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OurOur LadyLady ofof LasLas VegasVegas ROMAN - 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 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm (Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm) OLLV School: 702-802-2323

“Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to , and stay there until I tell you.” — Matthew 1:13 —

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PASTORAL STAFF MASS 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: Sacrament of Reconciliation Rev. Richard Philiposki, SChr., Weekday: Monday - Friday 8:00am 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow In Residence ( 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.) 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 Sunday you should be expecting a gift of “Five Golden Rings” from your true love. This is, after all, the fifth day of Christmas, and according to the carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, five golden rings is the appropriate gift of this day.

I hope that all of you had a very blessed and merry Christmas. Although the secular world is putting Christmas away already, the Church continues to celebrate Christmas for the next two weeks, up until the feast of the of the Lord. On the first Sunday after Christmas, the Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

As we look at the manger scenes set up at this time of year, we see Mary and Joseph gazing lovingly at the tiny infant wrapped in a swaddling cloth lying in the manger. The infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph are the Holy Family we honor today.

The Gospel writings speak very little about the life of the Holy Family in the years before Jesus’ public ministry. All that is related to us is that, after his birth, Jesus was presented in the temple. Then, after the visit of the Magi, the Holy Family had to flee into Egypt to escape King Herod’s search for the Child. Next, we are told of their return to Nazareth after the death of King Herod. Finally, there was the incident that occurred when the Holy Family made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem when Jesus was twelve years old. Since they traveled in the company of other people, Joseph and Mary did not notice that Jesus was not with them. Joseph and Mary immediately returned to Jerusalem to search for Him. After a long search, (the Gospel says three days) Joseph and Mary found Jesus in the temple conversing with the elders, teachers and rabbis. All we are told is that Jesus returned with them to Nazareth, where He “advanced in wisdom and age and favor before God and man”.

Without a doubt, the family is the most important community of every human being born into this world. This is all a part of God’s unique plan for each of us. No one comes into this world alone. We are all born into a ready-made community, which is our family. No matter how big or how small, our family is our home. We are made this way because we are all reflections of God himself, individually and collectively. We reflect God as individual beings, but we reflect Him more perfectly as One in Three, in the unity of our families. As God is one in three, we are also one in three…or four or five or six. We are all made in the image and likeness of God. As we contemplate the meaning and importance of family on this Holy Family Sunday, may we be grateful to God for the gift of our families and let us pray that we will always do our best in trying to make our families the loving and supportive communities of our lives as they were intended by our Creator to be.

The year 2019 is coming to an end. Let us be thankful for all that we have experienced this year, remembering that God has been with us every step of the way. As we ring out the old year, may we look forward to the promise of the New Year 2020 to come. Each New Year is a new beginning for us. It is a gift from God, and an opportunity to be renewed and better than we’ve ever been. May the New Year be filled with good health, happiness and peace for everyone!

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On New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020, the octave of Christmas, the Church celebrates the solemn feast of the Motherhood of Mary. Mary was chosen by God to be the Mother of His Divine Son. On the cross Jesus willed that His Mother be the Mother of us all. The Apostle John, on behalf of the entire Church, accepted Mary to be our Mother. Ever since then, Mary has guided the Church and continually leads us all to her Son. The feast of the Motherhood of Mary has again been designated in our Diocese as a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be a 12:00 midnight mass at on New Years Eve. Masses on January 1 will be at 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00noon (in Polish) & 6:00pm.

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MASS INTENTIONS TODAY’S READINGS

Saturday, December 28 - The Holy Innocents First Reading — Those who honor and comfort their 3:30pm: Confessions parents shall never be forgotten (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14). 4:30pm: †Kenneth Gabrik Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in Sunday, December 29 - The Holy Family of his ways (Psalm 128). Jesus, Mary & Joseph Second Reading — You are called into one body. Bear 6:30am: *Cyrus Cruz 8:00am: †Barbara Kedlin with one another; forgive one another; let Christ’s peace 10:00am: †Suor Mario Pio Ruffold control you (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]). 12:00pm: ††Timoteo & Selfida Pineda Gospel — Joseph rose, took the child and his mother, and 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; fled to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23). 5:00pm: †Patricia Getzwiller The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, 6:30pm: ††Torres & Martinez Families International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Monday, December 30 - 6th Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 8:00am: †Evaristo Villacarlos — Church Closed following the Mass — SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSORSHIP

Tuesday, December 31 - 7th Day within the Octave of the DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 4 Nativity of the Lord 8:00am: †Souls in Purgatory This week the Sanctuary Lamp is for — Church Closed following the Mass up until the midnight Mass — ANN JONES Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - A Holy Day of Obligation Sponsored by Janet Caine 12 Midnight: ††John & Marlys Azevedo

Wednesday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God A Holy Day of Obligation 8:00am: †Ann Jones 10:00am: †Arnel Jose Sy 12 Noon: (Polish Intentions) 6:00pm: *Carol Boka PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER

Thursday, January 2 - Basil the Great & JANUARY 2020 Gregory Nazianze 8:00am: **Jay Jose & Estella Sayre; †Catherine M. Zenchak We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may Friday, January 3 - Holy Name of Jesus; First Friday 7:30am: First Friday Confessions promote peace and justice in the world. 8:00am: †Lonnie Stevens 6:15pm: First Friday Confessions 7:00pm: †Vicente Lim

Saturday, January 4 - ; First Saturday 8:00am: †Helen Boka Jurczyk 3:30pm: Confessions 4:30pm: †Gorman Price

† Repose of the Soul (Deceased) *For the Intentions of (Living)

From the convenience of your phone, you can get: • Mass Schedule COMMUNAL BOOK OF PRAYER • The Parish Bulletin — Beginning January 2020 — • Prayers We have established a “Communal Book of • Online Giving Prayer” which will allow parishioners to enter the • Parish Notifications • Special Events names of those who are in need of our prayers. Text App to 88202 to download our parish app.

These names will not be announced at the Mass or published in the bulletin. However, at each 1) Download myParish App weekend mass, the following will be prayed within 2) Select our Parish after opening the Mass petitions: ...for all those names listed in Available on the App Store our Communal Book of Prayer... Android App on Google Play

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Sunday Offering Totals

DECEMBER 15, 2019 1st Collection $11,620.00 Diocese of LV Retired $ 5,021.00 Parish Building Maintenance $ 138.00 Mon, December 30 CLOSED ONLINE Giving Dec 13-17 $ 1,361.30 Tue, December 31 CLOSED Wed, January 1 CLOSED DECEMBER 22, 2019 Due to an early publishing deadline, last weekend’s totals will be in the next bulletin.

Online Giving now available on our parish website and on myparishapp.com.

Thank you for your continued support!

Tuesday, December 31 12 Midnight Wednesday, January 1 The Knights’ Corner 8am, 10am, 12Noon (Polish), 6pm UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 14 Council Meeting at 6:30pm In Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room Jan 19 Pancake Breakfast after the 8am & 10am Masses in Bevan Hall Blood Drive in Bevan Hall

Interested in becoming a Knight? Contact Bernie at: The next meeting will be: Thursday, January 2 at 6:30pm in Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room 702-445-3113, email at [email protected]. Follow us on FaceBook.com/kofc9102 or All women of the parish are welcome to see what the Women’s http://uknight.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=9102 Guild is all about.

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. Arnel Sarmiento 01/12 Dorothy Wilson 01/19 Bob Mitchell 01/26 Aisa Garner 01/26 Julia Whann 01/12 Rosa Soto Sanchez 01/19 Denise Hager 01/26 Juliet Abalo 01/26 John Slusarczyk 01/12 Francisco Correa 01/19 Steve Reinert 01/26 Myette Valdizno 01/26 Maria Bush 01/12 Steve & Jami Grant 01/19 Carol White 01/26 Angie Calimlim 01/26 Mike 01/12 Jamie Kimball 01/19 Federico Gonzalez 01/26 Orlando Nunez & Family 01/26 Mary Shultz 01/12 Margo & Bill Turner 01/19 Lein Marasigan 01/26 Esperanza Lopez & Family 01/26 Jim, Kay, Mary & Doug Schmitz 01/12 Bill Mitchell 01/19 Laureen Williams 01/26 Angelina Valdizno 01/26 John Blas 01/12 Debby Reed 01/19 Marlee Williams 01/26 Carolyn Cave & Family 01/26 Jace & Shaun Talbot 01/12 Sandy Phillips 01/19 Donald Williams 01/26 Marie Homes 01/26 Debbie Ingram 01/12 Linda Mitchell 01/19 Dr. Redentor Rosjales 01/26 Manuel Valdizno, Jr. 01/26 Mikaela Belluomini 01/12 Patrick Doran 01/19 Alberto Angeles 01/26 Danny Garde 01/26 Maria Walker 01/12 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 01/19 Zeny Quimpe & Family 01/26 Ed Eakin 01/26 Jimmy Baldwin 01/12 Bogumil Ludwicki 01/19 Bob Parnel & Toots 01/26 Davy Fernandez 01/12 Shannon Boyd 01/19 Stella Sayer 01/26 Fr. Joseph O’Brien 01/12 Lisa Brown 01/26 Rey Ordinario 01/26 Vivian Cavaricci 01/19 Constancia Gafeney 01/26 Aida I. Westbrook 01/26 Linda Daidone 01/19 Oliver O’Neill 01/26 Mercy Abella & family 01/26

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We are proud to announce the newly released

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 7:00pm Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church In Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room CASH PAYOUTS & PRIZES Original Catholic songs written and produced by SNACKS & DRINKS Kowaleski (Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Music $20 Buy-In Director), performed by Kristina Guerrero Must be 21 or Over to Attend (A cantor at Our Lady of Las Vegas), and backup vocals by Fr. Gerry Grupczynski on “I Love You Lord”. Available in the Parish Office for $15. Also available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon.

Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Next Baptism Class For Parents & Godparents Please be mindful of not shaking others’ Thursday, January 16 hands for the Sign of Peace when you are 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM sick and could pass on germs, especially In the Welcome Room of the Church during flu season. No one is obligated to

As a courtesy to the who is facilitating the class and shake hands at the sign of peace. As an other attendees, we ask that infants & children do not attend alternative to shaking hands, you may this class. Please call the parish office to register at 802-2300. 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 Blood of Christ while you are sick.

Partners for Life is a diocesan approved marriage preparation class that provides engaged couples the opportunity to explore, assess and evaluate their relationship in the context of a sacred, commitment. General Church Etiquette The next marriage preparation class at Please preserve a reverent and prayerful atmosphere in the Our Lady of Las Vegas will be: church by Saturday, March 21, 2020 • Turning off the sound of your pager/cell phone • Depositing any food, drinks or chewing gum in the Cost: $195.00/couple receptacles provided (Please do not throw gum on the Please contact the parish office at 802-2300 to register. ground or stick it under the pews or planter.) • Keeping a respectful quiet in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist before and after Mass • Supervising your children • Waiting in your pew until the priest exists the church Suggested Attire: Appropriate attire for Mass is modest and REMINDER - Do not leave your purse or respectful. Gentlemen and boys should remove their hats. valuables in your vehicle or in the pews. Shorts, muscle-tees, mesh, halter-tops, bare midriffs, sunglasses, or clothing that distracts other persons from worship are not appropriate.

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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 : 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 COMMUNION 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

• Altar 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. • Lectors: 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 • : 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 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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Discover what a Bishop Gorman education CROATIOAN MASS can mean for your child Wednesday, January 1 Current 8th grade students interested in applying to Bishop Gorman High School for Fall 2020 are invited to take our 1:30pm placement exam scheduled for: St. Church

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 315 S. Casino Center Blvd. Check-in: 8:00am Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Bridger & Casino Center Blvd.) PRE-REGISTER for the exam by navigating to the Admissions section of our website: All are invited, especially Catholics of Croatian

www.bishopgorman.org heritage, to this Holy Day of Obligation Mass.

or Register on-site the day of the exam A reception will follow the Mass

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]

Christology This course presents the person of Jesus Christ through the Dogma & Doctrine of our Faith. Solid Christological formation enhances our personal enrichment and opens us to a deeper is a pro-life walk-event in relationship with Jesus Christ.

downtown LA. The 2020 walk for life, sponsored Location & Time by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, will be JANUARY 7, 14, 21 January 18, 2020. St. Peter the Apostle | 6:30pm - 8:30pm The Diocese of Las Vegas is offering a bus to 204 S. Boulder Highway | Henderson, NV 89015

LA (go-and-return-the-same-day). Approximate JANUARY 7, 14, 21 cost is $50.00 per person. Space is limited to 54 St. | 6:30pm - 8:30pm passengers. 130 N. Pecos Rd | Henderson, NV 89074

Leave Las Vegas: 5:00am January 18 JANUARY 8, 15, 22 Leave from LA: 7:00pm January 18 St. Joseph Husband of Mary | 6:30pm - 8:30pm after the Requiem Mass 7260 W. Sahara Ave. | Las Vegas, NV 89117 Event details: See https://onelifela.org/ JANUARY 9, 16, 23 In order to secure a place on the bus from Christ the King | 6:30pm - 8:30pm 4925 S. Torrey Pines Dr. | Las Vegas, NV 89118 Las Vegas to LA, pre-registration is required. Contact Aixa Duffy at [email protected] JANUARY 9, 16, 23 or 225-372-0114. Holy Family | 6:30pm - 8:30pm 4490 Mountain Vista | Las Vegas, NV 89121 You can also contact your local parish Respect Life Coordinator. If we fill up this first bus, a JANUARY 11,18, 25 stand-by list will be started for a possible second Prince of Peace | 10:00am - 12 Noon bus. 5485 E. Charleston Blvd. | Las Vegas, NV 89142

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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 & FIRST COMMUNION All Religious Education classes are held on the OLLV School Campus Wednesday, January 1 • New Year’s Day - No Class Wednesday, January 8 • Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm Wednesday, January 15 • 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, 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 Sunday, February 9 • Class: 3:15pm • Confirmation II - Letter to the Bishop

Coordinator: Julia Dodson | Phone: 702-802-2300 | Email: [email protected] Wednesday, January 1 Mary, Mother of God • Attend Mass of Your Choice A Holy Day of Obligation • See schedule on page 4 Sunday, January 5 Mass: 10:0am • Attend as a group Wednesday, January 8 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm • McFarland Room Sunday, January 12 Mass: 10:00am • Attend as a group

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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

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Jessica Allamani Brenda Robles Angela Anguiano Evelinn Robles Neohmi Gallegos April Rodriguez Marrissa Galvez Gene Sugano Cecilia Gonzalez Amanda Tanaka Dulce Gonzalez Cindy Vera Samantha Muro O’Brien Vera Breanna Pedroso

Lord, we pray for those who journey to You. Strengthen their faith. Open their hearts to the fullness of Your love. Deepen their understanding. Set their hearts afire for the Kingdom. We ask this through Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life for all. Amen.

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