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 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

Our Lady of Las Vegas ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

- Faith, Family, Friends -

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Last Sunday I announced the Christmas mass schedule and reminded everyone that even though Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, the Sunday mass schedule will give way to the schedule we follow each year for the Christmas holy day. I announced that the Midnight Mass will be at 12 midnight, and if anyone should call and ask what time the Midnight Mass is, well… We laugh at this, because people every year do ask this question. This is only because there are parishes that have introduced “Midnight Mass” at an earlier hour. Even our Polish “Pasterka” mass, which is supposed to traditionally be held at midnight, is celebrated at 10:00pm. The truth is, according to the rubrics of Roman Catholic liturgy, there are four distinct masses of Christmas. There is the Vigil Mass, the Mass at Midnight (the Angels’ Mass), the Mass at dawn (Shepherds’ Mass) and the Mass during the day. Each one of these liturgies has its own unique purpose and focus. The Vigil Mass, which is celebrated in the early evening of December 24, relates the family heritage of Jesus and his origins. The Messiah was prophesied to be from the royal line of King David, and the genealogy narrative according to St. Matthew proclaimed at this mass puts the truth of this prophecy into prospective. Midnight Mass was a long standing tradition in the Church, allowing the faithful to celebrate the birth of Jesus at the first hour of Christmas Day. Midnight Mass was also celebrated at the first hour of Christmas Day so that the faithful could receive Holy Communion without having to fast. Years ago, it was not possible to receive Holy Communion without fasting from midnight. The focus of the Midnight Mass is the announcement by the angels to the shepherds that a Savior has been born in the City of David. The angels’ message is “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on who his favor rests.” This narrative is taken from the Gospel according to St. Luke. The first mass on Christmas morning, after sunrise, is the Mass at Dawn. It is still sometimes called the “Shepherds’ Mass”. At this mass St. Luke continues his narrative of the birth of the savior. After the shepherds had received the amazing news, they hastened to Bethlehem to see what the angels said had taken place. Arriving, they found “Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in a manger.” The later Mass during the day sets aside the narratives of Jesus’ birth to focus on the key to the day’s celebration. At this mass the Evangelist, St. John, speaks of the majestic theology of Christ’s identity as the Word made flesh, dwelling among us. For unto us a child is born; unto us a Son is given! One feast, four separate masses. Only monasteries and those who celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours would experience the entire spectrum of the Christmas liturgy. Since most people will come to only one of the masses of Christmas, they will experience the focus of that particular liturgy at that particular time of the Christmas feast. So, if you come to a particular mass for Christmas and are not hearing the Gospel you might expect to hear, this is the reason why. All four liturgies, in their entirety, bring together the magnificent events of the mystery and miracle that is Christmas. My dear brothers and sisters, as we once again celebrate this most wonderful gift of God to our lowly human state, may we take the time to seriously think about what and how much the birth of Jesus really means. May we remember that the Incarnate God came to us with a mission to help transform our lowly condition into reflections of His glorious divinity. Let us remember that we are Christian people and that we follow the one whose birth we celebrate on December 25. We should always strive to be to imitate Him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and who, of course, is the reason for this glorious season. On behalf of Fr. Tom and the entire staff of Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish, I would like to extend to all of our parishioners and guests a joyful, blessed and truly Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! Maligayang Pasko! Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia! Feliz Navidad! Feliz Natal! Joyeux Noel!

Fr. Gerry

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Saturday, December 24 - Vigil of The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve 4:00pm: Christmas Intentions 6:00pm: Christmas Intentions 10:00pm: (Pasterka/Polish) Christmas Intentions 12:00am: Christmas Intentions

Sunday, December 25 - The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Day 8:00am: Christmas Intentions 10:00am: Christmas Intentions 12:00pm: Christmas Intentions 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioners of OLLV; Christmas Intentions

There will be NO Mass at 6:30am, 5:00pm & 6:30pm

Monday, December 26 - Saint Stephen 8:00am: Bill McGarry

Church Closed Following the Mass

Tuesday, December 27 - Saint John the Apostle & Evangelist 8:00am: †Christine M. Zenchack; †Timoteo Pineda Sr.

Wednesday, December 28 - The Holy Innocents 8:00am: †Christopher Connor

Thursday, December 29 8:00am: †Bruno Ortega

Friday, December 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:00am: For the Intentions of the Gudino & Azevedo Families

Church Closed following the Mass

Saturday, December 31 - Saint Sylvester I 4:30pm: †Jose Bojador; †Alfonso Yabut

Sunday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 6:30am: †Becker Family 8:00am: †Pinderski Family 10:00am: †Lawrence Arteza 12:00pm: †Dolores Vance 1:30pm: (Polish) For the Parishioner of OLLV; †Leokadia Bosowski; †Anna Czerwinska 5:00pm: †John Foley 6:30pm: Peace for the United States

Sanctuary Lamp Sponsorship

DECEMBER 25 - 31, 2016 This week the Sanctuary Lamp is memory of

RICHARD KEGELMYER MARY STELMASZCZYK

Sponsored by Mary Jean Kegelmyer

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father DECEMBER 2016

End to Child-Soldiers: That the scandal of child-soldiers may be eliminated the world over. Europe: That the peoples of Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life.

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 (no longer an analog signal) or Cox Cable Channel 6.

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

First Reading — All the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God (Isaiah 52:7-10). Psalm — All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God (Psalm 98). Second Reading — God has spoken to us through the Son, the very imprint of God’s being (Hebrews 1:1-6). Gospel — The Word became flesh; from his fullness we have all received grace (John 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

TODAY’S READINGS MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 Parish Office Closed / Church Closed after 8am Mass TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 No Parish Events

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Polish Choir: 6:30pm-8:30pm-Church

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29

Polish Choir: 6:30pm-8:30pm-Church

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30

Parish Office Closed / Church Closed after 8am Mass (Will reopen before 7pm concert)

Polish Choir Concert: 7pm-9pm-Church / Reception Before Concert at 6pm in McFarland Room

Polish Dance Group: 7pm-9pm-Gym

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Polish School Dance: 12pm-1pm

Polish NYE: 7pm-Gym

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1

No Parish Events

WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR

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Our Lady of Las Vegas’ Next

Baptism Class For Parents & Godparents

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In the Welcome in 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.

There will be No Class in January.

December 18, 2016 1st Collection

$17,106.00 Christmas Flowers

$3,334.00 Thank you for your continued support!

WORKSHOP for NEW WORKSHOP for NEW WORKSHOP for NEW Lector MinistersLector MinistersLector Ministers

There will be a Lector Workshop on TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 at 6pm in the Welcome Room of the church.

All those wishing to serve in this important liturgical apostolate must have received all the sacraments of initiation in the Roman Catholic Church:

• Baptism • Confirmation • Holy Eucharist

The Lector Minister should be living a sacramental life:

• Holy Communion regularly • Confession regularly • If married, the Lector Minister should be living a sacramental marriage in the Church

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

Please Mail Will Pick Up

2016 DONATION RECEIPT The Parish Office is now accepting receipt requests for donations made by registered parishioners in 2016. 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.

2016 Request for Donation Receipt

Partners for Life is a diocesan approved marriage preparation class that provides engaged couples the opportunity to explore, assess and evaluate their relationship in the context of a sacred, sacramental commitment.

The next marriage preparation class at Our Lady of Las Vegas will be:

Saturday, March 4 & Saturday, September 9

Cost: $195.00/couple Please contact the parish office at 802-2300 to register.

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Marco Lorio 01/01 Fernandina Lledo 01/01 John Tarich 01/01 Marla Gretka 01/01 Diana Snyder 01/01 Gavin Prince 01/01 Steve Reinert 01/01 Fran Zgonc 01/01 Michael Zgonc 01/01 Vester Shultz 01/01 Kay Schmitz 01/01 Becky Pauley 01/01 John Blas 01/01 Jean Hill 01/01 Mary Schmitz 01/01 Diane Sinder 01/01 Myriam Dake 01/01

Myriam Rodriguez 01/01 Olivia Grace 01/01 John McCauley 01/08 Linda McCauley 01/08 Jayne McCauley 01/08 Rosalie Cusimano 01/08 Rebecca Chambers 01/08 Truth Thayer 01/08 Steve & Jami Grant 01/08 Phillip Chavez 01/08 Jamie Kimball 01/08 Bill Mitchell 01/08 Debbie Wilson 01/08 Burnie Wilson 01/08 Mark & Ryan Gorman & Fam. 01/08 Jason & Sophia Ludwicki 01/08 Vincent Falcone 01/08

Tadcusz Syposz 01/08 Dcn. Bill & Sylvia Cobbett 01/08 Acie Scott 01/08 Iris & Alfred Johnson 01/08 Rudy Rudolfo Balgame 01/08 Edwin Alisasis 01/08 Irene Greco 01/08 Mike Ellison 01/08 Debra Patnoe 01/08 Shannon Boyd 01/15 Sara Ayoub 01/15 James D. Ward 01/15 John Martin 01/15 Maura Cladullo 01/15 Lucy Alcini 01/15 Michelle Weyler 01/15 Vera Cooper 01/15

Margarita Hernandez 01/15 Jane Krygier 01/15 Sonny Bordonaro 01/15 Rosa Soto Sanchez 01/22 Aragon Family 01/22 Marjorie Martinez 01/22 Arnold Family 01/22 Tonnie Blea & Family 01/22 Eliana Alderete 01/22 Pamela Watts & Family 01/22 Connie and Jill 01/22 Val & John 01/22 Elizabeth & John Stefanchuk 01/22

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. If a longer period of time is needed, please contact the parish office. (The date next to the name is the date their name will be removed)

Tour Chaplains Fr. Richard Philiposki & Fr. Gerry Grupczynski

Informational Meeting Sunday, January 8 at 4:00pm

In the Welcome Room of the Church

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 Church: Closed following the 8am Mass

Parish Office: Closed

MONDAY, JANUARY 2 Church: Closed following the 8am Mass

Parish Office: Closed

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 12 Midnight

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Ireland, Scotland & England With Fr. Frank Yncierto April 25 - May 6, 2017

Dublin|Gledalough|Knock|Abbey of Ballintuber Croagh Patrick|Downpatrick|Cairnryan|Glasgow Island of Iona|Edinburgh|Walsingham|London

Estimated cost per person sharing: $4,185

For complete information, contact: Donna Lamb: 702.493.6065 lambonlamb@embarqmail.com Fr. Frank: 702.580.9953 ynciertoof@aol.com Mary Henry at Marian Pilgrimages: 877.545.2444 mary@marianusa.com

O L G M C AUGUST 7 - 12, 2017

$1,699 from Las Vegas, NV For more details and information, go to

www.pilgrimages.com/pop or call 800-206-8687 ext. 1227

Quarterly Diocesan Pro-Life Meeting

JANUARY 26 AT 7:00pm

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr. | Las Vegas, NV 89128

Please join us and bring your questions and ideas.

Let your voice be heard.

A different Parish Church hosts for each quarterly meeting.

For additional information and to RSVP, please contact lv40daysforlife@gmail.com or call 702-212-6472

Diaconate Ordinations ofDiaconate Ordinations ofDiaconate Ordinations of Brother Jose Unlayao &

Brother Luis Nguyen Van Dam

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 5:30pm

GUARDIAN ANGEL CATHEDRAL 336 Cathedral Way | Las Vegas | 89109

Reception following the Mass in Anderson Hall

The Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe invites all parishioners of the Diocese of Las Vegas to attend the diaconate ordinations of Brother Jose Unlayao & Brother Luis Nguyen Van Dam. Brothers Luis and Jose are members of the religious community of the Canons Regular of Jesus the Lord, founded and based in Vladivostok, Russia (https://vladmission.org). They are currently serving in our diocese at St. joseph, Husband of Mary and St. Anne parishes.

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” — Bob Hope

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SACRAMENTAL MINISTRIES

Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office 802-2300 Baptisms: Julia 802-2300 Funerals: Parish Office 802-2300 Weddings: Julia 802-2300

FAITH FORMATION

Religious Education & Confirmation: Liz Williams 802-2362 or lizwilliams1234@hotmail.com

RCIA: Julia Dodson 802-2300 or jdodson@ollv.org Youth Ministry: Marc Sayre marcsayre@ollv.org

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

• Altar Servers: Christian Castro 702-403-9905 castro251@msn.com • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

(EOM): Cynthia Stockwell 858-2011 • Homebound Ministry: Patti Brandeburg 802-2300 (parish office) • Lectors: Cynthia Stockwell 858-2011 • Music Director: David Kowaleski 245-6159 • Sacristans: Terresa Gonzales 373-8493 • Ushers: Brian Schmidt 802-2300 (parish office)

ORGANIZATIONS

• Knights of Columbus: A non-parish organization that provides service opportunities to the Catholic Church. Contact: Tom Villardi, Grand Knight 562-569-2754

• OLLV San Pedro Calungsod Alliance for Lay Adults for the Youth: Rey Espina, President 702-595-5988

• Society of St. Mary: A group of dedicated men, has been committed to the needs of the children & parishioners of OLLV. Contact: Giovanni Guarino, Vice-President: 702-301-6893

• Polish School & Dance: Elizabeth Youngman 702-232-4488 • Women’s Guild: Jessica Paxton, President 310-989-5842

DIOCESAN ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada: 702-385-2662 St. Therese Center HIV Outreach: 702-564-4224 Protecting God’s Children & Victim Assistance: Contact Ron Vallance 702-235-7723 Vocations: Office of Vocations 702-735-3500 Women’s Resource: 702-366-1247

Office of Victim’s Assistance - If you believe you are a victim of sexual abuse, please call the hotline at 702-235-7723.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are in need of anointing, even if you are homebound or hospitalized, contact the parish office at 802-2300. In an emergency situation when the office is closed, you will be directed to the emergency extension.

BAPTISMS: Baptisms are usually held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Parents must be registered, active parishioners at a parish for at least 3 months. Parents and Godparents must attend a baptism class (OLLV’s class is usually the second Thursday of each month). Once these requirements are met, you may then make an appointment with our Sacramental Administrator at 802-2300.

HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: If you are homebound or in a hospital and would like to receive holy communion, please contact the parish office 802-2300.

FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Through the generosity of our parishioners, OLLV is able to help Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in providing assistance to needy families. Please contact Catholic Charities at 385-2662.

FUNERALS: Please call the parish office at 802-2300. If you have already made arrangements with a funeral director, a staff member will coordinate with them to meet your needs.

MARRIAGE: At least one party must be a registered active parishioner of a parish for at least 6 months before an appointment can be made with our Sacramental Administrator, 802-2300. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible as at least 6 months is necessary to fulfill the marriage preparation requirements.

MASS INTENTIONS: Mass intention requests are scheduled through the parish office during office hours. If a specific date is desired, please schedule as far in advance as possible.

PARISH REGISTRATION: Regardless of where you live, if you would like to join our parish, please register at the parish office. You may also request a parish registration form by calling the office at 802-2300 during regular business hours, email ollvparish@ollv.org or go to our on-line registration at www.ollvchurch.org.

**In order that we may better serve you, please use your parish envelopes. This way you are known to us when requesting the services of the church. Please be aware that active registration is a requirement for many parish programs.

PRAYER LIST: If you know someone who is ill or in need of special prayers (not deceased), please contact the parish office at 802-2300 or email to ollvparish@ollv.org.

Office Manager / Admin. Assist. to the Pastor: Julia Dodson Business Manager: Georgia Charles Office Assistant: Joseph Dodson

Bulletin Editor/Registrations/Gift Shop: Cynthia Almeida Maintenance: Rose Torchio & Joel Mondragon Finance Assistant: Susie Johnson

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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 CHRISTMAS BREAK

No Class on December 28 Wednesday, January 4 Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm Confirmation Name Due

Wednesday, January 11 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday, January 4 Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Sunday, January 15 Service in Bevan Hall

Pancake Breakfast Classroom 15 Must Attend

Wednesday, January 25 Class: 5:45pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday, January 11 Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Wednesday, January 18 Class: 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Saturday, February 4 Youth Rally @ Bishop Gorman

Attendance Required

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

Wednesday, December 28 Christmas Break No Class

Wednesday, January 4 Class: 6:00pm - 8:30pm McFarland Room

The Rosary & Mary Ron Vallance

Sunday, January 8 Mass: 10:00am Welcome Room after Mass

Wednesday, January 11 Class: 6:00pm - 8:30pm McFarland Room

The Beatitudes, The Fruits of the Holy Spirit, The Precepts of the Church Ron Vallance

2016 - 2017 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

“We recognize that families are ‘schools of love’ in which we learn how to love God and each other. Therefore, as a family, we constantly challenge ourselves to seek new ways to be more open with and loving toward each other as husband and wife, parents and children.” — Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak, Discovering God Together

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

LIFE TEEN: Our high school aged Life Teen program offers the youth of our parish the opportunity to gather amidst their peers to explore the truth and beauty of their Catholic faith and grow in the love of Christ in a fun and relaxed environment. We currently have two separate meetings: every other Wednesday, called LIFE NIGHTS, where we explore different issues that are relevant to teenagers, and every other Sunday, called SOCIAL NIGHTS, where teenagers gather to build and strengthen community through various social activities. All high school aged teenagers are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

DECEMBER 28 - No Meeting / Christmas Break JANUARY 1 - No Meeting / Christmas Break

JANUARY 4 - Immaculata: Mary’s Role in Salvation History JANUARY 8

JANUARY 18 - Immaculata: Lost Ark—Sin & Salvation JANUARY 22

LIFE NIGHTS 5:45pm - 7:30pm in the Gym SOCIAL NIGHTS 6:15pm - 7:45pm in the Gym

FEBRUARY 1 - Immaculata: Dwelling Place The Paschal Sacrifice (In the Gym) FEBRUARY 5 - No Meeting

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December 19December 19December 19

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“Most Beautiful Polish Carols”

Featuring the Polonia Las Vegas Choir

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 7:00 PM

at Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church

Free Admisson!