Sunday, January 23rd - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHEERS: A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Cheers!
We are already past the mid-point of January— hard to believe! Time truly “does fly”! Let me give you an up-date on a few things happening within our staff.
Fr. Jojo is in the Philippines! He left on Thursday, January 20, and will return to Las Vegas on February 27. When he arrived in Manila, he had to follow regulations for everyone (regardless of Covid or vaccination status) and go into quarantine for six days. At the end of that time, he will be able to visit his family whom he hasn’t seen since before the pandemic.
You might notice that this bulletin is looking a little bit different. The “editorship” of the bulletin is changing hands! Louie Latina, our Director of Youth Ministry, has been the editor of the bulletin for almost two years; the first edition of this e-bulletin was on Pentecost Sunday, 2020 — shortly after the pandemic began. Now several months ago, we created a new job here at Holy Spirit: Director of Communication. That position is filled by Rachel Young. Her job duties are to coordinate many areas and paths of communication in the parish; e.g. the bulletin, weekend Mass announcements (both on-screen and in-person, verbally, at the end of Mass), some Flocknote and/or other email communiques, flyers, letters, banners, posters, social media etc. Right now, because it is so “new” it’s a “work in progress”.
We must extend our words of thanks to Louie who has created such an amazing on-line bulletin. It is so very interesting, informational, educational, interactive and timely! I have received many compliments on our bulletin from many of you, our parishioners, from some of my fellow priests in the diocese and from many other “strangers”, who just happened, I guess, to come across this bulletin online. Thanks, Louie, you have done an awesome job and have set the bar high! We appreciate your thousands of hours over the last two years in beginning and maintaining this parish bulletin — a “job" that really doesn’t fit into a Youth Minister job description!
However, I know that Rachel can step in and take over — building on Louie's work and adding her own touch. By the way, did you know that Rachel is a two-time Emmy award winning broadcast journalist? She last worked in Seattle as a news anchor for channel 7, KIRO. Her husband, Justin, is a nationally renowned saxophonist! Both volunteer in our music ministry.
So, Rachel is taking over this bulletin! Of course, she will be doing some things differently than Louie — adding her own flair. To talk with Rachel and to get things in the bulletin or announced on the weekend or for other communication needs, you can reach her by email (rachely@holyspiritlv.org) or by her special phone line at 702-592-9922. Have a great week. God bless you!
Fr. Jojo is in the Philippines! He left on Thursday, January 20, and will return to Las Vegas on February 27. When he arrived in Manila, he had to follow regulations for everyone (regardless of Covid or vaccination status) and go into quarantine for six days. At the end of that time, he will be able to visit his family whom he hasn’t seen since before the pandemic.
You might notice that this bulletin is looking a little bit different. The “editorship” of the bulletin is changing hands! Louie Latina, our Director of Youth Ministry, has been the editor of the bulletin for almost two years; the first edition of this e-bulletin was on Pentecost Sunday, 2020 — shortly after the pandemic began. Now several months ago, we created a new job here at Holy Spirit: Director of Communication. That position is filled by Rachel Young. Her job duties are to coordinate many areas and paths of communication in the parish; e.g. the bulletin, weekend Mass announcements (both on-screen and in-person, verbally, at the end of Mass), some Flocknote and/or other email communiques, flyers, letters, banners, posters, social media etc. Right now, because it is so “new” it’s a “work in progress”.
We must extend our words of thanks to Louie who has created such an amazing on-line bulletin. It is so very interesting, informational, educational, interactive and timely! I have received many compliments on our bulletin from many of you, our parishioners, from some of my fellow priests in the diocese and from many other “strangers”, who just happened, I guess, to come across this bulletin online. Thanks, Louie, you have done an awesome job and have set the bar high! We appreciate your thousands of hours over the last two years in beginning and maintaining this parish bulletin — a “job" that really doesn’t fit into a Youth Minister job description!
However, I know that Rachel can step in and take over — building on Louie's work and adding her own touch. By the way, did you know that Rachel is a two-time Emmy award winning broadcast journalist? She last worked in Seattle as a news anchor for channel 7, KIRO. Her husband, Justin, is a nationally renowned saxophonist! Both volunteer in our music ministry.
So, Rachel is taking over this bulletin! Of course, she will be doing some things differently than Louie — adding her own flair. To talk with Rachel and to get things in the bulletin or announced on the weekend or for other communication needs, you can reach her by email (rachely@holyspiritlv.org) or by her special phone line at 702-592-9922. Have a great week. God bless you!
Fr. Bill
NEWS FROM THE PARISH
This Week at Holy Spirit!
Ordinary Time is the longest liturgical season and is split into two parts. The first week of Ordinary Time began Monday, January 17 following the Baptism of the Lord. We are now in the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. This season lasts until the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday March 2). Ordinary Time re-starts after Pentecost.
During this liturgical season you will see a lot of the color green which signifies hope and new life in Christ (we did after all, celebrate his birth just 30 days ago!). The Gospel readings during Ordinary Time Year C focus on the ministry and teachings of Jesus, largely as described in the Gospel of Luke.
We will continue to live-stream our 4pm Mass on YouTube/Holy Spirit Las Vegas and Facebook/HolySpiritRCLasVegas.
PRAYER REQUESTS
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.
COMMUNICATIONS CORNER
Greetings!
I start every day with a prayer of gratitude and this week in particular I had so much to be grateful for. On Friday I ended 5 days of isolation after testing positive for Covid-19. I'm grateful for the two vaccines and one booster shot I received in 2021 because other than a cough and fatigue, I had no other symptoms. I am also grateful I had a way to isolate myself from my husband, children and relatives. I was in a bedroom for 5 days separated from everyone in our home. Thank you to my husband and mother-in-law for leaving food by my door and taking care of the needs of our children and household. I realize not everyone has this help. I also know this virus has taken the lives of millions of people around the world, some of them I personally knew. I am grateful I not only lived to share my experience, but it was mild case.
I also took this time to get ahead on The Bible in a Year podcast. Have you started this year or completed it last year? I started when it launched in 2021 but gave up when I fell behind 4 months into the year. Don't be like me, just hit play, get started and keep going. Did you know BIAY is one of the most listened to podcasts in the world? Clearly there's a hunger to connect God's Word into our lives. "In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes. Using an exclusive reading plan rooted in The Bible Timeline (a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins) you won’t just read the Bible … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!" https://media.ascensionpress.com/all-bible-in-a-year-episodes/.
You can also further the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ascensioncatholic
I want to thank those of you who reached out to me after last week's e-Bulletin. What a warm welcome! I would like to know how Holy Spirit can help you grow deeper in your faith? How can we support you in your faith journey? Finally, what are you grateful for this week?
Rachel C Young
Director of Communications
Feb
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Knights of Columbus First Fryday Knight Drive-Thru
Friday February 4 from 4-7pm
Fish, Fries and Coleslaw for only $9
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going.
not going.
might be going.
MOMENT OF THE WEEK
The Edge
This week was the second of three sessions on the Edge Family Series. Parents were invited to attend the Edge Night with their youth. They learned how to find avenues of healing and restoration amid the difficulties in our families by living with authentic holiness and charity. The Edge Night began with a family-themed Scattergories game. The teaching focused on the reality of challenges in family life as a result of brokenness in our world and reminded the youth and parents that they always have the choice to follow Jesus’ example and respond to family difficulties with love and mercy. After the teaching, they reconstructed a torn up picture and walked through different ways to make their family life more positive. The Edge Night closed with a reflection on the Prayer for Peace attributed to St. Francis. For more information on our programs for middle and high school students, connect with Louie Latina, Director of Youth Ministry; 702-379-5723
LouieL@HolySpiritlv.org: https://holyspiritlv.org/faith-formation
LouieL@HolySpiritlv.org: https://holyspiritlv.org/faith-formation
YOUR OPINION MATTERS
Luke presents Jesus as a teacher, speaking words which inform and inspire. He tells people about the Kingdom of God. Part of Holy Spirit's mission is to do the same for you. Other than attending mass in-person or virtually, which of the following is your preferred way to connect with your church?
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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 week's #1 Answer to the question, "how can you be a bearer of Christ's peace and love in an unrestored world?" Volunteer for a ministry at Holy Spirit
GOSPEL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Read the Readings from this Sunday, the Third in Ordinary Time
Nehemiah 8: 2-4A, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19: 8, 9, 10,15 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21
Use the following discussion/reflection questions with your families, spouse, your friends, or even as personal journal questions:
1. If someone were writing the story of your life, what sources would you want them to look at? Journals? Interviews with family members? Social media? Why or why not?
2. If you were sitting in the synagogue when your neighbor Jesus stood up and read this passage from Isaiah, how do you think you would react?
3. If you had to name the "part of the body" that you are in your parish, what would it be?
4. Ezra's words tell us "Today is holy to the Lord your God. Do not be sad, and do not weep." Is there a situation in your life that can be reframed by this command?
WEEKLY WORSHIP
Still Rolling Stones by Lauren Daigle
Out of the shadows
Bound for the gallows
A dead man walking
Till love came calling
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)Six feet under
I thought it was over
An answer to prayer
The voice of a Savior
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)All at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stonesNow that You saved me
I sing 'cause You gave me
A song of revival
I put it on vinyl
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)I once was blinded
But now I see it
I heard about the power
And now I believe it
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)All at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stonesI thought that I was too far gone
For everything I've done wrong
Yeah, I'm the one who dug this grave
But You called my name
You called my name
I thought that I was too far gone
For everything I've done wrong
Yeah, I'm the one who dug this grave
But You called my name
You called my nameAll at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones (you're still rolling, rolling)
(You're still rolling rolling oh, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
Bound for the gallows
A dead man walking
Till love came calling
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)Six feet under
I thought it was over
An answer to prayer
The voice of a Savior
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)All at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stonesNow that You saved me
I sing 'cause You gave me
A song of revival
I put it on vinyl
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)I once was blinded
But now I see it
I heard about the power
And now I believe it
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)All at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stonesI thought that I was too far gone
For everything I've done wrong
Yeah, I'm the one who dug this grave
But You called my name
You called my name
I thought that I was too far gone
For everything I've done wrong
Yeah, I'm the one who dug this grave
But You called my name
You called my nameAll at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones (you're still rolling, rolling)
(You're still rolling rolling oh, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
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 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 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
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
GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
Gift Shop Hours:
Open after all weekend liturgies and
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
(closed 12-1pm for lunch)
FINANCIAL REPORT
Main Sunday Collection
Week 1 $ 27,019.85
Week 2 $ 27,899.81
Week 3 $ 24,106.30
Week 4 (Christmas weekend) $ 13,797.00
December Online: $ 75,480.43
Monthly Offertory $ 168,303.39
Holy Days $ 6,373.00
Christmas $ 119,314.00
Total Income for Month $ 293,990.39
Payroll/Benefits/Worker's Comp: $92,840.00
Diocesan - Assessment/Loan payment:
$ 49,370.00
Operating Expenses: $43,420.00
Average Monthly Expenses: $185,630.00
Building Loan Balance $ 3,491,602.31
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!
Breathe in: Be still and know
Breathe out: my peace I give you.