April 17 - St. Viator

St. Viator Catholic Community
A Ministry of the Viatorians
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
I have made you a light
for the Gentiles,
that you may bring
salvation to the
ends of the earth.
~ Acts 13:47
Celebration
of the Eucharist
Daily Mass in the Chapel
Monday, Wednesday,
and Thursday
6:45 AM and 8:15 AM
Friday:
6:45 AM in the Chapel
8:15 AM in the Church
Saturday: 8:15 AM
Communion Service
In the Chapel:
Tuesday
6:45 AM & 8:15 AM
Weekend Mass
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Sunday at 8:00 AM
10:00 AM (Children’s Liturgy)
Noon, and 5:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 2:30 - 3:30
Christ Our Light
The Easter fire at our parish Easter Vigil
Parish Office Hours
Monday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Noon - 1:00 PM
2461 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121, 702.733.8323 www.stviator.org
St. Viator Catholic Community
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April 17, 2016
Dear Parishioners,
This is a good time for me to say THANK YOU to the many parishioners who made our Lenten
Journey and Holy Week a special time for us at St. Viator. On Palm Sunday we had three different
presentations of the Passion Story. Drama Ministry gave their presentation at the 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM
and Noon Masses. Family Liturgy gave their presentation at the 10:00 AM Mass and the Youth
Group gave their presentation at the 5:00 PM Mass. We had three different casts, many rehearsals
for each cast, costumes prepared and dialog written. This is an impressive example of our parish’s
spirit and commitment.
We received many compliments for the church decorations and music. Thank you to our parish staff,
choir, liturgical dancers and the many volunteers (good stewards) who helped make this possible.
Once again our parish generously responded to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal (the CSA). As you
may have read in the bulletin we have surpassed our diocesan assessment and now the extra funds
contributed will return to the parish for our use. We are one of the most successful parishes in the
diocese thanks to so many of you. I am very grateful to the many parishioners who supported the
CSA.
We will begin the Church Restoration on Monday June 6. We hope to have this work completed by
early August. During the Restoration work, weekend masses will be in the school gym. Since the
gym was “the church” many years ago, long time parishioners will feel at home. As we get closer to
June we will give you more information regarding the restoration and our temporary move to the
gym.
Lastly, in this bulletin there are pictures from Holy Week—from Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good
Friday and Easter (blessing Easter Food the Easter Egg Hunt!). All of this happens because of the
many good stewards of St. Viator.
Speaking on behalf of Brother Michael Rice, Brother Rob Robertson, Father Bill Haesaert and
Father Larry Lentz, know you and your families are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Father Richard Rinn, C.S.V.
Pastor
St. Viator Catholic Community
Parish Events This Week
Monday, April 18
8:30 AM Mothers of Devotions in the Father White
Room
Tuesday, April 19
8:45 AM Rosary Makers in the Father Anderson
Room
9:30 AM Intercessory Prayer Group in the Father
White Room
6:00 PM SVS Board meeting in the Parish Center
Conference Room
6:00 PM Confirmation Mass
Wednesday, April 20
10:00 AM Bereavement Group in the Chapel
Meeting Room
6:00 PM Parish Council Meeting in the Parish
Center Conference Room
Thursday, April 21
6:00 PM First Holy Communion rehearsal in the
Church
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School Events This Week
Monday, April 18
Regular school day
Tuesday, April 19
10:00 AM Grade 2B Homeless Lunch
Wednesday, April 20
5:30 PM Grade 7 Parent Carson City
Meeting in the Gym
6:15 PM Grade 8 Parent Washington D.C.
Meeting in the Gym
Thursday, April 21
3:30 Diocesan Forensic Tournament
Friday, April 22
Regular school day
Clip & Save
Box Tops
for Education!
Friday, April 22
3:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 209 in the Father White
Room
4:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 151 in the Father
Anderson Room
Saturday, April 23
7:30 AM First Holy Communion pictures in the
Parish Center Hall
9:00 AM First Holy Communion Mass in the Church
10:00 AM Fine Arts Showcase in the Parish Center
Hall
Sunday, April 24
11:00 AM Cub Scout Pack 143 in the Parish Center
Hall
3:00 PM Pre-Confirmation in the Parish Center Hall
Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection
we are given the ultimate gift of eternal life
and are held tight, safe and secure in God’s
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with His love and peace.
The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is
on May 20-22.
For more information
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español, por favor visite www.emm14.org)
My husband and I attended the 10:00 AM Mass last Sunday (Easter). I was very impressed with
the inclusion of all the children. I loved the ballet dancers and the wonderful parishioners who
shared snacks and conversation outside in the entrance. We met several beautiful families! This is
no accident!
I was not familiar with St. Viator, but now I have read all the
websites. Congratulations and thank you for the best experience we had while visiting Las
Vegas!
~ Visitor emailed comment
St. Viator Catholic Community
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For the last 131 years the Catholic Home
Missions and Black and Indian Missions
Collection has played a vital role in the
evangelization efforts by churches and schools
among the African American, Native American,
Eskimo and Aleut communities. It provides
grants for the purchase of catechetical materials
and bibles, and provides for the formation of lay
leadership, to name just a few. Education,
religious and academic, are basic fundamentals
in changing the morals of a society.
On the weekend of April 23 and 24 our diocese
will be taking the collection in support of
Catholic Home Missions and Black and Indian
Missions. Your monetary donations provide
children in the Indian and Black Catholic
Mission Schools the opportunity for a solid
Catholic education. You may not be aware that
your donations play a vital role right here in the
Diocese of Las Vegas by providing assistance
for religious education programs and tuition
assistance for our diocesan Catholic school
families.
I ask that you prayerfully consider your donation
to the Black and Indian Missions and Catholic
Home Missions Collection. Your generosity is a
reflection of the depths of your faith and your
willingness to help our brothers and sisters in
need. Let us remember that just as the Jubilee
Year of Mercy has opened the door to the
faithful to experience God’s mercy, your
financial commitment opens the door of faith to
these Americans. History has proven that
lasting change in a community can be brought
to realization through faith, hope and charity.
Thank you in advance for your support of this
collection, together we can build up the Church.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D.
Bishop of Las Vegas
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YOUTH LECTOR TRAINING
Parish Youth
grades 4 through High School
If you would like to be scheduled
to lector at the 10:00 am mass in
2016-2017, you must attend one
training session, even if you’ve
attended previously.
Grades 4-8 will be held in the church
Wednesday, April 27th 3 pm
OR
Friday, May 20th at 5 pm
For experienced high school lectors, please
attend the “refresher” on Sunday, May 15th, in
the chapel,11:00 AM after Mass.
Anyone
wishing to be scheduled MUST attend training
to be a Youth Lector. Contact Theresa Minden
at 702-595-6805 for more information.
Dear St. Viator Catholic Community,
The St. Viator Knights of Columbus Council
8282 would like to thank our parish for making
the 2016 Fish Fry a very successful year . This
couldn’t have happened without the support of
our patrons and all the individuals, businesses
and groups who donated their time or goods to
this year’s dinners.
With appreciation,
Dale Faber
Grand Knight
Annulment Process
Interested in information on obtaining an
annulment? Come to St. Thomas More’s
meeting of Divorced and Separated Catholics
on April 20th at 6:30 PM in room 7B where
Fr. Mick Egan, C.S.V. will outline the annulment
process. For more information on this group’s
meeting or this presentation - contact Barbara
702.435.0508.
St. Viator Catholic Community
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Stewardship @ St. Viator
The Shepherd’s Flock
In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus
Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his
resurrection. The first known renderings of
Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, the
image put before us in today’s readings. In the
Gospel passage Jesus reveals that he is the
shepherd and his followers are his “flock.”
In the first and second readings, we are told
more about the flock. The passage from Acts
assures us that both Jews and Gentiles are
called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not birthright,
that makes us part of the company of believers.
In the passage from the book of Revelation we
learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of
God will also be washed in his blood. They will
endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal
life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but
know there is a price to be paid.
Another way to make the year of mercy alive in
your life is through an end of the day prayer to
ask for - and extend - forgiveness to those you
live with.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Stewardship Moment
In today’s Gospel reading Jesus is quite
emphatic: “My sheep hear my voice…” Those
who exercise good stewardship of their prayer
lives realize that hearing or listening is
fundamental to prayer. Prayer is a personal
encounter with the Lord and requires dialogue.
Some people never learn the art of listening.
When we enter into a dialogue with someone
we love - we speak and we listen. Otherwise it
cannot be a dialogue.
Reflection
This week let’s think about how we pray. Do we
do all the talking and then get up and do
something else? Or do we sit quietly, waiting for
God’s voice to enter our hearts?
Reprinted with permission from ICSC ebulletin
Words of Wisdom
“Let each one of you think
about a person with whom
you do not get along, with
whom you are angry in
silence, think about this
person, pray for this person
and let yourself become
merciful
towards
this
person.”
~ Pope Francis
St. Viator Catholic Community
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Take Time
To Smile
Spring Riddles
Q. When do monkeys fall from the sky?
A. During APE-ril showers.
Q. If April showers bring May flowers, what
do May flowers bring?
A. Pilgrims!
Q. What’s a baby chick’s favorite plant?
A. EGG-plant!
Q. What do you call it when it rains chickens
and ducks?
A. FOUL weather!
Q. When do people
trampolines?
A. Spring time!
use
Q. What do you get when
you plant kisses?
A. Tulips!
Q. What goes up when the
rain comes down?
A. An umbrella!
Q. What bow can’t be tied?
A. A rainbow!
Peter Maheu
Louis Sarrica
Pray for the Sick & Homebound
Fr. Edward
Anderson, C.S.V.
Manuel Amaya
Isidora Batac
William Bernathy
Cregg Bivins
Ryan Bivins
Lois Blaskey
Larry Blom
Dawn Bradley
Marci Bridges
Elizabeth Brosenne
Thomas Broseene
Elizabeth Busch
Joe Campbell
Richard Cooper
Michael Creighton
Dan Cress
Gail Cress
Carol Curi
Joseph Cyprain
Helene Dalton
Gloria D’Angelo
Linda Deijkers
Maria Elena Depretis
Noelyn S. Dimayuga
Charlie Doran
Trina Dykas
Juanita Estelles
Roshika Fernando
Patricia Feivish
John Fleischmann
Michael Foster
Aurora Funes
Larissa Gaccione
Anthony Garcia
Irene Gallagher
Velma Gilbert
Bill Gregorka
Tom Grim
Joseph Guzzo
Brian Hahn
Gloria Hailey
Rosa Hernandez
William Hewitt
Thomas Hill
Dinna Ilano
Celine Iryamukuru
Annabelle Johnson
Bill Johnson
Usanee Keating
Jon Paul Kennedy
Lois Kline
Teri Kortman
Daniel & Arlene
Kukanic
Isiah LaDuke
Jim & Sue Lagrant
C. C. Lanford
Alice Larson
Maria Leach
Lisa Libbert
Fernando Liwanag
Jennifer Lowden
Helen Lu
Noreen Malutic
Ed Martin
Anthony Matarao
J. Daniel Meade
Carlino Mendoza
Remedios Mendoza
Cathy Mercadante
Jim Moore
Valerie Morris
Jared Moss
Soledad Muluaney
Patrick Murphy
Christian Mwanga
Glendon Mallette, Sr.
Charles Niyonteze
Joyce O’Connor
Michael O’Connor
Margaret O’Neill
Cooper Davis Owen
Linda Padwee
Corinne Pedrosi
Bobby Perez
Paul Perez
Shirley Peterson
Joyce Philip
Beth Ann Picardi
Janice Pieper
Janece Podrebarac
Betty Rael
Marjorie Rebello
Gilbert Robles
Terry Robles
Larry Rodriguez, Sr.
Judy Rose
Cathy Russell
Marybelle Russell
Thomas Sanders
Ana Savelio
Richard Scaglione
Irene Schmidt
Sunny Simons
John Snyder
Maria Spalla
Beverly Riley Stirling
Jen Sullivan
James Tallerino
Melodee Terrile
U. S. Tillman
Bill Trujillo
Peter Tsai
Maddox J. Varner
Connie Vitolo
Margaret Watson
James Woods
Call 702.733.8323 to add or remove names from our prayer list.
St. Viator Bereavement Support Group
Loan from
School Foundation
Amount Borrowed:
Principal Paid to Date:
Interest Paid to Date:
Loan Balance:
$1,776,784.28
$1,658,331.16
$109,407.79
$118,453.12
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your
loved one. We invite you to our support group, open
to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved
one.
Our meetings are held Wednesdays 10:00 AM in the
Chapel Conference Room. Please join us!
Contact Louise Geracci 702.456.7015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very
difficult time.
St. Viator Catholic Community
Readings Week of April 17, 2016
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Acts 13:14, 43-52
Psalms 100:1-3, 5
Revelations 7:9, 14b-17
John 10:27-30
Acts 11:1-18
Psalms 42:2-3; 43:3, 4
John 10:11-18
Acts 11:19-26
Psalms 87:1b-7
John 10:22-30
Wednesday:
Acts 12:24 — 13:5a
Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8
John 12:44-50
Thursday:
Acts 13:13-25
Psalms 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27
John 13:16-20
Friday:
Saturday:
Next
Sunday:
Acts 13:26-33
Psalms 2:6-11ab
John 14:1-6
Acts 13:44-52
Psalms 98:1-4
John 14:7-14
Acts 14:21-27
Psalms 145:8-13
Revelations 21:1-5a
John 13:31-33a, 34-35
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Mass
Priest
Intentions
Saturday, April 16
4:00 PM
Fr. Rinn
Joe Malais, Charlotte Cantwell,
Angel Parayaoan
Sunday, April 17
8:00 AM
Fr. Rinn
Marily S. Ramirez, Giuseppe Di Giorgi,
Kevin Gallagher
10:00 AM Fr. Haesaert
Lydia Te, Thomas Hernon,
Liduvina Yoseff
Noon
Fr. Haesaert
China Burroughs, Charlotte Cantwell,
Nina Acebes
5:00 PM
Fr. Marcus
Dolores Montgomery, Sylvia Dela
Cruz, Victoria L Abala
Monday, April 18
6:45 AM
Fr. Haesaert
For the People
8:15 AM
Fr. Haesaert
Lydia Te
Tuesday, April 19
6:45 AM
Comm. Srv.
8:15 AM
Comm. Srv.
Wednesday, April 20
6:45 AM
Fr. Lentz
Christina Mc Manus
8:15 AM
Fr. Lentz
For the People
Thursday, April 21
6:45 AM
Fr. Rinn
For the People
8:15 AM
Fr. Rinn
Pat Goodwin
Altar Servers for Next Weekend
Please find a sub if you have a conflict.
Saturday, April 23
4:00 PM
Megan Liguori, Jessica, Matthew &
Andrew Gamatero
Sunday, April 24
Friday, April 22
6:45 AM
Fr. Haesaert
For the People
8:15 AM
Fr. Haesaert
For the People
Saturday, April 23
8:15 AM
Fr. Rinn
Jimmy Mullins, Margaret Mroz
4:00 PM
Fr. Haesaert
Connie Marques
Sunday, April 24
8:00 AM
Michael & Sam Gugino, Chet &
Emily Kazmierski
Fr. Rinn
Macario Saballa, For the People
10:00 AM
Riley Stannard, Amanda & Andrew
Banuelos, Noah Bambilla
10:00 AM Fr. Rinn
George Querio, Antonio Suarez,
Thomas Hernon
Noon
Mylie Rodrigo, Rosalia & Andrea
Sedano, Andrei Eugenio
Noon
Fr. Lentz
5:00 PM
William & Jordyn Kenton, Ossian &
Maeve Mackin
Theodore A. Zappa, Sr & Jr, Mildred &
Otto Barbush, Venditti family
5:00 PM
Fr. Lentz
John J. Witkowski
8:00 AM
St. Viator Catholic Community
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Ministries & Organizations
Contact Information
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers
Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors
Drama Ministry
Family Liturgy
Ushers
Music
Funeral Ministry
Bob Blaskey [email protected]
Theresa Minden 702.595.6805
Beth Schill 702.733.8323
Cheri Scott-Ollila 702.699.9859
Kamila Donati 702.733.8323
Parish Pastoral and Spiritual Ministries
Bereavement Ministry
Contemplative Prayer Group
Environmental Services
Family Promise
Food and Clothing Bank
Intercessory Prayer Group
Pastoral Care
Rosary Makers
St. Viator School Foundation
Volunteer Coordinator
Welcoming
Widows or Widowers (WOW)
Women’s Guild
Young Adults
Youth Group
Louise Geracci 702.456.7015
Natalie Nielson 702.480.6407
Nancy & Hank Poellinger
[email protected]
Bob Blaskey [email protected]
Joe McCullough 702.373,9443
[email protected] or
Joe & Mary Burns 702.456.6392
Sunny Simons 702.458.3430
Mary Ann Flynn 702.733.8323 ext.303
[email protected]
Valerie Johnston 702.565.6580
Pat Ellis 702.499.4999 [email protected]
Beth Schill 702.733.8323 ext. 302
Robert Baggs [email protected]
Jan Pieper 702.328.8237 [email protected]
Pat Ellis 702.499.4999
Beth Schill [email protected]
Rosy Hartz 702.733.0392 [email protected]
Faith Formation
Adults - R.C.I.A.
Youth Faith Formation Coordinator
Mary Rector [email protected]
Rosy Hartz 702.733.0392 [email protected]
Other Organizations
Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
Catholic Daughters of America
Knights of Columbus
Nicholas Wieczorek 702.203.0166
Jacki Miller 702.767.2313
Leah Zeldin 702.270.4364
Loy Prado 702.898.9836
Lourdes Caeg 702.898.6987 (Leader) and
Sarah Larmore (Assistant Leader)
Dale Faber 702.339.1836
Victim’s Assistance
Ron Valance 702.235.7723
Jr.Catholic Daughters of America
St. Viator Parish and
School Staff
Parish Office: 702.733.8323
Viatorians:
Fr. Richard Rinn, C.S.V.
Pastor
Fr. Lawrence Lentz, C.S.V.
Associate Pastor
Br. Michael Rice, C.S.V.
Plant Manager
Br. Rob Robertson, C.S.V.
Middle School Counselor
Fr. William Haesaert, C.S.V.
Contact Fr. Bill at 702.699.5474
Support Staff:
Susan Lockett,
Business Manager
Ann Bosque,
Bookkeeper
Kamila Donati,
Parish Secretary
Beth Schill,
Marriage, Baptism & Safe
Environment Coordinator
Rosy Hartz,
Youth Faith Formation
Coordinator
Cheri Scott-Ollila,
Director of Music
Bob Blaskey,
Pastoral Associate
Rocky Kuaana, Groundskeeper
Josie Wilson, Custodian
School Office: 702.732.4477
School Staff
Tracy Brunelle,
Principal
Pat Daly,
Assistant Principal
Mary Jane Marlow,
Administrative Assistant
Renee Alex, Bookkeeper
Vicki Kiland, Receptionist
Lorenzo Hare, Custodian
2016 CSA
$113,354.00 Assessment
$95,917.80 Pledges received
$156,770.30 Total Pledged
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OUR CHURCH
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CSA 2016
Diocese of Las Vegas
Catholic Stewardship Appeal
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Las Vegas, NV 89126
St. Viator Catholic Community #31
Church Restoration
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