Our Lady of Las Vegas ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Faith, Family, Friends -

Twenty-First Sunday in ORDINARYORDINARY TIMETIME August 27, 2017

PASTORAL STAFF LIFE TEEN FIRST FRIDAY Served by Society of Christ Fathers Marc Sayre: [email protected] 7:30am: Sacrament of Reconciliation Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr, Pastor 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow Rev. Tomasz Ludwicki, SChr, MASS TIMES 6:00pm: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet Parochial Vicar Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm 6:15pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation

Dave Kowaleski, Director of Music Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 7:00pm: Mass (Eng.) / Holy Hour to follow

1:30pm Polish, 5:00pm, 6:30pm with Tagalog music FIRST SATURDAY FAITH FORMATION 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) Religious Education & Confirmation Weekday: Monday - Friday 8:00am Liz Williams: 702-802-2362 (Rosary before Mass at 7:25am) DEVOTIONS [email protected] Civic & Holiday: Refer to parish bulletin St. Jude: Every Tuesday morning following Holy Days of Obligation: Refer to parish the 8:00am Mass RCIA bulletin Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RECONCILIATION Wednesday morning after the 8:00am Mass Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300 (Confession) [email protected] Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:15pm

3050 ALTA DRIVE  LAS VEGAS, NV 89107 Parish Office: 702-802-2300 Fax: 702-802-2301 Website: www.ollvchurch.org Email: [email protected] Parish App: myparishapp.com PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm (Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm) OLLV School: 702-802-2323

Our parish would like to invite you and anyone you know who is not Catholic to come and learn about the Faith.

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is under the direction of Fr. Gerry, our pastor, and coordinated by Julia Dodson.

The RCIA is the principle means of the Church to bring adults who are not Catholic and Adult Catholics who have not fully received the sacraments, into communion with Jesus through the Church. We also invite those who are already Catholic, and would like to learn more about their faith to join us as well. As a practicing Catholic, you may also want to consider acting as a sponsor and mentor.

More importantly, the RCIA is a process of conversion (a process of changing one’s heart) and coming close to the heart of Our Lord.

Our sessions begin:

Date: Wednesday, September 6th Time: 6pm to 8:30pm Place: McFarland Room of Bevan Hall

At our first session, members of our team will help you with registration and answer any questions you may have about the program.

Please pick up a flyer , available in the vestibule of the church, which you may find helpful in inviting friends or relatives to come. It really is a painless way to evangelize and a wonderful way to build up the Kingdom of God.

See you there!

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MASS INTENTIONS TODAY’S READINGS

Saturday, August 26 - Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading — Eliakim is destined by God to be a 4:30pm: †Nicholas Flaherty father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19-23).

Sunday, August 27 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalm — Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the 6:30am: †Jim Becker work of your hands (Psalm 138). 8:00am: †Leokadia Bosowski; †Mamerto Arino Jr. Second Reading — How deep are the riches and the 10:00am: †Jose Angeles wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). 12:00pm: †Robert Pozeg 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; Gospel — Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say †Odryzynski Family Members; that I am?” (Matthew 16:13-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- †Kalman Hochman; †Anna Britten tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 5:00pm: †Gary Vargo 6:30pm: †Moises & Vicente

Monday, August 28 - Saint Augustine 8:00am: †Felicidad Baladro READINGS for the WEEK

Tuesday, August 29 - The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 8:00am: †Lonnie Stephens Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Wednesday, August 30 8:00am: †The Souls in Purgatory Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 9:15am: (School) †Bryson Bardolasa Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday, August 31 8:00am: Gloria Luglio Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; 6:0pm: For the Parishioners of OLLV Mt 24:42-51

Friday, September 1 - FIRST FRIDAY Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; 7:30am: First Friday Confessions Mt 25:1-13 8:00am: †Nunilon Manguino Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 6:15pm: First Friday Confessions Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; 7:00pm: Pam & Kari Mt 16:21-27 Saturday, September 2 - Blessed Virgin Mary; FIRST SATURDAY 8:00am: †Edith Rossell 4:30pm: Kelly McGuinness NOTE: Please remember that no pamphlets, Sunday, September 3 - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time flyers or literature of any kind should be left 6:30am: †Jayme Love in the church, distributed or posted on the 8:00am: †Marian Bryant 10:00am: †Katkina Luongo doors of the church. If you have a church 12:00pm: †Rosalia Guarrella event that you wish to advertise, please 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; †Lucjan Kopka contact the parish office. 5:00pm: For the Intentions of Waldo & Vivian DeCastroverde 6:30pm: †James Vansant Catholic Mass for the Homebound - The Diocese offers a 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 Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship Channel 6.

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Workshop for New Lectors AUGUST 15, 2017 AUGUST 28, 2017 at 6:00pm Mass of the Assumption $ 3,023.50 - In the Welcome Room of the Church - AUGUST 20, 2017 1st Collection $13,269.00 All those wishing to serve in this important liturgical Parish Building Maintenance $ 260.00 apostolate must have received all the sacraments of

initiation in the Roman Catholic Church: Thank you for your continued support! • Baptism • Confirmation • Holy Eucharist CSA UPDATE as of JULY 30, 2017

2017 CSA GOAL $121,255.00 The Liturgical Minister should be living a sacramental Total Received $102,430.75 life: Total Needed to Reach Goal $ 18,824.25 • Holy Communion regularly • Confession regularly You may mail your pledge cards/payments to the • If married, the Liturgical Minister should be living a Diocese: Roman Catholic Bishop of Las Vegas, sacramental marriage in the Church Catholic Stewardship Appeal, PO Box 26239, Las Vegas, NV 89126-0239, or place it in the collection basket during the Mass. Additional pledge cards can be found at the back of the church.

Green CSA Envelope The green CSA envelopes that are being mailed to our registered parishioners, along with the regular HOLIDAY HOURS offertory envelopes, are to be used by those parishioners who have not CHURCH pledged a donation amount through the Diocese. Closed following the 8:00am Mass

If you have already filled out a CSA pledge card and mailed it to PARISH OFFICE the Diocese, you have completed your CSA obligation. Use the Closed green envelope only if you have not completed a pledge card and would like to donate to the CSA program on a periodic basis.

The following children were recently baptized into our faith:

Naleia Michelle Mahealani Liu Joseph Cian Ong Quinajon

PLEASE NOTE Our parish is NO LONGER able to accept donations for Catholic Charities. Please take food or other items directly to Catholic Charities or Goodwill Industries. Also consider St. Therese Center Dry Food Pantry off Palo Verde and Boulder Hwy.

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Our Lady of Fatima Partners for Life is a diocesan approved marriage preparation class that provides engaged Masses

couples the opportunity to explore, assess and On the 13th of each month, through evaluate their relationship in the context of a October 2017. Prayers will be at 5:30pm sacred, sacramental commitment. and Mass will be at 6:00pm.

The next marriage preparation class at Our Lady of Las Vegas will be: Saturday, September 16, 2017 Saturday, March 24, 2018 Our Lady Queen of Peace

Cost: $195.00/couple Last Mass of the Season Please contact the parish office at 802-2300 to register. Thursday, August 31

5:30pm - Prayers 6:00pm - Mass Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Next Baptism Class For Parents & Godparents Our Lady of Las Vegas THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Cub Scout Pack 99 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SIGN-UPS In the Welcome Room of the Church. Tuesday, August 29 As a courtesy to the priest who is facilitating the class and 5pm-7pm | Bevan Hall’s Gym other attendees, we ask that infants & children do not attend this class. Please call the parish office to register at 802-2300.

Small yet strong in the love of God, like Saint Francis of Assisi, all of us, as Christians, are called to watch over and protect the fragile world in which we live, and all its peoples. (Pope Francis 11/24/13, no. 216)

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)

Pam Evans 09/03 Kathleen Kennedy 09/03 Sonny Bordonaro 09/10 Helen Dixon 09/17 Kari Hoopingarner 09/03 John McCauley 09/10 Dug Luedke 09/10 Cindi Frances 09/17 Dennis Mighel 09/03 Linda McCauley 09/10 Mausa Nigro 09/10 Lisa Fritz 09/17 Vester Shultz 09/03 Jayne McCauley 09/10 Michelle Del Fiero 09/10 Adrian Pink 09/17 Mary King Shultz 09/03 Rosalie Cusimano 09/10 Albert Angeles 09/10 Glen Tunayan 09/17 Kay Schmitz 09/03 Rebecca Chambers 09/10 Orlando Nunez & Family 09/10 Rodolfo Soriano 09/17 John Blas 09/03 Steve & Jami Grant 09/10 Rey Ordinario & Family 09/10 Leonardo Soriano 09/17 Jean Hill 09/03 Jamie Kimball 09/10 Esperanza Lopez & Family 09/10 Renato Soriano 09/17 Mary Schmitz 09/03 Bill Mitchell 09/10 Zeny Quimpe & Family 09/10 Vince Sgroi 09/24 Vicki Bierstedt 09/03 Mark & Ryan Gorman & Fam. 09/10 Angie Calimlim & Family 09/10 Maria Bush 09/24 Jace & Reed Talbot 09/03 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 09/10 Lucila Valdizno 09/10 Maggie & John Slusarczyk 09/24 Gavin 09/03 Shannon Boyd 09/10 Carolyn Cave & Family 09/10 Jean & Dean Prestemon 09/24 Debbie Ingram 09/03 Sara Ayoub 09/10 Toots & Bob Parnel 09/10 Gavin Prince 09/24 Doug Schmitz 09/03 Pat Webb 09/10 Ted & Juliet Ablo 09/10 Nancy Herrod 09/24 Delilah Summer 09/03 James D. Ward 09/10 Mother Estela Sayer 09/10 Sally Gregory 09/24 Visitacion Tabor 09/03 Michelle Weyler 09/10 Connie Mesa 09/10 John P. Gerlak Jr. 09/24 Judy & Acie Scott 09/03 Gorgette Potter 09/10 Bruno Syzdet 09/10 Mikeala Belluomini 09/24 Dennis Espinoza 09/03 Dale Becker 09/10 Harry Leasure 09/10 Liz Escamilla 09/24 Melani Squires 09/03 Timotea Cruz 09/10 Heda Newo 09/10 Rosa Soto Sanchez 09/03 Jane Krygier 09/10 Koleta Blum 09/17

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Must be 21 or Over to Attend QUOTE of the DAY “Christian prayer is meant to be profoundly whole — body All Proceeds to Support Our Lady of Las Vegas School and soul, affection and thought, heart and understanding. Such prayer leads to courage, the movement toward reconciliation with God, the beginning of a pilgrimage to our Father’s house.” — Dr. Anthony Lillies, Fire from Above: Christian Contemplation and Mystical Wisdom

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Parish Manager: Julia Dodson Bulletin Editor/Registrations/Gift Shop: Cindy Almeida Business Manager: Georgia Charles Maintenance: Rose Torchio, Joel Mondragon, May Ruelas 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: Parish Office 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] LifeTeen: 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: Joe Peña, President [email protected] or go to our on-line registration at 702-338-7714 or [email protected] 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 Office of Victim’s Assistance - Help is available to Women’s Resource: 702-366-1247 you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Roman Catholic Church. Contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 702-235-7723.

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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 Thursday, August 31 Wednesday, August 30 Thursday, August 31 Mandatory Parent Meeting Mandatory Parent & Student Meeting Mandatory Parent & Student Meeting Bevan Hall’s McFarland Rm - 6:00pm Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room - 6:15pm Bevan Hall’s Gym - 6:15pm Wednesday, September 20 Wednesday, September 13 Wednesday, September 20 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm Wednesday, September 27 Sunday, September 17 Wednesday, September 27 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm Pancake Breakfast - Room 15 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm 7:00am - 12:30pm 5:00pm Mass / Life Teen until 7:30pm

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Coordinator: Julia Dodson 3050 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-802-2300 Email: [email protected] 2017-2018 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, September 6 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Continues / Introduction McFarland Room to RCIA Julia & Team Wednesday, September 13 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Bible Basics & Catechism Overview McFarland Room Liz Wednesday, September 20 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Catholic Prayer McFarland Room Ron Sunday, September 27 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Rosary / Mary McFarland Room Ron

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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.ollvschool.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

Friday, September 1 • Staff Meeting / Minimum Day

Monday, September 4 • Labor Day - No School

Tuesday, September 5 • Diocesan Retreat - No School

Monday, September 18 through • Terra Nova Test Week September 22

PARKING LOT SAFETY The parish and school staff would like to emphasize that SAFETY is always a top priority. Please be mindful of your speed and parking lot courtesy when entering and exiting. We strive to avoid safety hazards to our students, parents, parishioners and staff. Thank you.

6:15pm - 7:45pm in the Gym

Sunday, August 27 Core Team Meeting / Training - Off Site Sunday, September 3 Labor Day Weekend - No Life Teen Sunday, September 10 Core Team Meeting / Training - Off Site Sunday, September 17 Life Night Kick Off! “Heart of God” Introduction to 2017-2018 Life Teem Theme Sunday, September 24 Life Night: “Made” Series Week 1 “Made As One: The Church is One”

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- Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church -

Are you hungry for Jesus? Fr. Tom invites you to attend the

SCHOOL of PRAYER

Our newly launched group will meet on

Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the Welcome Room of Our Lady of Las Vegas Church

First Session: September 12 Concludes: December 12

The classes will be composed of three parts: Blessed Sacrament adoration, catechizing, and bible sharing; all in 90 minutes. In the first semester, we will try to delve deeper into an understanding of the liturgy and spirituality of the Holy Mass. No pre-enrollment needed.

Please bring your personal bible to the classes for reference.

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