Volume VIII Issue 25 5830 Mesa Park Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 (702) HLY-SPRT (702) 459-7778 FAX (702) 437-9548 www.holyspiritlv.org 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JUNE 21, 2015 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 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, 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 PM, 5:00 p.m. (All Weekend Masses held at Bishop Gorman High School) THE WIND AND THE SEA Living along the shores of Lake Superior the big lake, as the locals call it you can often hear the advice, Respect the lake; don t take it for granted. People who know Lake Superior respect its power and watch out for its many moods. Sunken ships and boats crushed into kindling are testimonies to what the lake can do. The readings of this Sunday evoke our memories of the lake, of the mighty Mississippi River, or of the ocean itself. Who but God can control these mighty waters and set limits to their advance? The lake described in today s Gospel was a body of water subject to sudden storms and churned into dangerous waves by terrible winds. But these mighty agents are subject to God. The sailor and the fisher all respect the water. Even more, they respect the awesome power of the Maker of wind and sea. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The Lord said to Job: Who shut within doors the sea? And who said: Thus far shall you come but no farther! (Job 38:1, 8-11). Psalm Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting (Psalm 107). Second Reading Whoever is in Christ is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:14-17). Gospel Who is this whom even wind and sea obey? (Mark 4:35-41). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the 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.
SACRAMENTS AT HOLY SPIRIT Baptisms: For children 6 and under: Call the office, 702-459- 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, 702-459-7778, Ext. 106 Adult Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion: Call the parish office (702-459-7778). 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 702-465-9469 or e-mail: m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com, to register for the class or for more information. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the office (702-459-7778) 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 702-882-8750 or e- mail jeanettelombardo@cox.net Reconciliation/Confession: Call the office (702-459-7778 Ext. 105) to make an appointment with Fr. Bill. Get our new Holy Spirit App for your smart phone! Page 2 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, 702-845-9419 Liturgical Ministry Coordinators Lectors: Holly Shore, 702-210-4693 Eucharistic Ministers: Veda Candeloro, 702-505-4629 Bread Bakers: Peg Scillia, 702-242-2966 or e-mail: mscillia@cox.net Hospitality/Greeters: Call the office, 702-459-7778 Altar Linens: Jasmin Ortega, Christina The, Tammy Kastrup & Dominique Koldewyn Outreach Committee- Community of Salt & Light: Araceli Franco, 702-460-3694 or e-mail: mafs01@yahoo.com or Roselle Vetere, 702-826-2925 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: 702-HLY-SPRT (702-459-7778). 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: 702-459-7778 or e-mail the names to Emilia Aguilar Sandra Arguello Danny Banzon Belk-Hart Family Karen Belote Mary Blakewick Sarah Bozman Therese Bricknell Alex Cabiara Danilo R. Calilp Kathy Carrabis Marilyn Cerven Laura Chapel Dan Chasse Luis Chi Sweden K. Chua Elizabeth Cieslak Jaime Cruz Tony & Lilian Daiz Anne Data Peggy Deboise Bernardina de la Peña Herb Eberle Robert Etor, Sr. Christian Fabbri Carolina Flores Encarnacion Flores Antoinette Garcia Bridgett Glozzer Renato Grajo Michelle Healy Linda Heekin Paul Henry Lydia Herrera Margaret Hoiby Gigi Holloman Dee Howard Steven Hutton 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 Agnes Kostalnick Linda Lagoy Bob LaPorte Chris Leferink Jessica Leoni Joseph Leslie Donnabelle Logan Koreti Logan Winston Logan Robert Lucero Blake Lyons Mendoza Family Beatriz Marapao Dorothy Marynow Rachelle Muniga Leonie Noval Vicente Ong Pam Perrella Julia Perroots Thomas Phelan Givince Pineda Rona Pankey Kitty Kenny Pollard Consuelo T. Rivera Daniel Rochetto Pat & Jack Robitaille George Roche Caroline Ryan Consuelo T. Ryan Estella Sayre Susan Sexton Luvimin Singco Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith Anthony Stewart Ray Suppe James Tallerino Borromeo Talplacido Edgardo Talplacido Erlindo Talplacido Karen Tripodi Pam Truax Martin Vece Lourdes Villages Joseph Villanueva Shelly Watson Kevin Williamson Charlotte Young- Moore Danette Young Nora Yupangco
Page 3 THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, JUNE 22 6:30 PM Office Conference Room 6:30 PM Outreach Meeting The Gathering Place TUESDAY, JUNE 23 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry The Gathering Place THURSDAY, JUNE 25 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus The Gathering Place FRIDAY, JUNE 26 SATURDAY, JUNE 27 4:00 PM Mass Fr. Albert Felice-Pace SUNDAY, JUNE 28 8:00 AM Mass Fr. Jim Jankowski 10:00 AM Mass Fr. Aloysius Abaneke 12:30 PM Mass Fr. Aloysius Abaneke 5:00 PM Mass Fr. Joseph Kuan House Blessings Parishioners may request a house blessing by contacting the parish office 702-459-7778. 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: 702-459-7778 ext. 108 or e-mail deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org for information about RCIA Inquiry sessions and events. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, June 21-12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Job 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-26, 28-31; 2 Corinthians 5:14-17; Mark 4:35-41 Monday, June 22-St. Paulinus of Nola; Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More Genesis 12:1-9; Ps 33:12-13, 18-20, 22; Matthew 7:1-5 Tuesday, June 23 Genesis 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Matthew 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday, June 24 - The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Vigil: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6ab, 15ab, 17; 1 Peter 1:8-12; Luke 1:5-17 Day: Isaiah 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66, 80 Thursday, June 25 Genesis16:1-12, 15-16 [6b-12, 15-16]; Ps 106:1b-5; Matthew 7:21-29 Friday, June 26 Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Ps 128:1-5; Matthew8:1-4 Saturday, June 27 - St. Cyril of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 1:46-50, 53-55; Matthew 8:5-17 Sunday, June 28-13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43 [5:21-24,35b-43] Funeral Help Needed: Readers and Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality Ministers We are in need of trained Readers and Eucharistic Ministers to help with occasional funerals for Holy Spirit families. If you are available to help out, please call the office (702-459- 7778) and leave your name and number. When a funeral comes up, you would be called by the funeral coordinator to see if you are available to serve. Thank you! PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2014/2015 $14,700.00 Collection of June 13/14: $14,751.00 Online donations for week of June 13/14: 4,438.50 TOTAL: $19,189.50 Thank you for your continued generosity to Holy Spirit! Religious Ed Program for Grades K-5 CLASSES FOR THE 2014-2015 YEAR ARE OVER. WATCH FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2015-2016. Any questions, please call the parish office, 702-459-7778 holyspiritreligiouseducation.blogspot.com Email: reled@holyspiritlv.org
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 21, 2015 (The next three columns including this one have been written by me before I left for Europe.) Today is Father s Day and I wish to extend to all Fathers a wish for a Happy Father s Day. Of course, the most common title of a Catholic priest is Father. And, I certainly feel honored to be called Father and I truly feel that we are family. There are some who question this title because of what Jesus said: Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. (Matthew 23:9) This means that no one is to be adored like God the Father. It doesn t mean that we can t use the word father. For Jesus says in Matthew 15: 4 and 19: 19 Honor your father and mother. In Luke, Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son and talks about the father frequently in that story. And in 1 Corinthians 4: 14, Paul writes: Even if you should have countless guides to Christ, yet you do not have many fathers, for I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. And, of course, father is also what we call the man married to our mother! So, father is a good word for our fathers and a privileged term for Catholic priests. There are many other father figures besides a Catholic priest some of whom like a priest do not have children, but certainly have taken up the role of being a father figure; for example, step fathers, adopting fathers, coaches, teachers, Boy Scout leaders, religious orders of brothers etc. Again, to ALL to whom it applies HAPPY FATHER S DAY! I want to honor one special father today: Lenny Urso. Lenny has been working for Holy Spirit from the very beginning. At the time of the parish s start, Lenny was employed by Ecolab (providing water, hygiene and energy technologies and services). Lenny started out as Director of Religious Education for Grades K through 8. Eventually, Lenny was hired at Bishop Gorman High School in the Theology Department. As his work continued and expanded at Gorman, Lenny needed to lessen his work load here at Holy Spirit and so he transferred Middle School (grades 6 through 8) to Louie Latina, our Youth Minister. Then, Lenny was promoted to Department Chair of Theology/Campus Ministry at Gorman and also took on many other jobs: coach for lacrosse, Dean of Summer School, announcer at many athletic events and Press Box Manager for all stadium events. In addition to all this, he is a family man: married to Kristal and is the father of three children: Ben, Zach and Emaleigh. Yes, he is a busy man. So, it s time once again for Lenny to step back from some of his duties here at Holy Spirit. With Anna Forsberg taking over Religious Education (grades K through 5 now having grown to over 200 children!), Lenny will be the liaison between that program and Bishop Gorman. But, most of all, thank you, Lenny, for the great program you started and managed for the last eight years. You have done a magnificent job. And a well-deserved Happy Father s Day. Page 4 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Participation in the Peter s Pence Collection gives us an opportunity be a witness of charity to our brothers and sisters around the world. Gifts to this annual collection help our Holy Father, Pope Francis, to support victims of war and natural disasters and others most in need of assistance. The Peter s Pence Collection unites us in solidarity with the Holy Father and his works of charity toward those who are suffering around the world. Pope Francis reminds us that true power lies not in amassing possessions and resources for ourselves but in giving. We must never forget that true power, at any level, is service, whose bright summit is upon the Cross... it means entering the logic of Jesus who kneels to wash the Apostles feet, he said. Your contributions to the Peter s Pence Collection join with the power of Christ to give support to those in need. Join Pope Francis and be a witness of charity throughout the world. You can participate through your donations, prayers, and outreach to spread the message of the love of Christ. Please be generous in the Peter s Pence Collection. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D. Bishop of Las Vegas Help Catholic Charities Looking for a great way to make a difference in your community? You can do it while you shop online! Each purchase made at AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your purchase to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada! Visit: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/88-0059425 to make your purchases, and make a difference in someone s life today!
~Catechesis of the Good Shepherd~ After about a year of preparation - the birth of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd opened its doors at Holy Spirit Catholic Church last September. With great trepidation and unknowing on how the New Program would be met, we wondered Would the children come? We are pleased to announce it is a success! We had 20 children in our very first year. There is a boundless yearning for Catechism in our children starting at the age of 3. (This is a Montessori Program for children ages 3-5) We had so many people who enabled the program to get off the ground, there is not adequate room to thank them all. They prepared people, prayer cards, and prayer table cloths, cut out materials, made chasubles, help set up and take down the room each week and furnished the gift of their time. We celebrated our Liturgy of Light on April 9 th (our version of the Easter Vigil) and when the joy shined on each of the child s faces as they received their own light from our paschal candle, we knew we had done well and the Holy Spirit had accomplished his job. We let loose the Alleluia s that we had hid away and waited so long to say, and sang every song we knew. With that good news ~ we would like to tell you that we are accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 year. Our classes are from 4:00-5:30 on Thursday afternoons. We are limited to the number of children we can take, and parents of the kids we had this year remember if they are not 6 yet they can come back to the atrium! We are anxious to see them and our new children. So I look forward to a full house. We welcome all children 3-5 years of age!!! You can go to office and Kathy McGee will assist you with the registration of your child. If you have any questions I have an information booklet that I can send you via email. Remember sign up early as there is limited space. Teresa Chisholm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Coordinator Holy Spirit Catholic Church chisholm.tm@cox.net 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: July 11/12 Volunteers needed to bake bread for our weekend Masses Baking unleavened bread for our Masses is a very important and rewarding ministry. We have lost several of our regular bakers and are in need of new volunteers. Training is provided and bakers are scheduled on a rotating basis. If you are interested in joining this ministry, or would like more information, please call Peg Scillia, 702-242-2966. Page 5
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 21, 2015 Confirmation Registration Registration is Open for the 2015-2016 Confirmation Year. You may obtain a registration pack in one of the following ways: 1. Download it from our Upper Room Blog Site: http:// upperroomlv.blogspot.com/ 2. Email Louie and request a packet: LouieL@cox.net 3. Stop by the Office or Upper Room and pick up a packet. Confirmation at Holy Spirit is a two-year preparation program. Teens can enter into Confirmation as early as the 9th grade year. Teens in Confirmation participate in all Upper Room Life Nights, Confirmation Formation Sessions, Retreats, and more! 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 -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. May 30th: The Fire Within: Pentecost Prayer Night 3rd Annual Pentecost Praise and Worship Night. Food Provided this night. We also welcome our guest speaker Scott Campbell, to Upper Room this night! June 7th: No Upper Room Graduation Weekend June 14th : 5 th Annual Softball Night at Mesa Park (Social Night) 6:30-8:00pm (or until dark). Drop off and pick up location will be at Mesa Park (Corner of Mesa Park Dr. & Town Center). No equipment required. Wear tennis shoes. We use a 16-inch softball so all can play July 19 th : Upper Room Life Night Summer Night at the Movies (Social Night) 7:00-10:00pm We will be setting up our own Upper Room Drive-In Outdoor movie theater! Bring chairs. Note the time change due to waiting till dark for the movie. Movie Selection TBA. Blog Site: http://upperroomlv.blogspot.com Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 901-4106; (702)379-5723 LouieL@cox.net Facebook Ɩ Twitter Ɩ Instagram Looking for something to do this summer? Need to get those service for school? Call or email Louie. There are many projects at the Upper Room over the course of the summer for teens to participate in to obtain hours for school. Summer Reading for the Beach Check out the new Life Teen Website: http://lifeteen.com/ EDGE Nights: Wednesdays 5:15- All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room Edge Summer Activities Coming Soon Stay Posted! Sacramental Preparation (First Reconciliation & First Communion) can also be done in our Edge Program. Call or email Louie for more details. Resources, blogs, books, articles for teens and for parents. Also, you can visit the Life Teen store for dozens of new books and Catholic gifts for teens! Page 6
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - - June 21, 2015 FUNDRAISING RESULTS AS OF JUNE 15TH: $4,359.00!!!!! Bunco Night #1: $ 560.00 Fr. Bill s Bunco Night: $1,456.00 Raffle: $2,585.00 T-Shirt Sales: $1,590.00 Go-Be-Love Collection: $5,204.00 Summer Outreach project to benefit the children of Casa de Luz TOTAL RAISED SO FAR: $11,395.00 PROJECT : Pastor Dan will be taking Casa de Luz children on a camping trip this summer! We have received all the sleeping bags requested! They still need: Journals for Youth Camp Sunscreen One piece swim suits (youth & Adult sizes) Swim trunks (youth & Adult sizes) We will be collecting these items the rest of this month. Page 7
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 21, 2015 June 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7:30 AA 2 7:30 BK 3 7:30 AFP 4 7:30 AFP 5 7:30 BK 6 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm K of C Council Meeting 7pm 4:00 BK 7 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 8 7:30 AA Baptism Prep Class 7pm 9 7:30 BK 10 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am 11 7:30 BK 12 7:30 BK 13 7:30 BK 4:00 BK Fr. Bill s Bunco Birthday Bash 14 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 RZ 15 7:30 AA 16 7:30 TBA Grief Support 6pm 17 7:30 RZ 18 7:30 AFP 19 7:30 AFP 20 7:30 TBA 4:00 JTA 21 8:00 TH 10:00 TH 12:30 JJ 5:00 JJ 22 7:30 JTA Outreach Mtg. 23 7:30 TBA 24 7:30 RZ Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am 25 7:30 RZ K of C Officers Meeting 7pm 26 7:30 AFP 27 7:30 TBA 4:00 AFP 28 8:00 JJ 10:00 AA 12:30 AA 5:00 JK 29 7:30 TBA 30 7:30 TBA Grief Support 6pm BK=Fr. Bill AA=Fr. Aloysius Abaneke AFP=Fr. Albert Felice-Pace RZ=Fr. Ron Zanoni JTA=Fr. John Assalone JJ=Fr. Jim Jankowski JK=Fr. Joseph Kuan TH=Fr. Tony Hughes Page 8