3050 ALTA DRIVE LAS VEGAS, NV 89107 Parish Office: 702-802-2300 Fax: 702-802-2301

Website: www.ollvchurch.org Email: ollvparish@ollv.org Parish App: myparishapp.com PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Temporarily Closed to the public

OLLV School: 702-802-2323

PASTORAL STAFF Served by Society of Christ Fathers

Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr., Pastor Rev. Julian Kaczówka, SChr., Parochial Vicar Rev. Richard Philiposki, SChr., In Residence

David Kowaleski, Director of Music

FAITH FORMATION Religious Education & Confirmation Liz Williams: 702-802-2362 lizwilliams1234@hotmail.com

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Julia Dodson: 702-802-2300 jdodson@ollv.org

RECONCILIATION Temporarily Discontinued, except in danger of

death, call the Parish Office 702-802-2300

ALTERNATIVE MASS OPTIONS Fr. Gerry’s Private Mass Go to our parish website www.ollvchurch.org Diocesan Mass on YouTube See link on our Parish Website: ollvchurch.org Also on Cox Cable Channel 6

Relevant Radio - Now in Las Vegas, you can listen to Catholic radio 24-hours a day and Mass by tuning your radio to 970am / KNIH.

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PLEASE NOTE: All schedules and church events are subject to change on a daily basis. Please go to our website at ollvchurch.org for the most up-to-date information.

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We are now into the month of May. Throughout most of the northern hemisphere of the world, May is considered one of the most beautiful months of the year as it signals the blooming of spring and the bursting forth of life. Being under this isolation directive and social distancing, many people have slowed down their pace of life. Maybe it’s because the gyms and health clubs are closed, but I have never seen so many people out walking and running, especially up and down Alta Drive. People seem to actually notice one another more and share a smile and say “hi”. I’ve even heard comments how people have been more in tune with nature and have noticed the birds singing and the flowers blooming. So, there can be an upside to things, when we begin to take notice. Or as they say, “every cloud has a silver lining”. It is in this lovely setting of warmth and flowers in the month of May that the Church honors the Blessed Mother. Through the centuries, the Popes have recommended honoring Mary during the month of May. The Litany of Loreto, one of the most widely used prayers in honor of Mary throughout the world, was wholeheartedly recommended by Pope Clement VII and approved by Pope Sixtus V back in in 1587. In his great Encyclical on the Sacred Liturgy, Mediator Dei, Pope Pius XII characterized devotion to Mary as being of great piety and dignity. In 1965, Pope Paul VI promoted May devotions to Mary as a means of offering prayers for peace. St. Pope John Paul II dedicated his entire papacy to the Mother of God. Even our own Bishop George Leo Thomas has a very deep devotion and respect for Mary. He has even told us that whenever you see the “M” on the McDonald’s sign, that you think of Mary and say a “Hail Mary” prayer for him. Mary has unfortunately been a controversial figure throughout Christianity. Protestants and Evangelical Christians say we Catholics place too much emphasis on Mary. What they fail to understand, however, is that in honoring Mary, we are imitating Jesus and His own love for His mother, and honoring His last will and testament before He died on the cross, when Jesus gave Mary to all of us as our mother. Mary is not God, but she is the “Mother of God.” The Council of Ephesus, held in 431 AD, was of decisive importance in clarifying this. During that Council, to the great joy of Christians, the truth of the divine motherhood of Mary was solemnly confirmed as a truth of the Church's faith. Mary is the Mother of God (TheotĂłkos), since by the power of the Holy Spirit she conceived in her virginal womb and brought into the world Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is of one being with the Father. "The Son of God...born of the Virgin Mary...has truly been made one of us," has been made man through the Incarnation. Mary is also our great advocate and intercessor. At the wedding feast in Cana, Mary asked her Son to intervene when the wine ran out. Even though it was not yet His time, and not even in the scope of His mission, because of His mother’s request, Jesus changed water into wine, showing His love for His mother, his compassion for people, and His understanding of our life situations. So, yes, Mary is our mother, and a very strong advocate on our behalf. As we continue to deal with this epidemic, we are all asked to come to Mary, especially this month, to ask for her intercession. With this in mind, let me suggest the “Memorare” prayer that we might pray it each day: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

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First Reading — All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel — The shepherd leads the sheep out into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

TODAY’S READINGS

MAY 2020 Evangelization for Deacons - We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.

PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER

COMMUNAL BOOK OF PRAYER We have established a “Communal Book of Prayer” which will allow parishioners to enter the names of those who are in need of our prayers. These names will not be announced at the Mass or published in the bulletin. However, at each weekend Mass, the following will be prayed within the Mass petitions: ...for all those names listed in our Communal Book of Prayer… The Communal Book of Prayer is located at the First Station of the Cross, near the ramp on the left side of the sanctuary.

MASS INTENTIONS

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Brochures available in the Vestibule and the Parish Office. For more information, contact Fr. Rich at 702-881-3674.

Saturday, May 2 - Saint Athanasius; First Saturday †William Schwider

Sunday, May 3 - Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations †Alfonso Peralta †Robert Redding †Michael Zenchak, Sr. *Marie Giraldo †Diane Pena †Irene Kuzmiak †John Szyollo †Thomas Carter †Irene Kuzmiak

Monday, May 4 - Easter Weekday ††Julius & Mary Kiskis

Tuesday, May 5 - Easter Weekday *Anne Nausid

Wednesday, May 6 - Easter Weekday †Irene Kuzmiak ††Robert & Genna Massi

Thursday, May 7 - Easter Weekday †Lonnie Stephens

Friday, May 8 - Easter Weekday †Raymond Mejia

Saturday, May 9 - Easter Weekday †Mother’s Day Intentions

† Repose of the Soul (Deceased) *For the Intentions of (Living)

Our priests will be celebrating Masses privately with no congregation fulfilling the above intentions.

Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

MAY 3 - 9

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Green CSA Envelope The green CSA envelopes that are being mailed to our registered parishioners, along with the regular offertory

envelopes, are to be used by those parishioners who have not pledged a donation amount through the Diocese.

If you have already filled out a CSA pledge card and mailed it to the Diocese, you have completed your CSA obligation. Use the green envelope only if you have not completed a pledge card and would like to donate to the CSA program on a periodic basis.

2019 DONATION RECEIPT The Parish Office is now accepting receipt requests for donations made by registered parishioners in 2019. Please complete the form below and place it in the CSA Box, 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.

2019 Request for Donation Receipt

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Sunday Offering Totals

APRIL 26, 2020 Weekly Offertory $5,968.00 Catholic Home Missions / $ 245.00 Black & Indian Missions Catholic Education $ 170.00 Parish Building Maintenance $ 75.00 Online Giving | April 23-29 $5,422.06

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, Council 9102 for their continued generous support!

CSA UPDATE as of MARCH 20, 2020

2020 CSA GOAL $133,954.00 Total Received $ 29,888.50 Total Needed to Reach Goal $104,065.50

Updated CSA totals will be published at a later date.

Thank you for your continued support!

If you would like to receive updated communication from Fr. Gerry & the Parish Staff, please provide us with your email address at ollvparish@ollv.org. You will receive only important periodic information via email.

TEMPORARY FUNERAL PLANS

At this time, we are unable to celebrate a Funeral Mass; however, priests can perform a graveside service with 10 or less people in attendance. A Memorial Mass can be scheduled for a later date.

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Per the Bishop of the Diocese of Las Vegas

MASS INTENTIONS All scheduled Mass Intentions will be fulfilled by the Priests privately with no congregation.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS of HOLY COMMUNION to the HOMEBOUND & HOSPITALS

Regarding EMHC visiting the homebound, nursing homes, or other institutions: Please note that many nursing homes and hospitals have removed access permission for all “pastoral visits”.

Although Public Masses are not being celebrated, Offertory Envelope Donations & Monetary Donations are being accepted through the following options:

• USPS Mail - Our Lady of Las Vegas Church | 3050 Alta Dr. | Las Vegas, NV 89107 • Call the Parish Office and pay over the phone with your credit or debit card

702-802-2300 • Online Giving through our Parish Website - www.ollvchurch@ollv.org • myParishapp • Give mobile app • Text giving option to 702-710-2032 using your smartphone

ALTERNATIVE MASS OPTIONS

Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Private Masses

• See the YouTube link on our Parish Website: ollvchurch.org • Watching YouTube from your TV, look for Our Lady of Las Vegas Media

TV on Cox Cable Channel 6

Relevent Radio You can listen to Catholic radio 24-hours a day and

Sunday Mass by tuning your radio to 970am / KNIH

M 3, 2020

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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.

Carol White 05/10 Bob Mitchell 05/10 Linda & Jennings Smith 05/10 Davy Fernandez 05/10 Oliver O’Neill 05/10 Alberto Angeles 05/10 Zeny Quimpe & Family 05/10 Bob Parnel & Toots 05/10 Stella Sayer 05/10 Rey Ordinario 05/10 Aida I. Westbrook 05/10 Mercy Abella & Family 05/10 Aisa Garner 05/10 Juliet Abalo 05/10 Myette Valdiano 05/10 Angie Calimlim 05/10 Orlando Nunez & Family 05/10 Esperanza Lopez & Family 05/10 Angelina Valdizno 05/10

Carolyn Cave & Family 05/10 Marie Homes 05/10 Michele Popcun 05/10 Virginia Tallerino 05/10 Jean Kinney 05/10 Jon Paul Kennedy 05/10 David Barone 05/10 Gigi Villardi 05/10 Barbara Bonak 05/10 Steve & Jami Grant 05/10 Margo & Bill Turner 05/10 Bill Mitchell 05/10 Ken & Charlotte Kimball 05/10 Patty Brown 05/10 Katelyn Baldwin 05/10 Sandy Phillips 05/10 Linda Mitchell 05/10 Patrick Doran 05/10 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 05/10

Bogumil Ludwicki 05/10 Shannon Boyd 05/10 Tom Villardi 05/10 Rey Ordinario & Family 05/17 Benito P. Enriquez & Family 05/17 DJ Olaez 05/17 Mikaela Belluomini 05/17 Vergil Ikner 05/17 Jerry Vokral 05/17 Esmeralda Villapania 05/17 Lourdes Fernandez 05/17 Mary Shultz 05/17 Jim, Kay, Mary & Doug Schmitz 05/17 John Blas 05/17 Jace & Shaun Talbot 05/17 Debbie Ingram 05/17 Courtney Schmitz 05/17 Joyce Paciolla 05/17 Michael Conrad 05/24

Colleen & Kevin McDermott 05/24 April Gonzales 05/24 Rosa Soto Sanchez 05/24 John Slusarczyk 05/24 Maria Bush 05/24 Thelma Schneider 05/24 Charlene Nelson 05/24 Bentley Kirk Corniel 05/24 Leinette Marasigan 05/24 Laureen M. Williams & Family 05/24 Dr. Redenpor Rojales & Family 05/24 Stanislao & Barbara Pachecka 05/24 Mariola Syposz 05/24 Kristine Segura 05/24

And all those suffering from COVID-19

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace. It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Deacon Al Paduano, Bishop Emeritus Joseph Pepe’s Master of Ceremonies, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020 with his beloved wife, Tracey, by his side. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at a later date.

M 3, 2020

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present

in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and

unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen. https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339

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Bishop George Leo Thomas has extended the Diocesan Discontinuance Order through May 31. The obligation to attend Mass continues to be dispensed by the Bishop. The church, school and offices remain closed to the public. May we remain close to one another in prayer and in mutual love and caring. We pray that the Lord will be close to us and give us all that we need to come out on the other side of this present crisis as an even stronger and more zealous church.

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