OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY Church

God is Good all the time, All Diocese the of Las time Vegas God is Good.

Parish Website: Ourladyofthevalleychurch.org PASTORAL STAFF REV. HENRY P. SALDITOS ADMINISTRATOR

Office Manager Karen Potts-Elam

Religious Education Director Maria Gonzales

Liese Peterson Choir Director

Liturgical Services Director Deacon Rick Minch

Facility/Maintenance Manager Dora Lucero

Groundskeeper Larry Lucero

OLV PARISH OFFICE 781 E. Gamebird Road Pahrump, NV 89048

(775) 727-4044 Phone (775) 727-3784 Fax

Email: [email protected]

OLV Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9.00 AM-3.00 PM September 20, 2020 Our Lady of the Valley Page 2 READINGS FOR THE WEEK LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Lunes: Ef 4:1-7, 11-13; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Martes: Prov 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Sal 119 (118):1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lc 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Miércoles: Prov 30:5-9; Sal 119 (118):29, 72, 89, 101, Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 104, 163; Lc 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Jueves: Ecl 1:2-11; Sal 90 (89):3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Lc 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Viernes: Ecl 3:1-11; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Lc 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Sábado: Ecl 11:9 — 12:8; Sal 90 (89):3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Lc 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Domingo: Ez 18:25-28; Sal 25 (24):4-9; Fil 2:1-11 Mt 21:28-32 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32 Evangelio — Los últimos serán los primeros y los prime- SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES ros serán los últimos (Mateo 20:1-16a).

Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Matthew All masses have a Tuesday: Autumn begins 50 Wednesday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) person capacity.

Saturday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian; Blessed Virgin Mary

Saturday, September 19, 2020 @ 5.00 pm DIRECTION (RESERVATION REQUIRED) Isaiah tells us something that we already know, and yet seem to forget every now and then. He tells us, essen- Sunday, September 20, 2020 @ 9.00 am tially, that God is God and we are not. When we’re con- & 12.00 pm (RESERVATION REQUIRED) fused and troubled and can’t figure everything out, it might be wise to recall Isaiah speaking on the Lord’s be- Tuesday, September 22, 2020 @ 5.00 pm half and explaining that God—who is on a much more, well, Godly wavelength than we are—moves in ways we Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 8.30 am can’t even imagine. Thursday, September 24, 2020 @ 8.30 am Saint Paul, by comparison, has everything figured out. Kind of. At least he understands his calling in life—to (Doors will close at start of .) magnify Christ in everything he does. That should give all No reservations required. of us the direction we need. gives us direction, too, explaining to us once again in the parable of the workers Gift Shop in the vineyard that the last will be first, and the first, last. The Parish Gift Shop is now open by appointment, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. and all implemented safety guidelines must be fol- lowed. If you need to purchase something from our Thank you to all the Gift Shop please call the Parish office. Thank you for volunteers that con- supporting our Parish Gift Shop. We have new items in stock! tinue to help every weekend!! We could not have reopened without your help! Thank you for your FOOD BANK dedication and time. Thank you to Marilyn and We are still collecting food for those in need, if you would like to donate non perishable items, you can Miller and for donating masks, so that we may drop off your donations on Wednesday mornings make them available to those who may need one. from 9.00 am to 10.00 am. If this time isn’t conven- ient for you, please call the Parish office to arrange God Bless your generosity, Miller Family! Thank another time. The food is picked up and delivered to you, ushers, sacristans, cleaners, check-in volun- our local VFW Wednesday mornings. The food is also available to any Parishioner in need. Thank you teers, lectors, and all who help in any way every for your generosity during this difficult time. Thank week. THANK YOU!!! you Fran and Fred for all your help with this minis- try. God Bless your labor or love.

Please support our newest local advertiser, Dairy Queen, they also have a 20% off coupon that can be found on the back of our bulletins. September 20, 2020 Our Lady of the Valley Page 3 Sandra Chafe, Bob Gavan. Dor- othy Johnson, Dorothy Laird, Paul Fernandez, Helen, Forcina, Robert Forcina, Dick & Donna Gosselin, Margaret Ejka, Pattie Perez, Cyril Jospeh, Rush To request a Mass Intention for any mass, please Limbaugh, Michael Perry Johnson, Helga Kunzler, call the Parish Office. Thank you. Christine & Adil Love, Gary Hollis, Liese & Don Peterson, Joan Johnson, Amelia Bruns, Jennifer September 19, 2020 @ 5.00 pm– +Albert Biggio, Felicia Gardea, Ruth Greenway, Perez , +Loreto Mancini, Ryan Dickinson Maria de los Angles, Judy Grupe

September 20, 2020 @ 9.00 am-+Ernesto Thank you for you helping us meet our Grayblas Jr. Englestad Family bills during this difficult time. Weekly Offering $ 2,073.00 Online Giving $352.70 September 20, 2020 @ 12.00 pm- +Jovita Me- Weekly amount needed to operate dia, Maria Morales, All Souls in Purgatory Church and Parish Hall $5,500.00. $5,500.00

Reminder: During the month of September our Faith Congratulations to Formation students will be receiving their First Com- Verenice Rolon, Michelle munion throughout the different Masses. As such, there will be limited capacity in order to accommo- Sanchez, Maximilliano date the students and their families. This is an extraor- dinary time that we are all enduring and we ask that Sanchez, Mary you keep these students and the Catechists whom Crisanto, Enrique helped prepare them in you prayers. These students have not been able to attend Mass, so this is a special Anguiano, and time for them, and we thank you for your understand- ing. Please also remember that if you are not able to Xavier Salome attend, you may also watch Mass live by going to our who received their First Parish website and clicking on the YouTube link to Communion this weekend. watch Mass at home on our Parish YouTube page. There is also weekday Masses and no reservations are required.

Faith Formation News………….Faith Formation registration is now open for the 2020-2021 year. Due to the uncertainty of the times, we ask that you register your child as soon as possible so that we may plan ahead given the current health and safety restrictions that we are all enduring.

Parents, to register your child please go to ourladyofthevalley- church.org and click on the registration link, this will take you straight to the registration page. You may also make your payment online, just go to where it says Faith Formation. You may also stop by the Parish Office and pick up a registration form.

Padres de estudiantes de catecismo las registraciones para Catecismo ya están abiertas, favor de registrarse los mas pronto posible, para poder programar las clases que comenzaran en Octubre. Necesitamos su cooperación y nos ayudarían mucho si se re- gistran lo mas pronto posible. Muchas Gracias. September 20, 2020 Our Lady of the Valley Page 4 Vocations Prayer Oración por las vocaciones Lord Jesus, you well know that your church is need Señor Jesús, tu sabes bien que tu iglesia necesita of devoted priests and religious. Inspire our young sacerdotes y religiosos devotos. Inspira a nuestros people the desire to serve you. jóvenes el deseo de servirte. May your powerful grace touch their lives and bring Haz que el poder de tu gracia toque sus vidas y que forth a generous response. les de la fuerza para responderte generosamente. We desperately need holy laborers for your church, Desesperadamente necesitamos de santos trabaja- fellow-laborers with you, Lord Jesus, to spend dores para tu iglesia, trabajadores que contigo Se- themselves in your service. ñor Jesús, se entreguen a tu servicio. Raise up worthy men and women to be both ardent Levántense hombres y mujeres y sean ferviente y and gentle servants of the Gospel. Amen. gentiles servidores del Evangelio. Amén.

ROSARY MAKERS PARISH CENTER The Makers have been hard at work making rosar- ies at home. Even though they are not able to meet right We pray that everyone is safe and healthy! We very now given the current conditions, they are still making much appreciate your continued dedication to our . If you are in need of a rosary please call the Par- monthly collection. Out total now stands at ish Office. $614,000. Remember: Father Henry’s call to pray the Rosary The building committee continues to push ahead, daily with your family at home, during this time. exploring all options to begin construction in the October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the best midst of the current situation and its long-term ef- known of all Catholic devotions. October includes the fects. One of the biggest issues is the money and lo- Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (Oct. 7th). The best way gistics of additional water capacity for required fire to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the rosary. suppression. We mourn the loss of one of our mem- bers, Al Perez, who was - and remains - the soul of this project. Please continue to pray with us, asking Quieres ser Cató- Our Lady Queen. lico? Necesitas algún Sacramen- Catholic? Interested in be- to? Favor de re- coming a Catholic? Have gistrarse en la Ofi- questions about the Catho- cina Parroquial lic faith? Missing a Catho- para las clases de Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adul- lic Sacrament? Or would tos. Las clases son para todos los jóvenes de 18 años en you like to learn more about the Catholic Faith? If you adelante. Se les hace una cordial invitación a participar answered YES to any of those questions, we encourage en las clases de RICA. Las clases son para todos de 18 you to register for our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initia- anos en adelante hasta los adultos de 99 anos que nun- tion for Adult ) classes. Please call the Parish Office for ca terminaron sus sacramentos, y para aquellos que more information or to register. If you know of a loved quieran conocer nuestra fe, los sacramentos, son un one or friend who might be interested please call the signo que nos dejo nuestro Señor Jesucristo como un Parish Office so that we may contact them, or you may fundamento de nuestra fe en Dios. call [email protected] or (925) 788-9468.

Bishop Thomas Extends Dispensation from the Obligation of Mass DECREE Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass Extension - August 30, 2020 through September 27, 2020 While I have granted permission to begin the reopening of public Masses, due to the ongoing gravity of the present moment and the restrictions being placed on us during the civil reopening plan, I hereby extend the dispensation for all Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Las Vegas and those Catholics visiting within the geographic boundaries of our Diocese, from the obligation of attending Sunday Masses up to and including September 27, 2020. While we recognize that many are eager to return to Mass in our churches, it remains important for those who are el- derly and otherwise at risk to refrain from returning to public Liturgies until it is manifestly safe to do so. For all the faithful, especially those who are sick, at high risk of becoming sick, and their caregivers, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is hereby dispensed. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Revered George L. Thomas, Ph.D. Bishop of the Diocese of Las Vegas September 20, 2020 Our Lady of the Valley Page 5 MASS RESERVATIONS…..Please call the Parish Office to make a reservation for weekend masses you can email the parish office or call the Parish Office. If you leave a voicemail, we will return your call as soon as we are able to. Please be patient, as we are trying our best to accommodate everyone and be aware that we receive numerous calls everyday. If you are unwilling or unable to cooperate with the following guidelines, we ask that you please stay at home and participate online. Before making a reservation, everyone must agree to the following requirements: Since we will live-stream Masses during Phase 2, everyone who attends a live-streamed Mass gives their consent to be filmed and recorded for the live stream presentation and subsequently may be used on social media platforms.

All participants over the age of 10 are required to wear face coverings or masks while on parish property. Parents of children under the age of 10 are to use their discretion for the use of masks for their minor children under 10. YOUR MASK MUST COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN CHURCH. PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK CORRECTLY.

No one will be admitted until the doors are open, fifteen minutes prior to your reserved Mass time. Please remember we need time before and after every Mass to disinfect our buildings.

Social distancing must always be observed while waiting to check-in. Everyone will have their temperature screened when they check-in. Please comply with the marked lines at the check-in desk.

Please remember all who enter the church must use hand sanitizer, before entering the space. Sanitation stations are located at entrance of church.

Collection baskets will be placed near the church entrance of the Church, thank you for your continued sup- port. There will be no collection during the Mass. Remember for your convenience we also have online giving.

Everyone will be directed by one of our ushers to an available seat, arranged to honor social distancing proto- cols. Please do not ask for any special seating selections. Every other pew will remain empty.

There will be no Sign of the Peace.

Communion will be offered as usual with strict adherence to social distance guidelines. Your face covering must remain in place until after you have walked away from Father Henry or any other eucharistic minister and then you can remove your mask and place the host in your mouth. Communion will be distributed in the hand.

At the end of Mass, please remain in your pew until you are directed to leave by one of our ushers.

Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and understanding during this difficult time. We all remain in pray- er to return to full capacity soon.

2020 Catholic Stewardship Appeal Our goal for the 2020 annual Catholic Stewardship Diocesan appeal is $ 41,108.00. Thank you for your con- tinued support! All are invited to participate generously in this Jubilee Year Catholic Stewardship Appeal as good and faithful Catholic Stewards. As of 09.10.20 we have paid $ 22, 918.88 towards our goal!! We have reached 56% of our goal. Thank you for your annual support to our CSA!! Last week’s collection was $206.00. Thank you for your donations during this difficult time. If you haven’t pledged you may still do so!

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We, the family of Our Lady of the Valley parish in Pahrump, Nevada, a growing town rich in our traditions, recognize that our mission is to give glory and praise to God as a community united in faith. Mary is our patroness, our inspiration to be faithful to Jesus Christ in the Eucharist which is the center of the life of the church, the source of our energies and the summit of our celebration.

We are a community gifted with many talents and are called to share these gifts to their greatest potential in the service and work of God. We proclaim the “Good News” of Jesus Christ with other Christians through words, actions and service to others; and by being loving, compassionate and forgiving people; seeking to help others in need, especially the sick, the poor and the elderly.

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