Sunday, September 19th - The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHEERS: A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Cheers!
I had a wonderful two-week vacation: the first week driving up the coast of California — along Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway — from San Diego to the Napa Valley, with stops in Santa Barbara, Carmel, Monterey, San Francisco and Napa. For the second week, I was on a 7-day Mexican Riviera Cruise on the Carnival Panorama ship with ports of call in Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. We were supposed to stop in Cabo San Lucas but Tropical Storm Olaf prevented us from stopping there; so we had another day “at sea”! I love cruising — lots of relaxing, great food and some very funny comedians at the evening theater shows. All in all, a great time off! I’m very grateful to Father Jojo for all his work while I was gone for those two weeks. Part of his “training” is to learn how to be a pastor someday: so this was a good “immersion” experience for him. Lol.
As always, it’s good to come back home after a vacation — refreshed and ready to return to work. I was hoping that the 100+ degree temperatures would be over when I returned, but that didn’t happen; however, I hear that we may have seen the last of those high temperatures by this very weekend. I hope so! I’m ready for some cooler, more enjoyable Fall weather.
Fr. Joe Annese returned this weekend after taking a summer break. Welcome back, Father Joe! We all missed you!
That’s all for now! I’m still catching up on work that was put on hold while I was away. Have a great week. God bless you!
Love,
Fr. Bill
NEWS FROM THE PARISH
RCIA Continues this Week!
Our RCIA Program continues on Monday, September 20th at 7pm in the Upper Room. See the full information below. RCIA is for all those adults 18 and over and out of high school who are seeking initiation into the Catholic faith.
You can still register.
Gift Shop has Returned to Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
(closed 12-1pm for lunch)
Also, before and after all the weekend liturgies.
Altar Server & Reader Training for Teens:
Wednesday, September 22nd 4-5pm (Altar Server)
Saturday, September 25th 12:30-3:00pm (Readers)
Contact Kayla Falco, Director of Liturgy for any teens that are interested: KaylaF@holyspiritlv.org
We will continue to live-stream our 4pm Mass for those who wish to continue watching Mass at home on YouTube/Holy Spirit Las Vegas; or through Facebook/HolySpiritRCLasVegas.
Do you need a prayer? Would you like to pray for someone? You can reply directly to this email (which will create a private comment) or click the 'Reply' button to leave a public comment.
We are united to one another through our prayer. We are praying for you. You are not alone.
GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
Gift Shop Hours:
Open after all weekend liturgies and
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
(closed 12-1pm for lunch)
MOMENT OF THE WEEK
Upper Room & Edge Kick-Off! On Sunday, we welcomed over 200 teens for our Fall Life Night Kick-Off. It was great to see everyone in person this year, being that the majority of people attended virtually. We began the year by reflecting upon and learning about our annual theme called 'New Fire.' Then, on Wednesday, we welcomed all new 6th graders, and their families, to our Edge Welcome Night. It was a great way to meet and see all of our new 6th Graders! All middle school grades are returning this week!
YOUR OPINION MATTERS
From the list below, who would you say is the most likely to win the Super Bowl this year?
Green Bay Packers
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Buffalo Bills
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Cleveland Browns
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Las Vegas Raiders
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San Francisco 49er's
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Dallas Cowboys
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Feel free to write additional suggestions, comments or questions in the comments section. Last weeks #1 Answer to the question, 'What kind of things can you do to bring a smile to anyone's face?' 'Give a compliment'
GOSPEL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Read the Readings from this Sunday, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6, 8; James 3:16–4:3; Mark 9:30-37
Use the following discussion/reflection questions in your families, with your spouse, your friends, or even as personal journal questions:
1. What stands out to you about this Gospel passage? Put yourself in the place of the disciples. How would you have responded to Jesus’ words about his death and Resurrection?
2. How do you receive Christ in your daily life? In what ways do you reject Him?
3. How do you feel about the ways in which God is challenging you to give of yourself? Is it easy or difficult for you to respond to this challenge?
4. How can you practically live out a life of service and self-gift — the life Jesus has called us all to?
WEEKLY WORSHIP
I choose to worship I choose to bow
Though there’s pain in the offering I lay it down
Here in the conflict When doubt surrounds
Though my soul is unravelling
I choose You now
I will praise You through the fire
Through the storm and through the flood
There is nothing that could ever steal my song
In the valley You are worthy You are good when life is not
You will always and forever be my song
I build my altar right here and now
In the midst of the darkest night It won’t burn out
For You are perfect no matter what
In the joy or the suffering I sing it loud
When the enemy says I’m done I lift my praises When my world comes crashing down I lift my praises high Till the darkness turns to dawn I lift my praises I choose to worship, I choose You now
Writers: Rend Collective
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!
RCIA AT HOLY SPIRIT!
Are you wanting to become Catholic? Do you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic? Are you already Catholic, but have never been confirmed? Then the RCIA process is for you!
First-4-Month Calendar for the RCIA process: for all three groups listed:
All sessions will be on
Mondays in The
Upper Room from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Text Book to be given at September 13 Session: “A Well-Built Faith”
FALL RCIA CALENDAR
September 20: "Laying a Firm Foundation: Transmitting Faith"
September 27: "Assembly Construction: Human Desire, Revelation & Faith"
October 4: "Who’s the Boss: Scripture and Tradition"
October 11: Columbus Day: No Session
October 18: "Using Brand-Name Equipment: The Trinity"
October 25: "The Bulldozer: Sin, Salvation, and the Cross of Jesus"
SOAR Registration for 2021 / 2022 is OPEN but will close September 20.
Click the link below and register for the appropriate grade level and formation level for each child. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email annaf@holyspiritlv.org
Family Faith Formation acting as Early Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation Year 1 and Continuing Faith Formation (this is predominantly home-based)
Blessed acting as Sacramental Preparation Year 2 (in-person classes)
Journey of Faith for those 7 years or older, who desire Baptism and Full Initiation into the Catholic Church (in-person classes)
Family Faith Formation acting as Early Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation Year 1 and Continuing Faith Formation (this is predominantly home-based)
Blessed acting as Sacramental Preparation Year 2 (in-person classes)
Journey of Faith for those 7 years or older, who desire Baptism and Full Initiation into the Catholic Church (in-person classes)
Edge is a Catholic middle school ministry aimed to present the truths of the Catholic faith in a hands-on and relevant format. The format of the Edge program is designed to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of your middle school youth. At Holy Spirit, the Edge program is for those in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.
Confirmation at Holy Spirit is a 2-year program in which teens can enter as early as 9th grade. Year 1 is called the "EVANGELIZATION YEAR" and Year 2 is called the "TRANSFORMATION YEAR". We do ask that families are registered Parishioners at Holy Spirit. By registering for a Confirmation at Holy Spirit, you will also become a registered parishioner.
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!