The parish visit today was at St. Thomas More Catholic Community in Henderson. Fr. Pat Render, CSV, Pastor, gave us a presentation on the parish history and the ministries they are currently involved in, as we enjoyed the homemade cookies by Margery Gill. This was followed by a tour of the beautiful church and grounds. Mass was so wonderful with the youth choir and musicians. Here we celebrated Associates Donna and Tim Schwarz’s final committment to the Viatorians. A reception and Mexican fiesta followed – the margherita machine being a big hit!
This was a great first day…the meeting was off to a great start.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Guardian Angel Cathedral on the Vegas strip was the parish visit after the meeting today. Fr. Larry Lentz, CSV, Rector, gave us a tour and talk about the church, stained glass windows, mosiacs and murals. The Jubilarians concelebrated Mass followed by a reception where we were entertained by a harpist from the Las Vegas Symphony. We then enjoyed a wonderful gourmet dinner of lamb, salmon and spinach stuffed chicken. The Jubilarians received their awards tonight – a crystal cross.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
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The last parish visit of the assembly was at St. Viator Church and School in Las Vegas. First we toured the school and met Principal Kathleen Daulton in the newly remodeled library. I loved the handpainted tiles by the students that were displayed on the walls and posts.
Fr. Richard Rinn, CSV, Pastor, showed us a new DVD on the parish ministries in the Community Center while we enjoyed ‘make your own’ sundaes. The church, chapel and grounds were lovely – so much to take in. At the Mass, we all received a new Viatorian medal on a black cord – it has St. Viator on one side and Fr. Louis Querbes on the other side.
This year’s assembly was great – to see the parishes, the Viatorians and staff who minister there, learning about their history and ministries – it just makes it real now. Thanks to everyone involved in the planning and preparation of the assembly – it was beyond my expectations!
Associate Joan Sweeney, Viatorian Archivist