View of the Current Privacy Laws in Our Nation, Indi- Viduals May Not Wish to Have Their Names Published at All

Sunday, June 24, 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 EM COORDINATOR ...... BERNIE THOMPSON 928.404.2316 FATHER CHARLIE’S PAGE 7! GIFT SHOP COORDINATOR ...... MAUREEN MULLIN 702.298.1048 GUILD COORDINATOR ...... TRISH NEVIUS 702-420-6242 Litany of St. John the Baptist HIV/AIDS OUTREACH ...... REV. JOSEPH O’BRIEN 702.564.4224 Come & Celebrate America DIR. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ...... HOPE CASTILLO 702-726-7014 TROOP OUTREACH COORDINATOR ...... Sunday, July 1, 2018 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GRAND KNIGHT …….JOE MORANI 928.278.2031 ______LECTORS/COMMENTATORS………… ...... DIRECTOR OF MUSIC ...... LUANN KRUZ 928.754.2650 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INSTRUCTION PRAYER CHAIN ...... YVONNE FATHERREE 702.298.0690 SUPPORT GROUP ...... HOPE CASTILLO 702.726.7014 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS SECRETARY/SAFE ENVIRONMNT COORD WAUNITA MARO 702.298.0440 Read Page 5!

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THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

5:00 PM BIBLE STUDY MEETING TODAY’S READINGS WEDNESDAY’S OF EACH MONTH

First Reading - I will make you a light to the na- Leader: Dan Hnatowich 206-795-1554 tions (Isaiah 49:1-6). ______

Psalm - I praise you for I am wonderfully made “JOURNEY THROUGH SCRIPTURE” (Psalm 139). Wednesdays: 8:00 - 9:15AM Second Reading - John heralded his coming by Would you like to grow more deeply in your proclaiming a baptism of repentance (Acts 13:22- faith? Do you have the desire to learn more 26). about scripture? Would you like to meet other Gospel - John is his name (Luke 1:57-66, 80). members of our parish family?

Come and read the Sunday Scriptures and dis- JOHN THE BAPTIST cuss how we can apply them to our daily lives. Since June 24 falls on a Sunday this year, the Our text, “At Home With the Word”, has Church has the opportunity for a more intense helpful insights that encourage a practical re- celebration of the birth of John the Baptist, who sponse. Everyone is invited! is often described as the last of the Old Testa- ______ment prophets and the bridge between Judaism and Christianity. More commonly, John is known ST. JOHN’S GUILD as the “precursor” of our Lord Jesus Christ. All the Gospels report John’s basic message: Repent, Read Page 4! the kingdom is near at hand. One greater than I ______is coming. PRAYER SHAWL GROUP/BROKEN ROSARIES Though he was a wandering preacher who dressed Read Page 4! in camel skins and ate grasshoppers, John’s legacy is one of true royalty. His origins are similar to ______those foretold by God through the prophet Isaiah: “You are my servant, he said to me, Israel LAS VEGAS CATHLIC DIOCESAN CONFERENCE through whom I show my glory” (Isaiah 49:33). September 7 and 8, 2018 John’s humility—”I am not he”—was surpassed only South Point Hotel and Casino by that of his Lord Jesus, the humble servant who Read Page 5! followed.

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June 23, 2018 PRAY FOR THE HEALTH OF through SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS July 1, 2018 Robert Allen - Andy Anderson - Jason Baughman - Charlene Saturday 4:00 p.m. †Maude and †Finis Blanks Bearden - Olga Benavides - Courtney Berry - George Brakel - June 23 6:00 p.m. Annette Bredestege Don Coyle - Kash Commers - Tammy Davis - Donna Del Nero Angie Elena - Polly Gabaldon - Michael Gifford - Jo Ann Sunday 8:00 a.m. All Parishioners of St. John Gordon - Naileah Handlin - Ted Hardy - Richard Helge - June 24 the Baptist David Hemmelspack Jr. - Philip Herrich - Michael Iannan- 10:00 a.m. Father’s Day Novena tuoni - Tony Kapaldo - Dick Kosters - Thomas Koral - Sean 12 Noon †Ollie Glonek Lenhart - Dottie Lewis - Jeanette Martin - Raphael & Natalie Martiney - Betty Marx - Rob McLintock - Ernesto Mendosa - Monday 8:00 a.m. Father’s Day Novena Jeff Moniz - Joe Nava - Pat Moulzolf - Betty Najaka - June 25 Alicia Pelayo - Judy Polhill - Sam and Amalia Quesada - John Reed - Tom Rojo - Larry H. Rose - Colleen Ross - Cindy Rou- Tuesday 6:30 a.m. Katherine Dal Pra quie - Yolanda Sandoval - Gary Saxe - Mike and Rebecca June 26 Schliskey - James W. Sneed - Marie Southard - Barbara Survillas - Jeffrey Survillas - George and Amy Taboada - Friday 8:00 a.m. Belinda Kent & Family Bob Terrian - Dwayne Thiel - Kay Thompson - Zack Trimmen June 29 - Darren Weeda - Jeff Whitehead - Charles Williams - Karen Wischnack Names remain on our list 2 months and then are removed. Saturday 4:00 p.m. †Edward G. and Leolani Call the office 702-298-0440 when the health of you or June 30 Clements your loved one has improved or if a name needs to be re-

moved. 6:00 p.m. Estelle Vosen For many years, on page 3 of our bulletin, we have listed the

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members names of relatives and friends for whom prayers have been requested. While we try to keep that list updated, some of July 1 of the Hayden Family the names have remained there for years and occasionally we 10:00 a.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 12 Noon Fredia Wizeman the prayers of our parishioners and visitors. Also, in view of the current privacy laws in our nation, individuals may not wish to have their names published at all. We have tried to be careful about this and respect their privacy. READINGS FOR THE WEEK We must continue to do so.

Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18, Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; In an effort to accomplish the goals of keeping the list current, immediate, and within the privacy laws, a completely June 25 Mt 7:1-5 new list will be begun on the first weekend of July 2018. No Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; names will be carried over from the current list. Only June 26 Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 members of a person’s immediate family (parent, child, sib-

Wednesday:2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; ling, grandparent) or the person himself/herself may add a June 27 Mt 7:15-20 name to the list by submitting the name in writing and sign- ing that you have permission to add the name. Names will Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8, 9; remain on the list for 2 months and will then be removed June 28 Mt 7:21-29 automatically. If you wish to renew a name on the list for Friday: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; another two months, you will need to notify the church of- June 29 Mt 16:13-19 fice one week before the name expires.

Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; June 30 Mt 8:15-17 ST. JOHN’S PRAYER CHAIN Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; If you want a particular petition prayed for, July 1 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 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/CHARITY YARN GROUP

The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday MONTHLY DEVOTIONS of the month at 10AM at the American Le- SACRED HEART OF JESUS 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 Sacrament, 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! FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST OUR FATHER Are you interested in sharing our Catholic faith, and Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hal- enjoy working with children? Then why not consider lowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom volunteering your time as a catechist for First Com- munion. come, Thy will be done on earth as it Volunteer forms are available in the Pamphlet Rack in is in Heaven. Give us this day our the vestibule of the church. Fill form out and turn in daily bread, and forgive us our tres- at the office. God bless you! passes as we forgive those who tres- Hope Castillo, DRE ______pass against us; and lead us not into RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS temptation, but deliver us from evil. Each year St. John the Baptist offers the Rite of Amen. Christian Initiation for Adults. RCIA functions as a HAIL MARY twofold program. Firstly, for Catechumens who are persons that are not baptized, and are seeking initia- Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is tion into the Catholic Church. Secondly, are the Can- with thee. Blessed are thou among didates who have received baptism and wish to com- women and blessed is the fruit of plete their Sacraments of Holy Communion and/or Confirmation. The catechetical process is completed thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother at the Easter Vigil, where we welcome our new broth- of God, pray for us sinners now and ers and sisters into the fullness of the Body of Christ. ______at the hour of our death Amen. ACT OF CONTRITION SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES: THE JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH GROUP

O my God, I am heartily sorry for Carmelite Seculars, together with the Friars and Nuns, are having offended Thee, and I detest sons and daughters of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Teresa of Jesus. In our Secular Vocation, all my sins because I dread the loss we strive to live a life of prayer, centered on the Gospels, of heaven, and the pains of hell; but the Liturgy, and the Evangelical Councils of Chastity, Pov- erty, Obedience, and the spirit of the Beatitudes in our most of all because they offend daily lives. Is God calling you to a Secular Vocation? For Thee, my God, who are all good and more information, please call Elizabeth at 702-837-6160 or Mary at 702-528-2702. ______deserving of all my love. I firmly re- LAS VEGAS CATHOLIC DIOCESAN CONFERENCE solve with the help of Thy grace, to September 7 & 8, 2018 confess my sins, to do penance, and SOUTH POINT HOTEL AND CASINO 9777 Las Vegas Blvd., South — Las Vegas, NV to amend my life. Amen. The Diocese of Las Vegas is excited to promote the 2018 GLORY BE TO THE FATHER Diocesan Conference. We appreciate the support of your Glory be to the Father, and to the parish in sharing the good news of our upcoming event by publishing upcoming news in your bulletin for the next com- Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was ing months. We are proud to see our theme “Hope Grows in the beginning is now, and ever shall Here - Crece La Esperanza” coming to life in our Diocese. be, world without end. Amen.

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June 17, 2018 Collection

Stewardship (172) ...... $3153.00 Loose ...... $2342.87 Catholic Stewardship Appeal ...... $1383.95 Gift Shop ...... $0.00 Poor Box ...... $88.00 Votive Lights ...... $54.50 US Troops ...... $20.00 TOTAL ...... $7,042.32

Attendance: 933 CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS ______

for the TROOPS TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Once again, we will be making Christmas It’s midsummer day! We have the advantage of celebrating one of the great hidden treasures of our litur- Stockings to stuff and send to our military gical calendar on a Sunday this year. There are only personnel at bases and ships throughout the three “nativity” feasts on our calendar: for the Lord, world, as well as with our veterans in VA hos- the Blessed Mother (September 8), and today’s birth of pitals and facilities. Patterns for the Christ- the Baptist. Today’s date is anchored by the Annuncia- mas Stockings are available at the church tion (March 25), when Mary learns not only of her own child’s advent, but of Elizabeth’s child. We are exactly throughout the week, as well as at the River- half a year away from Christmas Eve. There are strong side during our weekend Masses. Individuals traditions around this feast. Just as the winter sol- and groups are invited to join in making the stice provides a rich vocabulary for Christmas, so does stockings and bringing them to the church by the abundance of light at midsummer inform this cele- the end of October. bration. Just as at Christmas, a religious festival spills over into culture. As summer light reaches its peak, the Small items are needed for the Christmas sun-drenched zones of northern Europe see people Stockings. We will be seeking snacks in the staying up all night, lighting “St. John’s fires” in the long fall, but throughout the summer we will be summer twilight. Bonfires seem to be the unifying force in all these celebrations, kindled along the shores glad to accept playing cards, toiletries, pens, of the St. Lawrence in Quebec and Montreal, with har- notepads, and other useful items for the men bor illuminations in France. You may be most interested and women who serve our great American na- in the custom in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Baptist’s tion. own city. People there will leap into the sea between midnight and dawn to honor John. Why not find your way to a pool, a lake, or a sandy beach today and plunge in to recall your baptism? It’s a tradition!

2018 Second Collection Schedule

June 23 and 24 ...... Building Fund June 30 and July 1 ...... Peter’s Pence July 7 and 8 ...... Catholic Stewardship Appeal July 14 and 15 ...... Building Fund July 21 and 22 ...... Diocesan Elem. Catholic School Tuition July 28 and 29 ...... Building Fund

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“See You In Church” SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2018

LITANY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST COME & CELEBRATE Lord, have mercy on us. LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US. AMERICA! Christ, hear us. CHRIST,GRACIOUSLY HEAR US. God the Father of Heaven, HAVE MERCY ON US. 5:00 PM - Doors Open God the Son, Redeemer of the world, HAVE MERCY ON US. 6:00 PM - Showtime God the Holy Spirit, HAVE MERCY ON US. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Holy Trinity, One God, HAVE MERCY ON US. Laughlin, Nevada Holy Mary, PRAY FOR US. Queen of Prophets, PRAY FOR US. “THE SOUNDS OF AMERICA” Queen of Martyrs, PRAY FOR US. Entertainment by Keith Survillas St. John the Baptist, PRAY FOR US. * * * St. John the Baptist, Precursor of Christ, PRAY FOR US. RED-WHITE-BLUE Refreshments St. John the Baptist, Glorious Forerunner Hosted by the Ladies of the St. John’s Guild of the Sun of Justice, PRAY FOR US. * * * St. John the Baptist, Minister of Baptism Celebrating 242 Years of to Jesus, PRAY FOR US. St. John the Baptist, Burning & Shining Lamp American Independence of the World, PRAY FOR US. (1776 - 2018) St. John the Baptist, Angel of Purity before Thy Birth, PRAY FOR US. & St. John the Baptist, Special Friend and Father Charlie’s 10 Years Favorite of Christ, PRAY FOR US. here in Paradise St. John the Baptist, Heavenly Contemplative, Whose Element was Prayer, PRAY FOR US. (2008 - 2018) St. John the Baptist, Intrepid Preacher of Truth, * * * PRAY FOR US. St. John the Baptist, Voice Crying in the All Profits Benefit Wilderness, PRAY FOR US. The Colorado River Food Bank St. John the Baptist, Miracle of Mortification & and Penance, PRAY FOR US. St. John the Baptist, Example of Profound The SJB Troop Outreach Program Humility, PRAY FOR US. * * * St. John the Baptist, Glorious Martyr of Zeal, for God’s Holy Law, PRAY FOR US. TICKETS $10.00 EACH St. John the Baptist, Gloriously fulfilling or thy Mission, PRAY FOR US. TWO (2) for $15.00 Pray for us, O Glorious St. John the Baptist, (Purchased before 3:00 PM, 6/24/18) THAT WE MAY BE MADE WORTHY OF THE PROMISES OF CHRIST. * * * MUSIC - FUN - RAFFLES AMEN. RED-WHITE-BLUE Refreshments!

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