Sunday, May 29th - Ascension of the Lord
CHEERS!
Today is the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven. We read in Scripture that Jesus remained on earth for 40 days after his Resurrection. Of course, 40 days after Easter Sunday would always be on a Thursday, but many dioceses, including our own, have transferred the observance of this feast to the following Sunday so that it can be celebrated with greater solemnity!
Next week, we celebrate our parish feast day of Pentecost — the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, including Mary, the mother of Jesus! I invite you to become part of our “environment” by wearing red. This will certainly make our church look “on fire” with the Holy Spirit.
As I write and record this column, it is the day after the mass school shooting in Texas. Please pray for those families who have suffered this horrible tragedy; and pray that we might find ways to stop this ever-occurring slaughter in our schools, churches, shopping centers and neighborhoods.
Monday is Memorial Day — a day on which we remember those who have died serving in our armed services. On this day of remembrance, let us also pray for all children and adults who have died from acts of gun violence this year. Finally, let us remember those who have died in the war in Ukraine. Our offices and gift shop will be closed in observance of this national holiday.
On a much lesser note, I had to put one of my tortoises to sleep last week — Lazarus. He had a wound, a cut, which didn’t heal properly and resulted in a deadly infection. Lazarus was one of Matthias’ offspring, born 16 years ago.
On a much lesser note, I had to put one of my tortoises to sleep last week — Lazarus. He had a wound, a cut, which didn’t heal properly and resulted in a deadly infection. Lazarus was one of Matthias’ offspring, born 16 years ago.
Finally, our offices and gift shop will close on Fridays at 12:00 noon from Memorial Day to Labor Day - beginning this Friday, June 3.
Have a good week. God bless you.
Fr. Bill
Have a good week. God bless you.
Fr. Bill
MOMENT OF THE WEEK
The children who participated in Draw it Out, a grief ministry for children, took part in a butterfly release and received the Sacrament of Healing from Fr. Bill. Like a butterfly, these children have experienced a lot of changes and growth this year all while going through a difficult loss. They equate it from the changes a not-so-pretty caterpillar goes through before it becomes a beautiful butterfly. "We tell them of a Native American legend. It says if you catch a butterfly you can whisper a message to it and release it and it will take your message or prayer to God. Some of them that have experienced death asked God to deliver a message to their loved one. It is very moving and they love it," said Connie Thiesen, of Draw it Out. The program is breaking for summer and will resume in mid-October. If you know of a child who has suffered loss (death of a loved one, divorce of parents, effects of Covid-19, incarceration of a loved one), or any other major life change, reach out to Connie for more information on this ministry.
HAPPENING AT HOLY SPIRIT
This Sunday May 29, walk-ins are welcome at the Vitalant Bloodmoblie. You can also sign up at Vitalant using code: HOLYSPIRITLV All healthy donors are urged to donate now; if you’ve had COVID-19 and have been symptom-free for 10 days, you are eligible to donate. Whatever your COVID-19 vaccination status, you are ABSOLUTELY allowed to give blood or platelets.
OUTREACH MINISTRY
We asked for help, and your response was more than we could imagine! Thanks to your generous donations, Holy Spirit filled this truck with 15,000 pounds of food for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada! All of your donations are now in the Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry which provides food for men, women, and families in need. Once a month they get to choose food items in-person or they receive a pre-packaged box. Your donations were enough to serve 12,500 meals! Thank you for your support!
PRAYER REQUESTS
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We are united to one another through our prayer. We are praying for you. You are not alone.
AROUND THE DIOCESE OF LAS VEGAS
The Vocations Office of the Diocese of Las Vegas, is pleased to announce the ordination to the Transitional Diaconate, of Joseph "AJ" Sales, and Jacob Knee. The ordination will take place Thursday, June 2, at 6PM, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1901 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, 89104. The Most Reverend Gregory W. Gordon, Auxiliary Bishop of Las Vegas, will preside. There will be a light reception following the ordination Mass, in the parish school gym. All are invited! And please pray for AJ and Jacob as they begin their diaconal ministry, and continue to pray for vocations, especially those to priesthood, religious life, and the diaconate.
GOSPEL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
FIRST READING: Acts 1:1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9
"God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord"
SECOND READING: Ephesians 1:17-23
GOSPEL: Luke 24:46-53
Use the following discussion/reflection questions with your families, spouse, your friends, or even as personal journal questions:
1. Are you continually in the temple, praising God? What would this look like in your life?
2.What does the kingdom of God look like to you? How do you bring it about in your own life?
3. If you were one of the apostles who watched Jesus ascend into heaven, how do you think you would react? Would you feel a loss? Would it be excitement? Would you be thrilled with the call of spreading his word to all nations?
4. Have you ever felt "clothed with power from on high"? If you imagine this "power" as the presence of the Holy Spirit, what do you think it would feel like to have it physically wrap around you, like clothing?
WEEKLY WORSHIP
"Jireh"
by Elevation Worship & Maverick City
I’ll never be more loved than I am right now
Wasn’t holding You up
So there’s nothing I can do to let You down
It doesn’t take a trophy to make You proud
I’ll never be more loved than I am right now
Going through a storm but I won’t go down
I hear Your voice
Carried in the rhythm of the wind to call me out
You would cross an ocean so I wouldn’t drown
You’ve never been closer than You are right now
Jireh You are enough
Jireh You are enough
I will be content in every circumstance
Jireh You are enough
Don’t wanna forget how I feel right now
On the mountaintop
I can see so clear what it’s all about
Stay by my side when the sun goes down
Don’t wanna forget how I feel right now
I’m already loved
I’m already chosen
I know who I am
I know what You’ve spoken
I’m already loved
More than I could imagine
And that is enough
That is enough
You are enough
So I am enough
If He dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor
How much more will He clothe you
How much more will He clothe you
If He watches over every sparrow
How much more does He love you
How much more does He love you
More than you ask, think or imagine
According to His power working in us It’s more than enough
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(closed 12-1pm for lunch)
Father's Day is Sunday June 19th. Stop by the Gift Shop to find him the perfect gift: bracelets, desktop games, and BBQ novelties. We also have a great selection of cards to help you share the perfect message for this special man!
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