Sunday, January 2nd - Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
CHEERS: A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Cheers!
Cheers! and Happy New Year! First of all, as we start this new year, I want to thank you for your attendance at all the Christmas Masses: it was so wonderful and “heart-warming” to see so many familiar faces and, as always, to see our college students home for the holidays.
Thanks also for your generous response to the Angel Tree/Christmas Stocking project. A report was given in last week’s bulletin and we will share that at all the Masses next weekend as well.
A great big thanks for your generosity in our Christmas collection — including the special collection for the Christmas flowers and decorations. A full report of all the December offerings will be in a future bulletin.
Thanks to those who also were so kind and giving with the many Christmas cards and gifts that Father Jojo and I received. We are truly “spoiled”!
A reminder that our office is closed for one more day, Monday, January 3. Our offices and Gift Shop will open again on Tuesday, January 4.
Again, on behalf of the entire staff at Holy Spirit, I wish you a very Happy New Year. We all pray that this pandemic will soon be over and that we can return to “normal” — whatever that means?!
God bless you: have a good week, a wonderful month and a happy New Year.
Fr. Bill
NEWS FROM THE PARISH
This Week at Holy Spirit!
We continue to celebrate the Christmas Season with the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. While many people may still be traveling for the Christmas break, we hope to see you at Mass on Sunday. Our offices will re-open on Tuesday, January 4th and many of our weekly programs will be resuming this week as well.
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.
EPIPHANY BLESSING OF THE HOME
Lord God of heaven and earth,
you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nation
by the guidance of a star.
Bless this house
and all who inhabit it.
Fill us with the light of Christ,
that our concern for others may reflect your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nation
by the guidance of a star.
Bless this house
and all who inhabit it.
Fill us with the light of Christ,
that our concern for others may reflect your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
May Christ Jesus dwell with us,
keep us from all harm,
and make us one in mind and heart,
now and forever.
keep us from all harm,
and make us one in mind and heart,
now and forever.
THE LIGHTHOUSE YOUNG ADULT GROUP
Early in 2022 we are happy to announce that we will be starting a Young Adult Group called, 'The Lighthouse' at Holy Spirit. The details about this program are currently be worked upon and will be shared in the coming weeks.
Stay Posted in this bulletin for more information, as well as a complete schedule!
MOMENT OF THE WEEK
All is calm, all is bright! Well...maybe not at the 4pm Mass on Christmas Eve. But, it was a Mass filled with families and lots of children. Seeing and hearing the excitement from children on Christmas is one of the most amazing things. The 4pm Mass on Christmas Even continues to be the most full of the Christmas Masses at Holy Spirit. In addition to the presence of the children was also the presence of Spirit Kids - our children's choir, as well as children readers. All Christmas Masses this past week were beautiful! Thank you for celebrating with us!
YOUR OPINION MATTERS
What is your New Years Resolution for 2022 focused upon this year?
Personal Health and Fitness
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Deepening Your Spirituality
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Better Diet/Eating Habits
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Traveling/Experiencing More
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Changing a Bad Habit
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Accomplishing a Goal
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Feel free to write additional resolutions you may have for this year, or add your own comments & questions in the comments section. Last weeks #1 Answer to the question, 'What is the best thing about Christmas 2021' - Spending time with family & friends
GOSPEL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Read the Readings from this Sunday, the Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Use the following discussion/reflection questions in your families, with your spouse, your friends, or even as personal journal questions
1. The Magi traveled thousands of miles to pay homage to Jesus. They didn’t just drop off the gifts, but likely stayed at the manger and talked with Mary and Joseph. How far are you willing to go to find Christ? Are you actively seeking His presence in your life? Why or why not?
2. What do you worship in your life? Is there something or someone at the center of your life, instead of Christ? What or who is it?
3. Are you willing to make Christ the center of your life? Why or why not? How can you make that change? How far are you willing to go to seek Christ and worship Him? What are you willing to give up? Is there anything you are not willing to give up? Why?
4. Christ constantly pursues you. What are ways you can more intentionally pursue Him?
WEEKLY WORSHIP
Hallelujah, Salvation and Glory
Honor and Power to the Lord, our God
For the Lord, our God, is Mighty
Yes the Lord, our God, is Omnipotent
The Lord, our God, He is Wonderful
All praises be to the King of Kings
And the Lord, our God, He is Wonderful
Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah,
Hallelujah Hallelujah He is Wonderful
Hallelujah, Salvation and Glory Honor and Power, He is Wonderful
Writers: Jeffrey La Valley, Maverick City Music
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: “A Well-Built Faith”
FALL RCIA CALENDAR
January 10th: "Sacraments of Initiation"
January 24th: "Sacraments of Healing
January 31st: "Sacraments at the Service of Communion
February 7th: "Human Dignity, Sin & Mercy"
February 28th: "The Commandments, Beatitudes & Virtues"
OUR COMMUNITY
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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
GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
Gift Shop Hours:
Open after all weekend liturgies and
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
(closed 12-1pm for lunch)
SYNOD FOR A SYNODAL CHURCH
The Church of God is convoked in Synod. With this convocation, Pope Francis invites the whole Church to question itself on synodality: a decisive theme for the life and mission of the Church. This is a two-year journey (2021-2023) of reflection and sharing of the whole Church.
"By walking together, and together reflecting on the journey made, the Church will be
able to learn from what it will experience which processes can help it to live
communion, to achieve participation, to open itself to mission."
able to learn from what it will experience which processes can help it to live
communion, to achieve participation, to open itself to mission."
Prayer for the Synod:
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.
All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever.
Amen.
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)
Thank you for your generosity to Your parish!