Sunday, December 27th - The Feast of the Holy Family
CHEERS! - A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
Cheers!
I hope that your celebration of Christmas was wonderful — spent with family and friends, This week between Christmas and New Year’s is a quiet one for us here at Holy Spirit. In fact, we are closed — except for Masses as usual on the weekend and on the weekdays. The Bishop’s Office is likewise closed as are all the parishes in the Diocese of Las Vegas. It is a much-needed break for our Staff and the many volunteers who have worked so hard during this Advent season: with the planning and celebration of the Advent and Christmas liturgies, the many hours working on the Angel Tree program, the four Mondays of The Advent Experience, the seven days of “The O Antiphons”, The Longest Night prayer service, the decorating of the church and courtyard for both Advent and Christmas, the Advent Retreat, “For Goodness Sake”, the drive-through Gift Shop sales and Bundt Cake Sale and the many Masses celebrated on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
So, this column is going to be “short and sweet”. I wish you and all of your family and friends a very “Happy New Year” and a healthy one, too. Father Tom remarked a few days ago that he normally does not stay up to ring in the New Year, but this year he is going to — just to make sure that 2020 is gone! I think that is the sentiment of many of us. Again, Happy New Year.
Fr. Bill
May this Christmas celebration of the coming of God among us, a Light in the darkest of nights, bring renewed hope and great joy at the wonder of His continued presence with you and your family through all of life's circumstances.
From our Holy Spirit Staff to all of you, our family, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
NEWS FROM THE PARISH
New Directive for Mass
In a new directive from the Bishop, can now increase Mass attendance to 400 people per Mass. Please remember if you are attending Mass to follow all protocols to help keep everyone safe. All Masses still require registration.
When attending Mass, please make sure you/your family are 6-feet away from other people/families.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
New Years Eve
5pm
New Years Day
7:30am, 9:30am
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YOUR OPINION MATTERS
What is your New Year's Resolution?
Lose Weight
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Spend More Time with Family
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Treat People Better
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Last weeks (Dec. 20th) Question Results: #1 Being in the Presence of Children/Grandchildren
MOMENT OF THE WEEK
Christmas at Holy Spirit! While the celebration of Christmas Mass looked quite different this year with the smaller crowds, we celebrated together the wonderful Feast of Christmas. Some attended Mass in person, at one of the ten Masses, while some watched virtually at home. Wherever and however you celebrated Christmas this year, we did it together as one community, as one Holy Spirit Family.
ANGEL TREE 2020
November 28th - December 13th
This year’s Angel Tree project will be a little different. As you are aware several things are different from prior years: We are practicing social distancing and many schools have not reopened. Many families are without jobs through no fault of their own. The agencies are at a disadvantage since they must use fewer volunteers to assist in their Christmas gift giving programs. We are limited in space for storage and the number of volunteers we can use at one time. Therefore, we are asking everyone to try something new this year…
After all the Masses on the weekend of November 21st & 22nd, volunteers will be handing out a special Angel tag as you leave Mass. Please consider taking one or two to help a child in need this Christmas. If you are unable to attend Mass and watch virtually, we have inserted an Angel tag in the bulletin that you can print, cut out and attach to your stocking. We will also leave some Angels in a basket in the gathering space of the church if you attend morning Mass during the week.
Here is what we are asking:
Please purchase a 16”-18” Christmas stocking and a Target, Walmart, Visa, etc. gift card (minimum $25). Please be sure to write the amount of your gift card somewhere on the card. You may choose the age and gender (newborn - teenagers) of your Angel just be sure to write that information on the back of the Angel. Put the gift card in the stocking and fill the rest of the stocking with little fun items you think your Angel would enjoy receiving. For many children this might be the only gift they will receive this year. After you have purchased the items and filled your stocking attach your Angel tag to the stocking and follow the directions on the back of the Angel tag. It is important that you give your stocking to one of the volunteers either on Wednesdays or on the weekend before all the Masses.
If you are unable to shop or would like us to shop for you, please put your donation (checks payable to Holy Spirit) in an envelope and label it “Angel Tree”. You can also go online to our website www.holyspiritlv.org, go to “Give On Line” and select “Angel Tree. Donations in the Poor Box will also assist with this project.
Thank you for rising to this new challenge and making this Christmas special for many deserving children. God bless you!
FIRST FRYDAY KNIGHT
“Drive-thru” Fish Fry Friday Jan 8th from 5-7pm
in the Holy Spirit Parking Lot
$9.00 for deep fried fish, fries & coleslaw.
$7.00 for chicken tenders, fries & coleslaw.
Sponsored by our Knights of Columbus
GOSPEL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Read the Readings from this Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Family
Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 105:1-9; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40
Use the following discussion/reflection questions in your families, with your spouse, your friends, or even as personal journal questions:
1. What does it mean to do something in the name of the Lord? What does this look like on a day-to-day basis?
2. What does it mean to make God’s deeds known among the people? How have you done this? Has there been a time when you failed to do this? Explain.
3. What does it look like when the heart is controlled by greed, pride, cruelty, aggression, and impatience instead of the joy of Christ?
4. What is one way to let the word of Christ dwell in you? How can you make this a part of your everyday life?
THE CHOSEN: THE SHEPHERD
The Chosen is the first-ever-multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. Created outside of the Hollywood system, The Chosen allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew him. The director, Dallas Jenkins, started this series with a short film called, The Shepherd, about the proclamation from the Angels to the Shepherds about the Birth of the Messiah, Jesus. Season 2 of The Chosen is now in production.
OUR COMMUNITY
Below is information about Holy Spirit! Access the information by clicking on the links below. If, for any reason, you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our office 702-459-7778
OUR MINISTRIES
Below is information about some of our ministries and groups at Holy Spirit. Access this information by clicking on the links below. For additional information, please call our office 702-459-7778
WAYS TO GIVE
IN PERSON: Drop it off at the office or Use the kiosk in the lobby of the Church
AT MASS: Put it in the collection basket at the altar steps when you attend Mass
MAIL: Send it through the mail (5830 Mesa Park Drive, LV, NV 89135)
ONLINE: Use our on-line e-tithing system (www.holyspiritlv.org); click “On-line Giving”
BY PHONE: Text "Assist" to (702)500-1938
Thank you for your generosity to Your parish!
GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
Gift Shop Hours:
Open after all weekend liturgies and
Monday - Friday 8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Saturdays 8am -12pm
Saturdays 8am -12pm
Open during Weekend Masses of December 26th/27th
Closed Monday 12/28-1/1
Closed Monday 12/28-1/1
