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Volume IX—Issue 17 5830 Mesa Park Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 (702) HLY-SPRT (702) 459-7778 FAX (702) 437-9548 www.holyspiritlv.org FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - APRIL 24, 2016 STAFF: PASTOR Fr. Bill Kenny [email protected] DEACONS John Breeden [email protected] Dan Powers [email protected] SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Sr. Karen Crouse [email protected] DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Anna Forsberg [email protected] DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Debbie Hasterok [email protected] ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Tuala [email protected] DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY & LITURGY Louie Latina [email protected] DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Katie Breeden [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR Kathy McGee [email protected] RECEPTIONIST Yvonne Kacvinsky [email protected] FAITH FORMATION ASSISTANT & VOLUNTEER COORD. Tammy Kastrup [email protected] WEEKEND MASS COORDINATOR Austen Schaffer [email protected] Kayla Falco [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM Mon–Sat in The Gathering Place Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 PM, 5:00 p.m. (All Weekend Masses held at Bishop Gorman High School) TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Paul and Barnabas continue their travels, spreading the faith and unifying the churches (Acts 14:21-27). Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — John’s vision of God dwelling with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a). Gospel — As Jesus has loved us, so we must love one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). 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. OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am-12 Noon pm TRUE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Can you imagine a world such as the one put before us in today’s scripture readings? Communi- ties of believers everywhere would support and encourage one another and be identified as Chris- tians by the way they love each other. It would be a world with no tears, no death and mourning, no crying out in pain. “Behold, I make all things new,” we hear the Son of God say in the second reading from the book of Revelation (21:5). Is this world of John’s vision only imaginary? Are these faithful followers for whom Jesus prayed only a savior’s dream? Today they are put before us as a worthy goal. How much closer can we come to this vision of a true Christian community in our lives today? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Volume IX—Issue 17

5830 Mesa Park Drive • Las Vegas, NV 89135 •(702) HLY-SPRT (702) 459-7778 •

FAX (702) 437-9548 www.holyspiritlv.org

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - APRIL 24, 2016

STAFF: PASTOR Fr. Bill Kenny [email protected] DEACONS John Breeden [email protected] Dan Powers [email protected] SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Sr. Karen Crouse [email protected] DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Anna Forsberg [email protected] DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Debbie Hasterok [email protected] ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Tuala [email protected] DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY & LITURGY Louie Latina [email protected] DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Katie Breeden [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR Kathy McGee [email protected] RECEPTIONIST Yvonne Kacvinsky [email protected] FAITH FORMATION ASSISTANT & VOLUNTEER COORD. Tammy Kastrup [email protected] WEEKEND MASS COORDINATOR Austen Schaffer [email protected] Kayla Falco [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM Mon–Sat in The Gathering Place Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 PM, 5:00 p.m. (All Weekend Masses held at Bishop Gorman High School)

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Paul and Barnabas continue their travels, spreading the faith and unifying the churches (Acts 14:21-27). Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — John’s vision of God dwelling with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a). Gospel — As Jesus has loved us, so we must love one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). 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. OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am-12 Noon pm

TRUE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Can you imagine a world such as the one put before us in today’s scripture readings? Communi-ties of believers everywhere would support and encourage one another and be identified as Chris-tians by the way they love each other. It would be a world with no tears, no death and mourning, no crying out in pain. “Behold, I make all things new,” we hear the Son of God say in the second reading from the book of Revelation (21:5). Is this world of John’s vision only imaginary? Are these faithful followers for whom Jesus prayed only a savior’s dream? Today they are put before us as a worthy goal. How much closer can we come to this vision of a true Christian community in our lives today? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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If you are a family member of someone who is seriously ill and you have the sick person’s permission, you may request their name be put on our prayer list. You may also place your own name on the

prayer list: 702-459-7778 or e-mail the names to [email protected]

Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 24, 2016

SACRAMENTS AT HOLY SPIRIT Baptisms: For children 6 and under: Call the office, 702-459-7778 to schedule attendance at a baptism class. Baptisms classes are held on the 2ND MONDAY of each month at 7:00 PM in the parish office trailer (located behind Gorman next to the tennis courts). All baptisms at Holy Spirit take place during regular weekend liturgies. For children over 7: Contact Anna Forsberg, Director of Religious Education, for info on a special program for older unbaptized children.

1st Communion: Child must be registered in Religious Education at Holy Spirit. Registration packets are available in the office or at Mass. First Communion is a two-year program, beginning as early as first grade.

Confirmation: For information about the Confirmation Program contact Louie Latina, 702-459-7778, Ext. 106

Adult Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion: Call the parish office (702-459-7778).

Reconciliation/Confession: Call the office (702-459-7778 Ext. 105) to make an appointment with Fr. Bill.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call the office (702-459-7778) to schedule the reception of this sacrament.

Ministers of Care (Hospital, Care Center, Homebound): If you or a loved one are in a facility or homebound and would like a communion visit, call Jeanette Lombardo at 702-882-8750 or e-mail [email protected].

Funerals: To schedule a funeral, please contact the office (702) HLY-SPRT (459-7778), and Patti Fitzpatrick, our funeral coordinator, will meet with you to plan the services.

Marriage: We offer our own Marriage Prep Program at Holy Spirit. Please call Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation, at 702-465-9469 or e-mail: [email protected], to register for marriage prep or for more information.

Contact List Volunteer Coordinators

RCIA: Deacon John Breeden [email protected]

Weddings: Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation 702-465-9469 or [email protected] Social Events: Phil & Elaine Isakoff—[email protected]

Knights of Columbus: Joe Cerame, Grand Knight, 702-845-9419

Liturgical Ministry Coordinators

Lectors: Holly Shore, 702-210-4693 Eucharistic Ministers: Veda Candeloro, 702-505-4629 Bread Bakers: Peg Scillia, 702-281-3354 or e-mail: [email protected] Hospitality/Greeters: Call the office, 702-459-7778 Altar Linens: Tammy Kastrup, 702-459-7778 or [email protected] Outreach Committee- Community of Salt & Light: Araceli Franco, 702-460-3694 or e-mail: [email protected] or Roselle Vetere, 702-826-2925 or e-mail: [email protected]

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in any of the above ministries, please give the coordinator a call. For Hospitality/Greeters, call the office: 702-HLY-SPRT (702-459-7778).

Get our Holy Spirit App for your smart phone!

PARISH OFFICE & MEETING SPACES The Parish Office, The Gathering Place and The Upper Room are located on our parish property at 5830 Mesa

Park Drive, 89135, next to the Gorman tennis court parking lot. Directions: Drive west on Russell past Hualapai, and at the large circle (Mesa Park Drive) go left and to your left, you will see our complex. Drive down Mesa Park Drive to

the first opening and make a u-turn to get back to the entrance of our property.

Sandra Arguello Danny Banzon

Belk-Hart Family Mary Blakewick

Aaron Boyce Kena Brashear

Virgie Calaguan Danilo R. Calilp Kathy Carrabis Carol Catadi

Marilyn Cerven Laura Chapel Dan Chasse

Luis Chi Sweden K. Chua

Jaime Cruz Tony & Lilian Daiz

Peggy Deboise Bernardina de la Peña

Robert Etor, Sr. Christian Fabbri Carolina Flores

Encarnacion Flores Arline Garber

Antoinette Garcia Bridgett Glozzer

Renato Grajo Linda Heekin Paul Henry

Lydia Herrera Margaret Hoiby Gigi Holloman Dee Howard

Andrew P. Iannotti, Jr.

Edgar Ibana Agnes Jiran Larry Jones

James Kalafus Bob Kaufmann Sage Kong Kee

Jon Paul Kennedy Earl Kerr

Catherine Sun Ja Kim Marie King Roze Kliese

Richard Kliese Kathleen Kornblum Agnes Kostalnick

Linda Lagoy Bob LaPorte

Chris Leferink Jessica Leoni Joseph Leslie Lisa Leube

Donnabelle Logan Korti Logan

Robert Lucero Blake Lyons

Julia P. Magno Beatriz Marapao

Dorothy Marynow Angela Marcum Mendoza Family

Nate Morang Rachelle Muniga

Leonie Noval Jeremy Olden Vicente Ong

Pam Perrella Julia Perroots Erlinda Pineda Rona Pankey

Kitty Kenny Pollard Consuelo T. Rivera

Daniel Rochetto George Roche Caroline Ryan

Consuelo T. Ryan Estella Sayre Susan Sexton Lyrca Smith Tracy Smith Tucker Smith Tom Stephens

Ray Suppe James Tallerino Toni Tallerino

ArturoTalplacido Borromeo Talplacido Edgardo Talplacido Erlindo Talplacido

Karen Tripodi Pam Truax

Martin Vece Lourdes Villages Joseph Villanueva

Shelly Watson Kevin Williamson Charlotte Young-

Moore Danette Young Nora Yupangco

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THE WEEK AHEAD

MONDAY, APRIL 25 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place 6:30 PM Catholic Inquiry Office Conference Room

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place 7:00 PM Mystagogy Session Gathering Place

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place 4:30 PM Edge 1st Communion Prep #3 Upper Room 5:15 PM Edge Night Upper Room 5:15 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal Gathering Place 6:45 PM Music Rehearsal Gathering Place

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place 4:00 PM CGS Gathering Place 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Officers Gathering Place

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 7:30 AM Morning Mass Gathering Place 9:00 AM Confirmation Retreat Day (Formation) Upper Rm 4:00 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny SUNDAY, MAY 1 8:00 AM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 10:00 AM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 11:15 AM K-5 Religious Education 12:30 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 5:00 PM Mass Fr. Bill Kenny 6:30 PM Upper Room Life Night

RCIA – An Affair of the Heart Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process which prepares persons for reception into the Catholic Church. The process begins with Inquiring about the Catholic Faith. Contact Deacon John Breeden – Phone: 702-

459-7778 ext. 108 or e-mail [email protected] for information about RCIA Inquiry sessions and events.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 24, 2016

PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekend Budgeted Income for 2015/2016: $16,000.00

Collection week of April 16/17: $16,186.50 Online donations week of April 16/17: 5,116.00 TOTAL: $21,302.50

Thank you for your continued generosity to Holy Spirit!

Please remember to update your E-mail address with the parish. Just give us a call at 702-HLYSPRT (459-7778).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, April 24 - Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Monday, April 25 - St. Mark 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mark 16:15-20 Tuesday, April 26 Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; John 14:27-31a Wednesday, April 27 Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; John 15:1-8 Thursday, April 28 - St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; John 15:9-11 Friday, April 29 - St. Catherine of Siena; Arbor Day; Julian Calendar Good Friday Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; John 15:12-17 Saturday, April 30 - St. Pius V Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; John 15:18-21 Sunday, May 1 - 6th Sunday of Easter Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29

Blessing of Unborn Children The church welcomes with joy and compassion the mothers who, recognizing that all life is a gift from God, come to the Church seeking a blessing for their unborn child. Such a blessing sustains the parents by imparting grace and comfort in times of concern and need, unites the parish in prayer for the unborn child, and fosters respect for human life within society. The Rite will usually be conducted on the second weekend of each month: Next blessing will be on MAY 7/8.

House Blessings Parishioners may request a house blessing by contacting the parish office, 702-459-7778. You will be contacted by Deacon John or Deacon Dan.

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This weekend, we continue to celebrate the “Easter” Sacraments (the Sacraments of Initiation) at Holy Spirit; these are Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist. At the Easter Vigil on Saturday (before Easter), March 26, we had 13 adults and children receive FULL INITIATION, that is, all three Sacraments of Initiation. On the following Sunday, April 3, we had 9 adults become Catholic (having been baptized in another Christian religion) by receiving the two Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist.

Over the last two weekends, we had 92 children receive Eucharist for the first time. And, this weekend, at the 5:00 p. m. Mass, 115 teens and adults will be confirmed by Bishop Joseph Pepe. And, finally, next weekend, at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 1, there will be 11 middle school children receiving their First Eucharist. So, that’s 240 individuals receiving at least one of these Initiation Sacraments! Congratulations to all! Of course, we continue to celebrate infant and younger children’s baptisms throughout the whole year — usually two weekends a month. A reminder about general church, diocesan and parish policies vis-à-vis the Initiation Sacraments: • Infants and children under 6 years old can be baptized at any time of

the year. The preference is that these Baptisms take place on Sunday during Mass; it is recommended that Baptisms do not take place during the season of Lent. At Holy Spirit, we require one preparation class for the parents of the child to be baptized — offered once a month.

• For those who have been baptized as infants or under 6 years old, the time for First Eucharist is described as “the age of reason”, that is, when they are old enough to receive instructions; this is generally decided to be at age 7 — usually in the child’s second grade of elementary school. At Holy Spirit, we require a two-year preparation program —starting no earlier than first grade.

• For those who have been baptized as infants or under 6 years old and who have received First Eucharist in second grade or older, the time for Confirmation is at a time to be determined by the Diocese or parish. The Diocese of Las Vegas sets the second year of high school as the appropriate time for Confirmation — following a two-year preparation program.

• For children 7 years and older, for teens and for adults who have never been baptized, the appropriate preparation is participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA); these persons receive all three Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil (Saturday night before Easter).

• For children 7 years and older, for teens and for adults who have been baptized, but have not received First Eucharist or Confirmation, there are special programs set up to prepare them to receive one of both of those Sacraments.

Although these programs are for sacramental preparation, we have Religious Formation for children from age three through high school — even if they have already received these sacraments. Religious Formation should be part of children’s and teens life every year of their elementary, middle and high school time. During the month of May, we have some wonderful events to celebrate: Bunko Night, Parish Picnic and Cabaret Night. See column → NOTE: There will NOT be a Mass at the Picnic at Lee Canyon. By mistake, I put that there would be — in last week’s bulletin. Since this picnic is set on the Saturday of Pentecost weekend, our Feast Day, I want our parishioners to have a full celebration of the Holy Spirit and Pentecost at our regularly–scheduled Masses.

Saturday, May 7th– Bunko Night #2 To be held at 6:30 PM in the Gorman Cafeteria—Come and join the fun while raising money for our June mission trip to Jamaica. $20 per person. It’s easy to learn if you haven’t played before! Saturday, May 14th—Pentecost Picnic This annual event is held in Lee Canyon at the Foxtail Picnic Grounds. There will be food, fun and fellowship in the cool mountains outside of Las Vegas. $5 per person, 10 & under are free. All details on page 5. Friday, May 20th— 7PM-Cabaret Night Vegas Headliners: Moments in Time! An entertaining evening for adults (21 and over) presented by our Music Ministry at Ryan Hall, BGHS. $25 per person for music, appetizers, soft drink or one beer or glass of wine. Additional beverages available for purchase. Don’t miss it!

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SATURDAY, MAY 14th 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

at FOXTAIL PICNIC GROUNDS Lee Canyon

FOOD WILL BE SERVED from 11:30—12:30 p.m.

50-50 Raffle!

Games!

Come and enjoy the beautiful

mountains!

TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 30/MAY 1 & MAY 7/8

Foxtail Picnic Grounds

Hamburgers Hot Dogs

Vegan Burgers

Green Salad Chips

Popcorn Cookies

Watermelon Lemonade &

Water

DIRECTIONS:

From Las Vegas, take Highway 95 north to the junction with Highway

156/Lee Canyon, turn left and travel approximately 19 miles to the picnic

area, which is on the left. Don’t forget chairs!

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Anna Forsberg : Director of Religious Education [email protected] Tel: 702-459-7778 Ext 112

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Vacation Bible School K-5th Grade July 11—15th 2016 Registration will open MAY 2nd

You will be able to download the application packet from the parish website or collect a packet from the office. Full

payment is required at the time of registering.

Registration is Open for 2016 / 2017 Pre K-5th Grade Registration papers for:

CGS, K-5th Grade and Sacramental Preparation will be available in the back cafeteria for parents to complete and submit (with a $35 deposit) to Tammy

during class (11:15-12:15): This Sunday April 24th and Next Sunday May 1st

You will also be able to download the forms from our parish website or visit the parish office.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Welcome to the “Atrium”

Religious Education for 3-5 year olds

Teresa Chisholm – CGS Coordinator 702-292-2234 [email protected]

Classes are held Thursday 4:00-5:30pm in “The Gathering Place”

NEXT Class : April 28th (Flowers: Liam Potoczny)

K—5th Grade RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Students : Please remember to bring your Call to Faith / Call to Celebrate books each week.

UPCOMING DATES April 24th: Class for ALL (incl. those who recently made their First Holy Communion) May 1st: Class for ALL (incl. those who recently made their First Holy Communion) May 8th: NO CLASS (MOTHER’S DAY) May 15th: Class for ALL (incl. those who recently made their First Holy Communion)

FAMILY SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE

“COME, Follow ME” ( Matthew 4 : 19 )

Catechists and Aides Needed

We are a growing parish and in order to offer our programs we need 65 Catechists and Aides and Hall

Monitors for next year’s programs.

Are you called to share your faith with Holy Spirit’s young community?

You can be a Catechist if you: Love God, Love Children & Love to talk about Jesus,

are baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith & are aged 18-108!

Full Training for the programs being taught next year will be offered.

Please, prayerfully consider supporting our children’s faith formation ministry and if interested contact:

Anna Forsberg

I am a volunteer for "The Catechesis of The Good Shepherd" at Holy Spirit. This Montessori program for our children ages 3 - 5 years old is a wonderful, spiri-tual, faith giving foundation for each child to carry in their heart's forever. During this 1 1/2 hour class, the children learn about Jesus Our Lord. They bless them-selves, sit in a circle to begin class and are taught the various bible stories and parables that Jesus taught over 2000 years ago. The children work with man- made wood temples, altars, puzzles and houses and caves. They use their imaginations re-enacting "The Angel Gabriel appearing before Mary, and Mary say-ing "Yes" to God", The "The Annunciation", Mary & Elizabeth, "The Birth of Jesus Christ", Bethlehem, Je-sus in the Temple with the prophets, "The Mustard Seed", "The Grain of Wheat", " The Precious Pearl" and so many more parables. The children also work with the maps and are introduced to the history of Israel. They learn about The Pascal Candle, the altar, chalice, paten, ciborium, candles, linen on the altar, and through song and presentations the different colors of the chasubles that the priest wears. From Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday, they learn about the 40 days of Lent, Holy Thursday "The Last Supper", "Good Friday" and The Risen Jesus on Easter Sunday. Mostly they learn that Jesus loves them uncondition-ally. They learn how to pray and thank Jesus for all their blessings. One of the beautiful songs that they sing together is, "Jesus is the one who always loves me, never would I have to be afraid. W h e n I f e e l s c a r e d , sad or lonely, all I have to do is pray.” They learn that each of them are called by name, that Jesus is the Light of the World and they are going to let it shine. "Alleluia," they all love this word and love singing this song. We invite your 3-5 year old to join us next year. Jesus said "Come Follow Me"...

Donna Urso-Vuolo

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Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 901-4106; (702)379-5723 [email protected] Facebook Ɩ Twitter Ɩ Instagram

Confirmation Information

Registration for 2016-2017 will open on MAY 1st! Three ways to register: 1. Download a registration pack from the website: http://www.holyspiritlv.org/confirmation.html 2. Email Louie Latina for a packet: [email protected] 3. Stop by our offices and pick up a registration pack.

The UPPER ROOM Sunday Nights 6:30pm-8:00pm

in the Holy Spirit Upper Room Trailer Upper Room Life Nights are open to all High School

Students grades 9-12. ALL students are invited to attend. April 24th: No Upper Room – Confirmation Mass May 1st: Life Night– “Finding Freedom: Issue Night on Drugs and Alcohol” May 8th: No Life Night– Mother’s Day May 15th: Life Night– Moving Forward—Staying Catholic in College” *Seniors Only Life Night*

EDGE Nights: Wednesdays 5:15-6:30pm

All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room April 27th: First Communion Prep #3 4:30-5:15pm. April 27th: Edge Night “Edge Family Game Night” (Social Night) May 4th: Edge Night “A New Hope: The Season of Easter” (Catechetical Night)

May 11th: Edge Night “Let Your Light Shine: 8th Grade Send Off” *8th Graders Only* May 18th: Edge Night “End of the Year Party” Featuring the famous Edge Nacho Bar!

*Stay Posted for Edge Summer Activities!*

Registration for Edge Opens May 1st! Download a registration form from our website. Open to all

6th—8th graders in 2016-2017

http://www.holyspiritlv.org/edge-middle-school-ministry.html

Congratulations to all those who received the Sacra-ment of Confirmation this day, April 24th, 2016! May God continue to pour out the Holy Spirit on you as you continue to open your-selves up to God working in your lives!

Come Holy Spirit!

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NEW BEGINNINGS

A Ministry of Hope, Healing and Consolation

New Beginnings is a Bereavement Ministry designed to provide support to Christian individuals who have

experienced traumatic loss in their lives. The grieving process can cause a sense of feeling disconnected, dismayed and can fill the individual with a sense of hopelessness and despair. New Beginnings offers several services that will gently accompany the bereaved and the parish community in their adjustment to the fact of death and to the sorrow this entails.

• HOPE Catholic Funeral Mass Planning and Coordination - Our faith reminds us of the sure and certain hope that our loved one who died in Christ will rise with him on the last day. A compassionate and non-judgmental funeral coordinator will guide you in planning a beautiful funeral liturgy for your deceased loved one. You will be assisted in choosing Scripture readings and hymns that express our Christian hope in Christ’s saving death and resurrection.

Contact: Patti Fitzpatrick 702-459-7778

• HEALING Grief Facilitation - “Blessed are they who mourn; they shall be consoled” (Matthew 5:3) This support group offers trained individuals to help the bereaved understand the process of grief. In these classes, individuals examine their feelings during this intense period and look at coping mechanisms to move through the process feeling guided and not alone. The service has structured classes on various topics and also offers sessions for participants to examine their experiences and share with others in a safe environment led by a facilitator. Contact: Susie Cram 702-459-7778 Next meeting: April 26

• CONSOLATION Helping the Bereaved - “If one member suffers in the body of Christ which is the Church, all the members suffer with that member” (1 Cor. 12:26) When a member of Christ’s Body dies, the faithful are called to a ministry of consolation to those who have suffered the loss of one whom they love. This is an in-service offered to help individuals who are close to, work with, or know someone who has suffered a loss, but who are not sure how to help the bereaved. The instructor will teach the participants the stages of grief, describe normal grief behavior and share ways to journey with the individual they want to help or support.

Contact: Susie Cram 702-459-7778

www.mustardseed.com

Bunco II is coming!!!! Saturday, May 7th at 6:30 pm in the BGHS

cafeteria

OUR 2016 HOLY SPIRIT MISSIONARIES

Dcn John Breeden Katie Breeden Cody Buckley Gary Cross Kayla Falco Heather Fernandez Rick Fernandez Stef Herrera Emilie Hong Tammy Kastrup Fr Bill Kenny Gloria Lim Allison Lambert James Musgrave Shannon Page Dcn Dan Powers Ninga Powers Katie Romo Norina Romo Linda Smith Gavin Thompson Parker Whitehair Matt Wickenhiser

Please keep the missionaries in your prayers as they prepare to GO> BE>LOVE> If you would like to support the missionaries in their fundraising efforts—go to http://www.mustardseed.com/goto/holyspirit2016

2015 Missionaries Patti and Kelly Fitzpatrick feed one of the residents.

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MAY 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 11:15 K-5 RE 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 6:30 Upper Room

2 7:30 TG Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm

3 7:30 B Mystagogy Session 7pm

4 7:30 BK Children’s Choir Reh. 5:15pm

Edge Night 5:15pm

Music Reh 6:45pm

Core Team 7pm

5 7:30 BK CGS 4pm KofC Council 7pm

6 7:30 BK 7 7:30 BK K-5th Grade Training 9am

4:00 BK

8 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK

9 7:30 TG Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm Baptism Prep Class 7pm

10 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm Mystagogy Session 7pm

11 7:30 BK Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am

Children’s Choir Reh. 5:15pm

Edge Night 5:15pm

Music Reh 6:45pm

2:42 Gathering 7:00pm

12 7:30 BK CGS 4pm

13 7:30 BK 14 7:30 BK

4:00 BK

15 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 11:15 K-5 RE 12:30 BK 5:00 BK 6:30 Upper Room

16 7:30 TG

17 7:30 BK Mystagogy Session 7pm

18 7:30 BK Edge Night 5:15pm

Music Reh 6:45pm

19 7:30 BK CGS 4pm

20 7:30 BK

21 7:30 BK 4:00 BK

22 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK* *Graduating Seniors Blessing Mass

23 7:30 TG Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm

24 7:30 TG

25 7:30 TG Prayer Shawl Ministry 10am Music Reh 6:45pm

26 7:30 TG KofC Officers 7pm

27 7:30 TG 28 7:30 TG 4:00 TG

29 8:00 BK 10:00 BK 12:30 BK 5:00 BK

30 7:30 TG Catholic Inquiry 6:30pm

31 7:30 BK Grief Support 6pm

11am-3pm

Foxtail Picnic

Grounds

6:30PM BGHS