Author: Bill Freeman

Recognized for bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary Catholic liturgical music, William Paul Freeman is a highly sought after organist, conductor, and music educator based out of Las Vegas. He currently serves as the Director of Music at the fastest growing Catholic Church in America, St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Organist at Guardian Angel Cathedral, and Director of Guitar Studies at The Mojave High School. He is the founding Chapter Director for the National Pastoral Musicians' Chapter in the Diocese of Las Vegas and Sub-Dean of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Freeman has been featured on SiriusXM's "The Catholic Guy Show with Lino Rulli," and various Catholic and secular media, and has provided music, as an arranger, conductor, and organist, for several nationally televised Catholic liturgies. An accomplished organist, Mr. Freeman has performed on some of the finest organs in the world including the 1876 Hook & Hasting Centennial Organ in Buffalo, New York. He has performed under luminary conductors such as JoAnn Falletta, Yoav Talmi, and Robert Duerr. He made is own conducting debut in sold-out performances of Stephen Sondheim's thriller "Sweeney Todd: The Demon of Fleet Street." Mr. Freeman holds an undergraduate degree in organ and liturgical music, a Master of Education, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration, and a Certificate in Roman Catholic Theology and Liturgical Music. He completed his musical studies at the Eastman School of Music, Canisius College, George Mason University, Notre Dame, UNLV, and George Mason University. He is licensed in K-12 Music, K-8 General Education, and K-12 School Administration. Freeman lives in Henderson with his wife, Jovita Rose, and their cocker spaniel, Peanut.
Announcements for December 14 and 15, 2019

Announcements for December 14 and 15, 2019

  • 2nd Collection this weekend is for the Retired Diocesan Priests.
  • Tickets will be available in the narthex today and next weekend for the annual St. Anthony of Padua New Year’s Eve Party. Details are in the bulletin.
  • Day of Atonement will be held on Wednesday, December 18th . Priests will be hearing confessions from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
  • The request forms for tax statements are in the bulletins today and the next four weekends. Please complete the form and return it to the Parish Office as soon as possible.

  • La 2 da Colecta de este fin de semana es para los sacerdotes de la Diócesis ya jubilados.
  • Los boletos para la fiesta anual de Año Nuevo de San Antonio de Padua estarán a la venta en el narthex hoy y el próximo fin de semana. Detalles en el boletín.
  • El Día de Expiación se llevara acabo el día miércoles, 18 de diciembre. Los sacerdotes escucharán confesiones de 9:00 am a 7:00 pm.
  • Los formularios de solicitud de declaraciones de impuestos están en los boletines de hoy y en los próximos cuatro fines de semana. Llene un formulario y devuélvalo a la oficina de la parroquia lo antes posible.
San Pedro Calungsod Choir Seeking Members

San Pedro Calungsod Choir Seeking Members

San Pedro Calungsod Choir

The San Pedro Calungsod Choir presents music in Tagalog and other Filipino dialects at various Masses and other liturgical celebrations. This choir is open to anyone that is interested in joining. Rehearsals are typically held on Saturday mornings prior to a scheduled Mass.

If you are interested in joining, please contact our Director of Music, William Paul Freeman, or complete the form below.

Announcements for December 7 and 8, 2019

Announcements for December 7 and 8, 2019

  • 2nd Collection today is for the Retirement Fund for the Religious.
  • 2nd Collection next weekend, December 14th &15th, is for the Retirement Fund for the Religious.
  • The monthly food drive is next weekend, December 14th &;15th . The bulletin has a list of requested items.
  • Tickets will be available in the narthex on the next two weekends for the annual St. Anthony of Padua New Year’s Eve Party. Details are in the bulletin.
  • Day of Atonement will be held on Wednesday, December 18th . Priests will be hearing confessions from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.