Our Lady of Las Vegas · to be able to serve you and Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish in our priestly ministry. We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, and a happy and healthy New

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

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 -

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Dear Parishioners and Friends, 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 a 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, be freed from the trappings of our sins and change for the better; remembering that all things are possible with God. Last Sunday we announced the Christmas mass schedule and reminded everyone that even though Christmas falls on a Monday this year, our Sunday mass obligation is important to keep. This Fourth Sunday of Advent ushers in the beginning of our Christmas celebration this year, which begins with mass at 4:00pm. All masses before 4:00pm fulfill our Sunday obligation. All masses from 4:00pm on will fulfill our Christmas obligation. In case anyone asks, Midnight Mass will begin at 12:00 midnight. This may sound a bit humorous, but every year we get several calls inquiring about the time of Midnight Mass. This is only because there are parishes that have introduced “Midnight Mass” at an earlier hour. Even our Polish “Pasterka” Mass, which is supposed to traditionally be held at midnight, is celebrated at 10:00pm. Midnight Mass is at 12:00 midnight. At this festive time of year, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your care and support of Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish. Together with Fr. Tom, it is an honor and a privilege to be able to serve you and Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish in our priestly ministry. We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, and a happy and healthy New Year filled with God’s choicest blessings for us all.

Merry Christmas! Maligayang Pasko! Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia! Feliz Navidad! Feliz Natal!

Fr. Gerry and Fr. Tom

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Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship

DECEMBER 24 - 30, 2017

This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of

R S M G Sponsored by Dee McGarry

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father DECEMBER 2017

The Elderly: That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.

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 — I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). 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 READINGSTODAY’S READINGSTODAY’S READINGS MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS

The following 6 Mass times on December 23 & 24 fulfill your Sunday Obligation Saturday, December 23 - Saint John of Kanty 3:30pm: Confessions 4:30pm: †Noel Maraget

Sunday, December 24 - Fourth Sunday of Advent 6:30am: †Natalia G. Aquino 8:00am: ††Camello & Mary DeLuca 10:00am: †Adrian Nelson Gonzalez, Jr. 12:00pm: †Caridad C. Edwards 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; †Margaret McGettigan

The following 8 Mass times on December 24 & 25 fulfill your Christmas Obligation Sunday, December 24 - The Nativity of the Lord; Christmas Eve 4:00pm: Christmas Intentions 6:00pm: Christmas Intentions 10:00pm: (Pasterka) Christmas Intentions 12:00am: Christmas Intentions Monday, December 25 - The Nativity of the Lord; Christmas Day 8:00am: Christmas Intentions 10:00am: Christmas Intentions 12:00pm: Christmas Intentions 1:30pm: (Polish) Christmas Intentions

Tuesday, December 26 - Saint Stephen 8:00am: †Bill McGarry

Wednesday, December 27 - Saint John the Apostle 8:00am: †Juanita Torres; †Timoteo Pineda Sr.

Thursday, December 28 - Holy Innocents 8:00am: †Lucille Adams; †Elaine Moore

Friday, December 29 - Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; Saint Thomas Becket 8:00am: †Deceased Members of the Torres & Martinez Families; Rodrigo A. Berganos, In Thanksgiving

Saturday, December 30—Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 3:30pm: Confessions 4:30pm: †Bruno Ortega

Sunday, December 31 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 6:30am: †Christine M. Zenchak 8:00am: †Leokadia Bosowski 10:00am: †Joseph Yonkowski 12:00pm: †Alfonso Yabut 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; †Anna Lucyna Czerwinska

5:00pm: †Jerome Jose 6:30pm: †Souls in Purgatory

MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS

Sometimes the signs God gives are unmistakable. Sometimes the signs are not so obvious. What signs do we see when we look around us? Sometimes it is hard to see God's signs because the signs of our world are so ever present and large. How many times this month have you seen this sign: "ONLY 20 (or 18, or 10, or 6 or…) MORE SHOPPING DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS." Do we ever stop to think, "How many praying days left until Christ-mas?"

— http://ewtn.com/advent/week4.asp

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Sunday Offering Totals DECEMBER 17, 2017

First Collection $15,916.50 Christmas Flowers $ 3,589.00 Parish Building Maint. $ 194.00

Thank you for your continued support!

- Teachers Needed - Our Religious Education Ministry is in need of teachers. If you are interested in this important ministry, please contact Liz Williams at 702-802-2362 to schedule an interview.

Our Lady of Las Vegas’

Divine Mercy Prayer Group Worship Songs of Praise Fellowship

UPCOMING DATE MONDAY, JANUARY 8

6:45pm - 8:45pm in the Welcome Room of the Church

Come join us in prayer! “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” — Matthew 18:20

For more information, contact: Mary Diluciano at 702-485-9067

CHURCH Monday, December 25

CLOSED following the 1:30pm Mass

Tuesday, December 26 - Friday, December 29 CLOSED following the 8:00am Masses

Monday, January 1

CLOSED following the 12:00am Mass CLOSED following the 12:00pm Polish Mass

PARISH OFFICE

Monday, December 25 - Monday, January 1 CLOSED

The Polish Apostolate of Our Lady of Las Vegas Church

Invites You to a Traditional

“OPLATEK” SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

at 3:00pm in Bevan Hall’s Gym

TICKETS Adults: $15

Children Ages 5-13: $7 Children Under 5: Free!

For tickets, contact: Basia 702-228-4274 or Bozena 702-354-1680

All parishioners are invited to participate in our newly formed Parish Pro-Life Ministry.

This important ministry will have a focus on prayer and also help promote and plan pro-life activities within our parish. As Pope John Paul II has reminded us: “Where life is involved, the service of charity must be profoundly consistent. It cannot tolerate bias and discrimination, for human life is sacred and inviolable at every stage and in every situation; it is an indivisible good” (The Gospel of Life, no. 87).

Fr. Gerry will be welcoming everyone to the first group meeting:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm

In the Welcome Room of the Church The meetings will continue every second Thursday of the month.

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Dora Enriquez 12/31 Rosa E. Soto Sanchez 12/31 Vester & Mary King Shultz 12/31 Kay & Mary Schmitz 12/31 John Blas 12/31 Jean Hill 12/31 Jace Talbot 12/31 Debbie Ingram 12/31 Gala Mister 12/31 Robert Pozeg 01/14 Zeny & Fred Quimpe 01/14 Angie Calim Lim & Family 01/14 Eurlyne Torreliza & Family 01/14 Ezperansa Lopez & Family 01/14 Lucila Valdizno & Family 01/14 Mercy Abella & Family 01/14 Alberto Angeles 01/14 Orlando Nunez & Family 01/14

Aida Westbrook 01/14 Rey Ordinario & Family 01/14 Toots & Bob Parnel 01/14 Leinette Marasigan 01/14 Laureen & Donald Williams 01/14 Adelaida Bernal 01/14 Anna Maria Matuszak 01/14 Nancy Steiner 01/14 Veronica Reyes 01/14 Jesus Pama Jr. 01/14 Cheryl Ventenilla 01/14 Trish Bitwinski 01/14 Mikeala Belluomini 01/14 John McCauley 01/21 Linda McCauley 01/21 Jayne McCauley 01/21 Rosalie Cusimano 01/21 Rebecca Chambers 01/21

Steve & Jami Grant 01/21 Jamie Kimball 01/21 Margo Turner 01/21 Bill Mitchell 01/21 Chelsi & Kim Almeida 01/21 Mark & Ryan Gorman & Fam. 01/21 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 01/21 Shannon Boyd 01/21 Sara Ayoub 01/21 Pat Webb 01/21 John P. Gerlak Jr. 01/21 Joventino Cortez 01/21 Jane D. Ward 01/21 Michelle Weyler 01/21 John Slusarczyk 01/21 Alessandra Cerro 01/21 Doran Family 01/21 Sharon Miller 01/21

Aragon Family 01/21 Tonnie Blea & Family 01/21 Arnold Family 01/21 Marjorie Martinez & Family 01/21 John & Val Maea 01/21 Eliana Alderete 01/21 Pam Watts & Family 01/21 Mark 01/21 Barbara Bonak 01/21 Cristina Drost 01/21

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. If a longer period of time is needed, please contact the parish office. (The date next to the name is the date their name will be removed)

Who is the Blessed Virgin Mary? Why do we honor her?

What can we learn from her?

To have these questions answered, please come to this presentation on:

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 11:00am - 12:30pm

In Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room

God cares that we know who he is, and he longs for us to understand him better. God’s revelation of himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit affects how he relates to us, how he made us, and who he is

eternally. The doctrine of the Trinity is Essential to our understanding of him and of our faith.

A Special Presentation with a Focus to examine the ways in which the three Persons of the Trinity relate to one another, how they relate to us, and what difference this makes to our lives, will take place on:

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 11:00am - 12:30pm

In Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room

Two Special Presentations in January for all Parishioners — Both Facilitated by Ron Vallance —

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Bishop Gorman High School PLACEMENT EXAM

Find out what a Bishop Gorman education can mean for your child.

Current 8th grade students interested in applying to Bishop Gorman High School for Fall 2018 are invited to take our placement exam scheduled for:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 8:00am check-in

Prospective students that take the placement exam by January 20 are included in our first pool of applicants considered for admission. Additionally, applicants active in their Catholic parish receive priority admission consideration.

PRE-REGISTER for the exam by following the link on the homepage of our website: www.bishopgorman.org or register on-site the day of 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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ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are in need of anointing, even if you are homebound or hospitalized, contact the parish office at 802-2300. In an emergency situation when the office is closed, you will be directed to the emergency extension.

BAPTISMS: Baptisms are usually held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Parents must be registered, active parishioners at a parish for at least 3 months. Parents and Godparents must attend a baptism class (OLLV’s class is usually the second Thursday of each month). Once these requirements are met, you may then make an appointment with our Sacramental Administrator at 802-2300.

HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: If you are homebound or in a hospital and would like to receive holy communion, please contact the parish office 802-2300.

FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Through the generosity of our parishioners, OLLV is able to help Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in providing assistance to needy families. Please contact Catholic Charities at 385-2662.

FUNERALS: Please call the parish office at 802-2300. If you have already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff member will coordinate with them to meet your needs.

MARRIAGE: At least one party must be a registered active parishioner of a parish for at least 6 months before an appointment can be made with our Sacramental Administrator, 802-2300. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible as at least 6 months is necessary to fulfill the marriage preparation requirements.

MASS INTENTIONS: Mass intention requests are scheduled through the parish office during office hours. If a specific date is desired, please schedule as far in advance as possible.

PARISH REGISTRATION: Regardless of where you live, if you would like to join our parish, please register at the parish office. You may also request a parish registration form by calling the office at 802-2300 during regular business hours, email [email protected] or go to our on-line registration at www.ollvchurch.org.

**In order that we may better serve you, please use your parish envelopes. This way you are known to us when requesting the services of the church. Please be aware that active registration is a requirement for many parish programs.

PRAYER LIST: If you know someone who is ill or in need of special prayers (not deceased), please contact the parish office at 802-2300 or email to [email protected].

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.

SACRAMENTAL MINISTRIES

Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office 802-2300 Baptisms: Parish Office 802-2300 Funerals: Parish Office 802-2300 Weddings: Julia 802-2300

FAITH FORMATION

Religious Education & Confirmation: Liz Williams 802-2362 or [email protected]

RCIA: Julia Dodson 802-2300 or [email protected] LifeTeen: Marc Sayre [email protected]

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

• Altar Servers: Christian Castro 702-403-9905 [email protected] • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

(EOM): Cynthia (Stockwell) Pawl 858-2011 • Homebound Ministry: Patti Brandeburg 802-2300 (parish office) • Lectors: Cynthia (Stockwell) Pawl 858-2011 • Music Director: David Kowaleski 245-6159 • Sacristans: Terresa Gonzales 373-8493 • Ushers: Brian Schmidt 802-2300 (parish office)

ORGANIZATIONS

• Knights of Columbus: A non-parish organization that provides service opportunities to the Catholic Church. Contact: Tom Villardi, Grand Knight 562-569-2754

• OLLV San Pedro Calungsod Alliance for Lay Adults for the Youth: Rey Espina, President 702-595-5988

• Society of St. Mary: A group of dedicated men, has been committed to the needs of the children & parishioners of OLLV. Contact: Joe Peña, President

702-338-7714 or [email protected] • Polish School & Dance: Elizabeth Youngman 702-232-4488 • Women’s Guild: Jessica Paxton, President 310-989-5842

DIOCESAN ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada: 702-385-2662 St. Therese Center HIV Outreach: 702-564-4224 Protecting God’s Children & Victim Assistance: Contact Ron Vallance 702-235-7723 Vocations: Office of Vocations 702-735-3500 Women’s Resource: 702-366-1247

Parish Manager: Julia Dodson Business Manager: Georgia Charles Office Assistant: Joseph Dodson

Bulletin Editor/Registrations/Gift Shop: Cindy Almeida Maintenance: Rose Torchio, Joel Mondragon, May Ruelas Finance Assistant: Susie Johnson

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Coordinator: 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; Friday CLOSED

All Religious Education & Confirmation classes are held on the OLLV School Campus. Contact the Religious Education & Confirmation Office if you have any questions regarding these programs.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFIRMATION - I CONFIRMATION - II Wednesday, December 27

NO CLASS Christmas Break

Sunday, January 7 Mass: 5:00pm

Life Teen: 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Wednesday, January 3 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday January 3 NO CLASS

Christmas Break

Wednesday, January 10 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm Confirmation Name Due Youth Rally Forms Due

Wednesday, January 17 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm

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

Sunday, January 14 Mass: 5:00pm

Life Teen: 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Saturday, February 3 Youth Rally @ Bishop Gorman H.S.

(Attendance Required)

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

Sunday, January 21 Pancake Breakfast: 7:00am-12:30pm

Room 15

Wednesday, February 7 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm

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

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (((RCIARCIARCIA) ) ) Coordinator: Julia Dodson

3050 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-802-2300 Email: [email protected]

2017-2018 Schedule A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org

Click on Faith Formation | Click on Becoming Catholic (RCIA) | Under Documents, click on Schedule

Sunday, December 24 “or” Monday, December 25

Attend Mass of your choice

Wednesday, December 27 Christmas Break

Sunday, December 31 Attend Mass of your choice Regular Mass schedule

Wednesday, January 3 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm McFarland Room

The Sacraments, Session IV - Fr. Gerry Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick

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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

OLLV Life Teen - 6:15pm - 7:45pm For more information contact Marc Sayre: [email protected]

Sunday, December 24 Christmas Break

Sunday, December 31 Christmas Break

Sunday, January 7 Life Night: “Complete Guide to Human Happiness” Week 1: “We’re Waiting for You” (McFarland Room)

Sunday, January 14 Life Night: “Complete Guide to Human Happiness” Week 2: “New & Improved: God’s Law”

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.”

— Matthew 1:23 —

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CHRISTMAS VIGIL Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord

Sunday, December 24

4:00pm, 6:00pm, 10:00pm (Pasterka)

CHRISTMAS

The Nativity of the Lord Monday, December 25

12 Midnight, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm (Polish)

OCTAVE DAY OF THE

NATIVITY OF THE LORD Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Monday, January 1 12:00am (Midnight), 10:00am, 12:00pm (Polish)