Our Lady of Las Vegas
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
- Faith, Family, Friends -
Jesus was tempted by Satan, and the angels ministered to him (Mark 1:12-15).
PASTORAL STAFF
Served by Society of Christ Fathers
Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr, Pastor
Rev. Wieslaw Berdowicz, SChr,
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Richard Philiposki, SChr.,
In Residence & Pastor of St. Joan of Arc
Deacon Patrick Cater
FAITH FORMATION
Religious Education & Confirmation
Liz Williams: 702-802-2362
[email protected]
RCIA
Rite of Christion Initiation of Adults
Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300
[email protected]
MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm
Sunday:
6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am,
12:00pm, 1:30pm Polish, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
with Tagalog music
Weekday: Monday - Friday 8:00am
(Rosary before Mass at 7:25am)
Civic & Holiday: Refer to parish bulletin
Holy Days of Obligation: Refer to parish
bulletin
RECONCILIATION
(Confession)
Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:15pm
7:30am:
8:00am:
6:00pm:
6:30pm:
7:00pm:
FIRST FRIDAY
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow
Mass (Polish) in the School Chapel
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Mass (Eng.) / Holy Hour to follow
FIRST SATURDAY
8:00am: Mass (Eng.)
DEVOTIONS
St. Jude: Every Tuesday morning following
the 8:00am Mass
Our Lady of Perpetual Help:
Every
Wednesday morning after the 8:00am Mass
3050 ALTA DRIVE  LAS VEGAS, NV 89107
Parish Office: 702-802-2300
Fax: 702-802-2301
Website: www.ollvchurch.org
Email: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm (Close for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm)
OLLV School: 702-802-2323
“Turn away from sin, and be faithful to the Gospel!”
With these words we received the blessed ashes on our foreheads last Wednesday
and began our annual observance of the holy season of Lent.
The Church uses forty days out of respect for the forty days that Jesus spent in
prayer and fasting in the desert as He prepared for his public ministry. The forty
days of Lent are a time of fasting, penance, prayer and almsgiving to help us
ready ourselves for the solemn observance and celebration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection
of Jesus.
The Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus is known as the Paschal Mystery. The Pascal
Mystery is the reason that Jesus came into the world. Through this mystery Jesus demonstrated the
unbelievable love that God has for the world. Nothing would ever or could ever stop God’s love
for us. Even when we rejected Him, and ridiculed Him, and scourged Him, and spat at Him, and
nailed Him to a cross, and ultimately killed Him, Jesus prayed “Father, forgive them, they know
not what they do.”
The season of Lent is the time when the Church helps all of us to turn our attention more to God.
Let’s face it, we all could do more of that. We all get so busy with the business of life that we drift
out of connection with God. During Lent the Church asks us to discipline ourselves by trying not
to always surrender to the whims of our senses and desires. The Church asks us to fast in order to
strengthen our will, enabling us to have better control and resistance, especially in the face of
sinful temptation. The Church asks us to give alms, helping us to reach out beyond ourselves, to
see the needs of others and assist them. The Church asks us to pray, to keep close communication,
and to help keep us in tune with His will for us. The Church asks us to do penance, which in
humility, we offer to God in thanksgiving for His goodness and mercy. The Church asks us to
observe each Friday of Lent as a penitential day of abstinence. Abstinence means that we refrain
from enjoying meals with meat, giving up that enjoyment out of respect for the day that Jesus gave
up his life for us on the cross.
Each Friday during Lent we will have the Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm. Also, to help keep the
discipline of abstinence on Fridays, the Knights of Columbus are again hosting their annual Friday
Lenten Dinner. The dinner will be in Bevan Hall each Friday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Having the
Lenten dinner and then coming to the Stations of the Cross would be an excellent way of keeping a
Lenten Friday evening.
I pray that this Lenten season will be a time of spiritual enrichment for everyone. Please do not
allow this special time of grace pass you by.
“These forty days of Lent, O Lord, with You we fast and pray; teach us to discipline our wills and
follow Lord, your way.”
Fr. Gerry
2 — OUR LADY OF LAS VEGAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
PARISH NEWS
TODAY’S READINGS
Saturday, February 21 - St. Peter Damian
4:30pm:
Rockwell Butler by Rockwell
Sunday, February 22 - First Sunday of Lent
6:30am:
8:00am:
10:00am:
12:00pm:
1:30pm:
5:00pm:
6:30pm:
†Hernando Escobar by Carmen Kondrad
†Gregorio Rojas by Maria Escapa
†Louise Monelli by Ray Monelli
†Thomas Moore by Elaine Moore
(Polish) †Anna Wiktor by Lidia Dinicolantonio;
Parishioners of OLLV
†David Dagusen by Mary Antonette Valdez
†Salvador Estrada by Chrstina Famy
First Reading — I will set my bow in the clouds to serve as a
sign of the covenant between me and the earth (Genesis 9:815).
Psalm — Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who
keep your covenant (Psalm 25).
Second Reading — The water of the flood prefigured baptism,
which saves you now (1 Peter 3:18-22).
Gospel — Jesus was tempted by Satan, and the angels ministered to him (Mark 1:12-15)
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Monday, February 23 - St. Polycarp
8:00am:
For the Souls in Purgatory by Martinez Family
Tuesday, February 24
8:00am:
†Elzbieta Kicinski by Jaroslaw Kicinski
Wednesday, February 25
8:00am:
9:00am:
7:00pm:
For the intentions of Magdalena Gudino by Julia
Dodson
(School) †Michael Koller by Kathleen & Michele
Sosnowski
(Polish) Stations of the Cross
Thursday, February 26
8:00am:
†Alfred J. Alessi by Koranda Family
Friday, February 27
8:00am:
9:00am:
7:00pm:
†David Lee Lancaster by Anita Lancaster
(School) Stations of the Cross
(English) Stations of the Cross
Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship
FEBRUARY 22-28, 2015
This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of:
All the Deceased Members of Our Parish
Sponsored by Our Lady of Las Vegas Church
CATHOLIC MASS for the HOMEBOUND
The Diocese offers a televised Mass for the
home-bound each Sunday at 7:30am on
KFBT Channel 33.1 Digital (no longer an
analog signal) or Cox Cable Channel 6.
Saturday, February 28
4:30pm:
†Joseph Sindelar by Lorraine Schrepferman
†Joseph Alessi by Koranda Family
Sunday, February 29 - Second Sunday of Lent
6:30am:
8:00am:
10:00am:
12:00pm:
1:30pm:
5:00pm:
6:30pm:
†Carman Louisa Nash Sanchez by Bill & Julie
Cordova
†William Schwider by Mary Schwider
†Wayne Stewart by Dorothy Trupiano & Son, Frank
†Doris Dandridge by Alice Wilson
(Polish) †Anna Wictor by Wanda Stachal; Tadeusz
Niemiec; Parishioners of OLLV
†Artemio Mamauag by Biberlie Saley
†Pilar Parangan by Remee & Carlito Fantone
Now in Las Vegas, you can listen
to Catholic radio 24-hours a day
by tuning your radio to 970am.
Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father
FEBRUARY 2015
Prisoners: That prisoners, especially the young, may be
able to rebuild lives of dignity.
Separated Spouses: That married people who are
separated may find welcome and support in the Christian
community.
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
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No Parish Events
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
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KofC Social Meeting: 6:30pm - 9:00pm - McFarland Room
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
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RCIA: 6pm Mass
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Boy Scouts: 6:30pm - 9:00pm - Kenny Room
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Polish Stations of the Cross: See back of this bulletin
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
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No Parish Events
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Stations of the Cross: See back of this bulletin
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Parish Lenten Dinner: See back of this bulletin
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
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Bethlehem Wood Carving: At 4:30pm Mass
SUNDAY, MARCH 1

Bethlehem Wood Carving: At all the Masses
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RCIA Mass: 10:00am / Welcome Room 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Polish RE: 2:30pm - 3:30pm - Kenny Room/Welcome Room
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Polish Dance Rehearsal: 2:30pm-4:30pm-Gym
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Polish Social: 2:30pm-4:30pm-McFarland Room
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT - 3
PARISH NEWS
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
1st Collection
$13,857.25
Thank you for your continued support!
GLOSSARY TERM of the WEEK
ALMSGIVING: Money or goods given to the poor as an act of
penance or fraternal charity. Almsgiving, together with prayer
and fasting, are traditionally recommended to foster the state of
interior penance (ccc 1434; cf. 1969, 2447).
2014 DONATION RECEIPT
The Parish Office is now accepting receipt requests
for donations made by parishioners in 2014. Please
complete the form below and place it in the
collection basket during Mass, drop it off at the
Parish Office, mail it OR you can go to the parish
website www.ollvchurch.org and click the
Donation Receipt button. Requests cannot be
made over the phone.
CLEARLY
2014PLEASE
Request PRINT
for Donation
Receipt
Today’s Date:
The next marriage preparation class at
Our Lady of Las Vegas will be:
June 13, 2015
September 26, 2015
Cost: $195.00/couple
Please contact the parish office at 802-2300 to register.
Society of St. Mary will be holding a
Complimentary Carwash!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
9:00am - 12 NOON
In the church parking lot
For more information, contact:
Luis Velazquez at 702-400-7536 or [email protected]
Poland & Rome
Pilgrimage
September 7 - 19, 2015
Escorted from Las Vegas and organized by the Society of
Christ Fathers, Rev. Richard Philiposki (St. Joan of Arc)
and Rev. Gerald Grupczynski (Our Lady of Las Vegas).
Destinations are Berlin, Poznan, Lichen, Czestochowa,
Auschwitz, Zakopnae, Krakow, Rome Vatican, Assisi,
Pompei & Monte Cassino.
Parish ID#:
LAST NAME
Tour Cost per person:
$3,479.00 – sharing a room, twin or double occupancy
$3,279.00 – sharing a triple room
$3,949.00 – with single room supplement
FIRST NAME
ADDRESS
Price includes all flights, transfers, motor coach
excursions, hotels, (based on above room arrangements),
admission fees, services of guides, escort and drivers,
handling of one suitcase, all breakfasts and dinners,
folklore evening entertainment, and pastoral services of
two priest chaplains.
PHONE #
 Please Mail
Partners for Life is a diocesan
approved marriage preparation class
that provides engaged couples the
opportunity to explore, assess and
evaluate their relationship in the context
of a sacred, sacramental commitment.
 Will Pick Up
4 — OUR LADY OF LAS VEGAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
If you would like an informational brochure, call
702-382-9909, 702-419-6640 or 702-802-2300. You may
also download the brochure at www.ollvchurch.org.
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
PARISH NEWS
Seeking Forgiveness Within
Bethlehem Wood Carving
All women are invited to come join the Women’s Guild
for a Lenten Day of Reflection.
Saturday, February 28
& Sunday, March 1
Bethlehem Wood Carving will be
here selling their olive wood
carvings from the Holy Land.
Proceeds from the sales will be used
to support more than 600 Catholic
and Christian families living in
Bethlehem who are facing hard
times because of the clashes in the
Middle East.
MARCH 14, 2015
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
In Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room
AGENDA
Morning Session:
Ice Breaker
Stations of the Cross & Reflection
Lunch
Afternoon Session:
Topic - Forgiveness
Confession & 4:30pm Mass together
General Church Etiquette
To register, contact Lorna James-Cervantes or Brenda
James at 702-435-6653 or [email protected].
Please preserve a reverent and prayerful atmosphere in the
church by
•
Turning off the sound of your pager/cell phone
•
Depositing any food, drinks or chewing gum in the
receptacles provided (Please do not throw gum on the
ground or stick it under the pews or planter.)
•
Keeping a respectful quiet in the presence of Jesus in the
Eucharist before and after Mass
•
Supervising your children
•
Waiting in your pew until the priest exists the church
Suggested Attire: Appropriate attire for Mass is modest and
respectful. Gentlemen and boys should remove their hats.
Shorts, muscle-tees, mesh, halter-tops, bare midriffs,
sunglasses, or clothing that distracts other persons from
worship are not appropriate.
PLEASE PRAY for THOSE WHO ARE ILL
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. Their name will remain for four consecutive Sundays. If a longer period of time is needed, please contact the
parish office. (The date next to the name is the date their name is removed)
Leinette Marasigan
Laureen M. Williams & Fam.
Evan Michalik
Candee Ambida
Michalik Family
Vivian Ambida
Connie Oquendo
Mary McCormick
Mary Smith
Toni Davi
Teresa Holder
Pat Serrano
Teresa Holder
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
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Lincoln Doddema
Ruth Abdo
Conrad Davillier
John McCauley
Linda McCauley
Jayne McCauley
Rosalie Cusimano
Rebecca Chambers
Teresa Mansell
Steve & Jami Grant
Pam Thuemmler
Bill Mitchell
Debbie Wilson
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Claudia Barnes
Marino Luna Sr.
Anthony Luna
Tony Nekoranec
Magdalena Gudino
Zee Papazia
Bruce Hitchen & Family
Jill Kuca & Family
Barbara Polzin
Norma Biggar
Joseph Lumia
Josephine Kaitbenski
Patricia Atcheson
03/22
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT - 5
NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE
The Garcés Expedition
State Historical Marker
MARCH 4
2:00pm
You are invited to join Bishop Joseph Pepe and faithful of
Nevada for the Father Francisco Garcés OFM 1776 Expedition
State Historical Marker Ribbon-Cutting and Prayer Service.
Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the
love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and
in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a
journey.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
3055 El Mirage Way
Laughlin, NV 89029
For more information, contact St. John the Baptist Parish at
702-298-0440 or [email protected].
— POPE FRANCIS, Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium
(The Joy of the Gospel), no. 127
Encountering God
Through Carmelite Spirituality
Join Sister Mary Clare as she helps us
discover the person and times of Saint Teresa
of Avila. In two Conferences, Sister will
walk us through the Interior Castle as a
pathway to prayer, the practical application
of living Christian virtue, and authentic
spiritual growth.
Comparison of the Scriptual Account
of the Passion of Jesus
- A Lenten Scripture Study Every Wednesday during Lent at 7:30pm
Our Lady of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church
2120 Lindell Ave.
Las Vegas, NV
702-873-5101
Saint Teresa of Avila
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
8:30AM - 11:30AM
(Doors open at 7:30am)
Continental Breakfast and snacks provided
Suggested donation: $5 at the door
St. Anne Catholic Church
The Ghanem Center at St. Anne Catholic School
1901 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89104
For more information call the parish office at 702-735-0510, or
Miriam at 702-898-1896 or [email protected]
St. Peregrine Novena
Every Monday at 6:00pm
Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer
55 East Reno Ave, Las Vegas
702-891-8600
Novena with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
and Blessing with a St. Peregrine Relic from
Rome.
(If the date falls on a holiday, the novena will
follow the 12:10pm Mass on those days)
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat
MARCH 27-29, 2015
If you are suffering from an abortion experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard
weekend retreat, sponsored by the Diocese of Las Vegas.
The weekend retreat is designed to help set you free, from recognition of how your abortion has made you
hide from God, to the sacrament of reconciliation culminating in a Memorial Service and a Mass of
Resurrection. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love,
forgiveness and compassion.
For more information and to register, contact Kathleen at 702-737-1672. The cost is $175.00 for meals,
room and board, and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, assistance is available. For a
complete listing of retreat dates and locations, contact 1-800-HOPE-4-ME or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org.
6 — OUR LADY OF LAS VEGAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
PARISH INFORMATION
Business Manager: Georgia Charles
Bulletin Editor/Registrations/Gift Shop: Cynthia Almeida
Office Manager / Admin. Assist. to the Pastor: Julia Dodson Maintenance: Rose Torchio & Joel Mondragon
Office Assistant: Joseph Dodson
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRIES
Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office 802-2300
Baptisms:
Julia
802-2300
Funerals:
Parish Office
802-2300
Weddings:
Julia
802-2300
FAITH FORMATION
Religious Education:
Confirmation:
RCIA:
Liz Williams
802-2362
[email protected]
Liz Williams
802-2362
[email protected]
Julia Dodson
802-2300
or [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Altar Servers: Mariza Rillera 802-2300 (parish office)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EOM):
Cynthia Stockwell 858-2011
Homebound Ministry: Patti Brandeburg 802-2300
(parish office)
Lectors: Cynthia Stockwell 858-2011
Music Director: David Kowaleski 245-6159
Sacristans: Contact the parish office 802-2300
Ushers: Pat Barry 802-2300 (parish office)
ORGANIZATIONS
Knights of Columbus: A non-parish organization that
provides service opportunities to the Catholic Church.
Contact: Joe Williams, Grand Knight 702-371-9944
OLLV San Pedro Calungsod Alliance for Lay Adults
for the Youth: Rey Espina, President 702-595-5988
Society of St. Mary: A group of dedicated men, has been
committed to the needs of the children & parishioners of
OLLV. Contact: Phil Markusic, President 702-491-9772
Polish School & Dance: Elizabeth Youngman
702-232-4488
Women’s Guild: Mary Beth Pidcock, President
702-362-6353
DIOCESAN ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada: 385-2662
Poverello House: 631-3911
Protecting God’s Children & Victim Assistance:
Contact Ron Valance 235-7723
Vocations: Office of Vocations 735-3500
Women’s Resource: 366-1247
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are in need of anointing,
even if you are homebound or hospitalized, contact the parish
office at 802-2300. In an emergency situation when the office is
closed, the answering service will contact one of the priests.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms are usually held on the second and fourth
Saturday of each month.
Parents must be registered, active
parishioners at a parish for at least 3 months. Parents and
Godparents must attend a baptism class (OLLV’s class is usually
the second Thursday of each month). Once these requirements
are met, you may then make an appointment with our
Sacramental Administrator at 802-2300.
HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: If you are
homebound or in a hospital and would like to receive holy
communion, please contact the parish office 802-2300.
FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Through the
generosity of our parishioners, OLLV is able to help Catholic
Charities of Southern Nevada in providing assistance to needy
families. Please contact Catholic Charities at 385-2662.
FUNERALS: Please call the parish office at 802-2300. If you
have already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff
member will coordinate with them to meet your needs.
MARRIAGE: At least one party must be a registered active
parishioner of a parish for at least 6 months before an
appointment can be made with our Sacramental Administrator,
802-2300. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible as
at least 6 months is necessary to fulfill the marriage preparation
requirements.
MASS INTENTIONS: Mass intention requests are scheduled
through the parish office during office hours. If a specific date is
desired, please schedule as far in advance as possible.
PARISH REGISTRATION: Regardless of where you live, if
you would like to join our parish, please register at the parish
office. You may also request a parish registration form by calling
the office at 802-2300 during regular business hours, email
[email protected] or go to our on-line registration at
www.ollvchurch.org.
**In order that we may better serve you, please use your parish
envelopes. This way you are known to us when requesting the
services of the church. Please be aware that active registration is
a requirement for many parish programs.
PRAYER LIST: If you know someone who is ill or in need of
special prayers (not deceased), please contact the parish office at
802-2300 or email to [email protected].
Office of Victim’s Assistance - If you believe you
are a victim of sexual abuse, please call the hotline at
702-235-7723.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT - 7
FAITH FORMATION
Coordinator: Liz Williams
3046 Alta Drive  Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: 702-802-2362 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm; Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:30pm; Friday CLOSED
All Religious Education & Confirmation classes are held on the OLLV School Campus. Contact the Religious
Education & Confirmation Office if you have any questions regarding these programs.
A FULL SCHEDULE can be found at www.ollvchurch.org / Click on Faith Formation / Documents
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CONFIRMATION - I
CONFIRMATION - II
Wednesday, February 25
Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friday, February 27
Service at Hall / Stations of the Cross
Wednesday, February 25
Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Letter to the Bishop Due
Wednesday, March 4
Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday, March 4
Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday, March 11
Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday, March 11
Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friday, March 6
Service at Hall / Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 21
Mandatory Retreat at Potosi Pines
Coordinator: Julia Dodson
3050 Alta Drive  Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: 702-802-2300 Email: [email protected]
PERIOD OF CATECHUMATE
Topic: “Mary” / Bible inserts E-4, M-2, F-2
Speaker: Ron Vallance
Wednesday, February 25
6:00pm - 8:00pm
McFarland Room
Friday, February 27
5:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm
Lenten Dinner (Optional) Stations of the Cross
Sunday, March 1
10:00am
Mass
Meet in Welcome Room After Mass
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Put to death in the flesh, [Christ] was brought to life in the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:19.
As we continue our Lenten journey, we hear of the Spirit leading Christ to the desert,
where he knew the weakness of human nature, but the Spirit’s strength as well.
For reflection this week: How has the Holy Spirit helped to bring me new life?
Let us pray: For all the baptized, the Church: May the Spirit of grace continue to bear
fruit in our lives.
8 — OUR LADY OF LAS VEGAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School
3046 Alta Drive  Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: 702-802-2323 Fax: 702-802-2324
School Website: www.ollv.org
Principal: Phyllis Joyce
Vice-Principal: Monica Futryk
School Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School prepares students to become Catholic leaders of the 21st Century. Find out
more about our wonderful faith formation, academic excellence and progressive learning opportunities.
CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT
School Masses
Sports Programs
Leadership Opportunities
Community Service
Performing & Visual Arts
Children’s Choir, Band & Orchestra
Field Trips
Science Fair
Chess Club
PROGRAM
Fully Accredited
Pre-K - 8th Grade
Student Centered
Technology Driven
Family Oriented
Community Focused
Globally Engaged
SERVICES
Chapel on School Grounds
Bevan Hall
Before & After-School Care
Hot Lunch
Student Success Teams
Sports Field & Gymnasium
Science Lab
Two Technology Labs
Library
Daily Broadcast
Flat Screen TV & Interactive WhiteBoards in each classroom
Pre-K through 8th Grade 2015/2016
All parents with prospective students for the 2015 / 2016 school year are invited to stop by the school office to pick up an
informational packet which contains documentation outlining the school screening process. If you are
unable to stop by
the office, please call 702-802-2323 and we will be happy to mail you a packet. There will be a test fee of $25 and can be
paid on or before the day of the test. Please return the application form to the school office as soon as possible. Children
must be 5 years of age on or before September 30, 2015 to be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2015 / 2016 school
year. Due to the large amount of inquiries received, the screening appointments may become unavailable at any time and
without notice.
Monday, February 23
•
No Special Events
Tuesday, February 24
•
No Special Events
Wednesday, February 25
•
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School Mass: 9:00am
Chess Club: 3:00pm - 3:45pm - McFarland Room
Thursday, February 26
•
No Special Events
Friday, February 27
•
Stations of the Cross: 9:00am
No meat today
•
The school is collecting Box Tops for Education. You may bring them to the
School Office or put them in the collection basket during the weekend’s Mass.
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT - 9
LENTEN INFORMATION
FAST & ABSTINENCE
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during
Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.
For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a
person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms
concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.
Abstinence laws consider that meat comes from animals such as chickens, cows, sheep, or pigs — all of which live on
land. Birds are also considered meat. Abstinence does not include soups cooked or flavored with meat, meat gravies or
sauces. Salt and freshwater species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, (cold-blooded animals) and shellfish are permitted.
Those that area excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill including
individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases
common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting. — www.usccb.org
Knights of Columbus - St. Jude Council 9102
Every Friday during Lent
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
ENGLISH
Every Friday during Lent
7:00pm in the church
6:30pm in the church on March 6 only
POLISH
Every Wednesday during Lent
7:00pm in the church
Including Good Friday
5:00pm - 7:00pm
In Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room
Menu: Tilapia fish, rice & veggies, assorted
deserts and coffee.
Adults: $8.00
Children under 12 yrs: $5.00
FIRST FRIDAY
MARCH 6
Confessions: 7:30am & 6:30pm
Mass in English: 8:00am & 7:00pm (church)
Holy Hour to follow the 7:00pm Mass
Mass in Polish: 6:00pm (school chapel)
PARISH LENTEN CONFESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
8:30am - 11:00am & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
12 — OUR LADY OF LAS VEGAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
LENTEN FORMULA
Prayer - Fasting - Almsgiving
Reach out in charity.
As we
experience weakness and suffering
during Lent, we should be renewed in
our compassion for those who are
hungry, suffering, or otherwise in
need. The third part of the Lenten
formula is alms giving. It’s about
more than
throwing a few extra
dollars in the collection plate; it’s about
reaching out to others and helping
them without question as a way of
sharing the experience of God’s
unconditional love.
FEBRUARY 22, 2015