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OurOur LadyLady ofof LasLas VegasVegas ROMAN - Faith, Family, Friends - 3050 ALTA DRIVE  LAS VEGAS, NV 89107 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

Dec 15 - 23 OLLV Parish Simbang Gabi Masses Page 5 Dec 24 & 25 Liturgies Page 12 Jan 1 Mary, Mother of God Masses Page 12

PASTORAL STAFF TIMES RECONCILIATION Served by Society of Christ Fathers Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm (Confession) Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr., Pastor Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:15pm Rev. Julian Kaczówka, SChr., 1:30pm Polish, 5:00pm, 6:30pm with Tagalog FIRST FRIDAY Parochial Vicar music 7:30am: of Reconciliation Rev. Richard Philiposki, SChr., Weekday: Monday - Friday 8:00am 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow In Residence (Rosary before Mass at 7:25am) 6:00pm: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet Civic & Holiday: Refer to parish bulletin Dave Kowaleski, Director of Music 6:15pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation Holy Days of Obligation: Refer to parish 7:00pm: Mass (Eng.) / to follow FAITH FORMATION bulletin

Religious Education & Confirmation FIRST SATURDAY Liz Williams: 702-802-2362 Catholic Mass for the Homebound - The 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) Diocese offers a televised Mass for the [email protected] DEVOTIONS home-bound each Sunday at 7:30am on KFBT St. Jude: Every Tuesday morning following Channel 33.1 Digital or Cox Cable Channel 6. RCIA the 8:00am Mass Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Relevant Radio - Now in Las Vegas, you can Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300 listen to Catholic radio 24-hours a day by Wednesday morning after the 8:00am Mass [email protected] tuning your radio to 970am / KNIH.

This is the Third Sunday of . It is also known as “Gaudete Sunday.” Gaudete is , which means REJOICE! It comes from the entrance antiphon of Mass of the Third Sunday of Advent which says:

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! Indeed the Lord is near.”

This Sunday, the third, rose-colored candle of the Advent wreath is lit. The rose color brightens up the season and tells us that our time of waiting is nearly over. It reminds us that God is about to do something wonderful for us, and we are joyfully anticipating its happening.

Advent is a short, four-Sunday season that steers us towards the coming of Christ into the world. The ways that Christ comes to us are many. As a liturgical season, Advent prepares us for the liturgical celebration of Christmas. More importantly, however, Advent also strives to make us aware of the fact that Christ will come again at the end of time to bring God’s final judgment on the world.

With our Advent journey already half way through, the Church gives us this Gaudete Sunday of Joy to help us realize what a great gift God is giving us in the person of his Son, Christ. As his arrival at Christmas draws nearer, our hearts swell with joyful anticipation. God makes his dwelling with us. He has not left us orphaned. He brings with him the wealth of his grace and blessings for each of us.

Advent helps us also to realize that God is always with us. At no time is He ever away from us. If we ever feel God is away, or distanced from him, then we ourselves have done something to cause that. It is sin that distances us from God. The good news is, however, that God is patient and merciful, and He waits for us as the good Father of the Prodigal Son. He waits to welcome us back with open arms, and once back in God’s embrace, all that he has and is, is ours.

God never expects us to be perfect. All he desires from us is to always try our best. When we do the best we can, even if we fall short, God is still pleased with us because of our sincerity in trying to do our best. He looks at our efforts. When God sees that we are trying our best, He is pleased with us, despite our shortcomings. That’s why God is always ready and willing to forgive us and lets us try again. And that is reason to rejoice!

The Filipino tradition of celebrating Simbang Gabi begins in our parish this Sunday, December 15. Simbang Gabi (Filipino for "Night Mass") is a devotional nine-day series of Masses practiced by Filipino Catholics in the Philippines in anticipation of Christmas. The Simbang Gabi Masses in the Philippines are held daily, usually from December 16–24 and occur at different times of the day, but are primarily celebrated in the morning hours. On the last day of the Simbang Gabi in the Philippines, , the service is called Misa de Gallo, which is Spanish for "Rooster's Mass".

Here in the United States, Simbang Gabi is more often celebrated in the evening. Our celebration in our parish will be from December 15th through December 23rd. Mass will be celebrated each day with novena prayers one half hour before each mass. See the Our Lady of Las Vegas Simbang Gabi schedule for prayer and mass times on page 5 of this weekend’s bulletin.

There is also a diocesan observance of Simbang Gabi with mass celebrated in a different parish church each day. Our parish will host the diocesan Simbang Gabi on Tuesday, December 17 with Mass at 7:00pm. A potluck reception will follow in Bevan Hall. There will also be a potluck reception following Mass on Sunday, December 22. Following Mass on Monday December 23, the traditional burning of the prayer intentions will take place outside the church. Please consider joining us for one or for all of the Simbang Gabi Masses.

May these days of Advent cause joy in our hearts as we prepare to welcome Christ in our midst! Gaudete!

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MASS INTENTIONS TODAY’S READINGS

Saturday, December 14 - Saint John of the Cross First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and 3:30pm: Confessions flower (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). 4:30pm: †Clifford Johannes; *Marrsa Tabor Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Sunday, December 15 - Third Sunday of Advent Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the 6:30am: †Gilma Ospina 8:00am: †Molly Kowal Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). 10:00am: ††Angelita & Michael Caputo, Sr. — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain 12:00pm: †Louise Monelli their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; hearing (Matthew 11:2-11). †John Szydlo; †Dorota Kwiatkowska; The English translation of the Psalm Responses from for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, †Damiano DiCocco; †Anthony Ora International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 5:00pm: †Herminio F. Viloria 6:30pm: ††David & Apolonio Dagusen

Monday, December 16 SPONSORSHIP 8:00am: †Evaristo Villacarlos

Tuesday, December 17 DECEMBER 15 - 21 8:00am: †Eduardo Sumolong This week the Sanctuary Lamp is for 9:15am: (School)*Jamie Kimball JAMIE KIMBALL Wednesday, December 18 Sponsored by Cindy Almeida 8:00am: *Maria Vendivel

Thursday, December 19 8:00am: †Thomas Yiatras, Sr.

Friday, December 20 PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER 8:00am: †Reymon Pineda DECEMBER 2019 Saturday, December 21 - Saint Peter Canisius 3:30pm: Confessions That every country take the measures 4:30pm: †Christine M. Zenchak; †Noel Lee Magaret necessary to prioritize the future of the very

† Repose of the Soul (Deceased) *For the Intentions of (Living) young, especially those who are suffering.

COMMUNAL BOOK OF PRAYER — Beginning January 2020 — We have established a “Communal Book of We are proud to announce Prayer” which will allow parishioners to enter the the newly released names of those who are in need of our prayers. These names will not be announced at the Mass or published in the bulletin. However, at each weekend mass, the following will be prayed within the Mass petitions: ...for all those names listed in our Communal Book of Prayer... Original Catholic songs written and produced by David Kowaleski (Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Music Director), performed by Kristina Guerrero Please be mindful of not shaking others’ (A at Our Lady of Las Vegas), and backup hands for the Sign of Peace when you are sick vocals by Fr. Gerry Grupczynski on “I Love You and could pass on germs, especially during flu Lord”. season. No one is obligated to shake hands at Available in the Parish Office for $15. the sign of peace. As an alternative to Also available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon. shaking hands, you may simply bow to those around you and say, “Peace be with you.” If your fellow parishioners decide upon this option, do not be offended, as it is merely for sanitary concerns and is not personal. You may also want to consider not taking the while you are sick. D 15, 2019 T S A - 3

Sunday Offering Totals

DECEMBER 8, 2019 1st Collection $17,779.00 Retirement Fund for Religious $ 3,863.00 Parish Building Maintenance $ 314.00 Mon, December 23 CLOSED ONLINE Giving Dec 6-10 $ 798.41 Tue, December 24 CLOSED Online Giving now available on Wed, December 25 CLOSED our parish website and on myparishapp.com. Thurs, December 26 CLOSED Thank you for your continued support! Mon, December 30 CLOSED Tue, December 31 CLOSED Wed, January 1 CLOSED

The following children were recently baptized into our faith:

RYDER SONNY BICK CHRISTIAN VAIL BULGADO HOSBROOK The Knights’ Corner UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 19 For any families in need of food assistance, there will be a Food Distribution at: Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Next Doris Reed Elementary School 2501 Winwood St. | Las Vegas, NV 89108 Registration is at 1:00pm Baptism Class Dec 29 Rosary at 9:25am | Mass at 10:00am For Parents & Godparents Thursday, January 16 Interested in becoming a Knight? Contact Bernie at: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 702-445-3113, email at [email protected]. Follow us on FaceBook.com/kofc9102 or In the Welcome Room of the Church http://uknight.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=9102 As a courtesy to the priest who is facilitating the class and other attendees, we ask that infants & children do not attend this class. Please call the parish office to register at 802-2300.

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. Danny Garde 12/22 Thelma Schneider 12/29 Davy Fernandez 01/12 Patrick Doran 01/19 Ed Eakin 12/22 Arnel Sarmiento 01/12 Fr. Joseph O’Brien 01/12 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 01/19 Elaine Castro 12/22 Julia Whann 01/12 Vivian Cavaricci 01/19 Bogumil Ludwicki 01/19 DJ Olaes 12/22 John Slusarczyk 01/12 Linda Daidone 01/19 Shannon Boyd 01/19 Oliver O’Neill 12/22 Maria Bush 01/12 Dorothy Wilson 01/19 Bob Mitchell 12/22 Mike 01/12 Rosa Soto Sanchez 01/19 Clint Morley 12/29 Mary Shultz 01/12 Francisco Correa 01/19 Julio Gudino 12/29 Jim, Kay, Mary & Doug Schmitz 01/12 Steve & Jami Grant 01/19 James Tallerino 12/29 John Blas 01/12 Jamie Kimball 01/19 Jon Paul Kennedy 12/29 Jace & Shaun Talbot 01/12 Margo & Bill Turner 01/19 Adrianne Dunlap 12/29 Debbie Ingram 01/12 Bill Mitchell 01/19 David Barone 12/29 Mikaela Belluomini 01/12 Debby Reed 01/19 Michele Popcun 12/29 Maria Walker 01/12 Sandy Phillips 01/19 Jean Kinney 12/29 Jimmy Baldwin 01/12 Linda Mitchell 01/19

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Sun, December 15 6:00pm Prayers | 6:30pm Mass Mon, December 16 6:30pm Prayers | 7:00pm Mass Tue, December 17 6:30pm Prayers | 7:00pm Diocesan Mass Reception following the Mass in Bevan Hall’s Gym Wed, December 18 6:30pm Prayers | 7:00pm Mass Thu, December 19 6:30pm Prayers | 7:00pm Mass Fri, December 20 6:30pm Prayers | 7:00pm Mass Sat, December 21 6:30pm Prayers | 7:00pm Mass Sun, December 22 6:00pm Prayers | 6:30pm Mass Potluck Reception following the Mass in Bevan Hall’s Gym Mon, December 23 6:30pm Prayers | 7:00pm Mass

Envelopes are available in the vestibule of the Church if you would like your loved ones, living or deceased, remembered during the Available in the Vestibule of the Church or the Christmas Masses. Please put your completed Parish Office during regular office hours. envelopes in the collection basket, CSA Box, Suggested donation: $2.00. or bring it by the Parish Office no later than Friday, December 20.

Bring your holiday shopping list to Huntington Jewelers this season and 10% of every purchase will be donated to Our Lady of Las Vegas School! be paid in-full before Christmas to be eligible for donation. Applies to jewelry of your choice, custom, repairs and appraisals.

7385 W Sahara Ave | Las Vegas, NV 89117 www.huntingtonjewelers.com Socials: @huntingtonjewelers | 702-878-3677

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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 and Godparents must attend a FAITH FORMATION baptism class (OLLV’s class is usually the second Thursday bi- monthly). Once these requirements are met, you may then make Religious Education & Confirmation: Liz Williams an appointment with our Sacramental Administrator at 802-2300. 802-2362 or [email protected] HOLY TO THE HOMEBOUND: If you are RCIA: Julia Dodson 802-2300 or [email protected] homebound or in a hospital and would like to receive holy

communion, please contact the parish office 802-2300.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Through the

• Servers: Christian Castro 702-403-9905 generosity of our parishioners, OLLV is able to help Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in providing assistance to needy [email protected] families. Please contact Catholic Charities at 385-2662. • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EOM): Cynthia (Stockwell) Pawl 858-2011 FUNERALS: Once you have met with the funeral home or • Homebound Ministry: Patti Brandeburg during your meeting with the funeral home, please call the parish 802-2300 (parish office) office at 802-2300 and a staff member will coordinate with them to meet your needs. • : Cynthia (Stockwell) Pawl 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: Tom Villardi 562-569-2754 appointment can be made with our Sacramental Administrator, 802-2300. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible as

ORGANIZATIONS at least 6 months is necessary to fulfill the marriage preparation requirements. • Catholic Family Circle (55+ Ministry): Mary Pidcock MASS INTENTIONS: Mass intention requests are scheduled Call Parish Office 702-802-2300 through the parish office during office hours. If a specific date is • Knights of Columbus: A non-parish organization that desired, please schedule as far in advance as possible. provides service opportunities to the Catholic Church. PARISH REGISTRATION: Regardless of where you live, if Contact: Bernie Iwasczyszyn, Grand Knight you would like to join our parish, please register at the parish 702-445-3113 or [email protected] office. You may also request a parish registration form by calling • OLLV San Pedro Calungsod Alliance for Lay Adults the office at 802-2300 during regular business hours, email for the Youth: Rey Espina, President 702-595-5988 [email protected] or go to our on-line registration at • Pro-Life Ministry: Diana Mleczewski www.ollvchurch.org. [email protected] • **In order that we may better serve you, please use your parish Scouts: For questions regarding Our Lady of Las Vegas envelopes. This way you are known to us when requesting the Scouts, Contact: Arleen Viano @ 702-498-4876 services of the church. Please be aware that active registration is • Polish School & Dance: Elizabeth Youngman a requirement for many parish programs. 702-232-4488 • Women’s Guild: Jessica Paxton, President PRAYER LIST: If you know someone who is ill or in need of special prayers (not deceased), please contact the parish office at 310-989-5842 802-2300 or email to [email protected].

DIOCESAN ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada: 702-385-2662 Rachel’s Vineyard (Post Abortion Healing): Office of Victim’s Assistance - Help is available to 702-737-1672 you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by St. Therese Center HIV Outreach: 702-564-4224 someone representing the Roman Catholic Church. Safe Environment: Contact Ron Vallance 702-235-7723 Contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at Vocations: Office of Vocations 702-735-3500 702-235-7723. Women’s Resource: 702-366-1247

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 at 5:00pm Following consultation with the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of St. Francis of Assisi Las Vegas, we have initiated a new, annual second collection benefitting the Retired Priests of the Diocese of Las Vegas. It will be 2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy | Henderson 89052 called the Diocese of Las Vegas Retired Priests Collection, and will be taken up on Sunday, December 15, 2019, the Third Sunday of Advent. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 at 6:00pm St. John Neumann Las Vegas priests have selflessly ministered to the faithful of our 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave | North Las Vegas 89031 community, continuing Christ’s mission. They have served us for decades; in some cases, for over half a century. Our priests have been TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 (two ) there for each of us and for our families, providing spiritual support 8:00am St. Joseph, Husband of Mary year in and year out, throughout our lives. Please join the faithful 7260 W Sahara Ave | Las Vegas 89117 today in being there for them, to assist them in the dignity of their retirement and to honor their lives of service through this annual and Retired Priests Collection. 7:00pm Our Lady of Las Vegas 3050 Alta Dr | Las Vegas 89107 The Retired Priests Collection takes place annually on the third Sunday of Advent. This year’s collection will take place on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 (two parishes) December 14 and 15, 2019. Envelopes have been provided by your 8:00am Christ the King parish for you to enclose your support. You may also send a check 4925 S Torrey Pines Dr | Las Vegas 89118 made payable to Retired Priests Collection to your parish, or donate and online where this option exists. Thank you for your generosity. I 6:00pm St. Elizabeth Ann Seton especially thank you for praying for future priestly vocations in our 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr | Las Vegas 89128 diocese, so that upon their ordinations, they may build upon the good work of these selfless priest servants. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 at 7:30am Asking our Lord Jesus, our great High Priest, to continue to bless you Holy Spirit and your families, I remain 5830 Mesa Park Dr | Las Vegas 89135

Sincerely yours in Christ, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 (two parishes) 7:30am Holy Family

+George Leo Thomas 4490 S Mountain Vista St | Las Vegas 89121 and Bishop of Las Vegas 8:30pm Saint Anne 1901 S Maryland Pkwy | Las Vegas 89104

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 St. Thomas More 130 N Pecos Rd | Henderson 89074

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 Discover what a Bishop Gorman education Saint Bridget can mean for your child 220 N 14th St | Las Vegas 89101

Current 8th grade students interested in applying to Bishop Gorman High School for Fall 2020 are invited to take our MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 placement exam scheduled for: Saint Joan of Arc 315 S Casino Center Blvd | Las Vegas 89101 SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Check-in: 8:00am

PRE-REGISTER for the exam by navigating to the Admissions section of our website:

www.bishopgorman.org

or Register on-site the day of the exam

The $50 application fee covers the cost of the exam. If you have further questions, please contact our Admissions Department at:

702-476-4060 or [email protected]

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CONFIRMATION DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE): 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 | CLOSED Friday

A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org | Click on Faith Formation | Click on Documents CONTINUING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & All Religious Education classes are held on the OLLV School Campus Wednesday, December 18 • Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm Wednesday, December 25 • Christmas Day - No Class Wednesday, January 1 • New Year’s Day - No Class

Wednesday, January 8 • Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

CONFIRMATION I & II • Attendance at the Sunday 5:00pm Youth Mass is a Confirmation I & II Obligation • Classes are at 3:15pm - 6:00pm (until after the 5pm Mass) on the OLLV School Campus

Sunday, December 15 • Class: 3:15pm • Confirmation I - Sponsor Information Due Sunday, January 12 • Class: 3:15pm • Confirmation Name Due Saturday, February 1 • Youth Rally - Bishop Gorman High School | All Confirmation Students Must Attend

Saturday, February 8 • Confirmation II Retreat | Potosi Pines

Coordinator: Julia Dodson | Phone: 702-802-2300 | Email: [email protected] Wednesday, December 18 Christmas Break

Tuesday, December 24 / 25 Attend Mass of Your Choice • See schedule on page 12

Wednesday, January 1 Mary, Mother of God • Attend Mass of Your Choice A • See schedule on page 12

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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

Monday, December 16 • No Special Events Tuesday, December 17 • Advent School Mass: 9:15am Wednesday, December 18 • Pageant Rehearsal: 8:30am | Gym

Thursday, December 19 • Christmas Pageant: 1:00pm | Doors Open at 12:30pm • Red / Green Day Friday, December 20 • Minimum Day | No After Care

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDING SOON!

Early registration for the Diocesan Youth Rally is ending soon! If you would like the early bird rate, you’ll need to register before January 1.

TEEN REGISTRATIONS: $10 BEFORE January 1 $15 After

You can register by going to:

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg? oeidk=a07egk3twvmc9fd0724&oseq=&c=&ch=

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CHRISTMAS VIGIL Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord

Tuesday, December 24 4:00pm, 6:00pm 10:00pm (Pasterka); 12 Midnight

CHRISTMAS DAY The Nativity of the Lord

Wednesday, December 25 8:00am, 10:00am, 12 Noon, 1:30pm (Polish Nativity Presentation)

OCTIVE DAY of the NATIVITY of the LORD Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God — A Holy Day of Obligation —

Wednesday, January 1 8:00am, 10:00am, 12 Noon (Polish), 6:00pm

“And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14

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