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: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm (Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm)

OLLV School: 702-802-2323

PASTORAL STAFF Served by Society of Christ Fathers

Rev. Gerald Grupczynski, SChr, Pastor Rev. Tomasz Ludwicki, SChr, Parochial Vicar

Dave 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

LIFE TEEN Marc Sayre: marcsayre@ollv.org

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

FIRST FRIDAY 7:30am: Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00am: Mass (Eng.) / Adoration to follow 6:00pm: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:15pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00pm: 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

APRIL 1-8 DIVINE MERCY NOVENA PAGE 12 APRIL 9 ANNUNCIATION MASS PAGE 5 APRIL 12 & 14 PROLIFE EVENTS PAGE 5

Our Lady of Las Vegas ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

- Faith, Family, Friends -

A 1, 2018 2 — O L L V C C

Dear Parishioners and Friends, In the beautiful setting of springtime, when nature bursts forth into life, we celebrate God’s most glorious miracle; the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! For forty days we have followed the discipline of the season of Lent. The Church has helped us through our practices of penance, fasting, almsgiving and prayer to discipline our wills and draw closer to Christ and our heavenly destination. The world, unfortunately, loses itself in sin and, through sinning, alienates itself from God. God, however, restored the world to Himself through the sacrifice of His Son. Through His crucifixion, Jesus demonstrated just how much God loves us. Even though we sin, ignore, disrespect, and cast God out of our lives, Jesus has shown us that God remains faithful. The crucifixion of Jesus demonstrated just how destructive and devastating sin is. It also showed how much God loves us in that, despite our sins, He would sacrifice everything for our salvation. The resurrection of Jesus is God’s victory over sin and death. Sin and death are powerless in the sight of God. Satan’s hold on the world has been conquered and we are free and even empowered to turn away from his evil clutches. The Resurrection has sealed the victory. Through the power of His resurrection, Jesus promises to raise us up so that we can share in His victory forever. May this Easter truly be a celebration of joy and wonder as we once again celebrate the magnificence of Jesus’ Resurrection. His victory is our victory. May God be forever praised for sharing with us so great a gift. On behalf of Fr. Tom and the entire staff of Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish, I wish everyone a blessed and joyous Easter. May the peace of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ be with you always!

Happy Easter! Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych! Feliz Pascoa!

Felices Pascuas! Maligayang Araw ng Pagkabuhay!

Fr. Gerry

A 1, 2018 E S R L - 3

Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship APRIL 1 - 7, 2018

This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of KATRINA LUONGO

Sponsored by Her Family

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father APRIL 2018

For Those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters: That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

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 or Cox Cable Channel 6.

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

First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Mark 16:1-7 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). 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

HOLY SATURDAY, March 31 - Easter Vigil 11:00am: (English) Blessing of the Food 12:00pm: (Polish) Blessing of the Food 1:00pm: (Polish) Blessing of the Food 7:30pm: Easter Vigil Mass

EASTER SUNDAY, April 1 - The Resurrection of the Lord 6:30am: Easter Intentions 8:00am: Easter Intentions 10:00am: Easter Intentions 12:00pm: Easter Intentions 1:30pm: (Polish) Easter Intentions 5:00pm: Easter Intentions

6:30pm: Easter Intentions

Monday, April 2 - Within the Octave of Easter 8:00am: †Adrian Mendoza; For the Intentions of Eduardo Mendoza

(Church Closed Following the Mass)

Tuesday, April 3 - Within the Octave of Easter 8:00am: †John P. Gerlak, Jr.; †David Landkame

Wednesday, April 4 - Within the Octave of Easter 8:00am: †John P. Gerlak Jr.; For the Intentions of Daniella Ruiz De Somocurcio 9:15am: (School) ††Cassie & Roman Grupczynski

Thursday, April 5 - Within the Octave of Easter 8:00am: For the Intentions of Joseph Dodson †Honoria Tisbe

First Friday, April 6 - Within the Octave of Easter 7:30am: Confessions 8:00am: For the Intentions of Coreen Warhop 6:15pm: Confessions 7:00pm: †Alfredo Villapania

First Saturday, April 7 - Within the Octave of Easter 8:00am: †Punch Martinez; †Melecio Hidrosollo 3:30pm: Confessions 4:30pm: †Deceased Members of the Pozeg Family; †Gregory Bedotto

Sunday, April 8 - Divine Mercy 6:30am: †Becker Family 8:00am: †Richard Girourd 10:00am: †Angelo Gabreala Tenuta 12:00pm: For the Unborn Babies 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Intentions of Mary Mahoney; For the Intentions of Fr. Tomasz Ludwicki

5:00pm: ††Brandon & Isabel Sem; †Jesus Ayala

6:30pm: †Joebert Valeras

MASS INTENTIONS

REMINDER - Do not leave your purse or valuables in your vehicle or in the pews.

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

READINGS FOR THE WEEKREADINGS FOR THE WEEKREADINGS FOR THE WEEK

OLLV PARISH APP

Text App to phone number 88202, or visit myparishapp.com to download.

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Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Next

Baptism Class For Parents & Godparents

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In the Welcome Room of the Church.

As a courtesy to the priest who is facilitating the class and other attendees, we ask that infants & children do not attend this class. Please call the parish office to register at 802-2300.

Sunday Offering Totals MARCH 18, 2018

First Collection $15,179.31 Parish Building Maintenance $ 307.00

MARCH 25, 2018 Due to an early publishing deadline, last weekend’s totals

will be in next weekend’s bulletin.

Thank you for your continued support!

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 15

After the 8:00am & 10:00am Masses

Knights of Columbus IN SERVICE TO ONE - IN SERVICE TO ALL

St. Jude Council 9102

In Bevan Hall’s Gym Adults: $7 Children (5-12yrs): $4

Regular or blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns & fellowship!

CSA UPDATE as of MARCH 11, 2018

2018 CSA GOAL $131,398.00 Total Received $ 35,797.39 Total Needed to Reach Goal $ 95,600.61

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.

Today’s Date Parish ID# Last Name First Name Street Address City & Zip Code Phone #

**Please allow 5 business days for processing.**

Please Mail Will Pick Up

2017 DONATION RECEIPT The Parish Office is now accepting receipt requests for donations made by registered parishioners in 2017. 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.

2017 Request for Donation Receipt

The following children were recently baptized into our faith:

NICHOLAS RAFAL CIEMSKI VICTORIA SOFIA CIEMSKI

The Parish Office will be CLOSED on Easter Monday, April 2. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.

- Matthew 28:6 -

Please turn in your Rice Bowls next weekend, April 7 & 8, in the receptacle provided in the vestibule of the church.

Thank you for your generosity!

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

MONDAY, APRIL 9 Mass at 6:30pm

A 1, 2018 E S R L - 5

All are invited to participate in the OLLV Parish Pro-Life Ministry

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Bevan Hall’s McFarland Room Guest Speaker: Fr. Tomasz Ludwicki

PRAYER at PLANNED PARENTHOOD 3220 W. Charleston Blvd

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 at 10:00am

For more information, contact Celia Ryba at 702-259-6696 or celiaryba@gmail.com

Rosa Soto Sanchez 04/01 Mikeala Belluonini 04/01 Gala Mister 04/01 Pam & Kari 04/08 Monica Serna 04/08 Vester & Mary Shultz 04/08 Kay, Mary & Doug Schmitz 04/08 John Blas 04/08 Jean Hill 04/08 Jace Talbot 04/08 Debbie Ingram 04/08 Ashley Wheeler 04/08

Fr. Tom Montelaro 04/08 John Slusarozyk 04/08 Sally Gregory 04/08 Aragon Family 04/15 Arnold Family 04/15 Tonnie Blea & Family 04/15 Eliana Alderete 04/15 John McCauley 04/22 Linda McCauley 04/22 Jayne McCauley 04/22 Rosalie Cusimano 04/22 Rebecca Chambers 04/22

Steve Grant 04/22 Jamie Kimball 04/22 Ken & Charlotte Kimball 04/22 Margo Turner 04/22 Bill Mitchell 04/22 Anne Carey 04/22 Mark & Ryan Gorman & Fam. 04/22 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 04/22 Shannon Boyd 04/22 Sara Ayoub 04/22 Pat Webb 04/22 Truth Thayer 04/22

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.

“That Christ should accept the sufferings of His Passion to redeem even the saints was an act of divine prodigality; that He should accept the role for all of us was an act of generosity beyond all comprehension.”

— Fr. Ralph Gorman, the Last Hours of Jesus

A 1, 2018 6 — O L L V C C

Benefiting Knights of Columbus’ Homeless Outreach Program

FREE SPECTATOR ADMISSION Saturday, April 21 at 10:00am

at Our Lady of Las Vegas Food | Vendors | Car Trophies

Raffle Every Hour | Kids Play Area

Pre-registered Vehicle Entry: $20 At the Gate Vehicle Entry: $25

Car Clubs Welcome - Classic & Modern

To register, become a vendor or for more information, contact Tom Villardi at 562-569-2754 or kofc9102@gmail.com

Sponsored by:

Friday, April 6 | 5pm - 9pm In Bevan Hall’s Gym

Adults: $10 ($15 at the door) Children Under 5: $5 ($7 at the door)

MENU Pasta with marinara Sauce

Meatballs | Italian Bread | Salad Desserts | Coffee, Soda, Water

To purchase your tickets, contact the

OLLV School Office at 702-802-2323

All Parishioners are Invited to Our Lady of Las Vegas School’s

Pasta Dinner

A E S R L - 7

Sponsored by Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 & Friday, April 27, 2018

7:00pm

Our Lady of Las Vegas Roman Catholic Church 3050 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89107

In Bevan Hall’s Gym

Cash Payouts & Prizes Snacks & Drinks

$20.00 buy-in

Must be 21 or Over to Attend

All Proceeds to Support Our Lady of Las Vegas School

Office of Victim’s Assistance - Help is available to you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Roman Catholic Church. Contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 702-235-7723.

Our Lady of Las Vegas Summer Camp Camp Registrations now being accepted

through April 6

SESSION 1: June 4 - 29 SESSION 2: July 2 - 27

Camp Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm Pre-Camp Hours: 7:00am - 9:00am Post-Camp Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Cost: $160.00/wk Pre & Post Camp Cost: $30.00/wk

To RESERVE a spot: Please submit a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per session / per child to the School Office by April 6.

Once we receive your reservation, you will be contacted with the appropriate documents to fill out.

For more information, contact Mrs. Nixon in Room 20, the School Office or snixon@ollv.org.

An Easter Prayer

Heavenly Father and God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life.

From the waters of death you raise us with him and renew your gift of life within us.

Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

8 — O L L V C C A 1, 2018

Coordinator: Liz Williams 3046 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89107

Phone: 702-802-2362 Email: lizwilliams1234@hotmail.com

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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFIRMATION - I CONFIRMATION - II Wednesday, April 4

Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm Tuesday, April 3

CONFIRMATION MASS All Students Need to Attend this Mass

Monday, April 2 PRACTICE for the Confirmation Mass

In the Church with your Sponsor at 6:00pm

Wednesday, April 11 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Wednesday, April 11 Class: 5:45pm - 7:45pm

Tuesday, April 3 Confirmation Mass at 6pm

ALL students must meet in the hall at 5pm Sponsors in the church NO later than 5:45pm

Wednesday, April 18 Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Sunday, April 15 Pancake Breakfast - Classroom 16

Be in Bevan Hall by 7:00am

A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org | Click on Faith Formation | Click on Documents

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (((RCIARCIARCIA) ) ) Coordinator: Julia Dodson

3050 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-802-2300 Email: jdodson@ollv.org

2017-2018 Schedule A full schedule can be found at www.ollvchurch.org

Click on Faith Formation | Click on Becoming Catholic (RCIA) | Under Documents, click on Schedule

Monday, April 9 CELEBRATION DINNER & Ministries Night.

• 6:00pm in McFarland Room • Families Invited. Please RSVP

E S R L - 9 A 1, 2018

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.ollvschool.org Principal: Phyllis Joyce Vice-Principal: Monica Futryk

OLLV Life Teen - 6:15pm - 7:45pm For more information contact Marc Sayre: marcsayre@ollv.org

Sunday, April 1 EASTER SUNDAY - No Life Teen

Sunday, April 8 Life Night

Sunday, April 15 Life Night

Sunday, April 22 Life Night

Sunday, April 29 Social Night

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.

PROGRAM: Fully Accredited, Pre-K - 8th Grade, Student Centered, Technology Driven, Family Oriented, Community Focused, Globally Engaged CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT: School Masses, Sports Programs, Leadership Opportunities, Community Service, Visual Arts, Children’s Choir, Band & Orchestra, Field Trips, Science Fair, Chess Club 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 White-Boards in each classroom

Monday, April 2 • Easter Monday - NO School

Tuesday, April 3 • School Resumes • Summer Uniform

Wednesday, April 4 • School Mass: 9:15am

Thursday, April 5 • Soccer Game @ SFDS

Friday, April 6 • Minimum Day / Faculty Meeting • Pasta Night in Bevan Hall’s Gym: 5:00pm

PARKING LOT SAFETY PARKING LOT SAFETY PARKING LOT SAFETY --- The parish and school staff would like to emphasize that SAFETY is always a top priority. Please be mindful of your speed and parking lot courtesy when entering and exiting. We strive to avoid safety hazards to our students, parents, parishioners and staff. Thank you.

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EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Chaplet - After 1:30pm & 6:30pm Masses

MONDAY, APRIL 2 Chaplet in the School Chapel- 6:00pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Chaplet - Before 8:00am Mass

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Mass - 6:00pm | Chaplet - After Mass

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Mass - 6:00pm | Chaplet After Mass

FIRST FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Chaplet before 7:00pm Mass

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Mass - 4:30pm | Chaplet After Mass

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Polish Mass - 1:30pm | Chaplet After Mass

and Chaplet - 3:00pm

The Image of Divine Mercy is the painting of a vision of Jesus which appeared to St. Faustina on 22nd February 1931 when she was living in a convent in Plock, Poland. Jesus specifically instructed her to have the vision painted and asked that the painting would have the words, “Jesus, I Trust in You” inscribed underneath. He explained that the Image would be the Image of His Divine Mercy which He wished the world to come to, as if to a fountain of God's mercy. He also told her He wished there be a feastday celebrating God's Divine Mercy. St. Faustina describes the apparition in her diary as follows: “That evening, when I was in my cell, I saw the Lord Jesus clothed in a white garment. One hand was raised in the gesture of blessing, the other was touching the garment at the breast. From beneath the garment, slightly drawn aside at the breast, there were emanating two large rays, one red, the other pale. In silence I kept my gaze fixed on the Lord; my soul was struck with awe, but also with great joy. After a while, Jesus said to me, Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: Jesus, I trust in You. I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and then throughout the world. I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over its enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I Myself will defend it as My own glory". (Diary 47-48) Throughout the Diary of Saint Faustina, Jesus reveals to her that the Image is much more than just a painting or religious Icon. It is a“vessel of graces” to which everyone could come seeking graces and mercy. (Diary 327) Jesus also revealed that the Image would draw many souls to Him that otherwise might not have found Him. He told St. Faustina in 1937, “Already there are many souls who have been drawn to Me by this Image. My mercy acts in souls through this work”. (Diary 1379). It is Jesus’ wish that everyone should know that He will grant unimaginable graces to those who venerate this Holy Image of Divine Mercy. He told St. Faustina, “I am offering people a vessel to which they can keep coming for graces as to a fountain of mercy. That vessel is this Image (Diary 327)