Volume VII Issue 36 www.holyspiritlv.org STAFF: PASTOR Fr. Bill Kenny frbill@holyspiritlv.org DEACONS John Breeden deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org Dan Powers deacondan@holyspiritlv.org SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Sr. Karen Crouse karencrouseosf@franciscanway.org DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Len Urso reled@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Debbie Hasterok debbieh@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & YOUTH MINISTRY Louie Latina Louiel@cox.net DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Katie Breeden katieb@holyspiritlv.org PARISH SECRETARY Kathy McGee kathym@holyspiritlv.org RECEPTIONIST Yvonne Kacvinsky yvonnek@holyspiritlv.org OFFICE ASSISTANT Tammy Kastrup WEEKEND MASS COORDINATOR Austen Schaffer Schaffer_Austen011@yahoo.com Kayla Falco KaylaFalco94@cox.net MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM Mon Sat in Upper Room Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 PM, 5:00 p.m. (All Weekend Masses held at Bishop Gorman High School) TODAY S READINGS First Reading Turn to the LORD who is generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:6-9). Psalm The Lord is near to all who call upon him (Psalm 145). Second Reading Live your lives in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a). Gospel The last will be first, and the first will be last (Matthew 20:1-16a). 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. SEEK THE LORD In today s opening reading, Isaiah urges us to seek the LORD who is near and can be found (Isaiah 55:6). Then Isaiah says God s ways are as high above our ways as the heavens are above the earth (Isaiah 55:9). So we search, not because God is hiding, but because our tendencies are so different from God s ways that we get lost. How are God s ways so high above our ways? The example Isaiah gives is that God s way is to be generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:7). And our way? We try to be fair. You hurt me, so then I hurt you back, just as hard. Then, of course, you.... And on it goes. In today s Gospel Jesus teaches that God is not fair like that. Instead, God is so generous we can hardly understand it. The same wage for one hour as for a whole day of work? Not fair! Seek the Lord, and we might find a God who calls us to be, not fair, but generous beyond expectations. 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 702-465- 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 (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: 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, 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 Sarah Bozman Alex Cabiara Danilo R. Calilp Ester Carreon 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 Robert Etor, Sr. Christian Fabbri Carolina Flores Encarnacion Flores Antoinette Garcia Renato Grajo Linda Heekin Paul Henry Lydia Herrera Margaret Hoiby Dee Howard Andrew P. Iannotti, Jr. Larry Jones James Kalafus Sage Kong Kee Jon Paul Kennedy Earl Kerr Catherine Sun Ja Kim Marie King Roze Kliese Richard Kliese Kathleen Kornblum Bob LaPorte Chris Leferink Jessica Leoni Joseph Leslie Donnabelle Logan Lopez Family Robert Lucero Blake Lyons Rhochel Medina Mendoza Family Beatriz Marapao Rachelle Muniga Lucy Novelo Vicente Ong Pam Perrella Thomas Phelan Givince Pineda Borromeo Talplacido Rona Pankey Kitty Kenny Pollard Elvin Punzalan Daniel Rochetto Pat & Jack Robitaille George Roche Estella Sayre Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith Amparo Superiaso James Tallerino Edgardo Talplacido Erlindo Talplacido Karen Tripodi Brigette Troxel Pam Truax Lourdes Villages Joseph Villanueva Shelly Watson Kevin Williamson Charlotte Young- Moore Arturo Yñigo Magdalena Yñigo Danette Young Nora Yupangco
THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 6:30 PM Non-Catholic Inquiry Office Conf. Room TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 6:30 PM Liturgy Team Meeting WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry The Gathering Place 5:15 PM Edge Night Upper Room 7:00 PM Music Rehearsal The Gathering Place THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 4:00 PM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd The Gathering Place 7:00 PM K of C Officers The Gathering Place FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 9:00 AM Retreat Meeting Upper Room 4:00 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 10:00 AM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 11:15 AM K-5th Religious Ed Classes BGHS 12:30 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 5:00 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 6:30 PM Upper Room night * The Gathering Place is the new name for the trailer across from the office. The new Upper Room is now open it is behind the original two trailers. UPCOMING RETREATS! Mark your calendars now for the following retreats that will be presented by Sister Karen: October 4, 2014 December 6, 2014 February 28, 2015 April 25, 2015 Seasons of our Lives Portraits of Mary Lenten Retreat Pentecost Retreat READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, Sept. 21 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a; Matthew 20:1-16a Monday, Sept. 22 Proverbs 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Luke 8:16-18 Tuesday, Sept. 23 - St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio); Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Luke 8:19-21 Wednesday, Sept. 24 Proverbs 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Luke 9:1-6 Thursday, Sept. 25 Ecclesiastes 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Luke 9:7-9 Friday, Sept. 26 - Ss. Cosmas and Damian Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Luke 9:18-22 Saturday, Sept. 27 Ecclesiastes 11:9 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Luke 9:43b-45 Sunday, Sept. 28-26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ezekiel 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Philippians 2:1-11 [1-5]; Matthew 21:28-32 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2014/2015 $14,700.00 Collection of Sept. 13/14: $ 13,141.97 Online donations for Sept. 13/14: $ 4,360.00 TOTAL: $ 17,501.97 Seminary & Clergy Education & Development Collection: $ 2,056.00 Thank you for your 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. 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. Page 3
As stated in my column two weeks ago, there are going to be a number of Fundraisers for the Capital Campaign. Now, these may not raise money in the thousands-ofdollars-range, but they will achieve several important things, namely: 1. Monies will be raised for the Capital Campaign and truly every little bit (or big bit!) counts. 2. These events will be an ever-constant reminder that we are in a Fund-Raising mode. 3. They will be an opportunity not only to raise funds but to have FUN besides. It is very important, in the life of a parish, to have social events as a way to mingle with your fellow parishioners in a casual setting and to meet new people. So.. THIS coming Saturday, September 21, we are have just such a Fund-Raiser. It is sponsored by our Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus Council. Here are the specific details: DAY & DATE Saturday, September 27, 2014 TIME PLACE WHO 7:00 10:00 p.m. Tiberti Commons (Gorman Cafeteria) Teens and Adults COST $20 (ahead of time Seasons of Our Lives RETREAT presented by SISTER KAREN CROUSE, OSF SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. in The Upper Room Light Continental Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Bring a Brown Bag Lunch! $15 per person/ $25 per couple payable at the door Call the office, 702-459-7778, to register. WHAT Three Rounds of BUNCO A 50/50 Raffle (winner MUST be present and gets exactly one-half of the money collected for those ticket sales) Knights Raffle (winner NEED NOT be present) PRIZES 1 st Prize: 2 Nights at Palms Place, Dinner for 2 and use of Pool/Spa (Weekends, Pending Availability) Value: $500.00 2 nd Prize: Bottle of Tequila Institucional/Limited Edition Old Carbine Reposado. 1 Liter/100% Agave (Double Shotgun Bottle) Value: $85.00 3 rd Prize: 2-Tickets for the High Roller at the Linq on the Strip Value: $70.00 Ice Cream Social & Snacks at each Bunco Table Please try to be there. It s Fall, new families have moved into the parish, everyone s back to work and back to school. What a great way to get together and enjoy the company of your fellow Holy Spirit Parishioners: the first SOCIAL of the Season. If you don t know how to play BUNCO, we ll teach you really simple or Google Bunco Rules. See you Saturday at BUNCO! Page 4 GAELS THEATRE GUILD PRESENTS: Lost In Yonkers PLAYBILL: This nostalgic memory play by Neil Simon, takes us back to the summer of 1942: World War II is on, and Eddie, flat broke, leaves his sons with their grandmother while he struggles to pay off his debts. The two boys are left to contend with an ill-tempered Grandma, the sweet but a bit off-center Aunt Bella, and Uncle Louie, a small-time hoodlum, in a strange new world called Yonkers. Winner of the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Winner of the Best Play - 1991 Tony Award Lost in Yonkers is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. CATCH IT: October 3 rd and 4 th at 7:00 pm October 5 th at 2:00 pm LOCATION: Bishop Gorman High School Jim 3 House of Performing Arts TICKETS: Reserved Seating $12. Available now at www.bishopgorman.org For Group Rates or questions contact Gaels Theatre Guild Box Office at (702) 476-4175.
Jamaica Me Better! At night our group of 23 would gather on the open, second floor porch at Sophie s Place for prayer and reflection. On Sunday night, after our first full day there, we were asked to use one word to describe our experience thus far. I chose the word transformative because of something that had happened several times that day. It would happen over and over on that trip: the shift from feeling a stranger to one who is welcomed, included and valued. Whether it was at the Mass at St. Martin de Porres, where we were kindly absorbed into the local community s sweet blessings or the aunties gracious support of our feeding efforts twice a day or the slow but eventual reception by the HIV positive, pregnant or newly mothering teens and preteens we visited or the wildly enthusiastic greetings we got from some residents at the different Mustard Seed Communities or even the warm camaraderie that developed between the mission members - that shift into connectedness and belonging struck me again and again. A tender openness, nurtured by that sense of belonging, ushered in a kind of willingness that made interaction somehow less awkward and intimidating. How to communicate was often not obvious but with a sense of belonging and the vulnerability to just be present, unexpected but meaningful connection seemed to flow. An example of this occurred for me at midday Mass at the chapel in Jerusalem after a morning of weeding. Sweaty and dirty, I headed for the back looking for Bill and an open window. There sat a young woman, hair well tended, nicely dressed, eagerly beckoning me to sit next to her. Her almond eyes crinkled and she smiled as took I her hand. She then proceeded to drape her upper body over my legs and seemed to fall into a deep sleep! As I began to wonder how we would participate in the Mass, up she rose at the appropriate moment to stand. This was the dance we created: she stood at the right time and quickly resumed her drape otherwise. We never spoke but stayed in close connection for the whole mass, belonging to each other. Then, abruptly, she left to push her friend s wheelchair out of the church. There were many other encounters that seemed equally supported in spirit and left that sense of belonging. From so many of the residents and staff at Mustard Seed, especially the aunties, I observed a humble ability to stay open, kind and present. As I re-enter my world in Las Vegas, I intend to stay alert and receptive to that transformative (Holy) spirit in my relationships. I know that it means checking my own criticism, judgment, impatience and intolerance on a regular basis. I am grateful to all my new teachers for their examples. Cindy Drew Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Our atrium sessions have begun! Thursday s 4:00 to 5:30 By the time you read this, our third class will have happened. Our first class for being chaos was grand. After we convinced the parents the children would be fine.we learned to walk on the line and talk with an atrium voice. (The first weeks are spent on learning to have atrium behavior ). By the end of the class, chaos was replaced with eager curiosity of who this Good Shepherd could be. We toured, talked, danced, cried and laughed. This week we are hoping that the routine will start and falling in love begins! Atrium parents if you did not sign up to be a part of the atrium for a day or flowers - the list will always be available in the atrium. If you are just curious about the program we ask that you come and visit. Help us for a day, just observe or volunteer to help with materials. There is always something to be cut out! We would like to thank Anne Anderson for the beautiful Baptismal gowns that she lovingly donated to the atrium! For more information: Teresa Chisholm 702-292-2234 chisholm.tm@cox.net Page 5
OneEight Confirmation Connections Sunday, October 5th: 2:30-4:30pm Why? Faith & Baptism Formation Year (Year 1) Candidates only. 6:30-8:30pm Grace Perfected: The Sacrament of Confirmation Sacramental Year (Year 2) Candidates only. *Both Formation Year & Sacramental Year attend 5pm Mass together in the Tiberti Commons* Sunday, October 19th: 6:30-8:00pm Confirmation Retreat Parent Meeting Meet in the Gathering Place (Old Upper Room). For all those parents whose teens are participating in the Confirmation Retreat in November (Sacramental 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 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. September 14th: Blueprint: Jesus Founded His Church. September 21st: United: Four Marks of the Church One September 28th: Sanctified: Four Marks of the Church Holy September 28th: Sanctified: Four Marks of the Church Holy October 5th: No Upper Room OneEight Confirmation Sessions (See left column) October 12th: Universal Outlook: Four Marks of the Church Catholic October 19th: Commissioned & Sent: Four Marks of the Church Apostolic Blog Site: http://upperroomlv.blogspot.com Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 901-4106 LouieL@cox.net Upcoming EDGE Nights: Wednesdays 5:15-6:30pm All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room September 17th: Welcome to the Edge Family. Parent/Youth Welcome Night. At least one parent should attend this Edge Night with your Son/Daughter. September 24th: Inspire[d]: Introduction to the 2014-2015 Edge & Upper Room Theme (Issue Night) October 1st: What s the Catch: Sacraments & Grace. (Catechetical Night) October 8th: Mysterious Signs: Christ & the Sacraments. (Catechetical Night) October 15th: General Admission: Sacraments of Initiation (Catechetical Night) Page 6 At Holy Spirit, the Edge program is for those in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Having three grades helps provide a positive transition for sixth graders, a year of development for seventh graders, and a year to be a role model for the eighth graders. 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
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - - September 21, 2014 Knights Korner Upcoming Knight Events: September 27, 2014: Bunco Knight/Raffle Tickets on sale starting this weekend after all Masses. Membership Drive September 13th and 14th after every Mass. October Events: October 11th and 12th after every Mass Religious Ed Program for Grades K-5 Class Schedule K-5th - April 2013 SUNDAYS at 11:15 AM @ Gorman H.S. CLASSES HAVE BEGUN 11:15 AM 12:15 PM Late registrations will be taken up until Tuesday (Sept. 23) for Sept. 28th classes 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registrations received after Tuesday will be processed for October 5th. THERE IS A WAITING LIST FOR SEVERAL OF THE GRADES! Any questions, please call the parish office, 702-459-7778. holyspiritreligiouseducation.blogspot.com Email: reled@holyspiritlv.org HOLY SPIRIT WILL COVER OCTOBER 25TH 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! Page 7
September 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat September 2014 1 7:30 LC LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSED 2 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm Generation to Generation 6:30pm 3 7:30 BK Core Team Mtg 7pm 4 7:30 BK Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) 4-5:30pm Generation to Generation 6:30pm 5 7:30 BK 6 7:30 BK 4:00 BK K of C 7pm 7 8:00 BK 10:00 MG 12:30 MG 5:00 BK 11:15AM K-5th Religious Ed 8 7:30 LC Inquiry 6:30pm Baptism Prep 7pm 9 7:30 BK 10 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Cantor Reh. 6pm Music Reh. 7pm 11 7:30 BK CGS 4-5:30pm 12 7:30 LC 13 7:30 BK Retreat Mtg 9am 4:00 BK Upper Room 6:30pm 14 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 11:15AM K-5th Religious Ed 15 7:30 LC Inquiry 6:30pm Israel Info Mtg. 7pm 16 7:30 BK Parish Finance Council 7pm 17 7:30 BK Edge Night 5:15pm 18 7:30 BK CGS 4-5:30pm 19 7:30 BK 20 7:30 BK 4:00 MG 21 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK CGS Training 10am 11:15AM K-5th Religious Ed 22 7:30 LC Inquiry 6:30pm Outreach Team Meeting 6:30pm 23 7:30 BK Liturgy Team 6:30pm 24 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Edge Night 5:15pm Music Reh. 7pm 25 7:30 BK CGS 4-5:30pm K of C Officers 7pm 26 7:30 BK 27 7:30 BK Retreat Mtg. 9am 4:00 BK 7PM-10PM 28 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 11:15AM K-5th Religious Ed 29 7:30 AFP Inquiry 6:30pm 30 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm Upper Room 6:30 Page 8