Volume VIII Issue 32 5830 Mesa Park Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 (702) HLY-SPRT (702) 459-7778 FAX (702) 437-9548 www.holyspiritlv.org 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - AUGUST 9, 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 Anna Forsberg annaf@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Debbie Hasterok debbieh@holyspiritlv.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Tuala DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & YOUTH MINISTRY Louie Latina LouieL@holyspiritlv.org 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) TODAY S READINGS First Reading After resting and taking nourishment twice, Elijah is strengthened to walk to the mountain of God, Horeb (1 Kings 19:4-8). Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading Be sealed by the Holy Spirit of God so as to be imitators of God and live in love (Ephesians 4:30 5:2). Gospel Jesus professes that he is the living bread and whoever eats this bread will live forever (John 6:41-51). 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. THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING Everyone recognizes the truth of good proverbs, and so they endure from generation to generation. The Russians have a surprisingly bold one that fits this Sunday s Gospel: Bread is the beginning of everything. Judging from the first reading, Elijah might have felt that it was too late for bread too late for life itself. This great prophet was at the end of his rope and endurance. Then, not one, but two angels visit him. One offers food and drink. The other gives startling directions. For Elijah, this food from the angels is bread for his journey. On the strength of the heaven sent gift of food, he walks to the mountain of God. In today s Gospel, Jesus offers himself, not just as bread for the journey, but as bread for life itself. He gives his flesh as life for the world. I am the bread of life (John 6:48). He is the beginning of everything. 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. 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: Phil & Elaine 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: 702-459-7778 or e-mail the names to kathym@holyspiritlv.org 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 Lisa Leube 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 Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith Anthony Stewart Ray Suppe Geraldine Symanski 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, AUGUST 10 6:30 PM Office Conference Room 7:00 PM Baptism Preparation The Gathering Place TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 6:00 PM Finance Council Office Conference Room 6:00 PM Grief Support Group Call office for location WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry The Gathering Place THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 9:00 AM CGS Meeting The Gathering Place 4:00 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 8:00 AM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 10:00 AM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 12:30 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 5:00 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 6:30 PM Upper Room Life Night 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, August 9-19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Ephesians 4:30 5:2; John 6:41-51 Monday, August 10 - St. Lawrence 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; John 12:24-26 Tuesday, August 11 - St. Clare Deuteronomy 31:1-8; Deuteronomy 32:3-4ab, 7-9, 12; Matthew18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday, August 12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal Deuteronomy 34:1-2; Ps 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Matthew 18:15-20 Thursday, August 13 - Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114:1-6; Matthew 18:21 19:1 Friday, August 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe Joshua 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Matthew 19:3-12 Saturday, August 15 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil: 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57; Luke 11:27-28 Day: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 Sunday, August 16-20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Proverbs 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2015/2016 $16,000.00 Collection of August 1/2: $13,812.68 Online donations for week of August 1/2: 3,831.00 TOTAL: $17,643.68 Thank you for your continued generosity to Holy Spirit! All Those Interested in Attending OLLV School Pre-K through 8 th Grade All parents with prospective students for the 2015 / 2016 school year are invited to stop by the school office to pick up an informational packet which contains documentation outlining the school screening process. If you are unable to stop by the office, please call 702-802-2323 and we will be happy to mail you a packet. There will be a test fee of $25 and can be paid on or before the day of the test. Please return the application form to the school office as soon as possible. Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 30, 2015 to be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2015 / 2016 school year. Due to the large amount of inquiries received, the screening appointments may become unavailable at any time and without notice.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, 2015 Recently, someone sent me an article entitled 10 Things You Might be Doing Wrong at Mass. Of the ten, I thought that two of them were particularly relevant to our situation here at Holy Spirit. I will put the quote from the article in italics and then my own observations in bold print. It seems that these two weren t always a problem here at Holy Spirit, but have been slowly evolving over the years. Here they are, read them, see if they apply to you and try to change these sloppy habits: 1. Arriving Late: I know what the problem is, somebody told you that if you arrived by X and left after X, then you officially went to Mass and fulfilled your obligation. On the contrary, my friend! There are no such limits. Our obligation is to attend a Sunday Mass, and that Mass begins and ends with the introductory rites and the concluding rites. If you happen to be late because of circumstances beyond your control, if you made an honest effort to be there on time, but you walked in at the Psalm, so be it; you re fine. But if you had to catch the last 7 minutes of a game, and that s why you re late, then stop reading this and re-prioritize. I will NEVER embarrass anyone whom I see arriving late, because there are legitimate excuses; BUT I see the same people LATE EVERY SUNDAY (or Saturday!). All Masses seem to have this problem, but the 12:30 and 5:00 p.m. Masses on Sunday are the worst! Often at the Start Time of Mass, the cafeteria is only half full, but by 15 minutes into the Mass, it is FULL! I try to start Mass at the EXACT time listed on the dot with music practice beginning 5 minutes before Mass Start Time. So, why not leave home 5 or 10 minutes earlier? Your late arrival is really distracting to everyone there including me and other priest presiders! 2. Leaving before the Mass is over: AKA the Judas Shuffle. I m sorry, did you think Mass was over as soon as you received the Eucharist? It s as though some people think the proper response when receiving Holy Communion isn t Amen, but Goodbye. We should observe proper decorum for Mass: depart after the celebrant. I was taught as a child that to leave Mass BEFORE the priest was just plain RUDE! I still think that that s true. I don t know why people HAVE TO LEAVE so early! Again, I would NEVER embarrass anyone by calling attention to their leaving early, because there may be a legitimate reason for doing so; BUT not EVERY SUNDAY (or Saturday). What s the rush? If you leave right after Communion, you re treating the Eucharist as kind of a fast food or drive through service. How disrespectful! I heard of one church that put up a sign at the EXIT door: Judas also left early! And, again, your leaving early is very distracting to everyone there including me and other priest presiders! So, please look at these sloppy habits and try to make the necessary changes in your TIME spent at Mass. Cannot Holy Spirit have a good reputation of ALL the people attending the FULL MASS? Page 4 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. Next meetings: August 11 & August 25 (call for location) 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 in-service 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
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Our atrium has been shut up for the summer months, but, it is about time to dust off the cobwebs and fill the vessels. Classes begin September 10, 2015 (Thursday for 4:00 5:30). RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION Registration is Open for 2015-2016 You may obtain a registration pack in one of the following ways: Download it from the Holy Spirit Website: www.holyspiritlv.org/k-5th-grade Email Anna and request a packet: annaf@holyspiritlv.org If your child is 3-6 we still have openings for this Montessori based program. If your child was in the program last year and they are NOT 6 years old yet there is still more to do in the atrium. They can be with us again, until they begin the K-5 program. To fill out a registration see Kathy McGee in the office, stop by to fill out the paperwork at 5830 Mesa Drive (89135) phone (702) 459-7778 *Catechists and Assistants for the 2015-2016 year and parents of last year s children just a note to remind you that on August 15 from 9-1 we are having an atrium day. Catechists and Assistants are asked to attend, parents of last year s children if you would like to bring your child from 10-12 for a mock atrium (a learning session for our new catechists) we will be in the Gathering Space and you could have your child join us there Teresa M. Chisholm 702-292-2234 Chisholm.tm@cox.net for more info on the program Pick up a packet from the Parish Office: 5830 Mesa Park Drive, Las Vegas Religious Education classes will run 11.15am 12.15pm every Sunday for K-5. First Holy Communion is a 2 year preparation program and classes will run at the same time. We are looking for volunteer catechists, hall monitors, assistants, drop off and pick up supervisors please contact Anna if interested. Anna Forsberg, Director of Religious Education annaf@holyspiritlv.org (702)-459-7778 Ext 112 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: September 12/13 Page 5 Scholarship Contest!!! The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Nevada State Court invites Catholic girls entering Bishop Gorman High School as a freshman this fall, 2015 to apply for a one-time scholarship of $720.00 to be awarded in October. If interested, contact Jina Couvrette, Nevada State Regent, by email at: cdascholarshipnv@cox.net to receive contest rules and application information. Applications will be accepted September 1, 2015 through October 1, 2015.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, 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 Holy Spirit Webseite: http:// holyspiritlv.org/confirmation 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@holyspiritlv.org (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. August 16th: Upper Room Life Night Upper Room Entertainment Night (aka Wii and Karaoke Competition) (Social Night) 6:30 8:00pm. Food & Drink Provided. August 30 th : Upper Room Life Night 9 th Grade Welcome to Upper Room Night! Welcoming those in 9 th grade to the Upper Room. 9 th Graders Only! 6:30-8:00pm September 6 th : No Upper Room Labor Day Weekend September 13 th : Upper Room Life Night GLORIFY: Introduction to the 2015-2016 Upper Room Theme (Issue Night) September 20 th : Upper Room Life Night Sunday Best: The Necessity of Worship Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 901-4106; (702)379-5723 LouieL@holyspiritlv.org Facebook Ɩ Twitter Ɩ Instagram Edge Registration 3 Ways to Register: 1. Download a registration form from our Holy Spirit Webseite: http:// www.holyspiritlv.org/ 2. Email Louie and request a packet: LouieL@cox.net 3. Stop by the Office or Upper Room and pick up an Edge Registration Packet. EDGE Nights: Wednesdays 5:15- All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room September 9 th : Edge Night - Welcome to the Family Parent/Child welcome Night. (Issue/Social Night)Parents attend with your son/daughter this night. September 16 th : Edge Night Glorify: Introduction to the 2015-2016 Edge & Upper Room Theme (Issue Night) September 23 rd : Love One Another: Introduction to the Corporal Works of Mercy (Catechetical Night) Sacramental Preparation (First Reconciliation & First Communion) can also be done in our Edge Program. Call or email Louie for more details. Page 6
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - - August 9, 9, 2015 My Dear Parishioners, On the weekend of August 16 our second collection focuses on our rural parishes and missions in our diocese. On the weekend of August 16 the Diocese of Las Vegas will take up a collection to benefit our rural parishes and missions. This collection is used to help sustain rural parishes and missions that could not otherwise remain open. Many of these parishes are long distances from the next neighboring parish and serve populations that are small and therefore unable to maintain ministries and buildings completely on their own. These communities may be very small in population, but the parishioners, although small in numbers, are a beacon to their fellow citizens of their Catholic faith. It is not possible for these churches to meet the increasing financial burdens of upkeep of buildings, utilities and parish activities. They depend on us to assist them in their religious education programs and evangelization programs. Without this assistance, these missions and rural parishes would cease to be a Catholic presence in their communities. I ask for your assistance in helping to keep our rural Catholic communities alive by giving generously to this local need. Wishing you the very best, I remain Please remember to bring food items for Casa de Luz each weekend. Boxed and canned items are most appreciated. When you grocery shop, buy an extra staple item such as peanut butter, jelly, cereals, tuna, canned fruit, canned vegetables, etc. and leave it in you car to bring with you to Mass. Thank you! Page 7 Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D. Bishop of Las Vegas
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, 2015 AUGUST 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7:30 BK 2 10:00 BK 3 7:30 AA 4 7:30 BK 5 7:30 BK 6 7:30 BK K of C Council Meeting 7pm 7 7:30 AFP 8 7:30 BK Core Team Training #2 7:30am-12pm Missionary Speaker 9 10:00 BK 10 7:30 AA 11 7:30 BK Finance Council 6pm 12 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am 13 7:30 BK 14 7:30 BK 15 7:30 BK CGS Meeting 9am-1pm Missionary Speaker All Masses Baptism Prep 7pm Grief Support 6pm 16 10:00 BK Upper Room Life Night 17 7:30 AA 18 7:30 BK 19 7:30 BK Core Team Mtg. 7pm 20 7:30 BK 21 7:30 BK 22 7:30 BK 23 10:00 AFP 24 7:30 AA Outreach Team 25 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm 26 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am 27 7:30 BK K of C Officers 7pm 28 7:30 BK 29 7:30 BK 30 10:00 BK Upper Room Life Night 31 7:30 AA Page 8