Sunday, March 5, 2023
Second Sunday of Lent
CHEERS
Office & Parish Life Center Hours:
Monday - Friday
8am - 12pm & 1-4pm
702-459-7778
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00pm live-stream
Sunday 7:30am
9:30am (ASL interpreted)
12:30pm
5:00pm
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday - Saturday 7:30am
GOSPEL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
FIRST READING: Genesis 12:1-4a
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22
"Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you."
SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10
GOSPEL: Matthew: 17: 1-9; L25A
1) What helps to reassure you of God's presence when it is not obvious?
2) What helps you listen to the voice of God, especially when - as is most common for most of us -- God is speaking in whispers and hints?
3) Where in your life of faith do you need patience with God? What would help you to faithfully wait for God, who does not often work on the timelines we would have chosen for ourselves?
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.
LENT AT HOLY SPIRIT
"He really touched people, he was able to communicate with people in a way they knew he had real-life experience. They trusted him and loved him. It was an honor for me to make this movie. It's the most important film that I've made thus far in my career and I'm hoping to look for other films like it." Actor and parishioner Mark Wahlberg shared this about his role in "Father Stu: Reborn". This film is based on the true story of Father Stuart Long, a lost soul who finds his purpose in the most unexpected way. We thank everyone who came out to Monday's screening. We look forward to the next 3 sessions as we discuss the movie and its message of redemption, perseverance and service. Join us on Monday, March 6, 13 and 27 at 6:30pm.
Stations of the Cross is a Catholic devotion with 14 steps recounting the day Jesus was crucified. Each station represents a moment from Jesus’ journey to Calvary on Good Friday. At Holy Spirit, you're invited to join us in the church for Stations of the Cross at 6pm every Friday during Lent. The Outreach Ministry will lead this prayer on Friday, March 10th.
OCIA Team and participants led Stations of the Cross this week. Photo credit: Wendy Dombrowski
Taize´ is a meditative prayer service using simple, repetitive song and chant, scripture readings and prolonged silence. This ecumenical form of prayer is meant to foster peace among all people. We invite you to join us for this candlelit service on Thursday, March 9th at 7pm. Taize Prayer will also include the Rite of Anointing for those in need of physical, emotional or spiritual healing.
Taize Prayer
Photo credit: Scott Knisley
Mark your calendars for this year's Parish Mission, March 20-21 at 7pm in the church. This year, we will be visited by Fr. Greg Boyle who founded Homeboy Industries. Homeboy Industries is the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. For over 30 years, it has stood as a beacon of hope in Los Angeles to provide training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.
Join us for a Lenten Mental Health Retreat on Saturday, March 25 in the Parish Life Center. During this retreat we will learn various tools to use as we walk through the valley together, how we can keep an open heart but not take on the burden to own or fix other's crosses. We will also address how silence and shame does not allow us to experience the full gift of the cross. Led by a marriage and family therapist, you will be given the chance to pause and reflect. Click below to register:
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The world needs more KNIGHTS! We’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community. Our goal is to help men, their families and their parishes grow closer to Christ. Through our programs and resources, we provide opportunities to live and spread the Catholic faith. Charity is at the heart of what we do. For the KofC, charity means supporting a virtually boundless variety of projects. The Knights of Columbus invite you to stop by its table in the lobby of the church. If you are interested in joining this Catholic service organization contact Brian Sondgeroth.
Thank you to all who came out to the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry! Weather-permitting, every Friday evening until March 31 from 4-7pm you can pick up your take out plate through the drive-thru. You can also dine inside the Parish Life Center. Plates are $10.50 each. Look for something special on the menu on St. Patrick's Day, Friday March 17th.
SECOND COLLECTION:
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
As we practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving during Lent we highlight the work being done by Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and the lives impacted. This week we highlight the Meals on Wheels program. Since 1975, this program has delivered nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors at no cost. About 2,400 homebound seniors are served in our community each week, totalling over 850 meals annually. Beyond the meals, caring
and compassionate delivery drivers do an environment check on each of their clients and bring donated pet food for those struggling to afford it. To prepare, produce and deliver these free meals, the operating cost is approximately $7.00 per meal. By contributing to this the special collection, we can help sustain this program and care for one of the most vulnerable populations in our community. Thank you for your support.
and compassionate delivery drivers do an environment check on each of their clients and bring donated pet food for those struggling to afford it. To prepare, produce and deliver these free meals, the operating cost is approximately $7.00 per meal. By contributing to this the special collection, we can help sustain this program and care for one of the most vulnerable populations in our community. Thank you for your support.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
What is SOARFX? It's a FAMILY EXPERIENCE for any parish family to participate in. Whether you have a child officially enrolled in SOAR or not - we invite you to join us this year for a variety of sessions exploring our Catholic faith in fun, interactive and creative ways. On Sunday March 11 from 9-11am, join us for our Family Service project. We will clean up our beautiful church while chasing after "dust monsters" too (check out the video below). We will also spend time making cards for the homebound and the elderly. Let us know if you can make it by registering for this free event.
OUTREACH MINISTRY
At all Masses starting March 11th and 12th, the Outreach Ministry will be passing out bags for its annual Outreach Easter Project. We ask you fill each bag with a 12-inch stuffed animal and individually wrapped candy, and return these no later than Sunday March 26th. Click below for full details:
YOUR OPINION MATTERS
Spring Break begins March 13th for a number of schools including Clark County School District and all schools in the Diocese of Las Vegas. What are your plans for Spring Break?
California theme parks - Disneyland, Universal Studios
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Hawaii - get me to the water and sunshine
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Skiing
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Staycation
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I'm retired - every day is Spring Break!
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Results from last week's question "What are you giving up for Lent?
Top answer: SOMETHING ELSE NOT LISTED
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
COMMUNICATIONS CORNER
Director of Communications
Items submitted each week by Wednesday before noon are included in the e-Bulletin the same week. Your event will remain in the e-Bulletin leading up to the event. Please also submit your event to Christine Bravo to ensure it is in our parish calendar.
