Calendar & Mass IntentionsSunday, February 23, 2020 Presider: Fr. Ron Zanoni8:00 AM † Tony Wirtz10:30 AM People of the Parish Monday, February 24, 2020Tuesday, February 25, 2020 8 AM Communion Service Wednesday, February 26, 2020ASH WEDNESDAYPresider: Fr. Ron Zanoni8 AM Mass Celebrant's Intention 3:30 PM † Graham Hartung6:30 PM Liturgy of the Word 7 PM Choir RehearsalDistribution of Ashes at all servicesThursday, February 27, 2020Presider: Fr. Ron Zanoni8 AM Mass Celebrant's Intention Friday, February 28, 202010AM Funeral Mass: Chuck KrausSaturday, February 29, 2020

Saint Andrew Catholic CommunityWeek of February 23, 2020

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 12 Noon and 1 PM to 5 PM Mass Times: Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM

8 AM (Chapel): Tuesday: Communion Service Wednesday & Thursday: MassConfessions by appointment only

Website: standrewbc.org or Email: standrewbc@gmail.com 1399 San Felipe Drive, Boulder City, Nevada 89005-3202 Phone: 702-293-7500

Parish Staff Fr. Ron Zanoni, Pastorfr.ron.standrewbc@gmail.comDeacon Tim O’Callaghan, Parish Life Coordinator tim.standrewsbc@gmail.comMary Biggs, O.P., Parish Secretary (office)standrewbc@gmail.comNancy Porter, Music Director sanceanddick@cox.net Cindy Blatchford, Bookkeeper standrewbkpr@gmail.com Kevin Smith, Maintenance Director rockingksmith@gmail.com

Confessions by appointment onlyAnointing of the Sick at the 8 AM Mass on the first Wednesday of the month, or by appointment.For Marriage and Baptism information, please contact the parish office.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT “Promise to Protect”BELIEVE IN THE POSSIBILITY OF HELP AND

HEALING. THERE IS HOPE.Your local Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church. We will listen to your needs and support you. We will help you make a formal complaint and arrange a personal meeting with the bishop, or his delegate, if desired. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. The Victim Assistance Coordinator: Ron Vallance 702-235-7723.

Around the Diocese

◘ Faith Formation ◘ Academic Excellence ◘ Individual Growth

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now underway at each of our Catholic Schools. We invite you to ex-perience the vibrancy, dynamics, and excellence that exist within our schools. Whether you are preparing your child for Pre-Kindergarten or searching for a new learning environment for your children, we welcome you to visit our schools, explore our web-site, and learn more about how we can help your chil-dren reach their true potential. Tuition assistance opportunities are currently available. Learn more about Catholic education in the Diocese of Las Vegas at https://lasvegascatholicschools.org/

Garden of Hope GalaThursday, March 5, 2020Reception: 6 - 645p.m. Dinner: 7-9p.m.

Location: Dragon Ridge Country Club552 S. Stephanie St. HerndersonBenefits Living Grace Homes

------------------------------Welcome and Congratulations! Sophia Lili Whittaker, newly baptized this Sunday, February 23rd. May God pour out his blessings on your life.

Worldwide Marriage EncounterBecome more aware that the Spirit of God dwells in your relationship by attending Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. The next experience in the area is April 17-19. For more information, call Wayne &

Marcia at 702-283-2480. To apply go to our website: lvloveyourspouse.org.

RETROUVAILLEMarch 27-29,2020 Held in Boulder City, NVIs your marriage a little off track? Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. For more information, contact Josh & Alma @ (702)812-8873 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com

Stigmata of LoveA Program with

Relics of St. Padre PioFriday, March 20 at 6 PM ---> --->

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St. Andrew2019-2020Religious Education Elementary (1st- 5th grade)

Religious Education (RE) is on Wednesdays from 3:15 PM to 4:15 p.m. Bobbe Wilson is the Coordinator for the Elementary Religious Education this year under the direction of Deacon Tim. Her e-mail ad-dress: standrew.dre@gmail.com

ElementaryCLASS THIS WEDNESDAY: February 26th

ASH WEDNESDAY Mass: 3:30 PM

Classes for High School and Junior High High School RE is on Sundays at 12 Noon

CLASS THIS SUNDAY: February 23rd 12 PM

Jr. High School RE is on Mondays 7-8 PMCLASS THIS MONDAY: February 24th at 7 PM

---> More Details in our NEXT bulletin

Pray For

Becky Forky Marlene Hamilton (O'Donnell's niece)

and all those listed on our online PRAYER SITE list (www.standrewbc.org and select the PRAY FOR US tab), all deployed military serving our country, all affected by the Coronavirus in China and around the world, including here in the USA, and all who have passed away recently and their loved ones.

Offertory

CSA (Catholic Stewardship Appeal) 2020Participating Families

Goal for St. Andrew

Cash Received

Total Pledged

$51,673.00CSA 2020 in the Diocese of Las Vegas is underway.

Look for an envelope in your mail this week!

Goal

YTD: January 2020 Goal: $202,350.00 Actual: $198,934.91 Shortfall: <$3,415.09>

Actual

St AndrewBreaking Open the Word The next "Breaking Open the Word" session will be on Wednesday, February 26th from 9 AM - 10:30 AM in St. Mary's Classroom. EVERYONE WELCOME!

Women's Silent Retreat May 15 through 17, 2020 Retreat Master:Rev. Paul O’DonnellSacred Heart Retreat HouseAlhambra, California

Accomodations and Rates (all meals included):Private $310 Semi Private * $270Private suite (3 separate rooms) * $240Double two single beds * (2 per room/price per person) $190* shared bathroom

Bus transportation available ($91 confirmed)For further information, or to register contact Peggy Caspar at 702-689-7055

Reservation Forms are available in the parish hall and in the parish office.

St. Andrew Parking Lot Fund $3,025.00 2020 Donations

$50,000.00 2020 Goal Total Donations: $95,583.21TToal

5 YEAR GOAL: $200,0005

2019 Tax PreparationIf you received a letter last year of tax donations to St. Andrew for tax purposes, a letter for this year has been mailed to you.If you would like to receive a letter for 2019 taxes, please contact the parish office at 702-293-7500.

Reserve your space

NOW!

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February 23, 2020 Scripture Readings

Sunday: Leviticus 19: 1-2, 17-18/Psalm 103: 1-4, 8, 10, 12-13/1Cornithians 3: 16-23/Matthew 5: 38-48 Monday: James 3: 13-18/Psalm 19: 8,9,10,15/Mark 9: 14-29Tuesday: James 4: 1-0/Psalm 55: 7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23/Mark 9: 30-33Wednesday: Joel 2: 12-18/Psalm 51: 3-6ab, 12-17/2 Corinthians 5: 20—6:2/Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18Thursday: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20/Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Luke 9: 22-25 Friday: Isaiah 58: 1-9a/Psalm 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19/Matthew 9: 14-15 Saturday: Isaiah 58: 9b-14/Psalm 86: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Luke 5: 27-32Sunday: Genesis 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7/Psalm 51: 3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17/Romans 5: 12-19

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Mass Attendance 365 February 16, 2020

Parish Unity Sunday

Community • Love • Faith • Unity

St. Andrews Catholic Community

We will again gather in unity as a community in love and faith on March 8th. Mass will be at 9:30 AM. This will be the only Mass on this Sunday.

Bishop Thomas will be here to celebrate Mass and to formally install Fr. Ron Zanoni as our pastor in a special ceremony that will reflect prayerfully on the role of the pastor, highlight-ing his sacramental ministry.

Bishop Thomas will then join us afterwards for a Brunch Reception to honor our newly installed pastor and provide us the opportuni-ty to again meet or greet our bishop, as well as to enjoy fellowship. We encourage you also to meet and get to know some our new mem-bers of St. Andrew who joined us this past year. Look for a red name tag!

The Social Committee will organize thisevent, but we still need volunteers tohelp by signing up to bring these food items for that day: coffee cakes, muffins, deviled eggs, egg/sausage/ham casserole dishes, fresh fruit, and orange juice. SIGN-UP after Mass in the parish hall or contact the office.

Thank-you as always for your support!

More St. Andrew...P.A.S.T.A. Community Potluck

Everyone is invited to the next Parents Association of St. Andrew (P.A.S.T.A) Community Potluck. This time it is on St. Patrick's Day:

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6 P.M.

This potluck will include Corn Beef and Cabbage. We already have families who have committed to preparing this traditional, Ameri-can Irish dish of choice for St. Patrick's Day. You are welcome to sign up to bring anything from drinks, desserts, Irish soda bread or may-be a special family recipe side dish that you've always served on St. Patrick's Day. We will have a SIGN-UP SHEET in the hall this Sunday!

Invitation to the St. Andrew Community…

Public Rosary RallyWhen: Saturday, March 21, 2020 Time: 12 Noon

Where: Frank Crowe Memorial Park Boulder City, Nevada

Contact: For more information, please callOlivia Moya at 702-861-2304 or 702- 294-1494.

Census & Townhall Meeting Summary

February 23, 2020

Dear Brother and Sisters, Thank you for participating in our parish census update over the month of December. There were 185 census forms returned. We are in the process of comparing this information with our previous data bases. We hope to contact those who did not respond to see if they continue to wish to be part of our St. Andrew’s community.On Sunday, January 12, 2020 St. Andrew Catholic Community offered a townhall meeting following both Sunday Masses as part of the Extended Liturgy. Over one hundred parish members both teen and adults participated. We were able to obtain some important informa-tion from each of you who participated. You can go to our website www.standrewbc.org/ to see the entire results gathered by our table leaders. Here is a summary of the four questions. What are the strengths of St. Andrew’s Parish? The results affirmed that we are a welcoming, strong tightknit community. We are small community, who offers support and pastoral care to each other. Our social ministry offers extended liturgies each Sunday after Mass allowing for the opportunity for fellowship. We have a great gift of a strong group of volunteers. Almost half of the parish are volunteers in many capacities at St. Andrew’s. Our Sunday liturgies engage the community to participate along with our music and liturgical ministries. We are inspired by the Word of God and homilies of Fr. Ron, Fr. Tony, and Deacon Tim; we are nourished by the Eucharist to be community to each other.

...Townhall Meeting Summary, cont’d

What are challenges of St. Andrew’s? Our challenges as in any organization are numerous. Absence of children and young families is a common concern along with our aging population and the needs both present. The limited Sunday Masses and lack of scheduled reconciliation challenges many in the participating in our sacramental obliga-tions. Concerns were raised regarding faith formation such as no director, dropping our Kindergarten Program and Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and Adult Evening Formation. Declining financial support, parish communication, engaging new parishioners to volunteer opportunities within our parish, and the Boulder City Community were also raised. Our aging community have feelings of isolation, inability to drive to Mass or activities. Many of you also suggested updating our parish directory, instituting a Parish Pastoral Council and a need for outreaching to our new and former parish membership.

What are challenges of our Boulder City Community? Lack of growth resulting in limited employment opportunities, restaurants, and limited housing. Housing prices have risen resulting in outpricing homes for our young families and seniors on fixed incomes and, in turn declining school enrollment and funding. Homelessness and lack of Social Services is another common concern. Our aging population has resulted in loneliness and isolation due to limited transportation and senior housing. Food insecurities for both families and seniors and concerns over transparency of the city government are also a few of the issues raised by our discussion groups.

How can St. Andrew’s help to meet the challenges of our Boulder City Community? Our groups shared common solutions to this challenge from continue to be ecumenical and get involved in our community through interfaith networking, collaboration and education with community organizations and other churches helping those in need.

We will not be able to solve these problems overnight but know that there is power in numbers. St. Andrew’s will be able to be a presence and beacon of light to our community through collaboration, volunteerism, education and financial support.

Blessings to you and your families as we enter this new decade with God’s grace and strength,

Fr. Ron and Deacon Tim

Lent at St. Andrew...Ash WednesdayWednesday, February 26, 2020Ashes distributed at all services: 8:00 AM Mass 3:30 PM Mass* 6:30 PM Liturgy of the Word* Religious Education Students/families All are Invited!Choir Rehearsal will be at 7 PM

Little Black BooksThe Little Back Books are a good companion for Lent. The goal is to help you find six min-utes of quiet time every day with the Lord for 50 days. It also gives you three (3) days from the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, February 23rd to get ready for Lent.COST: $2.00 Regular $3.00 Lg. print

ON SALE NOW!!

Stations of the Cross Lenten Stations of the Cross will be at 6 p.m. on all Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) beginning Friday, February 28, 2020 followed by a “Simple Soup” Social in the

Parish Hall. We will have sign-ups to bring “Simple Soup” that is meatless.Lenten Reconciliation To make going to confession a significant part of your spiritual lives this Lent, St.Andrew will continue to offer the opportunity to sched-ule an appointment with Fr. Ron Zanoni for confessions throughout Lent. In addition, we will be having a LentenReconciliation Service on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. beginning with prayer followed by individual confessions. Fr. Ron Zanoni and Fr. Tony Hughes will hear confessions.Near-by parishes are also offering Lenten Reconciliation (Confessions), These dates have been confirmed:St. Peter the Apostle:204 S. Boulder Hwy, Henderson NVThursday, March 5, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. (bilingual)St. Francis of Assisi2300 Sunrise Ridge Pkwy, Henderson NVThursday, March 5, 2020 at 6 p.m.------------------------------------------------------Bethlehem Wood Carvings Bethlehem Wood Carvings will be here THIS SUNDAY to sell hand carved olive wood carvings from the Holy Land. The proceeds from the sales will be used to support more than 600 Catholic and Christian families living in Bethlehem who are facing very hard times becauses of the clashes in the Middle East, causing servious harm to these families. Your support is need!

“BE-LOVED” Parish Lenten RetreatWhen: March 6, 2020 (church) 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m(Stations of the Cross will be in the context of the retreat) March 7, 2020 (parish hall) 9:00a.m.-2:00 p.m. Where: St. Andrew Church/Parish HallPresenter: Sister Janet Ackerman, OP Reserve the dates now. Bring a friend.Consider God’s invitation to you.Free Will Offering will be taken.Please, SIGN UP in parish hall after the Masses.

Ash Wednesday CollectionLetter from Bishop Thomas

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

On February 26, our Diocese will take up its annual Ash Wednesday Collection for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.

Our faith calls us to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving throughout the Lenten season. Through our Lenten stewardship, we are able to put the Corporal Works of Mercy into practice by supporting Catholic Charities’ efforts to provide food, shelter, and comprehensive services to each and every person created in the image and likeness of God.

Feeding the hungry: One in six seniors in Southern Nevada struggles with hunger. Catholic Chari-ties’ Meals on Wheels serves more than 2,200 isolated and homebound seniors daily. The St. Vin-cent Lied Dining Facility serves a free meal every day of the year to over 750 hungry men, wom-en, and children. The Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry provides supplemental groceries to over 5,000 needy families each month. Your generosity helps to fund these vital programs.

Sheltering the homeless: Many of the homeless individuals given shelter at Catholic Charities each day and night are dealing with mental health and/or addiction problems. Your donations provide the necessary funds to hire much-needed case managers who provide one-on-one assis-tance to help over 200 men successfully transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Whether people struggle with poverty, homelessness, being homebound, or adjusting to life as a refugee, your almsgiving makes it possible for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada to provide help and hope to more than 4,200 men, women, and children every day.

Please be generous and prayerfully consider how you can support this important collection living out your Lenten discipleship.

May the Lord bless you and your families this Lent, I remain

Sincerely yours in Christ,

+George Leo ThomasBishop of Las Vegas

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