Volume VII Issue 21 STAFF: PASTOR Fr. Bill Kenny frbill@holyspiritlv.org DEACON John Breeden deaconjohn@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 The people of Samaria accepted the word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17). Psalm Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66) Second Reading Act with gentleness and reverence toward all, so that when you are maligned those who defame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18) or 1 Peter 4:13-16. Gospel I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you (John 14:15-21) or Jn 17:1-11a. 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. THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT Do you recognize the sacrament that is celebrated in today s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles? When Peter and John imposed hands on those who had been baptized, they received the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of confirmation. The reading from the First Letter of Peter and the passage from John s Gospel both consider the results of our baptism and confirmation. Peter reminds us it is likely that we will have to suffer for what we believe. In today s Gospel Jesus speaks clearly about the Holy Spirit, referring to a Paraclete, one who will stand with us to defend us. Poignantly, Jesus promises his disciples, and all of us, I will not leave you orphans. He has never left his followers orphaned. We have always had the Holy Spirit to guide us. 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, MAY 26 6:30 PM Inquiry Office Conf. Room TUESDAY, MAY 27 7:00 PM RCIA Candidates Office Conf. Room WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Upper Room 7:15 PM Music Rehearsal Office Conf. Room THURSDAY, MAY 29 FRIDAY, MAY 30 SATURDAY, MAY 31 4:00 PM Mass - Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, JUNE 1 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 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, May 25-6th Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Peter 3:15-18 or 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 14:15-21 or John 17:1-11a Monday, May 26 - St. Philip Neri; Memorial Day Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; John 15:26 16:4a Tuesday, May 27 - St. Augustine of Canterbury Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; John 16:5-11 Wednesday, May 28 Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14;John 16:12-15 Thursday, May 29 Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; John 16:16-20 Friday, May 30 Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; John 16:20-23 Saturday, May 31- The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zephaniah 3:14-18a or Romans 12:9-16; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4-6; Luke 1:39-56 Sunday, June 1 - The Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2013/2014 $12,900.00 Collection of May 17/18: $13,137.84 Online donations Week of May 17/18: 4,815.00 TOTAL: $17,952.84 Thank you for your continued generosity to Holy Spirit! 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 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 Page 3 Holy Spirit parishioners provide food donations each week for the families served by Casa de Luz. Items such as peanut butter, jelly, cereal, canned meats, tuna, rice, beans, laundry detergent, etc. are greatly appreciated. When you go grocery shopping, why not pick up an extra item for Casa de Luz and leave it in your car to bring to church. Thank you!
Whew! It has been a busy Easter Season: as soon as Lent is over and Easter is here, we are in the season of Easter Sacraments: Baptisms, Confirmations and First Communions. Congratulations to all those who received these sacraments in the last few weeks. Here are some of the statistics: Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 19: 17 children, teens and adults were fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church by receiving all three of the Initiation Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. Sundays, April 27 & May 4: 89 children in grades 2 through 5 made their First Communions. Sunday, May 11: 3 adults who were already baptized in other Christian religions were welcomed into the Roman Catholic faith by way of the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion. Sunday, May 11: 80 teenagers and 11 adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Joseph Pepe; of these 7 also received their First Communions. Sunday, May 18: 9 Middle School-age children received their First Communions. Since Easter, we have also had 16 infant Baptisms. So, the total: 225 persons received one or more of the Easter Initiation Sacraments since Easter Sunday weekend. TOTALS: Baptisms = 33* Confirmations = 111* First Communions = 125* * Some persons received more than one Sacrament. IMPORTANT MEETING FOR ISRAEL TRIP: An information meeting about the January 2015 trip to Israel is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Room Trailer. Reminder of some other special dates coming up: Saturday, May 31: Ordination of Dan Powers at the Guardian Angel Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. Dan s FIRST MASS as Deacon at 4:00 p.m. with reception following. Sunday, June 1: Parish celebration of Sister Karen s 50th Anniversary as a Franciscan Sister at 10:00 a.m. Mass with reception following. NOTE: this is a NEW Mass time, changed from 12:00 noon Mass to the 10:00 a.m. Mass Saturday, June 8: Parish Picnic see page 5 for details. Have a great week! Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend. (Our office is closed on the holiday, May 26.) 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 Holy Spirit Mission Team! Please pray for the team members as they prepare to go and be Christ s hand and feet. Ellen Ambuehl Rebekah Ambuehl Anne W. Anderson Chase Breeden Deacon John Breeden Katie Breeden Beverly Burnett Cynthia Drew Rick Fernandez Sarah Glanister Louis J. Hillegass, Jr. Yvonne Kacvinsky 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 We still have room for 2 men if you are feeling called to be a missionary, please contact Deacon John at deaconjohn@holyspiritlv.org Go.Be.Love Fr. Bill Kenny Allison Lambert Victoria Lambert Gloria Lim James Musgrave Ninga Powers Dan Powers Santiago Ricoy Bill Serna Heather Thomas Austin Watkins Page 4
Adults $7.00 Kids 10 & under FREE Tickets will be on sale This weekend after Masses! The park is located at 7101 N. Buffalo, Las Vegas NV 89131 Page 5
May 18th: Confirmation Sessions 2:00-4:30pm: Any Given Sunday for Formation Year (Year 1) of Confirmation 6:30-8:30pm: The Journey Continues for the Newly Confirmed (Year 2) of Confirmation 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. 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. May 18th: Confirmation Session Day See schedule to the left. May 26th: No Upper Room Memorial Day Weekend 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) Now Recruiting for the 2014-2015 Core Team We are in need of teens and adults who are passionate about our Catholic Faith and would love to share that faith with the Youth of our parish. Stop by the Upper Room for a Core Team Application packet or call or email for more information. Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 459-7778 ext. 106 LouieL@cox.net Church Semester : Upcoming EDGE Nights: May 14th: Edge Night Actions = Words: An Issue Night on Integrity (Issue Night) May 21st: Edge Night End of the Year Edge Party (Social Night) Details to be emailed to all parents. Edge First Communion Mass Sunday, May 18th 10:00AM Mass All details about Middle School First Communion will be emailed to the families who are participating in this Mass. Edge Registration for 2014-2015 Year Open Registration for Edge begins May 1st! Email or Call Louie for a registration pack. You can also pick up a registration pack at the office. Page 6
The following children recently received the Sacrament of Baptism: April 26, 2014 NICO CAMPANELLA child of Andrea & Joel Page 7 PARKER BEATRIX DELA CRUZ TANACIO child of Mary Anne & John April 27, 2014 GANNON LEE GUILLERMO child of Ashley & James THOMAS CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY STICHA child of Brianne & Christopher CARTER ROBERT VAN WINGERDEN child of Alexandra & Daniel May 3, 2014 JAMES SAMUEL BEARD child of Rhonda & James May 4, 2014 KHALIB DION GORDON BALDONADO BARBA child of Kathleen & Patrick ISABELLA VICTORIA GARCIA child of Deanna & Martin SABRINA ROSE B. QUIBA child of Rossana & Aquilino CAMILLA HARPER REALICA child of Ros Mari & Glenn May 11, 2014 BRIA MICHELE BUBNIS child of Donna & Michael 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 702-459-7778 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 702-459-7778 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 inservice 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 702-459-7778
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 10 7:30 BK 11 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am 12 7:30 BK 13 7:30 BK 14 7:30 BK Baptism Prep Class 7pm Music Reh 7pm 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 22 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:00 BK 5:00 BK 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