Our Lady of Las Vegas...2018/09/09  · 2 — O L L V C C S 9, 2018 Our Lady of Las Vegas School Our school band is growing and the students are in need of musical instruments that

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

PASTORAL STAFF Served by Society of Christ Fathers

Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr, Pastor Rev. Tomasz Ludwicki, SChr, Parochial Vicar Rev. Richard Philiposki, SChr., In Residence

Dave Kowaleski, Director of Music

FAITH FORMATION Religious Education & Confirmation Liz Williams: 702-802-2362 [email protected]

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300 [email protected]

LIFE TEEN Marc Sayre: [email protected]

MASS TIMES

Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm Polish, 5:00pm, 6:30pm with Tagalog music Weekday: Monday - Friday 8:00am (Rosary before Mass at 7:25am) Civic & Holiday: Refer to parish bulletin Holy Days of Obligation: Refer to parish bulletin

RECONCILIATION (Confession)

Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:15pm

FIRST FRIDAY 7:30am: Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow 6:00pm: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:15pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00pm: Mass (Eng.) / Holy Hour to follow

FIRST SATURDAY 8:00am: Mass (Eng.)

DEVOTIONS St. Jude: Every Tuesday morning following the 8:00am Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every Wednesday morning after the 8:00am Mass

Our Lady of Las Vegas ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

- Faith, Family, Friends -

SEPT 25 - Dec 11 SCHOOL OF PRAYER PAGE 5 OCTOBER 19 & 20 OLLV SCHOOL CLASS REUNION OF 1968 PAGE 5 2018 - 2019 RE / CONFIRMATION / RCIA SCHEDULES PAGE 8 & 9 2018 HARVEST FESTIVAL INFORMATION PAGE 12

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Our Lady of Las Vegas School

Our school band is growing and the students are in need of musical instruments that we can use for band. If you have an old or used instrument in good working condition that isn’t getting any play time, please consider donating to our school. WINDS Flute, Clarinet, Saxophones BRASS Trumpets, Trombones, Tuba, Baritones PERCUSSIONS Concert Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbals, Crash Concert Crash Cymbals, Triangles, etc. Please consider Please consider SPONSORINGSPONSORING the OLLV School the OLLV School Band Program as well.Band Program as well. Please contact Mark Esguerra, Music & Fine Arts Teacher at [email protected]. Thank you for your generosity!

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Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship SEPTEMBER 9 - 15, 2018

This week the Sanctuary Lamp is for

ROSE TORCHIO

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father SEPTEMBER 2018

Young People in Africa: That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

Catholic Mass for the Homebound - The Diocese offers a televised Mass for the home-bound each Sunday at 7:30am on KFBT Channel 33.1 Digital or Cox Cable Channel 6.

Relevant Radio - Now in Las Vegas, you can listen to Catholic radio 24-hours a day by tuning your radio to 970am / KNIH.

First Reading — Be strong, fear not! Here is your God (Isaiah 35:4-7a). Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1-5). Gospel — Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak (Mark 7:31-37). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

TODAY’S READINGS

PLEASE NOTE: NO pamphlets, flyers or literature of any kind should be left in the church, distributed, or posted on the doors of the church. If you have a church event that you wish to advertise, please contact the parish office.

Saturday, September 8 - The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 3:30pm: Confessions 4:30pm: †Christine M. Zenchak; †Natividad Dychioco

Sunday, September 9 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30am: †George Blotkamp; *Geri Blotkamp 8:00am: †Bob Hortong 10:00am: †Angelo Gabriele Tenuta 12:00pm: †Leokadia Bosowski 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV 5:00pm: ††Bienvenido & Leonila Arias 6:30pm: †Jose Valeras; †Salvacion Jimenez

Monday, September 10 8:00am: * Rose Torchio; *Paula Beck

Tuesday, September 11 8:00am: †Lourdes Leticia Gonzales; *Estella Sayre

Wednesday, September 12 - The Most Holy Name of Mary 8:00am: †Paulino Tolentino; *Christina Woods 9:15am: (School) *Yolanda Tenuta

Thursday, September 13 - Saint John Chrysostom 8:00am: †Leoncia Gomez; †Adrian Gonzalez

Friday, September 14 - The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:00am: * Wladyslawa Wojciechowicz; †Eileen Tokar

Saturday, September 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows 3:30pm: Confessions 4:30pm: *George Claseman; †George Kielak

Sunday, September 16 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30am: †Mary Stelmaszczyk 8:00am: †Rodolfo Layug; *Rosal DeLong 10:00am: * Mark Bangah; †Sara Ayoub 12:00pm: †Lisa Signorello; *Calidayan, In Thanksgiving 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; †Stella Laczynski; †George Kielak; *Jadwiga Maruzewska 5:00pm: †Raymond Earl Sharratt; †Stephen Walicki; *Jenny Hamoy, In Thanksgiving 6:30pm: †Adrian Gonzalez; †Leopoldo Jimenez † Repose of the Soul (Deceased) *For the Intentions of (Living)

MASS INTENTIONS

REMINDER - Do not leave your purse or valuables in your vehicle or in the pews.

Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Office of Victim’s Assistance Help is available to you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Roman Catholic Church. Contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 702-235-7723.

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Sunday Offering Totals

September 2, 2018 1st Collection $14,961.00 Catholic Education $ 2,419.00 Parish Building Maintenance $ 744.00 ONLINE Giving Aug 31-Sept 5 $ 2,335.28

Thank you for your continued support!

The Knights’ Corner UPCOMING EVENTS

September 11 Monthly Council Meeting 6:30pm - Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room September 15 4th Degree Exemplification Ceremony & Dinner Banquet. For more information about the Banquet, please contact Bernie September 16 Pancake Breakfast | After 8am & 10am Masses in Bevan Hall’s Gym Adults: $7 Children (5-12 yrs): $4 Regular or Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Hash Browns & Fellowship! Food Drive at the Pancake Breakfast ONLY, accepting canned goods & non-perishable food. September 30 Corporate Mass at 10:00am

JOIN US as we answer the call of Charity by “Loving Your Neighbor”

Interested in becoming a Knight? Contact Bernie at: 702-445-3113, email at [email protected].

Follow us on FaceBook.com/kofc9102 or KofCknights.org/councilsite/index.asp?CNO=9102

Sign up on our PARISH WEBSITE, www.ollvchurch.org, and click the button or download our PARISH APP by texting App to phone number 88202, or visit myparishapp.com to download. Then click on the Giving Hand.

Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Prayer Groups & Special Masses

Mon, Sept. 10 DIVINE MERCY GROUP 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Bevan Hall’s McFarland Rm

Thurs, Sept. 13 OUR LADY OF FATIMA 5:30pm Prayer | 6:00pm Mass Thurs, Sept. 13 PARISH PRO-LIFE MINISTRY (PPLM) 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Church Welcome Room Contact Person: Celia Ryba [email protected]

Sat, Sept. 15 PPLM Prayer at Planned Parenthood 10:00am - 3220 W. Charleston Blvd

CSA UPDATE as of SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

2018 CSA GOAL $131,398.00 Total Received $ 98,736.11 Total Needed to Reach Goal $ 32,661.89

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fr. O’Callahan Assembly 2820

Welcomes you to share in

4 t h D E G R E E E X E M P L I F I C AT I O N

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 at 5:30PM Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church

in Bevan Hall

Dinner: $35.00 | Attire: Evening Wear RSVP - SK Tom Villardi

562-569-2754 [email protected]

Friday, September 7 - 14 Please join in reserving a day of Prayer and Fasting for the Sanctification of the Catholic Church. Choose a day to offer your prayers and fasting to the Lord by signing up in the vestibule of the church, or you can do it anonymously. Thank you for your prayers and sacrifice.

When we teach our children to be good, to be gentle, to be forgiving (all these are attributes of God), to be generous, to love their fellow men, to regard this present age as nothing, we instill virtue in their souls, and reveal the image of God within them. - St. John Chrysostom (347-407), Patron Saint of Education, those with Epilepsy, Feast Day - September 13

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We would like to THANK all our advertisers for advertising in our parish bulletin. Because of their ads, we receive our bulletins for FREE! Please patronize our advertisers and thank them for supporting our parish.

Friday, September 14, 2018 7:00pm

Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church In Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room

Cash Payouts & Prizes Snacks & Drinks

$20.00 buy-in

Must be 21 or Over to Attend

All Proceeds to Support Our Lady of Las Vegas School

October 19 & 20

We would like to invite anyone who graduated with this class to attend. For more information, please contact: Bruce Wyre 702-203-9089 Debbie Cochran 702-203-9089

Membership is open to men and women of the parish, age 55 and over. Join in fellowship with our senior parishioners. Our goal is to enhance the lives of senior adults by ministering to their spiritual and social needs. Meetings will be held on the 4th Saturday of the month. Join us at our first meeting on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 at 2:30pm in Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room.

Are you hungry for Jesus? Fr. Tom invites you to attend the

SCHOOL of PRAYER Tuesdays at 6:30pm

in the Welcome Room of Our Lady of Las Vegas Church

SEPTEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 11

The classes will be composed of three parts: Bible Study, Bible Sharing & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; all in 90 minutes. In the second semester, we will try to delve deeper into the Word of God. No pre-enrollment needed. Please bring your personal bible to the classes for reference.

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Yolanda Tenuta 09/16 Baby Mikaela Bellumoni 09/16 Suzanne Parker 09/16 Mike Altenhoff 09/16 Michael Keeler 09/16 Joel Rivera 09/16 Geri Blotkamp 09/16 Mike Pinjuv 09/16 Austin Paxton 09/16 Steve & Jami Grant 09/23 Jamie Kimball 09/23 Ken & Charlotte Kimball 09/23 Margo Turner 09/23 Bill Mitchell 09/23 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 09/23 Shannon Boyd 09/23

Mickey Emery 09/23 Mary Smith 09/23 Toni Davi 09/23 Gomez Family 09/23 Connie Oquendo 09/23 Barbara Hampton 09/23 Helga Romero 09/23 Levi Reep 09/23 Cheryl Ventenilla 09/23 Trish Betwinski 09/23 Sally Gregory 09/23 Christina Perez 09/23 Nancy Steiner 09/23 Maria Perez 09/30 Zeny Quimpe & Fred 09/30 Angie Calimlim & Family 09/30

Carolyn Cave & Family 09/30 Orlando Nunez & Family 09/30 Alberto Angeles 09/30 Esperanza Lopez & Family 09/30 Rey Ordinario & Family 09/30 Stela Sayer & Family 09/30 Bob Parnel & Toots 09/30 Mercy Abella & Family 09/30 Myette Valdizno & Family 09/30 Anna Catanghal 09/30 Jaime Sanchez 09/30 Maryann Marti 09/30 Cindy & Raymon Mejra 09/30 John Slusarczyk 10/07 Robert Schneider 10/07 Amber Perez 10/07

Rosa Soto Sanchez 10/07 Irene Requejo 10/07 Vester & Mary Shultz 10/07 Kay, Mary & Doug Schmitz 10/07 John Blas 10/07 Jace Talbot 10/07 Debbie Ingram 10/07 Ashley & Camryn Wheeler 10/07 Jessica Kenzevich & Baby 10/07 Megan Winterfeld & Baby 10/07 Jane Krygier 10/07 Czerwinski Family 10/07

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.

POLAND PILGRIMAGE TOUR May 27 - June 9, 2019 Organized & Escorted by

Fr. Gerry Grupczynski, SChr. and Fr. Rich Philiposki, SChr.

COST: $2,899 (Based on sharing twin occupancy) Includes: Roundtrip airfare Las Vegas - Berlin, escorted motor coach tour with English speaking guide, 3 & 4-star hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, daily Mass and admissions.

For more information, contact Fr. Rich at 702-881-3674.

Registration ENDS September 10, 2018

SEE BEYOND OUTWARD APPEARANCES The phrase “Sunday best” has lost much of its meaning in our society today. Some lament the loss of people dressing up for church on Sunday; others think it’s a healthy sign that we’re as casual in attire gathered before the Lord as we are elsewhere. No matter which school of thought on this topic we belong to, James would probably chastise us. In either case, we are still focused on external appearance, mistaking it for some sort of favored position before God. True, James criticizes the community that favors the rich and well-dressed while ostracizing the poorly clothed, but even more he criticizes the making of distinctions, making choices based on criteria that having nothing to do with the reign of God. James might turn our attention to the reign of God described by Isaiah, in which people are healed and the earth becomes ripe to bear fruit. Jesus today is focused on this reign of God, healing a Gentile man in a region hostile to his Jewish faith, not mindful of the man’s origins or clothing or status or ability to repay. Isaiah, James, and Jesus in Mark’s Gospel all call us to look more deeply to find where the will of God needs to be done, and has been done, on earth as in heaven. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Love endures everything, love is stronger than death, love fears nothing.

- Faustina Kowalska, Divine Mercy in My Soul

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Women’s Silent Retreat

September 28 - 30, 2018

Retreat Master: Rev. Joseph Aytona, CPM Retreat Theme: “In You, all find their home” Ps 87:7 Jb

Set out on a beautiful journey to restore your soul and allow your heart to be transformed by grace. Located in the beautiful and serene grounds of the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra, California.

Don’t miss this personal unique spiritual experience. Invite family and friends to share a personal quiet time with God.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Cheryl Yiatras, Retreat Co-Parish Captain

702-292-4276 | [email protected] 725 S. Hualapai Way #1062 | Las Vegas, NV 89145

OR https://sacredheartretreathouse.com/retreats/2017-09-29-

womens-weekend-retreat/

Charter Bus Transportation Available

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

The Diocese of Las Vegas’ annual second collection for Seminary and Clergy Education and Development takes place on the weekend of September 15 and 16. This collection supplements the ongoing education of our priests and the cost of medical care if they were to become ill, disabled or develop special needs. This collection also helps offset the cost of tuition, housing and the education of our seminarians.

Our Diocese is blessed to have priests who give so generously of their lives to the service of the Church and its people. They celebrate Mass on Sundays and during the week, hear confessions, anoint the sick, baptize, celebrate marriages, and pray for the dead. Our priests preach the Word of God from the pulpit and teach it in classroom settings. They also listen to their people’s joys and sorrows and promote works of charity.

We are also very blessed to have five men studying for the priesthood at Mount Angel Seminary in Saint Benedict, Oregon; one man at University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois; and one man at Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Massachusetts. Your continued support of this collection conveys your appreciation of our priests and seminarians. I ask that you keep them in your prayers.

Assuring you of my prayers, I remain

Sincerely yours in Christ, +George Leo Thomas Bishop of Las Vegas

Next Weekend’s Second Collection - Seminary and Clergy Education & Development

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CONTINUING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FIRST COMMUNION All Religious Education classes are held on the OLLV School Campus

Wednesday, September 19 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Wednesday, September 26 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Wednesday, October 3 Mass in the Church | Meet in the classroom at 5:45pm

Wednesday, October 10 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Wednesday, October 17 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

ATTENTION Adult Youth Ages 18 - 35! Pope Francis has invited you to come join him in Panama, January 27, 2019, for World Youth Day! The Diocese of Las Vegas is sponsoring a trip to World Youth day from January 21 through January 28, 2019. COST is $3,000.00

Join other young adults from around the world in this once in a lifetime experience. Questions can be directed to Fr. Gene Kinney at 702-642-1154.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE): Liz Williams 3046 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89107 | Phone: 702-802-2363 | Email: [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm | Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Friday CLOSED

CONFIRMATION I & II and LIFE TEEN DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE): Liz Williams

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES: Marc Sayer | [email protected]

• LIFE TEEN Sessions & Activities are open to all teenage youth • Attendance at the Sunday 5:00pm Youth Mass is a Confirmation I & II Obligation • Classes are at 6:15pm - 7:45pm in Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room

Sunday, September 9 • Sacramental Prep (Confirmation Students ONLY) / Parent Catechesis

Sunday, September 16 • Pancake Breakfast | A-L need to attend for service • Life Night Kick Off! “Relentless Father” - Introduction to 2018 - 2019 Life Teen Theme

Sunday, September 23 • Life Night: “Vital” Series Week #1: “Before Breath: Eternal Origin of the Person of the Holy Spirit”

Sunday, September 30 • Life Night: “Vital” Series Week #2: “Life in the Vine: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit”

Sunday, October 7 • Life Night: “Vital” Series Week #3: “Signs of Life: The Signs and Wonders of Life in the Holy Spirit”

Sunday, October 14 • Sacramental Prep (Confirmation Students ONLY) / Parent Catechesis • Confirmation-I Letter DUE

A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org | Click on Faith Formation | Click on Documents

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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

The school is collecting Box Tops for Education. You may bring them to the School Office or put them in the collection basket during the weekend’s Mass.

PARKING LOT SAFETY PARKING LOT SAFETY PARKING LOT SAFETY --- The parish and school staff would like to emphasize that SAFETY is always a top priority. Please be mindful of your speed and parking lot courtesy when entering and exiting. We strive to avoid safety hazards to our students, parents, parishioners and staff. Thank you.

Monday, September 10 • Tuition / White Envelope Goes Home Tuesday, September 11 • No Special Events Wednesday, September 12 • School Mass: 9:15am Thursday, September 13 • No Special Events Friday, September 14 • No Special Events

Coordinator: Julia Dodson | Phone: 702-802-2300 | Email: [email protected]

Wednesday, September 12

Class: 6:00pm McFarland Room

• Registration Continues • Introduction to RCIA • Why be Catholic (Team)

Wednesday, September 19 Class: 6:00pm McFarland Room

• Bible Basics • Catechism Overview (Liz)

Wednesday, September 26 Class: 6:00pm McFarland Room

• How to Pray like a Catholic (Ron)

Wednesday, October 3 Class: 6:00pm McFarland Room

• Church History (Fr. Rich)

Wednesday, October 10 Class: 6:00pm McFarland Room

• Tour of the Church and the Mass Explained (Fr. Tom)

You are welcome to attend the First Session for Information & Registration.

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DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED! • Hand-crafted items for the Harvest Café • Cash / Gift Cards • New Items for Gift Baskets • Silent Auction Product Donations

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BOOTH SPONSORSHIP - $500 • Company / Family Name / Logo on your sponsored

Booth • Listing in program under sponsorships

OLLV SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 • Sponsor Signage at entrance of the festival • Company / Family Name announced throughout the

day as a sponsor • ¼ page Ad in Harvest Program

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP - $2,500 • Sponsor Signage in Food or Stage Area • Company / Family Name announced throughout the

day as a sponsor • ½ page Ad in Harvest Program

SILVER SPONSORSHIP - $3,500 • Sponsor Signage in 3 areas of choice

(Food, Stage, Café, Field, Bevan Hall) • Company / Family Name announce throughout the day

as a sponsor • ¾ page Ad in Harvest Program

GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $5,000

• Sponsor Signage in all 5 areas of Festival & 1 displayed at School for the month of October

• Company / Family Name announced throughout the day as a sponsor

• Full page Ad in Harvest Program • Reserved pew for Christmas 2018 & Easter 2019 at the

Mass of your choice

You can find the following on our parish website, www.ollvchurch.org:

Informational Letter Sponsorship Form

Silent Auction Donation Form For Donations of Handcrafted Items, Sponsorship Opportunities, or Donations for the Silent Auction, please contact Susie at:

[email protected] | 702-802-2312