Monday, April 2 Monday, April 2 -- Office ClosedOffice Closed Regularly Scheduled Communion Services 4:00 PM Jesus of the Divine Mercy Novena in the Chapel
Tuesday, April 3 Tuesday, April 3 -- Office ClosedOffice Closed 4:00 PM Jesus of the Divine Mercy Novena in the Chapel
Wednesday, April 4Wednesday, April 4 10:00 AM New Life Support Group in the Chapel Meeting Room 10:00 AM Staff Meeting in the Parish Center Conference Room 4:00 PM Jesus of the Divine Mercy Novena in the Chapel 6:00 PM Godparent Class in the Parish Center Conference Room 6:30 PM Baptism Preparation Class for Parents in the Parish Center
Thursday, April 5Thursday, April 5 4:00 PM Jesus of the Divine Mercy Novena in the Chapel 6:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
Friday, April 6Friday, April 6 Noon Girl Scout Troop 326 in the Father Anderson Room Noon Girl Scout Troop 52 in the Father White Room 4:00 PM Jesus of the Divine Mercy Novena in the Chapel
Saturday, April 7Saturday, April 7 1:30 PM Jesus of the Divine Mercy Novena in the Chapel
Sunday, April 8 Sunday, April 8 8:00 AM Mass Feast of Jesus of the Divine Mercy and refreshments in the Church Plaza 11:00 AM RCIA in the Chapel Meeting Room 11:00 AM Boy Scout/Cub Scout Troop 143 in the Parish Center Hall 1:15 PM Faith Formation Grades 1– 5 in the Parish Center 3:00 PM Faithways in the Chapel and Chapel Meeting Room 3:00 PM Pre-Confirmation & Confirmation Combined Class Grades 9 - 12 in the Parish Center
School Events This WeekSchool Events This Week
Monday, April 2Monday, April 2 Easter Break
Tuesday, April 3Tuesday, April 3 Classes resume May Lunch Order Goes Home
Wednesday, April 4Wednesday, April 4 8:15 AM Liturgy Grades 1 - 8 Dress Uniform
Thursday, April 5Thursday, April 5 Regular School Day
Friday, April 6Friday, April 6 Noon Art Club Geddes Grade 1 and Monet Grades 4-5 May Lunch Order Due Noon Dismissal and Staff Meeting
Grieving the Loss of a Loved One – Or Know Someone Who Is?
Bereavement Ministry presents GriefShare, a 13-part weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. Each seminar is unique so you can join the GriefShare group at any point during the 13 weeks.
We know it hurts and we want to help. We are offering both morning and evening sessions:
Mornings: Wednesdays, 9:30AM - 11:00AM, starting April 11th, St. Viator Parish Center
Evenings: Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, starting April 12th, St. Thomas More Community Center
For information, visit GriefShare.org. To register, please contact the parish office 702.733.8323 or email [email protected]
A donation of $20 is suggested to cover the cost of the workbook and other materials.
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2018 CSA
We have met our $124,012 Assessment Total Pledged as of March 26 - $145,000
Now All Money Pledged Will Come Back To Us
All Gifts Help -
No Gift Is Too Small
OUR REBATE FUNDS WILL HELP US MAINTAIN OUR
PARISH CENTER WHERE WE
SOCIALIZE AND CELEBRATE, TEACH OUR
CHILDREN, AND SERVE OUR
COMMUNITY.
DONATE TO CSA THIS YEAR! PLEDGE CARDS ARE IN THE FOYER OF
THE CHURCH.
Happy Easter!
Death could not
hold Him.
Rejoice in the
resurrection of
Jesus Christ!
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Welcome to
St. Viator! Our parish is
administered by the Clerics of St. Viator, Chicago Province. The Clerics of St. Viator were founded in Vourles, France in the 19
th century after the
French Revolution. Fr. Louis Querbes created the order to provide much-needed education. As patron
saint of the congregation, Fr. Querbes chose Viator, a young, 4
th century catechist-lector of
the cathedral church of Lyons, France. St. Viator was devoted to teaching youth, especially the poor, and serving parishes in all matters related to the liturgical practice. The “Viatorians” came to Las Vegas in 1954. They were asked to administer the first Catholic high school in southern Nevada and they started this parish as well. Mass was held in the home of parishioners, then a bank and various other locations. The parish moved to this location in the ‘60s when the parish school was built. Our current church was opened in 1995. Our Parish Center, the building immediately to the south, was the church from 1977 until 1995 and before that, Mass was said in the school gym. Our Parish School is pre-K thru 8
th, with
double classrooms for grades K-8. Students are offered a variety of co-curricular programs, including a science fair, geography bee, spelling bee, forensics, band, video broadcasting, and class trips for Junior High, culminating with the 8
th Grade trip to
Washington, D.C.
Stand and Be
Counted:
New Members
Welcome!
Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and a commitment to the life of the parish family. To clearly state your Catholic commitment in all its dimensions brings you advantages, recognition, and responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner makes things much easier when it is time for infant baptism, school registration, weddings, volunteering for a parish organization, when asked to be a baptism or confirmation sponsor, and even funerals.
We are often asked to provide affidavits for baptism and confirmation sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a registered, active, and contributing member in our parish. How do you know if you are already registered? A registered parishioner receives all parish mailings. So, are you a registered parishioner? If not, please consider registering. Registration forms are always available online at www.stviator.org and at the parish office, or fill out the information below and drop it in the collection basket. We will mail a registration packet to you.
Yes, I want to register at St. Viator! Name Address City, State, Zip Email address
Date Day Novena
March 30 Good Friday 4:30 PM
March 31 Holy Saturday 3:00 PM
April 1 Easter Sunday 3:00 PM
April 2 Monday in the Octave of Easter
4:00 PM
April 3 Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
4:00 PM
April 4 Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
4:00 PM
April 5 Thursday in the Octave of Easter
4:00 PM
April 6 Friday in the Octave of Easter
4:00 PM
April 7 Saturday in the Octave of Easter
1:30 PM
With Reconciliation 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday
8:00 AM
Feast of Jesus of Divine Mercy
April 8, 2018
Novena in honor
of Jesus of
Divine Mercy
Everyone is
cordially invited
to attend the
prayer services
in the chapel
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Stewardship and Our Baptismal Promises The practice of renewing baptismal promises at Easter is essential for those who take the stewardship of their faith seriously. It focuses the steward’s attention on answering Christ’s call to follow after him, proclaiming his Gospel in word and deed, putting the Eucharist into action, building up the communion of faith, and sharing Christ’s peace with a broken world. Renewing our baptismal promises and the baptismal focus of holy water is most compelling at the Easter Vigil where the sprinkling is directly connected to the renewal of promises. The use of holy water compels us to reflect on our baptism, calls us back to our central identity as Catholic Christians, and strengthens us anew “as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Cor. 4:10). The baptismal water of Easter performs a twofold purpose. It baptizes the catechumens and it refreshes our covenant with God in Christ through the renewal of our baptismal promises. It “seals” our resolve to follow Jesus more closely. Many who say they are Catholic desire to live their lives as if Jesus was still in the tomb. But he is not. Christ has risen and is present among us, calling us each day to follow after him and radiate his example onto the world. Living our baptismal promises inspires us to be good stewards of God’s plan as individuals and as a Eucharistic community in the 21st century.
The baptismal focus of holy water is most compelling at the Easter Vigil
where the sprinkling is directly connected to the renewal of promises.
Reprinted with permission from icsc e-bulletins
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Rosary Makers Rosary Sale
Did you know that most of the rosaries made by our Rosary Makers are given away? Missions, ministries and patients at hospitals are the recipients of most of the beautiful rosaries produced by the St. Viator Rosary Makers.
Please support their efforts. Rosaries are on sale in the office. They make a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation!
The proceeds from rosary sales are used to purchase materials to continue their ministry of producing rosaries which bring hope and comfort to so many who are struggling.
Come join St Viator Young Adult Ministry at Taizé Prayer. Taizé gives you time to slow down the busyness of your life and take a moment to grow closer to God in prayer, music, and scripture.
Thursday, April 19th, 7:15 PM
Taizé Prayer Be welcomed! Be challenged! Be inspired!
Babysitting Available For those attending Taizé Prayer
Taizé is appropriate for all aged 14 and over. For those with young children, our parish youth
are offering babysitting in the Parish Center Hall.
Words of Wisdom
“Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ, became the incarnation of God's mercy, out of love for us, died on the cross, and out of love he
rose again from the dead. That is why we proclaim today: Jesus is Lord! ” ~ Pope Francis
St. Viator Easter Season Prayer
Alleluia - Christ is risen! As the glory of Easter becomes a distant date on the calendar, we pray it might be more than a distant memory. May we always feel the joy the Apostles and Mary must have felt to find Jesus once again alive. May we hold to the promise that we will also have life after death. May we always seek to be reconciled with God and with others, sharing the mercy we receive from God with all those we meet. And may we always live our life knowing that Jesus is risen indeed! We ask this, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
April 21 & 22 ~ 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rummage Sale ~ $40 per table
For information or to reserve your table, call the office 702.733.8323, leave a message for Pat
Gronowski, and she will get back to you.
Sponsored by: Catholic Daughters of the Americas
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Registration for next year is now open. If you would like your child to be part of the quality Catholic education at St. Viator School, call 702-732-4477.
Easter Hope Came Early, Courtesy of SVS Students
The promise of Easter gives hope to everyone. On this day, it’s nice to know the students of our Parish School are spreading hope in our community, most recently as both 7
th Grade classrooms
visited Three Square Food Bank, which collects food donations throughout the county and distributes it to people in need.
When they returned to school, the students wrote essays as part of their English class. Here’s a sampling of what they learned from their field trip:
“Today I learned that I am blessed. One in every seven children in Southern Nevada goes hungry and I am very lucky to be one of those kids with food.” Milly C.
“The child that goes hungry could be the classmate right next to me. Everyone needs to know facts about child hunger. I have never felt so passionate in my life!” Keoni D.
“I learned that volunteer service isn’t easy, but it does leave a great feeling. You know you’ve done something good and helpful.” Julianne G.
“One of the interesting things about Three Square is that there are quotes printed on the wall. Some of the ones that caught my eye were A hungry man does not know right from wrong, he only sees food and A hungry man only sees God in bread.” Jayden L.
“I’ve always whined when I was hungry, but now I realize it really is bad to whine and waste food because there are people in this world that go to sleep hungry.” Jordan M.
“Working as a team, we were able to make a huge difference. We made an impact on these kids’ lives and in doing so, we are doing what God asks of us.” Elora P.
“The feeling when you help somebody is indescribable! I felt like l had a huge purpose in the world.” Isabel N.
“Some kids rely on school to provide them with food. Three Square helps with that. Three Square was really fun and helping people makes you feel great.” Natalie B.
“I learned a lot and I was also humbled. Sometimes people don’t realize how blessed they are. Some people, myself included, don’t know what it is like to be hungry for days.” Rylie P.
“As people from St. Viator, we should help children in need.” Maritza S.
“I’m really happy we did it during Lent because Lent is a time to grow close to God, and I have never felt so close to God in my life. While preparing the meals, I never stopped smiling. I continuously thought about the look on a child’s face as they ate food I helped prepare for them.” Katelyn V.
Quote on a wall at Three Square
Pray for the Sick & Homebound
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Alex Albarran Manuel Amaya Leoncia Antonio Elena Baker Cecilia Baragon Eric Barnett Isidora Batac Elizabeth Beckwith William Bernathy Cregg Bivins Ryan Bivins Jerry Blaskey Larry Blom Penny Bonanno Madison Bowe Dawn Bradley Marci Bridges Elizabeth Brosenne Thomas Broseene Elizabeth Busch Michael Camataro Joe Campbell Mary Campbell Carlos M. Castillo Carol Colina Richard Cooper Mike Creighton Dan Cress Gail Cress Carol Curi Joseph Cyprain Helene Dalton Gloria D’Angelo Linda Deijkers Rogelia DeLeon Noelyn S. Dimayuga Marivic Dizon Melvin Dizon Charlie Doran Trina Dykas Elizabeth Estrada Juanita Estrelles Virginia Evens Patricia Feivish Dick Ferri Gustave Fleischmann Michael Foster Aurora Funes Feli Gabalis Larissa Gaccione Anthony Garcia Irene Gallagher Shelley Gerber Bishop Migdalia Gil Velma Gilbert Mia Glass David Glover Lupe Glover
James D. Green Bill Gregorka Melanie Grim Tom Grim Angela Guittar Joseph Guzzo Brian Hahn Gloria Hailey Berlin Hall Richard Harp Michael Harris Carmen A. Hernandez Luisa L. Hernandez Humberto Hernandez Rosa Hernandez Thomas Hill Dennis Hugh Dinna Ilano Celine Iryamukuru Jerry Jarvis Annabelle Johnson Denice Kachmarik William Lee Keefe Jon Paul Kennedy Marie Knight Teri Kortman Daniel & Arlene Kukanic
Cindy Laciste Isiah LaDuke C. C. Lanford Alice Larson Maria Leach Lisa Libbert Fernando Liwanag Jennifer Lowden Helen Lu Patricia Malano Noreen Malutic Ed Martin John Massuicci Anthony Matarao Caroline McKay J. Daniel Meade Frank Medel & Family Ray & Wanda Medina Raymond Medina, Jr. Carlino Mendoza Remedios Mendoza Cathy Mercadante Frank Mercadante Jim Moore Robert Morris & family Valerie Morris Soledad Muluaney Patrick Murphy Christian Mwanga Madeleine Nacario Charles Niyonteze
Joyce O’Connor Michael O’Connor Cooper Davis Owen Kay Padilla Linda Padwee Corinne Pedrosi Bobby Perez Paul Perez Shirley Peterson Joyce Philip Beth Ann Picardi Janece Podrebarac Betty Rael Janet Roque Elaine Ray Marjorie Rebello Gilbert Robles Terry Robles Larry Rodriguez, Sr. Diane Rogots Rossana Roman Sylvia Roque Peggy Russo Vincent Sanchez Barbara Sanders Thomas Sanders Ana Savelio Richard Scaglione Dorothy Scales Irene Schmidt Esperanza Schwatka Nicholas Scott Ed Semeraro Eric Sengson Sunny Simons Curtis Schmidtberger John Snyder Salvatore Sofia Maria Spalla Virginia Steinback Beverly Riley Stirling Jen Sullivan James Tallerino Luisito Timbal U. S. Tillman Savannah Tomassotti Peter Tsai Virgil Valdez Maddox J. Varner Connie Vitolo Michael Underwood Kent Vest Margaret Watson Janet Winter James Woods Gloria Zaparzynski Alejandro Zerpa
Willy Abayan, Sarah Daley, Anthony Scott
April 14, 2018 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Green Valley High School 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd.
Adults, $15 Children 12 and under, $12
A lunch of soup and bread will be served in handmade bowls. Each attendee will select their own unique ceramic bowl made by members and friends of the Nevada Clay Guild and keep it as a lasting reminder of world hunger. All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Las Vegas Catholic Worker and their soupline serving the poor and homeless. Live auction of original ceramic art 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. A silent auction will also take place. Tickets sold at the door or online (see below). For advance tickets or info contact Julia at (702) 234-0755, or [email protected], or Donna at (702) 461-3398. Thanks to Green Valley High School, Aardvark Clay, and all the artists who participated in making the bowls. This event is sponsored by the Nevada Clay Guild, Green Valley High School, Mission Hills Pottery and Aardvark Clay.
