3050 ALTA DRIVE LAS VEGAS, NV 89107 Parish Office: 702-802-2300 Fax: 702-802-2301

Website: www.ollvchurch.org Email: ollvparish@ollv.org 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 lizwilliams1234@hotmail.com

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300 jdodson@ollv.org

LIFE TEEN Marc Sayre: marcsayre@ollv.org

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 -

TwentyTwenty--First Sunday inFirst Sunday in ORDINARY TIMEORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017August 27, 2017

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Our parish would like to invite you and anyone you know who is not Catholic to come and learn about the Faith. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is under the direction of Fr. Gerry, our pastor, and coordinated by Julia Dodson. The RCIA is the principle means of the Church to bring adults who are not Catholic and Adult Catholics who have not fully received the sacraments, into communion with Jesus through the Church. We also invite those who are already Catholic, and would like to learn more about their faith to join us as well. As a practicing Catholic, you may also want to consider acting as a sponsor and mentor. More importantly, the RCIA is a process of conversion (a process of changing one’s heart) and coming close to the heart of Our Lord. Our sessions begin: Date: Wednesday, September 6th Time: 6pm to 8:30pm Place: McFarland Room of Bevan Hall At our first session, members of our team will help you with registration and answer any questions you may have about the program. Please pick up a flyer , available in the vestibule of the church, which you may find helpful in inviting friends or relatives to come. It really is a painless way to evangelize and a wonderful way to build up the Kingdom of God.

See you there!

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Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship

AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of

R P Sponsored by Arlene Rizzo

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father AUGUST 2017

Artists: That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

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.

First Reading — Eliakim is destined by God to be a father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19-23). Psalm — Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Second Reading — How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). Gospel — Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:13-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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.

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, August 26 - Blessed Virgin Mary 4:30pm: †Nicholas Flaherty

Sunday, August 27 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30am: †Jim Becker 8:00am: †Leokadia Bosowski; †Mamerto Arino Jr. 10:00am: †Jose Angeles 12:00pm: †Robert Pozeg 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; †Odryzynski Family Members; †Kalman Hochman; †Anna Britten 5:00pm: †Gary Vargo 6:30pm: †Moises & Vicente

Monday, August 28 - Saint Augustine 8:00am: †Felicidad Baladro

Tuesday, August 29 - The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 8:00am: †Lonnie Stephens

Wednesday, August 30 8:00am: †The Souls in Purgatory 9:15am: (School) †Bryson Bardolasa

Thursday, August 31 8:00am: Gloria Luglio 6:0pm: For the Parishioners of OLLV

Friday, September 1 - FIRST FRIDAY 7:30am: First Friday Confessions 8:00am: †Nunilon Manguino 6:15pm: First Friday Confessions 7:00pm: Pam & Kari

Saturday, September 2 - Blessed Virgin Mary; FIRST SATURDAY 8:00am: †Edith Rossell 4:30pm: Kelly McGuinness

Sunday, September 3 - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30am: †Jayme Love 8:00am: †Marian Bryant 10:00am: †Katkina Luongo 12:00pm: †Rosalia Guarrella 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; †Lucjan Kopka 5:00pm: For the Intentions of Waldo & Vivian DeCastroverde 6:30pm: †James Vansant

MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS

Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

READINGS for the WEEKREADINGS for the WEEKREADINGS for the WEEK

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AUGUST 15, 2017 Mass of the Assumption $ 3,023.50

AUGUST 20, 2017 1st Collection $13,269.00 Parish Building Maintenance $ 260.00

Thank you for your continued support!

CSA UPDATE as of JULY 30, 2017

2017 CSA GOAL $121,255.00 Total Received $102,430.75 Total Needed to Reach Goal $ 18,824.25

You may mail your pledge cards/payments to the Diocese: Roman Catholic Bishop of Las Vegas, Catholic Stewardship Appeal, PO Box 26239, Las Vegas, NV 89126-0239, or place it in the collection basket during the Mass. Additional pledge cards can be found at the back of the church.

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.

The following children were recently baptized into our faith:

Naleia Michelle Mahealani Liu Joseph Cian Ong Quinajon

PLEASE NOTE Our parish is NO LONGER able to accept donations for Catholic Charities. Please take food or other items directly to Catholic Charities or Goodwill Industries. Also consider St. Therese Center Dry Food Pantry off Palo Verde and Boulder Hwy.

Workshop for New Lectors AUGUST 28, 2017 at 6:00pm

- In the Welcome Room of the Church -

All those wishing to serve in this important liturgical apostolate must have received all the sacraments of initiation in the Roman Catholic Church:

• Baptism • Confirmation • Holy Eucharist

The Liturgical Minister should be living a sacramental life:

• Holy Communion regularly • Confession regularly • If married, the Liturgical Minister should be living a

sacramental marriage in the Church

HOLIDAY HOURS

CHURCH Closed following the 8:00am Mass

PARISH OFFICE Closed

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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.

Pam Evans 09/03 Kari Hoopingarner 09/03 Dennis Mighel 09/03 Vester Shultz 09/03 Mary King Shultz 09/03 Kay Schmitz 09/03 John Blas 09/03 Jean Hill 09/03 Mary Schmitz 09/03 Vicki Bierstedt 09/03 Jace & Reed Talbot 09/03 Gavin 09/03 Debbie Ingram 09/03 Doug Schmitz 09/03 Delilah Summer 09/03 Visitacion Tabor 09/03 Judy & Acie Scott 09/03 Dennis Espinoza 09/03 Melani Squires 09/03 Rosa Soto Sanchez 09/03

Kathleen Kennedy 09/03 John McCauley 09/10 Linda McCauley 09/10 Jayne McCauley 09/10 Rosalie Cusimano 09/10 Rebecca Chambers 09/10 Steve & Jami Grant 09/10 Jamie Kimball 09/10 Bill Mitchell 09/10 Mark & Ryan Gorman & Fam. 09/10 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 09/10 Shannon Boyd 09/10 Sara Ayoub 09/10 Pat Webb 09/10 James D. Ward 09/10 Michelle Weyler 09/10 Gorgette Potter 09/10 Dale Becker 09/10 Timotea Cruz 09/10 Jane Krygier 09/10

Sonny Bordonaro 09/10 Dug Luedke 09/10 Mausa Nigro 09/10 Michelle Del Fiero 09/10 Albert Angeles 09/10 Orlando Nunez & Family 09/10 Rey Ordinario & Family 09/10 Esperanza Lopez & Family 09/10 Zeny Quimpe & Family 09/10 Angie Calimlim & Family 09/10 Lucila Valdizno 09/10 Carolyn Cave & Family 09/10 Toots & Bob Parnel 09/10 Ted & Juliet Ablo 09/10 Mother Estela Sayer 09/10 Connie Mesa 09/10 Bruno Syzdet 09/10 Harry Leasure 09/10 Heda Newo 09/10 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

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)

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.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Last Mass of the Season

Thursday, August 31

5:30pm - Prayers 6:00pm - Mass

Our Lady of Las Vegas

Cub Scout Pack 99 SIGN-UPS

Tuesday, August 29 5pm-7pm | Bevan Hall’s Gym

Small yet strong in the love of God, like Saint Francis of Assisi, all of us, as Christians, are called to watch over and protect the fragile world in which we live, and all its peoples. (Pope Francis 11/24/13, no. 216)

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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

Are you 55 years of older and looking for a meaningful way to spend your time? Become a senior volunteer! Make calls from the comfort of your own home to help homebound seniors feel less isolated and give them reassurance. Or, if you want to get out of the house, join our RSVP program to help your community in a variety of ways! Find out more by calling 702-382-0721 or visit CatholicCharities.com.

QUOTE of the DAY “Christian prayer is meant to be profoundly whole — body and soul, affection and thought, heart and understanding. Such prayer leads to courage, the movement toward reconciliation with God, the beginning of a pilgrimage to our Father’s house.”

— Dr. Anthony Lillies, Fire from Above: Christian Contemplation and Mystical Wisdom

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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 ollvparish@ollv.org 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 ollvparish@ollv.org.

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 lizwilliams1234@hotmail.com

RCIA: Julia Dodson 802-2300 or jdodson@ollv.org LifeTeen: Marc Sayre marcsayre@ollv.org

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

• Altar Servers: Christian Castro 702-403-9905 castro251@msn.com • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

(EOM): Cynthia Stockwell 858-2011 • Homebound Ministry: Patti Brandeburg 802-2300 (parish office) • Lectors: Cynthia Stockwell 858-2011 • Music Director: David Kowaleski 245-6159 • Sacristans: Terresa Gonzales 373-8493 • Ushers: Brian Schmidt 802-2300 (parish office)

ORGANIZATIONS

• 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 joepenalv@gmail.com • 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

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.

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

Phone: 702-802-2362 Email: lizwilliams1234@hotmail.com

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm; Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:30pm; Friday CLOSED

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 Thursday, August 31

Mandatory Parent Meeting Bevan Hall’s McFarland Rm - 6:00pm

Wednesday, August 30 Mandatory Parent & Student Meeting Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room - 6:15pm

Thursday, August 31 Mandatory Parent & Student Meeting

Bevan Hall’s Gym - 6:15pm

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 7:30pm

Wednesday, September 27 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: jdodson@ollv.org

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 6 Class: 6:00pm - 8:00pm McFarland Room

Registration Continues / Introduction to RCIA Julia & Team

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

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Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School 3046 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89107

Phone: 702-802-2323 Fax: 702-802-2324 School Website: www.ollvschool.org Principal: Phyllis Joyce Vice-Principal: Monica Futryk

6:15pm - 7:45pm in the Gym Sunday, August 27 Core Team Meeting / Training - Off Site

Sunday, September 3 Labor Day Weekend - No Life Teen

Sunday, September 10 Core Team Meeting / Training - Off Site

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”

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

Friday, September 1 • Staff Meeting / Minimum Day

Monday, September 4 • Labor Day - No School

Monday, September 18 through September 22

• Terra Nova Test Week

Tuesday, September 5 • Diocesan Retreat - No School

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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- Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church -

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

First Session: September 12 Concludes: 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.