OUR FUTURE CHURCH VIEW FROM MESA PARK & RUSSELL Volume XI Issue 17 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - APRIL 29, 2018 5830 Mesa Park Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 (702) HLY-SPRT (702) 459-7778 FAX (702) 437-9548 www.holyspiritlv.org HOLY SPIRIT STAFF: PASTOR Fr. Bill Kenny frbill@holyspiritlv.org ASSISTING RETIRED CLERGY Fr. Joe Annese and Fr. Tom Gross DEACONS Rich Green deaconrich@holyspiritlv.org Dan Powers deacondan@holyspiritlv.org Doug Winston deacondoug@holyspiritlv.org SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Sr. Karen Crouse karencrouseosf@franciscanway.org DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRY Anna Forsberg annaf@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Debbie Hasterok debbieh@holyspiritlv.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Tuala jonathant@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY & LITURGY Louie Latina LouieL@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Patti Fitzpatrick pattif@holyspiritlv.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR Kathy McGee kathym@holyspiritlv.org RECEPTIONIST Yvonne Kacvinsky yvonnek@holyspiritlv.org FAITH FORMATION ASSISTANT & SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORD. Tammy Kastrup tammyk@holyspiritlv.org WEEKEND MASS COORDINATORS Kayla Falco Kaylaf@holyspiritlv.org Austen Schaffer Schaffer_Austen11@yahoo.com MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM Mon Sat in The Gathering Place Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 PM, 5:00 p.m. (All Weekend Masses held at Bishop Gorman High School) TODAY S READINGS First Reading The church was being built up, and grew in numbers (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading Let us love not in word or speech, but in deed and truth (1 John 3:18-24). Gospel Remain in me, as I remain in you. I am the vine, you are the branches (John 15:1-8). 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-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm. Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 noon. (Closed Sundays) LIVING BRANCHES The Gospel and second reading for this Fifth Sunday of Easter emphasize the need for us to remain in Christ, and he in us. This shared life finds expression in the image of the one vine and many branches. We become living branches of the vine, members of the Body of Christ through baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation, sacraments of sharing God s own life. The First Letter of John describes the fruit of this vine as active love of neighbor: And his commandment is this: we should believe... and love one another (1 John 3:23). Our first reading from Acts shows us an example of someone who shares in Christ s life in the person of Saint Paul. Paul s fearless witness, even at the risk of his life, is proof to everyone that the risen Lord s Spirit truly fills him with life and is bearing fruit in him. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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 7: Contact Anna Forsberg, Director of Children s Faith Formation, for info on a special program for older unbaptized children. 1st Communion: Child must be registered in Religious Education at Holy Spirit. For more information about Children s Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation contact Anna Forsberg, 702 459 7778, Ext 112. 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). Reconciliation/Confession: Call the office (702-459-7778 Ext. 105) to make an appointment with Fr. Bill. 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. Funerals: To schedule a funeral, please contact the office (702) HLY-SPRT (459-7778), and Patti Fitzpatrick, our funeral coordinator, will meet with you to plan the services. Marriage: We offer our own Marriage Prep Program at Holy Spirit. Please call Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation, at 702-465-9469 or e-mail: m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com, to register for marriage prep or for more information. PARISH OFFICE & MEETING SPACES The Parish Office and The Upper Room are located in the new modular on our parish property at 5830 Mesa Park Drive, 89135, between our new church & BGHS. Directions: Drive west on Russell past Hualapai, and at the second circle (Mesa Park Drive) go left and to your left, you will see our new church being built make a u-turn to get back to the entrance of our property and go to the back to get to our modular. Food for the Poor Please remember to bring food items for Casa de Luz each weekend. Boxed and canned items are most appreciated: Peanut butter, jelly, canned meats, tuna, cereals (hot and cold), rice, beans,etc. Page 2 Contact List Volunteer Coordinators RCIA: Deacon Rich Green deaconrich@holyspiritlv.org Weddings: Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation 702-465-9469 or m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com Social Events: Anna Forsberg (Staff Liaison) - 702-459-7778 Knights of Columbus: Mike Rinaldi, Grand Knight, 702-610-2050 New Beginnings: Grief: Patti Fitzpatrick, 847-757-2035/ Divorce: Susie Cram, 702-459-7778 Barb Fraser & Bob Clark holyspiritdivorceministry@gmail.com Liturgical Ministry Coordinators Lectors: Michelle Healy, (702) 456-7473 or e-mail: teachmmh@aol.com Eucharistic Ministers: Mike Rinaldi, 702-610-2050 Bread Bakers: Karrie Tackett, 702-575-4245 karrie.tackett@gmail.com Hospitality/Greeters: Call the office, 702-459-7778 Altar Linens: Tammy Kastrup, 702-459-7778 or tammyk@holyspiritlv.org Outreach Committee- Community of Salt & Light: Araceli Franco, 702-955-1706 or e-mail: mafs01@yahoo.com 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. If you are a family member of someone who is seriously ill and you have his/her permission, you may request their name be put on this 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 Pat Bendorf Ramon Burgos Diane Campis Leesa Chang Dan Chasse Andrea Dacquel Tony & Lilian Daiz Peggy Deboise Luis Diaz Julie Fewer Benjamin Franco Joanne Hart Dee Howard Randy Howell Elizabeth Hutton Cathy Iwai George Jones Ruby Jose Betty & John Kaniaupio Bob Kaufmann Joanne Kires Karina Lachica Bob LaPorte Jisoo Lee Edith Lichtenberger Donnabelle Logan Koreti Logan Sharon Nolan Edna Nuval John O Connor Millie O Connor Tim O Donnell Pam Perrella Julia Perroots Charlie Potter Jay Rodrigues Donny Romero Rock Ron-Monroy Connie Ryan Susan Sexton Manuel C. Taguinod Bill Vanderheid Lillian Villanueza Shelly Watson Geno Wickek Alain Yñigo Sarah Zoeller
THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, APRIL 30 6:30 PM Catholic Inquiry Office Conference Room TUESDAY, MAY 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 5:00 PM Edge Night Upper Room THURSDAY, MAY 3 2:30 PM High School Bible Study Upper Room 6:30 PM Come and See Upper Room 7:00 PM K of C Council Office Conference Room FRIDAY, MAY 4 SATURDAY, MAY 5 4:00 PM Mass Fr. Joe Annese SUNDAY, MAY 6 7:30 AM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 9:30 AM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 11:00 AM SOAR BGHS 12:00 PM SOAR Sundae School BGHS 12:30 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 5:00 PM Mass Fr. Joe Annese 6:30 PM Upper Room Life Night READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, April 29-5th Sunday of Easter Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32;1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 Monday, April 30 - St. Pius V Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; John 14:21-26 Tuesday, May 1 - St. Joseph the Worker Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; John 14:27-31a or (for the memorial) Genesis 1:26 2:3 or Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Matthew 13:54-58 Wednesday, May 2 - St. Athanasius Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; John 15:1-8 Thursday, May 3 - Ss. Philip and James; National Day of Prayer 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; John 14:6-14 Friday, May 4 - First Friday Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; John 15:12-17 Saturday, May 5 - First Saturday; Cinco de Mayo Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; John 15:18-21 Sunday, May 6-6th Sunday of Easter Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 John 4:7-10 or 1 John 4:11-16; John 15:9-17 or John 17:11b-19 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2017/2018: $20,600.00 Collection week of April 21/22: $14,580.21 Online donations week of April 21/22: 2,721.00 TOTAL: $17,301.21 Thank you for your continued generosity to Holy Spirit! Do you attend 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday? The teams that load up all the donated food each weekend after the 5pm Mass need some help! If you can stay after Mass for a few minutes to help load up the food, it would be a great help to the teams! 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 Rich Green, deaconrich@holyspiritlv.org for information about RCIA Inquiry sessions and events. Page 3 House Blessings Parishioners may request a house blessing by contacting the parish office, 702-459-7778. You will be contacted by one of our Deacons. New phone, address and/or e-mail? Please let us know! You can call the office, 702-459-7778, or drop a note in the collection.
First Fifth Sunday of Advent Easter -- April December 29, 2018 3, 2017 Cheers! As announced last week in an email that I sent to registered parishioners (who have given us their email address) and in Mass announcements we have a date for the Dedication Mass: Friday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. Bishopdesignate George Leo Thomas picked the date and when I told him that it was my birthday (74th!), he said all the better!. The church building should be done by the end of May, but we have decided to use any time between end of church construction and Dedication Date (6/22/2018) to test-run all systems so that every thing is functioning smoothly by that Dedication Mass itself. In a building this size and complex, there s a lot to check out: sound system, security (cameras and alarm), internet, projection screens, video cameras, air conditioning, microphones, lighting (including dimming and color changes), plumbing, baptismal font (heating, purifying and fill, flow & drain), phones, doors (opening, closing and locking) etc. Then there is the setting up offices, bride s room, choir room and sacristies with furniture and equipment. Finally, we need to bring in our liturgical ministers to practice in the new space: musicians (cantors and instrumentalists), lectors, altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers baptism coordinators, and clergy. I am pleased to announce that we have a new Director of Liturgy Kayla Falco. Kayla has been involved in the parish for many years as weekend Mass coordinator (plus volunteering in Youth Ministry). For almost a year, Kayla has been taking classes in liturgy through an extension program of Notre Dame; I have been monitoring these class sessions with Kayla and will continue to do so as she takes on the responsibilities of our worship needs in the new Church. Kayla is very excited as she has long wanted to be involved in liturgical planning and implementation here at Holy Spirit. She begins on Tuesday, May 1. Welcome, Kayla! Of course, I must thank Louie Latina who has had the double work of Youth Ministry and Liturgy for over nine years. Louie has done a magnificent job in making our liturgies at Holy Spirit so beautiful, inspirational and welcoming. We had discussed many years ago that when the new church is built, we would split his jobs so that he can concentrate on youth ministry more fully. He has done an amazing job juggling both jobs for all this time! Youth Ministry (Upper Room & Edge) is a full-time ministry and with many more families most likely joining the parish, his work with our youth will only increase. So again, welcome, Kayla, and thanks, Louie. Life at Holy Spirit is only going to get bigger and better. We are still in the process of hiring a new Director of Music, an IT person and a Maintenance Crew. As these jobs are filled, I will announce the changes and welcome our new staff members. NEW BEGINNINGS A Ministry of Hope, Healing and Consolation For All Losses 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 loss 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 and meaningful funeral liturgy for your deceased loved one. Contact: Patti Fitzpatrick 702-459-7778 HEALING Grief Facilitation - Blessed are they who mourn; they shall be consoled (Matthew 5:3) ADULTS: This support group offers trained individuals to help the bereaved understand the process of grief. Individuals examine their feelings during this intense period and look at coping mechanisms to move through the process feeling guided and not alone. Bereaved individuals will receive resources and an opportunity to examine their experiences and share with others in a safe environment led by a facilitator. Contact: Susie Cram 702-459-7778 CHILDREN: This support group or 1:1 meeting with a compassionate and trained grief facilitator will offer resources and teach coping skills. Contact: Connie Theisen 702-459-7778 DIVORCE MINISTRY This workshop guided by divorced Christians uses discussion materials from the Divorce Recovery Workbook to offer support for divorced individuals. The focus is a positive psychology approach that helps attendees identify and build upon existing personal strengths to navigate through this difficult time and move toward healing and inner peace. Contact: Barb Fraser or Bob Clark 702-459-7778 Page 4
First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 Fifth Easter --April 29, 2018 Join us for the Holy Spirit Mission Team Second Bunco Night Fundraiser: Sign in starts at 6:30 PM Bunco begins at 7:00 PM in the Old cafeteria at BGHS h t 5 Y A M. CASH PRIZES FOR T A S WINNERS! Ice Cream provided by our Knights of Columbus! $20 per person All Ages 2018 HOLY SPIRIT MISSION TRIP TO JAMAICA JULY 14-21 If you would like to support the missionaries in their fundraising efforts online go to: http://www.mustardseed.com/goto/holyspiritlv knights korn_r BIG NEWS BROTHERS! Holy Spirit Parish is honored to be the home of the newest 4th Degree Assembly in Las Vegas! How can you become a Charter Member of this new Assembly? 4th Degree Knights can become charter members by transferring to the new Assembly. 3rd Degree Knights can join the 4th Degree by attending a special 4th degree Exemplification conducted on May 12th. The Exemplification will begin at 9 am at Markich Hall, 911 E. Ogden Ave #1. Please contact Grand Knight Mike Rinaldi at 702-610-2050 for more details. Page 5
Important Dates coming up: 22nd April CLASS FOR ALL (except Go Seek Find) 11am 12:00pm BGHS Classrooms Sacramental Preparation Retreat 2pm 6pm 29th April CLASS FOR ALL 11am 12:00pm BGHS Classrooms Anna Forsberg Director of Children s Ministry & Faith Formation annaf@holyspiritlv.org Tel: 702-459-7778 Ext 112 6th May LAST CLASS FOR ALL 11am 12:00pm BGHS Classrooms SUNDAE SCHOOL SOCIAL 12-1pm in the Quadrangle DATE CHANGE Vacation Bible School will now be JULY 23rd 27th Open to those entering Kindergarten through to those leaving 5th Grade Middle and High Students as well as Adults are needed to be a part of the Shipwrecked Crew. Please register below if you are interested or see and chat with Anna Register a child(ren) or Register to be a volunteer at: www.vbspro.events/p/holyspiritlasvegas
THE UPPER ROOM Winter 2017/18 Calendar Life Nights are held Sunday s from 6:30-8:00pm (Unless otherwise noted) and are open to all those in 9 th -12 th Grades. APRIL: April 8 th : 1:8 CONFIRMATION SESSIONS 2:30-4:30pm Formation Year (Year 1) A Bold Profession: The Creed (presentation of the Apostles Creed) 6:30-8:30pm Sacramental Year (Year 2) The Journey Continues: Discipleship April 15 th : LIFE NIGHT Unsettled Series Week #4: Red Soldier: St. Jose & the Universal Call to Holiness April 29 th : COME & SEE Core Team Recruitment & Information Gathering All teens (11 th & 12 th Grades), College Students and Adults interested in the 2018-2019 Core Team. 6:30-8:00pm in the Upper Room. COMING SOON: CONFIRMATION MASS Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 901-4106; (702)379-5723 LouieL@holyspiritlv.org Facebook Ɩ Twitter Ɩ Instagram EDGE Nights: Middle School Youth Ministry Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room Email the Youth Ministry Office for a full registration packet for our 2017-2018 Edge Year. You can also download a registration pack on our website. Sacramental Prep also available April 18 th : EDGE NIGHT Thou Shall Series Week #3: Be Named: An Edge Night on the Second Commandment April 25 th : EDGE NIGHT Thou Shall Series Week #4: Abide: An Edge Night on the Third Commandment May 2 nd : EDGE NIGHT Thou Shall Series Week #5: Be Rooted: An Edge Night on the Fourth Commandment Page 7
HOLY SPIRIT NEW BEGINNINGS HAS ADDED A DIVORCE MINISTRY A workshop to support those who are divorced will be offered beginning on May 7 th and running for 11 weeks. Compassionate, Christian, divorced and trained facilitators and parishioners, Barb Fraser and Bob Clark, will use a positive psychology approach to help divorced individuals navigate through this difficult time and move toward healing and inner peace. Please call the parish office at 702-459-7778 or email holyspiritdivorceministry@gmail.com to inquire or to register. Bishop Thomas invites you to join in the celebration of the ordination to priesthood of transitional deacon Miguel Corral. The celebration will take place Thursday May 31, beginning at 6pm, at Guardian Angel Cathedral. There will be a light reception following the ordination mass, in Anderson Hall. Deacon Miguel is from the parish of St. Bridget, and has also served in other parishes in the Diocese of Las Vegas throughout his journey toward priesthood, including St. Anne, St. Christopher, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; he also served at Catholic Charities. Fr. Miguel's first mass following his ordination will be Friday June 1, at 5pm at St. Anne. All are welcome! Fr. Miguel will also be presiding in English at St. Francis of Assisi - Mass of Thanksgiving, Sunday, June 3rd at 11:30 am. All are welcome! We are in need of Baptism Coordinators! A Baptism Coordinator arrives 30 minutes before Mass on an assigned day to meet the family, check their documents, briefly cover what will happen during the baptism (a refresher), and then assist the family and Father Bill as needed. You can pick your favorite Mass day/time as your default Mass too! No heavy lifting! If interested, please contact Deacon Dan to volunteer at: deacondan@holyspiritlv.org. Saint Anne Catholic School 1813 S. Maryland Parkway, is enrolling new students for the 2018-2019 school year, Pre-Kindergarten (4 year old) through Grade 8. The Nevada School Choice Scholarship program has also begun taking applications for its scholarships. Scholarships range from $1,200 to $5,500 per student per year (renewable through grade 12), making a Catholic School education more affordable than ever, and in some cases, free! For more information regarding scholarships and registration, please call the Saint Anne School office at 702-735-2586, or contact us at school@stannelvnv.org. Page 8
April 14th through May 6th Last year, several members of our Outreach Ministry toured Catholic Charities campus to find out more about their many programs and how we might partner with them. As we were touring their amazing food pantry, we noticed a room that was practically empty with a sign above reading Baby Room. We inquired as to their needs and how we might assist them. They asked if we could hold a drive to collect items that the families need for their little ones. They said that during the months of May and June, they are dangerously low of important items. Because of your generosity in the past, we are asking you to continue to make a difference in the lives of little ones served by Catholic Charities. Please consider picking up one or more of the following items and bring them to church on April 14th through May 6th: Baby Formula: Similac Advanced Disposable Diapers (Mostly need sizes are 3-6) Baby Wipes Baby Hygiene items New outfits for boys and girls (all sizes) Baby blankets, receiving blankets, hats, booties, mitts for newborns, etc. If you are unable to shop and would like us to shop for you, please place your donation in an envelope labeled Baby Shower and put it in the Sunday collection basket and we will see to it that these babies are well taken care of. For this particular drive, we ask that all items donated are NEW. God bless you for taking care of these families and babies. Page 9
MAY 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7:30 BK 2 7:30 BK 3 7:30 BK 4 7:30 BK 5 7:30 BK Edge Night 5pm High School Bible Study 2:30pm 4:00 JA Grief Support 6pm Core Team 7pm Come & See 6:30pm K of C Council 7pm Sign in 6:30 pm Bunco at 7:00pm 6 7:30 BK 9:30 BK 11:00 SOAR 12:00 SOAR Sundae School 12:30 BK 5:00 JA 6:30 Upper Rm Life Night 7 7:30 TG Momnipotent 9:30am Divorce Ministry 6pm Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm Momnipotent 7pm 8 7:30 BK 9 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Music Reh 7pm 10 7:30 BK High School Bible Study 2:30pm Liturgy Mtg. 6:30pm 11 7:30 BK Come & See 3:00pm 12 7:30 BK 4:00 BK/DP 13 7:30 JA/DP 9:30 JA/DP 12:30 JA/DP 5:00 BK/DP 14 7:30 TG Divorce Ministry 6pm Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm Baptism Prep 7pm 15 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm 16 7:30 BK Edge Night 5pm Music Reh 7pm 17 7:30 BK Momnipotent 9:30am High School Bible Study 2:30pm Momnipotent 7pm 18 7:30 BK 19 7:30 BK 1st Communion Mass 10am 1st Communion Mass 1:00pm 4:00 JA 20 7:30 BK 9:30 BK 12:30 BK *5:00 BK 6:30 Upper Rm Life Night *Confirmation 21 7:30 TG Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm 22 7:30 BK Confirmation Mass 6pm 23 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am 24 7:30 BK High School Bible Study 2:30pm 25 7:30 BK 26 7:30 BK 4:00 JA 27 7:30 JA 9:30 JA 12:30 BK *5:00 BK *Confirmation 28 7:30 TG MEMORIAL DAY Office Closed Outreach Ministry 6pm 29 7:30 BK 30 7:30 BK Music Reh 7pm 31 7:30 BK High School Bible Study 2:30pm K of C Officers 7pm Page 10