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2 5th Sunday of Lent April 2, 2017 David Lose, in a longer article makes some good points about this week's Gospel. "There are, I think, - ache. Not just the heartache of Lazarus death, which was of Jesus delay. Whatever his motives (v.4-5), Jesus delay begin their interactions with him by sharing their distress and perhaps even accusation using the exact same words: Lord if you had been here, my brother would not have died (v.21, 32). This is pain, disappointment, and hurt, and it is something that every single one of us has experienced at some time in our lives. The second element of this story is miracle. It comes promise take hold. When Jesus initially declares that Laza- the promised resurrection of all at the end of time and she rise again in the resurrection of the last day. But Jesus means something more, something immediate, contending - The miracle promised earlier in the story comes to fruition when Jesus comes to Lazarus tomb. One detects that he is not necessarily a welcome presence. Not only did both sisters confront him with their disappointment, but the crowd also voices their belief that if Jesus had cared more he would have come sooner and thereby averted this tragedy. Yet in the very midst of this disappointment and remove the stone to Lazarus tomb and, second, with his call for Lazarus to come out. And Lazarus does. This is what we call a miracle, but in John s Gospel is called a sign something that reveals the character and commitment of God to God s children. Interestingly, that miracle/ come to believe in Jesus (v.45). But in the verses that follow those of our appointed passage, this same miracle/sign prompts those who oppose him to plot his death (46-53). as clear-cut as raising someone from the dead is not unambiguous. It demands interpretation, and while some are comforted and spurred to faith by Jesus miracle, others are threatened and hardened in their opposition. Further, I ve wondered if this is always the way it is with God s activity. That is, simply because God s activity will change us, it will comfort some and threaten others. Even the promise of new life, that is, comes only as good news to those who recognizes that the old life is not enough and only threatens or upsets those who don t want to change....the passage goes on to one further move: invitation. That is, even while the action to raise Lazarus from the dead is clearly and decisively Jesus, yet he invites those around him to participate: Unbind him and let him go (v.44). I will confess that this is the part of the story that really grabbed my attention this week. I mean, Jesus did not have to issue that command. He might have gone over to Lazarus himself and unwrapped him, then given him a heartfelt and congratulatory smack on the back on his return from the dead. But rather than linger in the limelight of his miracle, Jesus invites those around to get involved, to play a part in seeing this miracle move forward." Where are we called, like those around Lazarus, to help to unbind them and let them go free. It's God's action that free us, but it takes a community to help us navigate what it means to walk in that freedom. May we be people who answer that call--not just bystanders, but those who help those whom God has freed. Blessings, Fr. Bob P q r s s t t t 1 s t r s s s r t 2 s s s 3 P 4 t 5 6 P s ❶❶ t t tt Year A: 5th Sunday of Lent Sunday, April 2,

3 Stephanie Baldwin Ken Barcenilla Michael Manteris Richard McClintic Nancy Neal Jayne Ortlieb Charlotte Peterson and all those we continue to remember in our prayers on the PRAYER SITE list ( org and select the PRAY FOR US tab) and for the Tiltons in Kinshasa, for family & friends of those who have recently died: Joan Miller (survived by husband Bernard, formerly from our parish) and Vincent Falcone. SAFE ENVIRONMENT "Promise to Protect" BELIEVE IN THE POSSIBILITY OF HELP AND HEALING. THERE IS HOPE. Your local Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church. We will listen to your needs and support you. We will help you make a formal complaint and arrange a personal meeting with the bishop, or his delegate, if desired. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. The Victim Assistance Coordinator in our diocese is: Ron Vallance at (702) Continued Prayers for Our Deployed Military As a faith community, let us pray that God may protect all who serve our country. Sanctuary Flowers For EASTER If you would like to help decorate our Sanctuary this Easter in HONOR of a special occasion OR in MEMORY of a loved one, please make a donation to be used for Easter Flowers (lilies) and decorations. We will publish your name and intentions in the bulletin following Easter Sunday. Please drop your donation or Easter tion if the "gift basket," use Online giv- ( ). Sat., April 1 4:00 pm Rosemary J. Vosz Sun., April 2 8:00 am For the People 10:30 am Cyril Shickora Tues., April 4 8:00 am Robert Geisler Wed., April 5 8:00 am the Sick Mass For all the Sick of our Parish Thurs., April 6 12:30 pm FUNERAL MASS Last Yr Current Yr March 25/26, 2017 $7, $4, Registered Families: 551 Attendance: 453 St. Andrew Catholic Community, Boulder City NV P Ann von Schaumburg & Family If you are interested in becoming a for more information. Year A: 5th Sunday of Lent

4 Masses: St. Andrew Catholic Community Calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY q rr s s q rr s s ➄➅ q s s MASS MASS Mass 6 PM Lenten t 12 3 Anointing of Confessions Chaplet the Sick of the 5 pm - 7pm of Mercy 6 7r s s Cross Confessions (3 priests available) 4 5 Prayer Shawl 8910❶ ❷❸❹❸ ❺❻❼❽❾ ❿➀❻➀➁❾➂➁➃ ➆➇➈➉➊ ➋➌ ➍➎➏➐➑➒➓ ➒ Jack McComb followed by Simple Soup SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9 Masses: å q rr s s MASS t 12 3 Chaplet of Mercy 4 5 q rr s s MASS ❶ ❷❸❹❸ ❺❻❼❽❾ ❿➀❻➀➁❾➂➁➃ ÏÐÑÒÓÐÓÔÕÖ ÕÐ ØÕÙÚ ÛÑÑÜ Ý ÞÓßàÑÐ 13 Holy Thursday á s s MASS of the Lord's Supper 14 Good Friday á s s HOLY LAND â MASS 15 Holy Saturday áã s s ä NO Confessions KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SEMINARIAN DRIVE The Knights of Columbus will hold their Annual Bishops Seminary Fund drive after all the Masses THIS WEEKEND. Your donations will help defray the costs for those studying to be our future priests in our diocese. Please help provide this much needed support by stopping in the hall for tickets. Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday). Come join us Friday, April 7th at 6 p.m. in the Chapel and afterwards for a "Simple Soup" Social in the hall. If you would like to bring "Meatless Simple Soup" on one or more of the Fridays during P P P P P Year A: 5th Sunday of Lent Sunday, April 2, 2017

5 Faith Formation-Religious Education Adult Faith Formation High School Follow Me Class Sunday, April 2 from 7 pm -8:15 pm Thanks to Sr. Janet for leading us down a more spiritual path at our retreat last week! Thanks to all of you who brought food to share, and Jeff, Katie, and Kristi for leading our teens! Tonight is our last class before we take 2 Sundays off for Spring Break, Holy Week and Easter! So make it a point to be there! Junior High Elementary (K - 5th) P It is time to turn in ❻❼❽❾ CRS Rice Bowls! ❿ ➀ ➁ ON SALE P P Program qr st r 1 2rr 34 5r3s 61 r r10 ❶ 5r3s 71 r781 ❷71s❸ s❹ 22 ❺110 St. Andrew Catholic Community, Boulder City NV Year A: 5th Sunday of Lent 5

6 St Andrew Informational and More... Masses HOLY WEEK - Triduum Holy Thursday, April 13 Mass of the Lord's Supper 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 14 7 p.m. Good Friday of the Lord's Passion Holy Saturday, April 15 7:15 p.m. Vigil of the Holy Night of Easter EASTER SUNDAY, April 16 Masses: Sunrise: 6:00 a.m. Outdoors on Labyrinth (weather permitting) 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in our church for a Lenten confessions 8910 ❶ ❷❸❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ 10❹❷ ❽ 4 ❾ ❿ ❽ 4 ➀ ❽ 4 5 ❽ 4 ➁ ❾ ➂➃➄s➅➄ ➆➄ ➇➄➈➄➉➊➋➅ t➌ q ➍ ➎➏➐ ➑➏➐➒ ➓ ➏➐➑ ➏ ➏ ➐➓ ➓ ➒ ➏ ➓ ➓ ➑ ➐ ➓ ➏➐ ➏➏ ➐➓ from P P The D CHRISM MASS qr s t r at the Holy Oils coming year. ANNUAL Easter BRUNCH After ALL the Masses on EASTER SUNDAY SIGN-UPS THIS WEEKEND WE will NEED volunteers for serving and to SIGN-UP to bring: Deviled Eggs, and/or Fresh Fruit Year A: 5th Sunday of Lent Sunday, April 2, 2017

7 Around the Diocese Upcoming Events Las Vegas website: God's love and mercy in our lives and relationships God's love and mercy. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on To apply online, or for other weekend dates visit www. lvloveyourspouse.org or call Retrouvaille is a Catholic based program designed to help couples rediscover their love for each other. If you or someone you know is considering separation or divorce please urge them to sign up for Retrouvaille. This program helps couples with communi- P P P parenting problems. The couples learn new tech- P P For more information on upcoming weekends, please contact Chuck & Carol Moore q r s t June Tour Captains: Fr. Richard Philiposki and Fr. Gerry Grupczynski Cost: $1,894 (based on twin room) For an itinerary and more details contact: Our Lady of Las Vegas ❶ or go to There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 21st from 4:00 pm -6:00 pm in the Welcome Room of the church. A $200 deposit will be due at this time, or you may pay the full payment. Attention Pro-Life Followers All Parishioners are invited to attend the quarterly Diocesan Pro-Life Meeting on Thursday, April 7:00 p.m., St Anne s Catholic School (Room #7), 1901 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas NV, Please join us, bring your questions and ideas, let ❷❸❹3 ❺❸4910 ❻ ❼❽ ❾ ❼4❿10310➀➁ ➂6❹396 hosts for each quarterly meeting. F➃➄ ➅➆➆➇➈➇➃➉➅➊ ➇➉➋➃➄➌➅➈➇➃➉➍ ➅➉➆ ➈➃ ➎➏➐➏➑➏➒➏ please contact lv40daysforlife@gmail.com or call Join us for our Diocesan Conference As the Roman Catholic Church of Las Vegas we come together to celebrate all who worship in our Catholic community. Our elders remind of us where we come from by sharing their wisdom and experience, while our youth serve as the foundation for a future that we strive to make better. We celebrate the various traditions of our local Church, recognizing gifts given by the Holy Spirit. While our world is quickly changing, our mission remains the same: to reach out to all with the Gospel of Jesus Christ - the young and old, the believers and the seekers, the rich and the poor, the cradle Catholic and the convert, because we know that united in Christ, we are all one. This is our mission, this is our Baptismal call, this is what we believe. EACH WEEK -- LOOK for MORE on the Conference - when/how to register, presenters and workshops, and more. DON'T MISS OUT! September 8/9, 2017 Orleans Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada St. Andrew Catholic Community, Boulder City NV Year A: 5th Sunday of Lent 7

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