Volume VII Issue 23 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 Tommy Roberts MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM Mon Sat in Upper Room Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 5:00 p.m. (All Weekend Masses held at Bishop Gorman High School) TODAY S READINGS First Reading Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading In one Spirit we are baptized into one body and given to drink of one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13). Gospel Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission with the power to forgive or retain sins through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23). 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. Receive the Holy Spirit At last! The power hinted at and the Spirit promised are unleashed on this holy day. We call it the birthday of the church. Try to listen to today s scripture passages with some sense of how electrifying these events must have been to those who lived through them. Up until now, they have been waiting in the upper room. In today s first reading, that room is filled with wind and fire and bold proclamations in foreign tongues. In the second reading, Paul describes the Pentecost event, too. His description includes all of us. The Spirit lives on in the church in each of us who are members of the Body of Christ, given different gifts from the same Spirit. Only after Pentecost could the apostles look back and understand what Jesus meant when he said, as reported in today s Gospel reading, Receive the Holy Spirit. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
Page 2 SACRAMENTS AT HOLY SPIRIT Baptisms: For children 6 and under: Call the office, 459-7778 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, 459-7778, Ext. 106 Adult Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion: Call the parish office (459-7778). 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 702-767- 2591 or e-mail: m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com, to register for the class or for more information. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the office (459-7778) 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 882-8750 or e-mail jeanettelombardo@cox.net Reconciliation/Confession: Call the office (459-7778 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 459-7778 or e-mail kmcgee@embarqmail.com. PFC Maxxwell Nolan Baker, US Army, Iraq Staff Sgt. John D. Daniel, Afghanistan Pvt. Richard Hecht (Recovering in Maryland-Deploying to Afghanistan soon) Col. Liana L. Bratland, US Army, Afghanistan SFC David A. Lang, Afghanistan Staff Sgt. Alan Rydman, Afghanistan SFC Joshua Santos, Afghanistan 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: Bill Wypyski wwypsr@hotmail.com Carmen Bernasconi MrsLittleB@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus: Phil Isakoff - 686-4056 Liturgical Ministry Coordinators Lectors: Holly Shore, 210-4693 Eucharistic Ministers: Veda Candeloro, 505-4629 Bread Bakers: Peg Scillia, 242-2966 or e-mail: mscillia@cox.net Hospitality/Greeters: Call the office, 459-7778 Altar Linens: Rose Stasiak, Jasmin Ortega, Christina The, & Tammy Kastrup Outreach Committee: Community of Salt & Light: Araceli Franco, 460-3694 or e-mail: mafs01@yahoo.com or Roselle Vetere, 826-2925 or e-mail: 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: HLY-SPRT (459-7778). 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 459-7778 or e-mail the names to kmcgee@embarqmail.com. Emilia Aguilar Sandra Arguello Belk-Hart Family Jan Bergantino Alex Cabiara Danilo R. Calilp Mary Carpenter Remedios Castelo Marilyn Cerven Dan Chasse Luis Chi Sweden K. Chua Elizabeth Cieslak Jaime Cruz Tony & Lilian Daiz Linnea Danielson Anne Data Peggy Deboise Bernardina de la Peña Christian Fabbri Carolina Flores Encarnacion Flores Antoinette Garcia Renato Grajo Linda Heekin Paul Henry Lydia Herrera Margaret Hoiby Andrew P. Iannotti, Jr. George Jiacinto Larry Jones James Kalafus Sage Kong Kee Jon Paul Kennedy Earl Kerr Catherine Sun Ja Kim Marie King Kathleen Kornblum Chris Leferink Joseph Leslie Donnabelle Logan Lopez Family Robert Lucero Blake Lyons Rhochel Medina Beatriz Marapao Rachelle Muniga Lucy Novelo Vicente Ong Pam Perrella Thomas Phelan Givince Pineda Borromeo Talplacido Rona Pankey Kitty Kenny Pollard Elvin Punzalan Pat & Jack Robitaille George Roche Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith Rose Stasiak Amparo Superiaso Walter Szymanski James Tallerino Edgardo Talplacido Erlindo Talplacido Karen Tripodi Brigette Troxel Pam Truax Lourdes Villages Joseph Villanueva Shelly Watson Kevin Williamson Tamara Wynne Charlotte Young- Moore Arturo Yñigo Magdalena Yñigo Danette Young Nora Yupangco
THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, JUNE 9 6:30 PM Inquiry Office Conf. Room 7:00 PM Baptism Preparation Class Upper Room TUESDAY, JUNE 10 6:00 PM Grief Support Group WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Upper Room 7:15 PM Music Rehearsal Office Conf. Room THURSDAY, JUNE 12 FRIDAY, JUNE 13 SATURDAY, JUNE 14 4:00 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, JUNE 15 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 10:00 AM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 12:00 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 5:00 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny Empty Nesters! Married couple needed! To provide guidance, direction, love and support to pregnant young women, age 14-22 who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless as a result of their pregnancy. If you are up for a challenge, this may be the job for you! Room and Board plus salary. For more information: Contact: Kathleen Miller at Living Grace Home 702-212-6472 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, June 8 - Pentecost Sunday Vigil: Genesis 11:1-9 or Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ezekiel 37:1-14 or Joel 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2a, 24, 35c,27-28, 29bc-30; Romans 8:22-27; John 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 Monday, June 9 - St. Ephrem 1 Kings 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Matthew 5:1-12 Tuesday, June 10 1 Kings 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Matthew 5:13-16 Wednesday, June 11 - St. Barnabas Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 98:1-6; Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday, June 12 1 Kings 18:41-46; Ps 65:10-13; Matthew 5:20-26 Friday, June 13 - St. Anthony of Padua 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Matthew 5:27-32 Saturday, June 14 1 Kings 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; Matthew 5:33-37 Sunday, June 15 - Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3:52-55; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2013/2014 $12,900.00 Collection of May 24/25: $10,925.00 Online donations May 24/25: $ 1,015.00 TOTAL: $11,940.00 Collection of May 31/June 1: $12,027.84 Online donations May 31/June 1: $ 2,547.00 TOTAL: $14,574.84 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY TO HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH 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: 702-459-7778 ext. 108 or e-mail deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org for information about RCIA Inquiry sessions and events. Page 3
HAPPY FEAST DAY! HAPPY PENTECOST! What is Pentecost? Here s a definition found in Wikipedia: Pentecost ("the fiftieth day") is the Greek name for the Feast of Weeks, a prominent feast in the calendar of ancient Israel celebrating the giving of the Law on Sinai. This feast is still celebrated in Judaism as Shavuot. Later, in the Christian liturgical year, it became a feast commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ (120 in all), as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1 31. For this reason, Pentecost is sometimes described by some Christians today as the "Birthday of the Church". As we read in the Acts of the Apostles, the disciples were in The Upper Room celebrating the Jewish Feast of Pentecost which was 50 days after Passover. It was on this day, that the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus came to the Apostles and disciples in sound and sight : a noise like a strong driving wind and tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. This event changed the lives of those who received the Holy Spirit: there were on fire for God and nothing could dampen their spirits or stop them from proclaiming Jesus Christ. In fact, Peter, who only 50 days earlier had denied ever knowing Jesus, preached that Pentecost Day so eloquently that 3000 asked for Baptism. What happened to Peter? Some actually accused Peter and the others of being drunk on too much wine, but they, in fact, were intoxicated with the Holy Spirit. May we, the members of Holy Spirit Catholic Church Community, likewise be on fire with the love of God and intoxicated with the Holy Spirit. I mean may we be so excited about our faith that we are willing to share it with others. This is our seventh parish Feast Day since we became a parish. I challenge each of us to do two things as a response to our Feast Day of Pentecost by which we can show our enthusiasm for our faith and our parish: 1) Invite someone (non-catholic: of another Christian faith, of another religion or with no religious background at all) to look into our faith and attend an Inquiry Class at 6:30 p.m. any Monday night in the Office Conference Room. 2) Respond generously to the Summer Program of new pledges, renewed pledges or designated memorial gifts. We seem to be stuck in our Capital Campaign hovering at the two million dollar level. We need much more to even consider groundbreaking. So, I will be devoting summer and fall to a renewed commitment of fund-raising. Let us call upon the Holy Spirit to fire us up and get this Capital Campaign back on track and racing forward to raise millions more. God bless everyone! Happy Feast of Pentecost! Catechesis of the Good Shepherd It looks as if we will have a new spot in the bulletin and we will have more news to share with you on a weekly basis. We would like to thank all of you who are interested in the program and are already making it a success. Our information meetings were small but very interesting and encouraging. I was surprised at how many already knew about the work of CGS and are thrilled to get one up and running. I am speaking with Father Bill and working on a six long weekend session for trainings that will run one weekend a month. All are invited to train for this and are encouraged to do so. You do not have to work in the atrium or even for the atrium, this is an excellent opportunity to build your love of Christ OUR Good Shepherd and grow in the Catholic faith through understanding the Bible and Liturgy. Please keep your eyes on the bulletin and join us. We are also going to have materials days. We will have one for making : Sculpey people - (We will learn to make people together) Scripture Books - (Many Scripture books are used in the atrium) Painting and cutting out materials Making prayer cards and creating tracing packets sewing etc. Please join us on these days - you will find information in the bulletin soon. Teresa Chisholm CGS formation leader 292-2234 / chisholm.tm@cox.net Page 4
Summer Outreach projects to benefit the children of: PROJECT 1: Pastor Dan will be taking 40 children on their first camping trip mid-july. They will need: New or gently-used sleeping bags Gift cards to purchase swim suits and towels (Walmart has them quite cheap!) We will start collecting this coming weekend! Project 2: The Outreach Committee needs help filling backpacks for the children going back to school in the fall. Backpacks and school supplies will be collected in July and August at Mass. Page 5
Registration for 2014-2015 Confirmation Year Those who were in their Formation Year (Year 1) will automatically be enrolled into the Sacramental Year (Year 2) of Confirmation upon completion of the first year. Registration packets for new registrations will are now available: 1. Pick up a registration pack in the parish office. 2. Email Louie for a registration pack, or 3. Download a registration pack from our Blog site: http://upperroomlv.blogspot.com Confirmation at Holy Spirit is a 2-Year Preparation program in which candidates participate in weekly Upper Room Life Nights, Monthly Confirmation Formation Sessions, Parish Ministry Projects, a Confirmation Retreat, and Liturgy. Generation to Generation Introduction Sessions Upon Registration, each Formation Year candidate will sign up for a Parent/ Teen Session called Generation to Generation. These sessions are offered at four (4) different times during the end of summer, one of which must be attended: Tuesday, August 26 th 6:30-8:00pm Thursday, August 28 th 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday, September 2 nd 6:30-8:00pm Thursday, September 4 th 6:30-8:00pm Contact Louie Latina for information in regards to our Confirmation and Youth Ministry Program LouieL@cox.net (702) 901-4106 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 9-12. ALL students are invited to attend. June 8th : The Fire Within - 2nd Annual Upper Room Pentecost Prayer/Worship Night. *7:30-8:30pm* June 22nd: Softball Night at Mesa Park. 6:30-8:00 (or when it gets too dark to play). Drop off and pick up location will be at Mesa Park just down the street from the trailers. We use a 16- inch softball so anyone can play. July 20th: Wii Love Upper Room Night (Social Night). Prizes awarded for the winners! August 17 th : Summer Movie Night (Social Night) 6:30-8:30 *Ending time 30 minutes later to accommodate full-length movie. Bring snacks and candy to share! August 24 th : 9 th Grade Welcome to Upper Room Night! Welcoming those in 9 th grade to the Upper Room. 9 th Graders Only! Food provided. 6:30-8:00pm August 31st : No Upper Room Labor Day Weekend Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 901-4106 LouieL@cox.net Upcoming EDGE Nights: Edge Registration for 2014-2015 Year Edge is a Catholic middle school ministry aimed to present the truths of the Catholic faith in a hands-on and relevant format. The format of the Edge program is designed to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of your middle school youth. The Edge Nights allow the youth to learn about their faith through talks, skits, videos, small group discussions and sharing what they know with their friends. As part of the Catholic Church s mission to evangelize, middle school youth are encouraged to go out and bring their friends to the Edge. 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. Edge is open to all those in middle school even though who already participate in Catholic Education at School. Those who attend Catholic Schools are also encouraged to attend Edge. Edge sessions focus on the spiritual life of a middle school youth. They are based on Formation, not merely education. Page 6 Registration packets for 6th-8th Grade Registrations will are now available: 1. Pick up a registration pack in the parish office. 2. Email Louie for a registration pack, or 3. Download a registration pack from our Blog site: http://thehsedge.blogspot.com
Holy Spirit Mission Team 2014! We have 23 missionaries committed to travel to Jamaica this August to serve the poorest of the poor. We will be assisting with the daily care of the children: physical therapy, medical treatments, feeding, playing and sharing friendship & love. Additionally, we will be completing work projects: general repairs, painting, construction, landscaping, etc. Support the Mission Team! Ellen Ambuehl Rebekah Ambuehl Anne Anderson Chase Breeden Deacon John Breeden Katie Breeden Beverly Burnett Cynthia Drew Rick Fernandez Sarah Glanister Louis J. Hillegass, Jr. Yvonne Kacvinsky Fr. Bill Kenny Allison Lambert Victoria Lambert Gloria Lim James Musgrave Ninga Powers Deacon Dan Powers Santiago Ricoy Bill Serna Heather Thomas Austin Watkins Please pray for the team members as they prepare to go and be Christ s hand and feet. Please also consider helping the team raise funds to care for the children. Your donation will change the lives of children who have no family and nowhere else to go by ensuring that they receive love and quality care. You can make your tax-free donation to support our team or an individual team member and learn more about Mustard Seed Communities by accessing our Holy Spirit Team Page at: http://www.mustardseed.com/site/tr/events/general? team_id=6050&pg=team&fr_id=1990 TOTAL TEAM GOAL: $41,242.32 Raised so far: Mustard Seed (online) 11,671.00 Rubio s Nite 278.87 Lenten Soup donations 441.00 Bunco Nite 835.17 Misc Donations 2,600.00 Amount Still need to Reach Goal: $ 25,416.28 Go.Be.Love FR. BILL S BIG BUNCO BIRTHDAY BASH! SATURDAY JUNE 21, 6:30 P.M. BGHS CAFETERIA All proceeds benefit Holy Spirit Mission Team $20 per person CASH PRIZES FOR WINNERS! Register as a team or as a single player Call Allison 702-686-9805 E-Mail: lambertba1@aol.com RSVP By June 19th Dessert and Drinks will be served ~The mission team will be traveling to Jamaica to serve the poorest of the poor. We will be assisting with the daily care of the children and will be completing work projects and help with general repairs.~ Page 7
June 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:00 BK 10:00 BK* 12:00 BK 5:00 BK *Sr. Karen s 50th Jubilee Celebration 2 7:30 LC 3 7:30 LC 4 7:30 LC Music Reh 7pm 5 7:30 LC 6 7:30 LC 7 7:30 BK 11AM @ Centennial Hills Park 4:00 BK 8 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:00 BK 5:00 BK 9 7:30 LC Baptism Prep Class 7pm 10 7:30 BK Grief Support Group 6pm 11 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Music Reh 7pm 12 7:30 BK 13 7:30 BK 14 7:30 BK 4:00 BK 15 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:00 BK 5:00 BK 16 7:30 LC Outreach Team 6:30pm 17 7:30 BK 18 7:30 BK Music Reh 7pm 19 7:30 BK 20 7:30 BK 21 7:30 BK 4:00 BK/DP Fr. Bill s Big Bunco Birthday Bash! 6:30pm 22 8:00 BK/JB 10:00 BK/JB 12:00 BK/JB 5:00 BK/DP Fr. Bill s 70th Birthday 23 7:30 LC 24 7:30 BK 25 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Music Reh 7pm 26 7:30 LC 27 7:30 LC 28 7:30 LC 4:00 Missionary Priest 29 30 7:30 LC 8:00 Missionary 10:00 Missionary 12:00 Missionary 5:00 Missionary Page 8