24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

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1 Volume IX Issue Mesa Park Drive Las Vegas, NV (702) HLY-SPRT (702) FAX (702) TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 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 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Anna Forsberg annaf@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Debbie Hasterok debbieh@holyspiritlv.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Tuala jetuala@gmail.com 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 & VOLUNTEER COORD. Tammy Kastrup tammyk@holyspiritlv.org 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, 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 Because Moses interceded, the LORD relented and did not punish the people (Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14). Psalm I will rise and go to my father (Psalm 51). Second Reading Paul expresses his gratitude for being appointed to the ministry (1 Timothy 1:12-17). Gospel There is great rejoicing in heaven when a sinner repents (Luke 15:1-32 [1-10]). 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 am - 4:00 pm Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am-12 Noon pm RECONCILIATION True reconciliation is emotional, dramatic, and cleansing. When two people meet heart to heart and work through old hurts, misunderstandings, and careless words, cleansing tears often flow and the encounter ends with an embrace that fills both with the warmth of a love too strong to fade. The readings this weekend assure us of this healthy release that comes with reconciliation. They give us the courage to reach out to someone with whom we need to reconcile ourselves, and give us the courage to ask for forgiveness from God, too. In the reading from Exodus, we see how God refuses again and again to give up on the Israelites. Even though they grow impatient with God and turn to false idols, God still calls them back. Luke s Gospel assures us that God rejoices when we turn away from sin. Paul s letter to Timothy encourages us, like Paul, to look back on our lives and recognize where God s patient mercy has been shown to us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

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. Get our Holy Spirit App for your smart phone! Page 2 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: Tom Edwards, Grand Knight, Liturgical Ministry Coordinators Lectors: Michelle Healy, (702) e:mail: teachmmh@aol.com Eucharistic Ministers: Veda Candeloro, Bread Bakers: Peg Scillia, or mscillia@cox.net 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 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: or the names to kathym@holyspiritlv.org Don Aguirre Shawn Aguirre Daniel Aguirre Jacob Aguirre Sandra Arguello Jimmy Arroyo Danny Banzon Belk-Hart Family Linda Bergkvist Mary Blakewick Aaron Boyce Kena Brashear Kathy Carrabis Carol Catadi Marilyn Cerven Laura Chapel Dan Chasse Luis Chi Sweden K. Chua Jaime Cruz Tony & Lilian Daiz Peggy Deboise Bernardina de la Peña Christian Fabbri John Farrell Carolina Flores Encarnacion Flores Arline Garber Antoinette Garcia Bridgett Glozzer Rudolfo Godoyo Renato Grajo Linda Heekin Paul Henry Lydia Herrera Margaret Hoiby Gigi Holloman Dee Howard Elizabeth Hutton Andrew P. Iannotti, Jr. Edgar Ibana Agnes Jiran Larry Jones James Kalafus Bob Kaufmann Sage Kong Kee Jon Paul Kennedy Earl Kerr Catherine Sun Ja Kim Marie King Joanne Kires Roze & Richard Kliese Kathleen Kornblum Agnes Kostalnick Sheryl LaFave Linda Lagoy Bob LaPorte Chris Leferink Jessica Leoni Joseph Leslie Donnabelle Logan Korti Logan Robert Lucero Blake Lyons Julia P. Magno Beatriz Marapao Dorothy Marynow Angela Marcum Mendoza Family Nate Morang Rachelle Muniga Leonie Noval Jeremy Olden Vicente Ong Pam Perrella Julia Perroots Rona Pankey Kitty Kenny Pollard Consuelo T. Rivera Daniel Rochetto George Roche Joan Roman Consuelo T. Ryan Estella Sayre Susan Sexton Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith Tucker Smith Ray Suppe Talplacido Family Karen Tripodi Pam Truax Dcn. Mike Underwood Martin Vece Lourdes Villages Joseph Villanueva Shelly Watson Kevin Williamson Charlotte Young- Moore Danette Young Nora Yupangco

3 Page 3 THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 6:30 PM Catholic Inquiry Gathering Place 7:00 PM Baptism Preparation Class Gathering Place TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 6:30 PM Generation to Generation Upper Room 7:30 PM 1st-5th Rel. Ed Parents Gathering Place WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 5:00 PM Edge Upper Room 5:30 PM Kids Choir Gathering Place 7:00 PM Music Rehearsal Gathering Place THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 4:00 PM CGS Gathering Place Vessel Rehearsal Upper room 6:30 PM Liturgy Team Meeting FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 10:00 AM Virtus Training Gathering Place 1:00 PM Fingerprinting Office Conference Room 4:00 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7:30 AM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 9:30 AM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 10:45 AM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 11:00 AM K-5th Religious Education BGHS 11:15 AM 1st-5th Parents Briefing BGHS 12:30 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 5:00 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 6:30 PM Upper Room 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, September 11-24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-32 [1-10] Monday, September 12 - The Most Holy Name of Mary 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Luke 7:1-10 Tuesday, September 13 - St. John Chrysostom 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Luke 7:11-17 Wednesday, September 14 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 Thursday, September 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; John 19:25-27 or Luke 7:36-50 Friday, September 16 - Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Luke 8:1-3 Saturday, September 17 - St. Robert Bellarmine; Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Luke 8:4-15 Sunday, September 18-25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Amos 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13 [10-13] PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2015/2016: $19, Collection week of September 3/4: $12, Online donations week of September 3/4: 6, TOTAL: $18, 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. Blessing of Unborn Children The church welcomes with joy and compassion the mothers who, recognizing that all life is a gift from God, come to the Church seeking a blessing for their unborn child. Such a blessing sustains the parents by imparting grace and comfort in times of concern and need, unites the parish in prayer for the unborn child, and fosters respect for human life within society. The Rite will usually be conducted on the second weekend of each month: Next blessing will be on September 10/11.

4 Today, marks the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 (2001) attack on the United States of America. All of us remember where we were and what we were doing when we first heard the news. The images, the pain, the loss, the anger and so many other sights and sounds, emotions and feelings still haunt us. I found this (anonymous) prayer on line. Lord of Mercy, Prince of Peace. This date, 9-11, carries a heavy burden of memory. This day does not pass in the calendar without our remembering. We remember images of death and destruction. Images that human eyes were never meant to see. We remember words our ears were never meant to hear, the tender last words of husbands and wives who would never embrace again. We imagine the feeling of emptiness in the arms of children who at the end of the day could not find mom or dad for their welcome home hug. We remember our own feelings of emptiness as our sense of security, as our own confidence in the predictable order of life and work was radically shaken. This date, 9-11, carries a heavy burden of memory. We remember the heroism of the many that lost their lives in saving others. We remember all those who suffered and died, we grieve for them still, friends and strangers alike, along with their families and friends. This date, 9-11, carries a heavy burden of memory. And it is right that it should not pass from our memory. But today and in this prayer, along with our remembrance of profound loss, it also seems right that we give voice to our deep longing for peace, and with this prayer, commit ourselves to those actions that will draw us closer to our most ancient and most holy desire, peace among all God s children. Lord, grant us peace. Amen. Outreach Ministry - Community of Salt & Light 10/15/16 Family Promise honors Fr. Bill at their 20th Anniversary party 10/19/16 Kick off the Annual Angel Tree 10/20/16 Casa de Luz Thanksgivingback Event Watch the bulletin in the weeks ahead for complete details on these events and volunteer opportunities. Page 4

5 I am very thankful that I had the opportunity of being a missionary in Kingston, Jamaica to serve the residents and their caregivers (aunties) of the Mustard Seed Communities. Despite the heat, humidity, no air conditioning, and cold showers, I received so many gifts. I saw beautiful green trees and mountains, pretty flowers, and a splendid beach. I witnessed a starry night unfolding at one of the Mustard Seed locations that was spectacular. The most memorable gifts that I received were with the residents, the missionaries, and the aunties. Our main home for the week was Sophie's Place. Most of the residents are severely disabled. Most can't speak, some are visually impaired, and all but a few are wheelchair bound and have been orphaned or abandoned. It was difficult at times to see them in their condition, unable to do anything for themselves. Yet, despite their condition, they exhibited love to their aunties, to each other, and to us missionaries. There are so many stories to tell about the residents but here are a few. I can still see the picture in my mind of Noella, one of the residents, giving Gloria, one of our missionaries whom she bonded with, the most beautiful smile and sound when she entered the room to feed her. Or Donovan, a very troubled young man who has bouts of anger and violence, during a church service, running over to another resident when he sneezed, wiping his nose, and then going back to his pew and singing his heart out. I saw my fellow missionaries giving love. It is hard to feed some of the residents but the missionaries were patient. When one missionary struggled, another gave support. I witnessed Ninga, holding Mikayla and singing sweet lullabies to her every day. I saw beautiful, authentic smiles of the missionaries, especially the teenagers, as they fed, held or played with the residents. How can I forget Deacon Dan getting his hair done and making a resident named Tiara, exclaim "Oh, my goodness!" or Deacon John playing hide-andseek with Chrisagaye, or Father Bill playing with Donovan or helping with the mechanics of a go cart. I could go on and on about the other missionaries. I was amazed at the aunties who worked tirelessly to care for the residents. They showed so much patience and love to the residents and gratitude to us for helping them. They don't just care for the residents; they play with them, pray with them, and sing to them as if the residents were family. One day we visited one of the Mustard Seed locations that housed HIV residents. There were no barriers. We were young and old alike laughing, playing games and eating ice cream. When we went to a few other Mustard Seed locations, we worked hard on projects. Not one missionary complained. It was a lot of fun and very rewarding, despite a few mishaps along the way. Perhaps the most profound gifts that I received were when we were all together for prayer. No matter what location we were at, during a prayer service or at Mass, we were all one community loving and worshiping God. The residents and aunties showed tremendous joy during the songs. Some were singing, some were smiling, and some were dancing in their own way. At Jacob's Ladder, a facility that houses mostly Page 5 mobile residents with disabilities, I witnessed singing and praise by one resident who was wheelchair bound and another resident who was pretty silent until the end of Mass, that was unforgettable. Also, each night the missionaries got together for reflection. We prayed and talked about our day and what touched us. The depth of sharing, especially from the teenagers, was awesome. I came back to Las Vegas with a spirit of gratitude for all that I have: a home, family and friends who love me, and my physical and mental abilities. I will never forget the residents who let me love them and who showed me love nor the aunties, workers, and the Mustard Seed team who took us everywhere. I will hold a special place in my heart for my fellow missionaries, especially John and Katie for their kindness and patience. I can't wait for the next mission trip to Go.Be.Love! LINDA SMITH

6 Faith Formation Classes 2016 / 2017 Pre-K 5th Grade Classes start on September 11th and you must be pre-registered before we can admit you to class. Therefore, pick up a registration packet from the welcome tables at church, visit us at the parish office or download from the parish website. Our Faith Formation Programs for K-5th Grade and Parent Briefing Dates Stories of God s Love for Kindergarten Parent Briefing for Kindergarten Parents: Sun Sept 18th, BGHS Lecture Hall at 11:15am Finding God for 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th & 5th Graders (Regular Religious Education and 1st year of Sacramental Preparation) Parent Briefing Sun Sept 11th, Lecture Hall, 11:15am Catch-up Parent Briefing for 1st - 5th Grade Parents: Tues Sept 13th, Gathering Place at 6:30pm Go, Seek, Find: First Communion and Reconciliation (for those doing their second year of sacramental preparation) Parent Briefing for 2nd Grade Parents: Mon Aug 29th or Tues Sept 6th, Gathering Place both at 7pm Parent Briefing for 3rd Grade Parents: Wed Aug 31st, Gathering Place at 7pm Parent Briefing for 4th and 5th Grade Parents: Thurs Sept 8th, Gathering Place at 7pm Catch-up Parent Briefing for 2nd - 5th Grade Sac Prep Parents: Tues Sept 13th, Gathering Place at 7:30pm Children enrolled last year ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED please re-register. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Welcome to the Atrium Religious Education for 3-5 year olds Teresa Chisholm CGS Coordinator chisholm.tm@cox.net UPCOMING CGS CLASS DATES Thursday 4pm 5:30pm: September 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 13th, 20th, November 3rd, 10th & 17th. Sunday 10:45am 12:15pm: September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Both classes meet in the Gathering Place Trailer on the parish property. ~ CGS CATECHIST TRAINING ~ To keep this Montessori program running at Holy Spirit we need trained Catechists in the Montessori approach to education! If you are committed to your faith and willing to work with children in this teaching environment please contact Teresa Chisholm. Attendance is required at each of these training sessions in order to become certified : September 25th, October 2nd, 9th, 23rd, November 6th, 20th, December 11th, 18th, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th. All sessions 1pm 4pm in the Gathering Place Trailer. Page 6 Anna Forsberg : Director of Religious Education annaf@holyspiritlv.org Tel: Ext 112

7 Confirmation Preparation Registration for is OPEN! Three ways to register: Download a registration pack from the website: Louie Latina for a packet: LouieL@holyspiritlv.org Stop by our offices and pick up a registration pack. Confirmation at Holy Spirit is a two-year preparation program. Teens can enter the program as early as the 9th grade, as they have to be in 10th grade or above at the time of Confirmation. The Confirmation Preparation consists of 4-Parts: 1. Upper Room Life Nights 2. Formation & Sacramental Sessions 3. Confirmation Retreat (during Sacramental Year) 4. Parish Involvement The first year of preparation is called the FORMATION YEAR and the second year of preparation is called the SACRAMENTAL YEAR. August 30 th, September 1 st, 6 th &, 8 th : Generation to Generation Parent & Teen Introduction Session 6:30-8:00pm in the Upper Room. Choose one (1) to attend. Mandatory for those entering into the Confirmation Program (Formation Year). OneEight Confirmation Sessions: October 16 th : Confirmation Sessions 2:30-4:30pm - Formation #1: Why (Year 1 Candidates) 6:30-8:30pm Sacramental #1: Grace Perfected (Year 2 Candidates. Both Year 1 & Year 2 should attend the 5pm Mass. The UPPER ROOM Sunday Nights 6:30pm-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. September 11th: Life Night UNFINISHED: Introduction to Life Teen Theme. September 18th: Life Night Censored Week #1: Beggar Jesus and the Poor. September 25th: Life Night Censored Week #2: Exorcist Jesus as a Healer. October 2nd: Life Night Censored Week #3: Criminal the Persecuted Christ. October 9th: Life Night Censored Week #4: King Christ the King. October 16th: No Life Night Confirmation Sessions See column on the left. October 23rd: Life Night Believe It Or Not An Issue Night on Atheism October 30th: No Life Night Nevada Day Weekend November 4 th 6 th : Confirmation Retreat. Cedar Lake Retreat Center in Big Bear, California. Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) ; (702) LouieL@holyspiritlv.org Facebook Ɩ Twitter Ɩ Instagram EDGE Nights: Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room September 14 th : Edge Night Unfinished: Introduction to the Life Teen & Edge Theme (Issue Night) September 21 st : Epic Universe Edge Social Night (Social Night) September 28 th : Respond: An Edge Night on Faith (Catechetical) October 5th : The Father: Edge Night on God the Father (Catechetical) Registration for Edge Is Open Download a registration form from our website. Open to all 6th 8th graders in Or or call Louie in the Youth Ministry Office for a registration form: LouieL@HolySpiritLV.org (702) Sacramental Preparation for First Holy Communion can be done through Edge as well. Ask for details Page 7

8 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - - September 11, 2016 Dear 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 17 th and 18 th. 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 health 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 have given 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 six men studying for the priesthood. At Mount Angel Seminary in Saint Benedict, Oregon, Second Year Pre-Theology, Mauricio Espino, Third Year Theology, Felipe Jimenez, Second Year Philosophy, Nicholas Cipriano, First Year Pre-Theology, Edmund Finley and First Year Theology, Rogelio Molina. Studying at Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, Third Year Theology, Miguel Corral. Two men, members of the religious community of Canons Regular of Jesus the Lord have recently joined our diocese, Brother Jose Unlayao is assigned to St. Anne and Brother Luis Van Dam is assigned to St. Joseph Husband of Mary. Both Brother Jose and Brother Luis have completed their formal theological studies. I appreciate your generous support of this collection, and of the priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Las Vegas. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D. Bishop of Las Vegas NEW BEGINNINGS A Ministry of Hope, Healing and Consolation New Beginnings is a Bereavement Ministry designed to provide support to Christian individuals who have experienced traumatic loss in their lives. The grieving process can cause a sense of feeling disconnected, dismayed and can fill the individual with a sense of hopelessness and despair. New Beginnings offers several services that will gently accompany the bereaved and the parish community in their adjustment to the fact of death and to the sorrow this entails. HOPE Catholic Funeral Mass Planning and Coordination Our faith reminds us of the sure and certain hope that our loved one who died in Christ will rise with him on the last day. A compassionate and non-judgmental funeral coordinator will guide you in planning a beautiful funeral liturgy for your deceased loved one. You will be assisted in choosing Scripture readings and hymns that express our Christian hope in Christ s saving death and resurrection. Contact: Patti Fitzpatrick HEALING Grief Facilitation - Blessed are they who mourn; they shall be consoled (Matthew 5:3) This support group offers trained individuals to help the bereaved understand the process of grief. In these classes, individuals examine their feelings during this intense period and look at coping mechanisms to move through the process feeling guided and not alone. The service has structured classes on various topics and also offers sessions for participants to examine their experiences and share with others in a safe environment led by a facilitator. Contact: Susie Cram CONSOLATION Helping the Bereaved - If one member suffers in the body of Christ which is the Church, all the members suffer with that member (1 Cor. 12:26) When a member of Christ s Body dies, the faithful are called to a ministry of consolation to those who have suffered the loss of one whom they love. This is an in-service offered to help individuals who are close to, work with, or know someone who has suffered a loss, but who are not sure how to help the bereaved. The instructor will teach the participants the stages of grief, describe normal grief behavior and share ways to journey with the individual they want to help or support. Contact: Susie Cram Page 8

9 A new spirit is blowing through our Community Spirit Song Is a group of talented young musicians and singers led by a music-loving group of long standing Church Musicians Please consider joining if you can sing, or are proficient on acoustic or electric guitar, bass, flute, keyboards, etc. Spirit Song needs you! Spirit Song is providing music at the 5:00pm Liturgy this weekend! Come worship with us, meet our members and sign up for a fun Jam Session and Information Meeting, NEXT Sunday afternoon, September 18 th from 2:30-4:00pm in the Portables. Here are the facts: Spirit Song is open to Singers and Musicians from 14yrs. Young Adults Spirit Song will provide music for the 5:00pm Liturgy once a month, beginning October 2 nd Spirit Song asks that you sign up for the Jam Session and Information Meeting (Call the office) Spirit Song will be a great way to volunteer and give back to your community Spirit Song will be fun, but we are very serious about our music, and feel God deserves our very best Spirit Song will help you grow as a musician and vocalist Spirit Song will help bring you closer to God, remember when you sing you pray twice. Spirit Song will help you meet new community members Spirit Song asks that if you have questions, please call Debbie or Jonathan in the parish office ( ) for information Feel the Spirit Join Spirit Song St. Paul reminds us that Christ will strengthen us and that there is abundant grace, faith and love available to us through Christ Jesus. All of this is available to us in our everyday lives and in our marriages. Sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on November in Boulder City. To apply online, or for other weekend dates visit or call Page 9 Diocese of Baton Rouge Disaster Assistance Fund To donate, please make checks payable to Diocese of Baton Rouge, reference Disaster Assistance Fund in the memo section and mail to: Diocese of Baton Rouge Attn: Disaster Assistance Fund P.O. Box 2028 Baton Rouge, LA For more information, please contact Tammy V. Abshire, CFRE, Director of Stewardship, at or tabshire@diobr.org.

10 SEPTEMBER 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat BK=Fr. Bill Kenny TG=Fr. Tom Gross 1 7:30 BK Generation to Generation 6:30 2 7:30 BK 3 7:30 BK K of C Council 7pm 4:00 BK 4 7:30 BK 9:30 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 5 7:30 TG OFFICE CLOSED 6 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm Generation to Generation 6:30 2nd Grade Sac Prep Parents 7 7:30 BK Edge Welcome to the Family 5pm Music Reh 7pm Core Team 7pm 8 7:30 BK CGS Parent Briefing 5:30pm Generation to Generation 6:30 4th/5th Grade Sac Prep Parents 7pm 9 7:30 TG 10 7:30 BK Retreat Planning 8am 4:00 BK 11 7:30 BK 9:30 BK 10:45 CGS 11:00 K-5 RelEd 11: Parents 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 6:30 Upper Room 12 7:30 TG Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm Baptism Prep 7pm 13 7:30 BK 1st-5th Rel Ed Parents Catchup Briefing 7:30pm 14 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Edge 5pm Kids Choir 5:30 Music Reh 7pm 15 7:30 BK High School Bible Study 2:30pm CGS 4pm Vessel Reh 4pm Liturgy Team Mtg. 6:30pm 16 7:30 BK 17 7:30 BK Virtus Training Volunteers 10am Fingerprinting Volunteers 1pm 4:00 BK 18 7:30 BK 9:30 BK 10:45 CGS 11:00 K-5 RelEd 11:15 Kinder RE Parents Briefing 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 6:30 Upper Room 19 7:30 TG Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm 20 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm 21 7:30 TG Edge Social Night 5pm Music Reh 7pm 22 7:30 TG High School Bible Study 2:30pm CGS 4pm 23 7:30 TG CGS Catechist Training 5pm 24 7:30 BK Retreat Planning 8am CGS Catechist Training 10am 4:00 BK 25 7:30 BK 9:30 BK 10:45 CGS 11:00 K-5 RelEd 11:15 Parent Prayer/Reflection 12:30 BK 1:00 CGS Training 5:00 TBA 6:30 Upper Room 26 7:30 TG Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm Outreach 6: :30 BK 28 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Edge 5pm Kids Choir 5:30 Music Reh 7pm 29 7:30 BK High School Bible Study 2:30pm CGS 4pm K of C Officers 7pm 30 7:30 BK Page 10