. LOVELY LADY DRESSED IN BLUE Sunday, May 13th -12:00 Noon Mass (Riverside) (Written by Mary Dixon Thayer) Monday, May 14th - 8:00 AM Mass (St. John’s) Tuesday, May 15th - 8:00 AM Mass (St. John’s)

Wednesday, May 16th—Private Mass (Fr. Charlie) Lovely Lady dressed in blue, Thursday, May 17th - Private Mass (Fr. Charlie) Teach me how to pray! Friday, May 18th - 8:00 AM Mass (St. John’s) God was just your little boy, Saturday, May 19th - Private Mass (Fr. Charlie) Tell me what to say! Sunday, May 20th - 10:00 AM Mass (St. John’s) Monday, May 21st (8:00 AM Mass (St. John’s) Did you lift Him up sometimes, Gently on your knee? If you would like to include your mother, grand- Did you sing to Him the way mother, Godmother, aunt, or other significant fe- Mother does to me? male friends or family members in this Novena of Masses, please return this form to St. John’s no later than FRIDAY, MAY 11th. These will be Did you hold His hand at night? placed on the altar at St. John’s Church during Did you ever try the 9 days of the Novena. You may include a do- Telling stories of the world? nation for this Novena of Masses, but a donation O, and did He cry? is not required.

Do you really think He cares MOTHER’S NAME______If I tell Him things, Little things that happen? And Circle one: LIVING DECEASED Do the Angels’ wings OTHER LIVING FEMALES to be remembered: Make a noise? And can He hear Me if I speak low? ______Does He understand me now? Tell me, for you know. ______

Lovely Lady dressed in blue. OTHER DECEASED FEMALES to be remembered: Teach me how to pray! God was just your little boy, ______And you know the way. ______

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