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

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 OLLV School: 702-802-2323 | Website: www.ollvschool.org

MASS REGISTRATIONS now available on our parish website www.ollvchurch.org. If you are unable to use a computer, call the Parish Office at 702-802-2300, and we will make one for you.

PASTORAL STAFF FAITH FORMATION OUR LADY OF LAS VEGAS MASSES Served by Society of Christ Fathers See Page 10 of this bulletin for NEW Times Religious Education & Confirmation Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr., Pastor Liz Williams: 702-802-2362 ALTERNATIVE MASS OPTIONS [email protected] Rev. Julian Kaczówka, SChr.,  See the YouTube link on our Parish

Parochial Vicar Website: ollvchurch.org RCIA David Kowaleski, Director of Music Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults  Watching YouTube from your TV or other Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300 devices, look for Our Lady of Las Vegas [email protected] Media

 TV on Cox Cable Channel 6 RECONCILIATION 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the CHURCH Relevent Radio You can listen to Catholic radio 24 hours a day and Sunday Mass by tuning your radio to 970am / KNIH This Sunday marks the Fourth and last Sunday of the Advent season. The four candles burning on the Advent wreath remind us that our time of preparation is coming to an end, and the Promised One will soon be in our midst. Hopefully, this Advent has given us time for added prayer and reflection, and has allowed us to more deeply ponder the miracle of the incarnation and to better appreciate the greatness of this gift.

Now, it is time for Christmas. In one of our popular Christmas carols we sing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Truly Christmas is that wonderful season which lights up the world with joy and merriment, feasting and good cheer. It is the season of our Savior’s birth and that is why we have every reason to celebrate. “For God so loved the world that He gave us His only Son” (Jn 3:16).

When we look at the condition of the world around us, it may be a little difficult for some to celebrate. Some people even suggest that maybe we should forgo celebrating in light of all the tragedies and devastation that we have experienced this year. If Christmas were nothing more than a winter festival of frivolous merry making, then yes maybe we should forgo it. But if we understand Christmas to be the birth of our Savior and the incarnation of our unseen God, then we have much to celebrate. And celebrate we must! With so many things wrong around us, it is Christmas that lifts up our spirits and reassures us that there is always hope. Jesus came into our world so that we might be renewed, and with the help of His grace, we can be healed and freed from the trappings of our sins. We can change for the better. All things are possible with God.

We received some good news this past week that the “Nevada Pause”, allowing only 50 individuals in our churches at a time, has been changed to 25% maximum capacity of our church buildings. The official maximum capacity of our church is 750 people. Twenty five percent is 187 people. However, we still must keep to the 6-foot rule of social distancing. That being said, we can accommodate 120 individuals in our church. Family members and people of the same household can sit closer. So, we can feasibly accommodate more people in total; not to exceed 187. Reservations for masses are still required. Please make your reservations on line through our parish website: www.ollvparish.org.

This year, because of all the changes and restrictions, our Christmas mass schedule has changed a bit. We will not have the children’s mass at 4:00pm on Christmas Eve, and we will not have Midnight Mass. Hopefully we will have them again next year.

Masses will be at 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Christmas Eve, and at 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am on Christmas day. Masses in Polish will be at 7:30pm on Christmas Eve and at 1:00pm on Christmas Day. Reservations for all Christmas masses will begin to be taken on line on Monday, December 21 after 1:00pm. If you need assistance, please call the parish office.

Fr. Julian and I, and the entire parish staff, would like to extend our best wishes to everyone for a blessed Christmas. May the presence of God in our midst, in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ, always give us hope. Let us always remember that God is with us. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia! Maligayang Pasko! Feliz Navidad, Feliz Natal! Joyeu Noel!

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MASS INTENTIONS TODAY’S READINGS Saturday, December 19 - Late Advent Weekday First Reading — I will fix a place for my people. 4:00pm: †Elena Manago (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Sunday, December 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord 7:30am: †Barbara Buckley (Psalm 89). 9:30am: ††Freddie Silva & John Cassidy Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus 11:30am: †Joseph Mastruzzo Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). 1:00pm (Polish): For the Parishioners of Our Lady of Las Vegas; Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it ††Edward Mielnicki & Zdzislaw Grzywacz be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). 5:30pm: †Leopoldo Jimenez The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Monday, December 21 - Late Advent Weekday; Saint Peter Canisius 8:00am: †Maxiolito Yu

Tuesday, December 22 - Late Advent Weekday 8:000am: †Rudy Guarino SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSORSHIP

Wednesday, December 23 - Late Advent Weekday; Saint John of Kanty DECEMBER 20 - 26, 2020

8:00am: †Christine M. Zenchak This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of Thursday, December 24 - Late Advent Weekday; Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord RITA MURRAY 3:00pm: Christmas Intentions Sponsored by Bill & Michaeletta Gardner 5:00pm: Christmas Intentions 7:30pm: (Polish Pasterka) Christmas Intentions

Friday, December 25 - The Nativity of the Lord 7:30am: Christmas Intentions 9:30am: Christmas Intentions PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER 11:30am: Christmas Intentions 1:00pm: (Polish) Christmas Intentions DECEMBER 2020 Saturday, December 26 - Saint Stephen For a Life of Prayer - We pray that our 4:00pm: †Kenneth Gabrik personal relationship with Jesus Christ be † Repose of the Soul (Deceased) *For the Intentions of (Living) nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.

COMMUNITY BOOK OF PRAYER 2021 MASS INTENTION BOOK & We have established a “Community Book of Prayer” 2021 SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSORSHIP which will allow parishioners to enter the names of

To Schedule a Mass Intention or Sanctuary those who are in need of our prayers. These names Lamp Sponsorship for 2021, please call the will not be announced at the Mass or published in the bulletin. However, at each weekend Mass, the Parish Office at 702-802-2300. following will be prayed within the Mass petitions: ...for all those names listed in our Community Book of Prayer…

The Community Book of Prayer is located behind the last pew in the church.

If you would like to receive updated communication from Fr. Gerry & the Parish Staff, please provide us with your email address Office of Victim’s Assistance at [email protected]. You will receive only Help is available to you or anyone who has been abused or victimized important periodic information via email. by someone representing the Roman Catholic Church. Contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 702-235-7723. Dൾർൾආൻൾඋ 20, 2020 Fඈඎඋඍඁ Sඎඇൽൺඒ ඈൿ Aൽඏൾඇඍ - 3

Sunday Offering Totals Green CSA Envelope The green CSA envelopes that are being DECEMBER 8, 2020 mailed to our registered parishioners, Immaculate Conception $ 1,021.00 along with the regular offertory envelopes, are to be used by those parishioners who have not DECEMBER 13, 2020 pledged a donation amount through the Diocese. Weekly Offertory $31,587.00 Retire. Fund for Religious $ 837.00 If you have already filled out a CSA pledge card and mailed it to the Parish Building Maintenance $ 398.00 Diocese, you have completed your CSA obligation. Use the green Online Giving | Dec. 12-16 $ 4,113.39 envelope only if you have not completed a pledge card and would like to donate to the CSA program on a periodic basis.

CSA UPDATE as of DECEMBER 7, 2020

2020 CSA GOAL $133,954.00 Total Received $111,313.43 Total Needed to Reach Goal $ 22,640.57 An Act of Spiritual Communion

THANK YOU for your continued support!

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present

in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

If you have registered to attend the Never permit me to be separated from You.

9:30am Mass on Sundays, you are Amen.

welcome to join us in praying the https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339 rosary following the Liturgy.

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Through your support, you will be helping to feed and This way, you will receive all notifications when we clothe more than 600 families from the Holy Land. go live and/or post a video.

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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.

Mary Shultz 12/27 John Slusarczyk 01/03 Margo & Bill Turner 01/17 Jim, Kay, Mary & Doug Schmitz 12/27 Maria Bush 01/03 Tatjana Chavez 01/17 John Blas 12/27 Michael Phelps 01/03 John Michel 01/17 Jace & Shaun Talbot 12/27 Fr. Tom Montelaro 01/10 Patty Brown 01/17 Debbie Ingram 12/27 Ed & Mary Walsh 01/10 Charlotte & Buck Kimball 01/17 John Winterfeld 12/27 Ina Jones 01/10 Linda & Mike Mitchell 01/17 Ashley Wheeler 12/27 Steve White 01/10 Shannon Boyd 01/17 Edie Porter 12/27 Shirley Larson 01/10 Eric Vander 01/17 Tom Villardi 12/27 Katina Chiricos 01/10 Edward Bordenave 01/17 Leinette Marasigan 01/03 Caroline Jean Vallance 01/10 Redentor Rojales 01/03 Pat Royce Jackson 01/17 Laureen Williams & Family 01/03 Steve & Jami Grant 01/17

And all those suffering from COVID-19 & Natural Disasters

Simbang Gabi We apologize, but we are not able to celebrate Simbang Gabi this year, per Bishop Thomas. We pray that we will be able to continue the tradition next year. 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 The following child was Masses. Please put your completed envelopes in recently baptized into our faith:

the Donation Box in the vestibule of the church MEADOW JOLIE WILLOWGHBY or mail your envelopes to 3050 Alta Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89107.

Please submit them no later than December 21

The Parish Office will be Closed on the following days:

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2020

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ATTENTION As of December 16, 2020, there is a limitation of 25% of our church capacity now allowed to attend Mass according the State of Nevada and Bishop Thomas' Restoration Council. However, in order to adhere to the social distancing rules, our church can only accommodate 120 people. Per the Bishop of Las Vegas, reservations MUST be made, masks MUST be worn at all times, and social distancing will be practiced. Temperatures will be taken upon entry into the church.

*Reservations will be available for all the Masses listed below beginning Monday, December 21 at 1:00pm. Go to www.ollvchurch.org.

OUR LADY OF LAS VEGAS CHURCH

*Reservations Required

CHRISTMAS VIGIL Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord

Thursday, December 24 3:00pm | 5:00pm | 7:30pm Polish (Pasterka)

CHRISTMAS The Nativity of the Lord

Friday, December 25 7:30am | 9:30am | 11:30am | 1:00pm Polish

SOLEMNITY of MARY, the HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord

Friday, January 1 7:30am | 9:30am | 11:30am 1:00pm Polish

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Religious Education & Confirmation Coordinator: Liz Williams Phone: 702-802-2362 Email: [email protected]

Classes are twice a month on Sundays from 10:00am - 11:15am. Students need to arrive by 9:45am so temperatures can be taken.

Please bring your own water bottle as water fountains will not be available.

DECEMBER 2020 - Class Watch “Lukas Storyteller: The True Meaning of Christmas” BEFORE Jan. 10 class JANUARY 10, 2021 - Class Reconciliation #4, #5, #6 JANUARY 16, 2021 - Saturday 1st Confession For First Communion II

NEW PROGRAM for Religious Education and Confirmation Programs! A new app that will help keep you informed on important news and updates.

is easy. You can choose either text messages or smartphone notification.

CLASS CODES

Religious Education: @9f886f4 Confirmation I: @2336kd Confirmation II: @2gkfeke

TEXT MESSAGE SIGN-UP

 Text the CLASS CODE listed above to phone number 81010 2. Reply to the text message from the remind team

SMART PHONE SIGN-UP

 Download the remind app on your Android or iOS device. Click on rmd.me/a  Open the app and create an account (or log in if you already have one)  Tap the + by classes joined and enter the class code as listed above

Other things to know: Personal contact information will not be visible on remind. Please send Liz a message if you have a different last name than your child. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Williams at [email protected].

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MASS RESERVATIONS now ONLINE As of December 16, 2020, there is a limitation of 25% of our church capacity now allowed to attend Mass according the State of Nevada and Bishop Thomas' Restoration Council. However, in order to adhere to the social distancing rules, our church can only accommodate 120 people. Per the Bishop of Las Vegas, reservations MUST be made, masks MUST be worn at all times, and social distancing will be practiced. Temperatures will be taken upon entry into the church. Therefore, we will be taking on-line reservations for attendance for the following Mass times: SATURDAY: (ENGLISH) 4:00pm

SUNDAY: (English) 7:30am | 9:30am | 11:30am (New Mass times) (Polish) 1:00pm | (Tagalog Music) 5:30pm

Please go to our parish website at www.ollvchurch.org to make reservations. If you are unable to use a computer, call the Parish Office at 702-802-2300 and we will make one for you. Temperatures will be taken & Masks are required at all times.

WEEKDAY MASSES at 8:00am with no reservations (Limited to 50 people in the church)

The Bishop’s dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass remains in place (up to and including DECEMBER 31, 2020) for those who are at high risk for adverse health complications from Covid-19 or do not feel comfortable attending Mass at this time.

ALTERNATIVE MASS OPTIONS Online Sunday Masses will continue to be available on our website & other social media platforms.

Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Online Masses

 See the YouTube link on our Parish Website: ollvchurch.org  Watching YouTube from your TV, look for Our Lady of Las Vegas Media

TV on Cox Cable Channel 6

Relevent Radio You can listen to Catholic radio 24-hours a day and Sunday Mass by tuning your radio to 970am / KNIH

Offertory Envelope Donations & Monetary Donations are being accepted through the following options:

 USPS Mail - Our Lady of Las Vegas Church | 3050 Alta Dr. | Las Vegas, NV 89107  Call the Parish Office and pay over the phone with your credit or debit card 702-802-2300  Online Giving through our Parish Website - [email protected]  myParishapp  Give mobile app  Text giving option to 702-710-2032 using your smartphone

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