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Archdiocesan Conference: City on a Hill
Inspiring speakers like Sr. Barbara Reid, OP, and Fr. Casey Cole, OFM. A retreat track, Radiant Light, led by Tom Booth and Thomas Muglia. Practical breakout sessions. Meaningful time for prayer and renewal. A special Friday night concert with Matt Maher, included with your registration.
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Jul 22 – Jul 28
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Wednesdays · 9:00 AM
Walking with Purpose — Catholic Bible study
A Catholic Bible study aimed to help women deepen their relationship with Jesus through Scripture. All women over the age of 18 are welcome to attend. Check the bulletin or online for the dates of current studies.
St. Clare classroom
Thursdays · 6:30 PM
Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group
Te invitamos todos los Jueves al grupo de oración en español "Alabanza y Gloria" de 6:30-8:30p.m.
Mondays · 7:00 PM
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
St. Clare room
Tuesdays
Moms' Group
For mothers with children from infants to teens. We meet for friendship, prayer and discussion as we live out our vocation as mothers. Ask about our children's activity during the meeting if you need childcare.
Tuesdays · 9:00 AM
Rosary Makers
Rosary Makers
Tuesdays · 6:30 PM
Knights of Columbus Meeting
If you're a male over 18 years of age and are interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith, then the Knights of Columbus is for you.
Fridays
Holy Name Society Meeting
We promote honor and glory to the Holy Name of Jesus and sanctification of its members. Open to all parishioners.
Sundays · 2:15 PM
K of C Columbian Squires, St. Padre Pio Circle Meeting
Open to all young men of the parish, ages 10-17. Provides spiritual growth, service, and fun for the young men.
Names lifted up at the altar
Mass Intentions
- Richard "Richie" ReissSat Jul 4 · deceased
- Betty MerlinoSat Jul 4 · deceased
- Art RoshonSun Jul 5 · deceased
- For the Parishioners of St. Francis of AssisiSun Jul 5 · special
- Anna & Edward CastellanSun Jul 5 · deceased
- Eva King Wang, MDSun Jul 5 · deceased
Pastoral MessageJuly 5, 2026
Gospel Meditation: Understanding Scripture
This weekend, our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Unlike most nations, the United States was not founded primarily on a shared ethnicity, language, or culture. Instead, our founders built a political community out of diverse peoples united by a shared vision of liberty. That vision echoes something deep in the Christian mystery revealed in today's Gospel.
Jesus returns to his hometown. The people see only what is familiar: the carpenter, the son of Mary, one of their own. As Mark tells us, "They took offense at him. Jesus said, 'A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.'" Their narrow vision blinds them. Jesus has come to inaugurate a new communion that transcends geography, bloodlines, and culture. He has come to unite all people in himself.
At its best, America's national unity reflects this possibility, which fully subsists only in the Catholic Church. Our unity is not based on ancestry or tribe, but on a shared commitment to higher ideals. For this reason, we can love our country with gratitude while situating patriotism within the broader horizon of faith.
Rooted in Christ, we are less vulnerable to the unholy tribalism that threatens civic life and faith. This weekend, let us thank God for our nation and pray that we also live as citizens of Heaven in Jesus Christ.
Father John Muir
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Prayer list
Please Pray For
Rose Jackson Owen Lucansky Billy and Thera Wright The Wright Family Victoria Lott Lott Family Resa Alcantar Dominic Ursua Brody Bartnicki Penfield Vittorio Forde Marisol Pasion Felix Furia Gwen Norman Lisa Del Castillo Andy Lee Melinda Segelke Denny Race Owen Lucansky Zander Wright Donna Paul Trent Muncy Kathy Gleason William Passos Reynaldo Azada Marilou Azada Kathleen Anderson Lee Anderson Fr. Shawn Dresden Denise Bayer Steve Aleo Linda Dohn Maryanne Gurbacki Denise Martini Rose Jackson Joan Ruggiero Ed Garelick Patricia Wald Jennifer Ramirez
...and for those who are sick or military not listed above. Do you have a family member or friend who is seriously ill or who is in the military? With their permission, you can have their name added to this prayer list. Call the office at 702-914-2175. (Names will be rotated out as new ones are submitted).
Those Serving in the Military
Lt. Col. Kade Ewert, US Space Force PFC Russell Matteson—US Army Joshua Avila, AWR1 Aircrewman US Navy Aaron Necochea, US Army Specialist Ethan Gonzales, US Army Specialist Charlie Gulling, US Navy Engineer Christopher Gulling, US Navy IT Sgt. Alan Low, III, US Army Medic Lt Commander Matthew Tryon, US Navy Commander Megan R. Guberski, NOAA Commission Corps ME1 Francisco Martinez, Coast Guard Seaman Bryan Haylock, US Navy Lt Com Matthew G. Martinez, US Navy Airen Pokorski, National Guard Lance Gonzales, US Air Force Dylan Myers, US Army Specialist Matthew Hajdasz, US Air Force A1C Airman, Red Beret Maj. Patrick Duffy, US Air Force Logan Braner and his IDF Unit Savannah Gonzales, US Air Force
Capt. Christopher Hoffman, USAF Andrei Trinidad, US Army PFC Joseph E. O'Connell, National Guard Alexander Perez, USAF Academy Major Sean Bruce, U.S. Army Jadynce Kastner-Santiago, U.S. Navy Corpsman Jephthah Cordova, U.S. Marines Jairus Cordova, U.S. Marines
Staff & Clergy
Who serves here
Rev. John T. Assalone
Pastor
Rev. Vicente Panaligan
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Joseph Pham
Parochial Vicar
Craig King, MA
Director of Faith Formation
Kristi Mayers
Assistant Director of Faith Formation, Bulletin & Website
Patty Sanchez
Faith Formation Office Assistant
Christina King
Coordinator of Confirmation and Youth Catechetical Ministries
Meredith Portnoy
Coordinator of Youth Events
Dan Ellis
Assistant Director of Music Ministry
JV Tirona
Music & Liturgical Communications Coordinator
Debbie Ely
Executive Asst. to Pastor /Gift Shop Manager
Susan Knee
Administrative Assistant
Nancy Sedler
Baptism/Funeral Coordinator & Office Assistant
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