OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE - November 23, 2014 STAFF: PASTOR DEACONS

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1 Volume VII Issue 45 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE - November 23, 2014 STAFF: PASTOR Fr. Bill Kenny frbill@holyspiritlv.org DEACONS John Breeden deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org Dan Powers deacondan@holyspiritlv.org SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Sr. Karen Crouse karencrouseosf@franciscanway.org DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Len Urso reled@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Debbie Hasterok debbieh@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & YOUTH MINISTRY Louie Latina Louiel@cox.net DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Katie Breeden katieb@holyspiritlv.org PARISH SECRETARY Kathy McGee kathym@holyspiritlv.org RECEPTIONIST Yvonne Kacvinsky yvonnek@holyspiritlv.org OFFICE ASSISTANT Tammy Kastrup WEEKEND MASS COORDINATOR Austen Schaffer Schaffer_Austen011@yahoo.com Kayla Falco KaylaFalco94@cox.net MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM Mon Sat in The Gathering Place Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 PM, 5:00 p.m. (All Weekend Masses held at Bishop Gorman High School) TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28). Gospel Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46). 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. OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 1:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-12 Noon p.m. THE LORD S FLOCK Sheep are high-maintenance animals. They are not very intelligent. Without guidance and care, especially in a climate like Israel s, they would die quickly from predators, starvation, or just their own slowness. The scriptural image of us as the Lord s flock is not terribly flattering to us, since it is only the never-ending diligence of a watchful shepherd that allows the flock to survive. The feast of Christ the King was intended to call the world back to Christ as the sole power of the world, to bring back a flock that had been scattered by many negative forces of the growing industrial, scientific, and war torn world of the early twentieth century. It is fitting that, as we celebrate Christ the King, we hear about Christ the Shepherd who cares for us and who, likewise, will be there at the end of time. Interestingly enough, as the Gospel illustrates, our own destiny is determined by the way we have been shepherds to the rest of the flock. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 Page 2 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 23, 2014 SACRAMENTS AT HOLY SPIRIT Baptisms: For children 6 and under: Call the office, to schedule attendance at a baptism class. Baptisms classes are held on the 2ND MONDAY of each month at 7:00 PM in the parish office trailer (located behind Gorman next to the tennis courts). All baptisms at Holy Spirit take place during regular weekend liturgies. For children over 6: Contact Len Urso, Director of Religious Education, for info on a special program for older unbaptized children. Confirmation: For information about the Confirmation Program contact Louie Latina, , Ext. 106 Adult Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion: Call the parish office ( ). 1st Communion: Child must be registered in Religious Education at Holy Spirit. Registration packets are available in the office or at Mass. First Communion is a two-year program, beginning as early as first grade. Marriage: We now offer our own Marriage Prep Program at Holy Spirit; however, no weddings can be held at Holy Spirit until our church is built. The chapel at BGHS cannot be used for any weddings at all -- by decision of Bishop Pepe. Fr. Bill s preference is that the wedding ceremony be held at Christ the King. Please call Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation, at or m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com, to register for the class or for more information. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the office ( ) to schedule the reception of this sacrament. Ministers of Care (Hospital, Care Center, Homebound): If you or a loved one are in a facility or homebound and would like a communion visit, call Jeanette Lombardo at or jeanettelombardo@cox.net Reconciliation/Confession: Call the office ( Ext. 105) to make an appointment with Fr. Bill. Please pray for our men and women in the military who are serving in combat zones, especially those names listed here, who are loved ones of our own parishioners. To add a name to this list, phone or e- mail kathym@holyspiritlv.org 1st Lt. P. Nicholas Hallman, Afghanistan RCIA: Contact List Volunteer Coordinators Deacon John Breeden deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org Weddings: Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com Social Events: Veda Candeloro HSMinisters@aol.com Phil Isakoff steelers8216@cox.net Knights of Columbus: Joe Cerame, Grand Knight, Liturgical Ministry Coordinators Lectors: Holly Shore, Eucharistic Ministers: Veda Candeloro, Bread Bakers: Peg Scillia, or mscillia@cox.net Hospitality/Greeters: Call the office, Altar Linens: Jasmin Ortega, Christina The, & Tammy Kastrup Outreach Committee- Community of Salt & Light: Araceli Franco, or mafs01@yahoo.com or Roselle Vetere, or daytrippers2@hotmail.com If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in any of the above ministries, please give the coordinator a call. For Hospitality/Greeters, call the office: 702-HLY-SPRT ( ). If you are a family member of someone who is seriously ill and you have the sick person s permission, you may request their name be put on our prayer list. You may also place your own name on the prayer list. You may phone or the names to kathym@holyspiritlv.org Emilia Aguilar Sandra Arguello Danny Banzon Belk-Hart Family Jan Bergantino Mary Blakewick Sarah Bozman Alex Cabiara Danilo R. Calilp Ester Carreon Marilyn Cerven Laura Chapel Dan Chasse Luis Chi Sweden K. Chua Elizabeth Cieslak Jaime Cruz Tony & Lilian Daiz Linnea Danielson Anne Data Peggy Deboise Bernardina de la Peña Herb Eberle Robert Etor, Sr. Christian Fabbri Carolina Flores Encarnacion Flores Antoinette Garcia Renato Grajo Linda Heekin Paul Henry Lydia Herrera Margaret Hoiby Dee Howard Andrew P. Iannotti, Jr. Agnes Jiran Larry Jones James Kalafus Sage Kong Kee Jon Paul Kennedy Earl Kerr Catherine Sun Ja Kim Marie King Roze Kliese Richard Kliese Kathleen Kornblum Bob LaPorte Chris Leferink Jessica Leoni Joseph Leslie Donnabelle Logan Koreti Logan Robert Lucero Blake Lyons Mendoza Family Beatriz Marapao Rachelle Muniga Lucy Novelo Vicente Ong Pam Perrella Thomas Phelan Givince Pineda Meliza Pineda Borromeo Talplacido Rona Pankey Kitty Kenny Pollard Elvin Punzalan Daniel Rochetto Pat & Jack Robitaille George Roche Estella Sayre Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith Amparo Superiaso James Tallerino Edgardo Talplacido Erlindo Talplacido Karen Tripodi Brigette Troxel Pam Truax Lourdes Villages Joseph Villanueva Shelly Watson Kevin Williamson Charlotte Young- Moore Arturo Yñigo Magdalena Yñigo Danette Young Nora Yupangco

3 THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 6:30 PM Catholic Inquiry Office Conf. Room TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry The Gathering Place 6:00 PM Thanksgiving Eve Mass BGHS Cafeteria THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - THANKGSIVING ***PARISH OFFICE CLOSED*** FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 ***PARISH OFFICE CLOSED*** SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 4:00 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 8:00 AM Mass- Fr. Bill Kenny 10:00 AM Mass- Fr. Bill Kenny 12:30 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 5:00 PM Mass- Fr. Bill Kenny READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, November 23 - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46 Monday, November 24 - St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Luke 21:1-4 Tuesday, November 25 - St. Catherine of Alexandria Revelation 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Luke 21:5-11 Wednesday, November 26 Revelation 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Luke 21:12-19 Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Day Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Luke 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sirach 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Luke 17:11-19 Friday, November 28 Revelation 20:1-4, 11 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a;Luke 21:29-33 Saturday, November 29 Revelation 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Luke 21:34-36 Sunday, November 30-1st Sunday of Advent Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2014/2015 $14, Collection of November 15/16: $12, Online donations for November 15/16: $ 4, TOTAL: $17, Thank you for your generosity to Holy Spirit Catholic Church PARISH OFFICE CLOSED for THANKSGIVING THURSDAY & FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27/28 RCIA An Affair of the Heart Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process which prepares persons for reception into the Catholic Church. The process begins with Inquiring about the Catholic Faith. Contact Deacon John Breeden Phone: ext. 108 or deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org for information about RCIA Inquiry sessions and events. Page 3 Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Eve Mass Wednesday, November 26 6:00 p.m. in the Gorman Cafeteria Although this is our main parish celebration for Thanksgiving, we will have our regular morning Mass at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. GIVE THANKS

4 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 23, 2014 Here s a little twist (a Prayer Game ) on my annual Thanksgiving acrostic. On Thanksgiving Day, take a piece of paper and write the letters of THANKSGVING down the left side of the paper and either give each person a copy or let small groups work together to see how many different things for which he/she/they are grateful that the person/ group can write after each letter in a specified amount of time. You can establish some rules like, NOUNS only, that is no adjectives like Good, Very, Nice (unless the adjective is really part of the thing, like my HASH browns or SWEET potatoes) in other words, real solid things! Your time limit might be, for example, 10 minutes. Then, check everyone out: prizes might be given to 1) whoever has the most (legitimate) altogether and to 2) whoever has the most original (items that no one else had). I timed myself for exactly 10 minutes and here s my list of things for which I am grateful (admittedly, some of them are a stretch!): Turkeys, Thanksgiving Day, Television Home, Holidays, Hash Browns Artworks, Artichokes, Avocados, Asparagus, America Noodles, Newspapers Kenny family, Kitchen, Kool Aid Sweets, Sweet Potatoes, Sugar God, Gloves (in winter) Government ( I do like our system.) I-phone, Ice Cream Vision (I have 20/20!) Victories (at Gorman football games) Independence, Islands (like Hawaii, Caribbean) Necessities (like food, clothing, shelter) Nevada Garage (to store my junk), Goodies (candy, cookies, etc.) I got 32 in ten minutes! Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope to see you at one of our Masses on Thanksgiving Eve or Day. (See schedule on page 3). God bless you! Page 4 by Austin Watkins Martha s House is the place we went to on the third day of our mission trip; it is where homeless children are able to stay. It is also where I met the sweetest young girl; I basically spent most of my time with her. My day started off by her asking me for a piggy back ride, where we walked around; the other children also wanted a turn; the other members of our group also participated: it eventually turned into a race game. I was tired and needed a break; little did I know that break would turn into something so special to me. So I sat down and just same sweet girl walks up to me with this book called Mable Murple. She asked me to read it; I gladly said yes to her; so she handed me the book and she sits down on the chair next to me. I began to read the book; I was about five or six pages into the book and we came to this particular page where the character in the book is naked and showing her butt; this little girl just falls in love with this page. I m a little shocked that it was printed in a children s book; I continue to read and finish the book. She took the book from me, flips to the page where it shows the character butt and shows me the page. She started laughing; she continued to show it to me over and over again; the more she did that, the more I laughed; I couldn t stop laughing. Little did I know it was not the picture in the book, it was my reaction I made every single time it was shown to me that she enjoyed. I must have sat there and read that same book to that little girl at least a dozen times. As I reflect back, her simple reaction brought so much joy and laughter to her, as it did to me. That by far was the best, most memorable and favorite day of the trip. Trust me; the other days were very physical, moving bricks, bags of rice and corn meal, pulling weeds and painting. The task of moving bricks sounds simple enough right? Wrong, we had to move what seemed like over a hundred bricks and lay them out for a house to be built. There is no such thing as a light weight bag of rice, they are heavy! We would load them into a push-cart and unload them in the storage room. Corn meal is much lighter than rice! Awww(!) painting, we will leave it at that. Let s not forget pulling weeds weeds on "Miracle Grow". Let s put it this way: I m 5 9 and who knew weeds could grow that tall. These weeds were so tall in some locations that we had to use machetes to cut them down in order to pull them out. That was also the hottest day; we did take breaks and we didn t want anyone to suffer from a heat stroke or pass out from exhaustion. Let s not forget stumbling upon two men harvesting peppers, and me asking them if they wanted some help; they accepted my offer. This entire trip was truly an amazing, eye- opening and humbling experience for me. It taught me to enjoy the life with which I ve been blessed and to help those in need. A simple gesture, a small act of kindness can bring joy and be most rewarding! This trip taught me be to very thankful with the simple things in life: WATER, hot water, running water out of a faucet that is clean and drinkable; to be blessed with a loving and caring family to call my own. Jamaica opened my eyes in many ways, but most of all the poverty: almost half the island lives in poverty. Try not to focus on your little world, look at the big picture; because chances are not too far away is someone living in poverty.

5 SIMBANG GABI Anniversary/Christmas Party Friday, December 5 6:00-9:00 p.m. December 14 - December 23, 2014 BACKGROUND: In the Philippines, these Novena Masses are celebrated early in the morning 4-5 AM or in the evening 6-7PM. It is also called Misa de Gallo (Mass when the cock crows) or Misa de Aguinaldo. This is a very much desired Filipino religious tradition. Back home families wake up early, attend Mass and fill many churches. After the liturgy, delicious Filipino food and delicacies are served and shared by families. Thus this becomes both a religious and social gathering. NO CHARGE BUT PLEASE BRING A TOY FOR THE CHILDREN SERVED BY CASA DE LUZ SCHEDULE OF DATES, TIME & PLACES: 1. Dec. 14, Sun: 5:00PM St. Francis of Assisi, 2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy, Henderson NV 2. Dec. 15, Mon: 6:00PM St. John Neumann, 2575 El Campo Grande Ave, N. Las Vegas NV 3. Dec. 16, Tues: 8:15AM St. Viator, 2461 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 4. Dec. 17, Wed: 8:00AM St. Joseph, HOM, 7260 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas NV 5. Dec. 18, Thur: 7:00PM at Our Lady of Las Vegas, 3080 Alta Drive, Las Vegas NV Dec. 19, Fri: 8:00AM at Christ the King, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Dr., Las Vegas NV 7. Dec. 20, Sat: 4:30PM St. Thomas More, 130 Pecos Dr., Henderson NV Dec. 21, Sun: 12:30PM Holy Spirit, 5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas NV 9. Dec. 22, Mon: 6:00PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr., Las Vegas NV Dec. 23, Tues: 5:00PM at St. Bridget, 220 N. 14th St., Las Vegas NV Holy Spirit Parishioners: Food will be served after the 12:30 PM Mass. Donation in money or in kind is greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact the following: Edna Nuval ( ); Tita Larican ( ); Eva Cruz ( ); Eleanor Catolico ( ) SIGN UP AT MASS! BGHS CAFETERIA 6:00 p.m. Children s Pageant followed by Pizza, Lemonade, Coffee and Cookies...face painting and a special appearance by Santa about 7:15 p.m.! Page 5

6 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 23, 2014 OneEight Confirmation Connections November 21st 23rd: Forest Home Confirmation Retreat Forest Home Retreat Center, Forest Falls, CA Teens are asked to take Friday off of school. This retreat is for all those in their Sacramental Year (Year 2) of Confirmation. This retreat is mandatory for our Confirmation Program. Sunday, December 7th: OneEight Sessions: Formation Session 2:30-4:30pm Epic Story (Year 1 Candidates) Sacramental Session 6:30-8:30 Unwrapped: Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Year 2 Candidates) Sunday, December 7th: Rite of Acceptance 5pm Mass. For all those in their Formation Year (Year 1), parents, and sponsors attend the 5pm Mass. Please sit in the first 4 rows. Contact Louie Latina for information in regards to our Confirmation and Youth Ministry Program LouieL@cox.net (702) The UPPER ROOM Sunday Nights -8:00pm in the Holy Spirit Upper Room Trailer Upper Room Life Nights are open to all High School Students grades ALL students are invited to attend. November 9th: Connections: The Church and Other Religions November 16th: Fall Movie Night 6:30-8:30* Ending time 30 minutes later to accommodate movie length. Bring snacks and drinks to share. November 23rd: No Upper Room Confirmation Retreat Weekend. November 30th: No Upper Room Thanksgiving Day Weekend December 7th: OneEight Confirmation Sessions Formation Year 2:30-4:30 & Sacramental Year 6:30-8:30 December 14th: Inspire[d] Advent: The Breathe That Moves Us Advent Prayer & Reflection Night Blog Site: Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) LouieL@cox.net Upcoming EDGE Nights: Wednesdays 5:15- All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room November 12th: Fall Movie Night Week #1 (Movie Night) Youth are invited to bring snacks and drinks to share. November 19th: Fall Movie Night Week #2 (Movie Night) Youth are invited to bring snacks and drinks to share. November 26th: No Edge Night Thanksgiving Break December 3rd: The Return: First Reconciliation Prep #2 4:30-5:15pm For all those receiving their First Reconciliation/First Communion this year. December 3rd: The Inspiration of Advent: Edge Advent Prayer Night (Prayer Night) December 10th: Advent Reconciliation Service 6:00pm in the BGHS Chapel. Prayer Service followed by individual confessions. Page 6 At Holy Spirit, the Edge program is for those in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Having three grades helps provide a positive transition for sixth graders, a year of development for seventh graders, and a year to be a role model for the eighth graders. Download a registration pack from our Blog site:

7 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of of the Universe - November 23, 2014 Knight s Korn_r The Knights of Columbus will be handing out Keep Christ in Christmas buttons next weekend after all Masses. Buttons are free but donations are gladly accepted! RETREAT Portraits of Mary Presented by Sr. Karen Crouse, osf You are invited to this Advent/Mary Retreat to reflect on Mary s faith as a model for our own faith. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, AM 3PM In The Upper Room Light Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. BRING A BROWN BAG LUNCH Can you set another place at your table? We would like to match up folks that can accommodate another person at their Thanksgiving tables with parishioners that would otherwise be alone and would enjoy sharing in your holiday. If you would like to take part in this, please call the office ( ) to let us know. We will keep your name and telephone or on our list and let you know when we have someone that would like to join you for Thanksgiving....Will you be alone for Thanksgiving? Would you like to be the guest of a parish family to share the holiday? Please call the parish office ( ) and leave us your name and contact information and we will match you up with a host family. Cost: $15 per person/$25 per couple (Payable at the Door) Pre-Registration required please call the parish office Sister s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi Gold You re Invited The Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, Bishop of Las Vegas, invites you to the celebration of the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Shawn Dresden. Shawn has been studying for many years in seminary to come to this joyous time in his ministry. He will go on to be Ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Las Vegas in early April His Diaconate Ordination Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Guardian Angel Cathedral, 302 Cathedral Way, with a reception to follow in Anderson Hall. Page 7 On THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, at 7:00 PM, the staff is planning to attend a presentation of Sister s Christmas Catechism The Mystery of the Magi Gold and would love for Holy Spirit parishioners to join us for this fun-filled night! Tickets are $35-$40 per person for the show, and at the end of the performance, Sister will be taking up a free-will collection for the Sisters of St. Francis retirement fund (Sr. Karen Crouse s order). Tickets sell out early, so go online to and purchase your tickets now!

8 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 23, 2014 NOVEMBER 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat BK=Fr. Bill Kenny LC=Fr. Leo Coughlin JO=Fr. Joseph O Brien JJ=Fr. Jim Jankowski MG=Fr. Manny Guico DN=Fr. Dan Nelson JTA=Fr. John Assalone RD=Fr. Rhutenberge Develos 1 7:30 BK 4:00 BK 2 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 3 7:30 LC Catholic Inquiry 4 7:30 BK 5 7:30 BK Edge Night 5:15pm Cantor Reh. 6pm Music Reh. 7pm Core Team 7pm 6 7:30 BK CGS 4pm K of C Council 7pm 7 7:30 LC 8 7:30 LC Retreat Mtg. 9am 4:00 JO 9 8:00 DN 10:00 DN 12:30 JJ 5:00 JTA Upper Rm 10 7:30 LC Catholic Inquiry Baptism Prep Class 7pm 11 7:30 BK Veterans Day Parish Office Closed Liturgy Team Grief Support 6pm 12 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Edge Night 5:15pm 13 7:30 BK CGS 4pm ADVENT MINISTRY NIGHT 7pm 14 7:30 BK 15 7:30 BK 4:00 BK 16 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 11:15am K-5th Religious Ed Upper Rm 17 7:30 LC Catholic Inquiry Outreach 18 7:30 BK 19 7:30 BK Edge Night 5:15pm Music Reh. 7pm 20 7:30 BK CGS 4pm K of C Officers 7pm 21 7:30 BK 22 7:30 BK MASS IN AUXILIARY GYM 4:00 MG 23All Masses in Auxiliary Gym 8:00 RD 10:00 RD 12:30 RD 5:00 RD 11:15am K-5th Religious Ed 24 7:30 TBA Catholic Inquiry 25 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm 26 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Thanksgiving Vigil Mass 6pm 27 7:30 BK Parish Office Closed Thanksgiving 28 7:30 BK Parish Office Closed 29 7:30 BK 4:00 BK 30 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK Page 8