Letter from
Fr. John on the Parish Festival
Letter from Fr. John on the Dedication of the School
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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
Opened here at St. Francis of Assisi on August 17, 2020!
If you would like more information about our new school, please see our
webpage or contact the school office at (702) 331-9050.
MASS TIMES
(please see info about reserving a seat at Mass due to our 50 person limitation in Nevada)
Daily, Monday-Saturday,
7:45 a.m.
Saturday Vigil, 4:00 & 5:30 p.m.
Sundays, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Youth Ensemble
CONFESSION TIMES
Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. or by appointment.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monthly adoration is postponed until further notice.
Parish News & Events:
Updates Regarding Coronavirus Precautions
Out of caution and care for the welfare of our parishioners we will be postponing parish activities. We continue to pray for those affected, and for the health and wellness of all.
Mass
The public celebration of Mass in our Diocese began on June 6th with a limit of 50 people. Attendees must sign up ahead of time to reserve a seat. St. Francis of Assisi will continue to Live Stream our Masses. See schedule above to watch. Bishop Thomas has extended the dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass through August 30th. Bishop Thomas’ recorded Sunday Mass will be available through YouTube, linked at the www.dioceseoflasvegas.org webpage.
Confession & Other Sacraments
Saturday morning Confessions have resumed at 8:30 a.m. Contact the parish office to schedule Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals.
Parish Activities
All parish ministries, groups, and organizations will remain cancelled until further notice.
Parish Updates on Facebook
Link up with us on Facebook! We will push out content for you and your family's spiritual growth during this Lent. Click the link to Like and Follow our page: https://www.facebook.com/sfahdnv/
Resources for Support & Assistance
We compiled a list of resources for those in need of special assistance during this time. Click here.
Pope Francis Grants Special Indulgences
Click here to read the Pope's decree on special Indulgences for the faithful in the current pandemic.
Communication from Bishop Thomas
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8/24/20: Decree extending the dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass through September 27th.
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6/30/20: Decree extending the dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass through August 30th.
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5/30/20: Decree extending the dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass through July 5th.
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5/27/20: Bishop Announces Opening of Phase 2 on June 6, 2020
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5/22/20: Press Release on Diocesan Restoration Council to Safely Reopen Parishes
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4/24/20: Amended Discontinuance Order.
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3/20/20: Statement of Lenten Dispensation.
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3/18/20: Pastoral letter sharing his heart and guidance for our Diocese.
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3/16/20: Letter cancelling public Masses with included articles and prayer.
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3/13/20: Letter regarding Mass dispensation.
Pray from Home
Phase Two Public Masses
Now Open through
September 19th!
(Limited to 50 people total)
CLICK HERE to sign up for a Mass. Reminder: only choose one Mass during Phase 2 to attend so that as many people as possible have a chance to attend!
Watch this video containing important instructions on signing up for and attending Masses during this time.
(You can read the written instructions HERE.)
Online Giving
We understand this is a difficult time for everyone, emotionally and financially. We appreciate your contributions to help us meet our bills. At this time you can mail in your contributions or donate online. If you find yourself in a good financial position and could increase your giving to help the parish through this time, it would be much appreciated. There is a new app you can use to make your donations right from your smart phone (instructions here). Thank you for your generosity.
App for Apple Users
App for Android Users
Online Parish Bulletin
Our weekly bulletin is online HERE. Please support our advertisers during the pandemic by using their services.
Masses Live Streamed at St. Francis of Assisi
Join us for the live streams by clicking below to watch.
Click to open the Worship Aide: Sunday, September 13th, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, September 14th, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
*Note: These are public Masses with a limit of 50 people who have signed up ahead of time. All present will practice social distancing and other recommended safety measures. Bishop Thomas has extended the dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass through September 27th.
View our latest drone video of the Construction of St. Anthony Catholic School here!
