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Volume VIII Issue 7 www.holyspiritlv.org SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - February 15, 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 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) TODAY S READINGS First Reading The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). Psalm I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). Second Reading Do everything for the glory of God; be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:31 11:1). Gospel The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45). 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. FOR THE GLORY OF GOD The entire history of the Jewish people is directed toward one goal: that God might be glorified through the chosen people. Christians, too, are called to do everything for the glory of God. In today s scriptures Paul reminds us that the best way for us to glorify God is to seek to benefit the many, as Christ did when he shed his blood for all of humankind. The reading from Leviticus explains one way the Jews sought to benefit the many, by keeping lepers and leprosy away from the chosen people. Jesus finds a better way. He cures the leper, who immediately re enters the community to spread the good news about Jesus to everyone who will listen. In this way both Jesus and the leper fulfill their calling to glorify the God who fills us with the joy of salvation. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

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. UPCOMING RETREATS! Mark your calendars now for the following retreats that will be presented by Sister Karen: February 28, 201 Lenten Retreat - Repent: Moving Beyond the Mind, Heart We Have April 25, 2015 Pentecost Retreat 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 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. You may phone 702-459-7778 or e-mail the names to kathym@holyspiritlv.org Emilia Aguilar Sandra Arguello Danny Banzon Belk-Hart Family Jan Bergantino Mary Blakewick Sarah Bozman Alex Cabiara Danilo R. Calilp 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 Renato Grajo 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 Bob LaPorte Chris Leferink Jessica Leoni Joseph Leslie Donnabelle Logan Koreti Logan Winston Logan Robert Lucero Blake Lyons Mendoza Family Beatriz Marapao Rachelle Muniga Vicente Ong Pam Perrella Thomas Phelan Givince Pineda Meliza Pineda Borromeo Talplacido Rona Pankey Kitty Kenny Pollard Consuelo T. Rivera Daniel Rochetto Pat & Jack Robitaille George Roche Consuelo T. Ryan Estella Sayre Susan Sexton Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith James Tallerino Edgardo Talplacido Erlindo Talplacido Karen Tripodi Brigette Troxel Pam Truax Martin Vece Lourdes Villages Joseph Villanueva Shelly Watson Kevin Williamson Charlotte Young-Moore Danette Young Nora Yupangco

THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 PRESIDENTS DAY 7:30 AM Morning Mass The Gathering Place ***PARISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY*** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 7:30 AM Morning Mass The Gathering Place 6:00 PM Grief Support Group Call office 7:00 PM Series The Gathering Place WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 ASH WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM Ash Wednesday Mass The Upper Room 12:00 PM Ash Wednesday Mass The Upper Room 5:00 PM Ash Wednesday Mass BGHS Cafeteria 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Mass BGHS Cafeteria THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:30 AM Morning Mass The Gathering Place 8:15 AM Series The Gathering Place FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 7:30 AM Morning Mass The Gathering Place 7 :00 PM Way of The Cross The Upper Room Presented by Fr. BillKenny SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 4:00 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 8:00 AM Mass- Fr. Bill Kenny 10:00 AM Mass- Fr. Bill Kenny 12:30 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny 2:30 PM OneEight Session-Year 1 Confirmation Upper Room 5:00 PM Mass- Fr. Bill Kenny 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. END-OF-YEAR TAX STATEMENTS Donation statements for 2014 went out by e-mail to parishioners who gave by check or envelopes. If you didn t receive a statement, please call the office, 702-459-7778. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, February 15-6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:31 11:1; Mark 1:40-45 Monday, February 16 Genesis 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mark 8:11-13 Tuesday, February 17 - The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order; Mardi Gras; Shrove Tuesday Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mark 8:14-21 Wednesday, February 18 - Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abstinence; Almsgiving Joel 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Corinthians 5:20 6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday, February 19 Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lukek 9:22-25 Friday, February 20 - Abstinence Isaiah 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Matthew 9:14-15 Saturday, February 21 - St. Peter Damian Isaiah 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Luke 5:27-32 Sunday, February 22-1st Sunday of Lent Genesis 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2014/2015 $14,700.00 Collection of February 8, 2015: $15,776.84 Online donations for week of February 2: 2,385.00 TOTAL: $18,161.84 Thank you for your continued generosity to Holy Spirit! FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Fasting and Abstinence observed today See Fr. Bill s column for guidelines. Mass Schedule: 7:30 a.m. Upper Room* 12:00 p.m. Upper Room* 5:00 p.m. Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. Cafeteria *The Upper Room is not yet ADA accessible (stairs only)- so please plan to attend a Mass at Gorman if accessibility is a must. Page 3

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 15, 2015 Shalom! As you know, 37 persons, mostly from Holy Spirit parish, went on a 15-day pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine. It was a wonderful trip and as about as flawless as could be: everything went smoothly our flights, hotels, bus travel all over the country, meals and visits to so many places. As much as possible, our schedule was to follow the life of Jesus Christ chronologically. Thus, one of the first places to visit was Bethlehem where Jesus was born and our last place was the Tomb of the Resurrection. In between, we visited many different sites connected to Jesus ministry: the Mount of Temptation, the place where he was baptized in the River Jordan, the place where the wedding feast of Cana was held, the locale for the Sermon on the Mount, the Sea of Galilee (we actually spent an afternoon ON the Sea of Galilee in a boat!), Nazareth, Capernaum, the Mount of the Transfiguration, the home in Bethany of Martha, Mary and Lazarus (we went into the tomb from which Lazarus was raised); we celebrated Mass in a chapel dedicated to The Upper Room (where Jesus ate The Last Supper); we walked the Via Dolorosa (The Way of the Cross), knelt at Cavalry, prayed at the tomb where Jesus was buried. We also visited some Jewish sites: Masada (the site of a massive suicide by 960 Jews in the year 73 A.D. who preferred to take their own lives rather than to be captured and/or killed by the invading Roman army), Yad Vashem (Israel s Holocaust Memorial), Qumran (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found), the Dead Sea, the tomb of King David, the Wailing or Western Wall which was the very wall that encircled the Temple in Jesus Day, Temple Mount (the site of that Temple. Likewise, we saw some Muslim places: the Mosque at the Dome of the Rock, many other mosques and minarets. For most it was their first-ever visit to Israel and, I know, that for all it was an experience of a lifetime. We have been asked often since our return about the safety of our time there: none of us ever felt a bit scared or nervous. Israel is a very safe country and everyone was so hospitable to us. I am positive that everyone of us would return if that opportunity should present itself again. On all the Fridays of Lent, there is going to be a Special Event beginning this very Friday after Ash Wednesday. It will be at 7:00 p.m. in The Upper Room. I will be making a presentation of The Way of the Cross based on our walk along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem. Lenten Rules: Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are between the ages of 18 and 59. Those who are bound by this fasting observance may take only one full meal; two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Both of these observances are only for those in good health; those are exempt who must maintain dietary standards that would be compromised by observing such abstinence or fasting. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On February 18, 2015, we begin our Forty Days of Lent. This is a time of reflection and prayer for some and others may donate to charity in the tradition of almsgiving. For many though, the tradition of fasting is the chosen means of honoring their faith. Though the paths we take through the Lenten season may differ, we all embark on the same spiritual journey and we all share in the same goal; to reaffirm our commitment to Christ and to our fellow man. In reaffirming these commitments, I am reminded of a passage by the prophet Isaiah, who said that true fasting is, sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless: clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own Is 58:6-7. We should consider then that fasting is not just a physical act, but a spiritual one. It is the emptying of sin in our hearts and of moral weakness in our minds. It is a baptismal renewal achieved through the giving of ourselves to God and to each other. Only by passing through this emptiness do we become spiritually full again. When we observe someone who is suffering or in need, we should remember that the person we are looking at is not really a stranger. As we all are sown from the same seed, what we are seeing is ourselves but with a different face. We are witnessing a manifestation of Christ in another form. So when we see those who are hungry and homeless, we should not turn our back. We should recognize, as Isaiah wisely states, that these are our own. In keeping with that wisdom, I ask you to include Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada as part of your Lenten Observance. If you pray, please pray for all those Catholic Charities humbly serves. If you fast, please consider donating your unused food to their food pantry. If you give alms, please remember the Annual Ash Wednesday Collection and the Faces of Hunger Campaign are wonderful opportunities to assist in the work of our Church for our brothers and sisters in need. This manifestation of God s love for all people is made possible by your devotion and generosity. Together, we are the hands of Christ serving the most vulnerable among us. I pray that this Lent, in your own way, you will all serve as shepherds to guide those in need into the Paschal mysteries we celebrate at Easter and God s divine light. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D. Bishop of Las Vegas Page 4

Lenten Retreat February 28, 2015 Page 5 Repent: Moving Beyond The Mind/ Heart We Have Presenters: Sister Karen Crouse, osf Deacon Dan Powers Come to this Lenten Retreat to look at our various Mind Sets In The Upper Room Trailer Parking available in the Tennis Court Parking Lot 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Retreat Bring a brown bag lunch $15 Singles / $25 Couples - Pay at the door Call the office to register! 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. Religious Ed Program for Grades K-5 Class Schedule K-5th - April 2013 SUNDAYS at 11:15 AM @ Gorman H.S. February 1 CLASS February 8 CLASS February 15 NO CLASS (Presidents Day w/e) February 22 CLASS March 1 CLASS March 8 CLASS March 15 CLASS March 22 LAST CLASS FOR 2014-2015 Any questions, please call the parish office, 702-459-7778 holyspiritreligiouseducation.blogspot.com Email: reled@holyspiritlv.org Gala for Grace Join us for the 8 th Annual Gala for Grace Banquet for Living Grace Home. It will be at the Las Vegas Country Club on February 19, 2015. Reserve your seats now Call Anne at 702-228-1678. $75 per seat or $750 per table of 10. Silent auction begins at 5:30 pm; dinner begins at 7:00 pm. Visit: http:// www.livinggracehome.com/ for more information. CATHOLICISM: It s Your Story 10 Week DVD and discussion series led by your Holy Spirit staff. Learn what Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of the faith. Come join us on Tues evening, Feb. 17 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (facilitator = Len Urso) or on Thurs morning, Feb. 19 from 8:15-9:45 a.m. (facilitator = Deacon John Breeden) This week s journey with Father Robert Barron is A BODY BOTH SUFFERING AND GLORIOUS: THE MYSTICAL UNION OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH Come early on Thursday and begin the morning session by attending daily Mass at 7:30. This is an encore presentation of the Series presented last year. Parking is available for TUESDAY nights in the tennis court parking lot next to our trailers. Please do not park in the tennis court parking lot on Thursday mornings it is reserved for Gorman students. Thank you!

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 15, 2015 OneEight Confirmation Connections February 8 th : OneEight Confirmation Session Sacramental #3: On A Mission Confirmation Reflection Day at Red Rock. (Year 2 Only) 2:00pm-4:00pm Attend the 5pm Mass at the conclusion of the session. Meet at Red Springs Park in Red Rock Canyon. Directions Provided. February 22 nd : OneEight Confirmation Session Formation #3: Support System Candidate & Sponsor Session (Year 1 Candidates) 2:30-4:30pm 5pm Mass to follow at the conclusion of the session. Meet in the Upper Room. Sponsors attend with the Candidates. February 22 nd : Rite of Covenant - All Sacramental Year Candidates (Year 2), sponsors, and parents attend the 5:00pm Mass. Candidates sign the book of Confirmation Contact Louie Latina for information in regards to our Confirmation and Youth Ministry Program LouieL@cox.net (702) 901-4106 Blog Site: http://upperroomlv.blogspot.com 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. February 8th: Winter Movie Night 6:30-8:30pm* Note Ending Time 30 minutes later to accommodate full length of the movie. Movie TBA. February 15th: Liberty: Homosexuality & Freedom. February 22nd: No Upper Room See Confirmation Calendar on the left. March 1st: The Pursuit of Happiness: Marriage and Celibacy for the Kingdom of God. March 8th: Dignified: Dignity of the Human Person March 15th: Voice of the Voiceless: Abortion March 22nd: Tre Ore: The Last Words of Christ (Prayer/Reflection Night) Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 901-4106 LouieL@cox.net Upcoming EDGE Nights: Wednesdays 5:15- All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room February 11th : Yes Mother: Mary, the Mother of God February 18th: Ash Wednesday - All Families attend Ash Wednesday Service 5pm or 7pm in the Tiberti Commons. February 25th: The Great Trilogy: Paschal Mystery March 4th: Rise Up: The Ascension March 11th: Lent Reconciliation Service 6pm in the Bishop Gorman Chapel. This service is the Edge Night for tonight. 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. http://thehsedge.blogspot.com Page 6 Inside Out - Edge Retreat Day Saturday, March 7th 9am 5pm. Call or email Louie to register your youth for this retreat day] $10 (lunch provided) Open to all those in 6th-8th Grade

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - - February 15, 15, 2015 www.mustardseed. Holy Spirit Mustard Seed Mission Trip 2015 July 25th Aug 1st, 2015 Information Meeting Tuesday, Feb 17th at 7:00 pm in the Upper Room Mission Team is limited to 13 Women and 12 Men (Ages 15 and up) For more information contact Lou Hillegass at louhillegass@gmail.com or 702-353-2898 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Holy Spirit s 2014 Mission Team Saint Augustine said: You can t teach another the Mystery of God - you can help them only to seek it. The atrium is where the Mystery of God meets the mystery of the child. To have the child take that away and make it part of their person the child needs something material, the same way we needed Jesus as a human person in a human body. When the children reflects on the parables, live into the infancy narratives, or study the land Jesus came from, it is always accompanied by a material that these children can go to and work on that is how that mystery touches that child s life. We would like to thank those from Holy Spirit Catholic Church that have stepped up and decided to make the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and that Mystery of God and the child part of their faith learning experience, so that they in turn can Help the child come to God by themselves. Teresa M. Chisholm chisholm.tm@cox.net The following children were recently baptized at Holy Spirit: January 10, 2015 LINCOLN REN KHOURY child of Renelie & Amer RYEN LUKE BOYD child of Tracey & Eric January 11, 2015 MICHAEL RYAN PIETRANTON child of Anne & Ryan REAGAN NICOLE LEASURE child of Nicole & James Page 7

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 15, 2015 FEBRUARY 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:00 BH 10:00 VP 12:30 VP 5:00 AA 2 7:30 AFP Catholic Inquiry 3 7:30 JA Grief Support 6:00pm Series 4 7:30 RZ Edge Night 5:15pm Core Team 5 7:30 BK Series 8:15am CGS 4:00pm LENT MINISTRY NIGHT 6:30PM KofC Council 7pm 6 7:30 BK Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training #1 6:00pm 7 7:30 BK Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training #1 9:30am 4:00 BK 8 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK CGS Training #1 10:00am Upper Room 9 7:30 AA Catholic Inquiry Baptism Prep Class 7pm 10 7:30 BK Liturgy Team Mtg. Series 11 7:30 VP Edge Night 5:15pm 12 7:30 AFP Series 8:15am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) 4:00pm 13 7:30 RZ 14 7:30 BK 4:00 BK 15 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK Upper Room 16 7:30 AA PRESIDENTS DAY OFFICE CLOSED 17 7:30 BK Grief Support 6:00pm Series Mustard Seed Meeting 7pm 18 ASH WEDNESDAY Mass Schedule: 7:30am-Upper Rm 12noon-Upper Rm 5:00pm Cafeteria Cafeteria *Gorman High School 19 7:30 BK Series 8:15am 20 7:30 BK Way of the Cross Presented by Fr. Bill Kenny 21 7:30 BK 4:00 BK 22 1st Sun Lent 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK OneEight Session Year 1 Confirmation 2:30pm 23 7:30 AA Catholic Inquiry Outreach Meeting 6:30 p.m. 24 7:30 BK Series 25 7:30 BK Edge Night 5:15pm 26 7:30 BK Series 8:15am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) 4:00pm K of C Officers 27 7:30 BK Lenten Friday Event TBA 28 7:30 BK 4:00 BK Lenten Retreat 8:30am 3:00pm Page 8 BK=Fr. Bill Kenny; BH=Fr. Bill Haesaert; VP=Fr. Vic Panaligan; AA=Fr. Aloysius Abaneke; JA=Fr. Joel Aquino; RZ=Fr. Ron Zanoni; AFP=Fr. Albert Felice-Pace