St. John the Baptist

Sunday, April 16, 2017 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, 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 St. John’s Gift Shop is Open! ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN ...... STEVE FORTIER 702.298.5288 ______EM COORDINATOR ...... BERNIE THOMPSON 928.444.4681 GIFT SHOP COORDINATOR ...... MAUREEN MULLIN 702.298.1048 GUILD COORDINATOR ...... TRISH NEVIUS 702-420-6242 FATHER CHARLIE’S PAGE 7! HIV/AIDS OUTREACH ...... REV. JOSEPH O’BRIEN 702.564.4224 DIR. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ...... HOPE CASTILLO 702.412.4471 Database Celebrations TROOP OUTREACH COORDINATOR ...... Happy Easter KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GRAND KNIGHT …….JOE MORANI 928.278.2031 LECTORS/COMMENTATORS………… ...... DIRECTOR OF MUSIC ...... LUANN KRUZ 928.754.2650 Easter Thoughts PRAYER CHAIN ...... YVONNE FATHERREE 702.298.0690 ______SUPPORT GROUP ...... HOPE CASTILLO 702.412.4471 SECRETARY/SAFE ENVIRONMNT COORD WAUNITA MARO 702.298.0440 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2016-2017 Read Page 4! ______Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INSTRUCTION

TODAY’S READINGS RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS First Reading - Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord (R.C.I.A.) Read Page 5!

______is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43).

Psalm - This is the day the Lord has made; let us BIBLE SHARING INVITATION rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). Next Meeting, Wednesday, April 19th! Read Page 6 Second Reading - All who are baptized, set your ______hearts in (Colossians 3:1-4). “JOURNEY THROUGH SCRIPTURE” Gospel - Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; Wednesdays: 8:00 - 9:15AM each responds to the empty tomb (Matthew 28:1- Would you like to grow more deeply in your faith? 10). Do you have the desire to learn more about scripture? Would you like to meet other members of our parish fam-

ily? REJOICE AND BE GLAD Come and read the Sunday Scriptures and discuss how we “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice can apply them to our daily lives. Our text, “At Home and be glad” (Psalm 118:24). Let us remember With the Word”, has helpful insights that encourage a practical response. Everyone is invited! that these words of today’s responsorial psalm ______are not only sung from the hearts of those gath- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ered in our parish. They are also sung by the Monthly Meetings poor in tiny barrios throughout Central and South Read Page 4! America. They are sung by those denied religious ______freedom in our world; these Christians lift their ST. JOHN’S GUILD voices in clandestine places of worship. These Meeting Information words are sung by people who have lost loved ones Prayer Shawl Group/Broken to acts of terrorism and war around the globe. Read Page 4! Even in the midst of conflict and division, Chris- Mothers Day Project tians still come together to declare that poverty, Read Page 5! loneliness, violence, and division will never, ever ______have as much power as the life, death, and resur- TROOP OUTREACH PROGRAM rection of Christ. Indeed, let us rejoice Thank You Column this day and be glad! Read Page 6!

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April 15, 2017 through PRAY FOR THE HEALTH OF April 23, 2017 SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

Saturday Noon Blessing of Easter Foods Howard Bauermeister - Olga Benavides - George April 15 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Prayers Brakel - Donna Del Nero - Doherty - Angie 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass Elena - Polly Gabaldon - Richard Gomez - Socorro Gon- All Parishioners of St. John zalez - Carol Greer - Ted Hardy - Kaley Harkey and

Sunday 8:00 a.m. †Francis “Larry” Cotton Baby - Janet Hassett - Trista Hays - Brien Houde- April 16 10:00 a.m. †Melissa Blommer shell - Dick Kosters - Thomas Koral - Sean Lenhart - 12:00 Noon †Ralph, †Eric and T†homas Lori Luallen - Jeanette Martin - Debbie McClasky - Flores Jeff Moniz - Pat Moulzolf - Alicia Pelayo - Luis Perez- 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena Prayers Perez - Sam and Amalia Quesada - Cindy Rouquie - Monday 8:00 a.m. †Father Joe DiStefano Gary Saxe - Mike and Rebecca Schliskey - Tammy April 17 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena Prayers Sneed - Barbara Survillas - Jeffrey Survillas - Bob

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. †Suzanne Seidel Terrian - Dwayne Thiel - Kay Thompson - Zack Trim- April 18 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena Prayers men - Jeff Whitehead - Charles Williams - Karen

Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena Prayers Wischnack -

April 19 Names remain on our list 2 months and then are removed. Call the

Thursday 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena Prayers office 702-298-0440 when the health of you or your loved one has improved or if a name needs to be removed. April 20 ______

Friday 8:00 a.m. †J. J. Clancy PRAY FOR THE HEALTH OF April 21 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena Prayers SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

Saturday 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena Prayers For many years, on page 3 of our bulletin, we have listed the April 22 4:00 p.m. Mary E. Cannon names of relatives and friends for whom prayers have been 6:00 p.m. †Jeanine Bordagaray requested. While we try to keep that list updated, some of

Sunday 8:00 a.m. All Parishioners of St. John the names have remained there for years and occasionally we April 23 the Baptist learn that one or several have died years ago. The list is 10:00 a.m. †Celeise Coca really designed for those in immediate and serious need of the prayers of our parishioners and visitors. 12:00 Noon Bob Losinski Also, in view of the current privacy laws in our nation, indi- viduals may not wish to have their names published at all. We READINGS FOR THE WEEKS have tried to be careful about this and respect their privacy. We must continue to do so.

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; In an effort to accomplish the goals of keeping the list cur- April 17 Mt 28:8-15 rent, immediate, and within the privacy laws, a completely new list will be begun on the first weekend of July 2016. No Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; names will be carried over from the current list. Only April 18 Jn 20:11-18 members of a person’s immediate family (parent, child, sib- Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 ling, grandparent) or the person himself/herself may add a April 19 name to the list by submitting the name in writing and sign- ing that you have permission to add the name. Names will Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 remain on the list for 2 months and will then be removed April 20 automatically. If you wish to renew a name on the list for Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 another two months, you will need to notify the church of- April 21 fice one week before the name expires. We appreciate your

Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 ST. JOHN’S PRAYER CHAIN April 22

Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; If you want a particular petition prayed April 23 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 for, please call Yvonne Fatherree at 702.298.0690.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2016-2017

Catechesis for reception of the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation began on Sunday, Octo- ber 2, 2016, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at St. John’s Church.

Certification Required: A baptismal certificate is required for First Commun- ion, and the child must be at least 6 year of age. A First Communion certificate is required for Confirma- Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all tion and the student must be at least 14 years of age. practicing Catholic gentlemen 18 years or older. For Registration Fees: information, please call Grand Knight Joe Morani - $25.00 per child. $40.00 for two children in the same 928-278-2031 or www.facebook.com/kofc12690 family.

For further information contact Hope Castillo, DRE at MONTHLY DEVOTIONS 702-412-4471.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS Every First Friday of the Month ST. JOHN’S GUILD After the 8:00 a.m. Mass 1:00 p.m. St. John’s Church is the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Every First Thursday of the Month , and Benediction, followed by (September through May) For information regarding the Guild, please call Trish Hourly Adoration: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Nevius 702-420-6242 or Ethel Neuens at 928-763- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; 11:00 - 12:00 noon; 6167. New members are always welcome—please join 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Sign up for an hour in the us. We are involved in many charitable works for our vestibule of church. How beautiful it would parish, as well as in our community. be to have several people keeping watch with The Lord. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PRAYER SHAWL GROUP The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 10AM at the American Legion Post 60 in Laughlin. We crochet/knit prayer shawls, hats, gloves, Every First Saturday of the Month After scarves for the Colorado Food/Clothing Bank, West- the 8:00am Mass care Safehouse, and the new veterans’ home in Mohave Devotional prayers to Valley. Open to anyone in the community who knits/ the Blessed Virgin crochets or would like to learn. Call Kathleen at 702- 357-9372 for more information. OPEN TO ALL Mary following the 8:00am Mass. BROKEN ROSARIES

If you need your fixed, it can be dropped off at the church office or call: Kathleen Whitehead at Living God’s Word 702-357-9372. Please put the rosary in an envelope Loving God, give us a new heart in these final days of with your name and number in case of questions or to Lent, a heart that carries within it your loving imprint, call when the rosary has been repaired. There is no that we may always know your will and yield to it, even charge to repair your rosary. when it calls for a dying of some kind. In such dying, may we trust that you will bring forth new life.

April 16, 2017 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Page Five BASIC CATHOLIC PRAYERS THE CHURCH TODAY WHAT IS R.C.I.A. ? OUR FATHER The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hal- has its roots in the early development of the Catholic lowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom Christian communities. As the Church began to add come, Thy will be done on earth as it new members to the faith, the need for catechesis (religious education) became apparent. The newly is in Heaven. Give us this day our converted seeking entry into the community of the daily bread, and forgive us our tres- Christian Church, were catechized through a series of instruction, referred to as the catechumenate, a passes as we forgive those who tres- journey of initiation towards receiving the sacra- pass against us; and lead us not into ments and the eventual full communion with the temptation, but deliver us from evil. Church. In today’s Catholic Church, a similar cate- chumenate, has been restored and implemented by Amen. the Second Vatican Council. The Church therefore, HAIL MARY invites and welcomes all those seeking to understand become a Roman Catholic. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is SEE YOU IN CHURCH ______with thee. Blessed are thou among St. John’s Guild Mothers Day Project—2017 women and blessed is the fruit of Soon we will be assembling layettes for newborn babies, which will be given to Western Arizona Regional Medical thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother Center and Valley View Medical Center for distribution to mothers who are less fortunate. of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death Amen. Needed items are: Terry Cloth Sleepers with Feet, Creep- ers (no feet). Onesies (some to ankles), shirts, knitted bon- ACT OF CONTRITION nets and booties, socks, flannel receiving blankets, crib size quilts or blankets, crocheted afghans (please keep in mind O my God, I am heartily sorry for that tiny babies may get their fingers or toes caught in the having offended Thee, and I detest little holes), bibs, gowns, sweaters, (no sizes bigger than 3 months), some premie items, burp cloths, diapers, wipes, all my sins because I dread the loss hooded bath towels and washcloths. of heaven, and the pains of hell; but Toiletry items are not given out by the hospitals since some most of all because they offend infants are allergic to these products.

Cash and gift card donations are always welcome. Thee, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly re- Baskets for donations will be provided at all Masses, or the items can be dropped off at the church during the week solve with the help of Thy grace, to between the hours of 8am to 2:30pm. The final day for donations will be Sunday, May 7th. confess my sins, to do penance, and Our parishioners, snowbirds and visitors have always been to amend my life. Amen. so generous and we are most grateful for your help. Let’s GLORY BE TO THE FATHER all work together to bring a bit of joy and encouragement to new mothers who need our help and support. Glory be to the Father, and to the If you have any questions, please call Trish Nevius at 702- Son, and to the . As it was 420-6242 or Ethel Neuens at 928-763-6167 or 414-870- in the beginning is now, and ever shall 4489 (cell). be, world without end. Amen. God bless you for your kindness and generosity.

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TROOP OUTREACH WARRIOR PROJECT April 2nd Collection

Stewardship (222) ...... $5060.00 Loose ...... $4619.10 Building Fund ...... $2782.18 Gift Shop ...... $301.00 Votive Lights ...... $47.05 Poor Box ...... $337.27 US Troops ...... $0.00 I want to say Thank You to everyone who helped make our TOTAL ...... $13,146.60 2016 Christmas Stocking Event so successful. We shipped Attendance: 1226 over 5500 stockings to our men and women who are de- ______ployed, in hospitals and rehab centers.

BIBLE SHARING INVITATION With regret I have to make 2016 my last year as the Reading: Numbers coordinator for the Troop Outreach Program. It has been an amazing 10 years working with so many loving and Leader: Dan Hnatowich 206-795-1554 wonderful people who have made this program such a suc- Next Meeting: 5PM NV TIME - April 19th! cess. But due to personal reasons I am no longer able to

______give the time it needs to make sure all is done properly.

LIVING GOD’S WORD I have given all the information from past and present events and hope that someone will pick up where I left off. “Christ is risen!” was once a common greeting on If you are interested in volunteering your time, please con- Easter morning. The expected reply, “Risen in- tact Father Charlie. deed!” communicated the conviction of an eyewit- We have a Facebook that you will be able to see all the ness. Have you been an eyewitness to the Resur- Thank You’s, pictures from the past 10 years go to SJB Troop Outreach Program. rection? Have you given your account so that oth- We still have the Fundraiser for: ers might believe? Perkins which is the 2nd Tuesday of each Month..

DANCING FOR JOY Our New Facebook account is SJB Troop Outreach Program The people say that the sun dances on this day in - go see the past years pictures and Thank You’s. Enjoy. joy for a risen Savior. Again, THANK YOU and God Bless you for all your support and help. Michelle Kirkland

______2017 Second Collection Schedule SMITH’S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM April 15 and 16 ...... Building Fund All you need is a Smith’s Card. If you do not have one go to April 22 and 23 ...... Catholic Home/Black-Indian Missions Smith’s, signup and get a card. You will still be able to use all April 29 and 30 ...... Building Fund coupons and discounts and get your credit for gas. Go to May 6 and 7 ...... Catholic Stewardship Appeal Smith’s website: May 13 and 14 ...... Building Fund www.smithscommunityrewards.com May 20 and 21 ...... Building Fund You then create an on-line Smith’s account entering basic May 27 and 28 ...... Catholic Communications/Catholic Univ. information, verifying email and entering your rewards card number and choosing an organization that you would like to support through your shopping. Step by step enrollment instructions can be found online. Our NPO #42410 (Non- Profit Organization) will identify St. John the Baptist as the organization that you would like to support. It’s easy to get started and an easy way to earn money. Sign up today!

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“See You In Church” DIVINE MERCY We will pray the Divine Mercy Novena Prayers each day this week at 3:00 PM at the church. DATABASE CELEBRATIONS The Novena will culminate on Divine Mercy Sunday April 13 - Thursday with the Novena Prayers also at 3:00 PM at the Terry Sheehan - Birthday - 1950 church. Kin Delgado - Death - 2013 * * * * * * * April 14 - Friday Donald Merchlewitz - Birthday - 1933 EASTER THOUGHTS Pixie McHugh - Birthday - 1953 “God loves each of us as if there were only one of Violet Ustain - Death - 1966 us.” (St. Augustine) Bill & Mary Kesgen - Wedding - 1973 April 15 - Saturday “The moment someone chooses to trust in Jesus Columbus Holshouser - Birthday - 1966 Christ, his sins are wiped away, and he is adopted Vernon Field - Death - 1989 into God’s family. That individual is set apart as a Erv & Sandy Vandeville - Wedding - 1967 child of God, with a sacred purpose.” (Charles John & Michelle Avitia - Wedding - 1967 Stanley) Anthony & Lucille Malavenda - Wedding - 1967 April 16 - Sunday “We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, Andrew Hnatowich - Birthday - 1985 we won’t need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses Ron & Barbara Survillas - Wedding - 1966 don’t fire cannons to call attention to their shining Vivian Vertucci - Death - 1996 - they just shine.” (Dwight L. Moody) April 17 - Monday Michelle Cvetnich - Birthday - 1948 “At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn’t Diane Suski - Birthday - 1948 think of anything else to give up for Lent so I April 19 - Wednesday stopped - and I haven’t had a cigarette Alberto & Esther Proa - Wedding - 1958 since.” (Ethel Merman) Jackie Geist - Birthday - 1940 Bob & Marianne Blanks - Wedding - 1958 “Even if you’re not Christian, just from being in April 20 - Thursday our culture you know Jesus and resurrection and Al Trudeau - Birthday - 1935 redemption.” (Troy Parker) April 21 - Friday Beatrice Hoper - - Birthday - 1925 “Easter is very important to me, it’s a second April 22 - Saturday chance.” (Reba McEntire) Alan “Doc” & Monika Doxtater - Wedding - 2006 April 23 - Sunday “I know that many of you do wear such a cross of Eric Flores - Death - 1989 Christ, not in any ostentatious way, not in a way * * * * * * * that might harm you at your work or recreation, HAPPY EASTER! but a simple indication that you value the role of Jesus Christ in the history of the world, that you May the blessings of the are trying to live by Christ’s standards in your own daily life.” (Keith O’Brien) Risen Christ “We are Easter people, and Alleluia is our be with you and help you song!” (St. Augustine) in all the days ahead!

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