3050 ALTA DRIVE LAS VEGAS, NV 89107 Parish Office: 702-802-2300 Fax: 702-802-2301 Website: www.ollvchurch.org Email: [email protected]Parish App: myparishapp.com PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm (Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm) OLLV School: 702-802-2323 PASTORAL STAFF Served by Society of Christ Fathers Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr, Pastor Rev. Tomasz Ludwicki, SChr, Parochial Vicar Dave Kowaleski, Director of Music FAITH FORMATION Religious Education & Confirmation Liz Williams: 702-802-2362 [email protected]RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300 [email protected]LIFE TEEN Marc Sayre: [email protected]MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm Polish, 5:00pm, 6:30pm with Tagalog music Weekday: Monday - Friday 8:00am (Rosary before Mass at 7:25am) Civic & Holiday: Refer to parish bulletin Holy Days of Obligation: Refer to parish bulletin RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:15pm FIRST FRIDAY 7:30am: Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow 6:00pm: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:15pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00pm: Mass (Eng.) / Holy Hour to follow FIRST SATURDAY 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) DEVOTIONS St. Jude: Every Tuesday morning following the 8:00am Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every Wednesday morning after the 8:00am Mass Our Lady of Las Vegas ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Faith, Family, Friends - — Matthew 18:20
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3050 ALTA DRIVE LAS VEGAS, NV 89107 Parish Office: 702-802-2300 Fax: 702-802-2301
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm Polish, 5:00pm, 6:30pm with Tagalog music Weekday: Monday - Friday 8:00am (Rosary before Mass at 7:25am) Civic & Holiday: Refer to parish bulletin Holy Days of Obligation: Refer to parish bulletin
RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:15pm
FIRST FRIDAY 7:30am: Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow 6:00pm: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:15pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00pm: Mass (Eng.) / Holy Hour to follow
FIRST SATURDAY 8:00am: Mass (Eng.)
DEVOTIONS St. Jude: Every Tuesday morning following the 8:00am Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every Wednesday morning after the 8:00am Mass
Our Lady of Las Vegas ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
- Faith, Family, Friends -
— Matthew 18:20
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Late last year or early this year, I can’t remember which, a group of people organizing a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes asked me if I would consider going along on the pilgrimage as the chaplain. Since I had never been to either of these places before, I was very happy to be invited, and I have been looking forward to making this trip. What makes this trip more special is the fact that this year is the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal. The events of the apparitions began on May 13, 1917. Three shepherd children, Lucia dos Santos, age nine and her two cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, age eight and six respectively were tending their parents’ flock of sheep in a place called Cova da Iria. They had finished praying the rosary, ate some lunch and were beginning to play. Suddenly, there was a brilliant flash of light. Fearing a storm, the children directed the sheep to head for shelter. Again, there was another flash of light, and there before the children appeared the vision of a beautiful Lady. The Lady majestically floated above the branches of a small oak tree. She was dressed in white and was radiant like the sun. When the children asked who she was and where she came from, the Lady told them that she was from heaven. From May through October 1917, the Lady appeared and spoke to the children on the 13th day of each month. News of these apparitions began to spread throughout the region. The children recounted that the Lady told them that God had sent her with a message for every man, woman, and child. She promised that God would grant peace to the entire world if Her requests for prayer, reparation and consecration were heard
and obeyed. While many people believed the children were actually seeing the Virgin Mary, many others discounted their story, and subjected them to much derision and ridicule. When it became known the Lady would visit the children for the last time on October 13, 1917, and had promised a sign that would convince the world she had appeared, many people made plans to attend. Though the region had been subjected to three days of torrential downpour, nearly 70,000 people journeyed through the heavy rain and mud to the place of the apparitions to witness the predicted miracle. Even though there were many who believed the children, there were also many who didn’t and only came as skeptics wanting to discredit the children and their stories of the apparitions. On October 13, at the time of the apparition, witnesses said that the clouds suddenly started to separate and the sun appeared between the clouds in the clear blue, like a disk of white fire. The onlookers were able to look directly at the sun and while they gazed at it, it appeared to begin to dance. The sun then whirled rapidly flinging out all sorts of brilliant colors that reflected on the faces of the crowds. The sun continued to gyrate in this manner three times, then seemed to tremble and shudder. Finally the sun appeared to zigzag and plunge toward the earth. The crowd was terrified, fearing this was the end of the world. Then the sun reversed its zigzag course and returned to its normal place in the sky. Witnesses estimate that all of this transpired in a period of approximately ten minutes. After realizing they were not doomed, and it was not the end of the world, the crowd began gleefully laughing, crying, shouting and weeping. Many discovered their previously drenched clothing had become perfectly dry. The reported visions at Fatima gathered widespread attention, as numerous pilgrims began to visit the site. After a canonical inquiry, the Bishop of Leiria-Fatima officially declared the visions of Fatima as "worthy of belief" in October 1930, officially permitting the belief of Our Lady of Fatima. Ever since that time, the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Fatima, has been honored and reverenced within the Church throughout the world. As we leave on this pilgrimage on Monday, September 11, we take you all with us spiritually. We promise to remember all of you in the prayers we will offer at mass and at the various celebrations. Please pray for safe passage on our journey. We will remember all of you in our prayers. Please remember us as well.
Fr. Gerry
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Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship
SEPTEMBER 10 - 16, 2017
This week the Sanctuary Lamp is for
W F Sponsored by Marianna Wojciechowicz
Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father SEPTEMBER 2017
Parishes: That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen.
Catholic Mass for the Homebound - The Diocese offers a televised Mass for the home-bound each Sunday at 7:30am on KFBT Channel 33.1 Digital (no longer an analog signal) or Cox Cable Channel 6.
Immaculate Heart Media - Now in Las Vegas, you can listen to Catholic radio 24-hours a day by tuning your radio to 970am.
TODAY’S READINGSTODAY’S READINGSTODAY’S READINGS MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS
NOTE: Please remember that no pamphlets, flyers or literature of any kind should be left in the church, distributed or posted on the doors of the church. If you have a church event that you wish to advertise, please contact the parish office.
REMINDER - Do not leave your purse or valuables in your vehicle or in the pews.
OUR LADY OF LAS VEGAS’ New Parish App
Check out Our Lady of Las Vegas’ New Parish App! Receive messages directly, information on events, readings, prayers and download the parish bulletin. Text App to phone number 88202 or visit myparishapp.com to download.
Saturday, September 9 - Saint Peter Claver 4:30pm: †Jeanine Kosek
Sunday, September 10 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30am: Those Affected by Floods and Natural Disasters 8:00am: †Joseph P. Yonkouski 10:00am: †Freddie Silvia 12:00pm: †Waldo DeCastroverde 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; †Alina Radziszewska; †Tadeusz Niemiec; ††Max Frankowski & Franeiszek Goska; ††John Boyle & Fr. Tom Unhizilil 5:00pm: †Bienvenido Luna 6:30pm: †Jose Valeras
Monday, September 11 8:00am: †Lourdes Leticia T. Gonzales
Tuesday, September 12 - The Most Holy Name of Mary 8:00am: †Mary McLauglin
Wednesday, September 13 - Saint John Chrysostom 8:00am: Melody Hodges 9:15am: (School) †Maria Nida Aisa 6:30pm: For the Parishioners of OLLV
Thursday, September 14 - The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:00am: Wladyskawa Wojciechowicz
Friday, September 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows 8:00am: †Rosemarie Capobianco; For the Intentions of Yolanda Tenuta
Saturday, September 16 - Saints Cornelius and Cyprian 4:30pm: Aldo Waner
Sunday, September 17 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30am: †Zenaida L. Cruz 8:00am: †Lisa Signorello 10:00am: †Neuza Lorenzo Dos Santos 12:00pm: †Eunice Isom 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; †Jan Wojciechowicz 5:00pm: †Ediseo Mendoza 6:30pm: Nathan Martinez
READINGS for the WEEKREADINGS for the WEEKREADINGS for the WEEK
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AUGUST 27, 2017 1st Collection $15,129.50 Catholic Education $2,871.50 Parish Building Maintenance $ 1,386.00
Thank you for your continued support!
CSA UPDATE as of SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
2017 CSA GOAL $121,255.00 Total Received $110,867.90 Total Needed to Reach Goal $ 10,387.10
Green CSA Envelope The green CSA envelopes that are being mailed to our registered parishioners, along with the regular offertory envelopes, are to be used by those parishioners who have not
pledged a donation amount through the Diocese. If you have already filled out a CSA pledge card and mailed it to the Diocese, you have completed your CSA obligation. Use the green envelope only if you have not completed a pledge card and would like to donate to the CSA program on a periodic basis.
Sponsored by Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church Tuesday, September 12, 2017
7:00pm Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church
3050 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89107
In Bevan Hall’s Gym
Cash Payouts & Prizes Snacks & Drinks
$20.00 buy-in
Must be 21 or Over to Attend
All Proceeds to Support Our Lady of Las Vegas School
Our Lady of Fatima Masses
On the 13th of each month, through October 2017. Prayers will be at 5:30pm and Mass will be at 6:00pm.
Are you hungry for Jesus? Fr. Tom invites you to attend the
SCHOOL of PRAYER Our newly launched group will meet on
Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the Welcome Room of
Our Lady of Las Vegas Church
September 12 - December 12
The classes will be composed of three parts: Blessed Sacrament adoration, catechizing, and bible sharing; all in 90 minutes. In the first semester, we will try to delve deeper into an understanding of the liturgy and spirituality of the Holy Mass. No pre-enrollment needed. Please bring your personal bible to the classes for reference.
- Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church -
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Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Next
Baptism Class For Parents & Godparents
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In the Welcome Room of the Church.
As a courtesy to the priest who is facilitating the class and other attendees, we ask that infants & children do not attend this class. Please call the parish office to register at 802-2300.
Partners for Life is a diocesan approved marriage preparation class that provides engaged couples the opportunity to explore, assess and evaluate their relationship in the context of a sacred, sacramental commitment.
The next marriage preparation class at Our Lady of Las Vegas will be:
Saturday, September 16, 2017 Saturday, March 24, 2018
Cost: $195.00/couple Please contact the parish office at 802-2300 to register.
Pancake Breakfast Next Sunday, September 17
After the 8:00am & 10:00am Masses
Knights of Columbus IN SERVICE TO ONE - IN SERVICE TO ALL
St. Jude Council 9102
In Bevan Hall’s Gym Adults: $7 Children (5-12yrs): $4
“Jesus is not only Lord and Savior — He is our Model of Holiness — of Perfection — of action. His life and revelations tell us exactly what He expects of us.”
— Mother Angelica, Mother Anelica’s Quick Guide to the Sacraments
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Koleta Blum 09/17 Helen Dixon 09/17 Cindi Frances 09/17 Lisa Fritz 09/17 Adrian Pink 09/17 Glen Tunayan 09/17 Rodolfo Soriano 09/17 Leonardo Soriano 09/17 Renato Soriano 09/17 Vince Sgroi 09/24 Maria Bush 09/24 Maggie & John Slusarczyk 09/24 Jean & Dean Prestemon 09/24 Gavin Prince 09/24 Nancy Herrod 09/24 Sally Gregory 09/24
John P. Gerlak Jr. 09/24 Mikeala Belluomini 09/24 Liz Escamilla 09/24 Mike A’Hearn 10/01 Courtney & John McKinley 10/01 Vester Shultz 10/01 Mary King Shultz 10/01 Kay Schmitz 10/01 Becky Winterfeld 10/01 John Blas 10/01 Jean Hill 10/01 Mary Schmitz 10/01 Vicki Bierstedt 10/01 Jace Talbot 10/01 Reed Talbot 10/01 Gavin 10/01
Debbie Ingram 10/01 Doug Schmitz 10/01 John McCauley 10/08 Linda McCauley 10/08 Jayne McCauley 10/08 Rosalie Cusimano 10/08 Rebecca Chambers 10/08 Steve & Jami Grant 10/08 Jamie Kimball 10/08 Bill Mitchell 10/08 Mark & Ryan Gorman & Fam. 10/08 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 10/08 Shannon Boyd 10/08 Sara Ayoub 10/08 Pat Webb 10/08 Kathy Page 10/08
PLEASE PRAY for THOSE WHO ARE ILL If you have the sick person’s permission, you may request that their name be printed in the bulletin for prayers. This is strictly for the sick only. Their name will remain for four consecutive Sundays. If a longer period of time is needed, please contact the parish office. (The date next to the name is the date their name will be removed)
Hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Our Lady of the Rosary 2226
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 12pm - 3pm (Doors open at 11:30am)
Holy Family Catholic Church—Ave Maria Center 4490 Mountain Vista | Las Vegas
Tickets: $12 - Includes Lunch For Tickets call Laurie Borgna at 702-458-2593 or 702-521-3787.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are in need of anointing, even if you are homebound or hospitalized, contact the parish office at 802-2300. In an emergency situation when the office is closed, you will be directed to the emergency extension.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms are usually held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Parents must be registered, active parishioners at a parish for at least 3 months. Parents and Godparents must attend a baptism class (OLLV’s class is usually the second Thursday of each month). Once these requirements are met, you may then make an appointment with our Sacramental Administrator at 802-2300.
HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: If you are homebound or in a hospital and would like to receive holy communion, please contact the parish office 802-2300.
FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Through the generosity of our parishioners, OLLV is able to help Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in providing assistance to needy families. Please contact Catholic Charities at 385-2662.
FUNERALS: Please call the parish office at 802-2300. If you have already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff member will coordinate with them to meet your needs.
MARRIAGE: At least one party must be a registered active parishioner of a parish for at least 6 months before an appointment can be made with our Sacramental Administrator, 802-2300. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible as at least 6 months is necessary to fulfill the marriage preparation requirements.
MASS INTENTIONS: Mass intention requests are scheduled through the parish office during office hours. If a specific date is desired, please schedule as far in advance as possible.
PARISH REGISTRATION: Regardless of where you live, if you would like to join our parish, please register at the parish office. You may also request a parish registration form by calling the office at 802-2300 during regular business hours, email [email protected] or go to our on-line registration at www.ollvchurch.org.
**In order that we may better serve you, please use your parish envelopes. This way you are known to us when requesting the services of the church. Please be aware that active registration is a requirement for many parish programs.
PRAYER LIST: If you know someone who is ill or in need of special prayers (not deceased), please contact the parish office at 802-2300 or email to [email protected].
Office of Victim’s Assistance - Help is available to you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Roman Catholic Church. Contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 702-235-7723.
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRIES
Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office 802-2300 Baptisms: Parish Office 802-2300 Funerals: Parish Office 802-2300 Weddings: Julia 802-2300
FAITH FORMATION
Religious Education & Confirmation: Liz Williams 802-2362 or [email protected]
• Knights of Columbus: A non-parish organization that provides service opportunities to the Catholic Church. Contact: Tom Villardi, Grand Knight 562-569-2754
• OLLV San Pedro Calungsod Alliance for Lay Adults for the Youth: Rey Espina, President 702-595-5988
• Society of St. Mary: A group of dedicated men, has been committed to the needs of the children & parishioners of OLLV. Contact: Joe Peña, President
702-338-7714 or [email protected] • Polish School & Dance: Elizabeth Youngman 702-232-4488 • Women’s Guild: Jessica Paxton, President 310-989-5842
DIOCESAN ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada: 702-385-2662 St. Therese Center HIV Outreach: 702-564-4224 Protecting God’s Children & Victim Assistance: Contact Ron Vallance 702-235-7723 Vocations: Office of Vocations 702-735-3500 Women’s Resource: 702-366-1247
Parish Manager: Julia Dodson Business Manager: Georgia Charles Office Assistant: Joseph Dodson
Bulletin Editor/Registrations/Gift Shop: Cindy Almeida Maintenance: Rose Torchio, Joel Mondragon, May Ruelas Finance Assistant: Susie Johnson
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Coordinator: Liz Williams 3046 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89107
All Religious Education & Confirmation classes are held on the OLLV School Campus. Contact the Religious Education & Confirmation Office if you have any questions regarding these programs.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFIRMATION - I CONFIRMATION - II Wednesday, September 20
Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm Wednesday, September 13
Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm Wednesday, September 20
Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday, September 27 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Sunday, September 17 Pancake Breakfast - Room 15
7:00am - 12:30pm 5:00pm Mass / Life Teen until 7:45pm
Wednesday, October 4 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 4 Teaching Mass/Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Meet in the Classroom at 5:45pm
Sunday, September 24 Mass: 5:00pm
LifeTeen: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Wednesday, October 18 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm
A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org | Click on Faith Formation | Click on Documents
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (((RCIARCIARCIA) ) ) Coordinator: Julia Dodson
3050 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-802-2300 Email: [email protected]
2017-2018 Schedule A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org
Click on Faith Formation | Click on Becoming Catholic (RCIA) | Under Documents, click on Schedule
Wednesday, September 13 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm McFarland Room
Bible Basics & Catechism Overview Liz
Wednesday, September 20 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm McFarland Room
Catholic Prayer Ron
Sunday, September 27 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm McFarland Room
The Rosary / Mary Ron
Wednesday, October 4 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm McFarland Room
The Resurrection Ron
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Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School 3046 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89107
6:15pm - 7:45pm in the Gym Sunday, September 17 Life Night Kick Off! “Heart of God”
Introduction to 2017-2018 Life Teem Theme Sunday, September 24 Life Night: “Made” Series Week 1
“Made As One: The Church is One” Sunday, October 1 Life Night: “Made” Series Week 2
“Made for More: The Church is Holy” Sunday October 8 Life Night: “Made” Series Week 3
“Made for All: The church is Catholic”
Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School prepares students to become Catholic leaders of the 21st Century. Find out more about our wonderful faith formation, academic excellence and progressive learning opportunities.
PROGRAM: Fully Accredited, Pre-K - 8th Grade, Student Centered, Technology Driven, Family Oriented, Community Focused, Globally Engaged CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT: School Masses, Sports Programs, Leadership Opportunities, Community Service, Visual Arts, Children’s Choir, Band & Orchestra, Field Trips, Science Fair, Chess Club SERVICES: Chapel on School Grounds, Bevan Hall, Before & After-School Care, Hot Lunch, Student Success Teams, Sports Field & Gymnasium, Science Lab, Two Technology Labs, Library, Daily Broadcast, Flat Screen TV & Interactive White-Boards in each classroom
Monday, September 11 • Patriot Day
Tuesday, September 12 • No Special Events
Wednesday, September 13 • School Mass: 9:15am
Thursday, September 14 • No Special Events
Friday, September 15 • No Special Events
PARKING LOT SAFETYPARKING LOT SAFETYPARKING LOT SAFETY The parish and school staff would like to emphasize that SAFETY is always a top priority. Please be mindful of your speed and parking lot courtesy when entering and exiting. We strive to avoid safety hazards to our students, parents, parishioners and staff. Thank you.
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The Diocese of Las Vegas’ annual second collection for Seminary and Clergy Education and Development takes place on the weekend of September 16 and 17. This collection supplements the ongoing education of our priests and the cost of medical care if they were to become ill, disabled or develop special needs. This collection also helps offset the cost of tuition, housing and the education of our seminarians. Our diocese is blessed to have priests who give so generously of their lives to the service of the Church and its people. They celebrate Mass on Sundays and during the week, hear confessions, anoint the sick, baptize, celebrate marriages, and pray for the dead. Our priests preach the Word of God from the pulpit and teach it in classroom settings. They also listen to their people’s joys and sorrows and promote works of charity. We are also very blessed to have nine men studying for the priesthood at Mount Angel Seminary in Saint Benedict, Oregon and at the University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois. Your continued support of this collection conveys your appreciation of our priests and seminarians. I ask that you keep them in your prayers. Assuring you of my continued prayers, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D. Bishop of Las Vegas
We Place in Your Loving Arms God of love, we place in your loving arms the thousands of innocent lives that were lost on that unforgettable morning of September 11, 2001. We also remember the courage of the countless men and women who put their lives at risk in order to rescue, alleviate and bring solace to the afflicted. Help us to
continue to work for a world free from every form of hatred, violence and ignorance. May terrorism -- in all its forms -- disappear from the face of the earth. Amen.
