SHARING OUR GIFTS 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - NOVEMBER 19, 2017 OUR FUTURE CHURCH VIEW FROM MESA PARK & RUSSELL

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1 OUR FUTURE CHURCH VIEW FROM MESA PARK & RUSSELL Volume X Issue Mesa Park Drive Las Vegas, NV (702) HLY-SPRT (702) FAX (702) RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - NOVEMBER 19, 2017 HOLY SPIRIT STAFF: PASTOR Fr. Bill Kenny frbill@holyspiritlv.org ASSISTING RETIRED CLERGY Fr. Joe Annese Fr. Tom Gross DEACONS John Breeden deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org Dan Powers deacondan@holyspiritlv.org Doug Winston deacondoug@holyspiritlv.org SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Sr. Karen Crouse karencrouseosf@franciscanway.org DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRY Anna Forsberg annaf@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Debbie Hasterok debbieh@holyspiritlv.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Tuala jonathant@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY & LITURGY Louie Latina LouieL@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Katie Breeden katieb@holyspiritlv.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR Kathy McGee kathym@holyspiritlv.org RECEPTIONIST Yvonne Kacvinsky yvonnek@holyspiritlv.org FAITH FORMATION ASSISTANT & SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORD. Tammy Kastrup tammyk@holyspiritlv.org WEEKEND MASS COORDINATORS Kayla Falco* Kaylaf@holyspiritlv.org Austen Schaffer *also doing a liturgical internship here at Holy Spirit MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM Mon Sat in The Gathering Place Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 PM, 5:00 p.m. (All Weekend Masses held at Bishop Gorman High School) TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm -- Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading -- Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel -- To all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm. SHARING OUR GIFTS Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week's scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns? Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

2 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 7: Contact Anna Forsberg, Director of Religious Education, for info on a special program for older unbaptized children. 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. Confirmation: For information about the Confirmation Program contact Louie Latina, , Ext. 106 Adult Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion: Call the parish office ( ). Reconciliation/Confession: Call the office ( Ext. 105) to make an appointment with Fr. Bill. 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 e- mail jeanettelombardo@cox.net. Funerals: To schedule a funeral, please contact the office (702) HLY-SPRT ( ), and Patti Fitzpatrick, our funeral coordinator, will meet with you to plan the services. Marriage: We offer our own Marriage Prep Program at Holy Spirit. Please call Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation, at or m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com, to register for marriage prep or for more information. PARISH OFFICE & MEETING SPACES The Parish Office, The Gathering Place and The Upper Room are located on our parish property at 5830 Mesa Park Drive, 89135, next to the Gorman tennis court parking lot. Directions: Drive west on Russell past Hualapai, and at the large circle (Mesa Park Drive) go left and to your left, you will see our complex. Drive down Mesa Park Drive to the first opening and make a u-turn to get back to the entrance of our property. Food for the Poor Please remember to bring food items for Casa de Luz each weekend. Boxed and canned items are most appreciated: Peanut butter, jelly, canned meats, tuna, cereals (hot and cold), rice, beans,etc. Page 2 Don & Shawn Aguirre Daniel & Jacob Aguirre Sandra Arguello Jimmy Arroyo Belk-Hart Family Pat Bendorf Jan Bergantino Linda Bergkvist Mary Blakewick Aaron Boyce Kena Brashear Madeline K. Castro Carol Catadi Marilyn Cerven Leesa Chang Dan Chasse Luis Chi Jaime Cruz Charles Curtiss Tony & Lilian Daiz Peggy Deboise Stella Dela Pina Bernardina de la Peña Luis Diaz Christian Fabbri John Farrell Benjamin Franco Arline Garber Antoinette Garcia Bridgett Glozzer Linda Heekin Paul Henry Lydia Herrera Margaret & David Hoiby Dee Howard Randy Howell Elizabeth Hutton Contact List Volunteer Coordinators RCIA: Deacon John Breeden deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org Weddings: Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation or m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com Social Events: Phil & Elaine Isakoff steelers8216@cox.net Knights of Columbus: Mike Rinaldi, Grand Knight, Liturgical Ministry Coordinators Lectors: Michelle Healy, (702) or teachmmh@aol.com Eucharistic Ministers: Mike Rinaldi, Bread Bakers: Karrie Tackett, karrie.tackett@gmail.com Hospitality/Greeters: Call the office, Altar Linens: Tammy Kastrup, or tammyk@holyspiritlv.org Outreach Committee- Community of Salt & Light: Araceli Franco, or mafs01@yahoo.com 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. If you are a family member of someone who is seriously ill and you have his/her permission, you may request their name be put on this prayer list. Andrew P. Iannotti, Jr. Edgar Ibana Cathy Iwai Agnes Jiran Ruby Jose James Kalafus Betty & John Kaniaupio Bob Kaufmann Sage Kong Kee Jon Paul Kennedy Catherine Sun Ja Kim Joanne Kires Roze & Richard Kliese Kathleen Kornblum Agnes Kostalnick Karina Lachica Sheryl LaFave Bob LaPorte Diane Lee Chris Leferink Jessica Leoni Joseph Leslie Edith Lichtenberger Donnabelle Logan Korti Logan Javier Lopez-Uranga Robert Lucero Blake Lyons Joanne Mante Beatriz Marapao Dorothy Marynow Angela Marcum Mendoza Family Christian Mercado Nate Morang Rachelle Muniga Sharon Nolan Edna Nuval John O Connor Millie O Connor Jeremy Olden Vicente Ong Pam Perrella Julia Perroots Rona Pankey Kitty Kenny Pollard Charlie Potter Daniel Rochetto George Roche Jay Rodrigues Rock Ron-Monroy Caroline Ryan Connie Ryan Estella Sayre Ben Serna Susan Sexton Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith Tucker Smith Manuel C. Taguinod Christopher Timmons Donna Timmons Bill Vanderheid Martin Vece Lourdes Villages Joseph Villanueva Lillian Villanueza Shelly Watson Geno Wickek Kevin Williamson Alain Yñigo Charlotte Young-Moore Danette Young Nora Yupangco Sarah Zoeller

3 THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place 6:30 PM Catholic Inquiry Office Conference Room TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place 6:00 PM Grief Support Call office for location 6:30 PM Pivotal Players Gathering Place WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 7:30 AM Morning Mass Upper Room 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering Place 6:00 PM Thanksgiving Vigil Mass BGHS Cafeteria THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23-THANKSGIVING 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place ****PARISH OFFICE CLOSED **** FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place ****PARISH OFFICE CLOSED**** SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place 4:00 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 7:30 AM Mass Fr. Joe Annese 9:30 AM Mass Fr. Joe Annese 12:30 PM Mass Fr. Joe Annese 5:00 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny The parish office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24. We will reopen on Monday, November 27 at 8:00 a.m. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, November 19-33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] Monday, November 20 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Luke 18:35-43 Tuesday, November 21 - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Luke 19:1-10 Wednesday, November 22 - St. Cecilia 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Luke19:11-28 Thursday, November 23 - St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day 1 Maccabees 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Luke 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sirach 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Luke17:11-19 Friday, November 24 - St. Andrew Dung-Luc & Companions 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chronicles 29:10bcd, 11-12; Luke 19:45-48 Saturday, November 25 - St. Catherine of Alexandria 1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Luke 20:27-40 Sunday, November 26 - 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 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2017/2018: $20, Collection for week of Nov. 11/12: $14, Online donations week of Nov. 11/12: 3, TOTAL: $17, Thank you for your continued generosity to Holy Spirit! House Blessings Parishioners may request a house blessing by contacting the parish office, You will be contacted by Deacon John or Deacon Dan. 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 Join us for a special Thanksgiving Eve Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd at 6:00 PM in the BGHS Cafeteria. Following the Mass, we will have a Pie Social in the back cafeteria. Bring your favorite pie (homemade or bakery), a serving utensil and your family we will provide everything else!

4 A happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am grateful for so many things, but most of all for my family, my friends and this beautiful community of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Here s a Thanksgiving Prayer that you might want to use. And, I ve also added a Thanksgiving cartoon. Thanksgiving Table Prayer Lord God, our hearts are crowded with gratitude as we celebrate the feast of Thanksgiving. We have come to this our feasting table with great joy and eagerness, for we are truly grateful to you, our God, for all that we have been given. We pause now to thank You for the great generosity of your gifts. (Pause and let each person mention something or someone for which that person is grateful.) We also thank one another for gifts especially for the gifts of love and affection that we have freely shared. We are thankful for all who are present at this our feast as well as for all those who have labored in love in order to bring this dinner to our table. CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players Nov. 21 (Tuesday only) ST. FRANCIS - -The Reformer: Rebuild my church! That s the mission Christ gave to St. Francis and it s the perennial task of the Church in every age of its life. But how is the reform and renewal of the Church to be accomplished? The life of St. Francis demonstrates that Christ intends the foundations of true and lasting reform to be built on the solid rock that is the radical witness of the saints. (The Thursday session was presented on Oct. 5th.) CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. Each Class will be offered twice per week on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 8:00 pm and on Thursday mornings after daily Mass from 8:15 9:45 am in the Gathering Place. Mark your calendars now for our ANNUAL CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT & FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY! May You, our God, bless this Thanksgiving feast and all of us who shall share it in your holy name. Amen. Edward Hays Saturday, December 9th, 6pm-9pm BGHS Cafeteria Page 4

5 2017 HOLY SPIRIT ANGEL TREE This weekend, at all the Masses, there are four Christmas trees filled with Angels representing six agencies/programs in our community. The following is a list of the agencies, their Angel color and their mission: GREEN - Casa de Luz is a community resource center located in the Las Vegas neighborhood known as the Naked City. They have asked for individual toys and gift cards for children. PINK The R.O.S.E. Foundation provides supportive services for families in the community by providing emergency food assistance, back to school and holiday support, tutorials and many other programs to help them reach self-sufficiency. They have asked for toys for the children. There are also little red stockings for donations or cash or check (payable to Holy Spirit). These donations will enable the Foundation to assist the families with emergencies that arise as they strive to reach their full potential. YELLOW - Children s Heart Foundation, founded in 2001, is making a difference in the lives of heart families right here in Nevada through emotional, educational and financial support. They have asked for toys for boys and girls, and gift cards to help their families. The little red stockings are for donations of cash or checks (payable to Holy Spirit). These donations will enable the Foundation to assist with much needed medications, medical supplies, etc. BLUE - Family Promise s mission is to offer homeless families the opportunity to achieve housing stability by providing short term shelter, meals, case management and hospitality. They are asking for toys for boys and girls and gift cards for their teenagers. ORANGE - Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers a wide range of programs for those in need from infants to seniors, regardless of race, religion or creed. They are asking for toys for boys and girls and gift cards for their teenagers. ORANGE - Catholic Charities Resident Empowerment Program offers a structured environment for homeless men who want to gain self-sufficiency through employment. They are asking for much needed new underwear and socks. Their greatest need is for sizes medium and large. WHITE - Catholic Worker is grounded in works of mercy for people in need in our community. They have asked for stockings containing stocking stuffers and gift cards for their children as the families do not have many options for transportation to pick up gifts. Stockings will be provided. Please consider taking an Angel this weekend and making a difference for someone this Christmas. We do ask that all gifts be NEW as most of these families rarely receive anything new. ALL GIFTS ARE DUE BACK TO CHURCH NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 TH Page 5

6 Important Dates coming up: 19th and 26th November NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Break) 3rd December CLASS FOR ALL 11am 12pm BGHS Classrooms Parent Prayer and Reflection 11:10am 11:55am New Year Resolutions Building the Domestic Church 10th December CLASS FOR ALL 11am 12pm BGHS Classrooms Parent Briefing for all Sacrament of Reconciliation Parents 11:10am 11:55am Lecture Hall 325 Anna Forsberg : Director of Children s Ministry and Faith Formation annaf@holyspiritlv.org Tel: Ext th December CLASS FOR ALL 11am 12:15pm (Please note the later class end time) BGHS Classrooms Page 6

7 THE UPPER ROOM Winter 2017/18 Calendar Life Nights are held Sunday s from 6:30-8:00pm (Unless otherwise noted) and are open to all those in 9 th -12 th Grades. NOVEMBER: November 19 th : LIFE NIGHT Unspoken Mini-Series Week #1: The Virus: The Danger of Pornography DECEMBER: DECEMBER 3 rd RITE OF ACCEPTANCE 5pm Mass All Formation Year (Year 1) Candidates and their Sponsors December 3 rd : LIFE NIGHT Unspoken Mini-Series Week #2: Fortify: Breaking Free From Pornography December 10 th : LIFE NIGHT Disrupted: Making Room for Christ Advent Prayer & Reflection Night JANUARY: January 7 th : LIFE NIGHT Complete Guide to Human Happiness Week #1: We re Waiting for You: Our Response to God s Love January 14 th : LIFE NIGHT Complete Guide to Human Happiness Week #2: New & Improved: God s Law January 21 st : LIFE NIGHT Complete Guide to Human Happiness Week #3: Eat Your Vegetables: Church Authority January 28 th : LIFE NIGHT Complete Guide to Human Happiness Week #4: The Drive of Your Life: Conscience Formation December 17 th : CORE TEAM ONLY NIGHT Core Christmas Party Details given at the Core Meeting. Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) ; (702) LouieL@holyspiritlv.org Facebook Ɩ Twitter Ɩ Instagram EDGE Nights: Middle School Youth Ministry Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room the Youth Ministry Office for a full registration packet for our Edge Year. You can also download a registration pack on our website. Sacramental Prep also available December 6 th : EDGE NIGHT An Edge Issue Night on Miracles December 13 th : EDGE NIGHT Edge Advent Prayer Night & Christmas Celebration (Prayer/Social Night) Page 7

8 Witnessing the different lifestyles of the Jamaican people my age was probably the most eye-opening experience for me. These kids may not talk like us, look like us, dress like us, etc., but we are all so much alike. That s what brought me to tears at night. Thousands of miles and an ocean separate our different lifestyles, yet Anthony and I connected and laughed with the Jerusalem boys over TV shows, video games, music, you name it. And it really drove the point home that we are all brothers and sisters. Why waste time pointing out the differences in each other when we are all so much more similar in ways we never thought of? It was this phenomenon and another experience that made me love Jamaica. The people in that country are content with just being. It seems like life isn t a competition or a race for them. From what I ve seen, they don t judge people on appearance or by their possessions. This is drastically different from America. The leading disease for adults in the United States is depression. Yet, the quality of life for so many people I ve seen in Jamaica was drastically less than those of most of America s population. And, to even drive the point home further, simple bystanders I ve seen in Jamaica were much more content with life than adults I ve seen in America. They enjoy and get so much more out of life even though they have so much less. What a paradox. Now that I m on my own in school, it can be easy to let your mind wander to a negative place. But I always have pictures of the family I made in Jamaica in my dorm. And I wear a necklace I got from Kingston everyday. These remind me everyday to live like the family that I ve made lives. They remind me to look at each day as a blessing and to be thankful every morning. There are plenty of people my age who look around at the world in a pessimistic way. But, from what I have seen, there s so much more to be thankful for than to complain about. The Jamaican people welcomed us like family, and at the end of the mission trip, it did indeed feel like I formed a new family in a place far away. Justin Daus 2017 Missionary ADVENT RETREAT LESS RUSH, MORE HUSH Come to the quiet... SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND In The Upper Room 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast 9:00 3:00 Retreat Bring a brown bag lunch/drinks provided $20 per person Payable in advance SPACE LIMITED! Pre-register by NOV. 29TH by calling the parish office: Presenters: Page 8 Sr. Karen Crouse, Deacon Dan Powers

9 Momnipotent Join us either in the Morning 9:30am - 11am or Evening 7pm - 8:30pm Holy Spirit Upper Room Trailer Course Dates: Nov 20th, Dec 4th, Dec 18th (Christmas Social) Jan 15th, Feb 5th, Feb 19th, Mar 5th, Mar 19th, April 2nd, April 16th, Ending the year with a Family Social - Saturday 28th April Each 1.5 hour session will comprise of prayer, fellowship, discernment and lots of conversation, laughter and sharing. Register at Presents an Annual Interfaith Community Program INTERFAITH FORUMS th Season OUR ANNUAL INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE Sunday, November 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church 4201 W. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV Featuring: Inaugural performance of IFCSN s Interfaith Peace Choir Experience in Harmony - An Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Every Voice Enriches Us All In the spirit of the season and the Interfaith Forums, the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service is an opportunity to sing, pray and give thanks with members of diverse religions and philosophies. Those who attend are invited to bring canned goods and other non-perishable food items which will be provided to a local food bank. For specific information about this and other programs, visit the Interfaith Council website at The Interfaith Council welcomes tax deductible financial or in-kind contributions. PO BOX 73070, Las Vegas, NV (702) council@interfaithsn.org The Holy Spirit Simbang Gabi Committee is having a CHRISTMAS BAZAAR December 9/10 after all Masses All proceeds will go towards the Holy Spirit Building Fund. Please join them for the Simbang Gabi celebration on Sunday, December 17th at 12:30 PM for the Mass and celebration. Volunteer couples needed! Our Marriage Preparation Program at Holy Spirit - For Better and Forever - is in need of couples in a strong marriage that are willing to meet with engaged couples to guide them through our program. Training is provided! For more information, please contact Jennifer and Len Perroots at jperroots@gmail.com or call (702) Page 9

10 NOVEMBER 2017 Pie Social following Mass Page 10