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December 28, 2014
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday-Saturday 8 AM
Tuesday 6 PM
Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, & 5:30 PM
Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary - Roman Catholic Church
7260 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117 • Parish Office: 702.363.1902 • www.stjosephhom.org
CELEBRATING OUR FAITH THIS WEEK
Date/Time
Intention
Presider
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Saturday, December 27
Christmas Novena
8:00 AM
L/D Members Anthony T. Sciaretta, Sr. Family
4:30 PM
Fr. Marc
Fr. Marc
Sunday, December 28
+Chris Doyle
8:00 AM
+Alfonso Q. Yabut
10:00 AM
Christmas Novena
12:00 PM
People of the Parish
2:00 PM
+Rick Sindelar
5:30 PM
Fr. Marc
Fr. Samuel
Fr. Samuel
Fr. Cassian
Fr. Cassian
Monday, December 29
Christmas Novena
8:00 AM
Fr. Marc
Tuesday, December 30
Christmas Novena
8:00 AM
St. Joseph Mass Association
6:00 PM
Fr. Marc
Fr. Samuel
Wednesday, December 31
Christmas Novena
8:00 AM
Fr. Cassian
Friday, January 2-First Friday
The parish office will be closed today and
the facilities will close after the Benediction
at 12:00 PM.
Thursday, January 1 -New Year’s Day
Christmas Novena
10:00 AM
Fr. Samuel
Saturday, January 3
Confessions
Friday, January 2 -First Friday
December Deceased Parishioners
8:00 AM
Benediction
12:00 PM
Fr. Marc
Fr. Marc
Sunday, January 4
Spark
Ignite
Saturday, January 3
Priest Intention
8:00 AM
Donna Jean Winzenried
4:30 PM
Fr. Marc
Fr. Samuel
Sunday, January 4
+Ruzean Ileto Nolasco
8:00 AM
+Members Keller Family
10:00 AM
Anita A. Dioquino
12:00 PM
+Telesforo Edualino
2:00 PM
People of the Parish
5:30 PM
Fr. Samuel
Fr. Cassian
Fr. Cassian
Fr. Marc
Fr. Marc
Monday, December 29
There are no groups scheduled today.
Tuesday, December 30
Bereavement Group
Confessions
-10:00 AM
-5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 31
There are no groups scheduled today.
Thursday, January 1-New Year’s Day
The parish office will be closed today and
the facilities will close after the 10 AM
Mass.
-8:30 AM
-4:00PM-5:30 PM
-6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Scripture Readings
Today, Sunday
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Psalms 128:1-5 or Psalms 105:1-6, 8-9;
Colossians 3:12-21 or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40
This Week
Monday: 1 John 2:3-11; Psalms 96:1-3, 5b-6; Luke 2:22-35
Tuesday: 1 John 2:12-17; Psalms 96:7-10; Luke 2:36-40
Wednesday: 1 John 2:18-21; Psalms 96:1-2, 11-13; John 1:1-18
Thursday: Numbers 6:22-27; Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21
Friday: 1 John 2:22-28; Psalms 98:1-4; John 1:19-28
Saturday: 1 John 2:29 — 3:6; Psalms 98:1, 3cd-6; John 1:29-34
Next Sunday
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
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PASTOR’S NOTE
Dear Parishioners, ...
Today is the Feast of The Holy Family. It is a good time to consciously think about
families. The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, shows us the example of faith and
love that is the essence of a good Catholic family.
Today we hear about the presentation in the Temple. Simeon tells Mary that a sword
will pierce her heart, “so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Mary and
Joseph must have dreaded that throughout the years. Mary’s dread at the thought of
letting Jesus go to do God’s work, must have been a painful reality for her. Still, Mary
and Joseph obviously worked to love and care for Jesus, so He could grow and
mature in ways that would assure He could accomplish the mission His Father sent Him
to achieve. We do not know when Joseph died, but we do know that Mary and Jesus
remained close.
Rev. Marc Howes
Pastor
Today, our first reading from Sirach admonished children to look after their parents in their old age. Jesus made provision
for Mary as He was dying, entrusting her to the Beloved Disciple’s care (Jn 19:26-27). He showed to the very end, the
example of family, love, and concern. On this Feast of The Holy Family, let us make a commitment to strive always to follow
that example.
In Christ’s Peace,
Fr. Marc Howes
Fr. Marc Howes, Pastor
Lord Hear Our Prayers
The following parishioners or family members are sick. Please remember them in your prayers.
Amber Jones
Andren Jackson
Angelica Peralta
Angelo Peralta
Anita Dioquino
Barry Morin
Bonita Peters
Carmella Peregus
Carmencita de Rojas
Carol Sullivan
Cindy Matelske
Consuelo Marchena
Daniel Gonzalez
Daniel Shea
Darren Horvath
Diana Froulis
Donna J. Winzenried
Doreen Grant
Ed Arce
Elizabeth Lyons
Enola Shea
Ernie Salamance
Gary Frank
Gay Erickfon
Gina Humbert
Giovanni Melven
Gloria Bernaldo
Heather Schultz
Hilario Salas Jr.
Janice Payne
Jim Poor
John Olivo
Juan Manalang
Judy Hovey
Julio Costello
Karin Morin
Leoncio Mena
Lilian Daiz
Linda Kucskar
Marie Alice
Mary Saracino
Melcher Maratita
Mike Porter
Noel Bernaldo
Owen Peters
Palma Paolillo
Pat Olivo
Pat Ward
If you have the sick person’s permission, you may request that their name be printed in the bulletin
for prayers. This is strictly for the sick only. Other prayer requests may be placed in the Prayer Box
on the wall outside of the parish office. No more than 5 names may be submitted at any one time
and they will be deleted after 3 weeks.
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Petronila De Guzman
Ralph Olive
Renata Reever
Ricardo Rodriguez
Rich Rossi
Roberto De Guzman, Jr.
Samantha Wang
Tony Daiz
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WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
This Week 2013
December 14, 2014:
Sunday Offering$30,533
Poor Box-Poverello
$732
House
2nd Collection-Retire$10,387
ment Fund for Religious
2012
$33,639
$550
$31,821
$881
$10,440
$11,239
STEWARDSHIP 2014
2014 CSA Goal:
$191,320
Pledges:
$314,762
Cash Receipts as of December 9, 2014:
$292,469
Participating Families:
860
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Vincent de Paul Society is a person-to-person ministry supported through the financial
donations of our parishioners. We go out in
pairs to the homes of our parishioners and
to those who live within our parish boundaries
offering spiritual aid and temporary financial assistance.
Most people are reluctant to ask for help. If you know of
parishioners who are experiencing a sudden loss of income
due to illness, death, job-loss or any other life-changing
event, please encourage them to call SVdP at 702.304.3034.
Two scheduled members make calls to people leaving
messages Monday through Saturday at 8:30 AM and home
visits are scheduled accordingly.
If you would like to become involved in this rewarding
ministry please call 702.304.3034, leave your telephone
number where you can be reached and we will schedule
a time to discuss more about SVdP with you.
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BAPTISM & FAITH FORMATION
All Those Interested in Attending OLLV School
Pre-K through 8th Grade
If you would like more information about OLLV School, you are invited to stop by the front office and pick up an
informational packet which contains documentation outlining the school screening
process. You may also call 702-802-2323 for more detailed information.
SJHOM Baptism Preparation Class
Our next Baptism Preparation Class for parents and godparents is:
Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:00 AM.
This class is held in the St. Joseph Center and there is no fee or registratrion.
SJHOM Children’s
Faith Formation
Josh Wattenbarger, Director of Children’s Faith Formation
702.304.3005 [email protected]
Sandy Castro, Admin. Assistant
702.304.3001 [email protected]
Strong Families
The Holy Family is our example for living. Mary and Joseph respected one another.
Jesus submitted in obedience to his parents. They observed holy days together as a
family. Mary and Joseph instructed Jesus in the ways of God. Through the sacrament
of marriage, a couple begins a family united and blessed by God. As children are
added to the family, the commitment to each other grows. The word, “sanctified”
means, “set apart for service.” Our families are set apart from the world, so we can
serve one another and reach out to those in need. A strong family strengthens the
Church and community. The Holy Family suffered many tribulations.
Q: Have you ever thought that if you never sinned you would never have any problems? How does the example of the Holy Family show us otherwise?
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YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Jennifer Hill, Director
702.304.3010
Kris Mulligan, Admin. Assistant
702.304.3035
Burning Hearts Ministry for Youth and Young Adults
wishes you all
a Blessed Christmas & a Peaceful New Year!
Our regular classes for Ignite and Spark will resume on January 4, 2015.
Our regular BHYM Group will resume January 10, 2015.
Our Young Adult Group will resume January 6, 2015.
Any questions please contact our office at 702.304.3010.
SJHOM Young Adult Group
18-30 Years old
Every Tuesday 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
We meet upstairs in the Martyrs rooms.
A group where like-minded people can come together and
discuss the Catholic Faith!
Apologetics • Games • Social Events
Discussion Groups
SJHOM parish has a process for adults and children
who would like to be baptized Catholic.
We welcome those adults that are not baptized or are baptized in a different Christian denomination to come and ask
questions and find out more about the Catholic Church.
All sessions are held ONLY on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
There is also Sacrament preparation for those Catholic adults who did not complete
Confirmation and first Holy Communion.
These sessions are also held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
There is also a process by which non-baptized children are prepared to be fully initiated. That means that after a
minimum of two years they will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and first Holy Communion at Easter Vigil.
Sessions are held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM.
For further information please contact Sondra Hoffman @702.228.4067
or [email protected]
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PARISH & DIOCESE UPDATES
SJHOM OUTREACH MINISTRY
The Outreach Ministry here at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, wish to extend to our parish
family our best wishes for a New Year filled with God’s blessings. We hope that 2015 will
bring you a year filled with good health, happiness and prosperity.
Our first Outreach meeting for this year will be on February 6, at 10 AM in the St. Francis and Clare Rooms.
Our wish for the New Year is to welcome many new friends to our ministry. We know if you come and give us a try, you
will enjoy helping us in our mission to reach out and lend a helping hand where needed.
If you wish to be involved before our February meeting, join us this Friday, January 9, following the 8 AM Mass. We
will be making sandwiches for the Catholic Charities work program. We hope to see you there.
Mass Intentions Schedule
Please see Norma, in person, from
2 PM-4 PM, Tuesday thru Thursday ONLY
in the parish office to register your Mass Intention.
You may call her at 702.363.1902 for further questions.
Thank You!
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Year End Tax Statement Request
If you would like a Year End Tax Statement of your 2014 contributions and the total was less than
$200.00 for the year, please fill out this request form. Annual contributions greater than $200.00 will
automatically be sent a statement to the address on file at the church office.
Name______________________________________________________________________________
Street______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________ State____________________ Zip Code____________
Phone___________________________ Email_____________________________________________
Please return your completed form to the parish office: Attention Finance Office
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy Day of Obligation
January 1, 2015
The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day, but NOT of obligation.
Please join us for our 10 AM Mass in the church on New Year’s Day, and celebrate this Solemnity with us.
Why Register With A Parish?
If you want to….
Have your child baptized
Become a godparent
Pursue Holy Matrimony etc....
Help us get to know you by registering. By registering, this gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to us. You
can register with the paper form in the parish office. You will receive your Offertory envelopes in the mail, and by turning
them in every Sunday, will show your activity in our parish. For questions or to check your status, please contact Joan at
702.304.3006.
SJHOM BOOK GROUP
Our book for January:
“TransAtlantic” by Colum McCann
We will meet at 10 AM on January 17.
Our book for February:
“The Light in the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian
We will meet at 10 AM on February 21.
Just read the book and come join in on the discussion.
We usually meet in the Emmaus Room.
CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS
Baptism
For children less than seven years of age; parent(s) must
be registered in the parish for a minimum of three months.
Parents must also attend St. Joseph’s baptism preparation
class before a date can be set. Please stop by the office
for a requirement checklist and information about the next
class.
Marriage
Preparation takes approximately six months. Please pick
up a marriage checklist from the office and contact
Father Samuel when the checklist is completed.
Do not set a date until you consult with Father Samuel.
Funerals
Contact the parish office at 702.363.1902.
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Confession
Confessions are held on Tuesday at 5:00 PM and on
Saturday at 8:30 AM.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is celebrated on the third Tuesday
of most months at the 6:00 PM Mass, or by
appointment.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration takes place on the first Friday of the month
after the 8 AM Mass, followed by Benediction at
12:00 PM.
Vocations
Contact Diocesan Vocation Director, Fr. Muggaga Lule
at 702.735.6044.
GROUPS & INTERESTS
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If you are interested in becoming an Usher, please contact
the Usher Ministry Head:
Lino Loyola
702.355.4073 or [email protected]
or
John Bearce Assistant Ministry Head
702.339.1511 or [email protected]
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
We meet every Tuesday Morning (except Summer)
at 10:00 AM in the Corpus Christi room.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MINISTER OF HOLY
COMMUNION, LECTOR OR ALTAR SERVER?
Contact Deanna Massiello Ministry Coordinator
702.304.3014 or [email protected]
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
If you believe you are a victim of sexual abuse,
please call our hotline at 702.235.7723.
PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Marc Howes
Pastor
702.363.1902
Rev. Cassian Lewinski, O.P.
Parochial Vicar
702.304.3018
Angela Tinsley
Bulletin Editor
702.304.3007
Bayani Laigo
Facility/Maintenance Manager
702.304.3012
[email protected]
Parish Office Hours
Rev. Samuel Martinez
Parochial Vicar
702.304.3033
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri ..............8AM-5PM
Tue ......................................8AM-8PM
Sat .......................................2PM-6PM
Sun ......................................8AM-6PM
Rev. Thomas Gallenbach
Part Time
702.304.3002
Parish Contact Info
Greg Sinclair
Pastoral Associate
702.304.3028
Al Paduano
Deacon
702.304.3032
Tom Roberts
Deacon
702.304.3031
Barbara Finn
Director of Music
702.304.3023
Parish Staff
Deacon Vince Murone
Finance Director
702.304.3016
Joan Hagar
Census
702.304.3006
Jessica Brewster
Pastoral Coordinator
702.304.3036
PARISH OFFICE 702.363.1902
PARISH FAX 702.363.7976
MINISTRIES
Deanna Massiello
Ministry Coordinator
702.304.3014
[email protected]
Lino Loyola
Usher Ministry Head
702.355.4073
[email protected]
John Bearce
Assist. Usher Ministry Head
702.339.1511
[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Society
702.304.3034
Faith Formation
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Jennifer Hill
Director of High School & Middle
School Faith Formation
702.304.3010
Kris Mulligan
Admin. Assistant for High School &
Middle School Faith Formation
SJHOM
FAITH FORMATION
702.304.3035
Josh Wattenbarger
Director of Children’s Faith Formation
702.304.3005
[email protected]
Sandy Castro
Admin. Assistant for Children’s Faith
Formation
702.304.3001
[email protected]
Sondra Hoffman
RCIA/RCIC Faith Formation
Minister
702.228.4067
[email protected]
BULLETIN DEADLINE
& SUBMISSION
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All organizations must submit in
writing the details of their meeting
times, in order to be listed in the
calendar “Week at a Glance”.
Submit your requests for
bulletin items and topics preferably
by e-mail as a Word doc
attachment to:
[email protected]
Submissions are 2 weeks minimum
prior to the bulletin date that you
are requesting.
Submit content by 6 PM on the
Thursday prior to the publication date.
Holiday issues have earlier deadlines.
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PARISH GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
SJHOM SENIORS This Monday, the SJHOM SENIORS WILL
NOT MEET? This is the last one of 2014!! Have a very blessed,
healthy, safe, and Happy New Year! Be sure to take home a
bulletin next weekend after Mass and read it for when SJHOM
SENIORS will meet again.
ST. JOSEPH H.O.M. CUB SCOUTS PACK 700 Meetings are
most Mondays from 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM in the St. Francis & St.
Clare rooms. Boys grades 1st thru 5th, and any adults interested
in the B.S.A. Cub Scouts are welcome to participate. For further
information call C. Clark at 702.248.9470.
CALIX SOCIETY is a spiritual program in the Catholic Church
for those in recovery in AA or AL Anon. We meet the first
Friday of the month for Adoration and the second Saturday
of the month for Mass; both followed by a spiritual meeting.
Both meetings are at 11:00 AM-1:30 PM at SJHOM. Bring your
own lunch and a drink. For more information call Paul & Sharon
at 702.645.8403 or Joe & Madge at 702.453.2417 to see which
room we will use for the meeting.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF
MARY, COUNCIL 10442 If you feel the need or have a calling to
serve the church or those who are less fortunate than you, the
Knights of Columbus are looking for a few good men. The Knights
of Columbus is the largest Catholic Men’s Fraternal, Family and
Service Organization in the world. We are men just like you:
fathers, sons, brothers and friends who work together, worldwide, to support our Churches, bishops, priests, seminarians,
communities and charitable causes through volunteer hours and
fundraising activities. The council meets the first Thursday of the
month at 7:30 PM in the hall. Contact Grand Knight Ken Sawyer
702.646.4404 or [email protected] Please visit our website for
updates: http://kofcknights.org
VLADIVOSTOK MISSION Mary Mother of God Mission meets
at SJHOM. The group is supporting the mission and parish in
Vladivostok and surrounding area. The mission is rebuilding
the Catholic Church in Russia and helping many, many social
programs; homeless street kids, alcoholics anonymous, pro-life
centers, elderly care and much more. For more information
call Jo Elyn at 702.655.2979, Janie 702.362.2277 or Tim at
702.275.7900.
ST. JOSEPH H.O.M. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Please come and join our prayer group. We meet every
Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the St. Francis/Clare rooms. Come
experience the power of God’s love through prayer, praise and
teachings. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, in thanksgiving present your
requests to God.” For more information contact Elaine Petras
at 702.304.9591.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILIARY Every wife or
widow of a Knight is invited to be active in our Ladies Auxiliary.
We actively support and participate in all Council and Auxiliary
events which include a wide variety of socials, charity work, and
spiritual experiences. Our regular meeting is held in the St.
Francis/Clare rooms on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30
PM. For more information contact Jolyn Pinzl 702.306.2668 or
[email protected]
ST. JOSEPH H.O.M. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE
Assembly 2820 meets every third Wednesday of the month at
7:30 PM in the Corpus Christi Room. Membership is open to all
3rd Degree Knights. Contact Charles McCloskey at 702.540.8615
or email: [email protected]
WOMEN OF ST. JOSEPH All women of our parish are encouraged to join our ministry and participate in our year round activities. Craft and gift meetings are held every Thursday from
12:30 - 3:00 PM in the St. Francis room. General membership
meetings are held on the Second Saturday of each and every
month at 10 AM in the St. Francis/Clare rooms. Membership
enrollment forms are available in the parish office. Contact
Kathy Banos at 702.363.1383. “Pray the Rosary for Peace”
YOUNG ADULT GROUP Are you looking for a group of other
young adults ages 18-30 that are living in faith and a place in
which you can grow spiritually? Then join us every Tuesday
from 7-9 PM upstairs in the Martyrs rooms.
Contact Jennifer Hill at 702.304.3010 for more information.
BSA BOY SCOUT TROOP 700 YOUTH Meetings are most
Mondays from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the St. Francis & St.
Clare rooms. Boys grades 6th -11th, and any adults interested
in the B.S.A. Boy Scouts are welcome to participate. For further
information call C. Clark at 702.248.9470.
CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A., INC. Our Lady of
Peace, Post 1947 & Auxiliary. All Catholic active duty military and
honorably discharged veterans, male or female, who have served
in the U.S. Armed Forces (to include Reserves & National Guard)
during peace or wartime are eligible to join the Post. The Auxiliary
is open to any 18 year old or older, male or female, of a veteran.
Come be a part of a new and rewarding Catholic Veterans Organization. For information: Anthony or Sandra Lucchesi 702.254.7534
or James and Keleen McCawley 702.686.5666.
ST. JOSEPH, HOM PRO-LIFE GROUP The St. Joseph, H.O.M
Pro-Life Group is dedicated to promoting the sanctity of human
life from conception to natural death. Come join us on the second
Monday of every month at 7 PM for prayer and discussion of life
issues and activities. For more information contact Greg Farina at
702.363.4299.
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