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.
Mass Announcements for June 29/30, 2019

Mass Announcements for June 29/30, 2019

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  • Today’s second collection is for Peter’s Pence
  • This is Father Miguel’s last weekend with our parish. Stop by after Mass, enjoy a cookie or two, and wish Father Miguel well as he embarks on his next spiritual journey at St. Christopher’s
  • The church will be closed on Thursday, July 4 after the 8:30 AM Mass in observance of our country’s independence. Enjoy the holiday, and praise God.
  • The second collection next weekend is for the building fund.
Mass Announcements for June 22/23, 2019

Mass Announcements for June 22/23, 2019

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NEXT WEEKEND’S 2nd COLLECTION IS FOR PETER’S PENCE.

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FATHER MIGUEL’S LAST WEEKEND MASSES WILL BE JUNE 29 TH AND 30 TH . STOP BY AFTER MASS AND WISH HIM WELL ON HIS NEW SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

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LIKE TO BAKE? GREAT! BRING YOUR HOMEMADE COOKIES FOR FATHER MIGUEL’S FAREWELL NEXT WEEKEND TO THE OFFICE BY NOON ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28 TH . THANK YOU!
Vacation Bible School 2019

Vacation Bible School 2019

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This year’s Vacation Bible School will be held on Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, 2019 from 9:15 AM –12:00 PM.

Vacation Bible School is for kids for ages three (MUST BE potty trained) to 5th grade.

Cost is $35.00 per child.

Registration will be held after June 1.

This year we are excited to share that our VBS for 2019 is ROAR! This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At Roar, kids explore God’s goodness and  celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.

Youth (7th-12th grade) and Adults WE NEED YOUR HELP! If interested in helping  please email Jessica Parrish, DRE at  jessica@saplv.com
Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule

Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule

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Holy Thursday

  • 7 PM
  • Fr. Robert W. Puhlman, Celebrant
  • Sunday Morning Choir and Guitar

Good Friday

  • Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3
  • Good Friday service immediately after (~3:15 PM)
  • Fr. Miguel Rolland, Celebrant
  • Choristers, Cantor, and Organ

Stations of the Cross

  • 6 PM English; Fr. Robert W. Puhlman, Leader; Organ
  • 7 PM Spanish; Fr. Miguel Rolland, Leader

Easter Vigil

  • 7 PM
  • Fr. Robert W. Puhlman, Celebrant and Homilist
  • Fr. Miguel Rolland, Concelebrant
  • Fr. Luis van Dam, Concelebrant
  • The Choir of St. Anthony’s with the Spanish Choir and special guests from the Las Vegas Philharmonic

Easter Sunday

  • 6:00AM—Fr. Robert W. Puhlman; NO MUSIC
  • 8:00AM—Fr. Samuel Falbo; Sunday Morning Choir and Guitar
  • 10:00AM—Fr. Miguel Rolland; Sunday Morning Choir and Guitar
  • 12:00PM— Fr. Miguel Rolland: Sunday Morning Choir and Guitar
  • 2:00PM— Fr. Luis van Dam; Organ and Cantor (Traditional)
Memorial Day 2019

Memorial Day 2019

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St. Anthony of Padua will be holding its fourth annual Memorial Day Peace and Remembrance Service on Sunday, May 26 at 7 PM inside of the Worship Space. This year, St. Anthony’s has partnered with local faith-based partners to present this inter-faith prayer service.

New this year: Join us for a special flag retirement ceremony at 5:30 PM presented by our Knights of Columbus Council.

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To submit names of deceased loved ones that served in the United States Military, please click here. Name submissions will closed one week before the event to prepare our bulletin.

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