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Men's Clothing Needed 

Catholic Charities St. Vincent Thrift Store is in need of men’s clothing, new underwear and socks. Thank you for your support.


important dates

upcoming liturgies for
bishop joseph A. Pepe
                  


August 5- Mass of Sending Forth for Seminarians, 6pm @ Guardian Angel Cathedral


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Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 6pm - Mass of Sending Forth  Bishop Joseph A. Pepe invites you to celebrate the Annual Mass of Sending Forth for the Seminarians as they prepare to return to the seminary for this year's studies.  Mass will be celebrated at the Guardian Angel Cathedral with a reception to follow in Anderson Hall that will give you the opportunity to meet our seminarians and wish them well in their future studies. 

August 20 - 22, 2010.  The Third Order Carmelite Group from SEAS is hosting a Carmelite Retreat bus trip to El Carmelo Retreat House, Redlands, CA.  click here for details



                                                   Friday & Saturday

                                      August 27 & 28, 2010
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Roman Catholic Marriage in Las Vegas

There is no "quickie" way for Catholics to be married in Las Vegas.  Catholic marriages (as a valid sacramental union) cannot be witnessed in a hotel, casino, wedding chapel or outdoor arena in Las Vegas.  Roman Catholics wishing to marry validly should be suspect of any so-called (roman) catholic priest offering such accommodations.  For further information, please contact the Diocesan Tribunal Office, 702-735-1210, Monsignor Francis Vivona, S.T.M., J.C.L.

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“Seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the hand of God”

Come and seek Christ’s guidance and strength for you marriage/Holy orders.


 The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is
November 12-14, 2010 in Boulder City. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, call Wayne and Marcia Kessler at 702-566-8753. For information on Spanish-language weekends, call Jose and Patti Santiago at 702-544-3755

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Retrouvaille (Re-tro-vi)

Help for Trouble Marriages

Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples at every stage of disillusionment, even those thinking of separation or divorce. For more information Call Chuck and Carol Moore at (702) 615-4339

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Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform!

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Interested in Theology?

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Prayer for Vocations


St. Bridget Catholic Church celebrates a Latin Mass at 9:30am on Sundays


 

Gospel of Life Ministries

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"Lord, when did we see you in prison and come to visit you?"

The Catholic Prison Ministry at the Clark County Detention Center (CCDC) is in need of additional volunteers to serve as lay ministers to the men and women incarcerated at the CCDC.  If you have at least one Saturday afternoon a month to share your Catholic faith, you can make a lifetime of difference to these prisoners.  

For more information on how to become a lay prison minister at the CCDC, please call Richard Davis at 419-4288, or you may write to him at summerlin89128@yahoo.com.



Catholic Charities is in need of your gently used goods to assist us in supporting our many outreach programs.

We accept clothing, furniture, household items, toys, sports equipment, bicycles, artwork, linen and more.

Donations can be dropped off at:

Catholic Charities Distribution Center

924 S. Commerce, Las Vegas

(Turn off Main St. at Gamblers General Store)

Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store

1767 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas.

Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 a. m. to 7:00 p.m.

Or Donation Pick up: Call 387-2222 to schedule a donation pick up if you are unable to drop off your items.

We thank you for your generosity and continued support of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.


 

Catholic Charities needs help for their Foster Grandparent program and Senior Companion Program.

To obtain information about the Foster Grandparent Program, call 702-647-1515. Call 702-382-0721 about the Senior Companion Program.  click here for details


Vehicle donations are being accepted.   Get a tax deduction and support Catholic Charities's 25 social service programs helping people in need here in Southern Nevada
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Forming Consciences for

Faithful Citizenship

A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States

 

Over 800 years ago, Christ challenged St .Francis of Assisi, "Francis, rebuild my church which is falling into disrepair". That challenge is very much needed today. If you desire to answer that challenge, you are invited to explore walking in the footsteps of St. Francis through the Secular Franciscan order.  For further information and to attend a meeting you may
call Madge at 453-2417 or Gwen at 457-1560.



Mercy Volunteer Corps
, a lay volunteer program sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy provides opportunities for men and women over the age of 21 to give a year of service to those in need.  The emphasis of the program is service, community and prayer.  Volunteer possibilities include teaching of nursing, working in homeless shelters, clinics and social service agencies in urban and rural settings throughout the United States.  Room, board, medical insurance and a small stipend are provided.  Loan deferments are available.  Contact: Mercy Volunteer Corps Office at 215-641-5535 or Sheila Devereux, RSM at 415-751-9574 or E-mail Mercy Voulnteer:

Visit our website at http://www.mercyvolunteers.org/


 


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MEET THE BISHOP

Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe
was ordained a bishop and installed as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Las Vegas on May 31, 2001.

  A Message on Health Care Reform

  Health Care Reform is About
  Saving Lives Not Destroying Them


   USCCB releases Catholic statistics

 

Protecting God's children

If you believe you are a victim of sexual abuse please call our hotline at 702-235-7723

Si usted cree que usted es una víctima del abuso sexual llama por favor nuestra línea directa en
702-235-7723


Link to Victims Assistance



USCCB Office of Child & Youth Protection


Link to a List of Upcoming Workshops in the Diocese

Select Las Vegas, NV (Diocese)

 

INTERCESSIONS 
for life

Week of

August 1, 2010
 

For mothers considering abortion: that they will find the courage and support to make an adoption plan for their child;
We pray to the Lord:

      

Prepared by the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities


 

The Catholic Stewardship Appeal depends upon your pledge


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  El llamado a los Servidores de Cristo depende de su generosa donacióon

 


LIFE LINES 


Right from fertilization is begun the adventure of a  human life.”  
                           
(Donum Vitae, n. 1)

      On July 4, we celebrated our 234th anniversary of indepen-dence, an anniversary marking the freedom from oppression by an oppressive and distant government.  However, we must ask ourselves, Have we kept this freedom intact as it was spelled out by the Founding Fathers who based their document on God’s law?  What has happened to the freedom to live without threat of extinction if one happens to be handicapped, elderly and ill, or is just starting to grow in the womb?  We must admit that the word “freedom” has been compromised.  Our laws support “freedom of choice” which means what ... the freedom to choose death for those who make life inconvenient? 
     Pope John Paul II answers those questions when he writes: To posit a right to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia and to acknowledge it by law is to give human freedom a perverse and wicked meaning: absolute power above and against others.  At that point authentic freedom dies. (Gospel of Life, 20)
     Research proves over and over again that adult stem cells have brought about marvelous cures while embryonic stem cells are too unstable and cause multiple problems, but our government budgets more money for the embryonic research while cutting back funds for the adult stem cell studies.  Our health care reform opens the way to “end of life counseling” which translates into “the freedom to choose death.  Study after study has shown the deleterious effects of birth control pills on both the women taking them and our environment and yet more and more money is funneled into making “more effective morning after pills.”  Having an abortion increases risks of breast cancer, but that fact is callled false by the people who get rich doing abortions.  They work hard to still the voices of truth and with a willing media to help, they are getting their message across. 
     We must get the message out.  We must pray for the light of truth to shine revealing what is right, just and moral.  Pray as if life depended on it because it does.  Speak out through letters to the editor, letters to your representatives in
Washington, through conversations with your neighbors and friends.  That life is a precious gift from God at every single stage of existence is the Good News that needs to be heard.

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Government Contacts:
The Honorable Harry Reid: 528 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510
E-mail http://reid.senate.gov/contact/ Phones: NV 388-5020 DC Phone 202-224-3542.
The Honorable John Ensign: 119 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510.
E-mail http://ensign.senate.gov/public/

Phones: NV 388-6605 DC 202-224-6244.
The Honorable Dina Titus: 405 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515.
E-mail http//titus.house.gov/go/contact/index.shtml
Phones:NV 387-4941 DC 202-225-3252.

Press Releases:

Bishops Urge Senate to Remove Abortion Amendment from Defense Bill 062910  

Action Alert from NCHLA

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Important numbers to give those who need help

Catholic Charities Adoption Services -- 702-385- 3351
First Choice Pregnancy Services -- (702) 294-2273
Women’s Resource Centers of Southern Nevada --
(702) 366-1247
Living Grace Home -- (702) 212-6472
(Single moms in need of help)
Rachel’s Vineyard -- (702) 737-1672

(Sufferers of post-abortion trauma)

For more information on Health Care Reform...............
visit the Website for USCCB
or
New England Journal of Medicine


PRAYER DURING TIME OF ECONOMIC CRISIS


Gracious God,
We know that your love is infinite and that you care about all areas of our life. 
In this time of economic insecurity, help us to trust that all of our security is in you. 
Keep us mindful that you always have and always will provide for our needs.  
Apart from you we can do nothing. 

Merciful God,
We ask that you give our leaders the wisdom to guide our nation and the world
out of the current economic crisis.  
Help us to protect the poor and all those who are struggling during this difficult time. 
Provide for their needs and give them hope. 
Open new opportunities for them and furnish the resources they need to live with dignity.  Encourage those who have enough to share essential resources
with those who lack the necessities of life,
and to do so with humble, grateful and loving hearts. 

We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.  Amen.


A Catholic Framework for Economic Life
Catholic Bishops of the United States


 

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