Our Lady of Las Vegas ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Faith, Family, Friends -
PASTORAL STAFF MASS TIMES FIRST FRIDAY Served by Society of Christ Fathers Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm 7:30am: Sacrament of Reconciliation Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr, Pastor Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow Rev. Tomasz Ludwicki, SChr, 12:00pm, 1:30pm Polish, 5:00pm, 6:30pm 6:00pm: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet Parochial Vicar with Tagalog music 6:15pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation
Dave Kowaleski, Director of Music Weekday: Monday - Friday 8:00am 7:00pm: Mass (Eng.) / Holy Hour to follow
(Rosary before Mass at 7:25am) Civic & Holiday: Refer to parish bulletin FIRST SATURDAY FAITH FORMATION 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) Religious Education & Confirmation Holy Days of Obligation: Refer to parish Liz Williams: 702-802-2362 bulletin DEVOTIONS
[email protected] RECONCILIATION St. Jude: Every Tuesday morning following (Confession) the 8:00am Mass RCIA Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:15pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Wednesday morning after the 8:00am Mass Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300 [email protected]
LIFE TEEN Marc Sayre: [email protected]
3050 ALTA DRIVE LAS VEGAS, NV 89107 Parish Office: 702-802-2300 Fax: 702-802-2301 Website: www.ollvchurch.org Email: [email protected] PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm (Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm) OLLV School: 702-802-2323
The Third Sunday of Advent is known as “Gaudete Sunday.” Gaudete is a Latin word that means REJOICE! This term is taken from the entrance antiphon of Mass of the third Sunday of Advent which says: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! Indeed the Lord is near.” This Sunday the third rose-colored candle of the Advent wreath is lit. The rose color brightens up the season and tells us that our time of waiting is coming to its completion.
Advent is a short, four week season that steers us towards the coming of Christ into the world. The ways that Christ comes to us are many. As a liturgical season, Advent prepares us for the liturgical celebration of Christmas. Advent also strives to make us aware of the fact that Christ will come again at the end of time, as he promised, to bring God’s final judgment on the world.
With our Advent journey already half way through, the Church gives us this Gaudete Sunday of Joy to help us realize what a great gift God is giving us in the person of his Son, Jesus Christ. As his arrival at Christmas draws nearer, our hearts swell with joyful anticipation. God makes his dwelling with us. He has not left us orphans. He brings with him the wealth of his grace and blessings for each of us.
Advent helps us to realize that God is always with us. At no time is he ever away from us. If we ever feel he is away, or distanced from him, then we ourselves have done something to cause that. Sin is what distances us from God. The good news is, however, that God waits for us as the good Father of the Prodigal Son. He waits to welcome us back with open arms. And once back in God’s embrace all that he has and is, is ours.
The Advent season offers us a perfect opportunity to experience God’s mercy offered to us especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is in this sacrament that God grants us forgiveness for our personal sins and brings us back into communion with Him. All of us are sinners, and we alienate ourselves from God through sinning. When we sin, we make a conscious choice, which injures our relationship with God and the Church. The more we make the conscious choice to sin, the farther away from God we move; and the farther away from God we move, the more we are apt to sin. The Sacrament of Reconciliation allows us to encounter God and experience his mercy as we own up to our sins, confess them and receive the cleansing absolution of God. It is this amazing encounter with our God that relieves us of the weight of guilt and sin.
God never expects us to be perfect. All he desires from us is to always try our best. When we do the best we can, even if we fall short, God is still pleased with us because of our sincerity in trying to do our best. It’s like when a child tries to draw a picture. He works on it very diligently and does the best he can. He then presents it to his mother. Even though the picture turns out terrible, mom loves it because it was her child who drew it and did his best. This is the way God sees us. He looks at our efforts. When he sees that we are trying our best, he is pleased with us, despite our shortcomings. That’s why God is always ready and willing to forgive us.
This week, on Wednesday, December 14, there will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in our parish. Confessions will be from 9:00am to 11:00am and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. What better gift to offer the Lord for his birthday than a pure and contrite heart; a heart filled with the joy of God’s grace.
Fr. Gerry
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MASS INTENTIONS TODAY’S READINGS
Saturday, December 10 First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and 4:30pm: †Abelardo Cruz, Sr. flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts
Sunday, December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). 6:30am: †Lilia Ceres Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). 8:00am: †Angelita Cabreros Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the 10:00am: †Mariannina Ferro Alessi Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). 12:00pm: †Mary Tantone 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind 5:00pm: †Minviluz Bojador regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf 6:30pm: ††Hermine Bardolasa & Bryson Bardolasa their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Monday, December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 8:00am: †Rodolfo Layug
Tuesday, December 13 - Saint Lucy 8:00am: †Molly Kowal; ††Francisca & Rupino Flores WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR 9:15am: (School Mass) ††Anedeo & Luigi Tatero
Wednesday, December 14 - Saint John of the Cross MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 No Parish Events 8:00am: †Clifford Johannes
Thursday, December 15 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 8:00am: †Blessing of Health for Irene Kuzmiak EM Workshop: 6:00pm-Welcome Room KofC Meeting: 6:30pm-9pm-Kenny Room Friday, December 16 8:00am: †Almond Merluzzi WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Saturday, December 17 Parish Advent Confessions: 9am-11am & 6pm-8pm-Church 4:30pm: Raymond Betancourt RCIA Christmas Potluck: 6pm-8:30pm-McFarland Room Life Teen-Life Nights: 6pm-7:30pm-Gym Sunday, December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Boy Scouts Troop 99: 6:30pm-9pm-Kenny Room 6:30am: †Florentina Ceres 8:00am: †Leokadia Bosowski THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 10:00am: †Louise Monelli Baptism Class: 6pm-Welcome Room 12:00pm: Cusimano & McCauley Families: †Devin Andreas 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 For the Intentions of Zofia Ludwicki Simbang Gabi-7pm (Prayers at 6:30pm)-Church 5:00pm: Gladys & Roy Desamito & Family Polish Dance Group: 7pm-9pm-McFarland Room 6:30pm: For the Intentions of the Ordinario Family SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Simbang Gabi-7pm (Prayers at 6:30pm)-Church Polish School Dance: 12pm-1pm-McFarland Room Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship KofC Christmas Dinner: 6pm-Gym
DECEMBER 11 - 17, 2016 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 This week the Sanctuary Lamp is memory of Polish RE: 12:30pm-1:30pm-Welcome Room & Kenny Room Polish Social: 2:30pm-3:30pm-McFarland Room THE BACA FAMILY Polish Dance Group: 3:30pm-6pm-McFarland Room Sponsored by Patricia Royce-Jackson Life Teen Social: 6:15pm-7:45pm-Gym Simbang Gabi: 6:30pm-Church Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father DECEMBER 2016 SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES End to Child-Soldiers: That the scandal of child-soldiers may be eliminated the world over. Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Europe: That the peoples of Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy Monday: Our Lady of Guadalupe and hope to life. Tuesday: St. Lucy Wednesday: St. John of the Cross Catholic Mass for the Homebound - The Diocese offers a Friday: Las Posadas begins televised Mass for the home-bound each Sunday at 7:30am on KFBT Channel 33.1 Digital (no longer an analog signal) or Cox Cable Channel 6. REMINDER - Do not leave your purse or Immaculate Heart Radio - Now in Las Vegas, you can listen to Catholic radio 24-hours a day by tuning your radio to 970am. valuables in your vehicle or in the pews.
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WORKSHOP for New
Extraordinary Ministers December 4, 2016 of Holy Communion 1st Collection $19,360.55 There will be an Extraordinary Minister Workshop Catholic Education $3,589.00 on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 at 6pm in the Welcome Room of the church. Thank you for your continued support!
All those wishing to serve in this important liturgical
apostolate must have received all the sacraments of Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Next initiation in the Roman Catholic Church: • Baptism Baptism Class • Confirmation For Parents & Godparents • Holy Eucharist THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 The Extraordinary Minister should be living a 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM sacramental life: In the Welcome in the church. • Holy Communion regularly As a courtesy to the priest who is facilitating the class and • other attendees, we ask that infants & children do not attend Confession regularly this class. Please call the parish office to register at 802-2300. • If married, the Extraordinary Minister should There will be No Class in January. be living a sacramental marriage in the Church
All CDs are $15 each or 2 for $25 and are available in the Parish Office during regular office hours. Kimberly Orabona Kristina Guerrero Harvey Fleming Hymns to Comfort A Christmas Album Inspired Songs
PLEASE PRAY for THOSE WHO ARE ILL If you have the sick person’s permission, you may request that their name be printed in the bulletin for prayers. This is strictly for the sick only. Their name will remain for four consecutive Sundays. If a longer period of time is needed, please contact the parish office. (The date next to the name is the date their name will be removed)
Jennifer Johnson & Family 12/18 Rose Macalma 12/25 Mary Schmitz 01/01 Debbie Wilson 01/08 Shannon Boyd 12/18 Marco Lorio 01/01 Diane Sinder 01/01 Burnie Wilson 01/08 Sara Ayoub 12/18 Fernandina Lledo 01/01 Myriam Dake 01/01 Mark & Ryan Gorman & Fam. 01/08 Rosa E. Soto-Sanchez 12/18 John Tarich 01/01 Myriam Rodriguez 01/01 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 01/08 Debra Patnoe 12/18 Marla Gretka 01/01 Olivia Grace 01/01 Vincent Falcone 01/08 Aragon Family 12/18 Diana Snyder 01/01 John McCauley 01/08 Tadcusz Syposz 01/08 Marjorie Martinez 12/18 Gavin Prince 01/01 Linda McCauley 01/08 Dcn. Bill & Sylvia Cobbett 01/08 Arnold Family 12/18 Steve Reinert 01/01 Jayne McCauley 01/08 Acie Scott 01/08 Tonnie Blea & Family 12/18 Fran Zgonc 01/01 Rosalie Cusimano 01/08 Iris & Alfred Johnson 01/08 Elianna Alderete 12/18 Michael Zgonc 01/01 Rebecca Chambers 01/08 Rudy Rudolfo Balgame 01/08 Pamela & Tim Watts 12/18 Vester Shultz 01/01 Truth Thayer 01/08 Edwin Alisasis 01/08 Val & John 12/18 Kay Schmitz 01/01 Steve & Jami Grant 01/08 Irene Greco 01/08 Connie & Jill Stefanchuk 12/18 Becky Pauley 01/01 Phillip Chavez 01/08 Mike Ellison 01/08 Elizabeth & John Stefanchuk 12/18 John Blas 01/01 Jamie Kimball 01/08 Debra Patnoe 01/08 Kirsi Mbacke 12/18 Jean Hill 01/01 Bill Mitchell 01/08
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Our Lady of Las Vegas
Be sure to turn in your Angel Tree gift this Simbang Gabi weekend. Members of the Women’s Guild will (Prayers 30 minutes prior to the Mass times below be in the vestibule to assist you. except for December 18.) Thursday, December 15 at 7:00pm Friday, December 16 at 7:00pm Saturday, December 17 at 7:00pm Sunday, December 18 at 6:30pm Monday, December 19 at 7:00pm Tuesday, December 20 at 7:00pm (Reception to Follow in McFarland Room) Wednesday, December 21 at 7:00pm Thursday, December 22 at 7:00pm Friday, December 23 at 7:00pm Wednesday, December 14 (Reception to Follow in McFarland Room) 9:00am - 11:00am 6:00pm - 8:00pm In English and Polish
Christmas Mass Intention Offering Envelopes Envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church if you would like your loved ones, living or deceased, remembered during the Christmas Masses. Please put your completed envelope in the CSA box, in Sunday’s collection basket or bring it by the parish office no later than Wednesday, December 21.
Oplatek Christmas Wafers “Most Beautiful Polish Carols”
Available in the Vestibule & in the Featuring the Polonia Las Vegas Choir Parish Office during office hours. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 You may place your suggested donation of $2 in the CSA Box. 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church Free Admisson! The Little Blue Book Advent & Christmas Seasons 2016-2017 Six-minute reflections on the Infancy Narrative of Luke Available in the vestibule of the church and the parish office. You can place your $2 donation in the CSA box.
D 11, 2016 T S A - 5 NEWS AROUND the DIOCESE & CHURCH UNIVERSAL
DIOCESAN SIMBANG GABI
Friday, December 16 at 8:00am Christ the King 4925 Torrey Pines Dr., Las Vegas 89118
Saturday, December 17 at 5:30pm St. Francis of Assisi O L G M C 2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy, Henderson 89052 AUGUST 7 - 12, 2017
Sunday, December 18 (two parishes) $1,699 from Las Vegas, NV Holy Spirit at 12:30pm For more details and information, go to 5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas 89148 www.pilgrimages.com/pop or call 800-206-8687 ext. 1227 On Bishop Gorman High School’s Campus and St. Bridget at 5:00pm 220 N. 14th Street, Las Vegas 89101
Monday, December 19 at 6:00pm St. John Neumann Diocese of Las Vegas 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave., N Las Vegas 2016 - 2017 Seminarians 89031
Tuesday, December 20 (two parishes) St. Joseph Husband of Mary at 8:00am Please Write Our Seminarians. They Appreciate Gift Cards Too! 7260 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Miguel Corral Nick Cipriano and DOB: September 26 DOB: August 29 Our Lady of Las Vegas at 7:00pm Fall 2016 - 3rd Year Theology Fall 2016 - 2nd Year College 3050 Alta Dr., Las Vegas 89107 Mundelein Seminary Seminary 1000 E. Maple Ave. Mount Angel Seminary Wednesday, December 21 at 6:00pm Mundelein, IL 60060 One Abbey Dr. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Benedict, OR 97373-0505 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr., Las Vegas 89128 Felipe Jiménez
Thursday, December 22 at 8:30pm DOB: November 19 Rogelio Molino Fall 2016 - 3rd Year Theology DOB: December 7 St. Anne Mount Angel Seminary Fall 2016 - 1st Year Theology 1901 South Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas 89104 One Abbey Dr. Mount Angel Seminary Friday, December 23 at 6:00pm St. Benedict, OR 97373-0505 One Abbey Dr. St. Peter the Apostle St. Benedict, OR 97373-0505 204 South Boulder Hwy, Henderson 89015 Mauricio Espino DOB: March 12 Edmund Finley Saturday, December 24 at 8:00am Fall 2016 - 2nd Year Pre-Theology DOB: April 5 St. Joan of Arc Mount Angel Seminary Fall 2016 - 1st Year Pre-Theology 315 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas 89101 One Abbey Dr. Mount Angel Seminary St. Benedict, OR 97373-0505 One Abbey Dr. St. Benedict, OR 97373-0505
Members of Canons Regular of Jesus the Lord Mary Mother of God Mission Society Community Since He is joy, He does not accept entry based in Vladivostok, Russia into a house of sorrow and grief, just like Luis Van Dam Jose Unlayao the busy bee will not go inot a house full Pastoral Assignment Pastoral Assignment of smoke. If, however, you have prepared yourself with joy St. Joseph, Husband of Mary St. Anne Catholic Church 7260 W. Sahara Ave. 1901 S. Maryland Pkwy. and without anxiety, He will be found once more inside Las Vegas, NV 89117 Las Vegas, NV 89104 you. Therefore allow the Master to take His rest untroubled upon the couch of your soul.
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Office Manager / Admin. Assist. to the Pastor: Julia Dodson Bulletin Editor/Registrations/Gift Shop: Cynthia Almeida Business Manager: Georgia Charles Maintenance: Rose Torchio & Joel Mondragon Office Assistant: Joseph Dodson Finance Assistant: Susie Johnson
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRIES ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are in need of anointing, Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office 802-2300 even if you are homebound or hospitalized, contact the parish Baptisms: Julia 802-2300 office at 802-2300. In an emergency situation when the office is closed, you will be directed to the emergency extension. Funerals: Parish Office 802-2300 Weddings: Julia 802-2300 BAPTISMS: Baptisms are usually held on the second and fourth
Saturday of each month. Parents must be registered, active FAITH FORMATION parishioners at a parish for at least 3 months. Parents and Godparents must attend a baptism class (OLLV’s class is usually Religious Education & Confirmation: Liz Williams the second Thursday of each month). Once these requirements 802-2362 or [email protected] are met, you may then make an appointment with our Sacramental Administrator at 802-2300. RCIA: Julia Dodson 802-2300 or [email protected] Youth Ministry: Marc Sayre [email protected] HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: If you are homebound or in a hospital and would like to receive holy communion, please contact the parish office 802-2300. LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
• Altar Servers: Christian Castro 702-403-9905 FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Through the generosity of our parishioners, OLLV is able to help Catholic [email protected] Charities of Southern Nevada in providing assistance to needy • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion families. Please contact Catholic Charities at 385-2662. (EOM): Cynthia Stockwell 858-2011 • Homebound Ministry: Patti Brandeburg FUNERALS: Please call the parish office at 802-2300. If you 802-2300 (parish office) have already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff member will coordinate with them to meet your needs. • Lectors: Cynthia Stockwell 858-2011 • Music Director: David Kowaleski 245-6159 MARRIAGE: At least one party must be a registered active • Sacristans: Terresa Gonzales 373-8493 parishioner of a parish for at least 6 months before an • Ushers: Brian Schmidt 802-2300 (parish office) appointment can be made with our Sacramental Administrator, 802-2300. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible as at least 6 months is necessary to fulfill the marriage preparation ORGANIZATIONS requirements.
• Knights of Columbus: A non-parish organization that MASS INTENTIONS: Mass intention requests are scheduled provides service opportunities to the Catholic Church. through the parish office during office hours. If a specific date is Contact: Tom Villardi, Grand Knight 562-569-2754 desired, please schedule as far in advance as possible. • OLLV San Pedro Calungsod Alliance for Lay Adults PARISH REGISTRATION: Regardless of where you live, if for the Youth: Rey Espina, President 702-595-5988 you would like to join our parish, please register at the parish • Society of St. Mary: A group of dedicated men, has office. You may also request a parish registration form by calling been committed to the needs of the children & the office at 802-2300 during regular business hours, email parishioners of OLLV. Contact: Giovanni Guarino, [email protected] or go to our on-line registration at Vice-President: 702-301-6893 www.ollvchurch.org. • Polish School & Dance: Elizabeth Youngman **In order that we may better serve you, please use your parish 702-232-4488 envelopes. This way you are known to us when requesting the • Women’s Guild: Jessica Paxton, President services of the church. Please be aware that active registration is 310-989-5842 a requirement for many parish programs.
PRAYER LIST: If you know someone who is ill or in need of DIOCESAN ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES special prayers (not deceased), please contact the parish office at 802-2300 or email to [email protected]. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada: 702-385-2662 St. Therese Center HIV Outreach: 702-564-4224 Protecting God’s Children & Victim Assistance: Contact Ron Vallance 702-235-7723 Vocations: Office of Vocations 702-735-3500 Women’s Resource: 702-366-1247 Office of Victim’s Assistance - If you believe you are a victim of sexual abuse, please call the hotline at 702-235-7723.
D 11, 2016 T S A - 7 FAITH FORMATION
Coordinator: Liz Williams 3046 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-802-2362 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm; Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:30pm; Friday CLOSED
All Religious Education & Confirmation classes are held on the OLLV School Campus. Contact the Religious Education & Confirmation Office if you have any questions regarding these programs.
A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org | Click on Faith Formation | Click on Documents RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFIRMATION - I CONFIRMATION - II Wednesday, December 14 Wednesday, December 14 Wednesday, January 11 Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm CHRISTMAS BREAK Wednesday, January 4 Wednesday, January 25 No Class on December 21 & 28 Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm Confirmation Name Due Wednesday, January 4 Sunday, January 15 Saturday, February 4 Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm Service in Bevan Hall Youth Rally @ Bishop Gorman Pancake Breakfast Attendance Required Classroom 15 Must Attend
It's Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday! Light the third (rose-colored) candle on your Advent wreath. On Gaudete Sunday, the season of Advent shifts its focus. For the first two weeks of Advent, the focus can be summed up in the phrase, "The Lord is coming." But beginning with Gaudete Sunday, the summary might be, "The Lord is near." This shift is marked by a lighter mood and a heightened sense of joyous anticipation. Liturgically, the colors lighten as well. The priest usually wears rose-colored vestments, a hue seen only on Gaudete Sunday and Laetare Sunday. In times when the focus of our anticipation is often on the negative and fearful, this celebration is a reminder that God who loves us is still in charge and that we await his coming not with fear, but with tremendous joy. —http://usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/advent/advent-december-11.cfm Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Coordinator: Julia Dodson 3050 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-802-2300 Email: [email protected] 2016 - 2017 Schedule A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org Click on Faith Formation | Click on Becoming Catholic (RCIA) | Under Documents, click on Schedule
Wednesday, December 14 Class: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Christmas Potluck McFarland Room Wednesday, December 21 & 28 Christmas Break No Class
Wednesday, January 4 Class: 6:00pm - 8:30pm The Rosary & Mary McFarland Room Ron Vallance
8 — O L L V C C D 11, 2016 OLLV SCHOOL INFORMATION Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School 3046 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-802-2323 Fax: 702-802-2324 School Website: www.ollv.org Principal: Phyllis Joyce Vice-Principal: Monica Futryk
Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School prepares students to become Catholic leaders of the 21st Century. Find out more about our wonderful faith formation, academic excellence and progressive learning opportunities.
PROGRAM: Fully Accredited, Pre-K - 8th Grade, Student Centered, Technology Driven, Family Oriented, Community Focused, Globally Engaged
CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT: School Masses, Sports Programs, Leadership Opportunities, Community Service, Visual Arts, Children’s Choir, Band & Orchestra, Field Trips, Science Fair, Chess Club
SERVICES: Chapel on School Grounds, Bevan Hall, Before & After-School Care, Hot Lunch, Student Success Teams, Sports Field & Gymnasium, Science Lab, Two Technology Labs, Library, Daily Broadcast, Flat Screen TV & Interactive White-Boards in each classroom
Monday, December 12 • No Special Events Tuesday, December 13 • School Mass: 9:15am Wednesday, December 14 • Pageant Rehearsal: 9:00am
Thursday, December 15 • Christmas Pageant: 1:00pm - Bevan Hall Friday, December 16 • Red & Green Day • Christmas Parties • Minimum Day - No Aftercare
The school is collecting Box Tops for Education. You may bring them to the School Office or put them in the collection basket during the weekend’s Mass.
LIFE TEEN: Our high school aged Life Teen program offers the youth of our parish the opportunity to gather amidst their peers to explore the truth and beauty of their Catholic faith and grow in the love of Christ in a fun and relaxed environment. We currently have two separate meetings: every other Wednesday, called LIFE NIGHTS, where we explore different issues that are relevant to teenagers, and every other Sunday, called SOCIAL NIGHTS, where teenagers gather to build and strengthen community through various social activities. All high school aged teenagers are welcomed and encouraged to attend! LIFE NIGHTS 5:45pm - 7:30pm in the Gym SOCIAL NIGHTS 6:15pm - 7:45pm in the Gym DECEMBER 14 - Advent Special DECEMBER 18
DECEMBER 28 - No Meeting / Christmas Break JANUARY 1 - No Meeting / Christmas Break
JANUARY 4 - Immaculata: Mary’s Role in Salvation History JANUARY 8
JANUARY 18 - Immaculata: Lost Ark—Sin & Salvation JANUARY 22
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C E Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord
Saturday, December 24 4:00pm, 6:00pm
10:00pm “Pasterka” A Mass celebrated during Christmas between December 24 & 25 by Roman Catholics across Poland.
12:00 Midnight
C D The Nativity of the Lord
Sunday, December 25 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm 1:30pm (Polish) There will be no Mass at 6:30am, 5:00pm or 6:30pm
S M , H M G The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord
Sunday, January 1 Regular Mass Schedule
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